When Lu Xuan heard Cao Cao's boastful words, he smiled and said, "Congratulations, father-in-law!"
Cao Cao was stunned for a moment. After his low-key show off, Lu Xuan actually congratulated him. He was a little confused and said steadily: "Your Majesty relies on you, so it's not worth mentioning."
Lu Xuan continued: "When I say congratulations, I mean congratulations to my father-in-law for taking the emperor to command the princes. He is indeed powerful. From being a shepherd in Yanzhou to becoming the general manager of the Han Dynasty, he is so majestic that he certainly deserves congratulations."
Cao Cao's cheeks twitched when he heard this.
Hold the emperor hostage to order the princes!
The essence is this.
However, you can't say that, otherwise it will affect his reputation if it spreads, at least you can't admit it in front of others.
Cao Cao hurriedly said: "My good son-in-law is as cunning as ever. But I, Cao Cao, respect your majesty very much. I go to the palace to greet your majesty every day. I report all major events to your majesty. I have never threatened the emperor's ideas, let alone There is no disrespect to the emperor."
Lu Xuan joked: "My father-in-law surrounded the entire imperial city, isolating the inside and outside. Under such a premise, if you go to the palace to see the emperor every day, should you say hello, put pressure on the emperor, or beat the emperor? You say you respect the emperor. , to respect the emperor by putting him in a high cabinet, is that right?”
Cao Cao suddenly felt regretful.
Regret talking to Lu Xuan.
Lu Xuan, this kid, never does anything good as soon as he opens his mouth.
Cao Cao took a deep breath and said patiently: "Lu Xuan, there is no point in trying to show off. You and I have been on the battlefield together and have a good relationship. It is impossible for you to attack Runan County this time."
"Let me calculate an account for you. I brought 10,000 elites from Luoyang, Liu Biao sent 40,000 people, and there are more than 10,000 people from Zhang Xiu in Wancheng, which is a total of 60,000 elites."
"It is simply impossible for you to win with such a large army."
"Listen to my advice and return to Yuzhou. If you want to capture Yuzhou, no one will object. However, if you want to capture Nanyang County, Liu Biao will risk his life to fight you. The imperial court will not sit idly by. .”
Cao Cao looked sincere.
When it comes to starting a war, Cao Cao is not willing to start a war. It's not that he doesn't want to weaken Lu Xuan, but he has just established his foothold in Luoyang.
Give him another half year and the situation will be different.
Lu Xuan smiled and said: "Although Cao Sikong has 60,000 people, I also have a lot of troops. In my eyes, Cao Sikong is the most threatening, and the remaining Cai Mao and Zhang Xiu are not worthy of fear."
"It's just that Cao Sikong came to Nanyang County. Once Yanzhou is in turmoil, you will be restrained in Wancheng. Even if you leave Xun Yu to sit in Luoyang, are you sure that the rear can be stable? Are you sure that Yanzhou can be defended?"
Cao Cao felt a sudden thought.
Although he knew that Lu Xuan would restrain him from Yanzhou, he still felt a little solemn when he heard it.
However, Cao Cao did not show any emotion on his face, and said confidently: "Since I dare to come, I am naturally well prepared. I have already made arrangements for the rear, then leave it to the people below. If you don't even trust the people below, , who else can I trust?”
Lu Xuan nodded and said: "Cao Sikong said it well. You trust the people under your command to defend Yanzhou, and I trust the people under my command to break Yanzhou. Why don't we just have a stalemate here and see who can make a breakthrough in Yanzhou?"
When Cao Cao saw the serious Lu Xuan, he suddenly smiled and said, "Lu Xuan, do you think Huang Zhong can defeat Yanzhou, or Taishi Ci can defeat Yanzhou?"
"Isn't it possible?"
Lu Xuan answered confidently.
At this moment, Cao Cao also had other thoughts in his mind. Could it be that Lu Xuan had other plans for Yanzhou?
Cao Cao was suspicious.
His suspicious temper made him think further, and his expression finally changed slightly.
But in the end, Cao Cao's reason still prevailed, and he said in a deep voice: "Lu Xuan, the situation in Yanzhou is left to the people of Yanzhou. You thought you could disrupt my rear, but you didn't know that your rear also had problems. You formed The Five Classics Museum constantly promotes poor families, but if you leave, the big families in Yangzhou will still make trouble."
Lu Xuan looked confident and asked, "Does Cao Sikong know about Chen Deng under my command?"
"Know!"
Cao Cao nodded and replied, "This man is from Xuzhou and a descendant of the Chen family in Xuzhou."
Lu Xuan said: "Chen Deng is in Yangzhou and is said by the big family to be the capital of Goshawk. From the year before last to now, hundreds of powerful families have been destroyed by his hands. Those who died in his hands There are hundreds of corrupt officials. If I let him sit in the rear, do you think anyone would dare to cause trouble?"
Cao Cao's pupils shrank and he looked at Lu Xuandao: "Your methods are so drastic, aren't you afraid of stirring up turmoil?"
Lu Xuan said loudly: "I brought down the situation in Yangzhou with my swords and guns. Who dares to mess around? What's more, more and more scholars from poor families are trained by the Five Classics Hall. Although for the time being, they have not been uniformly assessed, but the talents The reserves are already there.”
"In a year or two, the humble scholars from the Five Classics Hall will come out, which will naturally enrich the officialdom. The powerful families cannot change the world, and I have candidates to replace them. How can these people dare to stir up trouble? They are eager to serve me and occupy their positions. .”
Lu Xuan looked confident and said: "Yangzhou is becoming more and more stable now. So you said there will be chaos in my rear, which is impossible."
Cao Cao became increasingly serious.
Lu Xuan spent several years in Yangzhou and built Yangzhou like an iron wall.
Very difficult to deal with.
Cao Cao knew that he would not have the upper hand when talking to Lu Xuan, so he stood up and said, "Lu Xuan, if you are stubborn, then we can only fight."
Lu Xuan said: "I will accompany you to the end."
Cao Cao turned around and went back with Dian Wei, and Lu Xuan followed him back to the camp.
Cao Cao turned his eyes and looked to his side. His eyes fell on a young man with a strong figure, a tiger body and ape-like arms, and a face like a crown jewel.
This young man is clearly Ma Chao.
He has a white horse under his crotch, wearing silver armor, and looks majestic. Born in Xiliang, he has a bit of sharpness in his appearance, giving people the impression of being unruly and cold.
Cao Cao looked at Ma Chao with unabashed admiration and said loudly: "Meng Qi, Lu Xuan's camp is right here. Do you dare to challenge him?"
Ma Chao's eyes were shining and his fighting spirit was high. He said loudly: "Master, how dare you say it? Why do you care about Lu Xuan?"
Cao Cao stroked his beard and laughed.
With Cao Cao's superb methods, he conquered Ma Chao in a short time after leaving Luoyang. After all, Ma Chao was only in his early twenties at this time, and he had ambitions for fame and fortune, and the relationship between the two parties was not bad.
Therefore, Cao Cao easily accepted Ma Chao.
Cao Cao looked expectantly and said, "In that case, I will wait and see how you can defeat Lu Xuan."
"Lord, wait for my news."
Ma Chao kicked the horse in the belly, spurred the horse and rushed out. He came to the front of the formation with a spear in hand, pointed the spear at the camp in front, and said loudly: "Lu Xuan, Ma Chao is here, do you dare to come out and fight?"
Lu Xuan was a little surprised when he saw Ma Chao, but he couldn't help but laugh.
This horse who made Cao Cao extremely embarrassed in history actually surrendered to Cao Cao because of him.
What a coincidence.
It's just that Ma Chao is too young today.
Historically, Ma Chao, who was in his mid-thirties and in his prime, competed with Xu Chu, who was in his forties, and the fight was evenly matched. There was no winner in more than two hundred moves. However, Xu Chu, who is over 40 years old, does not have the endurance of Huang Zhong. Essentially, he is already on a downward slope and is not Xu Chu's strongest strength.
The current Ma Chao is around 20 years old and lacks experience and strength.
However, Xu Chu is now nearly thirty years old and has been at the peak of his strength for several years.
A smile appeared on Lu Xuan's lips, he looked at Xu Chu and asked with a smile: "Zhong Kang, do you want to try your hand?"
Xu Chuweng said angrily: "My lord, this is exactly what I want. Ma Chao, a young man, is unruly and very arrogant. He deserves a beating for being arrogant in front of my lord."
Lu Xuan said: "Then go."
"I will obey my orders."
Xu Chu held a long knife, slapped the horse on the back, spurred the horse and rushed out, shouting: "Ma'er, your Grandpa Xu is here."
