Cao Mengde's power is still weak now, but the boat is easy to turn. If there is anything, the upper and lower levels will immediately be united and can be done quickly.

But after all, there were fewer people to praise him, and Chen Gong was busy with government affairs and appeased the people's hearts, and Cao Hong was not very proficient in this. If it weren't for Wei Zhen, who had a family background, Cao Mengde would not have been able to gain such a heavy profit in a short period of time.

Now that tens of millions of dollars are in hand, and there are still more profits, Cao Mengde immediately flew up, buying grain and recruiting soldiers and horses is no problem.

As long as these two industries are kept in hand, the technology will not be leaked, and at least for a few years, you will not worry about insufficient money.

Cao Mengde attacked Dong Zhuo and advocated righteousness. His reputation was spread widely. Most of the families knew about his business. His business was easy to do wherever he went. Even under the rule of Dong Zhuo in Guanzhong, Wei Zhen is now in contact. After all, whether it is glass mirror or soap, it is a good thing.

Perhaps in the future, Cao Mengde will make enemies with the surrounding princes, and his business will not be as easy as it is now, but by that time, he has developed. What's more, merchants seek profit, as long as the things are good, they will not have to worry about not being able to sell them.

Then Xiahou Yuan learned about Zhao Yu carefully from Cao Mengde and Cao Hong.

He said in surprise: "Mr. Zhao, or an immortal?"

Cao Hong said: "Don't believe it in Miaocai. Whether I or my eldest brother, I have seen Mr. Zhao's immortal skills."

Cao Mengde said: "I was ambushed at that time and almost died. It was Mr. Zhao who appeared to save him and blocked Dong's soldiers with one force. I have experienced his immortal skills personally."

"This..." This is really unbelievable. Xiahou Yuan hesitated: "Is it Zhang Jiao's genus?"

"Don't talk nonsense." Cao Mengde said seriously: "Just Zhang Jiao, a demonic ear, a false destiny is to confuse people's hearts. How can it be compared with Mr. Zhao? Don't talk nonsense in front of Mr. Zhao, otherwise, family law will be used to serve you!"

Xiahou Yuan's face turned red: "Brother said, I am sensitive."

He said: "Since Mr. Zhao is an immortal family, how could he interact with his elder brother..."

Cao Mengde smiled and said, "Isn't this a good thing? Look, Mr. Zhao is an immortal family, and it is my destiny. Since he came to Zhongmu, he has never been in charge of things or took over power, but he has taken out many treasures, which has helped me so much that it is unparalleled. Besides..."

There were many words that Cao Mengde would not say in front of Chen Gong and others, but he had no scruples and absolutely trusted him in front of the Xiahou family and the Cao family's children.

An inexplicable light flashed in Cao Mengde's eyes: "Mr. Zhao is undoubtedly an immortal family. Although he claims to have just stepped onto the path of immortality,..."

Cao Hong next to him said, "If one day, you may not be able to get some benefits."

Xiahou Yuan was stunned: "Hiss... This, brother, the immortal family has always been vague, and immortality is like a mirror and water moon. You shouldn't think like this. Thinking of Qin Shihuang and Emperor Xiaowu, I also tried my best to do it, and it was a false ending in the end."

"That's because they have never met a true immortal." Cao Mengde shook his sleeves: "I, Cao Mengde, do not desire immortality, nor do I desire immortality. But with immortals around him, I can always protect you if you live long without illness or disaster."

He also said: "Mr. Zhao once said that he would set up his house in the middle of his sect. I don't know when it was. At that time, I will teach Ang'er to join Mr. Zhao's sect. What do you think?"

Cao Hong smiled and said, "I said my elder brother never mentioned it, it turns out that he had already been calculating."

"This is obvious. Mr. Zhao must be clear." Cao Mengde waved his hand: "But now, it's not the time. I, Cao Mengde, have never even had a place to sit, so I won't mention it."

"This is a good thing." Xiahou Yuan thought, "It was time to stuff all the children of the Cao Xiahou family in, haha..."

The three of them laughed.

After saying a few gossips, Cao Mengde said: "Anyway, you must not be evil to Mr. Zhao."

It is the king to find ways to tie it with immortals.

Then Cao Mengde talked about the serious matter: "Now there are so many things, Chen Gongtai is so busy that he doesn't touch the ground, so I have a headache. I don't know where there are talented people, so it would be better if I could help me. In addition, Mr. Zhao asserted that the bandits of the Black Mountains would definitely go south to Dongjun to rob. I must prepare early."

He paused and said, "It's the right time for you to come back. With you here, Zi Lian can escape from the training."

He said, "Miaocai is responsible for the military training. Zi Lian," he said to Cao Hong again: "Take some people and go to Hanoi. The land of Wei County secretly cut nails. Pay attention to the Black Mountain bandits and Yu Fuluo at all times. If there is any movement, send people to report it immediately."

Cao Mengde arranged everything in just a few words.

The next day, he summoned Chen Gong into the study and had a detailed discussion. Chen Gong then left Zhongmu and headed to Puyang, Dongjun.

Cao Mengde came to see Zhao Yu again and asked Zhao Yu to temporarily take over Zhongmu government affairs, but Zhao Yu was not happy, so he had to let Xiahou Yuan take over them.

Then Cao Cao said he wanted to go south to sour jujubes.

"I'm going to go to the sour jujube in a few days to meet Yuan Benchu ​​and talk about his old friends." Cao Mengde said in this way: "Although Miaocai has the ability, he is mostly in military strategy. If there are any inappropriate places, please take care of Mr. Zhao."

When Zhao Yu heard this, he was a little moved. It was not because he was interested in looking at Zhongmu, but because he also wanted to meet Yuan Benchu, who had a reputation in the country, and see what kind of person he was. But he also thought that some experiments in the small world had reached the critical point, and he was not there for a moment to see Yuan Shao, so he had to temporarily suppress it.

However, before Cao Mengde could make his way, Yuan Shao's envoy arrived first.

"Meet Mr. Cao."

Yuan Shao's envoy said: "The general sent a villain to send a message, please ask Cao Gong to meet him quickly."

Cao Mengde looked moved and asked, "What's the matter with the General's messaging?"

"The general only knows when he says it." The envoy said, "After he has informed Cao Gong, the villain has surrendered."

“So anxious?”

"Not only Cao Gong's place, the general also ordered the villain to send a message to Wang Kuang and Zhang Yang in Hanoi..."

"Oh." Cao Mengde thought, "Then go quickly."

When the envoy left, Cao Mengde sent Zhao Yu, Chen Gong, Xiahou Yuan, and Cao Hong to the study and said, "Yuan Benchu ​​sent me a message and asked me to have a sour date for a while, but I don't know what happened."

Xiahou Yuan pondered for a moment and said, "Is it a thief from Dong?"

Cao Mengde shook his head slightly, but his eyes fell on Zhao Yu.

If it were Dong Zhuo, Yuan Benchu ​​would not hesitate and would have worked together to attack Guanzhong. This must be the case, not Dong Zhuo.

Zhao Yu smiled slightly: "Haha..."

He paused and said, "Dong Zhuo abolished the Young Emperor and established the New Emperor. Now he is coerced all the ministers and the new emperor to move the capital to Chang'an, Guanzhong. Although Dong Zhuo is abolished and established, the new emperor is still a bloodline of the Ling Emperor and a blood descendant of the Han Dynasty. Dong Zhuo has a famous weapon in his hands. Yuan Benchu ​​must be afraid..."

Cao Mengde laughed: "Mr. Zhao said his idea!"

At this time, Xiahou Yuan also wanted to come through and said, "Yuan Benchu ​​must be afraid of Dong Zhuo holding a famous instrument. He took the position of general himself, and his reputation was not right. Could it be..."

A look of surprise flashed in Xiahou Yuan's eyes.

Cao Mengde smiled and said, "Yuan Benchu ​​is bold and arrogant. He wants to re-establish others, and compare it with the Emperor Chang'an! Otherwise, he only needs to pass the order as the leader of the alliance and the general. Where should we go to discuss with us in person?"

Cao Hong suddenly realized the truth on the side.

"Brother Meng De thinks what?" Zhao Yu asked with a smile.

Cao Mengde sighed and said, "Yuan Benchu ​​is not a son."

"Brother, do you still have to remove the sour jujube?" Cao Hong said.

"Go, why don't you?" Cao Mengde showed a self-deprecating look: "From my understanding of Yuan Benchu, if I don't go, I will definitely meet him and be hated by him. Not only do I want to go, I will also scold him in person!"

Xiahou Yuan was puzzled: "If your eldest brother doesn't go, he will offend him. Could it be that he will not be resentful to him?"

Cao Mengde smiled and said, "Yuan Benchu ​​is such a person. When he interacts with him, he cannot make him suspicious. If he has any doubts, he will hold a grudge. Instead, it is better to be open and show his carriage and horses with him. I am friends with him, and it is not his subordinates, so I can do this."

"But just to be on the verge of precaution..." Cao Mengde smiled and said to Zhao Yu: "I'm afraid he would ask Mr. Zhao to go with me."

Zhao Yu smiled: "Before Meng De said he would take the sour jujube, I was a little quiet and thoughtful. Since Meng De invited me, it would be fine, I could leave. I want to see what kind of person Yuan Benchu ​​is."

Cao Mengde smiled and said, "It will definitely disappoint the gentleman."

Cao Mengde took half a day to entrust the affairs in his hands. Zhongmu covered all military and political affairs, and before Chen Gong returned, he was in charge of Xiahou Yuan. As for Cao Hong, he brought the men he had trained for the past few months and planted nails into Hanoi.

Cao Mengde and Zhao Yu were lightly riding fast horses, and only brought more than ten followers, heading southeastward to enter Chenliu. The sour jujube was in Chenliu.

At the beginning of the year, all the princes met with the sour jujube. However, due to their different thoughts, Yuan Benchu ​​was afraid of Dong Zhuo's strong troops and hesitated. More than 100,000 troops were stationed in the sour jujube, and they consumed money and food every day without any action. Cao Mengde was alone and had no choice but to do anything. After the news of Dong Zhuo coercion to the court to move westward and poison the young emperor, Cao Mengde was indignant and brought only thousands of troops into Henan County and was defeated in Xingyang.

If, according to the original historical trend, after Cao Mengde was defeated, he was rescued by Cao Hong, and then returned to Soybean directly, and expressed his interests with the princes, and gave specific plans to defeat Dong Zhuo. However, the princes were unmoved and left Soybean, and went to Yangzhou with Xiahou Dun to recruit soldiers. Then they became turtles, subordinate to Yuan Shao, and led thousands of troops to Hanoi until they were defeated by the Black Mountain bandits and were represented by Yuan Shao as the prefect of Dongjun.

However, here, Zhao Yu appeared.

So Cao Mengde stayed in Zhongmu for more than three months and left the sour jujube behind him.

Because of Zhao Yu's appearance, Cao Mengde's heroic heart awakened in advance.

Now, more than three months later, Cao Mengde had a plan for the overall situation. He had to go to the sour jujube and Yuan Benchu ​​had to make friends. Even if Yuan Shao did not send an envoy to come, he was ready to leave.

The light riding fast horse was 200 miles away, and it arrived the next day.

Seeing the tent of the army from afar, Zhao Yu couldn't help but sigh: "So many soldiers and horses are stationed here, but they do nothing. They are so full."

Cao Mengde sighed: "The ears of the prickly ears are all dry bones in the tomb."

He still felt very angry in his heart.

When he learned that Cao Mengde had arrived, Chenliu's prefect Zhang Miao and Yanzhou Governor Liu Dai came out of the camp to greet him.
Chapter completed!