Han family achievements

Chapter 308: Cao Cao’s feet
Liu Xie raised his hand to signal, and after speaking, he went straight out of the palace.

After Sima Jun waited for Liu Xie to leave, he coughed a few times, leaned on a crutch, and said: "Prime Minister, no matter what happens in the south, the north cannot be in chaos. Your Majesty has worked hard for many years and cannot destroy it once."

In the Chongde Hall, Xun You suspected that Sima Jun had communicated with Liu Bian in private. He looked at him suspiciously and said, "Mr. Sima, have you ever secretly reported this matter to your majesty?"

Sima Jun shook his head calmly and said: "I have never made any secret memorials. All memorials are entered and exited through the chancellery."

Xun You didn't believe it, his eyes were cold, and he said: "The situation in the south has changed greatly now. Cao Cao's [-] remaining soldiers are trapped in Yingchuan. If the court does not mobilize soldiers and horses from various states, how can we quell the chaos? Don't forget, Mr. Sima, there are still Liu Yan and Shi Xie in the south. Liu Biao, Yuan Shao, Gongsun Zan, Lu Bu and others, does Sima Gong expect Cao Cao's [-] remaining soldiers to pacify them?"

Zhong Yao noticed that Xun You was in a bad mood, and quickly stepped forward, stopped in front of him, and said to Sima Jun with a smile: "Sima Gong, Gongda means that, considering the situation in the north, it is not a big deal to mobilize some troops. Right now, the most important thing is to pacify Dong Zhuo."

Sima Jun was silent for a moment, and just about to speak, suddenly a historian hurried over and said: "Prime Minister, news has just arrived from the Grand Sima Mansion. Lubulangya County repelled Liu Bei, and Liu Bei retreated to Qingzhou. Sun Jian was ambushed in Guangling County. , was seriously injured and returned to Wu County."

Xun You's expression suddenly changed and he said, "You mean, Xuzhou has completely fallen into the hands of Lu Bu?"

Shi Dao: "Yes. News from Wu County said that Sun Jian was seriously injured and may not survive."

Xun Yu, Zhong Yao, and Xun You looked at each other, while Sima Jun's face was more solemn than ever.

If Sun Jian dies, then Yangzhou may completely fall into the hands of Yuan Shao. The only nail in the coffin is Gongsun Zan, who has not yet established a stable foothold in Jiujiang County.

And Jiaozhi fell completely into the hands of the scholars.

The situation in the south seemed to become clear instantly.

The princes from all walks of life unanimously carved up the southern states, and they were already dividing the world with the Han Dynasty!

Xun Yu pondered for a while and said, "Where did your Majesty go?"

The historian said: "When I see it, Your Majesty seems to have left the palace."

Xun Yu frowned and said, "Please ask the Great Sima Mansion to block the news. We will wait here for His Majesty to return to the palace."

Engaged in history, quickly turned around and left.

Zhong Yao's eyes fell on Sima Jun again and said: "Mr. Sima, at this time, please speak frankly. Can you please give me your Majesty's permission?"

Seeing that the three members of the 'Yingchuan Party' were still doubting him, Sima Jun coughed repeatedly and said: "I am half old and have no intention of embarrassing you. Your Majesty has not authorized this matter. The northern states are already mine." The foundation of the Han Dynasty cannot be lost. Prime Minister, the two servants cannot mobilize the troops and horses of the northern states unless it is absolutely necessary, and they cannot increase their gifts!"

Xun You stared at Sima Jun, still doubting his words.

Xun Yu, on the other hand, nodded slightly and said sincerely: "I understand what Mr. Sima means. All the southern states have become powerful. Does Mr. Sima have any countermeasures?"

Sima Jun and Xun Yu looked at each other. After a moment, they nodded and said: "Although the princes in the south had different intentions, they did not show it. On the contrary, ambushing Cao Cao is no different from treason. We can order them to send troops to attack Cao Cao."

"Destroy the wolf?"

Xun You looked unkind and said: "Master Sima is not afraid of appeasing traitors and raising an unprecedented evil tiger?"

Sima Jun said without changing his expression: "It all depends on your methods."

Zhong Yao relaxed slightly and looked at Xun Yu.

Xun Yu also understood the meaning of Sima Jun's words and said: "Mr. Sima, please join us in waiting for your majesty."

Sima Jun is over 80 and has been in poor health recently. He still leaned on crutches and nodded silently after hearing this.

Xun You didn't like Sima Jun. Although this man came from the Yingchuan family, he was not of the same mind as them. Moreover, Xun You suspected that this Sima family had other intentions.

But Xun You didn't speak.

It was actually because, in a series of "New Deal" plans, he had conflicts with Xun Yu and Zhong Yao. This conflict was half hidden and half exposed. They were well aware of each other, but no one was willing to point it out.

The four people stood in front of the Jiade Hall, looking in the direction of the Suzaku Gate with full of concern.

Liu Bian left the palace and went straight to the arsenal.

Entering the gate, you see Cao Cao kneeling on the ground.

When Liu Bian came to him, the anger in his heart could no longer be restrained. He kicked him and cursed: "What have I done to you since I succeeded to the throne? How many times have I protected you? I gave you How many opportunities have I given you? Is this how you repay me?"

Cao Cao was unexpectedly kicked to the ground. He quickly got up and was kicked down by Liu Bian again.

He went back and forth like this without any resistance, let alone any excuse.

He kept a sullen face and remained silent.

Liu Bian was holding it, and one shoe flew out.

But he still couldn't help but kicked him a few more times, and then he stopped panting.

It can be said that Cao Cao's defeat completely disrupted Liu Bian's plans and pushed him and the Han court into an extremely dangerous situation.

Cao Cao knelt on the ground again and said in a calm tone: "I am incompetent and I am unworthy of Your Majesty's great kindness."

Zuo Li trotted, picked up the shoes, knelt on the ground and put them on for Liu Bian.

Liu Bian stared at the pile of footprints on Cao Cao's body, took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and said, "Tell me, what else can you do?"

Cao Cao knocked his head on the ground, his narrow eyes flashing with cold light, and said: "Please go to Yingchuan again. If you don't defeat Dong Zhuo, I am willing to commit suicide to thank God for his kindness!"

Liu Bian kicked him over again and cursed: "The courtiers have known me all day long and you have come to plead guilty. What else can you do besides asking for forgiveness?"

Cao Cao was kicked sideways, but he got up and knelt down without saying a word.

Behind Liu Bian were Pan Yin, Zuo Li, and 16-year-old Sima Yi.

Several people saw this and remained silent, lowering their heads and not daring to say anything.

Cao Cao's defeat exposed the dangerous situation in the entire south. It can be said that Cao Cao once again triggered changes in the south and put the court in a dilemma.

Sima Yi was much taller than Liu Bian, with a fair complexion and quite handsome appearance. At this moment, he was bowing respectfully, his eyes showing contemplation.

Liu Bian vented his anger, sat down on the chair that Zuo Li brought over, glared at Cao Cao coldly, and said, "Speak!"

Cao Cao's face was as sharp as iron, his eyes became cold, he stared at the hot ground in front of him, and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, I would like to ask you to appoint me as the General of the Southern Conquest."

Liu Bian raised his eyebrows, thinking he heard wrongly.

Even Pan Yin, Zuo Li and others were stunned and looked at Cao Cao lying on the ground in surprise.

"Say it again?" Liu Bian's tone was cold, and the anger in his heart surged again.

Cao Cao's narrow eyes flashed with determination, and he said: "I will guarantee it with my head. It will not cost the imperial court a single soldier, a penny or a grain. Within two years, Dong Zhuo will not dare to invade the north. Within five years, Dong Zhuo will be destroyed. Within ten years, I will be Your Majesty, please bring peace to the world!"

"What a big breath!"

Liu Bian laughed angrily and said: "Palem the world within ten years, Cao Cao, where do you get the confidence!?"

Cao Cao knocked his head on the ground, his eyes were blood red, staring at the ground, and the corners of his face were twitching.

Pan Yin and Zuo Li looked at each other, then quietly looked at Liu Bian.Cao Cao's guilt was so great that it could not be overridden by any of the three Yi tribes. But instead of asking for apology, Cao Cao demanded that he be named the General of the Southern Conquest?
Isn't this the most ridiculous thing in the world? !
But they didn't say anything. Although Cao Cao's words were funny, the majesty in front of him was not a person who acted according to common sense!

Cao Cao leaned on the chair and reached out to take the teacup handed over by Xiao Huangmen. His expression gradually calmed down from anger, and he began to think seriously about Cao Cao's words.

Cao Cao's words are obviously big words, and Cao Cao in history did not live up to them.

He does have this ability, but he also underestimates everyone in the world!
Liu Bian took a sip of tea and once again thought about the current situation in his mind.

Dong Zhuo's defeat of Cao Cao not only occupied Yuzhou, but also caused a psychological blow to the Han court, and also inspired the princes in the south with different intentions.

Throughout the Han Dynasty, there were many capable ministers and generals. However, in the eyes of outsiders, with the gradual decline of the "Three Heroes", the Han Dynasty was already full of talents.

At the Chancellery, a young man like Xun Yu, who was in his early thirties and had no qualifications and merits, was the prime minister, serving as ministers. He was also "unknown".

As for Liu Yu of the Great Sima Mansion, he was famous in vain, but in fact he had no outstanding abilities. He was far behind the "Three Heroes".

Similarly, there seem to be many generals who can be drawn out to fight, but after comparison, it seems that only Cao Cao is left!

Liu Bian drank tea and thought quietly in his heart.

The current situation is not good for him, interrupting his steady recovery.

Liu Bian didn't speak, and the others fell silent.

The huge arsenal was as quiet as if there was no one around.

Cao Cao waited for a long time and heard no sound. His heart felt like a heavy stone. He slowly raised his head, looked at Liu Bian with a calm expression, and said: "Your Majesty, Liu Biao, Gongsun Zan and others still care about the imperial court; Yuan Shao, Shi Xie and others did not dare to blatantly rebel, so as long as I have righteousness, I will call them together and form an alliance to attack Dong Zhuo."

Liu Bian, who was thinking, suddenly changed his expression and couldn't help but sit up straight.

"You just said... an alliance?" Liu Bian looked at Cao Cao. The word 'union' seemed so familiar.

If you think about the current situation carefully, it is so similar to the "Eighteen Route Princes Challenge Dong" in history!
Cao Cao couldn't help but wonder why Liu Bian was surprised, and said: "Yes. I am sure, and it will not cost the court money or food, and will not shake the foundation of the north. Please enlighten me!"

Cao Cao knocked his head to the ground again, feeling extremely nervous and anxious.

This kind of "nervousness and uneasiness" is more serious than waiting for Liu Bian here, than being yelled at by Liu Bian and pinched by his feet.

It's a big gamble!
If he wins the bet, he will still have a chance, and it is an unprecedented opportunity!

If he loses the bet, it will be the fate of generations of his Cao family!
Liu Bian gently swayed the tea cup, his face remained as usual, and he was filled with sighs.

There were countless words in his mind: history is always surprisingly similar, history always repeats the past, history is a cycle...

Pan Yin and Zuo Li felt the inexplicable atmosphere and became more and more afraid to say a word.

Sima Yi looked at the back of Liu Bian's head and his profile. For some reason, he suddenly felt confident that the majesty in front of him would agree to Cao Cao!

His hands in his sleeves clenched quietly, and his breathing became quickened unconsciously.

After a while, he suppressed his nervousness and anxiety, raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty, I think General Cao should be given a chance."

Liu Bian was a little surprised when he heard Sima Yi's voice. He turned around and looked at him. Seeing that he was calm and polite, he narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Tell me your reasons."

Sima Yi didn't know how nervous he was. This was his first time making such a big gamble!

Sima Yi raised his hand and said without moving his face: "Your Majesty, General Cao's defeat was due to Dong Zhuo's treachery, not General Cao's incompetence. Moreover, the number of soldiers and horses was only over ten thousand. With a little reorganization, General Cao can hold four or five more An army of ten thousand is a huge deterrent to Dong Zhuo. With General Cao in Yingchuan, Dong Zhuo will not dare to act rashly. Especially, I agree with General Cao's words. No one from all the princes in the south dares to openly rebel. After all, Yuan Shu's defeat is not far away."

Liu Bian examined Sima Yi. Even though he hid it well, his micro-expression still betrayed his fear.

A smile flashed across the corner of Liu Bian's mouth, and he glanced at Cao Cao on the ground and said: "The 'New Deal' is difficult to advance, and the courtiers are passing the blame to each other. What do you think?"

Cao Cao suddenly felt relieved and said without changing his tone: "I think that in troubled times, using heavy rules and His Majesty's tolerance will make some people feel confident."

Pan Yin, Zuo Li almost lost his balance when he heard these words.

Isn’t this just you talking about yourself?
Cao Cao didn't notice anything, and the tension in his heart slowly relaxed.

In his opinion, Liu Bian's change of topic just now was an acquiescence!

Conquer the South General!

Cao Cao's narrow eyes flashed with scorching light. This time, he will make Dong Zhuo pay a thousand times the price!

Liu Bian did not comment on Cao Cao's words. He thought quietly for a while, picked up the teacup, took a sip, and then stood up, looked down at Cao Cao, and said calmly: "The government and the public are now eager to peel off your skin and bones and make you the general of the Southern Conquest. If I can’t do it, I’ll protect you one more time at most.”

Cao Cao, who had already been ignited with ambition, was instantly hit the bottom, and his livid face turned into unwillingness and resentment.

Liu Bian left without saying anything more.

Seeing that Liu Bian did not agree, Sima Yi felt cold and looked at Liu Bian's back in a daze.

He had been following Liu Bian for some time, and he claimed to know his majesty, so he was able to follow the trend, hoping to win Liu Bian's favor and sell Cao Cao a favor.

But I never thought that I would shoot myself in the foot!
'This is how to do? 'Sima Yi, who was still a young man, was flustered.

"Sima Yi?" After Liu Bian left the door, the person at the end of the small yellow door turned around and saw that Sima Yi was still stunned in the same place, and shouted unhappily.

Sima Yi made a sound, suddenly woke up, and hurriedly chased after him.

Cao Cao and others all left, and then they got up from the ground.

His leg injury has not healed yet. Blood is constantly oozing from his leg and the pain is bone-deep.

After kneeling for a long time and being pinched by Liu Bian's feet, it can be said that my whole body ached.

But these are far less than the cold feeling in my heart.

Cao Cao's face was expressionless, his eyes were lifeless, and his face was covered with loneliness, depression, and despair.

He bet wrong.

He originally thought that based on his understanding of Liu Bian, Liu Bian would agree to him.

But he never thought that Liu Bian refused without much thought.

Now, if Cao Cao cannot climb up, there will be countless hands holding him and dragging him into a place of eternal destruction!

Liu Bian left the arsenal and went straight back to the palace.

Dian Wei followed on horseback and said, "Your Majesty, the palace said that the Prime Minister and others are still waiting in the Jiade Hall."

Liu Bian hummed and had already thought of a countermeasure. He didn't care much about the affairs in the south and focused on the 'New Deal' again.

'It seems that tough measures have to be used. '

Liu Bian muttered to himself, his low voice filled with murderous intent.

(End of this chapter)