Gao Shun's soldiers and horses had already withdrawn, and Cheng Yu and his two guards easily boarded the south bank. Looking at the messy battlefield around them, many bodies of Shouchun soldiers were still waiting to be disposed of along the coast.
Shouchun City Wall was in sight in the distance, but Cheng Yu felt a little heavy in his heart. He guessed that it would be difficult to get the jade seal during his trip. Cheng Yu had dealt with Lu Bu before, and he was a greedy and cunning person.
Once you get the jade seal, I'm afraid it will be difficult to hand it over easily.
But you have to take a trip after all.
As he walked all the way to the bottom of the city, the sky had begun to darken, and the gates of Shouchun City were closed. When he looked up, he could see the swaying fire on the top of the city, and the heavy armor. Faintly, he could detect the awe-inspiring righteous energy gathered on the city wall.
Popularity is attached to it.
It has only been one day, and Lu Bu has already gained popularity in Shouchun?
Cheng Yu felt a little incredible.
"Commanders on the city, we are envoys from the imperial court, and we have come to see Marquis Wen. We hope that the door will be opened to let you through!" At Cheng Yu's signal, the attendant stepped forward and called the door.
On the top of the city, a general stuck his head out, looked at a few people, and said loudly: "What's the proof?"
The attendant frowned and said, "We came from the other side. If not for Sikong's order, who would have the ability to cross the river at this moment?"
"Okay, my lord has an order. When the envoy comes, let them in. Don't be embarrassed!" Wei Yan came over and waved his hand: "Kaicheng, let them in."
From here to the river bank, there is no obstruction. At a glance, you can have a panoramic view of more than ten miles around. If the other party is cheating, they cannot escape Wei Yan's eyes.
"Here!" the general agreed, and went to order the soldiers to open the city gate.
Cheng Yu couldn't see Wei Yan, but he heard what he said. Lu Bu had expected it?
Chen Gong.
Cheng Yujue's Lu Bu could not think so carefully, so he stopped thinking about it and went straight into the city with his entourage.
"Boom~"
The city gate suddenly closed after everyone entered the city. In the deep city gate hole, there was only the sound of burning torches and the footsteps of everyone. There were more than ten soldiers guarding the city gate along the way, watching everyone with indifferent eyes. If you are timid,
I'm afraid I'll lose my temper.
Cheng Yu was not afraid and walked straight out of the city gate. The city he saw was different from what he had imagined. There was no massacre after the city was broken. Instead, he saw Xuzhou troops distributing food to the people in many places along the way.
, although they were not friendly, the food was really provided, and the people were waiting in line consciously, with no signs of confusion, and all of them had sincere smiles on their faces.
Sending food to win people's hearts?
Cheng Yu thinks it's not that simple. It's just a matter of sending food. It's up to two people whether the people dare to accept it, let alone gain popularity in just one day. There may be something he doesn't know about it, but
It’s not easy to explore at this time.
They don't know how Lu Bu forced Yuan Shu to give up Shouchun. The information sent here is not detailed, but what they see on the surface is a bit unclear to Cheng Yu.
Under normal circumstances, when the owner of the city changes, people should not run around on the streets. It is completely opposite to the scene we see now.
When they arrived at the government office, Lu Bu had already received the news and came out of the palace with Chu Nan. Chen Gong and other generals also came. To the court envoys, superficial respect should still be given.
"Cheng Yu has met Marquis Wen." Arriving at the main hall of the government office, Cheng Yu smiled and saluted Lu Bu.
"Zhongde." Lu Bu saw Cheng Yu and nodded: "Although we didn't meet each other in Yanzhou last time, we still had a fight. Why are you here today?"
Last time, Lu Bu took control of Yanzhou at the invitation of Chen Gong, Zhang Miao and others. Yanzhou was almost captured by Lu Bu, but unfortunately he failed in the end and was driven out of Yanzhou by Cao Cao.
"First of all, I would like to congratulate Marquis Wen for slaying the traitors!" Cheng Yu said with a smile.
"It can't be counted as an execution. Although our army broke the city, Yuan Shu had already escaped from Shouchun when our army broke the city and was missing. It's really a pity." Lu Bu sighed with regret on his face.
After staying with Chen Gong and his son-in-law for a long time, I have unknowingly contracted the problem of speaking dishonestly, tsk~
"Leaved?" Cheng Yu frowned and looked at Lu Bu: "With Mr. Gongtai and the general here, how can Yuan Shu escape?"
"What does Mr. Zhongde mean by this?" Chu Nan asked with a smile: "Everything cannot be speculated based on common sense. If we say this, then in the past in Nanyang, there were so many powerful generals around Cao Gong, wouldn't he also be attacked by Zhang Xiu of Nanyang?
They were all killed and fled in panic. Not only did the general die in the battle, but his eldest son also lost his life. Master said, if this battle is calculated according to common sense, can Duke Cao be justified in losing?"
"Zi Yan?" Cheng Yu looked at Chu Nan and said apologetically: "I'm sorry, I just didn't see Zi Yan."
"It's okay. I heard that mice are short-sighted and it's common sense that you, sir, can't see me. What's the crime?" Chu Nan said with a smile.
"Zi Yan's words are still so sharp." Cheng Yu did not get angry, but shook his head and smiled: "But how did I hear that it was Yuan Shu who took the initiative to open the city? It seems that there were discussions between Marquis Wen and Yuan Shu beforehand?"
"Sir, where did you hear these words? My lord is a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty. At this time, discussing with Yuan Shu, wouldn't it be betraying the imperial court? The person who said this must be punished!" Chu Nan shook his head seriously.
Said: "I hope Sir can tell me who is stirring up trouble. Those who stir up trouble will definitely be punished by the nine clans!"
"No, not really. It's just that when I entered the city, I occasionally heard people talking about it, so I asked this question." Cheng Yu waved his hands repeatedly.
"Oh..." When Chu Nan heard this, he said with a disappointed look on his face: "That's impossible. Everyone knows that my Lord loves his people like his own son, but because of this, he often touches the interests of the great clans. I think he must be the noble clan in Shouchun.
The common people cannot kill those who gossip and fool the people. However, I think we should single out and kill some of these big-name gossips as a warning to others. I would also like to thank you sir for telling the truth. This is a great achievement. We will definitely go to the court in the future to serve as a warning.
Thank you sir!"
Hearing this, Cheng Yu glanced at Chu Nan and sighed: "Yuan Shu is gone, then this national jade seal..."
"We are also looking for it, but we haven't found it yet." Chu Nan shook his head and said with regret.
"Oh?" Cheng Yu smiled when he heard this: "How about our army also enter the city and search together?"
"It's the best." Chu Nan said with a smile: "When will Duke Cao cross the river? We can open the city to welcome him!"
Looking at Chu Nan with a sincere face, Cheng Yu knew that if Cao Cao really dared to lead his troops across the river, this shady boy might really dare to persuade Lu Bu to kill Cao Cao.
After not seeing each other for several months, this guy not only still speaks sharply, but his heart also becomes darker.
"This matter needs to be discussed with the lord after I return, but there is no rush. Since the jade seal has not been found yet, it is inconvenient for me to stay longer. It is time to go and report to the lord." Cheng Yu sighed.
"Why should Zhongde be so anxious? Now Yuan Shu has been defeated. Although Yuan Shu has escaped, the war should be over. Now that it is getting late and I am preparing to celebrate tonight, Zhongde might as well stay in Shouchun for one night. He will not be able to leave until dawn tomorrow.
Too late." Lu Bu said with a smile.
"Yes." Chu Nan nodded, looked at Cheng Yu and said with a smile: "Although Yuan Shu failed to catch and the imperial seal was not found, it was a great victory after all. Why go back in such a hurry? I also have many problems.
I would like to ask sir for advice."
"I don't dare to ask for advice." Cheng Yu looked at the sky and it was completely dark. He nodded and said: "Since Marquis Wen invited me, how dare Yu refuse?"
He really wanted to put on a different tone and understand the real situation.
However, the banquet that night left Cheng Yu on pins and needles.
It’s not that there is a hidden murderous intention, but that the people participating in the banquet are basically military generals. Cheng Yu is also well-informed and has participated in countless banquets. But to be honest, it is the first time for a banquet purely attended by military generals.
At the banquet, it seemed that only Chen Gong and Chu Nan were able to communicate normally.
Seeing Chen Gong sitting at his table drinking, Cheng Yu asked for a topic several times, but the other party responded casually, which made Cheng Yu a little helpless. Although the two parties were old acquaintances, it was obvious that they were old friends.
Chen Gong had no desire to communicate with him, or in other words, as long as he was Cao Cao's person, Chen Gong didn't want to talk to him.
The only one left who could communicate was Chu Nan, but this kid was trying to trick him all the time, trying to get information about Cao Cao's army from him. He was almost tricked by this kid several times by accident.
come out.
Cheng Yu could only change the topic and discuss some literary classics with Chu Nan. He remembered that this boy seemed to be eloquent, but he didn't have much in his stomach.
However, during the middle of the night when the two sides communicated, Cheng Yu became more and more frightened. Regardless of knowledge or national policy, this boy could actually answer questions back and forth with him!?
How long has it been?
How can a few months turn an ignorant young man into a knowledgeable person? Or does Chen Gong, a newly minted scholar, really have the ability to turn decay into something magical?
Cheng Yu rejected the latter. It was true that he had never seen great scholars, but there were not many who could turn decay into magic. The only reasonable explanation was that this kid was hiding his stupidity when he was in Xuchang last time.
"Zi Yan deceived me. The last time he was in Sikong Mansion, he was not as talented and learned as he is now. Don't tell me that it took several months." Cheng Yu sighed and looked at Chu Nan.
Chu Nan was silent for a moment after hearing this. Would it be a bit too boastful to say that he was a unique genius that could only be one in a million?
But at that time, I was really a layman in terms of knowledge!
In order to avoid hitting Cheng Yu, Chu Nan pointed to his teacher and said: "It's all thanks to the teacher's good teaching. Of course, it is also inseparable from the hard work of the subordinates. The so-called knowing one's shame and then being brave. Since the last time I worked with Cao Gong in Xuchang,
After Mr. Zhongde's remarks, he felt deeply that he was ignorant, so since returning to Xuzhou, he has been hanging on his head and stabbing his buttocks. Now he has finally achieved something, which makes Mr. Zhongde laugh."
Head cantilever, conical spine?
Lu Bu and Chen Gong glanced at Chu Nan and did not expose him. It was a bit painful, but to say that the hanging beam was stabbed... Based on their understanding of Chu Nan, they would never believe it.
But Cheng Yu believed it. After all, Chu Nan had changed a lot. Without this kind of hardship and resilience, how could he be as knowledgeable as he is today? He looked at Chu Nan with a bit of admiration: "How could Zi Yan be so knowledgeable?"
Perseverance is truly a role model for future generations.”
"It's okay, it's okay." Chu Nan said modestly.
The banquet lasted until late at night. Cheng Yu was sent to the guest room with a bit of drunkenness. Chu Nan and others did not get together to discuss. The rest was basically a time for arguing with each other. As long as Cao Cao didn't break up, they would just say a few words.
Let’s talk about the scene, and then everyone goes back to their homes...