Three Kingdoms: Madam, I am a decent person

Chapter 527 Good news from Cao Cao: Han Sui, Ma Teng and Wei Duan come to surrender!

However, Cao Cao's anger was quickly suppressed.

It’s Huan Jie.

Huan Jie was the chief clerk of Sun Jian, the former governor of Changsha. He was recommended by Sun Jian to serve the emperor as a secretary.

When Huan Jie rushed to Chang'an to serve as a Shangshu Lang, his mother passed away, so Huan Jie turned back.

On the way back, Changsha Prefect Sun Jian was ambushed and killed in Jingzhou, and his body fell into the hands of Jingzhou Governor Liu Biao. No one at that time dared to take back Sun Jian's bones.

Even Sun Jian's former generals Cheng Pu, Huang Gai, Wu Jing, Sun Ben and others were like this.

When Huan Jie heard about this, he rushed to Jingzhou alone and begged Liu Biao to return Sun Jian's body.

After the mourning period was over, the emperor was sent to Xu Du by Cao Cao.

Huan Jie rushed to Xu Du alone and continued to perform his duties as Shangshu Lang. He was noticed by Xun Yu and was asked to work under him.

Cao Cao also talked with Huan Jie several times.

Although this man is a scholar, he is neither humble nor arrogant, and does things in an orderly manner.

Cao Cao liked such people very much.

Putting the sword back into the scabbard, Cao Cao asked in a hoarse voice: "Why did Wen Ruo ask you to come here?"

Huan Jie bowed to Cao Cao, then took out a bamboo tube from his sleeve and handed it to Cao Cao, saying, "Lord Xun recently received an urgent letter from the Inspector of the Imperial Guards, Zhong Yao, saying that Han Sui and Ma Teng, the leaders of the Guanzhong princes, have been persuaded and are willing to surrender to the court."

"Moreover, the Inspector General Zhong Yao ordered the Chief Clerk Zhang Ji to bring Han Sui's son-in-law, second son, and Ma Teng's entire family to Xudu."

"Lord Xun said that the most powerful weapon against Hebei is cavalry."

"Although the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry is useful, they have a short training period and a small number of people."

"Han Sui, Ma Teng and other lords of Guanzhong have a large number of cavalry under their command."

"Han Sui and Ma Teng have generals under their command who are as powerful as Lu Bu."

"Han Sui's son-in-law Yan Xing can kill a cow with his bare hands."

"Ma Chao, the eldest son of Ma Teng, is known as Little Lu Bu and is extremely brave."

"Lord Xun said that after the battle here is over, Sikong should rush back to Xudu as soon as possible to meet Han Sui and Ma Teng."

"In addition to Han Sui and Ma Teng, Liangzhou Mu Wei Duan also sent an envoy, Yang Fu, to lead Liangzhou back to the imperial court."

Cao Cao's face was filled with ecstasy, and his voice was trembling with excitement as he asked, "Han Sui and Ma Teng are coming here in person? Are they willing to come here in person?"

Huan Jie said: "Han Sui only sent his son-in-law Yan Xing and his second son, while Ma Teng's entire family came."

Cao Cao quickly opened the lid of the bamboo tube, pulled out a piece of cloth from it, and took a quick look at it.

This was a letter written to him by Xun Yu, reporting that the princes of Guanzhong and Wei Duan, the governor of Liangzhou, had come to surrender.

Cao Cao laughed excitedly and said, "Good job! Well done!"

"Zhong Yao can!"

"Without sacrificing a single soldier, we can get the princes of Guanzhong to surrender!"

"As expected of a talent recommended by Wen Ruo!"

However, after the smile, Cao Cao's expression turned sad again and he asked, "Wen Ruo, did you guess that I was going to be defeated? So you were asked to come here urgently so that I could go back and meet Han Sui and Ma Teng?"

Huan Jie was somewhat surprised and said, "I don't know. My lord, did you just suffer a great defeat?"

No wonder everyone looked so lifeless when they came in just now.

When Cao Cao heard Huan Jie say this, his face felt a little hot.

How should I explain to Xun Yu when I go back this time?
Before setting off, I was full of energy and determination to succeed.

Waving his hand towards Huan Jie, Cao Cao said, "I understand."

"You go and rest first. I will gather everyone here to discuss the return journey."

Huan Jie retreated.

Cao Cao looked at the strip of cloth in his hand and clenched his hands.

Zhang Sui, you little bastard!
Let you be proud of yourself today.

I will come back to fight after I have integrated the princes of Guanzhong!

At that time, it will depend on whether your cavalry is stronger or the cavalry of the Guanzhong princes is more powerful!
Cao Cao looked back at Xiahou Dun who was still unconscious on the bed, strode out of the room, and asked his personal soldiers to gather all the generals and advisers.

When everyone saw Xun Yu's letter, they were ecstatic.

Especially Xun You, his eyes lit up slightly.

If the princes of Guanzhong and Liangzhou come to surrender, then taking Hanzhong and then Yizhou will not be a problem.

Relying on these additional forces, and fighting a decisive battle with Zhang Sui who controls Hebei, it is still unknown who will win!

Then Zhang Sui left Cao Cao and returned to Cao Cao’s original camp to rest.

The soldiers around him were exhausted after a night of fighting. Zhang Sui was half asleep when he was woken up.

It’s Zhao Tong.

Zhao Tong pushed his arm and said, "Uncle! Uncle! Wake up!"

Zhang Sui opened his almost glued eyelids, yawned, and asked, "Tong'er, what's the hurry?"

Zhao Tong pointed outside the tent and said, "Cao Cao sent an envoy who wants to see you."

Zhang Sui got up from the bed and dragged his tired body to the general's tent.

Cao Cao's envoy was waiting outside.

When the messenger saw Zhang Sui, he handed him a bamboo tube, bowed and said, "Son-in-law."

Zhang Sui took the bamboo tube, opened the bottle cap, and pulled out the cloth strip from it.

The content of the banner was very simple: Cao Cao informed Zhang Sui that the alliance agreement would continue, and he would lead his troops to withdraw from Lihu County at noon tomorrow, so he asked him to withdraw as well.

Zhang Sui glanced at the messenger suspiciously.

He and Chen Gong both predicted that Cao Cao would retreat.

However, I didn't expect it to be so smooth and so fast.

Zhang Sui ordered people to call over Chen Gong, Zhang Liao, Xu Rong and others.

No one guessed the reason.

Zhang Sui could only ask everyone to remain on guard and wait until Cao Cao's army withdrew tomorrow.

At noon the next day, Cao Cao's army evacuated Bai Ma and Lihu County in an orderly manner.

Cao Cao even ordered the gate of Lihu County to be opened, allowing Zhang Sui to let a small number of soldiers in to investigate.

Zhang Sui sent someone in to investigate.

The soldiers came back and reported that the situation was true.

Zhang Sui, Chen Gong and others were all confused.

Zang Badao: "Who cares why he is so obedient? Just let them leave!"

"If it doesn't work, we can stay here for a few days. We don't have to worry about him suddenly changing his mind."

Chen Gong also thought that this was feasible.

Zhang Sui then ordered his men to continue to be on guard, but also began to clean up the battlefield.

Too many people died in this battle.

If it is not handled properly, it will cause an epidemic and become a disaster.

In this era, the means to deal with the plague are extremely limited.

Zhang Sui didn't go anywhere these days.

On the one hand, he began to arrange for people to send Yang Xin and Cai Yuan to Yecheng, so that they could meet Cai Yan and her son in Yecheng.

On the other hand, Zhang Sui was also discussing with Chen Gong and Zhang Liao about going south to Xiakou to stop Sun Ce from attacking Huang Zu of Jiangxia.

Chen Gong also agreed to march south to Xiakou.

However, he did not recommend Xu Rong's cavalry to go.

Xu Rong's cavalry suffered heavy losses this time and needs to rest.

Chen Gong suggested that Zhang Sui take the elite troops of Danyang and the Yang family's troops with him.

But he was not going to Xiakou, but to Ruxu Port in Lujiang.

The Danyang elite originally came from Danyang and were under the command of Tao Qian.

After Tao Qian's death, these elite Danyang troops chose to follow General Xu Dan instead of Liu Bei.

The Danyang elite grew up in Danyang and are also good at naval battles.

Therefore, according to Chen Gong's proposal, the elite troops of Danyang and the Yang family troops were sent to Ruxu Port to replace the navy under Zhao Yun.

On the one hand, let them guard against Sun Ce in Jiangdong.

On the other hand, they rested in Ruxu Port.

The navy under Zhao Yun's command also needs an opportunity to make merit because there have not been any major wars in recent years.

The most important thing is that they are good at water battles and have enough energy.

Zhang Sui adopted Chen Gong's suggestion and decided to deal with the battlefield affairs and then divide the troops for action.

After deciding on the future itinerary, Zhang Sui returned to his tent and took out the letter from the sisters Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao that Zhang Liao had brought from Xia Pi from under his pillow.

He was too busy fighting to take care of these things.

(End of this chapter)