After making a plan to move the capital in his mind, Cao Cao summoned his advisers to discuss the specific details. However, these were all done in secret, because moving the capital would definitely harm some people's interests, and the news could not be leaked without adequate preparation. .
Taishi Ling Wang Li said to Zongzheng Liu Ai: "I observed the phenomena at night recently. Taibai violated the zodiac sign of bullfighting. It passed Tianjin, and Yinghuo went retrograde again. It met Taibai at Guan, and gold and fire met. This is a bad sign."
Liu Ai smiled and said: "I don't understand elephants, so please explain to me. What does this mean?"
He replied: "It means that the great Han Dynasty is about to end. In the land of Jin and Wei, there will definitely be a new replacement."
Liu Ai disagreed and said: "The Tao is constant, how can it be inferred by human power? I don't think it can."
Wang Li shook his head, knowing that it was useless to fight with the other party, so he went to secretly report to Emperor Xian, saying: "Fate has been arranged, the five elements will not always be prosperous, the person who replaced earth is fire, and the person who replaced the Han Dynasty in the Central Plains The person who calls himself king is in Wei."
Emperor Xian naturally didn't take it seriously, but the news leaked out and spread quickly to Cao Cao.
As soon as he got the news, he immediately felt uncomfortable, because this idea kept surging in his mind, and he couldn't sit still when someone said it out loud, so he sent someone to remind Wang Li, saying: "I know you are very Be loyal to the Han Dynasty, but the Tao is far-reaching, so don’t do too much, otherwise I will take action."
This incident reminded Cao Cao of another person, his counselor Xun Yu. He also knew some horoscopes, so he went to consult and replied: "The great man thrives with fire, and my lord, your five elements attribute It is earth, and Xudu also belongs to earth, so when you get there, you will be prosperous. Fire can generate earth, and earth can prosper wood. This is exactly what Dong Zhao and Wang Li said, and there will definitely be prosperous people in the future."
Cao Cao knew that this matter might not be concealed, but as long as there was no evidence, no one could do anything, so he made up his mind.
When he went to Lin Er, he went to see Emperor Xian in person and said: "Luoyang, the eastern capital, used to be a very prosperous area, but after Dong Zhuo's rebellion, it became a ruin. It has reached the point where it is impossible to repair it. At the same time, The place is deserted, the people are in dire straits, food sources are problematic, and it is very difficult to transport grain and grass in this area. Now Xudu is very close to Luyang, and it also has palaces, strong walls, and sufficient money and food, which can be used as a backup. I sincerely request your Majesty to move to Xu Du, I hope your majesty can follow my advice."
There was Cao Cao's 200,000 troops outside Luoyang City. His words were not angry but powerful. Emperor Xian did not dare to refuse. The ministers were even more afraid of Cao Cao's power. No one dared to raise objections. So the matter was settled so easily. Cao Cao did not expect that things would go smoother than he imagined. This was actually due to the fact that Emperor Xian had been coerced for a long time and had such a submissive character.
So Cao Cao chose a date, escorted it with soldiers and horses, and all the officials followed, and prepared to go to Xudu.
After walking less than a few miles, the group suddenly came to a high hill. There were loud shouts and a pair of men and horses blocked the way.
Cao Cao lined up his troops and horses, not afraid at all.
In front of them, Yang Feng and Han Xian blocked the way with their soldiers and horses. Xu Huang stood in front of him and shouted, "Cao Cao, where do you want to kidnap your son?"
Cao Cao took a look and found that this general was so majestic. He was secretly amazed and ordered Xu Chu to go out and fight him. The two fought for more than fifty rounds, but there was no winner. Cao Cao was afraid that if the fight continued, both sides would suffer. He asked him to retreat first, and he also asked for gold to withdraw his troops.
After returning to the camp, he summoned his counselors to discuss: "I don't take Yang Feng and Han Xian seriously at all, but I see that this general named Xu Huang is a good general, and I really can't bear to use my strength." Instead of suppressing it forcefully, we should use tactics to recruit him.”
Man Chong, who was in charge of the march, said: "My lord, please don't worry. Xu Huang and I have met once before. Tonight I will act as a pawn in the city and sneak into his camp, and then make him surrender with all his heart."
So that night Man Chong pretended to be a pawn and sneaked into the opponent's tent. He secretly went to Xu Huang's tent and saw the opponent sitting there with a candle lit and wearing armor. Man Chong quietly walked up to him, bowed and said: "Friend, long time no see, see you and stay safe!"
Xu Huang was a little surprised and stood up. Seeing that he was an acquaintance, he said, "Aren't you from Shanyang Manboning? Why did you come to my place?"
Man Chong said: "I am now working for General Cao Cao. I saw you, an old friend, in front of the battle. I thought I had something to say to you, so I seemed to have sneaked in."
Xu Huang asked the other party to sit down and asked why he came.
Man Chong said: "Your bravery is rare in the world. Why do you have to stoop to serve people like Yang and Han? General Cao Cao is a hero of the world. Corporal Li Xian and others all know it. I saw it in front of the battle today." I am amazed by your bravery and admire you very much, so I can’t bear to fight to the death, so I specially sent me to invite you, why don’t you abandon the secret and turn to the light, and help us achieve great things together?”
Xu Huang hesitated, thought for a moment, sighed, and said: "I don't know that Feng and Xian are not people who have achieved great things, but I have been following them for a long time, and I really can't bear to give up."
Man Chong said: "Have you never heard that a good bird chooses a tree to roost, and a good minister chooses his master? When you meet a lord who can serve, but miss it, this is definitely not the behavior of a man."
Xu Huang thought it made sense, so he stood up and thanked him: "I am willing to follow your advice."
Man Chong said: "Why don't you kill Feng and Siam on the spot and leave as a gift to meet General Cao?"
Xu Huang said: "They have done no evil, and I have been their minister. It is unjust to do this. I must not do this!"
Man Chong said: "You are truly a righteous man!"
So Xu Huang took dozens of confidant cavalry under his tent and took Man Chong to seek refuge with Cao Cao overnight.
However, this matter was not that simple. There were two people around Xu Huang who worked hard and reported the matter to Yang Feng. Yang Feng was very angry and personally led more than a thousand cavalry to chase him, shouting: "Xu Huang is rebelling." Don’t leave, thief!”
While chasing, he suddenly heard the sound of a cannon, and the mountains and hills were illuminated by torches. The soldiers who were ambushing there came out from all sides. Cao Cao personally led the army and shouted: "I have been waiting here for a long time. This time it will be hard for you to fly!"
Yang Feng was shocked and hurried back, but was surrounded by Cao Cao's soldiers. Just as Han Xian heard the news and came to rescue, the two armies fought in a melee, and Yang Feng was able to escape. Cao Cao took advantage of the chaos to launch a general attack, and most of their soldiers were killed. After surrendering, the two of them had no power, so they had no choice but to take refuge with Yuan Shao with their remaining defeated soldiers.
