My Ji Han Dynasty was prosperous in martial arts, but I have always convinced people with virtue

Chapter 72 Late Twilight
Yecheng!

In Tongque Terrace, singing and dancing are peaceful.

Cao Cao was in it, but he didn't have the leisurely and leisure of the past.

He is old!

After the defeat of Chibi, Cao Cao wasted ten years and was still unable to unify the world.

Looking back, Cao Cao was stunned to find that what he used to do in the early years to expand the territory is no longer feasible in this era.

Cao Cao came from troubled times and has a deep understanding of human nature.

Because of this, Cao Cao doesn't believe in human nature at all.

He used to believe in Chen Gong, but Chen Gong betrayed him and almost let him play to the end.

Since then, Cao Cao has understood that in troubled times, trust is a luxury.

Cao Cao used hegemony to control his subordinates, and even the closest generals around him wanted to hold his relatives as hostages in his hands.

It's not that there are great talents around Cao Cao.

There are even those who can break arms with Zhuge Liang, such as Sima Yi.

But Cao Cao was always on guard against him, fearing that the tail would be too difficult to control.

Cao Cao has always believed that his own way is the best solution in troubled times.

But what happened to Liu Bei in the past few years made Cao Cao doubt his own behavior in his life.

Cultivate national power thickly!

Cao Cao had thought of this point as early as after Guanzhong was captured by Liu Bei.

In terms of efficiency, Cao Cao's hegemony in governing the people is not as good as Liu Bei's benevolence and righteousness.

After all, it is far more efficient to make people afraid to do something than to make them willing to do something spontaneously.

But Cao Cao, who has always put hegemony first, now it is too late to talk about benevolence and righteousness, and practice kingly ways.

What's more, not long ago, he used iron and blood methods to cleanse the power of the Han Dynasty.

At this time, he talked about benevolence, righteousness and kingly ways, and he couldn't justify himself.

On the other hand, Liu Bei's side is flourishing.

Benevolence and justice!
This is Liu Bei's specialty.

Buying people's hearts, Lao Liu is a professional.

What makes Cao Cao most uneasy is that Liu Bei has only Guan Yu, but he also has Zhuge Liang.

One is powerful in force, and the other is resourceful.

Such great talents gathered around Liu Bei without any second thoughts, devoted themselves to their duties, and devoted themselves to serving the country.

One manages Jingzhou in an orderly manner, and the other manages Yizhou well.

The administrative model of the Shu Kingdom has no mistakes at all.

Does Liu Bei trust Guan Yu and Zhuge Liang so much?

Cao Cao couldn't figure it out, but it was Guanzhong who made him feel a huge threat.

Liu Bei, the opponent Cao Cao needs to face in his life.

But for Wei Guo, it is not Liu Bei who needs to face.

It's Liu Chan!

The attention in the early years, and the collection of a series of intelligence in recent days, Cao Cao felt jealous of Liu Chan in his heart.

Cao Cao finally knew the specific purpose of the project created by Liu Chan in Beidi.

The anomalies in Beidi County, the tribes of different races abandon their pastures and start farming, and a city rises from a remote frontier...

These little things were inconspicuous at first, but Cao Cao had to pay attention to them when they came together with that project.

Cao Cao understood what Liu Chan was doing?
Although Liu Chan is young, he already understands one thing.

Between Wei and Shu, there will be a competition of national power in the future.

Whoever can last for a long time will consume energy to kill the other party.

Liu Chan has already stood at the same height as him, looking at the two countries of Wei and Shu.

In contrast, Cao Cao's own two sons.

Cao Pi keeps a low profile all day long, but behind the scenes he is playing tricks to win people's hearts.

Cao Zhi is arty and elegant, and he sings harmony with celebrities. Although his talent is high, he lacks a little scheming after all.

Compared with Liu Chan, they are more than a step behind.

The wind blew in from behind, and Jia Xu, an old man, walked in with the wind step by step.

"King Wei!"

Jia Xu saluted.

Cao Cao didn't turn around, looking at the bustling night of Ye City in the distance.

"The reason why I asked you to come so late is because there is only one thing I want to ask you."

"I ask the king of Wei to order."

"Who do you think Cao Pi and Cao Zhi can inherit Wei?"

Jia Xu almost didn't think about it, so she replied.

"Did the King of Wei see Yuan Benchu ​​and Liu Jingsheng?"

In just one sentence, Jia Xu has already stated his position.

Cao Cao was not satisfied.

"Wenhe, you have been alone for more than ten years!"

Jia Xu responded.He has been in Weiying for so many years, and Cao Cao's state at this time is a bit strange.

Vaguely, Cao Cao returned to the night before Chibi when he wrote poems.

"What Gu wants to do, I can hide it from Wei Guo, but I can't hide it from Wenhe."

Cao Cao turned around and looked at Jia Xu.

This old man, who brought the Han Dynasty into the abyss, seemed to be the same as he is now since the moment Chang'an City was broken, and it has not changed for more than ten years.

Sloppy, skinny, and lifeless!
But Jia Xu has lived like this until now, and her status is getting higher and higher.

Those who wished for Jia Xu's death had already stepped into the soil long ago.

"You are the most evil in the world, but you are still a high-ranking official. Wen He can always give what others want when they need it most. For example, when you were in Guandu, you persuaded Zhang Xiu to vote for me, or you bet on Zihuan, so that I can't move you."

In Jia Xu's turbid eyes, a bright light flashed.

Jia Xu had pretended to be confused all her life, but tonight she couldn't.

Because if he pretends again, Cao Cao will kill him.

"What does King Wei want to ask?"

"What do you want to do most now?"

"The king of Wei wants to take advantage of the advantage of the Wei state at this time, and then raise the army and take back Guanzhong."

"Gu has already asked Cheng Yu. He said that I am old and he is old too. If there is another war, the outcome will be unpredictable."

Cao Cao's state at this time is really unpredictable.I don't know if he was too drunk, Cao Cao's eyes were a little blurred.

"Wenhe, what do you think?"

Jia Xu lowered his head, acting very calm.

"Liu Bei is getting old too!"

This sentence made Cao Cao laugh heartily.After laughing, Cao Cao looked at the person in front of him, and his murderous intentions were already released.

"Wenhe is really able to deliver what others want when they need it most."

Cao Cao let Jia Xu leave.

Because Cao Cao has got what he wants.

"Singing to wine, life is so complicated! For example, morning dew, going to the sun is much more bitter."

In the midst of Cao Cao's singing, Jia Xu left slowly.

Jia Xu heard the heroic ambition in this song, and also heard that trace of sadness.

Jia Xu looked back, glanced at the magnificent Tongque Terrace, and just shook his head.

Cao Cao is really old!

The old man has already developed a feeling of fear, afraid that if he is not here, can Cao Pi be able to deal with Liu Chan?
The old man can't care about other things anymore, he wants to eradicate Wei's future rivals while he still has the advantage.

Cao Cao could rest assured only after Guanzhong returned to the hands of the State of Wei and locked the soldiers of the State of Shu in the high mountains on the border of Bashu.

In the autumn of the 23rd year of Jian'an, Cao Cao made Cao Pi the heir of the king of Wei and ordered him to guard Yecheng!
In the same month, Cao Cao mobilized all his soldiers from Yecheng and marched to Luoyang, gathering 20 troops to recapture Guanzhong.

The world shakes!

(End of this chapter)