In the sixth year of Zhongping (Year 189), Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty passed away and Crown Prince Liu Bian ascended the throne. The Governor of Xiliang, Dong Zhuo, took the opportunity to enter Luoyang, the capital of the Han Dynasty. He took control of the imperial court and monopolized the country's politics. His politics were tyrannical, and the entire Han Dynasty was in turmoil.
In the first month of the following year, the 18th vassal alliance jointly attacked Dong Zhuo, the Han thief, with Yuan Shao as the leader and Cao Cao as the acting general.
At this time, Cao Cao, who was supposed to be at the front line, was riding on a horse on a small road in Pei Country's Qiao County.
Cao Cao sat on his horse, deep in thought.
Behind him, the brothers Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan rode on their horses and guarded him closely with weapons in their hands.
Xiahou Yuan whispered to Xiahou Dun beside him,""Brother, why didn't the lord bring us to the front line to fight Dong? Why did he return to his hometown in Qiao County?”
Xiahou Dun replied in a low voice," According to my lord, Qiao County has produced a great talent. He's definitely comparable to Jiang Taigong and Zhang Zifang. This time, we're here to invite him to come out of the mountain to be our military advisor!"”
Hearing his brother's words, Xiahou Yuan looked at him with admiration and sighed.""A genius comparable to Jiang Ziya! It must be a respectable old man!”
" That's right!" Xiahou Dun smiled and said," Maybe he's a refined young man like Zhang Liang!"”
Everyone on the team looked at the Xiahou brothers with reverence and anticipation for their future counselor.
When Cao Cao, who was at the front of the group, heard this, his face couldn't help but twitch. He cursed in his heart. These two idiots better not curse when they meet later.
The group hurried on their journey. After climbing over a slope, a magnificent mansion could be clearly seen in front of them.
Cao Cao said to the Xiahou brothers behind him,""Restrain your soldiers. Don't lose your manners later!”
The Xiahou brothers quickly complied and gave orders to their soldiers.
"Brother, something's wrong. Why does this mansion look so familiar?？Wasn't the owner of this manor the Little Demon King?”
Xiahou Yuan whispered to Xiahou Dun.
Xiahou Dun's expression was grave as he replied,""That's right, this manor indeed belongs to uncle. Perhaps Daxian is also living in seclusion here!”
Xiahou Yuan curled his lips and said," Brother, so be it. Why are you calling me Little Uncle?"”
Xiahou Dun was about to speak when Cao Cao said angrily,""Impudent, who is the Little Devil King? That's our uncle!"
Xiahou Yuan saw Cao Cao's anger and quickly shut his mouth.
Cao Cao reined in his horse and turned to Xiahou Yuan."Miaocai (Xiahou Yuan's name is Miaocai), you must watch your mouth when you enter the manor later. If you mess things up because of your mouth and can't invite the military counselor out of the mountain, don't blame me for punishing you by military law!”
Xiahou Yuan quickly said," Don't worry, my lord. I won't offend the Great Sage. As for the little demon king burning my beautiful beard, I'll get back at him in the future!"”
Hearing Xiahou Yuan's words, Cao Cao's face turned green as he cursed,""What is it? You still want to get back at your uncle? Hurry up and get back to Chen Liu!"
Cao Cao's anger frightened the entire team.
Xiahou Yuan quickly jumped off his horse and said,""My lord, please calm down. I know my sins!”
Xiahou Dun also jumped off his horse and bowed." Please forgive me, my lord. Please calm down!"”
Cao Cao said coldly to Xiahou Yuan,""Do you know who the military advisor I hired this time is?”
Xiahou Yuan looked up with confusion in his eyes."How would I know who the military advisor the lord hired is? Do you think I know him?"
"Not only do you know Miao Cai, but he also has a long history with you!" Cao Cao sneered.”
Hearing Cao Cao's words, Xiahou Yuan was even more confused. He muttered,""You have a relationship with me? Then who could it be?"
Not only was Xiahou Yuan confused, even Xiahou Dun was dumbfounded. He could not help but ask,""My lord, who is the future military advisor?”
Cao Cao pointed at Xiahou Yuan's beard and said,""The military advisor I want to hire is the one who burned your beard a year ago!”
"What is it? Military Advisor is the Little Demon King?"
"What? The military advisor is my uncle?"
Xiahou Yuan and Xiahou Dun turned pale with fright at the same time, unable to believe what their lord had said.
Seeing the Xiahou brothers dumbfounded, Cao Cao felt a headache coming on. If he were to be the military advisor, would he be laughed at by all the heroes in the world?!
However, he suddenly recalled his experiences in the past half a year and his uncle's wisdom that was comparable to ghosts and gods. He instantly dispelled the thought of being laughed at.
"A person like my uncle can't be described as a monster. If I can get his help, I, Cao Cao, won't have to worry about my future!”
Thinking of this, Cao Cao became even more determined.
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Three miles away from Cao Cao's main force, a guard quickly ran down from the city gate tower and ran towards the main residence.
In the incomparably luxurious main hall, the guard knelt on one knee and said,
"Reporting to Young Master, we have discovered a troop three miles ahead. There are about five hundred people!”
"Got it. You can leave now!"
A child's voice rang out. The one who spoke was a young man who looked less than ten years old. The young man was lying lazily on the thigh of a maid.
"Yes, Young Master!"
The guard heard the order and quickly walked down.
The young man sat up abruptly and said in a low voice," Cao Ah Man, you're really here. But I can't follow you down the mountain so casually!"”
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