Chapter 7: The Great Escape

Wow, what kind of scale is this? Is it a fair scale?

Fortunately, Cao Cao was not an ordinary person; he tightened his abdomen, puffed out his chest, held his breath, gritted his teeth, and with a twist of his body and a pull of his hands, he managed to pry open the clamp, allowing his left foot to escape from peril.

If... if this trap were set by an ordinary experienced hunter, it would be one thing, but what Cao Cao encountered was a top hunter from a family of hunters. The trap he set this time is called "Heavenly Net and Earthly Web, a Great Formation to Capture Dragons, Impossible for Ghosts and Deities to Escape." Since it aims to capture dragons, the previous arrangements are naturally insufficient

I, my name is Cao Cao

Due to the layer of animal traps wrapped around Cao Cao, the ace hunter did not immediately recognize that this was a person. It was only after he was put down and after two hours of tremendous effort to remove all the traps except for the limbs that it became vaguely apparent that this was indeed a human being

Wow

Cao Cao tossed aside the clip with a flick of his hand, then laughed heartily and said, "How could such a small clip possibly confine someone like me, Cao?"

Cao Cao heard a new term and was quite curious: "Human rights, what are human rights?"

Chen Gong's eyes lit up

County Magistrate Chen Gong entered again, walked back and forth, and then stood still in the middle: "Ladies and gentlemen, today's daily lecture is about to begin. The story I will tell today is called 'The Farmer and the Snake'"

"Hey, over there, brother," the scholar in green robes walked away leisurely, leaving Cao Cao with a multitude of questions in his heart. Unable to contain his curiosity, he greeted the two prisoners in the opposite cell: "Who was that just now?"

Cao Cao stared blankly as they opened the door, moved things, closed the door, and left, thinking to himself that this was rather careless; how could there be such lax management in a prison cell

The turtle gave the rabbit ten pounds of carrots, having successfully bribed him

The kitten is my younger brother. Do you think we just walked in here? We were beaten black and blue at the county office gate before we were caught and brought in. Fortunately, the kitten knows a constable, which is how we got in through the back door. Most of the people here are like that. Wang Xiaogou stared at Cao Cao for a long time and then said: "There are hardly any like you who have really committed a crime here."

Chen Gong stared at him wide-eyed and said: "Should be enough, right? No way, still not enough, please don't."

Cao Cao blinked and said, "Are you saying ... ... "

This ace hunter is indeed remarkable, often carrying tigers and bears down the mountain. Therefore, at this moment, carrying Cao Cao, he moved swiftly and, in just over an hour, took a shortcut and arrived at the city of Zhongmu County at the foot of the mountain

"Boom," many prisoners burst into loud laughter

Today, with the son firmly seated in Luoyang and supported by the likes of Minister Dong, what exactly did you mean by the impending chaos you just mentioned?

It was certainly impossible to be found. On the tenth day, filled with a hint of suspicion, Cao Cao looked around from a large tree on a hilltop, which was a vantage point. A few hours later, he fell headlong from the tree.

Cao Cao felt it was time to speak: "Charm, the rabbit willingly lost to the turtle under the influence of its charm"

Wang Xiaogou laughed heartily: "I ask you, where are you from? Do you understand the great trends of the world? In this situation, a county magistrate decides who to arrest and who to release. Not to mention people like us, even the most notorious bandits, who would care about them?"

Hahaha. In mid-air, Cao Cao laughed again, this time infusing his laughter with internal energy, producing a lion's roar, intending to stun the surrounding ambushers, slowing their reactions so they would not strike at him so quickly. This is a very effective method, if there truly are any ambushers.

Wow

This is how Cao Cao was captured, it is truly unjust... If only he had not been running around the mountains, exhausting his energy... If only he could have maintained an optimistic mindset... Now, it is too late to say anything.

What kind of person was Cao Cao? With just a blink of your eye, he would know how many hairs you have on your legs. Chen Gong spoke in this manner, already aware of his thoughts, and laughed heartily, saying: "The wanted notice issued by Dong Zhuo states that someone has treasonous intentions. What do you think it refers to?"

After a long time, when Cao Cao slowly regained consciousness, he found himself in a prison cell. His entire body ached terribly, covered in bruises and unevenness. He concentrated for a moment and finally remembered what had happened earlier. He secretly circulated his internal energy and felt that there was no major issue; his internal organs and bones seemed fine. He thought to himself how considerate Dong Zhuo's men were, not at all professional. If it were him, he would have incapacitated his opponent's martial arts first to prevent any further trouble. Feeling secretly pleased, he looked around, but it only became more puzzling.

The scholar in a blue robe finally walked to the middle of the long corridor, which was directly opposite Cao Cao's prison cell, and stood still. Clearing his throat, he announced in a loud voice: "Ladies and gentlemen, today's daily lecture will now begin. The story I am going to tell today is called The Tortoise and the Hare."

Cao Cao then recounted how he resolutely took on the "impossible task" of assassinating Dong Zhuo from Wang Yun, fully aware that it would likely lead to his death. He bravely stormed into Dong's residence, wielding the Seven-Star Precious Sword, entering and exiting the residence seven times. Ultimately, just as the blade was a mere 0.1 inches from Dong Zhuo's neck, he was struck away by Lü Bu's spear, and then he fought desperately to escape from the city of Luoyang, among other "facts".

There is a turtle and there is a rabbit, and the two adorable little animals plan to compete to see who can run faster

Wow

With a heart full of suspicion, Cao Cao approached the bronze bell and gently flicked it with his little finger.

Finally, the king stood on the scale, and only then did he weigh as much as the old eagle. At that moment, flower buds fell from the sky, and all the deities and Buddhas revealed themselves, praising the king for his remarkable qualities

Today's question is, why was the farmer bitten by a snake

Hurry up and think of the answer, just like before. If you get it right, you will be released! Countdown: ten, nine, eight ... ...

Not correct

Wow

Cao Cao smiled wryly and asked, "Then why are the conditions here so favorable?"

The two prisoners seemed rather unenthusiastic just now, merely sitting and listening, without eagerly answering questions. Both were thin and short, and their appearances were not particularly fierce. Most of the prisoners here are like this; it is unclear what crimes they committed to be incarcerated, but in any case, they do not seem like individuals capable of murder or smuggling.

With no strength left to remove the remaining clamps from Cao Cao's body (such clamps would take an ordinary person an hour to remove just one), the ace hunter carried Cao Cao on his back, intending to enter the city to find a doctor for him

Chen Gong stared at Cao Cao intently, as if he had discovered a treasure, and said: "Indeed, I did not expect that you possess such insight; it is not in vain that I have spoken to you with such earnestness."

Correct, yet it is still not as heavy as the eagle

Little Cat Wang smiled as he opened his eyes and said: "In fact, we can almost guess the county lord's daily questions with about eighty to ninety percent accuracy. It's always the same old routine, tying everything back to benevolence and righteousness. However, no one would truly guess it right, otherwise, once you go out, it won't be so easy to come back in. The cells here are always fully occupied."

Are there any additional requirements? No? Then we shall take our leave

Chen Gong cast a glance at Cao Cao and said, "It's nothing, you may leave."

Cao Cao did not expect that after so much effort, the result would be this. He said: "So, are you saying that you, my lord, are benevolent yet untrustworthy?"

What is this place, and why does it look more like a hotel than a prison cell

A massive animal trap originally designed to catch creatures like tigers and bears was perfectly clamped onto Cao Cao's left foot, and the five thick springs exerted their force simultaneously, causing Cao Cao's left foot to swell immediately by a size.

According to his thoughts, having inadvertently fallen into a trap and been captured, he would surely be heavily guarded and escorted back to the capital. Yet now, he found himself only in wooden shackles, and the surrounding prison cells were quite rudimentary. It would be acceptable for ordinary bandits, but for a master like him, he could escape at any moment. Judging by the scale, it was merely a prison in a small county. Could it be that there are unseen mechanisms or traps, or some other cunning scheme?

No dog can withstand such inhumane torment, absolutely none; they can only die. Even the last Ah Huang, known as the Invincible General of the Divine Dogs, the hunting dog champion trained for three years by the foremost dog trainer in Qiao County, only lasted three days in Cao Cao's household before passing away. The entrance of Cao Cao's home thus became a nightmare for dogs; no dog dared to pass by. If a dog from any household misbehaved, as long as the owner uttered the words, "If you keep this up, I will send you to the Cao family," the dog would seem to understand, trembling all over, and would lick its owner frantically. The entrance of Cao Cao's home thus became a nightmare for dogs; no dog dared to pass by. If a dog from any household misbehaved, as long as the owner uttered the words, "If you keep this up, I will send you to the Cao family," the dog would seem to understand, trembling all over, and would lick its owner frantically

Cao Cao stared at the animal trap for a long time. Goodness, getting caught by this thing feels like being pinched by someone with the strength of a Vajra, and not just any Vajra, but one that has been cultivated for twenty years, right at the ankle where internal energy is difficult to circulate

What is it? Do you have doubts? You all look at me with suspicion. Think about it, if a turtle has to crawl two miles, how much time will it take? Does that rabbit really need to sleep for such a long time? Moreover, you have seen rabbits before; their hearing is so sensitive that they wake up at the slightest rustle. How could it sleep so soundly? If it wasn't intentional, is there any other explanation? Therefore, one should be kind, tolerant, and respectful towards others, and learn from the rabbit. Alright, that concludes today's daily talk. Tune in at the same time tomorrow.

A person is always particularly unfortunate when they are downcast, and this is undoubtedly a truth. Therefore, we must always maintain an optimistic mindset; otherwise, we may end up like Cao Cao

Cao Cao saw the red flowers and the reward of one hundred taels of silver, and could not help but chuckle. The jewels and jade he obtained from running the study class far exceeded this one hundred taels by more than a hundred times, but the package containing the jewels had disappeared when it woke up.

The next morning, the mastermind behind the trap—the ace hunter—made an appearance

That king, oh, cut and cut, severed all the flesh from his chest, thighs, calves, and even his buttocks, placing it on the scale, and surprisingly, it weighed less than that eagle. In other words, it still could not satisfy that eagle, so he went on to cut from his back, palms, ankles, face...

Upon seeing all three layers of traps activated, the ace hunter could not help but feel a surge of excitement and adrenaline. He hurried to the base of the large tree and looked up, only to find that the size of the prey was not as large as he had imagined

Cao Cao pretended to recite a line: "Amitabha."

The ace hunter is well aware that the ferocious beast capable of triggering this trap is certainly not to be underestimated; it could very well be a legendary beast. Therefore, this ultimate trap is not something that can be dismissed lightly. Once activated, it will cause all the animal traps in the dragon-catching formation to react simultaneously.

Chen Gong looked at Cao Cao and smiled slightly, saying: "Aside from you, everyone else is willing to stay there. Do you really think I am unaware of this?"

Cao Cao intends to observe further before making a decision, as this place is truly peculiar; recklessly venturing outside is too dangerous

"To not yet achieve victory is to have already faced defeat; to not yet consider advancing is to first think of retreat. Moreover, once one begins to slip away, it is incredibly swift, leaving no trace, and cannot be grasped. 'As long as the green mountains remain, one need not fear the absence of firewood. Regardless of the situation, the foremost consideration must be how to preserve oneself.' Thus spoke Cao Cao

Cao Cao said, "Then can I go out?"

Face's ! ''

Cao Cao noticed him looking over and quickly revealed a charming smile, but he forgot the inhumane treatment his face had recently endured. Although he had divine skills to protect his face, it still bore numerous bruises, which diminished what could have been a truly captivating smile by seventeen or eighteen degrees, leaving the Confucian scholar feeling a wave of nausea

He gritted his teeth and endured the pain, momentarily afraid to free his hands to remove the clamp. He pushed himself off the ground, his body soaring up, intending to first escape this trap

No one can withstand the genuine emotional assault from someone like Cao Cao, at least not Chen Gong, and it requires someone of Liu Bei's caliber to match sincerity with sincerity. Therefore, Chen Gong released all the prisoners, rolled up his bedding, and followed the enlightened lord Cao Cao to Qiao County. The package that had originally been confiscated naturally returned to Cao Cao's hands.

"Ding ding ding," a sound of a gong echoed from outside, yet a young scholar in a blue robe strolled in, walking from one end of the corridor to the other, and then back again, casting a gentle gaze upon everyone. All those engaged in various activities immediately sat in neat rows in the prison, and Cao Cao, feeling perplexed, also sat down in the same manner.

Cao Cao's wooden shackles have still not been removed, and Xiao Wuzi and another person stand by on either side.

Silence

It is the county magistrate you just met, a truly good person. He often says that human nature is inherently good, and even the most ferocious bandit can be transformed into a modest gentleman through education. Therefore, he comes here every day to educate us. If anyone can answer his questions, it indicates that his teaching has been successful, and that person can be released. The improvement of the prison cells was also his idea; he advocates for respecting human rights and combining benevolence with the rule of law, promoting mutual enhancement and progress. He spoke at length about it, but we can't remember all of it.

Upon closer inspection, Cao Cao surprisingly discovered that the facilities in this prison cell were quite decent. Cao Cao was staying in a single room, with a layer of soft hay spread on the floor, which was very clean and evidently laid down not long ago, with no signs of any crawling insects, indicating regular cleaning. In the corner, there was a snow-white mattress, although not very new, it was washed very clean, and surprisingly, there was even a pillow on the mattress. Additionally, near the prison door, there hung a copper bell, the purpose of which was unknown.

The rabbit pulled out a carrot, threw it into the sky, and the moment the carrot hit the ground, it signaled the start of the race, with the destination being the old crooked-neck locust tree two li away. The rabbit dashed off in a flash, disappearing from sight, while the turtle, with its head down, crawled with all its might. After a while, the rabbit glanced back; its vision was poor, with red eyes, so it couldn't even see the turtle's shadow. Seeing a patch of grass ahead, the rabbit jumped in and fell asleep, while the turtle continued to crawl diligently. When the rabbit woke up and dashed back to the crooked-neck locust tree, the turtle had already arrived first. Thus, in this race between the tortoise and the hare, the tortoise emerged victorious.

Let it be this way, from now on, you will be the one to give the daily talk every day

Chen Gong said: "If it were not for this piece of paper, I could release you immediately, but now, this matter is beyond my control"

Once upon a time, there was a farmer ... ... '' The following is omitted (What, never heard of it, this, this, go home and ask your mother, don't waste my time)

What a remarkable Cao Cao, who surprisingly remained silent (because just a moment ago, the lion's roar was interrupted, causing a disruption in his internal energy and a blockage in his chest). In the face of danger, he displayed his heroic nature, standing firm on his remaining left foot like a golden rooster.

It is truly a situation that brings one to tears without the ability to cry, for there is, astonishingly, not a single person pursuing him, not even one. All his efforts over these days seem to have been in vain, as this great mountain appears to have no other shadows of people besides his own.

Cao Cao has become even more confused; a good county magistrate has turned into what seems like a storyteller, even holding daily lectures

Cao Cao had a bad habit of finding joy after suffering a loss, demonstrating his determination to never yield to difficulties and to challenge all forms of evil forces. While his intentions were good, the outcome was quite poor, for whenever he smiled, inexplicably, he would often encounter misfortune. Many years later, at the Battle of Chibi, this was also the case.

Cao Cao pondered for a moment and then asked, "Is it acceptable for your county magistrate to release people so casually?"

Wang Xiaogou said, "I mention Cao Cao, what do you think of the environment here?"

Chen Gong pondered and said: "So it should be like this, but... you should come with me first"

Cao Cao truly possesses remarkable abilities; while standing firm, his vital energy has already been regulated and is swiftly circulating through a small cycle in his meridians. Just as he intends to break free from the two clamps, he feels a slight sinking beneath his feet, followed by a tightening, as he finds himself suspended upside down, his feet bound by a two-finger-wide cowhide rope to a towering tree.

Not correct, seven, six

Cao Cao was led into a spacious room, with books lining the four walls, either on paper or silk, and a faint scent of ink wafting through the air. On the desk by the window lay a piece of rice paper, on which the character "仁" (benevolence) was written in large seal script.

Xiao Wuzi and another guard, Xiao Liuzi, opened the prison door and led Cao Cao out

Wang Xiaogou spread his hands and said: "Don't ask, I don't know either. All I know is that if someone's fist is very hard, it must be respected; otherwise, your face will be bruised. As for his human rights, it seems that it doesn't mean that."

The audience was moved by Cao Cao's sincere speech and began to applaud

No, ten, nine

"This is the fund for the noble cause, and for this, I shall donate all my family assets," Cao Cao said to the awestruck Chen Gong.

The two individuals took their leave, closing the door properly. Chen Gong and Cao Cao seated themselves in the chairs on either side of the desk

Earth escape, water escape, darting around in the trees, crawling through a pile of wild grass, hanging on the belly of a tiger... For a full ten days, Cao Cao moved in ways and along trajectories unimaginable to humans, appearing and disappearing in the boundless mountains. He firmly believed that even if a hundred thousand troops came to search the mountains, they would never be able to find him

Having inquired thoroughly, Cao Cao decided not to rush out for the time being. He would wait for tomorrow's daily lecture; if he could answer correctly and be released by the county magistrate, it would save him the trouble of exerting himself now. Moreover, in this unpredictable world, one could never tell where a formidable figure might be hiding, so it is better to be cautious.

Although it is creative, it is still incorrect. 3, 2, 1. Well, the correct answer is that this is a very compassionate rabbit. Seeing the tortoise struggling so hard to crawl, it could not bear to win against it. Therefore, it preferred to bear the proud and arrogant blame itself, just to satisfy this tortoise, which is usually looked down upon. This way, the tortoise could regain its confidence, and with confidence, it could continue to live strongly. This is the care of a strong individual for a weaker one.

Cao Cao began to contemplate various possibilities, wondering if Dong Zhuo had not gone to verify his words with Wang Yun, or if Dong Zhuo thought it was an overreaction to send troops to pursue someone as insignificant as himself. In any case, Cao Cao had now lost the belief that had supported his energetic and vigorous demeanor over the past few days, and he suddenly felt utterly exhausted, descending the hill step by step.

Cao Cao felt a surge of amusement in his heart, thinking that this time he would surely lead you into his trap. He then began to speak incessantly, recounting everything he had heard about Buddhism from a wandering monk he had taken in during his childhood, embellishing the tales with vivid details. He also narrated various stories from Buddhist scriptures, such as the king sacrificing himself to feed an eagle, filled with themes of benevolence and compassion, leaving Chen Gong utterly entranced.

In the prison, there is no distinction between day and night; one eats and then sleeps. Not long after lunch the next day, the long-awaited "ding ding" sound rang out again

Cao Cao was reprimanded and lowered his head in embarrassment, thinking to himself that indeed, the world of Jianghu is filled with hidden talents, as even a mere Wang Xiaogou is so well-informed about the international situation

The scholar in blue looked towards Cao Cao and said, "Your answer is indeed quite creative"

Cao Cao remained unmoved, raising his hand to respond: "What is so difficult about this? It is winter, and that snake is hibernating. As a result, it was placed by that farmer into his clothing, sleeping soundly, only to be awakened by the heat. When the fire was too intense, it bit him. If it were me, I would have bitten as well, perhaps dreaming of a beautiful snake wagging its tail at it."

Chen Gong was stunned for a moment, then sighed and said: "This is no longer just about human rights; it is about all living beings, each possessing their own 'human rights.' We should take that king as our model, but how many can truly achieve this?"

Cao Cao then recalled Wang Xiaogou's words from yesterday, secretly cursing himself for being foolish, and hurriedly continued to answer: "It is like this, the farmer feels that the snake is so pitiful, having been frozen for so long in the icy cold, thinking that all living beings have their value, he resolves to save its life. However, fearing that his warmth might not be enough, he deliberately allows it to bite him, to increase a bit of energy, so that it can survive. As the Buddha said, if I do not enter hell, who will? Amitabha."

It is acceptable

Cao Cao walked to the front of the prison door, peering through the wooden bars to observe the other cells across from him. He discovered that the facilities in the other rooms were better, equipped with dining tables and backrest chairs. In the double room to his left front, two individuals were surprisingly playing chess.

Thus, this colossal beast, Cao Cao, has now encountered a trap that could easily snap a tiger's leg if one is not careful. Fortunately, it is the right leg that is caught, not adding insult to injury; at most, it can be considered a case of flourishing on both sides.

On the back ! ''

With a crisp sound of a spring, Cao Cao fell down, clutching his foot and howling like a pig being slaughtered

Chen Gong did not respond, but instead asked Cao Cao: "What is it that the wanted notice states regarding your disloyal intentions?"

A person's abilities are valued for their specialization rather than their breadth. Regardless of the era, as long as you dedicate yourself to a single direction and are not excessively unfortunate, you will ultimately achieve fame and success. Conversely, if you dabble in everything, spreading your efforts too thin, you often end up accomplishing nothing.

Cao Cao exerted all his strength in this leap, soaring a full three zhang. He planned to first distance himself at least thirty zhang away, and if no pursuers appeared, he would then attend to his injuries

Because the rabbit's sleep delayed the time

With a bang, a sharper sound of a spring mechanism echoed, and Cao Cao dove down, landing face-first into the dirt, his mouth full of soil as he whimpered.

Poor Cao Cao, he could only see a swarm of large and small animal traps with gaping bloody mouths swooping towards him. He closed his eyes, concentrated his energy throughout his body, and then made the wisest choice: to quickly faint voluntarily, to avoid the pain

In fact, there is no instance where Ah Huang wants to play hide and seek with Cao Cao; it is a matter solely initiated by Cao Cao. Therefore, for Ah Huang, regardless of what he is doing, that terrifying child will always appear at any time and in any place.

Cao Cao pointed to his room and said, "What about me? What about this room of mine?"

Wow

Wang Xiaogou saw Cao Cao in this state and quickly comforted him: "In fact, this is all taught by others."

That Zhang Jincai, early yesterday morning, heard from Xiao Wuzi that the husband of the tofu vendor next door, Zhang Acui, had passed away, and then he answered the county magistrate's question and went home. Xiao Wuzi is the short and chubby one who just brought in the chair; he is quite a nice person

on the ankle

On the palm!

As the laughter had not yet subsided, just at the moment when Cao Cao intended to strike the ground with his hand and leap into the air once more... Unfortunately, the spot where his small hand came down was precisely located at the outer circle of that comprehensive animal trap on the other side. Thus, with immense force, Cao Cao's right hand struck a well-hidden animal trap. Consequently, when he leaped into the air again, he found himself with two large animal traps attached to him, and his form was not as graceful as the first time, flying off at an awkward angle.

For instance, Ah Huang was walking well when suddenly a pair of small hands reached out from the ground, grabbing his two legs and causing him to fall hard; for instance, when Ah Huang needed to urinate, he scampered over to a tree, lifted a hind leg to relieve himself, when suddenly a small hand reached out from a tree hole and gently "greeted" Ah Huang's little member; again, there was a time when Ah Huang was determined to seek revenge on Cao Cao, but after searching for a long time without success, he was exhausted and panting. He went to the riverbank for a drink, and suddenly saw Cao Cao in the water. "Woof woof," he dove in with a splash, swimming around for a few circles without finding anyone. Planning to swim back, he lifted a hind leg to urinate, when suddenly a small hand reached out from a tree hole and gently "greeted" Ah Huang's little member; again, there was a time when Ah Huang was determined to seek revenge on Cao Cao, but after searching for a long time without success, he was exhausted and panting. He went to the riverbank for a drink, and suddenly saw Cao Cao in the water. "Woof woof," he dove in with a splash, swimming around for a few circles without finding anyone. Just as he was about to swim back, a voice from above shouted, "I am here to save you," and a figure dropped from the tree, landing on Ah Huang's forehead, then riding on his back to rescue the half-dead Ah Huang to the shore.

Cao Cao thought to himself, why did you bring me here if you cannot take charge? Knowing that there would surely be further developments regarding this county magistrate, he remained silent.

Xiao Wuzi hesitated slightly

The road ahead is long and winding, and I shall seek diligently in all directions. Let me exert all my abilities while playing with Ah Huang to shake off the pursuers. Cao Cao rode his horse to the edge of a continuous mountain range, jumped down with a "thud," and disappeared into the grass with a "whoosh"

The hunter who set this trap is very experienced, and his idea is as follows. First, he places several traps along the path that the beasts are likely to take, forming a circle to deal with medium to large-sized beasts. If it is an extra-large beast, then the trap will not be able to handle it immediately; it will definitely run inward with the trap attached. There are also several extra-large traps prepared for this purpose. The reason for not using the extra-large traps from the beginning is that he is afraid the trap's grip is too strong and may break the legs of some smaller beasts, which would also result in failure to capture them. It will definitely run inward with the trap attached. There are also several extra-large traps prepared for this purpose. The reason for not using the extra-large traps from the beginning is that he is afraid the trap's grip is too strong and may break the legs of some smaller beasts, which would also result in failure to capture them.

The sound of the bell suddenly rang out in the silent corridor

Chen Gong casually picked up a piece of paper from the table, unfolded it, and read aloud: "Cao Cao, styled Meng De, a native of Qiao County, harbors treasonous intentions and is currently in hiding outside." Upon reading this, he threw the wanted notice to Cao Cao

At last, Cao Cao looked sincerely at Chen Gong and said with great sorrow: "To restore the Han dynasty, it is essential to have a benevolent person like you, sir. I intend to return to Qiao County and raise the banner of rebellion against Dong Zhuo. If you would not abandon me, I would welcome you with utmost respect."

The world is on the brink of chaos, and the people are struggling to survive. Although there is no freedom in prison, the living conditions of some individuals are far worse than being incarcerated. My cell has long ceased to be a prison; it merely serves as a place for the deeply suffering populace to find a means of survival. It is rare for someone to listen to my teachings with peace of mind; this is a mutual benefit, and thus, the concepts of trustworthiness become irrelevant.

It is precisely because he consistently adheres to this principle and executes it exceptionally well that he is able to achieve remarkable accomplishments in the future. Otherwise, he would have long since faltered

"He is the new arrival, haha, you would never guess who that is, it is our county magistrate here, surnamed Chen, given name Gong, courtesy name Gongtai."

Cao Cao was taken aback

Dan Fu? Cao Cao secretly noted this name in his heart

Due to Cao Cao's deep understanding of the importance of face, he had previously concentrated most of his skills on his appearance. Although he had suffered a few slaps to the face, it had not changed much. Therefore, when the ace hunter passed by the city gate and saw the wanted poster of Cao Cao that had just been put up that morning, he recognized it immediately. He hurried to the county office with Cao Cao on his back, received a reward of one hundred taels of silver, and happily returned home.

Cao Cao thought hard for a moment, and it seemed that there was no place left on the body with any flesh, before he said: "It's all been put on that scale, and the result..."

The term "Ah Huang" refers to the collective name of the fourteen dogs that Cao Cao played hide-and-seek with during his childhood. These fourteen Ah Huang were raised one after another, with one dying, then another being raised. The cause of death: excessive fright

Every time Cao Cao mentioned a place, Chen Gong would exclaim in astonishment, "Wow".

The person left early. A few months ago, someone named Shan Fu came here. I do not know what he did wrong, but when he spoke, it was quite impressive. He stayed here for more than a month, and one morning, he suddenly disappeared.

Chen Gong waved his hand, signaling the two to leave.

Head and neck ! ''

No, five, four ... ...

It seemed that the standard answer was immediately shot down, and the surroundings fell silent all at once

Cao Cao raised his head: "Who is it, where is he?"

To still maintain a human form after enduring such an attack demonstrates the profound depth of Cao Cao's internal power; that day, Yi Zhen's vital energy was indeed an unparalleled divine skill

Sometimes you see someone who is very famous, yet you feel that there is nothing remarkable about them. In fact, that is because you have not discovered their strengths. It is important to understand that strengths do not necessarily mean having exceptional martial skills, being exceptionally intelligent, or writing excellent calligraphy. Take Cao Cao, for example; his strength lies in his ability to be "slippery".

Cao Cao did not expect that Chen Gong was so clear-minded, and he couldn't help but regard him with newfound respect. Upon hearing him mention that great chaos was imminent in the world, Cao Cao felt a stir in his heart

The scholar in blue finished telling the story, glanced at the surrounding prisoners, saw that they were all holding their breath and gazing at him intently, smiled slightly, and said: "Today's question is, why did the turtle win?"

My name is Wang Xiaogou, he is Wang Xiaomao, what is your name

Cao Cao was completely unaware of what had happened, why it was like this. Could it be a trap set by the pursuing soldiers? No, he must leave this place quickly

The rabbit did not sleep well at night

"What are you in such a hurry for? I'm here." The distant voice of the guard echoed, and soon two individuals brought over a dining table and a chair, opened the cell door, and moved the table and chair inside.

At present, Cao Cao is facing the first major crisis of his life, and his expertise in "slipping away" is undergoing its first significant test. He is well aware that Dong Zhuo's wanted notice will soon spread throughout the world. Although many local heroes do not heed him, dozens of cities, large and small, centered around Luoyang, are still firmly under Dong Zhuo's control. The journey to Qiao County is long and arduous

Chen Gong, however, changed the subject and asked: "The last sentence you just said was quite passionate and fervent, but what exactly are those things called Buddha and hell"

Wang Xiaogou rolled his eyes and said: "What more could one ask for? It is simply excellent, even better than our home. Someone comes to clean every few days, and sometimes we even get to eat meat. Such a wonderful place, where can one find it now?"

Cao Cao finished playing the lute and hurriedly began to blow air onto his feet, making a hissing sound with his mouth. After a while, he stood up unsteadily, preparing to continue moving forward