Chapter 111
After hearing Jia Xu's words, Li Que was overjoyed and asked, "Where is Meng De now?"

Zhu Jun said: "Mengde is now the governor of Dongjun. He has many soldiers. If he is allowed to fight against thieves, he will be defeated."

Li Que immediately drafted an edict and sent people to Dongjun, ordering Cao Cao to join forces with Jibei Prime Minister Bao Xin and send troops together to attack the bandits in Shouyang.

Xin Zhao, who was in Jinyang, also learned of Jia Xu's words from Shangguan Qiu, which made Xin Zhao hate this person to death!

Xin Zhao, who came from later generations, knows that Cao Cao's real chance to rise lies in defeating the Qingzhou bandits.Right now the bandits are coming to Shouyang, but Xin Zhao is not allowed to take action. How can Xin Zhao bear it?

Let's say that Cao Cao got the order, so he led his troops back to Bao Xin, intending to send troops together.I didn't want Bao Xin to get the edict earlier than Cao Cao, so he went to the army for a few days.

Bao Xin, even with Cao Cao's ability, wanted to take credit from him, so he led his troops into the depths of the enemy's stronghold. He was surrounded and killed by the enemy, and the troops dispersed.Cao Cao arrived and took advantage of the situation to gather more than [-] remaining soldiers under Bao Xin's command. With great power, he fought with the enemy and won the first battle.

The thieves were defeated and had to flee, and Cao Cao surrendered tens of thousands of troops.

Cao Cao ordered the rebel army to surrender as the vanguard, and soldiers and horses were everywhere, and they all surrendered in anticipation.

A month later, Xin Zhao also commanded the troops, came out from Shouyang, and rushed all the way to the east, but he didn't want Gongsun Zan to open the city gate and not let the troops led by Xin Zhao pass.Xin Zhao looked at the great achievements and could only watch helplessly.Since then, the conflict between Xin Zhao and Gongsun Zan has escalated again.

Helpless, Zhao Xin had no choice but to retreat and return to Jinyang, where many soldiers under his command hated him.

More than 60 days later, Cao Cao had to surrender more than 30 troops in Zhao'an in Qingzhou, with a population of more than one million men, women, and children.Cao Cao selected young and strong men from such a huge number of people for training, and named them "Qingzhou Soldiers". The rest of Cao Cao were sent down and ordered to return to the farmland.

The strength of Cao Cao's troops suddenly increased from 30 to 8 to more than [-], including more than [-] elite soldiers and horses. His reputation became more and more popular. Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan around him were very jealous, and at the same time regretted that they had not stopped this matter.

When the news of the victory spread to Chang'an, Li Que was overjoyed. He listened to Jia Xu's words, and in order to stabilize the hearts of the people in the world, he named Cao Cao the general of Zhendong.

In a very short period of time, Cao Cao's reputation became stronger and stronger, and he once again raised the banner of recruiting wise men.A few days later, two uncles and nephews came to vote.Both are from Yingyin, Yingzhou. Their surname is Xun, their first name is Yu, and their characters are Wenruo. They are the sons of Xun Kun.

Cao Cao had known Xun Wenruo's name for a long time. When he heard that he was coming to serve, he laughed out loud and greeted him personally. He held his hand and said with a smile: "This is my son's wife."

Because he admired Xun Yu's great talent, Cao Cao directly appointed Xun Wenruo as a marching commander.

The other person is Xun Yu's nephew, named Xun You, courtesy name Gongda. He acted recklessly, so he abandoned his official position and left. Today, he and his uncle surrendered to Cao Cao, and Cao Cao ordered him to be a marching inspector.

Xun Yu first came to seek refuge, and recommended talents for Cao Cao. He cupped his hands and said, "I heard that there is a wise man in Yanzhou, but now I don't know where he is."

Cao Cao hurriedly asked who it was.

Cao Cao liked the people recommended by Xun Yu very much, because he believed in Xun Yu's vision.

Xun Yu said: "This man is from Dong'a in Dongjun. His surname is Cheng, his first name is Yu, and his style name is Zhongde. He is called General Moucheng."

Cao Cao held his chest and said: "I also heard that his life is long, but I can't see him for a long time."

That night, he sent people to the village to inquire. A few days later, people under his command came to report that Cheng Yu was studying in the mountains, and Cao Cao went to invite him personally.

Unexpectedly, this time was a waste of time, Cheng Yu changed the place, Cao Cao returned disappointed, and planned to go again the next day, but at sunset time, Cheng Yu came by himself, Cao Cao was overjoyed.

Cheng Yu said to Xun Yu: "I'm so ignorant and ignorant that I can't be recommended by the Duke. The old man in the Duke's hometown is surnamed Guo, named Jia, and styled Fengxiao. He is a talented person today. Why don't you spread the news and invite him?"

Xun Yu suddenly woke up and said, "I almost forgot!"

He hurriedly handed over his hands and asked Cao Cao to personally recruit Guo Jia to Yanzhou to discuss the affairs of the world.Cao Cao naturally agreed and went to recruit him personally, but Guo Jia happily obeyed.After Guo Jia returned to Cao Cao, he recommended another person to Cao Cao. He was a direct descendant of Emperor Guangwu and a native of Chengde, Huainan. His surname was Liu, his given name was Ye, and his courtesy name was Ziyang.

Cao Cao wanted to go there in person again, but Guo Jia and the others laughed and said no, Guo Jia said: "We have long admired the lord, and we just waited for a word from the lord. Now there are five of us, and the lord only needs to invite one person." It is the same as taking five people, only one letter is needed, and Liu Ye will definitely come."

After Cao Cao followed him, he wrote the book himself and sent people to recruit Liu Ye.

Before the letter was delivered to the mansion, there was a steward who went back and forth. There was a magi named Liu Ye who asked to see him. Cao Cao was overjoyed, and when he saw Liu Ye, he entered the hall. rather.The other person, from Wucheng, was surnamed Lu, surnamed Qian, and styled Zike.Cao Cao hired Man Chong and Lu Qian to serve in the army.

Man Chong and Lu Qian were grateful, and they recommended one person to Cao Cao. He was from Pingqiu in Chenliu. His surname was Mao, his first name was Jie, and his style name was Xiaoxian.Cao Cao also hired him to work.

In just ten days, Cao Cao had more than a dozen talented generals, so many great talents, all of which Xin Zhao could not hope for!It's not that Xin Zhao has never thought about using Shangguanlou's information to find out about these talents, but Xin Zhao also knows that only those who sincerely come to rely on themselves will truly contribute to themselves!
Isn't Yuan Shao good?At least the power in front of him is much higher than Cao Cao, why did Xun Yu abandon Yuan Shao and vote for Cao Cao?Talented people are temperamental, they know how to observe, and they use a sentence to the extreme, that is: good birds choose trees to live in!

Xin Zhao knew that instead of seeking help from others, it is better to make himself the best wood first!Be that wood that all good birds would like to come to live in.There is an old saying that goes well, you don't have to chase after butterflies deliberately, flowers bloom by themselves.

In a few days, Cao Cao was discussing with many counselors and analyzing major events in the world. He also heard that a general led hundreds of people to seek refuge.

Cao Cao saw that this man was proficient in bow and horse, and had outstanding martial arts skills, so he retained him as a commander in the army.

That night, Cao Cao was about to drag off his clothes and go to bed, but he didn't want Xiahou Dun to bring a big man to see him. Cao Cao frowned and asked who it was. , is also somewhat inferior. '

After hearing this, Cao Cao couldn't help but feel that Xiahou Dun was somewhat flattering this person, so he asked him to come into the house and take a look.

Seeing Cao Cao's expression of disbelief, Xiahou Dun smiled and said, "My lord, this man used to follow Zhang Miao. He was at odds with his subordinates. He killed dozens of soldiers with his bare hands and fled to the mountains. When Dun went hunting in the mountains, he saw Dian Wei chasing tigers past with two halberds in his hands. Even a fierce tiger would not dare to defeat its front. Therefore, I stayed in the army and recommended it to my lord."

Cao Cao was overjoyed and stopped procrastinating. He got up to greet him personally, and when he went out, he saw a person standing in the yard.I saw this man's appearance was burly, his muscles were constricted, and he said with a smile: "There must be great strength."

Xiahou Dun said again: "He once avenged and murdered his friends. He rushed straight through the downtown with his head in his hands, and hundreds of people dared not approach him. Today, I saw two iron halberds, some call them, weighing about eighty catties. Carry two iron halberds on the horse, and it turns like the wind."

Cao Cao was overjoyed, so he asked Dian Wei to test it.

Dian Wei promised in a loud voice, mounted his halberd on his horse, and galloped back and forth, suddenly saw the banner under the tent was blown by the wind and was about to fall, many warriors rushed to support them, but they couldn't do it, if they fell in the blink of an eye, they would kill the soldiers.

Dian Wei let go of the iron halberd in his hand, reined in his horse and stopped, yelled and shouted at many soldiers, rushed forward alone, raised one arm, and grabbed the flagpole, only to see that the flagpole stood firmly in the wind, standing still !
As if the heaven wanted to test Dianwei's strength, the wind became stronger. Dianwei only held the flagpole with one hand, motionless like a bell. Soon after the wind stopped, Cao Cao applauded and said with a smile: "This must be the evil of the past, help me succeed!"

Many soldiers came over to take over the flagpole. Dian Wei came over, knelt down on one knee, and thanked the emperor.Cao Cao bent down, helped him up personally, patted his shoulders, and looked at Dianwei, who was a head and a half taller than himself. Cao Cao smiled so hard that he appointed him the captain in front of the tent on the spot, and took off his cotton-padded jacket. He covered Dian Wei's body, brought his own horse, and gave it to Dian Wei along with a gorgeous saddle. Dian Wei was even more loyal and full of kindness.

From then on, Cao Cao's subordinates were equipped with counselors in literature and fierce generals in military affairs. They were powerful and easy to move, and were feared in all directions.

Cao Cao saw that he had established himself, so the Taishou prefect in the front row responded and went to Langya County to pick up his father Cao Song to enjoy the blessing.Cao Song has been living in seclusion in Langya since he stayed in Chenliu for refuge.Today, after getting Cao Cao's handwriting, he and his younger brother Cao De and a family of more than 40 people, with more than 300 entourages and more than [-] vehicles, went straight to Yanzhou.

Passing through Xuzhou on the way, Tao Qian, the prefect, named Gongzu, was a gentle and honest man. Seeing that Cao Cao was very powerful, he wanted to make a relationship with him. There was no reason to establish a relationship. Bye again, extremely respectful, Cao Song is also very proud.

Tao Qian held a banquet and entertained him for many days. Cao Song wanted to go again, but Tao Qian still stayed, but Cao Song said: "I should only stay for two more days, but now many days have passed. If I don't go, my son will be in a hurry." .”

Reluctantly, Tao Qian personally sent him out of the city, and sent his captain Zhang Kai and more than 500 soldiers to escort him.

Cao Song rushed to Hua County with his family. It was a severe winter, and suddenly it rained heavily and the road was muddy. He couldn't walk at night, so he asked Zhang Kai where he could find a place to stay.

Zhang Kai said: "There is a temple three miles ahead. You can enter it temporarily."

Cao Song agreed, and the party went to the temple to seek refuge.

The old monk in the temple went out to meet him, and entered the backyard. Cao Song was busy arranging the family, and asked General Zhang Kai to stay in the two corridors of the temple.The military uniforms of many soldiers were wet by the heavy rain, and in addition to the harsh winter, it was getting colder and colder, and there were many grievances.

Zhang Kai summoned his confidants and went to the hut to discuss: "We are the remnants of the Yellow Turban Party. We reluctantly surrendered to Tao Qian'er. What good is there now? Now Cao Cao's father has more than a hundred straight-going baggage vehicles, and so on." If you want to get rich and honor, just at the third watch tonight, everyone killed the members of the Cao family, took away their belongings, and went to the mountains to shed grass together, so that there will be no worries in this life, what is the plan?"

Everyone said: "It's so good."

After the discussion was settled, Zhang Kai went out of the hut first, but he saw the [-] or [-]-year-old young monk with a pale complexion, holding a bird in his hand, and staring at Zhang Kai in a daze!

Zhang Kai squinted his eyes, with a sinister smile on his face. He walked closer, squatted down, and asked with a smile: "What did you hear?"

At this moment, there was a thunder in the sky, and the cold light flashed, and the little monk was hacked to death in the rain. Zhang Kai waved his hand and said: "The matter has been solved, let's do it quickly!"

All the confidantes under his command responded immediately, and ordered a hundred soldiers under his command, and all the soldiers responded with their knives, and rushed into the house to hack and kill.

In the room Cao Song was taking off his clothes and going to sleep, when suddenly he heard the sound of killing from all around, Cao De's younger brother came out with his sword in hand, and as soon as he showed his head, he was shot in the neck, cut his throat, thumped twice, and went There was no movement.

Cao Song didn't know what was going on outside, so he hurriedly led a concubine to jump over the window and rushed to the abbot's house, intending to climb over the wall and leave, but the concubine was extremely fat, so Cao Song made up for it, but he couldn't bear the concubine, so he had to hide in the latrine together with the concubine , the two just squatted down, a flash of thunder flashed in the sky, my concubine saw a little monk lying on the ground in front of her, and howled in shock, the bandits around were wondering why they couldn't find Cao Song, they heard the movement of the latrine, and surrounded him Come.

Poor Cao Song and his concubine were hacked to death in the latrine together. Most of the bones flowed into the latrine, mixed with yellow and hard things.

Zhang Kai killed Cao Song's entire family, not even a single one, and took all of Cao Song's belongings. The next morning, after the rain broke, he set fire to the temple and fled to Huai'an with 500 people.

Let's say that Ying Shao hid on the load-bearing pillars in the room, escaped death by chance, and fled in a hurry after the fire caught fire.After escaping from the dangerous place, Ying Shao was rushing to Yanzhou, but he suddenly came to his senses!
I was ordered to pick up my lord's father. Now that the entire Cao family has been massacred, how can I survive if I go back?After thinking about it, Ying Shao decided to join Yuan Shao instead.

It is said that several of Ying Shao's soldiers also escaped with their lives and rushed back to Yanzhou to report to Cao Cao. Cao Cao heard this and fell to the ground crying. Everyone helped him up. Cao Cao gritted his teeth, his eyes were red and flashed with a fierce murderous light, "Tao Qianzong Soldiers and horses killed my father and killed dozens of members of my Cao family. This hatred is irreconcilable!! Today, I will mobilize all my troops, sweep Xuzhou, and massacre Pengcheng. I will be happy but I will hate you!!"

Immediately, Cao Cao left Xun Yu and Cheng Yu to lead [-] troops to guard Zhencheng and Dong'e counties, and the rest all came to Xuzhou.

Cao Cao's news reached Zhao Xin's ears, and Zhao Xin's heart was ready to stir!

Xin Zhao is extremely envious, Cao Cao has so many talents supporting him, now he is fighting with Tao Qian, only 3 people are left in his territory, Xin Zhao wants to rush and break the city like an overnight success.

So he called Kong to come to discuss the matter, but Kong didn't agree with Xin Zhao fighting Cao Cao first, because Gongsun Zan would never sit back and watch Xin Zhao become bigger!

Hearing this, Zhao Xin became even more furious and cursed: "It's Gongsun Zan again. He's trying to hinder my good deeds. Take them away immediately!"

(End of this chapter)

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