Chapter 18 Chapter 6 Killing Intent

Xu You is now a big celebrity.When Cao Gong was in the most difficult time, all the people in Cao Ying rushed to Yuan Shao's place, but this Mr. Xu did the opposite, and defected to Cao Gong from Yuan Shao's place overnight.I heard that Cao Gong was so happy that he didn't even wear shoes, and came out to meet him barefoot. The plan to attack Wuchao was proposed by Xu You to Duke Cao, and this was the reason for Guandu's victory.So it is understandable for him to look down on Zhang Yun and claim to be a great hero. "Doctor Xu, let's talk in your tent." I glanced at Zhang Yun, not wanting to provoke the defector too much.

"That's good, after all, my place is bigger and there are fewer guards." Before leaving, Xu You did not forget to mock Zhang He, but Zhang He was so angry that his face turned purple, but there was nothing he could do. When I arrived at Xu You's tent, I sat down respectfully.Xu You ordered his servants to bring a jug of wine and two wine bottles, and boasted, "Wine is forbidden in Mr. Cao's army. This wine was captured from Yuan Benchu, and Mr. Cao gave it to me as a reward, so please drink as you please." He has already begun to address Yuan Shao in a contemptuous tone.I secretly sighed, and then gave a few compliments, arched my sleeves, and drank the wine in the glass in one gulp.The fragrant and spicy liquid flowed from the mouth into the stomach pouch, which slightly lifted my spirits. It is indeed a good wine from Hebei.

"What do you want from me?" Xu You asked. I explained the purpose of my visit, and finally added: "Mr. Xu, you were the number one counselor in Yuan Yingli back then, and everything Hebei's military and government did was planned by you. Therefore, I think it is appropriate to ask you about the shogunate. gone." Xu You likes compliments, so I will say a few more words of flattery.Sure enough, after these few words were spoken, Xu You's face seemed to start to glow with joy, and he toasted again and again to persuade him to drink.I strike while the iron is hot and ask my own questions.

"Have you ever discussed with Yuan Gong about Cao Ying's secret letter?" Regarding my question, Xu You hesitated for a moment.As arrogant as he is, he also knows the seriousness of this matter, but unfortunately he has already boasted just now, and now he is probably too embarrassed to find excuses to shirk.In a sense, he is easier to influence than Zhang He. "Uh... this question is very sensitive, very sensitive." Xu You began to speak in an official tone. "That's right, so if it wasn't for someone in such an important position as you, there would be no way to know the details." I turned around without allowing him to go back on his word.

Seeing my stare, Xu You could only say: "At that time, secret letters would be secretly sent to Yuan Benchu ​​every day. The number was too large, so several counselors—mainly myself, Guo Tu, and Xin Pi—interrogated Yuan Benchu ​​in turn. See, only the most important ones will be sent to Yuan Benchu ​​for final decision." "Have you submitted any similar letters? Especially those made of wooden tablets, which involve Duke Cao's personal safety." "No." Xu You was a little embarrassed, he had just boasted that he had participated in all of Yuan Shao's secrets.But he said quickly: "I remember the names of everyone who wrote the secret letter, do you want a list?"

"That's unnecessary..." I was a little disappointed, "Then have you heard it mentioned by other staff?" Xu You thought about it carefully, and nodded his temples with his fingers: "Guo Tu Guo Wenze, this annoying guy once showed off to me, saying that Yuan Benchu ​​promised him that after Xu Du was captured and the emperor was captured, he would be sealed." As a minister. Of course, I would not believe his bragging, retorting that Cao Jun is still in Guandu, and you have a big spring and autumn dream, which is really ridiculous. Guo Wen just sneered, and left a sentence saying that the Cao thief will die every day."

My heart moved, and there were similar words written on the wooden tablet: "One day must perish." It seems that there must be some special connection between the two. Now things are starting to look a little brighter.The mysterious person in Cao Yingli sent a secret letter to Yuan Ying, which was forwarded by Zhang He's patrolling troops to Guo Tu, and then to Yuan Shao.After Yuan Shao read it, he attached great importance to it, and wrote a special letter, asking Zhang He to escort the messenger back to Cao Ying.Immediately afterwards, the mysterious man instigated Xu Tata to assassinate Cao Cao.

"How did you come from Yuanying to Caoying?" I suddenly thought of a question and asked.Xu You waved his hand disapprovingly: "It's a trivial matter. I'll first tell Yuan Jun patrolling that I'm going to inspect, then go around to the south of Guandu, hurry up and go in with the grain cart from behind you, and show your identity. Your guards will naturally follow you." Send me to see Duke Cao." "Why did you deliberately go around to the south?" "Nonsense!" Xu You taught unceremoniously, "Yuan and Cao battalions are facing each other. As long as there is something moving in the middle, you will not be allowed to speak. Either you will be shot to death by Yuan Jun's archers, or you will be smashed to death by Cao Jun's thunderbolt chariot. .If you don’t make a detour, you will end up dead. You have never seen a battle, you little official, how do you know how powerful it is.”

"Is it safe to go around to the south?" "Of course, most of the food transport teams in the south are less vigilant." After listening to his words, I smiled slightly.I may not have fought a war, but when it comes to grain transportation, I have the confidence that I will not lose to anyone. His description was enough hints for me. "By the way, what do you think about Zhang Heng's "Fu of the Second Capital"?" I asked intentionally or unintentionally. Xu You didn't expect that I would suddenly ask a question that was far from the topic, so he was taken aback for a moment before answering: "I read it at my brother's house, but I can't remember the content."

"Yes, in this era, who would memorize such articles." I replied. It was already late at night when I came out of Xu You's tent.I stretched long and felt very tired.I rushed back to Guandu from Wuchao and investigated non-stop all day, exhausted physically and mentally.The current investigation is still going in circles around the periphery, but the encirclement has been tightened, gradually approaching the topic Cao Gong wants to know. At this time, the sky was full of stars, and I took the wooden tablet in my arms to play with, and suddenly felt an unreal sense of wonder.The camp will be pulled out the next day, Duke Cao is about to take over the entire Central Plains and become the unshakable overlord.

If Xu can succeed, then everything will be completely reversed, Yuan Benchu ​​will lead the army south to Xudu, and I will become a surrender like Zhang Xi, or die in a certain battle.Just like what Xu You yelled when he was drunk just now: "Idiots, without me, you would all be reduced to prisoners." Sometimes, the whole history depends on one person's actions in a short moment, which Dong Hu, Sima Qian and Ban Gu never thought about. I was intoxicated thinking about these things when an arrow shot out of the darkness out of nowhere, pierced my chest and pushed me backwards.