The red sun rises into the sky, filling the sky with rays of rays, emitting blazing heat, which makes people panic.
This year's summer in Yanzhou is very hot, and the crops are not growing well. Historically, this year's Yanzhou suffered a severe drought and locusts swarmed around, causing people to lack food and even causing cannibalism.
All this is not something Cao Cao considers for the time being.
Cao Cao's top priority is to suppress the rebellion of Lu Bu, Zhang Miao and others.
After Cao Cao got up in the morning, he began to mobilize the army and prepare to send troops. While the army was mobilizing, Cao Cao walked directly towards Lu Xuan's camp, preparing to discuss with Lu Xuan a joint attack on Puyang.
The city of Puyang is strong and difficult to attack.
If Lu Xuan is willing to be the vanguard, Cao Cao will be under much less pressure. After all, Lu Xuan has very strong elites.
When Cao Cao arrived at Lu Xuan's camp, all the black armored soldiers had been organized and ready to go at any time.
Cao Cao saw Lu Xuan and said with a smile: "Xian son-in-law, we are going to attack Puyang today. This time we attack the city, we need the most elite troops. How about if your black-armored soldiers dare to fight and kill, let them be the first to attack the city.
?”
Lu Xuan looked at Cao Cao with a half-smile but said nothing.
Cao Cao waved his hand and laughed and said: "I'm just talking. You are here to help. You have done your best to help me. How can I let you do such a difficult thing as siege the city?"
Lu Xuan smiled and said: "It's good that my father-in-law understands. Don't worry, my more than 8,000 black-armored soldiers will be used as the sharpest swords to cut where they are most needed."
"That's good, that's good."
Cao Cao smiled and nodded.
But in his heart, there was slander.
Lu Xuan is a very clever guy and cannot be deceived at all. It would be great if Lu Xuan let the black-armored soldiers attack Puyang City.
Pity……
Cao Cao changed the topic and said, "Xian son-in-law, let's go to the county town today. You can tell us how to attack the city."
Lu Xuan shrugged, as if he didn't know, and said, "My father-in-law will only consider the matter of attacking the city. As for me, I will just watch."
"you……"
Cao Cao was a little helpless.
This kid is simply incompetent.
"Report!"
A sentinel rushed to Cao Cao and reported: "Zhou Mu, a man named Tian Qing came from Puyang and asked to see him. He said he had something to ask for."
"Please."
Cao Cao gave an order.
He suddenly became excited, looked at Lu Xuan, and said with some pride: "Xian son-in-law, Tian Qing is from a wealthy family in Puyang and is the patriarch of the Tian family. When I first established my base in Dongjun, Tian Qing made great contributions by giving me food and money.
of."
"This time, you must have come to seek refuge with me."
"Lü Bu is a common man and a family slave with the third surname. It is impossible for a person with such a notorious reputation to have a big family working for him."
"Otherwise, if word spreads, where will the Tian family's face be put?"
"Chen Gong is also blind. He asked Lu Bu to come to Yanzhou to be the state shepherd. If he wants to betray me, he can just support Zhang Miao. It is simply ridiculous to find a slave with the third surname who has a bad record and is unfaithful and unfilial."
Cao Cao salivated and was very excited.
Just when I was thinking about how to attack Puyang County, Tian Qing came unexpectedly.
This is timely rain.
Lu Xuan smiled half-heartedly and said, "Father-in-law, you still have to be careful and be on guard against others."
Cao Cao waved his hand and said confidently: "Don't worry, there will be no problem. Tian Qing is trustworthy. I have known him for many years. This person is very down-to-earth and very loyal."
As soon as the conversation changed, Cao Cao's face instantly became serious and he said, "Xian son-in-law, I have another consideration. Tian Qing has come to defect to me. No matter what Tian Qing's attitude is, I have to accept it."
"Otherwise, if you reject Tian Qing or kill Tian Qing, who will come to join me in the future?"
"Dongjun and even the Yanzhou clan will not consider the hidden thoughts of the Tian family. People from the major families will only consider whether the rejection of the Tian family means that Cao Cao will kill all the Yanzhou clan."
"So, we have to accept the Tian Qing."
"After Lu Bu is defeated, we have to publicize the Tian family's submission with great fanfare. Otherwise, I, Cao Cao, will not be able to demonstrate his broadmindedness."
"Son-in-law, I have already thought of a plan."
Cao Cao became more and more excited as he talked, and said: "When we arrived in Puyang, the army was camped outside the city. With the help of the Tian family, I entered the city with the Qingzhou soldiers. When the time came, I burned down the city gate and cut off the retreat of the Qingzhou soldiers.
When they encountered Lu Bu's army, they fled."
"I cut off my retreat and fought a desperate battle. All the Qingzhou soldiers had to fight to the death for me. At the same time, I also showed my trust in the Tian family. When the news spreads, no one will say that I, Cao Cao, am generous. What do you think?"
Lu Xuan's face twitched when he heard this.
Cao Cao is heroic and likes to engage in performance art. This is what Cao Cao did in history.
Unfortunately, things went counterproductive.
Cao Cao burned the city gate to cut off his retreat. After entering the city, he was quickly attacked by Lu Bu and defeated by Lu Bu.
Even Cao Cao was captured by Lu Bu's men. They even asked Cao Cao where he was. Thanks to Cao Cao's cleverness, he said the man riding the yellow horse was Cao Cao and pointed in the direction, which made Lu Bu's men chase the man riding the yellow horse.
Only then did he escape.
Seeing Cao Cao's complacent look, Lu Xuan shook his head in his heart.
First Chen Gong's betrayal, then Tian's betrayal, Cao Cao's trust in people was also eroded little by little.
Lu Xuan looked at Cao Cao's appearance and knew that it was useless to remind him. Moreover, Lu Xuan also wanted to see what Chen Gong was thinking about?
This time, let’s see who plots against whom?
Lu Xuan smiled and said: "Since father-in-law is ready, I will wait and see."
Cao Cao nodded happily. Not long after, Tian Qing came to Cao Cao. Before he could get close to Cao Cao, Tian Qing knelt on the ground like he was pushing a mountain of gold over a jade pillar.
Tian Qing, who was nearly forty years old, was well-kept and a little chubby. He said loudly: "Master Cao, why did you come back? Lu Bu, a slave with three surnames who is not a son of a man, robbed property as soon as he arrived in Puyang.
and food.”
"The Tian family's food and grass were robbed, and some of the Tian family's female relatives were also robbed."
"The people under Lu Bu's command are plundering everywhere and looting at the door. There are complaints throughout Puyang City, and they are cursing Lu Bu and Chen Gong. They are all waiting for you to come to Puyang, liberate Puyang, and drive out the bandits."
Tian Qing looked sad.
Lu Xuan looked at Tian Qing's performance and shook his head secretly. Each of these people is an actor.
Cao Cao stroked his beard and felt even more proud. He glanced at Lu Xuan and said with a smile: "Tian Qing, this time I come, Lu Bu will be defeated. But, how do you plan to welcome me into the city?"
Tian Qing replied: "Reporting to Duke Cao, someone from the Tian family is guarding the east gate. Tonight, I will lead the Tian family to open the east gate and welcome Duke Cao into the city. As long as your army enters the city, the big families in the city will respond and annihilate Lu Bu in one battle.
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"Then it's settled."
Cao Cao waved his hand and ordered: "Go ahead. I will lead the army into the city in the early hours of tonight."
"Here!"
Tian Qing got up and left in a hurry.
Cao Cao looked at Lu Xuan and said with a smile: "Wonderful son-in-law, have you seen it? This means that those who have gained the right will get more help, and those who have lost the right will have less help. Lu Bu and Chen Gong went against the grain and lost the hearts of the people. I returned to Yanzhou and passed by
, the people’s hearts are attached to it.”
Lu Xuan smiled heartily when he heard this.
You can laugh now. When it gets dark and you are ambushed, will you still be able to laugh?
Lu Xuan didn't say much.
He and Cao Cao jointly marched, and the army headed towards Puyang in a hurry. The two armies arrived outside the east city of Puyang County and stationed directly without attacking. They quietly waited for the arrival of the early hours of the night.