The Three Kingdoms: The filial son of the Cao family, please ask the father to ascend the throne

Chapter 16 The Confused Yuan Shao

Jizhou, in the state capital.

Yuan Shao sat directly above with a golden sword on his horse, and on the left, headed by Tian Feng, sat a row of civil servants and advisers.On the right is led by Yan Liang, sitting in a row of generals.

After letting everyone present read Cao Cao's letter, Yuan Shao said:
"This is a letter sent urgently from Yanzhou last night. Tell me, what does Cao Mengde mean?"

Tian Feng stood up, bowed and replied:
"Master, are you sure this is Cao Mengde's personal letter?"

"I'm sure. I have been with Meng De for many years, and I can still recognize his handwriting. What's more, there are Yanzhou Mu's big seal and Meng De's private seal on it. I can 100% guarantee that this letter is indeed Cao Mengde written."

"That's weird. Could it be that Cao Cao is seriously ill now and can't get out of bed?"

Yuan Shao shook his head and said:

"Our spies saw Cao Mengde galloping on the street on horseback in Yanzhou before. How could he become ill in just a few days?"

General Yan Liang also raised his own doubts.

"My lord, could it be that this Cao Ziyou is not liked by Cao Cao? Or is he actually not Cao Cao's son, and Cao Cao wants to use this opportunity to get rid of him?"

Yuan Shao shook his head and replied:

"No, it's exactly the opposite of what you said. This Cao Ziyou is deeply loved by Cao Cao, and he can even be said to be Cao Cao's favorite son.

I think when I went to Cao Mengde's place, I saw with my own eyes how their father and son got along.Cao Ziyou's frivolous words often conflicted with Cao Mengde.But Cao Mengde didn't take it seriously, but was extremely tolerant towards Cao Ziyou.

I understand your doubts now.You said that Cao Cao came to support him sincerely, but he sent a child to lead the army.If you don't really come to support it, you not only sent out the 30 troops you just got, but also took a Xun Yu and Xun Wenruo.What do you mean by Cao Mengde? "

The trial judge guessed:
"My lord, could it be that Cao Ziyou is the commander in name this time, but Xun Yu and Le Jin are the actual commanders. If Cao Mengde loves this son very much, I'm afraid Cao Ziyou came this time to make military exploits. Cao Ziyou was the first to win the victory!
It is estimated that Cao Mengde's subconscious meaning is that he hopes that the lord can replace him and ask the emperor for an official position for his second son! "

"Hmph, if Cao Ziyou is fifteen or sixteen years old, I'll give him this face. He's only eleven or twelve years old, so is it possible that he wants to be a general? This Cao Mengde must be too spoiled!"

After Yuan Shao complained for a while, he finally agreed to the request of trial and match.

After all, Jizhou is now being attacked from three sides, with internal and external troubles, and it needs the help of Cao Ziyou's 30 troops.

Now that the reinforcements had arrived in Jizhou, Yuan Shao didn't want to meet a child, so he allocated food and grass and ordered Cao Ziyou to receive the army food and go straight into the battle.

Yan Liang and Gao Lan led an army and went south to block Yuan Shu's attack.

Wen Chou and Zhang He led an army and followed Yuan Shao northward to fight against Gongsun Zan.

As for Cao Ziyou, he was in charge of solving the Black Mountain Army of Xuzhou Tao Qian and Zhang Yan, who were weak in combat effectiveness.

Tao Qian was originally weak, and even the fighting power of Xuzhou soldiers was not at the same level as Gongsun Zan's cavalry.

Zhang Yan's Black Mountain Army was a branch of a group of Yellow Turban Army. Yanzhou had just subdued the Qingzhou Yellow Turban Army, and Yuan Shao felt that it would be easier to deal with another Black Mountain Army.

Cao Ziyou had no objection to this allocation. Whether it was Gongsun Zan's white horse righteous servant or Yuan Shu's Huainan soldiers, they were all tough nuts to crack.

Tao Qian's subordinates have countless money, food and military resources, which are suitable for them to be fat sheep.

It's just that before fighting against Tao Qian, the Black Mountain Army needs to be dealt with first.

In the barracks, Cao Ziyou summoned Guan Hai.

"The leader of the Black Mountain Army is Zhang Yan. It is said that he was also the Yellow Turban Army before. Do you have friendship?"

"My lord, Zhang Yan's former name was Chu Yan, and he was with Zhang Niujiao. Because Zhang Yan was as light as a swallow, but also brave and good at fighting, so the army called him Feiyan. In his heyday, his troops numbered as many as one million. people.

When Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan competed for Jizhou, Zhang Yan sent his general Du Chang and others to help Gongsun Zan, but was finally defeated by Yuan Shao, and the two sides forged a relationship.Later, Yuan Shao sent troops many times to destroy the Black Mountain Army in the territory.

In fact, we are not familiar with Zhang Yan, we can be regarded as close friends.But Zhang Yan is a person who values ​​loyalty and appreciates great heroes.If the lord is willing to send Dian Wei or Commander Xu Chu to follow me to persuade the surrender, I think there is still some confidence. "

Cao Ziyou thought for a while, then shook his head.

"No, we are not well-known now, and Zhang Yan will not surrender easily. What's more, when it comes to the first battle in Jizhou, we must show the demeanor of Ziyou's army. How about this, I will write a letter of war, and you go to Zhang Yan Yan sends it over. Three days later, invite him to fight in Gaotang!"

"But Gaotang is currently stationed by Liu Xuande, and his two brothers Guan Yunchang and Zhang Yide are extremely brave. Together, the three of them can be on par with Lu Bu!"

"It's okay, we also have Xu Chu and Dian Wei."

There was a hint of killing intent in Cao Ziyou's eyes.

Now that Liu Bei has not grown up, it is the best time to kill him.

Otherwise, when he goes south to Jingzhou, he will gradually develop his own power and eventually divide the world into three!
After Cao Ziyou finished writing the letter, Guan Hai personally delivered it to Zhang Yan.

And the Ziyou Army is also stationed outside Gaotang City!
(End of this chapter)