Three Kingdoms: At the beginning, Lu Bu was mistaken for his father-in-law

Chapter 40 We are all pawns
In Kuxian County, the troops of Cao and Yuan have been fighting fiercely for more than two months.

Since Zhang Xun, the general of the Zhong family, led the troops to the front line, there were no fewer than 12 troops in one place, and a stalemate did form for a while.

In terms of generals' combat ability, Cao Yingli can be called a fierce general like a cloud, and it is not too much to say that he crushed the Huainan army, but in this kind of battle of tens of thousands of people, individual bravery is a bit insignificant.

Of course, the overall advantage is still in terms of Cao Cao, who is not as powerful as the Huainan Army.

After the scourge happened a month ago, the Huainan army seemed to be discouraged immediately. From the generals to the sergeants, everyone had no fighting spirit, and even panicked all day long, with many deserters.

Cao Cao's ability to seize opportunities with his troops was top-notch. He immediately launched multiple attacks and defeated the Huainan Army's 5th formation in one go, causing no less than [-] casualties.

The smug Cao Cao squinted his eyes and looked at the sand table in front of him, planning to launch the final blow to drive the Huainan army to death.

"Report!"

A scout quickly rushed into the tent of the Chinese army, knelt down on one knee and bowed and said, "Sikong, hurry up and report that Lv Bu's army suddenly appeared at the foot of Shouchun City and entered the city at nightfall three days ago. More than 2000 remnants fled to Anfeng!"

The entire camp of the Chinese army exploded in an instant as if a scoop of cold water had been poured into boiling oil.

Cao Cao was taken aback for a moment, then laughed out loud, looking at the scouts like a falcon, "Impossible, absolutely impossible! The defense of Shouchun City is as solid as Luoyang, and there are more than 2 elite guards, how could it be breached overnight! "

"Report to Sikong"

The scout was afraid of being stared at, lowered his head and said honestly: "Our people captured Shouchun's defeated soldiers. After interrogation, we found out that Lu Su and Lu Buli, who defected to Yuan Shu a few months ago, cooperated with each other and opened the city gate at night to respond."

As if struck by lightning, Cao Cao took a few steps back, but only with Cheng Yu's support did he regain his footing.

As smart as him, he felt his mind was very confused for a while.

What exactly happened, why did Lu Bu suddenly give up Guangling and go straight to Shouchun? Even if Lu Su really turned his back on the dark side, it would be impossible for him to contact Lu Bu in such a short period of time.

"Sikong, this matter, from the beginning to the end, is likely to be a bureau." Xun You said while twisting his white goatee.

"What do you mean?" Cao Cao frowned and looked at him.

Xun You took a deep breath, and explained: "If my guess is correct, Lu Su's defection to Yuan Shu was originally ordered by Lu Bu. He will do two things in Shouchun. Siege."

Xun You's words made everyone in Cao Ying see the sun behind the clouds.

This is the only reasonable explanation, and only this possibility can explain why Lu Bu moved so quickly and took Shouchun City smoothly.

Both Xun You and Guo Jia praised this move as a master, let alone Cao Cao.

The absurdity is absurd, this matter is led by Lu Bu, which is also what they can hardly believe.

But no matter how absurd, this is the only explanation, and Cao Cao can only accept it.

"Lu Bu doesn't have the brains, and Chen Gong and Chen Deng can't do it either."

Cao Cao fiddled with his short beard, and said slowly: "It seems that Feng Xiao's guess in the battle outside Peicheng was correct. Behind Lu Bu, there is really a worldly genius hidden."

After all, Cao Cao's face showed a strong hostility, and hissed: "Our army fought bloody battles with tens of thousands of Huainan troops in Kuxian County. We lost soldiers, generals, food and money, but we were making wedding dresses for Lu Bu!"

He panted heavily, the red on his face spread to his neck, and he said in a low voice like a roaring tiger: "After we have dealt with Zhang Xun, we must also get rid of Lu Bu in Huainan, otherwise, in time, he will replace Yuan Shu and become me." My heart is seriously troubled!"

This.
Everyone looked at each other in blank amazement.

Cheng Yu tried to persuade him, "Lu Bu was ordered to help in the battle, and he deserved merit in defeating Yuan Shu. If Sikong attacked at this time."

"According to the news from the scouts, Yuan Shu must have fled to Anfeng in a very hasty way, and probably didn't prepare anything."

Before Cheng Yu finished speaking, Guo Jia interrupted directly. He knew that Cao Cao understood that he couldn't move Lu Bu's eyes at this juncture, and he obviously wanted them to come up with a decent idea, "That means Yuxi is probably still there. In Shouchun City, Sikong can use this as an excuse to say that Lu Bu has a heart of disobedience, and after finishing Zhang Xun, he surrounded Jiujiang with soldiers!"

The corners of Cao Cao's mouth rose slightly, and he finally showed a relaxed smile, "Immediately send fast horses to Dongjun, and order Xiahou Dun to lead an army of 3 people from the headquarters to Shouchun!"

The frontline army has been fighting Zhang Xun for so long, and it is at the end of their battles. Even if they win a big victory, they need to rest and recuperate. If they want to have a birthday, they must dispatch new troops.

Before the orderer shouted 'here' to receive the order, a sergeant ran in and bowed, "Sikong, there is a cavalry team outside the village who claim to be Lu Bu's envoy, and they have a gift for Sikong."

Lu Bu's emissary?
Cao Cao frowned, pondered for a moment and then waved, "Bring it in."

Not long after, a captain in armor entered the account with a brocade box in his hand. After paying homage, he said in a loud voice: "Report to Sikong, Marquis Wen was ordered by the imperial court to put down the usurper. The Huainan rebels are still in the counties of Jiujiang, and they are not allowed to go north in person. The special order will return the jade seal at the end!
Marquis Wen also asked the general to spread the word, and now the bulletins have been posted in all counties of Jiujiang and Xuzhou. Everyone in the world knows the good news of Yuxi's return to the court, and everyone in the world will praise Sikong for his contribution to protecting the country. "

The words of the riding captain could be heard quietly in the entire army tent.

Cao Cao stood still, his face expressionless, but his heart was full of turmoil, and his body was trembling because of excitement.

In his opinion, the words of Lieutenant Lu Buqi were provocative, showing off, and showing off.

He closed his eyes, trying to calm down the murderous impulse in his heart.

I don't know how long it took, and finally laughed, but the hostility in the voice filled the entire military tent.

He stepped forward to take the jade seal and put it on the table, turned his back to the captain riding and said with great contempt: "Send the word back, Lu Bu played a good chess game, tell him, someone will play a game with him soon , I hope he won't disappoint me by then."

"Follow Lord Sikong's order." After finishing speaking, Captain Qi turned around and left.

Once again, the Chinese military tent fell into a deathly silence, and everyone had mixed feelings in their hearts.

Even Guo Jia, the ghostly genius, and Xun You, the mastermind, couldn't help admiring secretly.

Awesome, from the moment Yuan Shu became emperor, this person has been planning the overall situation for Lu Bu.

First use Lu Su as an excuse to introduce Shouchun, then use the power of heaven to suppress it, and finally don't forget to block our butcher's knife.

This person's ingenuity, strategy, and city government are truly unparalleled in the world.

When Yuan Shu was building momentum, they were also planning how to deal with the upcoming situation of proclaiming the emperor. There were many methods, but no one could do it so tightly.

Lu Bu, who had few soldiers and few generals, actually became the biggest beneficiary of the whole proclaiming emperor event in his plan.

When people's hearts enter the game, we are all pawns.
This is the first time that Guo Jia, who is free and easy, has someone he admires in his heart.

It's a pity that such a person is actually on the opposite side, Sikong is right, sooner or later he will have to play against him.

Thinking of this, Guo Jia felt a little more anticipation.

But seeing that Cao Cao hadn't said a word, Guo Jia packed up his longing and said:

"Sikong, now we must not attack Lu Bu again. After Yuan Shu's defeat and escape, the Huainan army is no longer a concern. Our army should counterattack in an all-round way, and then quickly regain Geyang, Anfeng, Nanyang and other counties to prevent Lu Bu from further expanding his territory.

After this matter is settled and the army has rested, we will attack Xuzhou. Xuzhou is the base of Lu Bu, and if he loses it, he will die. "

Cao Cao also understands this truth.

After all, Yuan Shu has been operating in Huainan for many years, and Lu Bu has just held it in his hands. It will take time to get it right.

He was just annoyed that he had fought fiercely for so long and paid so much these days, but in the end he was reduced to a pawn on someone else's chessboard.

For Cao Cao, this event itself was more humiliating than losing a Shouchun City.

"It's true that Lu Bu is hateful, but the tricks of the people behind him are really admirable. This man is a genius, I wish I could have it!"

Cao Cao couldn't figure it out, why did this person, who is so talented in the world, go to assist Lu Bu?Am I not better than Lu Bu?
The more he thought about it, the more uncomfortable he said helplessly: "It's time for you gentlemen to think about how to play chess with him later."

(After tomorrow, it will be updated during the day, and one will be posted now, and one will be posted at noon tomorrow, and the updates will be concentrated at noon)
(End of this chapter)