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Hebei Storm Chapter 130 Battle of Yecheng (2)

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    Zhang Yan, whose real name is Chu Yan, is a native of Changshan Zhending like Zhao Yun. He was originally a subordinate of Zhang Niujiao, the leader of the Black Mountain Rebel Army. Because of his strong skills and extraordinary strength, he was nicknamed "Feiyan" in the army.  Later, Zhang Niujiao was wounded by an arrow on the battlefield and died. Before he died, he summoned his generals and left his last words: "Yan must be the commander." Therefore, after his death, everyone unanimously supported Zhang Yan, so Zhang  Yan changed his surname to Zhang and became the new leader of the Black Mountain Army.  After several years of development, the Black Mountain Army has gradually grown in strength and has established contact with various valleys in Changshan, Zhaojun, Zhongshan, Shangdang, and Hanoi. The small leaders in this area, Sun Qing, Wang Dang, etc., have all joined with their troops.  Zhang Yan and the Black Mountain Army once reached 100,000 people.  After that, Zhang Yan conquered Huguan and took Jinyang as his foundation.  After Liu Bei took control of the four states in Hebei, he had been sending people to Jinyang to recruit Zhang Yan and let him join his account. However, Zhang Yan was worried that the situation in Hebei was unstable and Cao Cao was watching, so he hesitated.  No answer.

    "Most of the guarding generals in the counties under Qingzhou are Yuan Shao's old troops. Surrendering Liu Bei is just a temporary expedient. We gained the advantage in the Yellow River and besieged Liu Bei in Yecheng. The attitude of these surrendered generals also began to waver.  , so 90% will not send troops to support. And even if they lead the army, as long as I raise some suspicions, it is enough to stop them." Cao Cao put the map back on his pillow, was silent for a long time, and sighed lowly: "  It¡¯s just that Zhang Yan is a bit difficult to deal with"

    "Please ask father for advice." Cao Ang bowed.

    "Without foreign aid, the capture of Yecheng is just around the corner. At that time, the situation in Hebei will inevitably be greatly turbulent. In order to protect themselves, Yuan Shao's old troops will definitely abandon Liu Bei and defect to our camp. In this case, when will  It's only a matter of time before we capture Hebei." Cao Cao narrowed his eyes and said meaningfully, "But is Zhang Yan happy to see me sweeping Hebei?"

    Cao Ang lowered his head and thought carefully about Cao Cao's words.

    "Looking at the north, the war between the princes has gradually evolved into a fight between me and Liu Bei. For Zhang Yan, all he has to do is to make a choice between me and Liu Bei. If Zhang Yan is willing to submit to the court, he can win a wife.  Yinzi will help me; if you want to remain the same and occupy the mountain as the king, you will help Liu Bei. And the form at this time is exactly" Cao Cao pondered.

    "The lives of the two masters now hang at one step. If the step is for Han, Han will win, and for Chu, Chu will win." Cao Ang raised his head and took over Cao Cao's words with the words of Kuai Tong, a debater in Qi when Chu and Han were fighting.

    "Yes, you have really enlightened after following me for so long." Cao Cao nodded slightly, "In short, Zhang Yan has become the third force besides me and Liu Bei. Ang'er, let me ask you, if you were Zhang Yan  , choose to help me or help Liu Bei?"

    Cao Ang thought for a long time before replying: "If I were Zhang Yan, I would probably choose to help Liu Bei."

    "Oh? Tell me." Cao Cao raised his eyebrows and said with a smile.

    "My son said something offensive. My father and Liu Bei are like a tiger and a wolf. I'm afraid Zhang Yan doesn't have the courage to drive away the wolf and welcome the tiger."

    "That's right! So I need someone to lobby Zhang Yan so that he can have the courage to cooperate with the Tigers." Cao Cao fell into deep thought as he spoke, with a look of hesitation on his face.  When Cao Ang saw it, he didn't dare to disturb him, lowered his head and waited aside.

    After a long time, Cao Cao's eyebrows stretched, and he let out a long sigh: "He needs someone he can trust."

    Cao Ang looked at his silent father, smiled faintly, knelt down on one knee and saluted: "Then I'll go."

    Cao Cao rubbed his hands and didn't look at him. He just nodded and whispered: "If anyone else goes, it will be difficult to win Zhang Yan's trust. Only you can go, because you are my most beloved son."

    Cao Ang said nothing more.  He silently kowtowed to Cao Cao a few times, stood up and was about to walk out.

    Cao Cao suddenly raised his head and shouted: "Ang'er." Cao Ang had already raised the curtain of the tent. When he heard Cao Cao's call, his hand stopped in mid-air. The autumn wind stirred up the dust in the sky and rolled up the remaining leaves.  Come in.

    Cao Cao was silent for a long time and said, "Ang'er, remember to come back. Father is here waiting for you to come back."

    "Yes." Cao Ang replied respectfully, bowed and walked out of Cao Cao's tent.

    Cao Cao watched the curtain of the tent fall silently, and then was blown up by the autumn wind outside the tent. Desolation and fatigue took over his body and mind. He murmured in a low voice: "Father is here waiting for your return."

    Jinyang City.

    Cao Ang was pushed to the ground with his hands tied behind his back. He stubbornly raised his head regardless of the sharp knife on his neck.  After glancing around at Zhang Yan's men who were looking at him eagerly, he twitched the corners of his mouth and laughed softly.

    "Master Cao came from afar and had a hard journey. The country people's hospitality was vulgar.Make the young master laugh.  "Zhang Yan sat on the high hall and waved her hands to the left and right: "Why don't you quickly untie the young master?  "

    The warriors withdrew their swords and cut off the hemp rope on Cao Ang's wrist.  Cao Ang loosened his numb hands slightly, bowed his hands to Zhang Yan and said, "I am here to pay a visit to the general on the orders of Duke Cao, the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty."

    "My subordinates are all rough men. It is really rude to treat Young Master Cao like this. I hope you don't mind." Zhang Yan bowed slightly, "But there is something I don't understand, and I hope you can give me some advice."

    "General, please tell me. I will tell you everything I know." Cao Ang returned the courtesy.

    "Isn't Prime Minister Cao the young master's father?" Zhang Yan raised an eyebrow, "The young master said that he was following the orders of the prime minister, not his father. There is a profound meaning in this? Please forgive me for being stupid, and I hope you will give me some advice.  "

    "Don't dare." Cao Ang raised his hand and said, "I am here to pay a visit to the general. I am an envoy of the Han Dynasty, so I only talk about state affairs, not father and son!"

    Zhang Yan smiled: "That's it. May I ask what you want to do when you come here?"

    "Prime Minister Cao was ordered by the Emperor to conquer Hebei. He first defeated the rebel Liu Bei at the Yellow River, and now besieged him in Ye City. The city was destroyed in an instant." Cao Ang changed the subject, "But I heard that the general wanted to mobilize troops to rescue him.  Liu Bei, Prime Minister Cao doesn't know if there is any lack of etiquette on his part that offends the general's power, so he specially ordered me to come here, firstly, to apologize to the general and ask him to appease his anger; secondly, to clarify his interests to the general, so that the general will not make a mistake."

    "Whether I raise troops to rescue Liu Bei is my own business. I have already thought about the stakes very clearly, so I won't bother you to worry about it"

    "I'm afraid the general doesn't think clearly enough." Cao Ang interrupted Zhang Yan and said loudly.

    "Oh?" Zhang Yan smiled, "Then we have to listen to the young master's words."
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