After reading the letter a few times, Ling Tong felt complicated.
"Guo Yu, isn't this the younger brother of Cao Cao's military advisor, Chancellor Guo Jia? Recently, all kinds of stories about him had been circulating.”
"I heard that this person has a special technique and can take the enemy's head from a thousand miles away. Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang were killed by him just like that!”
"I also heard that Gongsun Kang of Liaodong was so frightened by his methods that he directly submitted a surrender form and did not dare to act rashly!”
"I also heard that the powerful Prime Minister Cao failed to invite him out of the mountain!”
"Such a carefree immortal actually thinks so highly of an unknown me and actually says that I'm a hero of my life! How terrifying, how shameful, how am I worthy of such praise…Heh!”
Although he was terrified by Guo Yu's praise, the joy on Ling Tong's face immediately betrayed him, revealing his inner thoughts.
"I followed Sun Zhongmou because my father assisted him back then. I also wanted to inherit my father's will and help him expand his territory! However, I have the heart to fight, but he is heartless to me and my father! The enemy who killed my father has actually become his guest of honor. He even stopped me in public and scolded me!”
"Father! In the end, you've spent your entire life in the wrong. Even I, your son, have served this ungrateful person for many years in vain! Such a person who doesn't care about old friendships doesn't deserve my loyalty! In the past, I was ignorant and ignorant. Today, with the guidance of an expert like Guo Yu, I finally woke up!”
"Since Sun Zhongmou is so heartless to us, and Guo Yu has sent me a letter inviting me to join Prime Minister Cao, I might as well flee with my family. One day, I will lead the Prime Minister's navy to destroy Sun Quan and kill Gan Ning to avenge my father and wash away the humiliation my Ling Family has suffered!”
After pondering for a while, Ling Tong picked up his pen and wrote a reply to Guo Yu.
"Since Sir thinks highly of me, I will not disappoint Sir's expectations! It's just that I have a lot of family members. If I leave with my entire family, I'm afraid Sun Quan will notice and send troops to chase after me! Mister Wan Wang, arrange for someone to help me escape! If you are able to do it well, you will be Ling Tong's benefactor from now on!”
After writing the letter, Ling Tong arranged for the people sent by Guo Tai to cross the river and return. He secretly sent his family members to the area along the river in batches. He was waiting for Guo Yu to make arrangements before leaving.
……
However, after Guo Yu saw Ling Tong's reply, he felt that he couldn't tell if it was true or not.
"Ling Tong came to surrender, but he asked me to arrange for people to support him…Why does this scene seem so much like a ruse?”
"During the Battle of Red Cliff, Huang Gai pretended to surrender and got Cao Cao to send troops to support him. In the end, hundreds of fire ships burned down the Cao army! Could it be Ling Tong's trick to do this to me?”
After interrogating the person who sent the letter, Guo Yu knew that Ling Tong had replied immediately and did not go to see Zhou Yu. In the end, Guo Yu concluded that this matter was most likely not a plan.
"In history, Ling Tong was known for his bravery and was not a wise general. It was impossible for him to think of such a scheme in such a short period of time. It seems that my efforts were not in vain. Ling Tong is most likely sincere!”
"The Prime Minister's subordinates are all warriors on foot and warhorses. If they have a brave water general like Ling Tong, supplemented by the advantage of the tower ship, the natural barrier of River East will be easier to break through!”
However, how to receive Ling Tong was also a problem.
Most importantly, Cao Cao had yet to recruit and train a navy. Other than supervising the construction of turreted ships, he had no other warships to use.
If he recruited civilian ships and fishermen from the Jianghuai area to temporarily assemble a navy, it would be enough to scare the stinky fish and rotten shrimp. He was afraid that Zhou Yu would lead his troops to chase after him. Not only would he not be able to save Ling Tong, but he would also lose the lives of innocent people.
Guo Tai walked in after shouting outside.
"I still have to trouble elder brother with one thing. Quickly help me inquire about how the ship is being built.”
Guo Tai didn't ask and directly agreed," I'll go to Shouchun personally. I guarantee that I'll find out everything for Second Brother!"”
Guo Yu was speechless. The construction of the tower ship is highly confidential. Even if you go there personally, you won't be able to see it! Why didn't he go to Xudu and ask the Prime Minister directly?”
"The Prime Minister is busy with official matters. Without your arrangements, it's not good to disturb you." Guo Tai smiled bitterly. However, since you want me to go, then I will go to Xu City.”
……
In the Prime Minister's Mansion, Xun Yu hurried in with a happy expression.
"Prime Minister, there's news from Shouchun that a ship has been built recently!”
"Really?" Cao Cao jumped up.”
"Absolutely!"
"That's great! After the ship is built, I can finally go and see Teacher again! This time, I must use all my skills to invite him out of the mountain!”
Xun Yu was also jubilant. He thought of the return of Guo Yu and the time when Guo Jia was still around. Everyone could plan together for great things.
At this moment, Guo Tai arrived and explained his intentions. Cao Cao laughed loudly!
"It just so happens that I'm going to Yingchuan too, so I'll go see Teacher together. I'll talk to him in front of you!”
In order to show his sincerity, Cao Cao brought Xun Yu and Xun You along with him. Cao Pi was also among the entourage. Xu Chu protected him as they sped off.
Guo Yu was still thinking about how to reply to Ling Tong when he heard the noise of carriages and horses outside. He went out to take a look and saw that there were quite a number of people. The leader, Cao Cao, had a red face.
"It seems that the ship has been built?" Guo Yu smiled and went out to welcome him.
In just a few months, not only did he build the dock, but he also built the tower ship. It could be seen that Cao Cao was very attentive to his arrangements.
Moreover, Cao Cao had accepted his suggestions several times. Guo Yu was quite satisfied with Cao Cao's sincerity.
Cao Cao also felt the change in Guo Yu's attitude and was secretly happy. He had more confidence in this trip.
"I won't dare to neglect the matter that Sir has instructed me to do! If Wen Ruo says that the ship is ready, I will immediately set off!”
"These few months, the army has been training non-stop and has not slacked off. Now, everyone in the court is looking forward to Mister coming out of the mountain and coming up with a plan to recover Jing and Yang as soon as possible!”
"If Meng Buqi, please come out and help me!”
Cao Cao bowed deeply and begged.
Cao Pi, who had just passed the age of twenty, had a curious look in his eyes. However, he quickly followed Cao Cao and bowed.
Xun Yu, Xu Chu, and the other bodyguards also bowed and shouted in unison," Please come out of the mountain, sir."
Guo Yu's originally calm heart was filled with excitement and anticipation.
After rejecting Cao Cao twice, Guo Yu had already decided that he would leave the mountain this time.
After all, there was a second time, not a third time.
Moreover, they were about to receive Ling Tong, so in order to be safe, Guo Yu naturally had to personally take command.
However, Guo Yu did not respond immediately. Instead, he walked to the front of the Guo family's tombstone and sighed.
"Eldest Brother, the Prime Minister came to the straw hut to invite me three times! It would be unreasonable if I were to reject such hospitality.”
Cao Cao was delighted when he heard this.
"Now that spring is warm and the flowers are blooming, it's time to use troops again. From today onwards, this little brother will no longer be able to stay here and accompany my eldest brother. I have to fulfill my eldest brother's unfulfilled wish to help the Prime Minister seize Jing Yang and unify the world!”
After bidding farewell to Guo Jia, Guo Yu returned the greeting in front of Cao Cao.
"Thank you for your love, Prime Minister. From now on, I will do my best to plan for the world for you!”
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