Chapter 358: The ancient capital Xu County

Cheng Yu walked halfway and got news that Cao Cao had arrived in Yuzhou and led a large army to capture Xu County. So Cheng Yu hurriedly turned to Xu County.

Cheng Yu knew that Xu County was the State of Xu in ancient times. Xu's name originated from the Yao period. The nobleman Xu You, the grandfather of the land, was named after the Yingshui River. Xu You, whose courtesy name was Wu Zhong, was an ancient man. According to legend, Xu You was the leader of the Kunwu tribe. His tribe was slashed and fired along the Yingshui River, herding horses and hunting sheep, and reproduction and thriving. He was a very influential tribe clan in the Central Plains at that time. Xu You was noble in sentiment, upright, without a seat on an evil seat, and without a meal, and was called Gaoshu.

Someone once saw Xu You holding water in his hand and drinking it. It was extremely inconvenient, so he gave Xu You a canoe to him. After drinking with the canoe, he hung the canoe on a tree branch. The wind blew the canoe. Xu You was afraid that it would affect others' rest, so he broke it on the ground. Xu You was so virtuous and elegant that he was noble and noble. The emperor Yao heard about it. Yao drank very much and decided to abdicate the throne to Xu You. Xu You refused to accept it. Yao summoned him to be the governor of Jiuzhou. After hearing what Yao said, Xu You thought fame and fortune had polluted his ears, so he ran to the stream to wash his ears. Xu You were afraid that Yao would send someone to invite him to the court to become an official, so he led the Xu tribe to escape and hide under Jishan. The sun of Yingshui, which is the large plain east of Xu County, lived in seclusion, and lived a life of self-cultivation, self-funded, and lived in seclusion. Xu You lived and enjoyed his life and lived in seclusion. Xu You lived and enjoyed his life and lived in peace and contentment. Xu You also wrote a song "Song of Peace".

When Cheng Yu thought of Xu You, he couldn't help but sigh at the busy life of the day. If the princes from all over the country were fighting and no strong man came out to unify the world, what a miserable scene would be! Deep in Cheng Yu's heart, he deeply envied Xu You, envious of his feelings of not loving fame and fortune, and only loving tranquility and pastoral life.

When they were about to arrive in Xu County, both people and horses were exhausted. Cheng Yu got off his horse and stopped on the side of the road to rest. Looking at the red sunset in the sky, a few wisps of smoke rose in the distance. He couldn't help but chant Xu You's "Song of Joy": "Work from the sunrise, rest from the sun in. Digging wells and drinking from the farm, and eating from the fields. How can I do with Dili and me?"

As soon as Cheng Yu finished singing, he heard smoke and dust rising from the official road, and a fierce light cavalry team rushed towards him. The current general was strong in all limbs and a smart face. Cheng Yu was overjoyed and said loudly: "Is the person coming General Zi Lian?"

The general also saw Cheng Yu standing beside the road, slowed down his horse speed, walked not far from Cheng Yu to turn over and dismount, laughed and said, "It turns out to be Mr. Zhongde! I heard that Mr. Luoyang has gone to Luoyang, why did he appear here?"

Cheng Yu laughed and said, "There is something very important that you need to report to the lord in person."

Cao Hong's eyes flashed a few times and replied, "So, let's go back to the city together."

It was getting late, and Cheng Yu and Cao Hong and his party entered Xu County. Seeing that the walls of Xu County were high and thick, the city was large, and the surrounding area was fifteen miles away, the market was relatively prosperous, and he couldn't help but praise: "I didn't expect Xu County to be so neat, and it is worthy of being the capital of the former vassal states."

Cao Hong was familiar with historical books and military books, so he naturally understood some knowledge. He pointed at the surrounding city walls with a horse whip and said: "According to the Zhou system, the Zhou royal city is located in nine miles, and the vassal states are divided into three customizations according to different levels: seven miles, five miles, and three miles. Xu is a fifth-class vassal state, and its capital is located in five miles."

Cheng Yu was a little surprised, but his expression remained unchanged. He looked at Cao Hong and smiled and said, "General Zi Lian is indeed knowledgeable and Yu has received teachings."

Cao Hong laughed loudly and said loudly: "Mr. Zhongde, go see your lord. I will lead my troops through the north gate and return to the camp." After that, Cao Hong led his subordinates away.

Cheng Yu rushed to Cao Cao's residence without stopping. Cao Cao was having dinner. He was very happy when he saw Cheng Yu, so he invited him to accompany him. Cheng Yu was hungry at this moment and didn't hesitate to eat. While the two of them were eating, Cheng Yu explained the situation to Cao Cao. After hearing this, Cao Cao's face darkened, and slapped the bamboo chopsticks on the table with a "bang", and said angrily: "Zhou Yu's son, I will be a big trouble in my heart. This must be someone around the emperor who is talking to him. Do you know who it is?"

Cheng Yu thought about it and replied, "I heard that General Anji Dong Cheng had a close contact with a businessman named Wei Jing. It is investigated that Wei Jing is a subordinate of Zhou Yu. Dong Cheng has a daughter, who is twelve years old, is petite and beautiful. At the end of last year, Dong Cheng sent his daughter to Liu Xie. Liu Xie was very happy and named him Concubine Dong. Dong Cheng is now the father-in-law, so he can naturally speak good things for Zhou Yu."

"Damn it!" Cao Cao angrily took a few more shots of the case. After a moment, he realized his incompetence and said in disappointment, "When I welcome the emperor, I will find an opportunity to beside this person."

Cheng Yu quickly waved his hand and said, "Lord, don't be angry. Dong Chenggui is the father-in-law. If there is no conclusive evidence, don't touch him. I think he is also bewitched. When he knows his lord's kindness and strong strength, he will naturally stand on his side."

"I hope so!" Cao Cao snorted coldly, "This time it was Zhou Yu who miscalculated. I have advanced to Xu County, which is only two days away from Luoyang, but Zhou Yu's troops are thousands of miles away. How could he pass me faster? People~~"

An ingenious guard came in and knelt down and said, "What are the instructions of sir?"

Cao Cao's eyes surged and he said in a deep voice: "Tell me my order to General Cao Hong, the General of the Yangwu Army, leads 1,000 cavalry and 3,000 infantry to Luoyang to welcome the emperor and set out early tomorrow morning!"

Cheng Yu instructed: "Tell General Zi Lian, Yang Feng, Hu Cai, Han Xian and other troops are all Baibo bandits, and they should not be underestimated."

On the second day, Cao Hong pointed out the 4,000-horse infantry army and marched towards Luoyang. Cao Cao led the main force to go out of Zhongxu County, defeated He Yi's troops of the Yellow Turban Army, beheaded more than 3,000 people, captured more than 10,000 people, and all of them were organized into the army.

At this time, Dian Wei, a fierce Chenliu man who became famous in the battle of Chen County, was appointed as the commander of the capital by Cao Cao and was led by him to lead hundreds of personal soldiers, often patrolling the army's tents. The Dian Wei people were strong and the personal soldiers he led were strictly selected soldiers. Every time they fought, Dian Wei's troops often took the battle first. In this battle, Dian Wei blew a double halberd of 80 kilograms, killed countless enemies, and killed He Yi, the commander of the Yellow Turban Army. Cao Cao was rewarded and promoted Dian Wei to the lieutenant.

On the third day, Cao Hong's troops arrived at Hulao Pass. At this time, the emperor Liu Xie sent an eunuch who read the secret edict to be still on the way from Luoyang to Yingchuan. The guard was Yang Feng's troops, so how could Cao Hong pass? Cao Hong was furious and led his army to attack Hulao Pass. In front of the majestic wall, he suffered losses and generals. The results were very little, so Cao Hong had to retreat three miles to set up camp.

Yang Feng was very dissatisfied when he learned that Cao Cao sent general Cao Hong to Luoyang. At this time, Yang Feng did not take Cao Cao seriously and believed that he had already taken the emperor into his hands and could command all the heroes in the world. Yang Feng was also a smart person. How could he let Cao Cao get involved in such a good thing?

I know what happens next, and listen to the next chapter to explain it.
Chapter completed!