Chapter 363 Cao Cao's Determination (Part 2)

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Hua Mulan pulled the galloping warhorse, and thousands of cavalry followed her.

The majestic Hulao Pass relies on the Yellow River and mountains to isolate the east and west of the city. At Hulao Pass, there are already flags fluttering. Obviously, Hulao Pass has been occupied by people.

"Are you a step late?"

Hua Mulan stands under the Hulao Pass holding a lance.

Hulao Pass is a male pass, occupied by thousands of people, even if there are tens of thousands of cavalry, it cannot be captured.

The heavy closing of Hulao Pass was pushed open by the soldiers together. Cao Cao led a group of civil servants and generals out. Hua Mulan's cavalry subconsciously bent bows and arrows, intending to shoot Cao Cao.

Hua Mulan raised her hand to signal the cavalry to put down their bows and arrows.

After Cao Cao occupied Hulao Pass, he could clearly defend Hulao Pass and wait for the arrival of Jiujiu Lao Qin, so there was no need to leave the pass.

"Is the person coming from Chu Zimou's subordinate?"

Cao Cao's throat was dry, he surrendered to Chu Zimou, and he was likely to be killed by Chu Zimou either explicitly or secretly. The courtiers will be able to surrender, but as princes, there is a 50% chance that they will die if they surrender. They may be executed directly by Chu Zimou, or they may be placed under house arrest, or they may be poisoned.

If he goes to Jiujiu Lao Qin, in order to deal with Chu Zimou, Jijiu Lao Qin will probably reuse Cao Cao, just like Liu Bei defected to Liu Biao. If Liu Bei joins Cao Cao, Cao Cao will deprive him of his military power.

Therefore, choosing to rely on Chu Zimou was actually quite a risky thing.

"Xuzhou Shepherd General Hua Mulan."

Hua Mulan looked at the gray-headed Cao Cao. It was not surprising that Cao Cao was suppressed by Chu Tian for two years.

"Cao Mengde, the prefect of Yanzhou, is willing to surrender to Xuzhou Mu and go to Xiacheng to serve his father. Please be kind to everyone and don't embarrass them."

In order to save his life, Cao Cao did not dare to ask for the post of prefect, so he could only live on the grounds of filial piety.

Behind Cao Cao, a group of nobles from Yanzhou chose to stay with Cao Cao. Their interests were in Yanzhou, and they were unwilling to leave Kandong after all. In addition, Cao Cao's clan generals always follow Cao Cao, and their interests are tied to Cao Cao.

Cao Chun felt resentful about surrendering to Chu Zimou.

His tiger and leopard cavalry has been damaged many times, and the war between the two sides has lasted for two years, forging hatred. But Cao Cao arrived at Hulao Pass and decided to stay. He could only stand in the same camp with Cao Cao.

"Come on, tie them up! Tie them up tighter!"

Hua Mulan heard from her husband that Cao Mengde was tricky, and in order to prevent him from getting in the way, he ordered his soldiers to bind all Cao Cao and Cao Cao's civil servants and generals.

Cao Cao, Cao Hong, Cao Chun, Xiahou Yuan, Xun You, Cheng Yu and other generals were wrapped in zongzi.

"Um?!!"

Dian Wei was as majestic as an iron tower. When he was bound, he glared at the cavalry around him who bound him. The cavalry was in awe of Dian Wei's majesty and could not help but be afraid.

If Cao Cao hadn't voluntarily surrendered, even a hundred cavalry would not have been able to capture Dian Wei, who had reached the peak of his force.

If the major princes were present, they would be surprised that Hua Mulan strictly obeyed Chutian's orders. Even a conspiracy master like Xun You, Hua Mulan, was not spared. Xun You was wrapped in a zongzi and could not escape even if he wanted to. This time, Hua Mulan captured dozens of civil servants and generals in one breath.

"My lord, we have a lot to do in Guanzhong. Why should we surrender to Chu Zimou and let him take care of life and death? Captain Sili represents the lord as the shepherd of Yanzhou and the general of chariots and cavalry, and the treatment is much higher than that of the prefect that Chu Zimou promised. And Chu Zimou may not necessarily give the lord real power."

Cao Chun was kidnapped and still did not understand Cao Cao's decision.

The icing on the cake, it is better to send charcoal in the snow.

"I have a hard time deciding."

Cao Cao shook his head.

Cao Cao should not be so hesitant, but at this time, he was defeated and panicked like a lost dog. For a time, Cao Cao didn't know whether he made the right choice or not.

After Hua Mulan captured Cao Cao's people, she entered the Hulao Pass and controlled the world's most powerful pass.

Chu Tian defeated Qin Qiong and Cheng Yaojin, and immediately led his cavalry to Hulao Pass, where he joined Hua Mulan and Wei Qing.

"Cao Cao didn't even escape..."

Chu Tian thought that Cao Cao had escaped, but after Cao Cao fled to Hulao Pass, he chose to lead the crowd to surrender, which caught Chu Tian by surprise.

"Brother Meng De, we meet again."

Chutian met Cao Cao in Hulao Pass.

Cao Cao is now a real gray-headed face, with mud on his face and tied with five flowers.

Cao Cao smiled bitterly: "Chu Zimou, the hemp rope is too tight."

"Bound the tiger, how can it not be tight? Come on, let's loosen the tie for Brother Meng De."

Chutian asked people to release Cao Cao's bondage.

Obviously, Hua Mulan remembered Chu Tian's advice and knew that Cao Cao had many tricks, so she simply tied Cao Cao so that she wouldn't be fooled.

Cao Cao moved his hands and feet, and he couldn't help but sigh.

He originally looked down on Yuan Shu and other feudal lords, but one day he would also be reduced to such a level, and he couldn't help but feel embarrassed.

Chu Tian glanced at the group of captives beside Cao Cao, all of them were prominent figures in the Cao Wei camp, and he ended up taking them all.

Cao Cao was located at the junction of Yanzhou, Yuzhou, Sili, Jizhou and other places, but he voluntarily surrendered and undoubtedly won the favor of Chutian.

"Meng De, I suspect that you fled here on purpose to sell it for a price."

Chu Tian looked at Cao Cao, Cao Cao was startled, and quickly said: "I don't dare to have such a thought. I just saw the towering tiger prison and remembered the matter of two years ago, when we fought against Dong Zhuo together. Although Lao Qin is now in Guanzhong to win people's hearts and help the emperor. , to promote kindness, but after all, it is only Dong Zhuo's second."

"The prefect where Meng De wants next, just speak up."

"I just want to go to Xiacheng and serve my father, and I don't want to be the prefect."

Cao Cao knew that there were too many civil servants and generals related to him. Although Chu Tian let him choose the position of the prefect at will, how could Cao Cao fail to see that Chu Tian was somewhat guarded against him.

Cao Cao is a wise man.

"Meng De will serve his filial piety in Xiacheng for a year or two, and then he will be appointed again."

Chutian really did not dare to use Cao Cao until he completely digested Cao Cao's territory. Cao Cao is different from Gongziwen. Gongziwen is for Chutian to contain Cao Cao. This is Gongziwen's vote. Chutian directly appointed Gongzi Wen as the prefect of Jiyin County, temporarily maintaining the original official position.

Cao Cao has not made a vote for Chu Tian.

Cao Cao and Chutian had many encounters, and the two sides fought side by side at Hulao Pass and Mobei. Chutian can still consider using Cao Cao as long as he submits his name in the future.

"This strong man must be Dian Wei."

Chu Tian saw that among the many captives, a military general had a huge back and a waist as thick as a bucket, and knew that this was Dian Wei at the level of the Five Tiger Generals.

Chu Tian's subordinates included Xue Rengui, Zhao Yun, Li Guang and other fierce generals who were not weaker than Dian Wei, but the proportions of these generals were not as exaggerated as Dian Wei's.

Dian Wei stood there, the breath of a fierce general blowing in his face.

Dian Wei didn't have much affection for Chu Tian, ​​who captured him, and glanced his head to one side.

Cao Hong, Cao Chun, Xiahou Yuan and other military commanders did not like Chu Tian either.

The small piece of the country they had worked so hard to build was completely destroyed by Chu Zimou.

Chu Tian understood a little why Cao Cao's camp wanted to join other princes, and it was too hard to suppress Cao Cao himself.

Cao Cao's forces are different from other forces. Cao Cao's clan and generals are too many, and basically only Cao Cao is the leader. Cao Cao's decision is the decision of Cao Hong, Cao Chun, Cao Ren, Xiahou Yuan, Xiahou Dun and other generals.

"Xuzhou Mu..."

Among the generals, Zhang Liao had the most relaxed attitude towards Chu Tian. After all, Chu Tian had saved Zhang Liao's life. Zhang Liao joined Cao Cao's camp for a long time, and he was not a clan general.

Compared with other Cao generals, Zhang Liao, Chutian is more assured to use.

Compared with Cao's clan, Chu Tian valued Zhang Liao, Xun You, Cheng Yu and others more...

The expressions of these civil servants were calm, and they were not panicked about changing camps. With their talents, they can mix well in any camp.

"Where is Xun Wenruo?"

Chu Tian counted Cao Cao's camp and found that a group of people was missing, and the representative Xun Yu was missing.

"Wen Ruo has arrived at Guanzhong, I didn't make it difficult for them."

Cao Cao hesitated, but answered truthfully.

"Xun You is here, why is Xun Yu..."

Chu Tian stared at Cao Cao and already knew the answer. Cao Cao also knew why Xun Yu went to Guanzhong.

"Xun Chen took refuge in Yuan Shao, Xun Yu took refuge in Guanzhong, and Xun You took refuge in me. The Xun family has a good plan."

Chu Tian's eyes shifted from Cao Cao to Xun You.

The three members of the Xun family each took refuge in the three great princes of Hebei, Guanzhong and Xuzhou. No matter which prince wins, the Xun family will always be the victor.

No wonder there is a saying - a century-old dynasty, a thousand-year-old family.

The same is true of the Zhuge family in Langya.

Zhuge Liang served in the State of Shu, Zhuge Jin served in the State of Wu, and Zhuge was born in the State of Wei. There is a saying in later generations that Shu got its dragon, Wu got its tiger, and Wei got its dog.

Xun You saw that Chu Tian was outspoken, and after he was released, he bowed to Chu Tian: "Since Gongda chooses to stay, he will definitely assist Meng De sincerely. If you reuse it, please don't doubt it."

Xun You knew that Chu Tian was aware of the family's small abacus, and he did not hide the thoughts of the Xun family.

Chu Tian believed 90% of Xun You's words.

Judging from the performance of the Zhuge family in Langya, the disciples of these aristocratic families each served their own monarchs, and they really did their best. As for whether they will communicate in private...

Cheng Yu was a nobleman in Dongjun, and his influence was much worse than that of the Xun family. He supported Cao Cao's choice to stay in Kanto. Even if Cao Cao let him leave, Cheng Yu would eventually choose to stay in Yanzhou.

The Yanzhou gentry were obviously unwilling to go to Guanzhong.

"Where is Chen Gongtai?"

Chu Tian thought that among the captured generals, Chen Gong was missing. In his impression, Chen Gong was also a Yanzhou nobility.

Cao Cao said: "On that day, my disciples assassinated Liu Dai and Zhang Miao, the governors of Yanzhou, and Chen Gongtai noticed it.

"I see."

In addition to the scattered investment of the Xun family, Chen Gong abandoned Cao Cao long ago, and almost all of Cao Cao's subordinates were captured by Chutian.

There was also a young general among the prisoners, who looked a little strange: "This person?"

Cao Cao introduced: "Li Ling, the bow general, I recruited from Mobei."

"Li Ling..."

Chu Tian wondered, isn't this Li Guang's grandson?

Li Ling, a general in the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, led 5,000 Han soldiers deep into Junji Mountain and was besieged by tens of thousands of Huns. Sima Qian was tortured by the palace for defending Li Ling's defeat...

"it is good."

Chu Tian patted Li Ling on the shoulder to show encouragement. In the future, Li Guang and Li Ling can cooperate with each other and go to battle with Sun Bing.

"Ding! Emperor-level civil servant Xun You is loyal to you."

"Ding! Wang-level civil servant Cheng Yu is loyal to you."

"Ding! The king-level general Zhang Liao is loyal to you."

"Ding! The diamond-level general Li Ling is loyal to you."

"Ding! Platinum-level general Lu Qian is loyal to you."

...

A group of civil servants and generals who were not particularly close to Cao Cao surrendered to Chutian.

Chu Tian looked at Cao Cao, Cao Cao ordered Chu Tian's meaning.

From today onwards, he will give up his status as a prince.

"Ding! The imperial commander Cao Cao is loyal to you."

The significance of Cao Cao's allegiance is greater than that of other generals, which means that Chutian's prestige can already suppress a hero.

"You can do whatever you want..."

Cao Cao looked at the unwilling Cao Hong, Cao Chun, Xiahou Yuan, Le Jin, Dian Wei and others.

After Cao Cao pledged allegiance, Cao Hong and others had to pledge allegiance too.

"Ding! Emperor-level general Dian Wei is loyal to you."

"Ding! The king-level military general Xiahou Yuan is loyal to you."

"Ding! The diamond-level general Cao Hong is loyal to you."

"Ding! The diamond-level general Cao Chun is loyal to you."

"Ding! The diamond-level general Le Jin is loyal to you."

"Ding! Platinum-level general Li Dian is loyal to you."

...

Chu Tian was startled by a series of allegiance reminders, his scalp tingling.

Cao Cao's attitude alone made so many high-quality civil servants and military generals join him at almost the same time, which was like sending talents to Chutian.

This is also why Chutian highly valued Cao Cao.

Getting these talents is better than getting half of Yanzhou.

"Ding! The SSS-level achievement 'Three Kingdoms' is open, and you can get rewards for trying to make Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun Quan allegiance."

"Ding! The S-level achievement 'The Mastermind and Wang Zuo' has been opened. Collect two heroes, Xun You and Xun Yu, to get rewards."

"Ding! The S-rank achievement 'Evil and Tiger Chi' is open. Collect two heroes, Dianwei and Xu Chu, to get rewards."

"Ding! The S-level achievement 'Five Great Generals' is open. Collect Zhang Liao, Yu Jin, Le Jin, Zhang He, and Xu Huang to get rewards."

Four achievement tasks are thus opened.

"Come here, untie them."

After Chutian confirmed the allegiance of this group of people, it was released for this group of generals.

Chutian was surrounded by a group of personal guards including Zhao Yun and Taishi Ci, and Chutian's troops were everywhere. Chutian was not worried that Cao Cao would deceive him.

Unless Cao Cao wants to break the net.

"My lord, there are a lot of cavalry in the Kansai direction!"

Before Chu Tian had time to look at the panel of the first hero of the Three Kingdoms, Hua Mulan came in to report urgently.

Chu Tian brought a group of generals to Hulao Pass, which was already under the control of the Xuzhou Army.

"Jijiu Lao Qin came a step late. Hulao Pass is owned by me, and the Guanzhong Corps will not be able to enter Kanto unless they take a detour."

Chu Tian suspects that Cao Cao intends to give up Hulao Pass to himself.

Jiujiu Lao Qin led the cavalry from Guanzhong to arrive. Seeing Cao Cao regretting halfway and dedicating Hulao Pass to Chutian, he couldn't help being annoyed.

As the mastermind of Jiujiu Lao Qin, Jia Xu said to Jiujiu Lao Qin: "Xun Yu came to vote, but Xun You stayed in Kanto, and the Xun family in Yingchuan spread chess pieces..."

"Did I not know that almost all of Cao Mengde's forces were annexed for Chu Zimou, and I could get a Xun Yu, but I can't ask for more. Hulao Pass is owned by Chu Zimou. Is it possible that I will not be able to set foot in Guandong for the rest of my life?"