The guards sat down to rest tiredly one by one, and some of them began to cook in pots. After a night of fighting and fleeing on an empty stomach in the early morning, everyone seemed to have been exhausted, sitting and lying down in the mud decadently.
Gao Jin rested for a moment and finally regained some energy. A guard brought him cooked dry food. Gao Jin ate a few hastily, walked to Liu Ye and Tian Feng, and said: "How far can we go?"
Leaving Peiguo County?"
Liu Ye said: "It's only forty miles ahead. It takes at most one day to reach Fangdong County, where a group of Cao's troops are stationed."
Gao Jin nodded and said: "I have an ominous premonition. Liu Bei has received the secret edict and will definitely send a large army to encircle and suppress the enemy. This is not a place to stay for a long time, so we should set off immediately."
Tian Feng also nodded in agreement: "What should I do with Chen Dao?"
Gao Jin said: "Take him with you."
After eating, everyone returned to the original camp, then moved west along the plain, arriving at Fangdong that night, and continued to Xuchang the next day under the escort of a group of Cao troops.
However, when Guan Yu and Zhang Fei arrived at the Suishui River with a group of troops and horses, the white men who were waiting on the spot hurriedly reported the news of Chen Dao's capture. Guan Yu closed his eyes and sighed, looking at the rushing Suishui River and said to Zhang Fei: "
I'm in for a big disaster."
Zhang Fei said: "Why are you sighing, second brother? Let's lead our troops to chase him. Maybe we can catch up."
Guan Yu shook his head: "Most of them have gone far away. If these people arrive in Xuchang, the emperor's secret edict will definitely be leaked, and Cao Cao will definitely be disadvantageous to the emperor." He sighed and said nothing.
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Gao Jin and others traveled to the northern part of Yuzhou and were welcomed by officials along the way. They flew people to report to Xuchang. When they arrived at Xihua County, Cao Jun transferred five more large ships, which saved them the pain of trekking through the mountains and forests, and headed north along the Mishui River.
Arrive directly to the south of Xuchang and land.
Just after disembarking at the ferry, a group of Cao's troops came over as if facing a formidable enemy. The leader Gao Jin knew Cao Ren, who was captured by him. Cao Ren looked at Gao Jin with complicated eyes and said, "Mr. Cao has been waiting for a long time.
Marquis Wu can go with me to see Duke Cao."
Gao Jin said: "My mission is to meet the emperor. Do I need to meet the emperor first? Otherwise, it is unreasonable."
Cao Ren showed some dissatisfaction on his face. If it had been anyone else, he would have scolded him. But when he met Gao Jin, he didn't have much confidence, so he could only say: "There is no difference between meeting the emperor and meeting Cao Gong. Cao Gong has set up a plan."
We also invite Marquis Dongwu to the banquet. Besides, no one can go to see the Emperor without Cao Gong’s permission. If Marquis Dongwu wants to see the Emperor, he must first go to see Gong Cao. Marquis Dongwu, please!”
Gao Jin smiled slightly, got on the horse brought by the soldiers, and said to Cao Ren: "I want to see the emperor now, do you understand? Otherwise, I will immediately return to the ship and go back to Xiapi."
He looked at Cao Ren with a smile, his eyes were menacing.
Cao Ren hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "In that case, I will inform Duke Cao."
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Gao Jin paid homage to the Emperor first not because he had much respect for the Emperor of the Han Dynasty, but to avoid being criticized. The Han Dynasty had lost all its dynasty, but the Emperor's prestige still had a great influence. Meeting Cao Cao first and then the Emperor was obviously a treasonous act.
Gao Jin dared to kill the emissary because he could find an excuse, but when he went to see Cao Cao, there was no defensible reason.
The gate of Xudu Palace was wide open, and under the gaze of groups of guards, Gao Jin took off his Qian Sheng Sword and stepped in. The palace was magnificent, but it did not bring Gao Jin a sense of awe. On the contrary, he felt What he saw was an exquisite birdcage, which held the most noble person in the world. In a palace, Gao Jin finally saw Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty. He hesitated for a while, but he still bowed down and greeted the emperor.
Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was thin and wore a black and red crown that was out of proportion to his figure. Under the beaded crown was a pale face. His eyes wanted to show majesty, but it was obviously in vain. Just like his situation, He pursed his lips, looked at Gao Jin, and said after a long time: "I am very relieved that Gao Qing can come to express his gratitude..." He paused, as if thinking about what to say, and then slowly said: "Why didn't the envoy come with us?" See you in person?"
A coldness flashed in Gao Jin's eyes, and then he said: "I dare to ask, has your Majesty ever issued a secret edict to the imperial envoy?"
Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was surprised, and turned even paler, and said quickly: "Secret edict? What secret edict? Why did Aiqing say this!"
Gao Jin smiled slightly and said: "That's it. The emperor did not issue a secret edict, but the imperial envoy had the audacity to secretly pass on a false edict to Liu Bei, asking all the righteous people in the world to unite against Cao Cao. When I found out, I had him killed on behalf of the emperor. Serve as a warning to others.”
Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty looked at Gao Jin, with a trace of murderous intent flashing in his eyes, and sneered: "He is the imperial envoy. Even if he is guilty, how can you kill him without permission?"
Gao Jin said: "Your Majesty, please forgive me."
Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty knew that Gao Jin was Cao Cao's guest, so how could he be punished? He said with a complex expression: "Please step back, I don't want to see you again. As for the unauthorized killing of the envoy, I will find out."
Gao Jin stood up, looked at Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty aggressively, and said with a smile: "I advise your Majesty not to investigate. This matter involves Duke Cao. If he is not good, it will cause great disaster." Then he went to Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty. He bowed and turned around to leave, leaving only the speechless Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty.
After leaving the palace, Cao Cao came over with a smile in a red court uniform. He had the right to bring a sword into the palace, so he looked very comfortable holding the gorgeous sword hilt on his waist.
"Marquis Dongwu is really a big showman. I have invited the guests in the house and set up a banquet. I can't wait for them to come. I have no choice but to come and invite them in person." Cao Cao's face was full of spring breeze. Although he was short in stature, he looked very tall. He was very capable, and when he saw Gao Jin, the smile on his face seemed to light up sincerely, and he was very eager.
Cao Cao is definitely not like the treacherous appearance in later film and television works. On the contrary, in Gao Jin's view, he seems to be a very sincere person, with no flaws in his every move.
Gao Jin thought to himself, maybe this is how a traitor looks like a traitor. The more a person goes to any lengths to achieve his goal, the more loyal he appears. If this person looks like a traitor with every smile, his subordinates will How could he recruit so many talents, and how could he make a fortune? Gao Jin had already met two heroes in this era, one Liu Bei and the other Cao Cao. Both of them were honest and honest people on the outside, although they acted differently. , but when I come into contact with them, I feel like the spring breeze is blowing on my face, and they are very friendly.
Gao Jin bowed respectfully to Cao Cao and smiled slightly: "I haven't seen you for a long time. I wish you well, Mr. Cao."
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I've had a cold these past few days, and I've been taking n bottles of glucose. The high fever has finally subsided today. I promised to make up for the three chapters a day tomorrow. From tomorrow on, I will have more than three chapters a day, at least three chapters, four chapters, five chapters, or six chapters.