In the main tent of the Chinese army, Cao Cao and Xi Zhicai frowned.
Both of them were thinking quietly, thinking about how to solve this matter.
After a long time, the two of them still got nothing.
Cao Cao sighed and said in a deep voice: "Zhicai, Wang Can's purpose of attacking Chang'an is to kidnap the little emperor. In this case, why not find a compromise and hand over the little emperor to Wang Can in exchange for Xiahou Yuan and Cao Ren!"
When he said these words, Cao Cao's heart was bleeding.
He led his troops from Yanzhou to Chang'an, spending countless grain and grass, and costing countless soldiers' lives. Although he was defeated by Wang Can, he finally controlled the little emperor. However, Wang Can was so vicious that he used Xia Houyuan and Cao Ren's
As a threat to his life, Cao Cao was asked to kill the young emperor. Encountering such a situation made Cao Cao very angry.
Cao Cao once said, "I would rather betray the world than let the world betray me." However, Xia Houyuan and Cao Ren were fighting for him, so they were captured by Wang Can. They were die-hard people loyal to him. Cao Cao could not let go of such people, so he let them go.
No less, he couldn't risk the lives of two people for the sake of the little emperor.
The little emperor is gone, but he still has Yanzhou and countless soldiers.
Without occupying great righteousness, he can still gradually rise. Although the road is difficult and dangerous, has he ever been afraid?
Cao Cao would rather settle for the next best thing and give the young emperor to Wang Can to ensure the safety of his soldiers. This approach may have an impact on the development of Cao Cao's great cause, but it allows Cao Cao to better unite the hearts of his soldiers. As long as he
As long as he has a group of die-hard loyalists and his soldiers, he will not sink and will definitely rise.
After Xi Zhicai heard this, he was filled with emotion.
If he treated this matter rationally, Xi Zhicai felt that Cao Cao was being emotional. However, as a subordinate of Cao Cao, Xi Zhicai admired such a lord, because such a lord who was ambitious, ambitious, and could care about his soldiers was worthy of serving.
Death is worth their efforts in risking their own lives.
Xi Zhicai's mood was agitated, and his chest rose and fell slightly.
"Cough! Cough!"
Xi Zhicai was a little excited and coughed slightly. Just when Xi Zhicai was coughing slightly, a flash of inspiration suddenly flashed in his mind and he had a way to deal with it.
Xi Zhicai suppressed the urge to cough and said hurriedly: "My lord, I have come up with a plan!"
Cao Cao hurriedly asked: "What's your plan? Let me tell you!"
Xi Zhicai said: "This plan is to slightly modify the master's method. All we need is..."
, if Wang Can is willing to get in, we will put a trap on him and see what he will do then."
Xi Zhicai covered his chest and looked a little pale.
Seeing this, Cao Cao quickly asked Xi Zhicai to rest, so that Xi Zhicai could calm down and not get too excited.
Cao Cao got the solution and finally had a smile on his face. He gave Xi Zhicai some instructions. After Xi Zhicai left, he immediately shouted: "Come here, let Xu Chu come to the camp."
"promise!"
Outside the camp, the soldier replied and immediately went to convey the order.
Not long after, Xu Chu hurried to the camp and bowed to Cao Cao: "My lord, what are your orders?"
Cao Cao waved and signaled Xu Chu to walk in. Then Cao Cao whispered a few words in Xu Chu's ear and said: "I can rest assured that I leave this matter to you. I must execute it as soon as possible. This matter is related to the lives of Xia Houyuan and Cao Ren."
, it is also related to the future direction of Yanzhou, so there must be no carelessness."
Xu Chu cupped his fists and said, "Don't worry, my lord, I will fight to the death to finish it."
Cao Cao nodded and said, "Let's go do some work. We'll find Lu Meng by the way. The matter should be settled. It's a good thing that Xia Houyuan and Cao Ren can come back early!"
Xu Chu bowed and left the camp, and then ordered the soldiers to take Lu Meng to see Cao Cao.
Lu Meng first bowed his head to see Cao Cao, and then asked: "Mr. Cao, have you thought about it?"
Cao Cao said with a smile: "Lu Meng, Wang Can asked me to kill the young emperor. His purpose is to make me a traitor. I will not do it and there is no way I can agree!"
Lu Meng's face turned cold and he said, "So, Duke Cao is preparing to collect the bodies of Xia Houyuan and Cao Ren?"
Cao Cao chuckled and said: "Of course not. Wang Can's requirements are too harsh and difficult to accept. I hope Wang Can can give in so that both parties can reach an agreement."
Lu Meng immediately asked: "How to give in?"
Cao Cao said: "In the past, Wang Can and I raised troops and rushed to Chang'an. Our purpose was to obey the emperor's orders and help the world. Since Wang Can's purpose was to serve the emperor, I gave him the little emperor, and Wang Can
Return the favor and send Xia Houyuan and Cao Ren back. In this way, Wang Can has achieved his goal, and I will also get them back, what do you think?"
When Lu Meng heard this, he began to think carefully.
Cao Cao's proposal was indeed in line with Wang Can's interests. However, Lu Meng did not believe that Cao Cao would give up easily. Lu Meng thought for a while and asked: "Cao Cao has decided to give up the little emperor. How do you plan to exchange it?"
Cao Cao said: "You immediately return to Chang'an with your soldiers and let Wang Can lead the troops. Remember to bring Xiahou Yuan and Cao Ren. When the time comes, we will agree on a place. I will hand over the emperor to Wang Can, and he will return Xiahou Yuan and Cao Ren.
I, as for the ministers in the court, as long as the little emperor follows Wang Can, I will definitely follow him. What do you think of this approach?"
Lu Meng thought for a while and said, "Okay, let's just follow Cao Gong's words."
Although Lu Meng could not guess what Cao Cao was thinking, he was able to control the little emperor and forced Lu Meng to agree. As Wang Can's envoy, he fully represented Wang Can, and his mission to Cao Cao's camp was not to convey orders, but to negotiate with Cao Cao.
Yes, Cao Cao is willing to cooperate, and Lu Meng has no reason to refuse Cao Cao.
Cao Cao said again: "You go back and tell Wang Can that you want me to kill the little emperor. It is absolutely impossible!"
Lu Meng nodded, stood up, and said, "In this case, I will immediately set off to return to Chang'an. I hope Duke Cao will abide by the agreement. I believe it won't be long before my lord will arrive with his troops."
Cao Cao also stood up, waved his hand and said: "Please!"
Lu Meng turned around and left the camp, and Cao Cao stood up to see him off.
The group of people left just as quickly as they came.
Lu Meng returned to the camp, gathered all the soldiers, and left Cao Cao's camp directly. When they arrived at Cao Cao's camp, they felt like they had entered a dragon's den and a tiger's den. They said they were not worried, but they were still worried in their hearts. But in the end, they did not expect it to be so easy.
Lu Meng only met Cao Cao twice and the matter was settled.
A team of fifty people rode towards Chang'an.
Lu Meng, Huang Xu and Dian Man ran at the front, talking while running. Although the wind was strong, it still couldn't stop Huang Xu and Dian Man's curiosity. The two of them seemed to be curious babies and kept asking Lu Meng.
What did he say to Cao Cao and whether there was any conflict.
The group of people quickly disappeared from Cao Cao's sight.
At the entrance of the camp, Cao Cao stood proudly, looking at the figure disappearing on the horizon, with a sneer on his lips.
Xiahou Dun walked out of the tent with a rosy complexion and strode forward. After half a month, his wounds had scabbed over and his body bones were gradually recovering. Xiahou Dun walked up to Cao Cao and said, "My lord, just let it go."
Are they gone?"
Cao Cao said: "The good show is yet to come, just wait and see!"
After finishing speaking, Cao Cao laughed three times and walked back to the camp.
Ps: The third update, please collect and send flowers.