noffsinger Chapter 70: Actor Dian Wei makes his appearance! Accompanying Yang Hong to fight his way out of Cao
Chapter 70: Actor Dian Wei makes his appearance! Accompanying Yang Hong to fight his way out of Cao
“I…I am willing to submit.”
Dian Wei made his decision.
Being able to save Zhang Miao's life was enough for Dian Wei to repay Zhang Miao for the meals he had provided over the past few days.
Cao Cao was very pleased with Dian Wei's defection.
Zhao Yun was, after all, a cavalry commander, and was to lead the cavalry as the main force of Cao Cao's army.
Using Zhao Yun as a bodyguard or commander of the personal guard would be a waste of his talents.
Dian Wei was undoubtedly the best commander of the personal guards!
This is not to say that Dian Wei is inferior to Zhao Yun, but rather that each has their own expertise.
The three great bodyguard commanders of the late Han Dynasty were Dian Wei, Xu Chu, and Zhou Tai.
Having Dian Wei was like giving Cao Cao an extra layer of protection for his life.
Cao Cao was in a great mood after accepting Dian Wei's help.
Afterwards, he, Su Yu, and the other generals entered the main camp and began to discuss how to deal with Yang Hong and Qiao Rui.
Cao Ren licked his lips and made the first suggestion:
"My lord, Yang Hong is a strategist under Yuan Shu. Why not kill him as a sacrifice to our banner and boost our army's morale?"
Cao Cao reprimanded:
"Zixiao! Shut up, you scoundrel!"
What's the point of killing Yang Hong?
“Yuan Shu has more than just Yang Hong as his strategist!”
Cao Ren gave an awkward smile.
He just said it casually.
Thinking about it carefully, killing Yang Hong really wouldn't have been very useful.
Its only purpose was perhaps to anger Yuan Shu and make him rely more heavily on the other strategist beside him.
That man's name was Yan Xiang.
According to Su Yu, who was well-versed in history, Yan Xiang was more troublesome than Yang Hong.
This man's strategic acumen and vision far surpass those of the other unworthy men under Yuan Shu's command.
Seeing Cao Ren being reprimanded, Xiahou Yuan and Yue Jin, who were eager to try, also shut their mouths.
Military generals like them should probably stay out of things that require thinking.
Cao Cao couldn't help but turn his gaze to Su Yu.
Su Yu smiled calmly and said to Cao Cao:
"My lord, Yang Hong can be spared, or even released."
"But releasing him is to make the best use of him."
"We can use Yang Hong to break through from within the Yellow Turban Rebellion in Qingzhou!"
"Would you be willing to entrust me with the matter of dealing with Yang Hong, my lord?"
Su Yu rarely volunteered, so Cao Cao immediately made the decision:
"Do as Ziyi says."
"Ziyi, do you need any more assistants?"
Su Yu looked at Dian Wei beside him.
His plan does indeed require Dian Wei's cooperation.
……
Yang Hong opened his eyes again.
Beside him, the sound of dripping water droplets could be heard intermittently.
The dim and gloomy environment sent a chill down Yang Hong's spine.
But Yang Hong was suddenly shocked to discover something.
The ropes binding him had somehow come off.
During the days he was captured, Yang Hong was blindfolded and had his ears covered.
But he knew that as a prisoner of Cao Cao's army, it would be very difficult for him to escape alive.
"Could it be that Cao Mengde wants to recruit me?"
Yang Hong thought to himself.
Apart from this, Yang Hong could not think of any other reason why Cao Cao would untie him.
After all, ropes don't untie on their own unless Cao Cao gives the signal.
Unexpectedly, a rough and honest voice suddenly rang out from outside.
"Mr. Yang, you're finally awake."
The person who spoke was a burly man, nine feet tall, as tall as an iron tower.
Who else could this person be but Dian Wei?
"You... who are you?"
Before surrendering to Cao Cao, Dian Wei was merely a personal guard by Zhang Miao's side.
Given Yang Hong's previous status, it was naturally impossible for him to know Dian Wei.
Dian Wei grinned憨态可掬 (a kind of simple, honest smile) and said cheerfully to Yang Hong:
“Mr. Yang, I am also a prisoner, under the command of Prefect Zhang.”
"But the ropes binding those Cao soldiers weren't strong enough, and I managed to break free!"
"Not...not sturdy enough?"
Yang Hong swallowed hard.
During the days he was captured, he did try to break free of the ropes.
But as it turned out, Yang Hong, with his small, weak body, had no ability to break free of the ropes.
Looking at the burly man in front of him, Yang Hong felt relieved.
Indeed, with this strong man's physique, the rope couldn't possibly restrain him.
but.
Yang Hong was, after all, a trusted advisor to Yuan Shu.
He quickly found the key words in Dian Wei's words.
"Under Prefect Zhang's command..."
"How many Prefects Zhang are there in Yanzhou? Who else could it be but Zhang Miao?"
Ultimately, Zhang Miao was Yang Hong's teammate.
after all.
Bao Xin's marching route and location were revealed by someone sent by Zhang Miao.
Zhang Miao even kindly gifted Yang Hong a map of Yanzhou.
It was with Zhang Miao's help that Yang Hong was able to launch a surprise attack on Bao Xin and almost win.
Why do I say it's almost there?
This brings us to that damned Cao Cao!
Yang Hong was filled with resentment.
Although Yang Hong had considered that Zhang Miao might have deliberately given him false information, colluding with Cao Cao and Bao Xin to lure him into a trap.
But upon closer inspection, this is impossible.
If Cao Cao hadn't arrived in time, Bao Xin would have really been killed by Yang Hong!
In other words.
The alliance between Zhang Miao and Bao Xin and Cao Cao had broken down, and they had become enemies.
Upon hearing that the burly man before him was from Zhang Miao's ranks, Yang Hong quickly inquired:
"How is Magistrate Zhang now?"
Dian Wei shook his head in frustration and sighed deeply:
"Prefect Zhang was defeated by Cao Cao, and his fate is unknown."
"Even Bao Xin has decided to serve Cao Cao as his master."
Upon hearing this, Yang Hong was greatly alarmed.
His worst fears came true.
What is Yanzhou's war potential?
Although it cannot compare to Ji Province and Yu Province, it is by no means a weak province.
If Cao Cao were to consolidate and unify Yan Province, he would definitely become a major threat to Yuan Shu!
but now.
With Liu Dai dead, Zhang Miao's fate unknown, and Bao Xin surrendering, wouldn't Yanzhou then become Cao Cao's domain?
If the Yellow Turbans in Qingzhou suffer another defeat...
I'm afraid Cao Cao's strength will increase even more significantly!
A sense of urgent crisis instantly swept over Yang Hong's mind.
If Yang Hong were still blindfolded and deaf at this moment, perhaps he wouldn't be thinking so much.
But now that Dian Wei has "untied" him, Yang Hong believes that he may still have a chance to escape!
Yang Hong's eyes darted around, and he looked at Dian Wei beside him, trying to persuade him:
"Sir, may I ask your name?"
"My name is Dian Wei!"
Dian Wei grinned, showing his front teeth.
Yang Hong couldn't help but sigh:
"What an honest and kind person!"
Compared to Zhang Miao, who didn't know how to appreciate things, Yang Hong had much better judgment.
He knew that Dian Wei's martial prowess was at least on par with Ji Ling's.
Such a fierce general is a rare find.
not to mention.
Yang Hong is also quite aware of his own abilities.
With his son's condition, there was no way he could escape Cao Cao's camp.
To escape, we must rely on Dian Wei!
With this in mind, Yang Hong said deceptively:
"Brave warrior, do you want to live the life of a superior person?"
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