The Reincarnation of Lu Bu at the End of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 806
A few days later, Cao Cao arrived in Xuzhou City.

There was no fanfare, and he didn't even bring a few followers. He also knew that he had a bad reputation in Xuzhou, so he just came quietly.

Knowing that Cao Cao arrived at the mansion, Liu Bei put aside his affairs and went out to greet him. He also ordered someone to prepare a banquet and hold a banquet for him.

"Mr. Xuande, I haven't seen him for a long time. His demeanor is even better than before, hahaha..." Cao Cao laughed heartily, holding Liu Bei's palm and patted it lightly, like a friend he hadn't seen for a long time.

Liu Bei was obviously stunned by Cao Cao's enthusiasm, but he was also an unusual person, and he quickly recovered and showed a kind smile: "Especially remember that when the princes were begging for Dong, only Mr. Cao did his best, he can be called the pillar of the man. ..."

The two boasted to each other when they met, Zhang Fei, Dian Wei and others were stunned by this wave of operations.After all, before this, when Cao Cao attacked Xuzhou, Liu Bei repeatedly ruined his good deeds. Cao Cao scolded angrily, vowing to be incompatible with Liu Bei, and he must take his head.

Now that they met each other, there were friendly smiles on their faces at the same time, and there was no sign of bitterness and hatred at all.

After the guest of honor was seated, the topic got back on track.

"I don't know why Mr. Cao went to Xuzhou in person?" Liu Bei asked nonchalantly.

Cao Cao sighed, bowed his hands to Liu Bei, and made a gesture of remorse: "To be honest, Cao has been disheartened since he lost to Lu Bu in Yanzhou. Thinking of the crimes he committed before, he couldn't sleep at night. So coming here with shame, just want to hand over Pengcheng to Duke Xuande, it can be regarded as Cao's atonement."

Guan and Zhang, who were standing behind Liu Bei, were all happy when they heard this, as if they knew you well.

Cao Cao is really so kind?

Suspicion arose in Liu Bei's heart. He was not as straightforward as the two sworn brothers. Liu Bei was skeptical of what Cao Cao said just now, lest Cao Cao would secretly play tricks on him.

The two clinked glasses of wine, and Liu Bei asked again after drinking, "Excuse me for talking too much, but I don't know what plans Mr. Cao has in the future?"

Mentioning this, Cao Cao's expression became more and more gloomy. He took a sip of wine, with a trace of loneliness and self-mockery on his face: "What else can I do? After I go back, I will dismiss my team and return to the countryside to farm. , Be an ordinary farmer, no matter what the family and country are. As for the title Cao Gong, Xuande Gong does not need to be mentioned in the future, Cao Mou really dare not be, just call me Meng De."

Hearing that Cao Cao was going to dismiss the team, Dian Wei, who was waiting not far away, shouted anxiously: "My lord, no!"

Liu Bei also tried to comfort Cao Cao with kind words: "Since ancient times, victory or defeat has been a common matter in military affairs. Brother Mengde, why should you blame yourself too much. If you lose this time, you will win it next time."

"Brother Mengde" seemed to bring the relationship between the two closer.

Liu Bei's consolation didn't have much effect, Cao Cao still sighed, full of decadence and disappointment: "I can't win against Lu Bu with the power of a state, even if there is another time, I can't win against him..."

Hey~
Cao Cao sighed, "Mr. Xuande, be more careful!"

The seemingly unintentional sigh reminded Liu Bei.

At present, Lu Bu has Guanzhong, Sili, Xiliang, Hanzhong, Bingzhou and other places. In addition to Yanzhou that he won not long ago, almost half of the territory of the Han Dynasty is in his hands. Counselors are like clouds and counselors are like rain, and their power is like the sun.

After winning Yanzhou, if Lu Bu does not return to Guanzhong, [-]% of the next strategic direction will be between Jizhou and Xuzhou.

As strong as Cao Cao lost to Lu Bu, Liu Bei, who has not yet completed the unification of Xuzhou, is even less of Lu Bu's opponent.

what can we do about it?

Liu Bei fell into deep thought.

Looking at the frustrated Cao Cao in front of him, suddenly, a spiritual light flashed quietly in his mind.

Liu Bei straightened his clothes and asked Cao Cao, "I don't know what Meng De thinks of Lu Bu?"

"He's called the Great General, but he's actually a thief who steals the country!"

Hearing this question, it was like a drunk Cao Cao yelled loudly, drunkenly: "Relying on the credit of rescuing His Majesty from Dong Zhuo, he controlled the government and the public, acted recklessly, and played with all the officials of the emperor. I think Ask him, in this world, is his surname Liu or Lu!"

Liu Bei's spirit was greatly lifted, and he immediately took out the secret letter from his bosom and handed it to Cao Cao: "Brother Meng De, please read this letter."

Cao Cao opened it for a look, and a sternness flashed in his cloudy eyes, then disappeared, and he returned to his appearance when he was drunk. Please do it! I don't blame you."

Zhang Fei's eyes were wide open, and his body exuded a stern aura. As long as the eldest brother gave an order, he could go up and take off Cao Cao's head in minutes.

Sensing the dangerous aura, Dian Wei took two steps forward at the same time and stood by Cao Cao's side to prevent the enemy from attacking him.

The originally harmonious atmosphere suddenly became tense.

"If I wanted to kill you, why would I have a drink with you here?"

Liu Bei poured himself a glass of wine with a calm expression.

"Then Xuande means..." Cao Cao asked tentatively.

"Lv Bu's move is nothing more than to borrow a knife to kill people, but he underestimated me, how can I be a villain who betrayed my friends for the sake of fame!" Liu Bei said loudly and righteously.

Hearing this, Second Brother Guan narrowed his Danfeng eyes and stroked his long beard, as if he was proud of his elder brother.

"The Han Dynasty was in decline, treacherous ministers stole their lives, which caused the Lord to be dusted. He did not live up to his virtue and strength, and wanted to believe in righteousness in the world, but he is still weak today, and he is ashamed of the world..."

Liu Bei stood up, talked about his ideals and ambitions, and by the way, spurred a wave of Cao Cao: "You are a loyal and good man of the Han Dynasty, and you are dedicated to serving the country. How can you be so depressed because of a small setback!"

Cao Cao's hands stopped moving, and he seemed to be moved intentionally. He sighed and said, "It's not Cao who doesn't want to revitalize the Han Dynasty and save the emperor, but now he doesn't even have a place to live. It's really powerless."

Without further ado, Liu Bei said immediately: "If you want to regroup, I am willing to temporarily lend Pengcheng to Mengde. At that time, you and I will join forces to fight against Lu Bu!"

In fact, Liu Bei also knew that even if Cao Cao returned to Pengcheng, it would be to make room for those local families. He estimated that even the soup would be difficult to drink.

Such lessons learned are not uncommon.That being the case, it is better to use it to find an ally for yourself.

Cao Cao was greatly moved and shed two lines of tears.

At about dusk, Cao Cao left Xuzhou City, and went to Pengcheng with the document stamped with the state pastoral seal.

On the way, Dian Wei, who was following him, said honestly, "My lord, this Shijun Liu is really a good man!"

nice guy?

There was a sneer at the corner of Cao Cao's mouth, heh, this guy is far smarter than he imagined.

Why was it only loaned to Pengcheng, not other places?It was because Pengcheng stood between Xuzhou and Yanzhou, and if Lu Bu wanted to enter Xuzhou, he had to break through Pengcheng first.

Liu Bei sounds nice, but in fact, he is using me as a shield!

Cao Cao didn't say these words, he was bored in his heart.

Seeing that the lord did not answer, Dian Wei asked again: "Then will you dismiss our army?"

Cao Cao shook his head.

The Han Dynasty has not yet flourished, and I, Cao Mengde, will not give up until he dies!

This is my lifelong ambition!
(End of this chapter)