Chapter 122 The water here is very deep, you can't hold it
Chenliu County, Cai Mansion…
Cai Zhaoji had already decorated the front hall, ordered her maids to serve tea to Xun Yu, and then stood guard in front of the courtyard gate waiting for her brother's arrival.
Xun Yu sat there and waited patiently.
Cao De and Cao Anmin were also guarding the door, especially Cao De. He lowered his head for fear that someone would recognize him...
However, from the corner of his eye, he glanced at the courtyard door from time to time, and as he was about to see his benefactor, he inevitably felt a flutter in his heart.
Just then...
"Brother Yu, you are here. Xun Sima has been waiting for a long time..." Finally, Lu Yu appeared, and Cai Zhaoji hurriedly greeted him. While tidying up his clothes, she complained in a low voice...
Nowadays, Xun Yu has a very high status in Cao Ying, and he is also a talent that Cai Yan admires. To let such a big man wait for Brother Yu for a long time... Cai Zhaoji feels it is quite rude.
"Oh...Isn't this coming?" Lu Yu smiled slightly at Sister Zhaoji. "The forging in the backyard is also at a critical period. I'm a little bit unable to move away...Sister Zhaoji won't talk for now, I'm going to see Xun Sima!
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As he spoke, Lu Yu stepped across the yard and walked into the house.
Seeing Lu Yu's arrival, Cai Zhaoji finally felt relieved and walked slowly towards the kitchen. She wanted to prepare some snacks for her brother and Xun Sima.
However, Cao De, who was in the courtyard, heard the conversation between Lu Yu and Miss Cai Yan and determined that the person who came was the benefactor.
He immediately looked at it with great excitement, but just by looking at it, he was completely stunned. He subconsciously turned around to prevent Lu Yu from seeing his cheek.
Because he was walking in a hurry, Lu Yu didn't pay attention to Cao De and Cao Anmin who were guarding the corner when they passed through the pavilion, and stepped directly into the main hall.
After Lu Yu had completely passed by, Cao De turned around and looked inside.
Cao Anmin on the side was not surprised by this behavior. This was arranged by Xun Sima in advance. He only needed to look at his benefactor from a distance and try to avoid meeting others and revealing his identity!
Thinking about it this way, there was nothing wrong with his father's behavior, but at this moment, Cao De stretched out his hands and held Cao Anmin's shoulders tightly.
What followed was a low-pitched voice, but the words were quite beneficial and firm.
"My son, please remember that you must join Longxiao Camp no matter what!"
The eyes are sincere and the tone is solemn...
Cao Anmin trembled all over. Is it a bit strange to have such a strong tone?
No wonder Cao Anmin thinks this way. The reason why his father Cao De said this is not only because Lu Yu is his benefactor, but also because Cao De recognized Lu Yu...
No, who is Mr. Lu? He is clearly Yinlin!
At the end of the second year of Chuping, Cao De was ordered by Aweng to rush to Pengcheng County in Xuzhou with gold, silver, jade, silk, and countless grain and grass to help the Yinlin siblings. He also asked about the current situation of Cao Cao, the eldest brother who was second to Dongjun at that time.
policy…
And it was Yinlin's few words that helped his eldest brother plan to go to Yanzhou and break the situation.
Cao De will never forget Yinlin's cheeks and those deep eyes...
And today, the Yinlin who used to give Cao De a gift...isn't it his benefactor, Mr. Lu Yu, who just walked into the main hall in a hurry?
Oh my God, Yinlin is actually under the account of the eldest brother. The eldest brother... The eldest brother is probably not aware of it, right?
this…
The reason why Cao De turned his head deliberately was that he didn't want Yinlin to recognize him, and he didn't dare to tell Yinlin's identity directly, otherwise he would be in danger... Yinlin was playing a big game of chess, and he must not be fooled by his sudden move.
destroyed.
Letting his son Cao Anmin join Longxiao Camp, he knew with his toes that working under Yinlin, his future would be limitless.
And the most urgent thing…
In addition to reminding his son Cao Anmin, even if he goes to Xuzhou, even if he takes some risks, he must tell his elder brother Cao Cao about this!
Yinlin is by his side, so eldest brother can't be unaware of it and miss this "talent that will settle the world"!
call…
At this moment, Cao De's chest was heaving and he felt that his whole body was trembling. His eyes couldn't help but look at Lu Yu, ah no... they were looking at Yinlin's back!
Just at this glance, Lu Yu, who was saluting Xun Yu sideways, revealed the jade pendant on his chest.
It was better that the jade pendant was not exposed. Once it was exposed, Cao De's face suddenly lost all expression. His legs were uncontrollable and he took a few more steps towards the lobby. It was exactly the distance of these few steps.
Let him see clearly the small seal characters engraved on the jade pendant - good luck!
That's right...Cao Ah'an, Cao Jili's "auspiciousness"...
At this time, Lu Yu was bowing his hands in salute and did not notice Cao De's actions outside the door. However, Xun Yu was really startled. What he was most worried about was that Cao De rushed in and shouted "Benefactor" directly, which would change his life.
You know... Although Lu Yu knew that Cao De was not dead, the guards who followed Lu Yu didn't know... Lu Yu might not leak it out, but what if someone else leaked it out?
Don’t be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of what happens!
Xun Yu immediately walked to the door and winked at Cao De, then quickly closed the door...
At this moment, Cao De was still stunned on the spot, as if he had been struck by thunder from the sky on a sunny day.
Jade pendant, a milky white jade pendant with "auspiciousness" engraved on it...
Cao De was very familiar with this jade pendant. It was left to him by his eldest brother Cao Cao's biological mother, Ding, and the word "吉利" on it was his eldest brother's nickname. The eldest brother Cao Cao's original name was Cao Man, and the nickname was Ji Li.
The reason why Cao De is familiar with this jade pendant is that in the past, his father Cao Song made a special trip to ask Cao De's biological mother Zou to follow the example of Ding and give Cao De a piece of the same material.
Milky white jade pendant.
Cao De subconsciously took out his jade pendant from his arms, and this jade pendant was also engraved with two words - Wuji!
Cao De, courtesy name Wuji!
It is true that the small characters of Cao Cao's "吉利" mean good luck and good fortune, while the small characters of Cao De's "无码" are the six words of his father Cao Song's wish for him - no suspicion, no fear!
On a deeper level, it means that he should not be suspicious of his elder brother, and should not be afraid of his elder brother, which means that brothers and sisters are respectful to each other.
Of course, these are not the main point. The main point is...Cao De once heard his elder brother Cao Cao mention that when he was the governor of Dunqiu, he gave this "auspicious" jade pendant to a woman from Dunqiu County, and it was considered a lifelong destiny in private.
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Later, due to his involvement in the case of Empress Song, in order to protect this woman, Cao Cao did not take her with him when he returned to the imperial capital, nor did he tell his father about her. He only told Cao De, his younger brother... to give him a chance to pay attention.
This woman, at that time, Cao Cao also told Cao De that this woman was pregnant when he left Dunqiu.
In an instant, Zongzong's clues were completely penetrated by a thread like beads.
No wonder Cao De was struck by lightning at this moment and couldn't say a word for a long time.
Lu Yu is Yinlin... This news is breaking enough!
But...compared to the fact that Yinlin is the illegitimate son of his eldest brother Cao Cao, it seems that...the weight of the previous news is not enough.
This matter was so big that Cao De didn't dare to make a decision at all. He had to tell Aweng Cao Song and his elder brother Cao Cao about these two matters as soon as possible!
Tread...tread...
Taking a step forward, Cao De felt that his legs were weak. If the evidence was not conclusive, he would not believe it.
Who else could it be? You wouldn’t believe it, right?
The benefactor Lu Yu is Yinlin...and Yinlin is...his nephew of Cao De. Yinlin should call him uncle!
With a "gudong" sound, he swallowed a mouthful of saliva into his stomach.
Huh...huh...
Continuous gasping sounds continued to be heard.
"Father... my benefactor is inside, so he won't be... so excited!" Cao Anmin hurriedly supported his father, Cao De.
He murmured in his heart, even if it was a life-saving grace, he wouldn't be so excited that he couldn't breathe, right?
Cao De waved his hand. "As a father...as a father, take the first step. My son Anmin...you...you must remember to join the Longxiao camp, definitely, definitely!"
this…
Cao Anmin paused for a moment. "Father, although Xun Sima has closed the doors and windows, after the discussion, his benefactor will still walk through the courtyard? Father, won't he take another look?"
"No need to read!" Cao De waved his hand. "I have more important things to do!"
The so-called more important matter naturally refers to returning to Taishan County to see his father first, and then going to Xuzhou to see his elder brother. This matter was so big that Cao De did not dare to write it in a letter, so he had to go there in person.
My benefactor Lu Yu...
Ah no, it's Yinlin, he...he is the son of the Cao family! What kind of benefactor is not a benefactor? It's too foreign. They are all members of the family. This friendship is far deeper than the status of "benefactor"
Too many.
"Father, are you in such a hurry?" Cao Anmin was still a little confused. Why did his father, who had always been calm and calm when faced with problems, become so flustered and nervous now?
Cao Anmin is a little confused...
"My son, please tell me one more thing for my father." Cao De seemed to have thought of something and hurriedly ordered: "If you join the Longxiao camp, it will be your blessing. You must keep Mr. Lu safe at all times.
, even if he does not hesitate to sacrifice his own life, because...because he is..."
Cao De almost blurted out "He is your brother".
After all, it came to my lips and I quickly changed my words.
"Because, because he is the benefactor of our Cao family, we, the Cao family's children, must abide by this - the four words "repay the kindness with gratitude", do you understand!"
"Kid, remember this!" Cao Anmin quickly agreed...
Cao De nodded, finally patted Cao Anmin on the shoulder, and quickly walked out of the pavilion.
As he walked, he was still thinking about this matter, wondering how to mention it to Aweng and his elder brother...
etc…
Suddenly, Cao De remembered another thing. He seemed to remember that someone mentioned to Xun Sima on the way to Chenliu County that Mrs. Ding deliberately asked Mu'er to become a disciple of Miss Cai Yan, in order to get in touch with Lu Yu and become childhood sweethearts.
, the friendship between childhood sweethearts...
Mu'er...Eldest brother's eldest daughter - Cao Mu!
Lu Yu...maybe his eldest son, Cao Yu!
this…
Cao De took a breath of cold air, sister-in-law, sister-in-law, aren't you fooling around! If this is really a childhood sweetheart, I'm afraid your elder brother will want to divorce you.
The sister-in-law insists on going her own way, and if the elder brother doesn't know about Lu Yu's life experience, then... there will be big trouble.
Immediately, Cao De did not dare to hesitate anymore and ran towards the carriage outside the door as fast as he could.
Of course, Cao De was also confused. He knew this milky white jade pendant. How could his elder brother Cao Cao not recognize it?
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In the main hall of the pavilion, there is a table with fruits and snacks on it and hot tea served.
After the maids made all arrangements, they slowly withdrew. Lu Yu and Xun Yu were the only two people left in the entire room, kneeling on both sides of the table.
"Lu Gongcao, long time no see!" Xun Yu said politely...
"Xun Sima is in charge of matters in Juancheng, and is also in charge of the protection of the northern border of Yanzhou. He is a very busy man...I am not the only one who has nothing to do. Naturally, we don't see each other often!" Lu Yu replied with a smile...
Speaking of this, he took the initiative to push the tea cup in front of Xun Yu. "Xun Sima probably didn't come here to talk about ordinary things. Let's put it bluntly, where is the situation in Xuzhou now? But what problems did Duke Cao encounter?
"
This guy...
Xun Yu thought in his mind that he wanted to say a few more polite words to him, just to make things easier... Lu Yu didn't give him a chance at all. Xun Yu immediately took out Cao Cao's autographed letter from his sleeve and handed it to Lu Yu without hesitation.
"Lu Gongcao, look at this..."
Lu Yu slowly unfolded it, and there was Cao Cao's handwriting on it. The content... was to state a difficult problem in Cao Cao's tone and ask Xun Yu for his opinion.
While Lu Yu was looking at the bamboo slips, Xun Yu roughly described the current situation in Xuzhou.
"In the recent troubled times, I ordered people to block the information from Xuzhou and not disseminate it. Most likely Lu Gongcao doesn't know what happened in Xuzhou, right?"
"Five days ago, relying on the three strategies proposed by Lu Gongcao, the people of Pengcheng and the hearts of the clan surrendered. Cao Gong captured Pengcheng without damaging too many soldiers and horses. He rested for a day. Four days ago, his troops arrived at Xiapi City. Now,
Most of Xuzhou fell into the hands of Duke Cao, and the only ones left were Xiapi City, the seat of Xuzhou, and Guangling County, which is adjacent to Xiapi City."
At this point, Xun Yu paused for a moment, as if he wanted to give Lu Yu some time to record it.
"Oh..." Lu Yu nodded and asked, "Xiapi City and Guangling County are the places mentioned in Cao Gong's letter that are close to Yuan Shu's territory in Huainan, right?"
"Yes."
It seems unwise to border Yuan Shu and then engage in military conflict. What Cao Gong meant was..."
Before Xun Yu could finish speaking, Lu Yu spoke directly. "Is it a buffer zone? Duke Cao wants to have an additional buffer zone between Yuan Shu and Yuan Shu's territory. This will avoid a lot of trouble."
As he spoke, Lu Yu nodded.
Although the history of Lao Cao's conquest of Xuzhou has undergone great changes due to the appearance of Lu Yu...
Cao Cao did not massacre the city, nor did he lose the captured Xuzhou because he returned to aid Yanzhou, but he even preserved most of the Yanzhou...
This is an extremely optimistic situation...
What we have to decide now is whether to seize Xuzhou in one go and compete with Yuan Shu.
Or, retain Xiapi City and Guangling County as a buffer zone, so as to avoid being completely separated from Yuan Shu's territory, get along peacefully, and be free to help Lu Bu in Yanzhou's backyard.
There is not much problem with Cao Cao's idea. Setting up a buffer zone is a good decision.
This is just like the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, when many big countries would have small countries sandwiched between them. This does not mean that big countries cannot destroy small countries, but that the big countries have a tacit understanding with each other and use small countries as buffer zones to prevent the relationship between the two countries from becoming too tense.
, it can also avoid unnecessary friction and accumulate strength.
It's just that... the current situation is slightly different from the wars between princes during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.
Lu Yu then read Cao Cao's autographed letter, and Xun Yu's voice came one after another.
"The buffer zone is indeed a good choice, but the current situation in Xuzhou is complicated. Not only Tao Qian and his son, but also the game between Yuan Shu and Cao Gong, there is a variable added to the middle, and this variable is Liu Bei!"
"Cao Gong was sure that if he withdrew his troops, Tao Qian and his son from Xuzhou would definitely not be able to defeat Liu Bei, and the ownership of Xiapi City and Guangling County would probably be handed over to Liu Bei. Liu Bei is a dragon and a phoenix among people, and he has two
In the land of the county, for us, this is a problem caused by raising tigers, but for him, it is a tiger entering the mountains and forests, and a dragon entering the sea. I am afraid that it will be difficult to deal with in the future."
After Xun Yu finished speaking, Lu Yu had almost finished reading Cao Cao's handwritten letter.
In fact, the core point lies in one person-Liu Bei!
Not to mention Cao Cao, Lu Yu also knew that this guy had been living under others for a long time. If he really wanted to give him two cities and tens of thousands of soldiers, then Liu Bei would become extremely dangerous...
It's just...the truth is this, but it's not actually that pessimistic.
Because the two cities given to Liu Bei were Xiapi and Guangling, and the soldiers given to him were Danyang soldiers, this is interesting.
Thinking of this, Lu Yu raised the corners of his mouth and revealed a faint smile.
It's not that Lu Yu despises Liu Bei, it's just that the water in Xuzhou is very deep, Bei Bei, you can't control it!