"Now that Yuan Benchu ​​has been defeated, I'm afraid it won't take long for us to go out." Liu Bei clapped his hands, and then wiped them on his burlap clothes: "How long has it been since I did this kind of farm work? This time is really nostalgic.”

"I haven't worked in vain during this time." Cao Cao touched the calluses on his palms: "At least I have a deep understanding of the hard work. It seems that these people are working harder than I imagined."

"Yuan Jiujiu should be very pleased to hear what you said. After all, what you did back then was indeed too much." Liu Bei said.

"What's there to be happy about? So what if I knew it. If I had to do it again, I would do it again. Yuan Jiujiu is too benevolent to a woman. Not to mention you, a Han Dynasty who is famous for benevolence and righteousness. It seems that the descendants are no better than me, and they still have the nerve to criticize me." Cao Cao snorted coldly.

"You have such a personality. I would rather betray others than others betray me. If your words are recorded by those rotten scholars, I don't know what future generations will say." Liu Bei shook his head slightly.

"What do the eyes of the world have to do with me? In these troubled times, for the people of the world, the greatest kindness is to end this troubled times as soon as possible. I pride myself on being the person most qualified to rule the world and create a peaceful and prosperous age. What's wrong with sacrificing some people's lives in exchange for more people's peace and longer-term peace in the world?" Cao Cao said coldly.

"Brother Meng De, you have such a mouth. If everyone thinks like you, the world will never be peaceful." Liu Bei shook his head helplessly.

"Let's get down to business, what are you going to do after we leave?" Cao Cao asked.

"Guishan has been regarded as a treasure by Yuan Jiujiu, and is not a place for us to live. Rome and Parthia are too powerful to be defeated. Fortunately, the two are hostile, and we can profit from it and take the opportunity to gain a piece of territory. , establish a firm foothold and seek development. When all three of us can have a certain strength, and together we can barely compete with an empire for a period of time, we will be able to do it." Liu Bei was not idle during this period, and the calculations in his heart never stopped. .

"Needless to say, the victory or defeat in the battle between Rome and Parthia. Rome's westward expedition was far away and it was possible to destroy the capital of Parthia, but it was basically impossible to completely capture Parthia. And we can take the opportunity to expand and use it as a Strengthen your power in the homeland. When the climate is favorable, conquer Rome in the west to accomplish great things."

When Cao Cao heard this, he shook his head slightly.

"What's the matter? Brother Mengde, do you think the plan you prepared is inappropriate?"

"Xuande, you are thinking too simply." Cao Cao said truthfully.

"First, it is true that Rome and Parthia are hostile, but how can you guarantee that our intervention will not arouse their vigilance and resistance?" Cao Cao asked: "Don't think that our relationship with Yuan Shu can be hidden from Rome and Parthia. They are not blind, nor are they stupid pigs. The stronger Chu is, the more wary they will be of us. After all, we are still Han people, breaking bones and connecting tendons. What's more, we can run out with so many people, and fools know us. The relationship with Dachu is not like fire and water."

"It is basically impossible to gain territory from Parthia and Rome for expansion. If you are not careful, the two will attack together. At that time, even if we gather the strength of the three parties, it will be difficult to compete."

"Then where do I stand?" Liu Bei asked: "Is it possible to attack Guishang? Yuan Jiujiu will definitely not agree. It is too sensitive at this time. And the Western Region has also been brought under Yuan Jiuji's command. As for the north

This bitter cold land is not a place to develop your power at all, and it will be difficult for us to adapt."

"No, you are wrong. The most suitable place for us is the Western Region, and Yuan Jiujiu will also support us." Cao Cao's eyes were extremely deep, as if they could penetrate people's hearts.

"The thirty-six countries in the Western Region are extremely important to Yuan Shu. How could he agree? Moreover, these small countries have all surrendered. If we attack, we will have no chance at all, unless we fall out with Yuan Shu. Moreover, it is adjacent to Guishang and Anxi, which is the fourth battle.

This place is definitely not a good place to go." Liu Bei said.

"We are just temporarily borrowing parts of the Western Region for development. When we have a place to establish ourselves in the future, we can just return it. Yuan Gongdao has not completely controlled the countries in the Western Region yet, so he should give us face. After all, we are also fighting for China. This support

He will still give it. As for those small countries, weak countries without diplomacy, who cares what they think? We just need to find a reason that is justifiable on the surface. And the best reason is, the Northern Huns." Cao Cao's eyes flashed.

Inexplicable light.

Chasing the North and seizing the wolf as a vassal has always been Cao Cao's ideal. He, the "General who conquered the West," still harbors the dream of becoming a champion. The Northern Huns are indeed the best target for him.

"Northern Huns?" Liu Bei frowned slightly: "Although these hungry wolves have declined, they are not easy to mess with. Our strength is not strong in the first place. Isn't this a big enemy for nothing?"

"It's just to make a big enemy." Cao Cao's lips curled up slightly: "Otherwise, how could he legitimately stay there to develop his power, and how could he avoid the vigilance of Kushan and An'an?"

"You mean? Respect yourself by raising bandits?" Liu Bei seemed to have thought of something.

"Yes. The current situation between the four empires is very delicate and sensitive. At this juncture, we cannot create obstacles for Yuan Highway, because that would also create obstacles for ourselves. Our best choice is not to arouse the vigilance of any party.

First stabilize your position." Cao Cao said.

"The position of the Northern Huns is extremely sensitive, right next to Anxi and Kushan, like a bomb that can be ignited at any time. However, due to the strong fighting power of the Northern Huns, the two empires had to selectively ignore it.

, let them develop their power and regain their strength. At this time, if we step in and deal with the Northern Huns with open swords and guns, Kushan and Anxi will definitely be happy to see the results. After all, the deep hatred between us and the Northern Huns is destined to

Since it's impossible for the two of us to collude, they don't need to worry about it."

"But the Northern Huns are very tough. Although they are barely surviving, they have the courage to fight until the end of the day. They are extremely sensitive and may risk their lives at any time. If we do this, will we push them into panic? If they really fight, we don't know how.

Defeat, but I'm afraid it will also cause a great loss of vitality." Liu Bei said with slight hesitation.

"No." A trace of disdain flashed in Cao Cao's eyes: "The tougher and more sensitive they appear on the surface, the more guilty they are. The Northern Huns do not dare to act rashly now. Now that they have escaped here, the pride and pride they once had in their hearts

They are already gone, but they are just hanging on. In the face of bloody integrity and survival, they chose the latter, which means they are destined not to risk their own destruction. As long as we show a certain amount of strength, we can suppress them.

This will create a balanced situation where each can develop peacefully."

"They can be tough on Anxi and Kuishang because they have the ability to severely injure or even destroy each other. Moreover, they were once the boss of each other, and from the bottom of their hearts they considered themselves higher than these former vassal countries. But we Han people, they don't dare to bully them at all.

, because we are strong enough, and they have been defeated by us before, and they have no pride in facing us."

"As long as we show appropriate strength that can deter the Northern Huns without pushing them into a hurry, then this balanced situation is likely to be created. To the outside world, we can appear as the abandonment thrown by Da Chu.

Son, let him live or die, and don't care about us. After all, given our competitive relationship with Yuan Shu, this is reasonable. In this way, An'an and Guishang will not be too wary of us. At the same time, because of our identity as Han people
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