Chapter 1240: Four Sons of the Cao Family

Not only Bai Xiaowen turned around, but even Xun Xun was a little curious.

Xun Chayan has a strong ability to observe emotions, and from Bai Xiaowen's expression, he can tell that it does not seem to be a fake, that is to say, the fire in Xudu was indeed not set by the Youzhou Army.

Besides, Bai Xiaowen had no reason to do so.

Then Xun himself did not order the fire, so who did it?

Those who were escorted up were more than a dozen men in boy servant uniforms, all of them looked panicked.

"Where is the fire?" Bai Xiaowen asked.

A soldier from Youzhou replied, "Master Hui, it is said that it is Xudu's granary."

"Oh?" Bai Xiaowen fixed his eyes on the dozen or so boy servants, "Who ordered you to burn the granary?"

Although more than a dozen boy servants were timid, they all bowed their heads and said nothing.

"Hmph, even if you don't tell me, I can find out!" Bai Xiaowen said sharply, "Kill these people for me."

Xu Du has just broken through, and it is time to kill people to establish prestige, and to instill fear in people with heavy codes. Otherwise, the interior would be unstable. Even if Bai Xiaowen had 20,000 soldiers, he might not be able to hold Xudu for 12 hours. This is the requirement of the hero side mission.

However, at the end of the line, a child who was held by the back of the neck by the soldiers struggled and jumped out: "I made the fire!"

This child is dressed luxuriously, inlaid with gold and jade, at first glance he is not a child of an ordinary family.

Bai Xiaowen didn't even need to lose his insight to know who this kid was. However, he still wanted to say: "Who are you, don't make trouble here!"

The child was not afraid, and said loudly: "My father is Prime Minister Cao, and I am Cao Chong! I ordered the burning of the granary, so don't blame others!"

"Cao Cao's fifth son..." Bai Xiaowen smiled, "It's interesting, why did you want to burn the granary? This is your own food."

Cao Chong said:

"You look like a lot of people, but you are actually just a lone army, and you are lightly armed and sneak attacking, so you must not carry much food. I, Yuzhou, two counties, four kingdoms, and ninety-seven cities, heard the news that Xudu had fallen, and Qin Wang's division will definitely come to rescue at night. !

"If a granary is left for you,

You can rely on Xudu's strong city defense. Burn the food and grass, you will have no food, you will abandon the city and flee, and then you will become a bird in a cage, unable to fly! "

Now the soldiers in the four regions of Yuzhou are all on the move. Xu Dushen was in the enemy's territory. If Bai Xiaowen led 20,000 Youzhou troops to abandon the city and flee, they would most likely be intercepted by soldiers from Yuzhou or even the Guandu Cao army returning to aid. But to defend the city, there is no food and grass to support.

Cao Chong's analogy of a bird in a cage is quite appropriate.

"Young master, be careful!" Xun Wei feared that Bai Xiaowen would kill Cao Chong in a fit of anger, waved his hands and shook his head, unable to dissuade him.

However, Bai Xiaowen laughed: "Mr. Xun Ling underestimated me, Yuan Xi. A man born in the world should establish himself with benevolence and trust, educate with righteousness and principles, use military strategy to secure the country, and rule the country with martial arts. How can you be so arrogant because of a child's special talent? Kill him out of fear?"

Xun's face softened.

Bai Xiaowen looked at Cao Chong with admiration: "It's really rare to have such insight at such a young age. It's a pity that you show your intelligence, like a peacock opening its tail, but you don't know that showing off your plumage and feathers to be envied by others is the way to death. Not as good as your elder brother, who looks mediocre but is actually forbearing."

Cao Pi looked panic-stricken and lowered his head even lower.

Bai Xiaowen walked up to Cao Pi. Seeing a woman in Qiluo standing behind Cao Pi, he asked, "Who is this?"

Cao Pi bowed his head and said, "This is... this is the Zhuojing Ren family." (Note)

Bai Xiaowen felt emotional. In the novel, Yuan Xi's wife, Zhen Mi, was captured by Cao Pi. The current situation is reversed.

However, Bai Xiaowen's emotion was just a passing thought, and he would not feel bad about it, insisting on taking the Ren family away from Cao Pi.

First, in front of Xun and many literati in the prime minister's mansion, Bai Xiaowen must be upright and his reputation must not be ruined. Only in this way can he become the master of power and gather talents.

The second thing... Ren's looks are really average, compared with Zhen Mi, it's like chaff to fine wine, it's incomparable.

Soon, another winged cavalry came to report that General Bai Sanniang (Cecilia) had killed Cao Jun's guards in the palace and occupied the palace, and asked Mr. Yuan Xi to go as soon as possible to meet the emperor.

Xun looked over.

Bai Xiaowen nodded and said, "I'm going to see the emperor right now. As for this... tie up and take away all four of Cao's bandits!"

Xun hurriedly said: "My lord, it is the way of a benevolent man not to hurt his family when the two armies are fighting. Besides, you have already promised that you will not hurt the life of Mr. Cao Chong."

What Xun said was the truth. After the Ming Lord of the Three Kingdoms era broke the city, he would generally treat the enemy's family members kindly, so that they could meet each other in the future. For example, when Lu Bu attacked Xuzhou, he still had special personnel to protect Liu Bei's family.

Under what circumstances do you not need to stay in the line? When the other party hangs up and the power tree under his command falls and the hozen disperses, he can naturally deal with it at will, without worrying about tearing his face.

Now Cao Cao still has an army of Guandu, powerful and tyrannical, and it is far from the time when the "tree fell". There is no harm in being nice to his family, and he can earn a good name.

Bai Xiaowen smiled and said: "What Xun Lingjun said is true. Although Cao Cao is a traitor, I will not disturb his family members at all. I will also send people to guard the gate of the prime minister's house to prevent soldiers and horses from entering. However, his four sons are not the same. Depending on it, I need to bring it with me so that I can rest assured."

Xun Moran, what Bai Xiaowen said is reasonable. Cao Cao's four sons are not easy to deal with. Even the youngest Cao Chong has the quick wit to burn the granary and break the road of the Youzhou army. Of course, none of them can be let go.

Bai Xiaowen said again: "I'm going to pay my respects to the Son of Heaven. Lord Xun Ling and all the yuàn officials of the prime minister's mansion, please sit here and don't move around. It would be a pity if my soldiers misunderstood me and ran away, with blood spattering five steps. "

Bai Xiaowen then ordered two elite captains to lead five hundred troops under his command to guard the people present, and strictly ordered: "If anyone escapes, beheaded immediately."

After everything was arranged, Bai Xiaowen took the rest of the soldiers and escorted Cao Pi and four others to leave the Prime Minister's Mansion.

However, Bai Xiaowen did not rush to the palace immediately, but led the army to continue to clean up the remaining areas of Xudu, focusing on restraining military discipline.

The old and weak soldiers who stayed in Xudu, and those who surrendered were all tied up with iron chains, and they could temporarily avoid death. As for those who resist, of course they will be shot and killed.

It didn't take long for Xudu's alleyway battle to come to an end. The 20,000 troops from Youzhou occupied the main streets of Xudu, and the high-ranking officials and nobles closed their doors tightly, fearing that the army would cause disaster and destroy their families.

Of course, Bai Xiaowen couldn't allow the soldiers to plunder. It must be known that the soldiers plundered would destroy the homes of Xudu officials and Yuan's reputation, and would only make Cao Cao happy.

After the situation stabilized, Bai Xiaowen strictly enforced military discipline, and then rushed all the way to the palace.