Cao Thief

Chapter 331 Retreat as Advance (22)

"Ah Fu, are you alright?"

Cao Cao asked, with deep concern in his words.

Cao Peng could feel that Cao Cao's concern did not mean to be fake, but came from the heart.In later generations, people often say that Cao Cao is a hypocrite.But in fact, Cao Cao's love for his clansmen and confidants is definitely from the heart.Thinking about it, it seems normal.You are not one of your own, and you don't really do things for me, why should I care about you from the bottom of my heart?

Comparing his heart with his heart, Cao Cao did nothing wrong.

Spring night, cold.

A heavy rain brought the temperature down even more.

Cao Cao asked Cao Peng to change into dry clothes, and led him to chat in the big tent.

Asked about killing Wen Chou, Cao Peng laughed and said, "Wen Chou was not killed by me. The one who killed Wen Chou was my general Gan Ning Gan Xingba."

"Is that Miss Huang's entourage?"

"Exactly."

Gan Ning originally followed Cao Peng through Huang Yueying.

Although Gan Ning has always followed Cao Peng, most of the time, people still think that Gan Ning is Huang Yueying's general.

Cao Cao laughed and nodded repeatedly to express his appreciation.

"After this battle is over, let Gan Ning become an official."

He squinted his eyes and looked towards Cao Peng.

He wanted to check Cao Peng's reaction in this way.

After all, Gan Ning has always followed Cao Peng, and making Gan Ning an official meant that he would be separated from Cao Peng.

Cao Peng said seriously: "My nephew is about to tell my father about this matter... Xingba has a great talent, not only is he highly skilled in martial arts, but also able to take charge on his own. It's just that he didn't make any achievements before, so it's not easy for my nephew to speak up. Now, He beheaded Wen Chou and asked the world father to grant him a future."

"You, don't you regret it?"

"regret?"

Cao Cao laughed and said, "If Gan Ning is as good as you said, he will be above you sooner or later."

"It's my nephew's job to recommend good people for the country. Besides, Gan Ning is above me. If the father reuses him, doesn't it mean that I have a good vision? Hehe, what regrets does my nephew have? To tell you the truth, my nephew has always felt that Gan Ning is by my side, which is a shame."

Cao Cao squinted, smiled and nodded.

"In addition, Xia Houlan also made extraordinary achievements in this battle.

At the time of the white horse, Ziyou followed me to lurk in the city and set fire to the city... It was Ziyou who took Gao Lan down in Shiliying just now.He was originally a young general under Shifu's command, but he followed me until now because of a joke at the time.Over the years, Ziyou has been loyal and made many contributions.So my nephew boldly asked my father to let Ziyou return to the army... It is better for him to be by my father's side than to stay by my side. "

"Good, good, good!"

Cao Cao looked up to the sky and laughed, "If the people around me can be like you, Ah Fu, why worry about the world being in trouble.

However, whether it's Gan Ning or Xiahou Lan, it's better to let them stay by your side temporarily.Rewards are necessary, but... the war is not over yet, and you need someone who is available by your side.Earlier, Wen Chou beheaded many of my generals in front of the battle, which made the morale of the army a little unstable.Now that you come back with Wen Chou's head, you can share my worries, I wonder if you would like to, Fu? "

"Wish to be dispatched from the world father."

"That's it. I will announce tomorrow morning that I will appoint you as the inspection captain and temporarily lead a school of soldiers and horses to be stationed in the southwest of Suanzao, beside the gutter, how about it?"

Gutter, also known as gutter water, comes out of Langqu in Yangwu County.

"Historical Records" in the first year of King Zhuangxiang of Qin Dynasty, Meng Ao, a general of Qin State, captured Chenggao and Xingyang, and initially set up Sanchuan County.Therefore, some people say that the gutter was built by Meng Ao.

When Cao Peng heard this, he intervened and said, "My nephew obeys."

Cao Cao smiled immediately, "Gan Ning and Xia Houlan will stay under your command. But I want to make it clear to you that this inspection of the captain is only temporary. As for your contribution, after the war is over, return to Xu Du, if there is Wen Ruo agreeing to reward."

It's only temporary!
However, Cao Peng did not feel disappointed because of this, on the contrary he felt very happy.

He is now a middle marshal in the Northern Army, and his salary is less than six hundred shi.And the inspection captain is at least a salary higher than Qianshi... Since he is allowed to be an inspection captain, it means that after the war, Cao Peng's position will not be less than Qianshi.To receive a salary of a thousand stones at the age of 17 is definitely not a small position.Of course, compared with someone like Sun Quan who became a captain of Fengyi at the age of 14 and received a real salary of two thousand shi, it is really nothing compared to a thousand shi salary.But Sun Quan is Sun Ce's brother after all, and he is still Wu Hou... In terms of age, he is not too different from Cao Peng, and he has already become a Marquis.So, there's really nothing comparable to this kind of thing.

Cao Peng readily accepted.

Cao is really amazing... that is Cao Cao's godson, and he has been with Cao Cao since he was a child.

Now riding in Tiger and Leopard, he is a Sima who is more than [-] shi; Cao Xiu is older than Cao Peng, and he is called "My family's thousand-mile horse", but it is only a salary of [-] shi.Therefore, it is rare in Cao Cao's army that Cao Peng can get a salary of a thousand stones.

"Then go to rest early.

Presumably they have settled your residence properly... Tomorrow morning, I will entrust you with important tasks. "

"Here!"

Cao Peng got up to salute, bowed and retreated.

Cao Cao sat on the bed and couldn't help laughing!

This child is also a person who knows the importance and understands the principle of retreating.However, although I said that I would rather betray others than anyone betray me, but you are loyal to me, how can I make it difficult for you... Hehe, Ah Fu has such vision, and he will definitely be able to accomplish a lot in the future.

"Text quality."

"Here!"

"Go and call the country."

"Yes."

Cao Bin took the order and turned to leave.

But Cao Cao called him again, "See if Gao Changci wakes up? If he wakes up, bring him here."

"As ordered."

Cao Cao stood up, walked around the tent, and then sat down on the couch again.

He picked up a scroll of letters, and was about to read it, when someone outside the tent asked, "Sikong, what is the matter calling Yu?"

"Ah, Guorang, come in quickly."

Cao Cao couldn't help laughing when he heard the voice, and hurriedly called the people outside the tent to come in.

From outside the big tent, a young man in his 20s walked in.I saw that he was about seven feet seven inches tall, which is about 176 centimeters.

The face is like pink jade, the teeth are white and the lips are red.

A pair of eyes are shining like the morning stars, and her gestures reveal an extraordinary posture.

The young man was dressed in a green shirt, walked in calmly, and bowed his hands in salute.

Cao Cao quickly signaled him not to be too polite, and said softly, "Guorang, I have a very important matter to ask you for."

"Just follow Sikong's orders."

"Do you know my nephew Cao Peng?"

The young man was stunned, then smiled and said: "Even if he didn't know it before, after tonight, Yu also knows it.

Yu has heard of the famous Cao Babai for a long time.I used to think that he was only good at literary affairs, but I didn't expect to have such abilities. Yan Liang was killed, Wen Chou was killed, Gao Lan was captured... Hebei has lost three of the four court columns, all thanks to Cao's eight hundred achievements, how could Yu be possible? I don't know? "

"Hehe, I made a slip of the tongue."

In Cao Cao's heart, he couldn't help but feel a little proud.

See, my Cao family also has capable people...

However, he immediately put away his smile and said seriously: "Guorang, I called you here to ask you something.

Tomorrow I will order Youxue to be the inspection captain and stationed at the Du Pavilion in the gutter.I am assured that he is calm in his work...but he must be still young, so I am worried that he will inevitably get carried away.Therefore, I want to order you to use the army to seek fate and order the army's prime minister to help him, are you willing? "

Hearing this, the young man cupped his hands and said, "I would like to be dispatched by Sikong."

"Okay, then get ready, I will order Zhongkang to take you to see him tomorrow."

"Here!"

The young man accepted his orders and withdrew from the Chinese army.

Taking a long breath, Cao Cao patted his forehead lightly, showing a tired look.

Not young after all!

Cao Cao is 44 years old this year. After a night of fighting, he was in ecstasy again... After dealing with various things, it is inevitable to feel tired.

He stood up and was about to go out when he heard Cao Bin say outside the tent: "My lord, Gao Lan will bring you here."

Cao Cao was overjoyed when he heard this, he staggered and walked out of the big tent, only to see Gao Lan tied up with ropes and standing in front of the tent.

"How can you be so rude to General Gao?"

Cao Cao took two quick steps, and said sharply, "Don't you hurry up and untie the general?"

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Maybe, Yuan Shao couldn't figure it out.

He obviously had the upper hand, but he suffered a disastrous defeat all at once.

Uh... It can't be said that it was a disastrous defeat, but to be precise, everyone suffered damage.At least when Yuan Shao returned to Daying, he still thought so.

Knowing that Wen Chou went to chase the enemy, Yuan Shao didn't care.

Later, hearing from the sergeant sent back by Gao Lan that Gao Lan and Wen Chou pursued together, Yuan Shao felt more at ease.

The first thing he has to deal with is the mess in front of him.

Guo Tudao: "My lord, tonight's battle is not a crime of war. In fact, the Cao bandit is lucky. I don't know where a soldier came to make trouble."

Yuan Shao thought so, and nodded slightly.

What Guo Tu said was right, Cao Cao was really lucky tonight.

If the camp had caught fire a little later, even if someone robbed the camp when the heavy rain poured down, it would not be of much use.At that time, Yuan Shao had already broken through Cao Cao's camp, and he might have captured Cao Cao alive.Therefore, this drink and peck is destined by heaven.

Maybe God doesn't want me to solve Cao Cao today?

In Yuan Shao's heart, he couldn't help but feel depressed.

He glanced over the people in the big tent, but he saw that Jushou had a pensive look on his face, and he didn't say a word.

With a slight movement in his heart, Yuan Shao said, "Mr. Ju, why don't you make a sound?"

Jushou was stunned, and stood up and said: "My lord, today's great situation has not been successful. Maybe it's a reminder from the heavens that you can't succeed in a single battle with Cao thief. In my opinion, my lord should first try to gain a firm foothold in Henan. In fact, don't pay attention to Suanzao." That is, we should take Puyang first."

"Puyang?"

"Take Puyang and decide Yanzhou.

Once Yanzhou succeeds, the Cao thief is bound to change the morale of the army.

At that time, the lord can try to recruit Zang Ba, and then move his army south to Xudu. Even if Cao Cao has great ability, he can only do nothing. "

"No!"

Seeing Yuan Shao's heartbeat, Guo Tu hastily stopped him.

Good guy, if Yuan Shao accepts Jushou's opinion, wouldn't it mean that my plan to attack Cao's army tonight is superfluous?

Guo Tudao: "My lord, although the battle tonight was unsuccessful, the details of Cao's thief have been fully exposed.

Why should the lord look far away?Bandit Cao is right in front of you, as long as the camp of Bandit Cao is broken, the world will surely be at your fingertips, this is the luck of the people.According to what Mr. Yiju said, I am afraid that this war may not end in a year or two.Instead of doing this, it would be better to go straight to Xu Du. "

Jushou became anxious when he heard it.

"Gongze, you are bluntly attacking Xu Du, but you succeeded in the first battle, how dare you ask?

That Cao Cao is not a three-year-old child, he will definitely try his best to deal with the lord.If you attack Puyang, the heroes of the world will surely move upon hearing the news, but if you take Xudu, if you can't make a quick decision, then the heroes will stop and watch the situation change, which may not be good. "

"Cao Cao is not a three-year-old child, so the lord is an ordinary person.

The lord is of noble birth, and has millions of elite soldiers under his command. If he concentrates his strength, how can Cao Cao resist?In my opinion, Mr. Ju may have ulterior motives. "

"Guo Tu, you..."

Yuan Shao felt that his head was getting bigger when he heard the two quarrel.

"Mr. Ju, Gongze, you all shut up."

Ju Shou and Guo Tu closed their mouths.But the two of them glared at each other like fighting cocks, and neither of them would bow to each other.

Yuan Shao let out a long breath and was about to speak.

Suddenly I heard a report from a small school outside the account: "My lord, something is wrong!"

"Why panic?"

"Just got the news, General Wen Chou, General Wen Chou..."

Yuan Shao trembled, stood up abruptly, and asked sharply, "What's wrong with Xin Yi?"

"General Wen Chou lay ambush in the Ten Mile Battalion and was killed by Cao Jun."

"Aah!"

Yuan Shao only felt a buzzing sound in his head, and suddenly his world spun.

"Can you say that again?"

"General Wen Chou was killed by Cao Jun, and General Gao Lan was also captured by Cao Jun."

"Yeah bah!" Yuan Shao sat down with a plop, dumbstruck, unable to say a word for a while.

Seeing this situation, everyone in the tent turned pale with shock.One by one shouted 'My lord, my lord wakes up', and some even pinched them, and it was finally Yuan Shao who managed to relieve himself.Heartbroken, Yuan Shao stood up and asked sharply, "Who killed Xin Yi?"

"This, I don't know."

"I don't know, I don't know, I don't know..." Yuan Shao jumped into a rage, raised his foot and kicked over the desk in front of him, and pulled out his sword with a clang, "You don't know these things, what use should I be waiting for you."

Saying that, Yuan Shao raised his sword and fell, stabbing the soldier to the ground.

"Immediately mobilize soldiers and horses, I want to fight Cao thief again."

"My lord, think twice!"

Guo Tu was also taken aback, and hurried forward to stop him, "My lord, it's raining heavily tonight, and Bandit Cao has just launched a sneak attack, so he must have been prepared. Besides, with General Xin Yi's ability, how can he wait for idlers to kill? In case Cao thief set up an ambush, going here would be tantamount to throwing oneself into a trap.

As you can see from the picture, after dawn, the lord will set up his soldiers and horses again, and fight to the death with that Cao thief. Let's see what tricks Cao thief can have at that time. "

Yuan Shao finally calmed down.

But when he thought of Wen Chou being killed, he felt restless.

Yan Liangwen is ugly, these are his confidants and beloved generals, and they are his arms.Now that both arms are missing, how can he bear the pain of losing his arms?
"Tomorrow, tomorrow...I swear to take the head of Bandit Cao."

Yuan Shao clenched his hands into fists, and suddenly raised his head to the sky and let out a long roar.

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On January [-]th in the fifth year of Jian'an, Yuan Shao's army crossed the Yellow River, waiting for an opportunity to fight Cao Cao.

Almost at the same time, Liu Bei led the defeated army and arrived in Donghai County.Immediately, Chang Xi, the prefect of Donghai County, rebelled in Tan County.

The battle situation is confusing!
(End of this chapter)