Three Kingdoms: Heir of Wolong, my father-in-law is Guan Gong

As an emperor, I am invincible.

Look down on the world and move forward in all directions.

Being intimidated or retreating were all challenges to the emperor's authority.

Cao Pi's heroism and faith made Sima Yi helpless.

The emperor's character cannot always be judged by common sense.

Anyone can say no, but the emperor cannot say no.

a long time.

Sima Yi sighed secretly and gave up the idea of ​​continuing to admonish Cao Pi.

Cao Pi was very anxious.

Hanzhong was defeated, Xiangfan was defeated, Longyou was defeated, and Guanzhong was defeated.

From the time when he became the crown prince of Wei to proclaiming himself emperor and establishing Wei, he lost consecutive battles against Liu Bei.

When the Han Dynasty established the Wei Dynasty, there were many proverbs: "The destiny of the Han Dynasty has been extinguished, and the destiny of the Wei Dynasty has returned."

And now.

Although the destiny of the Han Dynasty regime with Liu Xie as its core was cut off, the Han Dynasty regime with Liu Bei as its core became increasingly powerful.

A strong country does not mean that it will be able to pacify the world.

In the past, Yuan Shao was far superior to Cao Cao, but was eventually destroyed by Cao Cao.

Forced by the situation, Cao Pi was unable to stabilize his mind, and finally gave up Jia Xu's idea of ​​"first civility and then military affairs, sit in Luoyang, cultivate literary virtues, and prepare for military affairs. After Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Huang Zhong died, he would then attack the rebels according to the times." Good strategy.

Cao Pi wanted to use a great victory to tell the world: I can do what I want!

Three days later.

Generals Wu Zhi, Zhu Shuo, Guanqiu Xing, Yan Rou and others led the army to Tongguan.

Five days later.

Cao Pi personally led 50,000 troops to Chang'an and set up camp on the south bank of the Wei River ten miles outside Chang'an City.

Zhang He, Su Ze, Xian Yufu, Zhu Ling, Xiahou Ba and other generals in the city heard that Cao Pi was coming in person, so they all went out of the city to see the ceremony.

Although Cao Pi's ability to command troops needs to be verified, the civil and military forces gathered in Chang'an cannot be underestimated.

"Why doesn't Cao Zhang come to see me?"

Cao Pi was unhappy when he didn't see Cao Zhang.

Xiahou Ba whispered: "General Zhenxi didn't know His Majesty was coming. He went to Chiyang yesterday to fight against the bandits."

This reason.
Cao Pi suppressed his anger.

To conquer a bandit, does Cao Zhang need to go there in person?
You clearly don’t want to see me!
If all the generals were not present, Cao Pi would have wanted Wu Zhi to lead troops to capture Cao Zhang and take him back to Chang'an City.

Taking a deep breath, Cao Pi looked at Zhang He: "General Zuo, how are Liu Bei's recent movements?"

Zhang He's eyes were solemn: "After Liu Bei captured the three cities of Xi County, Wugong and Zhouzhi, he sent a message to Fufeng County and Anding County to calm the people."

"There are rumors that Liu Bei recruited refugees to build a new city in Wuzhangyuan."

Sima Yi was surprised and said: "Did Liu Bei send troops to Chang'an in the past few days since I left?"

Zhang He shook his head: "Never!"

Sima Yi's mood suddenly became solemn: "Liu Bei is going to switch from offense to defense."

Cao Pi laughed: "Liu Bei must have been afraid when he heard that I had brought an army to Chang'an."

"My prediction is not bad. Liu Bei's military strength has been greatly reduced, and he no longer dares to fight me head-on."

"Liu Bei doesn't want to come to Chang'an, so I will take the initiative to find Liu Bei and tell him to go back to Hanzhong."

I'm really afraid of what's coming!
Sima Yi frowned and admonished: "Your Majesty, please don't be impatient. This is Liu Bei's trick!"

"The switch from attack to defense is not because Liu Bei is afraid, but because Liu Bei wants to trick His Majesty into giving up the strategic location of Chang'an City."

"Liu Bei's army is in great power, and his soldiers are extremely good at field combat."

"To go to Liu Bei now is to sacrifice the good and the weak."

Cao Pi was disdainful: "I have an army of 100,000!"

"There are talented people such as Zhongda, Jizhong, and Yancai who make suggestions, and there are thousands of good generals such as General Zhang He of the Left and General Xu Chu of the Wuwei."

"With a large number of enemies, how can we still be no match for Liu Bei?"

Sima Yi was speechless.

When Meng Da led the army, he was known as an army of one hundred thousand.

When Cao Zhang led the army, he was known as an army of one hundred thousand.

Zhuge Liang used a small number to defeat many, and Liu Bei also used a small number to defeat many.

It's not about having many soldiers, it's about dispatching them.

If he could win with more troops, Yuan Shao would have proclaimed himself emperor and replaced Han.

Sima Yi had a headache.

If he said he could not compare with Liu Bei, he would not only be refuting Cao Pi's reputation, but also undermine the morale of the generals; but if he said he could compare with Liu Bei, Sima Yi himself would think it was illusory.

Just now.

The young general at Zhaikou reported: "Your Majesty, a pseudo-Han envoy has arrived, claiming to be here to deliver the coffin of the right general."

Cao Pi's face turned livid instantly.

"How brave!"

"How dare you humiliate me!"

"Let me chop the messenger of the hypocrite to death!"

When he first came to Chang'an City, he sent Yu Jin's coffin as a deliberate slap in Cao Pi's face.

Seeing that Cao Pi was angry, Sima Yi urged: "Your Majesty, no!"

"Since ancient times, when the two armies are fighting, the envoys will not be killed. If the envoys of the puppet Han are hacked to death, Liu Bei will be laughed at."

"The general on the right died in the battle. His act of loyalty should serve as an example for all the troops. The killer is unknown."

Cao Pi snorted coldly: "Liu Bei deliberately provoked me. If I endure it, wouldn't I make Liu Bei laugh even more?"

"Xiahou Ba, go and cook the cauldron outside the tent. If the envoy speaks rudely, I will cook the envoy."

"Su Ze, you lead people to return the right general's coffin to Chang'an City. Don't let the loyal people of Wei feel cold."

Xiahou Ba and Su Ze followed the order and left.

Not long after.

A gentle and elegant young man came from outside. When he saw the tripod outside the tent, he smiled disdainfully.

Calmly walking towards Cao Pi, Qin Mi bowed and said, "Qin Mi, a scholar from Yizhou, and Qin Zichi, met Duke Cao by order of the Emperor of the Han Dynasty."

As soon as Qin Mi opened his mouth, he lowered Cao Pi's status by several levels.

Cao Pi's complexion instantly turned livid, and he pressed the hilt of the sword with his right hand, with murderous intent in his eyes.

Wei Zhonglang ordered Wu Zhi to be angry and shouted: "Qin Mi, you dare to call His Majesty the Duke. You are so bold and reckless. Are all the scholars in Shu middle school rude?"

Qin Mi laughed: "May I ask what your name is?"

Wu Zhi snorted coldly: "I am Wu Zhi, Wu Jizhong, the general of the great Wei Zhonglang."

Qin Mi bowed his hands and said, "It turns out that this is Duke Ji Chong, a famous official in Yanzhou. It's disrespectful."

Seeing that Qin Mi was very polite to Wu Zhi, Cao Pi's face became even more ugly.

Wu Zhi noticed Qin Mi's intentions and shouted: "Qin Mi, since you understand etiquette, why are you humiliating His Majesty?"

Qin Mi said calmly: "I am a bachelor in Yizhou. There is only the emperor of the Han Dynasty in Yizhou. How can there be a fake Wei Majesty? Addressing Cao Gong is enough to show courtesy."

Wu Zhi said disdainfully: "Shu is a small country! Liu Bei neither has a jade seal to pass down the country nor is he recommended by the clan. How can he be worthy of being called the emperor if he obeys orders without permission?"

Qin Mi laughed: ""Luoshu Zhen Yaodu" says: 'On the third day of the Red Period, the virtue will be prosperous, and the nine generations will be prepared, and they will become the emperor's realm."

"There is a saying in "Luo Shu Bao Hao Ming": 'The Emperor of Heaven prepares to be the emperor, and to control the contract, he will be invincible.'"

"There is a saying in "Luo Shu Lu Yun Ji": 'Nine princes and seven heroes are fighting for the lives of the people, and the roads and records are on the heads of people. Whoever makes the master is mysterious and will come.'"

""The Book of Filial Piety" says: 'The emperor built three buildings and prepared nine meetings.'"

"The "He Tu", "Luo Shu", Five Classics, Prophecies, and Weft are all manifestations of sages. Since they have their sources, how can they follow orders without authorization?"

"There are also Han ministers Yilang Yangquan Hou Liu Bao, Qingyi Hou Xiangju, partial generals Zhang Yi, Huang Quan, Da Sima Yin Chun, Yizhou Biejia engaged in Zhao Mei, Zhizhong engaged in Yang Hong, offered sacrifices to He Zong, and discussed Cao Du Qiong, Guan Xue engaged Zhang Shuang, Yin Mo, Qiao Zhou and others to persuade Jin."

"Why don't you deserve to be called emperor?"

Seeing that Qin Mi was answering fluently, Wu Zhi was speechless.

Seeing that Wu Zhi was speechless, Zhu Shuo said: "Qin Mi, what you said is just an excuse for Liu Bei to proclaim himself emperor."

"You claim to be a scholar from Shu Middle School, but you may not have real talent or knowledge."

Qin Mi narrowed his eyes and glanced at Zhu Shuo: "May I ask how you call me?"

Zhu Shuo snorted: "Zhu Shuo and Zhu Yancai, the leader of the Great Wei Dynasty."

Qin Mi smiled and said: "Although I have never heard of Yancaigong's talent, there are many talented people in Pei State, so he must be a man of insight."

"Three-foot-long children in Shu are all eager to learn, and they don't want to live up to their reputation. As a bachelor in Yizhou, how can I not have real talent and practical learning?"

Qin Mi's words were full of mockery.

Just put it bluntly: Who is Zhu Shuo? I've never heard of him, he's probably someone with a false reputation who has benefited from Pei's talent.

It's just that Qin Mi said it in a cryptic way. Although Zhu Shuo heard the ridicule, he could only endure it.

Qin Mi's insults are innocent and slanderous without evidence.

Zhu Shuo gritted his teeth: "I wonder what you are studying?"

Qin Mi said proudly: "From astronomy to geography, the three religions and nine streams, hundreds of schools of thought, everything is comprehensive; the rise and fall of ancient and modern times, the scriptures of sages, and everything."

Zhu Shuo sneered: "In the past, Mi Heng was also so arrogant, but ended up dying at the hands of the reckless man Huang Zu."

Qin Mi glanced at the people in the tent and feigned surprise: "Is it possible that all of you here are reckless men?"

Everyone was so angry that they wanted to vomit blood.

Many people stared at Qin Mi fiercely.

If you can't speak, don't speak.

Sima Yi sighed secretly, although Wu Zhi and Zhu Shuo had strategies, they were not specialized in Confucian classics after all.

Facing a pure bachelor like Qin Mi, it is difficult to take advantage of him by showing off his verbal skills.

"Qin Zichi, just tell me your purpose of coming!" Sima Yi's eagle eyes were as bright as a torch, which made Qin Mi feel cold in his heart.

After carefully looking at Sima Yi, Qin Mi bowed his hand and said, "The Emperor of the Han Dynasty is grateful for Jin Zhongyi's death day and cannot bear to have Jin's body exposed in the wilderness, so he ordered me to send Yu Jin's body back to protect Jin Zhongyi."

"In addition, Your Majesty also asked me to tell Duke Cao: If we withdraw from Chang'an now, Duke Cao can garrison troops at Tongguan; if we do not retreat, neither Chang'an nor Tongguan will belong to Duke Cao."

Cao Pi could no longer hold back his anger: "You mean, Liu Bei can beat me?"

Qin Mi said calmly: "Cao Cao has passed away. Who in the world today can be the opponent of the Emperor of Han in military warfare?"

"Gong Cao's literary talents are outstanding, and his skills in governing the country are superior to the princes of the Han Dynasty. However, military warfare is not as good as his literary talents. He only makes people laugh by using short strokes to achieve long results."

"Cao Gong only wanted to fight for a short time with the Han emperor's army. I don't think this is a wise move."

Cao Pi stood up in response: "Qin Ziqi, if you hadn't returned the body to the imprisoned body, I would have killed you today!"

"Hurry back and see Liu Bei. I will definitely send troops to Wugong Mountain to take back the land of Yongliang!"

"I have an army of one hundred thousand, one hundred counselors, and one thousand good generals. Looking at the current world, who can defeat me!"

"When it comes to governing a country, I will not lose to Liu Bei and his son; when it comes to fighting an army, I will not lose to Liu Bei and his son!"

"I am not Sun Quan!"

Sima Yi's expression changed drastically.

Cao Pi wants to conquer Wugong Mountain himself, which is not a good thing!
Under Liu Bei's command, there was such a scholar who was good at eloquence.

Qin Mi bowed his hands and said goodbye: "The Emperor of the Han Dynasty will not refuse Duke Cao's challenge to fight! I'll be waiting for Duke Cao at Wugong Mountain!"

After Qin Mi left, Sima Yi admonished him again: "Your Majesty, Qin Mi's coming this time must be to provoke Your Majesty to leave the city. Don't fall into the trap!"

Cao Pi looked displeased: "Zhongda, how can you increase other people's ambition and destroy my prestige?"

"I have already arrived in Chang'an City. Do I still want to hide in Chang'an City to avoid the war?"

"If that's the case, why should I come here in person?"

Sima Yi was speechless.

I didn’t expect Your Majesty to come to Guanzhong!
If you don't come to Guanzhong, I will only strengthen the walls and clear the country, and I will drag Liu Bei to death.

Sima Yi looked at Wu Zhi and Zhu Shuo, hoping that they could persuade Cao Pi to calm down. However.

Wu Zhi and Zhu Shuo, however, avoided Sima Yi's gaze.

To be fair.

Avoiding war is not what Wu Zhi and Zhu Shuo want.

Following Cao Pi in conquering Liu Bei and making meritorious deeds is what Wu Zhi and Zhu Shuo want.

Zhang He also secretly shook his head.

After seeing off Meng Da, Cao Zhang came; after seeing off Cao Zhang, Cao Pi came in person again.

No one can change Cao Pi's determination!
privately.

Zhang He found Sima Yi and said, "Supervise the army, your majesty is eager to fight, and he will fall into Liu Bei's trick."

"If Your Majesty makes a mistake, the entire Wei Dynasty will be severely damaged. You must be cautious."

Sima Yi was also worried: "I am also worried, but your Majesty insists on going, and I can't stop him."

"We can only try our best to delay Your Majesty's visit to Wugong Mountain and wait for the battle report from Shangyong and Hefei."

Zhang He asked: "What are the supervisors going to do?"

Sima Yi's eyes flashed with cruelty: "General Zuo, if you can trust me, you can send your cronies to spread rumors in the army."

"Suffice it to say, General Cao Zhang of Zhenxi seems to be disloyal."

"Cao Zhang has gone to Chiyang now and will not be able to return to Chang'an City in a short time. This is the time to use this strategy."

"Your Majesty is most afraid of Cao Zhang. If he hears rumors, he will be suspicious and will not dare to act rashly."

Zhang He was awe-inspiring.

Cao Zhang had no excuses for not coming to see Cao Pi.

If Cao Pi heard the rumors, he would definitely send someone to summon Cao Zhang.

As long as Cao Zhang refused to return, Cao Pi would definitely believe the rumors.

Although it can't be delayed for long, it can be delayed for one day.

Sima Yi's current goal is to preserve Cao Wei's military strength and morale as much as possible, and not to let Cao Pi go his own way and let Liu Bei beat him.

"Of course I can trust the supervisor."

"For the sake of the country, even if His Majesty later finds out that it was me who spread the rumors, I will have no regrets!"

Zhang He's eyes were determined.

If Cao Pi could be prevented from making mistakes, Zhang He would not care about personal honor or disgrace.

Sima Yi said with admiration: "General Zuo is devoted to the Wei Dynasty, how can I let General Zuo be jealous? As long as I am here, General Zuo can do whatever he wants!"

Immediately.

Zhang He returned to the city and ordered his cronies to spread rumors in the city that Cao Zhang was disloyal.

Deliberately spread, the rumor quickly reached Cao Pi's ears.

"I have not yet accused Cao Zhang, but Cao Zhang dares to be disobedient?"

"After all this time, does he still refuse to accept my being the emperor of Wei?"

"hateful!"

"If it weren't for the kindness of my compatriots, I would have exiled you long ago."

Cao Pi was unhappy.

Before the confrontation with Liu Bei, Cao Zhang came to cause trouble again.

"I've ordered you to summon Cao Zhang back to Chang'an City as soon as possible!" Cao Pi felt upset.

Cao Pi now begins to understand Yuan Tan in the past.

My brothers are disobedient, life is so difficult!
Cao Zhang's response was also quick: defeat the bandits and then come back.

Seeing Cao Zhang's perfunctory behavior, Cao Pi was suspicious and angry: "Xu Chu, immediately lead the Tiger Guards to Chiyang and bring Cao Zhang back to me!"

Zhou Zhicheng.

Qin Mi returned and reported to Liu Bei that Cao Pi wanted to send troops to Wugong Mountain.

"An army of one hundred thousand, one hundred counselors, and one thousand good generals."

"Cao Pi'er is so brave, I was almost frightened."

"I'm just afraid that Cao Pi's childish slogans will be so fierce that he won't dare to use troops when he really needs them."

Liu Bei's tone was disdainful.

Fa Zheng asked Qin Mi carefully, especially Sima Yi's reaction. After pondering for a long time, Fa Zheng concluded:

"Your Majesty, although Cao Pi has intentions of coming to Wugong Mountain, Sima Yi will definitely try to stop him."

"I don't think Cao Pi will be able to come to Wugong Mountain in a short time."

"The prime minister wrote back and said that Xia Houshang from Nanxiang, Cao Xiu and Xu Huang from Nanyang have all appeared at Shangyong; the general has led troops upstream to support Shangyong."

"Cao Pi's personal expedition to Guanzhong was not completely unprepared."

"I guess he wants Wenpin from Jiangxia County to send troops to attack Xiakou to contain Sun Quan's troops in Hefei."

Liu Bei closed his eyes, and the topographic map of Jingzhou appeared in his mind: "Sun Quan is in Hefei, is there any news?"

Fazheng shook his head: "There is no definite news yet."

Liu Bei frowned: "I have restrained most of Cao Pi's troops, but Sun Quan hasn't made any achievements in Hefei yet?"

"Does this kid just want to bluff in Jiangdong? I'm just a kid. After more than ten years of fighting, I can't even win Hefei."

"If I could have that hundred thousand troops, I would have marched into Xuzhou long ago."

No wonder Liu Bei despises him.

This battle in Guanzhong has been going on for almost three months.

Sun Quan's army of 100,000 people, even with 100,000 dolphins and dogs, should have wiped out Hefei.

Hefei.

Sun Quan kicked over the table in front of him angrily.

"Trash! They're all trash!"

"A sick and consumptive ghost named Zhang Liao can actually scare you into retreating!"

"Do you still want to repeat the humiliation of Xiaoyaojin?"

When he first heard that Zhang Liao was ill, Sun Quan was so excited that he shouted "God help me" and wanted to repay the seven years of humiliation.

however.

What Sun Quan didn't expect was.

Hefei was beaten for three months, and Zhang Liao was active for three months.

Yesterday, they actually led 800 tiger soldiers out of the city. However, before Zhang Liao could get close, several Wu generals in the front army were so frightened that they retreated and almost dispersed Sun Quan's central army!
Sun Quan didn't know the situation at the time. He only heard the former army saying "Zhang Liao is coming to kill". He originally wanted to run away, but because he was so anxious that he couldn't hold it in anymore, he pretended to be calm.

This prevented a disaster.

Even so, Sun Quan was shocked.

Sun Quan was frightened, and the several Wu generals in the front army naturally suffered. They were all punished by military law by the angry Sun Quan.

"Bo Yan, Yuan Xun, our army has been fighting here for three months, but it is still difficult to capture Hefei City."

"We don't know much about Liu Bei's war in Guanzhong; if Liu Bei is defeated, Cao Pi will definitely send a large army to rescue him."

"It will be even more difficult to fight Hefei then!"

"Do you have any good advice for me?"

Sun Quan was angry.

Zhang Liao, who was sick, couldn't be beaten. If word spread, where would Sun Quan's reputation go?
The fortified city built by Cao Wei in Hefei directly choked Sun Quan's neck.

Hefei is only across Chaohu Lake from Sun Quan's Ruxukou.

Without taking Hefei, Sun Quan would not be able to move north.

In order to kill Sun Quan, Cao Pi sent Man Chong to Hefei after Zhang Liao fell ill.

In the past, Cao Ren and Man Chong were in Fancheng. Even if Fancheng was flooded, they could defend Fancheng to the death.

Now with the strong city of Hefei, Sun Quan felt as if he was facing a turtle shell, unable to make a move.

Even though Lu Xun and Zhuge Ke were smart, they had no idea at this moment.

There are not many skills to fight in Hefei, you can only fight hard.

And Jiangdong's level of attack is obvious to all.

In the midst of depression.

People reported that Zhuge Jin had sent an envoy to arrive.

"Tzuyu?"

"Did something happen to Xiakou?"

Sun Quan was a little surprised.

After transferring Lu Xun away from Xiakou, Sun Quan ordered Zhuge Jin to guard Xiakou.

Now that the two families are in alliance, it is easier for Zhuge Jin to reconcile the relationship between the two families in Xiakou.

Sun Quan was shocked and suspicious, and hurriedly summoned the messenger to come in.

After seeing the contents of the letter, Sun Quan stood up in surprise: "Liu Bei defeated Cao Zhang, and Cao Pi personally conquered Guanzhong?"

Lu Xun and Zhuge Ke were both surprised. They took the secret letter and read its contents carefully.

This letter was written by Zhuge Liang to Zhuge Jin.

After Zhao Tong sent the battle report to Hanzhong, Zhuge Liang immediately wrote a letter to Zhuge Jin and ordered Zhao Tong to take the Han River straight down to Xiakou and hand the letter to Zhuge Jin.

Zhuge Jin confronted Wenpin in Xiakou and paid close attention to the war in Hefei.

After receiving Zhuge Liang's letter, Zhuge Jin made a prompt decision and sent an envoy to deliver the letter to Sun Quan by speedboat.

"I didn't expect Bo Song to make great achievements again." Zhuge Ke felt quite unhappy.

A hundred thousand troops from Jiangdong attacked Hefei, but failed to achieve results for three months; Liu Bei's fifty thousand troops attacked Guanzhong, but only Chang'an remained.

Zhuge Qiao even captured Anding County!
This contrast will naturally cause harm.

a long time.

Zhuge Ke took a deep breath, suppressed his dissatisfaction with Zhuge Qiao, and offered advice: "King Wu, Cao Pi's personal expedition means that the war in Guanzhong has become very tense."

"Even Xia Houshang, Cao Xiu and Xu Huang all went to fight Shangyong."

"That is to say, Zhang Liao and others in Hefei have almost no reinforcements!"

"This is a God-sent opportunity!"

"You can order the troops in Xiakou to pretend to attack Xiakou and prevent Wenpin from leaving Shangchang City."

"At the same time, people were ordered to copy this letter into multiple copies and distribute it throughout the counties in Huainan, in order to increase the panic among the Hefei defenders."

"The King of Wu personally leads the army to fight against Hefei again."

Lu Xun also said: "Zhang Liao has been ill for many days and has been fighting for three months. I expect that his oil will be exhausted."

"The King of Wu can lead his troops to fight urgently, so that Zhang Liao will not be able to breathe, and Zhang Liao will definitely die of illness in Hefei City."

"If Zhang Liao dies, Hefei's morale will definitely plummet."

"With Shangyong and Guan Yu here, Xia Houshang and others will certainly not be able to take advantage."

"The longer time goes by, the worse morale will be in Hefei."

"If necessary, you can send people to have peace talks with Cao Ren and discuss the benefits and harms."

"Perhaps Cao Ren will take the initiative to give the city of Hefei to King Wu."

If the military struggle fails, then we will engage in conspiracy.

Lu Xun's words reminded Sun Quan.

Sun Quan's purpose was not to help Liu Bei revive the Han Dynasty, but to fight for the world.

Naturally, we must pursue maximizing interests, and we must not be merciful when it is time to betray the alliance!
Sun Quan touched his palm and said, "What Boyan and Yuanxun said is exactly what I want."

"Quickly send an order to Zhuge Jin to hold Wenpin back; then send people to Huainan to let Cao Ren and Zhang Liao know the good news."

"Cao Pi, a stupid thief, would even think of running to Guanzhong to conquer Liu Bei personally."

"It would be best if Liu Bei can kill Cao Pi in Guanzhong. If Liu Bei dies in a few years, how can the two young sons Liu Chan and Cao Rui be my opponents?" (End of Chapter)