In the ten-mile camp where Yuan Shu was attacked.
The night had already engulfed the earth, but the faint flame of the kerosene lamp was still flickering in the tent.
Cao Cao sat alone in front of the table, propping up his head with his hands and closing his eyes in deep thought.
If it was said that he had never taken Cao Biao seriously before, thinking that he was just a disobedient and indulgent son, then now, he did not think so.
At the very least, he wouldn't think so simply anymore.
This was because Cao Biao seemed to be disobedient and unruly, but he was actually able to quickly take over Yuan Shu's territory without anyone noticing after leaving him.
This was a heaven-shaking talent!
As a vassal, Cao Cao was a hero. He could disregard those useless sons of concubines.
However!
If his son was talented, then as a father, he couldn't help but feel guilty.
Because he had unintentionally lost a pearl!
"My lord."
With a soft shout, Guo Jia walked into the tent.
Cao Cao looked at his favorite strategist who understood him the most and could not help but smile bitterly."
"Fengxiao, what's the matter?"
Who would have thought that Guo Jia would bow with both hands and say,"I'm here to congratulate my lord!"
"Congratulations?"
Cao Cao was stunned. What was Guo Jia up to?
"My lord, isn't it worth congratulating Young Master Cao Biao for defeating Yuan Shu?" Guo Jia laughed.”
"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, his own son, Cao Biao, had been beaten down in an unbelievable manner.
No matter what, Cao Biao was still a member of his Cao Family. It was just that he didn't know what would happen to that unfilial son. Would he hand over Yuan Shu's territory? Or did he want to use Yuan Shu's territory to force her to lower her head to him?
Seeing Cao Cao frown, Guo Jia bowed again,""My lord, Young Master Cao Biao has defeated the traitor Yuan Shu. This is an extraordinary achievement. Please issue an edict on behalf of the emperor to confer Young Master Cao Biao the title of Prince Chen Liu!”
Cao Cao was silent for a long time before he sighed,"
"Fengxiao, you're asking me to slap my own face!”
Guo Jia cupped his hands and said," Compared to Yuan Shu's territory, there's also…taking back a young master who's talented in literature and martial arts. My lord, what's wrong with lowering your head?"”
Hearing this, Cao Cao fell silent.
" I don't think Cao Biao has poisoned Cao Chong," Guo Jia persuaded." With the strength Cao Biao has shown now, I believe Cao Biao didn't poison Cao Chong. If he really wanted to kill Cao Chong, would he need to use poison?"”
Cao Cao frowned and nodded.
"Blood is thicker than water. Moreover, there is no deep hatred between you and Young Master Cao Biao!" Guo Jia continued.”
"If Young Master Cao Biao is willing to hand over Yuan Shu's territory, no reward is too much. Even if the lord bows his head, it is still worth it!”
Cao Cao snorted and looked at Guo Jia,"What if he refuses to hand it over?"
Guo Jia smiled." I believe that Young Master Cao Biao is not afraid of danger. He defeated Yuan Shu because he wants to gain your approval!"”
"Oh?"
Cao Cao narrowed his eyes.”
"Although Young Master Cao Biao defeated Yuan Shu, he didn't announce it to the public. Very few people know about it. Why?" Guo Jia asked.”
"This is to save face for your father, my lord!”
Cao Cao's eyes lit up.
If it was really as Guo Jia said, then he could forgive Cao Biao.
As long as Cao Biao returned to his side and could help him establish his hegemony, even if Cao Biao really poisoned Cao Chong, he would only feel a heartache. He might be able to accept Cao Biao again.
This was because the strength Cao Biao displayed was stronger than any of his sons.
This era was about survival of the fittest!
Thinking of this, Cao Cao's lips curled up and he smiled at Guo Jia,""Fengxiao is very thoughtful."
"Pass on my order, immediately draft an edict to confer Cao Biao the title of general!”
……
In Chenliu City.
"Report! My lord, Cao Cao's messenger requests an audience!"
A soldier ran into the tent and kowtowed to Cao Biao.
Cao Biao didn't seem surprised and said indifferently,
"Let him in."
A moment later.
Two emissaries dressed in the uniform of the late Eastern Han Dynasty walked in quickly with their backs hunched.
One of them held the imperial edict and straightened his back. He said in a sharp voice,
"The emperor's edict has arrived! Cao Biao, please kneel down and listen to the imperial edict!"
Cao Biao, who was sitting above, sneered when he heard this. He said indifferently,"If you have something to say, say it. If you have nothing to say, get lost.”
"You…"
"You what? Kneel down and talk!"
As Cao Biao finished speaking, two swishing sounds could be heard. The two grapes on the table turned into two afterimages and hit the knees of the two envoys, causing them to instantly kneel down.
"Uh-"
The two envoys let out a muffled groan, and then their faces were filled with fear.
They were the officials who passed down the imperial edicts, and they often passed down the imperial edicts on behalf of Cao Cao. They had never seen someone as arrogant as Cao Biao.
Even Yuan Shao, the most powerful faction in the north, had to kneel down to receive the edict.
But now, Cao Biao had actually turned the tables.
To make them kneel and read the edict…
What kind of treason was this!
It was an unwritten rule since ancient times that envoys were not to be killed when two armies fought.
However, the two of them looked at the cold youth above them and panicked. They knelt down and muttered in a trembling voice,"Yuan Shu…usurped the throne and became a traitor. I appointed Cao Cao as the Great General to protect the country and crusade against Yuan Shu. Now that the traitor Yuan Shu has been beheaded, Cao Biao is brave and good at fighting. He has made extraordinary contributions.”
A general with five senses?
Cao Cao was indirectly begging him to go back!
Cao Biao laughed,"You two go back and tell Cao Cao."”
"If Cao Cao is willing to bring his soldiers to join me, I can spare his life and even make him the herdsman of Yanzhou.”
The two envoys felt as if they had been struck by lightning. They were stunned for a while before they hurriedly left…
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