Cao Cao led his army on expeditions in the past. Whether it was pre-war deployment or command on the battlefield, whether he was in danger or had an advantage, he always had high military quality, but this time he was obviously out of shape.
Although Cao Cao visited the battlefield in person every time, his facial expression was full of absent-mindedness, as if he had not slept at night. It was indeed difficult for him to fall asleep at night. In addition to the old problem of having a headache, Lan Tian's twelve prophecies were like a magic spell. .
People tend to worry about gains and losses in their old age. How can we be willing to be replaced by rights that we have worked hard for for generations?
In addition to talking less these days, Cao Cao also lost a lot of appetite, which made these military ministers suspicious.
After returning to the camp after being defeated the next day, Cao Cao gave a few simple words of comfort and then sent everyone back to rest. Many people were invited back by Cao Ren as soon as they walked out of the central army.
The clan generals stepped forward at this time. The rise and fall of the Cao family must of course be led by their own people. Cao Ren summoned Cao Xiu, Zhang Liao, Xu Huang, Zhao Yan, Jiang Ji, Sima Yi, and Yang Xiu to discuss countermeasures.
Cao Ren stood up and said righteously: "You are all close ministers and beloved generals of the king. You have seen what has happened in the past few days. If you don't think of a way to take action, we will die at the hands of Guan Yu."
"What are General Zixiao's plans?" Sima Yi asked with his hands raised.
Cao Ren's face was stern: "The reason for the king's change was yesterday morning. I thought it was inappropriate for Guan Yu to send the wooden box. Master Yang, please recall again. What's wrong with that book? Why has the king kept it close to you all day?"
"Uh..." Yang Xiu couldn't answer for a while.
Except that the book was bound with paper, there was nothing unusual about it. Lantian made paper and printed books in Jingnan and Jiaozhou. Some of the discarded textbooks flowed into the Central Plains and Jiangdong through merchants. Paper books are no longer unimaginable. things.
"I asked the Leopard Battalion soldiers to inquire with the Tiger Guards. Your Majesty has been sleeping with that paper book in his arms for the past two nights. He doesn't know what is in that book..." Cao Xiu frowned.
"I think it must be filth." Cao Ren slapped the table hard.
"What General Zixiao said is true." Zhang Liao and Xu Huang agreed. Cao Cao's temperament changed drastically in the past two days, and they were both worried.
Zhao Yan said anxiously: "Now that we know the crux of the problem, we should find a way to exorcise the evil for the king, otherwise this battle..."
Cao Ren frowned and seemed to be in a dilemma: "Where can I find sorcerers during the military journey? Just saying that the army withdraws will be hated by the king..."
When everyone was at a loss, Jiang Ji, a subordinate of Xicao, offered his advice: "Since the paper is an unknown thing, why not find a way to take it from the king? The king is the wise master of the world. After understanding our painstaking efforts, he will definitely I won’t blame you either.”
"What Zi Tong said is very good, but the king keeps it close to you all day long, so it is not easy to take it away smoothly." Cao Ren still shook his head.
Sima Yi then said: "It's actually very easy. Your Majesty has not been eating well these two days. We can discuss tactics and find a way to get the Lord drunk. Then we can get it..."
"Wonderful, Zhongda's plan is very good, shall we set off now?" Cao Ren clapped his hands and stood up immediately.
Sima Yi quickly stopped and added: "The king has been in a bad mood for the past two days. It would be inappropriate for us to go together. It is best for two smart people to go..."
After hearing this, Cao Ren pointed at Sima Yi and said: "Zhongda is very resourceful. Since you are out of luck, why not let you handle it to the end?"
Sima Yi quickly waved his hand and refused: "Yi has never been liked by the king. General Zixiao had better find someone else. I think the king has been very close to General Zhang these past two days. He may get twice the result with half the effort..."
"Wen Yuan, what do you think?" Cao Ren looked at Zhang Liao.
Zhang Liaoxin said that the king always asked me about Lan Tian, and he didn't know why he was so interested in the young peasant boy. When he heard Cao Ren's order, he quickly stood up and clasped his fists and replied loudly: "It is my duty to serve the country."
Cao Ren urged: "This is very good, then leave as soon as possible."
"It's best to have someone to cooperate with me. I will be responsible for toasting the king when the time comes, and the other person will take the opportunity to pick up the book." Zhang Liaoxin said that it would be okay to accompany the wine, but if there was a problem with stealing the book, he would not be able to shoulder such a big responsibility.
Cao Ren was convinced. He looked around at everyone in the tent and fixed his gaze on Yang Xiu. "Dezu is a close official of the king. He has been accompanying him since the expedition. Please accompany General Zhang."
"Uh...I..." Yang Xiu knew it was not a good thing, but he couldn't think of any reason to refuse.
"General Zixiao said it well, this important task must be done by Dezu." Sima Yi immediately agreed.
Although Jiang Ji said that Cao Cao would not blame him, he could kill people in his dreams, so it would be very serious if he was blamed. At this time, it would be in the interests of the Henan nobles to push out his political enemy Yang Xiu.
"Dezu, it's yours, so you should do your part." Jiang Ji also followed suit.
Yang Xiu struggled for a long time, and finally nodded in agreement, and then followed Zhang Liao to the Zhongjun tent.
Cao Cao has been troubled by prophecies for the past two days and does not want outsiders to disturb him. However, this is a surprise to Zhang Liao because he is the only one in Cao's camp who knows Lantian best. As for Yang Xiu who bought a horse to accompany him, Cao Cao thinks that many people don't care. .
After Zhang Liao chatted with Cao Cao for a while, the topic gradually turned to Lan Tian.
"The king is so interested in Lantian, why not defeat Guan Yu on the battlefield, and then capture Lantian back to Xudu for interrogation. This way it would be better to worry every day." Zhang Liao said his thoughts bravely.
Cao Cao slapped the case and said happily: "Wonderful, why didn't I think of this?"
"My king, you are a fan of the authorities, but General Zhang is a bystander." Yang Xiu filled Cao Cao's wine glass.
Cao Cao nodded, picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp: "What a man of authority who is fascinated by the onlookers. I suddenly feel empty in my stomach. Can you have something to eat with me?"
"The general is willing." Zhang Liao and Yang Xiu were overjoyed when they heard this.
Cao Cao suddenly had a great appetite, and Yang Xiu quickly ordered the cook to prepare wine and food. After a while, three short tables were filled.
Seeing that Cao Cao was in a relaxed mood, Zhang Liao tried his best to persuade him to drink. Yang Xiu diligently held the cup for Cao Cao. The two of them cooperated flawlessly. Cao Cao didn't eat much food but drank to his fullest.
When Cao Cao's eyes were blurred, Zhang Liao immediately winked at Yang Xiu. Yang Xiu deliberately poured the wine over the table, so he took the opportunity of wiping the table to take away the books and letters from the other person's arms.
"Is Master Yang leaving now?" Xu Chu asked at the door.
Yang Xiu put his head on his hands and said: "Your Majesty and General Zhang are so drunk that they can't bear the power of wine. They have to leave first..."
"Sir, walk slowly." Xu Chu nodded.
Cao Cao raised his glass and shook it: "Wenyuan, are you drunk? Let's continue drinking."
"Your Majesty, I will be drunk in the end, but I would like to accompany you to get drunk." Zhang Liao pretended to be swayed and fell down, but his mind was very stable. Instead of running away like Yang Xiu, wouldn't it be better to be hungover in the Chinese military tent? ?
"You are so heroic. You are my favorite general. Although I am not drunk yet, I am happy today, so I will drink with you..." Cao Cao pointed at Zhang Liao and drank it all in one gulp. After he finished drinking, he put the wine glass on the table. Smash it, "fill it up for me."
There was no one else in the tent at this time. After hearing Cao Cao's shouts, Xu Chu trotted in and poured wine for Cao Cao.
Cao Cao looked at the man pouring the wine with drunken eyes and thought, why did Yang Xiu become so tall? Could it be that Gu Ye is drunk?
Yang Xiu got the letter but did not go to see Cao Ren. He was also more curious about the contents of the book, so he secretly returned to his military tent and opened it. It turned out to be Jin Lao's new letter. No wonder the king did not think about food and tea all day long.
After staying up late and reading the chapter "Dragon Girl Lost Her Virginity" at the end of the article, Yang Xiu, who had already assumed the role, also fell into deep thought.
