Three Kingdoms: My Strategy Simulator.

These words… are vulgar!

Unbearably vulgar!!

However, Xu You wasn't surprised that Cao Cao would say such a thing.

After all, in Xu You's eyes, Cao Cao was just… the descendant of a eunuch, a lowly kind.

Therefore, a look of joy appeared on Xu You's face as he said,

“Then I wonder, can A’man leave a written document, so I can quickly send it to my lord?”

So-called words are no proof.

Moreover, Xu You also understood Cao Cao's character and would not believe Cao Cao's few words. Instead, he took the opportunity to ask Cao Cao to put the alliance on paper.

“Why not?”

Cao Cao replied, then took Yangzhou paper from a nearby table. With a wave of his hand, he wrote two documents, one for Yuan Shao and one for Yuan Shu.

The content of the documents, apart from a large section on contacting the two Yuans to build relationships, was to express his intention to help the Yuan family seize Yan Province. Not only would he lend 30,000 soldiers, but he would also actively defend Yuan Shu's flank from Xu Province.

Xu You and Yang Hong took the documents and read them quickly. Joy couldn't help but appear on their faces.

This time, they were sent to Cao Cao and were able to obtain such a result so smoothly. Xu You and Yang Hong would certainly receive great credit after returning to report.

During this period, Cao Ang, Xun You, Xi Zhicai, and others intended to dissuade Cao Cao, but Xun Yu stopped them with a look.

After Xu You and Yang Hong each took the documents and left contentedly, preparing to send messengers back with the documents first, Xun Yu took the initiative to bow to Cao Cao.

“Since ancient times, those who achieve great things must be able to endure what ordinary people cannot. Now that the two Yuans are powerful, competing for Yan Province is not beneficial to you, my lord. Taking the initiative to befriend the two Yuans to ensure the temporary stability of Qing Province and accumulate strength is indeed the best strategy.”

“Moreover, the alliance between the two Yuans is only forced by the situation. In reality, they are also superficially united with many contradictions. Once Yan Province is obtained by Yuan Shu, sooner or later, the two Yuans will have conflicts. Only then will it be the day for you, my lord, to rise.”

Xun Yu's words made everyone present feel a sense of sudden realization, and they all bowed in admiration.

A relaxed expression also appeared on Cao Cao's face as he said, “The one who knows me best is Wenruo.”

After a pause, Cao Cao's gaze inadvertently swept over Cheng Yu, and then he said,

“Although the alliance with the two Yuans has been decided, the details still need to be worked out by you all with Xu You and Yang Hong.”

Immediately, at Cao Cao's signal, everyone bowed and retreated.

Only Cheng Yu left the council hall, wandered around, and then circled back to the council hall where only Cao Cao remained.

And it was during Cheng Yu's departure that the several tables in the council hall were covered with sword marks.

Especially the table used by Xu You, which was chopped to pieces by Cao Cao, as if he was using the table as a way to vent his anger on Xu You.

“Barking, yelping dog! One day I will take your head!!”

Cao Cao shouted angrily, then reinserted the sharp sword into its sheath. His expression quickly calmed down, which made Cheng Yu feel both fear and trepidation, and he dared not look directly at him.

More importantly, Cheng Yu noticed that General Xiahou had disappeared a few days ago, and coupled with the news that Cao Song's family had moved to Qing Province, Cheng Yu had a faint guess.

‘My lord may have already adopted the plan he once offered.’

However, Cheng Yu did not dare to make a sound, let alone inquire about any related matters. He simply lowered his head and bowed, saying, “I wonder what instructions you have, my lord?”

“Zhongde, come over and sit down.”

Cao Cao pulled Cheng Yu to a clean corner to sit down, expressing his closeness, and then asked,

“The reason I hinted for Zhongde to stay was to inquire about the preparation of military rations for the army.”

Cheng Yu's heart tightened slightly, and he pretended not to know as he asked,

“Is my lord planning to bear the military rations for the 30,000 soldiers lent to Yuan Shu?”

Cao Cao waved his hand and asked in a calm tone,

“Can the military rations for an army of 100,000 be prepared properly?”

Cao Cao's answer almost confirmed a certain guess in Cheng Yu's mind from the side.

In the current situation, where could an army of 100,000 be used? The answer was self-evident.

“100,000… may still be a little lacking…”

Cheng Yu carefully considered his words. Seeing Cao Cao's expression darken slightly, he quickly replied,

“However, as long as we borrow a little from the villagers during the war, it won't be a big problem.”

“Good, good, good, then I will have to trouble Zhongde to put in more effort.”

A smile was squeezed out on Cao Cao's face, which made Cheng Yu feel a little cold and awe-struck.

It was not uncommon for people like Lu Bu who killed their fathers.

However, Cao Cao was still so calm in this situation and had not revealed the slightest flaw to the outside world. This was the reason why Cheng Yu was in awe of Cao Cao's cold-blooded nature.

After watching Cheng Yu carefully retreat, Cao Cao narrowed his slender eyes and murmured.

“I would rather betray the people of the world than let the people of the world betray me… For the great cause of the Cao family, what does this count for?”

That night.

Xiahou Dun, under the guise of patrolling the surrounding area, returned to Linzi to report to Cao Cao.

Cao Cao received Xiahou Dun as usual, listened to his report on the process of suppressing bandits, and then, as usual, let Xiahou Dun return to his residence to rest.

The next day, Cao Cao received Xu You and Yang Hong again as usual, and began to discuss the various details of borrowing and sending troops.

Thus, three days later.

Just as the various details of borrowing and sending troops were coming to an end, with only a few minor details remaining, Xu You and Yang Hong were preparing to finalize everything with Cao Cao today.

Cao Ang, who had been sent by Cao Cao to the border of Qing Province two days ago to meet Cao Song, suddenly rushed into the council hall in a panic, crying sadly.

“Father, something has happened!”

Cao Cao's face first frowned in dissatisfaction, and then he shouted in a low voice,

“Your father is discussing important matters with the two envoys, how can Ang'er barge in so rudely? What's the matter…”

Suddenly, Cao Cao's voice paused, his slender eyes widened, and he shouted angrily at Cao Ang.

“Didn't your father send you to welcome your grandfather? Why did you come back alone…”

Speaking to this point, Cao Cao's body swayed obviously in front of everyone. He got up and walked down quickly, looking outside past Cao Ang, asking with some fear and anxiety,

“Ang'er, where is my father? Where is my father?”

Cao Ang bowed his head to the ground, weeping and not daring to speak, only saying, “Please, Father, take care of your body.”

Cao Cao suddenly became furious, kicked Cao Ang, and asked, “Where is your grandfather? Answer quickly.”

Cao Ang answered, sobbing uncontrollably,

“Ang waited at the border for many days, but never saw Grandfather arrive. He had no choice but to send scouts to Langya to inquire about the news, only to learn that Grandfather had been attacked four days ago outside a temple in Dongwan County…”

“Grandfather and Uncle have both been killed. When the scouts found the corpses in the temple, Grandfather and Uncle had been exposed to the sun in the temple for four days.”

Instantly, the grief and anger that had accumulated in Cao Cao's heart for several days erupted all at once. He spat out a mouthful of reverse blood in public and exclaimed,

“This pains me so…”

Immediately afterward, Cao Cao fell straight backward, just hitting Cao Ang's body.

Everyone rushed forward, only to see that Cao Cao's face was like golden paper, and he had already fainted due to grief and anger.

(End of this chapter)