After returning to the cave, Fang Guang was waiting for the spies to report the news.
In fact, he carefully selected this cave and chose it after careful consideration.
Fang Guang determined that this was the place where Cao Song was most likely to be killed.
Fang Guang, who is familiar with history, knows that after Cao Cao's father, Cao Song, saw that he had made great achievements in Yanzhou, he led a hundred members of his family to Yanzhou to reunite with Cao Cao.
Ying Shao, the prefect of Taishan, was originally escorted here, but he was worried that he only had 500 people who would be easily robbed by Taishan bandits, so he asked his friend Tao Qian, Mu Taoqian of Xuzhou, to help escort them.
Although Tao Qian had fought with Cao Cao before, Ying Shao felt that Tao Qian would not let him lose face.
After all, the Taishan Governor was a close friend of Tao Qian, so he ordered Captain Zhang Yan to bring five hundred sergeants to escort him.
In fact, how could Tao Qian be so safe and secure? He had been severely damaged by Cao Cao, and he had secretly ordered Zhang Yan to find an opportunity to kill Cao Song and his family.
"Master, the spies reported back. Tao Qian asked Captain Zhang Yan to lead 500 soldiers to protect Cao Song. Now he is at the county boundary. What should we do?"
Fang Guang looked excited: "Do any of our brothers know Zhang Yan?"
Guan Hai thought for a while and said, "Yes, one of our brothers is named He Yi, who is from the same hometown as Zhang Yan."
"He Yi is now ordered to go to Zhang Yan, saying that we will work together to achieve great things and become rich together!"
Guan Hai handed over the order and quickly asked He Yi to take action.
When He Yi came to Zhang Yan's army, the latter readily agreed when he heard that the Yellow Turban Army of 500 people had no place to stay and wanted to join him.
"I only have 500 men now, and Cao Song also has 500 men."
"If I were attacked and killed, I'm afraid even if I could kill Cao Song and Ying Shao, I would suffer heavy losses."
Zhang Yan thought about this, and immediately carried Cao Song and his party behind his back, and secretly met with He Yi's leader, Fang Guang.
The two of them immediately discussed it and decided to attack and kill Cao Song's family at an ancient temple on the border of the county.
Outside the ancient temple.
After Fang Guang received the news that Zhang Yan had taken action, he immediately waved his hand with joy.
"My plan has come true!"
"Guan Hai! Dian Wei! Send the order to the soldiers, we will pretend to be Qingzhou soldiers and make great achievements tonight!"
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The sudden sound of swords awakened Cao Song in the ancient temple.
"Deer! Come and take a look?"
Hearing this, Cao De, who was waiting on the side, quickly picked up his sword and went out. However, as soon as he reached the door, he saw two long spears breaking through the door directly.
"who!"
"Hehe! Of course I am the one who kills you!"
The rebel who entered the door said sadly.
Seeing that the situation was not good, Cao Song was about to flee when he heard two "swish" sounds. The two rebels were instantly pierced by arrows and fell to the ground dead.
"Qingzhou Military Commander Wei Fang Guang! May I ask if Mr. Cao is here?"
Cao De quickly looked around and saw a handsome young man standing in front of the door, holding a crossbow and asking loudly.
"A general of Yuan Rang?" He was stunned for a moment, then shouted, "I am the younger brother of Yanzhou Mu Cao Cao!"
"Second Young Master?" Fang Guang pretended to be surprised and asked quickly, "Where is the old lady?"
Cao Song slowly emerged from the darkness at this moment and said alertly: "Since you are a captain, why are you dressed in commoner clothes?"
Fang Guang said calmly: "Sure enough, I still can't hide it from the old lady's discernment. It's true that a certain person pretended to be the captain of Qingzhou because he wanted to rebel against the rebels."
Seeing that he was dressed in commoner clothes and his posture was neither humble nor arrogant, Cao Song secretly praised him.
"Who are you?" Cao De asked at this time.
Fang Guang bowed to the two of them, and then slowly said: "A certain person was originally a commoner in Qingzhou, his surname is Fang and his given name is Guang, and his nickname is Datong."
"When I was young, I accidentally joined the Yellow Turban Army and made some friends."
"But I knew that rebellion was not the right path, so I joined Liu Bei's army by chance."
"But I didn't expect the big-eared thief to be treacherous. I helped him work hard to reform and reform, but he wanted to kill me because of the noble Chen family."
"Fortunately, I was rescued by the old Yellow Turbans and managed to escape."
"I have long heard of the name of Cao Gong, the shepherd of Yanzhou, and I admired his meritorious demeanor, so I wanted to join Cao Gong."
"However, on the way, someone heard that Ying Shao was coming to take the old lady back to Yanzhou. I concluded that Tao Qian had the intention to kill the old lady, so I diverted my route and waited here to pick up the old lady."
Fang Guang's words were so sincere and sincere.
When Cao Song heard this, he was very surprised.
He thought to himself: Fang Guang is so young, but he has experienced many changes, and he has the air of a famous official all over his body. What a genius!
He immediately fell in love with talent.
"Datong speaks from the bottom of his heart. Don't worry, I will definitely recommend him to my son when I get to Yanzhou!"
Fang Guang quickly handed over his hand: "Thank you, old lady!"
Then he turned around and walked outside.
"When I capture Zhang Yan, I can have a drink with the Grand Duke again!"
At this time, Zhang Yan's five hundred soldiers and horses outside were almost dead.
Seeing Fang Guang appear, he immediately roared: "Shuzi! How dare you lie to me!"
"A soldier never tires of deceit. Brother Zhang should have expected this."
Fang Guang smiled and shook his head.
At this moment, his plan has been completed, and it is definitely a sure thing to defect to Cao Cao.
"Hmph! Throughout the ages, there have been successful kings and defeated bandits. Now it's up to you to kill or behead them all!"
Zhang Yan said angrily.
"Then kill him."
Fang Guang waved his hand, Guan Hai stepped forward and slashed Zhang Yan's head to the ground.
After killing Zhang Yan, Fang Guang returned to the ancient temple.
"Old lady, Zhang Yan, the leader of the rebels, is dead!"
Cao Song was very pleased, and then looked at Cao De: "De'er, Chuan Yingshao came to see me?"
Soon, Ying Shao rushed over.
"I mistrusted the thief and frightened my grandpa. I am guilty of shaoyancy and deserve death!"
He shouted as soon as he entered the door.
However, Cao Song answered him with a sneer.
"Wrong letter? Haha."
Zhang Yan was found by Ying Shao, who was a subordinate of Tao Qian, and Ying Shao was a close friend of Tao Qian.
Naturally, these words of mistrust could not pass Cao Song's test.
"Tai Gong Ming Jian! Tao Qian is a thief, and I am incompatible with him!"
Ying Shao quickly knelt down and shouted that he was wronged.
Cao Song sneered a few times and then said: "Go to Yecheng. You are also a famous official after all. If I don't kill you, my son won't kill you either!"
After hearing this, Ying Shao left gratefully.
Fang Guang looked at this scene and was horrified by Cao Song's methods.
Whether Ying Shao was actually involved in the attack on the way or not is not important at all.
The reason for letting Ying Shao leave now is to prevent him from following him back and causing Cao Cao to kill him.
After all, the opponent's identity is somewhat special, and if he doesn't kill him well, he will be infamy.