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Chapter 390 Xuchang Bloody Night!

The death of Xi Zhicai was really a big blow to Cao Cao.At least in the eyes of his subordinates, that is indeed the case.After personally arranging Xi Zhicai's funeral, and crying to send off the spirit, Cao Cao has not been to the court for several days to discuss matters. Even if the emperor summoned him or his subordinates visited him, he was politely refused by Cao Cao. Just saying that an old friend died, I was restless and unable to see things.

Because of this incident, there have been many voices of discussion in Xuchang City. Some people think that Cao Cao is showing his true nature, benevolent and righteous, and admire him a lot, such as Cao's ministers; It's just the last point of blackmailing the subordinates. It's really treacherous, such as Dong Cheng and other courtiers.However, Cao Cao, who was the party involved, still kept silent, locked himself in the mansion, thanked the guests behind closed doors, and finally simply claimed to be sick, and no one disappeared.

Cao Cao's actions made the contradiction between the courtiers and Cao's military generals who were divided into two distinct factions become more and more antagonistic, and even became more and more intense.However, to those with a discerning eye, there was clearly an aura of conspiracy brewing in the sky of Xuchang City.

Cao Cao, who is the great general of the imperial court, has been closed for more than half a month, and regardless of the chaos outside, in short, no matter whether Cao Cao's attitude towards Xi Zhicai's death is sincere or just a show, because this matter has made Cao's army morale Morale has risen sharply, but it is a real thing.

"Father, the rumors outside are getting stronger and stronger. I heard from Master Xun that some ministers in the court have begun to appeal to the emperor to impeach his father for negligence in government affairs, and ask the emperor to remove his father from his official position." Cao Cao's general's mansion , Cao Ang, the eldest son who has already started to prepare for the marriage with the Hedong Wei family, is frowning and persuading his father who is reading the scroll with relish in the study.

"Ang'er also thinks that his father is worried about the death of Mr. Xi, and neglects government affairs?" Cao Cao raised his head after hearing what his precious son said, narrowing his long and narrow eyes slightly, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, and asked back.

"I don't dare. I'm just worried that my father will worry too much because of the actor's affairs. Not only will he hurt his body, but it will also attract the speculation of his subordinates. In the long run, I'm afraid it will damage my father's reputation." Cao Ang bowed his head and said respectfully.

"Ang'er still needs to practice more!" After hearing Cao Ang's well-regulated words, a trace of loneliness flashed in Cao Cao's eyes, and he murmured to himself ambiguously.However, this faint emotion was immediately replaced by a touch of coldness, and he said with a sneer, "Don't worry about Ang'er. There are Xun Yu, Uncle Xun You, and Cheng Yu in the court, and I, the generals of the Cao family and the Xiahou family, are in control of the army. There won't be any big troubles, those courtiers are really serious about playing tricks one by one, if they want to make a fuss this time, let them go, our army has been focusing on cultivating the fields during this period, and it really spoiled them, This time, it is just to let them have a long memory and see clearly who is the master of Xuchang."

"Father? This..." Cao Ang, an honest child, just "heard" that his father was in decline because of the death of Xi Zhicai, and Xuchang was almost caught in the vortex of public opinion at the moment. It was very unfavorable, so I wanted to persuade him out of worry, but instead of seeing Cao Cao showing any distress, he heard such words, which made Cao Ang feel a little strange to his father.

"After a while, Ang'er will go to Puyang, let's go with Uncle Yuan Rang to practice in the army." Cao Cao naturally noticed the strangeness of his eldest son, and he couldn't help but sighed again in his heart.He didn't have the intention to continue talking with his eldest son, he pondered for a while, and then suddenly spoke.

"No! But father, here in Xuchang, you are alone..." Cao Ang wanted to say something more, but he saw that Cao Cao had already focused on the scroll in his hand, and he stopped talking only halfway through. , with complex eyes, silently retreated.

"Zhongde, how are things in the city going?" Just after Cao Ang left Cao Cao's study, Cao Cao suddenly asked in a low voice towards the empty space behind the screen.It is estimated that Cao Ang would not expect that there is a third person in this study.It was Cao Cao's hard-core confidant, Cheng Yu.

"Don't worry, my lord!" Cheng Yu's old, upright face was a little more violent than before, and he slowly walked out from behind the screen, glanced at Cao Ang's back that hadn't disappeared, bowed his head and cupped his hands at Cao Cao Said: "Under the deliberate instigation by Yu Zhuo, most of the people in Xuchang City who have slanders against the lord can already confirm that under the instigation of some courtiers who are dissatisfied with the lord, the matter of seeking profit and forming cliques is getting worse. Invention Lang. As long as the lord gives an order, these thieves can be wiped out and killed!"

"Hmm! Courtier? These ungrateful people, it was in vain that Mr. Cao tried his best to rescue them from the two thieves, Li Jue and Guo Si! Who are they? We need to investigate carefully, and let Mr. Cao get to know these important officials of the Han Dynasty again!" Cao Cao seemingly casually threw the scroll in his hand on the desk, squinted his small eyes, and asked with a sneer.

"Promise!" Cheng Yu seemed to have known that Cao Cao would ask this question a long time ago, so he took out a roll of silk from his sleeve, held it in front of Cao Cao, took two steps back, and respectfully said: "My lord, Yu has led this matter for several days under the order of the lord, and has written down the names and surnames of these rebellious officials and thieves one by one, please take a look at it, my lord!"

"Huh? Zhong De is really diligent in his work!" Cao Cao praised casually, picked up the list written by Cheng Yu, and carefully read the dozens of names on it, but his brows frown more and more. The tighter he was, after reading all of them, he couldn't help snorting, pressed the list heavily on the table, and asked with a frown: "Zhongde, could it be that these are the people you only found? What school secretary, What kind of negotiator, the highest official position is only a Huangmen Ling with a rank of six hundred stones, could it be possible that you let this imposing general, to care about these people?"

"My lord. At present, these 37 people are the ones who are the most disrespectful to the lord in Xuchang City!" Cheng Yu's expression on Cao Cao's questioning did not change at all, and he still lowered his eyebrows and said in a deep voice: "And these 37 people, check carefully. Under the circumstances, there is no one who can be relied on in the court, and his wealth can be said to be extremely clean. Yu also ordered someone to investigate secretly, um, and there is no sign of someone instigating it."

"Interesting! Interesting! Unexpectedly, Cao has done so many things for the big man, and in the end he is still so hated by others. He is so innocent, and he has no one to instigate him!" After hearing Cheng Yu's words, Cao Cao smiled instead of anger , the hand holding the list gradually relaxed a lot, gently twisted the thin silk again, and said lightly.

"Cheng Yu is incompetent! You have let the lord down!" Cheng Yu said slowly, still looking calm.

"No! You did a good job!" Cao Cao stood up from the case, glanced at Cheng Yu with a half-smile, and said lightly: "The Son of Heaven is young, and his temperament is unstable, so he is easily deceived by traitors. And this There are many important ministers in the court, and there are many people with strange thoughts, but if they directly target the courtiers, it will be a big disadvantage to us. It is better to knock the mountains and shake the tigers, and use their strength to let these courtiers who have no big men and no emperors jump out by themselves. Zhong De, you are not incompetent, you know my heart very well!"

"My lord, you praise me, Cheng Yu is just doing what you need to do for my lord!" Cheng Yu ignored Cao Cao's inexplicable eyes, and still bowed respectfully and said.

"That's all! That's all! If that's the case, one guest will not bother the two masters. After Ang'er leaves Xuchang, Zhongde will finish the matter! But one thing must be remembered, Xuchang must not be messed up! Right now, the two boys from the Yuan family in Hebei They are playing lively, on this point, they are not as good as Cao at first." Cao Cao pondered for a while, shook his head with a smile, and said to Cheng Yu pointedly.

"Promise!" Cheng Yu promised in a low voice, bowed his hands and turned his back to the door, backed out, and exited Cao Cao's study, leaving only Cao Cao with his eyes closed in deep thought, not knowing what he was thinking.Moreover, what no one noticed was that when Cheng Yu left from Cao Cao's place, his vest was faintly wet.

The discussion about Cao Cao in Xuchang City seemed to be promoted by a supporter behind him. Within half a month, it had become the topic of conversation among the people of Xuchang after dinner.Most people in Xuchang still have a good impression of this one of the original heroes who rescued him, the actual master of Xuchang.Many people scoff at those who say that Cao Cao has lost his way, has no emperor, and is lazy and dereliction of duty.But as time went by, this kind of rumors became more and more intense, and Cao Cao, who was the focus of the storm, didn't even have the intention of showing up to defend himself, and most of the people in Xuchang, who had no firm will, naturally felt a little hesitant in their hearts. meaning.In the current situation, it can even be said that apart from Cao Cao’s soldiers who were moved by Cao Cao’s “deep affection” for his subjects, Cao Cao’s reputation in Xuchang has almost fallen into the abyss under artificial manipulation. .

The purpose of the so-called extreme depression is to better sell high.That's not bad at all.Just one month after Xi Zhicai's death, Cao Cao finally appeared.However, he just showed up and went to the palace without paying any attention to the rumors and rumors during this period. He just asked for orders to mediate the war in Hebei in the name of not being able to bear the blood and blood of his old friend's son.Liu Xie, the Son of Heaven, had already become Cao Cao's son-in-law in name because of Cao Jie's incident. Only after the official marriage was sealed off, the relationship between the son-in-law and the son-in-law became real.And Liu Xie has naturally heard enough of the "brilliant deeds" of his father-in-law during this period, and he also knows that Cao Cao's reputation in Xuchang City has gradually "lost".Liu Xie, who didn't know what to think, readily agreed to Cao Cao's request.Moreover, in order to do well for his future father-in-law, he not only happily agreed to Cao Cao's request to lead his troops there, but also generously bestowed on Cao Cao the Emperor's Talisman Festival, so that Cao Cao's official position has the honor of a fake festival axe. The real thing is to set off on behalf of the emperor.

And just when almost everyone thinks that Cao Cao is just a paper tiger, and has consciously been unable to control the situation in Xuchang, not only did he take the initiative to send the eldest son away, but now he leaves by himself, which is an act of fleeing for refuge.Many people were so excited about their own "victory" that they wanted to cheer, but they never guessed what would happen to them after Cao Cao left.

"It is said that the lord is worried about the humiliation of the minister, and the lord humiliates the minister to death! My lord is a heartbroken old minister. I thank the guests behind closed doors to remember the old friend. This is the great fortune of my ca People with ulterior motives cunningly take advantage of it and slander it maliciously, so that the lord has to stay away from Xuchang to avoid people talking! This is something that I, a loyal person, cannot bear! Now Xuchang is full of demons and monsters. Son of Heaven, traitors do not allow loyal ministers to speak out, and all the monarchs are brave men of righteousness, loyal and pure, and have been deeply favored by the lord in the past. Why don't you follow a certain party at this time to kill these rebellious officials and thieves, for the sake of The Son of Heaven sweeps away the king's side! Clear up the grievances of the lord!" Cao Cao led his army to leave. On the second day and night, in Xuchang City, Cao Cao imitated Lu Bu's camp and Xiliang's iron cavalry. In the new army, Cao Cao has been appointed by Cao Cao as the general of the Fujun Zhonglang Cheng Yu, holding a sword with a cold light, was mobilizing loudly to the silent army of thousands of people in front of him.

"My sergeants riding tigers and leopards, how can I watch my lord being spoiled by villains with cold eyes, why don't you raise your heart of righteousness and kill the traitor! Get justice for your lord!" The commander of the new army, who has already been hinted, is Cao Cao's favorite among the Cao clan Cao Chun, after Cheng Yu finished speaking, immediately responded and shouted excitedly.

"Slay the traitor! Ask for justice!"

"Slay the traitor! Ask for justice!"

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These majestic soldiers selected from the elite soldiers of all battles have also heard about Cao Cao's events during this period of time. They were indignant at such "unfair treatment" for such a benevolent act towards their lord.Therefore, during the harmony between their own commander and Cheng Yu, they were quickly aroused to fight, and they all shouted to seek justice for Cao Cao. I am afraid that Cheng Yu and Cao Chun asked them to intercept and kill the emperor at this time. , this group of people will also rush forward.

"Soldiers are available! The time has come!" Cheng Yu and Cao Chun looked at each other and nodded secretly.

"My lords! Follow me!" Cao Chun no longer played double reeds with Cheng Yu at this time, and immediately said nothing. Cheng Yu winked, stepped on the horse, drew out the sword in his waist, and pointed outside the barracks In the dark night of Xuchang City, they took the lead and rushed out of the barracks with Cheng Yu.

The people of Xuchang who were still asleep were awakened.After being dazed for a moment, he fell into infinite panic.He was under the protection of Cao Cao on weekdays, and I don't know how long it has been since he heard the chaotic sound of horseshoes, the creaking of iron armor, and the sound of shouting and killing at night.Now at the foot of the emperor, in the base camp of Cao Cao's forces, there is no reason to panic when he first hears Jin Ge.

And even more disturbing.Originally, when Cao Cao was there, the soldiers who patrolled [-] hours a day had long since disappeared, and the city defense army that guarded Xuchang City like an iron bucket was also gone.It was as if no one dared to suppress the sharpness of this army that came from nowhere.And listening to the loud shouts from far to near, and from near to far, the fool also understood the purpose of these people.On weekdays, seeing that Cao Cao didn't respond to the increasingly fierce rumors, some Xuchang people who didn't know the truth in order to "follow the trend" followed a few words, and one can imagine the panic in their hearts.It wasn't until these ferocious generals passed by their horses in front of their house without stopping, that they carefully stroked their beating hearts and secretly called out for their lives.

There are not a few people with this kind of mind.But the base of these lucky ones is too large to accommodate too many people.

"This is the mansion of the Xu family in Xuchang. How dare you misbehave!" A man with the appearance of a domestic servant stood in front of a gate with a wooden stick in his hand, pointing at the people who had surrounded the mansion. The tiger and leopard cavalry asked angrily.

"The Xu family in Xuchang? Could it be the mansion of the school secretary Xu Wei?" Cao Chun, who blocked the door first, could only faintly see a sneer on his helmet-covered face, and said in a playful way: "No Thinking of the first one, I found the real master..."

"You... what are you going to do? The head of my family is... uh!"

As the tiger and leopard cavalry newly recruited by Cao Cao and led by Cao Chun rushed into the Xuchang Xiuwenfang, where officials lived the most, a scream that was different from the shouts of the tiger and leopard cavalry soldiers cut through the noise. The night sky became more and more quiet.

The Tiger and Leopard Cavalry is on the killing spree!

With such an unpleasant start, the next thing will be a matter of course.Roaring, flames, knife shadows, blood, and screams all became the "main theme" in Xiuwenfang for a while.

"My lord! My lord! Something is wrong! Cao Jun's new army has mutinied! At this moment, they are massacring the Xu family next door!" It was also in Xiuwenfang, on the side of the high wall that separated the school secretary Xu Wei's mansion, but it was a coincidence. It is the residence of Dong Cheng, the uncle of the dynasty and the chariot general.But at this moment, in the middle hall of the Dong Mansion, the banquet was in full swing.The curfew order is invalid for these important court officials, and even if there were Cao Jun soldiers who were loyal to their duties and this group of people deliberately "finding faults", Cao Cao used to be very tolerant of these people.Especially today is the "loyal" people such as Guo uncle Dong Chengtong Yueqi school lieutenant Wang Zifu, Changshui school lieutenant Zhongyi, Yilang Wu Shuo, etc., for the successful planning of the previous operation to overthrow Cao Cao, which greatly damaged Cao Cao's reputation I left Xuchang sadly, but "can't find any trace" and complacently held the celebration banquet. It is even more important to drink well and drink beautifully.Unexpectedly, just when the wine was in full swing, most of the alcohol was gone when the servant was shocked by a word.

"What? This Cao thief dares to be so bold? Then...then Cao Jun came to our house?" Who is this school clerk Xu Wei?Others don't know, but these people don't know.In the final analysis, this person is a pawn in Dong Cheng's hands, and the "ingenious strategy" that almost made Dong Chengmei's nose burst into tears was because he was the vanguard and charged into the battle to succeed.But now, this hero who was secretly promised by Dong Cheng that there must be "benefits" to give him has become a ghost under the knife before Dong Cheng's promise.Moreover, Cao Jun didn't kill anywhere else, but chose to be on the side of Dong Cheng's mansion, and he did it at the time of Dong Cheng's celebration banquet, so how could Dong Cheng not be surprised.

"My lord, after those thieves slaughtered the Xu family, they left. The little one secretly ordered someone to follow carefully for a while. It seems that they went to the residence of Huangmen Ling Chen Gun. These Cao army rebels are really bold. Even the servants dare to provoke, don't they want to rebel?" The servant thought he had been with Dong Cheng for many years, and he could say a few words in front of Dong Cheng, so after answering Dong Cheng's question, he seemed like a robber. Said happily like the rest of his life.

"Sure enough! How dare you do that! This Cao thief! Such a vicious mind!" The old servant didn't understand why Cao Jun, the so-called rebel, would provoke the servants, but Dong Chenghe didn't understand why the guests were waiting. A look of panic appeared on each face.School clerk Xu Wei, Huang Menling Chen Gun, will the next one be discussant Zhang Shuo?This is not rebels, this is not "random" selection of people to attack, these people are not the ones Dong Cheng and others deliberately released who have nothing to do with themselves, but they are bought by themselves with all their efforts to "" Disgusting "Cao Cao's people?

Unexpectedly, after holding back for a month, Cao Cao finally showed his butcher knife!What a vicious thief!
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