Chapter 217 Chapter 30 Flooded Seventh Army Defeats Maicheng (2)

The two came to a gazebo in the center of the garden, where a sandalwood square table was placed, and four carved chairs surrounded the table, looking simple and dignified.In the pavilion stood two beautiful and beautiful women. Pretty maidservants, each holding a ball of fans.On the square table is a porcelain plate filled with sliced ​​bright red and tender watermelons; there are also two incense burners burning mint leaves, exuding a faint medicinal fragrance.garden There are still cicadas singing on the osmanthus trees in the garden, and a pond of lotus not far from the pavilion is in full bloom, and several green and yellow frogs are jumping from one lotus leaf to the other.

Seeing the pleasing scenery, Yu Jin's mood was not as heavy as it was at that moment. After the two sat down, the maidservant pointed the round fan at their backs and waved it rhythmically.Cao Cao handed Yu Jin a slice of watermelon and said, "Please eat a slice, it's iced." Yu Jin took a piece, took a bite, and a piece of cold melon flesh slid into his intestines, creating a refreshing beauty. Cao Cao didn't eat the watermelon, so he asked the two pretty maids to go back, and only faced the two of them alone. Seeing that Cao Cao had sent away the two confidant maidservants, Yu Jin stopped eating watermelon and thought to himself: Could it be that King Wei has something important to tell me.Before I finished my thoughts, I heard Cao Cao first

He opened his mouth: "General Yu, I have known you for more than 30 years. You have participated in hundreds of battles with Yuan Shao, Lu Bu, Liu Bei, Sun Quan and others. The foundation I created is owed to you." blood and sweat, I appreciate you.However, after the Battle of Chibi, the navy lost to Sun Quan and was defeated. After returning to the north, I discussed with you the plan to train the navy.training sailors The purpose, you know best, is mainly for the conquest of Sun Quan. Xuanwu Lake and Jiangwu City are presided over by you.The Seven Northern Legions have also been handed over to you, all because of my trust in you.

These seven legions are my left arm for going south to complete the great cause of unification.Xiahouyuan's Hanzhong army is my right thigh in the westward expedition.However, I never expected that the powerful Xiahouyuan army would soon be defeated Liu Bei was defeated, and the land of Xichuan was handed over to the enemy. " At this point, Cao Cao whimpered a little, but then he cleared his throat and continued: "Xiahouyuan's arrogant army will be defeated. .His failure made me face a hopeless situation in Yizhou.To tell you the truth, general, I cried because of this, not because of the loss of Hanzhong, but because of the serious setback in the cause of unification.

see.You know that my wish in life is to unify the world, to be the overlord of a generation, and to save the people from the flames of war, so as not to lose their lives.However... however..." Cao Cao's eyes were red, and two streams of muddy tears flowed down his cheeks and stained his beard.Yu Jin panicked, he was at a loss, it was the first time he saw Cao Cao in such pain.He also suddenly understood that Cao Cao The reason why I talked to him alone. He recalled his motivation to follow Cao Cao when he was young.At that time, Cao Cao was brilliant, heroic and decisive, treated the corporals with courtesy, and was heroic.He still remembers the excitement Cao Cao made to the hero

People's evaluation: A hero is a person who holds all the opportunities of the universe in his chest, who has the ambitions of all directions, and who travels across the world.At that time, under the strong influence of Cao Cao, Yu Jin and Cao Cao were in chaos at the end of the Han Dynasty. Conquer opponents in the world and compete in the Central Plains. Cao Cao's sobbing interrupted Yu Jin's imaginative thoughts, and he was shocked by Cao Cao's sad weeping. Cao Cao wiped away his old tears with a silk handkerchief, and said in a deep voice, "General Yu, the reason why I am like this may be that I am old and weak."

Yu Jin persuaded softly: "Your Majesty, the greatest hero in the world is none other than you. You still respect the emperor and not abolish him and replace him. But Liu Bei's generation is the first to claim the title of king and emperor, and they only want to be half The lord of the country, the mouse-eyed generation, has far-sightedness. Besides, we still have seven large armies that have not tried their blades. The armed forces will surely be invincible. " Cao Cao's mood became calmer.Hearing that Yu Jin said that the seven armies hadn't tested their edge, his tone was quite arrogant, and he immediately warned Yu Jin: "General Yu, Xia Houyuan lost his troops because of his pride and arrogance.

General; why do you underestimate the enemy like him? The Seventh Legion is the last bit of my capital to go south. I have been saving it and not using it. It is under your command. You must use your troops carefully! " Yu Jin knew that he had made a slip of the tongue, and when he saw Cao Cao's nervousness, he assured him, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, Yu Jin is by no means as proud and complacent as General Xiahou. This time the southern expedition will never return!" After Cao Cao heard what he said, he felt a little relieved, but Cao Cao still repeatedly told Yu Jin to march and fight.It was not until dark that Cao Cao sent him out of the house.

After Yu Jin left, Cao Cao just wanted to take a rest. His own soldiers reported to Dong Heng to see him. Cao Cao called him in and asked him what was the matter. , but I am afraid that it is not appropriate for Pound to be the lieutenant.Ma Chao, Pound's former master, had already defected to Liu Bei, and Liu Bei named him one of the "five tiger generals"; Pang Rou was Pang De's elder brother, and was also an official in Liu Bei's Shu .Not long ago, I heard that Pang Rou sent a letter asking Pang De to betray the king and go to Liu Bei.Sending him south today, he defected to Guan Yu, isn't that adding fuel to the fire?"

Cao Cao pondered for a moment, and then said: "Pang De defected to me and made many military exploits. His loyalty is commendable. Now you say that he will have a rebellious heart, but I don't believe it. If he really has a rebellious heart, his brother How can the content of the letter be known to everyone? It is because everyone knows his brother's letter that I know that he is aboveboard and will not betray me. " When Cao Cao's words to Dong Heng reached Pound's ears, Pound was so moved that he burst into tears, so he called several carpenters to cut down a giant tree to make a heavy coffin.a few days later

, He invited good friends and relatives to the banquet, and displayed the coffin in the hall. When all the relatives and friends saw the vermilion lacquered coffin, they couldn't help being shocked.Pound explained: "This coffin will go to the battlefield with me." Someone said: "The general will not carry this unlucky thing when he is going on an expedition!" Pang De raised his glass and drank heavily, and said to his relatives and friends: "The king of Wei treated me with kindness as great as Mount Tai, and vowed to repay him with death. Recently, he will march south and fight Guan Yu in a decisive battle with Fancheng. If I can't Take his head, then let him cut off my head.Even if I am not killed by him, if I am defeated, I will commit suicide.Therefore, with the confidence of mortal death, prepare this coffin to bury me dead body. " All relatives and friends sighed when they heard about it.Pound's wife went from sobbing to howling. When Pang De heard the gut-wrenching cry of his loving wife, his heroic spirit became even more tragic.He cheered up and scolded his wife: "A man will repay his kindness if he knows it. Now the king of Wei is not Listen to the villain's slander and trust me, I can only repay you with flesh and blood, your wife is short-sighted, and still messes with my mind, don't cry anymore!" Although Pang De was full of confidence, his voice was trembling and he said: "Train Hu'er well, so as to inherit the father's will!" His wife agreed with tears, but Pang De ignored her and raised his glass to invite everyone to drink. The next morning, troops were dispatched at the Jin and Pound schools.The seven major armies have clear banners, strong men and strong horses, and they are neatly arranged under the general's stage.Cao Cao personally went to check the general platform.At that time, the autumn wind Sa, brushing Cao Cao's gray beard. Cao Cao watched this elite army affectionately. He picked up a bowl of wine and sprinkled it into the air.The jubilant spectacle made the Cao Cao's blood was boiling, he seemed to have returned to his youth... Three crisp gongs sounded, which was the order for the troops to set off.All of a sudden, horns hummed, drums rumbled, and an army of hundreds of thousands was like a gigantic dragon, marching toward the distant horizon. meander away. On the general stage, Cao Cao bid farewell to Yu Jin and Pang De. Cao Cao held Yu Jin's hand, and his eyes full of trust contained ardent expectations...