Xu Huang ordered his soldiers to carry Li Dian's body down, find a place to put it first, and let people clean it before putting it into the ground.

Li Dian's whole body was covered in mud and sand, and he was a little swollen after being blistered, so he couldn't do it without dealing with it.

Xu Huang has a friendship with Li Dian and also wants him to go underground cleanly.

Of course, these things are handed over to his subordinates to do, Xu Huang looked at Li Dian's corpse and felt very sad in his heart.

Fight on the battlefield, Horse Leather Shroud! Li Dian was able to be treated like this by Cao Cao and others, and he was a well-deserved death.

Cao Cao and Guo Jia came to the city gate tower where they confronted Liu Jun, and Xu Huang and Xu Chu followed behind them.

Guo Jia asked Xu Huang and Xu Chu to guard outside the door, strictly prohibiting anyone from approaching, and even Xu Huang and Xu Chu could not come in and disturb them.

Xu Huang and Xu Chu both knew that Guo Jia had something important to discuss with Cao Cao.

Guo Jia and Cao Cao were left in the city gate tower, and Guo Jia arched his hand and said: "Lord, the current situation is very unfavorable to our army. Man Cheng has already died in battle, so General Le's side is not optimistic. ”

Guo Jia is right, the other party can budget Cao Cao to send troops to the upper reaches of the Ci River, so he can guess that Cao Cao sent people to attack Taihe City. In this situation, Cao Cao's strategy has all failed, and it may even fall completely into Liu Jun's calculations.

Since Cao Cao began to compete for hegemony in the world, his high strategy has made countless princes and wise men jealous. Unexpectedly, Cao Cao's strategy was completely seen through, and all the arrangements and designs came to naught. Cao Cao couldn't help but feel a little lost.

Cao Cao didn't understand what he was wrong with now.

It's not terrible to fail, Cao Cao is the kind of person who can afford to experience failure, but if you let him not know where the failure is, Cao Cao is very afraid. I am afraid that I will not be counted and I will not know.

After the Yellow Turban Rebellion, many princes were calculated and unaware, which led to their demise. Tao Qian, Yuan Shu, Yuan Shao, and so on. That's not someone sold, and you count the money to the other party. Cao Cao was worried that he would follow in the footsteps of others.

Liu Jun had too many wise men to confront Cao Cao this time. Jia Xu, Sima Yi, Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong, so many people are united, and it is normal for Cao Cao to fail.

But Cao Cao was very confident in his ability, and he didn't expect that there was no chance of success.

Cao Cao fell into his own contemplation, and Guo Jia hurriedly interrupted: "My lord, in my opinion, I also ask my lord to return to Shouchun immediately." ”

"What? You let Lone be a deserter? Do you want the name of the lone to be ruined? Cao Cao came back from his contemplation and was very dissatisfied when he heard Guo Jia's words.

With Cao Cao's temper, he would never be a deserter. And if Cao Cao leaves now, I'm afraid that the morale of Cao Jun's army will drop to a terrifying level. Cao Jun, who has no morale, has no bottom in his heart about how many chances he can win in the face of the high-morale Liu army.

Guo Jia understands this, but he is Cao Cao's subordinate, and if he believes that Cao Cao is the master, he must consider Cao Cao's safety.

Liu Jun calculated that Cao Cao was killed this time, and it is estimated that there are more strategies to come, Guo Jia faintly felt a very bad premonition, worried that Cao Cao would be defeated in Ruyin City.

"The lord is the backbone of our army, and his safety is above all else. And Shouchun is heavier than Ruyin, and the lord needs to go back to the town to prevent the young people. Guo Jia tried his best to persuade Cao Cao in his own words.

If Cao Cao was so easily persuaded, he wouldn't be Cao Cao.

"Feng Xiao doesn't need to say much, Lone will not give up Ruyin City no matter what. If Lone moves slightly, Ruyin City will be very dangerous. Cao Cao flatly refused.

Guo Jia knelt down directly for Cao Cao, kowtowed, and said, "Lord, please also ask the lord to return to Shouchun." ”

Guo Jia kowtowed to Cao Cao fiercely, and with so much force that his forehead was swollen.

Cao Cao was shocked, hurriedly subdued Guo Jia, and said, "Fengxiao, what are you doing here?" ”

"My lord, our army has been calculated by Liu Jun. If the lord doesn't leave Ruyin City at this moment, he really doesn't dare to think about anything else. I was very worried about Shouchun's situation, and several of Liu Jun's strategists jointly attacked, and there must be countless conspiracies being carried out. I am only shallow in my studies, and I really can't assert what the conspiracy is. Zai Xia felt that as long as the lord was in Shouchun, then even if Liu Jun had any conspiracy, it would not be able to carry it out. It's not about being greedy for life and afraid of death, but starting from the overall situation. Please listen to the next sentence of persuasion and return to Shouchun. Guo Jia said bitterly.

Cao Cao was almost persuaded by Guo Jia, but he was very worried that if he left Ruyin City, the morale of Cao's army in Ruyin City would inevitably drop to an extreme.

In this case, it is definitely very bad news for Cao Cao.

"My lord, I am very worried about Shangcai, Anfeng and Huainan and other places, Zhuge Liang and Sima Yi have been holding their troops still, and now it seems that what they are plotting is Shouchun. Once Zhuge Liang and Sima Yibing made a surprise move, the army was killed in Shouchun City. At that time, those restless people in Shouchun City, Gongda and others were afraid that they would not be able to control the situation. Guo Jia said all his worries.

Not to mention Guo Jia, Cao Cao was even more worried about this. Those who are loyal to Liu Xie will be very peaceful, and will even help Cao Jun to defend Shouchun City. But with some wall grass, Cao Cao is not at ease. For the sake of their own glory and wealth, their children and grandchildren are happy, and for those who usually drift with the wind, they make choices for their own interests at critical moments.

"The army is not at ease." Cao Cao voiced his concerns.

Guo Jia said: "The lord can return to Shouchun first, and the military heart has its own way." ”

"Do you have a way?" Cao Cao knew that Guo Jia's brain was good, but if Cao Cao left, the soldiers would definitely know. It's hard to hide.

Guo Jia smiled and said: "As long as you find someone who is slightly similar in figure and appearance to the lord, and sits in Ruyin in the name of the lord, why worry that others can notice it?" ”

Cao Cao was suddenly stunned, Guo Jia's method gave him a glimmer of inspiration.

Guo Jia and Cao Cao are very familiar with each other, and when they see Cao Cao's appearance, they know that Cao Cao has an epiphany.

"Haha, Fengxiao, you are tall. What a fake! Cao Cao stroked his beard and smiled, and said, "Someone! ”

As long as the army's heart is not shaken, Cao Cao can rest assured.

Guo Jia breathed a sigh of relief and finally persuaded Cao Cao.

"What does the lord command?" Xu Huang and Xu Chu walked in.

Cao Cao said to Xu Huang and Xu Chu solemnly: "I will return to Shouchun after the lonely meeting, and Gongming you will stay to guard Ruyin." Zhongkang and Bonghyo followed Gu back to Shouchun. ”

"Yes!" Xu Huang received the order, he would not care about the impact of Cao Cao's departure from Ruyin City at this time on Cao's army.

Cao Cao continued: "Gongming, you find someone who is slightly similar to Gu in stature and appearance, and let him sit at the gate of the city. Playing the name of loneliness, to confuse the real with the false. If Ruyin City cannot be defended, Gongming will burn Ruyin City with a fire. ”

Burned Ruyin City? Cao Cao is so ruthless!

"The last general obeys!" Xu Huang was a little surprised, but he couldn't help but say nothing and gave the order.

The military order is like a mountain, and even if he wants to oppose it, it will be invalid.

Cao Cao waved his hand to let Xu Huang and Xu Chu out, and then said to Guo Jia with emotion: "Fengxiao, if only you had thought of a fake plan earlier." I'm afraid it won't come to this. ”

Guo Jia had an epiphany, he really forgot this, and said apologetically: "Lord, you are guilty." ”

"It doesn't matter! It's not too late, Lone hasn't completely failed, and there is still a chance to turn things around. Cao Cao rarely showed a little smile.

Guo Jia was also relieved, he really had to do it as Cao Cao said.

Cao Cao immediately sent people to deliver his new orders to the commanders in various places, and ordered the person who gave the order to deliver his order no matter what the price was.

The people Cao Cao is arranging now are all from his own Cao family, and he really can't trust other people.

On the other hand, Xu Huang found a soldier who looked a little similar to Cao Cao in Ruyin City, and gave him an order to pretend to be Cao Cao, as long as it was done, Xu Huang guaranteed that his wife and children would have no worries about food and clothing for the rest of their lives.

The soldier knew what Xu Huang meant, it was nothing more than to be Cao Cao's stand-in, replacing Cao Cao in Ruyin, so as not to be discovered by others. The result of doing this kind of work is already doomed. If no one finds out, afterwards, the stand-in will be dealt with by Xu Huang. Cao Cao, as the lord, if someone uses the stand-in to do something bad, Cao Jun will be in danger. So the stand-in must die.

If someone finds out, hehe, the result is needless to say, and being able to die easily can be regarded as having merit in the previous life.

This is also the reason why Xu Huang said that he would guarantee his whole family, wife and children, and not him.

The soldier did not hesitate to come out as a soldier to eat, and being able to fight for a worry-free life for his family was considered the greatest achievement of his life.

This kind of thing, Xu Huang can't force it, if the soldier is unwilling, he can't force it. Of course, if this soldier does not agree, Xu Huang will have to restrict this soldier's movements.

Xu Huang saw that the soldier resolutely agreed, so he asked his own soldiers to bring some extra hair to make up for the soldiers.

Not to mention, after some dressing up, this soldier really looks very similar to Cao Cao from a distance. Even if you look closely, people who don't often come into contact with Cao Cao can't recognize it.

Xu Huang looked very satisfied, so he secretly brought this disguised soldier to Cao Cao.

Cao Cao looked at the soldiers pretending to be himself in front of him, and immediately said with a smile: "Gongming, you can do it." You can actually get someone who looks about the same as Lone. I don't see that you still have the ability to do this. ”

The speaker has no intention, but the listener has the intention. When Xu Huang heard Cao Cao's words, his whole face turned pale, and he hurriedly knelt down for Cao Cao and asked for guilt: "The last general deserves to die, please punish the lord." ”

Guo Jia looked at Xu Huang like this, and suddenly smiled: "Gongming, what are you doing here?" The lord didn't mean to blame you at all. You don't have to worry too much. ”

Xu Huang didn't dare to move, Cao Cao didn't speak, he kept kneeling.

Cao Cao knew Xu Huang's thoughts, and he really knocked Xu Huang just now. As a lord, the most worrying thing is that his power will be taken away. And Xu Huang was able to find someone to pretend to be himself, and he could do the same in the future. Cao Cao is very confident in the control of his subordinates, but after a hundred years, it is difficult to say whether Cao Ang and they can suppress these subordinates. Cao Cao had to knock Xu Huang and others by the way.

"Get up. What does it look like to kneel on the ground! Cao Cao felt that his beating was enough.

"Thank you, lord!" Xu Huang stood up gratefully.

Cao Cao asked Guo Jiadao: "Fengxiao, Zhongkang, what do you think of the person Gongming is looking for?" Doesn't it look like a lonely? ”

"Not bad. Enough to confuse the real with the fake. Guo Jia said with a smile.

But Xu Chu had other opinions, and said: "This person doesn't look like the lord at all. ”

"Oh? Where did Zhong Kang see it? Cao Cao was curious about Xu Chu's statement.

"There is a domineering spirit in the lord, and the person in front of him is not domineering at all." Xu Chu expressed his opinion.

This sentence made Cao Cao very happy. Yes, one's domineering is the best characteristic, and anyone who wants to pretend to be himself can only pretend to be his own type.

"Good! Very good. Now you eat and drink and Lazar are here. Just when you're alone. Do you understand? Cao Cao said to the soldiers who had already been successfully disguised.

The soldier pretending to be Cao Cao arched his hand and said, "Little leader!"

"No! You have to call yourself lonely! Got it? "If you want to pretend, you have to pretend to be real, Cao Cao reminded him in time.

The soldier said in a deep voice, "Lone understands. ”

Cao Cao and Guo Jia looked at each other and smiled, this is the real pretence.

Cao Cao felt that the time had come for him to leave Ruyin City, so while the sky was still dark, Cao Cao took Xu Chu, Guo Jia and 10,000 soldiers and horses and quietly left from the north gate.

In order not to be discovered by Liu's army, Cao Cao scattered 10,000 soldiers and horses out of the city, and then gathered. Cao Cao's caution is correct, Liu Jun has many soldiers and horses, and I am afraid it is not something that Cao Cao can fight against now.

When he was about to leave Ruyin, Cao Cao gave Xu Huang a silk cloth and told him to burn it immediately after reading it.

After Xu Huang read it, he was shocked, but in the end he nodded his head heavily, saying that he would do what Cao Cao told him.

When Xu Huang burned the silk cloth in front of Cao Cao, Cao Cao patted Xu Huang on the shoulder and said cautiously: "Gongming, this important task will be handed over to you." ”

"Don't worry, the end will be guaranteed!" Xu Huang patted his chest and reassured.

Guo Jia didn't know when Cao Cao prepared the silk cloth, and he was also curious about what was inside.

Ten miles away from Ruyin City, Cao Cao glanced back at Ruyin City and sighed, "Maybe this is the last time I see this city." ”

Guo Jia didn't dare to speak, Cao Cao had already ordered Xu Huang to destroy Ruyin City at a critical moment, and once the situation became irreversible, Ruyin City would become a blank land.

Cao Cao turned to Guo Jia and Xu Chu and said, "Let's go, let's go back to Shouchun City now." ”