Liu Bei hurriedly looked at Xun Yu.
Xun Yu didn't respond.
Liu Bei then secretly sighed.
He finally understood the meaning of Xun Yu's words just now.
As Liu Bei walked toward the door, he wiped the sweat from his forehead and smiled forcefully at Man Chong: "Let's go!"
In the courtyard, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were about to follow.
Man Chong said to Liu Bei: "Sikong only asked me to take you there alone."
Zhang Fei said angrily: "We are inseparable from eldest brother. Do you care where eldest brother goes or where we go?"
Guan Yu narrowed his eyes and looked at Man Chong.
When Man Chong came today, he smelled danger.
However, he still held Zhang Fei's shoulders and said: "Third brother, don't be reckless. In broad daylight, in full view of everyone, my eldest brother is the emperor's uncle after all, so nothing will happen to him."
Liu Bei also nodded to Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.
At this time, it would be useless for two more people to go.
The entire Xudu belongs to Cao Cao.
If Cao Cao really wanted to kill himself, there would be no benefit in bringing two more people there.
Liu Bei walked out of the mansion first.
Man Chong followed closely behind.
Guan Yu and Zhang Fei watched Liu Bei and Man Chong leave.
Zhang Fei hurriedly said to Guan Yu: "Second brother, why are you stopping me? How could Cao Cao know about our coming here? My eldest brother went alone, in case something unexpected happens——"
Guan Yu was about to sigh.
But Xun Yu came out and said, "Sikong's call to Uncle Huang this time is definitely not in danger of his life. If it is, there is no need to go to such trouble."
Guan Yu hugged Xun Yu and said, "Xun Lingjun, please tell us, what should we do?"
Xun Yu said: "Xuzhou in the east of the Yangtze River is in danger. We are at a loss with Xuzhou. It is best to send people and lead troops to assist. However, now the military generals of the DPRK and China are sent to the Guandu area to prepare for Yuan Shao's southward march to Xudu."
Xun Yu didn't say any more.
Guan Yu hugged Xun Yu, took Zhang Fei's wrist and left quickly.
Xun Yu stood quietly at the threshold of the hall, looking at the sky.
After a long time, he took out a sachet from his waist and slowly opened it.
There was a dark pill and spices lying inside.
Xun Yu sighed.
Everyone thinks he likes fragrance.
In fact, it is true to like the fragrance, but it is true to use the fragrance to cover up the highly toxic substances in the sachet.
In the past, he followed Cao Cao and often encountered crises.
Especially when Cao Cao conquered Xuzhou to avenge his father, Chen Gong took the opportunity to rebel, and almost all of Cao Cao's territory was captured.
In order to save Cao Cao's foundation, he hid this highly poisonous thing in a sachet to prevent him from being captured alive. Then he went around to lobby, and he saved two counties for Cao Cao, and then he made a comeback.
Since then, this highly poisonous thing has been kept in the sachet.
Looking at Danwan, Xun Yu shook his head.
Hope it won't be used again.
However, Sikong has always been suspicious, and his actions this time will definitely pave the way for future troubles.
But what can I do?
Do you have to watch the emperor's uncle and others being killed in one fell swoop?
The emperor, by then, will definitely go crazy.
Xun Yu sighed again, called for a servant and said, "Go to Guo Jia's house and call him over. The sooner the better."
When Xun Yu sent his men to find Guo Jia, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei also chased Liu Bei and Man Chong.
Guan Yu listened and Liu Bei whispered: "Xun Lingjun said that Xuzhou is in danger and the imperial court wants to help. However, all the generals under Sikong Zhang have been sent to Guandu to prepare for Yuan Shao's march south. We are the only ones who still have a chance."
Liu Bei's eyes lit up.
Guan Yu stepped back, pulled Zhang Fei aside, and said loudly to Liu Bei: "Brother, let's go back first."
After saying that, he turned around and left.
Liu Bei and Man Chong continued to rush to Sikong's mansion.
When they arrived at Sikong's mansion, Man Chong did not go in, but asked Liu Bei to go in alone.
Liu Bei entered Sikong's mansion alone, feeling very anxious.
Not long after walking, I saw Cao Cao standing in a stone pavilion, watching three children practicing swords.
Mrs. Bian stood next to Cao Cao with a smile on her face.
Seeing Liu Bei coming, Mrs. Bian said to Cao Cao: "Husband, I will go get some cakes."
After saying that, he turned around and left.
Cao Cao pointed to his side and said to Liu Bei: "Xuande, come here."
Liu Bei walked over quickly, stood next to Cao Cao and said, "I don't know why Sikong called me here——"
Cao Cao smiled and said, "I just want to chat with you."
Liu Bei asked: "I wonder what Sikong wants to talk about?"
Cao Cao pointed to the three children practicing swordsmanship and said, "Xuande, your skill with a sword is enviable."
Liu Bei smiled and said, "Sikong is also good at martial arts."
Cao Cao asked: "Who taught Xuande swordsmanship?"
Liu Bei said: "I was originally a martial artist in the county and learned the two-handed sword. Later I followed Mr. Lu Zhi and learned for a while."
Cao Cao sighed: "Gong Lu, he is a pillar of the imperial court. It's just a pity."
Liu Bei hummed.
Cao Cao continued: "I remember when Lu Gong was in court, I always admired him and even targeted him."
Looking at Liu Bei, Cao Cao smiled and said, "Xuande, do you know what I dreamed of when I was young?"
Liu Bei looked at Cao Cao doubtfully.
Mrs. Bian personally brought a wooden tray with a box of pastries on it, placed it on the stone stool next to the two of them, and then left quietly.
Cao Cao pinched a piece of cake and put it in his mouth, signaling Liu Bei to eat it too.
Liu Bei thanked him.
Cao Cao chewed the cake and said: "At that time, I wanted to lead the soldiers to the west like a champion, to fight against the barbarians, to completely drive them out of my Han territory, and to protect the people from living and working in peace and contentment."
"I have never thought about becoming a high-ranking official, let alone glory and wealth."
"I just hope to die on the battlefield and be buried in horse leather."
"The imperial court erected a tombstone in front of my grave, and it said -"
Cao Cao looked up from the bottom and said with a longing expression: "The tomb of Cao Hou, the general of the Han Dynasty's expedition to the west!"
Liu Bei fell silent.
He has thought further than Cao Cao since he was a child.
Since he was a child, he had heard his father talk about the deeds of Emperor Guangwu.
While everyone was still thinking about getting promoted and making a fortune, he hoped that he could do what Emperor Guangwu did in the future, support the Han Dynasty, and create another great glory for the Han Dynasty.
For this reason, when he was still a teenager, he deliberately bribed several children with money and spread the news that there was a mulberry tree in his house, which looked like the emperor's canopy.
This move even alarmed the county magistrate at the time.
Everything is in His design.
Unfortunately, the county magistrate did not realize that he was different, and instead wanted to execute him, saying that he had a rebellious heart.
Fortunately, he met Lu Zhi, who was frustrated in the court and came to Zhuojun to run a school.
Lu Zhi interceded and saved his life.
Later, Lu Zhi asked him to study with other disciples under his sect, learn the art of war, and learn how to be an official.
Lu Zhi even wanted to teach him the way of an emperor.
Unfortunately, before it even started, Lu Zhi was called away again by the court.
After Lu Zhi left, in order to practice what Lu Zhi taught, he recruited young people everywhere, commanded them to act chivalrously and righteously, and even went to fight barbarians, and even established a small reputation in Zhuojun.
Zhang Jiao and the Yellow Turban rebelled. He took these young men with him, received funding from horse merchants in the county, and recruited a group of local braves to fight against the bandits with enthusiasm.
Everything went so smoothly.
The so-called Yellow Turban thieves had no power to resist under his double swords.
His achievements were unmatched even by those court officials.
However, to his disappointment, the court did not reward him equally for this, and only gave him a minor official of Anxi County Lieutenant.
He even admitted it!
But that's not all the disgusting things about the court.
Not long after he took office, the imperial court sent a governor to Anxi to remove him from his official position on the grounds of selecting officials.
He rushed to the inn overnight to ask for the specific reason, but the postal supervisor extorted a huge bribe.
Seeing the expression on the villain's face, he was furious and tied up the governor, whipped him, and then fled Anxi with the rest of his men.
Later, the remnants of the Yellow Turbans rushed to attack Xiapi in Xuzhou. General He Jin sent Guan Qiu Yi to Danyang to recruit troops. He also joined them. Here they met Qian Zhao and became almost like brothers.
I also met Cao Cao for the first time in Changshe.
Under the recommendation of Qianzhao, he gained the attention of Guanqiu Yi, a good friend of Qianzhao's master Leyin.
Everything seems to be going in the right direction.
Who knows, Le Yin was killed and Lian Zhao left. His status in the army plummeted and he had no choice but to leave.
After that, he kept repeating the path of "defection - meritorious service - not taken seriously - leaving".
Until now, he had to defect to Cao Cao again.
Seeing that Cao Cao, who had wiped out the Yellow Turbans together in Changshe, had now become a prince and even controlled the emperor, Liu Bei thought of Gongsun Zan and Lu Yi, and felt unspeakably sad in his heart.
These people all became princes who were famous for a while and even controlled a place.
Only I have been standing still.
Chewing the cake in his mouth, Liu Bei couldn't feel any sweetness, but his mouth was full of bitterness.
Cao Cao did not look at Liu Bei beside him, but continued to sigh: "You know, Xuande, I see my own shadow in you."
“We have all fought and failed, failed and failed, but we have never surrendered to our fate.”
Liu Bei came back to his senses, smiled and said: "How can I compare with you, Sikong? I am embarrassed."
Cao Cao then turned his head, looked at Liu Bei, and said jokingly: "Oh? Really? I always thought that you were no less than me."
Liu Bei wiped the sweat from his forehead and said hurriedly: "Sikong, I am just a mat weaver and shoe seller. I have no other dreams. I just want to make achievements and gain wealth."
After a pause, Liu Bei quickly changed the subject and said, "By the way, Sikong, I heard that Yuan Shao has gone south to Xuzhou. The situation in Xuzhou is critical?"
Cao Cao hummed and said, "So?"
Liu Bei said: "I'm fine in Xudu anyway. Now that Xuzhou is in danger, we, as a court or as a dying person, had better help Xuzhou. In this case, if Sikong believes in me, I am willing to lead troops to help Xuzhou and never let Sikong You’re disappointed.”
Cao Cao looked at Liu Bei quietly.
He wants to kill him!
She was so sincere, but he betrayed her!
In this life, he hates betrayal the most!
However, he finally endured it.
Give him one last chance.
Now he is also short of manpower.
If he could understand current affairs, he would just pretend that nothing happened before.
Compared with the incompetent people under his account who secretly wrote to Yuan Shao, this Liu Bei at least did have real talent and learning.
Cao Cao said: "Okay, you are quite well informed. Since you want to go, I will give you the credit."
He called Mrs. Bian to get a tiger talisman and handed it to Liu Bei. Cao Cao held Liu Bei's hand and said, "This is the tiger talisman used to surrender 20,000 soldiers outside the city. It originally belonged to Zhang Yang's subordinate Sui Gu. Although he has been training for a while, it is not enough." But now, there are no other troops to mobilize. You take this surrendered soldiers to Xuzhou, and be careful on the way. Save if you can, but if you can't, then retreat to Shouchun to prevent Yuan Shao's army from attacking Shouchun and then flanking Xudu. "
Liu Bei took the tiger talisman and said with a serious face: "Don't worry, Sikong, Liu Bei will definitely fulfill his mission!"
After that, he said goodbye to Cao Cao and left quickly.
(End of chapter)
