A thousand-year-old family begins with one fighting against ten thousand.

"Because you are extraordinary. Even though your background is flawed, I have never looked down on your courage and talent. Moreover, you came from a family that had held high office for four generations. I was just a son of a concubine. How could I compare to Yuan Shu back then? I was only slightly better off than you, a descendant of a eunuch."

"Back then, I wanted to prove that I was better than Yuan Shu and become the next one of the Three Dukes of the Yuan family. You were just dreaming of becoming the General Who Conquers the West. Zhang Miao's dream was to become the head of a prefecture. Xu You's dream was even bigger; he wanted to become one of the Nine Ministers."

"Who could have imagined that today, we would both hold royal titles, together controlling most of the world, and the future of the entire world would be in our hands."

"Those days are gone forever; I long to buy osmanthus blossoms and share wine, but it will never be the same as the carefree days of my youth!"

Cao Cao sighed.

"The happiest time of my life was before I became an official. I had no interest in being an official. I would drink a little wine, flirt with young wives and widows on the street, and have a good time drinking with my friends. It was a very enjoyable time."

"It's a pity that we can't go back. Zhang Miao has become my subordinate, and Xu You has joined your ranks. The relationship between ruler and subject has changed, and we can no longer find any trace of the past."

"This is the king, a lonely and isolated man, who calls himself 'the lonely one' and 'the isolated one'."

Cao Cao poured a cup of wine on the ground as a tribute to the past.

After catching up, the two fell silent.

"Benchu, are you really unwilling to surrender?"

Cao Cao's gaze was sharp as lightning, fixed on Yuan Shao like a hawk.

"Mengde, are you willing to surrender?"

Yuan Shao countered with a question.

"Zhongkang, make your move!"

Cao Cao took out the sword he had hidden under the table and slashed at Yuan Shao.

Xu Chu, having already received instructions from Cao Cao, charged towards Dian Wei.

Yuan Shao kicked the table in front of him away, blocking Cao Cao's sword.

Cao Cao's sword was the Qinghong, which could cut through iron like mud. A mere table could only slightly hinder him for a breath or two, which was enough time for Yuan Shao to draw his own sword.

"Cao Cao, you are indeed treacherous!"

"Ben Chu, all's fair in war!"

Cao Cao chuckled and started fighting with Yuan Shao.

When the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry and the Vanguard Death Squad saw their commanders fighting, they all ran towards their king.

"Since we parted ways in Chang'an, it has been a long time since we last sparred. Let's see if your martial arts have declined."

During this period, Cao Cao's body was being treated by Wei Shou, and his physical functions were at their peak. He also frequently sparred with his generals. Although he was not as good as those battlefield generals, he was still much stronger than ordinary soldiers. His martial prowess was comparable to that of second-rate generals.

Yuan Shao was pampered from a young age. Even though his status in the family was not as high as Yuan Shu's, it was only below Yuan Ji and Yuan Shu. Naturally, he did not have to suffer the hardship of martial arts training. Especially after he was promoted to the rank of king, he neglected his training and could only barely defend himself with the foundation he had built in his youth.

"Don't harm my lord!"

Seeing that Yuan Shao was in bad shape, Ju Yi thrust his broadsword directly into the rump of Yuan Shao's beloved horse.

Ju Yi's BMW let out a painful roar and sped forward madly.

Cao Xiu was not to be outdone, and he also stabbed his own horse with a sword, but in the end he was a step too late for Ju Yi.

Ju Yi arrived at the small pavilion first, protecting Yuan Shao behind him, and began fighting with Cao Cao.

After Cao Ren arrived, he joined forces with Cao Cao and attacked Ju Yi and Yuan Shao.

However, Ju Yi was skilled in martial arts. Although he was at a disadvantage, he firmly protected Yuan Shao and held out until the arrival of the Vanguard Death Squad.

The Vanguard Death Squad and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry protected Yuan Shao and Cao Cao respectively. Both sides were on guard against each other. Xu Chu and Dian Wei also took the opportunity to exchange a punch before returning to their respective camps.

"Cao Cao!"

"You! You! You!"

Yuan Shao pointed at Cao Cao, panting heavily, and uttered two curses, "You're shameless!"

Cao Cao flashed his big white teeth, "Benchu, don't slander my innocence out of thin air. I have teeth, don't I? Let me show you my big white teeth! Hahahahahaha."

"Let's retreat!"

Yuan Shao was speechless at Cao Cao's words. Looking at the shameless Cao Cao, he had a curse in his heart, but he didn't know whether he should say it or not.

However, as a man from a family that had held high office for four generations and the Prince of Jin in his time, he possessed a certain elegance and would not engage in the shrewish behavior of cursing people in the street.

They had no choice but to retreat hastily, thus giving Cao Cao a hard time on the battlefield.

As Yuan Shao departed, Huang Zhong seized the opportunity when the vanguard changed formation and shot an arrow at Yuan Shao.

Even though Ju Yi was retreating, he was lying down, and Huang Zhong's archery movements couldn't be concealed, so Ju Yi saw it.

"My lord, be careful!"

Ju Yi took out a large shield and stood in front of Yuan Shao, blocking Huang Zhong's arrows.

"pity."

Cao Cao clicked his tongue, "Kill!"

"Primordial, I'm waiting for the sun to rise higher. What are you waiting for?"

Cao Cao personally led his men to attack. They met at Chenshi (7-9 AM), and now it was noon, the weather was perfect, and the sun was high in the sky.

They were moving from south to north, with the sun behind them.

However, the reinforcements' main camp was located in the north, and they were facing south, with the sun right in front of them.

Under the blazing sun, their eyes were blurred when they fought Cao Cao's army.

Yuan Shao's face turned green. They had been in the pavilion, and even though it was simple, it provided shade. He hadn't noticed that.

Just as he was about to turn around and curse Cao Cao, the sun in the sky stung his eyes, causing him to squint.

"Protect our lord!"

"I'll stay behind to cover the retreat; you all quickly escort our lord back!"

Ju Yi led half of his men to cover the rear, braving the scorching sun and relying on their unwavering will to die, they managed to stop the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry from advancing.

By the time Cao Cao had eliminated half of the vanguard of suicide soldiers, Yuan Shao was already preparing to flee back to the city.

"pity."

Cao Cao sighed again, marveling at how lucky Yuan Shao was.

"Ju Yi, are you willing to surrender?"

"Bah! Shameless scoundrel! Ju Yi would rather die than surrender!"

Ju Yi glared fiercely at Cao Cao, who chuckled lightly. He admired loyal and righteous people the most.

"Take him away and keep a close watch on him."

After saying this, Cao Cao waved his hand at Yuan Shao's gaze, "Brother Benchu, farewell!"

As Cao Cao watched Yuan Shao leave, he knew that from this moment on, the friendship between him and Yuan Shao was over; they were now merely rivals on the road to conquering the world.

"Original Source, my promise remains valid. Even if you are defeated and captured, I will still allow you to leave and establish your own kingdom."

Cao Cao murmured.

"Let's go back and rest up for the attack tomorrow!"

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"Cao Cao is a traitor, a villain, and a wicked thief."

After returning to his camp, Yuan Shao had his wounds bandaged. Fortunately, Cao Cao hadn't gone so far as to use poison, otherwise, Yuan Shao might have really been in trouble.

Yuan Shao cleaved the small table in front of him into several pieces with his sword. He was furious. Cao Cao had actually attacked him at this moment. Did he have no shame at all?

Their great battle was being watched by the whole world. Wasn't Cao Cao afraid of being criticized by the world for going back on his word in such a situation?

And they even sent people to shoot arrows at us from the shadows!

Holy crap, it's a plant.