“A group of people will turn into a fight. Come on, let me arrange a one-on-one duel.”
“Very good. Now, all of you shall listen to the Duke of Qin.”
Next, Zhao Hao stopped letting Yuwen Chengdu play. If he played, these guys wouldn't even have a chance to perform.
Cao Ren versus Guan Sheng, Xiahou Dun versus Yuchi Gong, Xiahou Yuan versus Qin Qiong, Cheng Yaojin versus Cao Hong, and Luo Shixin versus Cao Xiu.
Cao Chun, that blind fool, insisted on provoking Dian Wei by calling him a bald monk; he shouldn't blame Dian Wei for bullying him.
However, Dian Wei was also an honest man. He was so much older than Cao Chun, it wouldn't be honorable for him to win.
Even when offering guidance, there's a degree of ambiguity involved.
Therefore, he arranged for a young man named Xiahou Shang to fight alongside Cao Chun.
On the other hand, since Dian Wei obtained exclusive skills and techniques from Zhao Hao, he has indeed become stronger and stronger, but as mentioned earlier, his head is also getting balder and balder.
Now, he gets angry with anyone who makes fun of his bald head, except for Zhao Hao.
He was even still debating whether or not to pass on his unparalleled skills to the still-growing Dian Man...
"You're too kind!"
"Kid, practice some more, and maybe you'll be able to withstand a few more hits in a few years!"
“A promising talent. Among these people, Cao Ren’s bravery is the best.”
Even unarmed, Zhao Hao and his men are not people that ordinary people can deal with.
They had collectively dealt with demonized villains, and while Cao Cao and his men were promising talents, they were far inferior to Zhao Hao's men.
Cao Ren, who had been praised by Guan Sheng, was now bruised and swollen, and on the verge of collapse.
But the rest of them were already collapsed on the ground, completely exhausted. If they weren't still breathing, one would have thought they had gone to see their great-grandmother.
"The Duke of Qin's forces are indeed full of fierce generals. What are you all doing lying around? Why don't you thank the generals for their guidance!"
Cao Cao's words were not wrong. They were all holding back in their fight. In a sense, Zhao Hao's enemies were indeed teaching Cao Cao's men how to fight for free.
The Cao family members managed to sit up, stammered a few words of thanks for their guidance, and were then carried away to receive treatment for their bruises and swelling.
"Hahaha, what fine young men! Come, Mengde, these are some jars of fine wine I brought from Bingzhou. Today, let's drink until we're both drunk!"
"Alright, let's drink until we're drunk!"
The liquor Zhao Hao brought was no ordinary liquor; even in later generations, it would be considered a drinkable spirit with a maximum alcohol content of 68 degrees.
After a couple of drinks, Cao Cao began to experience symptoms of brainstem deficiency.
He never expected that instead of getting Zhao Hao drunk, he would be the one getting Zhao Hao drunk.
Taking advantage of his courage, Cao Cao quickly revealed his thoughts.
Otherwise, he might lose consciousness.
"Qin... hiccup, Duke of Qin, you are to go to Yuzhou to suppress the bandits."
Can...can't we take Cao with us?
"I, Cao...am not talented, but I wish to lead my elite troops and accompany the General..."
Zhao Hao smiled. So this guy had this in mind?
Bringing Cao Cao's men along... wouldn't be a bad idea.
"Okay, then..."
Snap!
Before Zhao Hao could finish speaking, Cao Cao had already passed out drunk.
Not to mention Cao Cao, all the civil officials who were drinking with him had long since collapsed onto the table, their minds clouded.
"Heh heh, someone come here! Send all of you back!"
"promise!"
...
The next morning, Zhao Hao slept soundly and felt refreshed.
All the military officers had dark circles under their eyes, clearly indicating they hadn't had a good night's sleep.
They had fine wine but no beautiful women; no wonder they were in such a state.
"Chengdu, take them into the city. We'll be setting off again tomorrow. Don't look so dejected."
"Hehe, yes sir!"
"I also sent a message to Cao Mengde, saying that I invited him to my tent for a gathering."
"yes!"
Apart from Guan Sheng and Guan Hai, the rest of the people, having received Zhao Hao's permission, all went into the city to enjoy themselves for a day.
Even if Zhao Hao hadn't made any special arrangements, I believe the smaller families in the city would have been happy to take good care of these gentlemen.
Before long, Cao Cao arrived at Zhao Hao's camp with several guards.
"Mengde is here! These are blood-activating powders made by famous doctors, which are very effective in removing blood stasis and reducing swelling."
Take this back to your brother and give it to him with hot water; it will take effect quickly.
Cao Cao quickly accepted the blood-activating powder and gratefully bowed to Zhao Hao.
"General, I have no way to express my gratitude for your kindness. I wonder if I said anything that offended you while I was drunk yesterday."
If so, Mengde apologizes to the general.
"Haha, no, that's not it. It's just that you, Mengde, said with tears streaming down your face that you wanted to go to Yuzhou with me and vowed not to return until the Yellow Turbans were defeated."
I would also like to ask Brother Mengde whether this was an unintentional remark made while drunk, or if he truly meant it?
"If Mengde is truly willing to serve his country, I am able to lend you a hand!"
Cao Cao's expression brightened, but he quickly suppressed it.
He needed to figure out what Zhao Hao wanted from him. Otherwise, if Zhao Hao gave him the opportunity to make a contribution but asked for nothing in return, he would feel uneasy.
"If the Duke of Qin issues an edict to punish the traitors for the country, I, Cao, will certainly do my utmost to assist him."
But General Lü Bu had already led his elite troops to Yuzhou to quell the rebellion.
With the Duke's five thousand iron cavalry joining the effort, quelling the bandits should be a piece of cake.
Although I, Cao, have the will to fight against the traitors for the country, I have no opportunity to use my talents...
Zhao Hao smiled slightly. These old foxes love to pull this kind of trick.
"Who says Mengde has no place to use his talents? In the vast Yanzhou, Liu Dai and Zhang Miao are both good-for-nothings, yet they have confined Brother Mengde to this small Juancheng."
Although he managed to eliminate the Yellow Turban rebels, he was unable to restore the devastated Yuzhou.
"Mengde, would you be willing to govern this ravaged land of Yuzhou for me?"
Cao Cao was delighted; Zhao Hao's meaning was already clear.
Governing Yuzhou—isn't that at least the position of Governor of Yuzhou?
Seeing that Cao Cao was interested, Zhao Hao seized the opportunity to build the iron road.
"Rest assured, you have painstakingly built up Juancheng. If you return victorious this time, I will petition the Emperor to appoint Mengde as the Governor of Yuzhou and concurrently as General Fubo."
In this way, you can take care of the cities of Yanzhou and govern the land of Yuzhou.
"I only ask that Yuzhou can resume production and no longer fall under the control of the imperial court; that would be enough."
Zhao Hao spoke so bluntly that if Cao Cao continued to act like a woman, it would be as if he looked down on Zhao Hao.
Upon seeing this, Cao Cao immediately knelt on one knee, cupped his hands, and accepted the order.
"I am deeply grateful to the Duke of Qin for his high regard and for disregarding past grievances in promoting me."
"I, Cao, will certainly do my utmost to serve General Zhao, serving him faithfully and without hesitation, even unto death!"
Zhao Hao smiled and said, "Brother Mengde, please rise. What grudge do we have against each other? It was just those greedy people who interfered."
Since Brother Mengde is willing to join the army, then go back immediately to reorganize the troops, manpower, and supplies!
After all, we're setting off again tomorrow!
"Yes, Your Majesty! I will make the arrangements immediately!"
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