Cao Cao's camp.
Night had fallen, 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 always looked down on Cao Jun before, thinking that he was merely a disobedient and indulgent son who was not capable of anything, then now, he did not think so.
At the very least, he wouldn't think so simply anymore.
This was because Cao Jun seemed to be rebellious and unruly, but he was actually able to quickly take down Zhang Xiu's territory without anyone noticing after leaving him.
Cao Cao asked himself, if it was him, he would not have thought that Cao Jun would be able to take down Zhang Xiu so quickly.
The previous conquests were the best proof!
It could be said that Cao Jun was a talent that could rule the world!
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?"
Guo Jia smiled and offered with both hands,"I'm here to congratulate my lord!"
"Congratulations?"
Cao Cao narrowed his eyes. What was Guo Fengxiao up to?
Guo Jia smiled again." My lord, Young Master Cao Jun has defeated Zhang Xiu. Isn't such a great thing worth congratulating?"”
"Hmm?"
Hearing this, Cao Cao frowned…
That's right!
The entire world knew that the substitute emperor was going to conquer Rang City. If he couldn't take down Rang City, the others would be waiting to see him make a fool of himself.
To be honest, the suspicious Cao Cao was also worried about whether he could really take down Rang City.
If he couldn't take it down, then he would really become a joke!
But now, his own son, Cao Jun, had unexpectedly defeated him.
No matter what, Cao Jun was ultimately a member of his Cao Family. It was just that he did not know what would happen to that unfilial son. Would he hand over Zhang Xiu's territory? Or did he want to use Zhang Xiu's territory to force him to admit his mistake?
Seeing Cao Cao frown, Guo Jia bowed again,"
"My lord, Cao Jun has defeated Zhang Xiu. This is an extraordinary achievement. Please issue an edict on behalf of the emperor to confer Cao Jun the title of Marquis of Rang City!”
Hearing this, Cao Cao thought for a long time before sighing,""Fengxiao, you're asking me to slap my own face!”
Guo Jia cupped his hands." Compared to Zhang Xiu's territory, and…taking back a young master with literary talent and martial strategy, my lord, what's wrong with lowering your head?"”
Hearing this, Cao Cao fell silent.
Guo Jia continued to persuade him," Blood is thicker than water. Moreover, there is no deep hatred between you and Young Master Cao Jun. So what if he really killed Guan Yu? He is just a temporary ally!" As for Red Hare and Lu Lingqi, weren't they a match for the strong? And Cao Jun could be considered as one of them now!”
"If Cao Jun gongzi is willing to hand over Zhang Xiu's territory, any reward would not be excessive. Even if the lord admits his mistake, 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 Jun is not afraid of danger and took down Zhang Xiu. This is to obtain your approval, my lord!"”
"Oh?"
Cao Cao narrowed his eyes.”
Guo Jia smiled indifferently." Although Young Master Cao Jun defeated Zhang Xiu, he did not announce it to the public. Very few people know about this matter. Why?”
"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 it was not impossible for him to forgive Cao Jun.
As long as Cao Jun returned to his side and helped him establish his own empire, he would give him ten Lü Lingqis, let alone one!
Thinking of this, Cao Cao was in a good mood. He smiled and said to Guo Jia,"Fengxiao is very thoughtful."
"Pass on my order, immediately draft an edict to confer Cao Jun the title of Lieutenant General Zhenwei!”
……
In Rang City.
"Report! My lord, Cao Cao's messenger requests an audience!"
A soldier ran into the tent and kowtowed to Cao Jun.
Cao Jun did not seem surprised as he 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 Jun, please kneel down and listen to the imperial edict!"
"Haha!"
Cao Jun, who was seated above, chuckled 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 soon as Cao Jun finished speaking, the pressure emitted from his body directly made them somewhat breathless.
"Uh-"
The two envoys let out a muffled groan as their legs were hit by two grapes on the table by Cao Jun, causing them to kneel on the ground…
The arrogance on their faces was replaced by fear.
As the imperial officials who passed down imperial edicts, they often passed down imperial edicts on behalf of Cao Cao. They had never seen someone as arrogant as Cao Jun.
Even Yuan Shao, the most powerful faction in the north, had to kneel down to receive the edict.
But now, Cao Jun 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,"Zhang Xiu…Traitor, I appointed Cao Cao as the Great General to protect the country and crusade against Zhang Xiu. Now that the traitor Zhang Xiu has been beheaded, Cao Jun is brave and good at fighting. He has made extraordinary contributions and has been specially appointed as the Marquis of Rang City.”
Rang City Marquis? General Zhenwei?
This was quite a big deal!
Cao Cao was indirectly begging him to go back!
Cao Jun laughed when he heard this.”
"If Cao Cao is willing to bring his soldiers to join me, I can spare his life and even make him my chief strategist.”
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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