Three Caos fighting for a bride? Zhen Ji, I, Cao Zhi, will take her!

“I want to know why!”

After a long time, Zhao Yun expressed the doubts in his heart.

After saying this.

Zhao Yun was breathing heavily.

It seemed as if asking this question had exhausted all his strength.

"The reason... is very simple. Because Uncle Liu loves the people like his own children, and he loves the world of the Liu family. But I love the people like my own children, and I love the world of all people in the world!"

"Does it make any difference?" Zhao Yun asked back.

Seeing Zhao Yun take the bait, Cao Zhi was overjoyed.

“Of course there is a difference!”

Cao Zhi laughed.

"Uncle Liu is a descendant of the Han Dynasty emperor and a member of the Han royal family. This is his identity and also his pride!"

"So, when other people talk about supporting the Han Dynasty, I just think they are talking nonsense, but when Liu Huangshu said supporting the Han Dynasty, I know he really wants to support the Han Dynasty!"

"But—Uncle Liu did all this to maintain the Liu royal family's rule over the people!"

"When he saw an official oppressing the people, Emperor Liu would punish them. He did this simply because he didn't want these corrupt officials to damage the court's image in the eyes of the people!"

"When he saw people starving, Emperor Liu would open his granaries and release grain, reducing taxes for the people. He did this simply because he didn't want the people to rebel because they couldn't eat!"

"I'm different. If I encountered something like this, I would punish corrupt officials and open the granaries to release grain to help the people. But I only do this because I know it's right for me to do so, and it's wrong for me not to do so. That's all!"

"For example, when I executed Lu Yu in Zhuo County, it was because he had done something wrong and deserved such punishment, not to win people's hearts!"

"I executed 15,000 surrendered soldiers in Ji County because they had committed murder and violated the law. Killing them was legal and compliant. When I killed them, I didn't even consider the negative impact this would have on my reputation..."

"You've followed Emperor Liu for a long time. Based on your understanding of him, do you think he would torture Lu Yu to death? Would he execute the surrendered soldiers?"

"That's why I say that what Emperor Liu loves is the world of the Liu royal family, not the world of everyone else!"

Cao Zhi stated the "differences" between himself and Liu Bei in one breath.

Although in words.

There is an element of deliberately belittling Liu Bei and deliberately elevating oneself.

But fortunately, what Cao Zhi said was all true.

As Zhao Yun was half drunk at the time, he would not notice Cao Zhi's little thoughts at all.

Sure enough, accompanied by Cao Zhi's soul output.

Zhao Yun was struck by lightning!

Looking at Cao Zhi who was looking sincere in front of him.

In Zhao Yun’s mind.

He kept repeating what Cao Zhi had just said.

Especially Cao Zhi’s last sentence, “Uncle Liu loves the world of the Liu royal family, not the world of everyone in the world.”

These words were like a gong, repeating in Zhao Yun's ears.

After a long moment, Zhao Yun looked at Cao Zhi and said unwillingly, "According to what you said, you, Cao Zhi, are an upright gentleman, while Uncle Liu is a despicable and shameless person?"

"No, that's not the way it is!"

Cao Zhi shook his head.

As he spoke, Cao Zhi took out an empty wine jar.

"Just like this jar of wine, I drink it because I want to drink it!"

"And you drink because you're sad!"

"Although the results and process are the same, the starting points are different. This is also true for me and Uncle Liu!"

"Since the process and result are the same, is there any difference?" Zhao Yun retorted.

He's angry? He's angry!

Seeing that Zhao Yun began to use anger to cover up his emotional changes, Cao Zhi knew that this was the right time to capture Zhao Yun.

Cao Zhi continued, "Of course it's different. My love for the people of the world means that as long as someone can love the people like their own children, then that person's surname can be Liu, Dong, Cao, or Zhao..."

"But Emperor Liu's love for the people of the world comes only if he has the surname Liu!!!"

"A head of a household loves his children and also loves the cattle and sheep he raises, but can this love be the same?"

……

click!

Like a flash of lightning across the night!

Like a heavy hammer, it shattered Zhao Yun's values ​​in the first half of his life!

After listening to Cao Zhi's remarks.

Zhao Yun looked like a clay puppet.

Just sitting there blankly.

Time passed by minute by minute, and Zhao Yun was in a daze...

"Ding, congratulations to the host for making your choice. Rewards include a Crimson Fire Dragon Colt, a Frost Moon Blade, and 300ml of Obedient Water!"

"Ding! A Red Charcoal Fire Dragon Colt, a Frost Moon Blade, and 300ml of Obedient Water have been distributed to the system space!"

Along with the system's voice, it rang in Cao Zhi's mind.

Cao Zhi knew that he had untied Zhao Yun's knot in his heart.

At this moment, Zhao Yun, from the inside out, was completely his own shape.

Thinking about how busy I have been for so long.

Finally, Zhao Yun recognized him from the bottom of his heart.

Cao Zhi couldn't help but howl to the sky, but fortunately he held it back.

"Fourth Young Master, according to you, your starting point is to love the people as if they were your own children, but how can you guarantee that your successors will be able to do the same?"

"You must know that among Confucius' descendants, there are also people like Kong Rong!"

"You and Cao Sikong are also two completely different people?"

Kong Rong: Are you polite?

Cao Cao: Are you polite?

Seeing that Zhao Yun had clearly accepted him in his heart.

But he was unwilling to admit it.

Cao Zhi then smiled and said, "It's simple. Use the law to constrain those in power, and then let them supervise each other through mutual checks and balances..."

Cao Zhi explained the later theory of "separation of powers" to Zhao Yun.

Although Cao Zhi did not understand the core idea of ​​separation of powers.

But this is a thought that transcends the times.

Convincing a Zhao Yun is naturally easy.

"In short, your concerns can be dispelled in one sentence: put power in a cage!"

“Put power in a cage!!!”

Zhao Yun murmured softly.

The next moment, Zhao Yun stood up.

Under Cao Zhi's gaze.

Zhao Yun knelt on one knee and said solemnly, "I will spend the rest of my life helping the Fourth Young Master to achieve his wish!"

"Okay, okay, okay, with Zilong helping me, I can accomplish my goal!"

Cao Zhi said happily.

……

"Crench!"

Just then, the door was pushed open from the outside.

Immediately, Cao Zhang's figure appeared in the sight of Cao Zhi and the others.

"Zijian, come out for a moment!" Cao Zhang said.

"Zilong is one of us, just say what you want to say!" Cao Zhi said with a smile.

As if worried that Cao Zhang would misunderstand, Cao Zhi added another sentence.

"Zilong has already promised me that he will always follow me. Even if Emperor Liu comes to invite me personally, Zilong will not go back with him!"

"Oh, ah—"

Cao Zhang was shocked to hear Cao Zhi say this.

"Third Young Master, what the Fourth Young Master said is exactly what I was thinking!"

Zhao Yun said seriously.

"Ok, I trust you!"

It seems that Cao Zhi actually persuaded Zhao Yun.

Cao Zhang was also very happy at this time.

After spending time together, Cao Zhang also fell in love with Zhao Yun's personality.

Then, Cao Zhang told the two of them that Chen Dao had come to look for Cao Zhi.

After hearing the word "Chen Dao".

Cao Zhi and Zhao Yun were shocked.

They knew that since Chen came here so late at night, he must know something.

Focus on the relationship between Chen Dao, Zhao Yun and Liu Bei.

Even with his ass, Cao Zhi could guess Chen Dao's purpose of coming this time.

Thinking of Chen Dao, Cao Zhi couldn't help but frown.

Although, Zhao Yun and Chen Dao were both Liu Bei's confidants.

But the two are different.

Although Zhao Yun trusted and admired Liu Bei.

But Zhao Yun is still rational and has his own standards in dealing with people and things.

If Zhao Yun found anything wrong with Liu Bei's orders, he would point it out immediately.

But Chen Dao is different.

Compared with Zhao Yun, Chen Dao's attitude towards Liu Bei is more like those brainless fans in later generations.

In Chen Dao's eyes, Liu Bei was a perfect man with no flaws.

Every move of Liu Bei has its deep meaning.

It is much more difficult to persuade Chen Dao than to persuade Zhao Yun.

Fortunately, Cao Zhi did not have the determination to get Chen Dao.

For Cao Zhi.

Chen Dao tries to convince people whenever he can.

If you can't convince him, just kill him.

Thinking of this, Cao Zhi prepared to meet Chen Dao.

But at this moment, Zhao Yun said, "Fourth Master, can you leave the task of persuading Shu Zhi to me?"

……

In the side hall.

Chen Dao was pacing back and forth alone.

Originally, he wanted to sneak up on Zhao Yun under the cover of night.

But he never expected that he would be caught red-handed by Cao Zhang as soon as he arrived at the gate of Cao's mansion.

In desperation, Chen Dao could only say that he had something to discuss with Cao Zhi.

At this moment, Chen Dao could only hope that Cao Zhi did not know what Liu Bei had done in the south.

But when he thought about how he knew everything Liu Bei had done in the south, and there was no reason why Cao Zhi wouldn't know, Chen Dao became extremely anxious.

"If it really doesn't work, I'll leave first. Once Zilong gets to know the news, he'll definitely find a way to leave on his own..."

Just as Chen Dao was thinking of a way out for himself.

The next moment, Zhao Yun's figure appeared in front of Chen Dao.

"Zilong, why are you here? Where is the Fourth Young Master?" Chen Dao asked vigilantly.

"The Fourth Young Master asked me to come!" Zhao Yun said.

“???” Chen arrived.

"Shuzhi, I know what you want to say, but I can tell you for sure that I have decided to wholeheartedly assist the Fourth Young Master and return to Emperor Liu's side. I hope you won't say it again, and don't think about it anymore!"

Zhao Yun said.

"You, you, are you still Zhao Zilong?"

Chen Dao held it in for a long time, and finally could only say this.

"Haha, of course I'm Zhao Yun, Zhao Zilong!"

Zhao Yun smiled.

Then Zhao Yun repeated to Chen Dao what Cao Zhi had said to him.

After hearing Cao Zhi say.

When asked about the differences between himself and Liu Bei, Chen Dao did not agree.

But after hearing what Cao Zhi said.

After the words "put power in a cage".

Chen Dao was completely stunned. He just stood there blankly without responding for a long time.

"The Fourth Young Master is indeed not an ordinary person!"

This was the first sentence Chen Dao said after a long silence.

"But I still don't want to take action against Uncle Liu!"

Chen Dao whispered.

"When did I ask you to deal with Uncle Liu?"

Just then, Cao Zhi walked in from outside with a smile.

Behind him, Cao Zhang followed closely.

"My goal is the same as Uncle Liu's, which is to bring peace to the world and ensure that the people can live and work in peace and contentment!"

"With the court's current strength, we can definitely unify the world before Uncle Liu. Uncle Liu is a wise man. When the day of peace comes, he knows what to do!"

"Don't forget, my father has not only Jia Xu under his command, but also Liu Ye!"

Like Liu Bei, Liu Ye was a relative of the Han royal family.

But Liu Ye and Liu Bei are different.

Because Liu Ye supported Cao Cao in unifying the world instead of standing up himself to support the Han Dynasty.

At this moment, after hearing Cao Zhi's words.

Zhao Yun and Chen Dao were immediately overjoyed.

"Your subordinate Zhao Yun (Chen Dao) swears allegiance to you, my lord, until death!"

The two of them knelt on one knee and said loudly.