Cao Pi told the story very clearly, logically and orderly.
For a time, even Gongsun Kang found it difficult to find a place to refute.
The king of Wei and the governor of the state are already bound to each other and one cannot exist without the other.
Gongsun Kang wanted power, wanted fame, wanted to become the patriarch of a state, so as to gain the qualifications to dominate the world, and could not avoid Cao Pi's position as King of Wei.
In other words, once Cao Pi is recognized as the King of Wei and becomes the King of Wei in Liaodong, the situation will change.
In name, Gongsun Kang was immediately reduced from a dominating prince to a subordinate of Wei King Cao Pi.
What's more, he has to accept the canonization of Cao Pizhou Mu!
Those who know it will think that Gongsun Kang is patient for the time being for the sake of his great cause.
But if you don't know, you might think that Liaodong is the inherent territory of Wei.
Especially the people in Liaodong will be shaken in their hearts.
If from now on one considers oneself to be a subject of the Wei State rather than a subject of Gongsun Kang, it will also be a big trouble for Gongsun Kang's rule.
Announcement in public is too extreme.
However, he was reluctant to refuse Gongsun Kang.
Without the name of Zhou Mu, there would be no reality of Zhou Mu, let alone the ability to encompass the world.
No matter how good Liaodong is, it is still a bitter and cold place. Who doesn’t want to go and ride in the Central Plains?
If possible, why wouldn't Gongsun Kang want to experience that position for himself?
Give up, be reluctant to give up, agree, worry too much!
It really put Gongsun Kang in a dilemma.
In desperation, we can only put it on hold temporarily.
"Master Cao has been working hard from afar, so why don't you go to the city to rest first?"
"The soldiers just came to report that the Han army may be about to attack the border, and I need to deal with it first. If you are negligent and let the Han army take advantage of the loophole, the matter will be over!"
"No matter what, we must first focus on defeating the Han army, and then worry about other things. What do you think, Mr. Cao?"
Cao Pi nodded slightly, and then chose to understand and agree.
For such a big matter, it is impossible to make a decision as soon as the upper and lower lips touch.
There is no point in forcing him. Gongsun Kang can go back on his word at any time.
All Cao Pi could do was remind and wait.
Now that the words have been clearly explained, Cao Pi has nothing to worry about.
No matter what, Gongsun Kang will be the enemy of the Han army.
In its current form, it's enough.
"What Governor Gongsun said is absolutely true!"
Gongsun Kang smiled and felt relieved.
If Cao Pi continues to press, he will really be in trouble.
"In that case, please invite Mr. Cao to come into the city and rest."
"The palace post in the city has been prepared and the servants have given orders. If Master Cao needs anything, just let us know!"
Cao Pi thanked him with his hands in hand, full of gratitude.
"Thank you, Governor Gongsun, for your kindness. I'm sorry for bothering you."
"Mr. Cao, you're welcome, please!"
"please!"
After several people entered the city together, Gongsun Kang immediately ordered the soldiers to lead the way and led Cao Pi and the others to Guanyi.
Cao Pi, Cao Zhang, and Cao Zhi thanked each other again and again before leaving with the soldiers.
After the figure disappeared from sight, Gongsun Kang's kind expression suddenly disappeared.
He suddenly shouted to the place where there was no trace ahead.
"Come out."
After a while, a burly figure walked out.
It was Wang Lie who had resigned before.
"Lord Prefect!"
Regarding Wang Lie's appearance, Gongsun Kang was not surprised at all. On the contrary, it was extremely natural.
"how?"
Wang Lie's face turned red and he looked a little ashamed.
"This Cao Zhang is indeed a brave general, he is hard to defeat by others!"
"Being selected on the land list is definitely not due to worldliness, but due to strength."
Gongsun Kang frowned.
"So, you are no match for Cao Zhang?"
"I will be ashamed!"
Wang Lie lowered his head and did not choose to defend.
Even if he uses a sword and Cao Zhang uses a sword, they are no match for Cao Zhang, let alone if both sides are well prepared.
If it's a horse fight, it's very likely that you'll lose faster!
Based on this encounter, Wang Lie had a rough idea in his mind.
Compared to Cao Zhang, he is at least half a point weaker.
At least!
"Cao Zhang is brave and invincible. I am afraid that no one in Liaodong can be his opponent."
Gongsun Kang's eyes suddenly opened and he stared at Wang Lie instantly.
"You mean, no one under my command is Cao Zhang's opponent?"
Wang Lie was so frightened that his liver and gallbladder were split apart and he was at a loss.
But the fact made him dare not deny it.
If a conflict breaks out one day, Cao Zhang is likely to be a variable.
"Sir, please calm down, this matter...is indeed true."
"Even if the general risks his life, I'm afraid... I'm afraid he won't be Cao Zhang's opponent."
Gongsun Kang stared at Wang Lie with extremely cold eyes.
At the same time, my heart was also very cold.
He knew Wang Lie's strength very well, and there was no rival in Liaodong.
Why do you let Wang Lie guard here?
Don't you just want to try the gold content of Cao Zhang on the list?
This is great, I have tried it out, and I am invincible to Liaodong.
What should I do?
"waste!"
Gongsun Kang cursed angrily.
Before this, Wang Lie had never let him down. Every time he charged into battle, he was invincible.
I didn't expect that I would be so timid today.
"According to what you said, wouldn't this prefect be unable to deal with even a small Cao Zhang?"
"Just like this, facing Liu Zhang like this? How to face the Han army?"
"Even the generals on the Earth Ranking are unable to do anything. What will happen to the generals on the Heavenly Ranking in the future? Are they just going to be captured and wait to die?"
"Master Taishou, calm down!"
Wang Lie quickly advised him.
He didn't panic, he had already thought of his words during this time.
"Sir, I feel that this matter may not be a bad thing!"
"oh?"
Gongsun Kang was not an unreasonable person and was very willing to listen to his subordinates' explanations.
"Tell me about it."
Wang Lie cupped his hands and told each other.
"Master Qi, Cao Zhang's arrival has given us a wake-up call."
"The people on the Heavenly List and the Earthly List are by no means easy to deal with. They are far more powerful than we imagined!"
Before this, Wang Lie had never put the Heavenly List or the Earthly List in his eyes.
After this battle, I realized that I was short-sighted and there was a bright future ahead of me.
But Gongsun Kang didn't want to hear this, and he yelled angrily.
"Without further ado!"
