Three Kingdoms: I, the Emperor of Wei, am loyal and honest!

Zhuge Liang said that he would not seek to be granted the title of Marquis of Ten Thousand Households, but he would like to meet Cao Zixiu. In the courtyard of the thatched cottage, Cui Jun, Xu Shu and others could not help but nod.

Cao Ang's talent really made them, Shuijing's disciples and Jingxiang hermits, all admire him from the bottom of their hearts.

Even their teacher, Mr. Shui Jing, Sima Hui, commented that Cao Ang had a strategy to conquer the world and a plan to hide the universe!

He even made a statement: He must be the one who will reunite the world as one in the future!

Thinking of this, Xu Shu couldn't help but look at Zhuge Liang meaningfully and said:"Since Kong Ming is so close to Cao Zixiu, why not come out to help him.

With Cao Zixiu's skill and Kong Ming's strategy, this day of peace in the world, I'm afraid Not far away!" When Zhuge Liang heard this, he smiled inexplicably and shook his head:"When I heard about Cao

Zixiu's talent, I knew there was someone else. He is a talented and benevolent hero, but he is not really a pedantic person. If the power of the world really allows the Cao family and his son to replace the Han Dynasty, then the one who usurps the Han Dynasty will be Cao Cao! I am a minister who eats the salary of the great Han Dynasty, but is unwilling to assist Cao Cao and destroy the Han Dynasty.

……"

Xu Shu and others understood what Zhuge Liang meant.

That is, if the Cao family and his son can defeat Yuan Shao and establish the foundation of their hegemony, it will be a matter of time before they replace the Han Dynasty.

Even though Zhuge Liang admired Cao Zixiu's talent, he was unwilling to follow the Cao family and his sons to personally overthrow the Han Dynasty as a Han minister for generations.

If the chaos in this world can really be put under control by Cao Ang in two or three years.

If the Han Dynasty's 400-year-old foundation is destined to be replaced by the Cao family within a few years.

So when Zhuge Liang promoted filial piety and became a scholar, it was just a matter of following the natural times, and he did not participate in the overthrow of the Han Dynasty.

It can be seen from this that Zhuge Liang actually still has feelings for the Han Dynasty in his heart. His original ambition was to find a clear leader of the clan and rebuild the Han Dynasty.

But now it seems that although there are many descendants of Gaozu and Emperor Guangwu in the world, they are either powerful and unable to help, such as Liu Zhang of Yizhou.

Either you can help but you don’t have the chance.……

"If Kong Ming cared about the Han Dynasty, why not help Jingzhou?

Although Liu Biao died, Jingzhou still had an army of 200,000, a household registration of one million, and the people had plenty of food.

Just choose one of Liu Biao's disciples to assist you.

With Kong Ming's talent in wind and music, he might as well join forces with Yuan Shao to attack the Cao family 08 and change the world situation!"

At this time, Cui Jun and Cui Zhouping suggested with bright eyes.

Zhuge Liang shook his feather fan, waved his hands and laughed:"Cui Zhouping, Cui Zhouping, haven't you seen that the current civil strife in Jingxiang is being driven by someone?"

As he spoke, Zhuge Liang put his feather fan behind his back, came to the table, dipped his fingers in the wine cup, and drew the current situation of the world on the table:"At this time, Jiangdong was in ruins, and the young master Sun Quan succeeded to the throne. There were many dissenters in the Jiangdong family, and it would take time for Sun Quan to stabilize his internal affairs, and he was unable to send troops to the outside world."

"In Jingzhou, the Cai family and their party members helped Liu Jingsheng's youngest son Liu Cong fight for the throne.

Given the general situation of the Cai family, the first in Jingxiang, the eldest son Liu Qi was unable to compete with the Cai family.

Cai Mao and Zhang Yun held the military power in Jingzhou. Even if Liu Qi had some veterans from Liu Biao to help him, it would be of no avail.

But now in the border of Jingxiang, the Cai family and other defenders Liu Cong occupy Xiangyang. Liu Qi, with the assistance of Liu Biao's old minister Li Gui and others, went out to Tunjiangxia to compete with the Cai family. Although he was slightly at a disadvantage, he managed to gain a rare foothold.!

It is impossible to say that there is no reason for this……"

When Zhuge Liang said this, Xu Shu laughed:"What Kong Ming said is true. Although Liu Qi is the eldest son, he is actually weak and incompetent. Li Gui and others are loyal to Liu Biao, so they assist the eldest son Liu Qi, but Li Gui and others are more than loyal. , but he has no military power and lacks strength.

Therefore, the reason why Liu Qi is able to station in the empty Jiangxia and fight against the Liu Cong and Cai clan must be with external help!"

As he said this, Xu Shu also dipped his finger in some wine. The east of Jiangxia County drawn by Zhuge Liang, highlighted twice, is Lujiang County and Yuzhang County.

"Although Liu Qi has the title of eldest son, he has no talent, no virtue, and no soldiers!

As for Liu Yao of Yuzhang, he was quite famous. Although the main force under his command was given to Cao Ang to go north.

But Liu Yao still had thousands of county soldiers in his hands."

"As for Lujiang County, the county governor is the uncle of Cao Ang's concubine Bushi, and the county soldiers are all Yuan Shu's Shouchun troops.

There is also the Baibo army stationed under the command of Han, Siam and Yang Feng.

In addition, Huainan County's Qiao Rui, Yan Xiang, Yang Hong and others assisted, and it was not difficult to mobilize tens of thousands of soldiers and horses to secretly enter Jiangxia."

"Therefore, the reason why Liu Qi was able to compete with the Cai family was because Cao Ang was secretly supporting him!

In this way, Jing Xiang fell into internal fighting and was unable to unify orders!

In this way, neither Jiangdong nor Jingzhou can threaten Cao Ang's queen!"

Xu Shu is worthy of being the one with the intelligence closest to Zhuge Liang among all the people. What Zhuge Liang thought of, Xu Shu also thought of.

But Cui Jun, Shi Guangyuan, and Meng Gongwei suddenly woke up!

"In this way, everything in Jingzhou is also under the control of Cao Ang, and nothing can be done!

Liu Cong is controlled by the Cai family. The Cai family values their own interests more than the safety of Jingzhou, so they cannot go there.

And the eldest son Liu Qi is just a puppet controlled by Cao Ang, and he is even more unable to use it.……"

As Cui Jun spoke, he smiled bitterly and sighed:"From this point of view, even though Jingzhou has an army of 200,000, it is already a turtle in the urn, being plotted by Cao Ang.

After the decisive battle with Yuan Shao, he can calmly go south. , Clean up the mess!

This Cao Zixiu is really a master of calculations, one step at a time!"

He finally understood why Zhuge Liang had a Han Dynasty in his heart and lived in seclusion outside Xiangyang City, but did not intend to assist Jingzhou!……

"Let it go! Since the affairs of the world cannot be done, we can calmly cook wine and sing to the wine.

Let’s wait until the general trend is settled before making any calculations...

Kong Ming and Yuan Zhi, come and have a drink together!"

Meng Gongwei was the older one among them, and he was quite free and easy. He called Zhuge Liang and Xu Shu to drink and sing.

This is true because the world's power was changed by Cao Ang in just a few months.!

Even if he has amazing talents, it is difficult to save the situation when the situation is over! If there is a wise master who is worthy of assistance, with Zhuge Liang and Xu Shu's temperament, he will still fight for his ambition even though he knows it is impossible.

The people in Jingzhou and Yizhou were all ignorant and could not help them. Naturally, Zhuge Liang and Xu Shu would not do anything by force.

In this way, everyone in the thatched cottage stopped discussing world affairs and drank and sang happily until dawn. , just fell asleep...

Thousands of miles away, Cao Jun's camp.

As soon as the sky dawned, the soldiers and horses in Cao's camp started to make fire and prepare for training, and a war machine started. At that time, there was a sense of order in the busyness, and when the sun rose, all the generals of the battalion arrived at Cao Ang's main tent and discussed matters at the head of the meeting.

Cao Ang looked as usual. He had forgotten that the Jin Yiwei secretly reported Liu Bei's movements last night, but as usual, he did not pay special attention to Liu Bei. This also made Liu Bei breathe a sigh of relief and secretly thought that his actions should not have been discovered.���

"Everyone, the military report has just been sent. A few days ago, Yuan Shao sent an envoy to Guanzhong, awarded Ma Teng, Han Sui and other princes in Guanzhong, and invited them to send troops.

Now that the princes in Guanzhong have joined forces, Sili Colonel Zhong Yao has no soldiers and cannot stop them.

Hundreds of thousands of traitors in the pass have left Tongguan and headed straight for Xudu!

Now my father leads an army of 110,000 and is fighting against Gao Lan in Bingzhou, and I am also leading an army here to confront Yuan Shao's main force.

Everything is empty!

The emperor, his ministers and all the officials are all in Xudu. If we are disturbed by Ma Teng, Han Sui and other traitors, then we, as officials of the Han Dynasty, will be guilty of a great sin!

Therefore, I would like to detach a force of troops and horses to return to Xudu and protect the emperor's ministers. I wonder which of the generals is willing to go?"

After Cao Ang's words fell, among the generals in the tent, Liu Bei's eyes moved invisibly!

Leading a troop of troops back to support Xudu?

To be honest, Liu Bei was moved!

Although he had established contact with Yuan Shao, Yuan Shao asked him Act as an internal agent in Cao's camp.

But this is a matter of life and death. If there is a choice, Liu Bei will naturally want to escape.

This is an opportunity to lead his army back to Xudu! If Cao Cao's confidants stayed behind but had few troops

, if he could lead a force back to Xudu, he would not only be relatively safe from Cao Ang, but he could still secretly coordinate with Yuan Shao and even cooperate with Ma Teng, Han Sui and others. Liu Bei took Xudu, got rid of Cao Ren, and guarded the emperor in his hands.

In this way, he and Yuan Shao were in the south and north, which not only cut off Cao Ang's retreat, but also allowed him to attack Cao Ang.

Even if he took a step back, Liu Bei couldn't take Xudu. He cannot completely control the army under his command, but he can also rely on the courage of his two generals, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, to kill some generals and coerce as many soldiers and horses as possible to leave Cao's camp.

When the time comes, he will join forces with Ma Teng and Han Sui to respond! Yuan Shao still has a lot to do!

Therefore, Liu Bei was moved!

But he did not ask for orders immediately. After all, he also knew that as a guest general, he was definitely not as trustworthy as Xu Chu and Li Cunxiao, a confidant of Cao Ang. It would appear that he had asked for orders first. It's a bit abrupt.

To be honest, Liu Bei also knows that for the soldiers in Cao's camp who really want to make meritorious deeds, staying with the main force here and waiting for the decisive battle with Yuan Shao will undoubtedly give them more chances to make meritorious deeds. As for returning to support Xu Du. , none of the ambitious generals wanted to do it.

Sure enough, as Liu Bei expected, the generals looked at each other, but no one took the initiative to ask for help.

At this time, Liu Bei stood up solemnly:"Since no one asked for help, I am willing to take this important task." , return to Xudu to protect the emperor!"

Behind Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei also stood up at the same time:"The two of us are also willing to follow my brother back to support Xudu and protect the emperor!"

Above the main seat, Cao Ang's eyes flashed and he smiled secretly in his heart.

As expected by Cao Ang, Liu Bei was unwilling to let go of this opportunity.

Little did he know that Liu Bei's move played into Cao Ang's plan.

None of the generals took the initiative to ask for orders. Of course, they were Because he wanted to stay here and perform meritorious service, it was not without Cao Ang's secret instructions!

So Cao Ang pretended to be pleased and sincere and said:"It would be great if Uncle Liu Huang is willing to return to Xu Du.

But I have a more important matter, and I need Uncle Lao’s help!"

Liu Bei's heart suddenly sank when he heard what Cao Ang said. He said that Cao Ang said nice things, but in fact he was still on guard against him. It seemed that he was unwilling to let him lead his army to leave.

A wave of negative emotions suddenly washed over his heart. Energy.

At this moment, Cao Ang continued:"Our army only has 240,000 troops. I intend to send 40,000 troops back to Xudu to stop Ma Teng and Han Sui. The troops here are insufficient.

Moreover, Yuan Shao will definitely mobilize reinforcements from Jizhou and gather a large number of troops for a decisive battle.

I heard that Uncle Liu Huang and Gongsun Zan of Youzhou even made friends. (To read Baoshuang novels, go to Feilu Novel Network!)

Moreover, Gongsun Zan has been attacked by Yuan Shao in recent years. He was alone and almost defeated.

Taking this opportunity, I would like to ask the emperor's uncle to secretly lead an army north to Yijing, Youzhou to help Gongsun Zan relieve the siege and send troops to attack Yuan Shao's back.

With the help of Gongsun Zan, we can recover some of the military disadvantages and fight Yuan Shao!"

Hearing what Cao Ang said next, Liu Bei's mood suddenly changed, and he couldn't help but feel refreshed!

He just thought that Cao Ang was guarding him, but when he heard that Cao Ang actually wanted him to lead a group of troops to leave Cao's camp and go north Together with Gongsun Zan, he was immediately overjoyed!

If this was possible, it would be better than returning to Xudu!

After leaving Cao's camp and arriving in Hebei, he could use Yuan Shao's help to clean up the troops sent to him by Cao Ang. Make it completely your own.���By joining forces with Yuan Shao to attack Cao Ang, not only were they far away from Cao's camp and escaped from birth, but they also had a military base!

With this army to help Yuan Shao, Yuan Shao wouldn't say anything even if he thought about it!

As for Liu Bei’s old friend Gongsun Zan?

Although Liu Bei also wanted to join forces with him, he did not want to join forces with Gongsun Zan to deal with Yuan Shao. If he wanted to join forces, he would have to join forces to deal with Cao Ang!

But in the past few years, Gongsun Zan was beaten badly by Yuan Shao, and almost all of Gongsun Zan's foundation was taken away by Yuan Shao.

With such deep hatred, Gongsun Zan would never reconcile with Yuan Shao.

Therefore, for the sake of the overall situation, Liu Bei can only plan to join forces with the more powerful Yuan Shao first!

As for Gongsun Zan, Liu Bei will also try to persuade him. If Gongsun Zan is willing to join forces to attack Cao Cao, then everyone will be happy.[]

If he is not willing, he can only let Gongsun Zan continue to besiege Yi Jing alone... 497 thought quickly in his heart, and Liu Bei couldn't help but feel more excited, feeling that the future was promising.

This is completely a chance that Cao Ang gave himself!

As for whether Cao Ang has a conspiracy?

It was not that Liu Bei had not suspected it, but he could never have imagined what kind of conspiracy would there be if he allowed himself to lead his army northward.

Especially when it came to joining forces with Gongsun Zan, Liu Bei thought for a while and found that he was the only one under Cao Ang's account who had the best friendship with Gongsun Zan and was the most suitable.

So he gave up his worries and felt that the reason why Cao Ang was willing to send himself to lead the army must be for this reason.

No longer hesitating, Liu Bei immediately suppressed the surprise in his heart, and said calmly and solemnly on his face:"General, take the order!"

Seeing Liu Bei taking the order, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei behind Liu Bei also raised their hands and were about to say that they had taken the order.

At this time, Cao Ang suddenly interrupted Guan Yu's actions:"General Guan, I have to do something for you in returning to aid Xudu this time!

Now all the generals in the tent are on errands, leading the main force of the soldiers.

Instead of There are no brave generals leading the main force.

Ma Teng and Han Sui have hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses, and Ma Teng's son Ma Chao is brave and has the courage of thousands of men.

Liang soldiers are all brave men who are good at conquering and fighting. They are not unstoppable.

Therefore, I want to use General Guan as the general to lead Liang Gang's 40,000 Huainan new army and return to Xudu to protect Xudu. Liang Gang is the deputy general of General Guan.

General Guan is a loyal and righteous man, and he has the courage to kill Hua Xiong with a warm wine!

The emperor has the general at his side, and we, the ministers of the Han Dynasty, can rest assured!"

As soon as these words came out, Liu Bei's expression changed.

He originally thought that by going north, he could take Guan Yu and Zhang Fei with him on his right and left, and take advantage of the situation to accomplish something great.

But he didn't expect that Cao Ang would let Guan Yu lead an army alone to help Xu Du?

Wouldn't this mean taking off one of his arms?

Liu Bei felt like resisting, but Cao Ang's words were beyond reproach.

Letting Guan Yu lead an army of 40,000 men and return to Xudu to defend the Emperor was in the name of righteousness!

Even Liu Bei couldn't refuse the matter for Guan Yu in public, otherwise wouldn't it appear that Liu Bei was unwilling to contribute to the emperor?

Moreover, allowing Guan Yu to lead an army of 40,000 people also showed the world that Cao Ang is magnanimous and trustworthy in employing people!

Therefore, Liu Bei didn't dare to speak. He just kept using negative energy, secretly thinking that Cao Ang was really treacherous.

We can only hope that his second brother Guan Yu can refuse this matter.

Little did he know that in Guan Yu's heart, although he felt a little regretful that he could not follow Liu Bei northward, he did not reject Cao Ang's appointment of him to return to the aid of Emperor Xu Dubao.

He didn't know that his brother Liu Bei was already planning to surrender to Yuan Shao, so he just hesitated a little and accepted the order on the spot!

And Cao Ang couldn't help but have a smile on his face.

Underneath the smile is the pride that the plan has been accomplished!

He transferred Guan Yu back to Xudu and sent Liu Bei as an envoy to Gongsun Zan. Cao Ang acted righteously in both cases!

If Liu Bei himself took the wrong path and was killed by others, it had nothing to do with Cao Ang.……