The revival of the Han Dynasty must start with Dong Zhuo

Chapter 341 Volume Rebellion against Cao (Additional Update)
"Ah."

Chen Gong admitted what he was thinking.

Zhang Miao was like a raccoon whose tail was stepped on: "Gongtai! Are you crazy? Why is this happening!!!"

Chen Gong's eyes were tired, and it was obvious that he had been depressed for a long time.

"Meng Zhuo, you and I are friends for life and death, so I shouldn't hide it from you."

"When I first met Cao Cao, I was immediately struck by his beauty and admired that there was such an outstanding hero in the world."

"But you also know what happened afterwards. Cao Cao was a hero, but he was cunning, suspicious, and murderous! Even though he has such a great foundation now, he is no longer the wise leader in my mind."

"Just like Xun Yu and Xun Wenruo in the past... Although it was because the court controlled Xun You at that time that Xun Yu had to move the Xun family to Guanzhong. But if Xun Yu really didn't want to go to Guanzhong, even if you put a knife on his neck, how can you make such a gentleman give in?"

"I am not as smart as Xun Yu. I have spent a lot of effort to figure out this matter... In this case, I should follow my heart and choose another wise leader!"

……

When Zhang Miao heard Chen Gong's heartfelt words, his anger and indignation mostly dissipated.

"Ugh."

With a long sigh, Zhang Miao sat dejectedly on the couch, holding his forehead with his hand, not knowing where to go.

"Meng Zhuo, do you still have some soldiers?"

Zhang Miao was stunned: "Yes, yes... why are you asking this?"

Zhang Miao was once the governor of Chenliu, and was friends with Cao Cao, Yuan Shao and others. Even though he was under the command of Cao Cao, he still had his own independent army to mobilize.

Chen Gong asked again: "Then Meng Zhuo, are you willing to join me in an uprising and respond to the emperor?"

There was horror in Zhang Miao's eyes!

He didn't expect that Chen Gong actually wanted to drag him down with him at this time!
He quickly shook his head.

"Gongtai, I won't stop you from doing anything you want to do, but you shouldn't ask me to betray Meng De!"

Chen Gong was displeased: "Meng Zhuo, think about it carefully, is this just my problem?"

"Even you, don't you have any resentment towards Cao Cao?"

"Given Cao Cao's suspicious personality, the only people he can trust are Cao Cao and Xiahou! Could it be that you really can't sense Cao Cao's vigilance against you at all?"

Zhang Miao opened his mouth, wanting to refute.

But it took him a moment to realize that what Chen Gong said was true.

Precisely because Zhang Miao himself had a very high reputation, was known as one of the "Eight Chefs", and was the prefect of Chenliu, and was a vassal of the same level as Yuan Shao and Cao Cao in the fight against Dong Zhuo, Cao Cao was naturally on guard against Zhang Miao.

Originally, Zhang Miao thought it was normal for Cao Cao to be on guard against him.

But after Chen Gong pointed it out today, I felt a little heartbroken and regretful...

Thinking about his current situation, Zhang Miao's heart gradually became restless.

"Gongtai, tell me your plan!"

"Ally with Lu Bu, seize the military seal; kill Cao Hong, offer Chenliu!"

Chen Gong is straightforward and decisive.

"Cao Hong is extremely vigilant. We must rely on Lu Bu to make him let down his guard!"

"It will be easier after Cao Hong is killed! Meng Zhuo, you were once the governor of Chenliu. You are old and virtuous in Chenliu! As long as you come forward, you can easily convince the other officials to surrender to the court!"

After listening to Chen Gong's plan, Zhang Miao felt it was detailed and reliable. After some hesitation, he agreed!

Chen Gong immediately sent an envoy out of the city to contact Lü Bu, who was about to arrive in Chenliu. After receiving the letter, Lü Bu was full of suspicion: "Is this person trying to deceive me?"

At least Lu Bu did some homework before going on the expedition.

Whether it is Chen Gong or Zhang Miao, they are both Cao Cao’s veteran meritorious officials!
Cao Cao's power has not been greatly damaged yet, but he suddenly offered a letter of surrender. This is really suspicious!

Gao Shun didn't care: "No matter whether the other party surrenders sincerely or pretends to surrender, Chenliu is not a strong city anyway. My Xianzhen Camp can help you seize this city!"

"good!"

……

"What good is that!"

It was Sima Yi, who went on the expedition with Lu Bu, who interrupted the plans of the two reckless men.

After taking the letter, Sima Yi read it carefully and had a different opinion.

"This person, Chen Gong... I actually heard Xun Pushe mention him when I was in Chang'an."

"He said that this man was passionate and ambitious, and was not bound by worldly ethics! He even said that Chen Gong was somewhat similar to Liu Bei."

"This kind of person is definitely not the same as Cao Cao. It's not surprising that he surrenders now."

"And there is Zhang Miao."

Sima Yi thought of this man's reputation and did not think that Zhang Miao was the kind of person who would pretend to surrender.

"Zhang Miao is known as the 'Eight Chefs'."

"Cook means being able to save people with money!"

"Zhang Miao has such a reputation, which shows that he doesn't care about money, fame or gain. He does things according to his heart and is unlikely to deceive us."

"So, this time the letter of surrender is probably real!" Lu Bu and Gao Shun both knew that Sima Yi was intelligent. Seeing that Sima Yi believed that Chen Gong and Zhang Miao surrendered sincerely, they chose to believe them.

"It's always good to have one less battle to fight."

Sima Yi followed the emperor for many years and actually learned some military theories from the emperor, which is people-oriented!
People, soldiers, and manpower are the most important.

Even if it is true as Gao Shun said, it would not take much effort to attack Chenliu, but it would still cause casualties.

Gao Shun's Formation of Trap is the emperor's treasure, and will be of great use in future attack. It is obviously not cost-effective to consume some of it here.

"General Lu, in my opinion, we should follow Chen Gong's advice and cooperate with him to kill Cao Hong and take Chenliu without bloodshed! Chenliu is a big city in the Central Plains and can remotely control Huai and Si. It would be best if we can take over intactly!"

……

"That's fine!"

Anyway, it is a good thing to listen to Chen Gong's plan, and there is no reason for Lu Bu to refuse.

"If Chen Gong is sincere in surrendering, then it's not impossible for me to go and help him!"

Seeing that Lu Bu agreed, Sima Yi also began to contact Chen Gong in the city and made a plan.

When Lu Bu's army arrived at the city of Chenliu, they did not stop at all, but led their troops directly eastward, leaving Cao Hong, who was guarding the city, completely confused.

"Why didn't Lu Bu attack Chenliu and head east directly? Isn't he afraid that I will cut off his retreat?"

Chen Gong, who was standing by, became extremely frightened after hearing this: "General Cao! Lu Bu wants to go directly to Qiao County further east!"

When Cao Hong heard this, cold sweat broke out on his forehead: "Don't talk nonsense, Gongtai! Why would Lü Bu go directly to Qiao County?"

Where is Qiao County?
It is the hometown of the Cao clan and the Xiahou clan!

There, live countless blood relatives of the Cao and Xiahou families!
Once Qiao County was captured, it would be equivalent to uprooting Cao Cao’s foundation!
"What should I do?"

Cao Hong was in a state of confusion and repeatedly asked Chen Gong: "Gongtai, are you sure that Lü Bu is going to attack Qiao County?"

Chen Gong smiled bitterly and said, "Why else would Lu Bu abandon Chenliu and head east directly?"

Yes!

Otherwise, what else is there in the east? Is it worth Lu Bu to abandon Chenliu and attack Qiao County directly?
Cao Hong wanted to lead his troops out of the city to intercept Lu Bu, but he was afraid of Lu Bu's reputation and feared defeat.

At this time, Chen Gong again gave Cao Hong some advice: "General, you can lead your men to pretend to chase after Lu Bu, so that Lu Bu will think that you are going to cut off his retreat. Then, you can immediately return to the city and ignore them."

"After a few times, Lu Bu will surely be exhausted and give up the idea of ​​attacking Qiao County and stay safely in Chenliu!"

When Cao Hong heard this, he was overjoyed.

“This is a good idea!”

After saying this, Cao Hong left his trusted men to guard the city, while he himself went in person to pursue Lu Bu under a banner.

Upon seeing this, Lu Bu turned back and chased after him!
Cao Hong also hurried back to Chenliu City and refused to let Lu Bu in.

On the second day, Lu Bu went to Qiao County again. Cao Hong used the same trick again and gave Lu Bu a cold shoulder!

Cao Hong was a little pleased with himself for a moment: "So what if Lu Bu? Isn't he still being played around by me?"

On the third day, when Cao Hong led his army out to lure Lu Bu again, Chen Gong and Zhang Miao immediately launched an attack!
Zhang Miao led his troops directly into Cao Hong's residence and seized the military token left there. He then replaced the soldiers responsible for guarding the city gate with his own trusted men and ordered them to block the city gate.

When Cao Hong lured Lü Bu over again, he could not help laughing at the man behind him: "Lü Bu? You are just a man with a false reputation! Since you are known as the "Flying General", why can't you catch me?"

When he arrived at the gate of Chenliu, Cao Hong suddenly had a bad feeling as he saw that he was getting closer and closer to Chenliu, but the city gate did not move at all.

"I am Cao Hong! Open the door quickly!"

However, all the soldiers in the city had been transferred away by Zhang Miao with military orders, and those guarding the city gates were all Zhang Miao's confidants, so naturally they had no reaction.

In a blink of an eye, Cao Hong had arrived at the city of Chenliu.

After shouting twice, there was no movement at the city gate. Cao Hong realized that he had been betrayed by Chen Gong and Zhang Miao!
"Chen Gong! Zhang Miao! How dare you two treat me like this?"

Cao Hong yelled at the man below: "I am Meng De's younger brother! Aren't you afraid of Meng De's revenge?"

The city was silent, as if disdainful of responding.

At this time, the sound of horse hooves was getting closer from behind.

Cao Hong's face was filled with despair at this moment. The shouting just now had blocked his throat and he couldn't utter a word.

When Lu Bu saw Cao Hong being blocked outside Chenliu City, he burst into laughter.

"Cao Hong! What did you just say? I didn't hear you clearly! Say it again now!"

Cao Hong's lips kept trembling, but he couldn't utter a single word.

With a red rabbit neighing in the wind under his crotch and a Fang Tian painted halberd in his hand.

The world in Cao Hong's eyes was gradually occupied by Lu Bu. Cao Hong couldn't close his eyes even if he wanted to. He could only wait for Lu Bu to fly in front of him.

"Ah!"

It was clearly a blow that could split Mount Huashan, but in Lu Bu's hands it became a sharp blow that made it impossible to avoid.

The tip of the Fang Tian Hua Ji directly cut Cao Hong's throat, and a stream of blood spurted out!
With just one move, Cao Hong died on the spot!
Lu Bu held the Fang Tian Hua Ji in his hand, shook off the blood on it, and didn't even look at Cao Hong.

"The Han general Lu Bu is here! Open the city gate immediately!"

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