Chapter 248 Green Plum Boiled in Wine (3)

Xia Houzhen covered his mouth, turned sideways, and tried not to laugh out loud.

Cao Pi looked surprised, looked at Cao Peng and thought to himself: With such appropriate words, this guy can actually speak so smoothly, it's really amazing!

As for Cao Zhen, he glared at Cao Peng.

How can you say such shameless words?

Cao Peng smiled slightly and replied with his eyes: If you have the guts, would you stand up and refute?

Cao Zhen, defeated...

Cao Cao laughed loudly, obviously agreeing with Cao Peng's words.

He would not be coy, otherwise he would not have laughed and left after Xu Zijiang commented on him in the early years as "a capable minister in the world and a traitor in troubled times."

Cao Cao will never pretend to retreat when it's his turn.

Even if he doesn't deserve it, he will work hard for it.

Later generations often evaluated Cao Cao as a traitor. However, Cao Peng thought that Cao Cao was really not a "traitor". At least for the entirety of his life, Cao Cao had power over the ruling and opposition parties and never usurped the Han Dynasty. Historical records record that Cao Cao's only wish in his life was to die.

Later, being able to write on the tombstone the words "The former General of the Western Conquest Cao Hou" was "a lifetime wish is enough". Therefore, Cao Peng always believed that Cao Cao was a true hero.

In other words, what a villain?

Although Cao Peng was suspected of flattering others, he did so from the bottom of his heart.

At the same time, it is impossible for him to mention the names of various princes like Liu Bei did.

Cao Cao stopped laughing and looked at Cao Peng with interest, "Why don't you learn from others?"

"Who can be a candidate?"

Who can be called a ‘hero’?

Cao Cao turned around and sat down, "How about Huainan Yuan Shu?"

"The ears of bones in the grave."

"Then Yuan Shao of Hebei Province, the fourth generation and the third Duke, has many old officials, and is in Jizhou. He has many capable subordinates, so why can't he be given the word 'hero'?"

Cao Peng said: "Yuan Benchu ​​is fierce and timid, with unstoppable plots. He cherishes his own life when doing big things, and forgets his life when he sees small gains. I once heard from my brother that Yuan Benchu ​​will be defeated by his master sooner or later. If such a person is a hero, how can he be a hero?

Didn't you slander the word 'hero'? You can't deserve it, you can't deserve it!"

Cao Cao fell into deep thought.

In fact, what Cao Cao asked Cao Peng was not unreasonable.

Yuan Shao has now defeated Gongsun Zan, and there will be a battle with Cao Cao sooner or later, which is irreversible.

He dominates Jizhou, has abundant money and food, has over a thousand generals under his command, and has many advisers. To be honest, even today, Cao Cao is still a little afraid of him.

After all, this Yuan Shao is not comparable to Yuan Shu.

Cao Peng's words touched Cao Cao's heart.

It also made Cao Cao more determined to fight Yuan Shao...

Cao Zhen suddenly asked: "Liu Jingsheng of Jingzhou is known as one of the eight heroes, and he is so powerful in all nine states. How is that?"

Cao Peng scratched his head and sneered, "Liu Jingsheng's guarding dog is nothing to worry about. If he dies, it will be the day when my uncle takes over Jingzhou."

Cao Cao was startled and suddenly laughed.

"The house-guarding dog... Afu, if Liu Jingsheng hears this, he will be furious... There is no way he will cause trouble for you."

Cao Peng also smiled, "Okay, let him come."

"Well……"

Cao Cao was speechless.

Since he is a guarding dog, how can he leave home? If Liu Jingsheng had the courage, why would he still be hiding in Jingxiang like he is today? You know, when he first attacked Dong Zhuo, Liu Biao had already established a foothold in Jingzhou. At that time, Cao Cao

There is not even a place to stay. But now? Cao Cao dominates Yanzhou and Yuzhou, controls Guanzhong, pacifies Xuzhou, and occupies most of Qingzhou, but Liu Biao is still just a Jingzhou.

The house-keeping dog is really an image!

Cao Cao had a look of ridicule on his face.

Cao Zhen thought for a moment and asked: "There is a man of great strength, leader Jiangdong, what about Sun Ce?"

Cao Peng scratched his nose and said, "Sun Bofu is brave enough to conquer the three armies, but his strength is easily broken and he will not die easily... He may be a hero, but he is not a hero."

"Then, what is a hero?"

"A hero has great ambitions, a good plan, the opportunity to contain the universe, and the ambition to swallow up the world. When I look at this world, I have no other choice but Sikong."

After hearing these words, Cao Cao should have been happy.

However, he did not show a smile and remained silent.

At this time, it was raining heavily and thundering loudly.

A bolt of lightning tore through the sky, illuminating the garden palely...

"Liu Xuande, what's going on?"

"ah?"

Cao Cao raised his head and said softly: "Ah Fu, do you think Liu Bei can be a hero?"

Cao Peng couldn't help but fell silent!

"Liu Bei is like a lost dog. He can be wiped out with just one elite soldier. Father, why should you be worried about Liu Bei?"

Cao Pi spoke, but Cao Cao ignored him.

After a long time, Cao Peng said softly: "If Liu Bei is not killed, this man will be in great trouble."

"Well?"

"Although he is like a lost dog now, his ambition is still there. Although he has been defeated in hundreds of battles, he is not discouraged, which shows his tenacity. The Fang Shi who taught me how to read when I was young said: Is the golden lin just a thing in the pond?

The wind and cloud will turn into a dragon. Liu Bei is now like a mayfly in his wings. He looks weak, but in fact he is not. If he encounters the wind and cloud, he can transform into a dragon and rise... It is best for my uncle to eradicate him before he encounters the wind and cloud."

"Isn't the golden lin just a thing in the pond? It turns into a dragon when it encounters a storm!"

Cao Cao stood up and leaned on the railing with his hands behind his back.

"Afu, it's over!"

Cao Zhen whispered to Cao Peng.

But Cao Peng shook his head and said, "Brother, just watch. If Liu Bei cannot be eradicated, sooner or later he will become my uncle's biggest enemy."

"Call Zi He Lai."

Cao Cao suddenly spoke, making Cao Zhen and Cao Pi startled.

Zihe is Cao Chun, the current commander of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry.

Cao Cao found him at this time, could it be...

Everyone was silent, and Xia Houzhen didn't say anything, just silently adding wine to them. After about a stick of incense, Cao Chun hurried over in the heavy rain.

"Immediately lead the tiger and leopard cavalry to pursue Liu Bei.

Regardless of life or death, if you see him, you will kill him immediately."

"Here!"

Although Cao Chun didn't understand what happened and why Cao Cao used tiger and leopard cavalry to chase Liu Bei.

But the military orders were overwhelming, and Cao Chun would never ask why.

"Zidan, you go out together."

When Cao Zhen heard this, he stood up quickly and accepted the order with his hands raised.

Cao Peng's words finally made Cao Cao determined to kill Liu Bei. If he was still hesitant before, then Cao Peng's words "Isn't the golden Lin a thing in the pond? It will turn into a dragon when it encounters the storm."

Cao Cao suddenly felt a sense of crisis in his heart.

Raising tigers brings disaster!

"Ah Fu, you made great contributions during the Battle of Xuzhou.

But I haven't given you a reward, how can you feel resentful?"

"Don't complain!"

"really?"

Cao Peng nodded vigorously, "My nephew let go of Lu Bu's family without distinguishing between public and private affairs. This is a crime of beheading. My uncle never asked me about the crime, but instead appointed me as the captain of the cavalry. My nephew is indescribably grateful. Merits will be rewarded, and those who have merit will be rewarded."

If you go too far, you will be punished. This is the basis of our foundation. According to me, it is really unfair for my uncle to only reward but not punish."

Xia Hou was so anxious that he winked repeatedly.

Where is such a person?

I have only heard of asking for credit and reward, how can anyone ask for punishment on their own?

Cao Pi looked at Cao Peng blankly, and suddenly felt a sense of respect in his heart.

Cao Cao came to his senses and patted Cao Peng on the shoulder.

"Afu, you said it well... Those who have made merit must be rewarded, and those who have made mistakes must be punished. This is the basis. In fact, I have already punished you, but you don't know it. Originally, I was planning to make you the captain of Guangling Nong, but

Because of this incident, I changed my mind and gave you a false position... You are very good! Ah Fu, you are really very good... If I had more people like you under my command, why would the world be so worried?"
To be continued...