Lu's relatives

Chapter 638 Dark Gap, Who Is The Three States ([-])

In wars in the era of cold weapons, apart from strength, there is often the acquisition and transmission of intelligence.Just like in history, if Cao Cao hadn't known the information about Yuan Shao's Tunliang Wuchao from Xu You early, it would be hard to predict what the Guandu battle would be like at that time.

Although the overall trend at the end of the Han Dynasty has been messed up because of the appearance of this little butterfly from Qin, and has already deviated from the original historical track, neither Lu Bu nor Cao Cao attaches any importance to intelligence. unchanged.Even Qin Xu could have expected that the information discussed with Lu Bu today had revealed a lot of information so straightforwardly that it would not take much time at all, and it might appear in front of Cao Cao only the next day.Especially when Hao Zhao, who was sent to follow Zhang Miao's side attendant, quickly reported the news that the man had left the city at night and flew southwest, Qin Xu became more certain about his hope of luring Cao Cao into the trap.

The highest level of deception is nine lies and one truth.To be honest, Qin Xu was really a little worried about whether he could make Boss Cao succeed.With Cao Cao's method of managing information sources, I believe that the Zhen family can find out the news and intelligence. If Cao Cao wants to know, it is actually only a matter of time.Therefore, Qin Xu wanted to use false tactics against Cao Cao. To be able to deceive Cao Cao, an old fox who is smoother than a glass ball with oil, at least the authenticity of the information must be able to withstand scrutiny.Moreover, it cannot reveal the appearance of being connected with Lu Bujun.Cao Cao himself is a master of military law. Meng De's new book has now been compiled, and general tactics can't be deceived at all. A little trouble can easily make him, Cao, aware of the accident.With Cao Cao's suspicious nature, he would choose to treat any piece of information with caution, let alone easily change his army's strategy just because of an unconfirmed piece of information.But now time is running out, and the encirclement of Wancheng is imminent, so Qin Xu doesn't have much time left, so he can only risk using other people's mouths to see if he can successfully attract Cao Cao's attention, and then confirm the news through Cao Jun's own intelligence sources After the accuracy, can you win the trust of Cao Cao?

However, Mr. Qin has no other advantages. From the looks of it right now, he just has a lot of noble people.Just when Qin Xu tried his best to use Lu Bu's conversation with Zhang Miao to indirectly attract the attention of people who would definitely be sent by Cao Cao to monitor Zhang Miao's words and deeds. When Qin was trying his best to get the news.Zhen Jiang's information was delivered in a timely manner, and the content was consistent with the situation in Hebei that Qin Xu had vigorously exaggerated before, as if it had been discussed in advance.The timing is accurately controlled, just like a stroke of magic.Now don't worry about whether Cao Cao will believe it, but also worry that Cao Cao will take it too seriously and add some variables to Hebei affairs.

It has to be said that the person who knows a person best is often not his friend, but his enemy the most.Whether Qin Xu's understanding of Cao Cao is thorough is hard to say. After all, when the Cao Cao in history, which has been conclusively confirmed, coincides with the Cao Cao in reality, which can even be said to be very different from the history, it is difficult to determine which one. One is real, so it is not easy to see through the "prophet".But Cao Cao is different.Leaving aside the fact that Boss Cao, who has special hobbies, was one of the three who had the halo of pig feet at the end of the Han Dynasty in history, the trajectory of history may be changed drastically by the influence of others, but the huge inertia is also often exist objectively.Now, as the only person in the Central Plains who can stand up to the rapidly rising Lu Bu army, Cao, who is even superior in many aspects, is exhausted towards Lu Bu's superficial ally and actual enemy. Twelve points of thought and strength.

Regardless of whether it was the previous infiltration of government officials in Qingzhou, or the secret talks sent to various states and counties, the news of Lv Bujun brought to Cao Cao, including the names, native places, achievements and even hobbies of Lv Bujun's civil and military officials, was extremely detailed. It is an exaggeration to say that Cao Cao knows everything well.At least Cao Cao thinks he knows everything well.The situation of the battalion chiefs and well-known generals in the upper echelon of Lv Bu's army, Cao Cao even boasted that he was familiar with it.Even in private, Cao Cao stated many times that everything that happened within the sphere of influence of Lu Bu's army could not escape the eyes of his Cao. If two tigers fight against each other, there will be an injury, and it is not worthwhile for others to be cheap. In fact, if there is a real fight, don't look at Lu Bu's army who has Lu Bu, who is known as the world's most fierce general, and Qin, who is almost his nemesis. Now, but now it is no longer what it used to be. If you really want to fight head-on, Cao Cao, whose military strength is not weaker than Lu Bu's army, is really not afraid of anything.This point is similar to Lu Bujun's attitude towards Cao Jun.

But now, another fact once again proved that what Cao Cao said was not boasting.Zhang Miao was sent as an envoy on May 25, the third day after Qin Xu's two sons were born, and arrived in Linzi County on May 27.However, Cao Cao, who was far away in Xuchang, had already been on the case table in front of him on May [-], and there was a detailed report of everything Qin Xu said to Lu Bu that day, as well as the speculation about the sudden intelligence in Qin Xu's hands.

The power of his own intelligence source made Cao Cao happy, but Cao Cao was a little hesitant about the authenticity and relevance of this information.Almost subconsciously, he thought this was Qin Xu's trick again.Although he couldn't figure out what it would be related to himself for a while, his intuition over the years told Cao Cao that the purpose of this information that seemed to be only related to Hebei was very likely to implicate him.He had been enlightened by Qin Xu so many times before, and he was almost relying on someone Qin as a stepping stone to live on step by step. Even though Boss Cao had a big heart, he still wanted to strangle Qin Xu from time to time. Even until now, Qin Xu Someone's name is still embroidered under the sleeve of Cao Cao's robe.Therefore, as long as the news comes from Qingzhou, no matter which aspect it is aimed at, Cao Cao will be more cautious.Not to mention that this letter is said to come from the information that Lv Bu and Zhang Miao had a banquet in Qin Xu's mansion, and the other vague news mentioned, although it is not clear what the content is, but the spies mentioned that with certainty. In the question and answer between Qin Xu and Lu Bu, although it was a superficial discussion, the word Bingzhou appeared more than once in it.But it succeeded in attracting Cao Cao's interest.

It is no secret to Cao Cao that the way Lu Bujun obtained Hebei's intelligence was through the surrender of the Zhen family.But it is precisely because of the understanding of the Zhen family's ability that it is more difficult to judge whether the Zhen family can really find out whether the secret of the Yuan family is true or not. This is what makes Cao Cao a headache.

"My lord, although the source of this news is reliable, we must be vigilant whether Qin Xu leaked the news on purpose and has other plans! After all, it was in Qin Xu's mansion, and Lu Bu was present. Zhang Miao... Zhang Miao was also at the same time. Lü Bu has a deep friendship, and with the three of them present together, can we really get such important information about Lv Bu’s next move? It’s Yu Bucai, and I have doubts about it!” Cao Cao had already stared at It had been half an hour since the information on the case table, but he still frowned and did not say anything. Cheng Yu, who presented this secret report this time, saw the change in Cao Cao's face, and seemed to be hesitating all the time, so he said in a low voice.

"Zhongde's words are very true. It really went too smoothly!" Cao Cao was attracted by Cheng Yu's words, so he raised his head, threw the book in his hand aside, and said with a sneer: "Lv Bu's mind is called the world's most important thing." As a tiger, Qin Xu's wise plan is nothing less than a cunning fox, Meng Zhuo...Meng Zhuo has been in charge of Chenliu before, and he hasn't made any mistakes after several bumps. It's really easy to deceive the person you sent. Maybe before the person opens his mouth, his identity has already been found out! And these people can still allow the person to bring this information back, or it is inevitable for Hebei , I don’t care about our existence at all; if this is the case, the matter is simple, and it is up to Lu Bu to exert force on Jizhou and Youzhou. He has the ability to warmly wait for Lu Fengxian! Either..."

"How?" Although Cheng Yu vetoed the information that his subordinates handed over, it was a conclusion deduced from common sense, and it might not be possible to figure out Cao Cao's expression.From a rational point of view, since Cheng Yu was able to pass this information on to Cao Cao's case, it has already explained the problem. Cheng Yu is not stupid, so why bother to scold him?Therefore, when Cao Cao finally had the intention of turning around in his words, Cheng Yu was taken aback for a moment, and blurted out asking.

"Either your subordinates got shit luck! From what you said before, Qin Xu was just reporting to Lu Bu about the changes in Hebei. After Gongsun Zan retreated to Hebei, he paid close attention to how the situation would be. There was a sign of abnormal movement in Hebei this time, and Qin Xu found out that he hurriedly reported to Lu Bu to get a countermeasure. From a rational point of view, it was reasonable." Cao Cao did not. Instead of worrying about Cheng Yu's gaffe, he stood up, with his hands behind his back, narrowing his narrow eyes and pacing in the hall, until Cheng Yu's neck, who had kept his head down, was almost sore, Cao Cao suddenly stopped Stepping forward, he slammed his hands fiercely, frowning suddenly, and said with a sneer: "Humph, what is false is true, and what is true is false! A mere brave man, a yellow-mouthed child, who bears the master's acid scholar, dare to use it!" Such clumsy schemes are trying to confuse me! Dreaming!"

"My lord, why did you say that?" Cheng Yu was also taken aback by Cao Cao's inconsistent words.

"Hmph, this must have been written by Qin Xu. The purpose must be to avoid someone's sight when attacking Hebei. This strategy is specially designed for a certain family! Qin Xu has fought against someone too much The first time we met, he was familiar with a certain temperament! He must also know that if he tried to cover up, he would not escape his observation! But if it is like today, it is almost like being open and honest, passing the news openly through the sentry If the word of mouth comes back, it will make people suspicious, and he will be more cautious about Hebei affairs. In this way, his real purpose will be achieved! It's a good plan, a good plan!" Cao Cao said to Cheng Yu with a sneer: "Thanks to what Zhong De just said for reminding Cao. A few days ago, I made a detailed report. Qin Zhongming's adoptive daughter, that is, the daughter of the Zhen family in Hebei, once uttered classics, which is the best comment."

"My lord said that Qin Xu's daughter-in-law uttered classics? What does this have to do with this matter?" Even Cheng Yu, who is also a man of extraordinary wisdom, was also confused by Cao Cao's leaping thinking.

"If you prepare for Zhou, you will be lazy, and if you are familiar with it, you will not doubt it. Yin is within yang, and it is not against yang! Does Zhong De think about it?" Cao Cao asked with a smile as if he had let go of the burden in his heart.

"To be honest, my lord, this passage sounds very plain at first, but the more you think about it, the more interesting it becomes. Is this what Qin Xu said?" Cheng Yu asked in amazement: "Also, even if someone like Qin The words are quite incisive, but what does this matter have to do with this passage?"

"People around the world say that Qin Zhongming is a lucky minister, and the world knows him because of Lu Bu's prestige. But Cao knows Qin Xu very well, so he doesn't doubt that this statement comes from his own mouth." Seeing his eyes turn away from Cheng Yu, Cao Cao automatically Gu lifted up his sleeves, looked at the four characters of Qin Xu Zhongming embroidered with white thread on the bottom of the robe, went northeast for a long time in silence, shook his head with a chuckle, and said: "A certain pair of Qin Xu said this, groping many times in the past few days, just like Zhong As De said, the more you chew it, the more flavorful you feel. I only realized its meaning today, and I will make a summary of this passage on my behalf! It can be used as a plan in a certain new book of war "Meng De Xin Shu", and it is called " Cross the sea'!"

(End of this chapter)