As expected.
Cao Cao arrived in the afternoon of that day.
When he learned that Zhuge Liang was at home, he couldn't help but be happy, thinking to himself, after waiting for so many days, there is finally a result.
Unexpectedly, Huang Yueying told her that Zhuge Liang was taking a nap.
Cao Cao thought for a moment and decided not to disturb the other party's rest.
This is also a kind of respect for Zhuge Liang.
Although he may have been difficult for Cao Cao, once asked to pledge allegiance to someone, he would be a die-hard loyalist!
Or the kind that lasts until death.
"Your Highness, Prince of Wei, please sit down for a moment. I will go and wake my husband."
As she spoke, Huang Yueying was about to get up and go to the bedroom.
Cao Cao stopped him, "Madam, please don't bother. If I disturb you, my Lord, I will be the king's fault. I will wait here."
We've waited for so many days, so a little longer won't hurt.
If one of Xu Chu and Dian Wei was by his side at this time, I'm afraid they would have to drag Zhuge Liang out.
Is Zhuge Liang really sleeping?
Actually, not.
He just wanted to see how much patience the other party had.
After lying there for half an hour, Cao Cao and the others did not come to call him.
This temptation is finally over.
He stood up and stretched.
At this time, Huang Yueying deliberately said loudly: "Husband, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei has been waiting for you for a long time."
The place where Cao Cao and the others were sitting was only separated from the bedroom by a wall, so if the sound was louder, they would be able to hear it.
Upon hearing this, Zhuge Liang hurriedly said, "Why didn't you tell me about your distinguished guest? Isn't that rude?"
He walked out of the bedroom and saw that among the crowd, only one person was sitting upright. He guessed that this person must be the King of Wei, so he bowed to him and said:
"The King of Wei has come to visit us. I am truly sorry for not welcoming you. I am a country woman and do not know the proper etiquette. I hope the King of Wei will forgive me."
Huang Yueying, who was hiding in the bedroom, curled her lips slightly after hearing this and murmured, "My dear husband, I will definitely teach you a lesson tonight!"
Cao Cao saw Zhuge Liang, who was eight feet tall and had a face as handsome as a jade, and he sighed to himself, "As expected, those with great talent often have extraordinary appearances."
Although he did not attach much importance to the appearance of civil officials and military generals, as long as they were handsome, or as long as women were pretty, people would look at them with respect no matter where they went.
This was also true in ancient times.
Otherwise, Fengchu would not have been rejected by Cao Cao when he tried to join him.
It's because he's ugly.
"Mr. Zhuge, hearing about you is worse than meeting you in person. Now, I finally get to meet you."
Cao Cao clasped his fists.
Zhuge Liang said sternly, "The King of Wei is very disrespectful to me. I wonder why he has come to see me so many times."
The visiting card did not explain Cao Cao's background.
Zhuge Liang directly pointed out something that everyone could guess, hoping to take the initiative.
Cao Cao said bluntly: "I have heard that you have great talent, so I specially invite you to go to Xianyang and serve the country."
Upon hearing this, Zhuge Liang shook his head. "King Wei, are you kidding? The court is overflowing with talent. Not to mention the ministers of the various ministries and the two prime ministers, even Guo Jia and Xun Yu are both exceptionally talented. Why would they need me?"
Cao Cao said, "Sir, you are wrong. The country is in danger now. We need talents like you to help us turn the crisis into safety."
Zhuge Liang said, "The Jin and Chu states are advancing aggressively, and the border wars are endless. Although I need men now, I cannot mount my horse to fight the enemy. What use is there?"
Cao Cao said, "I have read your article. From it, it is not difficult to see that you possess great talent and possess a strategy to defeat the enemy. How can you be said to be useless?"
Zhuge Liang said, "That's just one person's opinion. It's fine to tell those who claim to be well-read, but why is the King of Wei willing to believe it?"
Cao Gong bowed and said, "I believe you must have some good ideas. Please teach me."
Hearing this, Zhuge Liang frowned and said, "Why does the King of Wei have to do this?"
Cao Cao continued, "The Qin Empire needs you, sir. I hope you will give us your full support!"
How should I put it, the conversation between the two above is just polite talk.
It is also a process that must be followed.
Next, is the key point.
Zhuge Liang invited Cao Cao to sit down before speaking to himself, "The current situation in the world depends on attacking our alliances. As the art of war says, the best strategy is to attack our plans, the next best is to attack our alliances, the next best is to attack our troops, and the worst is to attack our cities."
Although Jin and Chu were powerful, their strategy was, after all, to capture cities and plunder territory. The King of Wei wondered why Jin, for example, had agreed to an alliance with Chu. What was their greatest fear?
Cao Cao frowned and said, "Is it because, in Jin, the royal family is not as powerful as the aristocratic families?"
Zhuge Liang nodded and said, "The King of Wei is right about one thing. The situation facing Jin is not just internal troubles. The royal family is sending a large army to attack our Great Qin, which is definitely a desperate gamble.
To delay Jin, we only need to make friends with those far away and attack those near. However, to truly defeat Jin, we must attack from within. This is also the basis of the strategy I previously wrote about the three families dividing Jin.
Cao Cao subconsciously asked curiously, "Sir, do you think it's really possible for the three families to divide Jin?"
Zhuge Liang laughed and said, "Why not? Since the Jin Emperor ascended the throne, many aristocratic families within the territory have gained control of the government, and many of them hold important military forces.
Ji Chong'er boasted of himself as a powerful ruler, and his policies were inconsistent, which caused public resentment. His conquest of the Qin Dynasty was a waste of manpower and money.
If we fail to see immediate results, how can we curb the people's resentment? How can the aristocratic families accept this? First, we must disrupt the harmonious relationship between the ruler and his subjects, and then disturb the people. The domestic outcry will surely intensify.
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