Chapter Seven: Brotherhood by Oath

Wei Tao gritted his teeth and said fiercely, his face displaying a complex expression of both shame and regret

After both individuals recited the oath, Zhou Yu respectfully bowed to Wei Tao and then spoke sincerely

Zhou Yu is now a youth, and merely a youth. Upon hearing Wei Tao's words, a surge of ambition inevitably welled up within his heart

However, Wei Tao dares!

The remaining few people collectively gasped in shock, and their steps, which had originally surged forward, involuntarily slowed down even more.

The soft fears the hard, and the hard fears the horizontal

Cao Cao was very clear about this point

Elder brother, I am afraid I must leave Luoyang

Hiss ... ...

This is something that a man cannot endure

If there truly comes a day when numerous foreign nations pay their respects to my China, then that would be worthy of our existence in this world

A thug is ultimately just a thug; when their courage falters, they are no different from an ordinary person. After witnessing yet another individual being beaten by Wei Tao to the point of having their hands broken, they let out a loud shout and fled in all directions

But in the end, Wei Tao merely fell into a brief silence, and then, he finally shook his head slightly and left directly

Wei Tao first struck his opponent, the bone-deep pain causing the opponent to weaken their grip. However, that same blow also landed on Wei Tao's shoulder, causing his left shoulder to go numb, with a sharp pain piercing through him.

What is going on

At this moment, one could only hear Wei Tao riding swiftly while singing loudly.

Wielding a stick without regard, he is striking at Wei Tao, and judging by this posture, it seems he is intent on a fight to the bitter end

At that moment, Wei Tao reached out again and snatched the stick from Ma San's hand. Without pausing, he stepped forward and struck another person fiercely.

This fierce kick from the picture book sent that fellow flying out, directly landing in the nearby waste, unable to get up for quite some time

Wei Tao possesses great strength, and his strikes target vital points. However, despite several attacks, he is still unable to take the lives of these individuals. Yet, if he were to strike with lethal intent at this moment, the outcome would be uncertain

Nian Weitao and Zhou Yu, although of different surnames, have become brothers and thus unite in heart and effort to repay the Han Dynasty; to bring peace to the common people above, to eliminate foreign tribes below, to elevate the prestige of our Han Dynasty, and to invite all corners to pay tribute. We do not seek to be born on the same year, month, and day, but we wish to die on the same year, month, and day. May Heaven and Earth bear witness to this resolve; those who betray righteousness and forget kindness shall be punished by both heaven and man

But at that moment, the embarrassment on Wei Tao's face vanished in an instant, replaced by a cold smile

What you say is absolutely correct, in fact, when I was in Qiao County, I already sensed the mutual deference between the two elder brothers, and I further understood that I still have shortcomings. Now, I am also preparing to travel and explore.

One day, I too shall ride beyond the borders, commanding the foreign tribes to hold the reins and serve the Han dynasty as my subjects

Since Wei Tao also approved this decision, Cao Cao no longer spoke further. After a brief pause, he asked earnestly.

Indeed, they are quite fierce and vicious, but Wei Tao is truly ruthless and domineering

Good

As soon as the words were spoken, Wei Tao stepped forward, slightly bending his waist, making it seem as if he was about to crawl under the other person.

Well said

The man chosen by Wei Tao is indeed quite formidable

Bang

Yu pays a visit to his elder brother

These individuals are well aware that as soon as this posture is adopted, few dare to continue following them and causing trouble with the books

Wei Tao felt a surge of emotion and suddenly spoke up

With a smile, Wei Tao said, unknowingly, this has gradually become Wei Tao's ideal

was ambushed by a few thugs

Not only Ma San, but others are also the same

Hahaha ... ...

I have often heard that the Xiongnu frequently invade the continent, so I am determined to advance towards the continent, not seeking to make a name for myself in the world, but only wishing for my aspirations to be fulfilled

With a cold snort, he cast a glance around, and at this moment, apart from Wei Tao, there were three individuals on the ground groaning.

Upon seeing Wei Tao, Ma San indeed burst into a triumphant laugh

Cao Cao was not the kind of person who was oblivious to the world outside, and he immediately noticed the injury on Wei Tao's left shoulder

Upon returning home, at this moment, Cao Cao was also just coming back from court. He saw Wei Tao entering and was about to greet him, but soon he was slightly taken aback.

Even with the support of the Cao and Wei families, once confronted with the opponent, it would still be quite disadvantageous.

Well said, Brother Yu, we share this ambition, and our ages are not far apart. How about we become sworn brothers?

However, Wei Tao, having gained the upper hand, showed no mercy. As he moved forward, he swung the stick in his hand repeatedly, each strike heavier than the last

Cao Cao also held Zhou Yu in high regard, previously only recognizing his potential, but now he admired his ambitions.

Wei Tao also did not expect that one day he would find himself in a situation similar to that of Han Xin

Go to hell

Elder brother, your journey to the frontier is fraught with danger, and I am unable to assist you. I only ask that you take great care of yourself. In the future, I will surely accompany you beyond the borders.

At that moment, Wei Tao suddenly launched a flying kick, aimed directly at the lower region of Ma San.

I would suggest that you go out and travel. I must say that your current skills are indeed quite good, but they have only been honed at home. In a real fight, whether against Zixiao or Zilian, within thirty moves, they would surely be able to defeat you. In this way, we cannot realize our shared aspiration of one day leading a northern expedition against the Xiongnu.

However, with Cao Cao's assistance, the offerings for the incense table were soon prepared.

Hearing these words, Wei Tao was somewhat moved; Cao Cao's statement clearly indicated that, regardless of the circumstances, he was standing on his side.

He Jin was a notable figure, and Cao Cao was even more aware of him compared to Wei Tao

If it were not for the faint sounds of moaning that could be heard, everyone would likely believe that he had already died here

Ah!

A wounded tiger is often even more ferocious; in the midst of excruciating pain, Wei Tao delivered a powerful kick that landed squarely in the opponent's lower abdomen

Upon seeing the opponent strike with a stick, Wei Tao paid no attention; instead, he increased the force in his hand, making his own strike faster and more powerful against the opponent's blow

Good! Thus, it is indeed worthy of our journey in this world

This does not involve life and death, but such a statement is sufficient to indicate much. Whether Cao Cao is a hero or a tyrant in the future, his concern for Wei Tao at this moment is indeed genuine

Cao Cao furrowed his brow slightly; he understood Wei Tao's temperament. Wei Tao was not the type to create trouble without reason. Compared to his brothers, Cao Ren and Cao Hong, Wei Tao's character, which was aware of the appropriate timing and not overly rigid, was undoubtedly the most to his liking

Are you preparing to return to Chenliu, or are you planning to travel for a while

However, the other party panicked, but Wei Tao remained calm. He suddenly threw a punch, which landed heavily on Ma San's abdomen. This punch made him feel as if his gallbladder was about to burst.

Good

Zhou Yu was still just a boy of five or six years old. Although he was exceptionally intelligent, he could only think that Wei Tao was injured for his sake, but he could not immediately realize that Wei Tao was trying to avoid confrontation with the He family.

Wei Tao then proceeded to recount the events one by one

These individuals are all reckless and fearless, and upon witnessing Ma San being attacked, each one of them rushed forward without a second thought to defend him

I shall not adopt the demeanor of a young girl; this time, I will venture into the frontier to see what capabilities the Xiongnu possess that they dare to repeatedly invade the territory of our Han Dynasty. To the Yin Mountains with the horses! Go!

You are courting death!

Brother Wei, it is I who have caused you to be injured

Since he had already made up his mind to leave, Wei Tao no longer maintained the demeanor of a young girl, and on that day, he began to pack his belongings in preparation for departure

Riding swiftly, Cao Cao and Zhou Yu bid farewell from a distance

Zhou Yu originally felt a sense of guilt for implicating Wei Tao. Upon hearing Wei Tao's words, he did not hesitate at all and readily agreed.

Zhou Yu only received the news the next day and hurried over. By this time, Cao Cao and Wei Tao had already escorted him to the outskirts of the city

Death

Upon hearing Zhou Yu's words, Wei Tao also smiled.

Even Cao Cao understood that, compared to now, although the influence of the aristocratic families remains significant in various regions, their power in Luoyang is the weakest.

Even Cao Cao could not help but exclaim in admiration at this moment

At this point, Wei Tao paused slightly before speaking earnestly.

Hehe... why must Brother Yu put on such airs? In fact, I have long hoped to venture to the frontier, to campaign against the Xiongnu, and to bring glory to our Han Dynasty

Although Wei Tao referred to Cao Cao as "big brother," Cao Cao was nearly twenty years older, making such a brotherly bond inappropriate.

In the time of the Qin, the moon shone over the Han's borders, yet the long march of thousands of miles has not seen the return of its people. If only the Flying General of Longcheng were here, he would not allow the Hu cavalry to cross the Yingshan Mountains

After being struck twice in succession, Ma Sandun immediately collapsed slowly to the ground

The renowned general Han Xin of the early Han dynasty once endured the humiliation of being a lowly servant, yet later was granted the title of marquis and appointed as a general, becoming a hero of his time. This story has been passed down through the ages.

Hmph

The critical point was struck by Wei Tao's fierce kick, causing a chill to run through everyone's hearts. Furthermore, contemplating what Ma San's future would be like, a sense of panic enveloped everyone even more.

Zhou Gongjin, who is truly worthy of being remembered in history, though merely a youth, speaks in a manner that compels one to believe him

Why? Do those who provoke you have some background?

So be it, after all, you only meant no harm. It is merely a steward, and if it truly comes to relentless pressure, I, Cao Mengde, am not one to be easily bullied for the sake of a few ruffians

Two individuals were injured and incapacitated by Wei Tao, instilling fear in the hearts of others

If it were not for my position as a councilor, I would not be able to decline the imperial order; I must certainly accompany you, Ziyu

Without further hesitation, Wei Tao directly slung the bundle over his shoulder and stepped onto the horse.

Wei Tao also strongly agreed with the suggestion put forward by Cao Cao

Wei Tao smiled; on the way back, he had already asked someone to take a look. It was just some bruises, and after applying the ointment, he would recover in a few days. There was no injury to the bones, and it was even less likely to leave any sequelae

During the Eastern Han Dynasty, the three major powers were the eunuchs, the imperial relatives, and the aristocratic families. He Jin had essentially been confirmed by His Majesty to be an ally of the imperial relatives, intended to restrain the eunuchs and the aristocratic families