Cao Cao hesitated, this was indeed a good suggestion.
He is now following Yuan Shao, and he really doesn't have much development. He is helping Yuan Shao defeat Gongsun Zan. Even if he defeats Gongsun Zan, the land and population gained will go into Yuan Shao's pocket.
It would be better to take advantage of this opportunity to conquer Yuan Shu southward and win real benefits for himself.
But what can he get, and does Lu Bu have any intentions?
After thinking for a moment, Cao Cao decisively asked: "Feng Xian is really a bold and unruly person. He doesn't speak secretly in front of people. If we join forces to destroy Yuan Shao, what benefits will I get?"
Lu Bu smiled: "How about all the land in Yuzhou occupied by Yuan Shu now belongs to Meng De?"
However, Cao Cao was not moved by Lu Bu's generosity, but asked: "All of them are included? Then Fengxian, aren't your hard work in vain?"
Lu Bu smiled and said: "Yuzhou belongs to you, and I will take Qingzhou under my command. How about that?"
"Qingzhou?" Cao Cao was a little surprised. He didn't expect that Lu Bu had this idea.
"Yes, there is no strong man in Qingzhou, and Kong Rong has a good relationship with me. I think there won't be much resistance if I take over Qingzhou."
Cao Cao made a mental calculation: Tian Kai, the governor of Qingzhou Plain County, was from Gongsun Zan, and Qingzhou was close to Yuan Shao's forces. If Lu Bu took it, Yuan Shao would definitely feel uncomfortable.
When Yuan Shaozhen defeats Gongsun Zan, with his small belly, he will definitely turn around and cause trouble for Lu Bu.
If this is true, he can reap the benefits of being a fisherman.
In contrast, Yuzhou is close to Liu Biao and far away from Yuan Shao. Yuan Shao is beyond reach even if he wants to think about it.
Moreover, Liu Biao is not a man with great ambitions. As long as he does not pose a threat to his Jingzhou, Liu Biao will not take the initiative to cause trouble for him.
Although I thought so in my heart, I couldn't say it with my mouth.
Because he said: "So this is your idea, Fengxian! But if I occupy Yuzhou, will Liu Biao be willing to give up?"
Lu Bu laughed and said: "Mengde! I just said that Liu Biao has no ambition to make progress, don't you agree?
Then again, even if Liu Biao falls out after you occupy Yuzhou, can't you even handle him?
If that's true, you're calling me a hero in vain! "
After saying this, Cao Cao felt a little embarrassed. He raised his wine bottle and said with a smile: "Feng Xian, thank you for your reward... But the matter is serious, how about I think about it later?"
Lu Bu also raised the wine bottle and said, "This is natural. To show my sincerity in forming an alliance with Brother Mengde, how about I offer two more counties?"
"Oh?" Cao Cao's eyes lit up: "I wonder which counties they are?"
Lu Bu said: "Hanoi and Liyang, I wonder if Meng De would like it?"
Cao Cao was stunned. He originally thought that Lu Bu would cede the two counties of Xuzhou to himself, but he did not expect that it would be the two counties of Sili.
Yin frowned and said: "These two counties belong to Sizhou, and Zhang Yang is now the governor of Hanoi..."
Lu Bu smiled and said, "Brother Meng De doesn't know, but Uncle Zhi and I are brothers from Babai.
I have long persuaded him to come to Xuzhou with me, but he just refuses to come. This time I must ask him to give these two counties to Mengde and let him come to Xuzhou to be the prefect of me! "
Cao Cao was very happy: these two counties were close to his old base of Puyang, and Hanoi was close to the eastern capital Luoyang. They were must-win areas for military strategists!
It would be great if we could get it for free!
Little did he know that Hanoi was a piece of cake to Lu Bu, and although Liyang was next to Puyang, it was separated from Puyang by the natural barrier of the Yellow River!
Strictly speaking, Li Yang is closer to Yuan Shao's tentacles!
Giving up Li Yang to Cao Cao was equivalent to planting a thunderbolt between Cao Cao and Yuan Shao.
Cao Cao said with a smile: "Well...if Uncle Zhang Zhi wants to come to Xuzhou and there is no one to take care of Hanoi and Liyang, Cao will be willing to take care of it on his behalf.
If Zhang Yang refuses, don't force Fengxian, otherwise you brothers will be harmed! "
Lu Bu smiled and said: "Don't worry Mengde, we have an irreversible friendship. Since he respects me as his brother, I can still do this!"
I will send someone to bring him a message tomorrow. This time I must ask him to give up Hanoi and come to Xuzhou to help me!
Brother Meng De, just prepare your manpower to receive it! "
Cao Cao stopped pretending, raised his glass and said: "If this is true, then it would be better for Cao to be respectful than to obey orders!
After capturing Yuan Shu, if there is a place where Cao can be found in Qingzhou first, just ask!
For the sake of eternal friendship between you and my family, the two of us drink this cup together! "
Lu Bu drank and suddenly lowered his voice and said, "Brother Meng De, you can actually get a treasure if you win Yuzhou!"
"Oh? I wonder what kind of treasure it is?" Cao Cao asked.
"Hey, haven't you heard that Yuan Shu's wife, Feng, is a beauty of heavenly beauty and beauty!" Lu Bu said with a lewd smile.
"Huh? Feng? Hiss...how come I haven't heard of it?" Cao Cao frowned.
Lu Bu said: "Mengde doesn't know? This Feng is the daughter of Feng Fang, the right commander of the army (one of the eight commanders of Xiyuan)!"
"Oh! So it's her!" Cao Cao's eyes suddenly brightened up: "I've heard for a long time that Feng Fang's beauty is stunning to the country and the city. I didn't expect to be married by Yuan Shu!"
Lu Bu laughed: "So what's the problem? I heard that Mengde likes a wife most, not a girl waiting to be married..."
"Ah... Hey, hey!" Cao Cao pointed at Lu Bu and laughed, with an expression that said you understand my joy.
The general trend of the world suddenly mentioned women, especially Cao Cao's favorite mature and beautiful wife, and the atmosphere suddenly became more relaxed and lively.
Lu Bu also seemed to let go and said with a smile: "To be honest, I have never figured it out before. What is so attractive about this young married woman who has grown up with a second crop of leeks?
It wasn’t until a few days ago that I realized that other people’s wives really have a different kind of flavor, and that kind of taste is so memorable! "
When Cao Cao heard that he had met his soulmate, he was even more happy. He laughed and said: "Exactly, this woman has more experience, but she is more charming, more considerate and gentle, how can she not be a hundred times more interesting than a young and ignorant girl!"
Lu Bu raised his thumb and praised: "Brilliant! It's you!"
"That's an exaggeration. I'm just expressing my feelings!" Cao Cao felt even more proud. He picked up the wine glass and drank a drink with a bang.
After wiping the wine from his beard, Cao Cao asked again: "Fengxian, just now you said that you only knew how good the young woman was two days ago. Why is that? Did you actually get a top-quality wife?"
Lu Bu didn't hide it and said with a smile: "Exactly! Meng De, guess whose wife it is?"
Cao Cao said without thinking: "Since you said you imprisoned Tao Qian's family, they must be his or his son's wives and concubines?"
But Lu Bu said seriously: "Hey! Mengde, where did you come from?
Although there are a few good-looking people in the Tao family, I, Lu Bu, said that the people of the Tao family are going to be left to you to be humiliated, so how can you get involved with his women? "
When Cao Cao heard that there was a beautiful young woman waiting for him in the Tao family, he became even more happy and praised Lu Bu for his loyalty.
Then he asked: "Whose woman is that? I can't guess."
Lu Bu laughed ferociously: "You can't even think of it even if you think about it. To be honest, I am the concubine of the big-eared thief Liu Shoes, Mrs. Gan!"
"Oh!" Cao Cao looked shocked.
