"If the two of us take over Mushui Pass, what will you do?”Cao Cao asked with a smile.
As soon as Cao Cao finished speaking, the expressions of some people present changed.
He was not surprised, but he felt that Cao Cao was ridiculous.
They knew that Hua Xiong was a fierce general under Dong Zhuo, but that was all.
Cao Cao killing Hwa Xiong was not bad.
However, after Gongsun Zan spoke, they agreed with him.
Cao Cao had taken advantage of Sun Jian's loss of nearly ten thousand men to take down Hua Xiong.
Those who felt sorry for Cao Cao didn't expect him to brag again and shook their heads helplessly.
Cao Cao was as impulsive as ever.
Even Sun Jian was surprised. He had been defeated, so how could he have any soldiers left to attack Mushui Pass with Cao Cao?
"Alright, Meng De, don't be rash.”Yuan Shao patted Cao Cao's shoulder and comforted him.
Yuan Shao did not like Gongsun Zan. It could even be said that none of the vassals present liked Gongsun Zan.
Firstly, Gongsun Zan was born from a concubine. Secondly, Gongsun Zan was a live-in son-in-law. Thirdly, Gongsun Zan was also a border warrior.
All kinds of buffs that people would look down on were stacked on Gongsun Zan.
Usually, no one would talk to him until Sun Jian arrived today.
"You killed Hua Xiong, which is already a great merit. In the future, I will definitely commend you and Wentai to the emperor.
"As for Han Yigong and Zu Darong's contributions, I'll do as I've said before.
"However, Mushui Pass is not so easy to take down. We still have to think about it carefully.”
Yuan Shao sighed.
If Cao Cao could really slap Gongsun Zan in the face and take over Mushui Pass, then he would naturally enjoy it.
No matter what, Cao Cao and Sun Jian's credit would eventually go to him.
But the reality was, how was that possible?
He was well aware of Cao Cao's strength. He could fight against small thieves, but against true elites, he had no chance of winning.
Sun Jian had some strength that he feared, but now he had been defeated.
"Let them go." Gongsun Zan returned with a smile." Sun Jian, didn't you say that I was barking?
"If the two of you can seize the Mushui Pass, I will bark like a dog on the spot.
"If you can't, then the two of you will kneel down and kowtow to me and bark like a dog.”
"Gongsun Zan!"
Yuan Shao shouted.
"What you represent is not just your face!
"You represent Liu Bo 'an, the Overseer of Youzhou, and more than ten thousand Youyan good sons!
"How can you say such a bet between children!
"You're just a laughing stock for the world!"
Yuan Shao was really angered by Gongsun Zan. A border warrior was a border warrior. It was true that their culture was barren.
If word of this childish bet spread, the entire Guandong allied army would be looked down upon.
Chen Xuan whispered something into Cao Cao's ear. Cao Cao was surprised and thought for a moment before saying,
"Brother Bogui, such a bet is indeed a little childish.
"If I really take down Mushui Pass, I don't want you to bark like a dog or kowtow. I just want you to give me one person.”
The duke was stunned.
He wasn't stunned by Cao Cao's words, but he was shocked that Cao Cao really dared to gamble!
Sun Jian looked at the confident Cao Cao with his eyes wide open. He had an unbelievable guess in his heart…
Gongsun Zan was also shocked by Cao Cao's reply. He had only wanted to humiliate Cao Cao and Sun Jian, but he had not expected Cao Cao to actually accept the bet.
Now, the pressure was on his side.
"Why not?" Gongsun Zan sneered." If you seize the Lishui Pass, I can even give you my concubine, no, my wife, let alone a person.”
"Is that true?" Cao Cao laughed.
Seeing Cao Cao's expression, Gongsun Zan lost his confidence for a moment.
However, he immediately regained his rationality and snorted coldly."Naturally."
With that, Gongsun Zan left with a flick of his sleeve.
"Ai, Bogui, wait." Cao Cao stopped Gongsun Zan again.
"What now?"
Cao Cao smiled at Gongsun Zan, then immediately turned around and cupped his hands at Yuan Shao, saying solemnly,"
"Cao Cao, the vanguard, and Sun Wentai, the general of the Krupp Breaking Army, have already taken the Lishui Pass.
"Alliance Master, please lead the eighteen vassals to the Si River. Don't let Dong Zhuo take advantage of this opportunity.”
"What?"
"What?"
After a few voices of doubt, the entire place fell silent.
The dukes were all flabbergasted. They looked at each other, unable to believe their ears.
" You took over Mushui Pass?!"
"What nonsense are you talking about?"
They blurted out.
However, very quickly.
Some people's expressions had already turned from shock to suspicion.
Some people's expressions changed from doubtful to doubtful. After all, these words were not something that could be casually joked about. Cao Cao was not that kind of person.
As for Dusun Jian, he already believed 90% of Cao Cao's words.
"Really?"
"Did Meng De really seize Mushui Pass?”
"How did Meng De take over Mushui Pass?!”
Yuan Shao asked three questions about quality.
The shock on his face could not be concealed no matter what. His heart had already begun to beat uncontrollably.
Everyone knew that Cao Cao was his vassal. If Cao Cao took over Mushui Pass, it meant that he had taken over Mushui Pass!
Cao Cao looked into Yuan Shao's eyes and nodded seriously." I have indeed taken over Mushui Pass.”
"Good!
"Good!
"Alright!"
Yuan Shao clapped his hands and laughed heartily. He cheered three times in a row and then left his seat. He walked to Cao Cao's side and asked," How did Meng De win?!”
The other dukes were still bewildered.
Cao Cao had given them too many surprises today!
However, it was fine if he killed Hua Xiong, but Cao Cao actually took down Mushui Pass?!
Who would believe that?
Some dukes suppressed the shock and jealousy in their hearts and instinctively began to suspect.
Gongsun Zan stood a few steps away from the door of the tent. He frowned, his face pale, and cold sweat trickled down his back.
He understood that Cao Cao had no reason to make such a big deal out of it, because it was meaningless.
However, he did not understand how Cao Cao had done it if it was true.
And if it was true, would Cao Cao really take his wife away?
He had heard that Cao Cao was the best wife.
Gongsun Zan couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat when he thought of this.
"Words have no proof. How can you prove that you have taken down the Mushui Pass?”Gongsun Zan was stubborn and wanted to make a final struggle.
"Mushui Pass is already in my hands. The gates are wide open, and the flags of Brother Wentai and I are on the city walls.
"Everyone, send a fast horse to investigate. If three horses take turns, we can investigate and return here in four hours.”
When Sun Jian heard this, his heart was filled with mixed feelings. He felt guilty and touched.
He looked at Cao Cao and couldn't hold back his tears.
He finally understood what it meant to measure a gentleman's belly with a villain's heart.
He was a villain, but Cao Cao was a true gentleman!
When Cao Cao came today, he first asked for a title on behalf of Han Dang and Zu Mao.
Then, he said that he and Cao Cao had taken down Mushui Pass together.
Now, even the flag on Mushui Pass was his Sun Flag!
Presumably, Yi Gong and Da Rong should have already reached the top of Mushui Pass.
He could close his eyes in peace and die without regrets.
"Meng Deren."
Sun Jian held Cao Cao's hand, tears of gratitude streaming down his face.
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