Zhuge Liang carefully savored the twelve words "The general trend of the world, if it unites for a long time, it must divide, and if it unites for a long time, it must unite", and he felt that he had benefited a lot.
In previous exchanges with Ah Liu, Zhuge Liang had already spoken highly of Mr. Potian. When discussing with him this time, he was even more impressed by how Cao Wu could be called a classic just by saying a few words, enough to be recorded in the annals of history.
Zhuge Liang wanted to bow down, but Cao Wu still pulled him. The two chatted for a long time, and Ah Liu smiled and said: "Both gentlemen are smart people, why bother with red tape?"
Zhuge Liang then stopped his movements and said again: "The general has invited me. I am willing to return to the north with the general because I admire what the general has learned and want the general to give you some advice. However, there are two things that I did not know when I arrived at the general's northern mansion." Can’t do it.”
Cao Wu was listening attentively, and Zhuge Liang said: "First, I only serve as the general's staff, not Meng Degong's staff. There is no need to explain why."
Cao Wu nodded in agreement. Cao Cao's reputation was that in the eyes of his own people, he was a wise master, but in the eyes of those loyal to the Han Dynasty, he was a national thief.
In order to conquer the world, Cao Cao had long been dictatorial and became the de facto emperor. He himself did not care whether he was stealing the Han Dynasty and establishing himself on his own, but those who were loyal to the Han Dynasty had long thought that he was stealing the country and criticized him. punish.
Zhuge Liang cherishes feathers and only cares about Cao Wu but not Cao Cao. This is normal and fits the Zhuge Liang that Cao Wu knows.
Zhuge Liang did not make his words clear, but he had already given face to Cao Wu, a clan member of the Cao family.
"What about the second one?"
"When the general comes south, he will definitely come for matters related to Xiakou and Jiangdong. But when Duke Xuande was in Xinye and Xiangcheng, he cared about the people and recuperated. He also visited the thatched cottage three times and treated me like a soldier of the country. I was frightened. I was already ordered to kill Mi Zhu. If I fail Duke Xuande, I will not make any more suggestions or strategies in this war. If there is another war in the future, I will do my duty and learn from what the general taught me."
Cao Wu was silent.
The Battle of Chibi was too important to him. He and a bunch of little girls alone could not ensure Cao Cao's victory. He finally got Zhuge Liang, but he didn't come up with a plan, which was confusing.
But he was relieved. If Zhuge Liang was an ungrateful person, then Cao Wu would not want him.
Zhuge Liang, the prime minister of the Han Dynasty, the mythical Mr. Kong Ming, and Zhuge Wuhou, who died of exhaustion, should be as loyal as they are now.
In this era, due to Cao Wu's layout, Liu Bei failed to invite Zhuge Liang, but Zhuge Liang still reciprocated and was unwilling to face Liu Bei.
You treat me as a nobleman of the country, and I will repay you with the world.
Thinking of this, Cao Wu made a quick decision: "Okay! Just as you said, Cao Jun will fight against Liu Bei, and you won't say a word."
Zhuge Liang nodded, but Cao Wu turned around and said, "But if Jiangdong sends troops, we will have to rely on you, sir."
Zhuge Liang's expression froze, he didn't expect Cao Wu to say this at all.
Zhuge Liang was extremely alert and immediately understood what Cao Wu meant. Liu Bei had an acquaintance with him, but the Jiangdong Sun family did not. Cao Wu said nothing, which not only satisfied Zhuge Liang's wishes, but also gave Cao Wu himself a helping hand.
He thought for a moment, then calmed down and said, "Mr. Benyi, if Soochow sends troops, I will follow you!"
Cao Wu cupped his hands and said, "It's a deal!"
Zhuge Liang raised his hand and said, "It's a deal!"
The two discussed that the situation in Jingzhou was now in chaos, and Zhuge Liang would go to Beifu to wait for Cao Wu for the time being. When the war here ends, or Jiangdong sends troops, the two of them will contact each other again.
Although Cao Wu said this, he knew that Sun Quan would send troops soon, and Zhuge Liang would definitely return by then.
As for letting Zhuge Liang return to Beifu, he was afraid that if Cao's army lost, Xiangyang would not be safe, and the allied forces of Sun and Liu would have to chase them all the way here. In this case, Zhuge Liang and Ah Liu will be involved in a military disaster, so prepare in advance to prevent unexpected events.
This is the benefit of knowing the world's major events in advance. Even Zhuge Liang was plotted by him.
Cao Wuhao said angrily: "At that time, my husband and I will point out the country and discuss the world!"
Zhuge Liang laughed loudly: "What a great guide to the country, then I will go to Beifu first and wait for you sir!"
After saying that, Ah Liu happily packed up his clothes.
The two of them lived a simple life and didn't have much luggage. They quickly packed a few small bags. Except for some books, they were all Ah Liu's things.
Cao Wuzao asked the people from the mountain to find a carriage. He and Zhuge Liang sat in the carriage, and Ah Liu drove all the way down the mountain.
On the way, Zhuge Liang and Cao Wu discussed the situation of the battle again, and Cao Wu nodded in agreement.
When they arrived at the foot of the mountain, Cao Wu said goodbye to him and went to Zhang Liao's army.
Ada was waiting in the tent. As soon as Cao Wu came in, he smiled and said, "Fortunately, I did not disgrace my life."
Ah Da also smiled and said: "I am lucky enough to live up to my fate here."
It turned out that more than a day later, Ada contacted Cao Wu for another arrangement.
That was a deaf slave who was originally a Taishan craftsman.
In the first year of Xingping, Cao Cao avenged his father and marched south to Tao Qian in Xuzhou. Lu Bu attacked Cao Cao's rear in Yanzhou and killed only Juancheng, Fan and Dong'a in Cao Cao's homeland. The situation was critical.
Xun Yu and Cheng Yu came to the city as civil servants to supervise the battle, and the people in the city also took the initiative to climb the towers to defend. Lü Bu drew his bow and arrow, intending to shoot Cheng Yu to death. The slave blocked Cheng Yu's arrow, and his lungs were pierced. He fell off the city wall and hit his head, causing him to become deaf. Fortunately, Lü Bu retreated and saved his life.
Cheng Yu regarded him as his savior.
This time Cao Wu sent him to the front line to wait for someone.
After waiting for this person, he entrusted Cheng Yu to change the seal and ribbon of that person.
For more than a day, Ada contacted Zhang Liao through his expedited messaging channel and obtained the seal.
Ada raised the baggage in his hand and said, "I got the things, let's go."
Cao Wuque said: "It's dangerous ahead, so I'd better go alone!"
Adali ignored him and went out to fetch the horse.
The horse that Ah Da was frightened before has been recovered, and nothing on the horse has been lost.
Ah Da introduced: "My horse is not as good as yours, but you can't lose what's on it."
Only then did Cao Wu discover that there were three iron pipe guns tied to the horse's belly. It suddenly dawned on him that the iron pipe guns were very important to Cao Wu who was not good at using force. It was also because of this that A Da retrieved the horse. He couldn't help but think. Nuan, took her arm and said: "I will walk the road below myself."
Ah Da said angrily: "Cao Potian, you have become more capable! You have forgotten what we agreed!"
After saying this, he got on his horse.
Cao Wu was even more rogue, and he also fell onto her white horse.
Ah Da struggled but was unable to free himself, so she had no choice but to let him sit behind her.
The little red horse heard his master's voice and stumbled over. When he saw his master riding on the white horse, he snorted in anger.
Cao Wudao: "Diao Chan, if I die, there will be more than a hundred people in the house who will still need you to take care of it, and someone will need to realize your ambition. Don't go."
Ada let go of his resisting hand and said softly: "Then you won't die."
"Then I can't bear to part with it. There are still ninety-seven little girls waiting in my house!"
Cao Wu laughed heartily, Ah Da's eyebrows suddenly stood up again, and Ah Qi and Ah Jiu's names were pulled out to bury Cao Wu.
During the dispute, a horn suddenly sounded in the military camp.
Immediately afterwards, several messengers shouted among the camps.
Cao Wu heard them shouting: "The Prime Minister's military order, our headquarters must break camp immediately and the whole army march forward!"
"General Zhang's military order is for all teams to pull out of camp and assemble behind the three drums! Those who are late will be twenty feet long, and those who escape camp will be killed!"
"Military order from Governor Zhao, the headquarters will arrive in Jiangxia within ten days. Those who are late will have thirty soldiers, and those above the rank of captain will be executed!"
Cao Wu immediately hugged A Da and watched the messengers splashing smoke and dust in each battalion. Hearing that the first drum had been beaten, the soldiers of each battalion immediately took action.
The military tents were put away one by one, the soldiers packed their bags one by one, and the teams gathered in the open space at the camp gate.
Someone had tidied up the military tents for Cao Wu, and the military situation was urgent. Zhang Liao had no time to greet Cao Wu, so he was already waiting in front of the camp gate.
After three rounds of drumming, all the armies gathered, and no one was late.
A scribe stood next to Zhang Liao and nodded with satisfaction.
Zhang Liao stood on a temporary wooden platform for everyone to see.
Zhang Liao shouted: "My sons, Liu Xuande is separatist in Jiangling and disrespects the emperor. The prime minister has resigned and attacked the leader of the thieves. We have received the kindness of the prime minister and set out to destroy the thieves today!"
He pulled up the handsome flag at the entrance of the camp, held it in his hand, and waved it in the wind.
"My sons, Governor Zhao is here. The Prime Minister asked us, can we fight?"
The troops shouted: "Can! Can! Can!"
The sound shook the wilderness.
Even Cao Wu and Ada couldn't help shouting a few times.
Zhang Liao held the banner, got on his horse, and shouted: "My sons, come with me to the battle!"
All the troops shouted: "Here!"
Immediately afterwards, the bugle company encamped and the soldiers came out of the camp.
Cao Wu looked at these people and felt inexplicably excited.
At that moment, Cao Wu understood that the warm-up time for this war was over.
The real war is about to begin.
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When Taizu conquered Jingzhou, he led the governor of Zhangling with Yan and moved to the capital to protect the army. He protected the seven armies of Jin, Zhang Liao, Zhang He, Zhu Ling, Li Dian, Lu Zhao and Feng Kai.
"Book of Wei·Biography of Zhao Yan"