Chapter 189

Zhang Xiu led the army on the way and soon came to the vicinity of Lianqiao.

The bridge has been repaired.

The army quickly crossed the river and continued to catch up. With the return of Chen Zhi's cavalry from Langya camp, the army's hiding power increased, and Chen Zhi led the cavalry to harass and kill.

Zhang Xiu led the army and followed closely.

This situation continued from the border of Nanyang County to Yanzhou. Even after entering Yanzhou, Zhang Xiu still did not withdraw, ordered to continue to cover up.

After chasing and killing Cao Cao for 50 Li, Zhang Xiu ordered the troops to withdraw and did not move on.

If we continue to advance, we will go deep into the enemy's territory.

It's a lonely army.

Zhang Xiu and her army withdrew from Yanzhou and returned to Luyang County, then returned to Nanyang County.

On the other hand, Cao Cao also returned to Yangzhai county.

The army rested in Yangzhai county.

But Cao Cao, Guo Jia, Xia Houdun, Xia Houyuan and others all had bad looks. This attack on Nanyang County, Cao Jun's loss is too great.

It not only damaged more than 10000 elite soldiers, but also damaged Cao Anmin, Yu Jin and Cao Chun.

Cao Anmin and Cao Chun are both Cao Cao's relatives and his direct family.

Yu Jin is Cao Cao's confidant.

It's impossible to ignore the lives of three people.

The big account of the Chinese army.

The look on Cao Cao's face was very serious. His narrow eyes narrowed and showed a cold light, which made people shudder. He looked around Guo Jia, Xia Houyuan and others and said in a deep voice: "the attack on Zhang Xiu failed in this battle. It is impossible to attack Zhang Xiu again in a short time. But what should Cao Chun, Cao Anmin and Yu ban do? "

All were silent.

People fall into the hands of Zhang Xiu. It's extremely difficult for Zhang Xiu to let people go. Considering the fate of Cao Anmin, I'm afraid that Cao Chunhe and Yu Jin are in a bad situation.

Cao Cao said again, "why, can't you do it one by one?"

No one spoke.

Including Guo Jia, I don't know what to do now.

It's useless to attack by force!

Is it for peace?

Guo Jia couldn't say that.

"Newspaper!"

Outside the tent, a soldier lifted up the curtain of the tent and said, "tell Sikong, Cheng Yu, Lord Cheng, to see you."

Cheng Yu is Cao Cao's confidant and one of Cao Cao's advisers.

Attack Zhang Xiu, Cheng Yu stay at Xu Du. After all, today's Xudu is at the foot of the emperor. All the courtiers gather in Xudu, and there are many things to do. Cao Cao must have competent people to sit in order to stabilize the situation of Xudu.

Cao Cao said, "let him in."

"Here it is

The soldier turned to inform.

After a while, Cheng Yu, wearing a Jinxian crown and a big shirt, strode into the palace. Cheng Yu is now over fifty years old and is the oldest man in Cao's army.

Cheng Yu acted decisively and had outstanding strategy. He was Cao Cao's right arm.

Seeing Cao Cao, Cheng Yu salutes.

Cao Cao put a smile on his face and asked, "Duke Zhong De said he would come. What's the matter?"

Zhongde is Cheng Yu's word.

Cao Cao respected Cheng Yu by addressing him as "Gong" after his words.

Cheng Yu is neither humble nor overbearing, said: "now in the capital of Xu, people are talking about the battle between the Lord and Zhang Xiu."

"It's all right for the people to talk."

"But inside and outside the imperial court, the officials from the top to the bottom talked fiercely. Many officials accused the Lord of not attacking Zhang Xiu. Because Zhang Xiu is a minister of the state. They all believed that Zhang Xiu had made great contributions to the battle against the Xiongnu and killed huchuquan, King Zuoxian of the Xiongnu

"This is Xu Du's case."

"Chen and other officials suppressed the discussion, but there was no trouble in the rear for the time being. But the situation is delicate and not optimistic. After discussing with Xun you, Xun Yu and others, he thought that the LORD had not taken Zhang Xiu, so he would withdraw his troops. "

Cheng Yu said: "the Lord's army has been dragged in Nanyang County, which is not conducive to the overall situation, nor is it conducive to the control of the DPRK."

"Alas..."

When Cao Cao heard the speech, he sighed.

Just lost to Zhang Xiu, the rear and chaos, let Cao Cao is very tired.

Cao Cao said: "now even if I don't want to withdraw, I can only withdraw. We were at war with Zhang Xiu, the granary was burned, and Cao Chun, Yu Jin and Cao Anmin were prisoners of Zhang Xiu, so we had to retreat. Now I'm worried about how to deal with it. Mr. Zhong De has always been decisive. What do you suggest? "

Hearing the speech, Cheng Yu's face changed slightly.

I didn't expect that the front-line war was so rotten.

Cheng Yu is not clear about the situation of the battlefield, said: "please tell me something about the war."

Cao Cao quickly said it again, and then said: "Zhang Xiu is extremely cunning, and very powerful. He had said before that he wanted to spread the news of my defeat in Xudu. It seems that it really worked. "

Cheng Yu shook his head and said: "Lord, the news spread by Xu Du is not the work of Zhang Xiu. The sources of the information are all officials loyal to the emperor's family. "Cao Cao was surprised and said, "are you sure?"

Cheng Yu said, "I'm sure!"

Cao Cao frowned and said, "it seems that we have been cheated by Zhang Xiu again."

Cheng Yu said: "Zhang Xiu must understand the North Korean Bureau, so it is clear that there will be news in the rear. But it doesn't matter. The problem now is that the courtiers have written to each other to seize power with the Lord. "

Cao Cao's eyes flashed a sharp color, and said: "these people, are they really not good at being our official swords?"

Cheng Yu said: "to deal with these people is the next thing. For the time being, my Lord has no skills. When it comes to Cao Anmin, Cao Chunhe and Yu ban, they must be replaced. "

Cao Cao said: "Zhang Xiu won't let people go easily. With Cao Chun in hand, Zhang Xiu has an advantage."

Cheng Yu said: "as long as the benefits are given, Zhang Xiu will not refuse."

Cao Cao said, "what is Zhong De's strategy?"

Cheng Yu stroked the beard under his jaw, with a calm expression, and said, "there are three strategies for the Lord to choose."

Cao Cao said, "let's hear it!"

Cheng Yu said slowly: "the best way to be humble is to send an envoy to Nanyang to negotiate an alliance with Zhang Xiu. On the one hand, in the name of the imperial court, Zhang Xiu's official position will be improved; on the other hand, suitable women will be selected to marry Zhang Xiu and stabilize her relationship. "

"The overall situation of my Lord is in Xuzhou."

"In order to ensure that Zhang Xiu does not hinder the Lord, marriage is extremely necessary."

"In addition, if we give them some benefits, we will have a chance to exchange for Cao Chun and his three men."

After giving the best policy, Cheng Yu continued: "the middle policy of humble position is just to make an alliance with Zhang Xiu. The imperial court granted the official position, and then promised Zhang Xiu certain conditions, let Zhang Xiu return to Cao Chun three. This strategy may not be able to stabilize Zhang Xiu, and Zhang Xiu may not be willing to make friends. "

"The worst policy is to negotiate with Zhang Xiu and see how Zhang Xiu wants to release people."

Cheng Yu looked solemn and put forward three strategies.

The look on Cao Cao's face became cold, and his eyes were not willing to say, "Mr. Zhong De, your so-called best policy is to use my official's daughter in exchange for Zhang Xiu's non harassment."

Cheng Yu's expression is solemn, solemnly way: "humble duty has just said, can take the middle policy."

"But the best policy is the strongest."

"The Lord now occupies Yanzhou, Qingzhou and Yuzhou. His strength looks good. In fact, he is also suffering from internal and external troubles. He does not have the strength to look down on all sides."

"There is Yuan Shao in the north, Lu Bu and Liu Bei in the East, Yuan Shu and Liu Biao in the south, and now there is another Zhang Xiu in the West. The situation is not good."

"To help the world, there must be sacrifice."

Cheng Yu talked with a keen eye and said, "besides, the women in this world, the vulgar village women there, have no choice but to choose one person to die and live a mediocre life."

"If you are a prince like the Lord, all your children are useful. Who can choose your husband's family?"

"When you are at the gate, you can't help yourself."

"In sum, although Zhang Xiu is the enemy of the Lord, she is not weak. She is the overlord. The Lord's daughter is not aggrieved when she marries Zhang Xiu. After all, she has to marry someone. It's good to marry an outstanding person. "

For Cheng Yu, he only cares about the overall situation of Cao Cao.

For the sake of Cao Cao's overall situation, let alone sacrificing Cao Cao's daughter, he is willing to sacrifice him.

After listening, Cao Cao was silent.

In fact, his daughter, as Cheng Yu said, can't choose her husband in the Marquis's family. She must be used to get married, to win over the generals, or to help Cao Cao consolidate his strength.

It's a woman's value.

Cao Cao quickly made a decision and asked, "what do you think of Zhong De Gong's suggestion?"

Guo Jia said: "Lord, I agree with you."

In fact, Guo Jia had given Cao Cao three strategies before. Guo Jia's worst policy is to let Cao Cao and Zhang Xiu resolve the conflict, and then form an alliance with Zhang Xiu.

At that time, Cao Cao did not adopt it.

Up to now, we can only do this, otherwise we can't change Cao Chun and others.

XiaHouYuan, XiahouDun and others were all in the same position.

No one objected.

Cao Cao's eyes fell on Cheng Yu and said, "I'm afraid Zhongde Gong will have to go to Nanyang County to negotiate. You are mature and prudent. You are tactful and eloquent. Only under Zhang Xiu's command can you adapt to circumstances. "

Cheng Yu said: "it's duty bound to be humble. It's only about the specific content of the negotiation. There must be a bottom line. Without the most basic conditions, it would be difficult for me to negotiate with Zhang Xiu. "

Cao Cao nodded his head and agreed. He negotiated with Cheng Yu, Guo Jia and others and set the conditions for the negotiation.