Looking at the triumphant army that appeared in front of them, the people who were watching at the city gate whispered,
"You know what?"
"I heard that Sikong Daren's northern expedition killed the Xianbei people so miserably. The corpses of the enemies piled up like mountains, almost surpassing the Great Wall.”
"Not only has the blood dyed the plains red, but it is also rumored that the river formed by the blood is twenty feet deep and can drown people.”
"Really?" In the crowd, the commoners who heard this asked doubtfully.
"That's not fake!"
"My sister-in-law's cousin's second uncle's third son is leading a lieutenant in this expedition army. He was mentioned in the letter he sent to his family.”
"Hey!"
The speaker pointed at Zhuge Mu, who was standing beside Cao Cao.
"Do you see this little general? My second uncle's third son said that there was a person who killed 100,000 Xianbei people outside Dingxiang City.”
"Otherwise, why would Lord Sikong let him follow him?”
"Ah!" Instantly, exclamations of surprise came from the side.
On the back of the horse, Zhuge Mu listened to the discussions of the surrounding people and the gazes they gave him.
He felt like he was being watched by a civilized person, and his face could not help but twitch.
While Cao Cao and Xun Yu were talking, he moved to Cao Pi's side.
"Young Master! After a few months of not seeing him, his demeanor was even better than before!”
Zhuge Mu teased Cao Pi.
As if noticing Zhuge Mu's dislike of being surrounded, Cao Pi smiled and said,""What, Shu Zhi doesn't like the scene in front of him?”
"Do you know that while you were talking to me, not only did Father look over here, but Xun Lingjun and the angels sent by His Majesty also looked over here.”
"You are really killing me."
Cao Pi complained bitterly, but his expression revealed joy.
After all, Zhuge Mu did not talk to anyone else during the triumphant return of the army. He only came to his side.
This, in itself, was an expression of attitude.
Zhuge Mu completely ignored Cao Pi's complaints.
"Young Master, during the time when Lord Sikong was on the expedition, nothing happened in Xudu City, right?”
Cao Pi shook his head." What could have happened? You still need Uncle Lai to punish you!"
"Me?"
Zhuge Mu's eyes flashed with confusion. He couldn't figure out what he had to do with the stability of Xu City.
Cao Pi smiled and explained,"If Father's Northern Expedition is thwarted, some flies in Xudu City who see an opportunity will definitely jump out and cause trouble."”
"But as long as the war in the north continues to be won, those villains hiding in the shadows will not dare to act rashly.”
"Shuzhi, do you know…"
Cao Pi looked around. When he noticed that no one was paying attention to their conversation, he said softly,
"When you helped my father defeat two hundred thousand Xianbei in Dingxiang City and killed Bu Dugen in one battle, you didn't see how ugly the expressions of the Han elders were.”
"It is said that on that day, the number of memorials impeaching my father to His Majesty the Son of Heaven decreased significantly.”
As he spoke, Cao Pi sized up Zhuge Mu." The Emperor has already set up a feast in Zhangtai Hall to entertain the soldiers who have returned triumphantly!”
"Don't be in a hurry to leave later. Follow my father into the palace.”
"Also…"
Cao Pi tapped Zhuge Mu's armor with his hand." Do you need to change your clothes? It was always inconvenient to wear battle armor to attend the court banquet.”
Zhuge Mu did not immediately agree to Cao Pi's suggestion.
Instead, he turned to look at Cao Cao, who was still wearing armor in front of Xun Yu. After thinking for a moment, he said to Cao Pi,"Let's wait and see!"
"Let's see what Lord Sikong will do later!”
"Oh right…"
"I forgot to tell you, Young Master. Not only did I assist Sir Sikong in killing Bu Dugen, I also killed the King of Wuhuan, Tadun." Zhuge Mu said.”
"Oh, the leader of the Xianbei tribe on the right was also killed by this general.”
Zhuge Mu ignored Cao Pi's shocked gaze and returned to Cao Cao's troops.
Cao Cao turned around and said,""Later, you follow the generals into the palace with me to see His Majesty.”
After saying this, Cao Cao rode his horse into the Xu Capital.
Looking at Cao Cao entering the city, Xun Yu, who was talking to Cao Cao just now, turned to Zhuge Mu.
Xun Lingjun said with admiration,"Although I knew that General was not an ordinary person, I did not expect that General's abilities were not inferior to Wei Huo during Emperor Xiaowu's time.”
Naturally, Zhuge Mu would not accept Xun Yu's praise.
"Sir, what are you saying?"
"If it wasn't for Mister overseeing the rear to transport rations for the frontlines, how could the war in the northern borders have gone so smoothly?”
Hearing Zhuge Mu's words, Xun Yu smiled and raised his hand to invite Zhuge Mu in.
Seeing this, Zhuge Mu did not hesitate.
He and Xun Yu followed Cao Cao through the city gates and headed for the palace.
……
In the Imperial Palace.
Zhang Tai Hall.
As the name suggested, it was named after Zhangtai Palace in Luoyang.
In the main hall.
When Liu Xie, the emperor of Han, saw Cao Cao in full armor, leading a group of victorious generals up the white jade steps and into the hall…
A trace of anger appeared in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it.
"Minister Cao's return from the expedition has truly strengthened the might of our Great Han!”
"Men, give me a seat!"
Liu Xie stood up and pretended to welcome Cao Cao.
However…
His footsteps did not leave his seat at all.
He pointed at the table closest to him and gestured to Cao Cao.
Zhuge Mu shook his head lightly when he saw this.
If he was the Han Emperor Liu Xie, he would never do such a nondescript thing.
He would definitely leave his seat and personally stand up at the entrance of the Zhangtai Hall to welcome them.
He didn't believe that Cao Cao would dare to accept the Emperor's welcome in front of everyone.
Liu Xie's actions would only make Cao Cao look down on him even more, causing the generals who had returned triumphantly to be dissatisfied.
As expected.
As Liu Xie said this, Cao Cao thanked Liu Xie.
The generals behind Cao Cao only responded with a few words before finding a place to sit down.
Zhuge Mu naturally wouldn't be disrespectful to Liu Xie like the other generals.
After bowing to Liu Xie solemnly, he pretended to find a seat.
At this moment.
Liu Xie's voice sounded.
"This must be Minister Zhuge, the one who defeated hundreds of thousands of Outsiders in the north!”
"Beloved Minister, don't be in a hurry to leave!"
"Take a step forward and let me take a good look!”
Liu Xie shouted at Zhuge Mu, who was about to leave, and sized up the "Cao Cao minion" in front of him who he had once met.
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