Chapter 9: The Gathering of Heroes

Indeed. Cao Cao looked at his father with sincerity

As ordered

Cao Cao furrowed his brow and said, "Father, in this day and age, having money alone cannot ensure a lifetime of sustenance; one must also possess power."

That person almost fainted, but their bones are indeed strong, yet they said: "It's just a small matter, no need to go to great expense."

You will know for yourself.

Cao Cao shook his head: "Such trivial matters cannot be compared to the experiences and observations of you gentlemen, so it is better not to discuss them."

Three days later, Cao Cao held a grand banquet for his guests, gathering more than thirty storytellers from the entire Chenliu City in one place

Cao Cao let out a long sigh, raised his face, and made a standard gesture of looking up at the sky in silence, staring fixedly at the ceiling, with glistening tears shining in his eyes

Why did you leave, sir?

The workplace of these storytellers is at the most bustling information exchange in Chenliu City, where their knowledge and observations indeed surpass those of ordinary people. At this moment, one person, emboldened by drink, posed a question to Cao Cao, saying that he had heard that you, Lord Cao, were wanted by Dong Zhuo; what exactly is the situation?

Wei Hong looked sincerely at the strong man, shook his hand vigorously, and said: "Brave warrior, please wait a moment, I have a generous reward for you"

Cao Song thought for a moment, then reached under his armpit and gently scratched a few times, letting out a series of chaotic laughs, thus confirming that he was indeed not dreaming

Cao Cao pondered for a moment and then asked, "Are you all aware of the matters concerning the capital?"

Wei Hong was extremely moved, grasping the benefactor's hands and shaking them repeatedly, weeping bitterly. The strong man also wept bitterly—out of pain. The two of them cried together, and then Wei Hong said: "I do not know how to repay the life-saving grace of my benefactor." After saying this, he furrowed his brow and gritted his teeth, making a painful decision, and said: "Very well." He beckoned a servant over and whispered instructions for a while; the servant looked astonished and then returned to the city.

The young brother's righteous army was established not long ago and is facing a shortage of funds. It is well known that Mr. Wei is charitable and generous, ha ha ha

To what extent is this person truly stingy? Cao Song recounted a story to Cao Cao, sighing as he spoke, expressing that he still needs to study diligently and improve every day

Really

Cao Cao took out a roll of brocade from his bosom and unfurled it in front of everyone

Without saying a word, the man took out a hatchet, chopped a pile of firewood, lit a fire, and set up the wild boar to roast, filling the air with a fragrant aroma. He then stood up, bowed to the strong man, and turned to leave

Cao Cao, upon encountering a confidant, slammed the table with great force and said, "You all truly possess extraordinary insight." With this one statement, he validated all that these individuals had said.

The origin of this edict is quite remarkable. On the day when Cao Cao was sorting through the jewelry and jade artifacts in his package, he discovered a small jade seal. Upon careful examination, he realized it was the seal of the current emperor, likely having escaped the palace during the chaotic period of the imperial succession. Although this seal was not the imperial jade seal typically used for issuing edicts, it still represented the emperor. It is unclear how it was mistaken for an ordinary piece of jewelry and handed over to Cao Cao as a tuition fee. In fact, the person who initially seized this jade seal was somewhat of a high-ranking court official. He had originally intended to present a pair of emerald and diamond phoenix earrings to Cao Cao, but unexpectedly, his concubine saw them, cried out in a commotion, and snatched them back on the spot. This seal, while not the emperor's usual jade seal for edicts, still represented the emperor. It is unclear how it was mistaken for an ordinary piece of jewelry and handed over to Cao Cao as a tuition fee. In fact, the person who initially seized this jade seal was somewhat of a high-ranking court official. He had originally intended to present a pair of emerald and diamond phoenix earrings to Cao Cao, but unexpectedly, his concubine saw them, cried out in a commotion, and snatched them back on the spot, informing her husband in a piercing voice that she would handle the tuition issue herself. Thus, this concubine selected the most inconspicuous item from the family treasury, which was this seal, and had a servant deliver it to Cao Cao. If Cao Cao had not fled Luoyang just a few days later, that husband, whose face turned as pale as the seal upon realizing the situation, might have had a chance to retrieve the seal.

Cao Cao clasped his hands and said, "I, Cao, am currently being pursued by Dong Zhuo. Since you have gathered here for me, it may cause some inconvenience. It would be best if you all returned home."

Cao Song timely spoke up below: "I have heard that the wealthiest person in Chenliu City is named Wei Hong; we could ask him to lend us some first."

A single word reminded tens of thousands, recalling the rotund Wei Hong who often spoke of Dong Zhuo. The volunteers roared: "Brothers, grab your weapons and charge!"

The storytellers looked at Cao Cao with respectful eyes and said, "Lord Cao, rest assured, we are well aware of this minor matter."

However, if we truly want to establish a military, this amount of money is still somewhat insufficient. It would be best to bring in a few more funds. Father, you have been in Chen Liu for quite some time now; who here is the wealthiest

In response to the kind-hearted person's report of such a situation, Cao Cao merely smiled and dismissed it. With Cao Cao's intelligence, coupled with the time he had spent in Luoyang, he immediately understood Wei Hong's methods upon hearing about them.

A great change is imminent

Then Cao Cao sighed deeply and said: "However, the current situation in Luoyang, the territory of our Han dynasty, is even more perilous than what you gentlemen have described by threefold"

Wei Hong firmly shook his head and said, "How can this be?" He glanced at the strong man again and respectfully remarked, "Your skills are truly impressive; your hands can bend in all directions."

Although Wei Hong bore a striking resemblance to the pig's rival, his agility was far inferior to that of the formidable sow. The pig charged in like a black whirlwind, while Wei Hong had never encountered such a formidable presence, leaving him frozen in place. The accompanying personnel shouted, "Ah, General Wei, there is an assassin, quickly dodge!" However, each person moved as if in slow motion, advancing towards Wei Hong at a pace of one frame every three seconds, their faces contorted in grimaces to indicate they were exerting their utmost effort. The captain of the guard even fell flat on his face after kicking a small stone. As for the reason behind this, members of the guard later explained that a gust of malevolent wind had swept through, rendering their limbs unresponsive, and they emphasized that this had nothing to do with General Wei withholding three months' wages from the guard.

Cao Cao finally appeared, leaping lightly onto the rooftop. He was seen with his hair styled in a heroic bun, wearing a robe of blue satin. Under the influence of his true energy, his clothes moved without wind, the ribbons swayed, and his hair flowed gracefully, exuding an air of elegance. The onlookers could not help but be captivated by him

This seems rather inconvenient

Before long, a person rushed out of the city in a hurry and, upon seeing the strong man sitting on the ground due to weakness in his legs, said: "Is this the benefactor who saved my master?"

He is generous when it comes to making significant investments, yet stingy when there are no vested interests; a typical businessman. This is the evaluation that Cao Cao made of Wei Hong after conducting an investigation.

This person can truly be described as a minister of several emperors. Initially, he claimed that Zhang Rang, the leader of the Ten Eunuchs, was his maternal uncle's cousin, his great-uncle, and his adoptive father's cousin. Later, he stated that General He Jin was a close friend of his father's, his aunt's, and his uncle's third wife's elder brother. Now that Dong Zhuo is in power, he surprisingly claims that Wei Hong is a relative and friend of his through several convoluted connections.

The general idea is that the Son of Heaven is under the control of Dong Zhuo, suffering immensely, and hopes that Cao Cao can come to the rescue and protect the emperor

The virtuous person Wei is renowned far and wide, and today Cao Cao has come to pay a visit

To put it plainly, there are no tricks involved; as long as you have enough manpower, it is possible to establish connections with anyone. It is often said that one relationship can extend for three thousand miles. A person's family lineage, when considered in the broadest sense, constitutes an extremely vast group. Furthermore, when you add neighbors, classmates, friends, and the family lineages of these individuals, it can easily lead to a community numbering in the hundreds of thousands. It is often said that one relationship can extend for three thousand miles. A person's family lineage, when considered in the broadest sense, constitutes an extremely vast group. Furthermore, when you add neighbors, classmates, friends, and the family lineages of these individuals, it can easily lead to a community numbering in the hundreds of thousands

Remarkable. Everyone raised their thumbs in praise

Cao Cao's expression turned solemn as he suddenly stood up and took out the edict from his bosom, reading it aloud clearly.

Wei Hong quickly withdrew his hand and said, "I apologize, I apologize, I will go find a doctor right away." As soon as he finished speaking, he hurriedly ran towards the city gate, with his attendants quickly following him, soon disappearing from the sight of the Han soldiers

Even more stingy than your father

But my hand is broken, didn't you say to call a doctor

"This, this, this, how much does Lord Cao want? Just speak up." If Cao Cao were to leave, what would happen to this group of people outside? Wouldn't my own life be in jeopardy? Although Wei Hong's heart was bleeding, he could only say this.

When Cao Cao opened the large package and the brilliance of jewels and treasures filled the room, Cao Song's eyes were already wide open, nearly popping out.

Therefore, I intend to use this sum of money as the initial funding for the establishment of the military

My master said that after he went back and thought about it, the warrior's extraordinary skills are unmatched, and if his hand is broken, there will surely be a way to remedy it. Calling a doctor would only tarnish the warrior's noble name, so he dismissed that thought. After saying this, the person quickly ran away. At this moment, the sky had darkened, and the city gate slowly closed as that person entered.

Therefore, under this logic, as long as you possess sufficient strength, it is entirely feasible to establish connections even with a dog raised by His Majesty the Emperor of the Roman Empire thousands of miles away. Furthermore, Cao Cao asserted that the relationship claimed by Wei Hong with the highest leadership must have been simplified; if one were to truly enumerate all the layers of relationships, it might very well fill an entire page.

The benevolent and charitable demeanor was overwhelming, and Wei Hong secretly cursed inwardly. However, in light of the terrifying display outside, he could only respectfully say: "The righteous army, I do not know this..."

Cao Cao secretly exerted 90% of his strength, casually knocked three times on the door, and then the two fine sandalwood doors shattered into pieces and collapsed. Instantly, the surroundings erupted with cheers. Cao Cao made a gesture for silence and walked in

The saying "Knowing there are tigers on the mountain, yet choosing to venture towards the tiger's mountain" truly embodies the spirit of a hero. To be fully aware of a great mountain of gold and to give up without even trying once is certainly not in the style of Cao Cao

This is referred to as advancing by retreating. The group of people below, of course, would not agree and immediately began to clamor, strongly demanding that Cao Cao speak about himself. This is because there are too many versions from the storyteller, and the words of the storyteller always leave one with a sense of distrust.

"From now on, I will never have to worry about food and drink for the rest of my life," Cao Song said joyfully, his voice changing in pitch, with the word 'yo' pronounced in a melodious and soaring manner, as if he were about to break into song

The impact of this POSE is even more moving than Cao Cao's spoken words about Dong Zhuo's cruelty and the peril of the Han dynasty. For a moment, the room fell silent, and then suddenly someone took the lead in shouting: "Down with Dong Zhuo, protect the Emperor, down with Dong Zhuo, protect the Emperor." In the blink of an eye, everyone echoed the call, and the resounding slogans reverberated through the skies

In this era, everyone's eyesight is quite good. Although the characters on the brocade are not large, they can still be clearly seen from the seats. By the time they finish reading the few short lines, despite the strong influence of alcohol, the crowd is nonetheless taken aback.

If a person claims to be a relative of the highest leader (excluding the Han Emperor), then unless the highest leader speaks out, who would dare to say otherwise? In practice, who would dare to make things difficult for him? It is strange that with Wei Hong's extensive iron business, the highest leader could not possibly be unaware of him, yet he surprisingly makes no comments on Wei Hong's claims, neither agreeing nor reprimanding, leaving others puzzled. Consequently, Wei Hong's business continues to grow larger. It is strange that with Wei Hong's extensive iron business, the highest leader could not possibly be unaware of him, yet he surprisingly makes no comments on Wei Hong's claims, neither agreeing nor reprimanding, leaving others puzzled. Consequently, Wei Hong's business continues to grow larger.

"It is broken, the hand is already broken, so it can be bent at will." The strong man thought it necessary to speak clearly, otherwise this fat man would continue to bend his own hand back and forth, and it would not be good if his powerful Vajra Palm were to be ruined like this

Is having the surname Cao really impressive? Then my family must have many remarkable individuals, such as my son Cao Cao, my nephew Cao ... ...

According to the bystanders at the time, the wild boar ran with such urgency, while Wei Hong stood still, creating a vivid tableau of boar, human, and the extremely slow motion of the guards. This striking contrast was hailed as the pinnacle of performance art during the Three Kingdoms period, leaving the audience profoundly moved to tears by its beauty

What is your son's name, you said?

"Sent, sent, sent, sent, sent..." Cao Song recited it like a chant for over ten times, and suddenly reached out to pinch Cao Cao's earlobe fiercely with his fingernail

Cao Cao then drafted an edict, affixed his seal, and even made a backup copy. He dispatched a trusted confidant on a swift horse to Luoyang, seeking a way to enter the palace and have Emperor Xian confirm it. Cao Cao subtly suggested the emperor's intentions, believing that he would inevitably acquiesce to this edict, thus he did not wait for a response and revealed it here.

No way, he still wants to bring a gift to repay my life-saving grace

Wei Hong fell to the ground and fainted on the spot

What is it?

Cao Song smiled and said, "Indeed."

"Right in front of you," said my master, "let's have the finest roasted wild boar."

An increasing number of young people feel that, although it is somewhat difficult to become a mysterious great hero who can soar through the skies and traverse the earth, it would still be an unparalleled honor to pursue a career alongside such a mysterious great hero, a dream that would bring a smile even in sleep. If this great hero is indeed in Chenliu, then it is imperative to find him.

Cao Song was immediately delighted upon hearing about the need to raise risk capital, mentally counting the prominent families of Chen Liu, yet his expression soon fell.

Under the pretext of opposing Dong Zhuo, Cao Cao sent letters to various heroes and received a warm response. Cao Cao then composed a proclamation, vehemently denouncing Dong Zhuo, and made it public. With various motives, a total of seventeen factions, comprising hundreds of thousands of troops, rose in response. In a short time, numerous heroes emerged, and Cao Cao naturally became one of them, thus gaining fame throughout the land

Wei Hong, cursing and swearing, climbed to the second floor and looked out the window, nearly falling down in fright. A dense crowd of strong men armed with machetes, watermelon knives, and hoes surrounded the area in layer upon layer, stretching as far as the eye could see.

What is the matter that Lord Cao is concerned about

However, all of this has a prerequisite, which is that the other party cannot deny it; otherwise, everything is merely in vain. Wei Hong successfully achieved this for two main reasons in Cao Cao's mind: first, to silence with money. Given Dong Zhuo's wealth, no matter how valuable the gifts sent by Wei Hong were, they would not astonish someone like Dong Zhuo; the second, and more important reason, is that the ironware managed by Wei Hong is an essential item for the armed forces. With such a relatively large-scale weapon supplier providing strong support nationwide, why would one not welcome it?

During this period, Cao Cao exhibited great restraint and seldom ventured out of his home; he merely invited storytellers to dine and drink every few days.

Although the Cao family in Qiao County is considered a prominent clan, it pales in comparison to the wealthy families in Luoyang, which is truly laughable. Their family fortune, said to be substantial, amounts to merely around 10,000 to 20,000 taels of silver. At this moment, the jewels in Cao Cao's package are of the highest quality, with each piece worth over 10,000 (which is certainly the case, as they are meant to cover the 9,999 taels of tuition). Cao Song had never seen such valuable items in his life, and he immediately began to calculate their worth in his mind.

Oh, how did you know

In the wilderness, a person, with both hands broken, stands before a fragrant roasted wild boar

Given the skill that Cao Cao just displayed, along with the immense pressure from outside, Wei Hong had no choice but to obediently accompany Cao Cao to the door.

If one could gaze down from a high altitude, one would see tens of thousands of densely packed heads centered around the Cao family, while within the city of Chenliu, many more heads are rapidly converging in this direction

Cao Song was taken aback

The person just now said that he would go and look for it

"Long live." A cheer erupted all around.

At that moment, Lü Bu's Fangtianhua halberd was only 0.01 centimeters away from me

At this point, Cao Song shook his head and summarized the story with a single word: "Tragic"

Sir, is that mysterious person with the surname Cao named Cao?

On this day, Cao Song went to the market, found a crowded area, and confirmed that there were many members of the "Search for the Mysterious Great Hero" action team nearby. He signaled to the attendant who was following closely behind.

Starting from the next day, various teahouses and restaurants in Chenliu City began to circulate different versions of the "Record of the Winds of Luoyang." They spoke of the current emperor in various ways, of the current emperor's elder sister, of the current emperor's mother, and of the current emperor's palace maids, as well as how these individuals related to the current Prime Minister Dong Zhuo, with rumors flying everywhere. Since everyone was aware of the importance of discretion, none of these captivating stories mentioned Cao Cao.

In three minutes, at the storytellers' places in many teahouses and restaurants in Chenliu

The Han Dynasty did not interfere much with the public's speech, and coupled with the weakened state of the court at that time, the constraints on the common people gradually diminished. These storytellers were accustomed to speaking freely and wildly, and after a few drinks, they became even more unrestrained in their conversations. They would discuss the Ten Attendants, then move on to He Jin, and then to figures like Li Su and Ding Yuan, before transitioning to Lü Bu and Dong Zhuo. They spoke without hesitation about matters such as the deposition and enthronement of emperors, embellishing their tales to portray the current emperor as pitiable, the power holders as tyrannical, and Dong Zhuo's faction as manipulative. They recounted events surrounding the deposition and enthronement, detailing how the Empress Dowager and palace maids were involved, as if they had witnessed it all firsthand.

This roll of silk is, in fact, the imperial edict of the current emperor, and it bears the seal of the imperial court below.

Cao Cao sighed inwardly and said, "This is like a snowball, the bigger it rolls, the larger it becomes. As long as we win the battles, we will earn much more than collecting land rents, and by then, we will have whatever we desire"

Yes, it is the treasure that my master brought to reward the hero

Cao Cao stood up abruptly, pressing his hands down in a gesture, and the shouts immediately ceased.

As soon as these words were spoken, a crowd of people quickly surrounded Cao Song

Born in chaotic times, the most important thing is not military power, but vision and insight. The gentlemen present here are the most discerning and knowledgeable individuals in Chenliu. Today, I, Cao Cao, am fortunate to gather with you all, and my heart is filled with immense joy. In the future, if any of you encounter difficulties, you may seek me, Cao Cao, at any time, and I will certainly do my utmost to assist you

Eventually, the stories circulating in Chenliu evolved into a historical account of the struggle between the mysterious figure of the Cao family, a special envoy of the Son of Heaven, and the treacherous minister Dong Zhuo, filled with earth-shattering and heart-stirring events. Moreover, it seems that these two mysterious figures are one and the same, and that this enigmatic individual has already arrived in Chenliu

Sipping the fine tea personally brewed by Wei Hong, Cao Cao smiled and began to speak

Everyone hurriedly pressed for answers

Cao Cao, with a beaming smile, exclaimed: "Mr. Wei just mentioned..." At this point, Cao Cao paused for a moment, turned his head to glance at Wei Hong, who quickly nodded vigorously, silently praying in his heart

Cao Cao inhaled sharply.

Is this convenient or not

The items have already been delivered, so of course I have left

Sir, is that mysterious figure's surname Cao?

From the very first words, it was extraordinary; this was the opening line of Cao Cao's speech

With the resources of the Wei family secured, there are no longer any issues regarding military expenses. Cao Cao raised a large banner inscribed with the two characters "Loyalty and Righteousness," which fluttered in the wind, and the scale of the righteous army gradually grew.

Wei Hong felt beads of sweat rolling down his face. Gritting his teeth, he said: "In that case, I, Wei, will donate one hundred thousand taels of silver as military funds"

One evening, after concluding a significant business deal, Wei Hong returned to the city in high spirits. As he was nearing the city gate, a wild boar suddenly charged at him as if it had gone mad. It is said that this was a wild boar that had just experienced a heartbreak, and upon seeing Wei Hong, who bore a striking resemblance to the rival that had taken away its beloved sow, it lost control of its senses, a surge of anger flooding its mind, and it bolted towards him.

Cao Cao, upon hearing the urging voices of the crowd, noted that there was no particular respect in their words towards Dong Zhuo, and he felt a secret joy in his heart, knowing that his plan had a great chance of success

How stingy is one

This conclusion caused a sensation throughout the city of Chenliu, and everyone began to participate in the action of "searching for the mysterious great hero." The admiration that everyone held for the mysterious great hero had long been like the surging river, flowing endlessly.

There are still good people in the world, and at this moment, a passerby approached the strong man and said: "Get up quickly, hurry and find a doctor to treat your hand"

As a result, in the entire Chenliu City, anyone with the surname Cao or whose given name or courtesy name contains the character "操" became extremely popular, reminiscent of the saying that when one person attains the Dao, even their chickens and dogs rise to prominence

Twenty minutes later, at the Cao family.

At the end, Cao Cao took out the self-made edict to protect the king and read it aloud in public, then declared in a voice that resonated through the heavens: "A true man has his actions and his inactions; even if I am the only one, I will certainly obey the imperial decree, and even if there are thousands or millions, I will proceed forward."

Oh, is your surname Cao

Cao Cao was stunned for half a day, and then decided not to confront Wei Hong for the time being

Oh, how did you know

"Bang," a large hand resembling a fan struck heavily on Cao Cao's shoulder. Cao Song smiled so broadly that his eyes narrowed: "Good son, creating such a great momentum, making your portrait known all over the world, truly impressive"

Comrades, since I, Cao Cao, have received the imperial edict, I naturally dare not disobey. I risked my life to escape to Chen Liu, precisely because I value the exceptional talents and the auspiciousness of this place. It is home to countless loyal heroes who are devoted to our nation, and it is the very essence of the Han dynasty. However, the timing is not yet ripe, so I kindly ask everyone present to keep this matter a secret for Cao Cao.

Suddenly, a passage opened up in the sea of people, and a figure in blue walked gracefully to the front of Wei Hong's gate

Cao Cao's voice resonated in everyone's ears with a rhythmic cadence, yet it was pitiful that most of the tens of thousands were passionate youths who could not endure it halfway; either they clenched their fists, wanting to beat up a fat man like Dong Zhuo, or they sat on the ground, weeping for their little emperor.

Cao Cao glanced at Wei Hong and suddenly said, "Ah, I feel a bit tired. I apologize, but I need to go home and take a nap."

When Wei Hong was informed by a servant that he was surrounded, he cursed loudly: "Damn it, who has the audacity to do this, not knowing the relationship between Minister Dong and me? Go out and chop them down for me"

Cao Cao smiled with pleasure, but then his expression changed to one of difficulty: "If everyone is willing to join the righteous army, that would be the best. However, the military expenses of the righteous army on a daily basis are unknown as to where they will come from."

Cao Cao saw his father standing there and immediately understood what he was thinking. He spoke up and said, "Stop counting, it will definitely be over a million."

This time he has found the right person, as Cao Cao is most adept at expressing anything he wishes to say with absolute sincerity in both tone and demeanor. Moreover, he has long prepared for this speech. Compared to the rhetoric he used when addressing Chen Gong, this is even more infuriating, anxiety-inducing, and heart-wrenching.

The powerful Vajra Palm, honed over a full fifteen years, finally caused the pig to die in a tragic manner, while the strong man was also knocked to the ground by the tremendous force of the wild boar, sitting down and crying out in pain for his broken arms.

The crowd certainly would not relent, insisting that Cao Cao must speak about the matter.

Mr. Wei stated that he has officially severed ties with Dong Zhuo and is willing to spend his entire fortune to assist the righteous army

In this Chenliu City, there is indeed a wealthy man named Wei Hong, whose family assets amount to millions, perhaps even more than the jewels in your package. However, this person is exceedingly stingy, and it is futile to think of extracting money from him. Aside from him, there is no one else worth mentioning.

To illustrate with a simple analogy, today you encountered a woodcutter on the road, inquired about directions, and then continued on your way. In the words of a perceptive person, this event could transform into: you and a woodcutter met by chance, felt an instant connection, engaged in conversation for several hours, and thus became rare confidants, often reminiscing about that woodcutter and hoping for another opportunity to meet. This is still a rather courteous interpretation. In the words of a perceptive person, this event could transform into: you and a woodcutter met by chance, felt an instant connection, engaged in conversation for several hours, and thus became rare confidants, often reminiscing about that woodcutter and hoping for another opportunity to meet. This is still a rather courteous interpretation

The person understood and shouted loudly: "Cao Gong, there you are! Just in time, I have something to discuss with you."

Understood, certainly understood. As the most knowledgeable individuals, the storytellers eagerly raised their hands to speak one by one

Not long after, almost everyone in Chenliu had heard many gossip stories from Luoyang, igniting a fervent patriotic spirit within them. However, there was a common question among them: why was there a key figure in all these stories, known as the "Mysterious Person of the Cao Surname" or "Mysterious Character Cao"? Who exactly is this hero, endowed with great abilities and a heart devoted to the country? Why do storytellers show such reverence when mentioning him, with some even drooling in admiration?

Cao Cao smiled and said, "Everyone, continue drinking."

His words cannot be trusted

Cao Cao never engaged in battles without preparation, and over time, he thoroughly understood Wei Hong's background

After three rounds of drinks, the storytellers inevitably succumbed to their professional habits, discussing matters from all corners of the world. Recalling what Cao Cao had just said about being "the most insightful and knowledgeable," their enthusiasm grew with each word. Each person seemed to possess knowledge of both celestial phenomena and earthly geography, spanning five hundred years into the past and five hundred years into the future, resulting in a lively exchange filled with animated gestures in the hall

However, this exquisite performance art was disrupted by another untimely act. A muscular man suddenly acted heroically, jumping in front of Wei Hong, and shouted loudly: "Hey, which demon pig dares to receive my mighty Vajra palm."

The passerby displayed a look of regret and shook his head: "If you insist on waiting, it is up to you."

Cao Cao's brows furrowed even more tightly: "But Wei Hong is a relative of Dong Zhuo, how could he be willing to lend money to the righteous army"

Where is it

Cao Cao affectionately placed his hand on Wei Hong's shoulder and said, "Come, let us take a walk outside"

A few words, combined with the exquisite delicacies on the table, suddenly gave the storytellers, who had long been looked down upon, a sense that heroes will eventually have their day. In that moment, they felt that the Cao Cao before them must also be a hero. Naturally, heroes appreciate one another, so they indulged in a hearty feast, lest they waste Cao Cao's goodwill

Cao Song's face immediately fell into a mournful expression

Cao Cao hurriedly stopped them, saying: "Do not rush in just yet; let me speak with him first"

Tens of thousands of people were filled with fervor, responding with a roar: "Let us follow behind Lord Cao; even if there are millions, I shall go forth."

Cao Cao

That is the part of the body that is most difficult to protect during movement, and Cao Cao cried out like a pig being slaughtered: "It hurts, this is not a dream, you should pinch yourself."

The Han Dynasty's humility: "I dare not, I dare not"