The guards on either side seized Chen Gong and led him away.
Chen Gong came to his senses and shouted, "Don't be so rash! You don't have to do this!"
"Mengde!"
"Mengde!"
"Mengde!"
Cao Cao stood where he was, looking in the direction Chen Gong had gone. For some reason, he suddenly felt like drinking.
That cup of wine they had shared in Zhongmou County all those years ago.
Thinking back on it now, he truly missed it.
Sadly, he would never have another chance to drink with Chen Gong.
Chapter 478: Cao Cao's Death
"Have you thought it through?"
"I have."
In the small courtyard deep within the Minister of Works' Residence, Cao Cao stepped inside once more and again asked Xu You the question he had left unanswered yesterday.
This time, Xu You gave him an affirmative answer.
He said solemnly to Cao Cao, "I accept your terms. I will plead with His Majesty for your wife and young sons."
"But I can only do my best. If His Majesty ultimately still refuses to spare your wife and young sons from execution, I hope you won't blame me."
After a night of careful deliberation, Xu You had finally chosen to agree to Cao Cao's request. The reason was simple.
He could not resign himself to dying here like this.
As long as he survived, his merits would be enough to earn him a place on the third tier of Lingyun Pavilion. Then he would be revered by countless people, with a bright future ahead.
So, after careful consideration, even if it meant taking some risks, it would be worth it as long as he could live.
"Good. Your word is all I need, Ziyuan."
A smile appeared on Cao Cao's face at those words. Then he clapped his