Survival Three Kingdoms

Chapter 445 Sacrifice to Yuan Shao

"Ask Marquis Liao how to view the general trend of the world today."

"The princes of the world have been fighting for a long time. Since the Yellow Turban was in chaos, the people have been displaced, the fields have been abandoned, and all businesses have been ruined. They long for the unification of the world and a peaceful and prosperous world. The wishes of the people, according to the time and the will of the people, are the general trend of the world."

"It's a good sentence to meet the weather and the people's will." Cao Cao came in from the outside applauding.Zhou Cang, Cao Chong, and Zhou Buyi hurriedly got up and saluted Cao Cao.

"Wei Guo said it well." Cao Cao sat down at the chief seat and motioned for the three of them to take their seats. "The old man started from Chen Liuxing to attack Dong Zhuo, to fight Yuan Shu, to defeat Lu Bu, and to defeat Yuan Shao, just to end the disputes as soon as possible and bring peace to the world."

"Mr. Cao is working hard for the world, and Zhou Cang can't keep up. I can only overcome obstacles for Mr. Cao as a pawn." Alas, when people are in Yedu, they have to say a lot, say a lot, and say something against their will and flattery.

"Weiguo has done his best, and the affairs of the frontier fortress will be handed over to Weiguo, and the old man will be responsible for calming down the Quartet." While talking and laughing, Cao Cao has already set the tone, which contains too many meanings, but the most basic meaning That is, the two are still coexisting peacefully and cooperating for a win-win situation.

"Don't worry, Mr. Cao, Zhou Cang will not cause the people to suffer from harassment again."

Cao Cao nodded: "It seems that you have a very pleasant conversation, but the future will be long, not at this time, I have important matters to discuss with Wei Guo."

After finishing speaking, Cao Cao got up, and Zhou Cang followed, leaving only Cao Chong and Zhou Buyi thoughtful.

After leaving the other courtyard, Cao Cao's expression darkened, "Zhang Kai has spoken."

"But you insist that it's only for money, and no one instigates it?"

"Exactly. It seems that Wei Guo has already asked, but I really don't believe it. However, Zhongkang tried his best, but he didn't ask any more questions. He was tortured but killed on the spot."

"Ah, I was killed. Alas, there will be no clues at all in this way." Zhou Cang sighed, shaking his head and sighing.

Cao Cao has been watching Zhou Cang's demeanor, it doesn't look like a fake. "He was originally a Yellow Turban thief, greedy by nature, it is possible to make money."

"On that day, Zang Ba and I advised Master Tao to kill this man, but Cao Hong accepted him as his confidant, and it turned out to be a disaster."

"What Wei Guo said is exactly what I think. Tao Gongzu cannot escape responsibility. He sent this person to escort him, but it is impossible to guarantee that he did not have the intention to kill someone with a knife."

At this time, is it necessary to defend Tao Qian? The facts are here, not to mention that Tao Qian is still part of Yuan Shu's party and has the motive of murdering Cao Song's family.

"It's already like this, it's useless to chase after it." Cao Cao sighed, "Forget about Wei Guo, but I have a problem on my mind. How can I thank you?"

Zhou Cang hurriedly waved his hands: "Why did Mr. Cao thank you? It's just a matter of raising your hands. Besides, this is the credit of General Zang Ba. I can't steal it for myself."

"Then let him sit firmly as the chief protector, and let him listen to you." Cao Cao very frugally changed the status quo to be approved by him.

While speaking, the two entered the main hall. "I wanted cavalry to go south to Jingzhou. I wanted Gan Ning to train the navy for me, but unfortunately he has already set off for the Wa Kingdom."

When we met yesterday, Cao Cao didn't mention sending troops at all. He was waiting for the result of Zhang Kai's interrogation. Although the result is not satisfactory to him now, he has put down his guard against Zhou Cang.

"Duke Cao brought the prestige of calming Hebei, how can Liu Biao compete with Duke Cao's army, the army will be invincible wherever it goes."

"Hehe." Cao Cao was very pleased with this sycophant. "What does Wei Guo think of Zhou Buyi?"

Zhou Cang really wants to say that Zhou Busu is not an easy person, he is now on two boats, one is not Cao Cao but Cao Chong, and the other is Liu Bei.If Cao Chong can inherit Cao Cao, then he will assist Cao Chong with all his strength, if not, he will most likely switch to Liu Bei, which is why Zhou Buyi did not agree to be Cao Cao's son-in-law.In the conversation just now, Zhou Buyi first mentioned Cao Pi, then Cao Zhi, and then asked Zhou Cang, which explained a lot of problems. It seemed to be chatting with deep scheming.

"Smart, worthy of Mr. Cangshu." Zhou Cang said cautiously.

Cao Cao took a deep look at Zhou Cang: "Wei Guo saw the same thing as me."

"Without Mr. Cao's permission, I have the audacity to teach Mr. Cang Shu the Wu Qin Xi. I hope Cang Shu can strengthen his body. Mr. Cao also asks Mr. Cang Shu to practice more sooner or later."

One sentence moved Cao Cao. Zhou Cang seldom interacted with his son, but he was able to think of Cao Chong, which made him happier than giving Cao Cao a big gift. "Wei Guo has a heart. Although Chong'er is intelligent and kind-hearted, his body is still a bit weak, unlike his brothers and I who are used to bumps. Wei Guo's son should be six or seven years old this year."

"Mr. Cao has a good memory, and his son Zhou Xin was born in October of the sixth year of Jian'an."

"I have a girl named Cao Hua, who is of the right age for your son. Will Wei Guo marry me as an in-law?"

"How can a dog be worthy of Duke Cao's love?"

"Hey, when my daughter from the Cao family marries into your Zhou family, she will be the daughter-in-law of the Zhou family, and she will abide by the laws of your Zhou family."

"Duke Cao loves you, and Zhou Cang can't ask for it." Zhou Cang didn't want Zhou Xin to be restrained by Cao Hua. Since Cao Cao asked, he immediately agreed. "It's just that I came in a hurry, and I didn't prepare a dowry gift."

"Where is the betrothal gift between you and me?" Cao Cao said with a smile: "There will be a general meeting in the day after tomorrow. I wonder what arrangements will be made for Weiguo tomorrow?"

"I was about to ask Mr. Cao for instructions. I want to go to Yuan Shao's tomb to pay homage. Is it possible?"

"Why not, tomorrow I will go with Weiguo."

Dianman went to Cao Chong's place but did not find Zhou Cang, but found Cao Cao again. Zhou Cang said goodbye to Cao Cao and went to buy some sacrificial fruits and livestock.

Early the next morning, Zhou Cang and Cao Cao came to Yuan Shao's tomb. This time, there were only two people and their attendants, and they did not bring any more people with them.

The sacrifices were placed, and the two were silent for about an incense stick. Cao Cao said: "I have known Benchu ​​since childhood, and we were officials in the same dynasty. After the world fell apart, we had to fight against each other. We are both friends and enemies. people."

Is this the sorrow of the rabbit dying and the fox?Zhou Cang's coming to sacrifice to Yuan Shao was not only for putting on airs, but also for his own purity and reflection. He didn't expect Cao Cao to come with him. "Yuan Benchu ​​can be regarded as a hero in his life, but unfortunately he is not a hero to save the world."

"Why does Wei Guo comment like this?"

"Yuan Shao has the advantage of being born in a famous family, but when the world is in conflict, he only cares about conquering the city and occupying the territory, disregarding righteousness. How can he be far-sighted? If his subordinates gather loyal people, although they can use people, but they can't know them, how can they help the world?"

"How does Wei Guo compare with Yuan Shao?"

Such a tricky question, obviously to test Zhou Cang's attitude and aspirations, how could Zhou Cang play cards according to Cao Cao's routine, and laughed at himself: "Hehe, Zhou Cang has a reputation for self-knowledge, why would he dare to eat a bowl of rice if he can eat it?" Second bowl."

Cao Cao laughed loudly, "How could Wei Guo have such a comparison? Could it be that you are laughing at Yuan Benchu ​​who doesn't know how many bowls of rice he can eat. Then Wei Guo compared me with Yuan Shao, don't talk about the size of the food."

(End of this chapter)