Xiaoqi

Seeing that Cheng Yu was stubborn and did not let go, Cao Ren glared at him with a red face, holding the saber in his right hand.Then he turned his head to look at Cao Cao, as if as long as Cao Cao nodded, he would immediately chop off Cheng Yu's head with his sword.

Inside the big tent, Cao Cao looked up at the beams of the big tent.Neither looked at Cao Ren's questioning eyes.Without looking at Cheng Yu's uneasy expression, he paced back and forth with his hands behind his back.

At this time, it was three o'clock in the night, and the outside of the tent was white.

In the evening, the snowflakes rest for a while, and after nightfall, the snowflakes will fall quietly again; the swishing cold wind envelops the white snowflakes and floats down, dressing up the dark night and bringing a different kind of light to the world.

In the big tent, Cao Cao paced around for a while.Suddenly standing in front of Cheng Yu: "I have three questions, and I hope Zhongde will answer them truthfully."

Cheng Yu came back to his senses in astonishment.He bowed and said, "My lord, please tell me, my subordinates will definitely answer truthfully, and there will be absolutely no words against my will."

"Who does Zhongde think Cao is? He is either conscious or unconscious, or cold-blooded and ruthless, and his relatives don't recognize him?"

Cheng Yu's expression changed drastically when he heard the words, his breathing became rapid, and he was even a little flustered and at a loss for what to do.This is the first time he has heard that Cao Cao surrendered his status and called himself "Cao Mou" since he was reused by Cao Cao. If you can't satisfy him, it is very likely that you will be killed.In addition, Cheng Yu heard the implication of Cao Cao's words, that is, Cao Cao has never been able to overcome the hurdle of family love, and he never forgets the revenge of killing relatives and sons.

"The lord is the hero of the world, the hero of the troubled times. The hero can endure what ordinary people can't bear, can tolerate what ordinary people can't, has great ambitions, and is indomitable. Disturbed by the world, not afraid of people's words, not good at fame, pragmatic and truth-seeking, and will not give up until the goal is achieved."

Cao Cao's eyes moved slightly when he heard the words, the expression on his face remained unchanged, his expression was blank, and he was noncommittal to Cheng Yuzhi's words.

"Who is Li Li, a hero or a hero?"

Cheng Yu was stunned when he heard the words, and raised his head to see Cao Cao's expression full of embarrassment, his expression was very hesitant, as if he was afraid to say something, hesitating.

"It's still the same as before, Zhongde, but it doesn't matter if you say it, there is no taboo in your words, and there is no fault in your words."

"Promise! Since the lord is asking, the subordinates should speak uprightly. Li Li from Xiliang is a hero. He is not only a hero, but also a hero. A hero is loyal, benevolent and righteous. His loyalty lies not in the emperor Liu Xie, but in the Han people. As for our great Han nationality; before Yuan Shao conspired to meet Hanoi and instigated the leader of the Southern Huns to Yu Fu Luo Kou, Li Li had a lot of capable people and righteous men, and it was impossible for him to be unaware of it, but he still chose to fight outside and then settle inside. It shows his loyalty.

Believers, keep what you say, keep what you say, keep your promises.It is said that Li Li had promised to recruit Zhou Yu that he would not kill Sun Ce in his lifetime. Because of the brotherhood between Zhou Yu and Sun Ce, the previous battle of Dongyuan City was like this. escape.

The benevolent is the way of the king.It is heard that Ma Chao in Xiliang tried to kill Li Li three times and then quickly. The first time Li Li suffered a serious setback and almost fell into a slump, ruining his life; Wings; the last time was the battle of Dongshankou, the key battle of Li Li's tripod in Xiliang.Ma Chao made three attempts, all of which ended in failure, and was captured by Li Li. However, Li Li ignored his old enmity and took him under his command.There are many other things like this, all of which reveal Li Li's extraordinary tolerance and benevolent mind.

Righteousness, the grace of upbringing, the love of brotherhood, the friendship of friends.Li Li lost his father and mother when he was young, and was brought up by General Li Jue of Xiliang.During the chaos in Chang'an in the past, Li Li could have occupied Chang'an without bloodshed, coerced the emperor to make him disobedient, and could have taken the Xiliang army under his command with a single stroke of his hand. Battle of the Southern Suburbs.After pacifying Chang'an, Li Li had hundreds of thousands of soldiers in his hands, so he could be an extremely human minister and be in charge of the world. However, taking into account Li Jue's kindness in nurturing, he will give way to Li Jue again.Willing to stay behind.If it weren't for Li Li's trip to Yangzhou, it was rumored that he had encountered an accident, which prompted Li Jue to show his dissatisfaction and instigated the Chang'an Rebellion.I am afraid that Li Li is still under Li Jue, and will not expose his ambition to plot the world prematurely.However, regardless of whether Li Li did it deliberately or not, it is rare in the 400-year-old Han Dynasty to treat his uncle with such courtesy and generosity.For this alone, the righteous are filial and fraternal, and Li Li deserves it.

The name of Li Li's hero and hero.Same as my lord, needless to say.This is my subordinate's opinion on the matter, if there is any bias.Please forgive me, my lord. "

After saying these words, Cheng Yu was extremely disturbed, and even regretted that he was too upright by nature, and said so many good things about Li Li in front of his lord Cao Cao.It's really stupid.How unwise!

However, Cheng Yu didn't know that this was the first time Cao Cao had heard such a positive statement about Li Libing's nature in Xiliang, and it was well-founded and well-founded, not deliberately beautifying or exaggerating.And this objective evaluation made Cao Cao inexplicably think of his natural character.I am also a person of the most affectionate, affectionate and righteous, and I don't have much awe of the emperor.But he has always been loyal to the Han nation; cunning is just to adapt to the way of survival in troubled times, and cold-blooded and ruthless is also a forced and helpless move.In particular, what Li Li did to his uncle Li Jue, he changed places and judged others by himself, Cao Cao thought he could not do it, but it was Li Li's filial piety that touched him the most.

However, touching is touching, but it does not mean that Cao Cao has a good impression of Li Lixin.On the contrary, it is precisely because Li Li has almost no fatal flaws that Cao Cao's vigilance has been intensified.Because people like Li Li can hardly pick out obvious flaws, only one kind of people has these conditions throughout the ages, that is, the founding emperors of all dynasties, and only the founding emperors can win the approval of most people, even the enemies deep in their hearts. Respect, so as to win the hearts and minds of the people and establish an unworldly hegemony.

Of course, in today's troubled times, being disloyal and disloyal to the emperor are not flaws.Because more than a dozen princes in the world have the heart of disobedience, and Cao Cao himself also has it. As for whether he dares to show his banner and call himself king or emperor, it is determined by his own strength.The strength is not strong enough, even if you have ambitions, you dare not expose it, otherwise you will kill yourself.

"Why did Cao collude with him, and what are the pros and cons?" This is the last of Cao Cao's three questions, and it is also the most critical step for Cheng Yu to persuade him to change his development thinking.

Regarding this question, Cheng Yu had already thought about it carefully, and he had a plan in his chest, so he said such words without thinking.

"In fact, the lord does not have to form an alliance with Xiliang Li Li, but must compromise with the world's best princes and overlords, try to avoid confronting them before they are not strong enough, and use their powerful strength to strengthen their own strength , Only in this way will the latecomers have the opportunity to catch up and achieve greatness for thousands of years.

Right now, we can't offend Yuan Shao because we need him to help provide food and weapons, and we can't make enemies with him, so as to win time for our own survival and development.When we are strong enough, or when we are able to fight against him, we don't need to look at Yuan Shao and act, and we can even wait for the opportunity to annex him and swallow his territory and soldiers.

The same is true for the purpose of compromising with Xiliang Li Li.Li Li's strength is so strong that no one among the princes can hold a candle to him. Unless the allied forces can defeat him in one fell swoop, his strength will become stronger and he will directly threaten the states in the Central Plains.

And if we want to gain a firm foothold in the Central Plains, we cannot offend Yuan Shao of Jizhou and Li Li of Xiliang at present, because they are the most powerful princes among the states in the Central Plains, and they will also be the strongest opponents of the lord in the future.Therefore, regardless of whether the lord is willing or not, if he wants to gain a foothold in the Central Plains, he must make friends with these two people. In the eyes of his subordinates, making friends with Li Li in Xiliang is far more important than making friends with Yuan Shao in Jizhou.It is undeniable that Li Li's strength is far stronger than Yuan Shao's, and he has great potential. He is also the most likely to aspire to the world's powerful overlord in the future, because he is too young and has enough time to gradually erode the world.This is why the lord has to compromise with Li Li and try to form an alliance. The situation is pressing. In order to survive and dominate, we have to do this, otherwise the situation we face will be more severe and the situation will become more and more difficult.

As for what we can gain by forming an alliance with Li Li, judging from the current situation alone, it is impossible for us to benefit from Li Li. After all, our army is limited and not strong enough.However, as long as Li Li doesn't deliberately target us and stops trying to get rid of our army, it will be a big achievement.And our army can take this opportunity to obtain everything it needs from the allied forces, develop and grow rapidly, and the most important thing is to win the chance to continue to survive after the end of this war.Otherwise, the day when this battle ends will be the time when we will perish, either by Lu Bu or annexed by Yuan Shao.In addition, if possible, we can rescue generals Cao Hong, Cao Zhen, and Cao Xiu from Li Li, or exchange them directly with conditions that can make Li Li tempted. "

"Ah! What Mr. Zhongde said is serious. Will Zilian and the others really come back alive?" Cao Ren, who had been glaring at Cheng Yu angrily, suddenly changed his expression when he heard Cheng Yu's last words, and stepped forward to Cheng Yu. before, pulling his arm and asked eagerly.

Cheng Yu nodded slightly, and said affirmatively: "There is such a possibility. But this matter still needs to be discussed in the long run. We need to wait for the right time, and we must not act too hastily."

After getting an affirmative answer, Cao Ren turned to look at Cao Cao eagerly, hoping to get his approval.Unexpectedly, Cao Cao walked up the steps noncommittally, picked up a few scrolls of letters that urgently needed to be reviewed, and strode towards the inner room of the back tent.

"We'll discuss this matter later. It's getting late, let's go back and rest!" Just as Cao Cao's figure was about to step through the door of the inner room, a reply finally came out, but this sentence was still ambiguous and noncommittal.

"Zhongde, what is the meaning of my lord's words, can't you just give me a happy word?" Cao Ren asked Cheng Yu with a blank expression.

"My lord has always had his own opinions, so it's not easy to let go this time. But in my opinion, this matter is indeed open to discussion, and we'll see when the time comes!" After speaking, Cheng Yu cupped his hands and turned around. Stride away.

Seeing that Cheng Yu turned away without saying a word, Cao Ren was quite annoyed. He turned to look at the door of the inner room, but saw that the door was closed tightly, and Cao Cao was nowhere to be seen.

"We'll discuss it later, it's open to discussion? One is like this, and the other is still like this. What's the matter? Wouldn't it be good to save Zilian and the others? They're all so mysterious, it's really worrying!"

While talking, Cao Ren walked out and gradually disappeared at the door of the big tent.At this time, the door of the inner room suddenly opened, and Cao Cao walked slowly outside the tent door, and stood there for a long time looking up at the snowy night sky with his hands behind his back.

Chapter 678

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For several days in a row, the cold wind and snow swept across the mountains, rivers and plains, whitewashing the sky and the earth.

It was snowing heavily, covering the sky and covering the ground.

Inside and outside Hangu, there is only Yu Mang Mang.

Up and down the river, suddenly lost.

On a sunny day, look at the red makeup, which is very enchanting.

Eight days passed quietly, and on the ninth day, the sky cleared.

The white snow covers the mountains and rivers, imprisoning the Jiuqu Yellow River, but it cannot hide the stagnation of the imminent war that permeates the Hangu Pass.

Hangu pass, the general walks the gate.

In the main hall, civil servants gathered, military generals gathered, gathered all the civil servants and generals who followed the hussar general Li Li to go out this time.

On the left side of the hall, Jia Xu, the left military commander, is in the first place, followed by Guo Jia, the right military commander, followed by the chief secretary of the general's mansion, Fazheng who joined the army, and Guan Ning, the former governor of Zuo Fengling who was transferred to the prefect of Hongnong, and the rest are There are more than [-] subordinate officials in Jingzhao Yin Sanfu counties.

On the right side of the lobby, headed by Teng Xiao, followed by Bo Cai, Li Xian, Huan Fei, Ma Chao, Gao Shun, Zhang Liao, Pang De, Hu Cheer, Dong Yue, Guo Meng, Li Zheng, Hu Zhen, Yang Ding, Cheng Gongying Three brothers, Tie Xiao, Cao Xing, and Jin Gu; Xu Chu, Chen Dao, Xu Huang, He Yi, He Man, and Sui Gu; More than two hundred people.

The generals who did not come to participate in the pre-war discussions this time were General Pingnan Xu Rong, Deputy Commanders of the Wuwei Battalion Huang Zhong, Cheng Yi, Liang Xing and Huan Zhong, and more than a dozen generals who were above the generals. The generals are not in Hangu Pass.besides.There are also a few generals who led their troops to go out with the army but have never appeared in the meeting hall. These are Yan Xing, Wang Yue and Shi A among the "Eagle Eyes".

now.All the civil and military personnel of the Xiliang Army were present, and Li Zhi, the commander of the personal guards, stood motionless at the rear left of the senior commander, only the position of the general was vacant.

"Tom, tom tom!"

As the sound of low and steady footsteps spread into the hall, Li Li's tall and straight figure appeared in the sight of everyone, and the hall suddenly fell silent, and all the civil and military personnel held their breaths and sat upright.

"I'm waiting to meet the lord!"

"Excuse me, everyone. Sit down."

After waving for everyone to get up and sit down, Li Li looked at the people in the hall with a smile on his face: "In recent years, we rarely get together. Now in front of Chen Bingguan, the army of the Central Plains princes, we have the opportunity to gather together with the chief ministers. The war Soon, it is not appropriate to hold a big banquet to entertain you, but it is not easy for everyone to get together; after the discussion is over, the commander-in-chief will hold a banquet. I can have a drink later. In addition, I have ordered that the supply camp slaughter nearly a thousand cows The sheep are distributed to each battalion, and today the whole army will have extra meals!"

"Hahaha!" Li Li finished speaking, and everyone in the hall laughed happily.

Among them, Huan Fei's bell-like laughter was the loudest: "My lord's kindness, the general and others have been looking forward to it for a long time! Alcohol has been banned in the army for several days, the general has no taste for food, and can't sleep at night. It's miserable! Hahaha"