"Zhong Kang has good eyesight!"
"This is Cao Ang."
"This time I led my troops to Qiao County to take up the post of Yuzhou Shepherd. Twenty miles away from here, I received news that there was fighting here."
"I have identified one of them, that is, the one led by you, the strong man. They are the people of Yuzhou. As the shepherd of the state, I will naturally speed up my troops to come to the rescue."
Hearing Cao Ang admit his identity.
Xu Chu's face immediately showed a hint of excitement.
The whole person became visibly excited, and without saying a word, he bowed to Cao Ang again.
"It's really General Cao in person!"
"The general is famous all over the world, and his prestige is throughout the world. I have heard rumors about the general for a long time, and I have long wanted to meet him, but unfortunately I have never had the chance."
"I never thought that I would have such a fate today. Not only would I meet a person I have admired for a long time, but I would also have to help you, general, to save me and all my fellow villagers."
“It’s really exciting!”
Xu Chu's words.
Cao Ang couldn't help but smile.
Unexpectedly, this legendary warrior was actually his admirer, and he had heard of his reputation spread throughout the world.
Then things will be easier to handle.
It would not be difficult to recruit Xu Chu under his command and gain his loyalty.
Think of this.
Cao Ang immediately bowed his hand to Xu Chu.
At the same time, he said with full of approval: "The so-called famous people all over the world are just coincidental. The current situation in the world is such that it encourages people to make progress."
"But just now, on the way here, I saw Zhong Kang with my own eyes. He pulled an extremely strong cattle by the tail with one hand and pulled it backwards for a hundred steps. This is not a heroic act!"
"It can be expected that even if I don't show up with troops and horses, Zhong Kang's hand alone will be enough to frighten this group of thieves and make them retreat in fear."
Cao Ang's praise made Xu Chu a little shy.
He scratched his head quite honestly.
But the smile on his face cannot be concealed.
Obviously being praised by one's idol is something worth being excited about and rejoicing for anyone.
"General, you are really overrated. I only have some brute strength, not much ability."
"A true hero must be someone like you who gallops on the battlefield, becomes famous all over the world, helps buildings collapse, and saves people from fire and water!"
…
Xu Chu came over with another round of flattery.
Cao Ang was quite dumbfounded.
This tough guy looks like a rough guy, but in fact he also has some thoughts, and his heart is not as reckless and honest as his appearance shows.
At this point.
On the contrary, it is similar to Dian Wei.
Dian Wei looks like a black iron tower, and his voice is as low as a bell. At first glance, one might think that he is a straightforward, honest person with no thoughts.
In fact, there are a lot of things on my mind.
At the very least, Dian Wei could complete the tasks assigned to him by Cao Ang to the letter, and he could even use his subjective initiative on the basis of the tasks.
Achieve excess results.
Look at it from this aspect.
When Xu Chu was recruited, he saw two giant spirits on his left and right.
They are all giant spirits with wisdom.
Absolutely invincible!
After thinking like this for a moment.
Cao Ang did not accept Xu Chu's compliments anymore, but instead smiled and waved his hands.
"Zhong Kang, after going through this war, we are all acquaintances. There is no need to be so polite."
"But there is one thing I would like to ask. This group of thieves are obviously Yellow Turban thieves, but I don't know where they come from. Could it be that there are still thieves gathering around Qiao County?"
…
I heard Cao Ang ask about business.
Xu Chu didn't dare to neglect.
After thinking about it carefully for a while, he handed over to Cao Ang and said, "To be honest, general, this group of thieves actually moved here from Runan County."
"Pei State is located in the hinterland of Yuzhou. To the north is Yanzhou, where the people are stable and powerful. To the west is the powerful Chen State, which has strong soldiers and horses and tens of thousands of armors."
"Besides, everyone knows that the Cao family in Qiao County is where you, General Cao, were born. Anyone who cherishes his life and is afraid of death will not dare to make trouble here."
Xu Chu briefly explained the situation.
Then he pointed to the remaining Yellow Turban soldiers on the battlefield not far away who were being guarded, tied up, and locked in one place by Cao Jun soldiers, and spoke in detail.
"I have been entangled with this group of people for some time, and have fought several times during this period, so I sent some people to find out where they came from."
"This group of people was originally from Gepo, northwest of Xincai County, Runan County, where they made a living by looting."
"It's just that Yuan Shu and Yuan Gongdao were defeated recently by General You. He had to abandon his territory in Nanyang County and return to Runan County to consolidate first."
"Although Yuan Shu is not the enemy of General You, but to these yellow turban thieves, he is no less than the tiger in the forest and the dragon in the nine heavens."
"So after getting the news, this group of people fled Runan County and came to Pei State instead. Qiao County is a large county of Pei State, so it is not a big deal to be targeted by this group of people. strange."
…
An explanation from Xu Chu.
Cao Ang was quite speechless.
After waiting for a long time, the root cause was still here. This group of yellow scarf thieves, numbering in the tens of thousands, was actually frightened by Yuan Shu, whom he had driven away.
The cause and effect is really amazing.
But after turning his head and taking a look, he saw that the group of thieves were in an extremely embarrassed state.
Cao Ang couldn't help but smile.
"You said about this group of people, you said they closed the mountains and closed the country, but they could receive news that Yuan Shu had returned to Runan."
"But they may have a bright idea, but they don't know the importance of Qiao County, and they don't know that this place is the only place that this general must pass through on his trip."
"They should be in trouble!"
As soon as this statement came out.
Xu Chu suddenly smiled heartily.
Just when I was about to say something.
Suddenly he remembered something, and then he hurriedly apologized to Cao Ang and several generals around him with a look of fear on his face and a bit anxiously.
"Look at my memory. I've been talking for a long time, but I let the general and all of you stand here talking without even offering a bowl of tea. What a sin!"
"General, I would also like to ask you to lead your troops and follow me to the nearby village to have a rest. Not only will there be hot tea and soup, but there will also be snacks and beds."
"If possible, you can stay one night on Zhuangzi and go to Qiao County tomorrow."
…
Enthusiasm for Xu Chu.
Cao Ang naturally had no reason to refuse.
Moreover, it is very inconvenient for the cavalry to supply and set up camp when they are separated from the large forces at the rear and do not carry a large amount of baggage themselves.
Now there are towns and villages that are willing to provide space and certain living supplies, so why not?
"Then I'll bother Zhongkang!"
Cao Ang's response once again caused a passionate smile to appear on Xu Chu's face.
Immediately he greeted his father and fellow villagers.
Prepare to lead the army to Zhuang Shang.
But Xu Chu had not yet set off.
Dian Wei on the side stopped him.
"Brother Zhongkang, don't forget that there is an ox here. If this fine ox is lost here, it will be a huge loss."
When Xu Chu heard this, he immediately turned around and looked.
However, the next second his pupils shrank.
I saw Dian Wei imitating his previous appearance, holding the cow's tail with one hand, while strolling leisurely in the garden, as if watching flowers and the moon, slowly pulling the cow back upside down.
Although the cattle were in pain, they cried out.
And use brute force.
However, Dian Wei's posture was as stable as a mountain, and it was difficult for him to waver at all. He could only let it be dragged all the way back to Xu Chu.
…
Dian Wei showed his skill.
Even though Xu Chu was somewhat calmed down.
Even with Dian Wei's size, Xu Chu could not ignore him no matter what.
But people are always like this.
Before seeing the powerful strength of others with your own eyes, you will always have doubts. After all, there are many people who only have size and cannot exert much power.
"This... this general is so powerful!"
"I see that your posture is more relaxed and freehand than when I dragged the ox's tail before. General Cao's men are indeed capable of producing many talents!"
As soon as this statement came out.
Dian Wei immediately laughed.
He touched the neck of the farm cow and comforted it for a while, then handed it over to a farmer.
Then he smiled at Xu Chu and said, "I saw Zhong Kang perform such a stunt before, and the next moment I felt itchy and couldn't help showing off."
"If there is any offense, I hope Brother Zhongkang can forgive me. Don't blame me!"
After Xu Chu woke up from the shock.
He smiled immediately.
He shook his head nonchalantly.
"Isn't it strange? The general has the shape of a mountain and possesses tremendous power. Chu will only regard him as a comrade and a lifelong confidant."
"But please forgive me for asking. There should be very few people in your army who are as powerful as the general. Should you be considered the strongest?"
…
Xu Chu asked this for a purpose.
In fact, after he learned Cao Ang's true identity, he already had an idea.
That is to take such a group of people under his command, join Cao Ang, and start his military career.
After all, his original purpose of forming the rural soldiers was to protect his hometown and have the power to protect himself.
But now General Cao has arrived with his troops.
Qiao County is about to become the capital of Yuzhou again. At that time, General Cao will definitely send troops to wipe out all the thieves and bandits in the surrounding area.
Then when the time comes, won’t the rural soldiers you spontaneously formed lose their usefulness and become useless?
It's better to take advantage of the great opportunity now.
He sent away some of those who were unwilling to surrender, and the rest followed him into Cao's army.
If you can achieve a certain amount of merit, you may not be able to be a high-ranking official with a generous salary in the future, and be a blessing to your descendants.
Moreover, I have heard about the reputation of the Cao family, and the General Cao in front of me is even more familiar.
Wherever Cao's army went, there was no offense, and they rested with the people, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment.
And according to some news obtained in the past two years, the Cao family is getting stronger and stronger, and the territory they own is getting larger and larger.
This is clearly the master!
If you don’t follow such a person, then who will you follow?
…
And after deciding to defect to Cao Ang.
So Xu Chu's intention when asking Dian Wei such a question is quite clear.
It must be determined how many fierce men like Dian Wei are in Cao's army.
If only Dian Wei was the only one.
Even if Xu Chu defected to the past, he would still be valued by his superiors based on his uniqueness.
But if you catch a lot.
Then he should really keep a low profile and not dare to underestimate the world's heroes. This is a rather troublesome situation.
But thinking about it, I think it’s unlikely.
With his strength, he has never faced an opponent since he was a child. When he was a teenager, the average adult man was far behind him.
This should be considered a gift.
And Dian Wei himself has an exaggerated body shape and such powerful strength, so he should also be a person with extraordinary talents.
People with this kind of talent should be extremely rare, and it is impossible to catch a large number of them.
…
really.
Just as Xu Chu expected.
Dian Wei grinned brightly.
Then he shook his arms, causing waves of strong oppression.
Then he said with some complacency: "Except General Cao, there must be no general in the whole army who can compare with me with bare hands!"
Xu Chu got the answer he wanted.
But that sentence at the beginning.
But it caught his attention.
"Why do you say that besides General Cao, General Cao also possesses great power and is difficult for ordinary people to defeat?"
Dian Wei didn't have time to answer.
Cao Ang quickly interrupted him.
"Zhongkang, don't listen to General Dian bragging about me. I am better at commanding, not very good at fighting with others, and I have never fought against General Dian."
"Let's go, take us to Zhuangzi first, let's take a rest and recuperate."
Under the hint of Cao Ang's eyes.
Dian Wei could only smile naively.
Then he said repeatedly: "Let's go, let's go!"
See this situation.
Xu Chu could only hold back his words first, and then ordered people to lead the way, leading the large army to the village they were leading.
…………
On the way.
While Cao Ang was talking to Cao Chun.
Xu Chu quietly reached behind and approached Dian Wei. After the two horses approached, Xu Chu lowered his voice and asked Dian Wei in a low voice.
"General Dian, what is going on? What is the strength of General Cao you just mentioned? Can you tell me privately? I will never tell anyone else!"
Dian Wei tilted his head.
After taking a look at Xu Chu.
I thought to myself that this guy would most likely join Cao's army in the future and become one of his own.
Moreover, to show off the general's prestige and spread the general's invincible reputation throughout the world, this was originally something that Dianwei was good at and was keen on doing.
So after thinking for a moment.
Dian Wei immediately leaned into Xu Chu's ear and whispered: "My general is by no means a mortal!"
"Don't look at the general. His body is not as strong as you and me, but in fact, the general's body contains extremely huge power!"
Just the opening remarks frightened Xu Chu, making the tiger idiot stunned for a while.
He turned around and glanced at Cao Ang's back in front of him.
I still find it a bit unbelievable.
General Cao's body shape is naturally considered to be strong compared to ordinary young and middle-aged men.
But compared to myself, she is still a bit thinner.
But such a thin body contains huge power?
I don’t dare to think about it, and I don’t dare to believe it either!
…
Dian Wei seemed to know what Xu Chu was thinking.
He immediately patted his back with his hand.
Then he hummed softly and said: "Don't believe it, I will give you some evidence and you will be convinced!"
Xu Chu cupped his hands.
Signaling Dian Wei to continue.
After Dian Wei sorted out his thoughts, he raised three fingers to Xu Chu and then spoke eloquently.
"First, when I first met the general, I was traveling with him. On the way, there happened to be heavy rain that washed away the forest. A large number of thick trees piled up beside the road directly cut off the road!"
"In the end, the general and I joined hands, each with a stick, back and forth, to move the wood away."
"I saw with my own eyes that the general was not red-faced, out of breath, and didn't even sweat a few drops. He just picked up the wood and threw it aside in such a leisurely manner. You can tell me whether this is strong or not!"
Listen to Dian Wei mention old things.
Xu Chu was immediately surprised.
Looking at the thickness of the trees drawn by Dian Wei and the length of the trees dictated by his words, Xu Chu felt that it was difficult for him to carry it around easily and freely.
And General Cao Ang was able to move these logs to the roadside calmly, which is indeed quite powerful!
…
And that's not enough.
Dian Wei then pressed a second finger.
"Since you know my general and have heard about my general's reputation, you must also know about the battle in Yanshi County. The general fought against Lu Bu and Lu Fengxian alone, and won the battle after fighting for thousands of rounds."
"I don't know if you are familiar with Lu Fengxian, but all the heroes who witnessed the battle at that time called the general a man from heaven."
"It's such a heavy weight, you can weigh it yourself!"
Xu Chu knew about this battle, but he really didn't know much about Lu Bu. Lu Bu's reputation as invincible was mainly spread among the officials from Luoyang.
Although it has spread a lot over the years.
But after all, the scope is limited.
However, when the alliance was launched against Dong, more than ten princes and heroes from all over Guandong were gathered, some of whom were famous in the world, or some of the most important figures in the officialdom.
These people have both vision and knowledge.
Even they called him invincible and praised him as a man from heaven descending to earth. You can imagine with your toes how shocking General Cao's performance was at that time.
Believe it!
When the second piece of evidence was listed, Xu Chu basically believed it, and this was obviously not Dian Wei's limit.
…
"I wonder if Brother Zhongkang has ever been in Ren Xia's profession. In our profession, there is a very powerful person who is named "Sword Immortal"."
"He is good at swordsmanship, and his strikes are often like lightning. The opponent is defeated by the sword before he can react."
"However, such a powerful person is completely incompetent in front of the general. No matter how hard he tries and what he has learned throughout his life, he can't break through the general's defense!"
"I was also a witness to this battle at the time. I saw the general with his head down and eyes closed, standing there as if he was asleep. This shows that he was able to do it with ease."
"What do you think of these?"
Impressed!
Xu Chu was completely convinced!
In fact, anyone who has some wealth at home, some strength in their hands, and a few younger brothers behind them will have been involved in the so-called world when they were young.
Although Xu Chu has been busy recruiting young men and forming rural soldiers in the past two years to defend his hometown.
But he's been around before.
Naturally, he is not unfamiliar with the name of "Sword Immortal". Although he has never fought against him before, the name of a person and the shadow of a tree can spread so magically that his strength is definitely not that weak.
But he is such a strong person.
General Cao was actually able to defeat him with his eyes closed without moving. So if you think about it, you can't even imagine how powerful the Cao family's army is.
Like mountains and seas, it’s hard to measure!
…………
Thanks to Dian Wei's publicity and bragging.
Xu Chu was quickly assimilated by him.
From the time they first met until now, within half an hour at most, Xu Chu had already had a faint tendency to transform into "arrogant bragging".
I don’t know the future either.
Cao Ang has two door gods, one on the left and one on the right.
What kind of scene will it be when he starts to say, "My general is invincible in the world", "The general is a descendant of heaven", "The general broke my bones with one finger".
Cao Ang is currently unaware of this situation.
He just followed the guidance of the villagers and after walking for a while, he saw the rural settlement from a distance.
At this time, Xu Chu also turned his horse forward in time, his eyes full of respect and admiration, and his mouth showed it to Cao Ang warmly.
"General, please look, that's our village. Although the houses are a bit crude, the place is large enough, and there are few wild animals around."
"I will ask the villagers to clear up the space later and make most of the houses available so that your brothers can have a place to shelter from the wind and rain."
…
After hearing this, Cao Ang smiled immediately.
But he still chose to refuse.
"Zhong Kang is too polite, but it would be a bit troublesome to trouble the villagers to relocate. Besides, the people in the army are already very resistant and not that fragile."
"And the most important thing is that I have not only the lieutenants of the army, but also the surrendered soldiers that I captured before. These people are not stable."
"If we don't keep strict supervision at night, there will be trouble, so I'd better find a flat place nearby and spend the night."
Cao Ang was reminded like this.
Xu Chucai suddenly remembered the group of yellow turban thieves.
There is no more persuasion at the moment.
After all, if trouble occurs, Zhuangzi will be the one who really suffers. This is no joke.
"If that's the case, then I'll ask the villagers to bring the thatch and let the brothers lay it on the bed for the night. It can keep out the cold and keep warm at least."
"But General Cao, as well as other generals, please come and stay in the house."
This time Cao Ang agreed.
Soon he and Dian Wei moved into Xu Chu's home under Xu Chu's arrangement.
…………
Although this place is called Zhuangzi.
But it's actually not that small.
It was obvious that there were several wealthy families on the farm.
And Xu Chu is obviously one of them.
Not only was his mansion large enough, but there were also many servants and servants waiting on him, and the food he served Cao Ang and his party was of good quality.
This is quite reasonable.
After all, if Xu Chu came from a poor family, it would be difficult for him to become the leader of the local soldiers. Even if his personal strength was amazing, he would not be unanimously recommended.
After taking a shower, changing clothes, and resting.
Xu Chu entertained Cao Ang and others with a banquet.
During the dinner, cups were pushed and cups were exchanged, and glasses of wine were exchanged.
It can be described as hearty!
And after three rounds of drinking.
Xu Chu picked up the wine cup and toasted Cao Ang. Then he spoke bluntly and asked Cao Ang.
"I would like to ask General, after you take up the post of Yuzhou Mu, will you stay in Qiao County permanently, or will you just stay here for a while and then leave?"
For your next itinerary plan.
Cao Ang didn't mean to hide anything.
"I will set up a state capital here, but I won't stay there permanently. After all, my roots are still in Yanzhou, and the location of Qiao County is a bit too deep for me to take charge of the overall situation."
…
When I first heard this.
Xu Chu suddenly felt a little disappointed.
But it was fleeting.
He quickly asked for advice: "If the general establishes a state capital here, he will definitely appoint officials and clear up the surrounding situation, right?"
Cao Ang smiled and nodded.
"This is natural. The shepherdship of a state is child's play. In fact, the team that came with me is now among the large troops in the rear."
"When I enter Qiao County tomorrow, I will make arrangements to clear out all the bandits and bandits in the surrounding area to ensure the people under my rule."
"Before I leave Qiao County, I will leave some troops and horses in case of emergency."
This statement immediately excited Xu Chu.
Cao Ang's plan was the same as what he thought.
At this point, Xu Chu no longer hesitated.
After putting down the wine glass in his hand, he stood up, bowed to Cao Ang, and said respectfully.
"Having a general as the lord of Yuzhou is really a blessing for the people in the state. After the general eliminates the surrounding banditry, the folks in his hometown will return to peace, and Chu will no longer need to defend his hometown."
"It's just that it's hard to recruit such a group of people, and it's hard to dismiss them easily. It's hard to avoid being unwilling. I wonder if the general is willing to take them in and become a small soldier in your army?"
…
A glimmer of light flashed in Cao Ang's eyes.
After giving Xu Chu a meaningful look, he then smiled meaningfully and asked: "If you can recruit soldiers who are good at fighting, naturally the more the better."
"But after taking in these country soldiers, where does Zhong Kang plan to go?"
Xu Chu smiled innocently.
"To be honest, General, I naturally want to join your service. Following a wise leader like you, I want to have a worry-free future, but I don't know, General, will you accept me?"
The words just fell.
Cao Ang suddenly stood up.
While laughing loudly, he lifted Xu Chu up with both hands, and then said happily.
"If I can get Zhongkang to work for me, why worry about failure in big things? If I get Zhongkang, it's like getting a fierce tiger!"
"From now on, you will stay with me and serve as my general. If you have any questions, please ask General Dian!"
Cao Ang's arrangement made Xu Chu feel happy.
They are both military generals, and they are also divided into external generals and internal generals. The external generals naturally lead the troops in battle, while the internal generals provide personal protection or internal supervision.
I don’t want to say who is higher and who is lower, but in the hearts of the army’s coaches, the weight of generals will never be small.
Moreover, the general will be responsible for defense work. It is difficult for someone who is not deeply trusted to take on such a big responsibility.
This shows General Cao's trust in himself!
Moreover, Xu Chu had clearly seen Dian Wei's status in front of Cao Ang and how he was treated.
I am new here, so my status is definitely lower than Dian Wei, but compared to the others, it is definitely not bad.
Think about this.
Xu Chu immediately bowed to Cao Ang again.
"Thanks to the general for not giving up and being so kind to me, I am willing to sacrifice my life and die for the general!"
So far.
Cao Ang has another strong general under his command!
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