Chapter 87 Chapter Eleven

"With all due respect, the prime minister must be in a conflict between killing Liu Bei and not killing Liu Bei." Xun Yu was more straightforward. Cao Mengde suddenly regained his spirits, and personally filled a cup of wine for Xun Yu and Guo Jia. "You two are my right and left arms in planning the world. Since you already know what's on my mind, please give me some advice to relieve my worries." Cao Mengde was ready to listen attentively. "Liu Bei is like a bereaved dog. He is in constant fear. They came to vote for Brother Yuan Shao, but they sent food to us. Now the three brothers are eating in Prime Minister Cao's pot, which is enough to show the world that Duke Cao is not the kind of little rat who can't tolerate people." People. We just killed Zhao Yan and exiled Yang Biao. Others already have opinions. If we kill Liu Bei, who is regarded as a benevolent and virtuous man, we will be defeated morally." Guo Jia said.

But Xun Yu disagreed with Guo Jia's opinion. He said slowly: "The Prime Minister treats Liu Bei with tolerance and treats him as a guest. This is of course a manifestation of benevolence and righteousness. But 'benevolence' is also different from big benevolence and small benevolence." Cao Mengde suddenly became interested in Xun Yu's words, put down the wine cup, and quickly asked Xun Yu: "According to your understanding, what is great benevolence and what is small benevolence?" Xun Yu said calmly: "The so-called small benevolence is nothing more than a heart of compassion shared by most people. Seeing people encounter unexpected events, such as hunger and cold, or injury, sickness, death, and disability, they shed tears, or donate their pockets to share .”

"So, what is Daren?" Cao Mengde listened very attentively. "The so-called great benevolence means that when the mountains and rivers are broken and the world is in chaos, they can stand up and shoulder the great task of rectifying the discipline. Establishing a peaceful and prosperous age. Everything Cao Gong is doing now is practicing great benevolence." Xun Yu replied calmly . "Your words made it difficult for me to understand for a while." Cao Mengde filled another glass for the two of them. "Although Liu Bei keeps silent for the time being, he waters and fertilizes the garden all day long, just because his wings have not grown hard. Once he has the opportunity, he will definitely fly away. A lesson from the past is a guide for the future. Overlord." Xun Yu said.

Guo Jia said: "You must not act hastily. We will talk about Liu Bei's motives later." After listening to the conversation between the two, Cao Mengde had a deeper understanding of the two words "benevolence and righteousness" that often disturbed him.