Can I get to the other side?.

Chapter 469: Lu Su Enters Cao's Camp Alone

"Let me escape?"

Xu Huang sat up again after hearing this, looked Lu Su up and down for a while, and sneered, "What tricks are you playing?"

He was a general under Cao Cao. Now that he was captured, there was no reason to let him go. Moreover, Zhuge Liang had said today that he would use his head as a sacrifice. How could he let him go?

"General Xu, this is absolutely true."

Lu Su spoke sincerely. Seeing Xu Huang still doubted him, he could not help but sigh deeply: "General Xu, you don't know that Gongjin and I are surrendered generals. Although we have escaped death by submitting to the court, we have always been excluded and treated coldly."

"Today, Zhuge Liang was arrogant and openly humiliated Gongjin, and even beat him severely. It was really chilling."

"There is no place for Gongjin and I in this military camp."

Lu Su's tone was full of reluctance and anger.

Then he looked up at Xu Huang and continued, "So after returning today, Gongjin and I discussed privately, and we both agreed that it would be better to go to Cao Gong instead of suffering such humiliation here."

"General Xu is a general under Lord Cao. I came here to help General Xu escape and introduce us to Lord Cao."

"Many of the Han army's soldiers are my old Jiangdong subordinates. As long as Cao Gong is willing to accept us, we will be able to turn to the light and fight against him in an instant."

Lu Su explained his purpose in a simple and clear manner.

His expression was extremely sincere.

After hearing these words, Xu Huang was shocked and suspicious.

What was shocking was that Lu Su and Zhou Yu actually planned to betray the false emperor, and what was doubtful was whether this was true or not.

But after a brief thought, he figured it out.

"If he can really let me escape, I won't have to die at the hands of the puppet army. As for whether what he said is true or false, I will let my lord judge after I return."

Xu Huang thought secretly in his heart.

He couldn't judge, but he believed that with the wisdom of his lord and the counselors around him, they would be able to easily distinguish the truth from the false.

It would be best if it is true. Even if it is fake, he can survive and it will be a win-win situation.

Thinking of this, Xu Huang stopped worrying and said to Lu Su: "If you and General Zhou really want to surrender, I will introduce you two to the Lord."

"But now that I am trapped in this prison, how can I escape?"

Hearing Xu Huang's agreement, Lu Su smiled slightly and continued, "It's not difficult to escape from this prison. I have bribed the soldiers in this prison. All we need to do is disguise General Xu as another prisoner and take him out."

"General Xu, please keep this letter. It is written by Gongjin to Cao Gong. Please pass it to Cao Gong."

As Lu Su spoke, he took out a letter from his sleeve.

It was handed over to Xu Huang.

However, Xu Huang did not take it, but said: "Since you want to surrender, you'd better come with me to see the lord in person."

"Besides, if you let me go, the puppet army will definitely find you. Wouldn't you be in danger then?"

Xu Huang was cautious and wanted Lu Su to go back with him.

Lu Su did not expect Xu Huang to say this, and could not help but frowned slightly, but then relaxed again and nodded, saying: "General Xu, what you said makes sense. In this case, I will go with you to see Cao Gong."

If he refused now, Xu Huang would definitely become suspicious. If he couldn't even deceive Xu Huang, let alone Cao Cao.

"good!"

Only then did Xu Huang smile.

Lu Su did not say anything more and left the cell again. Soon after, he brought a prisoner who was similar in size to Xu Huang, and then uncuffed Xu Huang.

"General Xu, I have sent the jailer away. Please change into this outfit quickly and follow me out of the prison."

Lu Su handed a set of soldier's clothes to Xu Huang and said.

"it is good!"

Xu Huang didn't think about it, quickly changed into his armor and clothes, then followed Lu Su out of the prison.

However, on the way out, they happened to meet the prison guards who were returning after drinking. However, thanks to Lu Su's clever words, they easily got away with it and were not discovered.

The two men took advantage of the night to leave the Han army camp.

And came to a reed marsh by the river.

Lu Su pushed aside the reeds, revealing one of the small boats and jumped on it, then called on Xu Huang to board.

Not long after, the two of them boarded a small boat and headed for Cao's army on the other side of the river in the dark.
……

In the Han army camp, on the watchtower.

Zhuge Liang and Lu Bu were watching their every move, watching the light of the torches gradually fade away.

"Didn't they say that only Xu Huang would be released? Why did he follow?"

"Does he really want to surrender to Cao?"

Lu Bu said with some doubt and surprise, it was agreed before that only Xu Huang would be sent back, but it didn't say that Lu Su would go with him.

Could it be that this guy actually did what he was pretending to be?

Zhuge Liang shook his head and said, "If Lu Zijing is such a person, how can Your Majesty trust and respect him so much?"

"It must have been Xu Huang's request. In order to gain his trust, he had to go back with Xu Huang."

"But if he does that, he'll be in danger."

If Lu Su went to Cao's camp with Xu Huang in person, he might be left there by Cao Cao. At that time, even if they could defeat Cao Cao, Lu Su would have difficulty surviving.

"What should I do?"

After hearing this, Lu Bu was a little dumbfounded.

Zhuge Liang sighed deeply: "Only God knows."

……

Cao's army camp.

Although it was very late at night, Cao Cao had not yet slept. To be more precise, he had difficulty falling asleep. He was standing on the deck, looking at the Han army on the opposite bank.

"My lord, it's a very cold night. Please put on some clothes."

Xu Chu came over with a coat.

Cao Cao waved his hand to indicate that he didn't need it, then sighed and asked, "Xu Chu, do you think we can win this battle?"

"Of course!"

Xu Chu answered without even a second thought, without even a hint of hesitation.

Cao Cao was a little surprised when he heard this. He looked up at him and asked curiously, "Why are you so sure?"

Xu Chu chuckled and said, "With the lord here, are we afraid that we won't win the battle? Besides, we have more soldiers than the puppet army, and our navy is more powerful. We have the advantage in every aspect."

"But my lord, we have been confronting the puppet army for several days. Why don't we just launch an attack?"

"Didn't the lord say before that we should wait for the enemy to tire themselves out?"

He didn't understand why so much time had passed and they still hadn't started a war with the other side, and had been keeping their troops inactive.

Cao Cao was silent and did not answer Xu Chu.

Because he didn't know how to answer.

When he first heard the news of the deaths of Cao Ren and Xiahou Dun, he did have the idea of ​​fighting a decisive battle with the Han army.

And he did so. But after calming down, his thoughts wavered a little, because it was too risky to go to war with the Han army now.

If he won, it would only delay the imperial army's invasion of Jingzhou; if he lost, all his elite troops would be destroyed.

He couldn't afford such consequences.

However, he had made a promise, and if he went back on his word immediately, he would surely lose all his prestige, so he could not withdraw his troops.

His current plan is to stay and observe for a few more days.

If there is no movement from the Han army and he cannot find a suitable opportunity to attack, he will withdraw his troops and return to Changsha.

"Nothing, go back and rest."

Cao Cao collected his thoughts, waved his hand, and turned back to the cabin.

Xu Chu followed closely behind him.

But just as Cao Cao was about to enter the cabin, Le Jin hurried over and reported to him: "My lord, General Xu is back!"

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Cao Cao stopped walking when he heard this, turned to look at Le Jin, frowned and asked, "General Xu? Which General Xu?"

"It's General Xu Huang, my lord!"

Le Jin's face was filled with joy, and he said, "Just now, General Xu arrived at the south bank by boat, and he was accompanied by a strategist from the puppet army, whose name seemed to be Lu Su."

"According to General Xu, this Lu Su wanted to betray the puppet army and join the lord, so he was released and came with General Xu to see the lord!"

Le Jin spoke like pouring beans out of a bamboo tube.

After Cao Cao heard this, he was shocked. He was stunned for a while before he reacted. He quickly said, "Quick! Take me there!"

Cao Cao was really shocked by the news.

When Xiangyang City fell, he thought Xu Huang was dead, but he found out that he was still alive and had escaped!

By the way, he also brought Lu Su back!
He had heard of Lu Su's reputation, that he was a good friend of Zhou Yu, and that he had worked for Sun Quan and given him advice. After Sun Quan's defeat, he joined the court.

Such a person actually wants to join him?
Cao Cao followed Le Jin off the boat and came to the military camp on the south bank, where Xu Huang and Lu Su were waiting while drinking hot wine.

It was too cold on the river at night. They came over by boat and were shivering in the cold wind and were almost frozen to death.

"Lord!"

When Xu Huang saw Cao Cao walking into the tent, excitement and joy appeared on his face. He immediately stood up, walked forward, and knelt on one knee to salute.

"Huang failed to obey the orders of the lord and failed to defend Xiangyang City. He was also captured by the villain Lu Bu. Please punish me, lord!"

Cao Cao quickly reached out his hand to help Xu Huang up, and said with great emotion: "Gongming, what are you talking about? The loss of Xiangyang City is not your fault. It is a blessing that you can come back alive. Get up quickly."

Xu Huang was brave in battle and was a general whom he valued.

Now that Cao Ren, Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Shang, Xiahou Yuan, Cao Xiu, Cao Chun, Cao Hong and others have all died in battle, his subordinates are lacking talent in commanding troops and fighting. Xu Huang's return is undoubtedly a timely help.

"Thank you, my lord!"

Xu Huang then stood up, then turned slightly and introduced to Cao Cao: "My lord, this is Mr. Lu Su and Mr. Lu Zijing. It was with their help that I was able to successfully escape from the puppet army."

"Sir, you are a surrendered general, so you have been ostracized in the puppet army. Now you follow me here because you want to surrender to the lord."

Xu Huang briefly introduced Lu Su and the purpose of his visit.

Lu Su stepped forward, saluted to Cao Cao and said, "Greetings, Sikong."

Cao Cao narrowed his eyes and looked at Lu Su for a while, then suddenly smiled and said, "Sir, you helped Gongming escape, which is indeed a great achievement. I must thank you very much."

Just as Lu Su was about to speak, he saw Cao Cao's face suddenly turn cold, and he said coldly: "Come here, tie him up, drag him out and behead him!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the guards came forward and took Lu Su down.

Everyone in the tent was stunned.

Cao Cao was still saying that he wanted to thank Lu Su the moment before, but as soon as he finished speaking, his face changed immediately and he wanted to behead him... Is this thanks?

"My Lord, why are you doing this?"

After Xu Huang reacted, he hurriedly asked, Lu Su was his savior after all, he could not just sit there and watch Lu Su die.

What's more, they came here to surrender!

Cao Cao glanced at Lu Su and said to Xu Huang, "Gongming, you were deceived by him. He pretended to surrender."

"Now that the two armies are facing each other, he suddenly released you and said he would come to me. How could there be such a coincidence in the world?"

"He claims to have surrendered, but he is actually here to be a spy!"

Cao Cao was a very cunning man. He was a master of conspiracy, so he would never believe that Lu Su came to surrender.

Xu Huang wanted to say a few more words to defend Lu Su, but Cao Cao said nothing more. He waved his hand and ordered the guards to drag Lu Su out.

But at this moment, Lu Su suddenly smiled.

"Hehe, hehehe..."

"slow."

Cao Cao raised his eyebrows, ordered the guards to stop, and then asked Lu Su: "What are you laughing at? Do you have any last words?"

Lu Su's expression was calm, and he said calmly: "People say that Cao Gong knows how to use people, is eager to recruit talents, and does not care about their background."

"Looking back now, it seems to be an exaggeration."

As he spoke, Lu Su showed a trace of regret on his face, closed his eyes and sighed: "Gongjin, Gongjin, you and I have made a mistake in choosing the right person, and we have made a mistake in deciding the right person."

His tone was full of melancholy and unwillingness.

Cao Cao sneered and asked, "Oh? From what you said, am I wrong?"

"Let him go. I want to hear how he tries to argue."

After giving the order, the guards on both sides released Lu Su.

Lu Su calmly straightened his appearance, and then said: "Gong Jin and I sincerely serve the court, but because of our origin as surrendered generals and the infamy of being Jiangdong rats, we have been bullied and humiliated."

"During the military meeting today, Zhuge Liang humiliated Gongjin in public, calling him a surrendered general who was unworthy of participating in military affairs."

"Gongjin just argued for a few words, and Zhuge Liang wanted to execute him according to military law. It was only after I pleaded that he changed it to 100 military sticks."

"It's a pity that Gongjin was so weak that he was seriously injured after only thirty blows of the military sticks and nearly died."

"He and I are close friends, and we are both surrendered generals. Seeing him being bullied like this, how can I not empathize with him?"

"I thought that since the court could not accommodate the two of us, there would always be a place for us here at Cao Gong, but I never thought that I was wrong in my sincerity."

"Forget it, Lord Cao can kill me if he wants to."

Lu Su sighed deeply, closed his eyes and waited for death.

It seems that he has resigned himself to his fate.

Cao Cao frowned deeply after hearing what he said. He didn't know that there were such inside stories, so he turned his eyes to Xu Huang.

Xu Huang knew that Cao Cao was asking him, so he quickly said, "My lord, what Mr. Zijing said is true."

"Zhou Yu was indeed bullied by Zhuge Liang and was severely injured. I saw this with my own eyes."

Cao Cao frowned even deeper, and began to doubt Xu Huang. He narrowed his eyes and asked, "How did you see that?"

So Xu Huang told him about the interrogation he had received today, and how the Han army was going to launch a general attack in three days and kill him as a sacrifice.

(End of this chapter)