Three Kingdoms: At the beginning, Cao Cao assassinated Dong, and I was abandoned

"Where is Li Ru?"

Xi Zhicai said helplessly, "Li Ru doesn't accept our suggestion!"

Cao Shuo's eyes widened with anger, and he said with a sneer, "Since he wants to die, let him be fulfilled and spread the news. I want to see how long he can last in Dong Zhuo's hands."

Xun You asked, "My lord, I have something to report to you!"

"What's the matter?" Cao Shuo looked at Xun You suspiciously.

"Zhu Jun's two bequeathed sons, Zhu Fu and Zhu Hao, are outstanding men. The youngest Zhu Hao is like a father. The two have asked many times to join our army. I don't know why the lord doesn't accept them?"

Cao Shuo thought about it for a while, and there was indeed such a thing, and then he explained: "It's not that I don't want to take them in, but that Zhu Jun just died, and someone must guard his filial piety. These two people are eager for revenge. If I let them control the military power, there will be troubles." .”

Xun You nodded, and said with a face of shame: "When I was an official in Luoyang, I had a close relationship with Zhu Jun. Let me persuade them."

Cao Shuo said: "Gongda, let them keep one of them as a filial piety for Zhu Jun, and the other one will be temporarily under Wen Yuan's tent as a lieutenant general."

"promise!"

Cao Shuo took out the Yinshou of Hedong County and said: "Guo Si of Hedong County has been driven out by Lu Bu, and our army can move into Hedong County. Xu Rong, go and inform Gao Shun and Zhao Yun to lead an army of [-] each. , Zilong was stationed at Linfen, and Gaoshun was stationed at Dayang."

"Tell Zilong that if Lu Bu leaves Taiyuan and goes out of Yanmen Pass, let him go back to Youzhou; Lu Bu in the north."

"promise!"

Xun You suddenly said: "My lord, it is not appropriate for us to garrison along the Yellow River now, otherwise there will only be more and more defenders at Hangu Pass."

"Oh?"

Cao Shuo looked at Xun You puzzledly, and Xun You explained: "Compared with Liu Bei, our army poses a greater threat to Dong Zhuo. Dong Zhuo will definitely increase his troops to Hongnong County. It is better to let Liu Bei attack Wuguan first. We are stationed at the Yellow River. .”

Cao Shuo thought for a while, that damned Li Ru didn't accept his kindness, what a hell, this guy really wants to succeed Dong Zhuo, right?

"Then according to Gongda's plan, let Gao Shun be stationed in Anyi, Hedong County for the time being."

Ju Shou said: "My lord, Cao Cao's army has all withdrawn from Henan Yin. Who will be in charge of this county?"

Cao Shuo looked at Zhang Liao and said, "Wen Yuan is the most suitable one!"

Zhang Liao is brave, resourceful, and good at commanding troops, so it is perfect to keep him here to guard against Dong Zhuo and Cao Cao.

"Thank you, my lord!" Zhang Liao didn't expect that Cao Shuo would arrange such an important position for himself.

Xi Zhicai said: "My lord, Yuan Shao wanted to redeem Yan Liang and Xu You, but Zang Ba couldn't make up his mind, so he sent someone to inquire."

"Where did Yuan Benchu ​​get the money?" Cao Shuo was amazed. If he had money, he would have redeemed the two of them.

It's been more than half a month, and he hasn't seen any movement. It must be that there is not so much money and food, and the only way to trick him is to wait until the wheat is harvested.

This sudden redemption surprised Cao Shuo.

"Yuan Shao asked the Mi family for money, and Mi Zhu gave Yuan Shao a lot of money and food, and exchanged the position of the prefect of Donglai County."

"And this person?" Cao Shuo looked angry.

This bastard Yuan Shao dared to ask Mi's family for money, he was really emboldened, it seems that he needs to be taught a lesson.

"Tell Zang Ba that a thousand pieces of gold is easy to get but a general is hard to find. Yuan Shao wants to redeem Yan Liang. He doesn't have a million stones of grain, so he doesn't even think about 1 taels of gold."

Zhang Liao glanced at Cao Shuo meaningfully. Yan Liang is worth so much, but he is worth two thousand?

But he figured it out right away, Cao Shuo didn't intend to let Yuan Shao redeem him.

Several counselors looked surprised, Cao Shuo's actions told them that he was going to use troops against Qingzhou.

Chapter 295 Yuan Shu became king, Cao Cao made four routes and entered Lujiang

"My lord, Yuan Shu called himself King Chen in Shouchun!"

Cao Cao's face was calm, which was expected. Yuan Shukong had ambitions but no strength, and he dared to take the lead in becoming king when Yuzhou lost troops and lost generals.

"Hahaha, I really laughed to death. My son didn't even become king, so what right does he, Yuan Shu, have to be king?"

Cao Cao ordered the guards to call all the counselors of the generals. Since Yuan Shu committed suicide, he would satisfy him.

Cheng Yu asked: "Master, let us come here, what's the matter?"

Cao Cao said with a smile: "Yuan Shu is now king!"

"Great!"

"We've been waiting for this day for a long time."

"If he doesn't become king again, I'll be sick all the time."

Several generals were very excited. Cao Cao said earlier that as long as Yuan Shu dared to proclaim himself king and emperor, they would attack Lujiang County.

Now that this opportunity finally came, Yuan Shu's subordinates, except for Ji Ling, who was considered a good general, were useless.

If it weren't for the large population of Jiujiang County and Lujiang County, and sufficient military resources, Yuan Shu wouldn't be shit.

Cheng Yu said: "Compared to Yuan Shu becoming king, this subordinate brought a more shocking news."

"Oh?" Cao Cao looked at Cheng Yu suspiciously.

"I learned from the Zhen family's caravan that the Second Young Master obtained Hedong County from Lu Bu!"

"What?" Cao Cao was surprised.

Lu Bu sent a county to Cao Shuo just like that. What does it mean?

"This is impossible!" Cao Ren said in disbelief.

Xia Houyuan was surprised and said, "Did Lu Bu become so cowardly after being beaten several times by Shuo'er? Hedong County is the only way for him to go south."

"No!"

Cheng Yu said: "A few of Lu Bu's generals were captured by the Second Young Master. He used Hedong County and some resources to exchange them back."

Cao Cao was speechless: "This Lü Bu is stupider than Yuan Shao, knowing that Shuo'er is going to resist him, he still obediently submits."

Cheng Yu explained: "Several of Lu Bu's most powerful generals have been captured by the second son. He has no one to use, and Bingzhou is in jeopardy. This is also a helpless move."

Cao Cao said: "We won't get involved in the affairs of the north, and now we have to get rid of Yuan Shu."

"My lord, please order!"

"Cao Ren, lead an army of [-] to attack Anfeng County across the irrigation water!"

"promise!"

"Xiahouyuan, you lead an army of [-] to attack Yangquan, and you must capture Yangquan within half a month."

"promise!"

"Li Dian, you lead [-] elite soldiers to attack Gu County. After the three counties are captured, you three will join forces and attack Lu'an!"

"promise!"

"Cao Hong, Cao Chun, Xia Houjie, Xia Houen, Le Jin, you five will join me and lead an army of [-] troops to camp at the fifty miles north of Shouchun City in Xiacai, and provide cover for the troops of the third route on the Lujiang River."

"promise!"

Cheng Yu hurriedly asked: "Master, our generals have all gone to the south, so what about the northern counties?"

Cao Cao said indifferently: "Cao Shuo can go if he wants, anyway, he has long wanted to annex my territory."

What do you mean?

Cao Cao's generals looked surprised.

Is the lord going to determine the heir?

Since ancient times, it is taboo to abolish the elders and establish the younger ones.

Man Chong reminded: "Master, you should think twice!"

Cao Cao said in a deep voice, "Don't try to persuade me, gentlemen. Shuo'er is not only talented in civil and martial arts, but also values ​​love and righteousness. I believe he will definitely not take Yanzhou."

If he really sent a general to station, maybe Cao Shuo would really take it, but if he didn't send a general himself, Cao Shuo would definitely disdain to attack him.

Lujiang County, Qiao Mansion in Wan County!

Qiao Rong looked at the two letters of appointment with a sad face.

One was sent by Yuan Shu, king of Chen, and the other was sent by Sun Ce, the prefect of Wujun.

Their purpose is self-evident, and they are here for their two beautiful daughters.

Qiao Rong doesn't want to marry his daughter now. After all, Da Qiao is only 14 years old, and Xiao Qiao is only 13 years old. Although he has reached the age to talk about marriage, he still wants to guard them for another two years.

Qiao Rong's wife worried: "Husband, what should we do? If you agree to one family, you will surely offend the other family, and the other party wants both daughters."

Qiao Rong said: "Yuan Shu has many soldiers and generals, and Sun Ce, a young hero, has developed very rapidly in Jiangnan recently. His potential is much stronger than Yuan Shu."

"Hey, in this troubled world, I can't even keep my own daughter!"

Qiao Rong's wife sighed, and threw this headache to Qiao Rong. She should go to comfort her daughter.

"Reporting to Master, there is a person outside the door who claims to be helping Master to solve his doubts, and wants to see Master!"

When Qiao Rong was having a headache, an unexpected person came to him.

"In Xialujiang County, Liu Ye, the prefect, met Qiao Gong!"

Qiao Rong asked in surprise, "What is Master Ziyang doing here?"

Liu Ye cut to the chase and said, "I heard that King Chen gave Duke Qiao a letter of appointment. I don't know what Mr. Qiao's plan is?"

Qiao Rong replied: "I haven't figured it out yet!"

"King Chen has more than [-] elite soldiers, occupying a favorable position on the Yangtze River. I don't know why Duke Qiao is hesitating?"

"Zi Yang, you and I are Wangnian friends, and I'm not afraid to tell you that Sun Ce from Jiangnan also sent a letter of appointment, asking for my two daughters to marry him and his subordinate Zhou Yu respectively."

Liu Ye asked thoughtfully: "The reason why Duke Qiao is hesitant is because he values ​​Sun Ce and is worried about Yuan Shu's revenge?"

"Zi Yang guessed well!"

"Qiao Gong is confused!"

"What do you mean?" Qiao Rong looked puzzled.

Liu Ye explained: "Mr. Qiao, have you ever heard the rumors about Sun Ce and Zhou Yu?"

"What rumor?" Qiao Rong looked at Liu Ye suspiciously.

Chapter 295

Liu Ye was surprised and said, "The reputation of these two people has already spread, and Duke Qiao didn't pay attention?"

"What kind of reputation is it?" Qiao Rong asked eagerly.

Ever since Yuan Shu came to Yangzhou, Lujiang County was not peaceful anymore. He usually stayed in the mansion and seldom went out at all.

Liu Ye is one of his few confidants in Lujiang.

"Zhou Yu flirted with good women in the streets of Jizhou. Hasn't Mr. Qiao heard of it?"

Qiao Rong was speechless: "Can you believe this rumor? Cao Shuo of Jizhou is just trying to discredit Zhou Yu's reputation."

Of course he had heard of this incident, but he didn't know how credible it was.

"It's true. Zhou Yu was caught flirting with Miss Zhen's family in the streets of Jizhou, and Sun Ce spent a lot of effort to redeem Zhou Yu."

"Everyone has the desire to love beauty, and there is no man who has three wives and four concubines."

At this moment, Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao came in and brought them a cup of tea.

Xiao Qiao said with a gloomy face: "Father is right. It is normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines, but it is very abominable for the sake of robbery."

Qiao Rong said: "How can this be called an open robbery?"

Xiao Qiao said angrily: "Why is this not an obvious robbery? Father, you go out of the mansion to have a look. There are two groups of people outside our mansion, and they are about to fight. One team is Yuan Shu's people, and the other team is Sun Ce's people. They're getting married today!"

"what?"

Qiao Rong looked horrified, how could this be, I haven't decided who I want them to marry.

Da Qiao explained: "Father, Steward Zhao told me just now that the people on both sides said that whoever wins will pick up the bride."

"This……"

Dare to love my daughter, I can't make the decision anymore, Qiao Rong looked at Liu Ye for help.