Chapter 117: Chapter Fifty-eight: Cao Liu Joint (2)
To be honest, Zhang Liao's acting skills are really not that good.
Mi Zhu had already figured out that Zhang Liao was here for him.
As a general of Cao Cao, Zhang Liao had no shortage of armor, and it was impossible to buy armor for a hundred gold each. This was Zhang Liao's good intention, or Cao Cao's purpose behind Zhang Liao's death.
Mi Zhu thinks the latter is the majority.[
Because in Xudu City, Cao Cao was basically not hidden from Cao Cao's eyes and ears. What happened in their house and the conflicts they had with the emperor's forces.
I'm afraid Cao Cao will know it all.
"Could it be that he wants to win over the lord?" With a flash of lightning in his heart, Mi Zhu had already hit the point.
Mi Zhu naturally cannot make the decision in this kind of matter.
"I appreciate Wen Yuan's kindness. It's just that this matter needs to be discussed with the Lord. If Wen Yuan doesn't mind, can we sit at General Zuo's residence?" Mi Zhu suggested after thinking for a moment.
"OK."
Zhang Liao also knew that his performance could not be hidden from Mi Zhu. He probably did not discuss the sale of armor in the past, but it was an issue between Cao and Liu. He nodded.
"please."
"please."
Mi Zhu extended her hand and Zhang Liao nodded.
Immediately, the group of people went to General Zuo's Mansion.
"Bad luck." The horse dealer who had just bargained with Mi Zhu couldn't help but cursed secretly when he saw Mi Zhu and his party walking away.
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The group of people soon arrived at General Zuo's mansion, while Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Sun Qian, and Jian Yong were still waiting for news in the hall.
"Zhang Liao?"
When Liu Bei heard from his servants that Mi Zhu had returned with Zhang Liao, he couldn't help but frowned. It wasn't that he didn't welcome Zhang Liao, but it was this time.
"Lord."
"Xuande."
Shortly after the servant reported, Mi Zhu and Zhang Liao walked in from outside. Mi Zhu and Zhang Liao cupped their fists at Liu Bei respectively.[
"Wenyuan."
Liu Bei suddenly laughed and said.
"Sit." Liu Bei then pointed to the empty seat next to him and asked Zhang Liao to sit down.
Zhang Liao was not polite, nodded and sat down. Mi Zhu also sat down.
"I wonder why Wen Yuan came to visit suddenly?" Liu Bei asked after Zhang Liao sat down.
"But he valued Xuande's five pieces of armor." Zhang Liao said calmly.
"Oh?" Liu Bei groaned and turned his gaze to Mi Zhu.
"According to the order of my lord, I went to the city to sell armor, and I happened to meet Wen Yuan." Facing Liu Bei's gaze, Mi Zhu told Liu Bei about his encounter with Zhang Liao.
After listening to this, Liu Bei's eyes couldn't help but look a little deep.
Guan Yu also narrowed his eyes, and Sun Qian and Jian Yong even looked thoughtful. Even Zhang Fei thought this matter was unusual.
"My lord, since Wen Yuan likes it, you might as well cede it." As an aide, Sun Qian reacted the fastest and said.
Of course Sun Qian knew that Zhang Liao's sudden arrival was unusual. His thoughts were the same as those of Mi Zhu, and they must have benefited from Cao Cao. But what is Liu Bei's situation now?
Without money, perhaps Mi Zhu would be robbed by the emperor, even his family and children, and escape would be impossible. In other words, he would be trapped and lose Mi Zhu forever.
This is a big loss.
Second, currently in Xudu City, Liu Bei can no longer rely on the power of the Emperor, and he also has many conflicts with Cao Cao. It can be said that he is a wolf in front and a tiger in the back.
It was almost difficult and very disadvantageous.
But now that Cao Cao has extended an olive branch to Liu Bei, he can just take the opportunity to step down. Even if he leans towards Cao Cao and his reputation is damaged, it is better than being wrapped up in the middle and making sandwich cakes.
People must have foresight, but they must also consider immediate concerns. Which is more important, reputation or life. For Liu Bei, life is obviously more important.