Bowed and saluted again.
Cao Ang explained his purpose of coming here.
"Your Highness, I am here for one thing only, and that is to invite Your Highness to lead troops to Chenliu County and temporarily station the army in Chenliu County."
Liu Chong's eyes flashed.
Then he waved his hand pretending to be casual.
"Why?"
"I am familiar with people in Yangxia. If the army is stationed here, we can provide food and grass supplies on the spot, so why bother to leave for Chenliu County?"
Faced with Liu Chong's refusal.
Cao Ang threw out a set of explanations with his backhand.
I rushed to persuade him.
"Chen State and Chenliu County are adjacent to each other, and Yangxia and Chenliu Counties are very close to each other. Your Highness actually does not have to worry about the supply of food and grass."
"Compared with Chenliu, Yangxia is more geographically inconvenient. Compared with Chenliu, you can reach Kaifeng just a few days to the west. Starting from Yangxia, you need to pass through several counties in succession, which is very inconvenient!"
Liu Chong narrowed his eyes.
After observing Cao Ang's expression, he saw that he was staring at him with bright eyes.
He couldn't help but turn his head away.
Then he still showed enthusiasm, but in fact he was repelling people thousands of miles away.
"I don't think this is necessary. Although Yangxia is a bit far away, if a war breaks out and I order my soldiers to march day and night, it won't be delayed for more than a few days."
"On the contrary, moving troops to Chenliu at this moment and frequently changing the position of the army will somewhat make the army's morale impetuous."
Rejected repeatedly.
Liu Chong gave a seemingly reasonable explanation, and it was really difficult for Cao Ang to start by wrapping himself up in a round shape.
Even though he already had some guesses.
It is impossible to stand up and accuse Liu Chong of wanting to be passive and sabotage based on these few words.
Therefore, Cao Ang could only continue to test.
After pacing back and forth for a few moments, Cao Ang dropped a piece of bombshell news.
"So that His Highness will know that since receiving the report from Yuan Shao, the Governor of the Bohai Sea, my father has been practicing day and night, preparing his troops and horses, and is ready to mobilize troops and horses to set off for Chenliu County in the near future."
"In addition, as far as I know, Zhang Miao, the governor of Chenliu, is also actively responding, and Qiao Mao, the governor of Dongjun, is also preparing to send troops to Chenliu."
"If Your Highness can go together, our combined forces will greatly increase our strength. We will take care of each other at that time, and we can take care of each other on the way to Luoyang."
To be honest, this condition is very tempting.
If Liu Chong really wants to attack Dong Zhuo.
Then he will definitely agree.
After all, compared to Dong Zhuo's army of more than 100,000, the power of one party is too weak.
If you encounter an ambushing army, it is very likely that the entire army will be wiped out and killed on the spot.
But if everyone walks together in a group, the situation is completely different. Unless Dong Zhuo's army comes out, it is impossible to swallow up so many forces in one go.
But it's a pity.
Liu Chong had no such idea.
…
"hiss!"
Take a deep breath.
Liu Chong waved his hand, putting on an extremely arrogant look, his eyes barely growing on his head.
"The officers and men under Gu's command are all brave and good at fighting. They are all veterans who have fought for many years. They can be as good as ten on the battlefield. They can be said to be the best in the world!"
"Gu himself is even better at using a crossbow. He can shoot a three-stone bow with both arms. He has a courage that is unmatched by ten thousand men."
"With me leading the men, why do we need to join forces with others?"
He looks so arrogant!
He looked like he didn't take the world into consideration.
What kind of courage is unworthy of all men? It seems that he is comparing himself to the living Xiang Yu.
In fact, Liu Chong is not such a person.
Ever since his crime was exposed, his character has become more cautious.
He is usually polite and easy-going.
It is completely different from the one shown at this moment.
But he always kept in mind the instructions of Prime Minister Luo Jun and would never agree to leave Yangxia.
He could use all kinds of methods and excuses, but for this he had to sacrifice his image.
Once this appearance is revealed, you, Cao Ang, will not be able to find an excuse to let me go to Chenliu.
Looking at Liu Chong's performance.
The corners of Cao Ang's mouth twitched slightly.
He is not a fool. How can he not see a person's character?
He was so enthusiastic and courteous when he was invited in before, but now he has become arrogant and arrogant, like no hero in the world?
This is undoubtedly an act.
By now.
Liu Chong's attitude was already quite obvious.
This guy didn't want to participate in the crusade against Dong Zhuo at all. He mobilized troops and horses just for everyone to see, just to show off.
There is a high probability that he was in Yangxia when everyone sent troops, and he was still in Yangxia after Dong Zhuo finished fighting...
After knowing the situation.
Cao Ang regained his fighting spirit.
He is not a person who gives up easily and has a tenacity in his temperament.
Liu Chong was a troubled guy and found various excuses to refuse. On the contrary, Cao Ang made up his mind that he must be captured today.
Moreover.
I came all the way from Dingtao.
How could it be possible to return empty-handed?
No matter what, we have to fight again. If Liu Chong can be captured, it will add a powerful ally to the Cao family. When the territory is divided and forces are formed in the future, this person will also be a die-hard supporter.
The meaning is profound and should not be discarded lightly.
…
After making up my mind.
Cao Ang's mind was spinning rapidly, and he went through the several sets of words he had preset on the way here, and then thought of a good idea.
Looking at Liu Chong, he still looks like "I am the best in the world" and is arrogant and arrogant.
On the contrary, Cao Ang had a smile on his face.
The whole person seemed quite excited and took a step forward, speaking in a tone with obvious joy.
"Very good!"
"To be honest with you, Your Highness, my father and Zhang Miao, the governor of Chenliu County, have just taken office and are quite unfamiliar with the affairs of the county. Although they have used all their efforts to recruit new soldiers and form an army."
"But after all, time is still short. Not only are the number of soldiers insufficient, but they are all young men who have never been on the battlefield. If they face Dong Zhuo's fierce and powerful Xiliang soldiers, they will really feel unsure."
"Now that Your Highness has such a fierce and majestic elite army, it would be great."
Speaking of which.
Cao Ang was stunned by Liu Chong's expression.
He arched his hands and bowed slightly.
His tone was impassioned, and his speech was sincere and sincere: "Ang sincerely invites you, and I hope that His Highness can accompany me to Chenliu. Once our army does not have fighting capacity, Your Highness will still need to take charge of the overall situation."
"Secondly, you have all the elite soldiers under your command. You have recruited young and strong soldiers who are as good as ten. If you can observe the battles of such an elite army day and night, your training will be more effective with half the effort."
"We are all fighting against Dong Yijun, and we are all doing our part to kill the national traitors. I think for this reason, Your Highness will not reject me, right?"
Moral kidnapping!
A complete moral kidnapping!
Why do I have to help you when I have strong soldiers and elite soldiers?
But things are so amazing!
Liu Chong really didn't know how to refuse.
Didn't Cao Ang say that everyone is in the same camp to fight against Dong Yijun. If you don't help me, it will get a bad reputation.
Unless your Highness, Prince Chen, does not admit that you are a member of the group that is fighting against Dong Yijun, then of course you can ignore it, but do you dare?
Looking at Cao Ang bowing and saluting in front of him, he looked full of sincerity.
Liu Chong really had a heart attack.
I didn't expect that this guy, at such a young age, would speak so tactfully, and he would drive him into a corner with just a few words.
Previously, Cao Ang proposed that everyone should unite.
Liu Chong immediately pretended to be arrogant and said that he didn't need to stick together.
As a result, this kid immediately struck back with a knife.
Your Highness, you have strong soldiers and horses. That's all right. Come to Chenliu and help us!
Under such pressure from front to back.
Liu Chong was really in a dilemma. He could neither advance nor retreat. He was controlled by Cao Ang.
He pressed his forehead with some headache.
He remembered Luo Jun's words.
If things get to the point where you can't refuse and you can't bite anymore, then give Cao Ang some problems to make him retreat.
What kind of thing is a problem?
While holding his forehead, Liu Chong couldn't help but look around.
After catching a glimpse of the archery target in the distance, a flash of light suddenly flashed in his mind like a lightning strike.
Got it!
…
He held Cao Ang's arms with both hands and lifted him up from his bowed state.
Then Liu Chong said with a sigh in his voice: "In order to vindicate Dong Daye, General Cao really has good intentions. Gu Yuan would never allow you to go to Chenliu under any circumstances."
"But since you are so kind, I have something to do. All you have to do is do it. I will immediately mobilize the army to go with you. Otherwise, you can ask the general to go back on your own."
Looking at Cao Ang who raised his head, doubts flashed in his eyes, and a smile appeared on Liu Chong's face for no reason.
Then he pointed to the bow and arrow placed aside.
"The best thing in my life is to draw a bow and set up an arrow. Today, General Cao will have a competition with me. If you can beat me in archery, then I'll just rely on you!"
Liu Chong is very confident in himself.
His archery skills are not invincible, but they are definitely at the top level.
Like hitting ten out of ten or something.
That's all commonplace.
If the person standing in front of him today was a famous general, then Liu Chong might have to think carefully.
And how successful would a young man like Cao Ang be, even if he started practicing archery from birth?
This is Liu Chong's confidence!
He will definitely make Cao Ang retreat in spite of the difficulties!
But he didn't know it.
Cao Ang's first reaction after hearing these words was that he felt that His Highness King Chen was in front of him.
It’s like the old man hanged himself because he didn’t want to live too long!
He looked at Liu Chong with a strange look, then leaned down and weighed the big bow.
Cao Ang couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
Isn't this just giving pillows when you feel sleepy?
Although Liu Chong is very strong, he is even stronger!
Although I have only mastered one skill called Archery Mastery, it sounds average.
But according to the notes he read on the stone tablet, the level of archery at the next level is already inhuman. So how can mastery be so weak?
Isn't it too bullying to suppress a little Chen Wang just for a laugh?
He forced himself to hold back his laughter.
Cao Ang asked softly: "Does Your Highness really want to compete with me in archery? I ask myself, I am a proficient archer and a horse, and I have some skills in archery."
It would be better not to say this.
As soon as he said this, Liu Chong's eyes widened immediately.
This kid still dares to boast about his proficiency in bow and horse. Isn't this just pretending to be an expert?
In the field that they are best at, most people can't help but be excited. Today, they have to roll up their sleeves and have a good competition!
…
"Come here! Set up two targets fifty steps away for me, and get two strong bows!"
Liu Chong was gearing up.
He couldn't wait to see Cao Ang look stunned in front of him later.
But he just gave the order.
Cao Ang quickly stepped forward to stop him.
"Your Highness, fifty steps is too close to determine the winner. Set the target a hundred steps away!"
As soon as this statement came out.
Liu Chong became more and more certain that Cao Ang was a young boy who didn't understand anything at all. He might have just practiced at the shooting range a few times and thought he understood a lot.
He turned around.
He advised with some serious words: "General Cao must not treat this as a child's play. If you can hit the target at fifty paces, you are already good at it!"
"Every ten steps from now on, the difficulty will go up to a higher level. It is rare in the world to be able to hit the target at a hundred steps. Have you never heard of someone who can hit the target at a hundred steps?"
Can shoot poplar leaves from a hundred paces away.
He is already a master archer who has gone down in history.
Therefore, in Liu Chong's view, Cao Ang's words and deeds were arrogance caused by ignorance.
However, no matter how much King Chen persuaded him.
Cao Ang just stood with his hands behind his back and waved his hands calmly.
"Your Highness just needs to take a hundred steps to hit the external target. I have confidence in you!"
"Not only that, Cao is willing to determine the outcome with His Highness with three arrows. The three arrows will be shot at the same target at the same time to judge the outcome."
"Lest you only shoot one arrow, if His Highness performs abnormally for a moment, wouldn't it look like you are weak in victory?"
These words were so suspenseful that Liu Chong was so angry that he vomited blood.
Is this guy a bit crazy?
Listening to this tone, it seemed that Liu Chong had already determined that Liu Chong would lose, so he gave him a hand in advance.
But do I need you to let me go? !
Liu Chong was furious.
He originally just made up his mind to use this method to make Cao Ang retreat, and then continued to lie down without any worries.
But he has now changed his mind.
You must slap Cao Ang hard in the face to let him know what it means to be humble and what it means to pretend to understand!
Later, if this kid is a hundred steps away without even touching the target, he will definitely laugh out loud.
…
"Set a target at a hundred steps!"
No more nonsense, just give the order crisply.
Then Liu Chong asked Cao Ang to choose the bow and arrow first, while he picked the remaining pair.
After everything is ready.
Liu Chong said to Cao Ang in a deep voice: "I have been immersed in this way for many years, and I can't do anything to bully the small ones, so I will shoot first this time."
"After three arrows, it's up to you!"
After seeing Cao Ang nodding lightly.
Liu Chong suppressed the anger in his heart.
Take a few deep breaths.
He forced himself to quickly enter a calm state, and even his breathing and heartbeat became softer for a while.
The left hand leads the bow, the right hand nocks the arrow, and the bow string is slowly stretched, and the muscles of both arms expand rapidly.
He held his breath and concentrated his gaze like a falcon.
Squinting slightly, his right eye was fixed on the target point a hundred steps away, which already seemed a little small, and he quietly adjusted.
After a long while.
Liu Chong suddenly realized that the time had come.
He found the most precise point.
Immediately he released his right hand and the arrow flew away from the string.
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