Three Kingdoms: Cao Ying's mastermind, from nine to five

Chapter 72
At noon, Su Wei came back soon.

At this time Cao Cao was fully dressed and was waiting in front of the hall with Xun You.

After all, Xun You needs to be told about the discussion with Feng Xiao and Zhicai last night after a few rounds of drinking, and the two brothers Dong Fang and Dong Zhao also need to be fully told.

Sort out this plan from beginning to end.

After all, every strategy will not be as simple as when it is discussed. When it is actually done, there will be many accidents that hinder the achievement of the expected goal.

Among them, when arranging manpower, every place must think hard, contemplate unexpected things many times, and send out scouts in advance to find out as much information as possible.

Therefore, Cao Cao also sent people to summon Guo Jia and Xi Zhicai.

At this time, several old guards stepped over the threshold one after another, and they all came in a hurry.

Cao Cao was negotiating with Xun You when he stopped suddenly. They both raised their heads and looked outside the door, but they didn't see Xu Bowen.

This made Cao Cao's eyes froze for a moment.

Not coming again? !

This, when is this a head?

He comes to see me and I sleep, can I call him or not? !

No. 1 Suwei came in, clasped his fists and said, "Reporting to my lord, I drank too much in Jijiu last night, and now I am sleeping peacefully in bed at home, and I haven't woken up yet."

Cao Cao: "..."

The second person also didn't know whether to laugh or cry, he clasped his fists and said falteringly: "My lord, Mr. Feng Xiao has also been drinking until this morning. When I arrived, he was sleeping peacefully in the lobby of his home. The guard spread a quilt for him and set up a brazier beside him. , still watching..."

Cao Cao immediately stepped back tactically, took a deep breath, and was really awed in his heart.

These two...

Didn't you say "Drink for a while"?
The result is to dry directly into the morning?

That is to say, after I left, I drank for another three hours?

It's too cruel.

Cao Cao looked at the third person, and asked bluntly, "What's the reason for Bowen? He's also taking a nap?"

The guard stopped, shook his head and said: "That's not the case. The prefect is not in the government office. He and General Cao Chun went to the tiger and leopard cavalry barracks in the outskirts of the west city. The last general sent his subordinates to look for them, but they haven't returned yet."

"Oh, that's okay..."

Cao Cao sat still for a while.

He and Xun You looked at each other and smiled.

At this moment, Xun You almost understood Xu Zhen's position in Cao Cao's mind.

Not long after, a skinny maroon horse stopped outside the government office. Xu Zhen got off the horse and walked in all the way. He was wearing a military robe, and he looked quite majestic.

And Cao Ang followed behind Xu Zhen, all the way

After entering the main hall, he bowed to Cao Cao and said, "My lord, why are you summoning me? I was discussing the strategy of marching. Yu Zihe sent people to investigate the military situation in Yuzhou."

"Why did Bowen come here a little late?"

Cao Cao stood up and asked in a deep voice, but there was not much anger on his face, but more concern.

Xu Zhen was stunned for a moment, but soon came back to his senses, and immediately said: "It may be that the horse is thinner, and there was a delay on the way."

"Hehehe, Bowen, you are my confidant, how can I let you have no good horse, Ang'er!"

"Father," Cao Ang took a step forward and bowed in salute.

"Go home, choose a strong and vigorous war horse in the stables, and replace it with Bowen's mount."

After Cao Cao said this, he glanced at Xu Zhen, and found that the boy seemed to be about to say something, and immediately added, "The selection of horses will be handed over to the army, and then the army will replace Chenliu's prefect with a new mount."

Xu Zhen opened his mouth halfway, then closed it again, returning to a slightly bowed posture.

The master is really skilled.

very nice.

"Sir, I'll discuss it with you later," Cao Cao smiled back at Xun You.

Xun You stared blankly, and immediately understood in his heart. He cupped his hands and said, "I will take my leave. I still have a lot of things to do in my post, and I need to discuss them with all the meritorious officials. After finishing the official duties, I will report to the lord immediately."

"Well, let's go."

Cao Cao, hands behind his back, walked a few steps to see Xun You off.

This back and forth made Xun You feel like a mirror in his heart. This Xu Bowen's status in the Cao family was definitely no lower than that of any adviser.

The lord's attitude is quite different.

This person will definitely become a great weapon in the future, and even become famous all over the world, and become an important minister.

The afterlife is terrifying.

Xun You paused for a moment, then pursed his lips and smiled, and strode away.

At this time, Cao Cao had already walked in front of Xu Zhen, and asked softly, "Last night, you said you wanted to see him but dared not. What do you mean?"

"Don't worry, don't worry, with me around, no one will dare to threaten you."

Xu Zhen's eyes widened, and he was a little dazed at once. Then, as if remembering something, his Adam's apple rolled up and down, and he said with a smile: "I feel light, if I talk to the lord late at night, I probably won't be able to sleep all night, so I want to see you, but I don't want to see you." Dare to see."

Cao Cao: "???"

"It's that simple?"

You have no reason for this!I couldn't sleep all night thinking about it.

I thought you were being threatened! !

I was so affectionate and paid all wrong, right? !

Cao Cao's brain suddenly buzzed.

He choked in his throat, feeling very congested in his chest.

"Yes, it would be great if the lord came earlier."

Xu Zhen said sincerely.

Cao Cao: "..."

I was thinking too much, I should have seen it last night...

"Then why did you come to see me today?"

Xu Zhen solemnly clasped his fists and said: "In the spring of the coming year, march to Yuzhou. I will lead Chen Liubing to enter Yuzhou first, and make contributions to my lord."

"I see……"

Cao Cao pondered for a while, turned around with his hands behind his back, and took a few steps forward. He did weigh in his heart for a moment, and when he looked back at Xu Zhen, he took a deep look.

But thinking of how much guilt he had towards Xu Zhen before, he immediately took a deep breath and said solemnly: "Bowen leads the army, Zihe is the general, and we will go to Yuzhou to quell the chaos in the spring of next year."

"Chen Liubing can be dispatched as much as possible, and Mingzihe will lead three thousand tiger and leopard cavalry to follow. After the beginning of spring, Bowen can recruit troops and buy horses for supplies. Our army will come out from Dongjun to join you!"

Cao Cao's eyes were sincere and his expression was quite expectant. This was the first time that Xu Zhen had stated that he would personally lead the army.

He thought about it in his heart, but quickly made a decision.

Give it to him!

Xu Zhen clasped his fists immediately, very happy, and said with a smile on his face: "Thank you, my lord, after this battle, the angel of the emperor will surely become a great talent!"

At this time, Xu Zhen got the order and left immediately.

Under this order, he will be able to change. Although he will be in a dangerous situation, after making military exploits, he can discuss it again when he really welcomes the emperor back to the east.

At least for now, Cao Cao's reputation of benevolence and love for talents is reflected in Xu Zhen, and there will be no danger.

What Xu Zhen wants now is to increase his income by marching.

This matter must be approved by Cao Cao himself, otherwise he will suffer chaos.

At this time, Cao Ang did not leave immediately, but stood still slightly in the hall.

Cao Cao suddenly felt strange, but soon smiled complacently. When Xu Zhen's figure disappeared, he looked at Cao Ang and said, "Why didn't Ang'er go with Bo Wen?"

"I have something to say..."

Cao Ang immediately bowed his hand, "Only my father is in the hall, so I dare to ask for advice. Brother Bowen did not lead the army before, and he was famous and popular among the people. But now he holds the military power, but Dan'er is confident that his brother has no second thoughts, and he will also be strict with him. Discipline yourself and lead your troops very strictly."

Cao Cao was slightly taken aback after hearing this, but soon smiled, "Hahaha."

"Hehe...Ang'er," Cao Cao paced and walked, but stared at Cao Ang with approval, nodded and said, "You can say this for Bowen, which means that I have read you right."

"A man is vast, and the world can accommodate him. How can I not accommodate Xu Bowen?"

Cao Ang was immediately relieved, and his expression gradually stabilized.

"You can speak for him, which shows that you are also tolerant of others. Very good, I must assist Bowen well and listen to Zihe's opinion. They are all members of the army, especially... Dianwei."

Cao Cao put his hands on his shoulders, glanced left and right, and liked it more and more. He smiled and said earnestly: "I really like that boy Dianwei. Please ask for me. I will borrow it from Bowen in the future. Bring him Let him go to make meritorious deeds, and see if he is willing or not."

"I remember."

Cao Ang was greatly moved and bowed deeply.

(End of this chapter)