In the twenty-first year of Jian'an, Zhang Lu surrendered to Cao Cao, and Hanzhong belonged to Cao Cao.

As soon as the news came out, the world was shocked. Especially Liu Bei in Yizhou, his heart is beating and his soul is scattered.

Today's Liu Bei has no way out.

Guan Yu returned with a feather, and Xia Kou fell into Xu Tian's hands.

And Yizhou is a super large basin, surrounded by mountains.

Now they are like rats in a cage, there is no way to advance, no way to retreat!

It's just that to everyone's surprise.

Cao Cao did not take advantage of the situation to attack Yizhou, but after getting Hanzhong, he returned to his place of governance, Yecheng, as soon as possible.

This point, Liu Bei's strategist law had long been expected.

In fact, as he said, it was Cao Cao's rear that had a problem.

This edifice in the Eastern Han Dynasty is supported by the three pillars of relatives, scholars, and eunuchs.

Before Dong Zhuo entered Beijing, his relatives and eunuchs killed each other and had already fallen.

There is only one pillar left of the scholars, and it is difficult to support it alone.

Cao Cao welcomed the Son of Heaven to Xudu, and the roof of this mansion was in Cao Cao's hands.

So, the problem came into the hands of the nobles. Do you want to go along?

If they don't go, the roof is gone, and they become single commanders.

If they go, there are also problems in front of them.

Are they going to belong to Cao Cao's people? Or the emperor's man.

And this problem is equally serious for Cao Cao, the scholar clan is the pillar, whether to or not.

Eventually, each side gave in and the scholars came.

But many of them only recognize the emperor and not Cao Cao.

Cao Cao also took a step, as long as you come, no matter who you recognize, just do things.

In this way, a very serious problem is formed.

For many people in the court, Cao Cao didn't know who they were loyal to.

Moreover, there are many people who ridicule, ridicule, and look down on him.

There are even many people who just wait for Cao Cao to show his flaws before making a move.

Therefore, Cao Cao's rear is also the big front, he is the enemy on his back and fights on both sides.

Therefore, he must not leave the political center for a long time.

However, Cao Cao's departure made Liu Bei breathe a big sigh.

Because as soon as Cao Cao leaves, he can get up.

Liu Bei was only afraid of Cao Cao all his life, and he didn't pay attention to those people under Cao Cao.

So, he started his little move...

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Jiangdong, Wuchang.

After Xu Tian got Xiakou, Sun Quan immediately moved the administrative office from Chaisang to Wuchang.

Because if he was in Chaisang, Xu Tian could go down the river at any time and kill them.

For this, Sun Quan paid a great price.

As the saying goes, it is difficult to leave the homeland, and many ordinary people swear not to leave.

And because of a series of things that happened in Jingzhou before.

Many businessmen and ordinary people have been running to Jingzhou in a steady stream.

This result, not only Sun Quan, but even Xu Tian did not expect it.

However, this is good news for Xu Tian.

It is just the right time to take advantage of the opportunity to build Xiakou, and with these people, the planned commercial city, the export of goods will come earlier.

For Sun Quan, another piece of bad news came at an even worse time.

Due to the defeat in the last war, the double blow of body and mood, Lu Su was already terminally ill and was about to die soon.

In the room, Lu Su struggled to sit up and leaned on the bed.

Beside him, Sun Quan personally supported him and covered him with a quilt.

"Zijing!" Sun Quan's soft voice came. "Don't think too much, recuperate with peace of mind, Jiangdong still depends on you!"

"Ahem..."

Lu Su coughed violently a few times, and his pale face showed a sickly flush.

"Lord... Lord! I know my illness, but I can't get better.

It's a pity that I can't see with my own eyes the day when the lord dominates the world! ”

After saying that, he coughed violently again.

Sun Quan said with a forced smile with red eyes.

"Don't think nonsense, take care of it, it will get better! Just..."

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Lu Su.

Lu Su held Sun Quan's hand tightly and said strugglingly.

"Lord! I'm afraid Jingzhou won't be able to take it for a while!

Since it is not possible to use soldiers, let's use other methods.

For that Xu Tian, we can't kill him, there is a person who can easily kill him! ”

Hearing Lu Su's words, Sun Quan's heart moved.

In an instant, he understood what the other party meant.

"Zijing means, Cao Cao!"

"Ahem... Right! Lu Su coughed as he continued to speak. And there is no need for any evidence, as long as the rumors are spread, Cao Cao will kill him!

If Jingzhou doesn't have this person, maybe it will be easier to get it back..."

Looking at the silent Sun Quan, Lu Su grinned and muttered in his mouth.

"Gongjin, I'll accompany you!"

Sun Quan couldn't hold back any longer, got up suddenly, came to the side, and shed two lines of tears...

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Let's talk about Cao Cao.

After returning from Hanzhong, although there were no major military victories.

But politically, Cao Cao's treatment reached its peak.

In the twenty-second year of Jian'an, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty issued an edict, Cao Cao was crowned King of Wei, and Jiuxi was added.

So far, Cao Cao's treatment is no different from the emperor except for the name of an emperor.

And, because of his monopoly of power, he is even more emperor than the emperor.

By this time, Cao Cao's ambitions and his desire for power had also reached their peak.

He began to be sensitive to everything, especially the saddest thing for him, Xun Yu, who followed him from birth to death, openly opposed him.

This made Cao Cao, who was already in his sixties, very angry.

Cao Cao was angry, and the consequences were serious.

At this time, Cheng Yu handed over a piece of information.

"Cheng Yu! What's written on this? ”

Cao Cao, who had gray hair, leaned back on the soft bed and asked with his eyes closed.

"King Wei!" Cheng Yu hesitated for a moment, bowed and said. "Here are some rumors about Jingzhou..."

"Jingzhou?" Cao Cao's voice increased slightly.

"Yes, King Wei, Jingzhou!" Cheng Yu raised his eyes and looked at Cao Cao, who was still closed, and continued.

"Recently, there have been rumors that Xu Tian is growing stronger and stronger in Jingzhou and will rebel against the King of Wei!"

"Humph! Carving insect skills, just want to separate our relationship! ”

Cao Cao's face was still as usual, and he said lightly.

"What King Wei said is extremely true! But..."

"But what?"

"With all due respect, according to Cao Ren's letter, the speed of this Xu Tian's development in Jingzhou is extremely amazing.

Especially his trading, which has been done for nearly half of the world!

Whether it is Jingzhou locally, or Jiangdong, Yizhou, including Guanzhong!

It's only been a few years, and if it's ten years from now..."

Speaking of this, Cao Cao opened his eyes violently, turned over and sat up.

"Cheng Yu, give an edict to Xu Tian to come to Xu Capital in person!"

"What if he doesn't come?"

"If you don't come, send troops to destroy him!"

A cold light flashed in Cao Cao's eyes...

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