funbook-pk Chapter 31 Cao Cao: I still have to form a marriage alliance with Ziyi!
Chapter 31 Cao Cao: I still have to form a marriage alliance with Ziyi!
"General Pan?"
Su Yu instantly recalled the note he had secretly given to Pan Feng by his soldiers during the Battle of Sishui Pass.
but.
Su Yu naturally had the necessary vigilance.
If the person who invited him was not Pan Feng, but someone else, their intentions might be unpredictable.
"Please wait a moment, everyone. I will go and report to my lord first, and then give you an answer later."
Su Yu remained neither humble nor arrogant, and bowed to the soldiers.
The leader of the soldiers responded with a smile:
"It's alright, sir, please go ahead."
Su Yu quickly informed Cao Cao of this matter.
Cao Cao originally intended to accompany Su Yu to see Pan Feng.
But Su Yu shook his head and said:
"My lord, this matter should not be publicized."
"Moreover, my lord, your status is on par with Han Fu's."
"If Han Fu invites you, then it is natural for you, my lord, to accept the invitation."
"But Pan Feng was only Han Fu's top general."
"Leave the matter of seeing Pan Feng to me."
Cao Cao nodded, but still worried about Su Yu's safety, so he ordered Zhao Yun, Xiahou Dun, and Xiahou Yuan to accompany Su Yu.
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A secluded clearing behind the main camp
Pan Feng, dressed in light gray casual clothes and wearing a black headscarf, stood alone at the meeting place.
To show his sincerity, Pan Feng also dismissed the soldiers who went to invite Su Yu.
By making things so mysterious, Pan Feng naturally didn't want other warlords or Yuan Shao to know about today's events.
In other words, Pan Feng's vigilance towards Yuan Shao had reached an unprecedented level.
There was a sound of footsteps.
Su Yu led Zhao Yun and the others to Pan Feng's side.
"General Pan, I've heard so much about you."
Su Yushuai bowed to Pan Feng.
Pan Feng smiled and said:
"Mr. Su, I thank you for your reminder that day."
"If it weren't for your interference in my secret, I'm afraid I would already be a dead soul under Hua Xiong's blade!"
After saying that, Pan Feng actually knelt down and solemnly bowed to Su Yu.
Military officers kneeling on one knee to pay their respects was the highest form of etiquette during the Han Dynasty.
Apart from parents, only those who have shown great kindness and virtue are entitled to this ceremony.
Su Yu calmly waved his hand:
"General Pan, I simply cannot stand the hypocrisy of certain people."
"General Pan must be able to see Zhang Fei's martial arts skills as well."
"With Zhang Fei's bravery, he was more than capable of defeating Hua Xiong."
"When they arrived at the front lines, Zhang Fei nearly died at the hands of Hua Xiong."
"The root of the problem lies in the poisoned wine of our Alliance Leader Yuan!"
"Tsk tsk, using his cunning on his fellow Allied soldiers, he truly deserves to be called a model of a family that has produced four generations of high-ranking officials!"
Hearing Su Yu's veiled criticism of Yuan Shao, Pan Feng was overjoyed!
Although Pan Feng was a military man, the fact that he was able to rise to the position of General of Ji Province through his own efforts was enough to prove that he was mentally sound.
Why did Yuan Shao want to harm Zhang Fei?
This is because Zhang Fei was Liu Bei's sworn brother, and Liu Bei was a fellow disciple of Gongsun Zan, thus subordinate to Gongsun Zan.
In other words, if Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan were to go to war, Zhang Fei would definitely side with Gongsun Zan.
By having Hua Xiong eliminate Zhang Fei, wouldn't that weaken Gongsun Zan?
What's truly terrifying upon closer examination is...
During the Battle of Sishui Pass, when Hua Xiong was dueling with his generals, if Su Yu hadn't signaled Cao Cao to intervene, the one who went into battle would not have been Zhang Fei, but Pan Feng!
That cup of poisoned wine also ended up in Pan Feng's stomach.
Without Pan Feng, the Jizhou army would undoubtedly be greatly affected.
My family knows my own business.
Han Fu was just a clerical worker; he still had to listen to Pan Feng when it came to matters of war.
If Pan Feng were truly dead, it would be far too easy for Yuan Shao to seize Ji Province!
She knew that her lord, Han Fu, was kind-hearted.
Pan Feng did not immediately inform Han Fu of the note Su Yu had sent him.
The reason for inviting Su Yu today is twofold: firstly, out of gratitude, and secondly, to seek his advice.
"General Pan, please get up quickly."
"Our leader Yuan's goal is like Xiang Zhuang's sword dance, his true intention is Liu Bang."
"I fear that not long after this allied forces disband, Yuan Shao will turn his sword against Inspector Han!"
"At that time, how to resist Yuan Shao will depend on you, General Pan."
Pan Feng nodded heavily.
He wouldn't simply hand over Ji Province without a reason.
If he surrenders without a fight, how can Pan Feng be called a man?
But then, Pan Feng frowned.
"Mr. Su, to be honest, although I possess martial prowess, I lack wisdom and strategy."
"Yuan Benchu was a member of the Yuan family, which had produced four generations of high-ranking officials, and his reputation was renowned throughout the country."
“Even my lord has the identity of a former official and disciple of the Yuan family.”
"If you want my lord to rebel against Yuan Shao, I'm afraid it will be very difficult."
Su Yu rubbed his forehead and sighed:
"General Pan, you're blinded by your own involvement!"
"Although Governor Han will not actively rebel against Yuan Shao, General Pan can start from other aspects."
"For example... his schemes thwarted Yuan Shao's plans!"
"Well then, I have a plan that I hope the general can consider."
After saying that, Su Yu asked Xiahou Dun behind him for paper and pen.
Upon seeing this, Pan Feng's pupils contracted slightly, but her admiration for Su Yu deepened considerably.
Xiahou Dun always carried paper and pen with him. What does this mean?
This means that Su Yu had long intended to pass this plan on to Pan Feng!
Even the most prescient person can only be this good.
As Pan Feng took the written note from Su Yu, she became more and more delighted as she read it, and her tightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed.
Yes, Su Yu's plan was very suitable for Pan Feng.
It could even be said that it caused Yuan Shao a great deal of trouble!
Of course, all of this could only be implemented after the coalition forces disbanded.
Pan Feng was unaware that Su Yu didn't actually expect Han Fu and Pan Feng to be able to stop Yuan Shao.
The people within Ji Province were not of one mind.
With Pan Feng around, the situation will improve considerably.
However, as for the final ownership of Ji Province, it is likely that it will be taken by Yuan Shao.
However, Han Fu and Pan Feng's resistance was not without purpose.
As long as they can delay Yuan Shao from taking control of the organization, Cao Cao will have more time to develop his abilities!
By then.
When the decisive battle between Yuan Shao and Cao Cao takes place at Guandu, Cao Cao's power might be much stronger than Yuan Shao's!
Su Yu does not engage in futile planning, nor does he fight battles he is not confident of winning.
Since I have chosen to assist Cao Cao, I must push the national strength of Wei to its peak in the future!
Starting to plan now is for the long term.
……
After bidding farewell to Pan Feng, Su Yu returned to the main camp and recounted the events to Cao Cao.
While Cao Cao admired Su Yu, he was also deeply afraid of what had happened.
He could hardly imagine what it would have been like if Su Yu hadn't been his trusted strategist, but had instead joined Yuan Shao's side.
What a fatal blow that would be to Cao Cao's camp?
"No, Cao needs to strengthen his connection with Ziyi."
"If all else fails, we can arrange a marriage alliance!"
Cao Cao thought to himself.
Although his daughter, Cao Jie, is not old enough.
But that doesn't mean Cao Cao had no other options!
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