Three Kingdoms, Sheng Chong Shang Shulang

After returning to Juancheng, Cao Cao found out that the reason Xun Yu urged him to come back was because he brought Xi Zhicai back from the recovered county town.

"Sir...they...they tortured you to this point. It's Meng De's fault that they didn't rescue you sooner." Cao Cao felt sore in his heart. , it was always Xi Zhicai who planned for him wholeheartedly.

"No, it's my own illness... It seems that I can't bear it. I can still see the general and my colleagues before I die, so I can go there with peace of mind." Xi Zhicai's tone was weak.

Xi Zhicai's complexion was sallow at this time, and he was thin and out of shape. Cao Cao also knew what he said was true, but he still couldn't accept it. It was clear that he just felt a cold when we parted last time, so why is he going to let go now.

"The general can have Wen Ruo as an assistant. I have nothing to worry about. It's just that Wen Ruo told me earlier that Xijing intends to let you welcome you back to the east. I thought it would be good to serve the emperor to dissuade you..." Xi Zhicai reluctantly finished. , the breath immediately became weaker.

"Sir, what you said is very true. It is not appropriate to say too much at this time. I will immediately find a medical officer for you to take care of your illness." Cao Cao stopped Xi Zhicai.

Xi Zhicai shook his head weakly, and said with all his strength: "General, it's almost over...this troubled world..."

After speaking, the hand holding Cao Cao's skirt slowly dropped, and a generation of wise men passed away suddenly.

"Zhicai! Zhicai!" Cao Cao shook him twice, and finally couldn't help crying. All the people present were moved with grief. The originally rich and graceful person passed away like a dry bone.

Xun Yu stepped forward to help Cao Cao up: "My condolences to the general, it's better not to be too sad."

"In this army, there is one less person to plan for me." Cao Cao couldn't hide his sadness.

"General, now that I have said this, there is one person I would like to introduce to you." Xun Yu pondered slightly.

Cao Cao wiped away his tears and said, "Wen Ruo, please tell me."

"Yingchuan Guo Jia."

"People from Yingchuan?" Cao Cao was surprised. Sure enough, Yingchuan is so talented.

"That's right, I once served under Yuan Shao's tent with me, but Yuan Shao didn't know anyone, so I came here to join the general, Feng Xiao was disheartened and returned home."

Seeing that Cao Cao was silent, Xun Yu said again: "Feng Xiao is my friend. He is really a genius, especially good at military strategy. I am willing to accompany the general to Yingchuan. Please Guo Fengxiao come out of the mountain."

"Such a talent, it's right to go to greet him, but I want to bury the talented person first."

"The general's words are very true. Zhicai has devoted all his energy to the general. He should be buried generously. It's just that Zhicai was born in a merchant and he couldn't find his family for a while. If he was buried in Yingchuan first, the Fengshui treasure land can give Zhicai peace of mind."

"Thank you Wen Ruo for that." Cao Cao thought of something on his mind.

Cao Cao made a good plan for the next step, and said: "Even if you go to Xijing to meet the holy driver, you must first rectify the army and horses. In the meantime, Xun Sima and I will go to Yingchuan to bury talented people, and invite wise men to enter Yanzhou. Let Dian Wei go with us."

"promise!"

"Zi Lian, Zi Xiao, Miao Cai, the three of you rest and recuperate, and guard Yanzhou for me. When I am away, you should follow Zhong De's arrangements for all affairs."

The three of Cao Hong glanced at Cheng Yu and said, "No!"

Cao Cao knew that they regarded themselves as cronies and were unwilling to listen to others' orders. If it was Xun Yu, they would still give up three points, but if it were other civil officials, they might not be convinced.

"If there is anything in the army, Zixiao will do it for him." Cao Ren has always been prudent, he will always consider the overall situation, and he has the ability to command. With him in charge of Cao's army, Cao Cao can feel at ease.

When Xun Yu saw his arrangement, he couldn't help praising him, because he didn't know how much he had strengthened Yuan Shao just by employing people on their merits.

Since Xi Zhicai's coffin was to be carried along the journey, and the crowd couldn't gallop on horseback, Cao Cao simply took a carriage to make Xun Yu more comfortable.

Xiahou Dun and Dian Wei stood guard on both sides of the carriage, leaving Cao Cao and Xun Yu alone in the carriage.

There were many things that were pressing before, and Xun Yu met Cao Cao on business, but now getting along in private like this is really a bit embarrassing.

"Wen Ruo...before..." Cao Cao wanted to explain it again, so as to relieve Xun Yu's knot.

Xun Yu immediately interrupted Cao Cao and said, "Wen Ruo was ill and confused before, and talked nonsense for a while, I hope Brother Meng De will forgive me."

"But I'm not talking nonsense. I said that if Wen Ruo is my closest person, I would like to treat him with all my heart, and even protect him with my life." Cao Cao said seriously.

Xun Yu was stunned by Cao Cao's last sentence: "Meng De, you must never say this again. You are the general and our future master. Only the servants will protect you with their lives. How can it be reversed."

Cao Cao curled his lips: "Since you don't want me to mention it again, then I won't say it anymore, as long as you know it in your heart."

"This..." Xun Yu felt a strong sense of powerlessness.

"You are familiar with the terrain of Yingchuan. Once you enter Yingchuan, you should find a treasure land and bury Zhicai first. It will be safe in the ground. It will not be good after too long."

Xun Yu nodded, but said nothing.

After being silent for a while, Cao Cao couldn't help but said, "I've heard that Wen Ruo is superb at chess, but I haven't had the chance to learn it. Even that kid Zixiao often plays chess with you, but I have never played chess with you."

Xun Yu didn't notice the obviously sassy tone, he just said: "Usually you are too busy and can't find the time, now is just right, you can relieve your boredom on the road."

Cao Cao breathed a sigh of relief, the relationship has finally eased, let's play chess, as long as Wen Ruo is not uncomfortable, it doesn't matter if you play all the way.

Outside the carriage, Dian Wei didn't know how many times he took out food from his arms, and while driving the horse, he gnawed on the chicken legs with relish, which made Xia Houdun swallow his saliva.

"Where did you kid get so much food?"

Dian Wei was still chewing on the chicken in his mouth, and said vaguely: "I can't eat three meals on time during this journey. I can't bear it, so I prepared some early and saved it for the road."

Xiahou Dun was not surprised when he knew that Dianwei had enough food for six people, but he just moved closer and said, "Hey, don't eat alone, give me some."

When Dianwei heard this, he looked at Xiahoudun seriously, and then ran forward with the horse's belly in his expectant eyes. He was not enough for himself, so he was missed by others.

Seeing his virtue, Xiahou Dun grinned in anger.

Cao Cao threw a bag of snacks out of the car and said to Xiahou Dun, "It's just a little food, you two don't embarrass me."

Xiahou Dun's face turned red, staring at the figure in front of him, he thought to himself, sooner or later he must make good gestures with him.