Xu Chu placed Lü Meng, Huang Xu and others in the camp, and Cao Cao once looked at Lü Meng from a distance.
Seeing that Lu Meng was so young, Cao Cao had a bitter look on his face.
Wang Can is really a thief. He actually sent such a young envoy to negotiate things. He was really ingenious and made it difficult for people to figure out what he was thinking. Cao Cao sighed, and then returned to the camp. He saw that the envoy sent by Wang Can was a young man, and he felt in his heart
They were still vaguely happy. The young man was young and energetic, so leaving him in the tent to dry out would just make them agitated.
Half an hour later, Cao Cao came to Xu Chu and asked: "Zhongkang, how is Lu Meng's situation?"
Xu Chu cupped his fists and replied: "I'm not arrogant or impetuous, and I don't have any panic!"
"Oh, it's still stable!"
There was a look of surprise on Cao Cao's face. It seemed that Lu Meng had come prepared, or Wang Can had asked Lu Meng, so Lu Meng acted so calmly.
From the bottom of his heart, Cao Cao didn't think Lu Meng was very powerful and didn't take him seriously.
Cao Cao thought for a while and ordered: "Wait for another hour!"
However, an hour later, Xu Chu reported that Lu Meng still did not panic, which disappointed Cao Cao.
In the tent where the team was resting, Lu Meng frowned, with a thoughtful look on his face. Cao Cao had let him stay in the tent for an hour and a half. It stands to reason that Cao Cao would know the situation when he arrived at Cao Cao's camp, but Cao Cao hadn't made any move yet.
Obviously wanting to show off Cao Cao, Lu Meng saw through Cao Cao's thoughts, but he was thinking about how to deal with it appropriately.
Neither Cao Cao should be allowed to think that he is too outstanding, nor Cao Cao should be allowed to think that he has no ability at all.
In this way, the task can be completed better.
To put it more clearly, Lu Meng must hide his clumsiness while also adhering to the golden mean, being impartial and impartial. He must not be too smart or too stupid. If he is stupid, who will negotiate with you!
Lu Meng waited for two hours, sitting still and not sending anyone to look for Xu Chu.
Two and a half hours later, Lu Meng directly called for soldiers and asked them to find Xu Chu.
Xu Chu had been staying outside the camp, but did not show up. After the soldiers came to report, Xu Chu immediately walked into the camp.
Entering the camp, Xu Chu looked proud and said: "Lü Meng, your lord imprisoned Cao Ren and Xiahou Yuan, and Huang Zhong chopped Xiahou Dun's arm. My lord heard you coming and was so angry that he wanted to kill you all.
, you’d better stay here obediently, and when my lord’s anger subsides, you can pay your respects to him.”
Lu Meng snorted and shouted: "I am an envoy sent by your lord. Cao Cao is so rude. No prince should have the grace. On the battlefield, even father and son are relatives and enemies. Xia Houyuan and Cao Ren were captured because of their skill.
If Cao Cao doesn't even have this kind of mind, how can he help the world?"
He looked furious and scolded Xu Chu loudly, which made Xu Chu stunned and unable to react immediately.
I didn’t expect that Lu Meng was quite angry!
However, Xu Chu had no expression on his face, but he was happy in his heart. Isn't this kind of reaction what the lord expected? It's just that Lu Meng's words were too arrogant.
He borrowed the donkey from the slope and said, "Wait a moment, and I will report to the Lord to see if the Lord has received you!"
After saying that, Xu Chu left directly.
When they arrived at Cao Cao's camp, Xu Chu told Lu Meng's words in detail. Cao Cao laughed loudly after hearing this and said, "I thought Wang Can sent a microphone, but it seems that's more than that! Lu Meng is young and courageous.
He still has a bit of talent, and his ability is pretty good! Well, let’s bring Lu Meng here and see what Wang Can’s idea is.”
"promise!"
Xu Chu agreed and immediately went to tell Lu Meng the news. After a while, Lu Meng entered Cao Cao's camp alone and bowed to Cao Cao to show respect.
Cao Cao said calmly: "Wang Can, if you have anything to say, just say it!"
Lu Meng glanced around and saw Xi Zhicai sitting in the tent, and Xu Chu also standing at the door of the tent, and said: "How can you know what my lord is going to say, please Cao Gongping, this matter is not trivial.
It cannot be heard by others. If Duke Cao does not want it, I will lead the envoys and leave!"
Cao Cao thought for a while, waved his hand and said: "Everyone, get out!"
Xu Chu immediately said: "Lord, if he behaves inappropriately, wouldn't it be..."
When Lu Meng heard this, he immediately retorted: "General Xu, please don't worry, I haven't lived enough yet, and I have no idea of assassinating Duke Cao."
In fact, when Lu Meng and Cao Cao were alone, Lu Meng definitely had the opportunity to assassinate Cao Cao, but was there no need to do so? Cao Cao's camp had tens of thousands of soldiers and thousands of cavalry. With such a huge number of soldiers, it was impossible for Lu Meng to leave even if Cao Cao was restrained.
Moreover, Lu Meng was just an envoy, not the person responsible for assassinating Cao Cao.
If Cao Cao dies, Yuan Shao takes advantage of the situation and goes south, and will definitely occupy Yanzhou. Once such a situation occurs, Wang Can is not willing to see it, so Cao Cao cannot die.
Cao Cao waved his hand and asked Xu Chu and Xi Zhicai to leave.
After the two of them left the camp, Cao Cao said: "It's just you and me now, let's talk about it!"
Lu Meng smiled and asked again: "Mr. Cao, are you really not afraid that I will assassinate you?"
Cao Cao laughed loudly and said: "Cao is also a soldier. I can't say that he is superb in martial arts, but he has also learned martial arts and knows some means of self-protection. It would be good if you could capture me with one move. But if you take action
, I immediately yelled, after the soldiers rush in, this problem will become bigger. Then it will not only be you who will be embarrassed, but also your lord! You are an envoy, not an assassin!"
After a pause, Cao Cao said: "Let's get down to business, what is Wang Can's decision in sending you here?"
Lu Meng looked around and asked: "My lord said that General Xiahou and General Cao have been detained in the army for a long time and are difficult to serve. I wonder if General Cao is willing to exchange them for them?"
After hearing this, Cao Cao raised his eyebrows.
In his heart, he wanted to exchange Xia Houyuan and Cao Ren, but Wang Can was not a fuel-efficient lamp and could not let them go directly, otherwise Wang Can would not have captured them.
Cao Cao's mind was spinning, but his eyes were fixed on Lu Meng.
After a long time, Cao Cao asked: "What conditions does Wang Can have?"
Lu Meng did not answer and asked again: "Master Cao, if you are sincere, let's talk again; if you are not sincere, I will take people back. I will ask Duke Cao if he is willing to exchange General Cao and General Xiahou!"
"
Cao Cao scratched his head. Is this guy really stupid or just pretending to be stupid?
He had just asked what the conditions were, and he had already expressed his willingness to exchange for the two of them. Xia Houyuan is one of the leaders of the Xiahou line under his command, and Cao Ren is also one of the leaders of the Cao family. These two people have a close relationship with Cao Cao.
He has a deep relationship and is an important figure in the Cao family.
Lu Meng looked at Cao Cao with a stubborn look on his face.
In fact, Lu Meng certainly understood that Cao Cao was willing to exchange Xia Houyuan and Cao Ren, but he did so deliberately.
This approach is to give Cao Cao a step-by-step approach, to do things that have been prepared long ago, and to make Cao Cao less wary of him. This is Lu Meng's purpose.
Cao Cao kept staring at Lu Meng, but Lu Meng showed no reaction.
After a long time, Cao Cao sighed and said: "Okay, I am willing to exchange Cao Ren and Xia Houyuan!" He was helpless by Lu Meng, and he was really helpless.
Lu Meng was stubborn and refused to speak, which frustrated Cao Cao.
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