Survival Three Kingdoms

Chapter 197 The Old Fox, the Little Fox and the Honest Man
Guangling's problems have been resolved, and Chen Deng will have to recover for a while before he can go to work.Zhou Cang led Dianwei, Qu'a, Liu Ye and more than a hundred personal guards to escort Liu Xun to Xuchang.Dian Wei and Qu A learn martial arts along the way, and Qu A makes great progress.Liu Ye didn't know why he went inside, wondering why he took him to Xudu.

Cao Cao's victorious conquest of Xuzhou came back, and his prestige rose sharply, reaching a new height. Even Kong Rong, who had a lot of complaints about sending troops to Xuzhou, was very interested and did not say anything that would spoil the scenery. Only the emperor Liu Xie became more and more uneasy. The association has learned to endure and wait patiently for opportunities.

Cao Cao appointed the injured Xiahou Dun as Chenliu, Huaiyin prefect, Jianwu general, Gaoyang township lord, and Xiahou general began to transform and develop, focusing on farming, water conservancy, and opening up new businesses.

Cao Cao still placed Liu Bei outside the city, took back Liu Bei's military power, and left only the [-] soldiers he had brought with him. He promised Liu Bei to take him to see the king, and arranged a house for Liu Bei in the city.Cao Cao also had a happy event, which made him extremely proud. Mrs. Du married Lu Bu and there was no movement for a long time. After following Cao Cao for only two months, it was reported that he was already happy. Cao Cao felt that he was better than Lu Bu.

After a few days of official business, Cao Cao held a feast for the generals and counselors in the mansion. Among them was Shi Huan who had returned from Hanoi. Cao Hong was stationed in Hanoi and did not return to Xudu.Sima Fang, the former Beijing Zhaoyin, came with Shi Huan. After Dong Zhuo entered Beijing, Sima Fang returned to Hanoi. Huan took him back to Xudu.

"Luoyang has been away for more than ten years, and Sima Gong will be safe." Cao Cao toasted Sima Fang with a wine glass, and said casually.

"Please ask Mr. Ming, the little old man is fine, but he is old, his eyesight is dim, and his legs and feet are not working well. Mr. Ming is not what it used to be." Sima Fang replied modestly.

Old fox, this is trying to pretend to be old, Cao Cao thought to himself, and said with a chuckle: "Does Sima Gong now think that I was appointed as Wei Qucai in the north of Luoyang?"

"According to Duke Ming's ability and qualifications at the beginning, it is suitable to be the Northern Lieutenant of Luoyang." Sima Fang replied, Cao Cao's character and temper have long been clearly felt by him.

"Yeah, yes." Cao Cao drank his glass of wine, "Mr. Sima's sons are all talented people. Your eldest son, Sima Lang, has served in the court and has a very good official reputation. I heard that your second son, Sima Yi, is well-read. His talent is still higher than that of his elder brother, why not let him also become an official and work in my residence?"

"Oh, this child is tired and lazy by nature. He just got married a few days ago, and he can't be idle anymore. He insists on traveling, and he has already gone to Guanzhong."

Cao Cao looked at Shi Huan, and Shi Huan said in a low voice, "When we left Hanoi, he also went out and said he was going to Chang'an. He married the daughter of the Zhang family, a wealthy family in Hanoi." Is this because you ran away because you didn't see the situation well?Obviously he didn't value me, Cao Cao, hehe, he didn't dare to go to Yuan Shao's place, nor did he dare to go to Jingzhou and other places. He chose Chang'an, since it is under my rule, and it is far enough away, easy to calculate, and a family of foxes.

Sima Fang didn't seem to notice Cao Cao's killing intent, and continued, "I'm getting old, and I can't control this rebellious son. From now on, I have to rely on Ming Gong to control and train me."

A simple sentence made Cao Cao's killing intent disappear, but instead raised his desire to conquer and control. "Young man, it's good to have some experience."

Some embarrassing scenes were interrupted by the master of the mansion, "My lord, Zhou Cang and Zhou Weiguo from Guangling have come to Xudu, and now I am asking to see you at the gate of the mansion."

"Well, he's here, you go and meet him." Cao Cao took advantage of the situation and returned to his seat.

"Brother Wei Guo, you have always been good."

Zhou Cang looked at the young man who came to greet him, about 20 years old, gentle and elegant, with white teeth and red lips, and a powdered face. "You are?"

"Haha, don't you recognize me now? Younger brother Yang Xiu, Yang Dezu, is now the chief bookkeeper in Lord Sikong's residence."

"It turned out to be you! The change is so great, you were just a child at that time." Zhou Cang suddenly realized, no wonder he looked familiar.

"Lord Sikong, please, let's talk later."

"Wei Guo, you really know how to choose the time. Come to Xudu at this time." Cao Cao looked at Zhou Cang with a smile, sarcastically.

"I've seen Mr. Cao. Zhou Cang also has no choice. When Chen Yuanlong ran to Guangling, I had no choice but to run to Lujiang River. I won't be in a dilemma." Zhou Cang smiled wryly and said the truth.

"Hahaha", Cao Cao leaned forward and back with a smile, and still didn't care when the turban fell into the soup basin. He pointed at Zhou Cang, and said to his advisers and generals, "Say, should I praise Weiguo as an honest man?" Laughed in unison.

"I brought two people with me this time, one is Yuan Shu's Lujiang prefect Liu Xun, and the other is Huainan Liu Ye." Zhou Cang said.

"Come on, set up another table for Wei Guo next to me." Cao Cao said, "Wei Guo is seated. Leaving aside Liu Xun, who is this Liu Ye?"

"Liu Ye is a descendant of Emperor Guangwu, a relative of the Han family, and he is very talented and learned."

Cao Cao was taken aback for a moment, not understanding what was going on.Cheng Yu stepped forward to wipe Cao Cao's turban, and whispered in Cao Cao's ear, "Liu Bei."

"Okay, okay, come back and meet me with Weiguo, I will recommend it to the emperor. Since you have taken Lujiang, now that Liu Yao has been driven away by Sun Ce, there is a vacancy for the governor of Yangzhou, so you can take the governor of Yangzhou temporarily. Come with me in the future Let's face you together."

"Zhou Cang thanked Cao Gong." He was promoted again, and this trip was not in vain.

The banquet ended happily, and Cao Cao also put Sima Yi's affairs aside.Cheng Yu was full of thoughts. Zhou Cang brought Liu Ye here to suppress Liu Bei. Did he also want to get rid of Liu Bei? Zhou Cang was the one who first proposed to guard against Liu Bei when he wrote the letter to Cao Cao.

"Wei Guo came here not only to reward victory and offer captives, but also for Liu Bei?" Cheng Yu asked Zhou Cang straight to the point.

"Sir is wise, Zhou Cang really has this intention."

"It's difficult. I have advised the lord several times, but it's just not the right time. It's even more difficult for Xu Du to do it now, for fear of hurting Lord Sikong's reputation. What's the best strategy for Weiguo?"

"Have you ever heard of Playing Hard to Get, sir?"

"Please ask Wei Guo to speak clearly."

"Liu Bei has great ambitions, and he needs to show his flaws in order to be justly punished. Why not give him a chance? Now that Yuan Shu is still dying, all he needs is to let Liu Bei lead his troops to conquer Yuan Shu. Liu Bei will rebel if he leaves Xudu..."

"What if we let the tiger go back to the mountain?" Cheng Yu shook his head and said, "Wen Ruo, Gong Da and others suggested that Liu Bei be confined in Xudu because they were afraid that he would escape."

"It depends on how to choose. As long as the planning is proper, where can he escape?"

"Yeah, I'll go back and think about it, and I'll say goodbye." Cheng Yu came and went in a hurry, and he didn't know whether to go back and think about it, or to find someone to discuss.

Zhou Cang's goal has been achieved, and he waits to see the emperor Liu Xie again with peace of mind.In the middle of the night, Zhou Cang woke up suddenly, it was broken, what if Liu Xie gave him a belt order again?
(End of this chapter)