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Chapter 55 The Battle of Yecheng (17) - Cao Cao

In June of 185 A.D., the belated imperial army finally came to the land of Jizhou. After several battles with Zhao Lei, the leader of the Yellow Turban rebels, Zhang Jiao, had no victories. The [-] Celestial Army is launching its final onslaught against Zhang Jiao.

In the Yecheng military camp.

"My lord, my subordinates think that the morale of the Yellow Turban Army is low now, and this is a good opportunity for us to take the initiative." Cao Cao suggested to Huangfusong.

"Prefect Zhao and Zhang Jiao have fought many times, and they should be very familiar with the fighting methods of the Yellow Turban Army. I don't know what kind of clever plan Zihan has." Huangfusong didn't listen to Cao Cao's suggestion, but asked Zhao Lei instead.

Originally, Zhao Lei just wanted to watch how Huangfusong defeated the Yellow Turban Army, and he didn't want to show off anymore.That's why he kept silent and didn't speak, but he didn't expect Huangfusong to ask him.

"The subordinate agrees with Colonel Cao's suggestion to take the initiative to attack the Yellow Turban Bandits." Zhao Lei replied casually, repeating Cao Cao's words, meaningless.

Cao Cao gave Zhao Lei a cold look and said nothing.

"The subordinates believe that we should divide our forces to sneak attack Zhang Jiao's rear, that is, the eastern part of Jizhou, and take back the city that Zhang Jiao occupied. In this way, Zhang Jiao will lose his foundation, and he will surely break down without attack." Cao Cao, a member of the army behind him, fought. will say.

"Yuncheng's (Bao Xin's) plan is really a clever plan." Huangfusong said happily after hearing Bao Xin's plan.

"The subordinates also think that Yuncheng's strategy is feasible." Cao Cao suddenly changed his words, which made Zhao Lei feel very ugly, and Cao Cao didn't seem to give Zhao Lei a step down at all.

How could Zhao Lei fail to see the mystery of this conversation? In order to save his face, he stood up and said, "This subordinate believes that after our army sneak attack on Zhang Jiao's rear stronghold, Zhang Jiao will definitely flee back to Youzhou. Hai has already led the Yellow Turban Army to occupy the entire territory of Youzhou. Once Zhang Jiao loses Jizhou, he will definitely flee back to Youzhou. Setting an ambush, even if the Yellow Turban Army cannot be completely wiped out, it will still seriously hurt Zhang Jiao's vitality." Zhao Lei said.

After listening to Zhao Lei's words, Zhang Han gave Zhao Lei a positive look. He was surprised that Zhao Lei could come up with such a good plan.At the same time, this expression also appeared on Cao Cao's face, and Cao Cao's cold eyes before also disappeared.

Huangfu Song glanced at Cao Cao, what he meant was to ask Cao Cao what he thought?Cao Cao said unhurriedly: "Prefect Zhao's suggestion is a good strategy, and it is feasible."

"In this case, then General Bao Xin led 1 people to attack Pingyuan County and Gaotang County from the south of Yecheng; General Cao Cao led [-] troops to attack Julu County and Nanpi County from the north gate of Yecheng; General Zhao Lei was in Yecheng Set up an ambush on the main road leading to Youzhou in the north, and when Zhang Jiao withdraws and returns to Youzhou, they will rob and kill them." Huangfusong ordered.

"Your subordinates obey." Zhao Lei, Cao Cao, and Bao Xin said.

After walking out of Huangfusong's camp, Zhao Lei was about to leave, but was stopped by Cao Cao.

"Prefect Zhao, can you stay for a moment?" Cao Cao said.

Zhao Lei was so helpless when Cao Cao stopped him!Seeing the impatience on Zhao Lei's face, Zhang Han said, "Lord Cao is a school lieutenant, and my lord is the prefect. It seems a bit impolite for lord Cao to tell my lord to stay behind!"

Zhang Han was sharp and articulate, but Cao Cao didn't seem to take it seriously, and said: "I think the prefect Zhao is very human, how can he be affected by these worldly etiquettes."

"Lieutenant Cao, what do you want from me?" Zhao Lei was too lazy to deal with Cao Cao, because Zhao Lei had contacted Cao Cao several times before, and Cao Cao's behavior was confusing.Besides, Cao Cao's weird temper disliked the straightforward Zhao Lei, so he didn't give Cao Cao a good look.

"It's nothing serious, I would like to invite Taishou Zhao to our tent for a cup of tea and a meal." Cao Cao smiled, smiling obscenely, like an obscene uncle.

"Since Master Cao kindly invites you, I will be disrespectful." Zhao Lei didn't like to refuse Cao Cao. After all, he invited you with good intentions, and it would be unreasonable to refuse someone else.Moreover, Cao Cao is Huangfusong's favorite, so there is no benefit in offending him.

"Then Zhao Taishou please." Cao Cao led the way, Zhao Lei, Zhang Han, and Zhao Yun followed behind.

Cao Cao's camp was very close to Huangfusong's, and he arrived there after walking for a while.At this time, a person walked in front of Zhao Lei, bowed to Cao Cao and said, "Brother, come back?"

"Zi Xiao (Cao Ren's character), hurry up and prepare some food and wine, I want to talk to Zhao Taishou." Cao Cao said.

Cao Ren bowed to Zhao Lei, promised Cao Cao and went to get food and wine.

"Prefect Zhao please." Cao Cao opened the tent and said.

Zhao Lei walked in.

Cao Cao asked Zhao Lei to sit in the main seat, and he sat next to Zhao Lei, and ordered people to set up seats for Zhang Han and Zhao Yun, Zhang Han waved his hand to indicate that there is no trouble.

"Zhang Gongcao and Zhao Xiaowei are in conflict with my official positions. If the two have no seats, it will appear that I, Cao Cao, do not understand etiquette?" Cao Cao laughed.

Zhang Han looked disdainful, Cao Cao was obviously mocking Zhang Han with what happened just now.

"In that case, please give me your position, Mr. Cao. Mr. Cao is a lieutenant for the general of Zhonglang, and I am the meritorious Cao of Jizhou. My official position is higher than that of Captain Cao. If Captain Cao sits on top of me, Isn't it impolite?" Zhang Han taunted Cao Cao.

Cao Cao was taken aback for a moment, showing dissatisfaction, but what Zhang Han said was indeed reasonable, and Zhang Han was indeed his superior, so Cao Cao couldn't refute it.

"Everyone is about the same age, so why bother with these false names, the second brother and the third brother don't settle for it, just sit down!" Seeing that Cao Cao was a little embarrassed, Zhao Lei eased the embarrassing situation and said.

"Since my elder brother said so, I don't care about it." Zhang Han showed a triumphant smile, found a seat and sat down, and Zhao Yun sat down behind Zhang Han.

"It turns out that Zhao Taishou, Zizhou and Zilong are sworn brothers." Cao Cao suddenly realized when he heard Zhao Lei call them two younger brothers and third younger brothers.

"Yes, we became sworn brothers with Jinlan on Changshan Mountain last year." Zhao Lei said.

After a while, Cao Ren came up with food and wine. Cao Cao raised his glass and said, "I respect Governor Zhao."

Zhao Lei smiled, picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp. The liquor in ancient times was much lower in alcohol content than today's liquor, but it was very fragrant and mellow.

"Prefect Zhao is a hero of the world. I don't know what opinion Prefect Zhao has on the current imperial court and even the world? Cao Cao would like to hear more about it." Cao Cao asked Zhao Lei with a smile.

Zhao Lei thought about it carefully, and then said.

"Is there any king in the world? Now the imperial court is weak, and His Majesty listens to the slander of the ten permanent servants. It harms the country and the people. If this continues, the great man will be in danger. Although the yellow scarf Zhangjiao is powerful, but he is stubborn and conceited, and he is too happy to succeed. "

After Cao Cao listened to Zhao Lei's words, his previous frivolous expression slowly faded, and his face became serious.

"General Huangfu has repeatedly advised His Majesty to get rid of the ten permanent attendants so as not to bring disaster to the country and the people, but His Majesty has never listened. Is it true that I, a big man, will be destroyed by those eunuchs?" Cao Cao sighed and drank another cup liquor.

After Zhao Lei listened to Cao Cao's words, he felt that Cao Cao's heart was still attached to the Han Dynasty at this time, and he had not yet revealed his ambition.There is no side of the villain.Zhao Lei thought to himself: If Emperor Ling could be more virtuous, then Cao Cao would not become a traitor during the Three Kingdoms period.

"As long as we do our duties as courtiers, solve problems for His Majesty, and eradicate treacherous officials, I believe that the big man will regain his original anger." Zhao Lei said.

Cao Cao nodded in agreement.

After talking with Cao Cao, Zhao Lei changed his previous view of Cao Cao.It turned out that Zhao Lei was very displeased when he saw this obscene portrait of Cao Cao.But after chatting with Cao Cao, I found that Cao Cao is a person with his own unique insights.He has a different view on many things than others.Zhang Han was very dissatisfied with Cao Cao's various behaviors before. After chatting, Zhang Han also felt that Cao Cao was a very interesting person. The two of them agreed that Cao Cao's personality was very different from that of Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

After walking out of Cao Cao's camp, Zhao Lei felt very happy.

"It can be seen that Cao Cao is a good person." Zhang Han said with a smile.

"Man, your mouth is too powerful. At the beginning, you said that Cao Cao couldn't get off the stage." Zhao Lei laughed.

"Who told him to have nothing to do to sarcasm me? I also use the same way and give it to him." Zhang Han said.

"You think you are Murong Fu?" Zhao Lei laughed.

Zhao Yun didn't understand who Murong Fu was again, but he didn't ask further.

In the military camp in the south of the city, Zhao Lei called all the generals to discuss the strategy.

"With our current strength, we can only sneak attack Zhang Jiao at most, but we cannot completely prevent Zhang Jiao from returning to Youzhou," Jia Xu said.

"Of course." Zhao Lei said.

"So my lord, this ambush is just for show, it doesn't cost too much troops." Jia Xu said.

"I think so too. I actually have one more thing to pay attention to. Let everyone listen and see what to do?" Zhao Lei said.

"My lord, please tell me." Jia Xu said.

"I want to ask Huangfusong to leave Jizhou after Zhang Jiao fled back to Youzhou. Go west to Bingzhou and help Lu Zhi regain Youzhou." Zhao Lei said.

"My lord is wise, and my subordinates agree." Jia Xu thought for a while and said.

"We also agree." Zhang Han and Zhao Yun also said.

"Since everyone agrees, after completing this task, I will resign from Huangfusong." Zhao Lei said.

"The subordinates will definitely follow the lord, and will not hesitate to die." Everyone said.

After the meeting, Zhang Han whispered to Zhao Lei: "Actually, you want to meet Liu Bei!"

"Since I met Cao Cao, I also really want to see Liu Bei and Sun Jian. I remember that Liu Bei should be under Lu Zhi's tent. It is relatively close to our Jizhou, so let's meet!" Zhao Lei expressed his thoughts .

"I hope that seeing Liu Bei will not disappoint you." Zhang Han said.

(End of this chapter)