The time turned back three hours.
Bai Xiaowen had already led his troops into Yingchuan Commandery.
However, Xun Yu voluntarily stepped forward. "My lord need not mobilize the army. I am willing to carry Lord Cao's coffin and final testament to Xudu and persuade the four young masters to surrender."
Bai Xiaowen's first reaction was to refuse.
Xun Yu was certainly an excellent choice, and Bai Xiaowen was willing to trust him.
But who knew how those people in Xudu viewed Xun Yu? Or how they would regard Cao Cao's final testament?
If they chopped Xun Yu to pieces, Bai Xiaowen would suffer a tremendous loss—Xun Yu brought him far more than the benefit of +10 to all attributes. More importantly, he provided 1 point of priority! His Governance Mastery, ability to improve habitability, and other such talents could all deliver long-term results.
Since Xun Yu had proposed it himself, Bai Xiaowen wanted to stop him, but he knew he could not dissuade him.
Seeing the concern on Bai Xiaowen's face, Xun Yu said, "My lord need not worry. My nephew Xun You is currently in Xudu. Besides, my lord previously released Lord Cao's four sons out of righteousness. I will not be in danger."
Holding Xun Yu's hand, Bai Xiaowen said, "If you go, you must agree to one condition: let me take Yanling Pass and surround Xudu with my army."
Xun Yu shook his head. "Why must my lord do this?"
Bai Xiaowen smiled. "You and I both have our own convictions. This is the only thing I can do for you. Even if Cao Cao's four sons and old subordinates still harbor improper ambitions, the day Xudu is surrounded, those fantasies should be shattered."
Xun Yu lowered his hands and said, "Military affairs naturally fall under my