In Cao Cao's camp.
A scout cupped his hands at Cao Cao and said,"
"Yuan Shu's territory is indeed under Liu Ji's rule!”
Boom!
Even though they were mentally prepared, everyone could not help but be shocked.
At this moment, they had no choice but to accept the unbelievable fact that Liu Ji had really defeated Yuan Shu!
After a while, Cao Cao narrowed his eyes and asked,""Then what is Liu Ji doing now?"
"Liu Ji's army seems to be making some kind of weapon!" the scout replied.”
"Weapons?"
"What weapon?" Cao Cao's face froze.”
" What kind of weapon is it?" the scout replied in fear." They are very secretive. I really can't find out!"”
Cao Cao was silent for a while before waving his hand."You can leave first."
After the scout left, Cao Cao looked at his strategists and asked,""Tell me, what is Liu Ji trying to do?”
Cheng Yu and the others pondered for a moment before shaking their heads.
They were getting more and more confused about Liu Ji…
Just as they were deep in thought.
A soldier came in to report.
"Report!"
"What is it?" Cao Cao said calmly.
The soldier cupped his hands at Cao Cao." We caught a sneaky person outside the tent. He might be an enemy spy!"”
Cao Cao glanced at the soldier and said,"Just cut him down with that sword."”
Cheng Yu stepped forward." My lord, please wait. Since he is a local spy, he must know about Liu Ji's internal affairs. We can do something about him and get him to reveal the enemy's internal information."”
Hearing Cheng Yu's words, Cao Cao nodded.
"My lord, the person who was captured also said that his name is Zhou Yu. He was originally Yuan Shu's subordinate, and now he has come to surrender!”The soldier relayed Zhou Yu's words.
"Zhou Yu?" Cao Cao muttered.
Liu Bei stood up." I've heard of Zhou Gongjin. He's also a talented person. Previously, he and Sun Ce went to Jiangdong to pacify the enemy. Later, he was defeated by Liu Ji. It turns out that he has sided with Yuan Shu…"
Hearing Liu Bei's words, Cao Cao's expression changed.""Oh? No wonder! Now that Chen County is occupied by Liu Ji, it's normal for him to come and vote for me. Since he was a talented person, then quickly invite him over.”
Very quickly.
Zhou Yu was tied up and brought to Cao Cao's camp.
The hasty escape had caused Zhou Yu's clothes to be torn and tattered. His face was also stained with a lot of mud. At this moment, he looked very sorry.
After he escaped from Chen County, he thought about how Cao Cao was attacking Liu Ji and how he could use Cao Cao to kill Liu Ji to avenge Sun Ce and the Zhou family…
Seeing Zhou Yu, Cao Cao stood up to welcome him.""Hurry up and untie Gongjin!"
Cao Cao, who was thirsty for talent, also pulled Zhou Yu with both hands,""Gongjin! Sorry for offending you."
"Duke Cao is too polite."
Seeing Cao Cao treat him so politely, Zhou Yu was also a little touched…
After a moment of greeting.
Cao Cao looked at Zhou Yu solemnly.
"Gongjin, how was Chen County taken down by Liu Ji?”
When he heard Liu Ji, Zhou Yu's eyes couldn't help but flash with a fierce light. At this moment, he wanted to skin Liu Ji alive.
Then, Zhou Yu briefly told Cao Cao about how Liu Ji had conquered Chen County.
When Cao Cao and the others found out that Liu Ji had taken down Chen Xian in less than half a day, they were all shocked.
What kind of method was this!
Cao Cao looked at Zhou Yu." Gongjin, you said that Liu Ji had a siege weapon, which was why he could take Chen County so quickly?"”
Zhou Yu nodded." It's just that the catapults and ballistae are a little powerful. Also, Yuan Shu's soldiers are just a bunch of rabble. They're not fit for great responsibilities!"”
The reason why Zhou Yu said this was because he was afraid that Cao Cao and the others would be afraid of Liu Ji and not attack…
"I see. Alright, Gong Jin, you've been rushing all the way. Go and rest first!”
Although he knew that Liu Ji was Zhou Yu's mortal enemy, Cao Cao had yet to fully trust Zhou Yu and sent him away first.
Then, after discussing with everyone, he let them leave.
Night fell.
Cao Cao sat in front of the table, propping up his head with his hands and closing his eyes in deep thought.
Before this, he didn't think much of Liu Ji, but after Zhou Yu's words today, he didn't dare to underestimate Liu Ji anymore.
Now, Liu Ji could quickly take down Yuan Shu's territory without anyone noticing.
This was a heaven-shaking talent!
As a vassal, Cao Cao was a hero, so it was impossible for him to occupy Yuan Shu's territory so quickly.
As the person in charge of the imperial court, he couldn't help but feel guilty.
"My lord."
Cao Cao, who was deep in thought, was awakened by Cheng Yu.
Cheng Yu walked into the tent.
"Zhongde, what's the matter?"
Who would have thought that Cheng Yu would actually bow with both hands and say,""I'm here to congratulate my lord!"
"Congratulations?"
Cao Cao was startled. What was this Cheng Yu up to?
Cheng Yu smiled and said," My lord, after I go back and think about it, Liu Ji has defeated Yuan Shu. Isn't such a great thing worth congratulating?"”
"Hmm?"
Hearing this, Cao Cao frowned.
That's right!
Yuan Shu had usurped the throne and asked the emperor to issue an edict to all the vassals to attack him. However, only a small Liu Bei had come. The others were waiting to see him make a fool of himself.
To be honest, the suspicious Cao Cao was also worried about whether he could really defeat Yuan Shu.
If he couldn't take it down, then he would really become a joke!
But now, Liu Ji had taken it down in an unbelievable way.
They said that Liu Ji was a marshal of the imperial court, but would he hand over Yuan Shu's territory?
Seeing Cao Cao frown, Cheng Yu bowed again,""My lord, Liu Ji has defeated the traitor Yuan Shu. This is an extraordinary feat. Please issue an edict on behalf of the emperor to confer Liu Ji the title of Marquis of Shouchun!”
Cao Cao was silent for a long time before he sighed,"
"Zhongde, where does this leave the Imperial Court? And is this really going to work?!”
For someone as smart as Cao Cao, he naturally knew what Cheng Yu was trying to say.
Cheng Yu cupped his hands and said," I think it's feasible. Compared to Yuan Shu's territory and Liu Ji who took back his literary talent and martial strategy, is this reward not worth it?"”
Hearing this, Cao Cao nodded.
" If these rewards aren't enough," Cheng Yuji said," My lord can also reward him with beauties. I heard that some time ago, he married the Big and Little Qiao of River East. It can be seen that he is a lecherous person…"
"If Liu Ji is willing to hand over Yuan Shu's territory, no reward is too much!”
Cao Cao smiled and looked at Cheng Yu.""What if he refuses to hand it over?"
Cheng Yu smiled." I believe that Liu Ji took down Yuan Shu because he wants to submit to my lord. He wants to show his loyalty to my lord!"”
"Oh?"
Cao Cao narrowed his eyes.”
Cheng Yu said," Although Liu Ji defeated Yuan Shu, he didn't announce it to the public. Very few people know about this. Why?"”
"This is his intention to submit to the Imperial Court!”
Cao Cao's eyes lit up.
If what Cheng Yu said was true, then he would want to recruit a talent like Liu Ji.
As long as Liu Ji submitted to him and helped him establish his hegemony, wouldn't he be rewarded with a title and a beauty? I, Cao Cao, can give it to him!
At the thought of this, Cao Cao's lips curled up. He smiled at Cheng Yu and said,""Zhong De really understands it thoroughly!”
"Pass on my order. Immediately draft an edict and confer Liu Ji the title of Marquis of Longevity! And five beauties, no…ten…"
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