On the second day, Cao Cao called for everyone to discuss the matter. Before he could say a few words, someone came to report that there was an envoy from Xuzhou asking to see him.
Cao Cao had already guessed the intention of the Xuzhou envoy, but he pretended not to know and immediately ordered someone to invite him in.
The envoy from Xuzhou entered the hall and immediately bowed his hands in salute when he saw Cao Cao.
"I've met Mr. Cao."
Cao Cao nodded, "Liu Shijun sent you here, but you have something important to say?"
The messenger raised his hand and said, "I came here this time just to inform Mr. Xu that something happened at home, and I hope he can go back as soon as possible."
Hearing these words, Cao Cao frowned and sneered in his heart.
Liu Bei must have discovered something fishy, so he was anxious to let Xu Shu go back.
However, it’s a good idea!
Cao Cao smiled and nodded, "I see, you will go back to Xuzhou now and tell Ambassador Liu, saying that I will convey the matter to you."
At this point, Cao Cao paused, looked at the envoy, and said lightly, "But I can't guarantee whether Mr. Xu is willing to go back."
The Xuzhou envoy did not dare to say anything more, he just conveyed the message, said goodbye, turned around and left.
When the Xuzhou envoy left, Cheng Yu looked at Cao Cao's expression and suddenly stepped forward and said, "My Lord, don't you want Xu Yuanzhi to go back?"
Cao Cao nodded, "Zhongde, Xu Yuanzhi is a talented man. If he is allowed to stay with Liu Bei, I'm afraid it will be detrimental to our army."
Hearing this, Cheng Yu frowned, and just as he was about to speak, two coughs suddenly came from the crowd, and Xi Zhi, who was weak, walked out of the crowd, his face a little pale.
"My lord, Xu Yuanzhi is not inferior to someone else. If we can get him to surrender, it will be of great benefit to our army."
"Ahem!"
After saying these few words, Xi Zhicai coughed twice more and his face became even paler.
"Lord, my health is getting worse day by day, and I am really helpless. If I can let Xu Yuanzhi stay, I can rest assured, ahem!"
Seeing Xi Zhicai coughing non-stop, Cao Cao felt sad and hurriedly stood up and came to his side, smiling and comforting him.
"It doesn't matter, you just suffered from the wind and cold. You will be fine after a while. It's windy here, so you should go back and rest first."
Xi Zhicai sighed, "My lord, Xu Yuanzhi is an upright person. If he surrenders to Liu Bei, he will not easily defect to the two masters. Even if we keep him now, I'm afraid it won't work. Maybe it will make him dissatisfied.
It is even more detrimental to our army."
Hearing this, Cao Cao was immediately surprised, "What should I do? If I just put him back like this, I would really be unwilling to do so."
Xi Zhicai cupped his hands towards Cao Cao and said slowly, "My lord, there is only one way to really keep Xu Yuanzhi."
Cao Cao's eyes lit up and he asked hurriedly, "What is the solution?"
Xi Zhicai stretched out a finger and said, "My lord, originally Xu Yuanzhi had a lord, but if this lord disappears from this world, all problems will naturally be solved."
Hearing these words, Cheng Yu suddenly clapped his hands and said with a smile, "Yes, as long as Liu Bei disappears, Xu Yuanzhi will naturally surrender to the lord. This is a good plan."
Hearing these two words, Cao Cao's heart suddenly moved, and a ray of light shot out from his eyes.
Yes, as long as Liu Bei disappears and Xu Yuanzhi has nowhere to go, he will naturally submit to himself. Why didn't you think of such a simple truth?
Also, if Liu Bei disappears, his two sworn brothers Guan Yu and Zhang Fei will naturally be ownerless. By then, as long as you use them properly, wouldn't they all be yours?
Thinking of Guan Yu's majestic appearance on the battlefield, Cao Cao was immediately moved and couldn't help but look up to the sky and laugh.
"Haha, that's great, as long as Liu Bei is gone, haha."
"Ahem!"
Xi Zhicai coughed twice again, waking up Cao Cao.
"Come on, please send Mr. Jixi over quickly. Don't make any mistakes."
Xi Zhicai bowed his hands to Cao Cao and said with an apologetic expression, "My lord, let's go down to rest again. Remember my words. Liu Bei is still here. Don't mention Xu Yuanzhi, otherwise something bad will happen."
Seeing Xi Zhicai coughing like this and still making suggestions for himself, Cao Cao was moved and said, "I understand, go back and rest quickly."
After Xi Zhicai left, Cao Cao returned to his position, looked around, looked at everyone in the hall, and said slowly, "You have heard what I just said, do you have any good suggestions?"
Lu Qian stepped forward and said, "My lord, why not take advantage of this opportunity to join forces and eliminate Liu Bei?"
Cao Cao thought of Xi Zhicai's words and frowned, "If Xu Yuanzhi knew that it was someone who harmed Liu Bei, I'm afraid it would be counterproductive. Maybe Xu Yuanzhi would not only miss someone, but would also become an enemy of someone. That would be bad.
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Cheng Yu stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said slowly, "This cooperation is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
Hearing this, Cao Cao waved his hand, "Zhongde, do you also want me to take this opportunity to get rid of Liu Bei?"
Cheng Yu shook his head and suddenly sneered, "My lord, it is no small matter that we join forces with Liu Bei to fight against Yuan this time.
Just like what Xu Yuanzhi said, we and Liu Bei are weak on our own. No matter which side wants to deal with Yuan Jiujiu alone, it is impossible. If we get rid of Liu Bei in advance, I am afraid we will not be able to deal with Yuan Jiujiu. p>
So this opportunity has been taken. When they both lose in the fight, we will come up with a strategy to let Yuan Shu get rid of Liu Bei, so that it has nothing to do with us.
As long as Liu Bei is eliminated, not only Xu Yuanzhi will submit to the lord, but probably everyone under Liu Bei will choose to submit to the lord. At that time, our army will have all the talents and will be in an invincible position."
Hearing Cheng Yu's words, Cao Cao was overjoyed and nodded with a smile, "Zhongde, you said it very well. If Yuan Shu gets rid of Liu Bei, this will be the best ending."
Lu Qian suddenly said, "Lord, although Mr. Zhongde's method is good, there is a problem."
Having said this, Lu Qian turned to Cheng Yu, cupped his hands, and said slowly, "If Mr. Zhongde's strategy is adopted, there will indeed be good results, but I can be sure that it will take a long time to complete.
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Lu Qian turned around and cupped his hands towards Cao Cao, "My lord, can we keep Xu Yuanzhi here for such a long time?
If you are forced to stay, I'm afraid it will arouse his dissatisfaction and make things even worse.
Xu Yuanzhi is smart and resourceful. If I let him go and Liu Bei gets his help, I want to plot against him. I'm afraid it won't be that easy. Maybe, I will be plotted by him again. Then the consequences will be
It’s hard to imagine.”
When Cao Cao heard what Lu Qian said, his face couldn't help but change, and he secretly cried out.