Three Kingdoms: Madam, I am a decent person

Chapter 510 Cao Cao's Decision

After Xi Zhicai finished speaking, he stood quietly beside Cao Cao and said no more.

Cao Cao fell completely silent.

Xun Chen!
He forgot that Xun Chen is Xun Yu's fourth brother!

They are brothers!

Although he used to regard Xun Yu as a close friend, and even thought that Xun Yu was Zhang Liang Zhang Zifang.

However, he did not tell anyone that before the Yidaizhao broke out, someone in his school affairs office caught Xun Yu communicating with the emperor.

Xun You even tried to assassinate Dong Zhuo for the emperor and almost lost his life.

Just now, when Xun You talked about fighting the enemy, he chose the best strategy without hesitation, without caring about his own life or death.

Cao Cao walked in the hall with his hands behind his back.

He also thought this was the best strategy before.

But after Xi Zhicai reminded him, he realized that he had overlooked the most crucial information: the situation if he died in battle.

Even if he wrote a letter now, he would instruct his eldest son Cao Ang to take over his position after his death.

However, will those people in Xudu really follow his letter and nominate the eldest son to the throne?

The scene of the people from the Imperial Household Department reporting on Xun Yu's interactions with the emperor emerged in Cao Cao's mind, and he clenched his hands into fists in his sleeves.

Even if it was really written, once I died in battle, the appointment letter might be lost along the way.

Moreover, who can ensure that uncle and nephew Xun Yu and Xun You have no contact with Xun Chen?
They are a family!

In his early years, he was very open-hearted to Xun Yu.

However, Xun Yu knew that she was devoted to him, but he still interacted with the emperor even though he knew that the emperor wanted to seize power.

Cao Cao smiled self-deprecatingly.

As expected, in this world, no one can be trusted except myself!
Not to mention, thinking about what Xun You said just now, it was full of strangeness.

He didn't mention Ju Shou, Tian Feng and Xun Chen at all!

Thinking of this, Cao Cao said in a hoarse voice: "I understand, I will be ready, Zhicai, you should also go to bed early!"

Xi Zhicai responded, bowed and walked out.

Cao Cao watched Zhicai disappear into the night, returned to the table, and knelt on his heels tiredly.

Looking sideways at Xu Chu standing there with the hammer in his arms, Cao Cao managed a smile and said, "Zhong Kang!"

Xu Chu came back to his senses and said hurriedly: "Hey, lord, I'm here!"

Cao Cao asked, "Who do you think is the one who truly cares about me, Xun You, Xi Zhicai, or Cheng Yu? Or do they all have their own agenda?"

Xu Chu scratched his head and chuckled, "I don't understand either."

"Anyway, my lord, what do you want me to do? What do you want me to do?"

"Even if you want me to kill my mother, I will do it."

"It's just that the physical couple is given by their parents."

"I killed my old mother, so I can only commit suicide and go to the underworld to make amends to her."

Cao Cao didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He kicked him on the calf and scolded him with a smile: "Nonsense!"

"If I really ask you to kill your mother one day, that would be stupid!"

"Then why are you obeying me?"

Xu Chu laughed and said, "I'm just talking."

"Anyway, I am on your side, my lord."

Cao Cao looked at Xu Chu's silly smile and felt a little powerless but also a little happy.

This big fool is the same as Dian Wei.

When Cao Cao thought of Dian Wei, he thought of Zhang Sui. When he thought of the scene where Dian Wei was cut in half by Zhang Sui's sword, his heart suddenly ached.

After a while, he stood up and said, "Let's go to Yuan Rang's place and guard it."

"Yuan Rang has suffered a lot for me. I hope he can get through this difficult time."

Xu Chu responded and followed Cao Cao closely.

Xi Zhicai left the hall and asked the county clerk to take him to his room to rest. As soon as he reached the corner of the corridor, he saw a thin figure standing there.

It’s Xun You.

Xi Zhicai smiled and said to the clerk, "Go wait over there first."

The clerk stepped aside.

Xi Zhicai went up to him and said to Xun You, "Gongda, do you want to sleep with me?"

Xun You said expressionlessly, "What are you going to tell the lord?"

"I advise you to be kind."

"My Lord, I have been good enough to you."

"I don't know what's going on with my lord and uncle, but can't you see that you are indecisive?"

Xi Zhicai said speechlessly, "I am indecisive? Where did you get the idea from?"

"Am I the one who followed the lord and made plans and covered up things? Or am I colluding with others? As long as you find evidence, I will kill or chop me up, and I will do whatever you want!"

Xun You narrowed his eyes.

If he had found evidence, he wouldn't be helpless when facing his uncle!
Xun You asked coldly: "Then why did you look for the lord just now?"

Xi Zhicai said honestly: "Nothing, I just thought that the lord let the eldest son take charge of Xudu, so the eldest son should be the prince, the future successor of the lord, right?"

"I asked the lord to write the appointment document in advance."

"Swords and guns are blind. When we fight across the world, who can guarantee that we will come out unscathed?"

"Today, isn't General Xiahou an example?"

"I certainly hope that General Xiahou can survive the danger safely."

"But if General Xiahou didn't leave any letters, then his family would be so sad and grief-stricken when they learn about General Xiahou's affairs."

"Thank goodness that General Xiahou still has the Lord to preside over important matters for him."

"If something happens to the lord, and we don't prepare in advance, what kind of situation can you foresee that the court will face?"

"The wicked are causing trouble, and the kingdom we have worked so hard to build is about to fall apart again."

“Isn’t Hebei today an example?”

Xun You’s brows were furrowed into the shape of the Chinese character “川”.

Although he disliked Xi Zhicai extremely, there was nothing wrong with what Xi Zhicai said.

He couldn't find any fault with it.

Xun You ignored Xi Zhicai and turned away.

Xi Zhicai said with a smile: "Gongda, be cheerful and don't frown all the time. You Xun family members, from Wen Ruo to you, all have gloomy faces, giving people the feeling that it is difficult to get along with them. I really admire you!"

Xun You did not reply.

Xi Zhicai watched Xun You disappear into the distance, and the smile on his face disappeared.

He called the clerk over and took him to the room. Xi Zhicai knelt in front of the desk, took out the pen, ink, paper and inkstone from the desk, quickly wrote a small note and put it into his sleeve. Then he took the pen and ink and wrote to Xun Yu about what happened along the way, so that someone could send it to Xu Du during the day tomorrow.

Early the next morning, Xun You rushed to the door of Xiahou Dun's room.

Cao Cao is not here.

Only Xu Chu was there.

Xun You asked hurriedly, "When did the lord go to rest?"

Xu Chu said: "At dawn."

Xun You asked again, "Has the lord sent out his soldiers to deliver the declaration of war to Zhang Sui?"

Xu Chu shook his head and said, "No."

"The lord returned to his room and did not call anyone else."

Xun You's expression changed slightly, and he asked hurriedly, "Where is the lord resting?"

Xu Chu pointed to a room not far away.

Xun You walked over quickly, knocked on the door and said, "My lord, it's me, Xun You!"

(End of this chapter)