Cao Cao was in a daze. He thought Cao Chong had left with Cao Zhang and Cao Zhi.
The house was empty, and the father and son were alone together, which made Cao Cao feel uncomfortable for the first time.
Especially Cao Chong's sharp eyes seemed to contain too many things.
Cao Cao forced out a smile, full of concern.
"Chong'er, do you have any difficulties that you want father to help you with?"
Cao Chong shook his head.
"My father has given Chong'er enough, how dare Chong'er ask for more?"
"Then you are..."
Cao Chong stepped forward. Take Cao Cao's hand.
After careful exploration, it is full of traces of time.
"My father, as the ancients said, you know your destiny at fifty. Why is my father so wise..."
Cao Cao sighed softly and held Cao Chong in his arms.
"Chong'er, my father knows what you mean. However, my father has his own plans."
"Now, you no longer need to worry about being a father. What you need to think about is how to fulfill your father's wish."
Cao Chong's eyes were full of sadness.
For this reason, he really couldn't persuade him any more.
"Father, there is something unclear about my child."
"Speak."
They are about to part ways, and may never see each other again. Cao Cao will naturally fulfill all the wishes of his beloved son.
As long as the desire is reasonable and within one's ability.
"Since my father wanted to inherit the Cao family, why did he give up all his rights to...eldest brother?"
Cao Cao did not answer, but asked a question.
"Chong'er, what do you think of your elder brother?"
"To be honest, my eldest brother is too obsessed with power."
Cao Chong didn't hide anything and poured out what was in his heart.
"Although Youzhou is barren, it is still a state after all! In the past, Gongsun Zan dominated Youzhou and could compete with Yuan Shao. If the Sun family occupied half of Yangzhou, they could be called lonely, and if Liu Zhang occupied one state of Yizhou, he could Dominate the world. Even my father only rose from Yanzhou."
"With so many precedents, the eldest brother will definitely use this opportunity to do whatever it takes! It would be okay if my father wins, and there will be no problem no matter what the eldest brother does."
"If my father is defeated, my eldest brother will be unwilling to accept it and will definitely fight to the death with Liu Zhang. At that time, it will be contrary to my father's wishes."
Cao Cao nodded slightly, more satisfied with his younger son's knowledge.
If there were another ten years, Cao Cao could not imagine what Cao Chong could grow to.
At the same time, I felt sad for Cao Pi.
A man in his thirties was seen extremely clearly by a teenager!
This in itself is a ridiculous thing.
Originally, Cao Cao could ridicule him as much as he wanted, but unfortunately, the target was his own son.
"Chong'er, what do you think?"
Cao Chong looked at Cao Cao for a long time before speaking.
"If my father really wants our brothers to remain anonymous and live in seclusion in the mountains, he should not appoint important military matters, but make arrangements quickly while Hebei is still under control."
"And the father's arrangement makes the child think it has a deeper meaning..."
A vague shock flashed in Cao Cao's eyes.
He did have other plans, and it was a very grand road.
Unexpectedly, Cao Chong discovered him so easily.
Simply amazing!
"Chong'er, you... are so smart!"
"My father has read countless people, and there are very few people as smart as you in the world!"
It's not that Cao Cao was bragging about his children, but he was really shocked.
Even comparable to the smartest Guo Jia!
It's a pity that Guo Jia is gone. If Guo Jia was to teach Cao Chong, Cao Cao would feel terrible just thinking about it!
"Father is so complimentary. The child is not interested in these exaggerations."
Cao Chong was not humble in words, but in expression, he was really indifferent.
Compared to these, he would rather care about Cao Cao himself.
"Chong'er, can you guess what it's like to be a father?"
Cao Chong pursed his lips and stopped talking.
He guessed, but wasn't sure.
Cao Cao smiled.
"Say it, it doesn't matter if you say it wrong."
Cao Chong nodded.
"Father, although Youzhou is under our rule, there is one place that is not under our control. This is the Liaodong region."
"Liaodong is remote and a bitter cold land. After Gongsun Du and Gongsun Kang, Liaodong has long become the private property of the Gongsun family."
"If the kid's guess is correct, if Youzhou is not protected in the future, he will have to retreat to Liaodong to find Gongsun's family, right?"
Cao Cao's eyes were full of horror. He didn't expect that his youngest son would guess it right!
How can we resist Liu Zhang relying on Youzhou?
Even Cao Cao himself couldn't stop Liu Zhang, what could he expect from Cao Pi?
Everything is an illusion!
As a hero in troubled times, how could Cao Cao be willing to let his son hide for the rest of his life?
Therefore, the path has already been laid out for them.
It is also a road to dominance, but this road is a bit difficult and rugged.
If Liu Zhang can't defeat him, can he still escape?
As long as you can avoid it, you have a chance.
The first to bear the brunt is Liaodong!
"Chong'er, as a father, I rarely admire others in my life, but you are one of them!"
"Yes, it is the land of Liaodong! It is also a great gift prepared by Gu for your brothers!"
"What's the meaning?"
Cao Chong's bright eyes finally turned doubtful.
His enlightenment only lasted so far.
I guessed that Cao Cao's intention was Liaodong, but I didn't guess what he was going to do in Liaodong.
"Hehehe..."
Cao Cao stroked his beard and finally smiled proudly.
As a father, if his son sees through everything, then he would be pathetic enough.
"Chong'er, when Gu pacified Hebei, we should have taken advantage of the situation to capture Liaodong and completely control Youzhou."
"However, when he was in Luoyang in the past, Gongsun Du had some friendship with Gu. In addition, Gongsun Du immediately sent an envoy to express his surrender after Gu occupied Hebei. Therefore, Gu did not use troops against Liaodong."
"Mainly because of the bitter cold land in Liaodong, the roads are difficult, and the foreign races are also extremely troublesome. This is why the Gongsun family has always ruled Liaodong."
"It was precisely because of that time that Gongsun Du owed Gu a huge favor! After Gongsun Du died, Gongsun Kang petitioned Gu to take back Liaodong. Considering the respectful attitude of the Gongsun family, Gu still appointed Gongsun Kang as the governor of Liaodong. .”
Speaking of this, Cao Chong suddenly realized.
"I see, the Gongsun family has received great favor from their father for generations!"
Cao Cao smiled and nodded.
"Exactly!"
