At this moment, Chen Zhi came in a hurry, stood outside the pavilion and said, "Mr. Lejin, Miss Cao, Lord Chen and General Cao Bao have come out of the secret room and are asking where Miss Cao is." When Cao Ling heard this, she hurriedly stood up and said goodbye to Xu Ji and Chen Zhi, before she came out of the pavilion, remembered something, turned around and thanked Xu Ji: "Xie Lu Xie Lejin, if Cao Ling is thirsty and gets what he wants, he will definitely repay Mr. Lejin well." After that, he glanced at Xu Ji deeply. Then he turned to leave. Xu Ji stopped her and said with a smile: "Actually, Miss don't blame your father, Lord Cao Bao, she really loves you." When Cao Ling heard this, she was stunned for a moment, and then said quietly: "I know this, but he still doesn't know what is going on in his daughter's family." Then he turned and walked away.

Xu Ji looked at Cao Ling's distant back, sighed heavily, beckoned Chen Zhi to come to his side and sit down, and briefly said what he and Cao Ling had just said, hearing Chen Zhi frowning and pondering, obviously he didn't expect Cao Ling to be such a person, he was moved by her young age and pure appearance, thinking that she was just a poor girl who was sacrificed by the interests of the family.

After coming over for a while, Chen Zhi came back to his senses and said to Xu Ji in a deep voice: "Lord, will this Cao Ling see through our intentions?" Xu Ji shook his head and said: "Uncle is too worried, Cao Ling is a little girl after all, and she can't think of so much, if she changes Mrs. Zhang, it will be about the same." Chen Zhi frowned and said, "But isn't the Lord afraid that Cao Ling will tell his father Cao Bao about this matter?" That Chen Deng is not a vegetarian. Xu Ji shook his head and said, "Uncle Zhi don't have to worry, when Cao Ling left just now, I deliberately mentioned her father just to test the relationship between her and her father, it seems that Cao Ling has a grudge against her father." In this case, I think Cao Ling will never tell her father about today's events. Chen Zhi heard this. Nod yes.

Xu Ji said again: "What if Cao Ling tells Cao Bao about this matter? With Cao Bao's IQ, he would never have imagined that we would use his daughter to perform beauty tricks, and Cao Bao and Chen Deng have always been at odds. It is absolutely impossible for Cao Bao to be cheeky to ask Chen Deng for advice on this matter, as long as Chen Deng doesn't know what to do, what are we afraid of, and I don't think Cao Ling has time to talk about it, right? Dong Zhuo is lustful, when he sees a beauty of Cao Ling's grade, he is afraid that he will soon be admitted to the room, where will he give Cao Ling and Cao Bao time to talk? Chen Zhi smiled when he heard this, obviously agreeing with this.

Xu Ji looked at the sky and said with a smile: "Let's go back and take a look, if I guess correctly." Cao Ling is performing a beauty stunt now, right? Yan Ba and Chen Zhi stood up. Walking out of the pavilion, only walked a short distance, Xu Ji remembered something, turned around suddenly, and saw that in the photocopy of Wanhua, there were three big characters written on the sign of the small pavilion: Fengyi Pavilion. No way? What a coincidence.

When Xu Ji and Chen Zhi Shi Ran walked into the hall just now, they saw a wonderful scene. Cao Ling was coquettish to a fat man, so indescribably moving, and the fat man was almost drooling. was obviously stunned by Cao Ling's deliberate coquettishness. Of course, Xu Ji knew that this fat man was Dong Zhuo, and he had seen it a long time ago. I haven't seen him for a few years, and this Dong Zhuo is obviously fatter than before, and he is getting older day by day. And with an overly drunk look, it seems that it will not be long before he is killed by Lu Bu. Thinking of this, Xu Jilang laughed. strode towards Dong Zhuo, Chen Zhi behind him would not be as good at acting as Xu Ji. There was a look of disgust in his eyes, and he could only bow his head deeply. If you don't go to see Dong Zhuo, the previous things will naturally be completely handed over to Xu Ji to deal with.

Dong Zhuo saw Xu Ji coming over, stood up, and said with a smile: "This is Mr. Lejin, the envoy from Yanzhou, right?" The old man has missed the distance, and I hope to forgive me. ”

Xu Jixun thanked him, and introduced Chen Zhi to Dong Zhuo, Dong Zhuo heard Chen Zhi's name, his cloudy eyes flashed with fine light, and he said in a deep voice: "It turned out to be Chen to Chen Shuzhi!" The old man heard my son Feng Xian say that General Chen Zhi is a rare "master", since the battle with the allied forces, Feng Xian has never forgotten the general, and after Feng Xian comes later, if he sees General Chen Zhi, he will be very happy. ”

Chen Zhi scolded in his heart, this old thing said so in his mouth, but it was actually a sarcasm about the withdrawal of his troops without fighting Lu Bu at that time, but at this time, he was inconvenient to be angry, so he had to reluctantly agree, and it was polite, Xu Ji and Chen Zhi sat down at this time. Opposite Xu Ji is Chen Deng, Chen Deng's next head is Cao Bao, Chen Deng's face does not show any joy and anger, but Cao Bao is proud at this time, obviously because of his daughter.

Of course, Xu Ji and Chen Zhi could see it, because Dong Zhuo's eyes were now completely on Cao Ling's body, and they dealt with other people's words casually. But Cao Ling pretended not to understand the desire in Dong Zhuo's eyes, and answered Dong Zhuo's lewd questions with puns even more innocently.

It seems that Tao Qian's strategy is quite successful, Xu Ji sneered in his heart, but what about this? Cao Ling's heart has been sown by herself, and everything Tao Qian has done now is just a bamboo basket to draw water.

After sitting for a while, Xu Ji and Chen Zhi said goodbye, and it seemed that they would not ask themselves anything about anything today. On the surface, it seems that he has made a trip in vain, but in fact, he has gained a lot.

With Cao Ling, it seems that it is not difficult to realize his plan.

I returned to Caifu, but I saw Xu Sheng hurriedly ushering, and when I saw Xu Ji, I first looked at some soldiers from Caifu who were standing aside, and looked at Xu Ji and said: "Mr. Lejin, the envoy of Xuzhou, Lord Bao Xin, sent a messenger, saying that he had something to find Mr. Lejin." ”

When Xu Ji heard this, he was overjoyed, and hurriedly strode into his room, only to push the door in, but saw a slightly fat person standing in front of a painting and quietly admiring it, and heard Xu Ji's footsteps, this person turned around and said: "Wen Lie, I think so hard!" ”

Xu Ji stepped forward and grabbed the man's sleeve and said with a smile: "Meng De, long time no see." "It turned out to be Cao Cao.

Xu Ji and Cao Cao looked at each other and smiled.

Amid the laughter, the two sat down. Xu Ji looked at Cao Cao and said with emotion: "Meng De, since the dissolution of the alliance, you and I have not seen each other for three years, and now that I recall it, it really feels like yesterday." Cao Cao sighed and said, "Speaking of the time when the princes were in alliance. If Wen Lie hadn't sent troops to rescue that day, I'm afraid that I would have died in Huangquan long ago. Xu Jiyi waved his hand and smiled: "Where did Meng De say come from?" Since the meeting of the long society. We have been fighting side by side, in Luoyang. At the princes' conference, this is the case, today you and I gathered in Chang'an, of course, we have to show our talents. Of course, Cao Cao knew what Xu Ji meant, and Ha Lu Ha Da Lu smiled: "It's still Wen Lie." actually created all kinds of smoke, and everyone in the world thought that Wen Lie was still working in Jizhou, who would have thought that Wen Lie would be transformed into a little messenger Lejin. Xu Ji said with a smile: "Meng De is amazing, he dared to come to Chang'an alone." simply regarded Dong Zhuo as nothing. ”

Cao Cao snorted and said, "Dong Zhuo is something." It's just an ignorant and short-sighted person, first wrong in abolishing the emperor, and then wrong in cholera people, retreating to Chang'an and not thinking of making progress, indulging in the wanton behavior of his subordinates, I think this Dong Zhuo will definitely not die well in the future. Xu Ji nodded and said, "Meng De's words are incisive and reasonable. Cao Cao said hatefully: "It's a pity that the traitor can't kill my hand." ”

Xu Ji said with a smile: "Speaking of which, if everyone could work together in the alliance of princes that day, I am afraid that Dong Zhuo would have died for a long time." Where would we still have all this trouble today? ”

Cao Cao nodded, as if remembering something, looked at Xu Ji and said, "Wen Lie, there is something I must ask you." Otherwise, it's really uncomfortable to hold it in your heart. Xu Ji couldn't help but feel strange when he saw his solemn appearance, and hurriedly said: "Nothing can be said to people." Brother Mengde, please speak freely. Cao Cao nodded and said, "I just don't understand one thing, why Wen Lie's army marched slowly when he was in the alliance of princes. Moreover, when Lu Bu's army retreated, there would be a saying of 'General Xie Taishi to see him off', of course I knew that it was impossible for Lu Dao Wenlie to collude with Dong Zhuo's traitors. But Wen Lie had too many doubts at that time, I have never been able to understand it in the past three years, and after reading Wen Lie's actions in the past three years, I am even more confused, and today Wen Lie must give me an answer. ”

Xu Ji listened to the warmth in his heart, and knew that Cao Cao did not regard himself as an outsider, and with Cao Cao's character, he rarely spoke outright to people. Today, Cao Cao can raise the doubts in his heart, which proves that the relationship between the two people still has room for redemption. To tell the truth, Xu Ji was of course very happy when he first met Cao Cao, but he was more concerned about the purpose of Cao Cao's visit, you must know that Lu Dao is now in Chang'an, and the identities of himself and Cao Cao are unseemly, since everyone came to Chang'an at such a great risk, it is obvious that they have their own purposes, and now that they have discovered each other's identities, the only way to join hands is the best policy, if Cao Cao only wants to use himself, there is no need to mention the past, and the language is so straightforward, This kind of thing is only said by very good friends. Thinking of this, Xu Ji smiled and said: "I know what Meng De means, in fact, it's not that I, Xu Ji, have other intentions, it's really forced by the situation, and I have to listen to it." ”

Cao Cao looked at Xu Ji and said in a deep voice, "Wen Lie, please elaborate." Xu Ji's brain moved, it was not to make up lies to deceive Cao Cao, but because there were too many things and I didn't know where to start, after a while, Xu Ji said: "Before I explain, I want to ask Meng De to answer a question first: During the Warring States Period, why did the Kwantung princes fail to make peace?" Cao Cao didn't expect Xu Ji to suddenly ask this question, but he was already familiar with this answer, and said with a smile: "Then you need to say?" Each prince had its own interests, and it was difficult to truly cooperate. After finishing speaking, Cao Cao's body shook, looked at Xu Ji, and said after a while: "So this is Wen Lie's suffering?" Xu Ji nodded and said: "Brother Meng De understands, when I participated in the Princes' Alliance that day, I was as proud as Meng De, but what was the final result?" Yuan Shao's behavior is very disappointing, I don't know if Yuan Benchu is for the world, or for the Yuan family, or for himself. ”

Cao Cao smiled bitterly: "Do you need to say this? We went to crusade against Dong Zhuo, but Yuan Shao first wanted to get an emperor out, and wanted Liu Yu to be the emperor, if it was said that this was for the sake of justice, it would be fine, after all, there was an emperor and we were also famous, but in the future I couldn't understand, sit and watch the Luoyang fire, three months without marching, and sit back and watch Brother Bao Xin's lone army go deeper, I didn't care about it after I sent the army, and later when I fought with Lu Bu's army, I didn't even say hello, so I rashly marched, and as a result, the allied army suffered heavy losses. I knew that Yuan Benchu only had himself in his heart. ”

Xu Ji snorted coldly: "When Yuan Benchu was in the alliance of princes, he didn't bring many people, but he was very generous when he started the war, as if he did not hesitate to do anything for the country and the people, but he was just generous to others. As a result, his heavy troops were all gathered near Yanzhou, and he was the leader of the allied army. would actually do such a thing, if you don't guard against him. I'm afraid I'm already a prisoner today. ”

Cao Cao was silent for a long time, and said with a smile: "Don't talk about Yuan Shao, to this day, what impact does Yuan Shao have on the current situation?" Xu Ji nodded and smiled: "Meng De is right, but I heard that Yuan Shu is now staring at Liu Xuan's territory, and Yuan Shao is strongly supporting him behind his back, if Yuan Shao is involved in this matter, it will be really difficult to handle." When Cao Cao heard this, his pupils contracted. looked at Xu Ji and said, "Where did Wen Lie hear this news?" With only one reaction, Xu Ji knew that Cao Cao was really planning to develop his strength to the south, otherwise he would never care so much.

Xu Ji smiled and didn't answer, Cao Cao saw this, shook his head and said with a smile: "Foolish brother is confused, there are really few people in this world who can hide from you Xu Ji." Otherwise, Yuan Tan would not have been so miserable back then. Xu Ji said indifferently: "Let's not talk about this matter first, the current trip to Chang'an is the trouble." Cao Cao smiled when he heard this: "Wen Lie might as well come and listen." ”

Xu Ji said in a deep voice: "I won't treat others as fools like Yuan Shao, although I made the proposal to meet the emperor this time." However, the situation is no different from that of the princes' alliance, except that the battlefield has become a diplomatic field, and everyone's interests still exist, and this time the envoys of the various princes gathered in Chang'an. I'm afraid that each has its own purpose. Am I right, Brother Mengde? ”

Cao Cao avoided answering Xu Ji's question, but his eyes flickered. Looking at Xu Jidao, "Did Wen Lie find out something?" Xu Ji looked at Cao Cao, and knew that his words had reached Cao Cao's heart. It seems that Cao Cao really has a very secret thing when he comes to Chang'an this time, and he can't tell himself. Laughing and telling Cao Cao about the attack he encountered in the middle of the road, Cao Cao's face was uncertain, I don't know what Lu Dao, the first hero of the Three Kingdoms, was thinking, Xu Ji looked at Cao Cao and smiled: "Let's not talk about it first, does Meng De know about the Xuzhou Assassin Shi Taoqian pulling Cao Bao's daughter and giving it to Dong Zhuo?" Cao Cao lost his voice when he heard this: "What? Finally, Cao Cao's face changed uncontrollably, and it was obvious that a lot had happened between Cao Cao and Tao Qian in the past three years.

Xu Ji's words are to the point, and Tao Qian's actions may not be aimed at Cao Cao, but I am afraid that it will prevent his own expansion. As for how Cao Cao understands this matter and what kind of action to take, Xu Ji doesn't care about this matter, it seems that Cao Cao and Tao Qian are not in harmony now. If this is the case, it is also a good thing to harm Tao Qian through Cao Cao's hands.

Having said this, Cao Cao's interest was very bad, so he stood up and said goodbye, obviously preoccupied, and wanted to go back and think about it. Xu Ji wanted to ask Cao Cao what his purpose was in coming to Chang'an at such a big risk this time, but he still held back, because Cao Cao would not say it, just like Cao Cao did not ask why he came to Chang'an in person, after all, friendship is friendship, and position is position.

Sending Cao Cao away, Xu Ji suddenly found himself idle, thinking about it, he is now in Chang'an, and not in Jizhou, where are there so many things to do? And his identity is just a small messenger in Yanzhou, and Lejin's name is not known to the world, of course, no one bothered him, but once he was busy and suddenly stopped, Xu Ji was really not used to it.

After Cao Cao left, Xu Ji stole half a day of leisure, strolling alone in the courtyard and garden of Cai Yong's mansion, thinking about the prospects of this trip to Chang'an in his heart, and his heart was confused for a while.

It looks like a mess on the surface, first of all, it is the problem of how to steal Emperor Han Xian out and take it away, according to the plan, of course, it is to kill Dong Zhuo, and then take Emperor Han Xian away, the key to the problem is how to get out of the gate of Chang'an City, to get out of the gate of Chang'an City, you must first control Chang'an, but if you can control Chang'an, what effort do you have to steal Emperor Han Xian out of Lu, Chang'an is the capital of the best Lu, and his strength in Chang'an is simply not enough to achieve this purpose, if you want to transfer troops from the two states, It is even more impossible, because the armies of the two states have their own usefulness. In fact, the army that can really be drawn out under Xu Ji's command is no more than 10,000, and it is absolutely impossible to control Chang'an.

The second problem is that even if he has the opportunity to take Emperor Han Xian away, this Emperor Han Xian may not listen to his words, indeed, when things come to a critical juncture, of course he can take Emperor Han Xian away by force, the problem is that there is Liu Bei who has the same purpose now, and it seems that the relationship between Emperor Han Xian and Liu Yu's son Liu He is very close, and it is very likely that Emperor Han Xian and Liu Bei will go. The most critical problem is that Liu He is an official in the imperial court, and he must have a careful arrangement in Chang'an, if he wants to take the Han Xian Emperor out of Chang'an, then the hope is really much greater than himself.

Then there is the problem of the envoys of the other princes, these people now have their own intentions, and their purposes are different, and it is very likely that they will destroy their own affairs. Liu Bei and Chen Deng are also forgotten, this Cao Cao in front of him is really a headache, and he doesn't know what he is doing in Chang'an, coercing the Son of Heaven to order the princes? He didn't have any strength, and compared to himself, Cao Cao had no hope of taking Emperor Han Xian away. But Cao Cao is a person who plans and then acts, where will Cao Cao do things that he is not sure of? What could make Cao Cao hesitate to take the risk and disguise himself to come to Chang'an?

There is also a problem with the movements of the ministers in the imperial court, according to Xi Zhicai, it is really wrong for Situ Wang Yun to be so quiet now, and it really looks a bit unfathomable.

There is also a question of Jia Xu at the end, history is no longer the same, Jia Xu surfaced prematurely, and it has attracted the attention of Li Ru, now Li Ru is targeting Zhang Ji and Zhang Xiu like this, obviously there is a reason for Jia Xu, in the face of provocation, the vicious and deep Jia Xu will definitely not be willing to be lonely, in this chaotic Chang'an, what will happen to Jia Xu, no one can say. (To be continued......)