When Cao Cao met Xu You, his first sentence was not to talk about the situation straight to the point, but to talk to Xu You about his family affairs and what happened when he was young.
Xu You also found it strange that this October night was actually quite cold, and Cao Cao actually came out to greet him with bare feet. Not to mention anything else, Cao Cao's behavior proved that he was indeed in trouble now.
Xu You thought to himself: That's fine, I'll give Cao Cao a try first.
The two entered the big tent, while Ma Xiaoquan stood behind the screen and listened.
Cao Cao and Xu You talked about things from their youth again. They were chatting and laughing for a while, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
When they talked about the incident of stealing someone's bride with Yuan Shao, Zhang Miao and others, they both burst into laughter.
Suddenly, Xu You seemed to be a different person and said seriously: "Meng De, Yuan Shao has many soldiers, how do you plan to deal with him? Oh, by the way, how long can you last with this army ration?"
Cao Cao was startled and thought to himself: This evil way is really clever. Xu You seems to be testing me clearly. Well, okay, then I will just follow the evil way's words.
Cao Cao chuckled and said, "Oh, that's absolutely no problem. I can still keep the army rations for another year!"
When Xu You heard this, he smiled: "One year? Meng De, I'm afraid you are joking?"
Cao Cao was a little unhappy with Xu You's ridicule, but Lord Shangxian had previously ordered that his expression must be real and rich.
Cao Cao said with a serious face: "Since Zi Yuan and Xu You's alias can be considered as words, then in fact, we can still persist for half a year."
When Cao Cao said this, he deliberately rolled his eyes twice. Xu You saw this and sneered in his heart.
Xu You thought to himself: You Cao Ah Man, if you still don't tell me the truth, okay, I will ask you again. If you don't tell the truth again, I will leave.
Xu You said loudly: "Don't you, Meng De, want to defeat Yuan Shao? Why are you so dishonest?"
When Cao Cao saw that Xu You was angry, he murmured in his heart: This idiot wants me to tell lies. Xu You is obviously here to help me, so why is he still tempting me like this? I really don't understand.
After thinking about it, at this point, Cao Cao still followed Ma Xiaoquan's instructions and gave Xu You a thorough understanding.
Cao Cao said: "Hey, Ziyuan, in fact, I can barely have enough food and grass for one month. For this reason, I am also worried."
After Xu You heard this, he nodded with satisfaction and said: "Mengde, what can one month do? If you have the right tactics, you can defeat Yuan Shao in 10 days, not to mention one month."
Cao Cao was excited in his heart, but he still pretended to be polite: "Ziyuan, you are joking. How is that possible? Yuan Shaoqiang is too strong for me."
Xu You waved his hand: "Don't build up other people's ambitions, or destroy your own prestige!"
The implication of Xu You's words is obvious, that is, he now regards himself as Cao Cao's.
Cao Cao was not stupid either. After hearing Xu You's statement, he quickly thanked Xu You and promised on the spot that if he had the chance, he would get Xu You a galloping horse made of gold.
Xu You is famous for his greed for money. As soon as Cao Cao promised, Xu You immediately continued with bright eyes: "Meng De, I came here this time for no other reason than to bring good news to Meng De.
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When Cao Cao heard this, he almost jumped up with joy, but Master Shangxian had ordered that his expression must be real, so Cao Cao secretly pinched his thigh and said politely: "Ziyuan, you see what you said, come on,
Let’s have a drink.”
After the two had a drink, Xu You put down his glass and suggested: "Most of Yuan Shao's rations are stored in Wuchao, and the defenders are not on guard. If Meng De sends an elite force to attack Wuchao and take away Yuan Shao's rations."
If it burns down, then Yuan Shao will definitely be in chaos."
At this point, Xu You finally revealed the true purpose of his visit.
Cao Cao put aside his previous politeness and asked Xu You seriously: "Who is the guard of Wuchao?"
"Chun Yuqiong!"
Behind the screen, Ma Xiaoquan listened and laughed.
Xu Youyi heard someone laughing and shouted in surprise: "Who?"
Ma Xiaoquan slowly walked out from behind the screen.
Cao Cao stepped forward and introduced Ma Xiaoquan to Xu You politely: "Haha, Ziyuan, this is Lord Shangxian! Lord Shangxian, this is..."
Ma Xiaoquan waved his hand: "No introduction is needed, Xu You, I know, I also heard what he just said."
Xu You looked at Ma Xiaoquan alertly and asked Cao Cao: "Mengde, what do you mean?"
Cao Cao explained: "Ziyuan doesn't need to panic. Ziyuan came to help me today. Lord Shangxian had already arrived a few days ago."
When Xu You heard this, he curled his lips and said, "Cao Ah Man, that's not right. Aren't you the least evil person among us? How can you believe the words of a purple-haired demon like that?"
Cao Cao blushed and said: "Ziyuan, this is a great immortal, not a demon."
Ma Xiaoquan laughed: "Xu You, you came to seek refuge with Xiao Cao. Firstly, Yuan Benchu didn't adopt your plan. Secondly, your family broke the law in Yecheng and was arrested by the trial police?"
Xu Youyi was shocked when he heard this.
Xu You didn't say much about the second thing. After all, Yecheng was so big that it wouldn't be a big deal if some news leaked out. However, only a few people present knew about his previous plan against Yuan Shaoxian. Besides,
, those people are all Yuan Shao’s loyal soldiers and advisers.
Xu You swallowed his saliva and asked solemnly: "In that case, tell me, what strategy did I offer Yuan Shao?"
Ma Xiaoquan stretched out his hand and said slowly: "Sneak attack on Xuchang."
When Cao Cao heard this, he dropped the wine glass he had just picked up to the ground with a bang.
Cao Cao looked at Xu You with sweating profusely, while Xu You looked at Ma Xiaoquan with sweating profusely.
Ma Xiaoquan waved his hand, looked at the two of them, and said comfortingly: "Don't worry, since Xu You is now Xiao Cao's man, I believe Yuan Shao has not adopted your suggestion, right?"
Xu You nodded.
Cao Cao wiped his sweat and said, "Fortunately, Yuan Shao didn't adopt your suggestion, Ziyuan. Otherwise, I'm afraid I would have failed miserably now."
Xu You nodded.
Ma Xiaoquan said: "Okay, I've said all that needs to be said. Xiao Cao, go and prepare. Regarding the sneak attack on Wuchao, I think you'd better go there in person."
Cao Cao nodded: "That's exactly what I meant!"
Ma Xiaoquan hummed and left the tent with his hands behind his back.
After Ma Xiaoquan left, Xu You approached Cao Cao and asked, "Meng De, who is that purple-haired man?"
Cao Cao breathed out: "A mysterious person, let's call him Lord Shangxian."
"Then will he be harmful to you, Meng De?"
Cao Cao shook his head: "I don't know either, but I believe that he will not do this."
"Why?"
Cao Cao took out a white scroll from his arms, unfolded it and showed it to Xu You.
Xu You looked at it and exclaimed: "I've seen this thing before!"
Cao Cao was overjoyed when he heard this: "Where have I seen this before?"
Xu You scratched his scalp: "Yuan Shao got something like this some time ago and couldn't put it down, now Yuan Shao will take it out and have a look whenever he has nothing to do!"
Cao Cao's eyes shone: "Ziyuan, are you telling the truth?"
Xu You's eyes also shone: "Why did I lie to you? Meng De, what is this thing? Is it valuable?"
Cao Cao curled his lips and took back the white scroll: "I don't know if it's worth anything. I only know that Lord Shangxian is looking for this thing. If I can get this thing and give it to him, then my relationship with Lord Shangxian will be ruined." We should be closer."
Xu You groaned, but made up his mind in his heart, if he was lucky enough to get this thing, he would first use it to please Master Shangxian...
On the evening of the next day, Cao Cao personally led five thousand elite soldiers toward Wuchao. Each soldier who followed him carried a bundle of dry firewood on his back.
In order to deceive others, Cao Jun used the banner of Yuan Shao's headquarters soldiers and wore Yuan Jun's military uniforms. As long as he didn't speak, he really looked like Yuan Jun's headquarters soldiers.
Ma Xiaoquan was bored and thought of Chunyu Qiong, whom he had not seen for a long time, and decided to go to Wuchao to have a look. However, in order not to cause trouble to Cao Cao, Ma Xiaoquan decided to go alone and go first.
Wuchao.
Chunyu Qiong boredly opened a jar of water and wine, picked it up and drank two big gulps.
"Damn it, I'm such a good general, and he's sent to such a useless place to guard the army's rations. I'm really pissed off!"
Chunyu Qiong said, then picked up the wine jar and took two sips.
He was drinking alone when suddenly a voice from outside the tent said: "Zhong Jian and Chunyu Qiong, are you okay?"
Chunyu Qiong dropped the wine jar with a clatter, drew out her sword, and shouted: "Who?"
A man with purple hair appeared in front of Chun Yuqiong.
Chun Yuqiong looked at the purple-haired man in front of her, thought for a moment, and then burst into laughter.
At this time, soldiers outside the tent rushed in with weapons raised. Chunyu Qiong waved his hand: "Everyone, go out. Old friends are here, so don't panic!"
After the soldiers went out, Chunyu Qiong laughed and greeted Ma Xiaoquan in front of him.
"Are you the young master named Ma who gave the bracelet gift to the Hua family?"
Ma Xiaoquan responded politely: "It's me!"
Chunyu Qiong laughed and said, "I heard that Mr. Ma is a god. I wonder if this is true or not?"
Ma Xiaoquan chuckled, stretched out his right hand, concentrated his energy, and a green flame burst out from the palm of his hand.
Chunyu Qiong took a breath and said, "It's just a small trick!"
Ma Xiaoquan walked to the weapons rack, grabbed a knife, and then gently held the back of the knife between his two fingers.
Chunyu Qiong's eyes widened as she watched the other party melt a steel knife with his bare hands.
This time, Chunyu Qiong believed it.
"Wow," Chunyu Qiong stepped forward and said to Ma Xiaoquan with her arms folded, "Brother Ma is indeed a god, but I didn't know Brother Ma was here. Is there something wrong?"
Ma Xiaoquan clapped his hands: "It's okay, I just came to see you!"
Chunyu Qiong asked: "By the way, where is the eldest lady of the Hua family, Hua Yuexin, now?"
Ma Xiaoquan chuckled: "Of course my wife is at my house!"
When Chunyu Qiong heard this, she felt sour in her heart and curled her lips and said, "Oh, you came all the way here just to make me jealous after a long time of trouble?"
Ma Xiaoquan waved his hand: "Where is it? I won't go into details. Zhong Jian, I'm here to remind you that Cao Cao is coming to attack Wuchao tonight!"