Xia Houlian then entered Cao Cao's bedroom.

Cao Cao asked impatiently: "Where is Xu Shu? Didn't he capture him?"

"No...no, because he...he is in Situ's Mansion!" When answering this sentence, Xia Houlian was a little nervous. After all, Xu Shu was in Situ's Mansion, and this matter was too sensitive. "Today, Xu Shu came back from outside the city in a hurry.

First we went back to Xujia Village on the banks of the Ying River, and then...then we went to the Shangshutai to visit Xun Lingjun, and then...then we went to Situ Mansion together!"

Situ Mansion?

Cao Cao suddenly came back to his senses. He remembered that he had just talked with Yu'er. Xun Lingjun sent a message saying that... he had brought someone to break the current situation!

This person...this person is actually Xu Shu? Xu Yuanzhi who set up this situation?

this…

Cao Cao's eyes suddenly narrowed.

He was a little confused? Xu Shu had set up this situation? Then why... he wanted to come back to visit Xun Lingjun and Lu Yu? He couldn't personally solve the situation he had set up, right?

Seeing his posture, Xiahou Dun was afraid that his elder brother would suspect Lu Yu, so he hurriedly said, "Brother, my second brother...he will never..."

He wanted to say that he would never conspire with Xu Shu.

But before he could say anything, Cao Cao waved his hand directly. "I know, I trust Lu Yu more than you!"

With this in mind, Cao Cao immediately gave the order.

"Where is Zhongkang?"

"The end will be here!" Xu Chu also stepped into it.

Cao Cao ordered, "You and Yuan Rang go and find out. I want to know what happened to Xu Shu? Where did he come back from? Who did he meet when he returned to Xujia Village? Why did he go to Shangshu after coming out of Xujia Village?

Taiwan, then went to Situ Mansion?"

"Here!" Xu Chu agreed and prepared to check.

"Come back..." Cao Cao greeted again. "The investigation must be carried out secretly. Don't let Lu Situ know!"

"Understood." Xu Chu knew that the stakes were very important. He and Xiahou Dun looked at each other and left quickly.

Cao Cao was the only one left. At this moment, his eyes narrowed, and he became more and more confused about what happened in the meantime.

The more I thought about it, the more my head hurt.

It was a slight pain at first, but the more I thought about it, the more severe the pain became.

This is a headache he has had since childhood!

And Cao Cao's method of dealing with it was extremely straightforward...

——"Cold water, get some cold water!"

…

…

Xuzhou, below Guangling City!

At first glance, Sun Ce's march north to attack Guangling City was an urgent call, but for Chen Deng, Jiangdong's army marching north to attack Guangling City was just like eating and sleeping. He was used to it.

After Sun Ce's defeat at Lujiang, Sun Ce asked his younger brother Sun Quan to go all out to attack Guangling City.

It seems that the shame of Lujiang has long been wanted to be washed away with blood from here.

For this reason, Sun Ce specially dispatched ten times as many troops as the defenders, just to escort his second brother.

At the top of Guangling City, you can always see from a distance the banners and armor of the Sun family covering the river!

The momentum is huge…

Today’s situation is even more imminent!

call…

At this moment, Chen Deng was standing on the top of Guangling City.

He knew that what he was seeing now... was just a small test of Jiangdong's army. It was Sun Quan's team, and Sun Ce's army hadn't arrived yet!

If they wait until their brothers join forces, Guangling City will not be able to withstand it no matter how strong it is.

The most frightening thing is that all the civil and military personnel under Chen Deng have become timid.

After all, Xiapi City next door has been captured by Liu Bei, and the Jiangdong soldiers here have moved north again. Guangling City has become an isolated city, and all reinforcements have been lost. How can it withstand the enemy's attack?

"Prefect Chen, why don't you... retreat to Donghai County in the north, which is close to Yanzhou and Yuzhou... Our army's reinforcements can only arrive! Otherwise, it will be too much pressure to meet the enemy by land and water!"

"No!" Chen Deng's tone was extremely resolute, and he said with great certainty: "I, Chen Deng, will never become a deserter!"

Speaking of not being a deserter…

What Chen Deng was thinking of was that in the past, he and his father surrendered the city and helped Cao Sikong earn the two cities of Xiapi and Guangling.

Of course...the Chen family and his son have done a great job!

Many people suggested that Cao Sikong give him a high official position and let him serve in the court;

However, there are also some people who think that the Chen family, father and son, are at both ends of the spectrum, serving Qin, Mu, and Chu. They are not worthy of trust and should never be given generous salaries to high-ranking officials, let alone military power.

But at this time...

It was Lu Yu, the commander of the Longxiao Battalion, who stood up and proposed that not only should the Chen family and his son be given high-ranking officials and generous salaries, but also important responsibilities should be entrusted to the Chen family and his entire Xuzhou political and military power.

It was precisely because of Lu Yu's determination that Cao Cao overcame all objections and allowed father and son Chen Si and Chen Deng to become Xuzhou Mu, Xiapi Prefect, and Guangling Prefect to control the military power of the state.

Lu Yu treated the Chen family and his son as nothing more than a recommendation and support.

To know…

The Han Dynasty had a special political ecology, which was the famous "dual monarchy!"

The so-called "dual monarchy" means that for the scholars and officials of the Han Dynasty, they generally had two loyal objects like the monarch.

One is naturally the emperor of the Han Dynasty. This requires no further explanation.

But the other one is the person who recommended him!

In the Han Dynasty, employment was based on the promotion system, so... whoever recommends you to be an official will naturally be your great benefactor.

Even the recommender is a symbol of authority similar to that of a monarch, parent, or teacher to the person being recommended!

Therefore…

Chen Deng was almost grateful to Lu Yu. He was able to become the county governor and state shepherd of his hometown, and he was able to be entrusted with important tasks in Cao Ying. It is true that it was his own efforts, but more importantly, it was Lu Yu's recommendation.

It was for this reason that he always kept in mind the words Lu Yu left to Chen Deng when he left Xuzhou in the past.

——"Guangling City is a city that must be fought for in Jiangdong. Once something happens, the situation in Xuzhou and even the Central Plains will definitely plummet. The stakes are very high! Mr. Xu, you must guard Guangling City."

At this moment…

Every word of this sentence echoed in Chen Deng's ears!

Guangling City must be in...

People are in the tower...ah no, people are in the city!

Thoughts on this!

With a "swish" sound, Chen Deng pulled out his sword. "At this time, what you should be thinking about is how to retreat from the enemy? How to defend Guangling City! Instead of being timid!"

"Today I, Chen Deng, have spoken here. There cannot be a single deserter in Guangling City. If anyone has the intention to escape, if anyone tries to escape through the door, the guard can directly kill him. I will even report it to Lu Situ, implicating the whole clan!

"

"If you all join hands with me to fight against the enemy and defend the city of Guangling, then on the day of great victory, I will report to Cao Sikong and give you officials and titles to honor your ancestors! Today, I, Chen Deng, have spoken here, saying

We’ll do it!”

Chen Deng was the kind of person who was ruthless and didn't say much. In addition, in Xuzhou, he had always had great prestige among the people and the soldiers.

Therefore, when he said this, those who had the intention to escape lowered their heads and retreated silently.

"Keep, keep, keep!"

Countless soldiers shouted in unison...

After a long time, the voice finally stopped.

"call…"

At this moment, Chen Deng finally took a long breath, but he still gritted his teeth and clenched his hands.

"Where are the generals of each battalion?"

"The end is here!"

"According to the original plan!" Chen Deng raised his voice. "Tonight, defeat the enemy! Capture the Sun family's blue eyes alive!"

"Here!"

"You tell the officers and men that this plan was not created by me, Chen Deng, but the advice Lu Situ left behind before he left in the past! If the generals act according to the plan, they will be able to ensure a great victory in this battle and capture Sun Erlang alive.

!Haha, I have already written the good news for you!"
To be continued...