Cao Cao glared at Cao Hong and Cao Ren.

Now, Cao Cao couldn't figure out the Yuan Shao matter, but he wanted to figure out the rest.

At this moment, it is almost midnight.

Cao Cao asked Cao Hong to go back and deploy night patrols and defenses, leaving a few people in the camp on standby at any time.

Not long after, everyone in the camp was startled when they suddenly remembered the sound of footsteps.

At this time, all the soldiers had fallen asleep, and only the sentry guards were left. When footsteps appeared, there must be a reason. As for whether it was good or bad, no one knew, and they could only look at the direction where the sound came from.

When everyone saw it, the person who came was actually General Gao Shun who was trapped in the camp.

At this moment, Gao Shun was holding a baggage in his hand, but the baggage was leaking blood.

Cao Cao had been on the battlefield for decades, and his experience told him that the baggage in Gao Shun's hand was probably a human head.

But it was really difficult for Cao Cao to guess whose head it was.

Despite this, Cao Cao immediately paid attention to it. He immediately stood up and was very confused. After Gao Shun walked in, he asked, "Why did the general kill people late at night? Is there an assassin?"

"It's not an assassin, this is Zhu Ling's head." Gao Shun said coldly.

Gao Shun never talked much and rarely interacted with others, but he always managed the army strictly and never made any mistakes, which has always been admired by people.

Therefore, even though Gao Shun came to the camp late at night, Cao Cao did not think that Gao Shun had any bad intentions.

However, Xu Chu did not relax his vigilance. He drew his sword and looked at Gao Shun warily.

"Since he is not an assassin, I would like to hear why General Gao killed one of my favorite generals?"

Cao Cao looked at the table and saw that the head was indeed Zhu Ling, and Zhu Ling was indeed dead.

But as a result, where are the more than a thousand veterans under his command now?

Cao Cao was even more confused, how could Gao Shun successfully kill Zhu Ling when there were more than a thousand veterans around him.

Could it be that Gao Shun is a powerful general who has hidden secrets?

Gao Shun walked in, knelt on the ground, bowed deeply, and said in a very calm voice, "Reporting to my lord, I will be entrusted by Master Xi. Firstly, Your Excellency is in charge of the casting and use of the giant crossbow. You will obey your orders. Secondly, I will take charge of the casting and use of the giant crossbow.

, just pay close attention to Zhu Ling’s movements.”

"Last night, Zhu Ling mobilized his troops and headed south. When he was encamping in Wuli District, he said that he was ordered by the Prime Minister to send back grain and grass to prevent Yuan Shao's sneak attack."

"But the general is well aware of the military order that our army is short of food and grass. The food and grass in the army can only be used for three days. When the food station arrives, subsequent food and grass will also need to be delivered through the food station."

Gao Shun explained it in great detail.

"Master Xi once told us that building a grain depot may seem invulnerable, but if spies appear inside, the grain and grass will also be destroyed. It will be difficult to resist when you return from where you came from."

Gao Shun was fearless and truthfully stated his purpose. He even took out a letter from his arms and said, "This letter was obtained from General Zhu Ling's personal place. Please read it personally, my lord."

"Send the letter." Cao Cao immediately looked at Xu Chu and said.

"Hmm..." Xu Chu came to Gao Shun and suddenly felt that this man was full of murderous aura. He was a rare person in the army.

From this point of view, if this man was asked to kill someone, I'm afraid he wouldn't hesitate at all and just go ahead and kill the person.

Xu Chu took the letter from Gao Shun and handed it to Cao Cao.

However, there are still blood stains on the letter, and the blood has soaked the letter. Some of the writing on the letter has become blurred, but fortunately it can still be read carefully.

Cao Cao just read a few paragraphs in the letter and concluded that the letter was written by Yuan Shao, and then said in a deep voice, "This letter is indeed written by Yuan Shao. Haha, so to speak, Yuan Shao wants to put me to death...

…”

Suddenly, Cao Cao felt a chill on his back.

Starting from Yanzhou, he warned himself to be courteous to virtuous corporals and employ people with no suspicion. Thanks to this strategy, although Cao Cao was in danger several times, he was always protected by loyal people, and he was able to turn danger into safety until today.

But Cao Cao really didn't expect that he would almost be killed by someone he once trusted.

Fortunately, Zhu Ling did not intend to assassinate him. In Cao Cao's view, perhaps Zhu Ling had a bad conscience. Cao Cao treated him impeccably and even took him with him to give him some advice.

When he attacked Shouchun and annihilated the false emperor, Zhu Ling also had many achievements, but he would not destroy his future and what he firmly believed in his heart and commit an assassination.

Or maybe Zhu Ling was afraid of Xu Chu's might and loyalty. After all, Xu Chu guarded Cao Cao day and night and would never leave easily.

Thinking of this, Cao Cao concluded that Zhu Ling did not want to kill him, but wanted to help Yuan Shao with food and grass.

Cao Cao knew that Zhu Ling was well aware of the lack of food and grass in the army. If the food and grass did not arrive within three days, Cao Cao would definitely send someone to check and urge the food to be sent.

If Zhu Ling succeeded in this move, by the time Cao Cao found out, Zhu Ling would have already left with the food and fodder.

And Cao Cao will be counterattacked by Li Yang's soldiers and horses. In the end, he will have no choice but to retreat or kill his horses to satisfy hunger. Otherwise, the soldiers and horses under his rule are likely to mutiny!

If there is a lack of food, any army will naturally have no strength at all.

Cao Cao thought to himself: Yuan Benchu ​​is really very thoughtful. He actually placed such a person beside me eight years ago.

You are indeed Yuan Benchu. Eight years ago, you were vicious and far-sighted. Compared to you today, you are much more powerful.

Fortunately, Xi Yu seemed to have discovered this plan long ago.

Cao Cao remembered that Xi Yu began to warn him to be wary of Zhu Ling a few years ago.

But Cao Cao finally felt compassion and treated Zhu Ling with the courtesy of a national scholar. However, Cao Cao never thought that he wanted to let him go back to Xuchang, but he didn't know that Zhu Ling would betray him like this.

Fengyi, you saved my brother’s life again this time!

Cao Cao stared at Gao Shun for a long time, but Cao Cao didn't speak for a long time. After a while, Cao Cao sighed, "Gao Shun, since you have killed Zhu Ling for me, are you willing to stay with me?"

"

At this moment, Cao Cao stood with his hands behind his back, admiring Gao Shun's ability.

Seeing Cao Cao standing with his hands behind his back, it seems that this man is brave and loyal. Such a powerful general is very rare. If Gao Shun helps him on any battlefield in the future, he will get twice the result with half the effort.

Gao Shun bowed deeply, not daring to look at Cao Cao, and said solemnly, "Ming Gong invites you, I will naturally not refuse."

"But when the general came, Master Xi once said that if Duke Ming knew that Zhu Ling would rebel, the lord should think of a countermeasure, otherwise, Zhu Ling's death would be wasted."

"What do you think, my lord, of this matter?"
Chapter completed!