I have three hundred soldiers, all of whom can warm wine and kill Hua Xiong

Cao Cao and Yuan Shao soon met Huangfu Song in Xiaquyang City.

Huangfu Song stood on a taller building with his hands behind his back, looking down at the corpses on the ground.

Looking at Huangfu Song from behind.

For a moment, Cao Cao noticed that Huangfu Song's back seemed to be more rickety than before.

Xia Quyang was captured, but the burden on Huangfu Song's shoulders did not seem to be relieved.

After a long while, Huangfu Song slowly turned around and said to Cao Cao and Yuan Shao: "Today we conquered Quyang, you two should be the first to be the pioneers. In addition, the performance of both of you is outstanding. You did not disappoint me." .”

Hearing Huangfu Song's words, Yuan Shao smiled slightly and said: "I, the fourth and third prince of the Yuan family, have been favored by the emperor in the past generations. I only want to serve the court. I don't value the so-called merit. But General Huangfu's affirmation made my heart Secretly happy."

When Yuan Shao finished speaking, Cao Cao sneered from the side.

This Yuan Shao is really too hypocritical.

Huangfu Song ignored Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, but continued to talk to himself: "In the next battle in Quyang, our army's victory has been determined, and the Yellow Turban bandits have been defeated. I have calculated that at least 5 Yellow Turban bandits will surrender this time. Weapons surrender. I want to ask you two, what do you think should be done with these [-] surrendered troops?"

Cao Cao and Yuan Shao couldn't help but look at each other.

Neither of them expected that Huangfu Song would ask such a question.

However, there was only silence for a moment, and Yuan Shao said from the side: "The Yellow Turban bandits brought trouble to the Han Dynasty and even shook the foundation of the Han Dynasty. The crime is unpardonable. If you surrender 30 troops, you don't need to kill them, but they will have to serve at least [-] years of corvee service."

"30 years of corvee service?"

Huangfu Song turned his head and glanced at Yuan Shao.

Thirty years of corvee service was a disguised form of surrendering troops to these 30 people and sentenced them to death.

Cao Cao has been quietly observing Huangfu Song.

Seeing Yuan Shao's words fall, Huangfu Song frowned slightly.

Cao Cao guessed that Huangfu Song might not like Yuan Shao's suggestion.

Thinking of this, Cao Cao said to Huangfu Song: "General, a large number of people in the Yellow Turban Army are common people who were forced to be held hostage. These common people had no choice but to participate in this war. I don't think they are guilty. Until death.”

"I suggest that those yellow turban bandits with bad nature be punished, and the rest can be allowed to return to their places of origin."

When Yuan Shao heard Cao Cao's words, he immediately let out a cold snort.

"Cao Cao, is the punishment you proposed too light? If you don't pay the price after committing a crime, you won't be afraid that more people will follow their example in the future."

"Yuan Shao, many places in the Han Dynasty are now empty. The tens of thousands of Yellow Turban Army are also the common people of the Han Dynasty. They..."

This time, before Cao Cao could finish speaking, Huangfu Song waved his hand towards Cao Cao.

"Okay, don't argue anymore, just listen to my opinion."

"All [-] Yellow Turban troops were trapped and killed. The big man couldn't bear the second torment."

"Kill!"

Huangfu Song's ruthlessness was a bit beyond the expectations of Cao Cao and Yuan Shao.

You know, the Han Dynasty only respected Confucianism.

Such things as killing tens of thousands of people at once have not happened in the Han Dynasty for a long time.

If this matter spreads, even Huangfu Song's prestige will be greatly damaged.

"I'll stay and deal with this matter. Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, you two will lead the troops back to Luoyang first. Now that the ten permanent servants in the court are becoming more and more arrogant, the situation of the general is not good."

After hearing Huangfu Song's words, Cao Cao suddenly frowned.

At this time, Huangfu Song asked Cao Cao and Yuan Shao to leave early.

Most likely, it was to protect the reputation of the two of them and prevent them from participating in the matter of trapping and killing surrendered soldiers.

Thinking of this, Cao Cao felt moved.

Looking at Huangfu Song's increasingly older appearance, Cao Cao hesitated for a moment, but still couldn't help but take a step forward.

"General Huangfu, I..."

Before Cao Cao could finish speaking, Huangfu Song gently waved his hand towards Cao Cao.

"I am old, Lu Zhi and Zhu Jun are also old, and we are no longer able to save the big man."

"If the Han Dynasty wants to continue and achieve ZTE, it needs to rely on young people like you. And you two are the best among this group of young people. This trap and killing of soldiers will have a great impact, so you should not get involved. ”

Yuan Shao stood aside and nodded gently.

Even if Huangfu Song didn't say anything about this matter, Yuan Shao would still understand the seriousness.

Even if Huangfu Song didn't give the order, Yuan Shao would find an opportunity and not participate in the killing.

Unlike Yuan Shao, Cao Cao was still thinking about Huangfu Song at this time.

"General Huangfu, I hope you will think twice at this time."

Seeing that Cao Cao was still trying to persuade him at this time, Huangfusong felt a sense of relief in his heart.

"In troubled times, heavy punishments should be used. If these 5 people are not killed, there will be white and red scarf armies in the Han Dynasty tomorrow."

"If the laws of the imperial court are not changed, the chaos of the Han Dynasty will not stop. In the short term, I cannot put my hope in the imperial court. So I can only kill these 5 people and use the bones of these 5 people to warn the world. Make sure Big man, at least five years of peace."

When Cao Cao and Yuan Shao nodded slightly.

Huangfu Song then said: "How do you think His Majesty will treat me if I return to Luoyang with this great victory?"

After Huangfu Song finished his words, Yuan Shao replied from the side: "General Huangfu, we eradicated the Yellow Turban bandits and returned with a great victory. The emperor will definitely reward General Huangfu generously for his contribution that will last forever."

After hearing Yuan Shao's words, Huangfu Song showed a wry smile on his face.

"I am now a Zhonglang General. How should the Emperor reward me generously? Should he reward me as a general, or make me a king with a different surname?"

"If I return victorious, the ten permanent servants in the court will definitely feel a huge crisis from me. At that time, the ten permanent servants will definitely fan the flames in front of His Majesty and make up some groundless accusations."

"My merits are so high that I will not be rewarded, but I will also die in His Majesty's hands."

Cao Cao frowned slightly.

Although he knew what Huangfu Song said was reasonable, Cao Cao couldn't help but sigh.

As the saying goes, the house of a ruthless emperor.

Between emperors, family affection is nothing.

It is not impossible for His Majesty to be instigated by the Ten Constant Attendants to kill Huangfu Song, the most meritorious person.

"So, I need to find an opportunity to make some mistakes. Before the Ten Constant Attendants can offer their slanderous words in front of His Majesty, let all the celebrities in the world read my book."

"After this battle, I will return to Luoyang. I don't ask for rewards, I just want to be able to relinquish military power safely and successfully return home."

Cao Cao lowered his head slightly.

Huangfu Song's words greatly touched Cao Cao.

The imperial power is inhumane, so why should we respect the imperial power?

Just as ambition was rapidly growing in Cao Cao's heart, Huangfu Song smiled and put his hand on Cao Cao's shoulder.

"Don't think too much. Go to Luoyang to assist the general in eradicating the ten permanent servants. Your future is much more exciting than that of an old man like me."