Speaking of which.
Zhao Yun actually basically believed it.
After all, as Cao Ang said, as long as he goes to Gongsun Zan's territory to take a look in person, he can know some things clearly.
Cao Ang's lies now are of no use, they are just teasing him for a while.
And there is no need for a man as cultivated and magnanimous as Cao Ang to make up such a lie just to fool him.
So talk about it in reverse.
This is probably true!
The thought of this.
Zhao Yun couldn't help but shook his head and sighed, and said with some helplessness: "When I was in the countryside, everyone said that Gongsun Bogui could win battles. If you follow him and make contributions, you will definitely achieve something."
"But in my opinion, compared to making great achievements, he is a benevolent person who loves the people like a son and can care about and care for the people under his rule. He is more worthy of my wholehearted following and my best efforts to help."
"General Gongsun has all the weapons and martial arts, but he doesn't have a benevolent heart to love others. As the young master said, he is not the wise master I am looking for!"
Speaking of which.
Zhao Yun stood up with a "swish" sound.
He cupped his hands in front of his body, bowed in obeisance, and then thanked Cao Ang sincerely.
"If it hadn't been for the young master's guidance and telling me all these inside stories, Yun would have gone to Nangong County and fallen into a pit of fire!"
"In any case, please accept Yun's thanks!"
How could Cao Ang accept this gift calmly?
Naturally, he quickly stood up, held up Zhao Yun with both hands, and spoke repeatedly.
"Zilong, you are serious!"
…
After the two of them sat down again.
Pushing cups and changing cups, talking between words.
The relationship has clearly taken a new level.
In Zhao Yun's heart, Cao Ang is already a very close friend of his.
So after a few drinks.
Zhao Yun couldn't help but confide all the troubles in his heart to Cao Ang.
"well!"
First he sighed.
He frowned slightly, with a look of helplessness on his face, and his eyes were full of confusion, which was quite desolate.
Zhao Yun next to him complained to Cao Ang when he looked over.
"I don't want to be in the state capital, and Gongsun's army is not a good place. I didn't expect that Jizhou is so big that there is no place for me, Zhao Yun!"
I heard Zhao Yun was so emotional.
Cao Ang couldn't help but feel secretly happy.
After all the verbal guidance and foreshadowing, things have finally been pushed to this point.
After killing Zhao Yun's intention to defect to Gongsun Zan, the next thing to do is to lead him to his own path.
Cao Ang immediately thought about it for a while.
He explained to Zhao Yun: "Zilong came from Zhending County. Although he knows that all the forces in Jizhou want to gather and negotiate in Nangong County, there must be one thing you don't know."
"That is, in this negotiation process, there are not only three parties: Han Fujun, General Gongsun and Yuan Prefect."
"In addition to the three of them, there is another person who was also invited to participate in this discussion. I think this person is a good candidate worthy of Zilong's surrender!"
…
"oh?"
"I really don't know that there is such a thing. I wonder who the young master is talking about?"
Seeing the confused look on Zhao Yun's face, Cao Ang smiled slightly.
Then he said lightly.
"The person I'm talking about is the son of Cao Cao, the shepherd of Yanzhou, the current governor of Dongjun, Cao Ang, Cao Zixiu!"
Zhao Yun was stunned at first.
Then after a breath, Zhao Yun's eyes suddenly lit up when he realized who Cao Ang was talking about, and his whole person became more energetic.
"Could the Cao Zixiu you are talking about be the same Cao Zixiu who defeated Lu Bu and Lu Fengxian in Yanshi County and is known as the invincible in the world?"
And after getting Cao Ang's nodding yes reply.
Zhao Yun was visibly excited.
There was a look of excitement on his face for a moment, as if he had heard the name of his idol.
"As far as I know, General Cao Zixiu is recognized by the world as a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty. He is the pillar of the Han Dynasty and the beam that supports the sea."
"In addition to defeating Lu Bu in Yanshi County, he also had the record of defeating more than 60,000 Yellow Turban bandits with thousands of men, and capturing tens of thousands alive."
"Such people are truly heroes!"
In Zhao Yun's words.
Do not hesitate to praise Cao Ang.
For General Cao, who is famous all over the world, he can be said to be full of praise and unabashed words.
Just after such praise.
Zhao Yun suddenly remembered something.
He quickly asked Cao Ang: "Since General Cao now serves as the prefect of Dongjun, how can he participate in the affairs of Jizhou?"
…
He heard Zhao Yun's praise for him.
Cao Ang was even more determined.
He didn't expect that he had such a huge reputation in Zhao Zilong's heart. With these supporting evidences, his plan to recruit Zhao Yun today would definitely have a greater success rate.
Facing the doubts in Zhao Yun's heart.
Cao Ang explained immediately.
"As the governor of Dongjun, Cao Zixiu spent most of his time in Puyang County."
"It's just that I was invited by Lord Muhan of Jizhou some time ago to lead his troops northward and enter the boundaries of Jizhou to participate in mediating the conflicts between the parties."
"And his general has now been appointed as the prefect of Wei County, so after all, General Cao can be considered half a Jizhou native."
As Cao Ang explained.
Zhao Yun was even more excited.
Previously, he was still thinking that Cao Ang was in Dongjun, and even if he wanted to defect to his command, there would be many inconveniences in the process.
But things are different now.
Cao Ang's people have arrived in Jizhou, and the forces under his name span Jizhou and Yanzhou.
It would be very convenient to just run and join him.
However, after these physical obstacles were removed, there was still one point that stood in Zhao Yun's heart, making it difficult for him to make an immediate decision.
…
After much hesitation.
Zhao Yuncai bowed his hand to Cao Ang, and then said in distress with some concern.
"General Gongsun, who is famous all over the world and powerful in all directions, also has a side that people don't know."
"I really don't know what kind of person General Cao is behind his back."
"If there is another person who has great martial arts skills but is indifferent to the people under his rule, then it is better not to go even if Yun goes."
That's it.
In fact, it has already entered the drama stage.
If this place makes the words come true and makes Zhao Yun moved, thus removing all kinds of worries, then it can basically be declared a success.
So he raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a mysterious smile.
Cao Ang described it meaningfully.
"To be honest with Zilong, I have been to Dongjun, which governs Puyang County. I even lived there for a long time. I have seen some things with my own eyes."
"Since General Cao took office as the governor of Dongjun, he has actively cracked down on bandits in the territory, led the people to reclaim farmland, and even led tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians to implement the military garrison system."
"In just a few months since he took office, the entire East County has been completely renewed. The county is peaceful and stable, and the people live and work in peace and contentment. At least there are absolutely no refugees in the various cities in the county."
"There are even business people who travel hundreds of miles away and want to come to Dongjun to do business. It is because Dongjun is well governed and the territory is stable."
"Based on this alone, what do you think of General Cao?"
…
What else?
Didn't you see that Zhao Yun's eyes were filled with brilliance at this moment?
The grand scene described by Cao Ang really attracted him. He was so excited when he heard it that he wished he could fly to Puyang County now and see it with his own eyes.
Just do it.
Zhao Yun immediately raised his hands to Cao Ang and said: "If it is true as you said, then this Cao Zixiu is really a wise master and worthy of joining me."
"I wonder, sir, if you know where General Cao is currently, or if you have connections, can you introduce me to him?"
Hear this.
Cao Ang showed a sunny and cheerful smile.
Then he shook his head at Zhao Yun.
Before Zhao Yun could feel disappointed with Cao Ang's answer, he pointed at himself.
Then he said happily.
"Far away, yet so close."
"I dare not hide it from you. My surname is Cao, my given name is Ang, my given name is Zixiu, and I am currently the governor of Dongjun!"
Zhao Yun: "???"
…
Zhao Yun was stunned!
The boss's eyes were wide open, and his mouth could not close. It was obvious that he was filled with horror.
He was directly confused by Cao Ang's magical operation, and was completely confused on the spot.
Can you still play like this?
You have just described so many beautiful scenes to me, and you have been praising yourself for a long time!
No wonder this young man didn't say a word when I gave my name earlier. It turned out that he was just waiting for us.
This is really... this is really...
The master is actually by my side!
Just when Zhao Yun was shocked and didn't know what to do or say.
Then Cao Ang suddenly stood up.
While bowing to him, he said sincerely: "As I said before, Zilong and I hit it off as old friends today, and we feel like we have met our lifelong confidants."
"I think Zilong's words and deeds are indeed like-minded people with me. Now I am sincerely recruiting him. I wonder if Zilong is willing to join my account and serve me?"
Cao Ang issued a straightforward invitation.
Zhao Yun's retreat was instantly blocked.
to be honest.
If Zhao Yun is given a certain amount of time, let him go to Dongjun to see the situation in person and understand the living conditions of the people under Cao Ang's rule.
If Cao Ang extends an olive branch to him at that time, he will definitely agree without hesitation.
It's a pity that Cao Ang doesn't have that much time now.
Uncertain today.
There are too many variables going forward.
Therefore, we can only choose to hit a straight shot after some preparation.
…
After hesitating for a long time.
Zhao Yun did not choose to agree.
Instead, he expressed his doubts with his mouth.
"General Cao, please forgive me for speaking frankly, why did you conceal your identity before?"
Cao Ang pretended to have a helpless smile.
Then he brought out the words he had prepared earlier.
"It's not that I deliberately concealed my identity. I really didn't find a suitable opportunity to say it."
"After all, I was the one who took the initiative to invite Zilong to come and have a drink with him, and also said so many inappropriate things about General Gongsun. If I had revealed my identity at that time, wouldn't it appear that I had ulterior motives?"
I heard this is the reason.
Zhao Yun suddenly felt dumbfounded.
"General Cao is really worrying too much. You are a hero who is famous all over the world, but I am just an unknown person."
"It's my honor that you appreciate me. How dare you have any ulterior motives?"
"But since you are General Cao, are the many grand scenes of Dongjun you previously described telling the truth or lies?"
This is the biggest concern in Zhao Yun's heart.
After all, you praise yourself.
Then the credibility of the content of such words may be put into question.
…
Along with some doubts from Zhao Yun.
Cao Ang turned around and faced the window of the elegant room, looking out the window at Gaoyi County, which looked a bit more dilapidated than Puyang County.
Then he clenched his fist with his right hand.
Then he swung down hard.
"Although what I said before seems to be bragging, how the people of Dongjun are actually living is a fact that cannot be deceived by words alone."
"If what I'm telling you is a lie, then you only need to go to Dong County and see it with your own eyes to expose it."
"If you can deceive for a while, can you deceive for a lifetime?"
"If Zilong surrenders to me today and follows me back to Dongjun in the future, what you see is different from what I said, then you can leave on the spot or even point at my nose and scold me. I will never stop you. !”
Speaking of which.
Cao Ang turned around.
He stared at Zhao Yun with bright eyes, and then said word by word with an impassioned voice.
"To be honest with Zilong, I have a clear conscience and the people of Dongjun for everything I have done since I took office as the prefect of Dongjun."
"It's not just a place in Dongjun. My lifelong wish is that people all over the world can live and work in peace and contentment."
"In the Thirteen States of the Han Dynasty, all people in the world can have enough to eat and wear clothes. They don't have to worry about plundering by bandits or oppression by the government. That's all!"
"To do this, it's definitely not enough for me alone, so I need Zilong and more talents like you to help me and achieve great things together!"
…
The inflammatory nature of these words is really too strong.
Even Zhao Yun was still doubtful just now.
This time it disappeared in an instant.
Instead, he was filled with enthusiasm and excitement. Isn't Cao Ang's grand ambition not his lifelong wish?
If the world, which has now fallen into chaos, can be brought back to peace, then all the people can be fed and clothed.
No need to go through the miserable life now.
Isn't this Zhao's request?
As for Cao Ang's previous concealment of his identity and boastful praise of himself, it is no longer a problem for Zhao Yun now.
At first glance, General Cao is a loyal and honest person.
With such an open-minded, broad-minded and heroic person, how could he tell lies?
As the saying goes, when promoting good people, one should not avoid relatives and enemies.
Just because you are talking about yourself, you can't forcefully say some modest words, and you can't just say you have shortcomings even if you don't have any, right?
Good is good, bad is bad.
What's going on?
General Cao has managed Dongjun so well, and the people under his rule have enjoyed a happy life, why don't you let others talk about it? !
…
Think of this.
Zhao Yun also bowed to Cao Ang.
Then he said with sincerity.
"The general's grand plans and aspirations are exactly what Yun has been pursuing all his life. I am grateful to the general for not giving up and sincerely approaching me."
"Now that I can accompany you, it brings great comfort to my life. Even though I am heartbroken, I am still willing to do so!"
Hear this.
Cao Ang was overjoyed.
He immediately exchanged greetings with Zhao Yun.
Then he helped him up, patted Zhao Yun's arm one after another, and nodded in praise.
"I have Zilong, and the drought-stricken seedlings are blessed with sweet rain!"
So far.
Zhao Yun officially joined Cao Ang's command.
The Cao Group has added another strong player.
As for Liu Bei's side...
That guy had a miserable time in the beginning, whether with or without Zhao Yun.
This has nothing to do with me!
After leaving the wine house, Cao Ang temporarily arranged Zhao Yun in the military camp, and together with the hundreds of young men from the countryside he brought, they were integrated into the army led by Zhang Liao.
Zhao Yun saw with his own eyes that among the soldiers led by Cao Ang, all the soldiers were in good spirits, and their morale was high.
Moreover, even the daily meals in the army can be considered to be somewhat oily.
Regarding what Cao Ang said in my heart.
Naturally, he became even more convinced.
…
The next morning.
After some mobilization of troops.
Han Fu and Cao Ang immediately led their troops from Gaoyi County and headed straight to Nangong County, one hundred and fifty miles away in Anping, in the southwest.
It's just because of the previous agreement with Han Fu.
After the two sides summed it up.
The decision was not unanimous.
Just march together, one behind the other.
In this way, Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan can more or less be fooled.
Since the combined armies of both sides were too numerous, their movement speed was also much too slow.
After traveling for six full days, we arrived at the outskirts of Nangong County.
And when Cao Ang and others arrived.
Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan have already set up camps in the north and east of Nangong County, occupying one side.
Without exception, several forces chose not to enter Nangong County.
What I was afraid of was that if there was an ambush in the city, it might be like catching a turtle in a jar.
Or if something happens, it will be difficult to respond in time while trapped in Nangong County.
Therefore, they were all stationed outside the city.
The four forces occupy three directions, and they are all separated by a certain distance. This can be regarded as a sign that they are wary of each other and full of precautions.
And on the night of arrival.
Cao Ang led Dian Wei and a group of personal guards to the camp where Yuan Shao was staying quietly.
…
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