On the way back to Xudu, the soldiers and horses stayed overnight in the county.
During the day, Guan Yu saw that Cao Cao had a strange look on his face. He knew Cao Cao's character very well, so he did not stay in his room. When he came to the hut of Mrs. Gan and Mrs. Mi, he found that Lan Tian was already guarding the door.
"Didn't Ziyu go to rest?" Guan Yu greeted.
Lan Tian clasped his fists and said, "That thief Cao is a womanizer. I'm afraid that he will misbehave with my sister, so I'm staying here."
Guan Yu nodded and said: "Guan is also worried about this matter. We just have time at this time. Can Ziyu solve the mystery of the brocade bag?"
Lan Tian smiled and said: "I've heard that General Guan is so righteous that he would rather have a piece of jade than a piece of brick. I'm worried that you will lose your life in vain, and then my sister and the others will have no one to take care of them."
"Ziyu has considered everything, but why do you assert that your eldest brother is still alive?" Guan Yu asked in confusion.
"Whether my brother-in-law is captured or dead, Cao Cao will not recruit General Guan to surrender." Lan Tian analyzed.
"What do you mean by this?"
"The general and his brother-in-law swear to live and die together. If the brother-in-law is captured, he will definitely threaten the captured general. If the brother-in-law is dead, how dare Cao Cao keep his enemy by his side?"
Guan Yu stroked his beautiful beard and nodded: "What Ziyu said made me enlightened."
After Guan Yu said this, he saw Lan Tian's indifferent expression. He suddenly stood up and clasped his fists and said, "Eldest brother didn't know Ziyu's abilities, so he was negligent. Guan apologizes to you on behalf of eldest brother."
Lantian waved his hand and said: "Why should my family be like this? In fact, I am very comfortable working for Xiapihu Cao, but I have read a lot of books."
"I heard that you killed two gangsters with your own hands? I didn't expect you, Ziyu, to be proficient in martial arts." Guan Yu said suddenly.
"They are just two scoundrels, not worth mentioning." Lan Tian said modestly.
"I have heard that, Ziyu, you draw your sword quickly and powerfully. You are obviously a martial arts practitioner. It just so happens that the weather is cold now. Let's warm up by making gestures." Guan Yu was ready to take action.
"How can I fight with you?" Lan Tian said in his heart, who would dare to mess with you after Lu Bu died? How can I be so virtuous and capable?
"It doesn't matter, let's just have a simple discussion." Guan Yu urged as he took off his armor.
Lan Tian had no choice but to fight with Guan Yu. He was shorter than his opponent, so his movements were much more agile. Guan Yu was quite powerful but willing to give in. The two fought back and forth.
The two men were sweating from the fight when Guan Yu suddenly stopped his attack, and Xu Chu and Zhang Liozheng came hand in hand.
"General Guan, I'm so excited." Zhang Liao cupped his fists and smiled.
"What's wrong with Wenyuan?" Guan Yu asked with a puzzled look on his face. He and Zhang Liao had some friendship, but Xu Chu was Cao Cao's bodyguard, why did he come here?
"Oh, we wanted to have a drink with General Guan, but we didn't want you to be in your room, so we came here." Zhang Liao said with a smile.
"Guan Mou still wants to protect his two sisters-in-law, so please go back without sacrificing your grace." Guan Yu signaled.
Xu Chu was startled when he heard this, and Zhang Liao hurriedly said: "That's fine, it won't be too late for us to drink when we get to Xudu."
After Zhang Liao finished speaking, he took Xu Chu away. Lan Tian looked at the two of them and said, "It's true that Zhang Liao invited the general to drink, but the other general has other plans."
"Xu Chu has other plans?" Guan Yu looked back at the hut of his two sisters-in-law, as if he understood something.
Xu Chu and Zhang Liao came to Cao Cao's residence. Cao Cao was a little disappointed to see them returning empty-handed.
Xu Chuchu reported: "My lord, Guan Yu is going to guard Liu Bei's family all night long. I can't succeed for a while. Please forgive me, my lord."
Cao Cao sighed: "Yun Chang is a truly loyal and righteous man..."
At this time, Zhang Liao admonished: "My lord, although Mrs. Nagan is a concubine, she is Liu Bei's woman. If she is forcibly summoned to serve as his bed attendant, I'm afraid she will be resented by Yun Chang. It is easy to surrender but difficult to accept..."
Cao Cao nodded and said: "What Wen Yuan said is true. Fortunately, you two did not act recklessly. I will definitely avoid such thoughts in the future."
"If my lord is... why not look for it in Liu County?" Zhang Liao suggested.
"Forget it, in this cold spring weather, I just think the bed is a little cold..."
"Lord, I can warm you up." Xu Chu asked Ying as soon as Cao Cao finished speaking.
Cao Cao burst into laughter. He took off his cloak and said, "The night in the first month is as cold as water. You need to go there again and give this cloak to Yunchang to keep out the cold."
"Yun Chang was sparring with his pawn just now to keep warm. With the cloak given by the lord, I believe he will not be cold again tonight." Zhang Liao agreed.
Cao Cao sat cross-legged on the bed and said with a smile: "Yun Chang's martial arts is extraordinary, how can a small soldier fight with him? Aren't you afraid of being beaten to death by three punches and two kicks?"
"I think Guan Yu is willing to give in, so the soldier's life will not be in danger." Xu Chu replied.
Zhang Liaoxin said that if you talk like this, how can my lord continue the topic? Aren't you spoiling my lord's mood? He then clasped his fists and said: "My lord, General Xu should stay behind to protect your safety. I will deliver this cloak alone."
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"Go." Cao Cao said and turned over and lay down on the couch.
After Guan Yu and Lan Tian exchanged fists and kicks for a few times, warmth quickly rose up in their bodies.
In the second half of the night, Lan Tian suggested that the two of them take turns to rest. He found some wood to light a fire to keep warm. The two sat around the fire and chatted. Lan Tian's face was also roasted red.
After everyone arrived in Xudu, Cao Cao no longer coveted Gan Qian's beauty. He defeated Guan Yu and made him a partial general. He not only gave Lu Bu a red rabbit horse, but also gave him clothes and gifts, treating him very well.
When Lan Tian saw Chi Tu Ma, he immediately thought of Lu Lingqi. He wondered how she was doing in Xinye and whether she had a firm foothold now, but with Gao Shun protecting her, her life should be safe.
In February of the fifth year of Jian'an, after Yuan Shao received Liu Bei's edict on clothing and belts, he instantly felt that justice was in his hand. He ordered Chen Lin to write a memorial, calling on the heroes of the world to kill Cao's thieves, and mobilized his troops to prepare for the march south.
In March, Yuan Shao led Liu Bei to march to Liyang and sent general Yan Liang to besiege Baima. Liu Yan, the governor of Dongjun, then asked Xu Du for help.
The battle between Yuan and Cao was about to begin, and Guan Yu had no friends in Xudu. Before the expedition, he went to Lantian to discuss: "The prime minister is going to relieve the siege of Baima. How should I deal with it?"
Lan Tian said: "General Guan should take the tassel and kill the enemy bravely. Only by killing the general and performing meritorious service can he have the means to escape."
"If Cao Cao can't send me into battle, what can he do?" Guan Yu asked again.
Lan Tian smiled and said: "Yuan Shaohu is based in Hebei, and he has many brave generals who are accustomed to fighting. You will definitely have a chance to take action this time. I am here in Xudu to wish the general a great reputation throughout the world."
"Chengziyu Jiyan, I don't know what happened to my eldest brother and my third brother. When will we be able to escape from Xudu?" Guan Yu said.
"Don't worry, General Guan, my brother-in-law will be fine because of his good fortune and good fortune." Lan Tian comforted him.
"I hope so."
Cao Cao took the advice of counselor Xun You and led his army to cross the river at Yanjin to induce Yuan Shao to divide his troops at Yanjin. Then he advanced with light troops and attacked Baima to catch Yuan Shao unprepared.
Yuan Shao was indeed tricked into dividing his troops, but Cao Cao was blocked by Yan Liang at Baima.
Yan Liangnai was a general under Yuan Shao, and he bravely conquered Hebei. He killed several generals of Cao's army, so that no one in Cao's camp dared to fight. Cao Cao had no choice but to send Zhang Liao and Guan Yu to fight.
Zhang Liao fought with him and was defeated. When Guan Yu saw this, he jumped on his horse and charged into the enemy's formation. Hebei's troops could not resist him. Guan Yu killed Yan Liang's head in the midst of thousands of troops and returned. From then on, he became famous all over the world.
Chapter completed!