Cao Anmin's appearance.
It shattered Xiao Bei's fantasy about this trip.
Before the expedition, he had specially asked Xu Chu to go to the Ministry of War to greet him. It could only be said that man's plan was not as good as God's!
"Marshal Xiao!"
"Is this person not good enough?" Zhou Cang asked curiously.”
Xiao Bei's eyes were filled with ridicule as he said,"A person who dares to act recklessly in the Ministry of War because of his status. What kind of taboo do you think it is in wartime? It would be fine if nothing happened, but if something happened, it would probably be a huge disaster!”
"Yes!"
Zhou Cang fiercely nodded.
" Marquis Beishou," Ma Yunshan couldn't help but say," The vassals in the world aren't saints. It's common for them to seek merits for their children!"”
"Haha!"
Xiao Bei chuckled and said disdainfully,"That's just a mediocre person. If you want to achieve great things, you must have an internal saint and an external king. However, the foundation of the humerus has just been built, so there must be strict laws. Otherwise, even if it becomes a towering mountain in the future, it will collapse when it touches a strong rock!"”
"I don't understand!"
Ma Yunzhao's eyes were filled with innocence!
Xiao Bei shook his head and said indifferently,"It's normal not to understand!"”
The army set off.
The guards of the First Battalion were on Xiao Bei's left and right.
The vast cavalry actually became the rear army, it could be seen that the Cao army had changed.
Three days later.
The army had already crossed the White River.
The first city in the south facing the northern vassals had already entered their sights.
At this moment, Zhang Xiu, Jia Xu, and the others from Wan City also hurriedly led their men out of the camp, preparing to welcome Cao Cao.
"General!"
Jia Xu looked at the fluttering flag in the distance and said in a deep voice,""In order to surrender this time, you need to respect Prime Minister Cao. There is another person you need to respect. It is rumored that this person has a high status in Xuchang and is not something ordinary people can compare to.”
"Marquis Beishou?"
Zhang Xiu's eyes were filled with seriousness.
Jia Xu nodded and said solemnly," This person is in charge of the Congrong Manor. Every time the Cao army goes out, he is the one who commands them. Moreover, the Zhechong Manor in the Sanfu Land is not under the jurisdiction of the Prime Minister's Manor. Instead, it is directly under the control of the Congrong Manor. It can be said that Prime Minister Cao's troops are all in the hands of Xiao Bei. According to the perspective of a dynasty, Xiao Bei is the true powerful minister, the Great Sima, the Great General!”
"Sir!"
Zhang Xiu could not help but ask,"Could this Xiao Bei be Prime Minister Cao's illegitimate son?"”
"Hmm?"
Jia Xu's head was immediately filled with black lines as he asked,""General, this concerns your own great cause. Would you place all your troops in the hands of an illegitimate child? It could only be said that this person was too trusted by the Prime Minister, and he was far more trusted than his own son. Therefore, even if he offended Prime Minister Cao himself, he should not touch this person's forbidden land!”
"Understood!"
Zhang Xiu nodded.
The army was getting closer and closer.
Cao Cao was already standing on the shaft of the carriage, looking at Wan City.
In a short period of time, the carriage arrived outside the city gate, and the army was also in formation.
Three camps, three square formations, a forest of spears, and black armor. The battle intent was overwhelming, making Zhang Xiu, Jia Xu, and the others gasp. They seemed to see the Flying Bear Army and the Wolf Cavalry of Bingzhou in their prime years ago.
"Pa da!"
Xiao Bei stepped out of the car.
When they reached the front, Cao Cao also got out of the five-horse carriage.
"Prime Minister!"
Xiao Bei nodded slightly.
Cao Cao sighed with emotion,"New plans, plans must have!"”
"I wouldn't dare!"
Xiao Bei shook his head.
"Prime Minister!"
"Marquis Beishou!"
Zhang Xiu, Jia Xu, and the others hurriedly stepped forward and greeted respectfully.
Seeing this, Cao Cao reached out and helped the two up. He smiled and said,""Please stand up quickly. I remember the feelings of the General of the Flying Cavalry in the past, but I never thought that he would die in the battle between Li and Guo. If he can escort the emperor back to the east, he must also be the backbone of the court!”
"Life is unpredictable!"
Zhang Xiu's eyes were filled with loneliness.
Cao Cao's gaze fell on Jia Xu, his eyes overflowing with a bright light.
"Prime Minister!"
Jia Xu's scalp went numb as he said.
Cao Cao patted Jia Xu's shoulder and smiled,""I won't be entering the city. Nephew An Min has already set up camp by the White River. Everyone, follow me to the camp. Tonight, we won't return until we're drunk.”
"Here!"
The two bowed and agreed.
They knew that Cao Cao was worried that there was a trap in the city.
However, they were sincere in their loyalty, so they were naturally not afraid of going to Cao Cao's camp to discuss matters.
An hour later.
Everyone had already appeared in the camp.
The huge military camp was situated to the south of the Crouching Bull Mountain and to the east of the White River, stretching for more than ten miles.
"Uncle!"
Cao Anmin led the logistics team to welcome everyone.
Cao Cao nodded slightly and smiled." General Zhang Xiu has submitted to the imperial court today. Have you prepared the wine I asked you to prepare?"”
"Naturally!"
Cao Anmin said respectfully.
Seeing this, Xiao Bei sighed and said,"Prime minister, I have never liked alcohol since I was young.”
"Good!"
Cao Cao did not suspect anything.
Xiao Bei turned around and walked towards his camp.
Cao Anmin frowned and said unhappily,"Marquis Beishou, Zhang Xiu is the one who surrendered today. My uncle invited the entire army to a banquet.”
"Swoosh!"
At this moment, everyone fell silent.
Yu Jin, Li Dian, Yue Jin, Xu Huang, and Xiahou Dun were all shocked and looked at each other.
Dian Wei and Xu Chu felt their scalps go numb. They glared at Cao Anmin with some resentment. They planned to return the troops and settle the score with Xi Zhicai.
"Pa da!"
Xiao Bei stopped in his tracks and reached out to hold the Humble Scholar Sword. He turned around and smiled faintly."Since when did a soldier from the Ministry of War come to the Rong Manor to assist in the management? Do you know that each army has a ban on drinking during wartime?”
"Marquis of Beishou, today's banquet was organized by my uncle!" Cao Anmin said with a gloomy expression.”
"From Rong Manor!"
Xiao Bei turned around and shouted coldly,"The third camp is on alert. If anyone drinks, the entire camp will be fined their salary. Officers above the rank of commandant will each be beaten fifty times!"”
"Here!"
Yue Jin, Yu Jin, and Xiahou Dun shouted.
Cao Anmin turned to look at Cao Cao and said in shock and anger,"Uncle, Xiao Bei is too arrogant!"
"Shut up!"
Cao Cao's eyes were filled with disappointment.
When did he say that he would invite the entire army?
During the war, he entertained guests.
Only unimportant people could drink.
The reason why he dared to be with Zhang Xiu without any scruples was that Jia Xu would not return until he was drunk.
That was because Xiao Bei was in charge of the camp. Even if there was an emergency, the safety of the camp would not be affected.
This nephew of his was really too impudent. It was fine if he did not know military affairs, but he actually dared to shake Xiao Bei's prestige in the army. He was simply trying to pull firewood from under his influence!
"Hiss!"
Zhang Xiu gasped.
He finally understood how high Xiao Bei's status was.
During the war, the Marquis of Beishou's words carried weight. Even Cao Cao had to follow the military's rules!
"Enter the camp!"
"Let's enter the camp!"
Cao Cao turned around and smiled at Zhang Xiu and the others.
"Here!"
Everyone respectfully agreed.
Cao Anmin's face turned green and then white!
Xiahou Dun shook his head slightly and sighed.""This nephew of the Prime Minister is really too impudent. Even the Young Master would not dare to do such a thing in the military camp!”
"Uncle!"
Cao Ang smiled bitterly." Teacher's prestige cannot be shaken. If anything happens to him, the entire Rong Residence will collapse. At that time, the power that father has just accumulated will also be defeated by countless dukes!”
"Yes!"
Xiahou Dun nodded.
"Let's go, let's go!" Yu Jin sighed.”
The generals dispersed one after another. If they wanted to compare Xiao Bei, even if Cao Anmin was Cao Cao's nephew, he was still nothing…
Night fell.
The commander's tent was brightly lit.
The sound of people raising their cups and inviting them to drink could be heard continuously. From time to time, there would also be a few exclamations.
It was almost midnight.
Everyone was already dizzy from drinking.
Cao Cao rubbed his eyebrows and said," Fengxiao, send General and Wen He back to the camp. Tomorrow, we will discuss the governance of Nanyang!"”
"Here!"
Guo Jia replied respectfully.
He brought people to escort Zhang Xiu and Jia Xu to the camp to stay temporarily.
Cao Cao exhaled a breath of alcohol and turned to look at Dian Wei."Dian Wei, you're usually a good drinker, why aren't you drinking today?”
"Prime Minister!"
Dian Wei revealed a sinister smile and said helplessly,""Before the expedition, Young Master gathered all the generals and strictly ordered that they were not allowed to drink during this march. This general, the commander of the guards, was also included!”
"Yes!"
"With a new existence, I'll be at ease!" Cao Cao said in confusion.”
"I'll go out on patrol!"
Dian Wei bowed slightly and left the commander's tent.
Cao Anmin took a sip of wine and could not help but say,"Uncle, you're too indulgent towards Xiao Bei. You have to know that you're the lord, and he's just a mastermind. How can he be above you!”
"You don't understand!"
Cao Cao shook his head and said in a deep voice," I want to be the ruler of the world. I want to be the commander-in-chief of the non-army. I want to be civil and military. Only then can the world be peaceful!"”
"Here!"
Cao Anmin said unhappily.
Cao Cao waved his hand and said indifferently,"Go and rest!"”
"Uncle!"
Cao Anmin suddenly thought of something and said,"When I was building my camp here, I saw a village woman outside Wan City. She was shy and beautiful. Today, uncle took Wan City without even moving a single soldier.”
"Hmm?"
Cao Cao's eyes flashed with doubt.
Cao Anmin stood up and said,"Uncle, please wait for a moment. I will invite someone to come back and dance for you!"”
"An Min!"
Cao Cao opened his mouth.
Cao Anmin had already rushed out of the commander's tent before he could stop him.
Time slowly passed.
The bright moon had already begun to descend, but Xiao Bei's tent was still bright.
Cao Anmin was here. He could not let go of the huge rock in his heart, so he was waiting for that to happen.
Wan City was of great importance. If he kept it in his hands, it would be ten times easier for Cao Cao to sweep the north and the south. However, if he lost it, the chaotic times would probably last for more than ten years!
Dian Wei stepped into the commander's tent and said respectfully,"Young Sir, Cao Anmin led more than ten cavalry out of the camp!"”
"Got it!"
Xiao Bei took a sip of tea and said indifferently,"Continue patrolling the camp. Once you find him returning, immediately inform me. Don't alarm Zhang Xiu, Jia Xu, and the other generals in Wan City!"”
"Here!"
Xiahou Dun turned around and left.
Ma Yun Zao pinched Xiao Bei's shoulder and said with a resentful expression,"Marquis Beishou, you're so mighty. Even the commander of Prime Minister Cao's personal guards listens to you!”
"Yuanfu!"
Xiao Bei said in a deep voice,"Immediately bring the guards to gather the various camp leaders and deputy generals. Then, bring Zixiu to the commander's tent. If today's matter is not handled well, a bloody battle will be inevitable. If it is handled well, Zhang Xiu and Jia Xu will be loyal!"”
"Here!"
Zhou Cang said respectfully.
Xiao Bei glanced at Ma Yun Zao, whose palm had already landed on the sword hilt of the poor scholar, and said indifferently,"Putting aside whether you have the ability to kill me, even if you kill me, it will only bring disaster to Western Liang. Nearly a million people in a state will die under the sandstorm, and the bones of the vengeful spirits will haunt the Ma Ancestral Temple every day!”
"I'm just curious about Lord Marquis 'sword!" Ma Yun Zao's face turned pale.”
"Gulp!"
Xiao Bei took a sip of tea and walked to the side of the map. He said indifferently,"People have to know their limits. I kept you alive only to keep Ma Chao in check, not for Ma Teng, nor because the Western Liang cavalry is invincible!”
"Yes, sir!"
Ma Yun Zao said with cold sweat dripping down his back.
An hour later.
Dian Wei rushed into the commander's tent and said with a pale face,""Young Master, Cao Anmin has returned and tied up a woman!”
"Let's go!"
Xiao Bei hung his sword and stepped out of the commander's tent.
"Marshal Xiao!"
"Teacher!"
Cao Ang, Xiahou Dun, Xu Chu, and Yu Jin said respectfully.
Xiao Bei nodded slightly and walked towards Cao Cao's tent.
Not long after.
In front of Cao Cao's tent.
"Commander Xiao!"
"No one is allowed to enter the commander's tent!"
A Leopard Guard stood in front of Cao Anmin with a determined expression.
Cao Anmin was shocked and furious." This is the Prime Minister's commander's tent, not Xiao Xinzhi's. Is he really going to rebel?"”
"Wuuu!"
A woman's eyes were red as she sobbed softly.
The Leopard Guard was unmoved, and even looked at Cao Anmin and his group with a fierce gaze.
The commandments of the Congrong Manor were strict. As the leaders of Xuchang's Three Great Guards, the Leopard Guards, Tiger Guards, and Suwei naturally had strict military rules. They did not see Cao Anmin's actions.
"Kengchi!"
The sound of a sword ringing rang out.
Cao Anmin held his sword and shouted coldly,"If you don't give in, I'll kill you!"”
"How dare you!"
Dian Wei walked over.
His voice was filled with anger and reprimand.
The Leopard Guards were formed by him using the Tiger Guards as the base. Although they were not as strong as the Xu family, they were still comrades in life and death.
"What are you doing?"
Xiahou Dun's eyes were filled with anger.
The Cao family and the Xiahou family are both prosperous and damaged.
Cao Anmin had actually robbed the women of Nanyang during the war. This was a huge blow to Cao Cao's reputation.
"Uncle!"
"Elder brother?"
Cao Anmin looked at everyone with a pale face.
Xiao Bei's gaze landed on the woman and asked,"Who are you?"
"General!"
The woman's face was pale." I'm the widow of the General of the Flying Cavalry, Madam Zou. Tonight, this general brought people to break into the manor and kidnapped me. I don't know what happened!"”
"Zhang Ji's widow!"
Yu Jin, Li Dian, and the others gasped.
At the same time, Xiahou Dun, the barbarian, felt a little afraid and uneasy.
"Da!"
"Da!"
"Da!"
Xiao Bei tapped the hilt of his sword and said indifferently,"Furen, don't panic. The Prime Minister heard that General Zhang Ji's widow is in Wan City, so he invited her over. At the same time, he also wants to restore the posthumous title for General Zhang Ji's actions before his death, so he came to discuss with Furen!”
"Thank you, General!"
Madam Zou quickly bowed.
Xiao Bei looked at Dian Wei and said,"General Dian, go and invite General Zhang Xiu and Mr. Wen He here with Zhongkang!"”
"Here!"
Dian Wei and Xu Chu replied.
Xiao Bei walked towards the commander's tent and said indifferently,"Wen Ze, immediately take Cao Anmin and the rest to rest. I will reward them after I deal with this matter. After all, it is very tiring to go to Wan City to look for people. Remember to send someone to guard it so that everyone can rest in peace!”
"Here!"
Yu Jin shouted.
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