Agents of the Three Kingdoms

Wang Lei saw the look in Xu Ding's eyes, but he didn't pay attention to it. His eyes turned and fell on Cao Cao again, and said, "I heard that Brother Meng De is leading troops to encircle and suppress the Yellow Turban Bandits in Qingzhou. I don't know the result." What's the matter?"

Cao Cao sighed softly and said, "Thank you for your concern, brother. There are so many Yellow Turban thieves in Qingzhou, and it will be difficult to solve it in a short while. Suppressing the Yellow Turban thieves in Qingzhou is a long-term task, and it will be difficult to achieve results in a short while. in a hurry."

Wang Lei laughed, nodded and said, "The layout of Yanzhou is too small after all!"

When Cao Cao heard this, a gleam of light flashed in his long and narrow eyes.

Wang Lei's words can be said to have something to say.

Cao Cao was thoughtful, and he was also a person who couldn't express his emotions or anger. He said lightly: "Although the sparrow is small, it has all the internal organs. Although Yanzhou is not as rich and powerful as Jizhou, and it is not as outstanding as Jizhou, it is better than Jizhou. There is no internal friction. For me As far as people are concerned, this is more beneficial, and there is no need to be hindered in everything.”

Wang Lei gave a thumbs up and said, "Brother Meng De is really not simple!"

Cao Cao said: "It's not easy for you to be in charge of Jizhou at such a young age."

Wang Lei said directly: "However, brother Meng De has no idea about Qingzhou?"

A look of doubt appeared in Cao Cao's heart, and he felt weird for a while.When I saw Wang Lei this time, why didn't Wang Lei mention the matter of Cheng Yu and Xia Houyuan, but kept holding on to Qingzhou?

For a while, Cao Cao couldn't guess what Wang Lei was thinking.

Cao Cao responded to all changes without change, and said neither humble nor overbearing: "Yanzhou borders Qingzhou. The governor of Qingzhou and I are colleagues and officials appointed by the emperor. If I lead troops to attack Qingzhou, isn't it against the emperor's order? I never I think I am a moral sage, but I am loyal to the emperor and the Han Dynasty, and I will not be a traitor."

Wang Lei nodded, and said again: "Invading Qingzhou to wipe out the rebellious Yellow Turban bandits is also serving the emperor's allegiance."

The corner of Cao Cao's mouth twitched. Was Wang Lei digging a hole for him to jump?

This kid is very cunning and cannot be fooled.

Cao Cao said: "Many things in Yanzhou have not been handled well. How can I have the energy to manage Qingzhou's affairs? Now, Yanzhou has encountered a major event. Cheng Yu and Xia Houyuan came to Ye County to participate in the Dao and Martial Arts Conference. In the end, However, I was imprisoned in Ye County by my virtuous brother, so I was unable to return to Yanzhou. Please be lenient on this matter!"

Wang Lei sighed lightly and said, "Brother Meng De, do you know what Cheng Yu did?"

"I don't know!" Cao Cao shook his head.

Wang Lei felt contempt in his heart, Cao Cao really had a thick skin.

It is impossible for Cao Cao not to know about Cheng Yu, but now he pretends not to know.

However, this is also good, so it is convenient for Wang Lei to attack.

Wang Lei swept Cheng Yu and Xia Houyuan, snorted, and said in a deep voice: "Brother Meng De, I have no objection to Cheng Yu's participation in the Discussion of Dao and Martial Arts Conference and recruiting talents in Ye County. All talents in the world gather here. Under the command of the virtuous. As the saying goes, those who are upright will be helped more than those who are unjust. They don’t work for me because my virtue is not enough.”

"It's just that the scholars are willing to work for me, but Cheng Yu poisoned the scholars to slander me."

"This kind of thing is really annoying."

Wang Lei looked angry and said angrily: "If it wasn't for Brother Meng De's sake, I would have taken Cheng Yu and Xia Houyuan to the Dao Discussion Conference venue, and beheaded them in front of all the scholars of the Dao Discussion Conference. , to dispel the hatred in my heart."

Cao Cao smiled awkwardly, Cheng Yu and Xia Houyuan were indeed at fault for this matter.

Cheng Yu's actions were too reckless and not concealed enough.

Cao Cao smiled apologetically and said, "Cheng Yu and Xia Houyuan were able to save their lives, thank you for your help. My brother has a kind heart and always thinks of me. I would like to say thank you for being here. Thank you, brother. "

Wang Lei waved his hand and said, "Brother Meng De and I have been friends for many years, this matter is nothing to worry about. What makes me angry is that Cheng Yu's doing this is clearly trying to make me and my brother conflict. It is hateful and annoying."

"Yes, it's really hateful."

Cao Cao nodded repeatedly and followed Wang Lei's words.

Wang Lei's expression gradually calmed down, and he said: "Cheng Yu has caused a lot of trouble for Brother Meng De, but he belongs to Brother Meng De after all. To put it bluntly, it depends on the owner to beat a dog. I will not pursue these two people." .”

Cao Cao took a deep breath, calmed himself down, cupped his hands and said, "Your brother is reasonable, thank you!"

"Come on!" Wang Lei ordered.

A soldier walked in quickly, and Wang Lei ordered, "Bring Cheng Yu and Xia Houyuan up!"

"promise!"

The soldier bowed back and immediately went to carry out the order.

Not long after, the soldiers brought Cheng Yu and Xia Houyuan to the hall.When the two saw Cao Cao sitting in the hall, they both looked ashamed and saluted quickly.

Wang Lei flicked his sleeves and said: "Mr. Zhongde, General Xiahou, you are brother Mengde's people. From now on, you are free."

"Thank you Wang Zhoumu!"

Cheng Yu and Xia Houyuan hated their teeth, but still respectfully thanked them.

Wang Lei changed the subject and said again: "Brother, the matter between Mr. Zhong De and General Xiahou has been resolved. Apart from that, let's talk about the real business."

Cao Cao said seriously: "My dear brother, please tell me!"

Wang Lei said: "Brother should know about Yuan Shao's latest motives in Bohai County!"

"Know!"

Cao Cao nodded without shy away.

Wang Lei's tone was dignified, and he said in a deep voice: "The latest news is that Yuan Shao once again summoned an army, planning to fight again. In the face of Yuan Shao's attack, I have to ask Brother Meng De for help!"

Cao Cao thought in his heart, this time, it's really hard to refuse!

Wang Lei let Cheng Yu and Xia Houyuan go, Cao Cao owed Wang Lei a favor, now Wang Lei asked for help immediately, Cao Cao had no choice but to say: "My dear brother, if there is anything I can help, I will do my best."

Wang Lei nodded and said with a smile: "The thing is like this, I plan to pinch Yuan Shao with my brother. I will go to Jizhou to attack and wipe out Yuan Shao's strength. However, Bohai County borders Qingzhou, and my brother can take advantage of the opportunity to encircle and suppress the Yellow Turban bandits in Qingzhou. After entering Qingzhou, first eliminate the Yellow Turban bandits in Qingzhou, and then go northward from Qingzhou to attack Yuan Shao with me, how about that?"

Surprise appeared in Cao Cao's eyes, but in an instant, he understood Wang Lei's thoughts.

When Wang Lei said this, he was not asking for help, but forming an alliance with him.

With Wang Lei's current strength, Cao Cao knew that Wang Lei didn't need help. What he said meant that I, Wang Lei, went to attack Yuan Shao, and you, Cao Cao, went to fight Qingzhou.

It's just that Wang Lei changed the term.

After Cao Cao figured it out, he said without hesitation: "Your brother said so, how can you not agree? Please don't worry, my brother. During your attack on Yuan Shao, I will never let the yellow scarves from Qingzhou meddle in the affairs of Jizhou again." .The yellow turban thief in Qingzhou, leave it to me."

Wang Lei raised the corner of his mouth, nodded and said: "Brother is really sensible!"

The two of them looked at each other and smiled, both like old foxes, everything was said without saying a word.