"You sent those assassins, right?" Although Yuan Shao was asking, his tone was extremely affirmative.

"You Cao Mengde, you are still so bold, really, if it weren't for you, I wouldn't think of anyone else." Standing with his hands behind his back, Yuan Shao looked at Cao Cao.

"Yes." Cao Cao shrugged his shoulders and decisively admitted. In front of Yuan Shao, he didn't have to hide something, in terms of position, the position they were standing in was still the same. It is impossible for anyone to sell another person and completely take refuge in the side of the Ten Permanent Servants.

Now the defeat of the Ten Standing Servants is only a problem, and anyone with vision can see it. After the emperor could not come to the court, the power of the ten permanent servants fell like a landslide, falling in a straight line. Now, in addition to having some influence in the palace, there is no trace of the ten permanent servants in the court, and even some officials who were attached to the ten permanent servants in the past have been knocked down one after another.

What's left of the Ten Permanent Attendants? Soon they had nothing left but their own lives.

"If you don't do it, I can only do it." Cao Cao said.

"I don't do it?" Yuan Shao looked at Cao Cao in disbelief.

Unsure, or not having heard clearly, he repeated the question again. "You think I don't do it?"

"You can do it, but instead of doing it, you choose the most risky path." Cao Cao replied with a calm attitude, not affected by Yuan Shao.

Yes, he has been with Yuan Shao for many years, and if you calculate it carefully, the rain that the two of them have been in together, the Qinglou they have been to together, and every experience cannot be easily forgotten. But some things, some choices, will not change because of this friendship, wrong is wrong, even if it is a close friend, as long as he does something wrong, Cao Cao will not hesitate to point out the mistake!

Don't say that Yuan Shao's mistake is the unforgivable one! Shaking the country, the decision he made, although it was only possible, but Cao Cao still had no way to act as if it had not happened.

They are different, he is different from Yuan Shao, from the day they came to Luoyang City, they are two typical in the eyes of the world. He is a prodigal, who has nothing to do all day long, only knows how to hang out with rangers, linger in Qinglou, and compete with others for jealousy. Yuan Shao is different, he is from a famous family, and he is humble and courteous, and has been unanimously praised by many scholars.

The two of them bumped into each other and became friends, which was almost impossible in the eyes of others. Obviously, the difference between the two is so big, but they eventually became friends, and they are often inseparable, haunting Luoyang City together. Many people say that it is Yuan Shao, who was brought bad by Cao Mengde, so that a good famous son learned to climb the wall, learned to fight with the ranger with a sword, and learned to linger in the fat powder of the Qinglou.

This is the impression of others, whether Cao Cao has heard it inadvertently or not, he knows that others think exactly that. In fact, no, this is the point that Cao Cao feels most wronged! Obviously, Yuan Shao wanted to go, but he just took Yuan Shao to go, and when he had no money and didn't plan to go to the Qinglou several times, it was Yuan Shao who took the initiative to borrow him money, so that he didn't have to worry about the future and went decisively!

As a result, in the end, everything was his Cao Mengde's fault? Fighting for the wind and being jealous, fighting for the wind and jealous of him Cao Mengde doesn't have so much vinegar to eat, half of the vinegar is still eaten by Yuan Shao, if it weren't for his quick opportunity, the two of them were almost blocked in the alley by a group of people, and they were beaten hard, if they hit any parts that shouldn't be hit, they don't necessarily.

At that time, he was still extremely brave, took Yuan Shao to kill, and left in style! Afterwards, it was also him Cao Mengde who called friends to stand up for Yuan Shao and find the field again.

Thinking about it, it was really interesting, Cao Cao couldn't help but smile. He is still young, but that kind of prodigal life has left him, and it is no longer the same.

"What are you laughing at?" Although there was some anger in his heart, when Yuan Shao saw Cao Cao's smile, his anger disappeared all of a sudden. This kind of smile, he has seen, when he was drinking with Cao Cao once, they both laughed for a long time when they talked about the past. At that time, that smile was no different from Cao Cao's current smile.

He remembered the wall they were lying on, the young lady of the house, and the last name. I also remember that the bricks and tiles that were about to fly towards him, when they were about to hit his nose, it was Cao Cao who stood in front of him and blocked it with his back.

Thinking of those moments, Yuan Shao couldn't get angry, and he was about to respond with fierce words, but when the words reached his throat, he took it back and replaced it with another response.

"You think I don't want to? I think, but a lot of times, certain decisions are not something I want to make, I want to, and I can change it. Yuan Shaowen explained.

"I know you must want to say that in front of the general, my voice is a little heavier. However, you should know that even after my persuasion, it didn't work. The fourth and third dukes of the Yuan family are very powerful? Yes, it is indeed very powerful, so that I can walk unhindered in the court, and everyone will praise me for a good son of a famous family, the pearl of the Yuan family. ”

"But you know, that's my uncle and uncle's reputation! The respect of these people, the value of officials, is also because of them. These are theirs, not my Yuan original, I only received a little grace, in front of the general, I can just speak, no matter how much, it is no different from you. Yuan Shao exhaled, the grievances in his heart, at this moment, all said, and he suddenly felt extremely comfortable.

Is there really no one who sees the situation in front of you clearly? No, many people see it clearly and know exactly what to do. But no one said, why? It's because of the general, because of He Jin, he can't listen. Anyone, when they hear what Cao Cao said at the beginning, will feel that it makes sense, but when they see Cao Cao's cold reception, they will also sweep that truth to the corner of the wall.

Interestingly, Cao Cao has already used his experience as a lesson from the past. People are smart, and in this case, they know what to choose and what to say. At the risk of General He Jin's disgust, it would be extremely stupid to say that he would not be able to listen to the advice at all.

"I know." Cao Cao's smile retracted, and his face became calm.

"What I don't know is why you didn't stick to it and do it differently. With your energy, He Jin may not listen to you, but he will not make the decision he makes now. Also, with the energy of the Yuan family, which of He Jin's staff, officials, will not follow your words? "In Yuan Shao's mouth, He Jin still has the title of general, but here in Cao Cao, he simply doesn't say that and calls him by his name.

Staring at Yuan Shao closely, Cao Cao wanted to see something from Yuan Shao's eyes, but unfortunately, he didn't see anything. In the dark night, the flames in the braziers around them emitted heat and light, and they couldn't spread too far, leaving only shadows of light and shadow. He didn't see any flashes in Yuan Shao's eyes, he didn't dodge because of his direct gaze, he was only calm, he was not wrong.

He felt that he was not wrong. However, Cao Cao believes that what he did was wrong.

"You're scared, you're hesitating, you know what's at stake." Cao Cao sighed lightly, and suddenly felt that Yuan Shao was so strange, not the Yuan Shao he knew before.

Maybe he hadn't seen Yuan Shao clearly before?

Cao Cao's mouth suddenly became bitter at the thought in his head. When you think you know enough about a person, you can really feel frustrated when you suddenly find something you don't know.

"No, I just chose the right way at the right time." Yuan Shao categorically denied Cao Cao's groundless accusations.

He didn't think that he was afraid, hesitated, and would make a choice that would compare the two and choose the lesser of the two. He merely made another suggestion after one suggestion was rejected, and it was adopted again.

"Really? Do you think that's the right choice? Cao Cao chuckled, the irony was very obvious.

"Let the foreign minister lead the troops into Beijing, do you know how big the risk is inside? Do you know what to expect? Do you know that after the Yellow Turban Rebellion, the stable outer coat of the imperial court has been torn off, revealing the soft flesh inside? Do you know how dangerous it will be for the entire Luoyang City if the Shan can't suppress the foreign ministers? Don't you know any of this? Or are you Yuan Benchu, who doesn't care at all and doesn't pay attention to it? ”

Cao Cao's series of questions, one by one, became more and more acute, and Yuan Shao grinded his teeth unconsciously. He also became gloomy, and felt a sense of strangeness from his former friend, now Cao Cao.

"Hmph, hehehehe." Laughing, Yuan Shao raised his head, and the laughter became louder and louder from extremely soft. He didn't cover his exposed teeth with his hand as usual, and now he let the teeth show out, and even the back sockets laughed.

The corners of his eyes were still a little moist, they weren't tears, they were just the most natural reaction to the sour eyes when he laughed.

It's ridiculous, it's really ridiculous, probably the only joke he's heard in recent months that makes him feel unfunny, but he still uses laughter to express his unreasonable emotions.

Cao Cao stood aside, looking at Yuan Shao's sudden smile, laughing so wantonly, he seemed to see something flashing at the corner of Yuan Shao's mouth in a trance. But after a blink of an eye, he didn't see it, maybe he was dazzled.

Watching Yuan Shao laugh, seeing that he didn't laugh, the laughter gradually faded and disappeared. Cao Cao had no expression on his face, just watched, calmly.

"I don't care? I don't pay attention? I do not know? You think I don't care? I don't pay attention? I do not know? Cao Mengde, you really disappointed me. ”

"What you're talking about, it's just possible. What could it be? It's something that hasn't happened yet, that could happen, or that it won't happen. I had expected this, and I thought it was impossible for you to say anything. ”

"Why do you think it's impossible?" Cao Cao immediately asked rhetorically.

"Why do you think it's possible?" Yuan Shao did not show weakness.

Silence, a moment of silence, both men staring at each other viciously, sabre-rattling. If you follow the experience in those young days, they will definitely wave their fists at each other without hesitation at this time and beat each other hard. The reason doesn't make sense, use your fists to reason, whoever has a big fist will also have a big reason, make a few punches, say whose reason is big, and after finishing speaking, like no one, hook your shoulders and go to the tavern to drink a few glasses, and reconcile as before.

But neither Yuan Shao nor Cao Cao moved. What flashed in my mind was the memory of that "reasonable", and both of them clenched their fists, but neither of them took a step.

Slowly, the clenched fist of the right fist was released. Cao Cao knew that his truth was not just by his fists now, he could tell it, and he could make Yuan Shao obey.

He thinks it is possible, Yuan Shao thinks it is impossible, possibility and impossibility, it is such a sharp contradiction, no matter which side can say the other. It's the same with a fist, you beat down, and it's only your body that is subdued, but your heart is still stubborn.

It can only be proved by time, and when the time comes to the end, we can see who is right and who is wrong. Whether it is possible or impossible, we have to wait for the final result to come before we can have an answer.

Yuan Shao can afford to wait, he can't afford to wait, and even, he also thinks that every question he asked Yuan Shao just now is impossible in the end, and it doesn't hurt to let Yuan Shao win. But, maybe, thinking of that possibility, Cao Cao couldn't let things go on and sit back and watch the final answer.

He couldn't.

It is too late to wait until then, and the reason why it may be possible is that until the end, until the dust settles, the previous moment, the previous moment, it is still possible. Maybe, for that glimmer of possibility, Cao Cao has to stretch out his hand, no matter what kind of misunderstanding he faces, whether it is ridicule or disdain, he must grit his teeth and snuff it out and make it impossible. Only then will he relax.

Isn't it ridiculous? Yuan Shao thought it was ridiculous, Cao Cao himself thought it was funny, except for someone close to him, he had never said exactly the same thing to outsiders. Because he knew what the answer would be, it would be a look of surprise, a kind of look at a stupid person, who might not laugh in front of him, but would laugh madly behind his back. Laughing at him Cao Mengde is stupid, worrying, and extremely funny!

Today, he said it to Yuan Shao, a close partner. Then, Yuan Shao became a once close partner, Cao Cao had expected it, and he still couldn't help but think that Yuan Shao could understand himself, but now it seems that it is just his wishful thinking after all.

"Don't speculate for more than half a sentence, Yuan Benchu, you think you are right, I think I am also right. Since no one can convince anyone, then use their own methods and methods to decide who is the right party in the end. Cao Cao said suddenly.

"Okay." Yuan Shao instantly agreed, he took a deep look at Cao Cao, turned around, and walked towards the road he came. Only the voice remained, still floating behind him. "I keep my eyes open and wait for your appearance. Also, don't be so reckless next time, you're dangerous if I'm not there, you know. ”

"Reckless." Cao Cao paused, he was indeed reckless today.

Watching Yuan Shao leave, Cao Cao shook his head and stood fixedly. Wrong? Right? What he did, as long as he succeeded and achieved his goal, it would only be Yuan Shao who would win in the end.

He rather, he loses.

(End of chapter)