Crossing the Battle of the Three Kingdoms

Cai Mao thought for a while and said, "Okay, sister, don't worry, the Brotherhood will investigate this matter as soon as possible."

Seeing Cai Mao's promise, Mrs. Cai stood up and wanted to leave. "Okay, that brother has nothing else to do, Mrs. Ben will go back first."

Cai Hao stood up and said, "Okay, when my sister goes back, remember to discuss things with my brother. Now there are only you and me left in the Cai family."

Hearing this, Mrs. Cai paused, and then walked out again. "My sister knows, and my brother takes care of himself."

For the first time, Mrs. Cai took the initiative to express her concern for Cai Mao for the first time in these few years.

This made Cai Mao very excited, feeling that all the suffering was worth it.

Looking at Mrs. Cai who had already walked out of the house, Cai Mao showed a smile on his face, and rushed to catch up with her.

After some summoning, Li Shu and others followed the servants, and hurried to Mrs. Cai's side, and followed them away.

Cai Hao, who was on the side, observed secretly, and saw that Li Shu was indeed very similar to Li Huiyi, so he couldn't help but pay more attention to this matter.

Sending off Mrs. Cai, Cai Mao hurriedly summoned his confidantes to investigate secretly.

The waves in Jingzhou were rough, like the eve of a heavy rain, and Cao Cao in Xuchang was also discussing something with his advisers.

In the Cao Mansion's meeting room, Cao Cao looked at the people who had different views, and said slowly, "Stop arguing, even if Li Huiyi doesn't have the position of a general, if he wants to send troops to attack, there is nothing he can do about it."

"What I intend is to let His Majesty canonize it according to what he said."

Xu You cupped his hands and said, "My lord is very considerate, but in order to prevent Li Huiyi from using this title to act, you think that my lord should become prime minister, so that I can take the initiative in future battles with Li Huiyi."

Hearing this, Xun Yu immediately stood up and said: "This method is not appropriate. The post of prime minister has been abandoned for many years. If my lord restarts, I am afraid that I will be compared to Dong Zhuo."

Xu You shook his head and said: "Your Majesty is still young and needs the help of loyal ministers. My lord rescued His Majesty from the tiger's mouth. Is it possible that he will be given a reason to talk about being a mere prime minister?"

As soon as this remark came out, most of Cao Cao's advisers agreed. After all, the prime minister is under one person and can issue orders to anyone except the emperor.

Although it is convenient to occupy, this move also has the heart of disobedience. Why the post of prime minister will be abolished is because it threatens the imperial power.

Right now, Liu Xie has no military power in his hands. If Cao Cao becomes prime minister again, then Liu Xie will become a real puppet.

Xun Yu, who was loyal to the Han Dynasty, naturally did not want Cao Cao to step on the position of prime minister that was criticized.

Xun Yu said coldly: "You are putting the Lord on the stove and roasting it. The position of the prime minister is a blind poison."

Looking at Xun Yu who was looking over, Cao Cao coughed a few times and said, "Wen Ruo is right, we will discuss this matter later, let's talk about it first, do you want to agree to Li Huiyi's conditions?"

Xun Yu was considered to be an old minister who followed Cao Cao, and Cao Cao had to be cautious, so as not to chill the hearts of these people.

Seeing that the remonstrance was rejected, Xu You frowned and said, "My lord, You have reached an agreement with Li Huiyi. If you don't agree, I'm afraid it will make him angry."

Xun You said on the side: "My lord, the most important thing is to get back the captives. You think you can agree."

Cao Cao nodded and said, "Okay, then it's settled like this, Ziyuan will work hard, hand over to Li Huiyi, and exchange the captives as soon as possible."

"There is also a newsletter from Jingzhou, saying that Liu Biao has agreed to provide food and fodder and reach a long-term cooperation. Therefore, I want to start a new military operation as soon as the food and fodder arrives."

Xun Yu frowned and asked, "Where is the lord Yibing?"

Cao Cao said: "At present, there are two plans. One is Zhang Xiu in Wancheng, and the other is dozens of princes in Liangzhou. Which place do you think should go first?"

Cao's army has been fighting fiercely all year round. Although the Vietnam War is stronger, there are still many hidden problems.

For example, soldiers are war-weary, and there are problems such as the loss of strength.

Although nothing has happened yet, once it breaks out, it may cause turmoil.

Xun Yu thought for a while and said: "My lord, this method is indeed good, but the soldiers need to rest and recuperate. I think we should stop the war for a year and send troops next year."

Cao Cao also knew about Xun Yu's suggestion, but Li Huiyi put too much pressure on him. He had to regain the two places as soon as possible to have the capital to fight.

Cao Cao shook his head and said, "Wen Ruo's suggestion is good, but it missed the point. Do you have any other suggestions?"

Seeing that Cao Cao was determined to send troops, Xun You said, "My lord, you have a strategy that has the best of both worlds, which may relieve your worries."

A smile appeared on Cao Cao's face, and he said, "Oh, tell me quickly, Gongda."

Xun You said with a smile: "Although there are tens of thousands of troops in Wancheng Zhangxiu, this man has no ambition to fight for hegemony. My lord can personally send [-] troops, raise false flags, claim to be [-] elite, and march along the way with great fanfare."

"When the news reaches Wancheng, Zhang Xiu will be overwhelmed with fright, and then send a eloquent person to the city to persuade him to surrender, and it will definitely have a miraculous effect."

"As for the princes from all walks of life in Xiliang, my lord can take this opportunity to prepare for a year, and then take them down in one fell swoop. It should be easy."

This method is really good, and it also meets Cao Cao's current needs.

Cao Cao thought for a while and said, "Okay, Gongda is really Zhang Liang of this marquis, and this matter is decided like this. Gongda has to work harder and arrange the expedition."

Xun You cupped his hands and said, "Yes, You must arrange this within a month."

After discussing the matter, Cao Cao was also a little tired, waved everyone away, and began to close his eyes and rest his mind.

Although his eyes were closed, Cao Cao did recall Xu You's remonstrance in his mind.

Cao Cao didn't care about the position of prime minister, but from this matter, he saw contradictions. A superior person is afraid that his subordinates and others will not agree in the face of major events.

People like Xu You, Cao Cao's subordinates and others accounted for the majority, while Xun Yu, although a minority, were all important veterans.

Chapter 466 Entering the Palace Late at Night

No matter which side you reject, it will cause dissatisfaction, and if you don't do it, it will become two factions that are hostile to each other.

If there is an internal problem at that time, I am afraid that if Li Huiyi does not attack, there will be chaos.

Now the only one who can solve this matter is Liu Xie. As long as he orders himself to be made prime minister, then Xun Yu and other loyal Han factions will not be able to object.

The longer this matter is delayed, the more the conflict will increase. Cao Cao thought for a long time, and finally decided to enter the palace at night to have a secret meeting with Liu Xie.

In order to hide from others, Cao Cao got out of the carriage in disguise and walked away halfway through the drive.

Using his own analogy, Cao Cao easily entered the palace.

Liu Xie, who had already fallen asleep, got up reluctantly under the eunuch's report and went to the meeting room.

When he came to the meeting room, he saw a person in plain clothes sitting and waiting. Liu Xie was displeased and said, "Cao Aiqing asked you to come here late at night, but what's the big deal?"

Hearing the voice, Cao Cao turned his head and said: "Return to Your Majesty, there is indeed a big event, and I have to come here in a hurry."

"Huh?" Seeing that the person who came was Cao Cao himself, Liu Xie was curious, wondering why he was pretending like this.

"Go down and close the door." Liu Xie waved back the eunuch, walked towards Cao Cao and asked, "Why is Aiqing like this? Did something important happen?"

Cao Cao replied: "Returning to Your Majesty, today I discussed with everyone the matter of exchanging tiger and leopard horse captives. The minister advised me to become prime minister..."