The Jagged Emperor of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 266 Study Discussion
Man Chong's self-cultivation is still very good. When Liu Chan saw him off, he looked calm, but after turning around and getting on the horse, his face was immediately full of anger.Because in his mind, the additional conditions proposed by Liu Chan are simply tolerable or unbearable!
Man Chong immediately rushed back to Fancheng with a group of entourages, and then refused to let the guards go to communicate, and rushed directly into the governor's mansion to meet Cao Ren.

"Captain, Commander..."

Man Chong walked quickly while calling Cao Ren loudly.

Cao Ren has been very anxious since Man Chong left the city, so he has been waiting at home for him to come back.No, Man Chong went out for so long, but he still didn't come back, he was immediately anxious.

Hearing Man Chong's voice now, Cao Ren immediately stood up from his seat and rushed out of the study. Seeing Man Chong hurrying into the courtyard in front of the study, his expression was not very good-looking.

Cao Ren quickly waved his hands and said, "Boning quickly come into the house."

Man Chong cupped his hands and said, "Yes, Dudu."

After the two entered the study, Cao Ren immediately closed the doors and windows, apparently to prevent the leak of news.

After the two sat down, Cao Ren asked, "Bo Ning, how is the matter going for this trip?" Judging from his expression, he seemed very anxious.

Man Chong eased the anger on his face, and reported: "Captain, although Liu Chan promised to ensure the safe departure of our army, he also put forward many harsh conditions!"

Cao Ren sighed and said, "This has long been expected. We are enemies. How could he, Liu Chan, let us go so easily? Bo Ning, tell me about the conditions first."

Therefore, Man Chong explained all the compensation Liu Chan asked for, as well as the following two conditions.Then, the two fell into a long silence.Although there was no wind in the study, the lights were still beating, and the light illuminated the serious faces of the two people red.

After a long time, Cao Ren finally said, "Bo Ning, judging from the current situation of our army, we don't have much time to bargain with Liu Chan. Otherwise, if the time drags on, the soldiers may really mutiny."

Man Chong nodded and sighed: "Liu Chan's rumors are indeed powerful. It is clearly forcing us to choose between Fancheng and the preservation of the army. Otherwise, the final result will be that our own army riots and we will destroy Fancheng ourselves!"

Cao Ren's face suddenly became resolute, and he said: "Since we can only choose to keep the army, the price we paid for this is already high enough. So this price is like a person who has been bruised all over his body. If there is another small wound on the skin, it will not feel any more painful."

Man Chong thought about it, and immediately understood the meaning of Cao Ren's metaphor, and asked for proof: "What the governor means is that you really want to leave our war horses to Liu Chan?"

Cao Ren nodded and said, "That's right. Although more than 1000 horses are precious, we can't afford such a loss. Therefore, as long as we can keep the army, we will be able to equip another elite cavalry soon. We must demand double the price from them!"

Speaking of this, Cao Ren's face was already stern. It can be seen that although his tone was firm just now, his heart was actually turbulent.

Man Chong sighed: "Since the governor has made up his mind to do this, the last general still has something to say here."

"Bonin has something to say, but it's okay to say it."

Man Chong immediately lowered his voice and said: "Commander, if we can return to Xuchang safely this time, someone will take the opportunity to say that you, Commander, have colluded with Liu Chan and used war horses as enemies, what should we do?"

Cao Ren sighed: "The governor can't control so much now, and we can only take one step at a time. I believe that the wise king of Wei will understand my painstaking efforts. The most important thing for us now is to consider what to do. Only then can the army be safely brought out of Fancheng."

Man Chong nodded, knowing that Cao Ren is not a person who cares about personal gains and losses, he couldn't help admiring him even more.He immediately cupped his hands and said: "The governor is really a person who cares about the soldiers! If something happens because of this in the future, I would like to share the responsibility with the governor!"

Cao Ren smiled gratifiedly and said, "We'll talk about this later."

Man Chong nodded and said: "Since the governor can hand over the horses of the cavalry, the second condition is that our soldiers can only carry one weapon and the necessary dry food, which should be acceptable. Let's see in the future The reason why Liu Chan put forward this condition is nothing more than two."

Cao Ren asked seriously: "Bo Ning quickly tell me the reason."

Man Chong said: "One is to limit the combat power of our army, and to prevent our army from using retreat as a cover to launch a surprise attack on it during the retreat. However, judging from the current situation of our army, the possibility is very small; second, Liu Chan thought that our army must have hoarded a large amount of food, grass and equipment in Fancheng, which is why we have been able to defend until today."

Cao Ren suddenly realized: "What Bo Ning means is that Liu Chan has taken a fancy to our food and grass equipment?"

Man Chong smiled and said: "That's right. Little Liu Chan didn't know that our army's food and grass are now running out, and a large part of our equipment has been consumed in almost a few months of combat. Therefore, our army is retreating Equip all the new weapons in the treasury before, and leave the remaining small part and old equipment to them."

Cao Ren was amused when he heard it, and finally found a way to let himself out, and immediately said with a smile: "It's really thanks to Bo Ning that you came up with such a way. Then let's do this."

Man Chong said: "Then the next step is that Liu Chan will send troops to follow and monitor our army, and the conditions for withdrawing troops according to their planned route. This is really a very dangerous thing for our army!"

Cao Ren nodded and said, "These two conditions are really troublesome. In fact, it doesn't matter if we agree. The question is whether we can believe that Liu Chan sincerely wants us to leave safely. If so, then of course there is no problem. If not, then everything is empty talk."

Man Chong agreed with Cao Ren's words, and asked, "Then Commander, how can we trust Liu Chan's sincerity?"

Liu Chan sighed and said, "There are two quickest ways to win the trust of each other between the two countries: marrying and releasing hostages!"

Man Chong asked in surprise: "Does the governor want Liu Chan to send hostages here?"

Cao Ren waved his hand and said, "Our army is weak now. How could a shrewd person like Liu Chan agree to send hostages unilaterally? I think the weaker sides escort a hostage to the other side. After our army has passed the river of water, they will send the hostages to the hostages." If the hostages are returned, Liu Chan is more likely to agree."

Man Chong nodded in praise and said: "The governor's thinking is really thorough, and this method can be tried. However, this hostage needs to be carefully considered. The weight in the army must not be too light, otherwise the sincerity will not be enough. And you are the governor. He is the commander-in-chief of our army, so it is naturally impossible for him to be a hostage."

Cao Ren nodded, and began to think about the hostage candidates in his heart.

After being silent for a while, Man Chong suddenly stood up and cupped his hands and said, "Captain, or let the general go! The general and Liu Chan finally had a conversation, and I believe he should agree."

Cao Ren was taken aback when he heard this, and quickly said: "This is not allowed. You are the right-hand man of the governor, Bo Ning. I have to discuss many matters with you. How can I let you go out as a hostage? This is not appropriate."

Man Chong immediately said: "Captain, let the last general go! Although the last general is not talented, he will never let down what the governor entrusts!"

Seeing that Man Chong was so determined, Cao Ren knew in his heart that Man Chong was indeed the most suitable candidate, and sighed: "Then I will wrong Boning!" His words were full of emotion and loneliness.The great governor of the Cao Wei army has come to such a state today, which cannot but make people feel emotional.

(End of this chapter)