The battlefield is cleared.
Cao's soldiers who fell into the water were basically fished out.
However, the weapons in their hands and the armor on their bodies.
All were disarmed and stripped naked.
Pioneer general Xiahou Dun was no exception.
Xu Sheng used ropes to trap his hands and legs, like a big rice dumpling.
As embarrassing as you want to be.
Sun Ce had just led his troops to withdraw to the south bank of Yishui River.
Then I heard a rush of horse hooves coming from the north bank.
Looking up, a green dragon tooth flag jumped into Sun Ce's sight.
In the late Han Dynasty, the kings, dignitaries and dignitaries did not yet regard "dragon" as the symbol of the emperor.
Therefore, people with higher official positions are eligible to use the Qinglong flag.
It's just that the red dragon and black dragon can only be used by the emperor of the Han Dynasty and the clan members of the Han Dynasty.
Saw this Qinglongya flag.
Sun Ce knew that Cao Cao was coming.
Groups of mighty Cao Jun soldiers lined up on the north bank.
Two powerful generals stood out from the crowd.
One person is carrying a machete and is as powerful as a tiger.
One man carries two iron halberds on his shoulders, looking as fierce as evil.
The two of them were surrounded by a short middle-aged man riding a tall horse in the middle.
This person is not good-looking and has a very ordinary appearance.
It's the kind that would be difficult to recognize if thrown into a crowd.
However, in his eyes.
But his wisdom shines all the time.
Just like Jiang Zuo Meilang in the TV series "Nirvana in Fire".
Although he does not have unparalleled martial arts skills, the best fighters in the world are willing to follow his lead.
No matter how ordinary his appearance is, he can't cover up the aura of superiority exuding from his body.
When the princes of the eighteen towns attacked Dong Zhuo, he was one of them.
Sun Ce recognized him at a glance. This person was Cao Cao.
As for the two fierce and powerful bodyguards beside him.
It is estimated that they are Xu Chu and Dian Wei, who are also known as the "Tiger Guards".
Sun Ce saw Cao Cao, and Cao Cao naturally saw Sun Ce.
He rode his horse to the river with a normal expression.
Say hello to Sun Ce across the Yishui River:
"Hahaha, I didn't expect that the little tiger who followed Brother Wentai in the past has grown to this extent now."
"The reputation of Jiangdong's Little Overlord has been very popular in recent years, and his future generations will be formidable!"
Sun Ce responded with an elegant yet polite smile:
"General Cao is here, and Sun Ce is far away to welcome him."
Cao Cao smiled and waved his hand, looking at Xiahou Dun who was tied up by Wu Hua Da.
He asked Sun Ce calmly:
"General Bo Fu, I wonder why my incompetent clan brother offended you? You actually kidnapped me?"
Sun Ce's face did not change, and he said loudly, neither humble nor arrogant:
"Sun Ce came to Xuzhou at the invitation of Xuzhou's Mu Tao Gong. His original intention was to persuade the general to turn their hostility into friendship."
"Unexpectedly, General Xiahou was indiscriminate and insisted on sending troops to me. I repeatedly gave in, but General Xiahou still refused to give up."
"I can bear it, but the Jiangdong soldiers can't. I have no choice but to temporarily aggrieve General Xiahou in order to appease the anger of my brothers."
The smile on Cao Cao's face disappeared instantly.
The voice became as cold as a knife:
"Sun Bofu! Did you know that Tao Qian connived with his subordinates and assassinated my father?!"
"You have also experienced the pain of losing your father. You stayed in Lujiang for one year as a mourner for Brother Wentai. You should be the person who understands my pain best. Why do you want to persuade me to turn our hostility into friendship?"
"Let me tell you clearly, the revenge for killing my father is irreconcilable! If I cannot avenge my father, I will never withdraw my troops!"
Sun Ce nodded:
"Indeed, if a man's son cannot avenge his father, how is he any different from an animal?"
"It's just that...it was not Mr. Tao who killed Mr. Cao, but someone with ulterior motives."
After saying this, Sun Ce waved behind him.
General Yue Fei carried a man forward and threw the man on the river beach like a dead dog.
Cao Cao asked calmly:
"Who is this person?"
Sun Ce raised his gun and stepped forward, pressing the 81-pound Overlord gun heavily onto the man's shoulder.
He said loudly to the other side:
"General Cao, this person is the murderer of Grandpa Cao, Zhang Kai, an old member of the Yellow Turbans."
"Tao Gong had good intentions and sent him to escort Old Madam Cao along the way. Unexpectedly, this thief took advantage of the wealth and actually killed Old Madam Cao."
"This matter has nothing to do with Mr. Tao. I hope General Cao can distinguish right from wrong."
In fact, Cao Song was murdered.
Cao Cao had already sent people to investigate clearly.
Whether this matter has anything to do with Tao Qian or not, Cao Cao was wondering.
The reason why he launched a large-scale attack on Xuzhou was just under the guise of avenging his father.
Come to Xuzhou to grab territory.
Soon Sun Ce captured Zhang Kai and brought him to Cao Cao.
On the contrary, it made things difficult for Cao Cao.
Interrogation?
The diorama will be revealed immediately.
Cao Cao had no reason to attack Xuzhou.
No trial?
It seems unreasonable.
How can a son not care about his father's murderer?
With his eyes fixed on Zhang Kai under the Overlord's gun, Cao Cao was really a little bit stuck.
It seemed that he had guessed Cao Cao's psychological changes.
Sun Ce promptly sent a solution:
"General Cao, Mr. Tao intends to make up for the general's pain of losing his father. He specifically entrusted me to arrest Zhang Kai and hand them over to the general together with the money that Grandpa Cao had looted."
"In addition, Tao Gong also said that Langya County is a little bit of his heart. He hopes to get back on good terms with General Cao."
"Of course, I will also send General Xiahou and his soldiers back to General Cao intact. I hope General Cao will consider it carefully."
It's really time to think about it carefully.
Cao Cao's purpose of sending troops was not just Langya County.
But the 6 counties of Xuzhou.
But now the situation has changed, and Cao Cao didn't expect that Sun Ce would come over to help Tao Qian.
Give Cao Cao one more powerful opponent.
Cao Cao was not afraid of Tao Qian alone.
But if Tao Qian and Sun Ce join forces, it will be a bit difficult.
As a shepherd in Xuzhou, Tao Qian could mobilize troops, money and food to support Sun Ce at any time.
Sun Ce is good at conquering and fighting, and he has the demeanor of Sun Jian, the fierce tiger from the east of the Yangtze River.
His ability to capture Xiahou Dun alive is the best proof.
When these two people get together, even Cao Cao has a headache.
What's more, Zhang Kai has been arrested and brought to justice.
After a little trial, the truth will come out.
Once he opens his mouth, Cao Cao's reason for avenging his father will no longer hold water.
The reason why he dared to openly send troops to Xuzhou without an imperial edict.
It's because he stands on the moral high ground.
If this commanding height is untenable, Cao Cao will become unknown.
Become an unjust teacher who invades other people's territory.
If his reputation is ruined, how can he recruit talents for his use in the future?
Who else would be willing to work with Cao Cao?
Take a step back.
After catching Zhang Kai, Cao Song's revenge was finally avenged.
He also pursued the huge wealth accumulated by the Cao family over decades.
By the way, they also captured Langya County.
Although Cao Cao was still unwilling, this wave was not considered a loss.
So.
In the end, we should stop the army and exchange for Xiahou Dun.
Or continue to attack Xuzhou?
When he was hesitating, Cao Ren came from behind.
He leaned close to Cao Cao and whispered:
"Brother, there is an urgent report from home. Lu Bu led 30,000 Bingzhou troops to surprise Yanzhou!"
