Three Kingdoms: Madam, I am a decent person

Chapter 276 Cao Cao VS Zhang Sui
Cao Cao heard what the big man said and said with a smile: "Miaocai, what do you say we should do?"

Miaocai is Xiahou Yuan's courtesy name.

Xiahou Yuan's wife was the younger sister of Cao Cao's first wife, Ding.

The two have always had a very good relationship.

In his early years, Cao Cao's cousin's husband offended a eunuch, and Cao Cao was implicated and had to be imprisoned. It was Xiahou Yuan who was imprisoned in place of Cao Cao.

When Dong Zhuo was causing chaos in the imperial court, Cao Cao raised an army to fight against him, and Xiahou Yuan was the first to sell out all his family wealth and follow Cao Cao.

To Cao Cao, Xiahou Yuan was more like a brother.

On weekdays, he also listened more to Xiahou Yuan's advice.

When Xiahou Yuan heard Cao Cao's question, he drank the wine in his cup in one gulp and said nonchalantly, "Isn't this simple?"

"Yuan Benchu ​​has always treated you, Meng De, as a retainer."

"Even if you take Yanzhou, he will think you took it for him."

"Isn't his main force in Youzhou fighting against Gongsun Zan now?"

"How could he possibly withdraw his main force to attack Yanzhou?"

"Besides, it's clear from the first glance that Yuan Benchu ​​doesn't want to be the emperor."

"Therefore, it can be said that the threats Zhang Sui made today were all bullshit."

"It's nothing more than trying to get some benefits."

"If you really let him take the emperor away, he would be unhappy."

"Therefore, there is no way he would turn against us."

"So, I think we should call Zhang Sui and others to visit our military camp tomorrow and let them see how powerful we are."

"After that, we will discuss how to deal with the emperor's affairs."

"At a time like this, there's no need to beat around the bush."

"Or, they take the emperor to Yecheng, and we hand him over to them."

"Or, we can take the emperor away and give Yuan Benchu ​​some benefits."

"This time, Meng De, you defeated Li Jue and Guo Si."

"That fellow Dong Cheng can even be a general of chariots and cavalry."

"Meng De, you have to be a general!"

"As for Yuan Benchu, give him the title of Grand Commandant."

"He didn't do anything, he didn't even show up, and he sent a future son-in-law who is still wet behind the ears. What else does he want?"

After a pause, Xiahou Yuan continued, "Oh, right, call Dong Cheng, Zhang Ji, Yang Feng, and the emperor."

"At the banquet today, I saw that the emperor was staring at you covetously. I didn't know what to do."

"People like Dong Cheng, Zhang Ji, and Yang Feng are so arrogant."

"These officials are so pedantic and have no vision."

"They probably think you are easy to bully, Meng De, and want to take the military power from you."

"Tomorrow we will first capture Yuan Benchu's son-in-law, and then intimidate the others."

"Finally, we directly forced them to go south to Xu County."

"Not going? Our army is nearby!"

Xiahou Yuan's mouth corners slightly raised, his face full of coldness, he drew out the dagger from his waist and said: "If they insist on not accepting our toast, then we generals will send them off one by one!"

When everyone heard what Xiahou Yuan said, they all nodded in agreement.

Cao Cao looked at Xi Zhicai.

Xi Zhicai hasn't made any suggestions for a long time.

During this period, he has been taking care of his health according to the medical advice of the medical worker.

But now, he still hasn't spoken.

So what are you bringing him here for?
Cao Cao asked, "Zhicai, what do you say?"

Xi Zhicai coughed a few times and agreed, "Second."

He also wanted to see Zhang Sui's strength!
Today Zhang Sui exceeded his expectations.

Before marrying Yuan Shao's legitimate daughter, he called Yuan Shao "father-in-law" in front of the emperor and a group of ministers.

This proves that the two have a very good relationship.

He also recruited a brave general like Xu Rong as his subordinate.

If he can really deal with the group of soldiers under his command tomorrow.

Then, he is also very promising.

Xi Zhicai and Cao Cao looked at each other.

Xi Zhicai felt Cao Cao's dissatisfaction.

During this period, my health was so poor, and Cao Cao did not even think of letting me go. I thought of what Zhang Sui had said to me before.

Xi Zhicai was also a little angry.

However, now is obviously not the time to be angry.

He had followed Xun Yu and Cao Cao for many years and knew Cao Cao's temper well.

If you turn against someone too early, you will be the only one who gets hurt.

Cao Cao would not remember the old friendship.

Cao Cao heaved a sigh of relief when he saw Xi Zhicai agreed. He said to his eldest son Cao Ang, "Zixiu, watch carefully tomorrow and learn more."

"Although Zhang Sui is young, he is able to become Yuan Shao's son-in-law, and he is leading the army alone this time, which shows that he is quite capable."

"You can't let him outdo you."

Cao Ang stood up, clasped his fists and said, "Don't worry, Daddy. I will definitely live up to your expectations."

Seeing this, Cao Cao nodded with satisfaction and said, "Then do as Miaocai said."

Everyone dispersed.

At the other end, Zhang Sui came out of the general's tent and gathered with Li Ru, Xu Rong, Zhen Hao, Huang Han and others.

Zhang Sui looked at Li Ru and said, "For today's banquet, what do you think we should do next?"

Li Ru pondered for a moment and said, "What else can we do?"

"The governor of Jizhou does not want to take away the emperor and all the civil and military officials. Otherwise, what can Cao Cao do?"

Zhang Sui nodded in agreement.

Li Ru continued: "So, my lord, you only have two goals this time."

"One is to evacuate safely."

"Another, use this achievement to get a higher position for Jizhou Mu."

"There will be no problem with safe evacuation."

"No one dares to confront us."

"We ourselves are not strong enough, but who dares to offend the governor of Jizhou behind us?"

"Cao Cao wouldn't dare to do that."

"The problem is the second one."

"In my opinion, Cao Cao will definitely not help the emperor return to Luoyang after taking him away this time."

"Luoyang has long been burned to ruins by Dong Zhuo."

"None of the princes has the financial resources to rebuild Luoyang at this time."

"Moreover, if the emperor really returns to Luoyang, there is only a big river between Luoyang and Hebei."

"Cao Cao is an ambitious man. He will never be willing to be a subordinate of the governor of Jizhou."

"If the emperor returns to Luoyang, Cao Cao will be in constant danger from the governor of Jizhou."

"Therefore, I think Cao Cao will definitely move the emperor south."

"All of Cao Cao's men, whether it's Xun Yu or Xi Zhicai, are near Yingchuan."

"His hometown, Pei State, is also nearby and he can recruit soldiers at any time."

"Therefore, it is most likely that Cao Cao will move the emperor to a certain area in Yingchuan."

Looking at Zhang Sui, Li Ru said, "Tomorrow, my lord, you will find Cao Cao and point out his intentions directly. Then, my lord will personally lead a thousand cavalrymen to fight Cao Cao in the martial arts arena."

"Cao Cao has risen from nothing to become the governor of Yanzhou in recent years. He is full of vigor and vitality, and the soldiers under his command are even more arrogant."

"My Lord, if you don't intimidate them, they will think they have the strength to get rid of Jizhou Mu."

"Then, my lord, it is impossible for you to strive for the highest official position for Jizhou Mu."

"My Lord, you are unable to secure the highest position for the governor of Jizhou. If you withdraw to Yecheng this time, it will be difficult for you to meet the governor's requirements."

"If you fail to meet the requirements of Jizhou Mu, it will be difficult for you to gain a foothold in Hebei, my lord."

"The governor of Jizhou was born into the Yuan family, a family of three dukes in four generations, and was keen on 'succession'."

"My Lord, although you are going to marry his third daughter, she is still an outsider."

"Besides, my lord, you have demonstrated certain abilities."

"The people of Chu are innocent, but they are guilty of possessing the treasure."

"No matter who will be the successor to Jizhou Mu in the future, you, my lord, may be the first soul to be killed by the sword."

"Therefore, my lord, while the governor of Jizhou is not yet strong enough, you must also be strong enough."

"If you don't move forward, you will move backward. There is no reason to stand still."

"If you want to live a simple life, my lord, then the ending will be miserable."

(End of this chapter)