Chapter five hundred and sixty-six exchange conditions
Upon hearing Cao Cao's question, cold sweat suddenly dripped down Cao Ang's back.
He knelt down directly to Cao Cao with a "pop" and said nervously: "Father, I forgive you. I didn't intend to leave Xuchang. I just heard that the war on the front line was tense. The Yuan army attacked Guandu several times. The child thought that he was a descendant of the Cao family.
My father and all the uncles in the clan are fighting at the front, while the child himself is hiding in the rear to enjoy his life. This is really unfilial, so in the name of investigating the defense of the farmland around Xuchang, I ask Lord Manfu to give me a chance.
The army left Xuchang."
Hearing this, Cao Cao sneered and said, "That sounds nice. You are being unfilial by hiding in Xuchang. Then you are being filial by deceiving Man Chong out of the city? Killing the soldiers who accompanied you is being filial. Disobeying my military order is being filial."
Are you filial?"
When he finished speaking, Cao Ang slapped his head heavily and said, "Father, please punish me!"
"You still have some responsibility!" Cao Cao suddenly stood up and shouted to the swordsman outside the tent: "Come here! Drag Cao Ang out and kill him!"
"Lord! No!"
"Sikong is incredible!"
Xiahou Dun, Cao Ren, Xun Yu, Cao Hong, Cao Chun and others all stood up to plead for Cao Ang.
"Sikong! Although Zixiu is guilty of disobeying the military order, out of his filial piety and having endured a lot of hardships, please allow him to allow him to make meritorious deeds!" Xiahou Dun said eagerly.
Cao Cao shook his head heavily and said: "No, if we let him go, wouldn't the officers and soldiers of the three armies have to say that Cao is showing favoritism?"
Cao Ren hurriedly said: "Zixiu killed Han Meng. The morale of all the soldiers in the three armies was greatly boosted by his achievements. How can we say that Sikong was showing favoritism? If Sikong killed Zixiu, I am afraid that all the soldiers in the three armies would be disappointed. At this time,
In difficult times, if the three armies have no morale, how can they compete with Yuan Shao?"
Xun Yu also said: "Yes, Sikong, Yuan Shao is powerful. Although we have won consecutive victories and killed generals, we have not yet gained the upper hand. We cannot kill recklessly as it will be detrimental to the army."
Xi Zhicai also said: "Sikong, what our two armies are competing for right now is Jing. Use Jing to control Jing. Whoever reveals a flaw first will easily die without a burial place. And the prerequisite for Jing is that it cannot appear."
It’s a big mess.”
Cheng Yu also advised: "Please also ask Sikong to plan for the three armies, open a wide net and pardon the eldest son."
Cao Cao lowered his head and looked at Cao Ang, who was filled with regret, and felt sad in his heart.
Did he really want to kill the son he raised single-handedly? He just disobeyed military orders. If he didn't punish him, how could he convince everyone?
There are some plays that have to be performed, and there are some cruel tricks that have to be implemented. This is what those in their position must do.
Cao Cao lamented in his heart, but his face remained serious and fierce.
"Hmph! What about the heroic spirits of the soldiers and soldiers who followed him out of Xuchang City?"
However, Cao Chun stood up and said: "How can the two armies fight without damage? The general will be willing to join the eldest son in setting up a memorial ceremony for the fallen soldiers in the military camp."
Xun You said: "That's right, Sikong. When the two armies fight, how can anyone not die? Besides, the eldest son killed Han Meng, and his merits outweigh his faults."
Cao Cao snorted and said: "You said he killed Han Meng, but which of you has seen it with your own eyes? If Cao's reward and punishment are unclear, how can he convince his allies?"
Xun You hurriedly said: "There are friendly troops who can testify about the killing of Han Meng! Taifu Tao and General Zhao, together with the eldest son, killed Han Meng, they must be able to testify... Taifu Tao and General Zhao,
Yes or no?"
Everyone in the room looked at the pottery merchant and Zhao Yun.
Cao Cao also turned to look at the two of them with hope.
As allies, as long as the two of them open their mouths, it will naturally give Cao Cao the biggest step down. Even if Cao Cao really wants to keep Cao Ang away, he will have to worry about the face of his allies.
This is human nature.
Not to mention that Cao Cao is just acting for now.
Unfortunately, Tao Shang and Zhao Yun paid no attention to Xun You's remarks.
The potter was holding a small wooden rub and was sitting aside to study this gadget. Zhao Yun, who was standing next to him, looked up at the sky.
There was an awkward silence in the tent for a while.
Xun You was stunned for a long time, then coughed heavily and shouted: "Taifu Tao! I have a question for you!"
The pottery merchant slowly put down the rub, rubbed his dry eyes, then raised his head and said, "Mr. Gongda, what can I ask about?"
The muscles on Xun You's face were shaking with anger.
Is this little bastard pretending to be stupid with me?
Although he felt unhappy, Xun You still asked him with a smile on his face: "Han Meng killed him personally for Mr. Cao. I wonder if Tao Taifu can prove this for Mr. Cao?"
The potter frowned and thought carefully: "Did Mr. Cao kill Han Meng? It seems not."
After saying this sentence, the whole room was in an uproar.
Xun You nervously said to Tao Shang: "Tao Taifu, you have to think clearly before you speak!"
The potter turned around and asked Zhao Yun: "Second brother, do you remember this?"
Zhao Yun also had a bitter look on his face and tried to remember: "It seems to be, but it seems not to be... I don't know if it is, it's just on the tip of my tongue. The main reason is that Zhao is forgetful and can't remember it for a while."
All the civil and military members of the Cao family cursed their mothers in their hearts.
Are you two stupid? How can you forget what happened just last night so quickly?
What a fool!
Cao Ang was also very nervous, but he didn't dare to say anything.
After all, the person who gave Han Meng's head to him was the pottery merchant, but Cao Ang didn't understand why the pottery merchant didn't step forward to help him clarify? Could it be that he had some special ideas in mind?
Xun You saw that the pottery merchant wanted to make things dirty. If he talked nonsense, it would make Cao Cao's face look bad, and it would not be easy to mediate the situation of Cao Ang's release.
He hurriedly turned his head, looked at Zhuge Liang, and said: "Brother Kong Ming also accompanied the Taifu and others on the expedition. I wonder if I can testify?"
Kong Ming was a good man, and he was very good at pretending to be stupid, not to mention that Tao Shang had told him beforehand.
"I was not at the scene when the incident happened." Zhuge Liang replied calmly, swaying his feather fan, looking like a worldly expert.
Everyone was confused, but Cao Cao was like a clear mirror.
He and the potter were both rivals and friends. After fighting each other for so many years, he understood very well why this boy behaved like this.
"Cao promises you." Cao Cao suddenly spoke.
Everyone was stunned when they heard this. What's going on with this nonsense?
Tao Shang raised his eyebrows, looked at Cao Cao with a smile and said, "Brother Meng De, what do you mean by this? Tao doesn't understand very well."
Cao Cao had a sneer on his lips.
Damn it!
"Brother Tao, there must be something you want to ask of me, right? You are kind to me by helping me keep Xuchang this time. As long as your conditions are not too excessive, Cao is willing to agree to all your requests."
Tao Shang secretly praised that Cao Cao's brain must be enough.
The one who knows me is Brother Meng De!
As soon as Cao Cao finished speaking, Tao Shang stood up, pointed at Han Meng's head on the ground, and said: "Han Meng was indeed killed by Mr. Cao himself! Tao can testify for him!"
Zhao Yun also suddenly realized and slapped his forehead, saying: "Zhao also remembered that it was not easy for Mr. Cao to kill Han Meng. The two of them seemed to have fought for more than a hundred rounds!"
Zhuge Liang also said lightly: "Although I didn't see it with my own eyes, I heard that Mr. Cao fought against Han Meng to avenge the fallen soldiers of the three armies. At that time, he acted like a madman. It was really heroic. It was true."
Our officers and soldiers set an example."
Everyone in the room was speechless, looking at the sudden testimony of the three people, not knowing how to respond.
Cao Cao was so angry that he had black lines on his head.
It's a show, just a show... But can you fucking act any more fake?