Your Majesty, please spare Diao Chan; your yang energy is too strong.

To be able to do this against an opponent who has repeatedly outmaneuvered you.

Few in the world can match him.

"Sikong, what do you mean by this? I have long forgotten what happened back then. Moreover, times have changed, and we are no longer the same as before. So how can you talk about forgiveness?"

Zhou Heng helped Cao Cao up and said calmly.

"Hey."

Looking at the calm expression on Zhou Heng's face, Cao Cao sighed deeply.

How can I not know what Zhou Heng means?

However, I still felt somewhat unwilling.

After all, the person in front of me originally belonged to me.

Now, however, he has been deeply forced into the opposite position by himself.

How could he possibly accept this?

He was determined to give it a try, no matter what.

"Zixiu, do you know who I admire most in this vast world? Who is most worthy of being called a hero?"

Cao Cao sighed and said.

Zhou Heng's heart stirred, and he said, "I don't know the details."

I was indeed thinking about it.

Good grief, you're not going to pull that "discussing heroes over wine" kind of thing on me, are you?

If that's the case... then that's interesting.

However, it is clear that Zhou Heng's guess was entirely correct.

Subjugation by force is no longer an option.

Now, he can only try to move Zhou Heng by expressing his lofty aspirations.

They brought Zhou Heng back under their command.

The idea is good, but Zhou Heng is not a native.

Cao Cao smiled mysteriously and said, “Heroes are like dragons, able to rise and hide. However, dragons also have different sizes. When they are large, they stir up clouds and mist; when they are small, they hide themselves. When they rise, they soar through the universe; when they hide, they lurk within the waves. Now that spring is in full bloom, the dragon takes advantage of the season to change, just as a person who has achieved his ambitions roams freely across the world. The dragon can be compared to the heroes of the world. You, Zixiu, have traveled far and wide, so you must know the heroes of this era. Please point them out.”

Zhou Heng said, "How can I, with my naked eyes, recognize a hero?"

In my mind, I was thinking, "Aren't you just trying to say that I'm a hero like you?"

Still babbling on and on, trying to fool someone?

However, there should still be some drinking culture at the dinner table.

After all, if one person is saying it, naturally someone else has to praise it.

If no one supports you.

It's easy for things to fall into an awkward silence.

Moreover, Zhou Heng also planned to continue plotting against Cao Cao in the future.

They have to scheme against the other party, and even after scheming against them, they make the other party thank them.

Of course, it's impossible to interrupt his boasting.

Therefore, it was said at that moment.

Cao Cao said, "Don't be so modest."

But secretly, he was excited.

He hoped to subdue Zhou Heng through his domineering aura.

In this way, he not only gained Xuzhou for no reason.

They also gained a large number of troops and the support of two of the wealthiest families in the land.

Most importantly, Wen can get Zhou Hengwu and Zhao Yun.

How could he not feel excited?

Zhou Heng continued to play the supporting role: "I am new here and do not know much about the people of the world. There are many heroes in the world that I do not know."

Cao Cao shook his head: "Zixiu, you are capable of manipulating the feudal lords of the world with your own strength, why be so modest?"

Cao Cao said, "I have heard of his name, though I do not know his face."

Zhou Heng said, "Yuan Shu of Huainan has ample troops and provisions; could he be considered a hero?"

Cao Cao laughed and said, "The bones in the tomb will surely be captured by Zixiu sooner or later. Why should Zixiu bring out this dying man to make a fuss!"

Zhou Heng didn't take it seriously; he was just a straight man.

However, he did have some differences.

This time, Cao Cao surprisingly did not say that he would be captured sooner or later.

Rather, it means that sooner or later they will be captured by themselves.

So, that means...

The other party seemed to have guessed my next plan.

Think of this.

Zhou Heng was immediately alarmed.

Indeed, one should not underestimate the people of the world.

However, one can roughly predict one's future path by observing one's own actions.

Cao Cao was indeed not a good person to deal with.

However, these thoughts only flashed through his mind briefly.

They didn't reveal the slightest bit.

He continued, "Yuan Shao of Hebei comes from a family that has held high office for four generations, and his disciples and former officials are all over the land. Now he holds sway over Ji Province, and all the powerful families in the land support him. Sooner or later, he will surely achieve great things. Can he be considered a hero?"

Cao Cao laughed and said, "A person who can be manipulated by Zixiu is also called a hero? Yuan Shao is fierce in appearance but cowardly in reality, good at scheming but indecisive; he is afraid of losing his life when he does great things, but he will risk his life for small gains: he is not a hero."

Zhou Heng said, "There is a man named Ba Jun, who is renowned throughout the nine provinces. He commands Jingzhou, the richest region in the world, with well-trained troops and ample provisions. He is also a member of the Han imperial family and has the support of the four powerful clans of Jingzhou. His strength and resources are second to none in the world. Can Liu Jing Sheng be considered a hero?"

Cao Cao shook his head: "Liu Biao is all talk and no action. He is old and has long lost the will to contend for power. He was also manipulated by Brother Zixiu. How could such a person be worthy of my attention? He is no hero. If I am not mistaken, the land of Jingzhou will be ours sooner or later."

Zhou Heng's heart pounded with increasing surprise and delight.

This version of "Discussing Heroes Over Wine" is completely different from the original story.

It doesn't seem like the focus is on Cao Cao.

Or is it as if they're trying to highlight themselves?

Are you trying to make me feel superior?

still.........

Zhou Heng continued, "There was a young man full of vigor who, with only a few thousand soldiers under my father's command, conquered a vast territory in Jiangdong and became the leader of Jiangdong. Sun Bofu was a hero."

Cao Cao's disdain deepened: "Sun Ce, relying on his father's name, is brave but lacks strategy. He slaughtered the powerful families of Jiangdong and has already been rejected by Jiangdong. Even if he doesn't die at the hands of Yuan Shu, he will be killed by the powerful families of Jiangdong sooner or later. How can such a person be called a hero? He is not a hero."

It must be said that Cao Cao's vision was indeed very unique.

He pointed out the other party's flaws almost immediately; no wonder he was able to establish the Great Wei Dynasty later.

They are indeed not people who can be compared to ordinary people.

This further elevated Zhou Heng's opinion of Cao Cao.

Unfortunately, the two sides are now bitter enemies.

Sooner or later, one of them will surely perish.

Zhou Heng continued, "Liu Jiyu of Yizhou, from the land of abundance, with fertile plains stretching for thousands of miles, well-trained soldiers and ample provisions, is also a member of the Han imperial family. Emperor Gaozu once used the land of Sichuan to contend for the Central Plains. Although Liu Zhang is not talented, he does have some heroic courage. Can he be considered a hero?"

Cao Cao shook his head: "Although Liu Zhang is a member of the imperial clan, he is cowardly as a mouse, fond of scheming but indecisive, and lacks the ability to distinguish right from wrong. If he is only good at defending a city, he is still more than capable, but if it comes to expanding territory, he is far inferior. He is nothing more than a dog guarding a house, not worthy of being called a hero!"

Zhou Heng nodded. The other party's evaluation was very fair, and Zhou Heng basically shared the same opinion.

Zhou Heng continued, "There is a man whose name is renowned beyond the Great Wall, whose White Horse Cavalry is famous throughout the world. He single-handedly resisted the invasion of the barbarians and now he dominates Youzhou, looking south towards Bingzhou. Can he be called a hero?"

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