In fact, there is no need for Xiahoudun to emphasize, Cao Cao will not surrender, although he knows that this battle is not easy to fight, and even if it is not good, the foundation of many years will be ruined, but he has no choice now.

He has always regarded himself as a Han minister, but soon after the death of Emperor Han Xian, he established himself as the king of Wei, and now he has betrayed the Han Dynasty, so how can he surrender to the Celestial Empire? In doing so, wouldn't you become a repetitive villain?

Although Cao Cao is very suspicious, there is one thing worth mentioning, that is, he has some backbone, at least he thinks so. And if Zhang Chao surrenders now, the last trace of backbone and dignity will not be there, and he will never allow it.

It's just that Cao Cao has made a decision in his heart, but he still wants to see Zhang Chao, and to see this Zhang Zhiyuan, who he didn't care about at first, but now he is really high, and even far more than his achievements, he wants to see what he thinks in his heart at this moment, and he wants to see what this person's pursuit is.

"Come on, prepare the horse, I'm going to meet Zhang Chao." Cao Cao was determined, and said to Xun You and Xiahoudun on the side.

"Your Majesty, be careful of the other party's deception." Seeing Cao Cao's mind, Xiahou knew that it was useless to dissuade, but he still reminded him carefully.

"No, if Zhang Zhiyuan didn't have any mind at all, then he wouldn't have what he has now, okay, do as I say." Cao Cao said in a very firm tone, although he was an enemy, he actually admired Zhang Chao's way of being a person and doing things in his heart.

Cao Cao agreed, and Wei Jun also replied with a bow and arrow.

In this way, early the next morning, on a flat land twenty miles away in front of Xuchang City, wine and food were arranged.

This place is three miles away from the Celestial Empire's army, and it is also three miles away from the Wei army, which can be said to be the middle of the two armies. And at this moment, next to the small table, a man dressed in white was sitting there, his eyes raised and looked in the direction of Wei Jun, this person was Zhang Chao, the emperor of the Celestial Empire.

"Di Da Da ...", Zhang Chao didn't have to wait too long, and the Wei army finally rushed out of the horse, but it was only a distance of three miles, and soon came to the wine table.

"Haha, Brother Meng De has been gone for a long time." Seeing the man who came forward, Zhang Chao smiled and said, clasping his fists.

"Brother Zhiyuan, I haven't seen you for many years, and you are becoming more and more energetic." Cao Cao jumped off the horse, tied the horse rope in his hand to the horse stake that had been erected long ago, and strode forward to the futon at the table and sat down.

Waiting for Cao Cao's ass to just hit the futon, Zhang Chao said there: "Brother Mengde, you are a lot older." ”

Just this sentence, Cao Cao's figure was stagnant, and it seemed that after a breath of time, he finally sighed, and then said truthfully: "Yes, we are all old, but it is Zhiyuan Virtuous Brother, it is the best age in life." ”

Cao Cao was fourteen years older than Zhang, and now he is nearly fifty years old, which was already beyond the average life expectancy at that time in the era when medical technology was extremely underdeveloped. In comparison, Zhang Chao is only in his thirties, which is the best age for life to enter glory, so it is no wonder that there is such a sigh.

It's just that when he heard Zhang Chao say that he was old, Cao Cao Feidan didn't have the slightest sense of anger, and even he sighed very much, at this moment he seemed to think of the first time he saw Zhang Chaoshi in Chen Liucheng when he was young. At that time, I just thought that this person was a young man with some literary talents, but who would have expected such achievements today?

Cao Cao boasted that he had always been very accurate in seeing people, but now he really had to admit that he was still blind to Zhang Chao's problem.

Cao Cao thought of what happened many years ago, Zhang Chao seemed to think back to that time at this moment, and even thought of when he was a general in the Golden Triangle, his power was not very big at that time, but in order to survive, he had to mediate among several big forces, and it was not easy to survive in the cracks. It's like Cao Cao now, in the face of the Celestial Empire, whose strength is much greater than that of him, why not look like himself at that time?

But even so, Zhang Chao at that time did not think of giving in to anyone, because freedom is always the most precious. Therefore, he didn't think that Cao Cao would not be able to see through this, but he still wanted to talk about it, as far as he was concerned, even if there was only one percent hope, he wanted to do his best one hundred percent.

"Come, Brother Meng De, this is the best hero drunk, stored for many years, but I haven't met a confidant, now please drink it." As he spoke, Zhang Chao poured the wine in the jar into the jar separately, and then picked it up and said.

"With such a good wine, I want to taste it, please." Cao Cao watched Zhang Chao pour the wine, and heard him say that he was a confidant, so he guessed that there would be nothing wrong with the wine. He also believes that the other party's personality will not use means in such a thing, otherwise, such a person would not have such an achievement.

The two looked at each other, and then looked up. Then a spicy and mellow aroma entered the throat, so that both of them couldn't help but exclaim, "Good wine." ”

Wine is less than a thousand glasses of confidants. At this moment, the two chatted like confidants, they started from the first time they met, and they talked about the alliance of princes to discuss Dong Zhuo. In this matter, Cao Cao said with a smile: "Zhiyuan, I really thought that you didn't go because of your lack of strength, but later I learned that it turned out to be a secret shot, and you also took a lot of Dong Zhuo's gold and silver, presumably the capital you started mainly came from this, but I just don't know why you can calculate that Dong Zhuo will definitely flee to Chang'an?" ”

At that time, Zhang Chao did not join the alliance of princes, and resigned under the pretext of illness. In fact, he did secretly go to Luoyang, and before the other princes could enter the division, he came to beat the water dog, and it was that time that captured Lu Bu and other generals, and also robbed a lot of gold and silver.

It can be said that if there is no such thing, Zhang Chao wants to rise, and he doesn't know when he will have to wait.

Afterwards, after Cao Cao analyzed the results, he was naturally very shocked. He was amazed at Zhang Chao's methods and the accuracy of his gaze, but he couldn't understand why the other party made arrangements in advance, could it be said that this could also be analyzed?

It is not surprising that Cao Cao would have such doubts, if others did, I am afraid that Zhang Chao would have the same idea. It's just a pity that he can't say this answer, and the things he is familiar with history will eventually become his biggest secret, which he can't tell.

"Hehe, luck, luck." Zhang Chao smiled and did not give any answer to this question.

Fortunately, Cao Cao is also very smart, seeing that people don't talk about it, he didn't ask much, who doesn't have his own secrets. Not to mention, now the two sides are still on the side of the opponent.

After skipping this topic, I began to talk about the matter of Chang'an saving the emperor, and then the princes supported the army and stood on their own...

The two chatted like a confidant in life, and they talked for nearly two hours, until another hero was drunk and drunk, Cao Cao sighed lightly: "Zhiyuan, can you tell me what your biggest goal in life is?" ”

"The Celestial Empire is strong." Zhang Chao replied in a very simple sentence before.

Although this answer was very simple, it was obviously too general, and Cao Cao couldn't help frowning and asked, "What is powerful?" ”

Cao Cao was able to ask this question, obviously because he really wanted to know, and he was interested in this matter. Zhang Chao couldn't help but be happy in his heart, this is the time to instill his ideals in the other party, and it is also the time to sketch a beautiful blueprint, how can he let it go.

Immediately, Zhang Chao coughed lightly, and then said smoothly: "Our country is rich in land and resources, the people are simple and kind, with fertile land, and rich cultural properties left by our ancestors, which makes us outstanding people here. I really can't think of any reason why such a country should not be strong; I can't even think of such a big country, it's good not to bully others, why might it be watched by others? ”

"When it comes to land and people, we are the strongest. But it is true that it will always be invaded by some small foreign countries, and this question has always been in my mind. But one day, I found the reason. When Zhang Chao said this, his face became much more solemn.

"Why?" Cao Cao obviously listened, so he asked curiously.

"Two points. One, disunity. Our strength is used for most of the infighting, making self-consumption too severe. Second, too kind. Even if others have violated us, when we have the strength to get everything back, we often claim to be kind, give the enemy a way to live, give them a chance to breathe, and one day, when these enemies are strong again, and we are indeed weak again, we give the enemy a chance to take advantage of it. ”

As for the reason, Zhang Chao has indeed thought about it for a long time, and now he is naturally not slow to answer at all.

"Yes, exactly." Cao Cao nodded in agreement, obviously he thought so too. In the final analysis, he is also very extreme in his bones, believing in the idea that those who follow me will prosper and those who oppose me will perish. However, he was born at the wrong time, and there were some outstanding figures similar to him in his time, such as Liu Bei and Sun of Eastern Wu, which caused him to have to focus on this. But even so, Cao Cao in history still had a peaceful Wuhuan and played a very positive role in the stability of the country.

Cao Cao agreed with Zhang Chao's point of view, but most of the people at that time believed in Confucianism, believing in being strict with oneself and lenient with others. Pay attention to the fact that people don't offend me, I don't offend people, even if people offend me, as long as they are willing to admit their mistakes, they won't know.