I have to admit that Cao Cao's actions made Liu Qi feel quite comfortable, and his behavior was not artificial and did not seem to be intentional at all.

It's very casual, very ordinary, and has a sense of effort.

A simple act made Liu Qi feel the depth of his thoughts.

Sometimes things that seem to be undeliberate often hide man-made deliberateness. The less deliberate the external performance is, the more serious the inner deliberateness may be.

Liu Qi didn't think that a person who had a record of eight large-scale massacres would be a good neighbor next door by nature.

…

"Thank you Cao Fenwu. I will send someone to take the medicine according to this prescription later." Liu Qi accepted Cao Cao's kindness and thanked him.

Thirty-six-year-old Cao Cao had quite a heroic spirit. He waved his hand casually and said: "Young Master is a friend of De Gui, and Cao is also a friend of De Gui. We have met each other too late. Back then, a certain

I and De Gui blocked the gate of Liang Mengxing in Luoyang. If you think about it carefully, it is really an interesting story."

Liu Qi smiled faintly, poured water for the nobles in front of Cao Cao, and said: "I have often heard Captain Cai talk about the past with Duke Cao. I only regret that Liu Qi was young at the time and could not go to Luoyang to make friends with you two. In fact,

This is a great regret in my life.”

Cao Cao picked up the water Liu Qi poured for him, thanked him, and said while drinking: "Cao looked at what De Gui said in the letter. It seems that the young master and De Gui are not only colleagues, but also have a close personal relationship. It's just that he didn't know that the young master and De Gui had a close relationship."

How did Degui get to know each other?"

Liu Qi was pouring water for himself. When he heard this, he replied casually: "Oh, actually we are not that familiar, just because his second sister is my aunt."

"Cough, cough, cough!" Hearing this, Cao Cao was unprepared and choked directly.

Liu Qi hurriedly handed over the scarf: "Cao Fenwu, are you okay?"

Cao Cao waved his hand, indicating that it was okay.

If I remember correctly, Cai Hao seems to be in his twenties this year.

His second sister?

Cao Cao squinted at Liu Qi and looked at him seriously.

Although this boy is still young, he is handsome in appearance and gentle in conversation. Although he is currently ill, he looks strong and strong.

Cai Mao's sister, she should be much older than this boy, right? She is willing to devote herself to him without any name or status?

Cao Cao pondered secretly in his mind: "Could he be someone from the same camp?"

"Haha, you are so young, how can you be so fond of elegant things? It is indeed rare, but it is quite similar to Cao and Benchu ​​when they were young."

Liu Qi couldn't help rolling his eyes when he heard this.

Forget it, I have a much better bottom line than you in this regard!

"Cao Fenwu must not make fun of me." Liu Qi waved his hand and said, "I wrote to Cao Fenwu before but never got a reply. I didn't expect General Cao to come here in person to represent Mr. Yuan. This is really unexpected by Qi."

Cao Cao smiled heartily and spoke frankly: "Master Liu, when you wrote the letter to Cao, Benchu ​​was still the leader of the heroes in Guandong, but the reputation of the master is not very high. You asked me to introduce you to you, and that's what I said.

, I may not be willing to accept it at the beginning, wouldn’t it be difficult for Cao?”

Cao Cao's performance surprised Liu Qi.

There was no excuse, no excuse, one was one, two was two, whatever was going on was what was going on, and there were actually no twists and turns that should be expected in official circles.

It is much easier to communicate with Yuan Shu.

I don’t know if he is really serious... or if he is deliberately pretending.

But it's better this way. If you have something to say directly, it's easier.

"General Yuan asked Cao Fenwu to come to see me. What is the important matter? General Cao should make it clear and there is no need to be shy."

Cao Cao smiled and said: "Young Master Liu is a cheerful person. In this case, Cao will not hide it anymore. Originally, he wanted to support Da Sima as the emperor. Although there were some omissions in his actions, he was loyal to the Han Dynasty.

For the sake of the whole country, Jinggong supported King Chen as emperor. The son and your father also sent a letter to Luoyang, proposing the establishment of two capitals and two dynasties. They both became famous and excluded Benchu ​​alone..."

Speaking of this, Cao Cao leaned forward and said, "Master Liu, how can you bear it?"

Cao Cao said this very directly, but he also smiled. It was hard to tell whether he was talking to you about serious matters or joking with you.

In short, Liu Qi didn't feel any disgust in his heart.

"Listen to General Cao, did Liu Qi make a mistake in this matter?"

Cao Cao sighed and said: "The trip of Jun and his son was wrong but right, but... Yu Benchu ​​was quite unkind. I think back in Luoyang, Benchu ​​and your father Jingsheng had some friendship after all."

Liu Qi couldn't help rolling his eyes when he heard this.

This Cao Cao really opened his mouth and told Luoyang about everything.

You Xiyuan captains are all powerful figures in charge of the army, and He Jin has been treating you with false pretenses. My father, the lieutenant general who supervises high-ranking generals at a low level, is already a disgusting errand. Which one of you will still

Will you take the initiative to make friends with him?

You really made me look like a fool!

But Liu Qi was too lazy to argue with Cao Cao, and just said: "It's just that the matter is over. Alas, I wonder what Yuan Fujun and Cao Fenwu want?"

Cao Cao picked up the amphorae, poured water for Liu Qi, and said with a smile: "Today, among all the heroes in the south, the only one who can catch Benchu's eyes is Jingsheng! Benchu ​​knows Jingsheng's heart and is willing to help Jingsheng achieve great things."

"

Liu Qi picked up the water cup, thanked Cao Cao, and asked Cao Cao: "According to Mr. Yuanfu and General Cao, what is Mr. Yan's important event?"

"As we expected, the next step for the Young Master will be to ask the court to promote Jing to the position of Jingzhou Shepherd. If Jing is promoted to the position of Jingzhou Shepherd, the big event will naturally be in Nanyang County... Forgive Cao for his blunt words, without Nanyang County, Jingzhou will

The earth only has an empty appearance.”

Speaking of this, Cao Cao sighed: "It is difficult to reconcile the relationship between the original and the highway. I would like to express my sincere words to you. Sooner or later, we will have a battle with the highway... We will fight on both sides. If Brother Jing Sheng is willing,

, we are willing to join forces with Jing Sheng and drive the road out of Nanyang County."

Liu Qi smiled when he heard this.

This is indeed what he wanted to hear.

Retaking Nanyang County is Liu Qi's biggest goal to completely regain Jingzhou, but this goal is too difficult for Nanjun now.

In terms of pure strength, Liu Biao gathered all the county troops in Nanjun and Jiangxia. Even if he recruited all the county troops, the growth rate of his troops would not be as fast as Yuan Shu's recruitment in Nanyang.

Nanyang County has a population of over 2.4 million, which is more than double that of Nan County and Jiangxia County combined.

In today's world, there are only a handful of people who have enough people under their control to carry 100,000 soldiers in armor.

If Jingzhou wants to carry 100,000 troops, it will be very difficult without the support of Nanyang County.

…

Liu Qi picked up the water cup on the table and nodded to Cao Cao: "Congratulations to Mr. Yuan Fu."

This is not stated explicitly, but it is meaningful and thought-provoking.

Cao Cao was overjoyed and said hurriedly: "Young Master is indeed a heroic man. He is not gentle in his work. He is a true husband."

Liu Qi smiled and said: "The so-called repayment of favors, since Yuan Gong promised this, Liu Qi also has a meritorious deeds to send to Yuan Fujun and Cao Fenwu."

"Oh?" Cao Cao said hurriedly: "In that case, I would like to ask you to give me some advice."

"At present, in Luoyang, the scholars have asked for orders to preserve the Luoyang court. Yuan Gong should take this as an opportunity to write a petition, and unite all the county guards to move troops to demonstrate. If this is done, Dong Zhuo will move to Chang'an.

In the future, if the Luoyang court remains, Duke Yuan's reputation will increase greatly and he will be able to regain his former glory."

Cao Cao stroked his long beard and thought for a moment: "This is indeed true."

Liu Qi continued: "If this matter is accomplished, we will send a letter to the Grand Sima, unite all the clansmen, meet with Yuan Gong, and ask King Chen to move to Luoyang and sit in Tokyo... Yuan Gongliu established the throne and won the praise of various towns.

If Mr. Yuanfu can welcome the king to Tokyo, his achievements will be resounding throughout the world. Has General Cao ever thought about this?"
Chapter completed!