In the Three Kingdoms period, the opening scene features the killing of Huang Gai, shocking Zhou Yu!

"Xu Chu is a fierce general."

"But he's straightforward."

"Easily used as a pawn."

"From now on, you will be responsible for guarding the Tiger Guard."

"Xu Chu will be your assistant."

Zhao Yu accepted the token; it was heavy, a testament to power.

It is also the ticket to enter Cao Cao's inner circle.

"Prime Minister."

Zhao Yu fiddled with the token.

He didn't even dare to imagine what it would have been like if he had returned to Jiangdong with Huang Bing back then, or whether he would have been disgusted to death by the old ministers of Jiangdong.

"Is this considered a promotion? Or a raise?"

Cao Cao was taken aback.

He then burst into laughter.

Pointing at Zhao Yu's nose,

"You, your greedy nature hasn't changed at all!"

"add!"

"We have arrived in Xuchang."

"I will bestow upon you a grand mansion!"

"Just like Xu Chu, it's right next to the Prime Minister's residence!"

"besides……"

Cao Cao lowered his voice.

"The water in Xuchang is much deeper than that in Chibi."

"My sons, and the old ministers in the court."

"Everyone is staring at me, and they're staring at you too."

"You are this newly sharpened knife of mine, and I don't want to see this knife cut anyone yet."

"Let's just dull the blade first."

"Do you understand?"

Zhao Yu put away the token.

Stand up.

"Don't worry, Prime Minister. A sword is a sword. I only recognize officials, not people."

"As long as the person wielding the knife is the prime minister, it will only cut down the person you command to cut."

Clear.

Open and unrestrained.

No distractions, no ambition.

"Okay, go to sleep."

"Break camp early tomorrow morning."

"Back to Xuchang!"

As Zhao Yu reached the door, he glanced back and noticed that Cao Cao seemed rather lonely these days.

Next stop: the battlefield of the Han-Wei transition.

He kicked Xu Chu, who was still snoring.

"Feed".

"Move it over there."

"You're blocking the way."

Xu Chu rolled over.

Go back to sleep.

In his dream, he was trying his best to lift Zhao Yu up.

but.

I can't lift it.

It's really heavy.

……

The fourteenth year of Jian'an.

Because they gave up on Gangneung in advance.

Cao Ren also returned.

Let Liu Bei and Zhou Yu deal with the mess they left behind.

Xuchang.

I, Cao Cao, have returned.

Although the Battle of Red Cliffs resulted in a major defeat, not many of the 800,000 troops remained.

But he returned to Xuchang.

Cao Cao remained the prime minister who held absolute power.

He must be.

As long as he is still alive, the sky in the north will not fall down.

The city gates were wide open.

Loess was used to pave the road, and clean water was splashed on the street.

The people of Xuchang lined the streets to welcome them.

They knew of the disastrous defeat in the South, but they still had to face it.

The cheers were deafening.

Cao Cao replaced the horse with a Ferghana horse imported from the Western Regions.

Tall and majestic.

He wore an arrogant smile on his face.

At this moment, he is still the victor.

Half a body length behind him was Zhao Yu, who was wearing black armor.

Xu Chu followed behind Zhao Yu.

Now, he is willing to be Zhao Yu's deputy.

After all, that was the man who could lift him up high.

……

On the city floor.

The clothes fluttered in the wind.

A man stood there, looking down at the procession entering the city.

Dressed in white, with a refined and scholarly air,

She also had the scent of incense on her body.

Xun Yu.

He was known as "Lord Xun".

Cao Cao went to war, leaving Cao Cao to deal with the mess at home.

He was Cao Cao's chief strategist and head steward.

They were also the last watchmen of the Han Dynasty.

Xun Yu did not look at Cao Cao.

I've known Cao Cao's appearance for twenty years; I'm very familiar with it.

His gaze was fixed on the newcomer behind Cao Cao.

Zhao Yu.

"This is Zhao Yu?"

"The person who blocked Guan Yu at Huarong Road?"

"The one who carried Mengde (Cao Cao's courtesy name) out of the sea of ​​fire?"

beside,

Yang Biao (Yang Xiu's father) whispered:

"It is this person."

"Wenruo, don't let his youth fool you."

"This man is an unparalleled weapon of mass destruction. If it weren't for him, the Prime Minister wouldn't have returned from the Battle of Red Cliffs..."

Yang Biao also specifically reminded,

"He only listens to the Prime Minister; he doesn't listen to anyone else."

Xun Yu remained silent.

That's worry.

Cao Cao had already gained absolute power.

Now, with such a fierce general, this "knife" (referring to Cao Cao) is too swift.

If used to kill the enemy, it would be a blessing for the nation.

If used for...

Xun Yu dared not think about it.

His gaze fell in the direction of the palace.

There lived a lonely emperor.

"tonight."

Xun Yu spoke.

"General Zhao, please come to my residence for a chat."

"I want to see."

"Does this knife belong to Cao or Han?"

……

Next to the Prime Minister's residence.

A luxury mansion.

just now.

It is Zhao Yu's home.

"General Zhao."

"This is the land deed, and this is the key."

An old man, a butler, handed over a small string of things.

"The Prime Minister has spoken."

"Everything here, including the fifty servants and twenty maids inside."

"They're all yours."

Zhao Yu did not answer.

"Take it. Even without the key, it's still my home."

I glanced at the magnificent gate.

[System Scan: Luxury Mansion.]

Comfort level: S.

[Distance from workplace (Prime Minister's Residence): 50 meters.]

[Review: Top-tier staff dormitory.]

Zhao Yu nodded.

"OK."

"Please thank the Prime Minister for me."

He walked into the courtyard.

The maids lined up in two rows.

She's also quite attractive.

It seems the Prime Minister is quite sensible; Zhao Yu doesn't seem to care.

These are all external things.

"Greetings, General!"

Her voice is sweet.

"That's enough, everyone can go do what they need to do, even if it's just a little slacking off..."

Zhao Yu kept his eyes straight ahead.

I went straight to the master bedroom.

He slammed the knife on the table.

I lay down on the bed.

"soft."

"It's better than sleeping on the floor."

I had only been lying down for two minutes.

"Knock knock knock".

There was a knock on the door.

"Come in."

The butler pushed open the door and entered.

He was holding a name card in his hand.

"General,"

"Lord Xun...sent someone to deliver an invitation."

"Please come to my home tonight for a welcome dinner."

Zhao Yu sat up.

He accepted the visiting card.

His handwriting is neat and elegant, exuding a sense of righteousness.

Xun Yu bowed.

Indeed, seeing the words is like seeing the person; the ancients did not deceive me.

Zhao Yu narrowed his eyes.

Xun Yu was a man of exceptional talent, fit to be a king's advisor.

The brains of Cao Cao's camp.

He was also one of Cao Cao's most complex "friends".

"Shall we go?"

Zhao Yu asked the system.

[Target: Xun Yu.]

[Faction Affiliation: Han Dynasty (Hidden) / Cao Cao's Camp (Surface)]

[Suggestion: Make contact. Establish your own political stance (even if you haven't).]

Zhao Yu stood up.

I straightened my clothes.

The armor was removed long ago.

Who would wear armor everywhere? Just wear it when you enter Xuchang. Isn't that tiring?

"go."

Someone invited me to dinner.

"Why not go?"

……

Xun Mansion.

Elegant.

No gold, silver, or jade artifacts

Only the fragrance of books.

The air was filled with that signature incense.

This fragrance is unlike the perfume worn by women in later generations, which can be smelled from a great distance.

I wouldn't say I dislike it; on the contrary, I find it peaceful.

"Xun Ling's lingering fragrance".

Well-deserved name.

Inside the hall,

Xun Yu knelt down.

Tea is being brewed.

Zhao Yu strode in.

They weren't being polite either.

He sat directly opposite Xun Yu.

Cross-legged.

This stands in stark contrast to Xun Yu.

One is like a banished immortal.

One looks like a bandit.

"General Zhao."

Xun Yu poured a cup of tea.

Push it over.

"please."

Zhao Yu picked up his teacup and drank it all in one gulp.

"hot."

Zhao Yu smacked his lips.

"The cup is too small; it doesn't quench my thirst."

Xun Yu smiled, a gentle smile.

"General, you are so generous. I, Xun, am being pretentious."

"Someone, bring a larger bowl."

They changed to large bowls of tea.

Zhao Yu felt satisfied after drinking.

"I have heard of the general's exploits at Chibi."

"Saving the Lord from the Fire, His Righteousness Reaches the Heavens."

"I admire you."

Zhao Yu waved his hand.