Cao Cao finally got out of the camp and strode towards his own camp. He turned his head and gave instructions to Xia Houyuan beside him.

"Miaocai, you immediately send someone to look for Zhongdao. I want to know where he is now?"

Xia Houyuan nodded and took the order and left. After a while, Cao Ying's soldiers looked around. They did it very secretly, but they did not attract anyone's attention.

As a descendant of the Wei family in Hedong, Wei Zhongdao naturally received special care from Wang Kuang. Although he was only a small military official, he had his own independent camp. Although it was not big, it was considered free. He had just served as the Grain Officer. Na got some meat and wine and was enjoying them alone in the tent when his expression suddenly changed and he looked forward.

Cao Cao and Xia Houyuan walked in and looked at Wei Zhongdao who was eating and drinking. Their expressions were slightly moved and they didn't know what to say.

Wei Zhongdao still had a piece of mutton in his mouth. He looked at Cao Cao and Cao Cao without getting up. He motioned for them to sit down with a finger and continued to enjoy the food and wine with his head lowered. He had no intention of inviting Cao Cao and Cao Cao to enjoy it together.

Cao Cao looked at Wei Zhongdao who was devouring his food in a funny way, with joy in his eyes. The two had not seen each other for several years, but Wei Zhongdao still showed no signs of alienation or courtesy towards him.

Wei Zhongdao picked up the wine glass, drank the last glass of wine, and then breathed a long sigh of relief. He didn't care about the image at all, leaned back, put his palm on his somewhat bulging abdomen, and let out a sigh of satisfaction in his life.

"So full, so happy!"

Cao Cao then laughed and said.

“I haven’t seen Zhongdao for many years, and he’s still so informal!”

Wei Zhongdao raised his head and squinted his eyes slightly. His thoughts were surging in his heart. He recalled the years when he and Cao Cao suppressed the Yellow Turbans. He was also a little sad and quite emotional.

"I don't like vulgar etiquette. General Cao is an old friend and knows my details. Why should I put on airs?"

Cao Cao shook his head and smiled bitterly, pointing at Wei Zhongdao with a look of helplessness. Xia Houyuan, who extended his hand, also smiled, bowed and said respectfully.

"Meet sir!"

Wei Zhongdao had a good impression of Xia Houyuan, and over the years, Xia Houyuan gave Wei Zhongdao a lot of good things. Knowing that Wei Zhongdao loved books, he even searched for rare ancient books, which cost a lot of thought.

"General Miaocai, there is no need to be too polite. I also want to thank you for the gifts!"

Xia Houyuan smiled innocently, touched his head with his thick palm, seemed a little embarrassed, and said in a low voice.

"As long as you like it, sir!"

Wei Zhongdao was naturally very satisfied with Xia Houyuan's gift. He nodded and looked at Cao Cao this time, with a bit of scrutiny in his eyes. Cao Cao felt a little uneasy, his hands and feet were sweating, and he grinned and asked hesitantly.

"Why does Zhongdao look at me like this?"

Wei Zhongdao secretly shook his head. Today's Cao Cao is still immature. He is just a warm-blooded and loyal minister. He did not answer Cao Cao's questions, but just reminisced with him about the past and talked about various encounters after the separation. They were extremely harmonious.

The two chatted happily until night began to fall, and Cao Cao stopped talking and tentatively sent an invitation to Wei Zhongdao.

"I would like to invite Zhongdao to join me in supporting the Han Dynasty. I wonder if Zhongdao is willing to give in?"

Wei Zhongdao did not answer immediately. He frowned slightly, stood up, and walked inside the tent, as if he was weighing his thoughts. Cao Cao's eyes kept moving on Wei Zhongdao's body, his face full of expectation and a bit nervous.

After a long time, Wei Zhongdao stopped again, turned to look at Cao Cao who was waiting anxiously, and asked in a deep voice.

"General Cao, what do you think of the big man now?"

Cao Cao was a little confused and looked at Wei Zhongdao in confusion, wondering why he asked such a question.

"Why did Zhongdao say this?"

Wei Zhongdao sat down on the ground, without caring about his image at all, he clasped his palms together gently, with a solemn look in his eyes, and said with great certainty, with a light that scared Cao Cao.

"Ning Tie thought that the big man was already terminally ill. The sun was setting over the mountains and the sky was overwhelming. There was nothing he could do to save him!"

Cao Cao was shocked when he heard this. He leaned back with a look of shock on his face. He pointed at Wei Zhongdao, who was uttering wild words. He trembled slightly and his lips were trembling. He opened and closed them several times, not knowing what to say. After a long time, he stood up and walked out of the tent. Xia Houyuan also glanced at Wei Zhongdao with a complicated expression and followed behind him.

"I don't agree with what Zhongdao said. I need to be careful in my words and deeds in the future. Don't say that in front of others. I just pretended not to hear it this time!"

With a sigh, Cao Cao was filled with disappointment, his mind was not calm, and his steps were very heavy. He walked outside. He even had a trace of inexplicable fear in his heart. He was afraid that Wei Zhongdao's unfortunate words would make the big man unable to save him. sky.

When Wei Zhongdao heard this, he looked up at Cao Cao's back, recalling his experience of helping him get revenge. He also remembered that he had a falling out with Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun because of his words, and saved the lives of tens of thousands of Yellow Turbans in Changshe. He spoke again.

"General Cao, although I can't help you, I can recommend someone to you, which can be regarded as repaying your respect!"

Cao Cao stopped and looked back. Wei Zhongdao, who was sitting cross-legged on the ground, was still so informal.

"There is a centurion among Gongsun Zan's white horse followers. Changshan Zhaoyun and Zhao Zilong are the top military generals in the world. His cultivation is a bit better than the current Miaocai General. He is not taken seriously by Gongsun Zan. Can he recruit him? When you get to him, it depends on General Cao’s sincerity and ability!”

Cao Cao's expression moved slightly, with a somewhat complicated look in his eyes. He cupped his hands to express his gratitude, then stepped forward again and walked towards the outside of the tent.

Wei Zhongdao was in a daze, looking at the big tree outside the camp, with lush branches and leaves. Unfortunately, it was already late autumn, and it was all yellow, the autumn wind blew, and the fallen leaves were all over the ground. Where was the lush greenness of spring and summer, and the rotation of the four seasons? It cannot be changed.

Eighteen princes gathered together, made an alliance with their blood, and vowed to kill Dong Zhuo, rescue the emperor, and reverse the trend. After discussing for a long time, they decided on the strategy of breaking into Hulao Pass and heading straight to Luoyang, gathering everyone's strength. , defeated Dong Zhuo.

Yuan Shao became the leader of the eighteen princes, Yuan Shu was the governor of grain and grass, and Sun Jian was the vanguard, leading troops to attack the city and march all the way to Sishui Pass.

Bao Xin, the Prime Minister of Jibei Province, was worried that since Sun Jian was in the front, he was afraid that he would make great achievements again, so he secretly ordered his younger brother Bao Zhong to lead three thousand soldiers and horses, take a small road, and arrive at Sishui Pass in advance to challenge the battle.

Hua Xiong, the general of Xiliang Army, led 500 cavalry into battle. He raised his sword and killed Bao Xin under his horse, defeating 3,000 soldiers and horses. The power was frightening.

Sun Jian came to Sishui Pass to compete with Hua Xiong. He could not tell the difference. He even defeated the general Zu Mao, which surprised the eighteen princes. He did not expect that Hua Xiong was so brave and good at fighting. Even Sun Wentai, who was known as the Tiger of Jiangdong, Even if they couldn't defeat him, they went up to discuss matters and discuss countermeasures. Since then, it has caused many disturbances.