The Warriors of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 324 Choosing Allies
After Dongfang Sheng and Jia Xu went through some gags, they immediately relieved their nervousness a lot.

Jia Xu then sat down seriously and said, "Kong Ming, tell me about the situation and results of this Yuan-Cao battle. Who should we form an alliance with?"

Seeing Jia Xu's serious expression, Zhuge Liang restrained his smile, thought for a while and said, "Cao Cao and Yuan Shao are the heroes of the world. Although Cao Cao's power is weak, he is better than coercing the emperor to make him disobedient. Yuan Shao has many generals. But after years of fighting, the soldiers are exhausted, and it is difficult to predict the outcome. Liang thinks that we can not form an alliance with any of them."

Jia Xu didn't speak after listening. Dongfang Sheng tapped his fingers on the table. After a while, Zhuge Liang asked impatiently, "Am I not right?"

"Do you know what is the worst thing to do when two male lions are fighting?" Dongfang Sheng asked as he reached out and took out two hand-carved lions from the table. "If you remain neutral, when they decide the outcome, you will be the next to die."

"But if you make an alliance with one of the lions, won't he kill you?" Zhuge Liang retorted.

"It is true that if you form an alliance with one of the lions, even if he wins, he will eat you without hesitation, but when we form an alliance with him, can't we get what we need from it, so that we can become enough? Strong, become the third lion?" Dongfang Sheng took another wooden lion from the table and placed it between the two lions.

Zhuge Liang sat down thoughtfully, Dongfang Sheng didn't bother him, and said softly to Jia Xu: "Wenhe, what do you think we should do?"

Jia Xu put down the cup in his hand and said: "Cao Cao is flexible, he can act immediately, he has clear rewards and punishments, and he is better than Yuan Shao in the use of troops. In addition, he pays attention to reality, listens to the words of the counselor, and can make a correct judgment without hesitation. , if I hadn't met you, Meng Ren, I would definitely join Cao Cao!"

"Well, it's up to you to talk to Cao Cao about this matter, and I will let Zilong escort you there." Dongfang Sheng naturally understood what Jia Xu meant, and made a decision immediately.

Jia Xu just nodded heavily and got up to leave. He and Dongfang Sheng already had a high tacit understanding.

After Jia Xu left, Dongfang Sheng glanced at Zhuge Liang who had come to his senses.

"When will my brother go to see my two elder sisters? They won't say anything, but I know they want to see you." Zhuge Liang said mischievously.

"Stop participating in adult affairs, and read more books when you have time!" Dongfang Sheng taught him a lesson.

Zhuge Liang was about to leave with a smile, but Dongfang Sheng stopped him suddenly: "I heard that Huang Yueying is coming to Yizhou to look for you, I think you should make good preparations."

As soon as Zhuge Liang heard the word 'Huang Yueying', his face blushed and he fled away with a whoosh.

Dongfang Sheng shook his head helplessly. Regarding Zhuge Liang's two sisters, Dongfang Sheng didn't plan to accept them for the time being, because they were still a little young.

Three days later, Jia Xu and Zhao Yun came to Xudu together.

Xudu, which was originally an inconspicuous place, has become incomparably glorious and prosperous, with the implementation of the farming system, coupled with the expansion of Xudu's outer city.

Both Jia Xu and Zhao Yun felt that Cao Cao lived up to his reputation after watching it. After walking around the city, Jia Xu was deeply moved by the fact that the outer city was five times larger than the inner city.

Of course, there was a group of disguised soldiers led by Zhao Yun to protect them, and they were soon discovered by Cao Cao's men.

A school lieutenant led a group of soldiers and quickly surrounded Jia Xu and the others. The leading school lieutenant came out to salute and said, "I don't know why you all came to Xudu?"

Although the school lieutenant spoke in a friendly tone, his hand was already secretly clasped on the handle of the Huan Shou knife. Once Zhao Yun and the others made any changes, he could draw the knife at any time.

Zhao Yun asked Jia Xu with his eyes, Jia Xu shook his head at him, then walked up to the captain and said, "Go and tell your chief that I want to see Mr. Cao, my name is Jia Xu."

Then Jia Xu calmly took out a stool from the soldier's backpack and opened it, and sat down leisurely.

Zhao Yun stood behind Jia Xu, the captain took a look at Jia Xu and Zhao Yun, and then led some soldiers away, while the remaining soldiers stared at Jia Xu vigilantly.

A quarter of an hour later, the school lieutenant brought Wei Jiao over, and of course Dong Biao was also with Wei Jiao.

Although Jia Xu didn't know the personal grievances between the two of them and Dongfang Sheng, he understood a little bit when he saw the sinister smile on Wei Ke's face.

"Haha, why are you making such a fuss? Although Mr. Cao said he would treat me well, there is no need to make such a show." Jia Xu stepped forward with a smile on his face.

Wei Ji, who originally planned to make things difficult for Jia Xu and Zhao Yun, immediately retreated when he heard Jia Xu said that Mr. Cao was going to receive them.

Zhao Yun immediately went up to 'support' Wei Xi and said, "Haha, let's go see Cao Gong quickly, I'm afraid Cao Gong will be unhappy if it's late."

Wei Ke, who was firmly supported by Zhao Yun, immediately knew that Jia Xu and the others were lying to him, but he was pinching his own life. Although Zhao Yun didn't look like a general, his hand strength was amazing. He knocked out his teeth and swallowed.

"Why didn't you say it earlier, hurry up and go to see the lord with me." Wei Yan said with a smile.

Dong Piao also understood a little bit when he saw Wei Ji's smile, but when he saw Wei Ji being 'supported' by Zhao Yun, although his teeth itched with hatred, he could only bear it.

In this way, Zhao Yun supported Wei Ke, Jia Xu followed leisurely and then Dong Piao led the way to Sikong Mansion. At this time, Cao Cao had not proclaimed himself Prime Minister Cao, but as one of the three princes, Sikong was qualified to open the mansion have their own officials.

As soon as Dong Biao arrived at the gate of Sikong Mansion, he shouted loudly, "You're going to arrest me without putting your hands up?"

The soldiers at the door immediately surrounded them with a huff, and pointed their halberds at Jia Xu and Zhao Yun.

Dong Biao immediately jumped behind those soldiers. With Wei Ke's experience, he didn't want to be taken hostage.

"what happened?"

A majestic voice resounded, and Cao Cao, wearing a black curly train robe and a Jinxian crown on his head, walked out of Sikong Mansion with big strides.

"My lord, the two of them have held Wei Xi hostage, trying to harm the lord." Dong Biao pushed the blame on Jia Xu and the others as soon as he opened his mouth, and at the same time locked Jia Xu and his identities as troublemakers.

Cao Cao frowned inadvertently, and he waved his hand and said, "If you can let Wei Qi go, I can still consider leaving your whole body, otherwise... Humph!"

"Mr. Cao's words are wrong. If Mr. Cao doesn't listen to me, I'm afraid Mr. Cao will be decapitated soon!" Jia Xu said in a shocking way.

As soon as Jia Xu's words came out, everyone looked at Jia Xu with a deadly eye. I'm afraid there is no life for saying such naked words of cursing people to death?
(End of this chapter)