Mao Jie was stunned. He hadn't expected Chen Deng to offer such a condition.
Liu Wu's expression changed slightly.
However, Liu Wu immediately understood Chen Deng's meaning.
If Cao Cao married off his daughter, it would be a marriage alliance, showing the world his sincerity in forming an alliance with him.
"This Chen Deng is thinking rather steadily…"
Liu Wu sighed inwardly, then said to Mao Jie,"Supervisor Mao should have understood Yuanlong's conditions. This is also my intention, so please go back and tell Cao Gong.”
Only now did Mao Jie come back to his senses, and could only leave helplessly.
As soon as he left, Zhang Fei, who had been holding back, jumped up and shouted,"That Cao thief is a Han thief. Big brother, you are a relative of the Liu royal family. How can you marry a Han thief? Wouldn't it damage your reputation?”
Chen Deng wanted to explain on Liu Wu's behalf, but seeing Zhang Feikang's angry look, he could only give up and look at Liu Wu.
"Yi De, let me ask you, when Chang 'an was in chaos and the emperor moved eastward, who welcomed the emperor?”
Liu Wu asked calmly.
Zhang Fei was stunned for a moment before he said,"Naturally, it's that Cao Cao."
Liu Wu nodded slightly and asked,"Then let me ask you again. Did the Cao thief learn from Yuan Shu and plot to usurp the throne?"”
"Not…not yet."
Zhang Fei said dryly.
"The Son of Heaven is covered in dust, and the vassals of the world turn a blind eye to it. Only Cao Mengde can welcome the Son of Heaven and restore the dignity of the Son of Heaven and the Han court.”
"Although Cao Cao controlled the power of Xu Capital and everyone knew that the emperor's decree came from Cao Cao, he did not usurp the throne and still called himself Sikong of the Great Han.”
"It seems unfair for you to call such a person a Han thief.”
Liu Wu said a few words of justice for Cao Cao.
Zhang Fei's anger was suppressed as he muttered,""Although he hasn't usurped the Han Dynasty, who can guarantee that he won't plot to usurp the throne after he conquers all the heroes and unites the world?”
"The future is the future, and the present is the present.”
" At least for now, Cao Cao is still a minister of the Han Dynasty," Liu Wu said calmly." As a relative of the Han Dynasty, why can't I marry a minister of the Han Dynasty?"”
Zhang Fei was speechless.
After being stunned for a while, Zhang Fei gradually turned around and scratched his head, muttering,"Big brother, what you said seems to be very reasonable…"
Zhang Fei was convinced.
Zhao Yun and the other generals naturally had no objections.
" I was worried that my lord would reject my proposal because of his reputation. I didn't expect my lord to be so flexible. It's really impressive."
Chen Deng heaved a sigh of relief and secretly praised.
Liu Wu raised his glass and smiled." Let's continue drinking. We'll leave the headache to Cao Mengde."”
…
Outside the city, Cao Cao's camp.
Cao Cao paced around with his hands behind his back, silent.
Suddenly, the Tiger Guard came to report that Mao Jie had returned from his mission.
"Quickly pass it on!"
Cao Cao's eyes lit up and he sat back down.
Mao Jie entered and bowed.
"Xiaoxian, please excuse me."
Cao Cao waved his hand and asked,"What do you think of the alliance?"”
"Reporting to Sikong, Liu Xuande is willing to ally with Sikong to deal with the Yuan brothers together. He has also accepted Sikong's reward.”
Mao Jie cupped his hands and replied.
Cao Cao heaved a sigh of relief and stroked his beard."As expected, I knew that Liu Bei had the vision of a great lord today. He would definitely be able to see that forming an alliance with me was his wisest choice.”
"This Liu Xuande's situation is indeed far better than before.”
Guo Jia also smiled and praised." In this way, Sikong can withdraw from Xuzhou. He can first deal with Zhang Xiu of Wancheng and remove the hidden danger in Xudu. Then, he can fully prepare for the decisive battle with Yuan Shao!"”
Cao Cao thought so and smiled.
"Si Kong, that Liu Bei agreed to the alliance, but he also raised a condition.”
Mao Jie added.
"Condition?"
Cao Cao frowned." I have acknowledged him as the Prefecture Overseer of Xu Prefecture. I have also conferred upon him the title of General of Eastern Garrison and Marquis Pei. Is he still not satisfied with such a reward?"”
Mao Jie coughed dryly a few times before saying,"Liu Xuande said that he wanted to form a good relationship with Sikong. If Sikong was willing to betroth Miss Cao Jie to him, to show Sikong's sincerity, he would then marry Sikong."”
As soon as he said this, the tent was in an uproar.
"This Liu Bei actually dares to covet Niece Jie 'er. He's really going too far!”
Cao Ren jumped up and cursed angrily.
Cao Cao's expression darkened, displeasure appearing on his face.
"Sikong, right now Liu Bei is weak and Sikong is strong. He wants to use a marriage alliance to ensure Sikong's sincerity in forming an alliance.”
"That Liu Bei is a relative of the Han clan, and he's also a formidable figure who reigns supreme over a province. His name is also known throughout the world. For Young Lady to be able to marry such a character, it is indeed worthy of Young Lady's identity as the daughter of the Great Han Sikong.”
"I think that Sikong might not suffer any losses by agreeing to this marriage.”
Guo Jia, however, analyzed the pros and cons.
Cao Cao was deep in thought.
After a long time.
Cao Cao sighed." Fengxiao's words are not without reason. It's just that I've doted on Jie 'er since she was young. Liu Bei is nearly forty years old. I feel sorry for her by marrying Jie' er to him."”
"Liu Bei is indeed much older than Young Lady, but as the daughter of the Lord, there is no choice. Young Lady is destined to carry this burden.”
Guo Jia sighed meaningfully.
Cao Cao's eyes flashed as he suddenly understood.
After pondering for a moment, Cao Cao said," Tell Liu Bei that I agree to this marriage. I will announce this marriage to the world so that he can rest assured. When Liu Bei takes Shouchun, it will be the day I send my daughter to him!"”
…
In Little Pei City, Mao Jie returned with Cao Cao's reply.
"What does Cao Cao mean by this? If he marries, then he marries his daughter. Why did he set the engagement first? Why did he have to wait until big brother conquered Shouchun before sending his daughter over?”
Zhang Fei shouted in dissatisfaction.
Liu Wu sneered." Our Cao Gong is very shrewd. He's afraid that I'll go back on my word after taking his daughter. He wants me to help him destroy Yuan Shu first and show his sincerity before handing over his daughter."”
"If not for that, he wouldn't be Cao Cao.”
"However, Yuan Shu is our greatest threat. Even without Cao Cao's conditions, our lord will definitely destroy him.”
"As long as Cao Cao announced this marriage to the world, it would be considered as expressing his sincerity in forming an alliance. It doesn't matter when Miss Cao will send it over.”
Chen Deng smiled and analyzed.
"Yuanlong is right."
" Alright," Liu Wu nodded." We'll follow Cao Mengde's conditions. Let's make the marriage agreement known to the world."”
Thus, the envoys of the two sides came and went and jointly set up this marriage agreement.
When Cao Cao announced the engagement to the world, the emissary of the capital also came to Pei City with the emperor's edict and announced the various appointments and rewards for Liu Wu.
The news of the alliance between Cao and Liu quickly spread to the north and south of the Great River, reaching the ears of the vassals in all directions.
The world was shocked!
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