Upon hearing Cheng Yu's question, Liu Bei was stunned for a moment, and then began to recall everything in Xindu in detail.
"If you want to say something unusual, there really is."
"What? But it's about Cao Cao and Cao Mengde."
When Liu Bei said this, Cheng Yu was thinking directly of Xun Yu's lord Cao Cao, who had the same problem as him.
"It really has something to do with Cao Mengde. Ever since Yuan Shijun's wedding, Cao Mengde has stayed behind closed doors. I didn't see any sign of him until I returned."
"This is it."
Liu Bei's words suddenly enlightened Cheng Yu, and he finally knew the root cause of the disease.
"??"
Liu Bei's face was full of questions. He didn't understand what was going on here.
"My lord, to be honest, Xun Yu and Xun Wenruo also had the same idea as me. He was also afraid that Cao Cao would be in danger in Jizhou, so we agreed to cease fire.
I led troops to consolidate the Dongping Kingdom, while he stationed troops in the Jibei Kingdom, in order to put pressure on Yuan Shu and ensure your safety. Now you say that Cao Cao has been staying behind closed doors, I think this is the reason."
After Cheng Yu finished speaking, he smiled slightly, as if he had a pearl of wisdom in his hand.
"What's the explanation?"
"My lord, the fundamental reason why Cao Cao stayed behind closed doors was because he used the golden cicada's escape plan. He had already escaped from Xindu, and Yuan Shu couldn't catch you two in one fell swoop, so he would definitely not take action. This is why you can return safely.
s reason."
Cheng Yu hit the nail on the head, if Liu Cao cannot be left with him, Yuan Shu will not take action.
"really?"
Although Cheng Yu said this, Liu Bei still didn't believe it. After all, Yuan Shu treated him very well until now.
"My lord, you must know that you must not have the intention of harming others, and you must have the intention of guarding against others."
Although Liu Bei didn't believe it, Cheng Yu still believed in his idea.
"Okay, if nothing else, the most important thing now is what should we do next?"
He didn't want to delve into who Yuan Shu was. The most important thing for them now was what to do next.
"Lord, I recommend a person for you. If you can get his help, taking Yanzhou will be like searching a bag for something."
Liu Bei's words were something Cheng Yu had been thinking about for the past few days, and finally he thought of someone.
"who?"
After hearing Cheng Yu's words, Liu Bei immediately became interested.
"Chen Gongtai, Dongjun County."
"Chen Gongtai and Cao Mengde are good friends. Cao Mengde didn't even invite him. Do you think Chen Gong will come to attach himself to us?"
Liu Bei was stunned. He really knew Chen Gong. He was indeed a celebrity, but there was something wrong with it.
"My lord, do you know why Chen Gong did not attach himself to Cao Mengde?"
Speaking of this, Cheng Yu smiled.
"Why?"
"It is rumored that Cao Cao failed to assassinate Dong Zhuo and was wanted by Dong Zhuo. Finally, he fell into the hands of Chen Gong. However, Chen Gong admired Cao Cao's righteousness in assassinating Dong Zhuo. He not only let Cao Cao go but also followed him.
But something happened on the way, which made Chen Gong see another side of Cao Cao, so he abandoned Cao Cao overnight.
Therefore, if Cao Cao wants Chen Gong to serve as an official, he must not only pass Chen Gong’s test, but also his own.”
"The world only knows that Chen Gong righteously released Cao Cao, but they don't know that there was such an episode. Since Cao Mengde doesn't invite Chen Gong, then I will take the risk and go to Dongjun."
Cheng Yu didn't say clearly why, but if there was a problem between the two of them, it would be his own opportunity. He, Liu Bei, had nothing else, and he still had plenty of courage.
"Well, my lord, it's not too late. Now that all the troops and horses from Dongjun are out, it's the right time. I think you can take the three generals and set off immediately. Keep your carriage simple and the sooner you can find Chen Gong, the better."
What Cheng Yu was waiting for was Liu Bei's words. After all, he was not qualified to hire a master like Chen Gong. Only Liu Bei himself could win.
"Okay, here comes someone."
Liu Bei was also a little impatient. As long as he could capture Chen Gong and Chen Gongtai, great things would be possible.
"Lord."
"Hurry and recruit the second general. The third general is here."
"promise."
After a while, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei came to the big tent together, and they were relieved to see Liu Bei return.
"Third brother, please clean up, select twenty personal guards, and follow me to Dongjun."
After listening to Liu Bei's words, both Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were confused. What was going on? Why did they go to Dongjun? That was Cao Cao's lair. Are they rushing to die?
"Brother, if you need anything, just let me go. You should stay in Dongping Country."
Guan Yu frowned and disagreed with Liu Bei's risk.
"Yes, if there's something that second brother can't handle, don't I still have to do it? If not, I'll go."
Seeing the three Liu Bei brothers loving each other, Cheng Yu couldn't help but feel a little moved. The so-called scholar who is a confidant dies is nothing more than this.
"Second General, Third General, don't worry. My lord is going to Dongjun this time to visit the wise. Now that Dongjun's defense is sparse, it's the right time. If it's too late, things will change."
"Yes, second brother, if you stay here, you must obey the military advisor in everything you do. Do you understand?"
Liu Bei was also a little helpless. Ever since they became sworn brothers in Taoyuan, the three brothers have become a community that shares weal and woe. Although they cannot live together, they can die together for each other.
"Yun Chang understands."
Guan Yu knelt down on one knee and saluted Liu Bei.
"Okay, without further ado, let's set off immediately. Third brother, if you don't obey me on the way, I will drive you back directly."
"I know, brother."
After a while, Liu Bei took Zhang Fei and twenty selected personal guards and rushed towards Dongwuyang in Dongjun through yellow smoke.
The journey was non-stop day and night, and it took three days to reach the boundary of Dongwuyang. After stopping at Chen Gong's residence, Liu Bei left his guards outside the city and rushed to Chen Gong's home with Zhang Fei.
Chen Gong's family is considered a wealthy family in the county. After all, he has also served as a county magistrate.
The two boys at the door were holding wooden sticks. They were okay when they saw Liu Bei, but they immediately became nervous when they saw Zhang Fei.
"who?"
"Please also ask me to give this to Chen Gongtai."
Liu Bei took a step forward, cupped his fist slightly towards the boy, and then handed him a letter with a gold leaf underneath.
"OK, wait."
As the saying goes, money can make people go around. When the boy took the letter and saw Jin Ye, his eyes almost went straight, and he ran towards the house as fast as he could.
"Sir, there is a gentleman outside looking after you. This is his letter to you."
The boy respectfully handed the letter from Liu Bei to Chen Gong.
"Find me?"
Chen Gong was a little puzzled. Since he returned to his hometown, he has not had any contact with others? Why would someone suddenly come looking for him?
When I tore open the envelope, I saw two words "Liu Bei" written neatly inside.
"Liu Xuande? Why did he come to me?"
Seeing the name on the letter, Chen Gong became even more confused. He had nothing to do with Liu Bei, so why did he come to visit so rashly?
"Master, see you or not, so I can answer you."
The boy looked at Chen Gong and thought for a while, then he couldn't help but ask.
