Summoning of God of War of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 68
Half a month later, Cao Ang arrived near Yecheng first, and set out for Yecheng with the congratulatory gift prepared by his father.

While riding a horse, Cao Ang held the bamboo slips in his hand and read the "Luo Shen Fu" that had been copied and circulated.

Cao Ang said: "Master Han Jizhou's son is really talented in writing, and he can write such gorgeous articles."

"With such a writing style, Han Wu must have been well-known in Jizhou and praised by other literati and officials. This time, I should discuss more literature knowledge with him."

Riding his horse towards Yecheng, Cao Ang liked the hand-copied version of "Luo Shen Fu" very much, and bought it at a high price a few days ago.

Cheng Yu also had a bamboo slip of "Ode to the Goddess of Luo" in his hand, and he also nodded secretly, full of praise for this "Ode to the Goddess of Luo" in his heart.

However, Cheng Yu quickly calmed down, stroked his beard lightly, and closed the bamboo slips.

After thinking for a while, Cheng Yu said, "My lord, my lord asked me to come here to celebrate Han Wu's birthday. Naturally, there are other purposes as well."

"Han Wu wrote such a commendable article, we should congratulate him, but don't mention it too much, let alone discussing literature at the birthday banquet."

"The purpose of our trip is to make friends with Yuan Shao's son, Yuan Xi. After all, my lord's long-term plan is to annex Xuzhou. Of course, Yuan Shao in Qingzhou will become an enemy of my lord sooner or later."

"But now, Yuan Shao and the lord have the same goal, which is to seize the rich land of Xuzhou. Therefore, the lord should make friends with Yuan Xi."

While talking, Cheng Yu squinted his eyes to analyze the master's plan, and at the same time reminded Cao Ang.

Cao Ang nodded quickly.

Although he didn't know why he had to befriend Yuan Shao's son right now, but he understood that Cheng Yu would not harm him.

Just when Cao Ang put away the bamboo slips of "Fu of Luoshen", a soldier under his command rode back to report the situation.

This soldier was a scout, and he reported: "Young Master Qi, I have found out that Yuan Xi, the son of Yuan Shao, has arrived at the county town thirty miles southeast of Ye City."

"They have already stopped there, and they are going to leave tomorrow, heading for Yecheng."

"Sun Jian, the prefect of Changsha in Jiangdong, sent his eldest son, Sun Ce, to celebrate. Their people from Jiangdong have also entered the territory of Jizhou."

The scout reported the situation of the two heirs of the vassals closest to Yecheng, and retreated after reporting.

Cao Ang nodded slightly after hearing the report, he knew that he would be the first to arrive in Yecheng.

Cao Ang glanced at Uncle Cao Ren who was in charge of leading the team, and suggested to him: "Uncle, let's speed up our march and arrive in Yecheng tonight!"

After Cao Ren heard his nephew's words, he nodded slightly, and directly ordered the team to speed up.

Cao Ang's personality is more stable. He thinks it is better to arrive in Yecheng earlier than a day later, and it can also highlight the importance Yanzhou attaches to Han Wu.

On the border of Jizhou, the little overlord Sun Ce has just led a team into Jizhou, and their marching speed is quite fast.

From the south of the Yangtze River all the way north, Sun Ce led a team of infantry at first, but bought horses in Jingzhou.

Let the soldiers go home at least on their way. Sun Ce arrived at the border of Jizhou almost at the same time as Yuan Shu's son Yuan Yao.

In an inn, Sun Ce also bought a bamboo slip of "Luo Shen Fu" in a nearby county town and read it.

However, Sun Ce's literary attainments are not high, so he has no special feeling for "Luo Shen Fu".

After Huang Gai and Han Dang read "Luo Shen Fu", they both felt emotional in their hearts and believed that Han Wu's achievements were extraordinary.

Especially when discussing the phrase "Pian Ruo Jing Hong", both Huang Gai and Han Dang couldn't help applauding.

Seeing that his two uncles liked "Fu of the Goddess of Luo" so much, Sun Ce asked, "Uncles, this "Fu of the Goddess of Luo" is just about beauties. There is nothing to read, right?"

Huang Gai and Han Dang laughed out loud when they heard Sun Ce say that "Luo Shen Fu" only depicts beautiful women.

Han Dang said: "Bo Fu, it's because you haven't read enough. You should read more when you go back, and study hard. It's actually not very good to wield swords and guns every day."

Huang Gai also made a joke: "Brother, you are wrong. It's not that Bo Fu doesn't read enough, but he should marry a wife quickly! I'm afraid this brat doesn't understand women at all."

Huang Gai and Han Dang teased Sun Ce, Sun Ce blushed slightly, and could only let the two uncles tease him.

Both Huang Gai and Han Dang were sworn brothers of Sun Jian, and they had a very good relationship, and they also watched Sun Ce grow up.

Therefore, in terms of relationship, they are equivalent to Sun Ce's uncle, and it is normal to make a joke.

Sun Ce could only smile apologetically, but a woman's back appeared in his mind. He had seen it once in the bamboo forest in Wan County, Lujiang.

In the evening of that day, when Yecheng was about to impose a curfew, Cao Ang led the team to arrive outside Yecheng.

Originally, it was time to close the city gates. The recruits of the Bloodthirsty Tiger Guard guarded the city gates and ordered that the city gates must be closed according to regulations.

However, Ling Jushou of Yecheng had been personally inspecting the work during this period, and seeing that it was the celebration team sent by Cao Cao, the governor of Yanzhou, he naturally made an exception and closed the city gate later.

The bloodthirsty tiger guard's new recruit lieutenant firmly disagreed. He only listened to Dianwei's orders, but was scolded by Jushou.

The lieutenant general was not angry either, but secretly told a recruit: "Go to General Dian quickly, we need his permission."

"Let the people behind the city gate open the city gate wide first, and everyone surround the urn city. Unless General Dian comes, these people are not allowed to enter the urn city."

The generals of the Bloodthirsty Tiger Guard are very strict.

Although he didn't dare to offend Yecheng Ling Jushou, he still had to tell his general.

The recruits of Bloodthirsty Tiger Guard ran towards the direction of Hexiang Bieyuan, because Dian Wei was currently guarding outside Hexiang Bieyuan.

Basically, whenever Dian Wei has time, he goes outside Hexiang Bieyuan to guard the courtyard. He usually likes to serve as the lord's guard.

The recruit ran up to Dian Wei, knelt down on one knee, and informed Dian Wei that Cao Cao's envoy had arrived outside the city.

Dian Wei immediately nodded slightly, and asked the recruit to follow him and run towards the city gate together.

Han Wu had told Dian Wei in advance that if a team of other princes' sons came, they would follow the arrangement of Mr. Ling Jushou of Yecheng.

Dian Wei naturally did not dare to disobey the words of the lord, but it is also Dian Wei's duty to guard Yecheng, and he must not be negligent.

Cao Ang's team entered the Wengcheng, but was blocked by the city gate inside, and the recruits of the Bloodthirsty Tiger Guard refused to let them go.

This made Cao Ren furious. It was obviously rude for the guards of Yecheng to trap him and others in the Wengcheng.

Wengcheng means catching a turtle in the urn. Once trapped in the urn, it is basically impossible to escape.

Just when Cao Ren was furious and wanted to shout loudly, the gate of Yecheng was opened again, and Dian Wei and Jushou walked out.

Jushou personally saluted Cao Ang with his fists clasped. Although he was very polite, he did not lose his status.

Jushou said: "Mr. Cao came to Jizhou in person. The visitor is a guest. He ordered Jushou in Xiaye City and met Mr. Cao."

"This is Dian Wei, the city defender of Yecheng. Just now, the soldiers had to get his permission before they could open the city gates. After all, it's time for the city gates to be closed under the curfew."

When Cao Ang saw Jushou being so polite, he quickly got off his horse, clasped his fists in return, and at the same time gave his uncle Cao Ren a wink.

Although Cao Ren is Cao Ang's uncle, the main person on this trip is Cao Ang, which Cao Ren knows well.

Cao Ren, who was originally very angry, suddenly lost his anger, because he knew the city defender Dian Wei.

Back then at Sishui Pass, Xiliang warrior Hua Xiong was beheaded. As the defender of Yecheng, Cao Ren really didn't dare to provoke such a warrior.

Even though he was angry just now, Cao Ren did not dare to get angry now, because he knew that he was not Dian Wei's opponent.

Dian Wei didn't have the slightest arrogance, he just inspected the Yanzhou elite guards with more than 100 people, and then turned and walked up the city wall.

Cao Ren and Cheng Yu dismounted one after another, and the other Yanzhou elite cavalry also jumped off their horses.

Because Jushou, as the order of Yecheng, had already expressed his courtesy and came out on foot to greet him.

Ju Shou clasped his fists and said, "Mr. Cao, it's getting late today, please invite Mr. Cao to stay at the inn temporarily. Before Mr. Han's birthday banquet, there is a place for you to rest."

Jushou was very polite, and Cao Ang naturally clasped his fists in return. The other party was older than himself, so Cao Ang should respect him.

"Then I would like to thank Lord Yecheng Ling. If Lord Han Jizhou is not busy with official duties, I would like to ask Lord Yecheng Ling to inform you that the younger generation has a letter from my father."

"The younger generation hopes to meet the Lord Governor of Jizhou in advance, and please accommodate Mr. Ju."

While talking, Cao Ang secretly put a small bag of silver in Jushou's hand and asked him to accept it.

Ju Shou was taken aback for a moment, he did not reject Cao Ang's kindness, and after accepting the silver, he agreed to Cao Ang's request.

Ju Shou said: "Young Master Cao, you are being polite. I will report this matter to Lord Inspector as soon as I have a chance tomorrow. Please don't worry, Young Master Cao."

It's just that Jushou doesn't intend to take bribes. He knows that Mr. Han Wu hates corrupt officials the most, so Jushou has to hand over the money.

Cao Ang bowed slightly to Jushou. He was very polite and generous.

Cheng Yu and Cao Ren were very satisfied with Cao Ang's behavior, and even Jushou couldn't help but admire that Cao Cao had a good son.

But in Jushou's view, Cao Ang and Mr. Han are still very different, far apart.

Yu Jushou took Cao Ang and others to the inn that had been prepared in advance. After Cao Ang checked in, it was already the end of the night.

Han Wu had already received the news, and he was relieved to know that Cao Cao's eldest son, Cao Ang, had arrived.

Cao Ang arrived in Yecheng ahead of schedule, and Han Wu seemed to grasp the straw.

Because from tomorrow onwards, he no longer needs to learn etiquette and calligraphy from Zheng Xuan.

After all, starting from tomorrow, it will be the stage of his birthday banquet, and the sons of other princes will come to Yecheng one after another.

If you let the sons of other princes know that you are still in a private school, you will definitely be secretly laughed at by them.

And Zheng Xuan also made an agreement with Han Wu in advance that as long as any son of the princes came to Yecheng, their studies would be over.

In the Hexiang Bieyuan, Han Wu rested on Hua Mulan's lap, Hua Mulan massaged his head, and Su Xiaoxiao massaged his thigh.

Even Hua Mulan was completely captured by Han Wu, within half a month, Han Wu directly let Hua Mulan fall too.

Although Hua Mulan is still the extroverted young lady, but in private in front of Han Wu, she gradually seems to be a small bird.

(End of this chapter)