Three Kingdoms: before lying flat, dragging Zhao Yun to defect to Cao

Xu Rong was left to reflect in the tent...

After a long time, he let out a long sigh, turned around and walked out of the tent, and walked towards Cao Cao's camp. .

Chapter 40 The Undercurrent Surges from Yanzhou

As expected, not long after Tong Fei left, Xu Rong went to Cao Cao's camp to express his surrender.

In order to show his trust, Cao Cao appointed him as the Sima of the army, and divided two-thirds of the collected troops into his command.

"My lord, is this inappropriate?"

Xiahou Dun, Cao Ren and other Cao camp generals immediately jumped out to express their opposition.

"Yuan Rang, Zi Xiao, don't need to say too much, I discussed this matter with Chang Ping, so it's settled."

"Eh... Since the military adviser agrees, let's do it."

"Whoo~"

Cao Cao sighed softly.

Don't doubt people, don't doubt people, this is Boss Cao's employment style.

Since you choose to trust this person, you should boldly delegate power to him. Cao Cao also believes that he has the strength to control Xu Rong.

And what he said, discussed with Tong Fei, was actually asking Tong Fei for his opinion.

As a result, the latter was busy fighting with Cai Zhaoji, and casually said, "My lord, you are so right!"

And then... no more.

This is what Cao Cao said and discussed with Tong Fei.

But Cao Ren, Xiahou Dun and others don't think so.

Since Tong Fei also thinks this matter is reasonable, they naturally have no objection.

Xu Rong officially became a general of Cao Ying.

The pursuit of Dong Zhuo also came to an end, and the army began to return to Yanzhou.

Cao Cao looked in the direction of Yanzhou, full of pride and ambition.

As everyone knows, in Yanzhou, there is a conspiracy against him quietly coming at this time.

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Dongjun Taishoufu

Xi Zhicai rubbed his sore brows, glanced at the letters on the table, and finally a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

As Cao Cao's first military adviser and internal affairs talent.

When the princes attacked Dong Zhuo, Xi Zhicai did not follow Cao Cao, but stayed in Dongjun to help Cao Cao with government affairs.

In addition, Xi Zhicai has a more important task.

With Cao Cao's position as the prefect of the East County, he can only be regarded as the fourth person after he died in Yanzhou.

Above him, there were Liu Dai, governor of Yanzhou, Bao Xin, chancellor of Jibei, and Zhang Miao, prefect of Chenliu.

The road to domination of Yanzhou has a long way to go.

However, without exception, these three people were all fooled by Cao Cao and went to the princes to ask for Dong.

Yanzhou, from the time Xi Zhicai defected to Cao Cao, planned to operate it as Cao Cao's base camp.

He has also been winning the hearts of the people for Cao Cao during this period of time. At the same time, he has colluded with many powerful forces in Yanzhou.

When the time is right, Cao Cao can take Yanzhou into his pocket in one fell swoop.

The only drawback is that Liu Dai, Bao Xin and others have so many soldiers under their command, Xi Zhicai worried that he would not be their opponent.

Not long ago, Cao Cao wrote in a letter saying that he was going to pursue Dong Zhuo, and it was true that Trick Chi was taken aback.

Fortunately, Xi Zhicai believed in Cao Cao and believed that he could win.

And the letter on the table is the best proof of Cao Cao's return from victory.

In addition, many soldiers were gathered.

The pursuit of Dong Zhuo made Cao Cao's reputation resound throughout the world.

I believe that it won't be long before many talents will come to Dongjun.

But this is not the point.

The point is that Xi Zhicai has a strong interest in Tong Fei.

Cao Ying was full of admiration for Tong Fei. The Battle of Sishui Pass, the Battle of Hulao Pass, and the pursuit of Dong Zhuo were all planned by Tong Fei.

Cao Cao's letter even blew Tong Fei into the sky.

This can't help but make Xi Zhicai wonder, what kind of genius is able to get so much recognition from everyone?

But Xi Zhicai is not a person who is jealous of the virtuous and capable.

He very much hopes to have an excellent colleague like Tong Fei to assist Cao Cao with him and achieve great things.

But, as the saying goes, some people are happy while others are sad.

For example, Chen Gong, the chief military officer under Zhang Miao, was full of worries about Cao Cao's return.

(Note: Chen Gong wrote according to the official history, not the magistrate of Han Zhongmou, but the leader of the Chen family of the Yanzhou family, the chief military adviser under Zhang Miao.)

Chen Gong has a pair of aquiline noses, a haggard figure, and sharp eyes, like a poisonous wolf in the dark night, making people daunting.

In stark contrast to him, Zhang Miao was full of wealth, and his whole body probably weighed more than 200 catties.

Personality as well as their size.

Zhang Miao is kind and generous. He is an out-and-out kind person.

Chen Gong is mean and narrow-minded, and his heart is full of resentment towards human nature.

It is very strange that these two people have become good friends, even though they still have a superior-subordinate relationship in name.

After Cao Cao escaped from Luoyang, he was poor and had nothing.

Fortunately, Wei Zi, a big businessman from Chenliu, offered money to help him recruit troops.

But only soldiers and horses without territory is not enough.

The good old man Zhang Miao stood up and recommended Cao Cao to Liu Dai, the governor of Yanzhou, as the prefect of Dongjun.

Chen Gong had advised Zhang Miao not to do this at that time, Cao Cao was too threatening, and staying in Yanzhou might cause bad things.

But Zhang Miao didn't listen, and yelled:

"Don't worry, Gongtai, Meng De is a loyal person!"

Chen Gong was also drunk, so he could only let Zhang Miao do this.

Now that the feudal lords' campaign for Dong Zhuo is over, Cao Cao's reputation has risen greatly for chasing Dong Zhuo.

Chen Gong's heart was like a bright mirror. He knew that Cao Cao would never be content to be just a governor of Dongjun.

He will inevitably seize Yanzhou with the momentum of swallowing.

Looking at the map on the table, Chen Gong tapped his fingers repeatedly, and a sinister smile appeared on the corner of his mouth...

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PS: The official history Chen Gong is a rather sinister person. He has betrayed Zhang Miao and Cao Cao successively.

He also betrayed Lu Bu and surrendered to Cao Cao. Of course, he later surrendered and was forgiven by the "green head cloth".

The point is that there is no such thing as the county magistrate of Zhongmou, he is the leader of the Yanzhou family. .

Chapter 41 Returning to Dongjun, Cao Cao's Prospect

the sun rises slowly

Outside East County

Xi Zhicai led a group of defenders, looking forward to Cao Cao's return.

Finally, Cao Jun's figure slowly emerged, getting closer and closer to Dongjun City.

at the same time

Tong Fei also rode a war horse, and Zhao Yun accompanied Cao Cao.

"Changping, Zilong, Dongjun City is not far ahead, we are home."

Cao Cao said with a smile.

"Yes, congratulations, my lord, you have returned victorious."

Tong Fei clasped his fists and said.

"Hahaha, Changping, you are too polite."

"I, Cao Mengde, can achieve such a record in this meeting, you should be the first!"

Cao Cao praised without hesitation.

Tong Fei silently rolled his eyes.

[Stop, stop, don't give me credit, I'm just a salted fish with soy sauce. 】

[Also, I'm afraid the real trouble has just begun. 】

Hearing Tong Fei's heartfelt voice, Cao Cao couldn't help showing a trace of doubt in the corner of his eyes.

Although he didn't quite understand the complaint in the previous sentence, he was used to it.

And the trouble... has just begun, what does this mean?

However, seeing Tong Fei's disinterested appearance, Cao Cao knew in his heart that if he asked now, he would definitely not be able to find anything.

Besides, Xi Zhicai and others have been waiting for a long time, so let's settle down in the advanced city.

The army slowly approached Dongjun City.

Seeing Cao Cao's safe return, Xi Zhicai felt relieved.

"Lord!"

Xi Zhicai shouted, and under the reflection of the rising sun, he rode straight towards Cao Cao.

"Zhicai!"

Cao Cao also yelled, and then rushed out on the Juying horse.

【Tsk tsk, these two...】

Tong Fei silently shook his head.

It's really a pity to say that this drama is talented.

It's not unreasonable to say that heaven is jealous of talents.

Xi Zhicai's contribution to Boss Cao's Baye is indisputable.

Unfortunately, he died of illness in the second year of Jian'an (196 AD).

Not long after Xi Zhicai's death, Guo Jia formally defected to Boss Cao and served as a military adviser to sacrifice wine.

Coincidentally, not long after Guo Jia's death, Liu Bei visited the thatched cottage three times, and Zhuge Liang came out of the mountain.

So later generations have such a saying:

Aspirations never die, ghosts come out.

Fengxiao will not die, and Crouching Dragon will not come out.

It is the allusion of these three people.

Under the reflection of the rising sun, Tong Fei looked at Xi Zhicai carefully.

It was found that his face was indeed full of unhealthy pale complexion.

That kind of whiteness is either deficiency or disease.