Chapter 4 third quarter

Cao Cao was dressed under the attendant service, lined with a golden armor jacket and soft clothes.Cao Pi hurried in to report to the triumphant class teacher that everything was ready.The army has already pulled out the stronghold and lined up outside the city.The farewell ceremony for the people of Xuzhou was just outside the city gate, but Cao Cao, civil and military soldiers, Liu Bei and others led the guards to set off from the city. Cao Cao nodded and was still dressed under the service, and said: "My son, Cao Pi, look, I am not wearing a soft suit with a gold armor on the inside. This is also according to my order." Cao Pi immediately fell to the ground and kowtowed: "My son is not Dare." Cao Cao shook his head: "Hey, get up, what are you afraid of when you say this at home? The son's words are right, just listen to the father's words. Is there still such a measure of kindness?" He patted the inner gold armor, and shook again Shaking the soft clothes on the outside: "This is also tight on the inside and loose on the outside. You still need a peaceful scene."

The two walked to the front hall, and the generals and counselors were already waiting on the left and right. "I have one more thing to report." Cao Pi went on to say, "Today is different from usual. The assassins have issued a notice. There may be accidents in the Xuzhou people's farewell. After all, this place has been run by Liu Bei and Lu Bu for a long time. Clearly, no matter how man-to-man is used, it is difficult to guard against it. My son means that in addition to the usual guards, there must be two generals holding swords and shields close to the father's left and right sides to block hidden arrows at any time. It is best to use a single sword. The sword is wider than the sword. An arrow is better than a sword. According to the rules, no one can draw a sword and draw a sword to get close to father. This is an extraordinary move." Cao Cao said: "It's really like facing a big enemy. Well, I will follow you. The two generals on the left and right, you count as one " Cao Pi said: "The other person asked my father to choose him, so naturally he should be a close relative and trustworthy."

Cao Cao pointed at the crowd: "Which one of the present is not a close relative or trustworthy?...Okay, let's just say Zhang Liao." Zhang Liao was taken aback.All the generals and counselors were also stunned. Guo Jia came out and said, "My lord, I have no doubts about employing people. But General Zhang just surrendered to my lord the day before yesterday, and I am not familiar with the situation of Cao's army. It would be better to replace him with someone else." Xu Chu came out and said, "The last general, Xu Chu, asked for his order to take care of this. appoint."

Cao Cao was dissatisfied: "Do you think that Zhang Liao has been with Lu Bu for many years? You don't know that Gu has always been suspicious of people and not of employers!" Zhang Liao suddenly knelt down and said, "I don't dare to be the next general! The last general has been with Lu Bu for many years, and it has been less than three days since he abandoned his secrets and turned to the prime minister. He has not made an inch of merit to show his loyalty. I really dare not be! I beg the prime minister to choose someone else." Cao Cao said: "I have ordered Already." Zhang Liao kowtowed like garlic, and said loudly, "Let Zhang Liao fight bloody battles in the future, and choose me after he has sacrificed his life to save the Lord like all the generals!" Cao Cao waved his hand: "That's it, it's settled like this .”

A pair of shields and a knife were presented on the left and right. Zhang Liao raised his head and burst into tears.He wiped his face, and then begged to accept the order: "The last general obeys!" Cao Cao said: "Okay, prepare for the triumphant return of the squadron and set off." Set off! ——The prime minister gets up! ——Orders were sent out layer by layer in the mansion. Cao Cao and all the soldiers went out of the mansion and got on their horses. They met Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei. After reuniting, they rode together.With the sound of gun salute, Cao Cao, surrounded by civil officials and military generals, and Liu Bei and others rode out of the city with a strong lineup.Both sides of the city gate and the outer road are full of Xuzhou people.Cao Cao glanced at the farewell crowd from left to right, quite complacent.

Hundreds of elderly people walked out of the crowd, each holding an incense burner and smoking cigarettes. They knelt down row after row in front of Cao Cao's queue, and then shouted: "Please--please!--to Prime Minister Cao-- Wish!——" Cao Cao raised his chin to signal, and Guo Jia went out to the front of the queue: "What is your wish?" All the elders said in unison: "Please Liu Xuande, General Liu, stay and continue to govern Xuzhou." This surprised Cao Cao's civil and military officials. . Cao Cao glanced at Liu Bei who was not far away from him, smiled coldly, and said to Cao Pi: "See, if I don't show up today, this farewell ceremony will be for Liu Bei alone." If Liu Bei stays here, he is only worthy of two or three thousand old and weak horses. Forgive him for not being successful." Cao Cao said, "Didn't you see that he is a master who is good at buying people's hearts?" He said, riding out of the formation, slowly After waving his hands, he said to the petitioning people after the scene was quiet: "You elders burn incense and cover your way to petition me. Why? Because you trust me. Since you trust me, I will speak trust words to you. You want Liu Shijun to stay. In Xuzhou, but Liu Shijun has done a great job this time, and when he returns to Xudu, he will see the emperor rewarding him for his meritorious service, and then he will return to Xuzhou——I have sent General Che Zhou under the temporary jurisdiction of Xuzhou here, and everything will be safe." Che Zhou is in full military uniform. Riding on the horse, he walked out of the queue and bowed his hands to all the people.

Among the old people who knelt down and petitioned, an old man with white beard and hair slowly stood up, and said slowly: "Since ancient times, the use of soldiers has always been deceitful. The prime minister uses soldiers like a god, will you make a lie about this?" His voice was not high, but resounded through the air. audience. This is quite unconventional.The scene was a little tense for a while.There was a moment of silence.Some of the generals around Cao Cao were eager to draw their swords, but Cao Cao smiled and drew an arrow from the quiver hanging obliquely on Cao Pi's body.The audience held their breath, not knowing what he was going to do.Cao Cao said loudly: "I just said that I would like to invite Liu Shijun in front of the emperor to ask for a reward, and I also strongly recommend him to be Xuzhou Mu. I am going to Xudu. If I don't keep this oath and lie, I will shoot like this." Said Then break the arrow into two.I pray that the people will cheer and cheer, and thank you again.He also bowed to Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.

Cao Pi, Zhang Liao and other civil and military personnel were afraid that Cao Cao would protrude out of the formation and be harmed, so they crowded up again early.Cao Pi said in a low voice: "Father, if a slip of the tongue becomes a lie, wouldn't it lose the hearts of the people?" Cao Cao said: "Why would I lie? The upper court will definitely ask for Liu Bei's meritorious service. The little emperor is not from the Cao family, but has a surname. Liu's——I heard that he is still the emperor's family. I wish I could keep him in the court to restrain me Cao Cao. How can I let him out of Xudu? How can I cheat by obeying the emperor's order? Besides, Confucius has something to say, and he swears against his will, and God will not listen !"

Among the crowd of common people seeing off, there was a carriage with lotus root white curtains moving slowly.Inside the carriage are white peony root and red peony root.Chi Shao held a bow and arrow, and looked at Cao Cao, Cao Pi and others from a distance through the gap of the car curtain through the head.Bai Shao also peeped from a distance from another gap.Chi Shao has been looking for an angle, and it is difficult to make a move for a while.The left and right guards around Cao Cao are constantly changing, especially Cao Pi and Zhang Liao are covering Cao Cao's left and right. Chi Shao stared at Cao Pi.

This heroic young general attracted her attention. After a while, she said bitterly, "I really want to shoot the young man first." Bai Shao looked over there, and also noticed Cao Pi standing beside Cao Cao.Cao Pi wears armor and helmet, holds a knife and holds a shield, with a vigilant look and a heroic look.Bai Shao said: "This is Cao Pi, Cao Cao's son, do you have a crush on him?" Chi Shao said: "You still kill him if you fancy him?" "Chi Shao said: "Don't you have a crush on him?" Bai Shao looked over there again and shook his head: "Too tender."

Chi Shao said: "You will never fall in love with that country thief!" Bai Shao stared at the calm Cao Cao over there, and after a while, shook her head and remained silent. Cao Cao noticed the slow-moving white curtain car behind the crowd, and asked, "Why are there still cars with curtains?" Cao Pi said, "The red curtain cars are all caught, but they can't be identified, and they are still being impounded. Cao Cao said: "How do you know that there will be no hidden arrows from the white curtain? Let them all draw down the curtain." Xun You leaned over to the side and told: "There are only a few vehicles with curtains, and they are only released after inspection." The ones who entered were all young ladies from Xuzhou, and they usually stay at home, but today they came here to pay homage to the demeanor of the lord—isn’t this peaceful scene more important?” Cao Cao laughed after hearing this. Xun You came closer and said, "My lord, I found a peerless beauty, excellent in poetry, calligraphy, piano and painting. Even the little emperor wanted to call her into the palace." Cao Cao was interested: "Oh?" Xun You said in a low voice: "Yes Zheng Kangcheng's granddaughter. Doesn't the lord need a companion right now?" Cao Cao pondered for a moment, "How is Zheng Kangcheng?" Xun You said, "I met you today. He pretended to be ill, which just exposed his ulterior motives for us—Master. That’s right. However, I got his pulse, and Zheng Kangcheng’s life expectancy is less than two years.” Cao Pi heard it, and couldn’t help interjecting: “Let Zheng Kangcheng’s granddaughter be an accompanying student. around?" Cao Cao shook his head thoughtfully: "That's okay. If it's really a spy, you might as well use the tricks. If it's a half-truth and half-fake spy, you might as well change your mind. Didn't I tell you to let Liu Bei enter Xudu and ennoble him If I reward other officials and keep a dragon by my side, the tiger generals around me will be on guard every day, and they will all be energetic. In the same way, if you really want to raise a spy in Cao's mansion, the left and right will be cautious in their words and deeds." Cao Pi said: "Listen carefully. The father teaches." Cao Cao continued to teach the son: "All things can be seen through, thought clearly, and determined. The world is divided into separate regimes. Although Lu Bu is destroyed today, there is still Yuan Shao in the north, Yuan Shu in the Huaihe River, Sun Ce in the south, and Sun Ce in the south. Liu Biao, Liu Zhang and his like, Ma Teng, Han Sui in the west...Xu Du has another Liu Bei lying on his back, these are not terrible. As long as you plan ahead and prepare for everything, you will be able to divide and rule, divide and attack, and you will fail in the end. Foreign aggression." He paused, "There is the most difficult thing to do, but you don't know it." Cao Pi said: "Father has the advantage of the innate moral order by coercing the emperor to command the princes." Cao Cao said: "This is true, but the innate moral order of the little emperor is the most difficult thing to do." Cao Pi said: " He is so weak that his writing is not enough to coordinate internally and his martial arts is not enough to conquer outside, so why worry about it?" Cao Cao shook his head: "No way. Not many people can see clearly, the little emperor is very cloudy!" The lotus root white curtain of the carriage was suddenly pulled open gently, revealing a red curtain, and then a flying arrow shot straight at Cao Cao with a whoosh sound.Zhang Liao and Cao Pi couldn't cover them with their shields, so Zhang Liao blocked it with his head in a hurry, and the arrow hit his helmet, Zhang Liao swayed and fell off his horse.Cao Pi stretched out his hand and pointed: "Catch it, the red curtain car!" The crowd was in chaos.