Cao Ang brought Xin Ping and asked Huang Zhong to lead five thousand troops to follow him to Shangyong, and ordered Wei Yan to guard Xiangyang. If anyone dared to act rashly, he would be killed without reporting.

The alliance of princes was a popular form of alliance during the Warring States Period. Generally, small vassal states formed alliances to resist the great vassal states. Of course, there were also alliance agreements between major countries that did not invade with military weapons, but fewer ones.

When Shangyong went west to the Han River, Zhang Lu had already sent people to build a high platform for earth mounds, so when Cao Ang arrived, everything was ready.

This is the border between Jingzhou and Hanzhong. It is considered safe for both monarchs. It is agreed that they will lead five thousand troops to guard the escorts. Five thousand is a number of not much or too much. They can protect themselves, but they cannot go deep into the hinterland of other places to attack far away.

Zhang Lu arrived first, and when he was still one hour away, Zhang Lu heard the rumbling sound of horse hooves, dust in the east was flying, and half of the sky turned yellow.

Zhang Lu's brother Zhang Wei was shocked: "Cao Ang's child wants..."

"Silence!" Zhang Lu shouted, "Now Cao Ang came to form an alliance. If you break the alliance because of your random words, even if you are my brother, you will deal with it according to military law!"

Zhang Wei retreated no matter how much.

Zhang Lu sighed: "There are rumors in the world that Cao Ang's cavalry, tiger and leopard cavalry, infantry trapped in camps, and attacked cities and lands. Today, he saw his military power, and it was indeed true."

Yan Pu said: "Lord, believe that Cao Ang only brings five thousand people?"

Zhang Lu pointed to the five thousand cavalry who had stopped in the distance and had a neat army and smiled and said, "Not to mention five thousand, so neatly, three thousand soldiers and horses could create such momentum."

Yan Pu responded and sighed in his heart that Cao Ang’s military power was beyond Hanzhong.

The armies on both sides were more than one mile away from display. Zhang Lu only sent more than a hundred elite troops to guard the left and right, and Cao Ang also sent Huang Zhong to lead the army, bringing Xin Ping and one hundred elite cavalry to the high platform.

Zhang Lu brought Yan Pu to greet him, and both sides bowed and bowed.

Cao Ang smiled and said, "I am very happy to see the heroes of the world again."

Zhang Lu laughed: "Pearls and jade are ahead, how dare I call this rubble a hero?"

The two of them were humble and went to the high platform together. Zhang Lu and Yan Pu proclaimed the tribute, and Cao Ang commented on the tribute. Both sides respectfully completed these etiquettes and mixed the wine and sauce brought together, drinking one bowl for each person to show the etiquette.

Zhang Lu sighed, "I have never seen a man as virtuous and kind as a virtuous person as a polite and obeying ancient etiquette."

Cao Ang laughed: "Zhang Gong is so kind. Keeping etiquette is not only about respecting others, but more importantly about restraining oneself. If a person is not restrained, how is it different from a wild animal?"

Zhang Lu also smiled: "The young master of human eyes is familiar with the meaning of the Legalists' scriptures, and the words reflect it."

The two chatted for a while and left and left. Zhang Wei was worried and wanted to stay here to protect Zhang Lu. Zhang Lu scolded: "How can a benevolent man with a gentleman, be willing to harm me?" Zhang Wei had to retreat.

Zhang Lu said: "When the situation is in a downturn today, it is difficult for the young master to go south. I wonder what the young master plans?"

Cao Ang smiled and said, "In Gong's heart, can the people who attack and occupy it before they can win the land?"

Zhang Lu laughed: "This is probably what all the princes in the world think, to attack their enemies, plunder the land, get the people, and occupy their wives and daughters. Could it be that the young master has other ideas?"

Cao Ang sighed and looked at the rolling Han River, "This is also my desire. However, if I just conquer the city and the earth, who in the world can stop me? But the most painful thing is the people!"

"If the timing is inappropriate, what can I do if I capture a large area of ​​land? People's livelihood is declining and mourning is everywhere. Could it be that Mr. Zhang is willing to do this?"

Zhang Lu looked at Cao Ang's clear eyes and sighed and bowed, "Young master's kindness is rare in the world. I don't know how many people who are false benevolence and righteousness but talk about benevolence every day."

Cao Ang smiled and said, "Isn't that the same thing with Mr. Zhang?"

The two looked at each other and laughed.

Zhang Lu fired an arrow, indicating that the army could show its military appearance and demonstrate its strength to allies.

Zhang Lu's horse and infantry each brought half of them, with flags rolling up and dust flying. Cao Ang looked on the platform and was indeed well-organized.

Zhang Lu smiled and said, "I am the help of the young master, and Liu Zhang must not dare to send troops."

Cao Ang smiled and said, "Look at my soldiers." He also fired an arrow.

Huang Zhong received the arrow and sent an order. The army formed a front arrow formation and rushed into an attack. When he arrived at the high platform, he suddenly stopped suddenly. The formation was not at all messy. He then changed into a front arrow formation toward the starting point. When he arrived at the starting point, the rear army turned into a front arrow and then turned into a front arrow toward the west.

Zhang Lu was shocked, "Young Master Cavalry, unparalleled in the world!"

Cao Ang laughed loudly, and after the ceremony, both sides returned.

However, Sun Quan made up his mind to fight Cao with Liu Bei, and the army was on the north and west, and strictly prevented Xuzhou, Jiangxia, Zhang Zhao, Bu Qi and others from complaining secretly, but there was nothing he could do.

One day, Sun Quan returned to the mansion. When he heard from the servants, the old lady cried and hurriedly came in to see her mother.

Wu Guotai cried and said, "I only have two women. My eldest brother died early, so only two brothers and sisters are left. Cao Ang is both civil and military. Thinking of being a good son-in-law, he promised Shang Xiang to him. My wife doesn't understand the general trend of the world. However, now you and Cao Ang are separated and attacking Jiangxia. How can Shang Xiang not suffer in Cao Ang?"

Sun Quan hurriedly comforted: "Mother is at ease. I will let someone sneak into Xuzhou and pick up my younger sister. I will definitely not let her suffer when I come back."

I felt relieved and gave up.

Sun Quan sent someone to call Zhou Yu, "Now the end of the year, Cao Ang will go back to Xuzhou first and then take his wives and concubines to return to Xudu. Now his mother is worried about her younger sister, fearing that she will suffer in Cao Ang. Can Gongjin have a plan to teach me?"

Zhou Yu pondered for a while, "Now he can pretend that the old lady is in a hurry to see her and deceive her back."

Sun Quan was overjoyed: "If this is the case, the younger sister will definitely return. I just don't know if Gongjin has a plan to get the secret of Xuzhou?"

Zhou Yu was embarrassed and had to do such a stingy thing? But he couldn't resist Sun Quan's fiery gaze and pondered for a while, "Cao Ang's secrets must be in the study. Now that Cao Ang has not returned, as his wife, I believe everyone in his mansion dares not stop him. Just pick up the important things to find!"

Sun Quan laughed, "Gongjin's clever plan, a brilliant plan!"

Zhou Yu felt embarrassed and his face turned slightly blushed, but Sun Quan thought Zhou Yu was praised by him, and his heart was proud and his face was red.

I have already made plans, who can I send to implement them?

Sun Quan pondered for a while, and now the generals were guarding everywhere, fearing that Cao Ang would send troops to attack, so he did not dare to draw the general. He suddenly thought of Ling Tong, but he remembered Ling Cao's life being saved by Cao Ang. He hesitated and summoned Zhang Zhao to ask for advice.

Zhang Zhao smiled and said, "I asked someone to take care of his family and I guess he would not dare to act rashly!"

Sun Quan was overjoyed and summoned Ling Tong to take note of the matter.

Ling Tong was hesitant but he responded to this matter on his face. He said that he would go back to his house and do it. Sun Quan was overjoyed and asked Ling Tong to choose the generals to act.

However, when Tong Ling returned home, he didn't dare to say anything. Because Cao Ang saved Ling Cao's life, this was a great kindness. If he stole his secret, he would be an unkind and unrighteous thief. However, he had already received the order from Sun Quan and would have to select soldiers in the future. What should I do?
Chapter completed!