Chapter 103 Chapter Thirteen: Meng De Laughs at Wen Yun’s Three Affairs (8)

Cao Mengde didn't wait for Zhang Liao to finish, and immediately said: "Compared to the empress dowager's salary for the two wives of Liu Xuande, Yun Chang decides who will serve the wives." When Zhang Liao relayed Guan Yu's third condition, Cao Mengde was a little embarrassed and said: "I recruited Guan Yu to complete the great cause of unifying the world. Liu Xuande may appear at any time. In this case, wouldn't Guan Yu borrow my house to hide from the rain?" Zhang Liao said: "Guan Yu finds it difficult to let go of brotherhood for a while. This is also human nature. If you are more considerate to him, he may forget Liu Xuande for a long time. Convince people with virtue and move people with love. The prime minister's desire to seek talents is A heart of stone softens."

Cao Mengde slapped his head and said, "Wen Yuan is still considerate of the problem, you should go and tell Yun Chang quickly, and I will generously agree to the three things." Zhang Liao drove his horse up the mountain to meet Guan Yu, and said that the prime minister had agreed to three conditions.Guan Yu said: "Prime Minister, please retreat first, and then surrender after I go to the city to meet my two sisters-in-law." Zhang Liao went down the mountain to report to Cao Mengde again. Cao Mengde gave an order: retreat thirty miles! Xun Yu, who has always been cautious, advised Cao Mengde: "Guan Yu is both wise and brave. There may be fraud in this, and the prime minister must be careful!"

Cao Mengde waved his hands and said in an indisputable tone: "Don't say too much, Guan Yunchang is the world's most righteous man, and he will never break his promise." After Guan Yu went to the city to see the two sister-in-laws, he went to see Cao Mengde. Cao Mengde cleaned up his clothes and went out of the gate to meet him in person.Guan Yu got off his horse and kowtowed, and said: "I am the defeated general of Guan Yu, thank you Prime Minister for not killing him." Cao Mengde quickly helped him up, and said: "I have always admired Yun Chang's loyalty, and today I am really honored to be able to plan world affairs with me. Sansheng is lucky."

Guan Yu was still worried that Cao Mengde would renege on his word, and said: "What Wen Yuan conveyed to the prime minister must have been engraved in the prime minister's heart." "Yunchang doesn't know my temper. A gentleman's word is hard to chase. Yunchang's reputation of loyalty is spread all over the world. Is Cao Mengde willing to be a ruthless person?" Cao Mengde's witty conversation made Guan Yu feel relieved. On the way back to Xudu, Cao Mengde thought: It is said that Guan Yu is an upright man with lofty ideals, but I would like to see it.When the car drove to a post house, Cao Mengde intentionally arranged for Guan Yu to share a room with his two sisters-in-law.

In the stillness of the people and the howling cold wind, Cao Mengde rode his horse and quietly came to the building where Guan Yu and his second sister-in-law were staying. He saw Guan Yu standing in front of the building with a majestic look and piercing eyes.Cao Mengde was completely overwhelmed by Guan Yu's behavior. He stepped forward and took off his cloak, and put it on Guan Yu himself, as if saying to himself: "The righteous man in the world, I have seen it with my own eyes!" When the army returned to Xudu, Cao Mengde invited Guan Yu to meet Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty. Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty also heard about Guan Yu's character, and made Guan Yu a partial general. Cao Mengde gave Guan Yu a mansion. Guan Yu divided the mansion into two courtyards, and the two sister-in-laws lived in one courtyard. I live in the outer yard by myself.

Cao Mengde returned to Xudu in victory, and recruited Guan Yu again, feeling extremely relaxed and comfortable.Liu Biao in Jingzhou was vulnerable, and he had only one rival, Yuan Shao.It's time to relax, so as to accumulate strength and fight Yuan Shao decisively. Cao Mengde suddenly remembered that stunning beauty. There is a temple in the west of Xuchang City, where Lu Bu's family lives. Cao Mengde came to the temple by some strange circumstances. The winter sun is usually stingy, but this day is extraordinarily brilliant. The temples and pavilions are full of colorful lights, and the shadows of the sun are speckled on the avenues.

In a corner of the pavilion, a woman leaned on the railing, quietly looking at the pond full of green lotus root, her eyes that seemed to rarely see the sun revealed infinite loneliness and sadness, her slightly pale cheeks were so delicate and vivid.When the woman turned her body sideways, her breasts appeared more plump, and the thick winter clothes could hardly cover her exquisite curves. This woman must be Diao Chan.Cao Mengde asked the two attendants to stand at the gate of the temple, and walked to the pavilion where the woman was. When the woman saw a short and ugly man suddenly approaching her, she was so frightened that she curled up like a little sheep.

"You, who are you?" Diao Chan asked in fear. "Hahaha, there are people in the world who don't know me, Cao Mengde." Cao Mengde laughed and approached Diao Chan. Diao Chan quickly knelt on the ground and said, "My servant didn't know the general was coming, please forgive me, Prime Minister." Cao Mengde helped Diao Chan up, stroked her back and said: "I have been fighting here and there all day long, and I have never greeted Lu Wenhou's family. Please forgive me, madam." After being comforted by Cao Mengde, Diao Chan became more and more sad, her tears rolled down like jade beads, and she whimpered, "I will be grateful if the prime minister doesn't kill the concubine."

Cao Mengde looked at the tearful Diao Chan, and felt that she was sad and moving, so he took her into his arms.That Diaochan had also heard that Cao Mengde liked beautiful women, so he took advantage of the situation to hook Cao Mengde's neck with his slender hands, and pressed his head against his thumping chest... Since ancient times, heroes have loved beauties. Can Guan Yu be an exception? Cao Mengde selected ten beauties and sent them to Guan Yu's residence in person.Guan Yu said in front of Cao Mengde and his two sister-in-laws: "The two sister-in-laws are in need of service, so let them accompany you." Cao Mengde sighed alone: ​​"What a tough guy!"

Cao Mengde also prepared a lot of silk and gold and silver utensils, and personally presented them to Guan Yu. Guan Yu was not eye-catching at all, so he gave them all to his two sister-in-laws for collection. One day, Cao Mengde saw that Guan Yu's green brocade shirt was worn out.He ordered the tailor to make a very gorgeous war robe and gave it to Guan Yu.Guan Yu refused again and again, and finally put it on, the outside was still covered with an old robe, Cao Mengde asked in puzzlement, "Why is Yun Chang so frugal?" When I put it on, my brother’s voice and appearance are vividly in front of my eyes, how can I love the new and dislike the old?” Cao Mengde sighed, thinking to himself, Liu Bei should be content to have such a brother in his life, if I, Cao Mengde, can have such a brother My brother must be worshiped as a saint and be offered in the altar every day.