Cao Jun's camp.

Since the weather has turned cold these days, Yang Ling decided to have a hot pot meal on a whim.

He first found a table, hollowed out the inside, and placed an iron pot on it.

Then a basin of charcoal fire was placed under the iron pot.

After a while, the water in the pot began to boil.

Yang Ling sat leisurely on the collapse, directing Zhao Yun,

"First put the big bones in to make the soup, and then put in the hot pot base ingredients."

It didn't take long for a scent to hit my face.

"This... smells so good!"

Zhao Yun, who was always calm, couldn't help but swallow his saliva.

"What's going on here? When you eat it with sesame sauce, it will be so delicious!"

Yang Ling laughed and put in the ingredients he had prepared in advance.

Guessing that it was almost time, he was just about to take off his chopsticks when he heard footsteps coming from outside.

Immediately after the tent curtain was lifted, Cao Cao walked in with a smile on his face.

Looking at the posture, he must have reached some kind of shady deal with Yuan Shao.

"Sir, good news, I just...is this antique soup?"

Before Cao Cao finished speaking, his nose twitched and his eyes fell on the hot pot in front of Yang Ling.

"Well...that's understandable."

Yang Ling nodded.

"But why does it smell so good?"

Cao Cao's Adam's apple rolled and he couldn't help but swallow his saliva.

Ways of eating similar to hot pot have long appeared in ancient times, and the ancients named it antique soup.

It got its name because when food is put into the boiling soup base, it will make a "dong" sound.

"I just added a little spice."

Yang Ling smiled and said,

"If Mr. Cao doesn't mind it, why don't we eat together?"

"That's the best!"

Cao Cao is also a food lover, so naturally he will not refuse.

He sat down, picked up a piece of meat and put it in his mouth!

The moment the food was imported, the various flavors of fragrant, spicy and sour, mixed with the rich aroma of sesame sauce, deeply stimulated Cao Cao's taste buds!

"Oh my god, this is so delicious!"

Cao Cao couldn't help but sigh!

After taking this bite, the coldness of the weather is completely driven away, and your whole body feels warm!

He didn't hesitate, he immediately raised his chopsticks and attacked again!

My duck intestines!

Yang Ling screamed in his heart, but he could only shake his head helplessly.

Just as he was about to invite Dian Wei and Zhao Yun to sit down, he looked up and found that they were already sitting at the table and working hard with Cao Cao to eliminate the food!

A heartless thing!

Yang Ling quickly sat down and picked up the chopsticks!

When Cao Cao was sweating profusely from eating, he slowly stopped his chopsticks, still unfinished,

"Sir, you are indeed different from ordinary people. Even the antique soup you make is so delicious!"

"Mr. Cao has given you too much praise."

Yang Ling quickly waved his hand, fearing that Cao Cao would ask for another meal.

You should know that there are not many bags of hot pot base ingredients left in his bag.

"Duke Cao just said there is good news?"

Yang Ling changed the topic and asked.

Cao Cao slapped his forehead and said with a smile,

"It's all because your master's craftsmanship is so good that I forgot about the real thing!"

"Sir, it is indeed a clever plan. After I proposed to present the Imperial Seal to Yuan Benchu, he agreed to all the conditions we proposed!"

Yang Ling just smiled slightly, not too excited.

This is the imperial seal that symbolizes the identity of the emperor!

Only with it can we legitimately ascend the throne and become emperor!

After seeing the chaos in the world, Yuan Shao also developed ambitions. How could he not be tempted by the imperial seal?

Yang Ling was one step ahead of Sun Jian and took the Imperial Seal from Luoyang City in order to allow Cao Cao to reach a deal with Yuan Shao.

Cao Cao paid for Yuan Shao's strong support and became the governor of Dongjun at the expense of passing on the imperial seal.

With Yuan Shao's support, no matter how dissatisfied Liu Dai was, he would not dare to mess around openly!

That's enough!

"Sir, Mr. Cao Mengde will remember his help so much and will never forget it!"

Cao Cao suddenly looked solemn and saluted Yang Ling solemnly.

Yang Ling quickly stretched out her hand to support him,

"You're welcome, Mr. Cao! It's an honor for me to join Mr. Cao!"

"Sir, please rest assured. If I become something big in the future, I will definitely not treat you badly."

Yang Ling suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.

Why did he work so hard for Cao Cao?

Isn’t it just to live a good life?

With Cao Cao's promise, as long as he does not commit suicide, he will basically not be able to escape the glory and wealth he will have in the rest of his life!

…

Cao Cao, Yang Ling and others did not rush to leave Luoyang, but settled down for the time being.

A few days later, the messenger sent by Yuan Shao to Chang'an City brought back official documents from the imperial court.

In order to appease Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, Dong Zhuo also agreed to their request.

After all, including Dongjun, Yanzhou, Yuzhou and other places have basically been separated from the jurisdiction of the imperial court.

Instead of having an unpleasant quarrel with Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, it is better to be a favor to appease them and prevent them from continuing to attack Chang'an.

Later, Yuan Shao held a special banquet and invited Liu Dai and Cao Cao to attend.

When Liu Dai learned that Yuan Shao recommended Cao Cao as the governor of Dongjun, his face became ugly at that time!

You must know that he originally planned to let his general Wang Gong serve as the prefect!

But I didn't expect that Cao Cao would intervene!

A large piece of land was lost for no reason. How could Liu Dai feel so good?

But he knew in his heart that Yuan Shao's banquet today was a warning to him not to attack Cao Cao!

Liu Dai could only swallow his anger and swallow this breath!

After the banquet, Cao Cao and Yang Ling returned to the camp.

"Judging from Liu Dai's expression, he must hate us deeply in his heart!"

Cao Cao said slowly, his face a little solemn.

You must know that Liu Dai is the governor of Yanzhou, and Yanzhou is the place under his jurisdiction.

Now Cao Cao's troops have offended Liu Dai before they even reached Dongjun. This is not a good sign.

"Don't worry, Mr. Cao, Liu Dai is just a piece of trash, why should he be of any concern?"

Yang Ling smiled nonchalantly.

If Liu Dai was really capable, he would not die at the hands of the Yellow Turban Army.

After they go to Dongjun, they only need to be patient and develop until the Qingzhou Yellow Turban Army invades Yanzhou, which is when they rise!

…

In order to avoid a long night and many dreams, Cao Cao took his troops to Dongjun early the next morning.

After several days of marching, the group finally arrived at Dongjun.

Dongjun is located in Yanzhou. Although it is not as fertile as Yuzhou, it still has fertile land and a large population.

However, due to the wars in recent years, most of what Yang Ling saw along the way was deserted land and sparsely populated.

The common people I occasionally encounter are also sallow and thin, with dull eyes.

Seeing such a situation, Yang Ling felt slightly sad and couldn't help but sigh,

"When it prospers, the people suffer. When it dies, the people suffer!"

"Brother is so talented in literature!"
Chapter completed!