The city of Xuchang was captured, and the pottery merchant led his army to sit in the city.
Xun Yu was also appointed as Prime Minister Chang Shi in the name of the imperial court, taking charge of the current pacification work of Xuchang City.
Xun Yu was actually not willing to take the job at first, but the pottery merchant was well prepared and came up with the so-called "Edict of the Emperor."
If Xun Yu doesn't accept it, it will be the second time he resists the decree.
And given his current situation, he can only choose to surrender.
He can't go back to the Cao family. With such a quarrel, Xun Yu and the Cao family have completely broken up. And judging from the current situation, Xun Yu has no other place to go. He can only go here.
Served under the pottery merchant.
After all, the potter can provide him with the one thing he wants most.
That is justifiable.
With Xun Yu coming forward as a guarantee, the communication between the pottery merchants and the nobles in Xuchang became much smoother. Prime Minister Tao was gentle and elegant, and he was known as a gentleman. Naturally, the nobles in Xuchang were better at communicating with him than with a reckless man like Cao Hong.
A lot.
As for the Tian family, Zheng family and others who had great contributions to the victory of Xuchang City, they naturally rewarded them based on their merits. As for opening warehouses to help the people, comforting the people in the city and stabilizing the people's hearts, they were naturally not a problem.
The pottery merchant led a group of civil and military officials to the Cao Mansion and watched carefully in the main hall where Cao Cao usually conducted official business.
"It's so simple." The pottery merchant said with emotion as he looked at it: "I didn't expect that Cao Cao's life style was so simple, not ostentatious at all. After all, he was also the overlord of the Central Plains, and now he is even more powerful in Guanzhong. Such a combination of life and status
It’s a bit disproportionate.”
Xu Chu also said carelessly: "Isn't that right! I think back when we conquered Yecheng and saw Yuan Shao's mansion, one was powerful, the other was luxurious, the other was imposing. They were also the overlords of the same party. Compared with Yuan Shao, Cao Cao
It’s obviously much shabbier.”
Tao Shang smiled and said: "So, in a sense, Cao Cao is much scarier than Yuan Shao."
He sat on the seats, looked at the generals below, and suddenly said: "Bring Cao Hong up."
After a while, I saw several Tiger Guard soldiers pushing Cao Hong up, who was tied up with thick ropes.
Although Cao Hong was tied up, his temper was still strong. He was pushed in front of the pottery merchant by the soldiers of the Tiger Guard.
Tao Shang looked at Cao Hong quietly below him. He was about to speak, but was rudely interrupted by Cao Hong.
"Tao, don't waste your efforts. I won't surrender even if I die!"
After saying this sentence, the pottery merchant lost his ability to speak.
It takes a very narcissistic person to say this.
After being silent for a long time, Tao Shang said quietly: "Cao Hong, have you misunderstood something? I have no intention of recruiting you to surrender."
Cao Hong's face suddenly turned red.
He rolled his eyes at the pottery merchant in embarrassment, then glanced around, and finally set his sights on Xun Yu.
The anger in Cao Hong's eyes seemed to be ignited at this moment.
He gritted his teeth and yelled at Xun Yu: "Xun Yu, you are a thief. I really did not misjudge you. You are a shameless thief who betrays his master and seeks glory. I will not let you go even if I am a ghost!"
Xun Yu was scolded by Cao Hong, but he did not get angry.
He actually felt a little guilty in his heart. No matter what the cause of the matter was or how it developed to this point, there was no doubt that he had indeed rebelled. There was no doubt about it.
He took a deep breath and said to Cao Hong: "General Zilian, Mr. Xun is indeed sorry for Mr. Cao, but you ask yourself, if you and Mr. Cao hadn't pushed each other too hard, how could things have ended up like this?
To what extent?"
Cao Hong said angrily: "Stop talking nonsense! How can you still be justified after being a traitor? Let me tell you, Xun, you thief will not die well!"
Tao Shang's head was buzzing from the sound of Cao Hong's loudspeaker. He waved helplessly at the Tiger Guard soldiers and said, "Drag him down and chop him down."
The Tiger Guard soldiers dragged Cao Hong down, and Cao Hong's loud voice could still be faintly heard in the hall.
"Xun Yu, you will not die a good death! Tao, you will not die a good death either! Even if I am a ghost, I will not let you despicable villains go!"
After Cao Hong was beheaded, Tao Shang immediately asked Chen Dengdao: "Where have all Cao Cao's relatives gone?"
Chen Deng cupped his hands and said: "The school affairs office found out that some people nearby saw Cao's relatives running towards the northwest."
"Northwest?" The pottery merchant gently knocked on the table and said, "Are they going to defect to Cao Ren?"
Chen Deng nodded and said: "The direction of Puyang is surrounded by our army. According to common sense, it is indeed most appropriate for them to go to Chenliu."
"How is the blockade situation on the Chenliu side?" the pottery merchant asked.
Chen Deng cupped his hands and said: "The number of besieging soldiers on Chen Liu's side is not as large as that of Puyang City, but it shouldn't be a problem to intercept Cao Cao's escaping family members."
"Okay, quickly send the generals to Chen Liu and let them find a way to stop Cao Cao's family."
"promise!"
The pottery merchant thought for a moment and said, "Let Zhang Liao lead the fine cavalry in pursuit, but he must be warned not to hurt anyone's life."
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After the city of Xuchang was destroyed, Cao Pi and others, under the protection of the guards of the Cao Mansion, escaped from the city through the tunnel that Cao Cao had repaired long ago and headed towards Chenliu City.
After all, it is Cao Cao's hometown. There are still many soldiers in Xuchang City who are loyal to the Cao family. Some generals stationed in the city risked their lives to stay and led their men to fight to the death for the Cao family, which allowed Cao Pi and others to successfully escape.
But their speed is still too slow.
When they reached the border of Chenliu, Zhang Liao's pursuers finally caught up.
The Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry led by Zhang Liao was extremely fast, as fast as the wind and lightning. Although Cao Pi and the others hurried on, they still had chariots and horses carrying women's family members. How could they beat them?
The situation is very critical!
At this time, Cao Zhang led the cavalry to stay behind and asked Cao Pi and others to evacuate quickly.
Facing this child who was still like a baby, Zhang Liao and his Bingzhou Wolf Riders couldn't help but feel happy.
Zhang Liozong immediately stepped forward, looked Cao Zhang up and down, and saw that he was still holding a Fangtian painted halberd in his hand, and the smile on his lips became even wider.
"Boy, have you weaned yourself? Do you dare to fight in battle?" Zhang Liao asked him with a smile.
Cao Zhang raised his eyebrows when he heard this: "Are you looking down on me?"
Zhang Liao said: "I really don't dare to look down on it. Fang Tian's painted halberd is the most difficult weapon to use. How big are you that you dare to go into battle with this thing?"
Cao Zhang raised his halberd across his chest and said, "Whether it works well or not, we will know by comparing it with each other. Let you, the thief, know what your young master is capable of!"
Zhang Liao sighed helplessly, and without talking nonsense to him, he rode up to fight Cao Zhang.
The soldiers of the two sides, under the leadership of the generals of both sides, began to fight.
As soon as Zhang Liao and Cao Zhang fought against each other, they immediately felt that something was not quite right!
Although this young man is young, his ability and strength are almost equal to Zhang Liao's. He can be said to be unstoppable.