Nowadays, Cao Cao has reached the point of life and death. When he is forced to the last moment, Cao Cao will not necessarily never make a choice that he would never make before.
Even for the sake of the circulation of Cao Cao's bloodline, Cao Cao might have the Cao family surrender to Li Xiang at the last moment.
When it was time to die, and the Cao family's defeat was certain, they naturally didn't mind looking for the princes to join them, as long as they could survive. Even if there are some people who are willing to fight to the end, such people are always indispensable. However, there are definitely people who choose the opposite.
As for the latter, this is a force that Li Xiang can strive for.
Moreover, Li Xiang still has considerable advantages in this regard.
After the remaining forces of the Cao family have withdrawn from the stage of fighting for world hegemony, if they really want to imitate one force and join them, then why not choose the strongest one? Is there any reason not to choose the side with the greatest chance of having the last laugh?
If they join the weaker side, where will they go after that side is destroyed by the stronger one?
Therefore, Li Xiang thinks that he still has a certain degree of confidence.
In fact, Li Xiang helped Cao Mengde by letting Bai Qi launch military exercises in Jingzhou. But that's all he can do. If he really wants to use troops, Li Xiang won't be happy.
Thinking about how much the Jin army paid in the battle to conquer Shu, doesn't Li Xiang need to take a breath? Not to mention, Li Xiang is still fighting on the grassland!
Furthermore, Li Xiang’s next focus is on Nanman
If he really wanted to help Cao Mengde, his southern plan would have to be delayed for two or three years. Although helping Cao Mengde is indeed beneficial to Li Xiang, it is not worth it. Or to be more precise, the benefits are not enough.
Just as Zhu Yuanzhang was not happy with Zhao Kuangyin becoming the overlord of the Central Plains, helping Cao Cao was also beneficial to Zhu Yuanzhang. But Zhu Yuanzhang is indeed unable to spare any manpower now, and it is impossible for him to really have a fight with Zhao Kuangyin because of this. The same situation Li Xiang is facing now.
However, although he was not prepared to agree to Cao Mengde's conditions, Xun You still had to send someone to appease him. After all, this is a talent. After Cao Mengde's demise, it seems that Li Xiang has the greatest chance of attracting Xun You. It's time for the Xun family to get in touch with Xun You.
As for the sugar-coated cannonballs given by Cao Mengde, eat the sugar-coated shells first, and then the cannonballs should return the way they came.
The quality of Cao Cao's daughter is quite good. Since the other party has already packed it up, Li Xiang should accept it temporarily.
Furthermore, this was originally the escape route Cao Cao gave himself.
Otherwise, I really thought that Cao Cao would be so impatient that Xun You would take his three daughters to Luoyang without even saying a word.
As long as these three daughters can be thrust into Li Xiang's hands, no matter how they are thrust into Li Xiang's hands, from now on, the Cao family and the Li family can be regarded as in-laws.
In the future, if something unexpected happens to him, his descendants of the Cao family will also have a big tree that they can rely on and take refuge in, so that their bloodline will not be lost in this troubled world.
After all, this is also the escape route left by Cao Cao for the Cao family. Even someone like Cao Cao definitely didn't want their old Cao family to end up with no descendants.
It was precisely because Li Xiang saw Cao Cao's thoughts that he gave him a chance to step down. According to Cao Cao's wishes, he kept his three daughters. In the future, after Cao Cao's power is destroyed, Cao's generals will feel at ease when they come.
They were not betraying their masters at that time. They came to seek refuge with their uncle. They wanted to help their uncle avenge his old father-in-law!
The ancients were fond of names, and would even risk their lives for a good reputation. With such a level, maybe there will be many more generals and civil servants.
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"My lord, the Imperial City Secretary has come to report that Cao Cao sent Xun You to the Jin Dynasty to marry the false emperor Li Zifeng!"
It didn't take long for Zhao Kuangyin to receive some news.
Many generals became a little worried after hearing the news. Li Zifeng's reputation as a lustful woman was even louder, or even much louder, than that of wife Cao in this era.
Therefore, these generals cannot be entirely blamed for having such concerns.
However, after Zhao Kuangyin heard the whispers of these generals, he almost couldn't help but roll his eyes.
Li Zifeng's reputation as a womanizer is indeed resounding, and she is famous among all the princes. Every victory in a battle means that Li Zifeng's harem will expand.
However, I have never heard of Li Zifeng missing important events because of women. If Li Zifeng was really that kind of person, he wouldn't have beaten the princes of the world to this level.
"Lord, good fortune and misfortune depend on it, and misfortune depends on blessing and misfortune. In this world, good fortune and misfortune depend on each other. This is not a good thing!" Zhao Pu stepped forward with a smile at this time to remind him.
"Yes, it seems that Cao Mengde was forced to have no choice!" After Zhao Pu's withdrawal, Zhao Kuangyin chuckled lightly as he reacted.
If Cao Cao really had no other options, it would be absolutely impossible for him to make this last move, and it would also be absolutely impossible for him to ask Li Xiang for help.
After all, if Cao Cao did this, it would be equivalent to kicking himself on the opposite side of the world's princes. This was to openly judge the Han camp and stand in line with the Jin camp!
After thinking of this, Zhao Kuangyin immediately sent people to launch a public opinion offensive. If this wave was created well, Yuan Shao and Zhu Yuanzhang would be even less likely to help Cao Cao! At least, it is impossible to continue to help Cao Cao openly!
"Lord, please note that Cao Mengde and Li Zifeng have been at war with each other for many years. There are many deep hatreds among the generals under their command!" Zhao Pu continued to remind.
No matter why Cao Cao wanted to make peace with the Jin army, he even sent his daughter directly. However, this move would inevitably cause dissatisfaction among some of his generals.
Cao's army and Jin's army fought so many great battles one after another, how come there weren't a few generals who formed mortal enemies? Others are willing to make friends with the Jin army, but those generals who have a deadly feud with the Jin army are definitely the group of people who are most hostile to the Jin army, and they are definitely not happy for Cao Cao to make friends with the Jin army.
Cao Cao's move can be regarded as leaving a loophole for himself. It depends on how they operate next!
Not only Zhao Pu, but also Sun Bin also sent letters from thousands of miles away, suggesting that Zhao Kuangyin should seize this opportunity to alienate Cao's generals.
(End of chapter)
