Tough, strong, and tall.
Putting these keywords together, Xiang Kunlun immediately thought of people from the fighting nation.
He quickly got an idea, although the fighting nation likes to cause trouble, does not like peace, and likes war.
But they are not brainless fools. They naturally know whether to discuss cooperation with their Long Kingdom or Cao Cao.
Xiang Kunlun immediately wrote back to Zhuge Liang and asked the envoy to take the letter to the small northern country and try to persuade them to ally with the Dragon Kingdom and hand over Cao Cao.
If he guessed correctly, Cao Cao would definitely return to the place where he borrowed troops after he was defeated.
He was absolutely right. After Cao Cao escaped along the smelly ditch, he immediately returned to the small northern country.
He cried with snot and tears: "Your Majesty, you have to make the decision for Mengde!"
Cao Cao kept accusing Xiang Kunlun of his evil deeds and crying about his miserable experience. Not only that, he also took the opportunity to sow discord.
"That Xiang Kunlun has gone too far. Even if he beats Mengde, he doesn't even bother to beat the emperor. You don't care about him!"
"When he hits Meng De, he is hitting you in the face!"
Unfortunately, Cao Cao's goal was not achieved. After hearing this, the emperor had no expression on his face.
Cao Cao observed his expression carefully and was not sure what he was thinking at this time.
After crying for a long time, he put away his tears.
"Your Majesty, please give Meng De another chance! Make sure you kill Xiang Kunlun and leave no trace behind!"
The emperor stood up slowly, without even looking at Cao Cao, but looked at the messenger aside.
The messenger shook his head slightly.
It turned out that when Cao Cao was defeated, he already knew the news and asked the envoy to watch it carefully.
"If Xiang Kunlun sends someone over, he must tell me immediately to avoid any fight."
He had heard about Xiang Kunlun's power, and he expected Cao Cao's defeat.
Now that Cao Cao failed and escaped, Xiang Kunlun is likely to send people to hunt him down.
When the critical moment comes, he doesn't mind selling Cao Cao.
"Mengde, you have worked hard, there is no need to blame yourself, go back and have a good rest first."
Cao Cao vaguely felt that something was not quite right, but he also felt that he might be overthinking.
"Mengde retires."
After Cao Cao left, the emperor immediately told the envoy to keep an eye on Cao Cao these two days to prevent him from running away.
Three days later.
The messenger hurriedly came to report: "Your Majesty! The Dragon Kingdom is sending people! They are almost here!"
The emperor first asked where Cao Cao was now. He felt a little relieved when he learned that Cao Cao was still taking a nap.
He hurried out to meet the people sent by the Dragon Kingdom.
The person who came was none other than Zhuge Liang, and he still adopted the method of courtesy first and then fighting.
"Kong Ming, on behalf of Emperor Xiang of the Dragon Kingdom, came here specifically to visit."
The other party hurriedly greeted me with a smile: "The envoy is here, and the small country will be prosperous."
The two sides exchanged polite greetings for a long time before Zhuge Liang finally got to the point.
"Your Majesty, Kong Ming came here today specifically to tell the Emperor something."
The other party was full of doubts.
"I wonder what's going on when the envoy comes?"
Zhuge Liang said the most serious words in the most calm tone.
"A traitor in the Dragon Kingdom escaped. We followed him all the way and we happened to arrive here."
The emperor's heart tightened, and he was basically sure that Zhuge Liang was talking about Cao Cao.
But he still pretended to be surprised: "What? A traitor appeared? That's okay, we must catch him and punish him severely."
"Then where is he now?"
"He should have gone to your country."
The emperor looked confused.
"Is it a mistake? Why are you here with us?"
"This man's surname is Cao and his given name is Mengde. Some of us saw with our own eyes that he ran into your country."
The emperor knew in his heart that the words had already been said for this reason, and the other party was obviously determined.
Zhuge Liang said this now just to see his own attitude and to use his own words.
He nodded hurriedly: "If we need assistance, we will do our best to help."
Zhuge Liang was quite satisfied with the other party's answer. In this way, both sides would save trouble and avoid a war.
What he just said was indeed testing the other party's attitude.
If the other party denies it and says that he has never seen Cao Cao, then he will definitely send people to attack without saying anything.
"In this case, Kong Ming also has to take care of your country's face, so please ask the emperor to send someone to search, and we will not go in."
The emperor nodded repeatedly and hurriedly ordered the envoy to find a reason to trick Cao Cao out.
"If Cao Cao follows him honestly, everything will be easy."
"If he dares to resist, he will be suppressed directly by force."
"yes!"
At this moment, Cao Cao was taking a nap in the house.
He frowned and suddenly woke up from his nightmare.
He sat up and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, his right eyelid kept twitching.
Cao Cao took a few deep breaths: "The left eye flashes for wealth, and the right eye flashes for disaster. Could it be that I am about to be in trouble again?"
After thinking about it, Cao Cao couldn't sleep, so he simply got dressed and got out of bed, trying to pour himself a glass of water to calm his shock.
Just as I sat down, the door banged and someone pushed it open.
"General Cao," the envoy said respectfully, "Your Majesty has invited me."
Cao Cao looked wary: "What did the emperor ask me to do? Did you say something?"
The messenger's face did not change, his heart did not beat, and he just said that he did not know.
Cao Cao thought about it and felt that if it was the emperor's order, he could not disobey it. Although he felt there was something wrong, he had to go.
Cao Cao followed the envoy and carefully observed his surroundings all the way to see the emperor.
As soon as they reached the place, the emperor gave an order: "Tie him up!"
Cao Cao was shocked: "Your Majesty, what are you trying to do? What's wrong with Meng De?"
The emperor was expressionless and did not answer Cao Cao's questions at all.
"Tie him up, take him out and give him to Mr. Zhuge."
When Cao Cao heard this, he asked, Mr. Zhuge? It's Zhuge Liang!
It's over, once I fall into his hands, my life will definitely be in danger.
He struggled desperately: "Your Majesty, please spare my life! Please give Meng De another chance!"
Unfortunately, there were three or four strong men holding him, and Cao Cao couldn't move at all.
In this way, he was escorted all the way to Zhuge Liang.
Zhuge Liang smiled slightly at Cao Cao: "Brother Meng De, you are well."
Cao Cao gritted his teeth and stared at Zhuge Liang fiercely.
Only then did he realize that the emperor really betrayed him in order to please Long Guo and Xiang Kunlun.
He cursed bitterly in his heart, cursing the emperor and Xiang Kunlun.
But now that he is living under someone else's roof, he can only hold it in and cannot say a word.
(End of chapter)