The two looked at each other.
Chen Gong's face was filled with questions.
Dian Wei and Zhao Yun were both famous generals under Cao Cao. Although Yang Ling was not famous, Chen Gong still knew of his existence and had met him several times.
What did Cao Cao mean by calling him over?
"gentlemen."
Cao Cao nodded to Yang Ling and sighed,
"Gongtai wanted to die, but before he died, he wanted to know who had discovered his plan."
Yang Ling's mouth twitched.
Why did you hurriedly ask Dian Wei to call me over, just for this?
"Gongtai, all this is Mr. Yang Ling's plan."
Chen Gong was stunned for a moment, then sneered and said,
"Cao Mengde, I am a person who is going to die, why can't you fool me?"
If Yang Ling was really capable and saw through his plan, how could he just serve as a small grain transport officer?
Seeing Chen Gong's attitude, Cao Cao sighed,
"Gongtai, you already said that you are about to die, why should I fool you?"
As he spoke, he recounted all the strategies that Yang Ling had proposed previously, such as numbers, new accounting methods, building walls high, hoarding grain widely, becoming king slowly, etc.
The more Chen Gong and Zhang Miao listened, the more frightened they became, and finally their mouths opened wide!
The look that looked at Yang Ling was already full of shock!
"You...since you have such talent, why do you only serve as a small grain transport officer?"
Chen Gong couldn't help but said.
"I can't help it, I'm lazy."
Yang Ling shrugged his shoulders.
When Chen Gong heard this, he was so angry that he almost vomited blood.
Cao Cao on the side said quickly,
"Mr. Yang Ling is joking. As for him, he is completely open-minded and doesn't care about fame!"
When he said this, Chen Gong felt better.
That’s all.
Maybe it's because he doesn't care about fame and is not blinded by worldly interests like himself, that he can surpass himself!
Chen Gong sighed in dismay,
"My wish has been fulfilled. Please ask Mr. Cao to send me on my way!"
After saying this, he closed his eyes and said nothing!
Regret, regret, and helplessness flashed across Cao Cao's face. He hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded to Dian Wei.
Dian Wei knowingly called a few soldiers and escorted Chen Gong and Zhang Miao out.
Yang Ling watched the two men being taken away quietly, without any intention of interceding for Chen Gong.
In the final analysis, it is Chen Gong's fault.
Cao Cao didn't reuse him, so he could have abandoned Cao Cao.
But he wanted to incite Zhang Miao and others to unite and resist Cao Cao!
Although Cao Cao cherished his talent, why didn't he have the idea of killing him in his heart?
…
After taking Yongqiu City without any effort, Cao Jun took a short rest and continued to march towards Lu Bu not far away.
Lu Bu couldn't even defeat Zhang Miao, so how could he be Cao Jun's opponent?
Unable to withstand Cao's army's offensive, he could only retreat in embarrassment, hoping to return to Hanoi County.
It's a pity that Cao Cao followed Yang Ling's plan and wanted to drive him to Xuzhou, so he completely blocked the road to Hanoi County in advance!
Lu Bu military camp.
In the big tent, the atmosphere was quite silent.
Lu Bu sat there expressionless, and everyone avoided looking at him, not daring to look at him.
"Marquis Wen, judging from this, we really wrongly blamed Zhang Miao and Chen Gong."
Gao Shun sighed.
He had warned Lu Bu over and over again, saying that Zhang Miao and Cao Cao were teaming up to deal with them, which seemed fishy.
It may be a tactic used by Cao Cao to alienate people.
But Lu Bu just didn't listen.
With Zhang Miao being exterminated by Cao Cao, Gao Shun's words happened to be verified!
Without Zhang Miao, Lu Bu was no match for Cao Cao on his own!
"What's the use of saying this now?"
Lu Bu looked gloomy and roared,
"Could it be that you want to blame me?!"
"My subordinates dare not!"
Gao Shun was startled and hurriedly cupped his hands and said,
"My subordinate is just..."
"That's enough, shut up! Get out of the camp!"
Lu Bu scolded fiercely.
Gao Shun didn't expect that Lu Bu would scold him. He was stunned for a moment, and then walked out of the tent sadly.
Except for Zhang Liao's unbearable eyes, the rest of Cao Xing, Zang Ba and others all looked gloating!
After Gao Shun left, Lu Bu looked at everyone,
"Do you have any strategies to get out of the current predicament?"
Everyone looks at me and I look at you, but they are all at a loss.
Zhang Liao thought for a moment and said slowly,
"Marquis Wen, now Cao Cao's army has surrounded us. It is impossible to retreat to Hanoi County."
"In that case, why don't we do the opposite?"
Lu Bu was startled and said in confusion,
"How to do the opposite?"
"It's very simple. Everyone thinks that we will withdraw to Hanoi County. Cao Cao's army also has many checkpoints in the west."
"We can march eastward. Cao Cao will definitely not guess it, and he will not have time to send troops to stop us."
After hearing Zhang Liao's words, Lu Bu's eyes lit up and he couldn't help but nodded slightly.
That's a good idea!
"It's just that we are marching eastward, where should we go?"
Cao Xing raised his own questions.
"Go to Xuzhou!"
Zhang Liao said without thinking,
"Tao Qian and Cao Cao have an sworn hatred. If Marquis Wen joins him, he will definitely be put in a good position!"
Lu Bu thought for a while and felt that this was the only feasible strategy at the moment.
So he nodded and said,
"Okay, just as Wen Yuan said, let's march eastward! You all go down and get ready for a breakout!"
"Here!"
All the generals took their orders and left.
When everyone else left, Lu Bu noticed that his general Hao Meng had not left.
"Hao Meng, do you have anything else to do?"
Hao Meng walked forward with a smile and whispered,
"Marquis Wen, although Cao Cao did not expect us to break out to the east, for safety reasons, we can send a force of troops to break out in the opposite direction."
"In this way, we can attract Cao Cao's attention and allow Marquis Wen to escape safely."
Lu Bu's heart moved, he nodded and said,
"That's a good idea, but who would be better to send?"
It’s obvious that he is going to die, but I’m afraid no one will be willing!
"Marquis Wen can send that guy Gao Shun over!"
Hao Meng smiled sinisterly.
yes.
You can send that guy over and let him die!
A cold light flashed in Lu Bu's eyes, and a sneer appeared on his face.
The reason why he doesn't regard Gao Shun as a confidant is that Gao Shun is too upright!
Gao Shun was clean and dignified, he did not drink alcohol, and he did not accept bribes.
He also holds an extremely elite trap camp in his hands.
Lu Bu, who has a suspicious personality, naturally dislikes him.
When Gao Shun was alienated by Cao Cao this time, Gao Shun persuaded Lu Bu many times, but Lu Bu did not listen to his advice.
After the truth was revealed, Gao Shun brought up the old matter again, making Lu Bu lose face!
So after much thought, Lu Bu decided to follow Hao Meng's suggestion and send Gao Shun to die!
…
After Zhang Liao left Lu Bu's camp, he went directly to Gao Shun.
"Gao Shun, Marquis Wen has always been impulsive, so don't take it to heart."
Zhang Liao comforted him.
