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Chapter 476: Cao Cao's Messenger

Chen Lang returned to Luoyang, rested for a few days, and then began to deal with his busy schedule again. Although Chen Lang left most of the affairs to his subordinates to handle, there are always some things that must be determined by him. While Chen Lang was busy, he couldn't help sighing that Zhu Yuanzhang in history. He heard that he had cancelled the prime minister and handled all the affairs by himself. I really don't know how he was busy.

Chen Lang threw away the report in his hand, rubbed his forehead, and said depressedly: "When dealing with these desk articles, I would rather go to the battlefield to fight with people!"

Everyone smiled at each other, and Chen Gong clasped his fists and said, "Master, just received the news that the battle of Huainan has ended many days ago."

Chen Lang couldn't help but became interested, and asked, "What's the result? Is Yuan Shu finished?"

Chen Gong nodded, "Although Yuan Shu has a lot of soldiers, but his arrogance, extravagance and licentiousness have already caused complaints, it is impossible to fight Cao Cao and Sun Jian's north-south attack! This result is actually doomed!"

Chen Lang nodded and asked, "I think it was Sun Jian who took possession of Shouchun in the end, right?"

Chen Gong smiled and shook his head, and said, "The lord has guessed wrong this time."

Chen Lang was surprised and asked, "Could it be that Cao Cao finally took possession of Shouchun? How did he do it?"

Chen Gongdao: "According to the news sent back by Xi Zuo, Cao Cao pretended to be sending troops to guard against Yuan Shao in the north, and he had already given up on capturing Huainan. The Jiangdong Army was relieved to attack with all strength. Although Yuan Shu was absurd and incompetent, he had his troops after all. Zhongdo, Shouchun City has plenty of food and grass. This battle lasted for nearly a month. Although the Jiangdong Army attacked the city with all its strength, it suffered heavy losses and could not break the city. The battle was fought for this purpose, and both sides were exhausted... "

Chen Lang smiled and said: "I understand. Cao Cao must have suddenly sent troops when his two families were exhausted, and then broke Shouchun in one fell swoop. Hehe, Sun Jian and Zhou Yu have been busy making wedding clothes for others! "

Chen Gong said, "That's right. Just when his two families were exhausted, the main force of Cao's army that was supposed to withdraw north suddenly crossed Huai Shui and captured Shouchun in one fell swoop! At this time, the morale of the Huainan army was extremely low, and for The north was completely unprepared, so I heard that Cao Jun did not take much effort to occupy Shouchun. When Jiangdong Army reacted to the army rushing to Shouchun City, Cao Jun had already occupied Shouchun for a long time." At this point, Chen Gong couldn't help laughing. He smiled and said, "I heard that Zhou Yu was so angry that he vomited blood on the spot!"

Chen Gong laughed, and said, "This Zhou Yu was put on one side, so it's natural to be angry."

Zhuge Liang said with a smile: "Jiangdong Zhou Lang can be regarded as a rare figure in the past and present, but he is a little narrow-minded. Zhou Lang has a high self-esteem, but he was calculated by Guo Jia, and naturally he can't let it go."

Chen Lang smiled and said, "Although Zhou Lang is an amazing talent, he is definitely not as good as Guo Fengxiao." Zhuge Liang smiled and nodded.

Chen Lang asked Chen Gong: "Jiangdong Army has suffered such a big loss, is it just to let it go?"

Chen Gong smiled and said, "Naturally not let go! Then Sun Jian should call out Cao Cao under the city and question Cao Cao. Cao Cao said: I think the general is struggling to fight, and I think it is clear that rebellion is a matter for the people and the ministers. Qian let Xiongtai let the evil go unpunished, so he had no choice but to send troops. I heard that Sun Jian was so angry on the spot!"

Chen Lang laughed loudly and said, "It's Meng De indeed! He can be so just and awe-inspiring to take advantage of others! Admire and admire it!"

Chen Gong smiled and said: "If Sun Jian and others are so popular, they will launch a fierce attack on the spot. However, Cao Jun is not the same as the Huainan Army. After a great battle, the Jiangdong Army suffered heavy casualties but did not take half the benefit. Sun Jian retired soon after."

Chen Lang smiled and said: "Sun Jian is not a fool. He knows that he has been exhausted from attacking Jiancheng for many days. If he is so exhausted with the restless Cao Jun, he will definitely suffer in the end." Then he said with some doubts: "I didn't expect it. Meng De could actually take the Lihu’s mouth from the fire! In such a severe situation in the north, how dare he engage with Sun Jian?"

Zhuge Liang smiled and said, "I think Cao Cao has already made a good idea."

Chen Lang looked at Zhuge Liang and asked with a smile, "Kong Ming saw Cao Cao's plan?"

auzw.com Zhuge Liang said: "Cao Cao must have made up his mind to form an alliance with the lord."

Chen Gong suddenly realized that he clapped his hands and said, "Yes! Cao Cao must have planned so!" Chen Lang nodded thoughtfully.

At this moment, a messenger rushed in. Everyone's eyes focused on him, and the messenger clasped his fists and said, "Enlighten the lord, the villain is a subordinate of General Zhang Xiu, and the general ordered the villain to report to the lord. Cao Cao's messenger had passed the flood a day ago. closed."

Chen Lang nodded, "I see." The transmission officer bowed and retreated.

Chen Gong smiled and said: "Cao Cao's messenger is here at this moment, presumably for the purpose of forming an alliance with the lord."

Xun Yu, as Cao Cao's special envoy, was heading towards Luoyang in a carriage with the support of dozens of cavalry from the Qin army. At this moment, Xun Yu, who was sitting in the carriage flipping through the books, heard the noise outside getting louder and louder. Later, he felt noisy and disturbed him to read at ease.

Xun Yu lifted the driving curtain, and saw the wide official road sandwiched between the endless wheat fields. In the rice fields, farmers were busy harvesting spring wheat. It was a scene of enthusiasm. The official road was full of people, with ordinary pedestrians and many carrying large numbers. The seller of the goods is not far in front, because there are so many people coming and going, and there has been a slight stagnation.

Xun Yu couldn't help but his eyes brightened, and then he followed the official road to look forward, and saw a magnificent city standing in the distance between the mountains and rivers. He couldn't help asking the officer in charge of the escort: "That city in front is Luoyang, right? The officer glanced at the front and smiled: "My lord is mistaken. It's not Luoyang, it's Xingyang. It will take at least one day to reach Luoyang." Xun Yu was surprised and looked at the magnificent and prosperous city in front of him. , It is unbelievable that it is not Luoyang, but just a county city of Xingyang? Even if the county town is like this, how prosperous Luoyang should be? !

A day later, Xun Yu finally saw Luoyang. He couldn't help being stunned at the moment with his city mansion. He was stunned once, Yuanwang was stunned once, and once again when he came to Luoyang City. I saw Luoyang is located on the Weishui River, Mang Mountain is like a huge screen covering Luoyang, the city is resplendent under the sun, like a palace in the sky, and the prosperity and prosperity of the tens of thousands of sails on the Weishui River is blowing! Is this Luoyang?

When a group of people entered the city, they saw that the shops on both sides of the street were as high as clouds, and they could not be seen at a glance. The crowds of pedestrians and merchants made the originally spacious eldest sister seem crowded, and the sound of hawking echoed in the air. There are Han people and all kinds of strange-looking foreign business travelers in all kinds of strange costumes. Xun Yu couldn't help but sigh. Immediately Xun Yu saw that the pedestrians and merchants on the road saw their group coming over and took the initiative to step aside. Although the streets were crowded, they were unimpeded, and many people spontaneously bowed to them.

Xun Yu felt a little depressed. He didn't understand why the people here should salute this stranger. Then he understood. It turned out that the people who bowed down were not him at all, but the Qin-shaped banner held by the officers next to him. Suddenly Xun Yu felt a sense of awe. Although the Qin army defeated the Xianbei people and governed them so prosperously and prosperously, although Xun Yu was amazed and admired, these people showed such reverence and respect for a banner, that really shocked Xun Yu. Suddenly, Xun Yu found that he and the lord had always underestimated the maverick Qin King!

Xun Yu finally saw Chen Lang, his face couldn't help showing a look of surprise, and he clasped his fists and bowed: "The envoy of King Wei visits His Royal Highness King Qin!"

Chen Lang smiled and said, "Your envoy does not have to be polite."

Xun Yu straightened up and clasped his fist, saying: "My king Wei will greet King Qin on his behalf and congratulate King Qin on his victory in Beijiang!"

Chen Lang smiled and said, "Thank you, Wang Wei. It has been a long time since Wang Wei and I have seen each other. I wonder if he is in good health now.

Xun Yu said: "Thank you, King Qin, my family Wei Wang is in good health." Then he clasped his fist and said: "The Wei Wang faction is here to congratulate King Qin on his victory in the north, and the other is to see King Qin, my King Wei. There are many things I want to say to King Qin."

Chen Lang nodded and said, "I have the same intention. Since Meng De also has this idea, we will meet at Baoshuiguan in a month." Xun Yu said with joy, "My King Wei will be very happy to hear this news. Yes!" Then he said, "I will return to Wang Wei!"

Chen Lang smiled and said, "Mr. Xun Yu doesn't have to be so anxious. It's also the first time for Mr. Xun Yu to come to Luoyang. It's better to stay for a few days to see the scenery of Luoyang." Xun Yu hesitated a little and said: " Then it's better to be respectful than to follow one's fate!"

Chen Lang smiled slightly and said to Zhuge Liang: "Kong Ming, you can accompany Mr. Xun Yu around in the past few days." Zhuge Liang bowed and promised.

After the meeting, Zhuge Liang led Xun Yu out of the Qin Palace. Xun Yu suddenly remembered something, strangled his horse, and said, "Oh, I have forgotten one thing! When I came to Beijing as a foreign minister, I should pay respect to His Majesty the Emperor, but just forgot to ask His Majesty Qin for instructions!" Zhuge Liang smiled. Said: "Why don't you! Mr. Xun Yu wants to see your Majesty, and I will accompany Mr. Xun Yu to go there!"

Xun Yu looked at Zhuge Liang and asked, "Is this all right?"

Zhuge Liang laughed and said, "Mr. is too worried, and the lord doesn't avoid this." Xun Yu smiled and clasped his fist and said: "If this is the case, then there is Mr. Lao." "It's easy to say, Mr. come with me." Zhuge Liang led Xun Yu towards the imperial palace.