louisehourcade Chapter 384 retreat, plan, undercurrent
Chapter 384 retreat, plan, undercurrent
Chapter 384 retreat, plan, undercurrent
The burly man stepped forward, clasped his fists and bowed to salute, his voice was as rough as Hong Zhong, and just looking at his appearance alone made people feel that he was extremely brave: "The last general Wang Shuang, I have heard of the prime minister's name for a long time, I am here to vote today, and I hope the prime minister will include it." !"
Cao Xiu introduced at the side: "General Wang Shuang is a man from Longyou. He came to Chang'an due to the war, and he joined me. When the Xiliang army rebelled, General Wang Shuang had many military exploits. Therefore, when he returned to Xuchang this time, Xiao My nephew specially brought him with me, wanting to meet my uncle."
People from Longyou?Hearing Wang Shuang's native place, Cao Cao was somewhat relieved.
Affected by the betrayal of Li Dianlejin and other generals with foreign surnames, Cao Cao gradually became suspicious of generals with foreign surnames. Now most of the power in the army is controlled by Cao Cao's own clan generals.
Even Zhang Liao, a general with a foreign surname who has followed Cao Cao for a long time, is currently only a nominal name in the army. He seems to be the commander of the first army, but in fact the military power is controlled by the Cao family's relatives who join the army.
So when he heard Wang Shuang's name, Cao Cao was somewhat worried, not because he was worried that Wang Shuang was a spy from Hebei, but because he was worried that Wang Shuang would betray the enemy after going into battle.
At this moment, I heard Cao Xiu say that when the Xiliang army approached the city, Wang Shuang never betrayed Cao Wei's forces.
Cao Cao calmed down slightly, and looked at Wang Shuang with a little more appreciation in his eyes.
"Since he made a contribution in the Battle of Chang'an, he should be rewarded for his merits. I wonder what position General Wang Shuang holds now?"
Hearing Cao Cao speak, Wang Shuang rarely showed excitement on his face.
He was originally just a reckless person, but he joined the Chang'an garrison only by chance. His background limited his vision, but it also made him extremely eager to stand out.
Therefore, when the Xiliang army besieged Chang'an, Wang Shuang relied on his unsavvy mind and didn't know whether to call it lucky or to say that stupid people have stupid blessings.
In short, with the chaotic offensive of the Xiliang army, Wang Shuang really couldn't see the slightest possibility that they could capture Chang'an.
Even if they were lucky enough to capture Chang'an, Wang Shuang didn't think they could rise in this troubled world.
On the contrary, it was Cao Wei. Although there were not many soldiers, under the command of Cao Xiu, he could be said to have advanced and retreated in a controlled manner and in order.
So Wang Shuang chose to stay on Cao Wei's side as a matter of course, and soon emerged in several defensive counterattacks.
His innate burly body and terrifying strange strength, coupled with a set of simple but efficient martial arts that he has practiced for many years in the army, quickly attracted Cao Xiu's attention, and he was transferred to his side, Serve as a guard.
At the end of the Battle of Chang'an, it was because of Wang Shuang's strange power that Cao Xiu was able to tear apart the Xiliang rebel army with his light cavalry, and Wang Shuang himself won the championship in one fell swoop in this battle. The leader of the rebel army who started the Xiliang rebellion was beheaded.
Here I have to mention Wang Shuang's own character. Although he is short-sighted and full of ambitions, he has a lot of cleverness in his way of life.
After beheading the general of the rebellious army, Wang Shuang not only did not take credit for it, but instead gave the head to Cao Xiu very well.
So Cao Xiu was able to rely on this battle to successfully enter the eyes of the core generals of Cao Wei's clan. Even Cao Cao couldn't help but sigh with emotion, thinking that he had a thousand-mile horse.
Under these conditions, Cao Xiu naturally gave Wang Shuang generous rewards, but he himself was just a school lieutenant, so Wang Shuang is now only the captain of the city gate.
Hearing Wang Shuang's reply, Cao Cao immediately showed the shock and pity eyes that are exclusive to the film king, and his movements and postures were all in place. He grabbed Wang Shuang's hands and said emotionally: "Hey, General Qu Shen Xialiao, it's all my fault, Cao Mengde, the captain of the city gate, how can he reward the general?"
Hearing Cao Cao's words and actions, Wang Shuang's heart was surging.
It is true that he is smart, but after all, he was just a small person before, but what about Cao Cao?
Even if Cao Cao is downcast, he fought for the hegemony of the Central Plains before, but now he is a vassal and the lord of a state even though he is subordinate to the Si Li!
Not only did such a person treat him so courteously, he even "admitted" his own mistakes, which made Wang Shuang's original grievances disappear, and hurriedly bowed down and said: "The last general will eat the king's salary, and he will be the king himself." Share your worries, the prime minister is serious!"
When Cao Cao saw that the emotion in Wang Shuangyi's eyes could not be faked, he was overjoyed and nodded secretly. It seemed that this guy was indeed a reckless person.
Good man!The reason why Cao Jun's current generals with foreign surnames are not trusted by me, Cao Mengde, is not because they think too much about each of them?
Think big picture, think strategy?As long as there is a clan general.
Thinking of this, Cao Cao couldn't help but smile more and more on his face, and he looked at Cao Xiu aside with more appreciation.
Originally, he was still having a headache, but along with Xia Houyuan and Cao Ren, especially Cao Ren, he was lost in Shouchun City.
Among the generals of Cao Wei's clan, there are vacancies for talents who can lead the army, formulate strategies, and maintain the overall situation.
Although Xiahou Dun knew his shame and was brave, judging from his performance in the Battle of Bowangpo, he still had a long way to go before he could grow to Cao Ren's level.
On the contrary, Cao Xiu, a rising star, has already demonstrated his trustworthy ability.
Thinking of this, Cao Cao couldn't help thinking of the memorial sent by Chen Liu some time ago, jointly signed by Xia Houdun and Cao Hong, his gaze fell on Cao Xiu, and he said slowly: "Wen Lie, do you know that today you are called to Xuchang What's the matter?"
Cao Xiu's heart tightened, and he thought to himself, here we come.
When he was in Chang'an, he heard some rumors that Cao Cao ordered his cousin Cao Chun to re-train the tiger and leopard cavalry in Xuchang, and sent his army teacher Jijiu Guo Jia to go to the Quartet.
This news has already spread all over Sili. After all, Cao Cao did not hide these things.
Everyone is guessing whether Cao Cao wants to start the war again in the twelfth lunar month of this year and take back the four states of the Central Plains.
Cao Xiu was called back at this time, and he also guessed that it might be because of his performance in the Battle of Chang'an that Cao Cao had the idea of wanting to transfer himself to the front line.
Regarding going to Chenliu's front line, Cao Xiu himself had no other ideas. Although Chang'an was good, as Cao Wei's clan.
Cao Xiu could also feel the predicament of his family's declining power, but he was only a warrior, and it was okay to let him command the army to fight.
Even if he took the lead in the charge, Cao Xiu thought he was proficient in martial arts, and it was not impossible for him to do such a thing if necessary.
What's more, now that he has a bodyguard like Wang Shuang by his side, he is naturally even more fearless.
But what Cao Cao said surprised Cao Xiu a little.
"Let my nephew lead the tiger and leopard ride?"
Cao Cao looked at the bewildered Cao Xiu, nodded slightly, and continued: "Cao Chun is currently training tiger and leopard riders. It is estimated that he will be able to form an army in a few months. When it is sent to the front line, you will be in command. Cao Chun will do it." Your lieutenant."
As he said that, Cao Cao paused again. The tiger and leopard cavalry is the army of Cao Wei, and it is a cavalry army of ten thousand people. If he wants to command ten thousand people, it depends on Cao Xiu's current rank of lieutenant, which is still too low.
So Cao Cao continued: "You should go to Chenliu first to familiarize yourself with the situation on the front line. I have drawn up a form to make you a general seeking thieves. You will be at the same level as your uncle Yuan Rang and Uncle Zi Xiao. Be self-willed, be sure to listen to the opinions of your two uncles."
Cao Xiu suppressed the shock in his heart, clasped his fists and nodded, but soon thought of something, and said worriedly: "My nephew hastily commanded the tiger and leopard cavalry. If my uncles know about it, will they be dissatisfied?"
(End of this chapter)