General Dong did not introduce himself, but Chu Nan guessed that it should be Dong Cheng, the father of Dong Guiren at that time.
In the past, he was a general under Niu Fu Zhang, and he was considered to be of Dong Zhuo's lineage. He was responsible for welcoming the emperor back east. Moreover, it was he who secretly summoned Cao Cao's King Qin and moved the capital to Xuchang.
One of the biggest beneficiaries outside the country.
It should be him. Apart from Dong Cheng, Chu Nan couldn't think of any other general named Dong who had an old relationship with Zhang Liao in Xuchang City.
"It's so sad to say goodbye to the past. I don't want to see each other again." Dong Cheng sighed with emotion. In Chu Nan's opinion, it was somewhat of a show off.
After all, in the past, Dong Cheng, as Niu Fu's general, was about the same rank as Zhang Liao. Now, in terms of status, Zhang Liao is just a general under the princes, while Dong Cheng has been worshiped as a general of chariots and cavalry, and is the father-in-law of the emperor. In terms of status, he is better than Zhang Liao.
Zhang Liao, who was almost the same as before, was much taller. When seeing Zhang Liao now, it was natural to feel a bit of showing off and looking down on him.
"I wonder why the general invited me this time?" Zhang Liao glanced at Chu Nan and saw that he had no intention of speaking, so he asked Dong Cheng.
"I'm here to remind Wen Yuan that Duke Cao is no longer in Xuchang at this time. He sent troops to Nanyang a few days ago. I'm afraid he is already in Nanyang now." Dong Cheng looked at Zhang Liao, the triumph on his face became a little calmer, and he said
Zhang Liao said in a deep voice: "I saw that you were going to visit Duke Cao, and I couldn't bear to see you wasting your time here any longer, so I told you."
Zhang Liao frowned slightly. Although he had already made a guess, now that his guess was confirmed, he still felt a little gloomy. This meant that they might not be able to answer the purpose of their trip.
"Thank you Mr. Dong for informing me. If it weren't for the general, I'm afraid we would still be kept in the dark." Chu Nan smiled at Dong Cheng.
"Fengxian and I worked together in the past, and I really can't bear to be teased like this." Dong Cheng sighed, then looked at Chu Nan and said, "This is..."
"I'm Chu Nan, and I'm here to serve you under Marquis Wen." Chu Nan said with a smile.
"The surname Chu is also a common surname." Dong Cheng nodded. He couldn't remember which family in Xuzhou had the surname Chu for a moment. He nodded politely to Chu Nan, took out a roll of bamboo slips from his arms and handed it to Chu Nan and said, "Continue to stay in Xuchang."
It's no use anymore. Let's go back early and make plans. This is the letter I sent you in advance and I hope you can pass it on to me."
Chu Nan took the bamboo slips with both hands and agreed, "Do you have any other instructions from Mr. Dong?"
Dong Cheng shook his head.
Chu Nan and Zhang Liao bowed and left with the bamboo slips given by Dong Cheng.
After leaving Dong Cheng's wine shop, Zhang Liao frowned slightly. He couldn't figure out why Dong Cheng was looking for them? It was just to send a bamboo slip, and it was so mysterious. He turned to look at Chu Nan who was thoughtful, Zhang Liao
He asked: "Zi Yan, what do you think?"
"Dong Cheng and Cao Cao are not of the same mind. Although I don't know what is written in this letter, I think he wants to attract his father-in-law as foreign aid." Chu Nan put the bamboo slips in his arms and said casually.
He remembered that Dong Cheng was the initiator of the later Clothes and Belt Edict. He forgot the specific time. Dong Cheng didn't mention it just now. Chu Nan was not sure if it was this, but it was obvious that Dong Cheng was dissatisfied with his current status and wanted to
Something is going to happen.
In the city of Xuchang, this is a strength that can be borrowed.
"In short, Cao Cao has already left for Nanyang, so there is no point in staying here. We will leave Xuchang immediately!" Chu Nan looked at Zhang Liao and said.
Zhang Liao nodded. He had the same idea. It really didn't make much sense to stay in Xuchang now. It was better to try his luck in Nanyang.
Returning to the post house, she told Lu Lingqi the general situation. Lu Lingqi had no objection to Chu Nan's decision, or she didn't care about it at all.
At that moment, a group of people packed their bags and left the city with six personal guards.
"Your Majesty hasn't summoned the envoy yet, so the envoy is going back like this?" After hearing the news, Che Zhou came to stop him, frowning and looking at Chu Nan and his party.
"Since Duke Cao has gone on an expedition, what's the use of us staying here?" Chu Nan snorted coldly and said angrily: "I will definitely tell Marquis Wen truthfully about this matter!"
Hearing this, Che Zhou frowned and said, "But if you all left like this, it will be difficult for the general to explain to the imperial court!"
"What's the matter? You still want to force me to wait?" Zhang Liao's eyes turned cold and he looked at the car with a serious expression.
"At least you have to meet the emperor!" Che Zhou stopped in front of everyone.
"If I decide to leave, could you stop me?" Chu Nan asked.
"Sir, don't embarrass the general." Che Zhou looked at Chu Nan with a displeased look on his face.
"Well said, I just want to make things difficult for you, how do you treat me?" After Chu Nan finished speaking, he went straight forward.
Che Zhou reached out to stop him, but he saw the demon ant lying on Chu Nan's shoulder suddenly flew up. Under Che Zhou's stunned eyes, he instantly transformed into a fighting form and punched Che Zhou in the face.
Under the huge force, the car was knocked backwards and flew backwards. It hit a wall and looked at the little guy who turned into a flying ant again and landed on Chu Nan's shoulder in confusion.
"Pay attention to your identity!" Chu Nan snorted coldly and led everyone straight out of the city gate. The soldiers who came with the carriage wanted to stop him, but saw six personal guards looking at him eagerly. They were frightened by his momentum and did not dare to stop him.
, watched helplessly as the other party walked out of the city gate.
Che Zhou shook his head, and it took him a long time to come back to his senses. He glanced at the direction in which everyone was leaving, got up with a groan, and ran staggeringly towards the city.
"Leave?" Xun Yu glanced at the red and swollen chariot in Shangshu Mansion. There were not many surprises. Provoking Lu Bu's envoy was part of the plan, and it was worth suffering some grievances.
"Well, that Chu Nan is quite rude." Che Zhou nodded and said with a look of resentment: "Xun Shangshu, will Lu Bu take advantage of this opportunity to attack?"
"Lü Bu is never so decisive. Moreover, my lord has sent a secret message, Zhang Xiu has surrendered, and Nanyang has been secured. Lü Bu's attack at this time may be in line with my lord's intention."
Cao Cao originally wanted to target Lu Bu first, but because of Zhang Xiu's incident, he chose to appease Lu Bu and pacify Zhang Xiu first. Now that Zhang Xiu has been decided, if Lu Bu attacks at this time, it will suit Cao Cao's wishes, and Cao Cao can naturally attack Lu Bu.
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Xun Yu turned around, glanced at the chariot and said with a smile: "General, you are tired, please go and rest. The day to attack Xuzhou is not far away."
"Here, I'm going to retire!" The driver did not dare to ask any more questions. He saluted Xun Yu and bowed to retire.
After Che Zhou left, Xun Yu came to a huge map in the room. After looking at it for a long time, he nodded silently: If Xuzhou goes down, it will be possible to encircle Yuan Shu. If Yuan Shu is captured, there will be people with Yuan Shao here
The strength of head-on confrontation!
But why hasn’t the lord returned yet?
Xun Yu suddenly frowned and thought that it had been several days since the news of Zhang Xiu's surrender came back. Normally, Cao Cao should have returned after stabilizing Nanyang. How come there has been no news of the return of the army?
Now that Lu Bu's envoy has returned to Xuzhou angrily, the next step is to deal with Lu Bu!
Xun Yu felt that he had to urge him, and immediately went to Nanyang to urge Cao Cao to return to the court...