Chapter 1388: The Secret Discussion of the Four Emperors
Xuchang, the new capital, Cao Mansion of Han and Wei Dynasties, Cao Mansion of Cao Cao, the great emperor of Han and Wei Dynasties.
It is naturally difficult to hide the actions of Li Huang Wuxin and Yuan Shu from Wei, Wu, Shu, Yuan and other forces, not to mention the alliance and common advance and retreat posture of the Dali Dynasty and Yuan Shu Empire. There is no concealment in the first place, let alone hiding it from others!
When they learned that Yuan Shu had "ceded" the ancient Jingzhou area to the Dali Dynasty, the four imperial powers knew that the situation was not good, especially Cao Cao, the great emperor of Han and Wei.
You know, at the first court meeting in Xindu, Cao Cao publicly cursed Yuan Shu, listed charges, presented facts, etc., all in preparation for the complete destruction and annexation of Yuan Shu's power.
Unexpectedly, Lihuang Wuxin would be so unwise. He knew that the four imperial forces...at least the three major forces of Wei, Wu and Yuan were planning to join forces to devour Yuan Shu, yet he dared to join in. This was an overestimation of himself.
, or did you underestimate them?!
However, in any case, because of the attitude of the Dali Dynasty, Cao Cao and others did need to make major changes in many of their strategies towards Yuan Shu!
On the contrary, Shu Emperor Liu Bei's reaction was mediocre. Anyway, Yuan Shu's territory was quite far away from the Great Shu Dynasty. It was separated by the Da Li Dynasty and the Da Wu Dynasty. The territories of the two sides were not bordering each other. The attitude of Emperor Li Huang Wu Xin had some influence on the Great Shu Dynasty.
, but not big!
"Lihuang is a bad guy who has bad luck, flatters his horse, and adapts to the wind! He is indeed a brave and foolhardy person. He dares to advance and retreat with Yuan Shu. Do you really think that we can't do anything to him?"
The emperors gathered together, Yuan Long and Yuan Shao were the first to scold with contempt and disdain, and even glanced at Shu Emperor Liu Bei.
The relationship between Yuan Shu and the Shu Dynasty is like the relationship between Yuan Shao and the Dali Dynasty. It is somewhat similar.
The territories of the Great Shu Dynasty and Yuan Shu are not bordering each other, so the matter has nothing to do with you. You can just hang it up high and take advantage of others. Once the cost is too high, you have to see whether it is worth it!
The same is true for Yuan Shao. Anyway, Yuan Shao's territory is not bordering the Dali Dynasty. This is obviously an attempt to "contempt" Shu Emperor Liu Bei to deal with the Dali Dynasty.
Emperor Shu Liu Bei smiled and drank to himself expressionlessly, ignoring Yuan Shao's hinting words and explicit eyes!
Want to use Liu Bei?
Giving Yuan Shao ten more brains is not enough!
Killing someone with a borrowed knife, reaping the benefits of the fishermen, etc., these are the rest of Shu Emperor Liu Bei's fun!
"Yuan Shu is really a national thief and must be severely punished as a warning to others, otherwise the world will be unstoppable! There was the Taiping Sect in the past, there was the Dong thief in the past, and now there is Yuan... Yuan Gou, we must work together to uphold the national law!
"
Seeing Liu Bei's reaction, Cao Cao sighed secretly in his heart, and said in a righteous and high-sounding voice. After a pause, he looked at Liu Bei who had a calm expression and asked:
"What does Emperor Shu think?!"
"Of course, this emperor agrees! The great thieves of the country should be found and punished by everyone..."
Liu Bei responded with a matter-of-fact expression on his face, showing even more indignation than Cao Cao, showing his utmost loyalty!
"Then...can the Emperor of Shu continue to send troops to leave? Yuan Shu will leave it to us and other three parties to solve it!"
Cao Cao hesitated for a moment, then simply asked clearly. He paused, thought for a while and then quickly added: "Of course, the benefits of the Emperor of Shu must be indispensable. If the Emperor of Shu has any conditions, it doesn't hurt to just tell him!"
"..."
Yuan Shao and Sun Ce, as well as Guo Tu, Tian Feng, Sun Jian, Zhou Yu and others present at the table, their expressions changed slightly and they hesitated to speak.
No one is stupider than anyone else. Most of the people present understood Cao Cao’s intentions instantly!
It is impossible to expect the Shu Dynasty to contain the Dali Dynasty for them and allow them to carve up the Yuan Shu Empire with peace of mind...
People who think others are fools are often the biggest fool themselves!
Therefore, even Yuan Shao, who wanted to refute and protest the most, endured it this time and waited for Liu Bei's reply. He only hoped that Liu Bei would not "open his mouth"!
"I once heard Emperor Li say something...Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of a country! I deeply believe this and agree with it. As a minister of the Han Dynasty, I am responsible for maintaining the Han Dynasty and maintaining stability in the world. Naturally, I have no shirking responsibility and will go all out!"
Liu Bei straightened his body and spoke loudly and impassionedly, making Yuan Shao's eyes light up. However, Cao Cao, Sun Ce, Zhou Yu and others, who knew something about Shu Emperor Liu Bei, frowned.
Based on their understanding of Emperor Shu, if they were "pretending to be dumbfounded", there was a greater chance that they had a bigger plot!
"but……"
Sure enough, before anyone could answer, Liu Bei changed his tone, with a sad face, and answered unwillingly and helplessly:
"My elite troops came out together, and the army pressed down on the territory. I lost countless generals and sacrificed millions of children. I still couldn't do anything to move away from the dynasty. Instead, I lost my troops and generals. Now even Feng Chu and Xiao Wu Sheng are also leaving the dynasty, and their life or death is uncertain!
Why……"
"It's different now..." Yuan Shao's expression of excitement and anticipation froze, and he continued to "bewitch" anxiously.
"Cough! Cough!"
Before Yuan Shao finished speaking, Cao Cao couldn't help but coughed several times and stared at Liu Bei solemnly and asked: "What does the Emperor of Shu want that makes him willing to go all out to attack Dali? Just tell me!"
A wise man does not speak secretly!
There are all very wise people present. There is no need to use some small tricks that will only "make people laugh". It is better to point them out clearly!
"The Emperor of Han and Wei misunderstood! I have been going all out to attack Dali, right?"
Liu Bei looked at Cao Cao with an innocent and helpless face, and responded repeatedly. He paused, and sighed: "I have no choice but... my skills are not as good as others! There are many generals in the country, and our court has nothing to gain except the loss of troops and generals!"
"..."
Cao Cao, Sun Ce, Yuan Shao and others looked at each other in silence for a while.
Judging from Liu Bei's reaction, it seems that he didn't mention any conditions, he just didn't want to go to war with the Dali Dynasty?!
Is it possible?!
Then Liu Bei is no longer the Emperor of Shu!
Cao Cao gritted his teeth and asked: "This time, we have indeed underestimated Dali! Let's see, this time the Emperor of Shu sends troops again, how much will be lost, we will share it equally with the four forces. The gain...all will go to Shu, how about that?
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"It's not that I don't want to, I really can't do anything about it!" Liu Bei spread his hands, feeling aggrieved and responded innocently and helplessly.
The Shu Dynasty sent out troops in three directions, and indeed suffered heavy casualties and huge blood losses!
However, the Shu Dynasty also achieved great gains, seizing countless grain, grass, materials, wealth and other trophies.
Of course, compared to the price paid, those gains are obviously not worth it, so it is completely understandable that Liu Bei refuses to do it!
Cao Cao's face looked a little ugly, but he still gritted his teeth and said: "The losses last time will be shared equally among the three parties, and we will pay..."
"The emperors of Han and Wei misunderstood! If you serve the country and the people, why should you ask for anything in return? Is there really nothing I can do?" Liu Bei still had a look of loyalty on his face!
"How can the Emperor of Shu be willing to go all out if the people of Ming Dynasty don't tell secrets? Let's just say it straight and don't be secretive! That would be boring!"
Cao Cao was not as "innocent" as Yuan Shao, and not as "upright" as Sun Ce. He knew Liu Bei quite well, so he asked clearly again, his tone was particularly serious, solemn, and a bit... harsh!
No matter what, Cao Cao must swallow up Yuan Shu, and if possible, even the Dali Dynasty will be eliminated!
We will never allow the Great Li Dynasty to ruin the overall situation, and we will never allow the Great Shu Dynasty to get away with it!
Of course, Cao Cao didn't believe that Liu Bei would really "accept his fate" and "resign himself to cowardice", so he just stayed in Bashu... In fact, he was just sitting on the mountain watching the fight between tigers and tigers!
