The pupils in Cao Cao's eyes shrank.
He and Lu Xuan could talk playfully and even joke. What Lu Xuan said now was completely different.
The attitude and tone completely changed.
This is no joke.
Be serious.
If he is not given enough benefits, Lu Xuan will really join forces with Zhang Miao to start a war.
Under the current situation, Cao Cao and Lu Xuan cannot break up. Once Cao Cao and Lu Xuan start fighting, Lu Xuan will have a steady stream of troops to support him. Zhang Miao and others are still waiting and watching, and Zhang Miao may even directly counterattack.
It would be very detrimental to him.
Cao Cao quickly figured out the key, regained his composure, and said with a smile: "Xian son-in-law, it's not easy for me in Yanzhou, and there is a shortage of war horses. How about this, I will give you a thousand war horses and a thousand cavalry."
He still didn't mention Red Rabbit Horse.
Cao Cao couldn't bear it.
Lu Xuan stood up and said forcefully: "It seems that my father-in-law is determined to start a war with me. Don't worry, father-in-law, I won't use any means to detain you. Just go back and we can start the war openly."
Cao Cao had a sad look on his face and said, "Xian son-in-law, please be considerate of me. Yanzhou is also in trouble."
Lu Xuan said: "How can I understand my father-in-law? You were betrayed, and Yuan Shao stretched his neck, waiting for you to send your family members for help. I am the only one who supports my father-in-law regardless of the cost. Such consideration is not enough. ?"
The sadness on Cao Cao's face seemed to be so thick that it was almost dripping with water, and he said: "This time, my loss is also very big."
Lu Xuan said: "Father-in-law's men did not lose any generals and had sufficient food. They captured Puyang and obtained Puyang's supplies. They are well-equipped with troops and food. My father-in-law won this battle and took the initiative. What else is missing?"
Cao Cao sighed in his heart.
You can't fool Lu Xuan.
If it were Yuan Shao, because Yuan Shao had a good reputation, he could still deceive him when he was poor, but Lu Xuan couldn't deceive him at all.
Cao Cao was a very determined man. He knew the value of war horses very well. He scratched his head and said tentatively: "Let's see, there are 1,200 war horses, and Lu Bu's 1,800 elite men are all elites."
Lu Xuan said directly: "Fifteen hundred war horses, two thousand elite men, and red rabbit horses must be added."
Cao Cao frowned deeply and sighed: "It's too much."
Lu Xuan's eyes were cold and he said forcefully: "There are 1,600 war horses and 2,500 elite men. There must be no less red rabbits and horses, otherwise they will not be counted."
Cao Cao's cheeks twitched.
Too much.
He captured only more than 2,000 horses, gave 1,600 horses, and left less than 1,000 horses. It was such a disadvantage. Cao Cao wanted to continue bargaining, but seeing Lu Xuan's attitude, he swallowed his words as soon as they came to his lips.
Lu Xuan was about to break up.
We can't continue. Once we start a war with Lu Xuan, we will suffer more than a few losses.
Cao Cao couldn't do anything to Lu Xuan, and his heart was bleeding, and he sighed: "That's all, I will give you a virtuous son-in-law, 1,600 war horses, 2,500 elite men, and red rabbit horses for you."
"Can!"
Lu Xuan nodded.
One thousand six hundred war horses, two thousand five hundred elites, plus Zhang Liao, Gao Shun, Song Xian and others, and the red rabbit horse were also brought back. This transaction is not a loss.
Cao Cao called Dian Wei and asked Dian Wei to notify someone to hand over the matter.
Cao Cao did not leave, but said with a smile: "The wise son-in-law said he planned to leave, is he really leaving?"
Lu Xuan said: "If I continue to stay, it will be an eyesore to my father-in-law. People, be wise. You are of no use. If you don't leave quickly, you will be annoying."
Cao Cao laughed, shook his head and said, "The good son-in-law is joking. I really wish that the good son-in-law would stay and sweep Yanzhou for me."
Lu Xuan chuckled.
Cao Cao has always been very thick-skinned.
Lu Xuan and Cao Cao talked incessantly. Less than a quarter of an hour later, Lu Meng entered again and reported: "My lord, bring the red rabbit horse and all the war horses and prisoners, as well as Lu Bu's subordinates and family members. Leave it to Huang Zhong."
Cao Cao stood up and asked, "Xian son-in-law, are you satisfied?"
Lu Xuan said: "Thank you father-in-law."
Cao Cao said: "My generals said that Chen Gong was captured by Huang Zhong. If the good son-in-law wants to be interrogated, he will be interrogated. When the interrogation is over, he will be handed over to me."
"no problem."
Lu Xuan nodded and said: "When Huang Zhong counts the prisoners, I will send Chen Gong to his father-in-law's camp."
Cao Cao nodded and left directly.
Lu Xuan waited quietly. Not long after, Huang Zhong came to the camp, clasped his fists and said: "My lord, Lu Bu's family members have all taken over. In addition, Zhang Liao, Gao Shun and others have also taken control. All the horses and cavalry are very good." Especially the Red Rabbit Horse, I looked at it from humble position and it is really a superb horse."
"Come on, let's go see the red rabbit horse."
Lu Xuan was also curious.
Lu Bu is among men, and Red Rabbit is among horses. Red Rabbit Horse is equivalent to the supercar of later generations. This thing is very valuable, and famous generals like it.
Lu Xuan and Huang Zhong came to Chi Tu Ma's place.
The red rabbit horse is covered in maroon, and its whole body seems to be a ray of fire. It has tall bones, far exceeding the average war horse. The red rabbit horse was with the other horses, and the surrounding war horses showed fear and did not dare to approach.
After seeing it, Lu Xuan also showed a look of liking in his eyes.
The Red Rabbit Horse is indeed a divine horse, even more divine than Lu Xuan's Red Dragon Horse.
Lu Xuan reached out and touched it.
Chitu Ma snorted without resisting, looking like he was enjoying it.
A smile appeared on Lu Xuan's face, and he patted the red rabbit horse's satin-like skin. The reluctance in his eyes dissipated and was replaced by determination. He looked at Huang Zhong and asked, "Han Sheng, how about this red rabbit horse?"
"well."
Huang Zhong said two words in succession.
Lu Xuan said directly without any hesitation: "This red rabbit horse is given to you."
"This this……"
Huang Zhong was a little confused.
The Red Rabbit Horse is a top-notch horse in the world. Although the Han Dynasty also has many famous horses, there are basically none that can compare with the Red Rabbit Horse.
Huang Zhong glanced at the Red Rabbit Horse reluctantly, shook his head and said: "How can I accept the Red Rabbit Horse when I haven't done any good in my humble position? Please take it back, my lord. A BMW deserves a hero, and only my lord deserves a Red Rabbit Horse."
Lu Xuan's eyes were determined and he said: "Who says you, Huang Zhong, have never made meritorious deeds? In the battle with Sun Ce in Danyang County, you killed Sun Ce with all your strength. This time in the battle with Lu Bu, it was you who held Lu Bu back and finally killed him."
"If you don't deserve it, who does?"
"The Red Rabbit Horse is an unusual horse, and it was wasted by following a three-surname domestic slave like Lu Bu."
"The Red Rabbit Horse followed me, but it is just one of my mounts. It cannot go into battle and fight, which is a waste of its material. The one who the Red Rabbit Horse will follow must be a peerless tiger general with unparalleled loyalty and courage."
"You Huang Zhong are worth it!"
Lu Xuan's eyes flashed with wisdom, and he said without any doubt: "Red Rabbit Horse is a gift for you. I hope you will live up to Red Rabbit Horse."
thump!
Huang Zhong knelt on the ground.
He clasped his hands in fists, as if a soldier would die for his confidant, and said with emotion: "Huang Zhong swears to be loyal to the Lord to the death, and he will definitely live up to the Lord's high hopes and entrustment."
At this moment, Huang Zhong was in a turbulent mood.
The red rabbit horse belongs to him.
This is the lord's favor, and he will never let the red rabbit and horse fall into dust.
Lu Xuan held Huang Zhong up and praised, "I believe in Han Sheng."
Huang Zhong stood up, arching his back slightly, with deep excitement on his rough cheeks.
Lu Xuan looked at Huang Zhong's appearance, nodded happily, and ordered: "You arrange for someone to send Chen Gong to Cao Cao, and then send Zhang Liao to the camp."
After saying that, Lu Xuan turned around and went back to the camp.
"Here!"
Huang Zhong turned around to make arrangements.
Not long after, Zhang Liao was brought to the camp. His clothes were disheveled, he had many scars on his body, and he looked very tired. In the battle at Puyang last night, Zhang Liao fought until the end and was captured after exhaustion. It was not like Song Xian, Wei Xu and others surrendered.
Lu Xuan's eyes were bright and he said calmly: "Wen Yuan is very strict in running the army, which is different from Lu Bu's other generals. It would be a pity for a tiger general like you to follow Lu Bu. Lu Bu is dead, are you willing to submit to me?"
Lu Xuan had no pressure to recruit Zhang Liao.
Zhang Liao is not like Gao Shun, who is stubborn and loyal to Lu Bu.
Zhang Liao is a person who adapts to the situation.
Historically, Zhang Liao was initially a subordinate of Ding Yuan and was recommended by Ding Yuan to serve under He Jin. He Jin arranged for Zhang Liao to recruit troops in Hebei. When Zhang Liao returned to Luoyang after recruiting troops, He Jin died and the troops led by Zhang Liao were directly merged into Dong Zhuo's command.
Lü Bu killed Dong Zhuo. Zhang Liao was not a direct descendant of Li Jue, Guo Bang, Niu Fu and others, so he fell under Lü Bu's command and served Lü Bu. After Lu Bu was killed, Zhang Liao's troops surrendered to Cao Cao.
Zhang Liao's surrender was a normal choice for most people because there was no extra choice.
The most outstanding thing about Zhang Liao is that he will do his best in his position and his duties. Whether under Lu Bu or Cao Cao, Zhang Liao went all out.
However, Zhang Liao needs a master.
Zhang Liao was not prominent under Lu Bu. After serving Cao Cao, he began to show his abilities. Especially in the battle of Hefei, Zhang Liao led 800 dead soldiers and beat Sun Shiwan into a state of embarrassment. He became famous in this battle.
Lu Xuan also likes such people.
This is a tiger general.
If used well, it will be a general who guards one side, can provide comfort to the people of that side, and serve as a pillar and barrier for the country.
Lu Xuan looked at Zhang Liao expectantly. He believed that Zhang Liao would make the most appropriate choice.
Zhang Liao cupped his fists and said, "Zhang Liao is willing to surrender, but there is one condition."
Lu Xuan waved his hand and said, "Just say it."
Zhang Liao looked serious and said: "Marquis Wen's family members have all been captured and captured. Please arrange them properly for Mr. Lu."
Lu Xuan said: "If you don't tell me, I will make appropriate arrangements. Although Lu Bu is an enemy, he will not bring harm to his wife and children. I understand this truth."
Zhang Liao knelt down on one knee, cupped his fist and said, "Zhang Liao, pay homage to my lord."
Lu Xuan smiled and said: "Get up."
Zhang Liao thanked him and stood up, bowing and standing with a respectful expression.
Lu Xuan continued: "You are good at cavalry raids. Now with you, I have the possibility to form cavalry. I worship you as the general of cavalry and command all the cavalry. This time when Puyang was captured, Cao Cao handed over two thousand five hundred Give me Lu Bu's soldiers and 1,600 horses. I will put them all under your control."
"I humble my duty and obey my orders."
Zhang Liao's eyes were excited.
He didn't expect that he, a reduced general, would be under Lu Xuan's command and directly command the cavalry.
This is what Lu Xuan relies on.
Zhang Liao was also extremely excited in his heart. This was his opportunity.
Lu Xuan nodded and ordered: "In that case, you go and rectify all the soldiers and horses. These people are in the military camp and should be formed as soon as possible."
"I humble my duty and obey my orders."
Zhang Liao answered again.
Lu Xuan called Huang Zhong and asked Huang Zhong to take Zhang Liao to make arrangements. At the same time, Lu Xuan asked Huang Zhong to bring Gao Shun to the camp.
Gao Shun's armor was also damaged, his body was covered in blood, and his body was covered with scars. But when he entered the camp and saw Lu Xuan, he held his head high and his eyes were stubborn and unruly, as if he was determined to refuse to surrender.
