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Chapter 272 Xu You’s death, Cao Cao’s bad things turned into good things
Xu You, courtesy name Ziyuan, was born in Nanyang, Yuzhou.

He has few ambitions and likes to make friends. He is congenial with Cao Cao, Yuan Shao and other officials' sons.

Later, he conspired to kidnap the emperor and overthrow the imperial court. However, the matter was not kept secret, so he escaped at night and went to Zhuo County, where he was put into Liu Bei's employ.

During Liu Bei's control of Youzhou and Yongzhou and his campaign to conquer Xianbei in the north, he repeatedly made meritorious deeds.

After learning that Liu Bei had no intention of usurping the throne, he resolutely resigned and returned to his hometown, where he was later hired by Cao Cao.

However, the Yong army's military discipline system has been affected for many years, and they have criticized the Cao clique's military and political measures, causing dissatisfaction among the middle and senior generals.

Cao Cao suppressed his subordinates and still trusted Xu You, but the resentment and suspicion between them gradually deepened.

Finally, when Cao Jun captured Shu, the "tiger fool" Xu Chu got angry and killed Xu You.

Xu Chu was a fellow countryman of Cao Cao. He was as strong as an ox, fearless of death, and extremely loyal.

Cao Cao has always been fond of Xu Chu, otherwise he would not have praised him as a "tiger idiot" in public.

When Xu You complained about Cao Cao's army's poor military discipline, serious nepotism, and even illegal behaviors such as killing good people and taking credit for merit, how could the extremely intelligent Cao Cao not know?
However, in this era, Cao Cao has neither the world nor the earth. He has Dong Zhuo in the north, Liu Biao in the back, and Yuan Shu and Sun Jian in the east. Besides relatives, friends and fellow villagers, who can he rely on?

Although Hanzhong imitated Yongzhou in all aspects, its foundation was weak and its manpower was inexperienced. The money earned was limited but the expenses were high. In the long run, the finances would be dragged down.

Therefore, the soldiers below had some misdeeds that were not serious and sensitive. Turning a blind eye to them was a last resort measure to appease their subordinates.

Xu You was very arrogant and always spoke openly. He even publicly called Cao Cao by his nickname "Ah Ma".

In order to win over talents and compete for the world, Cao Cao could bear it, but his close confidants regarded this as a great shame and humiliation, and had long secretly promised to kill Xu Daguo.

The Yong Army has a benefactor father, Lao Liu. The basic necessities, food, housing, transportation, welfare, and salary are among the best in the country, and the anti-corruption campaign is extremely strict. Therefore, the treatment for the top and bottom ranks in the military is very comfortable.

However, Cao Jun did not do enough in the details, which caused Xu You to eat poorly and sleep poorly. Therefore, he pointed out Cao Jun's shortcomings many times, saying that deep love means deep responsibility.

He even publicly claimed that the Yong army had good conditions, excellent equipment, and high combat effectiveness. He even joked: Three caos are not as good as one Yong.

In fact, everyone in the world knows that Yong's army is powerful, and Cao's soldiers are not fools, so they naturally know it.

But when the words came out of Xu You's mouth, the taste was different.

First of all, you Xu You came from the Yong Army. You are not a spy, but you are an outsider after all.

You can scold and slap some things behind closed doors, but if you say them publicly, it is like slapping Cao Jun in the face.

A tree has a skin, and a person has a face.

Xu You was like tearing off the faces of Cao Jun, throwing them to the ground and trampling on them repeatedly. Cao Jun's officers and soldiers who had a bad temper couldn't bear it.

However, Cao Cao is the lord and he protects Xu You overtly and covertly, which makes the trusted generals feel like they have a bullet in their throats and a light on their backs.

As we all know, once a volcanic crater is blocked, even if it is temporarily blocked, the next eruption will be more violent and terrifying.

In the past three years, Cao Jun felt like eating flies when he saw Xu You. Some soldiers even drew Xu You's portrait and Xu You's name on the archery target, which shows the intensity of the conflict.

When Cao's army captured Chengdu and even the entire Shu region, and thousands of troops cheered, Xu You's old habit recurred.

Xu Chu was a standard martial artist with well-developed limbs and a simple mind. He didn't take anyone seriously except Cao Cao.

When he was covered in wounds and was ridiculed by Xu You, saying, "All we need is a coffin", Xu Chu remembered Cao Cao's words and endured it.

When Cao Cao treated Liu Qi with "a rare commodity" and asked him to advance to Chengdu, Xu You bluntly said that Cao Cao had the talent to be an artist.

Xu Chu pressed his hand on the handle of the knife, finally controlling his emotions and holding back.

The third time, when Cao Cao supported Liu Qi to ascend to power and spared Liu Biao's life, Xu You mocked Cao Cao: "It's really a woman's kindness to be honest! It's not enough to make a fool of yourself!"

Damn it, these words not only called Cao Cao a woman, but also regarded him as a junior. All the soldiers present were indignant.

Xu Chu stepped forward, holding a knife in one hand and grabbing Xu You's collar with the other, asking him to speak clearly.

At that time, Xu Chu still had a certain amount of reason. If Xu You could lower himself, surrender, and apologize, Xu Chu would feel better and this matter might be over.

But Xu You is a rebellious guy who is not afraid of death. He has experienced a lot of things on the knife's neck, and he will not flinch.In the end, others were concerned that Liu Bei was behind Xu You, and they really couldn't do anything with his piece of meat.

However, unfortunately, Xu You left Yong's army and was no longer Liu Bei's man, and Xu Chu had a hot temper, so this matter became a problem.

Xu You didn't even look at the bright steel knife, he stared into Xu Chu's eyes, pointed at his neck and cursed.

"What? Where did you say something wrong? Don't think that after taking a Chengdu, you will raise your tail to the sky. In front of Yong's army, you are just a plate of loose sand and garbage! I knew him when Cao A hid his buttocks and peeed in the mud. In addition to plagiarizing Liu Bei, he also Can you have some potential? And you, what kind of 'tiger idiot', are you nothing in front of the five tiger generals of the Yong Army? Come on, chop here, otherwise you will be raised by the little servant..."

"Crack!"

Xu Chu's mouth was filled with smoke after being scolded by Xu You, his eyes were red, and his mind was blank except for one thought.

Hack him to death, even if you die, you will kill this bastard!

So, cut it off with one knife!
Oh ho!

Xu You's head fell to the ground, and blood was sprinkled all over Xu Chu's white gauze. The hundreds of soldiers present were stunned for a long time. The originally noisy scene was completely silent.

The first person to react was Xu Chu's personal guard. He asked tremblingly: "General, what should I do?"

Xu You was a military advisor. Although his official position was under Chen Gong, he was also Xu Chu's commander.

According to military regulations, anyone who commits a crime below or murders an officer must die!

The guard's words caused a lot of discussion among Xu Chu's subordinates, who were all looking for excuses for Xu Chu.

"General, it's none of your business. It's this bastard who has caused public outrage. He is a spy of Yong's army. If you ask me, he deserves to be killed! Well done!"

"If the general doesn't kill him, he will be killed even if he is a lowly official. No, this was done by a lowly official and has nothing to do with the general!"

"Yes, yes, we killed him together, and he has nothing to do with General Xu!"

A large group of soldiers came forward to take the blame for Xu Chu.

"Stop talking bullshit!"

Xu Chu also came to his senses, but he had no regrets.

The emperor humiliated his ministers to death, and Xu You looked disrespectful, causing resentment among the army. If he were allowed to live again, the morale of Cao's army would be lost.

"You want to take away my good reputation, but you don't look in the mirror? Stop talking nonsense. I am the only one to do things. Since when did I take the blame for my brothers? I will tell my lord about this myself..."

He looked at Xu You on the ground, thought for a while and said: "He is unkind, we cannot be unjust. Go and find a good coffin and restrain yourself."

At this time, someone laughed: "Haha, this bastard was still thinking about the coffin yesterday, and now the general has fulfilled his wish! Later, we will petition the lord together and we will definitely protect the general!"

Therefore, when Chen Gong and others came to investigate, they did not hear a word of truth.

It can be seen that Xu You's belief that Cao Jun was in disarray is inaccurate. At least their views on Xu You are surprisingly consistent.However, when Cao Cao asked Xu Chu, Xu Chu had nothing to hide and made a detailed report.

Cao Cao had veins popping out on his forehead. He finally suppressed the anger, but he was in trouble again. Xu You was unlucky because of his bad mouth.

However, military regulations still have to be implemented, and as the lord, I must be stricter with myself.

"Xu Chu, even if Military Master Xu deserves to die, no matter what, you cannot execute him privately! Now that you have killed the commander, you have committed a capital crime according to military regulations. Can you admit it?"

Xu Chu said nonchalantly: "Lord, if I let my subordinates do it again, they will still kill him. I admit this crime!"

Cao Cao glanced at Cao Ren, then looked at Chen Gong, and said: "In the army, military law is the strongest. No one, including me, can bend the law for personal gain. So, Gongtai, this matter is settled like this, right?"

Chen Gong took a step forward, but Cao Ren quietly slipped out of the tent.

Chen Gong smiled, knowing Cao Cao's little thoughts well.

Xu You does have a lot of intrigues, but the biggest problem with this guy is that he can't figure out his identity.

If you were a high official in the imperial court or a prince, that would be fine. But now that you are Cao Cao's counselor and a subordinate, you should restrain yourself.

He always relies on the experience of his former classmates and friends, who is no older than Cao Cao, and keeps yelling at him, without even looking at Lao Cao, whose face turns black.

Thanks to Lao Cao's good self-cultivation, why don't you try someone else?

You know clearly that the "Tiger Maniac" is a reckless man, but you still get angry when things get tough, calling you as treacherous and cruel as a fox and a wolf, and calling you stupid as a pig or a donkey.

Forget it, take it easy in the next life!

"My lord, the land of Bashu is not at peace at the moment, and barbarian bandits are rampant. I think that I can make General 'Tiger Crazy' take advantage of his crime and make up for his past mistakes!"

Cao Cao waved his hands repeatedly and said: "There is indeed some truth in the public platform consideration. But merit is merit and fault is fault, and they cannot be confused. Come on, push Xu Chu out and behead him as a warning to others! Tell the soldiers that the law of war is No one can violate the rules of heaven!"

At this time, two personal guards came over to take Xu Chu out for execution.

Cao Cao said: "Let 'Tiger Chi' go on his own. As a man, why should you fear life and death?"

"Haha! My lord said it well! You have spoken to your subordinates' hearts! My lord, take care, Xu Chu will still be your soldier in the next life!"

After saying that, Xu Chu strode out of the tent and came to the gate of the camp. He knelt down with a bang and shouted at the executioner: "Eighteen years later, another hero! Come on!"

At this time, the executioner, with a heavy back and a sinister face, leisurely wrapped the red silk around the handle of the knife and said with a smile: "What's the rush? There are rules for beheading, and General Tiger doesn't just do whatever he wants. Come on. People, serve wine and meat!”

At this time, someone brought good wine and meat, and said to Xu Chu with the same smile: "General Tiger, you are so majestic! You have done what we have only dreamed of doing! This is all due to the filial piety of the brothers!" "

Xu Chu also knew that this kind of wine and meat was famous, and it was called "decapitation meal".

He thought to himself that he was going to die anyway, so he couldn't just starve to death.

So, when he picked up the wine, he drank it, and when he picked up the meat, he gnawed it, and what he ate was called a heroic cloud.

At this time, Cao Ren had organized a large group of generals and soldiers to kneel outside the Chinese army's tent and petition Cao Cao, hoping to be merciful and spare Xu Chu's life.

After hearing the news, Cao Cao came out of his account and cursed with hatred: "Spare his life? Show mercy outside the law? See if you have any military look? You are guilty of committing corruption, disturbing the people, and what other bad things can you do?" Out? Military Master Xu was the captain of the military police in the Yong Army, and what he arrested was military discipline and law. He killed countless officers and soldiers of the Yong Army who broke the rules. Let me ask you, which one of what he said was wrong? "

"Xu Ziyuan is my old friend. He was invited by my Baba from Nanyang. I just want him to take care of you and watch you. Do you know why? Is it for the sake of our soldiers' strict discipline and bravery in battle, and for the sake of the Bashu elders?" To create a peaceful and prosperous age? But you guys, you really let me down! Alas, Ziyuan, what will my army do without you in the future?"

Cao Cao burst into tears in front of everyone. He was extremely angry, sad and bitter, which made all the soldiers feel sour.

At this time, Cao Ren raised his head and clasped his fists, and said: "Lord, from now on, we must repent of our past mistakes, strictly observe military discipline, protect the country and the people of Bashu, protect the land and water, and protect the world! If we violate it, we will be pierced by thousands of arrows!" "

It would be easier if someone took the lead. The soldiers swore in unison: "If there is any violation, thousands of arrows will pierce the heart!"

Chen Gong was so smart that he immediately stepped forward and said: "My lord, the morale of the army is like this, our army should be happy! Now is a good day for peace and tranquility in Bashu. Killing the general is really ominous and goes against the law of heaven! Please take note of this for the time being, lord." General Xu Chu’s guilt will be carried out in two days!”

Seeing that the scene was almost over, Cao Cao looked around at the generals and asked, "Can you really strictly abide by military discipline in the future?"

"Yes! Lord, we can definitely do it!"

Cao Cao asked again: "Seriously?"

Cao Ren didn't say anything. He immediately pulled out his short sword and stabbed himself in the face.

The other generals followed suit and cut their faces and swore blood.

"it is good!"

Cao Cao shouted: "I am very pleased that you have such ambition! Remember, we are conquering the world for the common people. We must always remember every word and deed. Get up!"

Cao Ren asked: "Xu Chu, please let him go back to the guard camp to lead the troops. He has done meritorious service for his crime!"

"He is just a reckless man! He has no brains! If you and others hadn't interceded for him and committed such a big crime, even ten heads would not be enough to cut off! What I didn't say, I'll beat him to the end, starting from the head soldier! If he makes any mistakes again, he will be punished Kill without mercy!"

In this way, Xu Chu, who was full of wine and food and burping, was announced to be dismissed from his official position and became a big-headed soldier guarding the camp gate.

"What? Not killing? Why? I want to see the gate? What is going on?"

Xu Chu's eyes widened and he rubbed the back of his head with a series of questions.

The hunky-backed executioner laughed and untied the unwrapped red silk in three strokes.

The red silk had been bound for nearly a quarter of an hour, and was not much more delicate than the embroidery.

"Why do you care so much? It's time to guard the gate, and it's time to fight and fight. Anyway, you will always be the 'Tiger General' of our Cao army!"

In this way, Xu Chu became a glorious guard under the admiration of the entire army.

Chen Gong also admired Cao Cao's ability to "turn bad things into good things".

He even thought that he could take the opportunity to rectify Cao's army and make the soldiers more effective.

However, Cao Cao looked at the letter from afar and was very happy.

"My lord, who is writing this letter? Is there some great news?"

"Gongtai! Look, Wan'er has gone to the far north for, what, adaptive training, which is to train the scientific expedition team to withstand freezing... Well, Wan'er is the captain!"

Chen Gong took Cao Cao's family letter and read it.

"Oh my Lord, my lord has sons like dragons and daughters like phoenixes. Their names will be recorded in the history books in the future. It's really amazing!"

"Hahaha! The public TV station is too exaggerated. It's just a kid's joke. It's not that big of a deal, haha!"

Although he said this, even the folds on Lao Cao's wrinkled face were glowing red.

(End of this chapter)