Reborn in the Three Kingdoms, I stole Liu Bei's uncle

The gates of Xia Pi City slowly opened, which startled Cao Cao. His first feeling was that the defenders in the city were about to break out.

The defenders have not taken the initiative to attack in Xuzhou yet, but now that Uncle Liu is in the city, Cao Cao will not be surprised by any tactics used.

But what happened next surprised Cao Cao. There was no large-scale army rushing out of the city, only four riders came out from the city gate.

The leader had a handsome face, deep eyes, and a signature smile. It was Liu Yu, the Emperor's uncle.

Liu Huangshu galloped on his horse and stopped fifty steps in front of Cao Cao.

Cao Cao did not expect Liu Yu to suddenly leave the city with his men. But seeing that he was traveling light and with a small group of people, he guessed his purpose, which was nothing more than to serve as a lobbyist for the situation in Xuzhou.

Although he knew Liu Yu's purpose, Cao Cao still did not dare to neglect it. No matter how passionate and ambitious he was, he had to conceal it in front of everyone.

This world is still the Han world, and he is still a Han minister.

"Yanzhou Governor Cao Cao pays homage to Uncle Liu."

When Liu Yu heard Cao Cao's self-introduction, he understood his intention.

Today's battle in Xuzhou is only about official business, and there is not much personal sentiment involved.

Liu Yu smiled faintly and said, "Meng De, it has been many days since we parted in Luoyang. I didn't expect to meet you today, even before the two armies."

"Tao Gongzu and I have a feud over the murder of my father. This feud is irreconcilable. This time I must kill this evil villain to comfort my father's spirit in heaven."

Cao Cao said this in advance to block Liu Yu's words of pleading for Tao Qian.

Liu Yu said calmly: "Meng De misunderstood. I came to Xuzhou not to save Tao Gongzu."

"Is what the emperor said true?"

"It's true."

Cao Cao was suspicious, and even after getting Liu Yu's affirmative answer, he still did not let down his guard.

"If what the emperor's uncle said is true, please make way for me. As long as I conquer Xuzhou and kill Tao Qian, I will definitely reward you handsomely."

From Cao Cao's perspective, his goal this time was to capture Xuzhou. In the process, everything went smoothly. He naturally didn't want an unknown enemy to suddenly appear, and this enemy was the resourceful Uncle Liu.

Liu Yu smiled and said, "I came all the way to Xuzhou, not to save Tao Gongzu, but isn't Meng De curious about who I came here to save?"

"Who does the emperor's uncle want to save?" Cao Cao asked subconsciously.

"save you."

"Uncle, you are joking. My army is now at its peak. In a few days, I will be able to razed this city and capture Tao Gongzu alive. I wonder why Uncle wants to save me?"

"How long has Meng De been in Xuzhou?" Liu Yu asked casually.

"It's been half a year."

"Has Meng De found any unusual news about Yanzhou in recent times?"

"Abnormal?" Cao Cao was a little confused. He thought for a moment and finally came up with something. "Except that the news is less than usual, there is nothing unusual."

Liu Yu smiled faintly and said, "The less the news spreads, it means that something must have happened in Yanzhou. If Meng De doesn't make a decision soon, I'm afraid disaster will come."

Liu Yu simply drew a conclusion based on one piece of news, and Cao Cao naturally didn't believe it.

He knew the situation in Yanzhou very well, so how could any disaster possibly happen?

"I admire the sharp words of Uncle Liu, but I have no evidence to support this matter. It would be difficult for me to believe that there is a change in Yanzhou."

Liu Yu smiled faintly and said, "Meng De took in Lu Fengxian some time ago. Is this true or false?"

"Yes, Lu Fengxian is indeed in Yanzhou now. Although he is highly skilled in martial arts, he has just arrived in Yanzhou and has no foundation. Even if he wants to take over Yanzhou, he will not succeed at all."

Cao Cao had already thought this through before he came from Yanzhou. During the time he had been running Yanzhou, he could not say that he had managed Yanzhou like an iron bucket, but it was definitely not something that could be overturned by an outsider like Lu Bu.

"Meng De is right. If Lü Fengxian's martial arts are combined with Chen Gongtai's planning, does Meng De think the chances of success for this matter will be higher?"

Chen Gongtai, when Cao Cao heard this name, it was obvious that the expression on his face was no longer as calm as before.

Chen Gongli made the greatest contribution to Cao Cao's occupation of Yanzhou. If Chen Gong had not traveled around and persuaded the aristocratic families in Yanzhou to submit to him, it would have been impossible for Cao Cao to occupy Yanzhou so easily.

He originally thought that Chen Gong and his subject would be a model of understanding between a monarch and his minister, but after he killed Bian Rang, their relationship was no longer close.

When I sent troops to Xuzhou, Chen Gong found me and expressed very clear opposition to the attack on Xuzhou.

Xuzhou was a place that Cao Cao had always cared about, so he naturally would not agree with Chen Gong's opinion.

Seeing Chen Gong leave in disappointment, Cao Cao became more cautious.

He knew Chen Gong's influence among the noble families in Yanzhou, so he was also on guard against Chen Gong.

He kept Cheng Yu, who also came from a noble family, in Yanzhou. With Cheng Yu's influence in Yanzhou, he was able to keep Yanzhou safe and secure.

"Gongtai and I are close friends. Even if we have some disagreements, they are just political disputes. How could he do something like betrayal?"

Cao Cao answered very confidently, at least on the surface he appeared calm.

Liu Yu couldn't help but admire Cao Cao's performance. Cao Mengde is indeed a rare hero of this era. He was able to suppress his panic and remain calm, which is something very few people in this world can do.

"Meng De is so calm, I think he has a plan to deal with Chen Gongtai. But if Chen Gongtai comes to Meng Zhuo about this matter, how should Meng De deal with it?"

"Meng Zhuo?" Cao Cao showed a trace of panic on his face. "Impossible, absolutely impossible. Meng Zhuo and I have known each other since childhood. We are closer than brothers. Even if everyone in the world betrays me, he will not do so."

"Meng De's words are wrong. If I remember correctly, Meng Zhuo and Yuan Benchu ​​are also brothers? Then why did Yuan Benchu ​​ask you to kill him again and again?"

"Yuan Benchu ​​is narrow-minded and intolerant. It's not surprising that he did such a thing, but I have always trusted Meng Zhuo. How could he not know that?"

"Of course he knows, but there is a problem in Meng Zhuo's mind. You and Yuan Benchu ​​are also close friends. This matter is like a long sword hanging over Meng Zhuo's head. He doesn't even know when this long sword will fall. If you were in this situation, Meng De, what would you do?"

As soon as these words came out, Cao Cao was stunned for a moment. Uncle Liu was right. He only thought about not killing him, but he didn't expect that every time Yuan Benchu ​​sent someone over, he would still treat him warmly with good wine and food.

Although he did not agree to Yuan Benchu's request in the end, this attitude still made Meng Zhuo feel afraid.

If I were in Meng Zhuo's shoes, I would have raised the long sword in my hand long ago.

In Cao Cao's dictionary, he would never allow his life to be in the hands of others.

For this goal, he will throw all morals and rules out the window.