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Chapter 689 Cao Cao¡¯s Fury

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    "Who is the envoy?" Liu Ke asked.

    An envoy is a high-risk profession, but envoys in Yangzhou have privileges.

    Because Yangzhou is extremely powerful, whatever Cao Cao wants to do, he must consider Liu Ke's attitude.

    Only Liu Ke has always killed the envoys he disliked, and no one has ever been able to kill the envoys from Yangzhou.

    This task is not difficult, because everyone has already stated the conditions, and you just need to increase your chips step by step.

    This requires a eloquent messenger!

    "I'm willing to go!"

    Xin Pi and Pang Tong stood up at the same time.

    Pang Tong was not very eloquent, but he was not good-looking.

    Originally, Cao Cao had no murderous intention, but after seeing Pang Tong, he might change his mind.

    Liu Ke couldn't put it so bluntly and said: "Zhi is from Yingchuan. There are many Yingchuan nobles in Cao Cao's camp, so it is more appropriate for him to go."

    "Thank you for your trust, my lord!" Xin Pi stepped forward and saluted, and after retreating, he handed over his hand to Pang Tong and apologized.

    Liu Ke was relieved to see that Xin Pi was such a good person.

    So, after the meeting, Xinpi set off for Chang'an the next day.

    After Cao Cao got the news, he was extremely shocked.

    "What else is Dongyang Hou going to do?"

    "My lord, I heard that Yangzhou spent a huge amount of money on this war and the treasury is empty. Not only that, the government also owes many merchants and banks a lot of property." Sima Lang said.

    "Ha! The Marquis of Dongyang raises tigers for trouble, and one day he will be defeated by his own subjects. Supporting merchants will bring in money quickly, but it will not be conducive to future generations. This move of the Marquis of Dongyang is just to drain the lake." Cao Cao said disdainfully.

    However, it was Yangzhou like this that burst out with unparalleled fighting power, which made Cao Cao very helpless!

    "Yangzhou is entirely maintained by Dongyang Hou. Once something happens to him, Yangzhou will cease to exist." Sima Lang said.

    "That's right. As long as we wait patiently, a turn of events will come." Cao Cao believed deeply, "But before that, we still have to be careful in dealing with Dongyang Hou's envoy."

    "My lord means"

    "Send someone to find out what he says and why he is here!" Cao Cao said.

    If Cao Cao can't figure this out, he won't be able to feel at ease.

    "My lord, Xu You is a suitable candidate." Sima Lang suggested.

    After the First World War in Jizhou, Liu Ke absorbed some of Yuan Shao's army counselors and also released a group of them. Xu You was one of the people who was released.

    Xu You had a good relationship with Cao Cao, so he came directly to join him.

    "Okay, let him handle this matter." Cao Cao said.

    After Xu You gets the order, he can go to Luoyang to receive Xinpi.

    "George, long time no see!" Xu You said cordially.

    But Xinpi frowned, the person who came is not good!

    "haven't seen you for a long time."

    "I wonder why George came here this time?" Xu You said.

    "Of course I came here on the Lord's order." Xin Pi said.

    "I know this, what is it specifically?" Xu You asked.

    It seems that it is difficult to fool him, Xinpi sighed.

    Cao Cao¡¯s method was simple and clear, which was to send Xu You to inquire about the news so that he could prepare in advance.

    He did not dare to refuse Yangzhou¡¯s envoy, but he could delay time.

    If Xin Pi doesn't tell the truth, he may not even be able to see Cao Cao's face.

    This is a very common diplomatic method.

    "That's it, about the exemption of tribute." Xinpi revealed simply.

    There is such a good thing in the world?

    Xu You couldn¡¯t believe his ears, but then he figured out that Marquis Dongyang must have conditions!

    And this condition would be difficult for Cao Cao¡¯s army to accept.

    This is the judgment Xu You came to.

    "What do you need us to do?" Xu You asked further.

    Xinpi smiled and said nothing.

    Xu You frowned, meeting an old fritter!

    Cao Cao¡¯s army could no longer uncover the pot, and Xin Pi seized on this point, regarding the tribute!

    This incident will definitely arouse Cao Cao¡¯s curiosity and attention. How dare Xu You not report it?

    Xu You lost the first battle.

    On the way from Luoyang to Chang'an, Xu You kept making insinuations, but unfortunately Xinpi remained silent, leaving Xu You to complain.Overlapping.

    Sure enough, after Cao Cao got the news, he took it very seriously and wanted to summon Xin Pi directly.

    However, he cannot do this, as this will expose his weakness.

    So, even though Xin Pi had arrived in Chang'an, Cao Cao still delayed it for three days.

    During this period, Xu You tried to inquire again, but failed.

    It was too late to go too far, so Cao Cao had no choice but to meet Xin Pi.

    "Greetings to the Prime Minister!" Xin Pi said respectfully.

    "No courtesy." Cao Cao said calmly.

    "My lord heard that the Prime Minister had no meat at all in order to collect friendship money, and he was very worried about the Prime Minister's health. Therefore, I have been sent here to negotiate with the Prime Minister about the tribute payment." Xin Bi said.

    In order to set an example, Cao Cao did eat vegetarian food.  But wouldn't it be too embarrassing in front of the messenger?

    So, he did not take up the topic and said:

    "The Marquis of Dongyang is determined, and he is worthy of being my brother."

    Since we are brothers, you can¡¯t ask too much, right?

    "My Lord said, Chang'an is too far away from Yangzhou. Even if there is meat in his bowl, he can't give it to the Prime Minister." Xin Pi said.

    Cao Cao¡¯s heart skipped a beat, feeling like something bad had happened.

    "Xuxian County is much closer to Yangzhou. It is not only the southeastern gateway of Luoyang, but also has existed as a feudal state since the Western Zhou Dynasty. The people have innate loyalty and patriotism." Xin Bi said.

    "From an economic and cultural point of view, Xu County is the place with the highest density of aristocratic families and the most developed economy in Yingchuan County"

    Xin Pi kept talking about the advantages of Xu County.

    "What does the envoy mean by this?" Cao Cao said.

    "What do you think of Yingchuan County, Prime Minister?" Xin Pi asked.

    Cao Cao frowned, but still answered truthfully: "There are outstanding people."

    After all, he has many Yingchuan talents under his command.

    "What does this have to do with tribute?" Cao Cao said.

    Xin Pi smiled and said: "It's a big deal, Prime Minister. If you move the capital to Xu County, my lord will exempt you from the friendship money."

    In private, Xinpi could shout tributes, but in formal occasions, he would never dare.

    Because only the imperial court is qualified to collect tribute!

    "If Xin Pi lets it slip, it would be disrespectful. If Cao Cao catches him, he will lose his skin even if he is dead."

    However, Cao Cao still couldn't help being angry.

    Move the capital to Xu County?

    Isn¡¯t this request too much?

    I, Cao Mengde, don¡¯t want to lose face?

    Bullying me, Cao Mengde, doesn¡¯t understand geography?

    Where is Xu County?

    In Cao Cao's mind, it was clear that it was an absolutely dangerous place.

    Xu County is right under Dongyang Hou¡¯s nose!

    Cao Cao was angry to death, but he had to maintain his grace.

    "This matter will be discussed later!"

    After saying these words, Cao Cao waved his sleeves and left.

    As soon as he arrived in the study, Cao Cao started smashing things.

    "The Marquis of Dongyang is bullying others too much! Bullying others too much!"

    Sima Lang was trembling on the sidelines and did not dare to speak. He could only wait for Cao Cao to calm down.  (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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