Section 200

Lu Bu walked towards Cao Cao's study with great strides and handed the halberd and red rabbit in his hand to the soldiers at the door. Although it was a hot day, Zhi Jinwu still had to wear armor and could not be careless at all. Every time the iron armor piece on his body made a stack of clangs, which spread far in the prime minister's mansion at noon.

The weather was so hot that it was a bit uncomfortable, and Cao Cao's headaches were more frequent. The imperial doctors didn't take it well, but Zhang Ji was already on the way.

"Why is Fengxian so urgent?" Cao Cao lay in the chair of the Grand Master, with a white wet towel on his forehead, and there were two maids next to him, and from time to time he took out another one from the basin on the ground to replace Cao Cao's head.

Yuan Shao's army was frequently mobilized, and then he had to have a series of arrangements and decisions. For example, studying Yuan Shao's route and timing of troops, arranging the enemy's battlefields, as well as the troops from which counties were stationed or left behind, the arrangement and transportation of food and grass, the collection of materials, and the preparation of military weapons, all have to worry about it one by one. Otherwise, if a small link is lost, it may lead to a disadvantage in the Yuan-Cao War that may break out at any time.

These things made Cao Cao exhausted. It was not that his subordinates had no one to help him share these things. It was just that for some people, some things were not at ease without their own hands. It was not that he was worried about his subordinates' abilities and loyalty, it was just a personal habit.

For example, Zhuge Liang's "devoting his whole life to the death" was highly praised by the world, but it also indirectly caused no one to be available in the later period of Shu Han. Those who hold great power only need to make decisions and directly manage the most direct subordinates, with only a few people. All things must be interfered with, which is not only extremely unfavorable to the ability of their subordinates, but also a waste of resources for cannons to kill mosquitoes.

Although Cao Cao was far from that point, his battle with Yuan Shao was really of great significance. If he was not careful, he would return to the pre-liberation overnight and lose all his foundation. Therefore, Cao Cao was doing the pre-war preparations for this battle. He had never been to Mrs. Ding and Cai Yan's room, and he worked all night with a group of advisers in the study room.

No matter late supper...

Staying up late like this will make you sick even if you are not sick.

Lu Bu was speechless and handed a book with both hands. A maid took it and handed it to Cao Cao, who was hiding on the chair.

At first, Cao Cao just barely cheered up his energy and looked at it. The more he looked, the more frightened he became. The more he looked, his eyes wider. At the end, he turned over and jumped up from the recliner. Seeing that his skills were much better than when he was not sick.

"Fengxian, who did this manifesto?" What Lu Bu presented to Cao Cao was the manifesto Chen Lin made to challenge Cao for Yuan Shao, which was similar to the one in history, except that it was missing a "brutal and bloodthirsty". Without the betrayal of a large number of officials caused by the Lu Bu's attack on Yan, and without the massacre of Pengcheng. Forcibly placing this crime on him would only make people feel pretentious.

After hearing Lu Bu’s reply, Chen Lin wrote, Cao Cao said: “Those who have literary affairs must use martial arts to help them. Although Chen Lin’s literary affairs are good, what is the shortcomings of Yuan Shao’s martial arts!”

Lu Bu said: "This manifesto was spread to various prefectures and counties and passes by Yuan Shao. I believe it is known to the world at this time."

Cao Cao laughed and said, "It's okay! What Cao did is worthy of the world. Why do you fear it?"

Lu Bu is now completely different from the previous Wen Hou who is prone to getting angry and losing his temper at any time. He often always looks calm when encountering problems, which is completely different. He heard this and said, "What the lord said is very true, but I am afraid that the emperor and all the officials in the court will know that Yuan Shao wants to use troops, so he will inevitably have ulterior motives."

Cao Cao was surprised by Lu Bu's change. He could think that this level was no longer the level that an ordinary general who only knew how to bend his bow and lift his sword. This kind of thinking had already jumped out of the tactical level that ordinary generals could achieve, and reached the strategic level and looked at the overall situation.

"Fengxian, it seems that there has been a difference in these days?" Cao Cao was a little happy about Lu Bu's change, and was afraid that he would lose his former prestige that shocked the battlefield.

"Lord, after Baimen Tower, Bu was very depressed. My second brother advised me to judge things with a normal mind, to look at everything out of this body, and to discuss it with an outsider's mentality."

"From now on, Bu Chang realized that all the fame and fortune in the past were all passing clouds and mists. When the prosperity fell, everything would become nothing. It would be better to cherish the people in front of you and live a simple life."

Cao Cao nodded slightly, but he didn't agree with it. This statement obviously contains the spirit of "inaction" advocated by Taoism, but how old is Zhang Feng? Can he experience such a deeper level? It would be almost the same if I had done it myself.

"Fengxian. You must stay in Xuchang this time when you confront Yuan Shao. If there are any abnormal movements between the officials and the emperor..." Cao Cao was worried, so he reminded Lu Bu that he must not make old problems again and be told that he was rebellious again.

Lu Bu smiled slightly, and the depth of wrinkles at the corners of his eyes was basically equal to his psychology.

"The Prime Minister just keeps at ease, and the Bu will save you from it. A real man is born in the world and does what he does not do, and does what he must do."

Lu Bu paused, shook his head and said ashamed: "This is what my second brother often told me."

"Haha, that's good!" Cao Cao felt depressed. How old is Zhang Feng's heart? "I'm also worried that Fengxian sent someone to invite Fengxiao and the others."

"Ah? Mr. Guo and the others?" Although Lu Bu has changed a lot, he still feels that the difference between Guo Jia and others who are born to have bad ideas is too big. "But they only came to the Prime Minister's Mansion yesterday and left..."

Cao Cao also felt that it was a bit unkind to drag people to work overtime like this, and a layer of shame appeared on his black face: "It's okay, in extraordinary times, I believe they will understand it."

A quarter of an hour later, all the strategists in Xuchang gathered in Cao's mansion, except for Xi Zhicai who was far away in Xuzhou.

The room was tilted, and Guo Jia and Zhang Feng were dozing with a handrail together; Man Chong and Liu Ye were holding four dark circles, covering their mouths and yawning; only Xun's uncle and nephew were still fine, their position was a court official, and Cao Cao would not call them some things.

Only Jia Xu sat upright like an old monk entering into meditation, with his eyes narrowing, making it difficult to figure out whether he was asleep or awake. Anyway, this is the case whether he was asleep or not.

Cao Cao looked at the sleepy insects in the room and shook his head helplessly. It has been hard work these days for everyone. Even when Wei'er visited her, she complained that her father was too unkind. This little girl felt sorry for her husband. "Okay, let's hold on for a while."

Xingmu slapped heavily on the table, and Zhang Feng jumped up and shouted in a reflexive manner. Guo Jia almost fell down without the support from the other side: "Wi'er comes with her clothes and is about to go to preside over early."

Everyone burst into laughter, Zhang Feng scratched his head embarrassedly, picked up a glass of ice water at his hand and drank it all. At this time, some of the ice was made by saltpeter in the water. Needless to say, it was Zhang Feng's credit.

Cao Cao circulated the manifesto to everyone and asked, "Yuan Shao is here this time. Let's talk about how to face the enemy?"

Before he finished speaking, a soldier reported to Kong Rong and Zhong Ji came to see each other.

Guo Jia smiled and said, "It must be a lobbyist for Yuan Shao!"

Kong Rong was gradually being emptied by Zang Hong in the North Sea, and Cao Ang was simply transferred to Xuchang.

The two of them arrived together and saw that the room was full of counselors. They knew that Cao Cao was planning to make a plan for Yuan Shao. After giving a tribute, they said, "I heard that the Prime Minister wanted to use troops to Yuan Shao, but the two of them felt inappropriate. I came to persuade him!"

"Oh, what's wrong? Kong Beihai said it?" Kong Rong's reputation was much greater than that of Zong Ji. Although the two of them came together, everything was followed by Kong Rong's leader. Even if they stood, Kong Rong stood for half of his body. Therefore, Cao Cao just asked Kong Rong.

"Yuan Shao is powerful and cannot fight with him, but can only be harmonious with him." It is exactly the same as what Lao Luo said.

Xun Yu immediately retorted: "Why should Yuan Shao discuss peace with his useless person?"
Chapter completed!