The next day.
The gates of Wan City were wide open. Cao Cao and his generals led 500 soldiers into Wan City to accept the surrender of Zhang Xiu's army and people. Most of the people were looking forward to Cao Cao's arrival, so they were very happy. Since Zhang Xiu did not have any enmity with Cao Cao, there would be no old scores after he surrendered.
Naturally, they would be rewarded. In the beginning, they might not have a high status because they did not have any military merits. However, as time passed, they would naturally accumulate military merits. Thus, they would be able to obtain more status and become generals.
"I am Zhang Xiu! Welcome, Lord Cao!"
Zhang Xiu stood in front of the gate and led Cao Cao into the city. The soldiers heaved a sigh of relief.
Cao Cao's face was full of smiles and he was in high spirits. The city gates were already covered with banners.
Not long after, he saw a thin Confucian scholar. He did not look very eye-catching, but there were six guards following him. It was obvious that he had a high status. Otherwise, Zhang Xiu would not care so much about him.
"Who is that person?"
Cao Cao asked softly. Beside him, Zhang Xiu was stunned as he looked at the front of the group. The military advisor was naturally Jia Wenhe, Sir Jia Xu, a person who knew how to strategize.
However, most of the time, it gave people the feeling that he was unwilling to reveal all the strategies in his heart.
"Jia Xu is my strategist. If the lord lacks a strategist, please go.”
"Oh? Is it really possible?" Cao Cao's eyes lit up, his face filled with anticipation.
He even thought…
Zhang Xiu was really not bad. After surrendering, he didn't hold anything back. I didn't have many complaints about his territory and soldiers, and I didn't even say anything about his rations.
Now, even the military advisor is given to me.
What else was there to worry about?
When they arrived at the government office, the generals had changed out of their armor and were wearing their own uniforms. The generals were tall and straight, and the scholars were simple and elegant. They were gathered together.
Cao Cao naturally sat on the main seat, and Dian Wei stood behind him like an insurmountable mountain. This reminded Zhang Xiu of the fear of being dominated by Dian Wei's majestic martial strength on the battlefield.
What a brave warrior.
Why can't I get to know such a fierce warrior…His twin halberds are very powerful. If he didn't use them, perhaps he could kill a dozen or twenty people.
This person was indeed rare in the world, and even Lu Bu would find it difficult to defeat him.
It was true that heroes came from troubled times.
As Zhang Xiu's thoughts ran wild, the kitchen at home served the dishes. His family members also came to accompany him to meet. This was to introduce him.
Among them, a young woman wearing a green dress came in. Her skin was smooth and her face was beautiful. She was like a flower and the moon, especially since she had reached a certain age…when she was mature.
Cao Cao liked women of this age the most because they were not troublesome.
If she was younger, shy, and didn't understand the mood, she would ask why you hit her if you hit her.
But this woman would not.
He was around twenty-three or twenty-four years old, and his figure was graceful and curvaceous. The cardigan he wore was like a piece of scenery around him, making it difficult for Cao Cao to look away.
From the time he arrived at the military camp to the time he sent his troops to the south, he had been in the military camp for at least two months. It had been a long time since he had such an incident.
Now that he saw this woman…
He felt a little strange in his heart. Of course, it was just a little.
Zhang Xiu, give me the generals, food and grass, gold, silver, jade, silk, five baht coins, treasures and jade.
As long as a woman was not his wife, she might be fine.
At this moment, the woman walked in front of Cao Cao and bowed. When she bowed, her face became even more prominent, causing Cao Cao to narrow his eyes.
"Madam Zou greets Cao Gong."
Her voice was also nice…
Cao Cao immediately felt his heart skip a beat, and he felt extremely comfortable hearing these words.
"Alright, alright…"
Zhang Xiu said," This is my uncle's wife. My uncle lost his life in a battle with Liu Biao some time ago, and now only this widow is left.”
"What a pity…"
Cao Cao sighed," Your uncle Zhang Ji was a general who defeated the enemy. He was once famous and I've heard a lot about him.”
"A hero of a generation died in the hands of Liu Biao, it is truly unacceptable. Leaving such a widow behind, it will be difficult for one to control themselves in the future.”
Zhang Xiu was stunned.
Jia Xu was also stunned. A pondering look suddenly appeared in his eyes.
Xi Zhicai and Cheng Yu looked at each other.
The two of them also knew that Zou Shi was very beautiful…
No less than any of Cao Cao's wives.
Her beauty was comparable to Diao Chan, who was known as the moon and flowers.
But the way the lord spoke, it seemed like the momentum…was not right.
Zhang Xiu was stunned for a long time before he said,"Uh…that's true, but Madam Zou is my aunt, so I will naturally treat her well."”
Cao Cao frowned and said," Zhang Xiu, your words are wrong. Madam Zou is about your age and is your aunt. If you raise her, won't others gossip?"”
After the other generals and scholars left, only a few of them were left. Cao Cao felt that there were no outsiders, so he spoke more freely.
"How about this? I can take a concubine and treat this woman well on behalf of General Zhang Ji. In this way, you, Zhang Xiu, can also be closer to me. I can report to the emperor and confer you the title of Marquis of Wancheng.”
Cao Cao said with a smile.
Even if she was Zhang Ji's wife, she was already a widow. As long as the woman was accepted, it was not impossible to continue.
Zhang Xiu's face revealed a trace of astonishment, not knowing how to answer.
A sense of humiliation rose in his heart.
At this time, Jia Xu said," My lord, this matter should be discussed at length. There's no need to rush. After all, it's not night yet."”
Cao Cao's eyes flickered slightly, and he retracted his gaze. A smile appeared on his face again, and he nodded in agreement.
Thus, the banquet began.
Zhang Xiu arranged a place for Cao Cao and the 500 soldiers to stay in Wan City.
However, Cao Cao and his main strategists were unable to leave. They were almost always in the banquet, discussing the world's affairs.
Zhang Xiu was so angry that his teeth were itching, but he still had a smile on his face. Meanwhile, his aunt was treating it like a family banquet, pouring wine for Cao Cao and chatting with him.
For a moment, his face turned red and his eyes flickered. This expression made Cao Cao even more pitiful.
At this time, Jia Xu brought Zhang Xiu into the inner hall and said softly,""General, why don't you make the decision and give the Zou family to Cao Cao to win his favor? This way, you can guard Wan City forever and be safe.”
When Zhang Xiu heard this, his face was filled with rage.
Staring at Jia Xu, he shouted in a low voice,"I wish I could kill him on the spot!"!!”
"A real man is born in the world, but he actually relies on selling his wife to seek wealth and peace…Then I might as well die! Otherwise, how am I going to answer to Uncle in the future!”
An uncle was not an uncle. They were closer relatives, just like a son. A filial person would naturally be treated as a father. In fact, in Zhang Xiu's eyes, Madam Zou was equivalent to her own mother.
I, Zhang Xiu, surrender because I regard you as my lord, yet you want to be my father!？
What could be tolerated, what could be tolerated…
Zhang Xiu's mentality instantly collapsed!
At this time, Jia Xu came to his side and said softly,""In that case, it's not like there's no way.”
" What method?!"
Zhang Xiu had long known that Jia Xu was a vicious and black-bellied person. He definitely had a brilliant plan.
"Let Cao Cao die in Wan City, and we can chase after him. It won't be long before we can defeat the army he brought with him…"
The corners of Jia Xu's mouth curled up, already quite confident.
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