dognovel Chapter 411 Liu Biao is determined to resist Cao Cao? Su Yu: Then I'll send you on your way!
Chapter 411 Liu Biao is determined to resist Cao Cao? Su Yu: Then I'll send you on your way!
"I wish to stay in the Imperial Guard's office, even if it's just to do odd jobs for the Imperial Guard!"
Pang Tong patted his chest, revealing an expression that said, "Who else but me?"
"Hmm, very conscientious."
"Dandan, take Pang Tong to register and arrange his onboarding."
The young man called Dandan was none other than Zhuge Dan.
By following Chen Deng's route and joining Su Yu, the option of going directly to the Minister's Mansion, which is a complete disaster, is skipped!
There was nothing he could do; Su Yu was just an ordinary person.
My sworn brother provides me with a lot of money every year and sends me a lot of beautiful women.
The sworn brother was very pleased to have such a sworn brother.
"Come with me."
Zhuge Dan spoke in a gentle and refined voice, making him seem very approachable.
Pang Tong dared not underestimate Zhuge Liang.
Through Sima Hui's matchmaking efforts, Pang Tong and Zhuge Liang also became acquainted.
Although their relationship had not yet reached the level of close friendship, Pang Tong had already placed Zhuge Liang on his list of key figures to watch.
Zhuge Dan—this name sounds like someone from the Zhuge family of Langya, and he must be related to Zhuge Liang.
Since I'm new here, it's best to make friends first.
After the two had walked away, Zhuge Dan said to Pang Tong:
"You almost didn't make it back!"
Pang Tong was greatly alarmed and quickly asked what had happened.
Zhuge Dan told Pang Tong about the terrifying nature of the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat's residence, which made Pang Tong tremble with fear!
"Okay, okay, don't worry."
"As long as you don't offend Lord Wei, your future career will be bright."
Zhuge Dan was also a shrewd man; he informed Pang Tong of a list of people within Cao Cao's camp whom they shouldn't mess with.
The first to be affected is that big boss from earlier.
Offending him is equivalent to offending all the high-ranking officials in Cao Cao's camp. Being exiled to the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat is a done deal, and no one can change that!
Then came Cao Ang, Cao Cao, and Xun Yu.
Following closely behind, the other three of the four scourges of Cao Cao's camp came in.
Pang Tong was terrified upon hearing this.
Indeed, I was just a caged bird before.
The world outside is so big! But it's also incredibly tough to survive in!
Finally, Zhuge Dan told Pang Tong about the insights he had gained recently.
If you cultivate a good relationship with Su Yu, your promotion will be like a rocket.
So, go ahead and lick it as much as you can, don't be afraid of losing face.
After all, those who offended Su Yu, except for those who were already dead, had basically all gone to the Minister's residence.
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Xiangyang
Zhuge Liang offered Liu Bei his first plan: to intimidate Liu Qi and then persuade Liu Biao to resist Cao Cao through Liu Qi's influence!
Liu Bei readily accepted this advice and first described to Liu Qi how terrifying Cao Cao's camp was.
Immediately afterwards, he took Liu Qi, who was extremely insecure, to see Liu Biao.
When Liu Qi declared that he would never surrender to Cao Cao, Liu Biao was puzzled, but when he looked at Liu Bei beside him, he immediately understood.
It must be Liu Bei who is bewitching Liu Qi!
Unexpectedly, Liu Bei, with an air of "wanting to leave a clean reputation in the world," patted his chest and said:
"Brother, I believe that surrendering to Cao Cao will only lead to the eldest son's death!"
"Tell me, does your relationship with Cao Cao have the same kind of friendship as that between Yuan Shao and Cao Cao?"
Liu Biao shook his head.
He and Cao Cao had known each other for many years.
But Yuan Shao was the middleman.
Liu Biao's relationship with Cao Cao was only slightly better than that of a nodding acquaintance.
Later, when Yuan Shao and Cao Cao became enemies, Liu Biao clearly sided with Yuan Shao.
Therefore, he not only lacked a proper relationship with Cao Cao, but could even be said to have harbored resentment towards him!
This was also a key factor in Liu Biao's hesitation and inability to make a decision about whether to submit to Cao Cao or resist him.
If you don't have enough connections, you'll often suffer losses.
For example, when Zhuge Dan joined Su Yu, the option of the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat did not appear at all.
The only option for those who have offended Su Yu is the Ministry of Personnel!
Seeing Liu Biao deep in thought, Liu Bei continued:
"In that case, the best treatment you can expect after joining Cao Cao's forces is, at best, becoming a wealthy man."
"After all, my elder brother has been in charge of Jingzhou for many years, and Cao Cao would not allow my elder brother to hold real power."
Liu Biao nodded.
He could actually accept this, as long as he landed safely.
After all, he's getting old and sick; a wealthy man like him is fine.
But what he was most concerned about was the placement of his two sons.
Liu Bei's face suddenly became ferocious and terrifying, and he almost gritted his teeth as he said:
"Cao Cao was a good man!"
"Especially someone like my sister-in-law, who still retains her charm, is from an opposing force!"
"If Cao Cao were to take your sister-in-law as a concubine, how should you, elder brother, respond?"
Liu Biao was dumbfounded.
Liu Bei suddenly brought up a field he had never considered before.
But Liu Biao didn't know that Liu Bei was actually quite "experienced".
After the Battle of Xuzhou, Liu Bei's first wife, Lady Zhang, was captured by Cao Cao.
Liu Bei could guess what happened next. (See Chapter 128 for details)
Mrs. Cai was only in her thirties.
Liu Biao felt that if Cao Cao asked Lady Cai to serve him, Lady Cai herself would probably not refuse at all, and might even be happy about it.
But what would happen to Liu Qi if Lady Cai became Cao Cao's woman and then died?
Liu Cong will most likely become Cao Cong.
However, this was based on Madam Cai's dislike of Liu Qi.
Liu Qi is almost certainly going to die!
after all.
Cao Cao said, "I will protect Liu Biao's son."
Protecting Liu Cong is also protecting [something].
In an instant, Liu Biao thought of many things.
A look of delight appeared on Liu Bei's face, and he continued to embellish the story and intensify his persuasion.
With Liu Cong constantly weeping and wailing, Liu Biao's heart gradually tipped in favor of resisting Cao Cao.
Madam Cai, Cai Mao, and Kuai Yue are all unreliable!
After these people surrendered, they wouldn't care whether Liu Qi lived or died.
But Liu Biao couldn't just ignore it!
No matter how disappointed he was in Liu Qi.
Liu Qi is also his rightful eldest son!
Only by resisting Cao Cao could Liu Qi survive.
“Xuande, I understand.”
"Thank you for your hard work this time."
"But resisting Cao is a serious matter, and we need to plan it carefully."
Liu Biao ended the conversation.
But no sooner had Liu Bei left than Liu Biao coughed up a mouthful of blood.
"Woo..."
"What should I do?"
Liu Biao looked up at the window and shed helpless tears.
If I were ten years younger, I wouldn't have these difficulties at all.
But now, he is truly old and ill.
How long can we resist Cao Cao?
If Liu Qi doesn't resist Cao Cao, he will surely die!
"I'm sorry, this is all I can do..."
A fierce glint appeared in Liu Biao's eyes.
It was as if the hero who once rode alone into Jingzhou had returned once more.
But I don’t know.
Whether he resisted Cao Cao or not is no longer very important.
In Su Yu's plan, only the scenario of Cai Mao and Kuai Yue surrendering would occur; the scenario of Liu Biao surrendering would not exist.
For Liu Qi's sake, as long as Liu Bei sows his seed, Liu Biao will fight bravely, a situation that has occurred in history before.
But just as Liu Biao was preparing to fight, he suddenly died.
The cause of death and who killed him are not important.
Now, Su Yu needs to personally speed up Liu Biao's journey!
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