For this reason, Zhuge Liang went to the family, ready to ask the wishes of the people in the clan, to see that the Zhuge family intended to be the princes of that side, so as to make plans for who he assisted.

So when Huang Yueying came back, Zhuge Liang hurriedly explained a few words and rushed back to the clan, and there was another purpose for this trip.

That is to see if Liu Bei will send someone to come, and if he is turned away again, how Liu Bei will choose to do it.

Getting back to the point, Chen Deng observed quietly for a moment, and saw that Huang Yueying didn't look like a lie, so he handed her the letter and asked Zhuge Liang to come back and give Yu a reply.

Huang Yueying took the letter and said that it would be handed over to Zhuge Liang, and as for whether it would be returned, she could not guarantee it.

Chen Deng got a reply, drank all the cold tea on the table, got up to leave, and went back to report the matter to Liu Bei.

Chen Deng still has some gains from this trip, at least he has figured it out, that is, Zhuge Liang, there should be a real talent and real scholar, and what Chen encountered should be deliberate.

His purpose may not be to go out of Shi Liu Bei, or he may still be on the sidelines, or it may be that the level of the person who came to invite him is not enough, and he is not worthy of trusting him.

Chen Deng returned to Xinye and told Liu Bei the conclusion of the trip, Liu Bei thought about it for a while, and decided to wait for Zhuge Liang to reply to the letter and personally invite him.

Liu Bei tried his best for Zhuge Liang, while Liu Biao and Cai Mao secretly wrestled each other's wrists, making small movements, but no big moves, and the two did not dare to take a step beyond Lei Chi.

Looking at Xuzhou and Yuan formed an alliance, obeying Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu sacrificed the jade seal of the country, and was arranged to Donghai County.

Mingmian does not have any official position, he is a flat-headed common man, but the officials of Donghai County are all Yuan Shu's old department, and a clear-eyed person knows the way when he sees it.

In order to enhance his prestige, Yuan Shao sent the jade seal of the country to Xuchang and reprimanded Yuan Shu, but he still hoped that Liu Xie would take his life after watching the Yuan family's contributions for generations.

Yuan Shao sent the jade seal of the country, and Yuan Shu, who was called the emperor and the thief, was exterminated, and Liu Xie had to compromise.

Because even if he doesn't compromise, what can he do, the worst is not to have a bad relationship with Yuan Shao, he can only take advantage of it verbally, it is better to follow his heart, give the royal favor, and think about the future.

Liu Xie made meritorious contributions to pacifying the anti-thieves, named Yuan Shao as the pastor of Xuzhou, and rebelled against the general, which made the prestige of the Yuan family rise slowly again for a while.

In order to pacify Xiliang, Cao Cao gathered a large number of soldiers and horses, called to help Ma Chao and destroy Han Sui, but in fact, he put his hand into Xiliang and sought control.

But the army is constantly fighting, and everything is consumed very hugely, although it is possible to buy food with money, but this money is also spent.

This is not a matter of urgency, claiming that the money has bottomed out, and asking Cao Cao to think of a way, otherwise he can only lead the army back when he goes out to fight abroad.

When the two armies were fighting, the most taboo was to strike without food, and Cao Cao would not stop the conquest because he had no money.

In order to scrape together the money, Cao Cao secretly summoned the generals of a secret army of the Tiger and Par Cavalry.

In Cao's mansion, Cao Cao helped Cao De, who was kneeling on the ground, and personally moved a chair for him and invited him to sit down.

This Cao De is Dong De, the captain of the school who was sealed by Cao Cao, because over the years, he has brought a lot of money to Cao Cao, and he was given the surname by Cao Cao, and now he is the general of the official residence in the Qiu.

Things that I never dared to think of before have been realized, and Cao De can be said to be dead set on Cao Cao and has reported the kindness of his encounter.

At this time, seeing Cao Cao like this, his heart was even more moved, but he also knew that Cao Cao must have something to explain.

Cao De said respectfully: "Prime Minister, if there is anything, just give orders, there is no need to do this, I dare not be so courteous." ”

"Alas!" Cao Cao sat down next to Cao De, sighed and said: "It's not a secret, the treasury is empty, and there is really no way to ask for grain and grass in front." ”

Cao De's eyebrows furrowed and said: "Prime Minister, all the places under this rule have almost been emptied, and now, there are only some small ones, I am afraid that they will have little effect for a while." ”

Cao Cao's eyes rolled slightly, and he said embarrassedly: "What should I do, if you can't think of a way, it seems that the only way to do it is to withdraw the army." ”

"It's a pity that the great cause was not accomplished, and it was necessary to be defeated by the power of non-war, which is really worthy of those three armies who fought bloodily and the warriors who died in battle."

Cao Cao said miserable words, saying that Cao De was extremely uncomfortable, so that he couldn't look at Cao Cao directly.

Seeing that Cao De was speechless, Cao Cao shook his head and waved his hand: "You have worked hard these days, you go down first, and when you are done, you will go and reward you." ”

Seeing Cao Cao so embarrassed, Cao De got up and retreated, he actually had a goal in his heart, but he didn't dare to say it.

Because this matter is very important, if it is said, there will be no way back, and it will be impossible for him and a group of brothers under his command to die.

On the one hand, facing Cao Cao, who has the grace of reinvention for himself, and on the other hand, the lives of a group of brothers who have followed him for many years, Cao De is in a dilemma.

Just as one foot stepped into the house, Cao De suddenly walked back with a resolute face, knelt down and said: "Prime Minister, there is no way to solve the current predicament, but no matter whether this matter succeeds or fails, the consequences will be extremely serious." ”

Cao Cao was overjoyed in his heart, thought for a while and said: "It's okay, you say come and listen, if it can be done, anything happens, and the prime minister will bear it alone." ”

After Cao De heard this, he turned his head to observe the surroundings outside the house to see if anyone was eavesdropping, Cao Cao saw this and beckoned him to come forward and say.

Cao De got the signal, came to Cao Cao's ear, and began to speak softly.

After Cao Cao heard this, his face became a little solemn, what Cao De said can indeed solve the current matter, but failure, or rumor, can also have a huge impact.

Cao Cao thought for a while and said, "How sure is this matter?" ”

Cao De thought for a while and said: "If you don't go too deep, the danger may be lower, but the harvest is not so much." ”

"It's not a secret, I didn't go to the periphery with a few people under my command, and I also got some treasures, but I came out alive, only one of them didn't come out."

If you enter the periphery, it is so dangerous, so if you go a little deeper, the possibility of the whole army being wiped out is normal.

This move is no different from killing chickens and eggs, but Cao Cao really needs money to maintain the expenditure of the army.

"Tsk." Cao Cao took a deep breath and said, "Why don't you send some elites in the army to go with you to ensure the success of this matter." ”

Hearing Cao Cao's words, Cao De knew that this matter had already been decided, so he had to plan for the worst.

Cao De thought for a while and said: "Yes, in this case, I will not select some capable subordinates and let them stay in the base camp to continue to collect money for the prime minister." ”

Cao De's move was already ready to die, and in order to avoid the annihilation of the troops he had worked so hard to cultivate, the only way was to leave the fire.