Yuan Shao, the father of Fanghua in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 672 Can't Be Trusted
Ma Chao moved his shoulders and prepared for the fourth round of duel with Zhao Yun.

After the first few rounds, he was barely blocked in the first round and almost stabbed on the horse. By the third round, he was almost on par with Zhao Yun. It can be said that he has made rapid progress.

Because Ma Chao gradually began to figure out Zhao Yun's gun path, he knew that the first seven or eight rounds of the opponent were the most difficult to deal with. If he could not defeat the opponent in the later stages, his gun power would become conservative, and for Ma Chao, the threat would be smaller.

But even so, Ma Chao didn't feel that he could suppress Zhao Yun in the next round, because apart from the decrease in physical strength, Ma Chao always felt that the opponent had some spare energy and seemed to be vaguely controlling the rhythm of his shooting.

Although he didn't know what Zhao Yun's intention was, Ma Chao's understanding on the battlefield was quite high, which made him keenly aware that something was wrong. So before going out to the battle, he arranged for Xiliang cavalry sentry to explore north and see. If there is any abnormality, he will draw his gun and go into battle.

Looking at Zhao Yun sitting upright on the horse in the distance, he roared and rushed forward.

More than a hundred miles south of Huaicheng, a long convoy was heading towards Yanzhou. This was already the second day of departure from Huaicheng.

At the back of the motorcade were Cao Ren and Dian Wei. Dian Wei looked back from time to time with a look of resentment on his face.

Cao Ren knew what Dian Wei was thinking and said, "Wouldn't it be better if the Youzhou army didn't catch up and there were no complications?"

Dian Wei snorted coldly, "I suffered a loss in Xuzhou, and I always want to regain my position. I wish I could fight them."

Cao Ren spoke out: "The one who wounded you that day was not the Youzhou army, but Guan Yu under Liu Bei's command."

"If you want revenge, you should go to them."

Dian Wei shook his head and said: "Liu Bei's straw sandal seller is very cunning. Now he has fled to Yuzhou. Who knows when we will meet him again?"

Cao Ren smiled and said nothing, thinking that this was not necessarily the case. Cao Cao always planned one step at a time and counted three steps. This time he did not tangle with the Youzhou army in Huaicheng. Obviously, he had more important things.

Moreover, if Cao Cao rushed back in such a hurry, it would be abnormal if he did not take into account Liu Bei's movements in Yuzhou.

On the carriage in the motorcade, Cao Cao and Xun Yu were sitting opposite each other, with Cao Ang beside them. Cao Cao sighed, "I still underestimate the ferocious tiger."

"There are no pursuing troops at this time. It is obvious that the emperor has given up."

"Wen Ruo, you said that the Fierce Tiger Emperor is not interested. Does that mean that serving the Emperor is a thankless task?"

Xun Yu hesitated for a moment, thinking about his words, but this question was indeed difficult to answer.

He is indeed more loyal to the Han Dynasty than other counselors under Cao Cao.

It was precisely because he still had so much persistence in his heart that when faced with this question, he felt that there was no answer.

If it is important, Cao Cao will obviously value Liu Xie's role more. When the time comes, he may intensify his efforts and not necessarily Liu Xie.

If it is not important, it will obviously play a certain role in protecting Liu Xie, but will Cao Cao really believe it?
Cao Cao still wants to slowly squeeze out all the value of Liu Xie!
Xun Yu suddenly realized that no matter what he said, Liu Xie's future situation would not be good. He even felt a trace of regret in his heart. Was he wrong when he insisted on serving the emperor against all opinions?
Is it this kind of behavior that really pushed the emperor into the pit of fire?
At the beginning, Cao Cao's other advisers remained silent about the matter of courting the emperor. Unfortunately, he thought that they could not see the situation clearly. Now it seems that he is the one who can't see the situation the most clearly?
Xun Yu was stunned for a while, but when he saw that Cao Cao was still waiting for his answer, he had to calm down and said: "Beyond the rules and regulations, only with one heart."

Cao Cao chuckled, "I didn't expect Wen Ruo to say such ambiguous words."

Just as Xun Yu was about to explain a few words, Cao Cao waved his hand and said, "Wen Ruo doesn't need to say more, I understand and understand your difficulties."

"Forget it, when you return to Yanzhou, you will arrange the arrangements for the emperor's chariot to enter Xu County and take charge of Xu County affairs."

"The emperor will be in Yingchuan and I will be in Dongjun. When the government orders are passed, it will be Lai Wenruo."

Xun Yu's mood was a little complicated. He knew that Cao Cao's behavior was not willing to spread the reputation of intimidating the emperor, so he had to cover it up to some extent and let himself act as a buffer.

However, this was an excellent opportunity for Xun Yu, allowing him to find ways to ease the relationship between the two parties. While contributing to Cao Cao, he could also legitimately do something for Liu Xie.

Thinking of this, Xun Yu burst into tears and said, "Thank you so much... Ming Gong!"

Cao Cao was startled, then sighed: "Wen Ruo, you finally called me Ming Gong again."

"Some time ago, you called me envoy. I thought you would part ways with me like Gongtai."

Xun Yu felt like there was a lump in his throat and was speechless. It took him a long time to speak out: "Since Duke Ming appreciates Chen Gong so much, why should he be killed?"

Cao Cao sighed, "Gongtai wants to die. If I keep him alive, it will make him even more angry."

"It's true that I owe Gongtai a lot."

Xun Yu spoke up: "It is indeed wrong for Chen Gong and Yanzhou to betray Duke Ming, but does Duke Ming have any regrets about what happened to the Lu family back then?"

Cao Cao was startled, then laughed loudly, "Wen Ruo, do you think it's possible?"

"I'll do it again if I do it again!"

"At that time, I was like a frightened bird. I was in panic all day long. My life and fortune were always in the hands of others. How could I dare to trust people?"

"If I die, how many people in the Cao family will die, and how many people will die in obscurity. How can we achieve what we have today?" "I, Cao Cao, have indeed failed the people of the world, but the people of the world have not failed me, Cao Cao?"

"I wholeheartedly support the Han Dynasty, but everyone thinks that I am a traitor to the Han Dynasty, and everyone wants to kill me!"

"Do they ever know what I really think?"

"I escaped from Luoyang and was on the run. After that, I rebelled against Dong several times and was defeated again and again. Only later did I realize that I was the stupidest one!"

"Now I want to help the Han Dynasty, but I just want to use the title of Emperor. Some people think that I want to usurp the throne, and they want to kill me. I want to ask Wen Ruo, is there such a truth in the world?"

"Including Liu Bei, I trusted him so much that I told him in private about my relationship with Yuan Shu Gong Sun Zan, but he turned around and reported me to Yuan Shao!"

"Wen Ruo, every time I treat people sincerely, what I get back every time is betrayal. Why do you think so?"

Xun Yu was silent and sighed: "Ming Gong is indeed not easy."

But he sighed even more in his heart, because he couldn't tell whether there was any lie in Cao Cao's words.

But Xun Yu knew about Liu Bei's informant.

As a disciple of Lu Zhi, Liu Bei's relationship with Cao Cao, a disciple of Cai Yong, was much closer than most people imagined. The two knew each other when they were studying together in Luoyang in their early years.

At that time, before Cao Cao took refuge with Yuan Shao, he hooked up with Yuan Shu and Gongsun Zan. Later, Cao Cao attacked Chang'an and was defeated by Xu Rong, so he asked Yuan Shao for help, stationed in Dongjun, and became Yuan Shao's eagle dog.

Liu Bei, on the other hand, defected to Gongsun Zan. For a long time, he belonged to Yuan Shu's alliance, with one in the south and one in the north, with the purpose of flanking Yuan Shao.

Therefore, Cao Cao had no doubts about Liu Bei at that time, and he also admired Liu Bei's talents very much. Therefore, when the two had a secret meeting, Cao Cao was proud and confided in Liu Bei his private relationship with Yuan Shu Gongsun Zan.

Regardless of whether Cao Cao was trying to gain Liu Bei's trust or for other purposes at that time, he was able to be so close to Liu Bei at a risk.

So after Gongsun Zan's death, after Cao Cao learned that Liu Bei had turned to Yuan Shao, he informed Yuan Shao about his collusion with Yuan Shu and Gongsun Zan, biting his own tongue on the spot.

He swore to God with the blood of his mouth that from now on, he would never trust anyone as a warning.

Xun Yu witnessed this incident on the spot, and it was difficult for him to answer why Cao Cao was betrayed by so many people, but it may be that these incidents created Cao Cao's suspicious character.

Xun Yu felt a little sad. The process of fighting for the world itself was full of fraud and betrayal. Everyone had their own reasons. Who could tell the difference between right and wrong?

Cao Ang interrupted the awkward silence at this time and said: "There is news that Liu Yuzhou has led troops from Ruyin to the vicinity of Yingchuan."

"If Mr. Wen Ruo goes to Yingchuan with the emperor's motorcade, will there be any danger?"

After hearing this, Cao Cao sneered, "Why do you think I was so anxious to go back?"

"Of course I want to catch up with my old friend Liu Xuande!"

Cao Ang couldn't help but his heart skipped a beat when he saw Cao Cao's murderous eyes, and he understood a lot of things in an instant.

That's it!

He said solemnly: "No wonder my father pretended to attack Yecheng and missed a hit, so he reduced his troops and did not even deploy defenses in Dongjun. Instead, most of them were deployed at Chenliu on the border with Yingchuan."

"It turns out that in order to eliminate the hidden danger in Yuzhou, my father had already made the worst plan to abandon Yanzhou."

Cao Cao's face showed a look of relief, "Ang'er is finally able to think about things by himself."

"Yes, if you stick to one place, you may not be able to keep it, and you won't be able to keep the people."

"The centipede insect in Jizhou is dead but not stiff. How can it be so easy to defeat?"

"In comparison, Liu Bei's foothold in Yuzhou is not stable, Sun Ce was assassinated in Yangzhou, and Fierce Tiger was transferred to Montenegro. Now Jianghuai is open everywhere, but it is much easier to fight than Jizhou!"

"I just attack the enemy and save it, moving it away from where we really want it!"

"This time, as long as Liu Bei is completely defeated and Yuzhou is pacified, we can plot Jiangdong and Jingzhou at the same time. What can we accomplish with Sun Ce who is about to die and Liu Biao who cannot control the Jingzhou nobles?"

After hearing what Cao Cao said, not only Cao Ang, but also Xun Yu showed a hint of admiration on his face.

It is said that Yanzhou is a place that is extremely difficult to defend in the Four Battles. However, Cao Cao used the tactic of attacking from the east and attacking in the west to his advantage. With Yanzhou as the center, the princes of the world circled around, running around half of the world, like puppets in Cao Cao's hands. generally!
In the other car in the motorcade were Liu Xie and Fu Shou.

Seeing Liu Xie's distraught appearance, Fu Shou was about to say a few words of comfort when he heard Liu Xie look outside the court and say, "Tell me, who leaked the information about the dress order?"

(End of this chapter)