Wei Xiaobao's Three Kingdoms Adventure

Chapter 74 My name will scare you to death
Cao Cao's smile froze. He glanced at Guo Jia, then at Wei Xiaobao and asked, "Sir, why do you say that all my previous efforts have been wasted?"

Wei Xiaobao said, "Aren't you afraid that Lu Bu will poke your butt?"

Puzzled, Cao Cao asked, "What do you mean, sir?"

Wei Xiaobao continued, "Zhang Miao is going to betray you and join Lü Bu. Lü Bu will soon attack your lair."

Cao Cao was panicked and could not stand steadily.

Dian Wei, standing behind Xiahou Dun, heard Wei Xiaobao's words and said bitterly, "My governor has a deep bond with Lord Cao, how could he be a traitor?"

Cao Cao also said, "I know you are a master of strategy, but Meng Zhuo won't betray me, will he?"

Cao Cao glanced at Guo Jia again, then asked, "What do you think, Advisor?"

Wei Xiaobao thought to himself, "I showed you my skills at Sishui Pass and recommended Guo Jia to you, and you still don't believe me?"

Guo Jia said, "If we engage in battle with Tao Qian, it will be difficult to retreat. It would be better to temporarily halt our advance, set up camp here, and observe the situation behind us."

Cao Cao nodded and said, "That's exactly what I was thinking. Military Advisor knows my heart well."

Wei Xiaobao cursed, "Your grandfather, the person I recommended to you, now you believe him and not me? Well, just wait here, I'll see if you regret it when you receive the news!"

Cao Cao immediately ordered Xiahou Dun and others to pass on the message. After the central military tent was settled, he accompanied Wei Xiaobao and Guo Jia to drink in the tent.

After delivering the order, Xiahou Dun came back and reported the duel between Dian Wei and Wei Xiaobao.

Cao Cao listened to Wei Xiaobao's description and thought to himself, "This man, with his frail frame, managed to subdue a formidable general like Dian Wei. He's truly resourceful. If he's here at Tao Qian's request to rescue Xia Pi City, then I've fallen into his trap. Although I, Cao Cao, may not be as foresighted as you or as perceptive as Fengxian, I've been well-versed in military tactics since childhood. How could I fall for your tricks? I'll camp here for a few days, and we'll drink and have fun together every day. Let's see how you respond. Tao Qian's head will simply rest on his neck for a few more days."

Cao Cao wanted Wei Xiaobao to relax his vigilance, so he ordered Dian Wei to enter the tent.

Cao Cao said, "Sir, you have been very kind to me. If you have offended me, please apologize first and then accept your punishment."

Dian Wei was already dissatisfied, and when he heard Wei Xiaobao say that Zhang Miao wanted to be a traitor, he turned his neck and stood still with his head held high and chest puffed out when he heard Cao Cao asking him to apologize.

Wei Xiaobao was also thinking about how to get Cao Cao to go back and fight Lü Bu. He glanced at Dian Wei and said, "Forget it, I just used some tricks to win by luck."

Dian Wei became even more angry after hearing this and said, "You slandered my governor, and I haven't settled the score with you yet."

Cao Cao had long wanted to win over Dian Wei, and if he forced him to apologize to Wei Xiaobao, it would be difficult to get him to join him in the future. Dian Wei had a straightforward personality, and now he was wholeheartedly defending Zhang Miao, which actually made Cao Cao feel embarrassed.

Cao Cao was embarrassed for a moment and didn't know how to end the situation.

Wei Xiaobao said to Dian Wei, "Big Black Bull, how about I make a bet with you?"

Dian Wei said, "If you want to gamble, go ahead. Why would I be afraid of you? It's just that I don't have much money."

Wei Xiaobao said, "Don't worry, I won't gamble with you."

Dian Wei had been tricked by Wei Xiaobao before, so he had learned his lesson. He asked, "Then tell me clearly what you are betting on, so you don't try to cheat again."

Wei Xiaobao thought to himself, "I already know what time you rolled the dice, why would I cheat with you?"

Wei Xiaobao said, "Let's bet on whether your governor is a traitor. If he isn't, I'll apologize to you and your governor. You can kill me or chop me up without saying a word." Cao Cao hurriedly stopped Wei Xiaobao and said, "Sir, this shouldn't be a joke."

Wei Xiaobao waved his hand and continued, "If he really surrendered to Lu Bu."

Dian Wei didn't wait for Wei Xiaobao to finish. He took a step forward, glared at Wei Xiaobao, and said, "Then this life is yours."

Cao Cao panicked. "If Zhang Miao really rebels, not only will my rear be in danger, but I'll also never have another chance to secure Dian Wei. If this happens again like at Sishui Pass, and Wei Xiaobao predicts everything, wouldn't that mean I've lost a formidable general in vain?"

Wei Xiaobao said, "As a gentleman says, no horse is too hard to catch. Even the Jue Ying I ride cannot catch up with it."

Cao Cao quickly tried to smooth things over, shouting outside the tent, "Hurry up and ask the military advisor and General Xiahou to come drink with you, sir."

Dian Wei turned around and left the tent angrily.

Cao Cao said to Wei Xiaobao, "Dian Wei has the strength of a thousand pounds. I have long admired him. Unfortunately, he is a subordinate of Zhang Miao and does not obey my orders. Today, he offended you, sir. I apologize to you on his behalf."

Cao Cao raised his glass to toast Wei Xiaobao.

Wei Xiaobao thought to himself, "You old fellow, you're so tight-lipped. Not only are you shutting me up so I don't lose face and blame you, but you're also setting a trap for me. When Lü Bu and Zhang Miao really do get you in the butt, you'll still be able to intercede for Dian Wei and save his life. I don't understand what you mean, you old fellow. I'm so pissed off you're going to die."

Wei Xiaobao smiled and said, "I killed Dian Wei for your own good. You have so many soldiers under your command now. If they don't listen to you, how can you lead them to war in the future? Right?"

Cao Cao smiled awkwardly, thinking, "Dian Wei, while loyally protecting his master, offended you. It's one thing for you to be vindictive, but you're even using the excuse of commanding my army as a pretext."

Cao Cao wanted to persuade Wei Xiaobao a few more times, but Guo Jia and Xiahou Dun were already waiting outside the tent.

Cao Cao had no choice but to give up and drink with the three men to relieve his boredom. However, he was not only worried that Lu Bu would attack his lair, but also afraid that Dian Wei would lose his life. After a while, he became drunk.

Guo Jia was worried that Cao Cao was drunk, so he left Xiahou Dun to take care of Cao Cao.

Guo Jia also noticed that Wei Xiaobao was anxious, so he suggested accompanying him for a walk in the military camp.

A bonfire had already been lit in the military camp, and Wei Xiaobao and Guo Jia had unknowingly walked to the wilderness outside the camp.

Guo Jia looked up at the starry sky and suddenly asked, "Where are you from, sir? Or when are you from?"

Wei Xiaobao was shocked and turned to look at Guo Jia.

Guo Jia stared at the starry sky without looking at Wei Xiaobao, and continued, "Sir, you can hide it from the lord, but you can't hide it from Fengxiao."

Wei Xiaobao thought to himself, "The gentleman in the teahouse once said, 'Feng Xiao dies, and Crouching Dragon emerges.' Even if Guo Jia isn't as capable as Zhuge Liang, he's definitely no less capable than him. Zhuge Liang was a master of observing the stars at night. Could he know my secret just by looking at the stars?"

Wei Xiaobao asked, "How did you know?"

Guo Jia nodded and said, "It seems that you are not a man of this era."

Wei Xiaobao cursed in his heart, "Damn it! You're the one who tricked me! Since you didn't tell Cao Cao, it means you still remember my recommendation. Telling you isn't a big deal, since I'm going back to the Qing Dynasty soon anyway."

Wei Xiaobao said, "I am the most beloved person in front of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. I am the Deputy Minister of the Imperial Guard, the Manchu General of the Plain Yellow Banner of the Cavalry Battalion, and I have been granted the title of Baturu, the title of Viscount of the First Class, Wei Xiaobao."

(End of this chapter)