In Hanoi, a horrifying thing happened in a wine shop.
The mission sent by Yanzhou to Chang'an was intercepted and killed.
It stands to reason that this kind of thing happens from time to time in the currently chaotic Sili Land.
But the difference is that this time, only one person in Cao Cao's envoy died, and it was the famous scholar Bian Yi!
The other messengers were safe and sound, as if the killer's only target was "Bianyi".
When this happened, a businessman from Xuzhou "happened" to pass by... I witnessed it with my own eyes, and even heard it with my own ears... The killer's accent was from Yanzhou and Qingzhou!
Haha...who doesn't know?
Yanzhou is now in the hands of Cao Cao, and more than a million Yellow Turbans in Qingzhou have surrendered to Cao Cao... Such a coincidence makes people suspicious.
Perhaps Cao Cao secretly planned to kill celebrities and make concessions!
At the same time, the merchants in Xuzhou immediately sent people 700 miles to rush back to Xuzhou to report. As for the reason, the merchants knew... the famous scholar Bian Rang was a close friend of Xuzhou Mu Taoqian!
"Da da da..." The horseshoes resounded, and the horses from Xuzhou disappeared at the end of the official road like a whirlwind.
At the same time, Cao Cao's envoy also sent people to report the matter to Yanzhou as soon as possible.
"Dedede" the horse neighed, but... before it galloped out of the city, it was intercepted and killed by Bingzhou soldiers ambushing on both sides!
At the same time, two people slowly walked out from the Bingzhou soldiers.
The one on the left is Wen Hou Lu Bu, and the one on the right is his mastermind Chen Gong.
"Brother Gongtai, why did you let the messenger from Xuzhou go, but kill the messenger from Yanzhou?" Lu Bu asked curiously.
"Haha..." Chen Gong said with a wisp of beard. "Fengxian, our goal is to turn Xuzhou Mu Tao Qian against Cao Cao. As long as Xuzhou's messenger gallops out, this goal will be achieved."
"As for Cao Cao in Yanzhou, the later he knows about this, the better. Let's keep the news secret until the time is right. When the news is released, it will be enough for the Yanzhou clan to completely break with Cao Cao. At that time, it will be you, Fengxian
It’s time to take over Yanzhou!”
hiss…
Lu Bu's eyes narrowed slightly. Although he didn't understand it completely, it seemed that under Chen Gong's plan, he took over Yanzhou and was inseparable!
Finally, I no longer have to be the homeless dog that runs away in panic.
…
Ten days later, Xuzhou, Xiapi City.
"Langya County? Cao Song?"
While Tao Qian was washing his face, his son Tao Shang was reporting to him some important news that happened in Xuzhou.
Among them, Tao Qian paid special attention to the fact that Cao Song of Langya County planned to move his family to Yanzhou.
"That's true..." Tao Qian wiped his face... "Now that Yanzhou's soldiers are well-fed, it's understandable that Cao Cao wants to take his father there... However, Mr. Cao's family has a big business, and he has to transport all the gold, silver and jewelry there.
It’s not easy!”
Tao Qian also served as an official in the imperial court in his early years, following Huangpu Song and Zhang Wen successively. At that time, Cao Song also served as a Taiwei, one of the three princes.
Although the two had no personal relationship, they were officials in the same dynasty, and some etiquette unique to scholars still had to be observed.
As the saying goes, "When a guest retreats, he will be told again: The guest is gone." Confucius said that when seeing off guests, one must stand there and watch the guest disappear from sight before leaving.
Tao Qian is a polite person and pays special attention to this.
"Shang'er, to ensure nothing goes wrong, you immediately order General Cao Bao to lead three hundred cavalry to escort Cao Song to the border of Yanzhou..."
"Be sure to tell him to just send him to the border of Yanzhou and not to cross the border even a step!"
Tao Qian is a thoughtful person who pays special attention to rules and etiquette.
"I'll do it now, kid..." the pottery merchant promised.
Speaking of which, Cao Bao is a confidant of the Tao family. He is the commander of the Danyang soldiers. He has always been upright and not greedy for money. It must be foolproof for him to escort Old Master Cao.
Just then.
"Report...report..." A guard came in a hurry. He did not dare to hesitate and reported immediately. "Lord Zhou Mu, it's not good...your best friend died...in Hanoi!"
What…
As soon as he said these words, there was a "snap" sound, and the tea cup in Tao Qian's hand shattered instantly.
Brother Xian let... die? This...
Tao Qian couldn't believe his ears, "You...say it again."
The guard reported the flying pigeon letter he had just received to Tao Qian.
As Xuzhou Mu, he has spies in many cities and counties in the Central Plains. Even in places far away, the news can be sent back within ten days.
But now, in front of my eyes... In the letter, the process of Brother Xian's tragic death is explained in detail, and it is vivid in my mind.
This...is this unclear? Is it Cao Cao's plan?
A few months ago, I heard that Bian Rang angrily criticized Cao Cao and prevented him from accepting the Yellow Turban surrender. His words were sharp... A few months later, he died tragically in a foreign country without any bones left. Isn't this obvious? After Cao Cao wanted to send him out of Yanzhou, who knows?
Killed without anyone noticing?
The letter mentioned that the Xuzhou merchants saw it accidentally.
If he hadn't recorded Cao Cao's conspiracy...then...wouldn't it be that if the good brother gave in, he would die inexplicably? The murderer, Cao Cao, would still be at large.
"Bang…"
Uncommonly, Tao Qian clenched his fist and slammed the document.
"Cao Ahao!"
There was a loud roar, and it was rare for Tao Qian, who was always gentle, to be so angry.
Huh...huh...it was still a long gasping sound. At this moment, Tao Qian was already furious...
"Can't...can't let it go like this, can't let it go like this..."
Tao Qian bit his lip with his teeth, and his head was thinking quickly, how can... how can he get this justice for his good brother?
"Father, I have a plan, but I don't know if it's feasible or not?" the pottery merchant advised...
"If you have something to say, just say it!"
"Cao Cao's father, Cao Song, is still in Xuzhou!" the pottery merchant reminded.
"Hmph..." Tao Qian's fist hit the document again, and the water in the tea cup splashed out. "It's useless for me to send my confidant Cao Bao to protect him along the way. I...I..."
Hearing that his father was getting angry again, Tao Shang hurriedly advised, "Why don't father replace General Cao Bao and send Zhang Kai to escort the cavalry of Mr. Cao?"
Zhang Kai?
Tao Qian frowned slightly. Zhang Kai had been a bandit in his early years and also a Yellow Turban Army. He was engaged in the business of robbing families and homes. In addition, this person was extremely greedy for money and profit. If he was sent to escort Cao Song
…That…
Tao Qian's eyes widened when he thought of this, and he suddenly understood his son's intention.
"Okay, let Zhang Kai lead his troops to escort Cao Song!"
Tao Qian had already figured it out. Cao Song... was a wealthy man in Langya County. If his family moved to Yanzhou, he would probably bring hundreds of cars with him. Zhang Kai was born in the Yellow Turban and was greedy for money. How could he not be interested in money?
Woolen cloth?
He will definitely rob Cao Song and then escape...
In this way, Tao Qian let out a bad breath when his good brother died.
Cao Cao's hatred will naturally be vented on the fleeing Zhang Kai.
Tao Qian has already made a small calculation in his mind... Let's do this!
"When someone comes, call General Zhang Kai immediately!"
Speaking of this, Tao Qian's eyes flashed with a sharp edge.