Take the department store back to the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 587: A Decisive Battle Is Imminent
The Central Plains War continues.

The matter of the Cao family and the Yuan family's audit of money and grain was spread throughout the world.

Everyone thumbs up.

This is the big man who is truly fighting for world hegemony.

Outside the Yuan family's grain and grass camp, there are countless heads of lords, all of whom are corrupt.

this day.

Yuan Tan Zhongjun outside the gate.

Guo Jia greeted Man Chong, Cao Cao's envoy.

"Your officer has seen Master Guo."

"Bo Ning is here, there is no need to be formal, Cao Mengde sent you here, why?"

"This...." Man Chong looked very difficult, "I'm afraid I need to see the general before I can go into details."

Guo Jia's expression was very solemn, "Bo Ning, you and I are subordinates of others, so naturally we should know, if we don't know the details, how can we report to the master?"

Man Chong sighed, the young man in front of him was really unaggressive, so he could only say: "I didn't come here this time as I wished, but I was entrusted by my lord, I hope the general can release our General Cao Hong, our side Willing to exchange money and food."

Guo Jia said seriously: "Please wait a moment."

After a while, Guo Jia left the big tent, and saw Yuan Tan hooking people's heads with cinnabar.

The strike on X is an execution.

Yuan Tan did not expect corruption to be so serious, and he would never be lenient.

"Reporting to the eldest son, Cao Cao's envoys are full of favors to see you."

"What's the matter?"

"Cao Cao hopes that we will release Cao Hong, and is willing to exchange money and food."

"Just say that I went out and let him come back another day."

"Here."

After a while.

Outside the gate.

After Man Chong got the bad news, he took a deep look at Guo Jia.He knew that he couldn't tell the reason first, and now he can't see anyone.But if you don't say it, the person in front of you won't let you in.

"Brother Bo Ning, please go back." Guo Jia said lightly.

Man Chong had to leave disappointed.

After half an hour.

Xuchang City.

Cao Cao was talking to Sima Yi, "Zhongda, there is news from Jingzhou that many people are agitating Liu Biao's Northern Expedition."

Jingzhou's Northern Expedition must have taken the opportunity to fight Cao Cao.

Sima Yi looked dignified, the general situation of the world was the same as when he came out of the mountain, only a small part of the front thought the same.Ever since Yuan Tan helped Lu Bu get Xuzhou, things have changed completely.

He and Cao Cao were passive everywhere, completely living in Yuan Tan's shadow.

Fortunately, they started with Yuan Shao and Yuan Shang, the weak points of the Yuan family, and pulled back a victory.

However, Yuan Tan accumulated too many advantages in the early stage. For example, Lu Bu sent troops to restrain Yuan Shu's energy.

But now, the situation of other princes has also begun to change.

"My lord, Liu Biao and Zhang Xiu of Wancheng are allies. If they send troops, Zhang Xiu will definitely join forces. There is a military adviser named Jia Xu under his command, who is full of ghostly schemes. Dong Zhuo was able to succeed in the past, and everyone in the world respected him." It is said that Li Ru made a plan, but in fact it is not..."

"You still need to be cautious."

Cao Cao nodded again and again, Dong Zhuo's old troops were all destroyed, only Zhang Ji survived, all because of Jia Xu's advice.

Zhang Ji died of illness some time ago, and his nephew Zhang Xiu succeeded him.

It is said that Zhang Ji has a wife, Mrs. Zou, who is beautiful and virtuous.

Cao Cao was taken aback for a moment, he was happy with this, but at the moment he felt that he should be thinking wrongly.

"My lord, Yuan Gonglu's envoy has arrived." Xia Houen came in to announce.

Soon.

Cao Cao received Yuan Shu's envoy and read the letter sent by him.

Yuan Shu said in his letter that Sun Jian of Jiangdong intends to send troops to Hefei, while Lu Bu is still eyeing his Huainan area.

If Cao Cao can't defeat Yuan Shao as soon as possible, then he will withdraw his troops and return to defense.

Cao Cao frowned, waved off the envoy, and showed the letter to Sima Yi.

The two felt that the situation was getting more and more complicated.

At this time, the situation is not good for Cao Cao, and it is actually not good for the Yuan family.

Speaking of it, although Yuan Shao's soldiers were pressing outside Xuchang City, the two sides were actually evenly matched.

They all want to solve each other quickly, so as not to be taken advantage of by others.

However, how can a battle of tens of thousands of people be easy and comfortable?
Now, as the war between Cao Cao and Yuan Shao entered a stalemate, Liu Biao and Sun Jian began to look for opportunities to expand themselves.

It seems that the two giant beasts have been covered with bruises, and the surrounding small carnivores are about to move.

For Cao Cao, solving the Yuan family is imminent.

"My lord, Mr. Man Chong is back."

"Oh? Let him in quickly." Cao Cao calmed down and said immediately.

With Man Chong coming in, just by looking at his expression, he knew that something was wrong.

This made Cao Cao feel that it was imminent to solve the Yuan family, but he couldn't do it, which made him more and more depressed.

at the same time.

Trembling, Xu You walked into Yuan Tan's Chinese army tent.

The heads of corrupt criminals are hung outside the gate.

And Xu You knew well that he was the most corrupt.

Fortunately, he is an old actor, and his expression is still like a spring breeze, without any flaws.

"The next official pays homage to the general."

"Master Xu, please, your clothes are getting old and worn. You have worn them for more than ten years, and there are puddings in them."

Xu You said sternly: "As a military order, the lower officials naturally have to lead by example, and don't use the public's needles."

Yuan Tan slapped the table, "Well said, please sit down."

Xu You trembled for a while, and walked to the front of the mat, but did not dare to sit down, and hurriedly said: "The general summoned the officials to come, what orders do you have?"

Yuan Tan smiled and said, "There is really a big event, let Ziyuan do it for you."

Xu You immediately said solemnly: "I would like to ask you to show me, the general, I will definitely go through fire and water, and I will not hesitate to do so."

"Okay, this general knows that Ziyuan is a loyal person."

Xu You found out that it was not related to corruption, and heaved a sigh of relief, "I don't know what the general is about."

"Small things, where do you go to Cao Cao to feign surrender."

"What!" Xu You's face changed drastically, and he fell down and sat on the mat, sweating profusely at that moment.

This, this..., is this a trivial matter?
It was completely beyond his expectations.

Hastily stood up again, "General, the lower officials are only officials in charge of money and food, not the generals in front. Why am I the one who pretended to surrender?"

Yuan Tan's expression became displeased, and he said lightly: "You are my father's child, and you were with my father when you were young, and Cao Cao also played eagles and walked dogs..."

Rao Xuyou was witty, but his mind was muddled, "But... but a false surrender needs to be taken seriously by the enemy. And I have no soldiers or generals, and I don't care about attacking or defending. How can Cao Cao value me?"

Apparently he wasn't completely out of his mind either.

Yuan Tan smiled, "You're right, but don't forget that you have food and grass. Cao Cao is very good at breaking people's food roads, and now he is looking for the location of our army's food and grass camp. Tell him everything, there is nothing more important than this."

Xu You's face was pale, and he sat on the mat.He had to admit that this eldest son of the Yuan family was as cunning and vicious as ever.

At that time, Cao Cao sent a large army to destroy the grain and grass, but he was killed in one pot.

Isn't Cao Cao frightened into a bereaved dog?

Xuchang City will definitely not be able to defend it.

Strategies are definitely top-notch good strategies. Whether Xu You is sending out children or in charge of money and food, Xu You's status is perfect.

But it's too dangerous.

"The subordinates must try their best to be loyal to the Lord, but... But, I... I have no reason to rebel."

"There is a reason."

"What reason?"

"You are corrupt."

"Ah!" Xu You's liver and gallbladder were torn, his legs started to fight involuntarily, but he still said: "Elder...Eldest son, don't talk nonsense. I, Xu You, have never had a breeze in my sleeves. Look at my clothes and pudding , have you ever seen such a greedy one?"

Yuan Tan smiled, "Hehe, I've seen it. I've also seen people who don't even want to spend a dime, use it to build walls, and eat homemade hand-rolled noodles, which don't even have any stew."

"..." Xu You was shocked.He even knew that I was not willing to spend money, even in the wall!
It was really like being struck by lightning. When I looked at Yuan Tan again, I suddenly felt that my eyes were like torches, and my eyes were like lightning.

Xu You was still trying to survive, and said anxiously: "My lord, someone must have framed these things, and I must have misunderstood. Who am I, Xu You? The prime minister knows it, and so does Cao Cao. As you said, I and I They've been friends since childhood and they all know who I am."

He said again: "With such a reason, Cao Cao will not believe it, but will doubt it. To doubt..."

The voice did not fall.

Yuan Tan took out a thick stack of accounts, "It doesn't matter, I have solid evidence here, and it can be publicized by the whole army. Besides, Ziyuan, you are a celebrity, so you can't dispose of it casually. It is also possible to appeal to the world."

Xu You got up with a changed face, "Young Master, you are really joking. If you want to commit a crime, there is nothing wrong with it. I want to complain to the prime minister and leave."

After speaking, he walked out and fell to the ground twice without warning.

Then he ran away.

Yuan Tan took a sip of the tea on the desk, looked at his back and smiled slightly.

(End of this chapter)