Three Kingdoms: I, the eldest son of Cao, a loving father of a great man!

On the other side, Zhuge Liang was leading his soldiers to clean up the powerful families in Sichuan and Shu. During this period, the powerful families in Sichuan and Shu suffered heavy losses.

The children or officials of the aristocratic families who were originally active among the powerful families all left, and the entire Sichuan and Shu families were in chaos.

While Zhuge Liang was cleaning up powerful families, he sent spies in all directions to inquire about Cao Cao's activities.

Unfortunately, Zhuge Liang was unlucky, and there was no response from the spies he sent out several times in a row.

On this day, Zhuge Liang received an urgent flying pigeon message from Liu Bei.

After Zhuge Liang read it, he frowned and sighed inwardly: "Does Cao Cao already know our actions?"

But things have developed to this point, and Zhuge Liang can no longer hesitate.

Zhuge Liang immediately summoned his men and said to everyone seriously: "I just received an urgent letter from Fei Ge. Liu Yu and Cao Cao are secretly plotting to attack our army. Our army must make a decision as soon as possible."

"Liu Yu and Cao Cao?" His subordinates started talking one after another.

Zhuge Liang continued: "According to my judgment, this should be true.

However, they did not dare to attack rashly, but were accumulating strength, hoping to launch a thunderous strike at the critical moment. So we must solve this hidden danger as soon as possible, otherwise we will be attacked from both sides. "

"Kong Ming is right. Our top priority now is to deal with Liu Bei." Chen Deng stood up and said.

When Zhuge Liang saw Chen Deng's actions, he couldn't help but become wary. Chen Deng was not as loyal and upright as he showed, and he was very ambitious.

Others echoed and expressed their willingness to support Zhuge Liang's actions.

Zhuge Liang nodded with satisfaction. He believed that with his wisdom and ability, he would definitely be able to capture Yizhou in the short term, and even take advantage of this opportunity to expand his power.

"Since everyone supports me, let's send troops now." Zhuge Liang said.

"I will obey the military advisor's orders!" everyone replied in unison.

Zhuge Liang then led his army to fight west.

After Liu Bei learned the news that Zhuge Liang had sent troops, he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy. After all, they didn't have many troops at hand now.

Although Zhuge Liang is unparalleled in resourcefulness, after all, it is difficult for a clever woman to make a meal without straw.

In his opinion, if you want to capture Yizhou in such a short period of time, you need to be in charge personally.

But now Liu Bei himself can't get away, so he can only pray that Zhuge Liang and others can successfully capture Yizhou.

Liu Bei could only pray for God's blessing, so that both Liu Yu and Cao Cao would suffer, and in the end he would benefit from it.

Liu Bei's current goal is in the direction of Jingzhou, because Cao Ang seems to be about to launch a decisive battle against Liu Biao.

the other side.

Cao Ang was sitting in the central army's tent, and Xia Houyuan sat quietly beside him, waiting for orders silently.

Cao Ang glanced at Xiahou Yuan and asked with a smile: "General Xiahou, what do you think of Kong Ming?"

Xia Houyuan's face changed slightly, and after thinking for a while he replied: "This man is quite resourceful and a good person. It's a pity that he was born in the wrong place. If he serves under the lord, he will definitely grow into a famous general!"

Xia Houyuan was right. Zhuge Liang was indeed very smart. He had the ability, but unfortunately he surrendered to Liu Bei and ended up with a miserable ending.

Xia Houyuan had seen Zhuge Liang's resourcefulness and admired him very much.

Cao Ang added: "General Xiahou, although Kong Ming is resourceful, he is aloof and arrogant, so it may be difficult to recruit him."

"Young Master, I don't think this person is a big problem, as long as you give him enough benefits. As long as it can be used, why care about that? If Young Master is determined, there is a possibility of success." Xia Houyuan advised.

Cao Ang shook his head: "General Xiahou doesn't know something. He is extremely loyal to Liu Bei. It is very difficult to instigate rebellion."

"This." Xia Houyuan hesitated. He knew Zhuge Liang's temper, and it was indeed difficult to instigate rebellion.

Xia Houyuan thought for a moment: "Sir, if that's the case, let's be polite first and then attack. We'll prepare all the gifts and then invite Zhuge Liang to the banquet to try to recruit him. If he doesn't agree, then we'll have to force him."

Xia Houyuan is right. Zhuge Liang has a deep affection for Liu Bei, even though he is usually polite to everyone.

But Liu Bei had saved his life, and he would not betray Liu Bei. Even if he was threatened with death, Zhuge Liang would still not betray him. So Cao Ang could only choose to force it.

Cao Ang nodded, Xia Houyuan said this is indeed the safest way.

Xia Houyuan looked at Cao Ang's expression and asked, "Sir, do you think the general's proposal is feasible?"

Cao Ang said bitterly: "Maybe it's feasible, but."

"But what? Young master, just say it." Xia Houyuan asked.

"But this matter has to go through my father, that's all. This matter must be considered in the long run, and it cannot be decided now."

Cao Ang shook his head and suppressed the matter for the time being, waiting for an opportunity to discuss it slowly.

Xia Houyuan breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Cao Ang was not a reckless person, otherwise he would not know what kind of problems he would face.

That night.

Cao Ang held up his wine glass and sat quietly in the tent drinking. He was in a very happy mood. He had done all the preparations and was waiting for Liu Qi to take the bait.

"Report." A soldier's voice sounded outside the door: "General, the spies are here to report. Liu Qi sent an envoy to visit you."

"Oh? Could he finally bear it?" Cao Ang sneered: "Bring him in."

"No!" the soldier responded and walked out of the camp.

"The general will pay homage to the general!" Liu Qi's envoy knelt on the ground.

"Get up, I will ask you, what does Liu Qi want from me?" Cao Ang asked.

"Reporting to General, my young master wants to tell you that he is your best partner. Don't be deceived by Liu Cong's sweet words." Liu Qi's messenger said solemnly.

"Oh, really?" Cao Ang said with a faint smile.

"General, please don't believe Liu Cong's words. This Liu Cong is a despicable person. He is just using you. He wants to kill someone with a borrowed knife." Messenger Liu Qi said anxiously.

"Hmph!" Cao Ang snorted coldly, stood up, walked to the envoy Liu Qi and said, "We are all smart people, do you think I will believe your lies?"

"General, Liu Cong is a cunning man and cannot be trusted," envoy Liu Qi said excitedly.

Cao Ang touched his chin. He immediately knew what Mr. Liu was planning, and he was not angry. Instead, he smiled.

"Okay, if that's the case, then I'll give you a chance. You go back and tell Liu Qi that I can see him.

But you must show enough sincerity. If you cannot satisfy me, then I would rather form an alliance with Liu Cong. "

When the messenger Liu Qi heard this, he was overjoyed and kowtowed quickly: "Thank you, general. Please rest assured, general. My young master will definitely obey the order. (End of this chapter)"