Chapter 830

After Xun Yu nodded in approval, the title of Prime Minister Cao was completely confirmed.

When Deng Zhi met the emperor this time, he exchanged Duke Qin for Liu Zhang and prime minister for Cao Cao.

As for Yuan Shao, it was just a repetition, and it was not mentioned at all.

With Cao Sikong becoming Prime Minister Cao, it also indicates that Cao Cao's power will be even greater in the Central Plains.

The aggression against Hebei will definitely be more aggressive!

All matters have achieved the best success, and there is no need for Deng Zhi to stay any longer.

After leaving the palace, Deng Zhi immediately submitted his resignation to Cao Cao.

Without Deng Zhi, there would be absolutely no prime minister.

In order to express his gratitude to Deng Zhi, Cao Cao personally went out of the city to see him off.

"Bo Miao, are you really not going to stay for a few more days? I haven't fulfilled my landlord's friendship yet!"

Even though it had been delivered to the gate of the city, Cao Cao couldn't help but ask to stay.

"Thank you Cao... Prime Minister for your kindness!"

"This mission has achieved a satisfactory result, and I need to return to Chang'an as soon as possible to report to Duke Qin!"

Deng Zhi could only thank Cao Cao for his enthusiasm.

A trace of disappointment flashed in Cao Cao's eyes, and he sighed in his heart that he had missed another talent.

"Bo Miao, let's say goodbye today, I don't know when we will meet again!"

"Hehe, when Duke Qin enters the imperial court, I will naturally meet Prime Minister Cao again!"

Cao Cao shook his head helplessly, and admiration flashed again in his eyes.

Deng Zhi had something in his words, implying that he was defeated by Liu Zhang!

"Bo Miao, no matter what, Cao's position as prime minister is thanks to Mr. Qin!"

"I also ask Bo Miao to thank Duke Qin for his kindness on behalf of Cao."

Deng Zhi hurriedly cupped his hands in return, and agreed without hesitation.

"Prime Minister Cao, don't worry, I will definitely bring it to you!"

Cao Cao suddenly thought of something, and quickly pulled Deng Zhi over.

"By the way, Bo Miao, please also send a message to Duke Qin. Cao will withdraw his troops to Gucheng, Yin's place in Henan."

"As for all the cities west of Gucheng, give them to Duke Qin!"

"In the future, I will watch each other with Qin Gong and help the big man together!"

After Liu Zhang took possession of Guanzhong, his power was already unstoppable.

All the cities west of Hangu Pass will not be able to defend because of the long front.

After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Liu Zhang will definitely make Chang'an his capital.

As the capital of Qin, it is absolutely impossible to be threatened all the time.

Therefore, Hongnong County, which borders Jingzhaoyin, will inevitably become the target of Liu Zhang to win with all his strength.

Since Hangu Pass lost its guarding role, Hongnong County must be used as a buffer zone to ensure the safety of Jing Zhaoyin.

For Liu Zhang, Hongnong County is within easy reach.

But for Cao Cao, there is a problem that the supply line is too long.

In particular, there is the Weihan Ancient Road between Henan Yin and Hongnong County.

Although the current Weihan Ancient Road has long been useless, it cannot change the problem of narrow roads.

If Cao Cao wants to keep Hongnong, he has to pay a price several times higher than Liu Zhang.

Not to mention whether Cao Cao can hold it, it is the price that Cao Cao can't afford.

After all, the main target of the Cao Group is still in Hebei.

Instead of fighting with Liu Zhang and losing it after paying a huge price, it is better to take the initiative to give Liu Zhang a favor.

This time Cao Cao was able to be promoted to the prime minister, it can be said that he has inherited a great favor from Liu Zhang!

Liu Zhang has just taken over a large area of ​​land in Yongliang and needs a long time to recuperate.

Cao Cao also needed to use this time to completely defeat all Yuan Shao's forces in Hebei.

The gift to Hongnong County can greatly ease the previous confrontational relationship between the two, allowing Cao and Liu to cease fighting for at least a few years.

This is a matter of great benefit to both parties.

Deng Zhi was overjoyed immediately, he never expected that Cao Cao would give him such a big surprise before leaving.

"On behalf of Duke Qin, I would like to thank Prime Minister Cao for his kindness!"

"Deng Zhi must convey Prime Minister Cao's friendly kindness to Duke Qin!"

No matter how Hongnong County came from, Deng Zhi knew that Liu Zhang would definitely credit him with this credit.

By doing this, Cao Cao not only repaid Liu Zhang's favor, but also gave Deng Zhi a huge favor.

"Hehe, Bo Miao is being polite!"

After another round of polite greetings, Deng Zhi and his party set off on their way home.

"Huh... I didn't expect it to end up like this..."

Seeing Deng Zhi completely disappear in his eyes, Cao Cao sighed.

The corner of Guo Jia's mouth was slightly raised, revealing an intriguing smile.

"My lord, soldiers are impermanent, water is impermanent, and the world is impermanent, so there is nothing wrong with it!"

A few days ago, Cao Cao and Guo Jia left their army and returned to Xuchang in response to the sudden change in Guanzhong.

A few days later, all worries disappeared, and the relationship between Liu Zhang and Cao Cao can be said to have completely eased.

Cao Cao fulfilled his promise and gave Liu Zhang the position of Duke Qin.

Liu Zhang reciprocated and gave Cao Cao the post of prime minister.

Cao Cao once again took the initiative to show his favor and cede the entire land of Hongnong County.

Liu Zhang is not a fool, so he naturally knew that this was not the best time to fight Cao Cao.

This move, at least in exchange for several years of peace.

"Feng Xiao, I really didn't expect that Liu Zhang would propose to His Majesty to enlist me as Duke Wei!"

Now that there is no one around, Cao Cao can finally stop hiding.

For Cao Cao, it was like a dream!

It seems that Fenggong and Jianguo are within reach!

"It seems that I don't call myself lonely, which makes the lord feel unwilling..."

Cao Cao narrowed his eyes slightly, with a hint of greed flashing in his eyes.

It is indeed a unique symbol of the duke's status to be called lonely.

"Feng Xiao's eyes are as bright as a torch! I won't hide it from you, all the princes in the world count, who doesn't want this position?"

"It's a pity that Liu Zhang got ahead of him!"

Guo Jia nodded with a smile, Cao Cao was as honest as ever with him.

"My lord, it's a good thing you didn't lose your mind just because of a title!"

"All of this is Liu Zhang's trick!"

"We gave Liu Zhang a conspiracy, and now he has returned one to us... From this point of view, the two are clear!"

Cao Cao looked at Guo Jia in surprise, but didn't understand what he meant.

"Feng Xiao, what kind of conspiracy?"

"My lord, although it has been two hundred years since Wang Mang usurped the Han and became self-reliant, the word duke is still very sensitive."

"Liu Zhang is reluctant to bear the position of Duke Qin, so he naturally wants to divert the conflict and drag the Lord and Yuan Shao into trouble."

"Regardless of whether the lord is the Duke of Wei or not, the conflict will be transferred to the court."

Cao Cao frowned and became even more puzzled.

"I haven't even become Duke Wei, so what conflicts can I divert?"

Guo Jia's eyes were sharp and he showed a smug smile.

"Didn't my lord become the prime minister?"

"If you don't have the surname of Liu but you are king, the whole world will fight against it!"

"My lord is not called Wei Gong, so naturally it will not cause the crusade of the people in the world. But being promoted to the prime minister has already attracted the attention of the people in the world for Liu Zhang."

Cao Cao suddenly realized that if Guo Jia hadn't reminded him, he would still be in the dark.

"Damn Liu Jiyu, I knew he was not so kind!"

No wonder Wei Gong failed, Deng Zhi immediately raised the matter of the prime minister!

It turned out that everything was premeditated by Liu Zhang!

"Haha, come and don't reciprocate!"

"Let Liu Zhang be proud this time!"

Guo Jia is still full of confidence, he has already seen everything.

Knowing that there is a dangerous situation ahead, Cao Cao can only step on it.

The post of prime minister is too important to Cao Cao!

(end of this chapter)