Dragon of the Three Kingdoms

Because this is completely different from Li Yi's original expected reaction!

Li Yi is very clear that he knows that his advantage lies in his grasp and prediction of the general trend of the world as a traverser, as well as his understanding of the personalities and preferences of those historical figures. As for the most fundamental personality charm, let him and people like Cao Cao and Liu Bei In comparison, I'm afraid it's hard to even eat ashes.

Therefore, in the case that Mao Jie has already chosen Cao Cao, even if Li Yi shows him all aspects of himself like a peacock, Mao Jie may sincerely say that Xianghou is so amazing, I admire him so much, But afterwards, I should follow Cao Cao or follow Cao Cao.

So, of course, recruiting Mao Jie couldn't take the conventional route. Li Yi wanted to dig a hole for Mao Jie. The general routine was that Li Yi told Mao Jie, believe it or not, that I can kill Yuan Shu?Well, let's make a bet. If you win, the big horse will send you back to Yanzhou. If you lose, you will stay and work for me obediently.

Li Yi felt that although this routine was not clever, but the ancients made promises, and Li Yiming was indeed unable to compete with Yuan Shu, so Mao Jie was really likely to fall for it in order to escape.

But Li Yi thought beautifully, but the fact is that Mao Jie complimented him all the way, and Li Yi did whatever he said, and he didn't get into it at all.

Li Yi narrowed his eyes subconsciously. He faintly felt that there seemed to be something wrong, because judging from Mao Jie's answer, although he was praised quite highly, it was obviously not flattering. After in-depth research, some conclusions were finally drawn.

This is very strange, why does Mao Jie have nothing to study him?

Li Yi regained his composure, feeling that he needed to change his mind if he wanted to win over Mao Jie.

"Xiao Xian, is this going to reject Mr. Li's kindness?"

Li Yi asked softly, his voice was low and cold, obviously the initial enthusiasm had disappeared.

Mao Jie's heart tightened. Although he was sure that Li Yi's original intention was to recruit him, so he had some room to speak, Mao Jie was not stupid, and would not rely on this to stand up to Li Yi, so he bowed his head He said: "I feel ashamed for failing to live up to the kindness of the Marquis of Xiang. It's just that I served Cao Shijun first, and I hope that Marquis Xiang will be considerate."

Li Yi shook his head and said, "What if I don't understand?"

Mao Jie froze, not knowing how to argue for a while. If he was another person, he might be able to argue with great reason, but Li Yi was able to get him here in the name of sacrificial flags. Great principles can be suppressed.

At this time, Li Yi said again: "Cao Cao first sent You Heng to humiliate me, but since You Heng died, I will not pursue the matter any more, but Cao Cao not only does not know how to repent, but also asks you to see Liu Biao, with the intention Colluding with him killed my life, hehe, if Yuan Shu hadn't entered Jingzhou this time, Li would have been killed by now, tell me, how should I repay Cao Shijun's 'kindness' to him?"

Mao Jie was silent, now that he has been brought here, rashly denying it can only be looked down upon.

Li Yi continued: "Now I have a life-and-death enmity with Cao Cao, but Xiaoxian has a great talent. If I send you back to Yanzhou, it will be considered as an enemy, which is too unwise!"

Mao Jie smiled wryly and said: "Thank you for the favor of Marquis Xiang, but Jie is no more than a small county official in a district, and it is not enough to be in charge of a county, so I really can't be called a great talent, but before..."

After a pause, Mao Jie lowered his head and explained: "What happened to Mi Heng before was not ordered by Cao Shijun, it was all done by himself. After the news was sent back to Yanzhou, Cao Shijun was also furious, angry at his rudeness, I hate him for not fighting, and I have no hatred for Marquis Xiang."

Li Yi smiled and said, "If that's the case, why did he conspire with Liu Biao to kill me?"

Mao Jie changed his mind and forcefully explained: "Cao Shijun also considered the stability of the world. After all, the relationship between Xianghou and Liu Shijun was really bad at that time, and some people misunderstood Xianghou, so Cao Shijun In a moment of confusion, I contacted Liu Shijun..."

"Hahaha……"

Li Yi couldn't help laughing, and even covered his stomach with his hands. After a while, he breathed steadily, and said, "Xiaoxian, do you believe what you say?"

Mao Jie was silent, he was not good at lying, if he had no choice but to force Cao Cao to explain.

With a sudden cold snort, Li Yi said with a straight face: "It is a foregone conclusion that Liu Biao will not be able to take charge of Jingzhou affairs in the future, and entrusting me to take charge of Jingzhou is also inevitable. Moreover, if it goes well, the imperial court will appoint me as General Zhengnan." , take full charge of the war in Jingzhou!"

"General Zhengnan?"

Mao Jie raised his head in astonishment. Regarding the changes in Jingzhou itself, he had thought a lot under the guidance of someone, and had a relatively accurate judgment, but he didn't know much about the actions of the court, but even so, he suddenly heard that the court It may be too unexpected for Li Yi to be the general who conquers the South.

Li Yi did not give Mao Jie a detailed explanation, and continued to say: "As you guessed before, I am indeed sure to defeat Yuan Shu, and with this achievement and Liu Biao's entrustment, as long as the imperial court does not want Jingzhou to have trouble again, it must regard me as the leader." Jingzhou Mu, hehe, when that happens, if I, in the name of General Zhengnan, ask Cao Cao why he colluded with Yuan Shu and even sent troops directly to Yanzhou, what do you think Cao Cao should do?"

"How can the Marquis of Xiang defile people's innocence out of thin air!"

Mao Jie was in a hurry this time. If Li Yi only became the shepherd of Jingzhou, although Jingzhou's wealth and population were far greater than those of Yanzhou, Li Yi couldn't easily embarrass Cao Cao unless Li Yi wanted to be the second Yuan Shu.

But it’s different for Li Yi to have the title of General Conquering the South, which to some extent represents the imperial court. Coupled with the previous batch of inexplicable ordnance as a reason, if Li Yi really wants to embarrass Cao Cao, the imperial court will probably also By default, in that case, Cao Cao might be in danger.Seven-eight starters 7`8 7`8

Li Yi sneered and said, "Innocent? Why is it so innocent? The ordnance stopped by Zhang Yun has solid evidence!"

"That……"

Mao Jie was about to defend himself, when suddenly a light flashed in his heart, and he said in surprise: "Could it be that the batch of armaments was also plotted by the Marquis Xiang?"

Li Yi snorted without explaining. Although the incident was completely accidental, he didn't mind being misunderstood by Mao Jie.

Seeing Mao Jie's face gradually pale, Li Yi exhaled, trying to calm his tone, and then asked: "How, as long as Xiao Xian is willing to work for me sincerely, I will let Cao Cao go this time, and I will never break my promise !"

Hearing this, Mao Jie finally understood that Li Yi had said so much, and he wanted to use it to blackmail him. He really didn't expect his weight to be so heavy, and his mood was a little complicated for a while, but soon, he calmed down , shook his head and said: "Don't scare the Marquis Xiang. Yi Jie guessed that after the Marquis Xiang defeated Yuan Shu in Jingzhou, Yuan Shu must hate the Marquis Xiang to the bone. Hou's current military strength is more than enough to protect himself, but if it is to fight Yanzhou, I am afraid it will be somewhat insufficient."

Li Yi nodded secretly. What Mao Jie said was very reasonable, but on the surface he shook his head resolutely, and then asked, "Does Xiaoxian know about Lujiang Lukang?"

Mao Jie was startled, then cupped his hands and said, "Duke Jining is a loyal man in the world, and he respects him very much, so naturally he knows."

"That's good."

Li Yi said casually: "The Duke of Jining has already made an appointment with me. After I defeat Yuan Shu, I will respond to the incident in Lujiang. ?”

Mao Jie's mouth opened slightly subconsciously. He really didn't expect that Li Yi had a secret agreement with Lu Kang.

Suddenly, Mao Jie asked quickly: "Actually, Marquis Xiang has already made up his mind that he won't send troops to Yangzhou at all, right?"

Li Yi glanced at Mao Jie, then nodded and admitted that he had nothing to hide about these things, and Mao Jie couldn't leave Nanyang anyway, so it wouldn't hurt to tell him all about it.

Mao Jie closed his eyes and meditated. He couldn't help thinking of Li Yi's trip to Yangzhou years ago. After referring to what might happen in Jingzhou and Yangzhou, he found that these two states were like a big chessboard, with Lu Kang as a chess piece, Yuan Shu and Liu Biao. It's the pawns and the bullying, and Li Yi is the one who made the layout. He didn't participate in this battle at the beginning, and only waited for them to lose both, and then came out to clean up the mess and take all the advantages.

Mao Jie felt chills in his heart, and looked up at Li Yi. Although Li Yi was calm and peaceful, Mao Jie was a little scared, really scared in his heart.

However, as a subject of Cao Cao, although Mao Jie was already fearful, for the benefit of Cao Cao, he still insisted: "Xianghou's ambition is far beyond what he can imagine. A small loss is a big deal, so after the Marquis of Xiang became the governor of the state, the first thing to do is to completely recover the four counties in southern Jing. It may be because of dissatisfaction in the heart that there will be disturbances, and even the court will be dissatisfied with the actions of the Marquis Xiang. If Marquis Xiang marches smoothly, that's all. "

Li Yi nodded secretly. What Mao Jie said was the same as what he thought in his heart. Before that, Li Yi did have the idea of ​​killing Cao Cao prematurely, but after thinking about it, Li Yi gave up, because Li Yi was really good against Cao Cao. He is not absolutely sure of victory, and once he loses, the consequences are beyond his reach.

However, now that Li Yi's purpose is to create pressure on Mao Jie, it is naturally impossible to tell the truth about everything.

Therefore, Li Yi asked: "Xiaoxian thought, how do those talents in Jingnan compare with Cao Shijun?"

"This……"

Mao Jie hesitated for a moment and said, "Of course it's not as good as it is."

Li Yi shook his head and said, "It's not inferior, it's the difference between cloud and mud!"

Mao Jie looked at Li Yi in surprise, only to hear Li Yi continue to ask: "Xiaoxian thinks how many people can be called heroes in today's world?"

Mao Jie's lips moved slightly, but he didn't dare to answer.

Li Yi didn't force him, and said directly: "Only Li and Cao Cao can be called heroes among the people in the world. As for the others, even the Yuan family, they don't come into my eyes. A strong enemy, won't forcefully send troops to Yanzhou?"

Mao Jie sighed lightly, his thinking had been disrupted by Li Yi, and it was completely impossible to tell whether what Li Yi said was cheating him or the truth.

Seeing this, Li Yi said again: "As Li said before, as long as Xiaoxian is willing to stay in Jingzhou as an official, as long as Cao Cao doesn't take the initiative to provoke Li this time, Li will definitely not embarrass Cao Cao, so, Xiaoxian can be regarded as repaying Cao Cao's appreciation, which can be said to be the best of both worlds, how about it?"

Although Mao Jie didn't look up, he also felt the burning in Li Yi's eyes, but he struggled for a moment, but finally said nothing.

Although Li Yi had expected this for a long time, he was still somewhat disappointed in his heart. He sighed, got up and said, "If Xiaoxian is undecided, don't rush for a while, just stay in Nanyang for the time being. Whenever you want to If it’s clear, just let Li know.”