Chapter 1 The Crown Prince

  What is currently the most unstable state, of course, is the surface struggle between Cao Cao and Liu Xie.

  From Cheng Yu's words, Cao Cao also guessed a deeper possibility. Liu Xie accumulated wealth and recruited soldiers. It is not impossible, and there are channels for it.

  Don't forget that outside the city, there is also Dong Cheng, who holds 5,000 elite soldiers. Moreover, because of fear of being punished, he has been staying in the army for a long time, obviously on guard.

  If gold is transported into Dong Cheng's army, Dong Cheng may have the ability to secretly recruit soldiers and buy horses.

  Before Yuan Shao was eliminated, there was already Dong Cheng's rebellion in the rear. This is what Cao Cao did not want to see at all.

  So at this moment, Cao Cao's gaze was sharp and had a hint of murderous intent.

  Just as Liu Fu guessed, Cao Cao had long wanted to get rid of Dong Cheng. Previously, Cao Cao was afraid that Emperor Xian would turn against him for the sake of power.

  So he kept Dong Cheng as a hope in Liu Xie's heart. Because of Dong Cheng, there was some military power. However, now that the Central Plains have been unified.

  Only a few vassals were left in the four directions. Moreover, with Yuan Shao, this powerful vassal who dominated northern Hebei, Dong Cheng's existence became a burden instead.

  Cao Cao naturally wanted to eliminate Dong Cheng, but was distressed by never having an opportunity.

  If that's really the case, Cao Cao vowed to take down Dong Cheng with one hand and give Liu Xie a good beating to keep him in line.

  "Find an opportunity to send someone to probe him. If he just wants to accumulate wealth, then ignore him. If he has ulterior motives, then use the opportunity to set fire to his own body." Cao Cao's eyes flashed and he spoke in a cold tone.

  "Alright." Cheng Yu responded with an "alright", and said.

  After instructing all this, Cao Cao turned his gaze to Liu Bei. He let out a long sigh and said: "The Emperor is young and easily deceived; if we don't keep a close eye on him, I'm afraid the country will be ruined."

  "Hmph, be careful?" Liu Bei showed disdain for Cao Cao's words. However, on the surface, he also let out a sigh and said: "The Minister's words are reasonable."

  Cao Cao wanted to set fire to himself and get rid of Dong Cheng. And wasn't he also trying to teach Liu Bei a lesson, letting him see clearly the situation in Xuchang, who was really in power?

  Liu Bei, however, remained calm and composed in response.

  "Hum, two old foxes."

  Xun Yu watched with a cold eye and snorted in his heart.

  But at the same time, he was also secretly worried about Liu Feng. However, he had no opportunity to enter the palace to ask for an audience. Now he has already conspired with Liu Feng.

  It's not convenient to enter the palace casually, especially now that Cao Cao wants to test Liu Xie. If it's discovered afterwards, Liu Fu will definitely suspect him.

  Xun Yu always knew that although he had earned Cao Cao's trust, it was only 99% and there was still a tiny bit of distrust.

  That's enough to make him untrustworthy. He can't move anymore, and he can no longer play a crucial role in helping Liu Feng come up with plans and strategies.

  So Xun Yu cannot act rashly.

  Xun Yu could only pray for Liu Feng in his heart. However, thinking that Liu Feng was only eight years old and yet so outstanding, Xun Yu felt slightly relieved.

  This little setback probably won't affect Liu Feng.

  Cao Cao and his men gathered together, intending to discuss how to investigate the truth of this matter, and also wanted to set fire to kill Dong Cheng.

  Liu Feng's actions were equally swift.

  After Liu Xie issued an edict that allowed people to buy noble ranks with money, he issued another edict stating that the matter would be entirely entrusted to Mi Zhu.

  At the same time, Zou Yun also left the palace and chose an official residence outside the city as his temporary abode, waiting for someone to come and see him.

  New home, new job.

  After settling down for the night, it was already the second day.

  The next day, as soon as the sky was bright, Zou Jue got up, washed and had breakfast. Then he went out for a walk.

  Meng Zong suddenly discovered a problem, it seemed that there were very few guards in the mansion, and as long as he climbed over the wall, he could get out.

  Mi Zong's heart skipped a beat, being trapped in the palace with Zhao Yun almost inseparable from him. His chances of escape were almost zero. But here.

  However, after a moment of excitement, Zou Yu settled down again.

  No choice, thinking of the little ones still being held in Liu Feng's hands.

  "Alas." Zou Yu sighed and looked up at the sky.

  Just then a man in armor walked in. The person was familiar, one of the guards inside the Crown Prince's palace, who had been casually pointed out by Liu Feng as his subordinate.

  "Sir, there is a man outside the door who claims to be Zhang Kuai from the Upper Party and requests an audience."

  The officer arrived at the front of the millet and immediately reported.

  "Going up to the party, is Zhang quick?"

  Mo Zhen was slightly stunned at first, and then his eyebrows relaxed, as if he had remembered who the person was. Shang Dang was in Bianzhou, and Zhang Kuai was a very famous merchant in Shang Dang.

  He was in the fur trade and often came and went to Xiongnu. Because it was a time of war, the fur trade was an extremely powerful industry. As a result, he quickly accumulated thousands of gold and billions of wealth.

  All these are just wealth, according to intelligence, this Zhang Kuai also has a large number of good fields and family slaves. Just like when the Mi family was in Xuzhou.

  However, it's just that the scale is slightly smaller. Mi Zong is richer than him, much richer. And there's another point, Mi Zong's reputation is better than Zhang Kuai's.

  Much better. So good that Xu Zhou Mu Tao Qian even hired Zou Jue as his deputy, and Liu Bei also invited him to be his staff officer.

  Zhang Kuai's reputation was neither good nor bad. With a mediocre reputation and no talent for officialdom, he was just a businessman, which made him somewhat of an awkward figure.

  Having money but no status. And if at this time, a Guannei Hou's title is being recruited in front, and the price is not too difficult to accept.

  It's easy to imagine what will happen.

  Mao Zedong immediately made a judgment on the understanding of the business world and businessmen in the whole country. He knew that the first fat sheep had arrived, and he was back to his old business.

  And it's still a zero-cost business, killing fat sheep.

  To be honest, Cao Zhen was slightly excited, but thinking that this fat sheep would be killed, it was still cheaper for Liu Feng. Cao Zhen let out a sigh in his heart.

  Working for this crown prince, who knows what kind of ending it will lead to.

  But soon, Zou Yu gathered his wits and said to the guard in front of him: "Let him come to the main hall to see me."

  "Yes." Xia Shi responded with a "yes" and walked out.

  Meng Zong looked up at the sky and walked steadily towards the direction of the main hall.

  That crown prince is moody, if the business makes a loss. I'm afraid his ending will be even worse. Thinking of this, Mei Zhu felt motivated, very motivated.

  Must be done exceptionally well.

  From a certain perspective, Liu Feng's decision to use the stratagem of "Yin Yu" on Mi Zixia instead of being straightforward was quite appropriate. Being straightforward might have touched Mi Zixia's heart, but it would also have carried greater risks.

  Now choose to use Yin Yu, force it. Also can strongly drive away evil spirits.