I, Liu Bian, the hero

Chapter 85 Cao Cao's Warning
In early July, half a month before the memorial of Wang Fen, governor of Jizhou, arrived in Luoyang, Cao Cao received Xu You, an envoy sent by Wang Fen, at the military camp at the junction of Youfufeng County and Anding County.

Just like in history, Cao Cao didn't know that Wang Fen, Xu You and others were plotting big things at the beginning. Cao Cao was also very happy to see Xu You, a former running friend after a long time, and personally went out to the camp to invite Not to mention Xu You, he also called Xiahoudun, Xiahouyuan, Cao Ren, Cao Hong and other Gan clan brothers to hold a banquet for Xu You in the army tent.

Seeing this, Xu You smiled and said, "Didn't you say that drinking alcohol is not allowed in the army? If people know about it, it will be bad for Meng De."

"Haha, who will harm me?" Cao Cao laughed.

It's no wonder he is so determined, after all, he was in a good time during this period of time - now his Cao family is taking refuge in Shihou, his father Cao Song is serving as a Taiwei in the court, his younger brother Cao Chun is serving as a prince, and he himself is an official. Lieutenant Xi, with [-] soldiers in his hands, not to mention the sheriffs of Youfufeng and Anding counties, even Huangfusong treated him politely, treating him like a confidant or nephew, and made an exception to drink some wine in the camp What is it?
What's more, he is currently only responsible for guarding against Liangzhou rebels' detour from Anding County to attack Sanfu, not directly fighting Liangzhou rebels, so naturally there is no need to be too strict.

Seeing that Cao Cao was so conceited, Xu You didn't say anything more, but cupped his hands and said, "Then I'd rather be respectful than follow orders."

"It should be so." Cao Cao held Xu You's hand and smiled heartily.

During the banquet, the two sides chatted and laughed while drinking. There is no need to elaborate. The only thing worth mentioning is that Cao Cao wanted to ask about Luo Yang's current situation, especially the recent situation of his best friend Yuan Shao.

He asked Xu You: "...Some time ago, I heard that Zhonglang's general Meng Yi led his army into Zuo Fufeng to pursue Guo Tai, the leader of the Baibo bandits. I just learned that the Yuan family was plotted against by Dong Zhong and others. I don't know what is going on now? Treat me well, if there is something I can do, I will do my best to help."

"This..." Xu You thought for a while and said, "Meng De, in fact, I am here to see you this time, it was not originally entrusted..."

"..." Cao Cao was taken aback for a moment, and then Xu You lowered his voice and said, "To tell you the truth, Meng De, I am now serving as governor of Wang Jizhou and Wang Cishi's mansion..."

Wang Fen?

A trace of imperceptible surprise flashed in Cao Cao's eyes, and he thought about it: "It turns out that Ziyuan is currently serving under the prince's command, congratulations...Then Ziyuan will come here this time..."

"It was entrusted by the governor to discuss a major matter with Meng De." Xu You looked at Xia Houdun, Xia Houyuan, Cao Ren and others present, and suddenly said to Cao Cao seriously: "Meng De, take a step to speak."

Hearing this, the faces of Cao Ren and Xiahou Yuan changed slightly, and Xiahou Dun frowned even more, showing displeasure, but he didn't react. On the contrary, Cao Cao also frowned and said, "Ziyuan, everyone here is worried about your confidants..."

"I know below."

Xu You looked apologetically at Xiahou Dun and the others, and immediately said to Cao Cao seriously: "However, this matter is of great importance, the less people know about it, the better."

Cao Cao looked at Xu You suspiciously for a while, then nodded, and turned to Xiahou Dun: "Yuan Rang..."

Xiahou Dun understood, and after glancing at Xu You coldly, he got up and left the military tent with his brothers.

At this time, Cao Cao made a gesture of invitation to Xu You.

Seeing this, Xu You pondered for a moment, then suddenly asked Cao Cao, "Does Meng De know Xiangkai and Xianggongju?"

"In the ninth year of Yanxi's reign, the imperial servant's order of the late Emperor Shangshu?"

Cao Cao's time in the court was not short, although he had never seen it, he had heard of Xiangkai's deeds, Wen Yanhu asked, "Why did Ziyuan mention this person?"

"Meng De, don't be impatient, please listen to me coming slowly."

Xu You smiled, and immediately explained the cause and effect: "... In the past, Emperor Huan did not listen to the advice of Duke Xiang, and Duke Xiang abandoned his official position in anger. He returned to his hometown plains and retired to the mountains. He has lived here for nearly 20 years. Some time ago, he learned that Wang Yizhou Once again, the official paid homage to the governor, and the Duke of Xiang and Chen Yi, the son of the former Taiwei Chen Fan and Chen Gong, visited together, or talked about the affairs of the court. During the period, the Duke of Xiang told the governor of the king that he watched the sky at night during this time, and saw that the sky was not good for the eunuch. There may be signs of genocide, so the king governor decided to eradicate eunuchs for the people of the world."

Hearing this, Cao Cao had a half-smile on his face. After all, in the past two years, he had heard many people mention eradicating eunuchs, even He Jin and Yuan Shao were planning, but the question is, is this plan useful?

Useless!

He shook his head and said: "I advise Ziyuan not to get involved in this matter, His Majesty will not agree to eradicate eunuchs, Shi..."

Before he finished speaking, Xu You interrupted in a low voice: "We also know that the one in Luoyang Palace will not agree, so we decided to support the Marquis of Hefei..."

"..."

Cao Cao swallowed back the unfinished sentence of "Shi Hou will not agree" and looked at Wang Fen in horror.

To be honest, before Xu You said that Wang Fen and others wanted to eradicate the eunuch, he didn't care, because he knew that there was a high probability that this would be impossible. Who dares to really do something to the eunuch?

Regardless of He Jin, Yuan Shao and others shouting slogans loudly every time they hold a banquet, they are just shouting, and they may not dare to actually do it. However, what Cao Cao never expected was that Wang Fen, Xu You and others would actually be at Planning to support the Marquis of Hefei, this...

This is death!
Not to mention that his Cao family has now climbed up to that Shihou, and he has no reason to ruin his future. Even if he was squeezed out by the court officials before, he would not dare to participate in such a thing.

Half an hour later, after learning that Xu You had left in a hurry, Xia Houdun, Xia Houyuan, Cao Ren, and Cao Hong entered the tent, but Cao Cao looked solemn.

"Meng De?" Xia Houdun greeted, "I'll come in when I see that guy has left... What did that guy say?"

Cao Cao regarded Xiahoudun, Xiahouyuan, Cao Ren, and Cao Hong as confidants by no means just talking about it. When he even told them about Xu You's visit, they all gasped.

"He, they want to rebel?" Cao Hong, who was the same age as Cao Chun, lost his voice in shock.

"Shh."

Cao Cao made a silent gesture, and Xia Houyuan hurried to the tent to look out. During this period, Cao Ren asked with a strange expression, "Didn't you agree, brother?"

Cao Cao rolled his eyes, and said angrily, "I am a lieutenant of [-] troops in my hand, and I am destined to be a marquis and a minister in the future. Do you think I will agree to go to this muddy water with them?"

Hearing this, Xiahoudun, Xiahouyuan, and Cao Ren all heaved a sigh of relief.

At this time, Cao Cao pondered for a moment and asked, "Miaocai, you are the smartest among the brothers. What do you think should be done about this?"

"Of course I refused!" Xia Houyuan said as a matter of course: "As my brother said, I will be loyal to the Marquis of Shi, and I am destined to be a Marquis and worship minister in the future. Why should I participate in this matter?"

"No, I didn't mean that." Cao Cao shook his head.

Seeing this, Xia Houyuan immediately understood: "Brother, what you mean is, should we report to the imperial court and Shihou?"

As soon as the words fell, Cao Hong said from the side: "I must report it! This is a great achievement, and what's even worse is that these people actually want to support others..."

"Okay, Zilian."

Xia Houyuan patted Cao Hong's arm, motioning for the latter to be quiet for a while, and then asked Cao Cao, "Brother, are you afraid of Wang Fen's fame?"

"Well."

Cao Cao nodded slightly and said, "Wang Fen is one of the eight chefs. I don't know how many fans there are in the world. I dare not report his treason and rebellion based on Xu You's few words; If it is exposed, it may damage Shi Hou's trust in my Cao family..."

Cao Hong scratched his head and said, "Or else, tell Uncle Shi about this and ask Uncle Shi to make up his mind?"

Cao Cao smiled, not commenting on it. After all, this matter is not in line with his character, and it will make people think he is irresponsible.

At this time, Xia Houyuan gave Cao Cao an idea: "Then don't talk to death. Brother, you might as well write a letter to Shi Hou, and make some hints in the letter. If Wang Fen really commits treason, Shi Hou There will be some precautions; if Wang Fen and others give up, as long as brother doesn't say it to death, others will not be able to say that brother framed Wang Fen."

"Well."

Cao Cao nodded, thinking that the idea was good, so he immediately wrote a letter, and immediately said to the brothers: "This letter is of great importance, and I need to trouble one of you to go to Luoyang personally....Zixiao?"

"I won't go." Cao Ren's face changed slightly, he shook his head and refused.

Cao Cao was overjoyed, and joked, "Meet Zihe by the way, isn't it good? They are all my brothers."

It's a pity that no matter what Cao Cao said, Cao Ren just refused to deliver the letter. It's not because he thought it was hard work, but because he didn't want to see his younger brother Cao Chun who is now the Prince Sheren—he secretly competed with his outstanding younger brother. Work hard.

Contrary to Cao Ren's attitude, Cao Hong wanted to take on the matter, but he was too young, Cao Cao was not very relieved of him, and considering that military affairs could not be separated from Xiahou Dun, Cao Cao's eyes finally fell on Xiahou Yuan.

Noticing Cao Cao's gaze, Xia Houyuan smiled and took the initiative to take over the errand: "I'll go there, and I can meet that Marquis Shi by the way."

"Okay!" Cao Cao said with a smile, "I'm relieved when Miaocai goes."

This made Cao Hong a little displeased.

On that day, Cao Cao ordered Xia Houyuan to go to Wu Fu, the Yue cavalry school captain under Huangfu Song's tent, and borrowed ten Yue cavalry soldiers to serve as the latter's guards to Luoyang.

After traveling for about [-] days, Xia Houyuan finally returned to Luoyang. He first explained the situation to Shibo Cao Song, and then met Liu Bian under Cao Song's recommendation.

It is worth mentioning that it was Cao Chun who went to pick him up at the palace gate.

Seeing Cao Chun wearing Habayashiro's armor and showing his Habayashi Right Supervisor's soldier amulet to the guards guarding the palace gate, Xia Houyuan's eyes widened in disbelief. After all, he is just another Sima under Cao Cao. Unexpectedly, Cao Chun, who was the same age as Cao Hong, was equal to Cao Cao in official position.

This made him mutter in a low voice: "Being in front of Shi Hou is just taking advantage, no wonder Zixiao refused to come, I guess he guessed it..."

He didn't know that although Liu Bian had secretly assisted him, Cao Chun's own scheming was the main reason for subduing Habayashi Youqi No. [-] and [-] people.

Of course, with Cao Chun's personality, he would not deliberately explain it to others.

"Brother, please."

"oh oh."

Under Cao Chun's leadership, Xia Houyuan came to Chongde Hall and handed Cao Cao's letter to Liu Bian face to face.

Liu Bian was also curious about why Cao Cao wrote him letters for no reason at first, until he saw all kinds of hints in Cao Cao's letters: "...Wang Fen, the governor of Jizhou, suddenly sent Xu You to Cao's office. The Holy One favors the eunuchs, and he also said that Hefei has the spirit of the emperor, and he wants to join forces with Lachen..."

This is short of saying 'Wang Fen and others want to support the Marquis of Hefei in an attempt to rebel', how could Liu Bian fail to understand?

He just couldn't figure it out. Historically, Cao Cao had been excluded in the court for a long time. It is understandable for Wang Fen, Xu You and others to win over Cao Cao, but this time, Cao Cao and his son have already voted under his command. assist them?

Could it be that Wang Fen and others didn't know that Cao's father and son had taken refuge in Liu Bian?
While being amazed, Liu Bian played with the letter in his hand when a thought suddenly flashed in his mind.

With Cao Cao's warning letter, maybe he can use this matter to set up a situation, so that Wang Fen, who has attempted rebellion in history and committed suicide in fear of crime, can be completely convicted of rebellion, making it an unavoidable stain on the scholar's side.

(End of this chapter)