The Reincarnation of Lu Bu at the End of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 838 Accumulated water becomes the sea, together against Lu Bu

"Excuse Cao's boldness, can King Hongnong borrow His Majesty's edict and let his ministers have a look." Cao Cao lowered his head slightly, suspicion flashed in his eyes, and he did not admit it on the spot.

Before attacking Dong Zhuo, it could be used as a coercion, but the current situation is different from the previous campaign against Dong Zhuo.

When Dong Zhuo was in power, he was brutal and bloodthirsty, and he extorted violently, which aroused the anger of heaven and the people.Whether there is an imperial edict, the princes and the people want to drive him out of power.

But Lu Bu is different. Although the family's support for him is not high, he enjoys a very high prestige among the people.If there is no emperor's edict, it will be difficult to convince the people that Lu Bu is a thief who deceived the emperor with only a red mouth and white teeth.

Therefore, Cao Cao still wanted to confirm the so-called emperor's edict with his own eyes.

"General Cao is afraid that I will be deceived, and it is reasonable. In this case, I will show the edict to General Cao."

As he spoke, Liu Bian took out the edict he had prepared long ago from his bosom, and while handing it over, he also had a general understanding of Cao Cao's character: cautious and suspicious.

Cao Cao stepped forward to take it respectfully, and then slowly opened it to browse.

In the letter, Lu Bu counted many crimes such as bullying the emperor and bloodthirsty, and each of them is a crime that can kill the head and destroy the family.Therefore, I call on the loyal and good people in the world to join forces to crusade and help the Han Dynasty.

At the end of the imperial edict, there is a big red jade seal, and eight characters are clearly printed: Obey the heaven and live forever.

Cao Cao nodded inwardly, no doubt it was Yuxi.

Returning the edict to Liu Bian, Cao Cao clasped his fists and said sincerely: "King Hongnong, Cao believes in you. It's just that Lu Bu is powerful now, and the emperor and the court are also in his hands. You can't do it alone, you must gather the scattered forces, accumulate water into the sea, and resist Lu Bu together!"

"What General Cao said is even true, and I think so too."

Liu Bian glanced at Cao Cao appreciatively, feeling like a hero, and then asked, "Is there anyone in General Cao's mind to fight against Lu Bu's other forces?"

Cao Cao thought for a while, then laughed and said, "In Xuzhou City, isn't there a Han Dynasty clan relative?"

Liu Bian heard the words, with a smile on the corner of his mouth, tacitly understanding each other.

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Xuzhou City, State Shepherd's Mansion.

Since Liu Bei took over Xuzhou, he has been diligent in government affairs for several years, respecting corporals, and doing benevolence and righteousness in the local area, which is deeply loved by the people of Xuzhou.Fame is also growing steadily, from a person with a small reputation, he has transformed into an important person known throughout the country.

In the eyes of outsiders, Liu Bei can be said to have infinite scenery. He is not only a big boss, but also a great official in Xinjiang certified by the court.

However, only Liu Bei knows the hardships and hardships. He has too little foundation in Xuzhou and is restricted by the aristocratic family everywhere. If it is not for the support of the Mi family, it may be difficult to persist to the present situation.

As for the identity of the Han family clan on his head, the court never rectified his name.People like Yuan Shu, who came from a prominent background, ridiculed Liu Bei more than once in public for being a weaver of mats and sellers of shoes, a complete hypocrisy.

Regarding these, Liu Bei endured silently.

Under his command, Wu Guan, Zhang and other powerful generals in the world, Wen Yousun Qian, Mi Zhu, Chen Deng and other outstanding figures advised him.But Liu Bei knew that he still lacked a mastermind who could take over the overall situation, like Chen Gong under Lu Bu and Xun Yu under Cao Cao, who could point out the way forward for their lords so that Lu Bu and Cao Cao could let go of the game.

Where is my mastermind?
Liu Bei let out a long breath.

"My lord, Cao Cao is here and is waiting outside the mansion. Do you want to send someone to invite Generals Guan and Zhang to come back?" Chen Dao, who served as Liu Bei's personal guard, reported to the hall and asked.

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei have been staying in the barracks these days, busy training the recruits they have recruited.

Chen Dao was a little worried that he might not be able to parry Dian Wei on his own. If Cao Cao had evil intentions, the lord's life would be in danger!That's why he took the initiative to ask for instructions, whether to send someone to invite Guan Yu and Zhang Fei back.

Liu Bei was not worried about this. After all, Cao Cao was already notorious in Xuzhou. If he still killed himself at this time, then he would definitely not be able to survive in Xuzhou, and he would suffer countless scolding from the world.

With Cao Cao's mind, he would not be so stupid as this.

What's more, now that Cao Cao is guarding Pengcheng, as the outermost barrier of Xuzhou, he has a bitter relationship with Liu Bei.

Based on his understanding of Cao Cao, he would go to the Three Treasures Hall for everything, and he must have something to discuss with himself when he came here this time.

Liu Bei stopped his work, straightened his clothes, got up and walked outside the mansion.

Outside the State Shepherd's Mansion, Cao Cao didn't wait long before seeing Liu Bei come out.

He strode forward and took the initiative to give Liu Bei a hug. Like a friend he hadn't seen for many years, he laughed and said, "Mr. Xuande, I haven't seen you for a long time. I really want to hurt you!"

"General Cao, stay safe and sound!"

Although he didn't like being hugged like this, Liu Bei didn't push him away, and greeted with a smile.

Different from Cao Cao's boldness, Liu Bei's speech and demeanor are both elegant and easy-going, giving people a kind of approachable kindness, like a spring breeze.

This kind of intimacy is extremely lethal to the common people.

"My lord, there were rumors in the past that Cao Cao and Liu Bei were battling for Xuzhou, causing bloodshed on both sides. Now it seems that the relationship between the two seems to be good." Chen Long said in a low voice.

Liu Bian remained calm, with a sneer on the corner of his mouth.

When embracing Cao Cao, Liu Bei carefully noticed that besides Dian Wei who was always with him, there were two other strange young men around Cao Cao today.

Thinking about it, Cao Cao's coming here should have something to do with these two people.

Liu Bei was well aware of the sophistication of the world, so he didn't ask the two of them directly about their origins, but joked with Cao Cao with a smile: "I think these two are good-looking, and they must be talented people recruited by General Cao from somewhere. They are really enviable." ah!"

Liu Bei's remarks seemed casual, but in fact they boasted the two of them without any trace.

Anyone who listens to it will feel comfortable.

Before that, Liu Bei had never met the young emperor who was deposed by Dong Zhuo. To be precise, he was not qualified to be in court at that time.

Because Liu Bian didn't want to expose his vision to the public prematurely, he also warned Cao Cao on the way.

"Mr. Xuande, how about we go in and talk about it?" Cao Cao understood Liu Bian's concerns, so he didn't say it publicly.

Liu Bei understood, gestured his hands and said, "Please."

When he came to the reception hall, Cao Cao glanced at the servants in the hall.

Liu Bei backed away from the left and right, and roughly guessed that the identities of the young master and servant were extraordinary.

"My lord, this..."

Chen Dao was hesitant to speak, obviously a little worried, so Cao Cao joked with him: "Uncle Zhi, why are you so worried! I, Cao Mengde, am not a man-eating tiger, don't worry, I won't eat you My lord!"

(End of this chapter)