Gao Fei and Cao Cao had been concentrating on the practice of the Eight Gate Golden Lock Formation and did not notice the subtle changes behind it.
After a while, when the Eight Gate Golden Lock Formation was roughly completed, Cao Cao personally sent Gao Fei and Sun Jian out of the camp.
Seeing Gao Fei and Sun Jian leaving, Cao Cao's initial joyful expression immediately returned to calm, and he had all the civil and military generals gathered in the tent.
Dian Wei followed Cao Cao closely, frowning and feeling a little uneasy.
"Brother Wei, what's wrong with you?" This was the first time that Xu Chu saw Dian Wei being ambitious. Seeing the sadness on his face, Xu Chu stretched out his thick arm, put it on Dian Wei's shoulder, and asked softly.
Dian Wei ignored Xu Chu and said to Cao Cao in front of him: "My lord, please be more careful about Sun Jian in the future."
When Cao Cao heard Dian Wei's words, he suddenly stopped while walking, turned around, and asked, "What happened?"
Dian Wei said: "Just now when my lord and General Gao were watching the formation in front, I noticed that Sun Jian had a strange murderous aura, and he kept staring at my lord's back with a fierce look.
I think that for a man like Sun Jian, who is as brave as a tiger, my lord should be more careful."
"Brother Wei, why didn't I find out?" Xu Chu complained a little, "Why didn't you tell me when you found out? Let me hit the man named Sun to death and see how he shows murderous intent in the future."
Dian Wei gave a rare smile and said slowly: "That's why I didn't tell you. With your temper, if you knew someone wanted to harm the lord, it would be weird if you didn't kill him alive."
Cao Cao smiled and said: "With you two guarding me, I can sit back and relax, and I don't need to worry about Sun Jian and others. People who show their domineering attitude are generally not real heroes. Although Sun Jian is brave, his brain is not good. I and I
He is an old friend after all. I know what he is like, probably because I said something wrong in the tent at that time. However, there is another person you two should be wary of the most."
Dian Wei and Xu Chu saw that Cao Cao was speaking in an orderly manner, so they asked in unison: "My Lord...are you sober?"
Cao Cao said: "Hey, I'm not drunk at all."
"Not drunk?" Dian Wei and Xu Chu had a look of surprise on their faces.
"In order to understand my opponent and my friend, I can only make this move. Outsiders know that I, Cao Mengde, have a bad drinking capacity. In fact, they don't know that I pretend to be drunk every time. When a person seems drunk but is not
When you are drunk, others will put down their guard against you. Pretending to be crazy and acting stupid can sometimes better understand the other person's attitude towards you than when you are sober. The two of you should learn more from Wen Ruo. From the beginning, the entire military camp will
I know he alone knows I'm not drunk."
Dian Wei and Xu Chu were very ignorant of Cao Cao's words, but knowing that Cao Cao was not drunk, they stopped asking questions because they understood that Cao Cao must have a purpose for doing what he did. They both clasped their fists together and said: "No!
"
Cao Cao smiled, turned around and walked forward, calling softly: "Let's go into the tent."
Xu Chu and Dian Wei walked behind Cao Cao together. When they were about to reach the main tent, Xu Chu suddenly asked: "Brother Wei, the lord said that we should be wary of another person. Who is the other person?"
Dian Wei smiled and said: "Besides Sun Jian and Gao Fei, are there any other outsiders who came to the military camp today?"
Xu Chu said "Oh", as if he suddenly understood, but continued to ask: "Gao Fei is amiable and has a kind face. I saw him talking and laughing with the lord, why should I be wary of him?"
Cao Cao suddenly turned his head and said coldly: "A real hero often hides his heart very deeply. What he sees on the outside is not true. Gao Fei is a smiling tiger. It is difficult for people to understand him.
What are you thinking? In short, you should always pay attention to the movements of Gao Fei's army in the future. I heard that Gao Fei had five tiger generals and ten captains, and he quelled the Wuhuan rebellion in Youzhou and subdued more than 300,000 Wuhuan people.
, and when he came to join the alliance this time, he sent only 10,000 troops, and could not defeat Zhao Yun, Taishi Ci, and Hua Xiong, which shows that he is conserving his strength."
After Xu Chu listened to Cao Cao's explanation, he suddenly realized this and said with a smile: "It turns out that it was hidden deep inside."
After entering the big tent, all the generals arrived. Cao Cao immediately said loudly: "Wen Ruo, today's performance was very exciting. The whole camp will know that you saw that I was pretending to be drunk. When I return to Yanzhou,
I will definitely reward you well."
When the generals heard Cao Cao's words, they all looked at each other, recalling how drunk Cao Cao was at that time. The generals all thought that Cao Cao was really drunk, but they didn't expect that he was pretending to be drunk. They all wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl in to cover themselves.
The shyness on the body.
"Yuan Rang, Zi Xiao!" Cao Cao suddenly shouted.
Xiahou Dun and Cao Ren came out at the same time and shouted together: "The last general is here!"
"You two are my right-hand men and the leading generals of our army. You two have been with me for so long, but you can't even tell whether I am really drunk or fake? From today on, you will be punished by eating only food every day.
One meal and three days in a row as punishment!"
Xiahou Dun, Cao Ren said without complaint: "The last general is willing to be punished!"
After the other generals heard this, they were all in danger and did not dare to bite. If they were punished, they would probably be hungry in the next few days.
After Cao Cao looked at the generals, he saw the worry on their faces. He just sighed and did not continue to punish him. Instead, he turned to Cheng Yu and said, "Zhongde, how long do we have enough food and grass to support our army now?"
Cheng Yu replied: "Your Majesty, it can still last for one and a half months. Do you want to send someone to Yanzhou to collect food?"
Cao Cao frowned and said: "No need, there are still 20,000 troops stationed in Yanzhou, and our army has taken away more than half of them during the expedition. The remaining ones are probably only enough for the ban, and the drama is just for them to live. As long as we are in one
Within half a month, Dong Zhuo was defeated. Once we occupy Aocang, we will have a lot of food and grass. In short, what we have to do now is to show the prestige of Cao Jun and let everyone in the world know that it is I, Cao Cao, who truly leads the army.
All the heroes in the world defeated Dong Zhuo, not Yuan Benchu who was in vain!"
"promise!"
Cao Cao then gave instructions about heading to Hulao Pass tomorrow, and then asked the generals to go back to rest. He also enjoyed the gentle countryside that Xiahou Dun had prepared for him, and Xiahou Dun's hard work was not in vain.
#################################After leaving Cao Ying, Gao Fei and Sun Jian walked side by side. He saw
Sun Jian was always restless, and there was still sweat on his forehead in this relatively cool night, so he took the initiative to ask: "Brother Wentai, what happened to you today? Could it be that you were caught by Cao Cao's Eight-door Golden Lock Formation?"
You’re scared, why are you so restless all the time?”
Sun Jian was thinking about something, and Dian Wei's domineering aura and his venomous eyes like snakes and scorpions always appeared in his mind, which made him shudder even now. At this time, when he heard Gao Fei's question, he
He said hurriedly: "Oh, it's nothing, I'm just worried."
When Gao Fei saw that Sun Jian was unwilling to talk, he stopped asking.
Not long after walking, Sun Jian suddenly stopped and asked softly: "Ziyu, what do you think of the man named Dianwei next to Cao Cao?"
Gao Fei also stopped and said suspiciously: "Dian Wei? Brother Wentai, are you trying to poach someone?"
"Poaching?" Sun Jian was very puzzled.
Gao Fei said "Oh" and hurriedly explained: "Do you want to take Dian Wei as your own? To win over Cao Cao?"
Sun Jian shook his head and asked calmly: "I just want to know what you think of Dian Wei, because you are a little more accurate in judging people than I am."
"That's true. I've always judged people very accurately." Gao Fei was also modest, "Dian Wei, how should I put it, is a fierce general. He is good at using a pair of big iron halberds and has great military strength. He was praised by Cao Cao as the ancient
It's a pity that such a person took advantage of Cao Mengde, which really makes people feel a little regretful."
"Evil from ancient times..." Sun Jian recited silently, but a hint of murderous intent suddenly rose in his heart.
Gao Fei didn't understand what Sun Jian was thinking, so he tried to ask: "Brother Wentai, Cao Cao is known as a capable minister in governing the world and a traitor in troubled times. Now that Dong Zhuo has occupied the imperial court, all the heroes of the world are leading troops to attack him.
, it is the troubled times in troubled times. Moreover, once Dong Zhuo is removed by the coalition forces, the loose coalition forces will fight. Cao Cao will definitely become the traitor in these troubled times. I know that Brother Wentai is loyal to the Han Dynasty, but now the Han Dynasty
The era will inevitably come when all heroes will rise together. When the time comes, where will Brother Wentai go?"
Sun Jian never thought about these problems. He only thought about how to defeat Dong Zhuo, liberate the Han Dynasty, restore the Han Dynasty's orthodoxy, and then join the DPRK as a hero to protect the country. He never thought about establishing himself as the overlord.
Yes. But today I heard Gao Fei say the same thing, and his original loyalty to the Han Dynasty gradually began to peel away. Perhaps, people like him should dominate in troubled times.
"What's Brother Ziyu's plan?" After thinking a lot, Sun Jian still couldn't figure out the reason. Everything happened so suddenly. Everyone in the alliance camp was making their own plans. He thought, he was probably
It's lagging behind and has no foresight.
Gao Fei immediately said: "It is natural that Youzhou will develop. If troubled times really come, I will definitely use Youzhou as the foundation, seize Jizhou in the south, occupy the Yellow River in the south, drive outside the Great Wall in the north, and command Yan and Zhao Zhizhong to the south.
To compete in the world. Heroes emerge from troubled times, and I consider myself a hero, so naturally I want to achieve great success in these troubled times."
Sun Jian was dumbfounded. Compared to Cao Cao and Gao Fei, his ambition was obviously not enough. Cao Cao aimed to be the master of the world, and Gao Fei also wanted to compete for the world, but he only wanted to join the court and assist in government. The ideal gap was really too big.
Seeing Sun Jian lost in thought, Gao Fei said: "Brother Wentai, in fact you are also a hero. Heroes should make great achievements in this troubled world. Cao Cao is entrenched in Yanzhou and will definitely become the overlord of the Central Plains in the future, and I will rule in Hebei.
, there is bound to be a big war between me and Cao Cao. I have long wanted to kill Cao Cao, but now, I have lost that opportunity. If I want to kill Cao Cao, I must rely on strong strength. Brother Wen Tai is also Wen Tao
If those who are skilled in martial arts can gain some achievements in the southeast, then you and I will work together to attack Cao Cao and divide the world equally."
"Don't you want to rule the world?" Sun Jian suddenly asked.
Gao Fei smiled and said, "Of course I do, but if Brother Wentai and I share the world equally, that's a different matter. Maybe, we two brothers can achieve unification of the world through another way."
Sun Jian arbitrarily guessed: "You mean, we unite together to assist the Han Dynasty and make the Han Dynasty prosperous?"
After listening to Sun Jian's words, Gao Fei felt that Sun Jian really didn't have much ambition. He only wanted to assist the Han Dynasty, but never thought about opening up the country on his own. But what he needed was a person like Sun Jian who was loyal to the Han Dynasty, and this was what he needed to take advantage of.
In his place, as long as Sun Jian does not die, he can use the friendship between brothers to tie down Sun Jian, because after getting along with Sun Jian for so long, Sun Jian is a partner worthy of his close friendship. On the other hand, Cao Cao is loyal on the outside but treacherous on the inside.
, if you are brothers with Cao Cao, you can only seek the skin of a tiger. Yuan Shao was Cao Cao's younger brother, so he died indirectly in the hands of Cao Cao.
"Well, that's probably what it means."
Sun Jian suddenly laughed out loud, and the sadness he had felt just now disappeared, and he said to Gao Fei: "Ziyu, brother, I want to thank you so much for your words today. It really enlightened me. I think, after the alliance,
I will return to my hometown in Wu County, recruit warriors from the Three Wu Lands, and establish a foundation in Jiangdong. When the two of us join forces, the world will be settled."
Gao Fei nodded and continued: "Well, Brother Wentai, in addition to these, you should take more care of your body and leave the charge to the generals. In addition, Yuan Shu, Liu Biao and the like had better not
Contact, this is my advice to Brother Wen Tai, and I hope Brother Wen Tai will remember it."
Sun Jian nodded solemnly, hugged Gao Fei's shoulders, and said loudly: "Good brother, you are ten times better than that Cao Mengde."
Gao Fei and Sun Jian walked forward side by side, but thought in his heart: "Actually, I am a hundred times more treacherous than Cao Mengde, but you don't know it. Sun Wentai, I don't want you to die so early, you must always be good for me."
Live on..."
After returning to his barracks, Gao Fei was in a happy mood. But as soon as he entered the camp gate, he saw Jia Xu and Xun You blocking his way, and his face looked very anxious.
"My lord, you are back, something serious has happened." Jia Xu said hurriedly.
This was the first time Gao Fei saw Jia Xu in such a panic. He already knew the seriousness of the situation and asked, "What happened?"
Jia Xu said: "My lord, Liu Bei and his men went to the camp of the Xuzhou governor. He has officially resigned from the post of governor of western Liaoning, and was appointed by Tao Qian as General Yamen to command all the troops in Xuzhou."
"Ah..." Gao Fei was shocked, "This damn big-eared thief, I tried my best to guard against him, but I still couldn't guard against him. I wanted to make him a subordinate, but he refused, for fear that he would leave Youzhou.
To develop elsewhere, I deliberately gave him the post of governor of Liaoxi Province, but now he has gone to the governor of Xuzhou, Tao Qian, which really pisses me off."
Xun You and Jia Xu looked at each other and looked at each other. They were both very far-sighted people. Naturally they knew what Gao Fei was worried about, and everyone understood it tacitly.
"My lord, it's not a bad thing that Liu Bei has arrived in Xuzhou." Xun You thought for a while and said.