Chapter 34 Prohibition

Chur peace three years, February (192 AD).

After the dissolution of the 18 princes, the slightly calm land of the Central Plains was baptized by war again.

Zhang Niujiao led the 'million' yellow scarf army to capture Yanzhou. Liu Dai, his assassin, did not listen to the advice of Bao Xin, the prime minister of Jibei, and led the army to fight a decisive battle with the yellow scarf army. As a result, he was killed in front of Zhang Niujiao.

In the second year of Chuping, Cao Cao was defeated by poison, Baiju, Sugu, Fuluo, etc. in Dongjun, and Yuan Shao showed that he was the governor of Dongjun. Now that the Yellow Turban Army in Qingzhou is so arrogant, and Cao Cao, the governor of Dongjun, who has always wanted to expand his strength again, is naturally unwilling to be lonely.

Cao Cao led 30,000 troops and drove to Yanzhou, claiming to have issued an imperial edict and raised troops to fight against thieves.

This is not empty talk. Cao Cao made a statement to the emperor of Chang'an and soon got the imperial edict of the emperor to please the thief. Although Dong Zhuo gritted his teeth at Cao Cao, after all, he and Cao Cao were both nominal officials of the Eastern Han Dynasty. After all, they still belonged to the same camp in righteousness, and the Yellow Turban Army was a blatant rebellion.

British Prime Minister Churchill once said that it was regarded as a classic by many politicians later.

"We have no eternal friends, no eternal enemies, only eternal interests."

Driven by common interests, Dong Zhuo still resisted Cao Cao's assassination. Smoothly, he issued an imperial edict to Cao Cao.

On the official road to Yanzhou, Cao Cao's tens of thousands of troops are running. At this time, the weather is still a little cold, and there is still a lot of uncivilized snow on the ground. The flag with the word 'Cao' on a black background swings in the wind.

Although the weather is slightly cold, the farmers have become busy. They can see some green seedlings in many fields around Guandao, struggling in the white snow and cold wind. It adds vitality to this vast land.

staring at the seedlings, Cao Cao felt a lot.

"Gone my orders and order the three armies. Do not trample on the field and kill those who violate the order.

The army is running on the official road like this, and Cao Cao's face has always been cloudy, as if he is thinking about something.

Xun Yu beside him has been observing Cao Cao's look, especially when he saw why Cao seemed to be in trouble. He couldn't help asking, "What's the master's concern? Is it because Zhang Niujiao is so powerful that it is difficult for him to win?"

Cao Cao sat in the carriage and sighed, "What I'm worried about is not Zhang Niujiao, but Yuan Shao!" He patted the dust on his sleeve and said thoughtfully, "I'm afraid that Yuan Shao will take the opportunity to attack my East County when we attack Yanzhou."

Xun Yu smiled and said with great certainty, "No."

Cao Cao looked at Xun Yu suspiciously and asked puzzledly, "Why not? If it were me, I would."

Xun Yu smiled again and brushed his beard.

"Yuan Shao is not the lord. Although he is strong, he is indecisive and resourceful. In terms of his mind, he can't compare with the master's thumb.

"But he can help!" Xun Yu's explanation did not make Cao Cao feel at ease at all.

"It's exactly Xu You. He will never let Yuan Shao attack the rear of the lord." Xun Yu said decisively, "If Yuan Shao has a strange move, it proves that he is rebellious and will take his own trouble."

"But we are pouring out! Will Yuan Shao let go of this God-given opportunity? Cao Cao asked.

"The lord is suspicious again." Xun Yu smiled and said, "Lord, don't worry, Yuan Shao will never think that Dongjun is an empty city. Even if Xu You thought of it, he dared not persuade Yuan Shao to attack Dongjun. Zhang Niujiao's yellow scarf army, known as "millions", now occupies Yanzhou, directly threatening the security of Jizhou. In the eyes of Yuan Shao and Xu You, they are much more threatening than me. Most of them prefer that we and the Yellow Turban Army will both be defeated.

Cao Cao nodded and thought for a long time, thinking that what Xun Yu said was indeed reasonable.

"Sun Yu, you're right. I'm suspicious. The so-called success is also suspicious, and the failure is also suspicious. Now I still have a doubt in my heart. I don't know if you can solve it for me.

Xun Yu immediately arched his hand to Cao Cao and said, "Please publicize it."

"In this battle, we must defeat the Yellow Turban Army. If it fails, the princes of the world can laugh and say that Cao Cao will not suppress the thief but be defeated by the thief. At that time, we will become the thief. They will rush at us like hungry wolves, encroach on us and divide us. Let us die. I don't know if Xun Yu has a good idea to help me destroy the Yellow Turban Army in one fell swoop.

"That's definitely true." Xun Yu said silently.

"So how do you think we can defeat the Yellow Turban Army?"

Xun Yu blurted out without thinking about it.

"Focus all your strength and go straight to Xu County, the capital of Yanzhou, at all costs."

Cao Cao narrowed his eyes and said in a funny tone.

"Isn't this my strategy?"

"Exact." Xun Yu replied, "I think this is also the only strategy to defeat Zhang Niujiao. Please don't be more suspicious."

Xun Yu's words seemed to have relieved Cao Cao a lot. At this time, he closed his eyes and leaned against the soft deerskin cushion in the car. Cao Cao's carriage is different from ordinary carriages. In order to pursue the stability of the carriage, this carriage is driven by three horses. Therefore, the carriage is not too bumpy on the uneven official road.

At this moment, a duck suddenly staggered out of the field beside him. He was on the only way of Cao Cao's carriage, but the little guy shook his head and did not feel any danger.

A rustic duck didn't attract attention at all, but when Cao Cao's carriage was about to crush the little guy, it finally realized the danger. He fluttered his wings and suddenly flew towards Cao Cao.

Although Cao Cao and the soldiers around him were shocked by the sudden appearance of ducks, they also calmed down after seeing the situation. However, the unknown charioting horse was frightened and began to run towards the farmland in the distance.

The sudden scene made everyone overwhelmed, but Xun Yu's reaction was still very fast. He felt that he was commanding the soldiers around him.

"Quickly, grab the carriage and protect the lord."

The originally messy soldier suddenly seemed to find the backbone and quickly ran towards the direction of the carriage. The soldiers who drove immediately also felt the war horses and wanted them to stop running. However, the frightened war horse didn't care so much. It flew all the way into the farmland, and many new seedlings were trampled in a mess.

It took a long time for the carriage to stop.

Cao Cao got out of the car and saw that his eyes were in a mess, and his whole head suddenly buzzed. In a faint time, there was some headache, and there was some slight pain in the brain.

After being silent for a long time, when the pain dared to ease slightly, Cao Cao raised his head with difficulty and said feebly, "Go, call me the army leader Bo."

The master book saw that the master called himself and quickly trotted all the way.

"Lord."

Cao looked at him and asked, "I issued a strict order when the army marched. Do you remember what it was?"

"bei, remember the inferior position." Looking at Cao Cao's deep eyes, the main book felt a slight tremor all over his body. Although he is in charge of the judiciary in the army, if he gives a strict order that the lord can't come to Taiwan, will the lord kill himself? Thinking of this, he was even a little unsteady.

"say." Cao Cao scolded harshly.

"The Lord strictly ordered the soldiers at all levels, and we were called to fight against the thieves. This is the time of spring. Generals at all levels are not allowed to trample on farmland. Those who violate the order should be killed. The main book said tremblingly.

"hehe." Cao Cao smiled and patted the trembling main book on the shoulder. Well, that's good. You still remember Yan Ling. Well, I'll order you to take this sword and cut off my head."

As soon as the main book heard it, it suddenly became stupid, often surrounded by murderous soldiers. He knelt down in front of Cao Cao.

"Lord, Lord, I dare not surrender the crime of Lord!" While talking, he kowtowed to Cao Cao one after another. The master book is afraid that if Cao Cao is really angry, he will kill himself at once. After all, he has both old and young!

Cao Cao looked at his soldiers and shouted solemnly, "I violated my own military regulations, so what can I do to convince the public? Come with the sword."

The soldiers of the three armies were still looking in front of them with a joking look, but they were already bored on the way to march, and there was little to relieve boredom. However, when they saw that Cao Cao was really going to commit suicide, the soldiers were suddenly surprised and quickly knelt down.

Xiahou Dun, Cao Ren and other generals have issued opinions and persuasion.

However, Cao Cao ignored it, but handed the sword directly to Xun Yu and said to him, "Xun Yu, since the master book dares not enforce the law, you can replace him and cut off my head with this sword." When saying this, Cao Cao inadvertently hung a smile on the corners of his mouth. He believed that a smart person like Xun Yu would definitely understand what he meant.

Xun Yu smiled bitterly with his sword: "Lord, this is roasting me duck on the fire!" However, there was no strange color on his face, but thought about it, organized the words, and then he said, "Lord, there is justice in Spring and Autumn, and the law is not respected. Please don't fight yourself (qiang)."

Cao Cao narrowed his eyes and then looked up at the sky.

"Spring and Autumn is nonsense." Cao Cao shook his sleeve robe and then asked, "Let me ask you, if the law is not respected, then what's the use of legislation?"

Xun Yu immediately knelt on the ground and arched his hand and said, "It's good for the Lord to refute. What's the use of legislation if the law is not respected? He also knew that Cao Cao was undoubtedly looking for a suitable reason in his own mouth. He smiled and then said, "Master, have you ever thought about it? You are called to be a thief. If you commit suicide, who will lead the army to fight against thieves, who will kill the harm for the people of the world, and who will help revitalize the Han Dynasty.

Cao Cao suddenly felt happy, "This Xun Yu is indeed a smart person, and he still knows his mind very well." He nodded slightly and said, "What you said makes sense. Since I have the responsibility of begging the thief, I can't commit suicide. In this way, I will cut my hair and make atonement for my sins in the future.

Cao Renxiahou Dun quickly shouted, "My lord is wise."

The soldiers who knelt down around also shouted in unison, "My lord is wise."

Cao Cao looked at the soldiers around him and shouted, "He will pass on Cao Cao's head to the three armies, and those who commit crimes again will never be tolerated."

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