gnovel Chapter 58 Human nature has always been like this!
Chapter 58 Human nature has always been like this!
More than an hour later.
When Li Zhao formally received Man Chong and Chen Gong, their demeanor was completely different from when they arrived.
Especially Chen Gong, no one knows what Liu Bei actually said to him.
But the look in his eyes when he looked at Li Zhao was not only one of shock, but also one of undisguised admiration.
"Prime Minister Li, on behalf of Marquis Wen, I extend my sincere respect to you."
"Once I return, I will do my utmost to fulfill my promise."
"As for anything else, I have no face to say more. I will take my leave now. Please forgive me, Prime Minister!" Chen Gong said with a bow, very sincerely.
"You must be tired from your journey. Hope we meet again!"
"I'll take my leave!"
immediately.
At Li Zhao's signal, Sun Fu, carrying the gifts he had prepared beforehand and everything he needed for the journey, turned around and followed.
Li Zhao made this arrangement not on a whim.
Chen Gong's most notable characteristic is his stubborn adherence to his own principles.
Otherwise, in the original course of history, he would not have faced death so calmly when confronting Cao Cao.
The reason he fell out with Cao Cao was that he did not agree with Cao Cao's ideas.
What Liu Bei brought him was precisely the logic and theory that Li Zhao had specially prepared.
Chen Gong could not refute it and fully agreed, so the rest would naturally follow.
Seeing Chen Gong leave dejectedly, Man Chong knew he had lost.
Actually.
When he saw that the people of the city had no worries about food and clothing, he realized that he had no right to negotiate with Li Zhao.
"Upon returning, I will convey the Prime Minister's message to the Minister of Works verbatim!"
"I cannot guarantee that it will be effective, but I will do my best!" Man Chong bowed respectfully.
immediately.
She got up to leave, but Li Zhao stopped her.
"Mandarin, don't worry, everything I promised you will be there!"
"In addition to this, there is one more gift; please pass it on to Minister Cao!"
Man Chong was somewhat surprised. "Please enlighten me, Prime Minister!"
"Here is a letter; please deliver it, Mandarin."
"good!"
An unsealed letter was handed to Man Chong. Holding the soft paper, he was overwhelmed with shock.
Even more terrifying.
Such things are no longer considered miracles for Li Zhao.
He solemnly placed the letter into his bosom, bowed deeply, and turned to leave.
He made the same choice as Chen Gong: without being reminded, he took all the so-called gifts back with him.
Compared to everything Li Zhao created, those things are insignificant.
It felt more like a humiliation to myself!
Only after the two left did Liu Bei and Xu Shu walk in from outside, both with smiles on their faces.
Especially Liu Bei...
Although he volunteered to give up his military duties, he still cared about the situation outside.
Especially since it concerns the entire world!
If I had the chance, I would like to witness firsthand how Li Zhao has transformed the current chaotic situation.
Even if it meant death, it would be worth it!
"I was right. Both of them are smart and didn't humiliate themselves."
"I'm not trying to argue, but what if they really do cease hostilities?" Liu Bei stroked his beard, speaking with a hint of worry.
"Xuande is overthinking things!" Xu Shu shook his head. "Who are Cao Cao and Lü Bu?"
"Even if we can make them understand these principles, these two will not give up easily."
"Moreover, by doing this, my lord, you will actually break the deadlock."
"I believe it won't be long before things come to a conclusion between these two!"
"What do you mean?" Liu Bei turned his head to look at him, puzzled.
Kind-hearted man, he had not yet experienced certain events in the original course of history.
He habitually thinks things in a positive light, and in his mind, if Lü Bu and Cao Cao really took the initiative to withdraw their troops...
So for them, that means two huge threats!
"Lü Bu is insatiable. He will not only accept the grain that our lord offers him, but he will also consider it an insult!"
"And Cao Cao will value our lord even more because of this, which is actually what I'm most worried about!"
At this point, Xu Shu glanced at Li Zhao. In fact, he had mentioned this matter more than once.
In the current situation, the best approach is to maintain a steady pace of development and avoid attracting anyone's attention.
Even if it comes at a certain cost, we must buy as much time as possible!
But this time, Li Zhao did not take his advice!
"Actually..." Li Zhao's words immediately drew the attention of the two men.
"Sometimes, you can't focus on yourself. What you're saying makes sense."
"But have you considered that, regardless of the outcome, we will be sending a message to the world that we... are both thinking of the common people!"
"We will not concern ourselves with personal gains or losses. If more ambitious people from all over the world can come to Qingzhou because of this, that will be our greatest reward!"
Upon hearing this, the two fell silent.
They had to admit that compared to Li Zhao, their own thinking was indeed somewhat narrow-minded...
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"Gongtai's actions are truly remarkable; he actually managed to borrow the grain back!"
"Come on, have a drink with me!"
Lu Bu, carrying a wine cup, stepped down from the main seat and personally welcomed Chen Gong into the hall.
He then handed over the wine in his hand, but the other party ignored him!
Looking at Chen Gong's retreating figure, a hint of displeasure flashed in Lü Bu's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.
He was used to the other person's attitude. It seemed something had happened again, and he might get a lecture.
But in any case, bringing back the grain would give them a better chance of defeating Cao Cao.
"Fengxian, while I was away, you still indulged in drinking and revelry?"
Chen Gong looked at the wine jar in front of him with extreme displeasure.
He had said this many times, but Lü Bu still did as he pleased.
They have absolutely no idea what attitude a leader should have in the current situation.
What will your soldiers think if you spend your days drinking and making merry, consuming the meager amount of food?
Even he himself didn't realize that after witnessing Li Zhao's strength in all aspects, he increasingly looked down on Lü Bu.
"Alright, alright..."
"You've had a hard journey back, don't worry about the details. How much grain did you bring back this time?" Lu Bu quickly changed the subject, putting down the wine cup in his hand.
But the strong smell of alcohol on his breath made Chen Gong even more uncomfortable.
"With food supplies available for both the people and the army, Li Zhao didn't hesitate at all!"
"You know what? It's precisely because of his generosity that there's a big problem!"
"What could be the problem?" Lu Bu said, spreading his arms wide with a smug look on his face.
"Are you worried I can't handle this? With my halberd and my Red Hare, what in this world can't I do!"
"Once I've defeated Cao Cao, I'll repay him tenfold!"
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