Chapter 553: Dialogue with Xi Zhicai
This answer was obviously dissatisfied, but now was not the time to dwell on this matter. Anyway, now I can only choose to believe Zhao Fei, if I successfully return, if I can't see my third brother, then I naturally have a reason to turn against Zhao Fei.
Seeing that Guan Yu was not asking, Zhao Fei showed a slight smile. In a short period of time, Yuan Shao categorically did not have the possibility of raising troops to attack. Therefore, as soon as Guan Yu left, there was no possibility of coming back in a short time, and by that time, Zhang Fei had already instilled what he had instilled in him in his mind.
At that time, even if Guan Yu comes back, Zhao Fei will be sure to control the situation. Therefore, Zhao Fei is absolutely relieved about this.
Saying goodbye to Guan Yu, Zhao Fei and Cao Cao left his mansion. Cao Cao frowned all the time, he looked at Zhao Fei, and then said in a deep voice: "Pengju, do you really want to let Guan Yu go?" He's a rare talent. ”
With Cao Cao's character, he naturally couldn't bear to give up any talented person. In this regard, Zhao Fei could only shake his head helplessly. He was very puzzled, since Cao Cao was so reluctant to give up Guan Yu, why did he let Guan Yu leave in history?
"Meng De, you also know Guan Yu's temperament, if you want him to be loyal to you, it is absolutely impossible, since this is the case, it is better to let Guan Yu go." Zhao Fei said in a deep voice. Guan Yu can only be used, not commonly used.
Cao Cao thought to himself for a moment, and he felt that Zhao Fei's words were all reasonable. He has been in contact with Guan Yu for so long, and with Guan Yu's loyalty to Liu Bei, he naturally will not betray Liu Bei and serve himself.
He loves talents, but he also knows that he is better than other generals of the Cao army to Guan Yu. However, in this way, Guan Yu did not change his mind, which is enough to prove that Guan Yu's heart is like a rock.
Cao Cao also knew that the possibility of letting Guan Yu take refuge in himself was very small, so in the end he could only nod secretly. Cao Cao is a hero, he knows that everything can be done and can not be done. Since he knew that this was a battle with no chance of winning, how could he continue to spend time on this matter, avoiding its edge was the first choice.
"Meng De, you also said that Guan Yu is a general, so it is definitely an excellent choice to let him guard White Horse City." Zhao Fei said thoughtfully. White Horse City definitely can't stand Yuan Jun's soldiers, so White Horse City is definitely a fire pit, and he hopes that Cao Jun's generals will fall into the fire pit.
It was also helpless to let Zhicai spy on Guan Yu, but Zhicai was a strategist, and if there was a war, he only needed to sit in the rear army. If there was danger, Zhao Fei would definitely arrange for Zhicai to leave safely, so he was not worried about it.
"White Horse is a fire pit, whoever goes will die, you are worried about other generals of our army, so General Guan is stationed in White Horse City. Regardless of whether there is a miracle effect or not, the white horse will lead Yuan Shao to suffer heavy losses. Cao Cao said with a smile. But thinking about it, Guan Yu is indeed a good choice, even if Guan Yu is really broken, it will be harmless for Cao Jun. After all, Guan Yu was not a general of the Cao army.
"I just hope that Zhicai is okay, after all, he knows that White Horse City is in danger, but he is willing to stand up." Zhao Fei said with a frown. In Zhao Fei's heart, he faintly felt a trace of unease, because thinking back to Zhicai's tone, there was quite a momentum of looking at death as home.
The construction of the city on a white horse can be described as a move of internal and external troubles, although Zhang Fei can make Guan Yu throw a mouse trap in Zhao Fei's hands, but he is an enemy general after all, and it is difficult to guarantee that he will have some other careful thoughts.
Moreover, Yuan Shao also knew the purpose of Cao Jun's construction of White Horse City, how could he allow such a nail to appear in his offensive. With the White Horse City present, the Yuan army will attack and be blocked, after all, the White Horse is a very necessary position.
According to the current situation, although Yuan Jun did not dare to come blatantly, he would definitely do it secretly, and he would use thunderous means. And Zhicai's body is even weaker than himself, and Zhao Fei is still afraid that he will have some accidents.
"Don't worry." Seeing Zhao Fei's slightly worried expression, Cao Cao hurriedly comforted. "Besides, I will arrange a personal guard to protect Zhicai, and I won't let him have any accidents."
"Zhicai is your friend, but I am the master of Zhicai, and I am more worried about Zhicai's comfort than you." Cao Cao laughed.
Zhao Fei nodded, but there was still a slight uneasiness lingering in his heart. He looked at Cao Cao, and then said, "I don't doubt Meng De's ability, but I think back to Zhicai's words, and I feel a little uneasy in my heart. ”
Cao Cao also frowned, and Zhao Fei's words also made him stunned, and after thinking about it carefully, Cao Cao seemed to feel a little inappropriate. Because Xi Zhicai's tone is not like receiving orders, but like last words.
Cao Cao frowned and thought for a while, then shook his head and said, "I'm afraid that Zhicai is a dead Mingzhi, so there is no need to worry too much." With the wisdom of Zhicai, there will be no danger, you can rest assured. ”
Zhao Fei nodded, for now, he can only think so, Zhicai's ability is not below him, this is also Zhao Fei's willingness to let Zhicai go to White Horse City with confidence.
Zhao Fei returned to the mansion, but the subordinates said that Zhicai had been waiting in the mansion for a long time. Zhao Fei was slightly stunned, he couldn't think of why Zhicai appeared here. Thinking of his suspicions just now, Zhao Fei felt even more uneasy in his heart, and he hurriedly walked towards the study.
In the study, Xi Zhicai was slowly drinking tea in Zhao Fei's study. Seeing Zhao Fei walk in, Xi Zhicai put down the teacup in his hand and greeted Zhao Fei.
"Zhicai is a rare guest." Seeing Xi Zhicai, Zhao Fei buried the worry on his face in his heart.
"Is Pengju blaming me?" Xi Zhicai saw Zhao Fei and said with a smile.
Staring at Xi Zhicai, Zhao Fei didn't see anything unusual on his face. But Zhao Fei could see that Xi Zhicai's figure was somewhat thinner, and his face was paler than before.
"Why is Zhicai's face so pale?" Zhao Fei couldn't hide the doubts in his heart, and then asked.
Hearing Zhao Fei's words, Xi Zhicai's expression froze slightly, but he quickly covered it up. Xi Zhicai hurriedly shook his head, "It's still not that day to drink, it's really unconscious, it's dark." Especially Pengju you, that is called a ferocious, and we all admire it. ”
Xi Zhicai's words made him a little embarrassed, which also made him not notice the slight changes in Xi Zhicai's face. Zhao Fei smiled awkwardly. "Let Zhicai smile, but I don't have the slightest impression of the events of that day."
"If you don't mention this matter, I don't know what Zhicai is looking for me?" Zhao Fei shook his head. He didn't want to continue to dwell on the problem of drunkenness that day, after all, he didn't have any memory of what happened that day.
Xi Zhicai looked at Zhao Fei, and then said in a deep voice: "Why, can't I come to Pengju you without something?" ”
Zhao Fei smiled and shook his head. "Nothing to do but go to the Three Treasures Palace, today Zhicai was appointed to go to the White Horse, and today Zhicai you will come to visit, I think Zhicai you are not just here to ask for a glass of water and wine."
"You, you." Xi Zhicai shook his head and smiled. "Don't overcomplicate everything, I'll be on my way to Baima in a few days, and I'm here today to say goodbye to you."
"Hehe, that's right." Zhao Fei nodded. It's not bad for Xi Zhicai to say this, after all, Zhicai went to Baima, and he won't come back until Yuan's army breaks through Baima. It will take at least a few years, so I won't see Zhicai for years.
"But ......" Zhao Fei was a little worried about his expression.
Xi Zhicai obviously knew what Zhao Fei was worried about. He shook his head, "I know Pengju's worries, but I have to go on this trip." I think I've been under the prime minister for so long, but I haven't made any progress. Zhicai doesn't want to die of old age in Xuchang City, and it's a good thing to go out for activities. ”
Looking at Zhicai, Zhao Fei found that he was indeed a little old. "Zhicai said that's what he said there, Zhicai, you are in the prime of life, and you still have more time to serve Mengde, so why do you have to take such a risk."
Xi Zhicai's eyes were slightly dim, but he quickly covered up the past. "Pengju's words are wrong, I joined the prime minister earlier than you, but I haven't made an inch of success so far, and I am also ashamed of the trust of the lord, now that I have an opportunity, how can I give up."
"And while the trip is dangerous, it's not necessarily lifeless. After all, Baima is the place of our army, even if Yuan Jun wants to do it, he will have some estimates, Pengju, you can rest assured. Xi Zhicai comforted. Regarding Zhao Fei's worries, Xi Zhicai was quite moved. Don't blame yourself for seeing Zhao Fei as a close friend.
"Zhicai's words are not unreasonable, and there is really no danger in being careful. Moreover, with Zhicai's resourcefulness, even if Yuan Jun plays any conspiracy, Zhicai can also break it with wisdom. Zhao Fei nodded.
Since Zhicai has the heart to kill the enemy, he really shouldn't discourage him here.
"Hahaha." Zhicai laughed loudly. "This is the Zhao Fei and Zhao Pengju I know, am I so untalented, I will definitely die if I go to Baima?"
"Hahaha." Looking at each other and smiling at Zhicai, Zhao Fei's mood was obviously much better, and the slightest haze that had just pressed on him disappeared. It seems that he is indeed too careful.
"The White Horse built the city just to temporarily avoid the edge of the Yuan army, and to fight a decisive battle with the Yuan army, the White Horse is not a good place. Therefore, Zhicai should retreat in the face of difficulties and withdraw his troops immediately when the time is right. Zhao Fei said instructively.
"Pengju doesn't underestimate me too much, you still need to tell me this." Xi Zhicai glanced at Zhao Fei.
"Pengju, I want to advise you, although you have great power, you still have to distinguish between master and servant. We must all assist the lord, and we must not have the heart of transgression. Xi Zhicai looked at Zhao Fei, his brows furrowed deeply.
Xi Zhicai's words made Zhao Fei stunned, he didn't understand why Zhao Fei said this. "I still hope that Zhicai will make it clear, I don't think I have the heart to transgress, why do you persuade me like this."
Xi Zhicai shook his head slightly. "Pengju really has no ambitions, and he has not had it since the beginning of his career. However, Pengju, you must also know that although you have no ambitions, your power is worrying. You may not want to rebel, but who can guarantee that your men don't? ”