Three Kingdoms: The blind box draws Da Qiao at the beginning

Chapter 322 The third meeting with Cao Cao

When Liu Zhang of Yizhou led all the civil and military officials to surrender.

Lu Yi was in the Lu family discussing with a man named Lu He about adopting his daughter Lu Xiuxiu as his adopted daughter.

Lu He was a little embarrassed when he learned that Lu Yi wanted to marry Lu Xiuxiu to Ma Dai, but he agreed soon after.

The reason for the embarrassment was that in his opinion, Ma Chao and Ma Dai were all from Xiliang.

Although Lu Yi said that Ma Chao and Ma Dai were both descendants of Ma Yuan, the general of Fubo during the reign of Emperor Guangwu.

However, as far as Lu He is concerned, Ma Chao and Ma Dai are half Qiang blood flowing in their bodies and are barbarians, which he really doesn't like.

I agree because Lu Yi is not only the King of Wu, but also the head of the Lu family.

Therefore, Lu Yi approached Gao Dai and asked Gao Dai to preside over the process of accepting Lu Xiuxiu as his adopted daughter.

Afterwards, Lu Yi personally found Ma Yunlu and talked to her about taking her as his concubine.

Lu Yi did not hide the reason for taking Mayunlu as his concubine, but told her directly that it was to restrain Ma Chao.

Because he wanted Ma Chao to return to Liangzhou.

If Cao Cao does not surrender, then Lu Yi needs Ma Chao to take the lead, call on the people of Liangzhou to resist Cao Cao, and have Cao Cao die in Liangzhou to prevent Cao Cao from learning from the Qiang people's nomadic living experience and causing trouble in Liangzhou.

If Cao Cao surrenders, Lu Yi will also need Ma Chao to sit in Liangzhou in the future to prevent the people of Liangzhou from rebelling.

Especially there are Qiang and other foreign enemies near Liangzhou.

And Ma Chao, as the eldest son of Ma Teng, has a large number of Xiliang cavalry under his command.

Among these Xiliang cavalry, there are many Qiang people.

Lu Yi needs Ma Chao's power to suppress Liangzhou, especially foreign enemies such as the Qiang people.

After all, Ma Chao had a criminal record of killing his father Ma Teng.

If Ma Chao was not restrained, Lu Yi made it clear that he would not be able to entrust Ma Chao with this important task.

No.

Exactly.

Ma Chao's previous actions would be the end of his life for any lord.

Cannot be reused again.

In original history, Ma Chao eventually died of depression after surrendering to Liu Bei. This was largely due to this.

This is just like Lu Qiling and Lu Bu.

If Lu Qiling was not her woman and Lu Bu did not value family ties, Lu Yi would not give Lu Bu any chance to make meritorious deeds.

Ma Yunlu did not hesitate and immediately agreed to Lu Yi's request.

As Ma Teng's youngest daughter, she has known since she was a child that she cannot decide her own marriage, and must ultimately pay for the Ma family.

Now that Lu Yi can be honest with her and is willing to reuse Ma Chao, she has no regrets.

That night, Lu Yi and Ma Yunlu had sex at their residence.

In the next few days, Lu Yi took Ma Yunlu to the Lu family to introduce her new wife to others, especially the civil and military officials.

On the seventh day, Lu Yi received an urgent message from Huang Gai from Chengdu, confirming the surrender of Yizhou Shepherd Liu Zhang.

After discussing with Chen Deng, Zhang Hong, Yan Xiang, and Liu Ye, Lu Yi finally decided to rush to Yizhou personally with the seal.

However, it was on the way back home after meeting Cao Cao.

As for the new Yizhou shepherd candidate, they were selected after several people discussed it.

It is Wu Yi, the current Zhonglang general in Yizhou.

The reason why Wu Yi was chosen was because Wu Yi was the brother of Liu Mao's wife, the deceased brother of the former Yizhou Shepherd Liu Zhang, and the right-hand man of the father of the former Yizhou Shepherd Liu Zhang, and a man from the period of General He Jin.

In Yizhou, Wu Yi had a huge network of contacts.

Nearly half of the officials are inextricably linked to Wu Yi.

After capturing Yizhou, if you want to stabilize Yizhou as soon as possible, you must support a person with enough reputation to calm the local people in Yizhou.

Moreover, this person must also be loyal to Lu Yi.

And Wu Yi is the best candidate.

His connections and background are enough.

As for loyalty, Chen Deng, Zhang Hong, Yan Xiang, Liu Ye and others still favored marriage.

Wu Yi's sister Wu Yun has been widowed for many years.

In this case, Lu Yi can take Wu Yun as his concubine, thereby building a bond between Lu Yi and Wu Yi.

After that, it was logical to place one of Wu Yi's sons in Wu County.

On the surface, he was put into the Lu family to raise him and deepen his relationship.

Hostages, actually.

Because there is a husband-and-wife relationship between Lu Yi and Wu Yi's sister Wu Yun, Wu Yi should be able to accept it.

After making the decision, Lu Yi asked Chen Deng to write a letter to Huang Gai, informing Huang Gai of Lu Yi's itinerary and the arrangements for the new Yizhou Shepherd.

Two days later, under the protection of Shi Huan, Nangong Yan, and two thousand Lu family children, Lu Yi took Cao Jie, as well as Lu Yi and Cao Jie's son Lu Yun, who was also Lu Yi's ninth son. Ou A set off and rushed to Zitong to join Xu Shu's Jingzhou Army.

Before arriving at Zitong, Lu Yi received information about Cao Cao.

Cao Cao has received a document from Lu Yi requesting a meeting and surrender.

Because Xu Shu's Jingzhou Army did not pursue further north after defeating Zitong, therefore, Cao Cao's army did not retreat and stationed itself at Jiange.

Lu Yi rushed to Zitong, and Xu Shu came out with all the generals and counselors to greet him.

Xu Shu reported the latest information about Cao Cao to Lu Yi: "Generally speaking, Prince Liang only has some small movements in Jiange now."

"Ma Chao and [-] Xiliang cavalry have also arrived at Shangluo in Wancheng to join Taishi Ci's [-] troops."

"As for Bingzhou Mu Gaogan, they are also sending troops towards Chang'an."

"King Liang Cao Cao must have gotten the information."

"The current movements of the Liang Kingdom soldiers in Jiange Pass are probably in preparation for this."

"Actually, I feel that he has no way out."

"This so-called retreat is likely to bring out all the family members in Liangzhou City, ready to move at any time, live a nomadic life in the future, and conduct raids on various counties in Liangzhou from time to time."

"This is an extremely difficult situation."

"Don't say that these soldiers of Liang Kingdom are all well-trained people."

"They are ordinary Qiang people who move around and often invade the people. The government has dispatched officers and soldiers countless times, but they can't be wiped out." "It has been like this for many years."

"If Liang State does the same thing, the people of Liang State will only be miserable."

Lu Yi nodded and said, "Send an envoy to deliver a message to Jiange, and make an appointment with Cao Cao to meet at the gate of Jiange tomorrow morning."

Xu Shu responded.

Lu Yi and his party rested for one night in Zitong.

Early the next morning, Lu Yi rushed to Jiange with Cao Jie, Lu Yun, various equipment, two thousand Lu family descendants, Gao Shun's thousand heavy cavalry, many generals and counselors.

The army stayed in Zitong.

When Lu Yi and others rushed to the sword pavilion, Cao Cao had already come out of the sword pavilion.

He was standing on the chariot.

Surrounded by dozens of generals and counselors.

Seeing Lu Yi and others arriving from a distance, the soldiers of Liang State on the city wall of Jiangeguan suddenly became nervous.

All the archers drew their bowstrings fully, pointing their arrows in the direction of Lu Yi and others.

When Cao Cao heard the noise, he turned back and looked at the soldiers on the wall, frowning slightly.

After all, he did not blame, but sighed, waved his hand, and said: "Everyone has withdrawn."

"If he comes to attack the city, it won't help if you do this."

"This will only make people laugh."

On the city wall, all the soldiers of the Liang Kingdom withdrew their defenses.

When Lu Yi and others were less than [-] steps away from Jiange Pass, Lu Yi signaled everyone to stop.

Turning the horse's head, he walked up to Cao Jie and Lu Yun. Lu Yi smiled and said to the three-year-old ninth son Lu Yun in Cao Jie's arms: "Yun'er, when you see your grandfather later, you should be sweeter and know how to call people."

"Also, don't be afraid."

"Your grandfather will not hurt you, and I will be by your side."

Lu Yun hummed obediently.

Lu Yi reached out and touched Lu Yun's little head, then signaled Ling Tong and Zhou Fang to dismount, and the two followed him carrying a wooden box.

Nangong Yan and Shi Huanze rode on both sides of Lu Yi and Cao Jie.

Several people walked towards Jiange Pass.

When Cao Cao saw Lu Yi coming with just a few people, he said to the generals behind him: "Pi'er, Zhen'er, Yuan Rang, Zhong Kang, you follow. Everyone else, stay where you are!"

After saying that, he got off the chariot, mounted a war horse, and led four people to greet Lu Yi.

The two sides met.

Cao Cao looked at Lu Yi who was close at hand, not even thirty years old, with a high-spirited expression, and said in a dry voice: "This is the third meeting between our father-in-law and son-in-law, King Wu."

"Every time I meet you, you always take a big step forward."

"Every time I meet you, I always suffer a big loss."

"This time, it seems inevitable."

Lu Yi smiled and said: "Father-in-law is overrated. Compared to you, father-in-law, my son-in-law is still a little too young and still has a lot to learn from you."

Cao Cao laughed self-deprecatingly, looked back at the four people behind him and said, "Look, this is King Wu, a hero of a generation, someone you need to admire and emulate."

After a pause, Cao Cao said: "Pi'er, Zhen'er, go up and meet your brother-in-law."

Behind Cao Cao, a boy of thirteen or fourteen and a young man in his early twenties rode up.

Both of them saluted Lu Yi and said, "Cao Pi (Cao Zhen) has met my brother-in-law!"

Cao Cao pointed at Cao Pi and said to Lu Yi: "This is the eldest son, Cao Pi."

Then he pointed at Cao Zhen and said: "This is my adopted son. I regard him as my own. His original surname is Qin. His father died because of me, so I took him with me to train him."

"Compared to King Wu, you are indeed not good enough."

"But compared to others, it's already outstanding."

"He is the deputy commander of another Tiger and Leopard Cavalry under my account."

Speaking of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, Cao Cao felt a little bitter and said, "I originally had a Tiger and Leopard Cavalry."

Lu Yi nodded to Cao Pi and Cao Zhen as a greeting.

Looking at Cao Jie and Lu Yun not far behind him, Lu Yi said: "Jie'er, bring Yun'er over and let my father-in-law see you!"

Cao Jie was already in tears.

At this moment, after hearing Lu Yi's greeting, she hurriedly rode forward and hugged Lu Yun forward.

Cao Cao looked at the three-year-old child in Cao Jie's arms and looked stunned.

Lu Yi dismounted and carried Cao Jie and Lu Yun down.

Cao Cao, Cao Pi, and Cao Zhen also dismounted.

Cao Jie took Lu Yun's little hand and walked forward, choking with sobs: "Father!"

Cao Cao hurriedly helped Cao Jie up, with tears in his eyes. He nodded repeatedly and said: "Okay! Okay! Okay! I have done many wrong things in my life. It seems that I have not done anything wrong except marrying you to the King of Wu." wrong."

"I'm doing well, but I'm a little fat."

"I'm relieved too."

"It's a pity that your mother didn't follow us."

"Otherwise, she would probably be happy if she knew you were already so happy."

Cao Jie wiped away his uncontrollable tears and said in a trembling voice, "Something happened to my mother?"

Cao Cao shook his head, took a long breath and said: "Your brother died in Wancheng, and she has refused to see me."

"You were still there at the beginning, so she didn't leave immediately."

"After you married King Wu, she left me and returned to her hometown in Qiao County."

"I sent people to pick her up several times, but she refused to meet me."

"Later, when I was about to leave the Central Plains, she had someone write a letter of divorce and divorced herself in my name."

Cao Jie nodded heavily and said, "It's good that mother is fine."

Lowering his head and looking at Lu Yun who was holding his hand, Cao Jie forced out a smile and said, "Yun'er is good, call me grandpa."