My subjects are too rebellious!

Zhu Di picked up the wine bowl and toasted Cao Cao.

Then he leaned forward and continued, "The Dawu court is now facing internal and external troubles. Those scholars who only talk about war on paper don't know."

"Brother Cao, how could you not know?"

Zhu Di continued with a smile: "If you really don't know, Brother Cao, why would you recruit brave generals and those counselors?"

"You must be considering a retreat." Zhu Di stared at Cao Cao with an expression that showed he had already seen through you.

Cao Cao, however, was trying desperately to move his body backwards.

Because Zhu Di's big black face was too close to him, even when he was speaking just now, Cao Cao could still see the flesh between Zhu Di's teeth.

"Brother Zhu, as military commanders, we have been engaged in battles for many years, so we naturally need brave generals and counselors."

"But I don't have any unreasonable thoughts. Cao Cao's intentions are evident to all."

When Zhu Di heard this, he still didn't take it seriously.

"Now that we have come to this point, let's stop speculating on each other."

Zhu Di changed his smiling expression, sat upright in the chair and spoke seriously.

"The emperor today is too weak to accomplish great things."

"In the imperial court, the two prime ministers on the left and right control the government. Once the emperor leaves the palace, his authority is gone."

"In the harem, Empress Lü holds the tiger talisman and controls the emperor, and Empress Wu is watching closely beside her."

"Can you, Brother Cao, really be willing to assist such an emperor?"

When Cao Cao thought about what Qin Chuan had done over the years, he couldn't help but sigh.

"It would be nice if the late emperor were still alive."

Zhu Di also sighed: "Yes, it would be great if the late emperor were still alive."

At this point, Zhu Di changed the subject: "However, it is a fact that the late emperor has passed away, and it is also a fact that the current emperor is weak."

"Brother Cao, let's be frank. Do you really not have any improper thoughts?"

Did Cao Cao really never think about it?

He thought about it.

It’s just that what he thought was different from what Zhu Di thought.

What Cao Cao wanted was to get rid of Empress Lü, take control of the government into his own hands, and then eliminate all the corrupt officials in the Dawu court.

What he wanted was to help Qin Chuan control the government, but if Qin Chuan himself did not live up to his expectations, the result might go against Cao Cao's own ideas.

But Zhu Di was different. What he wanted was to replace him.

Since you don't cherish this beautiful country, you are willing to be someone else's puppet.

Then I would overthrow this dynasty and establish a peaceful and prosperous era with the sun and the moon shining together.

Seeing that Cao Cao did not respond, Zhu Di continued: "Brother Cao, if you really didn't want to, you should have just refused."

"But you hesitated."

Cao Cao did not try to argue, but looked at Zhu Di seriously and asked, "Why are you looking for me?"

Zhu Di naturally understood what Cao Cao wanted to say: why did he tell him such a thing.

Without hiding anything, Zhu Di said frankly: "Among the four generals, only you and I appreciate each other."

"General An Lushan, the Great Western Expeditionary General, is just a reckless man. But if he were allowed to fight the enemy in battle, he would be a brave general."

"But he has no brains."

Zhu Di sneered, "As a great general who conquers the west and was personally granted the title of Marquis of Anxi by the late emperor, you are so shameless as to become Yan Song's lackey."

"How can I possibly associate with someone like this?"

Cao Cao nodded in approval.

Zhu Di thought of Zhao Kuo and said with disdain, "General Zhao Kuo, the General of the Eastern Expedition, has only the title of General."

"It's true that Zhao Kuo is familiar with military books, but he can't put them into practice. He only talks about theories but can't solve practical problems."

"If it weren't for the fact that his father Zhao She and the late emperor were close friends, how could he be called one of the Four Expedition Generals along with you and me?"

Cao Cao also agreed with this point.

Obviously, both of them couldn't stand this guy who got the reward by relying on his father's protection.

"Since you have evaluated both of them, I'm sure Brother Zhu has also made up his mind about Cao."

Zhu Di smiled and said, "Of course, of course. If Brother Cao wants to hear it, I will tell you everything I know."

"However, if what I said is wrong, Brother Cao, please don't take it seriously."

After seeing Cao Cao smiling and waving his hands to show that he didn't care, Zhu Di spoke.

"Brother Cao employs people based on their talents. He knows military tactics, is skilled in calligraphy, and is good at poetry."

"Those scholars always say that Brother Cao is a capable minister in a peaceful era and a treacherous hero in a chaotic era."

"But in my opinion, Brother Cao, you are at least a hero, and you deserve it."

After hearing this, Cao Cao smiled and waved his hands, saying modestly: "The only heroes in the world are you and me."

"Brother Cao, you are too kind. The world is so big. There are many powerful people hiding in the market and in the mountains."

After saying this, the two smiled at each other.

After feeling that the atmosphere had become harmonious, Zhu Di also took Cao Cao's hand and said.

"Brother Cao, if one day in the future, I and the Dawu Dynasty come into conflict."

"I don't ask Brother Cao to help me, I just ask you to show mercy to my men on the battlefield."

Hearing this, Cao Cao's heart, which had just been relieved, was instantly lifted up again.

But he smiled as usual and said, "I dare not, I dare not."

Just as the two were about to say something, a guard leaned over and spoke in Cao Cao's ear.

"General, His Majesty has sent a eunuch to summon you to the palace."

Hearing this, Cao Cao's heart skipped a beat, but he remained calm. He nodded and the guards withdrew.

Zhu Di still held Cao Cao's hand and looked at him with a smile.

"Brother Zhu, His Majesty has summoned Cao to see me. I cannot accompany you today. Please do as you please and treat this place as your own home."

After saying that, Cao Cao quickly broke free from Zhu Di's big hand and wiped it on his robe without making a sound.

"Brother Cao, please go ahead."

After getting rid of Zhu Di, Cao Cao tidied up his official uniform and went to the Qianqing Palace with Zhang Rang.

...

In the main hall of Qianqing Palace.

Qin Chuan leaned back in his chair. On the four columns supporting the armrests were coiled five-clawed golden dragons shining brightly.

The base does not use chair legs or chair supports, but a "Sumeru pedestal" that is about 2.5 meters wide and more than one meter deep.

The whole body is painted with gold, which makes it look magnificent and majestic.

Looking at Cao Cao kneeling in the hall, Qin Chuan stretched lazily.

"My dear, please stand up."

"Come here, give me a seat."

Looking at Cao Cao, who had a tall figure and a gentle face, Qin Chuan was very satisfied.

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."

Cao Cao sat upright on the chair, looking at Qin Chuan without blinking, waiting for Qin Chuan's next questions.

Name: Cao Cao

Position: General of the Southern Expedition

Talents: Commanding the troops (when commanding a side's troops, greatly improve the loyalty of the soldiers and enhance their fighting spirit), National Fortune (after gaining loyalty, Dawu's national fortune will increase by one). A wise leader (possessing extremely high personal charm, it is very easy to attract talents to join)

Loyalty: 45

Martial Arts: Cao Family Swordsmanship (Blue)

Internal Force: None

Realm: not in the flow

Another person with three talents!

Moreover, each of them is extremely useful!

Qin Chuan stared at Cao Cao with burning eyes. This was not the first time they met.

But during the morning court session, there were many people around and it was not convenient for him to focus on studying Cao Cao alone.