Invincible Three Kingdoms System

Chapter 236
Seeing that Cao Cao's army immediately entered the state of waiting for the enemy, Zhao Qian couldn't help but admire in his heart, Cao Cao's army was indeed extraordinary.

However, Zhao Qian didn't panic at all, and said to Cao Cao: "Meng De don't need to panic, the person who came here is my subordinate, and I have decided to come to Luoyang."

As soon as the words were finished, a large group of people arrived, led by Xu Chu and Ma Chao.

After seeing Zhao Qian, Ma Chao immediately urged his horse to come in front of him, and asked, "General, where is Lu Bu?"

Zhao Qian laughed, pointed to the sergeant holding the head and said, "Meng Qi looked carefully, isn't Lu Bu there?"

At first Ma Chao thought that Zhao Qian was referring to the sergeant, but when he saw the head in the sergeant's hand, he couldn't help being surprised, and shouted, "Lu Bu is dead?"

Immediately, Ma Chao said with some annoyance: "I hate that Lu Bu didn't die in my hands!"

Xu Chu led his army forward and saw Cao Cao's army on the opposite side. He asked, "My lord, who is in front? Is it against my lord?"

Zhao Qian laughed, pointed at Cao Cao, and said to Xu Chu: "Don't be nervous, Zhongkang. This is Cao Cao, the shepherd of Yanzhou. Help me catch Lu Bu'er."

After hearing this, Xu Chu's guarded face softened a little, and he cupped his fists at Cao Cao as a greeting.

Cao Cao looked at Xu Chu and was very surprised. He didn't expect Zhao Qian to have such a strong general under his command, and he looked extraordinary.

Looking at Ma Chao again, Cao Cao had heard of it. At the beginning, Ma Teng and Han Sui raised an army to challenge Dong, but they were defeated. It was after Ma Chao was defeated that he could preserve his vitality and retreat to Jincheng.

Later, when Zhao Qian sent troops to attack Hanoi, Dong Zhuo stopped his troops and saved the lives of Ma, his son and Han Sui.

Unexpectedly, Ma Chao followed Zhao Qian at all, and seemed to respect Zhao Qian quite a bit.

Did Ma Teng also belong to Zhao Qian?Cao Cao couldn't help thinking that if this was the case, then Zhao Qian would be sitting in the three prefectures of You and Bingliang, as well as Hejian and Sili, and his power would be very strong.

When Ma Chao heard Zhao Qian introduce Cao Cao, he also looked at him twice, but Cao Cao was ugly, so Ma Chao didn't take it seriously.

Zhao Qian ordered someone to take back Lu Bu's painting pole, Fang Tianhalberd, and his head, and said to Cao Cao: "Meng De, Luoyang is flat now, why not go to the city to rest, and return to Nanyang tomorrow?"

After thinking about it for a while, Cao Cao laughed and said, "It's better to be respectful than smart, so I'll catch up with Ziyuan."

So Xu Chu led the way, and Zhao Qian and Cao Cao rode forward side by side, heading towards Luoyang.

Although Zhao Qian invited Cao Cao to the city, neither of them entered the city, and they set up camp outside the city.

After setting up the camp, Cao Cao led a hundred guards, as well as Xiahou brothers and Cao brothers, to Zhao Qian's camp.

Cao Cao and Zhao Qian were seated separately as guests and hosts, and their generals stood behind them. This lineup was truly unprecedentedly powerful.

"Ziyuan has wiped out Lu Bu now, what is his plan next?" Cao Cao asked, wanting to test Zhao Qian.

Zhao Qian smiled slightly and said: "We have to wait until we return to Jinyang, and see what the emperor's will is after we have an audience with the emperor."

Cao Cao could tell that it was Zhao Qian who was playing sloppy with him, but he had no choice but to say, "It's the luck of the Han family and the world to have Ziyuan assist His Majesty the Son of Heaven."

After listening to Cao Cao's words, Zhao Qian sighed softly and said: "If all the princes in the world can be like Meng De and have a heart for the Han Dynasty, then I will save a lot of trouble."

"What's bothering Ziyuan, you can say it, and I'm willing to do my best." Cao Cao said.

Zhao Qian sighed and said: "Now the Han Dynasty is in decline, the majesty is gone, and the princes of all walks of life don't pay attention to the emperor at all, and the country is precarious."

"Isn't Ziyuan serious?" Cao Cao said with a smile.

Zhao Qian shook his head and said: "It's not serious at all. Let's talk about Yuan Shu first. He sits on Huaiyang, but supports the false emperor Qin Wang; Tao Qian and Sun Jian, who are friends with Yuan Shu, both look down on Bingzhou. It's not clear what it means. "

Cao Cao nodded and said, "That's true. Tao Qian was humble on the outside and shy on the inside. When I restored Yanzhou, there were many criticisms."

"There is also Yuan Shao, four generations and three princes, who lived on Hanlu, but was quite arrogant. He first seized Jizhou and then Qingzhou without the emperor's consent. It is too arrogant." Zhao Qian said.

"Since the disbandment of the alliance, Benchu ​​really seems to be a different person. Yuan Benchu, who used to be a corporal, respectful and reasonable, has long since disappeared." Cao Cao said quite emotionally.

"Although the other Liu Biao and Liu Zhang are relatives of the Han family, they live in a corner and don't care about the safety of the Han family. They really have failed the emperor's entrustment. I will take back their fiefs sooner or later!" Zhao Qian said again.

Cao Cao also agreed: "These two are just sitting on the sidelines, and their talents are not enough to handle state affairs."

Immediately, Zhao Qian looked at Cao Cao and kept staring at him. Knowing that Cao Cao was a little uncomfortable staring at him, he said: "Those who are heart-to-heart towards the Han Dynasty, only the public and Qian Er, please do not bear the burden."

Cao Cao was taken aback for a moment, but he didn't expect Zhao Qian to say this, so he quickly responded: "Ziyuan, please rest assured, but there is a trend, so don't hesitate!"

Zhao Qian nodded and said, "I wonder what Meng De's plans are after he returns to Nanyang?"

Cao Cao pondered for a moment. If he was sloppy like Zhao Qian, it is estimated that Zhao Qian would ask the truth in the name of the emperor, so he might as well just say it.

"I am going to return to Yanzhou." Cao Cao said, "The bandits in Yanzhou are still alive. As the shepherd of the state, I can't just sit idly by."

Zhao Qian nodded and said, "That's fine. When Meng De was in Yanzhou, he had to be on guard against Yuan Shao. After all, Lv Bu had defected to him. Meng De beheaded Lv Bu, so beware of his revenge."

After hearing Zhao Qian's words, Cao Cao muttered a little bit. He really didn't think so much about killing Lu Bu at the time. Now it seems that he has gotten into trouble.

Seeing the change in Cao Cao's expression, Zhao Qian said, "Meng De, I have a suggestion. I don't know if I should say it or not?"

"Zi is far away, but it doesn't matter." Cao Cao said.

"Now that Yuan Shao is around Hebei and Qingzhou, the soldiers are strong and brave. If you and I face the strength alone, it will be a bit difficult. Why don't we form an alliance and defend Yuan Shao together?" Zhao Qian suggested. .

"This..." Cao Cao hesitated while thinking.

Zhao Qian continued: "If Yuan Shao avenges Lv Bu and raises his troops to attack Yanzhou, I will lead the army to attack its rear; if Yuan Shao raises his troops into Youbin, I also hope that Meng De will help, how?"

Cao Cao thought about it carefully, and this covenant seemed to be beneficial to him, so he nodded and said, "Ziyuan's proposal is very good, so I agree."

Zhao Qian was overjoyed after hearing this, and said: "There is no evidence for what you say, let's swear by high-fiving!"

With that said, Zhao Qian and Cao Cao stood up at the same time and walked to the center of the big tent. Witnessed by all the generals, they clapped their hands three times, which was considered a covenant.

(End of this chapter)