Although Cao Cao and the potter were wary of each other, they also understood each other.

This is the troubled times, this is the human heart, and no one can stay out of it.

The two laughed and walked hand in hand into the open space arranged in front of Cao Ying, and the group of warriors behind them divided into two columns and entered in turn.

On the open space at the entrance of the camp, many bonfires have been set up, the blazing fire dances in the air, and the fat sheep that is being smoked and roasted on the bonfire is bubbling outward, provoking people's index fingers, the wine of the big altar was moved to the middle of the field by the soldiers of Cao Jun, after the altar was opened, the fragrance of the wine was overflowing, and everyone couldn't help but swallow saliva when they smelled it.

Not only mutton, but also a lot of food tripods were brought up by Cao Bing's attendants, and there were all kinds of blistered venison and other game.

Some of the Dow generals sat down and some stood aside, everyone had their own division of labor, and it was obvious that everyone was not confused by the superficial phenomenon of singing and dancing, and now everyone no longer trusted each other.

And the generals of the Cao army are the same, they are staring at the generals of the Tao army led by Zhao Yun, Xu Huang, Xu Chu and others like staring at a group of beasts.

Cao Cao smiled and ordered the wine lord to be sorted for everyone, and then invited everyone to raise the wine cup and drink it.

"This big victory over Yuan Shao, retreat Yuan Shao hundreds of thousands of people, get this big victory, look at the past and the present, how can it be honored? Such miraculous feats are all thanks to the soldiers of the two armies who fought bravely to kill the enemy, and today is a feast, and those of us present will drink this lord first, and ...... with strong momentum."

Before Cao Cao could finish his words, he saw the wine lord in the potter's hand suddenly "snap" and fell heavily to the ground.

Everyone was listening carefully to Cao Cao's words, so they were silent, the scene was very quiet, the potter's knighthood fell, although the voice was not loud, but it was extremely sharp, which immediately caused the nervousness of everyone present.

Many people even put their hands on the hilt of their swords.

But seeing that the pottery merchant first looked around left and right, he carefully glanced around, and after confirming that it was correct, he applauded vigorously, and said to Cao Cao with a smile: "What Brother Meng De said is really good, it is really three points, in a word, the sincerity of the words actually moved the wine lord in Tao's hand!" Brother, I'm really useless, I'm always nervous when it comes to critical moments......"

After that, he picked up the wine from the ground with a smile, and ordered someone to fill the wine jue again.

Others didn't take this detail seriously, but Cao Cao was itchy by Tao Shangqi.

Because he knew the potters too well.

Are you nervous? You're nervous! No one here is better than you.

Where did this kid accidentally drop the wine lord, he clearly demonstrated the "throwing the cup as the number", to see if he had arranged a knife and axe hand in the camp!

The heart and eyes are all fucking making you grow!

He really regarded Cao as a Hongmen banquet, and he was simply a gentleman's belly with the heart of a villain!

Still dropping the cup? You can just flip the table and give it a try.

However, Cao Cao was unhappy in his heart, but he really subconsciously considered whether to arrange a knife and axe hand.

But after thinking about it, forget it.

A potter would certainly be on his guard, and he would bring no fewer people to the feast, and it turned out to be true.

At that time, Cao Cao will not only not be able to trap him, but the two of them will directly tear their faces and make the world laugh at them.

Second, although Yuan Shao was defeated, after all, he hadn't been gone for too long, and he couldn't help but guard against him and make a comeback.

After this big war, the three sides are tired, and the Central Plains also needs to be stabilized, and now is indeed not a good time to fight with the potters. At least we'll have to get through this stage.

Therefore, Cao Cao buried this clumsy idea of ambushing the knife and axe man deep in his heart and did not implement it.

Although he also had evil thoughts, Cao Cao's heart was uncomfortable when he saw the potter guarding against him like a dog.

I didn't really act as a dog, why are you so protective of me?

Cao Cao is a bit unreasonable and willful.

Because of the potter's actions, this first wine made people drink tasteless, and the rest of the banquet process basically became a passing scene, the two parties were like thieves guarding each other, everyone knew each other, and the politeness of the toast was almost disgusting.

Halfway through the banquet, Guo Jia glanced at the potter.

Tao Shang agreed, and then said to Cao Cao: "Brother Meng De, remember the promise you made to me at the beginning, right?" ”

As soon as he said the word "promise", Cao Cao suddenly sweated a little.

"Cao has made a lot of promises in his life, but not everyone can remember it...... Which one is Brother Tao talking about? ”

As soon as he saw Cao Cao's expression, the potter couldn't help but be happy.

The expression was all too familiar to him.

This is the kind of expression that lies a lot on weekdays, and when he hears others ask him to promise, he feels empty.

Tao Shang said to Cao Cao: "Brother Meng De don't be afraid, it's a small incident not long ago, when Tao and Ling Gongzi returned from Xuchang together, I asked Brother Meng De, if the will of heaven makes Yuan Shao defeated, I want to borrow the road of Yingchuan Yang Zhai, and then return to Xuzhou, I don't know if Brother Meng De will allow it?" ”

"Ahh Cao Cao slapped his head suddenly, and suddenly realized: "It turned out to be this matter!" Cao remembered. ”

"Brother Meng De, the younger brother intends to pull out the army and return to Xuzhou in the near future, but before returning to Xuzhou, I want to take the road to Yangzhai and his party, presumably Brother Meng De should keep his promise, right? That's what we said. ”

Cao Cao didn't speak in a hurry, but squinted at the drama Zhicai beside him.

Xi Zhicai stroked the beard on his chin, thought for a while, and then nodded at Cao Cao.

Although Xi Zhicai's movements were very slight, they still fell into Guo Jia's eyes without any mistakes.

Guo Jia was silent, but he was secretly cool in his heart.

Play loyal to the old dog, and look at you if Guo doesn't play this time.

Cao Cao knew that Xi Zhi was thinking left and right, and he didn't think of any flaws, so he wanted to nod his head and let himself carry out the previous plan of the two.

Cao Cao's confidence was even stronger.

He nodded to the potter, and said arrogantly: "Cao Mou's words are nine, how can he play scoundrels with his brothers?" Brother Tao helped me guard Xuchang before, and he was not unkind to me, Cao Mou's words are counted, since you are going, then Cao Mou will never stop you. ”

The potter smiled and raised the wine lord, and drank another one with Cao Cao: "Thank you Brother Meng De for your generosity, little brother thank you." ”

"But what about ......" Cao Cao stroked the beard on his chin and said slowly: "Although it is a favor, but you have so many people and horses crossing the border, this toll should still be paid, at least that is the meaning......"

The potter shook his head and said: "Brother Meng De, what you say is not righteous, with our friendship and the friendship of Yuan Shao, if you ask me to collect money, I will die outside your door in the middle of the night." ”

That's true! Don't lie to me? Cao Cao's eyes suddenly lit up, he could not only get money but also eliminate his most powerful opponent, such an opportunity was not much in the world.

The potter took a sip of wine, and the old god said: "Teasing you, just have fun, really, this person is old and takes everything seriously." ”

Cao Cao: "......"

……

A few days later, Tao Shang ordered Zhao Yun and Zang Ba, and Li Tong to be the vanguard of the front, leading a team of elite soldiers and horses to return to Peiguo for rectification, opening roads in the mountains and building bridges in the water, while he himself led the follow-up men and horses to start westward and march towards Yang Zhai's location.

Of course, the potter's trip was called to worship Kong Ling.

Cao Cao's spies had been closely observing the movements of the potter, until they heard that his soldiers and horses had indeed left the Guandu territory, and Cao Cao immediately sent out to find the generals from all walks of life, ready to give his own orders.

"Yuan Rang, Zilian, the two of you led a heavy army, first back to Xuchang Tunzha, ostensibly to return to Xuchang Tun army to open the way, but in fact, to closely monitor the movements of the pottery merchants, just wait for his soldiers and horses to step into the territory of Yingchuan Yangzhai One step, immediately send troops, cut off the return of the pottery merchants to Peiguo, you don't have to fight with him too much, just trap him in the territory of Yangzhai, then Cao will lead the Chinese army to support, just wait for him to cut off the grain and grass, you can win without a fight."

When Xiahoudun and Cao Hong heard this, they immediately received their orders.

"Sikong, why don't you go there yourself? Wouldn't that be more certain? ”

Cao Cao listened to the question, and then replied to everyone: "The potter is not an idle person, Cao can't act rashly now, so as not to make the potter suspect and lose the opportunity, I will pretend not to move, let him think that Cao is lax, so he will go to his own business, and then at that time...... Hehe, since he wants to go to Yingchuan to find death, then why should Cao fulfill him? ”

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