Zhuge Liang shook his head and said sternly, "With Sima Yi's talent and Duke Wen's courage, Ma Chao is nothing but a chicken and a dog's ears in front of you two."
"It's a pity that I have many things to do, so I can't With the Army go out to fight against the thieves. It's a pity."
Although what Zhuge Liang said were compliments, they sounded particularly harsh to Sima Yi, and the impatience in his heart was even greater.
"What's the matter with you? If you just want to drink tea, I'll forgive you for not accompanying me."
Sima Yi is about to get up and leave Main Hall.
He still has a lot of things to do, so how can he have so much free time to chat with Zhuge Liang here.
"Sima Yi Be patient."
Zhuge Liang smiled slightly, stopped walking around, put down the tea bowl in his hand and said, "I am here just to tell you the strategy to defeat Ma Chao."
"Shut up!"
Sima Yi was furious when he heard this, stared at Zhuge Liang and said, "Zhuge Village Fool! How dare you humiliate me like this?"
"Even if I am ultimately defeated at the hands of Ma Chao and accused by Your Majesty, that is the fate I deserve and has nothing to do with you!"
"I don't need your help anymore!"
Sima Yi has a very strong self-esteem. Zhuge Liang broke Eight Gates Golden Lock Formation who was blocking him before, which caused him a big blow.
Now Zhuge Liang actually said that he would tell him the strategy to defeat Ma Chao, which clearly confirmed that he would not be able to defeat Ma Chao with his own strength!
You are simply looking down on him!
Zhuge Liang also suppressed his smile and frowned, "The crusade against Ma Chao is extremely important. Once it fails, the impact will be huge."
"Although I believe in Sima Yi's intelligence, I want to tell you my plan for the sake of Imperial Court and Your Majesty."
"Sima Yi Why are you so excited?"
Sima Yi laughed angrily and said, "Zhuge Village Fool, I admit that you are indeed very intelligent, but don't look down on others too much!"
"You don't have to be so hypocritical and show off here. I will prove to you through this battle who is the number one adviser around Your Majesty!"
"Come and see the guests off!"
Sima Yi actually issued an eviction order and called the housekeeper to send Zhuge Liang out. This behavior was already considered rude.
Zhuge Liang was not angry. He just took out a Brocade Pouch from his sleeve, placed it on the case in front of him, and said calmly, "This Brocade Pouch contains the strategy to defeat Ma Chao."
"I'll just put it here. It's up to you whether you want to see it or not."
"But I hope Sima Yi can focus on the big orange. If you are really at your wits end, don't forget this Brocade Pouch clever plan."
"Farewell."
After saying that, Zhuge Liang stood up and left.
Sima Yi's face was livid. After Zhuge Liang left, he stepped forward and grabbed the Brocade Pouch, then threw it into the stove used for heating in the hall and burned it.
But when he raised his hand in the air, he stopped again and looked at the Brocade Pouch in his hand, his face changing.
"Huh, let's keep it for now!"
"When I destroy Ma Chao and Triumphant Return and return to the court, I will throw this Brocade Pouch in Zhuge Village Fool's face!"
"Let's see what else he can say then!"
Sima Yi gritted his teeth and thought that he would use this Brocade Pouch to always motivate himself not to forget this humiliation!
Putting Brocade Pouch into his sleeves, Sima Yi strode towards Study, his steps extremely firm and powerful.
This time, he will win no matter what!
Outside Sima Residence.
Zhuge Liang looked back at Residence behind him, with a wise light shining in his eyes. He smiled slightly and turned around to board Carriage.
"Sima Yi, I'll wait and see."
With the deaths of Liu Cong and Cai Mao, Cao Cao gained the support of Great Aristocratic Families and officially took over Jing Province, becoming the new master of Jing Province.
Then he moved most of his troops and team from Jiangdong to strengthen his control over Jing Province.
Outside Xiangyang City, a Carriage slowly stopped.
Then Carriage's car curtain was opened, and a scribe with shackles on his hands and feet was pulled down.
This person is Xu You.
He has been under house arrest at Jiangdong. Now Cao Cao has moved its base camp to Jing Province, and he has been brought with him.
"Ziyuan, long time no see."
Cao Cao walked forward, took Xu You's hand, pointed at Xiangyang City behind him and said with a smile, "How about taking a look at my new Cities?"
Xu You didn't understand that he was showing off. Hearing this, he raised his eyelids and said, "Cities is not bad, but it's a pity that the means he obtained are not very glorious."
"Now that you have captured Jing Province and can compete with Imperial Court, why not let me go."
"Anyway, I am no longer important to you now. Since we are old friends, please give me my freedom."
Before, Cao Cao left him alone because he wanted to leave a way out.
However, now that Cao Cao occupies such a large territory as Jing Province, Jiangdong, etc., its strength has expanded unprecedentedly, far exceeding when it originally occupied Yan Province and Yu Province, so there is no need to support him.
"Haha, Ziyuan, you really know how to joke."
Cao Cao shook his head and said with emotion, "It is precisely because you and I are old friends that I am reluctant to let you go."
It is definitely impossible to let Xu You leave, because he will definitely go to Ye City to join Son of Heaven, which is equivalent to giving a big help to his opponent.
There is no need to kill him. Xu You is no longer a threat to him. House arrest is the best option.
Xu You snorted coldly when he heard this and said no more.
But it is inevitable to feel disappointed.
After being imprisoned for such a long time, he was already a little desperate, and only the last thought of returning to Imperial Court kept him going.
But in the end it can only be a wishful thinking.
"Take it away."
Cao Cao waved his hand, indicating to Xu Chu to take Xu You into the city for safe custody, and then continued to wait where he was.
Not long after, another Carriage came, and what got off this Carriage were two uncles and nephews, Xun Yu and Xun You.
"Minister of Works!"
Xun Yu and Xun You walked down and Carriage saluted.
They have been handling internal affairs at Jiangdong for such a long time, and they just came here now.
"Gongda, Wenruo!"
Cao Cao had a smile on his face, stepped forward and held their hands. "You two come over here, so I can sleep soundly."
"Especially Gongda. Your strategy this time allowed me to successfully capture Jing Province. The first achievement is yours alone!"
The strategy of letting Emperor Xian of Han activate Military Coup, and then taking the opportunity to kill Liu Cong and Cai Mao to capture Jing Province was exactly what Xun You came up with.
"Minister of Works is overly praised."
Xun You cupped his hand and said modestly, "It was Minister of Works who was so brave, personally entered Xiangyang, won the trust of Liu Cong and Cai Mao, and laid out the plan secretly that made my plan succeed."
"Everything is Minister of Works's credit, and my credit is insignificant."
Cao Cao laughed loudly and said, "You don't have to be modest. I'm going to show off my Banquet tonight to help you clean up the dust."
"Come on, come on, follow me into the city first."
As he said that he was about to enter the city with the two of them, Xun Yu said, "Minister of Works, I heard a piece of news on the way here. I wonder if Minister of Works knows about it?"
"What news?"
Cao Cao stopped.
Xun Yu said, "Liang Province Ma Chao openly rebelled against Pretender Emperor. Now Pretender Emperor has labeled Ma Chao as Rebel and wants to send troops to attack him."
After Ma Chao rejected Surrender, the decree to designate Ma Chao as Rebel was sent from Ye City and spread throughout the world. This is no longer a secret.
"Of course I know about this."
Cao Cao nodded slightly, raised his eyebrows and said, "But I didn't expect that Ma Chao would betray Pretender Emperor."
"Pretender Emperor said he wanted to rebel and become king, but I don't know if it's true or not."
Ma Chao's betrayal was beyond his expectation. After all, the one in his hand was the real Pretender Emperor, and the one in Ye City was True Son of Heaven.
Ma Chao Since you have surrendered a long time ago, why do you want to betray again?
Xun You said, "This matter is not simple, I'm afraid there is something hidden in it... But Minister of Works, this is our opportunity."
"Maybe we can try to win over Ma Chao."
"Ma Chao is sitting on One Hundred Thousand Western Liang Iron Cavalry. If we can win over him, our chances of winning against Pretender Emperor will be greatly increased."
One Hundred Thousand Western Liang Iron Cavalry, this is a terrifyingly huge force that can directly determine the outcome between them and Pretender Emperor!
"I'm thinking about this and wanted to discuss it after you two arrive."
Xun You thought that Fa Zheng was playing into Cao Cao's plans, and he continued, "But I don't know the reason why Ma Chao betrayed Pretender Emperor. How can I win him over?"
"If he really wanted Enfeoffment as a King to rebel just now, as Pretender Emperor said, we wouldn't be able to join forces with him."
Whether it is raising an army or rebelling, it is inseparable from the two words "righteousness" and "the division is famous".
If Ma Chao chooses to rebel because he wants Enfeoffment as a King, there will be no basis for cooperation between them.
Because he was also playing Great Banner from Son of Heaven.
Son of Heaven and Imperial Court will not allow things like Enfeoffment as a King with the same surname to appear. This is not allowed.
Xun Yu pondered for a moment and said, "Minister of Works might as well write a test letter first and see Ma Chao's response before making any plans."
"All in all, it's better not to give up such a powerful help so easily."
Cao Cao thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.