Five hundred and twentieth chapters meeting of heroes
Following the sergeant, a middle-aged man of medium height walked up, wearing a green armor. Although this man looked a bit gentle, he walked with a mighty look!
Seeing the person coming, Sun Jian felt that he looked familiar, but after much deliberation, he could not remember where he had seen this person before. However, the person who could keep Cao Cao waiting for a long time must not be an ordinary person, so he stood up immediately.
Following Cao Cao, he came forward to greet him. When Gongsun Zan saw this person's appearance, his expression changed involuntarily, as if he was startled.
This late comer is none other than Liu Bei, who has just captured Xuzhou and been named the Marquis of Chu! Back then, Liu Bei worked hard to secure a huge territory for Gongsun Zan. Gongsun Zan’s original promise to Liu Bei of Qingzhou was not fulfilled.
He even kicked Liu Bei to Xuzhou in the end. Gongsun Zan had always felt guilty about Liu Bei. Now that he suddenly saw Liu Bei, Gongsun Zan really didn't know how to face his old classmate.
After Liu Bei entered the hall, he clasped his fists and bowed to Cao Cao with a smile on his face: "Liu Bei is deeply sorry for keeping Brother Mengde waiting for so long, and I hope Brother Mengde can forgive me!" I have to say that Liu Bei's smile is very charming.
It gave Cao Cao and others a feeling of spring breeze.
Of course, Cao Cao and others would not be conquered by Liu Bei's smile so easily. Cao Cao stepped forward and said to Liu Bei: "Brother Xuande can come as promised, which is already a great honor for Cao! Come on, come on! Brother Xuande
Please take a seat quickly!" With that, he took Liu Bei's hand and led Liu Bei into the hall.
When Liu Bei walked in front of Gongsun Zan, he suddenly broke away from Cao Cao's hand, smiled, turned to Gongsun Zan, clasped his fists and saluted: "Brother Bogui! Are you okay?"
Liu Bei came up to him, and Gongsun Zan couldn't hide even if he wanted to. He could only return the favor to Liu Bei in embarrassment and said: "Xuande! Long time no see! I didn't expect to meet here today! Haha!" Gongsun Zan tried his best to think.
He tried to make his tone more natural, but the awkward laughter betrayed his mood.
Regarding the incident in Qingzhou back then, Cao Cao also knew some inside information. He quickly stepped forward to smooth things over and said with a smile: "You two are old acquaintances, so you don't need me to introduce you! Come on, come on! Brother Xuande! I'll help you.
Introduce Wu Hou!" With that, he pulled Liu Bei towards Sun Jian.
Sun Jian then remembered that Liu Bei was the general who followed Gongsun Zan at Hulao Pass. Later, he heard that Liu Bei, the governor of Guangling, was conferred the title of Marquis of Chu by the emperor. Now it seems that he is actually the same person! It’s just that
Sun Jian didn't know what happened between Gongsun Zan and Liu Bei back then, so he didn't think much about it. He even clasped his fists at Liu Bei and said, "I have heard about the name of the Marquis of Chu for a long time, but I have never had the opportunity to see his face! Today I can see the elegance of the Marquis of Chu.
Sun is really lucky!" Although Sun Jian said this, he was murmuring in his heart. Although Liu Bei was named Chuhou by the emperor, he was only a Guangling prefect after all. Why would Cao Cao invite this person to participate in this secret meeting?
talks?
Cao Cao seemed to have seen through the doubts in Sun Jian's heart. He smiled faintly and arranged for Liu Bei to take a seat. Then he did not sit back in the previous chief's seat. Instead, he sat directly opposite Liu Bei. This showed that the status of the four of them was equal.
After taking their seats, Cao Cao smiled and said to Sun Jian and Gongsun Zan: "I'm afraid you haven't heard the news yet! Some time ago, Tao Shijun, the governor of Xuzhou, died of illness. Before his death, Tao Shijun appointed Brother Xuande to take over the position of governor of Xuzhou!" Cao Cao
He specifically explained this matter, but the implication was that Liu Bei was definitely qualified to be on an equal footing with everyone!
As soon as this news came out, both Sun Jian and Gongsun Zan were shocked. Sun Jian was okay. Although the news was relatively sudden, Sun Jian had never seen anything so stormy and langous in so many years, and he soon returned to normal.
Liu Bei smiled and said: "That's it, brother Xuande, congratulations!"
Liu Bei also narrowed his eyes and smiled and said: "Thank you, Brother Wentai! Tao Shijun's death was too sudden, so the matter has not been announced to the public for the time being. And my military advisor happened to be a classmate of Brother Meng De's military advisor, so Meng De
Only Brother De will know about this in advance!" Liu Bei's mood at the moment was not as calm as he appeared on the surface. How many years have passed! He was finally able to sit on an equal footing with these heroes of the world as a prince. This feeling was simply overwhelming.
Liu Bei is addicted! Liu Bei doesn't know how he will survive if one day he loses this qualification!
Although Liu Bei said it as if it was normal, Sun Jian understood that no matter how good the relationship between Liu Bei's military advisor and Cao Cao's military advisor was, they would not exchange information like this. I'm afraid Liu Bei intended to secretly communicate with Cao Cao! Thinking of this,
Sun Jian couldn't help but secretly pay attention. In the past few years, the relationship between Sun Jian and Cao Cao has been very good, but it does not mean that Sun Jian will not be wary of Cao Cao! Cao Cao and Liu Bei were secretly communicating, but he only told Sun Jian now.
This means that Cao Cao's attitude towards Sun Jian has undergone some subtle changes!
The most surprised person is probably Gongsun Zan. He has not come back to his senses yet. He is still looking at Liu Bei with wide eyes. He can't believe his ears! Liu Bei actually became the governor of Xuzhou? Although Liu Bei is now the governor of Xuzhou.
Mastering the power of Xuzhou is still much inferior to his own strength, but no one knows better than Gongsun Zan how big Liu Bei's potential is! Before, Liu Bei had been unknown because he had not had the opportunity to develop. Now he has
After leaving Xuzhou, God knows how much trouble Liu Bei will cause! This world may be getting more and more chaotic! Gongsun Zan's face gradually darkened, and he felt very uncomfortable in his heart.
Seeing the changes in the expressions of Sun Jian and Gongsun Zan, Cao Cao secretly laughed in his heart. This was exactly the result that Cao Cao hoped for! Previously, on the surface, the relationship between Cao Cao and Sun Jian was very good, and it was Cao Cao who dealt with Gongsun Zan.
to contain Luo Yang. But now this pattern is about to be broken! Jiangdong was captured, and Sun Jian's strength was greatly reduced. Among the three alliances, only Gongsun Zan's family was the dominant one! Now that the three families are joining forces to deal with Western Qin, Cao Cao does not want to let Gongsun Zan
To take the initiative in this alliance, he didn't want Sun Jian to turn to Gongsun Zan because of his strength! So Cao Cao specially found Liu Bei, who had some old grudges with Gongsun Zan, in order to contain Gongsun Zan! Next, he will deal with Luo Yang
In the battle, Cao Cao must have the greatest benefit!
Not to mention what the four people in the hall were thinking, after Liu Bei entered the hall, the door of the hall was closed by the sergeant guarding the door. Outside the door, the man who had been following Liu Bei
The mysterious young man let out a long sigh of relief, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and murmured to himself: "Anyway, I finally caught up!"
"Uh! But Kong Ming?" Suddenly, a voice came from behind the young man. When the young man turned around, he saw several people walking behind him. The first one among them was the one whom Cao Cao relied on most now.
The counselor Xu Shu and Xu Yuanzhi! After seeing the young man's face, Xu Shu shouted with surprise: "Haha! It is indeed Kong Ming!"
The young man turned around and smiled at Xu Shu: "Hahahaha! Yuan Zhi! We haven't seen each other for many years since we parted ways in Jingzhou! When I see you today, you still have the same style!" As he said this, the young man walked directly towards Xu Shu.
, the two put their hands on each other's shoulders and laughed.
The people following Xu Shu looked at Xu Shu and the young man with great interest. One of them, with a raised corner of his mouth, interrupted the greetings between the two of them and said to Xu Shu: "Brother Yuan Zhi, can you tell us?
Introduce this friend?"
"Ah!" Only then did Xu Shu react, and he quickly put his hand on his forehead and said with a smile: "Young master had not reminded me, I almost forgot! Haha! Come on, come on! Kong Ming, let me introduce these heroes to you! This one
, is Mr. Ang, the eldest son of the Marquis of Wei! This is Mr. Ce, the eldest son of the Marquis of Wu! This is Mr. Zhou Yu, the son of Lord Zhou, the governor of Yuzhou!" Xu Shu introduced the young man while pointing to the people behind him, and
The person who reminded Xu Shu just now was Cao Ang! When introducing Cao Ang and Sun Ce, because they were both sons of princes, Xu Shu still avoided their last names. Only when introducing Zhou Yu would he mention their first names together.
came out, and Sun Ce and Zhou Yu also smiled and saluted after Xu Shu introduced them.
Finally, Xu Shu waved his hand to the last person and said: "And this is Mr. Sima Yi, the son of the Sima family, a prominent family in Hanoi! Mr. Sima is currently the military advisor of Marquis Yan, and this time he came to Xu County with Marquis Yan!"
After introducing the people behind him, Xu Shu turned to face Cao Ang and others, pointed at the young man beside him and said: "This is my classmate and friend, Zhuge Liang! A descendant of the Zhuge family in Langya! The current military advisor of the Marquis of Chu!"
Zhuge Liang, Cao Ang and others bowed at the same time, which was regarded as a courtesy. After Zhuge Liang saluted, he stood up straight and looked at Cao Ang and others. From his perspective, these people standing in front of him were all
Zhuge Liang is a rare hero in the world, and he usually prides himself on his outstanding talents, but the talents of these people in front of him are not inferior to his own! This makes Zhuge Liang couldn't help but admire him!
Among everyone, Sun Ce and Zhou Yu are undoubtedly the most famous. When Sun Jian captured Yangzhou and Yuzhou, Sun Ce became famous as the Lion of Jiangdong, and Zhou Yu's nickname of Zhoulang also resounded throughout Jiangnan.
! In contrast, the remaining four have always been unknown, even Cao Cao's eldest son Cao Ang. Xu Shu made suggestions for Cao Cao back then, but his identity has never been revealed. However, Sun Ce and Zhou Yu
He is not the kind of common man who judges talent by fame. The two of them immediately looked at each other, and Zhou Yu smiled and said to everyone: "It's rare that I can meet all of you outstanding people today. I might as well invite you to a restaurant in the city by being my host."