Crossing the Battle of the Three Kingdoms

Hearing the call, the soldiers guarding outside rushed in, and they were about to go up and tie Xun You.

Seeing Zhang Xiu's decisiveness, Xun You couldn't help being surprised. He had done some research before coming, and Zhang Xiu was a real general.

Unless someone gave him advice, but the spies secretly inserted in Wancheng did not report back that there were counselors working under Zhang Xiu's command.

The incident happened suddenly, and before he had time to think about it, Xun You hurriedly shouted: "The two armies are at war, if you don't kill the envoy, Zhang Xiu, you want to make the world laugh at you?"

Zhang Xiu didn't want to fight against Cao Cao, but he just wanted to suppress Xun You's arrogance so that he could take the initiative in the next negotiation.

"Slow!" Seeing that the goal has been achieved, Zhang Xiu stopped the soldiers rushing into the house, and said slowly: "Duke Cao's army is coming, I know that I am not an opponent, but if I don't agree to the general's request, I will die."

Hearing this, Xun You glanced at the soldiers and replied, "However, since ancient times, no one has surrendered, and they are still stationed at the same place. This move is a measure to delay the troops."

"When Cao Gong's army retreats, I'm afraid that General Zhang will not obey orders again. Does Cao Gong want to use his swordsmen again to ask for it?"

Zhang Xiu waved back the soldiers, returned to his seat and sat down, thought for a while and said: "But the general can only feel at ease if he is stationed in Wancheng. Otherwise, Duke Cao will kill the donkey without any resistance."

Both sides have their own concerns, let the negotiations deadlocked.

After thinking for a while, Xun You took the lead and said, "If the general wants to continue serving as the guard of Wancheng, do you want to show your sincerity?"

There are only a few ways to express sincerity. The government affairs of Wancheng were handed over to the officials sent by Cao Cao, and the post of deputy general was given up in the army, showing that he had no intention of rebellion.

Although Zhang Xiu is a martial artist, he still understands these common senses. "Okay, since Mr. Concession, I will also be able to make concessions. The government affairs of Wancheng will be managed by Duke Cao, and I will only be in charge of military affairs."

The three armies went ahead without using food and fodder. If they were in charge of Wancheng's government affairs, they would also show that all actions should be reported in advance, which can be regarded as sincerity.

But Xun You, as an envoy, naturally wants to strive for the greatest interests for Cao Cao. "This is still unstable. Duke Cao should appoint several generals in the army to assist the general in management."

The command of the army is being surrendered, so it won't be long before the power in his hands will be slowly eroded.

Zhang Xiu shook his head and said: "I have already expressed my sincerity. If you can't make up your mind, you can go back and report to Duke Cao."

After Zhang Xiu finished speaking, he asked the soldiers to send him out of the city without waiting for Xun You's answer.

After leaving the city, Xun You knew that Zhang Xiu had made up his mind to either agree or fight.

In order to spread the news to Cao Cao as soon as possible, Xun You did not dare to stop for a moment, and galloped on his horse.

Two days later, Xun You traveled all over the world, and finally ran into Cao Cao who led the army.

Looking at the haggard Xun You, Cao Cao didn't immediately ask about the situation of the mission, but stopped the army and asked people to prepare hot water and hot food for Xun You to recover.

Xun You was in a hurry, but due to Cao Cao's coercion, he obediently obeyed the arrangement.

An hour later, Xun You regained some energy after eating, and hurried to Cao Cao's place, and after a reasonable and orderly analysis, he told Cao Cao everything.

After Cao Cao heard this, he frowned and said, "There shouldn't be any great talents in Wancheng. Could it be a hidden layman?"

Xun You nodded and said, "Since the layman is hidden, he probably wouldn't offer advice to Zhang Xiu. You think it might be the former counselor of the Xiliang Army."

"Why did Zhang Xiu lead his troops out in a hurry when Guo and Li occupied Chang'an, away from the place where things went wrong? There must be someone behind him giving advice."

Xun You's analysis is indeed reasonable. The most important thing for a military commander is to be reused, and isn't it the best opportunity in the court?

Cao Cao nodded and said: "That's right, but the Xiliang army is famous for its great powers, but there are only a few people, and the only one alive is Jia Xu, but he was kidnapped by Li Huiyi and sent to the north, so it is impossible to give advice to Zhang Xiu. "

Xun You shook his head and said, "My lord, have you ever seen those dead bodies?"

Cao Cao replied: "No, what Gongda means is that some of them may have faked their deaths?"

Xun You nodded and said, "Yes, Dong Zhuo was destroyed, the power was vacuumed up, and the capital was in chaos. It's not surprising that there are people who pretend to be fake."

Dong Zhuo's subordinates can be said to be famous, but only Li Ru, Li Su, Jia Xu and others, the rest are all generals, and it is impossible to make suggestions.

But Jia Xu has already ruled out the remaining Li Ru and Li Su, and there is only one person Zhang Xiu can fully trust, and he is Li Ru.

Chapter 469 Li Ru

Dong Zhuo was able to enter Luoyang and occupy his heels, and he was inseparable from Li Ru. It is not too much to say that half of it is due to him.

If Dong Zhuo had obeyed him completely and hadn't robbed Diao Chan from Lu Bu, perhaps he wouldn't have capsized the gutter.

After Dong Zhuo's death, Lu Bu and Wang Yun hunted and killed important people in the Xiliang army. With Li Ru's talent, he would not be captured without a reaction or resistance in advance.

Cao Cao thought for a while and said, "You mean, Zhang Xiu rescued Li Ru somehow, and then followed his advice to lead troops to garrison Wancheng?"

Xun You nodded and said, "It's possible, otherwise Zhang Xiu wouldn't be so determined to guard Wancheng."

Cao Cao said: "If this is the case, then you really can't agree to Zhang Xiu. Li Ru should not be underestimated."

Xun You said: "But our army is only [-]. I'm afraid Li Ru will also guess it, so Zhang Xiu will insist that the lord has no choice."

Cao Cao thought for a while and said, "Then, can this Li Ru be recruited?"

Xun You thought for a while, then nodded and said, "The chance of success is still very high, as can be seen from the fact that he made Zhang Xiu surrender."

Cao Cao said: "Since this is the case, you can agree. If Zhang Xiu loses his help, he will not be much of a threat."

After a few words, the two of them guessed what happened and made a plan. Xun You rested for a day and hurried back to Wancheng.

Zhang Xiu was overjoyed when he learned that Xun You came back again, but after Xun You left, he asked the man again and got advice.

The two met again, and the atmosphere was better than last time. After some polite remarks, they took their seats.

Xun You sat down and said slowly, "Mr. Cao has already agreed to the general's request. He will arrive in about a day. Do you need to prepare for the general?"

Zhang Xiu smiled and said: "Naturally, Master Xun, don't worry, the general is ready, just waiting for Duke Cao to arrive."

In the second meeting, the handover of Yicheng surrendered unexpectedly and smoothly, which made Xun You unexpected. At the same time, he also became more convinced that Zhang Xiu was guided by someone behind him.

Xun You asked casually: "You heard that the essence of the Xiliang Army was taken under the command of General Zhang. I wonder if there is such a thing?"

Zhang Xiu shook his head and said, "Yes, he would have been the weakest in the Xiliang Army, otherwise he wouldn't have quit Chang'an back then."

Seeing Zhang Xiu's answer, Xun You knew that the opportunity had come, so he took a step closer to the trap. "The general is humble. Guo and Li were destroyed, and the general survived alone. Isn't that enough proof?"

Being praised by Xun You, Zhang Xiu was also in high spirits, and said casually: "Where, where, Mr. praised, I just know the current affairs and know how to preserve it."

Xun You said: "The general is really a smart man. Judging from his style of acting, he is really a rare talent."

Hearing this, Zhang Xiu said without thinking, "Well, all of this is just Li..."

Halfway through the speech, Zhang Xiu suddenly came to his senses, but it was too late.

Xun You saw that the words were out of the way, and hurriedly asked: "General, why did you say half of it? Did Li Ru offer advice for you?"

How does he know?