With Cao Cao by my side, what do I have to fear from the world?

Chapter 16, Bai Bo Xu Huang

Liu Xie was undoubtedly testing Wang Cai's abilities. The fact that Wang Cai was willing to donate money showed that he could be used and trusted!
Liu Xie concluded earnestly, "Wang Cai, doing business isn't just about taking good care of your customers. Human relationships and the political situation are all closely related to you. You need to have a long-term vision."

Wang Cai nodded quickly, "I will keep it in mind, thank you for your guidance, young master."

After a while, Dian Wei felt uncomfortable holding in his urine and needed to relieve himself, so he got up and left.

Liu Xie smiled and took Wang Cai's hand. Wang Cai was taken aback because a letter suddenly appeared in his hand.

"Please deliver this letter to Dingling for me. It's not far from here. Don't tell anyone about this."

Although Wang Cai was honest, doing business required shrewdness and the ability to judge people and situations.

Seeing Liu Xie's serious expression, Wang Cai knew the matter was of great importance and quickly put the letter away. "Don't worry, young master, I will never let anyone else know!"

Liu Xie had bestowed upon him such great wealth and honor, and Wang Cai had always hoped to do something for Liu Xie, otherwise he would feel uneasy. He felt he had to repay such a great favor in some way to feel at ease.

People who know how to be grateful will always remember the kindness they owe others and repay it!
Liu Xie spent a month observing Wang Cai, enjoying food and drink with him, before concluding that Wang Cai was trustworthy.

The letter was addressed to Xu Huang; it was a letter urging him to surrender.

Dian Wei was summoned back by Cao Cao in the afternoon. Every few days, Cao Cao would ask him to inquire about Liu Xie's latest situation.

Guo Jia was also there. His eyes looked unfocused, suggesting he hadn't slept well.

Cao Cao sighed and said with concern, "Fengxiao, you have always been a womanizer and often frequent brothels. I know this is a refined pursuit, but you must exercise restraint and take good care of your health."

Guo Jia was dashing and unrestrained, and he liked beautiful women, which Cao Cao did not find objectionable.

Because Cao Cao himself was very lustful, especially fond of mature women, but Guo Jia was so young and there were many things he would need to rely on in the future, so Cao Cao was very concerned about Guo Jia's health.

Dian Wei replied truthfully: "Today His Majesty first went to Hongyun Restaurant, then went to Mingyuezhai Jewelry Store in the afternoon, and also went to Liuhe Bridge in the west. Oh, right, on the way back to the barracks, His Majesty met Hua Tuo and chatted with him for a while, discussing medical techniques."

Dian Wei was honest and straightforward; he answered whatever Cao Cao asked.

When asked what Liu Xie had specifically done and said, Dian Wei truthfully reported the details.

Cao Cao laughed after hearing this, "Your Majesty is very thoughtful. To be honest, I am indeed short of money lately. Recruiting soldiers and horses, building palaces, and strengthening city defenses are all expenses. If Wang Cai and the others can donate some money, it will definitely help me out of my immediate predicament."

Cao Cao is now so short of money that it is beyond everyone's imagination. Among all the warlords in this chaotic world, he is probably the poorest one right now!
In recent years, Yanzhou and Yuzhou have suffered from drought and disasters, and wars have broken out one after another. First, the Yellow Turban Rebellion raged, and then Lü Bu took advantage of Cao Cao's attack on Xuzhou to lead troops to launch a surprise attack on Cao Cao's rear.

Cao Cao and Lü Bu fought each other in Yanzhou. The battle was so fierce that Cheng Yu had to resort to cannibalism to stave off hunger at the worst point!
Although the capital has been established, Cao Cao's economic situation has not improved. Cao Hong has become wealthy with Liu Xie's guidance, but this does not mean that Cao Cao has become wealthy.

For someone to donate money to Cao Cao was like sending charcoal in snowy weather.

Guo Jia nodded in approval, "It's clear that His Majesty trusts you greatly, even when he's out eating, drinking, and traveling, he still thinks of helping you out."

Dian Wei couldn't help but complain, "His Majesty often goes to Liuhe Bridge. He says there are many beautiful women there, and young noblemen often go out with their beauties, either picnicking in the woods or boating on the river. I really don't like it, but His Majesty always drags me there, and we stay for an hour."

"Oh?"

Guo Jia's eyes lit up immediately. "I never imagined that Your Majesty would be a kindred spirit! Indeed, Your Majesty has great insight. There are many handsome men and beautiful women at Liuhe Bridge, and I often go there to enjoy them!" Cao Cao was both amused and exasperated. "Fengxiao, you get interested as soon as you hear about women."

Guo Jia laughed and said, "Does Your Majesty not wish for His Majesty to be like this? It is fine for His Majesty to eat and drink well, travel and play, and even like beautiful women. The more His Majesty does this, the less trouble Your Majesty will have."

Cao Cao smiled without saying a word. Guo Jia was like a tapeworm in his stomach, always able to guess his thoughts.

Cao Cao then instructed Dian Wei, "The construction of the palace will take some time. You must not be careless about His Majesty's safety. You may drink in moderation when you travel, but you must not cause me any trouble."

Cao Cao would not have allowed anyone else to drink a drop of wine, but Cao Cao liked Dian Wei very much. Not only was he brave, but more importantly, he was extremely loyal to Cao Cao!

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Ever since Cao Cao moved the capital to Xuchang, Yang Feng had been resentful and led his men to Dingling, which was not far from Xuchang.

He was originally a bandit from the White Waves. While sending people to plunder the people, he secretly looked for an opportunity to deal with Cao Cao.

Originally, everyone was on equal footing, but now Cao Cao has monopolized all the benefits. Anyone would be unhappy in that situation.

Now Han Xian and Yang Feng have become brothers in misfortune, and the two often look in the direction of Xudu, secretly gritting their teeth in hatred.

Xu Huang was a general under Yang Feng. One day, after inspecting the barracks, a soldier brought a middle-aged man to his tent.

"General, he wants to see you. He won't say anything when we ask him anything, insisting that he will only talk when he sees you. So I brought him here."

Xu Huang was a burly man with a broad face and a wide mouth. He was very friendly to the soldiers and civilians at the bottom of the social hierarchy. He looked at the man a few times, but his face was unfamiliar. He searched his memory but could not recall him.

"Who are you?"

The middle-aged man glanced at the soldiers beside him but did not speak.

Xu Huang waved his hand, dismissing the soldier.

The middle-aged man then asked, "Are you really General Xu Huang? Xu Huang, the Xu Gongming who served the emperor?"

Xu Huang nodded. "That's right, it's me!"

The middle-aged man then said, "I'm from Xudu. I'm a waiter at Hongyun Restaurant. I have a letter for you."

The middle-aged man carefully took the letter out of his pocket and handed it to Xu Huang.

Seeing his caution, Xu Huang guessed that this matter was unusual. He opened the letter and was surprised when he saw the first line.

"General Xu Huang, how have you been? It's been two months since we last met, and I've really missed you."

Under heaven, who is qualified to call me "I"?

The familiar writing style and tone of voice instantly brought to Xu Huang's mind the image of that teenage emperor!

(End of this chapter)