He is the representative of Shandong's political group, so he naturally needs to do it according to Shandong's rules. Even Cao Cao himself is not willing to do it like this. Cao Cao is willing to see the unity of the Han Dynasty, but he needs to be unified under his own leadership. Otherwise, it will be meaningless to the entire Cao family's political group.

sacrifice……

Didn’t the people from the Xiahou family of Cao’s family sacrifice?

So what's the problem if the people sacrifice more and suffer more for a while?

Cao Cao is no longer at the forefront of Zhongtiao Mountain Camp, but has moved to the south side of Zhongtiao Mountain, in a dry earth plateau gully. Some information on the front line is delivered to Cao Cao every few hours by special soldiers.

Cao Cao originally wanted to wait for the cavalry to come in Zhongtiaoshan Camp...

As a result, he was stabbed by a chrysanthemum, which scared the generals in Zhongtiaoshan camp that were unwilling to let Cao Cao continue to stay in the front line. Cao Cao had to evacuate, and some people even knelt down and advised him to death.

Zhongtiao Mountain is actually not very far from east to west, and it is not as steep as Kunlun and Qinling Mountains. During Guo Jia's stationed in Zhongtiao Mountain Camp, several evacuation channels have been discovered.

The ancient salt road of Suoyangguan that has been attacked has been one of them.

So there is a reason why the generals are nervous...

Cao Cao also understood why this was for.

Because at this moment, the generals and advisers who could be in Zhongtiaoshan camp were basically deeply bound to Cao Cao and were both damaged, so they had to protect Cao Cao no matter what.

Protecting Cao Cao is equivalent to protecting themselves.

"What's the battle in Suoyang Pass?"

Cao Cao asked.

The guard whispered, "Reported to the Prime Minister, Zhang Sima attacked recklessly, and was neglected to guard the night, and was attacked by the cavalry at night. He lost his subordinates in panic..."

Cao Cao was silent for a while after hearing this.

Why does it seem that no matter who pulls it out, you can stand on your own, but you use this, this one, and that person on your own, and that person is broken?

Are there not many people who can be formed?!

If there were really a few people who could lead the army alone, they wouldn't have stuck in Yuan Rang...

And Zilie.

Cao Cao also knew where the problem lies.

Shandong's employment system is completely different from Guanzhong.

Guanzhong is considered to be a talent-only promotion, but in Shandong, it is a relationship-only promotion!

Regardless of whether you have the ability or not, you have to have a leader say that you can do it. Otherwise, even if you squeeze into the ranks of officials, you will be at the bottom of the house for the rest of your life, repeating boring affairs every day, and working until you die of old age.

Although there seems to be little difference between officials and officials, the gap between them is something that many poor families or ordinary families in Shandong cannot overcome in life, or even two or three generations...

Anyone who has some connections can find a place to spend time. It is not a problem to eat delicious food and drink spicy food. It is also easy and happy. You can order Mao in the morning and then go to the stadium club to see the customers...

Well, I went to inspect the people's conditions, and then the annual diligence award is definitely indispensable...

Then those who are truly capable will never have a chance.

This Shandong recommendation system is really a killer!

"This Sima..." Cao Cao frowned and asked, "Who recommended it?"

The confidant guard hesitated for a moment, then whispered: "It seems to be General Zilian..."

"Well……"

Cao Cao seemed to be choked in one breath and couldn't speak for a long time.

"Say to General Zi Lian, be careful next time, otherwise you will miss the big thing sooner or later!" Cao Cao waved his hand and exposed the matter.

There were only a few people working on this bad boat in the Han Dynasty. Most people not only did not work, but also sang opposites to Captain Cao Cao and sabotage. So what else can they do?

"Then..." The confidant guard looked at Cao Cao's face and said hesitantly, "Things about General Xiahou and General Zilie..."

Cao Cao closed his eyes.

There are very few things to be comfortable, and eight out of ten things to be sad.

"Yuan Rang... Zilie..." Cao Cao was silent for a moment, "I believe Yuan Rang, Zilie is definitely not a person who is afraid of life and death!"

『But...』The trusted guard,『Some people said that they saw General Xiahou in the cavalry army...』

Some things, even if the upper level blocks, imprisons, and blocks them, will still be exposed under the seal.

It's like holding it in, farting a little bit, and the sound is controlled, but the smell will still expose something.

"I saw it when I saw it..." Cao Cao said, "I don't care, and I don't have to deny it, and it will be clear after the war!"

...

...

Cao Cao believed in Cao Xiu and thought that Cao Xiu was his child.

Cao Xiu didn't believe in his children.

This is a very interesting question.

According to biological theory, parents and children are the most similar individuals, both in terms of genes and in terms of living environment. Normally, they should trust, depend on and support each other. However, in fact, there are too many parents and children who cannot trust, rely on, and support each other at all. Instead, there are many people who hate each other.

Especially in troubled times, positive emotions such as trust, dependence, support, etc. are undoubtedly the most precious things, just like the real gold in the yellow sand. Even if there is, they are often drowned under the yellow dust and never revealed.

Cao Xiu's armor and weapons were all left with the most basic set, and the others were handed over.

As a "submitted general", Cao Xiu was able to retain some "decent" and follow the transport brigade and move slowly.

The cavalry is not in Pingyang!

His child is not in Pingyang either!

Xiahou Dun is also not in Pingyang!

Even if Cao Xiu is really in Pingyang, what is the point of doing something?

Therefore, Cao Xiu came to "appreciate" the cavalry.

I also want to meet Xiahou Dun.

besides……

His children.

Cao Xiu's mood was complicated and heavy.

He knew that what he was about to face was not only a battle of uncertainty in life and death, but also a test of his beliefs.

His child, the once innocent and hopeful life, and the continuation of his bloodline, has now been involved in this whirlpool of power and desire, becoming elusive and making him afraid to continue his trust.

And he himself seemed to be walking further and further on this road of no return and could not turn back.

As night fell, the transport team set up camp in accordance with the rules.

The only ones assigned to Cao Xiu and the more than ten soldiers under Cao Xiu were escorted, were two bonfires and two tents.

This was also a heartache and even a moment of despair.

He thought that at least those who could follow him to Pingyang were all warriors who had already taken life and death lightly and faced the end of their lives calmly. Cao Xiu never expected-

After eating a bowl of oil-splashed soup cakes, these "warriors" betray Cao Xiu!

When hunger and cold are in trouble, people will have no hope, but when there is food in their stomachs, they will naturally have the desire and motivation to survive.

So Cao Xiu's original "fake surrender" almost turned into a "real surrender". In addition to more than a dozen trusted guards, even Cao Xiu's troops betrayed him...

Fortunately, Cao Xiu had not told these people too much plans before, so after these people surrendered, Cao Xiu did not expose him, but instead brought some additional benefits.

It's like the tent in front of you and the armor on your body.

Keeping more than a dozen guards is considered the last decentness of a general. Even Linghu Jijiu and Huang's guards in Pingyang feel that it would be too petty to reduce Cao Xiu's subordinates...

The bonfire is burning.

Cao Xiu stared at the bonfire, but his thoughts drifted far away.

Those happy times spent with children, those innocent smiles, those carefree days...

However, all of this seems to have become an out of reach luxury.

Now, the familiar face has an indescribable alienation.

Maybe, should he give up?

Give up your position, give up your persistence, give up your pride...

Kneel down.

Then you can live.

Haha, what's the difference between you and yourself?

Cao Xiu exhaled a long breath and looked up at the sky.

The stars in the sky are the same, and the true feelings on earth are no longer there.

Soon, he will see the cavalry, and he will see his last bloodline and the final answer.
Chapter completed!