Next, Xun You explained in detail the specific matters of the operation, such as when to start and when to leave. In more than ten days, he had figured out all the main generals of the Xiliang Army, and even drew a target map and showed it to the three of them.
During the discussion, the village chief who was sent by Xu Rong to find out the news came back.
"General, all the guests of Cai Mansion have arrived!"
Hearing this, the three of them became energetic.
It’s finally time to take action!
But then the village chief said: "But... a group of Xiliang troops suddenly appeared in the city!"
"What!" Xu Rong shouted, "Do you know how many people there are in this Xiliang army and what are they here for?"
The village chief replied: "The villain asked. It was under the order of Shang Shutai Li Wenyou that a thousand additional troops and horses were temporarily dispatched, saying that it was to strengthen the city's defense!"
"This..." Xu Rong quickly looked at Xun You, "Sir, has our plan been discovered?"
"No." Xun You shook his head calmly, "If someone leaks the secret, it won't just be a thousand Xiliang troops."
With that said, Xun You asked the commander of the camp: "Are the one thousand Xiliang troops strengthening the city defense on the city tower or in the city?"
"Not on the city tower, but scattered around the city patrolling back and forth!" the village chief replied with clasped fists.
Hearing this, a smile appeared on Xun You's lips, and he instantly understood Li Ru's intention.
I'm worried that the senior generals of the Xiliang Army are very drunk, and someone will take the opportunity to cause trouble, right?
This move of yours, Li Wenyou, can be considered a mistake.
However, I don't care!
Taishi Ci said worriedly: "Sir, our actions tonight..."
"The operation is as usual!" Xun You waved his sleeves and said coldly, "A thousand soldiers and horses are scattered in the city. It doesn't have a big impact on us. It just speeds up a bit. By the time we are discovered, we will have already succeeded. It's just It takes a little more effort to escape.”
Saying that, Xun You looked at Chen Gong.
Chen Gong nodded and said: "Don't worry, as long as I have one breath left, I can guarantee that the city gate will be opened!"
Xu Rong is still the captain of the city gate, and is also in charge of the patrol tonight. As long as Chen Gong pretends to be Xu Rong's subordinate, guarding the city gate will not be a problem.
"Okay, please help General Xu to arrange the troops and horses under his command. We will start taking action soon!" Xun You ordered.
Xu Rong clasped his fists and turned around, walked out of the main room, came to the courtyard, and began to distribute weapons to the waiting soldiers and horses.
By the time Xun You and the others came out, the distribution had almost been completed.
Xun You looked at the thousand Imperial Guards holding weapons in front of him, his eyes flashed, and he shouted in a low voice: "Action!"
The next moment, the gate of Xu Mansion, which had been closed for a day, was opened, and a thousand soldiers and horses took to the streets under the leadership of Xu Rong.
After passing a street intersection, the team split into two teams. Chen Gong led the people and went straight to the south gate of Luoyang, while the remaining people continued to go straight to Cai Mansion.
Xu Rong's residence is not far from Cai's residence. After all, they are both official residences. Just because Cai Yong had a higher status, he was closer to the palace, and Xu Rong's mansion happened to be halfway between Cai's mansion and the south gate of Luoyang.
Therefore, it was Chen Gong who arrived at the destination first.
When the city gate guards saw a team running wildly at night, they couldn't help but be on guard. The leading military commander shouted loudly: "Who is coming? Stop quickly!"
Chen Gong waved his sleeves, and a hundred people behind him immediately stopped.
"I am the commander of General Xu's personal army, and I am here to help with the city's defense under the general's orders!"
With that said, Chen Gong took out Xu Rong's seal ribbon.
The military commander took the seal and inspected it carefully. After confirming that it was correct, he relaxed and nodded, but felt a little puzzled in his heart.
I didn't hear that there was going to be a war. Why did they suddenly send more troops to the city gate?
Besides, the increase in troops shouldn't be just a few people. It's not as good as more than half of the troops under his command.
But the decision above was not something he, a young military commander, was qualified to ask, so he immediately handed it back with the seal and ribbon in both hands.
"It's my duty to offend you just now. I hope the general won't blame him!" the military marquis said with a smile as he cupped his hands at Chen Gong.
Although Chen Gong pretended to be just a village commander, he was Xu Rong's confidant after all. How dare he offend the military commander.
Chen Gong took the seal ribbon with both hands, clasped his fists and said with a smile, "Brother, you're welcome."
"Come on, I'll take the general up to the tower." The military commander invited with a smile.
"No, Xiongtai will be stationed on the city tower, and I will be stationed below the city." Chen Gong waved his hand.
"As you command!"
The military commander didn't dare to question and hurriedly raised his fists.
In this way, the guards near the city gate were all replaced by people brought by Chen Gong.
Cai Mansion.
At this time, there was a lively scene in the courtyard and hall.
Although the banquet had not started yet, it was already full of guests, everyone was smiling and chatting cordially.
In the center of the lobby, Cai Yong, dressed in a wedding robe, sat at the head of the throne. Dong Min, lower left, is sitting calmly, chatting and laughing with Cai Yong.
As for the lower right position, it is vacant.
Li Ru has a bad habit of bathing, and he doesn't like this kind of occasion, so it's not time yet.
Of course, with his current status, as long as Dong Zhuo is not here, no one will say anything if he is the last one to arrive.
"Congratulations to Mr. Cai for getting such a good son-in-law. Mr. Wei is such a talented man. It is really a joy to congratulate him!"
Dong Min looked at the groom, Wei Zhongdao, who was standing not far from Cai Yong, and laughed.
Hearing this, Wei Zhongdao felt proud, but he quickly bowed to Dong Min.
He is indeed qualified to be proud. Marrying Cai Yong's daughter is equivalent to being connected with Dong Zhuo, and his career is not far away. Even if you can't get along with Dong Zhuo, there are many benefits to marrying Cai Yong, the reigning Emperor Wenzong.
"Haha, thanks to General Zuo, I will have two more drinks later!" Cai Yong also stroked his beard and said with a smile.
When it came to drinking, Dong Min suddenly stopped feeling sleepy and laughed, "That's natural. I won't come back unless I'm drunk tonight!"
"Okay, I won't come back until I'm drunk!"
Cai Yong also smiled and agreed.
In the backyard, in Cai Yan's boudoir.
Cai Yan had already put on a wedding dress, which was red and black. Under the light of the candlelight, her fair skin looked even more flawless.
The Han Dynasty was still black, and the earliest wedding clothes were mainly black, supplemented by red. However, after hundreds of years of evolution, the color red, which symbolizes happiness, has gradually gained ground, and it has evolved into the current red-based wedding dress, supplemented by black and yellow wedding dresses.
Beside Cai Yan, there were two girls sitting.
A man of fifteen or sixteen years old is Dong Bai, the granddaughter of Dong Zhuo. The other one was only thirteen or fourteen years old. She was Cai Yan's sister Cai Wan, also known as Zhenji.
"When my sister wore this wedding dress today, I felt pity for her!"
Dong Bai clapped his hands and praised, his round face full of envy.
"That's right, my sister is naturally as beautiful as a fairy." Cai Wan also echoed, her face full of pride.
Only Cai Yan, who still looked calm, shook his head and said: "Miss, why should I be envious? A woman will get married one day. When she puts on her wedding dress in the future, she will definitely be a hundred times more beautiful than Yan Ming!"
This sentence made Dong Bai feel very good. His heart was as sweet as honey, his mouth was filled with joy, and his big eyes were full of curiosity.
"Sister Cai, what kind of person is your husband Wei Zhongdao?"
When Wei Zhongdao was mentioned, Cai Yan looked sad and slowly shook his head.
"Of course I don't know. Marriage matters are the orders of my parents and the matchmaker. I have never met him before."
"ah?"
Dong Bai said with surprise on his face: "Then what if he is an ugly monster! This is not the case in Liangzhou. Only the strongest and most powerful warriors are qualified to marry the most beautiful women. As long as both parties are willing, parents I won’t care.”
Hearing this, before Cai Yan could express his position, Cai Wan beside him couldn't hold himself any longer and burst into laughter.
You think everyone is as ignorant of etiquette as you Xiliang barbarians!
Cai Yan quickly glared at her sister, which scared Cai Wan so much that she didn't dare to laugh anymore, so she had to stick out her tongue and make a face.
Although they are sisters, Cai Wan's personality is very different from Cai Yan's, and she has always been eccentric. She is not even afraid of her father Cai Yong, but she is only afraid of her strict sister.
Dong Bai naturally didn't understand the exchange between the two sisters, but he still looked forward to the future.
"In the future, my husband must be a general who can fight on the battlefield and command thousands of troops! I don't like that kind of scholar who has no power to tie a chicken and can only talk all day long!"
Hearing this, Cai Wan rolled her eyes again.
Okay, okay, I know you Xiliang people like rude men, so that’s okay!
