Changyi County, Yanzhou.
In the mansion, Liu Hong looked at the secret letter in his hand and couldn't help but feel happy.
Cao Cao’s father is dead?
If the secret message in his hand hadn't been sent by Jin Yiwei, he would have suspected that someone was doing something elaborate.
But this is a bit too fantasy, right?
Now that he occupies Yanzhou and Qingzhou, it would be nice if Cao Cao and Tao Qian did not join forces to fight against him.
Unexpectedly, Tao Qian went the opposite direction and intercepted and killed Cao Cao's father.
Or is this the direction of history, and Cao Song's fate is destined to fall into Tao Qian's hands?
Maybe this is fate.
Liu Hong smiled and shook his head, with a joking look on his face. There was going to be a good show next.
Cao Cao was raised by Cao Song since he was a child. The father was kind and the son was filial. Cao Song was killed, and Cao Cao must have gone crazy.
Historically, when this guy sent troops to attack Xuzhou, he didn't just seek revenge on Tao Qian.
In order to vent their anger, many civilians were massacred in Xuzhou.
Everyone in Xuzhou was in danger and shared the same hatred of the enemy, so that Cao Cao failed to capture Xuzhou.
Although there are character problems in being able to do such cruel things, it is not difficult to see the deep feelings Cao Cao has for Cao Song.
Now Tao Qian, Xuzhou is going to be in bad luck!
Liu Hongmo rubbed his chin, thinking about the changes between Qingzhou and Xuzhou.
For him, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
"Zhongde."
Cheng Yu, who was on the side, stepped forward.
"Lord."
"Let the Jin Yiwei continue to monitor and inquire about Cao Cao's movements. If there is any trouble, report it immediately."
Liu Hong said directly.
If Cao Cao really dared to mobilize most of his troops to attack Xuzhou, he would accept the land of Qingzhou.
When the time comes, Qingzhou can take advantage of it!
How could he miss such a good opportunity that came to his door at the right time and place.
Now it depends on whether Cao Cao has the courage. In order to avenge his father, he even ignored his own family background and went straight to Xuzhou.
If Cao Cao really dared to do this, then he really admired Cao Cao as a sincere and filial son.
Of course, despite admiration, Qingzhou still wants to win.
"Yes, my lord!"
Cheng Yu took the order and left.
After seeing Cheng Yu leave, Liu Hong came to the college and inspected it.
After this period of teaching, most students have learned to read and write.
In time, these students from various colleges in Yanzhou will be the mainstay of Yanzhou's future.
The academy is controlled by Jin Yiwei, and if there are any nobles who teach indiscriminately or have hidden evil intentions.
Kill Lian directly.
At the same time, various rewards have been set up within the academy.
As long as students perform well, they will be rewarded.
Once these teachers from noble families cultivate talents, they will be removed from their status as slaves and acquire the status of ordinary civilians.
On the other side, after Cheng Yu left, he went straight to the aviary and wrote a secret letter about Liu Hong's instructions and sent it out.
Countless messenger birds flew out from Yanzhou and passed through Qingzhou and Xuzhou.
The entire Yanzhou territory is preparing for war!
Qingzhou, Beihai County.
In the Governor's Mansion, Cao Cao's lips were trembling, his legs were weak and he was holding on to the wooden chair beside him, looking at the soldiers in the hall in disbelief.
"You... tell me again, how is my father?"
Cao Cao said with a hoarse voice.
"My lord, when Duke Cao was rushing back to Qingzhou, he was intercepted and killed by Tao Qian's troops. Now his body has been collected by Tao Qian."
"This is the news that just came from Xuzhou."
The soldier in front of him had a trembling voice.
"Dead...dead?"
Cao Cao's focused pupils were a little scattered.
The soldier paused and continued.
"The family members accompanying Duke Cao were also killed."
puff.
Cao Cao stared angrily, his blood boiled up, he felt a sweetness in his throat, and a mouthful of blood spurted out.
"Old thief Tao Qian, you and I are at odds with each other!!"
Cao Cao's eyes turned red, he overturned the documents in front of him and shouted sternly.
"Miaocai, Yuan Rang, mobilize Qingzhou soldiers and horses for me. I will crush old traitor Tao Qian to ashes and avenge my father!!"
When the scribes in the hall saw Cao Cao's appearance, they looked calm on the surface, but they also knew that something bad was going on.
Nowadays, Qingzhou is suffering from internal and external troubles. If the army attacks Xuzhou with all its strength, Liu Hong, who is sitting in Yanzhou, will not miss this opportunity.
As for the current plan, only Xun Yu might be able to persuade Cao Cao to change his mind.
After looking at the attendant outside the door and winking, the attendant nodded and left.
Cao Cao looked at the silent crowd, and his anger only increased.
Just killing one Tao Qian and destroying Tao Qian's entire clan was not enough to quell his anger.
Since his father died on the border of Xuzhou, he should be buried with his father with the blood of Xuzhou people and the blood of Xuzhou nobles.
He wants to massacre the city!
Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan took orders and clasped their fists.
"Yes, my lord!"
The two of them and Cao Cao were brothers, and Cao Song took good care of them.
Now that Cao Song is dead, the two of them are naturally furious.
He immediately took the order and left, heading to the barracks to mobilize troops.
at this time.
A counselor stepped forward and couldn't help but admonish.
"Lord, think twice!"
Although he is aware of Cao Cao's wrath, if Qingzhou wants to gain a foothold now, it cannot do without Xuzhou.
Once Cao Cao and Xuzhou started fighting.
Not only will Xuzhou be lost as an important ally, but even Qingzhou may not be able to hold on and will be taken away by Liu Hong.
If Tao Qian adds insult to injury again...
By then, it will be too late to regret.
"If my lord is thinking about the overall situation, he cannot go to war with Xuzhou. Instead, the best thing to do is to appease Xuzhou and make Tao Qian feel at ease..."
The counselor hasn't finished speaking yet.
I saw Cao Cao's bloodshot eyes, staring at the adviser, and said viciously every word.
"You want me to forget the revenge of killing my father, and you want me to flatter Tao Qian and bow my head to admit my mistake?"
"Come here, drag him out and behead him!"
When the counselor heard this, he trembled all over and looked at Cao Cao in astonishment, with even more sadness in his eyes.
"Lord, think twice!!"
The counselor was lifted up and dragged down by the soldiers, his tone full of grief and anger.
Seeing this situation, the other advisers and generals in the hall did not dare to say anything anymore.
He was afraid that Cao Cao's anger would affect him.
at this time.
A soldier hurriedly came to report, facing Cao Cao's murderous gaze, he said bravely.
"Sir, Xun Yu has packed up his clothes and seems to be leaving Qingzhou with his family."
When everyone in the hall heard this, they were stunned for a moment and looked at Cao Cao.
Cao Cao's originally furious mood was suppressed when he heard that Xun Yu was about to leave.
He has many advisers under his command, but he doesn't pay attention to most of them, such as the guy who just risked his life to admonish them.
However, Xun Yu was the exception.
No one knows Xun Yu's talent better than him. Originally, the other party was planning on Yuan Shao's side.
He just came to join him a few days ago. In just over a month, he managed to bring order to the chaotic Qingzhou land, allowing his soldiers and horses to increase in strength by leaps and bounds.
