si-mexico Chapter 503 Zhong Hui was outmaneuvered? Su Yu plots against Zhang Changpu!
Chapter 503 Zhong Hui was outmaneuvered? Su Yu plots against Zhang Changpu!
Changan
Cao Cao convened an emergency meeting to announce Zhong Yao's crushing defeat.
"What!?"
"Commander Zhong suffered a crushing defeat, returned severely wounded, and remains unconscious?"
Upon learning of Zhong Yao's defeat, the Cao camp members who attended the meeting displayed various expressions.
Jia Xu looked up at the ceiling, as if there was something interesting on it.
Guo Jia lowered his head in thought, wondering what treasures might be hidden in the old man's tomb.
Cheng Yu remained expressionless. His dog had given birth to several puppies, and when Zhong Yao returned, he could choose the dumbest one to give to him.
We're all colleagues, it's normal to exchange gifts!
Su Yu's smile was harder to suppress than a 98k rifle's, and he said with a "sad" expression:
"Commander Zhong is a pillar of the nation, how could he suddenly suffer such a defeat?"
"This must be someone secretly colluding with the garrison commander of Beijia Pass!"
"Men, arrest all those guys that Commandant Zhong left behind to oversee the transport of supplies and lock them up in jail."
"Who doesn't know Commander Zhong's unwavering patriotism?"
"The reason for the great defeat at the front is definitely not because Captain Zhong is incompetent, but because the soldiers did not eat enough."
"If people aren't getting enough to eat, isn't that just a problem of those guys in the rear supervising the transport of grain lining their own pockets?"
Su Yu's brilliant logic earned him nods of approval from everyone in Cao Cao's camp.
Cao Cao waved his hand, and the proposal was approved.
The few people Zhong Yao left behind to oversee the transport of grain were all his staunch confidants.
In terms of ability, he may not be the most outstanding.
But his loyalty to Zhong Yao was absolutely unquestionable.
If we don't take this opportunity to clean it up, when will we?
So, whatever you do, don't come to Cao Cao's camp as a grain transport officer!
This is a truly high-risk industry!
After losing the battle, the grain transport official offered sacrifices to Heaven.
Even if they win a battle, the grain transport officials will not be rewarded.
They might have already been sacrificed to the heavens during the war!
Feeling sympathy for Zhong Yao, Su Yu took the initiative to visit Zhong Yao's residence.
Huh? What did you say? Zhong Yao hasn't returned to Chang'an yet, and there are only female relatives in his residence. Is it inappropriate for Su Yu to come and visit?
That's alright, it's not like our Commander Su has been lacking in manners for just one day.
As long as he lacks manners, he is invincible!
As usual, Xu Chu skillfully smashed open the small, dilapidated door of the Sili Commandant's residence.
Under the panicked gazes of the women in the mansion.
Su Yu discovered a beautiful girl with a captivating and alluring charm.
"Young lady, what is your relationship with Commandant Zhong?"
"Could it be that you are Commandant Zhong's daughter?"
Meeting Su Yu's gaze, the girl lowered her head slightly and said:
"Your Excellency, I am merely a maid in the master's household."
Su Yu did not believe the woman's story.
Because the clothes this woman was wearing, and the bracelet on her wrist, did not resemble those of an ordinary maid.
Just then, an elderly woman came out of the main hall and said to Su Yu:
"I have failed to greet you properly, Your Excellency."
"But it would be inappropriate for the Commandant of the Guards to enter the Sili Commandant's residence without permission, wouldn't it?"
The woman appeared to be around the same age as Zhong Yao, both in their fifties, and thus referred to herself as "this old woman."
And her identity is obvious.
She was Zhong Yao's principal wife and Zhong Yu's biological mother.
Su Yu smiled and said:
"Madam, you are right."
Afterwards, Su Yu led Xu Chu and Zhou Buyi out of the Sili Commandant's Mansion.
He knocked three times on the damaged door and came in again.
Lady Zhong Yao: "..."
The girl who called herself a maid: "..."
Well, if Zhong Yao can't do anything about Su Yu, then Lady Zhong Yao is even less likely to be a match for him.
After inviting Su Yu to sit down, Lady Zhong Yao ordered a young girl who identified herself as a maid to make Su Yu a cup of tea.
"Madam, may I ask a question?"
"I wonder what the relationship is between this young lady and the lady?"
Lady Zhongyao pondered for a moment, then spoke:
"This is my personal maid, Changpu."
“Calamus’s mother was my dowry maid. Later, I helped her find a good match and she got married.”
“Some time ago, her mother passed away due to illness, and her father had also passed away a few years ago, so I sent someone to bring calamus to her side.”
Su Yu nodded and praised:
"The lady is kind."
Having played with dog cards before, Su Yu knew that this calamus must be Zhang Changpu, Zhong Hui's biological mother in history!
However, at this time, Zhang Changpu was still a young girl and had not yet encountered the wickedness of Zhong Yao.
(PS: Zhang Changpu's age is fictional; otherwise, according to the book's timeline, she might not even have a chance to appear.)
Seeing Su Yu staring at Zhang Changpu, Lady Zhong Yao frowned and said:
"I urge you, Commandant, to exercise self-respect."
Su Yu immediately adopted the demeanor of a virtuous gentleman and said to Lady Zhong Yao:
"Madam, I have something very important to discuss with you."
Lady Zhong Yao quickly asked:
"What is it that you are referring to, Commandant of the Guards?"
Su Yu pointed at Zhang Changpu and said:
"I have a friend who is both talented and beautiful, and I would like to get to know Miss Changpu better."
Lady Zhongyao couldn't help but ask curiously:
“Changpu is nominally my maid, but in reality, because of her mother’s relationship with me, I have always treated her as my daughter.”
"I wonder which talented young man Your Excellency is referring to as a friend?"
"If he is indeed a good match with calamus, it would be a wonderful marriage."
"After all, calamus will eventually get married."
"If I can find a good match, I will be able to face her mother's spirit in heaven."
Su Yu patted his chest and said:
"It's down!"
For a moment, Lady Zhongyao had an impulse to pick up the inkstone and smash Su Yu to death!
You've been laying the groundwork for ages, are you just waiting here?
But Su Yu didn't feel embarrassed at all.
Rather than waiting for that old fellow Zhong Yao to create Zhong Hui.
Why don't we let Su Yu personally take charge and study the "Su Hui's manufacturing method"?
For a moment, Lady Zhong Yao was so angry that she was speechless.
Su Yu felt embarrassed that he might actually anger Lady Zhong Yao to death. He exchanged a few more glances with Zhang Changpu and then left the Sili Commandant's residence.
Lady Zhong Yao was furious at Su Yu's arrogance and resolved to complain to Zhong Yao when he returned.
……
定军山
Upon learning of the great victory at Beijia Pass, Zhang Lu breathed a sigh of relief.
Zhong Yao has already retreated.
The next step was to surrender Hanzhong to Cao Cao, giving Zhong Yaoyi a little shock.
But just as Zhang Lu was painstakingly studying the Dingjun Mountain defense line map, several soldiers covered in blood suddenly came to report:
"Reporting to the Celestial Master! Tiandang Mountain is under siege by Guan Yu and Ma Chao!"
"General Yang Bai has unfortunately died in battle, and General Yang Ang is struggling to hold on, requesting the Heavenly Master's assistance!"
"How...how could this happen?"
Zhang Lu's generals were immediately thrown into chaos.
Tiandang Mountain and Dingjun Mountain form a strategic defensive position, where Yang Bai and Yang Ang stationed 10,000 troops.
If Tiandang Mountain is lost, Dingjun Mountain may not be captured immediately, but the days that follow will certainly be difficult.
Furthermore.
Yang Bai and Yang Ang were both trusted confidants of Zhang Lu.
With Yang Bai killed in battle and Yang Ang struggling to hold on, Zhang Lu could not possibly leave Yang Ang unsupported.
No one noticed.
The soldiers who came to deliver the message had a slight smile on their lips.
……