In the stone pavilion.
Xiao Bei did not speak, and no one dared to speak.
Ma Yun Zao's heart clenched, afraid that Pei Mao would destroy both jade and stone.
"Kengchi!"
A sword hum resounded through the stone pavilion.
Immediately, countless Tiger Guards aimed their crossbows at the top of the pack.
Pei Mao knelt on one knee and held his sword with both hands. He said bitterly,"Marshal Xiao, I won a great victory at the Third Assistant and was blinded by my achievements. The person I brought back from Western Liang was not Ma Tie, but someone else!”
"Haha!"
Xiao Bei chuckled.
Pei Mao also lowered his head and knelt down.
He could deceive Cao Cao, and perhaps he could also deceive him.
However, the entire Xuchang knew Xiao Bei's methods and wisdom.
If he was exposed by Cao Cao, he might be frozen and become an official in another place. However, the Rong Manor had strict rules. If he was discovered, not only would he be sentenced to death, but his family would also be unable to raise their heads for the rest of their lives.
Obviously, Ma Yun Zao had overestimated himself and underestimated Pei Mao!
"Crash!"
He pulled the fishing rod.
A large carp weighing three pounds was pulled out of the pond and landed beside Pei Mao.
"Take this fish back to your wife and children!”
"Back then, Zi Xu recommended you to go to the west of the Yellow River and recruit various dukes to fight in the three auxiliary areas!”
"I'll let you go to the dangerous San Fu before the end of the year and fight against Li Jue, who even the vassals fear!”
"No man is without fault. How can a small Western Liang allow me to kill a general? However, you must remember today's humiliation. If you make such a mistake in the future, I won't let you live!”
Xiao Bei helped Pei Mao up and returned the long sword to its sheath.
"General's command!"
Pei Mao's eyes were sparkling.
Who would have thought that the person who had won the Third Assistant would cry like a child at this moment!
"Stabbing!"
Xiao Bei turned around and pinched Ma Yun's cheek. His eyes were filled with ridicule as he said,"Outside West Earth is the desert, and Wuwei is a land shrouded in flying sand. I didn't expect such a beautiful woman to be born. Since you want to come to Xuchang, you can stay in the Northern Hunter Marquis's Mansion as a servant. As for Han Yue's son, I will discuss the rest with the Prime Minister!”
"Here!"
Pei Mao shouted.
"Go!"
Xiao Bei waved his hand and said indifferently,"Remember to bring the fish with you when you go home. Head to the White Horse Gate before tomorrow. For your meritorious service in defeating the enemy, I will invite Marquis Fengyang Jiping to follow me to Nanyang in five days!"”
"I will take my leave!"
Pei Mao bent over and picked up the carp.
He brought Han Sui's son and the officials of the Ministry of Rites to the entrance of the mansion.
Xiao Bei sat on the rocking chair again and said indifferently,"Tell me, who are you?"
"Ha…!"
Ma Yun Zao's teeth were chattering.
At this moment, she felt fear in her soul.
That terrifying aura that was neither like an invincible war god nor a natural lord, but was so gentle that it could make people listen to its orders, was eroding her rationality.
"Not willing?"
Xiao Bei sneered,"Ma Shoucheng only has three sons and one daughter. Do you really think I can't guess?" Since I dare to show my respect to Western Liang, I will also dare to use my troops. Do you really think that all the cavalry in the world will come from Western Liang?”
"I…!"
Ma Yunzhao's eyes were red.
She was so terrified that she couldn't even say a word.
Xu Chang was different from what she thought. Xiao Bei was also ten thousand times scarier than she thought.
"Xiao Mei!"
Xiao Bei said indifferently,"Bring her down to wash up, then change into a female armor. Go and guard her with a silver spear and a horse!"“
"Here!"
Gan Mei bowed and replied.
The matter with the Northhunt Marquis Manor was over.
Han Sui's son was taken to the Prime Minister's Mansion by officials of the Ministry of Rites.
As for what happened in Xiao Bei Manor, they were also reported one by one.
"Not Ma Tie?"
Cao Cao looked up at the official.
The official from the Ministry of Rites said bitterly," Prime Minister, we did see Ma Tie when we went there. On the way back, he didn't speak and was wearing a black scarf. That's why we didn't recognize him. Marquis Beishou also didn't punish Commandant Juguang!”
"No worries!"
"You don't understand Xinzhi!"
Cao Cao shook his head and smiled faintly," Ordinary people will be proud of their achievements, let alone Pei Mao, a genius who appeared out of nowhere. Naturally, they will be a little more arrogant. Now, after beating him up, you can even make him feel grateful. This is the true method of governing. Otherwise, how do you think you can gain any benefits from the Rong Residence?!"”
"This subject is ignorant!"
The official from the Ministry of Rites hurriedly said.
"Go!"
Cao Cao waved his hand and said in a deep voice," Wen Ruo, I will be going to Nanyang this time. Xinzhi will also be following the army. Although the six tribes have been established, the operation and decision-making will still be under your command. Moreover, I will be bringing Ang 'er with me this time. Remember to take care of the residence. The incident from last time must not happen again!"”
"Here!"
Xun Yu bowed.
Cao Cao turned to look at the map hanging on the wooden shelf and said with a complicated expression,""If Nanyang is recovered, our next opponent will be Xu Prefecture, the place where we have twice conquered. Do you think it will work this time?”
"Definitely!"
Xun Yu said confidently," The court is getting closer to stability. With the Prime Minister's great talent and strategy, coupled with the strength of the troops from the Rong Mansion, it will be easy for him to take down Xuzhou. How can Lu Bu's Xiao Hu block the army's path?!"”
"Haha!"
Cao Cao laughed and said,"I'll lend you your good words!"”
The next day.
Cao Cao went to the palace with his sword and shoes.
Furthermore, he was given the title of Marquis by the Emperor and became the second Marquis of the Rong family.
Even so, Pei Mao clearly knew that he was just a small fry in the Rong Residence and did not dare to claim credit for himself!
Four days later.
Mobilize the main forces of the three battalions from the Rong Manor.
They began to send troops to Nanyang, wanting to take down Wan City and stab the sharp blades of the army into the prefectures and counties of Nandi.
"Four carriages!"
Ma Yunqi carried a silver spear on his back.
His gaze landed on Xiao Bei's carriage with a complicated expression.
During the entire march, there were only Cao Cao's five-horse carriage and Xiao Bei's four-horse carriage.
The etiquette of the Great Han Dynasty was strict. The emperor drove six carriages, the dukes drove five carriages, the ministers drove four carriages, the great officers drove three carriages, the officials drove two carriages, and the commoners drove one carriage. As far as she knew, Xiao Bei did not have any official positions, but in the huge army, he was the only one who could drive four carriages. Even Cao Ang rode on horses.
This level of courtesy far exceeded her understanding of dukes plotting for a master.
Middle Corps.
On a five-horse carriage.
Cao Cao personally poured three cups of tea and asked,"Xinzhi, can we go to Wan City in Nanyang?”
Xiao Bei said with incomparable confidence,"If the Prime Minister is self-disciplined, I can guarantee that I won't lose a single soldier in the Battle of Nanyang. When the soldiers arrive, Zhang Xiu of Wan City will definitely open the city and surrender. At that time, the Prime Minister will have a good general and a strategist!"”
"Schemer?"
"The good general is Zhang Xiu, but who is the mastermind?" Cao Cao asked curiously.”
"Gulp!"
Xiao Bei took a sip of tea and asked,"What do you think of Feng Xiao, Prime Minister?"”
Cao Cao turned to Guo Jia and said solemnly,"My Fan Li, Zhang Liang, is slightly inferior to the new one!”
"I dare not!"
Xiao Bei shook his head and asked again,"What does Prime Minister think of Li Ru?"
Cao Cao's expression changed as he thought of those unpleasant things in the past. He sighed,""He is the mastermind behind all the vassals. If Dong Zhongying had any ambition, he would be the ruler of the world!”
"This mastermind far surpasses Li Ru!"
"However, he has a small flaw. He is very afraid of death!”
"However, Zhang Xiu trusted him very much, so with this person around, Wan City fell without a fight!”
"If the Prime Minister can protect him, he will be an invincible strategist. Even if I am not by your side, there is Fengxiao on the left, Jia Xu on the right, Wen Ruo, Zhicai, Zhongde and the others.”Xiao Bei's words were filled with admiration.
"Interesting!"
Guo Jia's eyes were filled with curiosity.
He really wanted to know who could receive such praise from Xiao Bei.
One had to know that even Chen Qun, who was in charge of the follow-up reform, had not received such praise!
"Who is it?"
Cao Cao asked.
Xiao Bei narrowed his eyes and said,”
"It's him?"
Cao Cao raised his eyebrows.
Guo Jia was slightly stunned and asked in confusion,"Prime Minister, do you know this person?”
"Back then, Dong Zhuo came to power!"
"I once served under him and wanted to seek an opportunity to assassinate him!”
"Although I didn't succeed, I got to know a lot of people in the Xi Liang army!”
"Jia Wenhe was initially a Pingjin commandant, but later became the chief clerk of Niu Fu's army. This person doesn't seem to be outstanding, and instead appears ordinary. It's rumored that he has attached himself to many people, but I didn't expect that he would end up under Zhang Xiu!”Cao Cao sighed.
"Prime Minister, remember this!"
Xiao Bei explained,"This person is not suitable to enter the Rong Manor. He should stay by the Prime Minister's side as an aide. With Dian Wei's protection, he should be fine!"”
"Haha!"
Cao Cao laughed heartily and said,"How can I not believe what Xinzhi said?"”
"Prestige!"
Xiao Bei smiled helplessly.
From the Rong Mansion.
Furthermore, he had attacked the main force of the 3rd Battalion.
Yuan Shu, who had just ascended the throne, was terrified.
However, when he saw the army gathering in Wuyang, he heaved a sigh of relief.
Nanyang County.
It belongs to the land of Jingzhou.
Wan City was the county seat of Nanyang.
At this moment, the atmosphere in the Nanyang Prefecture was stagnant.
"Everyone!"
Zhang Xiu said with a distressed expression," Cao Mengde really attacked. So Xun Gongda and Mi Zhengping's theory was true. Moreover, he has raised 30,000 troops, especially the three main battalions of the Rong Manor. Without mentioning Cao Mengde, Xiao Bei alone is enough to make us helpless!”
"My lord!"
Hu Che 'er stood up and shouted,"I am willing to be the vanguard and fight to the death to block the sun!"”
"Sir?"
Zhang Xiu turned to look at Jia Xu.
He knew that his strength was not enough to fight Cao Cao.
The reason why Liu Biao kept him in Wan City was to fight against the northern vassals. If he fought, he would only die.
"Surrender!"
Jia Xu's gaze was complicated as he said," Nanyang is nominally guarded by the general, but conscription is not allowed. Ninety percent of the taxes have to be paid to Xiangyang. If the general is willing to surrender, you can even offer Cao Mengde a county in the south. Your status will not be too low. If you have the opportunity to enter the Congrong Mansion, it will not be difficult for you to be conferred the title of Marquis or Noble in the future. Moreover, Cao Cao is nominally the Prime Minister of the Great Han Dynasty. Surrendering him means surrendering to the Han Dynasty!”
"Sir!"
"With this surrender, we won't be able to retreat in the future!" Zhang Xiu said in a deep voice.”
"Do you have it now?"
Jia Xu sighed.
Zhang Xiu stood up and looked at his subordinates. He said in a deep voice,"Order the cities to withdraw their defenses and withdraw all troops back to Wan City. The Prime Minister's army has arrived. I will bring everyone out of the city to welcome them!”
"Here!"
The generals heaved a sigh of relief.
They weren't barbarians like Hu Che 'er, who had well-developed limbs.
Cao Cao was now one of the most powerful dukes in the world. He held the banner of the Han Dynasty's emperor, and he would definitely lose if he were to be his enemy.
Mid-May.
The army from Rong Manor moved out once again, completely crossing the border of the two counties and entering Nanyang County.
However, wherever they went, the city guards and county magistrates led the people out of the city to surrender. It was the same in Duyang, Bowang, Fangcheng, and other places!
On a five-horse carriage.
The shock in Cao Cao's eyes remained.
Even though he believed Xiao Bei, he was still shocked when he saw the situation of surrendering without fighting.
"Prime Minister!"
Xu Huang rode his horse over and said respectfully," The fifth battalion has already recovered Bowang. We can immediately send troops to the White River. As long as we cross the White River and head south for five miles, we will reach the Wan City of Nanyang County!”
"Move out!"
Cao Cao shouted.
"Here!"
Xu Huang responded and rode towards the front.
Cao Cao stroked his beard, not knowing whether to laugh or cry,"Fengxiao, do you know what I'm thinking now?”
"I don't know!"
Guo Jia shook his head.
Cao Cao sighed," Before I met Xinzhi, even though I had some victories, I still ran into obstacles everywhere. Ever since I invited Xinzhi to be an official, I gave him a lot of power, but he always won every battle. His territory and power also expanded crazily. In just two years, he was able to compete with Yuan Benchu. I feel that Xinzhi is the master of destiny. As long as he is around, the world will be peaceful. Without him, who knows how many years this chaotic world will last!”
"Haha!"
Guo Jia smiled bitterly.
Xiao Bei was too monstrous. They, the masterminds and civil officials, were like pigs!
"Cough cough!"
Seeing this, Cao Cao coughed and explained,""Fengxiao, I don't mean to belittle you. I just feel that the new strategy and internal affairs are much stronger. Even I admit defeat!”
"I wouldn't dare!"
Guo Jia quickly said.
"Father!"
Cao Ang rode his horse over and said respectfully," The provisions have been escorted to the bank of the White River. This time, Cousin An Min is in charge of escorting the provisions!”
A trace of disappointment flashed in Cao Cao's eyes as he smiled bitterly,""Father has harmed his father. I hope that I can make up for it in the future!”
"Father!"
Cao Ang said with a pained expression," The world is unpredictable. My father's original intention was for the sake of my grandfather and uncle. At that time, Yanzhou and Xuzhou were at odds with each other. It was too unsafe for them in Langye. Who knew that Zhang Kai would do such a thing? The Brocade Guard has already found his whereabouts. When we break through Ye City, we will definitely avenge my grandfather!"”
"Yes!"
Cao Cao nodded.
At this moment.
Xiao Bei also received the news.
Xu Chu had a strange expression on his face." Xinzhi, I really did tell Mr. Zhicai not to arrange for Cao Anmin to come. Who knew that this fellow would actually use the Prime Minister's name to personally volunteer to be a grain officer in the logistics army!"”
"Forget it!"
"It doesn't matter!"
Xiao Bei's eyes were filled with speechlessness.
The average Jia Wenhe, the best nephew Cao Anmin.
However, with him in Wan City in this life, there shouldn't be too much of a problem. At most, he would just be detained!
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