Three Kingdoms: Cao Ying's mastermind, from nine to five

Chapter 308 Where Are You From?I'm so messed up

Not out for two days.

Sure enough, Kuai Peng arrived in Xiangyang. Cao Cao had just returned from the barracks when it was delivered, and Cai Mao and Kuai Liang were also with him.

When he was at the gate of the government office, Kuai Peng was escorted to the gate. Cao Cao took a look and stopped climbing the steps.

For a while, he looked over cheerfully, "Yo, it's really here?"

Kuai Liang's face turned pale in the back.

"Look, I said earlier that Xu Bowen will have an explanation soon, and this person must be the explanation!"

Cao Cao pointed a few times, and then led the people into the main hall, followed by the rest of the people.

Kuai Liang wanted to run, but was stopped by Cao Pi, so he couldn't care less, but he remembered that Cao Pi smiled and told him to stand still.

After entering the main hall, Cao Cao walked directly to the main seat, immediately turned around and said with a relaxed smile, "Tell me, who are you, what are you doing here, what do you want to say?"

"Report, report to the Prime Minister... Cheqi said that the villain came back to save his life. The villain's name is Kuai Peng, and he secretly gathered 540 dead men. He wanted to assassinate Cheqi, but was, was shot by Cheqi The retreat is gone... it's all gone."

"But, Cheqi has forgiven me! He said that as long as I come back, I, Kuai, will never have trouble!"

"Yes!"

Cao Cao immediately raised his hand, pointed at Kuai Liang vainly, and said immediately: "Kai Liang, Kuai Yue, assassinate the big man's chariot, behead him for public display, and drag him out immediately."

As soon as Cai Hao heard this, he immediately wanted to persuade him, but Cao Cao glared, but said in a clear voice with meaning: "Anyone should not talk too much, and there is no need to persuade them too much, otherwise they will be guilty of the same crime."

Speaking of these words, many people were stunned and silent. They looked at each other and did not dare to speak. Su Wei pulled Kuai Liang out and went directly to the downtown area to behead him.

Then some school officials went to the mansion in the city to arrest Kuai Yue. In addition, all the property of the Kuai family would be confiscated, all slaves would return to Chinese nationality, and all the century-old property of the family would be handed over to Xiangyang.

I'm afraid it's no less than the homes of ten wealthy merchants.

The intricate in-law relationship will all be caught and brought to the school affairs office for a thorough investigation.

Why dare to do this?
Just because Kuai Peng is here.

As long as Kuai Peng is not dead, then he can be convicted of assassinating Cheqi. If Kuai Peng is killed, it will be easier, and it happens that there will be no one left in Kuai's family.

In fact, Xu Zhen sent him back because he wanted to see what Cao Cao would do, because the choice was indeed in his hands.

As long as he is willing to kill Kuai Peng directly, there will be no witnesses. The Kuai family can keep all of them. It must be a great favor to Kuai Yue and Kuai Liang. The four clans in Jingzhou will be grateful and work hard for him.

However, Cao Cao didn't have that choice. He simply chose to destroy the Kuai clan, which can give Xu Zhen an explanation.

Kuai Liang was killed, and Kuai Yue died.

And in the evening, Cao Zhen also returned to the barracks, and everything was calm, and Xu Zhen should have no further incidents.

Cao Cao also lived a peaceful life for a while, but when he took Guo Jia to tour the camp, he knew that Cao Zhen had returned and had entered the tent, so he also secretly went outside Cao Ren's tent, heard the movement of several people, and tiptoed He went over to eavesdrop.

He knew that once Cao Zhen came back, he would definitely report many things, and these things cannot be said in front of people.

Sure enough, as soon as he got closer, he heard Cao Zhen speak again.

"Do you know what I saw? The river is stained with blood. There are many dead bodies on both sides of the river. It is said that Xu Zhen pulled a boatload of dead men away, and he couldn't hold it."

"It's a pity, I didn't have a chance to do it, and I didn't dare to do it. If Uncle Zixiao saw it with his own eyes, he would understand."

Cao Zhen took a sip of wine, until now his tone was still secretive, he didn't dare to talk loudly, so he could only speak softly in a low voice.

Let Cao Ren keep silent all the time.

Cao Cao and Guo Jia looked at each other for a while outside the tent, and smiled secretly at each other, it really wasn't that simple.

They all knew Xu Zhen's strength, his bravery, his ability to lead troops in advance and retreat, and his command of words were almost insane. It is difficult for four hundred elites to win even four thousand elites.

"Back then, Xiang Yu, with dozens of cavalry cavalry, could advance and retreat freely in Gaixia. Gaozu's tens of thousands of troops encircled and suppressed him, and let him run away."

"Jianghe."

Cao Ren finally said, "This is what the Art of War says, generals and peace."

"Those who share the same desire are like arms and fingers. It is difficult for Bowen to lead soldiers in this world. If you add his bravery, I am afraid that he can be called invincible in this world."

After Cao Cao heard this, he immediately moved his mind and prepared to go in to have a talk, but then he heard Cao Zhen say: "If I hadn't met Zhang Liao, I really planned to meet Che Qi and tell him that I came to protect secretly."

"what!?"

When Cao Cao heard this, his heart tightened immediately, he almost blurted out, and hurried into the tent, glaring at Cao Zhen.

At this time, Cao Zhen saw him coming in, and immediately got up and stood up straight. Who would have thought that the prime minister's habit of listening to the corners is getting worse and worse, and getting old is so annoying.

Regardless of your status in the army, you are still my adoptive father, squatting in a corner to listen every day.

It's annoying! ! !
"Zidan! Say it again, you met Zhang Liao, but you didn't explain why you came?"

"Yes, yes... that's true, what's wrong?" Cao Zhen was a little ashamed, isn't this situation normal?What's so strange about this.

"Isn't it true that Zhang Liao saw Ni's soldiers and horses, but didn't say hello? Why are you so sneaky?"

Cao Cao was a little impatient, so he spoke less politely.

"That won't be the case. The prime minister is worrying too much. I hide it well. How can he recognize me?"

"Besides, even if I recognize it, so what? I didn't do anything to the chariot, but just guarded it secretly. I can't be blamed for my good intentions, right?"

Cao Zhen didn't care, and even had a smile on his face.

"Stop laughing with me," Cao Cao said with a straight face, very serious, not intending to chat casually with Cao Zhen, which made him feel embarrassed immediately.

The smile on his face was also immediately put away, he smacked his lips a few times at once, and then leaned back a little later, ready to be scolded.

Although he doesn't know what he has done wrong so far.

"How did you know you weren't discovered? Zhang Liao was the commander of Xu Bowen's cavalry battalion!!"

"He's focused on investigation!" Cao Cao almost shouted, but now he was really angry, "Do you underestimate his ability so much? Do you distrust Xu Bowen's vision so much? Although Zhang Liao is a surrendered general, his Talent will never be inferior to the generals of the Cao family!"

"Stupid as a pig!"

Cao Cao scolded, his face turned red with anger, "You guys are doing things in secret, why didn't you come and report in advance!"

"This, this is not afraid..."

Cao Zhen obviously got Cao Pi's secret suggestion, so he didn't seem so shocked when he spoke now.

However, he was indeed afraid of being scolded. In the past, as long as he acted related to Xu Zhen, even if it was just a small temptation, he would be scolded. How dare he speak again.

"What are you afraid of!? Are you not afraid now!"

Cao Zhen gritted his teeth, and said in a deep voice: "I, I was secretly protecting Che Qi, how could it be called assassination! I am innocent!"

"Bite that sentence to death!"

Cao Cao immediately turned around, and after a while, Cao Chun came into the tent, led two commanders of tiger and leopard riders, held Cao Zhen directly, and then pulled him out to beat twenty army sticks.

During the whole process, Cao Zhen always remembered the last sentence Cao Cao pointed at his head.

Bite to death.

So he kept crying out for injustice, and after a military stick execution, his back was torn apart and blood flowed horizontally.

But he never changed his words, so he was not guilty.

After being beaten, Cao Cao immediately had someone throw him into the carriage, and ordered his followers to send him to chase after Xu Zhen's soldiers and horses, and send them to him. At the same time, he also left a letter.

……

A few days later, the Jiangxia Government Office.

Liu Bei was in a daze behind the copybook. He hadn't spoken for a long time and was in a daze all the time.

"Four hundred guards crossed the river, beat up a total of 4000 people, beheaded all the way, Xu Bowen is terrible!"

"This car is really not comparable to those generals back then."

"Back then, Generals Huangfu and He Jin, although they were high and powerful, General Huangfu made great achievements and won the hearts of the people, but how can their combat power be so strong, even the Xiliang Flying Bear Army who came from the east did not reach such a level! "

"It can really be passed down as a good story!"

Jian Yong, Sun Qian and others, drinking hot soup and wine, chatted freely as if they were pointing out the country.

Regardless of Liu Bei's suffering, he couldn't bear it.

He also went to more than 1000 soldiers and horses, and lost a lot.

"Don't talk," Liu Bei stopped, but he didn't intend to feel any more emotion. "This move is nothing to admire. It is nothing more than a brave battle. But if the assassination is not enough, there will be no chance in the future."

"Xu Zhen has gone to the north, and we will have a big battle next, so you don't need to continue to brag."

"What about Ma Di's news?"

"Oh..." Jian Yong and Sun Qian came back to their senses, naturally they stopped talking and turned their faces back to normal.

After all, it is true that they have lost a lot of people, and it is not a good thing to brag about the enemy's failure in action, and a few words are almost the same.

Sun Qian said solemnly: "I have already agreed, and Marquis Wu also knows the current situation, so he would not refuse it. From my point of view, it is just that the two sides need to have the lead when they are talking."

"Just like the coalition forces, there must be an alliance leader, otherwise it will be difficult to dispatch. This time, Ma Di will go, no matter what, the result will be that the two sides will form a good alliance, but... they will only fight for one leader."

Liu Bei nodded slightly, "That's good, please Gongyou to contact Jiangdong Shuxin, and don't stop."

"Hmm... Mr. Liu Qi is not in good health recently, I'm afraid he needs to rest for a while, so don't bother me."

"Is the son's illness still not cured?"

Sun Qian asked with concern, Liu Bei turned cold, and shook his head with a wry smile, "It's really a pity that he was addicted to alcohol and sex when he was in his prime, alas... his illness should be caused by some medicine he took..."

"Forget it, let's not talk."

Liu Bei waved his hand, not willing to mention this matter, but in the past few months, Jiang Xia's heavy responsibility has gradually fallen on Liu Bei's shoulders. In the past, Liu Qi would often appear in the military camp to discuss important matters with Gao Lan.

But now it is rarely seen.

"Although Xu Zhen is famous again, fortunately, he will not come to the south again. The next battle will be Cao Cao."

Liu Bei clenched his fists a little. It was because of Xu Zhen's presence these years that Cao Cao's shadow was slightly covered up in his heart.

But in fact, he lost more to Cao Cao.

And it seems that Cao Cao is born weak, because he stayed under Cao Cao's command for a period of time, not relying on the emperor's clothes and belts, he still can't get out now, even if he does, he will be criticized for a long time.

Day two.

Immediately after Liu Bei woke up, Zhang Fei came to report that someone from the barracks sent news that Lu Su and Ma Di were already on the way, and asked Liu Bei to move the camp closer to the river.

Afterwards, the discussion was about to begin, and Marquis Wu had already made a decision.

"No matter what you say, Sun Ce is still a baby. Back then, his father still called his elder brother a brother. No matter how arrogant Jiang Dong is, he can't just give us nothing, and just treat us as those rangers!?"

Zhang Fei hurried out with Liu Bei.

He strode towards Damen Street, and at the same time quickly introduced in his mouth that his face was a little uncomfortable, because although the words in his mouth were very hard, there was always something wrong in his heart.

"Third brother, don't talk nonsense, it's Marquis Wu now."

Liu Bei scolded him expressionlessly, got into the carriage and drove all the way, feeling uneasy in the carriage, now that the two of them have returned, it means that Ma Di should have made some achievements in his mission.

But I don't know what the outcome of the talks will be.

If the east is not bright and the west is bright, there must be one side gaining something, right? !
After Liu Bei and others arrived at the Jiangbian barracks, after waiting for half a day, Lu Su and Ma Di came to the shore hand in hand, at least on the surface they were cheerful.

It's just that Lu Su probably didn't have the respect he had for Ma Di when he first met him, his expression was full of casualness, and his smile seemed insincere.

Sitting in a wooden house by the river, a few futons were placed on the wooden floor, and people went up to place letters and drinks.

Order the cook to prepare the wine.

After being seated, Liu Bei spoke first, and said with a kind smile, "Young Master Liu Qi himself intends to greet you in person, but after late autumn, he was sick in bed, so it is difficult to come here, so we can only welcome you, sir. Blame."

"Don't dare, dare not, it's all the same," Lu Su's eyes flickered, as if he had guessed, but no one noticed anything, and he still smiled.

After pausing for a moment, he immediately smiled and said, "Marquis Wu and Jiangdong Wenwu have decided to unite to resist Cao Jun."

"However, let the emperor make the decision and give in a little bit. It's okay in Jiangdong. Because of his youth and arrogance, You Chang had quarrels with many great scholars. He almost got into a fight and angered many people. For this reason, I have spent all my family property. An apology is all it takes to calm down."

Hearing this, Liu Bei glanced at Ma Di who was standing beside him. His demeanor was still calm, so he got angry for a while.

At your age... how can you still sit still with a light smile?Don't you feel ashamed? ?
Don't you think that it's a great achievement for you to talk about it?

"Yes, what is the concession?"

"If the land occupied by Cao Cao is regained, Jingzhou will belong to Jiangdong, and the emperor's uncle can live here, and Mr. Liu Qi will still be the prefect of Jiangxia."

"Or, each according to his own ability, not to snatch it secretly."

Liu Bei was stunned for a moment, the land of Jingzhou is a must for military strategists, and if Jingzhou is won in Jiangdong, he can come out of Yangzhou, which is in a corner of peace, and fight for the Central Plains.

Once they defeat Cao Cao, they can quickly expand and grow stronger. There is no other reason. Jiangdong has accumulated food, grass, soldiers and horses for ten years, and even civil and military talents.

If you agree with your mouth, once you win, you may not be able to suppress it, but if you don't agree, Cao Cao will attack soon, so what should you do?
Both Jiangxia and Jiangdong will go first in water battles. The land battle is probably just a test of defense, so the water battle... has to be Jiangdong's main battle, and Jiangxia's navy can only threaten from the side.

"Well... I dare not agree to this matter, I have to ask Mr. Liu Qi."

"Uncle Huang, don't worry!" Ma Di bowed his hands, "Mr. Liu Qi, I have the confidence to persuade him! Jingzhou will be recovered, and everyone will do it according to their own abilities!"

Liu Bei: "..."

He stared at Ma Su and fell into a long silence.

Where is your boy from?Now I can't see through it.

(End of this chapter)