Chapter 436: Meat Bun Falls in the Dog's Mouth

Jia Xu said helplessly: "Yuan Shao's son Yuan Tan is leading an army for the first time and is eager to gain military merit. Yuan Shao is using us to train his son. They don't care about gains and losses this time, they just want to vent their anger, they must want to kill us."

Luo Jiu hesitated for a moment, "How far is Yuan Shao's army from us?"

Jia Xu said, "It's about two days' journey."

Luo Jiu nodded, "Fortunately, we have enough space to run far away. Where's Xun Yu? Pick him up and we will evacuate this place immediately."

The soldier answered hesitantly, "Mr. Xun Yu learned about Yuan Shao's dispatch of troops on the way, and was afraid that coming here now would harm the mistress. So he ordered us to return first while he thought of a solution. At this time, he should still be in Cao Cao's territory."

Luo Jiu rubbed his eyebrows and laughed out of anger.

"It turns out that he hasn't decided whether to come or not, but whether he comes or not, Yuan Shao will not withdraw his troops.

I didn't get the person, so why should I get beaten for nothing?"

Jia Xu hurriedly advised: "Madam, don't worry. Xun Yu is just taking his time to come. He never said he would not come."

Luo Jiu held his forehead and sighed: "But he is in Cao Cao's territory."

Jia Xu didn't know that in the original novel, Xun Yu was the most important counselor around Cao Cao. When Cao Cao went out to fight, he could be completely assured to leave the rear to Xun Yu. Although Xun Yu didn't want to surrender to Cao Cao this time, his stay in Cao Cao's territory was like a meat bun falling into a dog's mouth. Could Cao Mengde let him go?

At this time, Cao Cao had 50,000 newly recruited soldiers and was leading his troops in a fierce battle with the Yellow Turban Army 50 miles outside Yanzhou City.

After a great victory today, he incorporated 10,000 Yellow Turban troops. As soon as he returned to the tent, Cheng Yu immediately came up to him.

Cao Cao was surprised and asked, "Zhongde, why did you come to the army if you are not here to guard Yanzhou for me?"

Cheng Yu hurriedly said, "Because there is a matter of great importance, more important than the safety of Yanzhou, it is extremely urgent. My lord, you know that Luo Jiu sent letters everywhere to invite talents from all over the world, and one of Yuan Shao's advisers abandoned Yuan and joined Luo."

Cao Cao laughed and said, "She recruited Yuan Shao's men, not mine. Why are you so anxious?

Luo Jiu doesn't even have a city, and the Chang'an army has only a few surrendered soldiers, so there is nothing to be afraid of. You don't have to panic, it's important to defend Yanzhou."

Cheng Yu said anxiously: "My lord, if you lose Yanzhou, you can take it back. But if you lose a good talent, it is equivalent to losing five cities. The one who abandoned Yuan and went to Luoyang was none other than Xun Yu!"

"Xun Yu?" Cao Cao's eyes widened suddenly. "Why did such a talented person turn to Luo Jiu instead of me, Cao Cao?"

Cheng Yu hurriedly said, "My lord, don't worry about this for now. Yuan Shao is furious and has sent 50,000 troops to attack the Chang'an army. Xun Yu is hesitant to move forward and is staying in Yanzhou. Why don't you show some kindness and take him in?"

Cao Cao stood up suddenly. "If I can get Xun Yu, it will be like Liu Bang getting Zhang Liang. I am determined to get this amazing talent. Where is Xun Yu now? Take me to see him."

Cheng Yu said excitedly: "He wanted to borrow 2,000 soldiers from the lord. I asked him to come and talk to the lord in person. He is already outside the tent now."

Cao Cao laughed out loud with joy, "Zhongde helps me, and heaven helps me too. What a blessing! Come with me to welcome Xun Yu in person."

Cheng Yu smiled and said, "My lord, you went to see Xun Yu without even taking off your armor. Your love for talent is evident to all. How can Yuan Shao compare to you? Xun Yu will surely be touched."

"Of course." Cao Cao smiled but suddenly stopped, "Wait! This strategy is not the best one. Let me think about it again."

*

That night, it was always bright in Luo Jiu's tent.

Luo Jiu, Cheng Yaoyao, Chen Gong, and Jia Xu discussed countermeasures overnight.

Chen Gong: "I have a plan that may help the mistress escape, but it will require her to suffer some injustice."

Jia Xu: "I have a plan. The mistress won't have to suffer any injustice, but will be able to escape."

Cheng Yaoyao: "I also have a plan. Not only can the mistress escape, but she can also shock the world."

Luo Jiu looked at Cheng Yaoyao curiously, "You speak first."

Cheng Yaoyao whispered something in her ear, and Luo Jiu hurriedly said, "This plan cannot be used for the time being."

Cheng Yaoyao wanted to take out the bomber, and Luo Jiu thought, isn't this nonsense? People at that time were superstitious, and if something too unreasonable appeared, it would be easy for everyone to attack it.

Just like when we modern people suddenly see an alien spaceship, all of humanity, which was originally a scattered group, can unite to fight against the aliens.

The origins of these five people were unknown to begin with, but fortunately they blended in well and no one has investigated them for the time being. At this time, if you take out a modern weapon that is thousands of years ahead of others, people will not only ask where the things came from, but also where the people came from.

In the past, there were 19 princes fighting against Dong Zhuo, and in the future, there will be 19 princes fighting against Luo Jiu. You can't just kill them all, is it still "Romance of the Three Kingdoms"? That would become the Three Kingdoms Massacre.

Wouldn't that be just like the end of the world, with a vast territory but no one to govern it, so who would rule in the end?

Luo Jiu looked at Chen Gong, "Gongtai, tell me your plan."

Chen Gong said, "I suggest that you lead us to surrender to Cao Cao. Although Cao Cao is cunning, he values ​​talents. If you lead us to surrender, he will definitely accept us. But you should learn from Gou Jian and live a hard life for a while before looking for a chance to escape."

Luo Jiu shook his head, "It's easy to join Cao Cao, but it's hard to leave him. I can leave intact, but he will definitely want my head back when I come out."

Chen Gong said helplessly: "I also know that this plan will have consequences, but Yuan Shao wants our heads now, I am afraid there is no foolproof plan."

Luo Jiu pondered for a moment, then turned to look at Jia Xu, "Wenhe, you can also say something."

Jia Xu said: "My plan is very simple and consists of three steps.

The first step is to wait until dawn, when the gates of Chenliu are opened, before the news reaches Chenliu, and then our army will raid the city, kill Zhang Miao, and occupy Chenliu..."

Cheng Yaoyao was shocked, "Zhang Miao treats us well."

Chen Gong: "Even if we take over Chenliu, what can we do? Chenliu is a small city. If Yuan Shao's 50,000 troops attack the city, our 3,000 soldiers will not be able to hold out for more than seven days even if they fight to the death."

Jia Xu hurriedly said: "My second step is to let Dian Wei and Xu Chu lead 3,000 soldiers to defend Chenliu. Don't even think about holding out for seven days, five days will be enough."

Luo Jiu: "Enough for what?"

Jia Xu said: "Seven days is enough time for us to escort the mistress to escape anywhere. When our army occupies Chenliu, Yuan's army must think that the mistress is in Chenliu. But when they break into the city, they will find that the mistress has already escaped.

When we get to a place where Yuan Shao can't find us, we can rest and recuperate, regroup, and recruit more soldiers. Since our mistress survived the disaster, why should we worry about not being able to make a comeback?"

Luo Jiu scratched his head, "You mean to let Dian Wei and Xu Chu lead the troops to die?"

Jia Xu said: "Logically, it would be safer to use Generals Feng and Fu. But aren't they your relatives? I'm afraid you won't be willing to let them go, Madam."

Luo Jiu smiled, "You are really considerate of me."

Jia Xu smiled and said, "My lady, you are so kind. So you agree?"

Luo Jiu's face sank, "I don't agree."

Chen Gong breathed a sigh of relief.

The four of them couldn't come to an agreement, and finally Luo Jiu said, "You guys go down and rest for an hour, and move camp at dawn."

Chen Gong: "Where are we going?"

Luo Jiu: "To relatives."

Didn't she adopt a godson? It shouldn't be difficult to borrow a small county town for stationing. She has experience in guerrilla warfare, fighting and running.

Chen Gong and Jia Xu went down to rest, but Luo Jiu was not sleepy at all, so he went outside the camp to look out.

Cheng Yaoyao asked: "What are you thinking about?"

Luo Jiu said: "I am wondering whether I should risk my life and wait for Xun Yu."

Cheng Yaoyao advised: "Forget it, we already have Dian Wei and Xu Chu, let's not keep focusing on the people around Cao Cao, or we'll turn them into Ge You."

As the two were talking, they suddenly saw hundreds of cavalry rushing up the slope.

Cheng Yaoyao couldn't help but be shocked: "Yuan Jun came so quickly?"