Lu's relatives

Chapter 115

Yanzhou Mu Cao Cao has been under a lot of pressure recently.

Regardless of Lao Cao's character, in terms of ability, there is really nothing to say.

Since the third year of Xiping, when the 20-year-old Cao Cao made his debut as a filial piety, he has made great achievements in both literary and martial arts by eliminating laws and disciplines and ordering officials;It can be said that in terms of official career, opening roads in mountains and filling bridges in water, no matter how big the hurdle is, it is just an opportunity for meritorious service for Cao Cao, and there is basically no pressure at all.

But the more the merit is, the bigger the official is, the more things Cao Cao wants in his heart will naturally increase.

After being welcomed by Chen Gong, Bao Xin, etc. as the shepherd of Yanzhou, with the help of the rich and wealthy family of the Wei family, Cao Cao made great efforts to rectify the state government, tied Yuan Shao outside, and promoted talents inside. The land of Yanzhou is governed like an iron bucket, and it can definitely be called amazing talent, which made the world dare not underestimate it, and once greatly increased Cao Cao's self-confidence.

Until, the idea of ​​Qingzhou was hit.

I don't know what Fa Xiao Yuan Shao thinks, you want Qingzhou but you can't do it for a while, it's all right, our old Cao has food and time, and he doesn't take care of his brothers, so he pretends to be Lu Bu as the shepherd of Qingzhou.Was the head turned and smashed or something?

Even if it was Lu Bu who killed Fatty Dong who killed your family, he owed you a kindness, but that's not the way to repay your kindness!
Who is Lu Bu?When the feudal lords were begging for Dong, your old Yuan Gui was the leader of the [-]th Guandong feudal lords alliance, so you were also blocked by him alone outside the Hulao Pass and could not advance an inch.If things hadn't changed, you old Yuan, the leader of the princes and alliance, would have really become the laughing stock of the world.Aren't you afraid that after Lu Bu stabilizes Qingzhou, he will trip you up behind Jizhou?
Cao Cao really couldn't figure it out.

What makes Cao Cao even more depressed is that Lu Bu seems to be in conflict with his Cao Cao's fate. As long as he gets a little bit of it, Cao Cao will always fall behind.

Back then in the outskirts of Luoyang, Dong Zhuo burned the city and moved the capital, and all the princes were content with the status quo and refused to send troops. It was Cao Cao who cared about the emperor and led the pursuit alone. This was the first time he had direct contact with Lu Bu.It stands to reason that this act of righteousness should be favored by heaven, and even if it is not good, it can get some benefits!But what happened?Had it not been for Cao Hong, who had been missing for a long time, to give up his horse, Cao Cao's old life might have been explained at that time.

Well, at that time, the enemy and us were the masters.Our old Cao was careless about your ambush. It is reasonable to be defeated, and victory or defeat is the common sense of military strategists. We have a broad mind and can see it openly.

But last time, you, Lu Bu, had only [-] soldiers and no more than [-] soldiers. When you were attacked by our old Cao's [-] army from three directions and you were already a turtle in the urn, you actually relied on that kid who appeared out of thin air to rely on your innocence. Ghost or ghost's strange means, not to mention the successful escape, but also our old Cao's vitality was seriously injured, isn't this luck a little bit better?
Okay, we did it unethically, so we should be punished by the gods. Old Cao, I still have a big heart, so I laughed and passed.No, don't you, Lu Bu, want to stabilize Qingzhou?Let's send you low-level officials to help, right?Your old Mr. Lu wants to deal with the Yellow Turbans, so let's call them over for you, isn't it interesting?Even if our old Cao has some other ideas in his mind, we have already achieved this step, how about you give us some face so that we can also get some benefits along the way?Is it possible that after defeating the invading enemy, the important counselor Cheng Yu was forced to disappear, and the two brothers of the old Cao family and the spokesperson of the old Wei family of the God of Wealth in Yanzhou were detained?This, how hurtful!
When Cao Cao had nothing to think about, it happened that the house was leaking and it was raining all night.You said that it was just Lu Bu who made things difficult for us.You said why did you, the second child of the Yuan family, take advantage of this time to bring outsiders to make trouble?Do you still think that Yanzhou's territory is not chaotic?I think back in Luoyang we were also known as the "three evils of Luoyang" at any rate, how much love we had at that time!Why are you getting older, first your brother Yuan Shao was unjust, now it's your turn again?Our old Cao is not a bad person except for his special hobbies. How come he encounters these nasty things and doesn't let him pass the year? Isn't this bad luck!And now Yanzhou's troops are running out, and only the Xiahou brothers, Yu Jin, Li Dian and others are left as good generals. Facing Yuan Shu's sudden [-] coalition army, Cao Cao's Yali Mountain is big!

"My lord! My lord? Please see Mao Jie!" Just as Cao Cao received bad news one after another and locked himself in the study of the Yanzhou Mufu to adjust himself, a servant came to report the arrival of Yanzhou Zhizhong Mao Jie.

"Filial piety first? Please hurry up!" Mao Jie was known for his incorruptibility and uprightness. He was a rare capable minister in Yanzhou. Cao Cao relied on him very much, so he hurriedly ordered.

"Zhongde!? You're back? It's good to be back! Are you okay?" Unexpectedly, when Cao Cao came to the middle hall, he didn't see Mao Jie, but he saw Cheng Yu, who was upright with messy hair and messy face. Kneeling outside the nave.Anger flashed across Cao Cao's eyes, but he asked gently with a concerned look on his face.They didn't seem to connect this mistake with Cheng Yu's miscalculation, and were more concerned about Cheng Yu's physical condition in such a situation.

"Sinful Minister Cheng Yu, thank you, Lord, for your concern!" Cheng Yu kept lying on the ground, not paying attention to Cao Cao's eyes. Hearing Cao Cao's gentle words of comfort, his tall body trembled unceasingly, and he said with a weeping voice: " The defeat of the Jinan Kingdom this time caused the two Generals Cao to be captured alive by Lv Bu's thieves. Wei Bodao was missing, and he must have been imprisoned. It was all due to Yu's ignorance and credulity. I beg my lord to come down! Cheng Yu is willing to obey the law! !"

"You can't blame Zhong De for this matter. Zi Xiaozi and the two brothers are unfavorable in this battle. In the final analysis, it is all caused by Cao's underestimation of the enemy!" Cao Cao took a deep breath, supported Cheng Yu's arm, and made a big face. With a smile, he said: "Sir, get up quickly, don't talk about shit. In the future, you will need to rely on your wisdom. This rescue strategy alone will require Zhong De to pay more attention to you!"

"My lord's kindness, Yu Wan can't repay his death!" Hearing Cao Cao's words, Cheng Yu stretched out his arms and knelt down to Cao Cao again. He was fifty years younger, and couldn't cry for a while, but made Cao Cao close his eyes slightly. The sigh grew heavier.

"My lord! Mr. Zhongde!" Mao Jie, led by his servants, walked all the way to the middle hall, and happened to see this "touching" scene.Seeing the appearance of Cao Cao and Cheng Yu, they didn't say much other than saying hello.

"Xiaoxian, why are you in such a hurry? Could it be that Yuan Shu has made a move?" Cao Cao pursed his lips when he saw Mao Jie's solemn expression, and couldn't help but asked in a concentrated voice: "Could it be that Yanzhou's troops are insufficient in food and grass? Or is it the Southern Huns?" How many counties did the thieves loot?"

"Report to my lord! Mao Jie is not here for Yuan Shu's business!" Mao Jie carefully looked at Cheng Yu's figure, pondered for a while, and saluted Cao Cao: "It's the news from Qingzhou!"

"Oh? What are you talking about?" Cao Cao seemed to be allergic to the word Qingzhou now, his long and narrow eyes narrowed even more, and asked in a cold voice: "Could it be that Lu Bu came up with the idea of ​​taking advantage of the fire when he saw that I had something to do in Yanzhou? "

"This..." Mao Jie didn't respond to Cao Cao's words. Instead, he glanced at Cheng Yu again, who was looking down and down. He seemed to be scrupulous, and didn't say anything.

"Zhongde is not an outsider, so Xiaoxian will do as he said!" Cao Cao just wanted to impress Cheng Yu, so naturally he would not do something embarrassing such as asking Cheng Yu to avoid such a small issue, and signaled Mao Jie to say go down.

"No!" Seeing Cheng Yu's gratitude for Cao Cao's words, Mao Jie frowned slightly, and said in a deep voice, "Reporting to my lord, news came from Qingzhou. Three days ago, after Lu Bu learned about Yuan Shu, They have already sent envoys to Chenliu!"

"Lü Bu? Did you ever find out why Lu Bu's envoy came here? This man didn't take advantage of this great opportunity to retaliate against us, why did he send an envoy at this time? Could it be to humiliate me?" According to Lu Bu's understanding, it's not that Lu Bu can't do this kind of thing.Cao Cao's face turned blue, but because the two subordinates were around, he could only catch his breath in secret, and forced to ask casually.

"The source of the news is not high-ranking, and the clues he got are limited, but according to him, it seems to be related to the return of the two generals Cao and the Wei family!" Mao Jie replied.Because Cao Cao got Cheng Yu's plan, the officials sent to Qingzhou to "assist" in governing the government were basically the civil officials from Qingzhou who were loyal to Cao Cao and sent by Mao Jie. Mao Jie also assumed part of the functions of the intelligence transfer station.

"What? Send Zixiao and Zihe back? Lu Bu is crazy? Zhongde, let's see what Lu Bu's intention is?" Cao Cao felt that he didn't understand Lu Bu's thoughts.It stands to reason that I have provoked Lu Bu so many times. With Lu Bu's brutal character in my impression, after finally capturing alive the two generals who are Cao Cao's brothers, even if they don't use them to sacrifice flags when they conquer Yanzhou, they will at least be imprisoned until they die. .Why is it so easy to send it back?Cao Cao felt a little confused for a while, so he asked Cheng Yu who was also confused beside him.

"The two generals Cao are in the same guard, are they okay?" Cheng Yu frowned, unable to figure out what Lu Bu's intention was, and asked anxiously.

"According to reports, the two generals Cao were detained in Jinan, under the supervision of Lu Bu's Flying Cavalry Camp. I can't help but know that; but Wei's Ziwei was beaten a few times in the street, and his life is safe!" Mao Jie As if he didn't care much about Cheng Yu's tone, he confessed everything he said with a calm face, saluted Cao Cao and wanted to leave.

"Wait a minute! Brother Xiao! In a hurry, it was Yu who was rude! I hope Xiaoxian will not be offended!" Cheng Yu is only the order of Shou Zhang, but he just rushed to Mao Jie, who is the governor of Yanzhou, in an orderly tone. Speaking like that, he knew he had made a slip of the tongue, and immediately apologized to Mao Jie in front of Cao Cao.But there was a doubt that was always lingering in Cheng Yu's heart, and he couldn't help stopping Mao Jie from speaking.

"Zhongde is much older! You don't need to be like this!" Seeing Cao Cao by his side, Mao Jie also knew that Cheng Yu was like this, so he didn't bother with Cheng Yu, stopped and asked.

"Thank you, Brother Xiao!" Cheng Yu bowed his hands to Mao Jie, and asked eagerly, "I don't know if Brother Xiao has any news about who Lu Bu sent to Yanzhou this time?"

"It seems that the surname is Qin! I heard that he is Lu Bu's son-in-law! As for the specific situation of this person, I don't know." Mao Jie said indifferently.As the head of government affairs in Yanzhou, Mao Jie's mind has always been on how to govern Yanzhou.In addition, he abides by his ministers and generally does not participate in military operations, and Cao Jun's defeat in these two operations was deliberately concealed. Therefore, even if Mao Jie had heard about Qin Xu, he would not have heard of Qin Xu's age after learning of Qin Xu's age. Don't know too much.

It never occurred to Mao Jie that Cheng Yu and Cao Cao would blurt out exclaims just by saying a surname.Cheng Yu's eyes were filled with evil fire, and Cao Cao even subconsciously raised the corner of his clothes...

"What? It turned out to be him?!"

"This scorpion dares to come, Yu begs the lord to kill him!!"

(End of this chapter)