When Ji Han and his men traveled to the Three Kingdoms crew

Chapter 393 Cao Ren: Ah? I stay behind?

Outside Chang'an City
The cool breeze made the shadows of the trees on the roadside dim. The sound of drums drowned out the noisy chirping of insects.

Zhang Fei, wearing armor, turned around and looked at the ministers who came to see him off. He couldn't help but feel a little emotional. In a blink of an eye, it was time for him to take charge of an army and fight against the disobedients. It really made him feel emotional and excited!
A surge of heroic spirit immediately surged in my heart, and two lines of poetry were about to come out of my mouth!

Fortunately, Zhang Fei reacted in time, quickly closed his mouth and forced himself to suppress the impulse. After all, Cao Mengde was by his side!

Shaking his head, Zhang Fei drove away the unnecessary thoughts. He laughed to himself and thought, I am not a scholar at all.

At this moment, a childish and familiar voice sounded.

"Uncle Three!"

Then there was another voice, "Third General, Father!"

Zhang Fei looked down and saw Liu Xie running towards him with his short legs, and Cao Ang following slowly behind him.

It turned out to be the great nephew and the son of Cao Mengde.
Zhang Fei glanced at Cao Cao beside him.

"Ang'er."

Cao Cao had a very bright smile on his face and gave Cao Ang a hug.

Retracting his gaze, Zhang Fei half-knelt down, raised his hand to wipe the sweat off Liu Xie's forehead, and asked the panting Liu Xie with a smile: "Xie Chenliu Wang, why are you here?"

"Uncle San, I heard that you are going to the war." Liu Xie took a breath, "I came to see you off."

After saying this, Liu Xie bowed to Zhang Fei.

Zhang Fei thought to himself, it's been such a short time since we last met, and yet his nephew seems like a different person. At least he still bows properly.

As Zhang Fei thought about it, he became playful. He lowered his voice so that only he and Liu Xie could hear it and said, "Xie'er, do you want to follow your uncle to fight against the rebels?"

"Conquer the traitors"

With a gulp, Liu Xie swallowed and stared at Zhang Fei in a daze.

Zhang Fei was very familiar with this look. He looked like this every time Liu Xie was about to make a move. Of course, what he said was just a joke. Even if Liu Xie nodded, it would be impossible for him to really take Liu Xie to the battlefield. This trip was not as simple as riding a horse. Fighting was always dangerous, and not everyone was Zhao Yun. If there was a mistake, not to mention Liu Bei and Guan Yu, even he himself would not be able to forgive himself.

Unexpectedly, although Liu Xie was reluctant to leave, he still shook his head and said, "No, my third uncle said that parents should not travel far away, and my grandmother still needs my care."

good!
Zhang Fei sighed secretly and was about to say something.

A large hand fell on Liu Xie's shoulder. Their eyes followed the hand and gradually moved upwards. Zhang Fei and Liu Xie saw the face of the owner of the hand. It was
"Big brother!"

"Uncle Emperor!"

Liu Bei smiled at the two of them, then looked at Zhang Fei playfully, "Third brother, stop teasing Xie'er."

"Hey, brother, wasn't I just saying this to Xie'er for fun? It was all a joke." Zhang Fei scratched his head and a sly smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Liu Bei patted Liu Xie on the shoulder and said, "Xie'er, I have something important to discuss with the generals. Why don't you go play with Ang'er first?"

Hearing this, Cao Cao also looked at Cao Ang. He just opened his mouth and uttered two words, "Ang'er."

Cao Ang immediately understood and bowed to Cao Cao, "Father, I'll take my leave first. I hope you can take care of your health and have a safe journey."

"Hahaha, don't worry, Ang'er, with these generals here, who in the world can hurt your father?! Ang'er, make good preparations to welcome your father back triumphantly!"

Liu Xie blinked and looked at his nephew in surprise. He knew that now was not the time to show his temper, but he never expected that Cao Ang, who usually had thick eyebrows and big eyes, could be so eloquent!

The boy's competitive spirit was aroused all of a sudden. He imitated Cao Ang and bowed to Zhang Fei, "Third Uncle, have a safe journey!"

Liu Bei and Zhang Fei looked at each other and laughed.

"Hahaha, Xie'er, I will capture Yan Liang and Wen Chou's horses and give them to you when the time comes!" Zhang Fei patted Liu Xie's shoulder.

Liu Xie's eyes suddenly lit up and he was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling. He bowed to Zhang Fei again and then left with Cao Ang.

As Cao Ang and Liu Xie left, the smiles on their faces gradually faded.

Cao Cao asked, "Xuan De, how is your Majesty doing lately?"

"Your Majesty." When talking about this issue, Liu Bei's voice paused and his tone became a little low. "To be honest, I have been doing just fine recently."

"Then why"

"I just feel tired and exhausted from time to time. Even the imperial physician said it was due to a previous illness."

"Xuan De, I spoke out of turn." Cao Cao lowered his head.

Liu Bei didn't mind. He patted Cao Cao on the shoulder and said, "No problem."

Zhang Fei couldn't bear to watch it any longer. He looked away and saw a strange face behind Liu Bei. In order to change the subject, he shifted the focus of his speech to the strange face. He looked at Liu Bei again, but this time was different from last time. He tilted his head, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and smiled, "Hey, is it a problem with Doctor Hua there? Come to think of it, brother, you really hid it from me! The person behind you, brother, you haven't told me yet!"

After Zhang Fei's interruption, Cao Cao also noticed the unfamiliar face behind Liu Bei. The man was dressed in gorgeous clothes, had a handsome face and a refined temperament. It really made people unable to help but exclaim "What a modest gentleman!"
But what Cao Cao wondered was why this person looked so familiar?

Suddenly, a light bulb went off in his head, and a familiar name emerged in his mind. The face of the person in his memory gradually overlapped with the person in front of him. He widened his eyes in disbelief, stepped forward quickly, and asked eagerly: "Excuse me, are you Xun You, Xun Gongda, or Xun Taishou?"

"That's right. I'm honored to meet the Minister of Rites and the three generals." Xun You smiled and clasped his fists towards Cao Cao and Zhang Fei.

"It turns out to be Lord Xun," Zhang Fei clasped his fists in return. The moment Xun You said his name, his previous doubts suddenly cleared up. He was still wondering why Cao Cao was so excited when he saw a scholar whose temperament was not inferior to his own. It turned out to be Xun You. That's not surprising. Xun Yu and Xun You, this uncle and nephew, can be said to be Cao Mengde's right-hand man, and their abilities are comparable to Prime Minister Zhuge Liang and Xiaozhi.

only.
Why did Xun You come to Chang'an again?
Zhang Fei raised his eyes to look at Liu Bei. Without further ado, Liu Bei knew what Zhang Fei wanted to say. He explained, "Wasn't Wen Ruo a hero of Yingchuan before? The best of the heroes of Yingchuan is Gongda."

It turns out that it was Xun Wenruo's credit.
As Zhang Fei was thinking, his eyes met Cao Cao again. Cao Cao felt frightened by Zhang Fei's gaze, and had a strange illusion that Zhang Fei was going to beat him if they disagreed with him.

"Well, Third General, why are you looking at me like that? It's so scary." Unexpectedly, Zhang Fei's first words were, "It's great to have a talent pool like Yingchuan! Cao Mengde."

Cao Cao: “Ah?”

He was really confused and didn't know what to say for a moment. Yingchuan talent pool? Pool? Treasure house? Does it mean that Yingchuan is like a treasure house, but the treasure house contains treasures, while Yingchuan contains talents? This is quite appropriate. In short, remember it. The third general is indeed a world-famous poet. His casual description is so appropriate. It would be even better if he could write a poem.

But what does Yingchuan have to do with me? Didn't the ambitious people in Yingchuan fall in love with Xuande because he saved Yangcheng?
It's really hard to figure out.

Perhaps it's just that the general's extraordinary talent is hard to understand.

"Alas." Xun You shook his head. "General Wei, please don't be modest. It is rare that General Wei saved Yangcheng from danger. I admire him. And my uncle's words made me decide to come and help. Both are indispensable."

Following Xun You's narration, the three of them finally understood the whole story.

It turned out that before Xun You left Dong Zhuo, he specially received a commission from the court to go to Shu County as the prefect. However, the road was blocked and he was trapped in Jingzhou, so he stayed in Jingzhou for the time being.

At that time, everyone in Jingzhou was looking at Dong Zhuo, so he could hide his identity and use this time to think about what to do in the future.

The incident of Dong Zhuo's brother massacring the city caused a lot of controversy, and Liu Bei, who had the upper hand, turned his guns around and rushed to support Yangcheng.

This aroused Xun You's interest. Jingzhou happened to have been governed by Liu Bei for many years. In this way, being in Jingzhou would help him understand Liu Bei better. He came to the fields and found that the farmers were swinging their hoes hard, but the corners of their mouths were full of smiles. Children came back from the school in groups, jumping and singing songs. Even the Nanyang clan he visited praised Liu Bei. Even Lai Min, who had behaved improperly, had become much more upright after following Liu Bei for many years. Even the Wuxi barbarians were willing to submit to Liu Bei. Regardless of their appearance, these barbarians actually had some Han style in their gestures.

This is terrifying, and it can make the common people, the nobles, and the barbarians have no regrets.
Is Liu Bei really just a lucky fallen clan member?

The more he thought about Xun You, the more his scalp tingled. Of course, whether it was terror or anything else, it was only short-lived.

What comes last is curiosity, deep curiosity.

After that, Xun You devoted himself to collecting Liu Bei's deeds. After all, as the emperor's personal younger brother, Liu Bei's deeds were no secret. It can be said that Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei have become the top of the top in the eyes of novelists. Even if you randomly grab a peasant in the field, they can tell you about them. The versions are different, such as Zhang Yide's elimination of mountain bandits, Guan Yu's killing of tyrants, and Liu Xuande's punishment of corrupt officials.
After Xun You's efforts, he finally got a reliable answer after identifying them one by one. In simple terms, Liu Bei was a man from a humble family who had fallen on hard times.

Of course, even if it had not declined, the Liu family of Zhuo County was still not as good as his clan. Liu Bei's grandfather was only a county magistrate, and his father died young. He grew up relying on his uncle's help and his mother's support. Later, he became a student of Lu Zhi. However, it was obvious that the power of the Liu family of Zhuo County ended there. Liu Bei returned to Zhuo County and became a knight-errant.
Xun You raised his eyelids. No, why did he look more and more familiar the more he looked at him? I wouldn't say that he looked very similar, but he looked a bit like a combination of Emperor Taizu Gao and Emperor Shizu Guangwu.
The one who united to replace the Han Dynasty was Dangtu Gao.

涂高
Highest.
Isn't Liu Xuande the most senior person in the imperial clan? Who else could be higher than the younger brother appointed by the late emperor? ! !
Xun You was shocked by this result, but he still had some concerns. Would he really be valued if he surrendered to Liu Xuande?
Just when Xun You was undecided, hesitant, and walking back and forth in frustration.

A letter from Xun Yu was like a timely spring rain, washing away the anxiety and uneasiness in his heart.

Even his uncle had joined Liu Xuande, so why shouldn't he join? As for the Yuan family, the most powerful family in the world? Isn't there Xun Chen?

So he rushed over to join the army.

Of course, Xun You did not reveal to anyone the idea of ​​Dangtu Gao, the one who would replace the Han Dynasty.

"Listening to your words is worth ten years of reading!"

Among the three, Cao Cao was the most excited after listening to Xun You's story. He had a deeper understanding of what Liu Bei said in the tavern. Why were there always wise men gathered around Liu Bei? The answer is very simple, that is to stick to his original heart and be eager to do good for others!

Only sincerity can be exchanged for sincerity! Hypocrisy and cunning will eventually lead to a big fall!
Thinking of this, Cao Cao bowed to Liu Bei and revealed a meaningful smile. That look was like the way Boya looked at Zhong Ziqi, a confidant!
"?" Zhang Fei frowned slightly and thought: What is Cao Mengde thinking about again?
Liu Bei helplessly responded with a look that said “I understand”.

Zhang Fei: “.”

"Brother." Zhang Fei coughed a few times and changed the subject, "How should Gongda be arranged?"

"Good question." Liu Bei retracted his gaze and looked at Xun You, "What do you think, Gongda?"

Xun You cupped his hands and said, "I am willing to follow General Wei's arrangements."

Liu Bei nodded and said, "Yun Chang and Yuan Zhi have already set out for this campaign, and Wen He will follow you, my third brother, Meng De."

Cao Cao's smile instantly fell, his brows twisted into a knot, his face full of reluctance, but he still shook his head, "But I have Gongtai to help me in literature and Zhang Xiu to help me in military affairs. I am just a lieutenant, there is no need for two wise men to help me. Even if it is a pity, there is nothing I can do."

"General Wei, the Third General, and the Minister of Rites."

At this moment, a familiar voice sounded in the ears of the three people. The three people looked at each other and saw surprise in each other's eyes. The three people looked in the direction of the voice and saw Jia Xu walking quickly not far away.

However, when Liu Bei and Zhang Fei saw Jia Xu's clothes clearly, a strange expression appeared on their faces involuntarily, which made Cao Cao full of question marks. He didn't understand, he really didn't understand. He couldn't understand Liu Bei and Zhang Fei again.

He could only think to himself: Alas, extraordinary talents are hard to understand.

Jia Xu's clothes were not strange at all. Not only Liu Bei and Zhang Fei, but even the officials in General Wei's mansion had seen the same clothes on him more than once.

It can be aptly described in four words: feather fan and blue turban.

Feather fan and blue silk scarf are not rare clothes. However, the feather fan and blue silk scarf worn by Jia Xu are exactly the same as those worn by Xu Shu, while the feather fan and blue silk scarf worn by Xu Shu are almost the same as those worn by Zhuge Liang played by Zhen De.

Therefore, Liu Bei and Zhang Fei had a strange feeling in their hearts. Could it be that all wise ministers in the future would be dressed like this?
Fortunately, the two of them quickly adjusted their mindsets. Liu Bei remained calm and asked, "What do you think, Wenhe?"

Jia Xu smiled and said four words, "General Huang!"

"Ah!"

Huang Zhong, who was standing on the wall of Hulao Pass, sneezed for no apparent reason. He muttered, "Why do I feel like someone is scolding me?"

"General Huang!"

Xiahou Dun's voice brought Huang Zhong's thoughts back to the present.

"Yuan Rang, what's the matter?"

"General Huang, I wonder who will stay at Hulao Pass this time?"

Stay at Hulao Pass?
How could this be a problem for Huang Zhong?
Without thinking too much, he directly said a name, "Cao Zixiao."

After receiving the military order, Cao Ren, who was on patrol, opened his mouth wide, "Ah? I stay behind to guard Hulao Pass?!"

(End of this chapter)