Three Kingdoms.

Chapter 3378 It’s a pity it’s over

Firelight can illuminate the night sky, but it cannot drive away the darkness in people's hearts. What's more, if there is not even this little bit of firelight, how many people can hold on to the flickering light in their hearts?

Just when Fei Qian defeated Cao Jun's camp in Anyi, in the Luliang Mountains, a group of people were taking advantage of the night to go to Linfen Pingyang.

Everyone in this group of people looked tired and exhausted.

If you just look at the dust, it may not be anything. After all, who doesn’t have to work **** the road of life?

As long as there is hope in your heart, there will be light in your eyes and your head will not lower.

 But the problem is that almost all of these people have their heads lowered, and there is not much brilliance in their eyes.

Just like young cows and horses always like to raise their heads, laugh and swish their hooves away, clamoring that there is a place for horses in the world, but they don't know that they just change their bosses one after another, while those older cows and horses, Most of them are hunched over and can no longer look up into the distance, because they all know that if they don't work, they won't even have salt or rice.

 Cao Xiu, whose face was as dark as water, was among this group of people.

Today, he has a pale face and dark circles under his eyes. Not only has he lost the spirit of abandonment he had when he set out from Shandong early, he even has a bit of a sinking and dead air, like a walking zombie!

Cao Xiu didn't dare and didn't want to recall what happened just an hour ago, but the blood on his body was still telling him, mocking him, and making him involuntarily think of...

 Complex and confusing emotions impacted Cao Xiu's brain.

 Everything seems to be triggered by that letter, but everything should be more than just that letter.

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Fei Qian, Fei Qian...

Cao Zhao, Cao Zhao!

 Two different names, but now they come together.

This simply made Cao Xiu feel like a knife was twisting his heart.

Could it be that because I was busy with matters outside the family, I lacked teaching to Cao Zhao?

 Could it be that Cao Zhao was deceiving himself when he said he understood it before?

 Could it be that the Hussar used some treacherous trick, or was Cao Zhao under some kind of coercion?

 Cao Zhao actually wrote a letter to persuade him to surrender!

When Cao Xiu got this letter, he couldn't believe his eyes!

 But the letter did use Cao Zhao’s seal and Cao Zhao’s handwriting...

At that time, Cao Xiu felt his head buzzing as he stared at the word "Cao Zhao" on the signature.

 He knew Cao Zhao's habit of signing his signature.

Cao Zhao likes to make the stroke of "赵" very long. Because when he was young, Cao Zhao said that it looked like his father's cloak...

But now, Cao Xiu's cloak was torn, torn, dirty and smelly.

 But if your body is dirty, it’s okay. If your heart is dirty, it’s a big problem!

 Charity, filial piety and righteousness!

Cao Xiu told Cao Zhao when he was a child, he must first understand loyalty, filial piety and justice!

　　　What is loyalty, filial piety and righteousness? ” At that time, Cao Zhao, who was young, had his eyes open and was very confused.

　　　"This..." At that time, Cao Xiu also had a headache and didn't know how to explain it to Cao Zhao.

After all, it is said to be "loyal to the emperor and patriotic". Has Cao Zhao ever seen "the emperor"? Or does Cao Zhao know what "country" is? It is already remarkable that little Cao Zhao knows what "home" is.

"A country is an enlarged family..." Cao Xiu tried to explain to the little Cao Zhao what the concept of "country" is. "Many, many families come together to form a country." 』

“So there are many parents, brothers and sisters in this country? ” asked Cao Zhao.

Cao Xiu nodded, "That's right." 』

“So are these people my parents, brothers and sisters? ” Xiao Cao Zhao asked again.

"no. ”Cao Xiu shook his head.

　　　　Then...what if they all want to be my parents? 』Cao Zhao suddenly discovered a bright spot.

　　　This, probably not. 』

　　　What if it does? 』

Cao Xiu suddenly realized that he couldn't explain it, so he waved his hand and said, "When you grow up, you will understand this..."

Little Cao Zhao seemed to understand but not quite.

But now the old and tired Cao Xiu understood that the young Cao Zhao at that time inadvertently told the truth about the country of Han Dynasty!

Everyone wants to be a father or a master!

　No one wants to be a son or a grandson!

Even though the officials of the Han Dynasty said that they were asking for orders and speaking out for the people, when they turned around and sat down, they became the officials of their parents.

Can…

 But this cannot be the reason for Cao Zhao to betray and surrender to the enemy!

 Cao Xiu was puzzled and felt ashamed.

 If the son doesn’t teach, it’s the father’s fault!

 In the midst of shame, nameless karmic fire surged.

 How could Cao Zhao do this?

 Could it be that Cao Xiu set him an example?

 Cao Xiu’s parents died, and Cao Xiu carried the coffin thousands of miles away. He never thought about changing his surname or asking for honor! His surname was Cao when he was born, and his surname was also Cao when he died! How many hardships we endured, chewed up, swallowed, how many tears we shed, wiped dry, and swallowed!

 Without parental discipline, one may seem to have gained "full" freedom, but in fact, one has received "necessary" suffering!

Although Cao Xiu's "words" may not be as profound and simple as those great Confucian scholars, Cao Xiu felt that he did not teach Cao Zhao any opportunism, cowardice and slippery!

But why did Cao Zhao betray the Cao family and join the Hussar? !

Why?

 Cao Xiu couldn't understand it at all.

Even after seeing Cao Zhao's "letter to persuade to surrender", Cao Xiu still felt it was ridiculous. Is this the child he taught "by example"?

 He doesn’t believe it!

 In other words, Cao Xiu couldn’t believe it!

 At that time, this was the only thought left in Cao Xiu's mind.

After the initial shame, anger, and suspicion, Cao Xiu began to think that Cao Zhao might have written the letter under coercion. There might be some key information hidden in the letter, so he endured his anger and carefully Read it carefully and carefully again.

 However, at this moment, the road came.

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 …

 The night is cold and the wind is cold.

 Cao Xiu was blown by the wind and sand into his eyes. He closed his eyes slightly, but the **** color that filled the air at that time could not be eliminated no matter what...

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　　　『Ah haha, did you hear your son’s letter? ” Before the road recruiter arrived, the voice arrived first.

In the past few days, Lu Zhao has been very depressed, and the more depressed he is, the more resentful he becomes. The anger gradually accumulated in his heart naturally becomes more and more intense.

Lu Zhao originally thought that after he finished fighting Wen Xi, he could go back.

This is the annual task given to him by Dahan Cao Group Co., Ltd. Even though the input-output ratio of Luzhao's completion is not good, it is finally completed!

Wenxi is now "beaten" and is under the control of Cao Jun. This is always a fact, right?

As for Wenxi now in ruins, that is another matter.

 Just like performance is performance, manpower is manpower. Although there are some connections between the two, it cannot be said that the two are completely equal!

But now Lu Zhao feels that his "performance" is up to standard, but Cao Xiu comes over to ask what "manpower" Wen Xi has!

 Is there any truth to this?

  If you need both "performance" and "manpower", then you must initially provide sufficient resources or sufficient support. As a result, you, Cao Xiu, arrived late, and then said that Wenxi's "manpower" was not up to standard?

 But when the task was originally assigned, was it Wenxi’s “performance” or Wenxi’s “manpower”? !

Oh, I just said I wanted them all now, so why didn’t I make it clear before?

 Are you afraid that if you make it clear, no one will take on this task?

The key is that Lu Zhao believed that Cao Xiu was holding him hostage, threatening him, and wanted him to serve as cannon fodder. Lu Zhao had no objection to letting others act as cannon fodder, as long as he was not found on his head. But now those ordinary cannon fodders have either run away or died. It is Lu Zhao's turn to be cannon fodder. Can Lu Zhao be willing and willing?

So along the way, Lu Zhao often muttered some sarcastic remarks, and the further north he went, the more dissatisfied he became. No supplies, no supplies, still no supplies!

Isn't this Cao Xiu leading him to death?

Now I heard that Cao Xiu received a letter from his son Cao Zhao, and the key was to get it from the hussar scouts!

How can we not come to the road? !

Even if it’s not for any reason, I know that nothing will come out of the discussion, but it’s still necessary to get rid of the resentment in my heart!

So Lu Zhao smiled more and more arrogantly, "General Cao!" This... what is this? Your son is so filial! Thousands of mountains and rivers can't stop the deep love between father and son! General Cao, please hurry up and share this letter from your son with all of us! Let’s see if there’s any good news! 』

Cao Xiu's eyes turned cold, "What does this matter have to do with you?" ! Let's go handle military affairs and rectify the soldiers! 』

"snort! 』

Lu Zhao Da Lala sat down.

In the past, Lu Zhao would have probably reluctantly obeyed orders because of Cao Xiu's identity, but now...

　　　The military affairs are not urgent! Lu Zhao said, "Even if it is reorganized, can we get some food and grass from the sky?" But General Cao..."

Lu Zhao stared at Cao Xiu, "Hahahaha, I heard that this letter from your master... was obtained from the hussar scout?" I would like to trouble the general to explain, why is this letter from your son in the hussar's place? ! 』

In what Lu Zhao said, certain words were emphasized very strongly, and the meaning was naturally self-evident.

“…” Cao Xiu was silent for a moment, and then said, “My son was defeated and captured, so he wrote the last letter…”

"Um? Lu Zhao squinted his eyes, obviously unwilling to believe it, "In this case, the general should take it out and let us all see it!" This is also the great cause of motivating soldiers, isn't it? General, take it out! 』

Of course Cao Xiu couldn't take it out.

　　　　Ah ha ha ha ha! Lu Zhao laughed, "I can't believe it, I can't believe it. Look at you, Cao Zilie, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, you have done such a thing!" If you want glory and wealth, why do you need to use our flesh and blood to pave the way? ! 』

　　　　What do you mean? ” Cao Xiu said in a deep voice.

　　　That’s what I mean! Lu Zhao refused to give in at all, "You have to surrender, don't use us as bargaining chips for your promotion and wealth!" Tell me, how much reward will you get if you sell us, and what position can we give you? 』

 Cao Xiu was furious and said, "That's nonsense!" 』

 ‘Then take out the letter and read it! ” No one will give way to the road.

　　　…” Cao Xiu was immediately speechless.

"snort! Lu Zhao sneered, "Look, look!" What I said is correct! 』

Cao Xiu stood up and said, "I order you to straighten out military affairs and inspect the posts immediately!" 』

“You’ve already done this, what else can you pretend to do?” ! What a waste of military service and sentry service! Lu Zhao also stood up and said **** for tat, "Good luck to you!" Your surname is Cao! If your surname is not Cao, you are worse than me! 』

"What did you say? "Cao Xiu shouted, "How brave! Are you going to disobey military orders? 』

　　　『You are going to sell us for your glory and wealth, what military orders do you want us to obey? ! Lu Zhao shouted, "If you want to surrender, just go!" Everyone has a good time together! We'll just go back on our own! At worst, being a bandit in Luliang's Taihang Mountains is better than being sold to a hussar by you! 』

“There is no one in Cao’s army who is greedy for life and afraid of death!” ” Cao Xiu shouted in a deep voice. He meant that neither he nor his children would surrender, but in fact as long as Cao Xiu could not take out the letter, no one would believe anything he said.

"Hahaha! What's wrong with being greedy for life and afraid of death? Who doesn't want to live? Better to die than live! Are you going to allow your child to surrender to save his life, and we have to fight to the death? Why? ! Lu Zhao looked at Cao Xiu with disdain in his eyes, "You are not as good as me, at least I am innocent, hahahahaha, I won't pretend to be that, and I will pretend to be half-hearted..."

　　『Be bold! ” Cao Xiu drew out his sword and said, “Is it harmful to use my sword?” 』

Lu Zhao was startled and took a step back quickly, but he quickly reacted and became more and more angry. He grabbed the sword from the hands of the soldiers on the side, pulled it out, pointed at Cao Xiu and shouted: "This world, It turned out that his surname was not Cao! His surname is not Cao anymore! Whoever has the ability will sit down, this is the way of heaven! 』

　　『Be bold! Why don't you stop quickly, I think you have been diligent over the years..."

Cao Xiu still wanted to ease or save the situation, but in fact he forgot one thing, that is, he failed to contact Xiahou Dun in time...

 All the preparations that were supposed to be made in Luliang Mountain were not there!

 Soldiers without supplies will naturally become anxious, uneasy, and panicked!

And Cao Zhao’s letter only triggered these emotions in advance...

If Cao Xiu could find some supplies, and then make the letter public earlier, and say in a very contemptuous way that Hussar's treacherous plot could be ignored.

 That’s right, the premise is to find supplies!

 You can’t even afford to eat, and you still want to make the people below you behave and behave?

 This is obviously impossible.

Lu Zhao saw Cao Xiu in such a situation and wanted to make him surrender and obey. Suddenly, all the resentment and hostility accumulated for many days came together, and his voice suddenly became shrill and shrill, "The surname is Cao!" You left a way out for your children, but drove us to a dead end! 』

　　　『Presumptuous! 』

 Cao Xiu shouted loudly.

The guards following Cao Xiu also saw that the situation was not good and surrounded him.

　　　　Am I presumptuous? ! 』

Lu Zhao was very angry and laughed, "I, Lu Zhao, have worked hard and worked hard without complaining. I have been working as an ox and a horse for you Cao family. You can do whatever you want!" Now I just don't want to surrender to Cao Xiu, and I don't want to be a bargaining chip for Cao Xiu to get promoted and get rich! You, Cao Xiu, are calling me bold and impudent! Hahahaha! Is there such a truth in the world? ! If you don’t want to be reasonable, then just don’t be reasonable! Sons and gentlemen! Those who are willing to be free and happy with me just follow me! The world is so big, there is always a place for you, so I won’t suffer from this bad attitude anymore! 』

　　　『Don’t leave! ” Cao Xiu shouted, “You are the leader of an army. All officers and men obey my orders!” Those who rebel against the army must be killed! 』

Lu Zhao ripped off the cloak tied to his body and threw it to the ground, "It's okay if you don't obey this bird army!" Grandpa is leaving today. Who dares to stop me? ! If you are brave enough, you can have fun with your grandpa! 』

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The fire flickers and blood fills the air.

 Cao Xiu looked at his hands.

There is still blood on it.

Lu Zhao wanted to break up the gang at that time, so Cao Xiu naturally refused.

 As time went by, the verbal dispute escalated into a physical fight.

 The road is dead.

 Cao Xiu killed him with his own hands.

　　If you don’t kill, the whole army will be in chaos.

But after killing him, the whole army was in chaos.

 Because even though Lu Zhao was dead, everyone heard what he said.

Those words, word for word, were like steel knives and sharp swords, piercing Cao Xiu's heart and slashing on Cao Xiu's forehead!

It’s not that Cao Xiu has never encountered strong enemies, nor has he been in danger and failed on the battlefield, but his will has always been as strong as steel, and his loyalty to the Cao family has never wavered!

 But this time…

Although there are many other factors, Cao Zhao’s letter undoubtedly rubbed Cao Xiu’s face to the ground! Everything he insisted on and the great principles he expounded became a joke!

Although Cao Xiu finally killed Lu Zhao and temporarily suppressed the controversy, under the blood dripping, everything seemed to begin to slide into the abyss!

 Some soldiers, unwilling to participate in the fight between Cao Xiu and Lu Zhao, sneaked away in the night...

 Now all that is left are Cao Xiu's tribe and a small number of Cao's soldiers.

Cao Xiu changed his route. He no longer went to Taiyuan. He wanted to go to Linfen and Pingyang.

 Cao Zhao’s letter asking him to surrender...

 No, he will never surrender!

If Cao Xiu also chose to surrender, then what did he do all the way and for what purpose?

Why are they still working so hard to fight for the overall situation?

 It’s better to just lie down on the ground and enjoy life!

 Cao Xiu could no longer understand everything, and in his heart, there was only the most helpless fatigue.

There was no food to be found in the Luliang Mountains, so he ate almost everything he could find. In the end, Cao Xiu didn't even know whether he was a human or a ghost, but he still had breath in his heart!

But Cao Xiu knew one thing, his surname was Cao!

 Not everyone named Cao is a softie!

Even if his son surrenders, he will not surrender!

 Linfen, Pingyang!

Since his son persuaded him to surrender, he would use his life to teach his son one last lesson...

People need a little backbone and a little toughness!

Even if everyone named Cao retreated and surrendered, he still would not retreat!

 He will go to Pingyang, but instead of surrendering, he will fake a surrender!

 He will fight to the death in Pingyang!

 He wants to show everyone in the world that the Cao family's children are still **** and brave, and have the spirit of preferring death to surrender!