Xu Huang knew Cao Cao was asking him and hurriedly said, "My lord, everything Master Zijing said is true."
"Zhou Yu was indeed harassed by Zhuge Liang and beaten severely. I-I saw it with my own eyes."
Cao Cao's brow furrowed even deeper, and suspicion of Xu Huang rose within him as well. Narrowing his eyes, he asked, "How did you see it?"
Xu Huang then recounted his interrogation that day, the Han Army's plan to launch an all-out assault in three days, and their intention to behead him as a sacrifice to the flag.
Chapter 469: Cao Cao Takes the Bait: The Advantage Is Mine!
After hearing Xu Huang out, Cao Cao questioned him carefully about the details before dismissing his suspicions of him.
Fabricated stories had the most holes.
What Xu Huang had just said rang true, and his answers to several questions about the details all matched up, showing that his account was not false.
Still, those words alone could not convince him that Zhou Yu and Lu Su genuinely intended to join him. After all, it was far too much of a coincidence.
They might have been putting on a show for Xu Huang.
I should observe them a while longer and see whether any cracks appear. If he is telling the truth, this might be a good opportunity to defeat the enemy army.
Cao Cao thought to himself.
If Zhou Yu and Lu Su truly intended to bring their troops over to his side, that was undoubtedly good news for him. Perhaps he could seize this opportunity to defeat the Han Army.
Of course, that depended on it being true.
Gathering his thoughts, Cao Cao looked at Lu Su again and asked, "Even if everything you just said is true, how can you be certain