The Yangtze River rolls eastward, its waves wash away all heroes. Success or failure is all in vain, the green mountains remain, and the sunsets are red again.

White-haired fisherman Qiao Jiangzhu, used to watch the autumn moon and spring breeze.A pot of turbid wine was happy to meet each other, and many things in ancient and modern times were in the middle of a joke.

Cao Cao stood on the deck of the large barge, reciting a poem that was said to have been written by Ye Feng, with a look of emotion on his face.

He is also a master of lyric writing, and no one in the world can match his literary talent.

But when faced with Ye Feng's poem, Cao Cao was convinced.

He had been unwilling to accept it before, but after experiencing success, failure, and death, he finally realized the charm of ordinary love affairs.

Looking at the rolling Yangtze River, Cao Cao's mind suddenly became clear.

The corners of his mouth were filled with a different kind of smile: "So many things in the past and present are just jokes."

"We fight on the battlefield and serve our country. It seems noble, but in fact, many years later, we are still the laughing stock of others."

“It’s better to seize the present moment and make yourself more relaxed.”

"Before I was the enemy of Marshal Ye, I could hardly rest for a single day. I lived in fear every day."

"I was afraid that one day when I woke up, the world would have changed drastically and I would become Marshal Ye's captive."

"Although I have lost now, I feel more comfortable than ever before."

"If we can successfully capture Yangzhou during this trip to the east and have a chance to ride on the grassland, I will have no regrets in this life."

Cao Ren and Xiahou Dun, who were standing by, also smiled calmly: "Yes, it is good to be able to see green mountains and clear waters, the rolling Yangtze River, and if you can also ride on the grassland, how happy it will be."

"Marshal Ye is so powerful that he has conquered all corners of the country in just one year. Once Yangzhou, Yizhou, and Jiaozhou are under his control, everything will be settled."

"Now we just need to wait for Mr. Wen Ruo to come back, and Yangzhou will be taken."

Cao Cao smiled and said, "Yes, I am looking forward to this day too."

"According to the time, Wen Ruo should be back soon."

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard footsteps: "General, Mr. Wen Ruo is back."

"Ok?"

Cao Cao was stunned for a moment, then he smiled and said, "It seems we should go to Moling."

"Please invite Wen Ruo over here quickly."

Not long after, Xun Yu appeared in front of Cao Cao. Seeing that everyone was in a good mood, he smiled and asked, "What made Meng De so happy?"

"Would you mind telling me so I can hear it?"

Seeing Xun Yu's relaxed look, Cao Cao felt that everything was a done deal.

He smiled and repeated the poem he had just read.

After listening to this, Xun Yu said with emotion: "Marshal Ye's ability is incredible."

"He has reached a realm in martial arts that no one has ever reached in the past thousand years. Even Xiang Yu, the King of Chu who dominated the world and dominated an era, could not reach it."

"In terms of civil and military affairs, he created many convenient and practical things, which made the people believe in him as a god."

"And above all else, his realm is so high."

"A man like him is born to be a king, and he will create an unprecedented prosperous era."

Cao Cao nodded and said calmly, "I used to believe that man can conquer nature, and that the will of heaven changes with the situation. So even though Marshal Ye is possessed by the dragon spirit, I never gave up because I believed we had a chance."

“But actually.”

He smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Fortunately I still have a chance to regret it."

"Wen Ruo, judging from your expression, the matter of Yangzhou has been settled. Can we march to Moling now?"

Xun Yu nodded first, then shook his head.

In the puzzled looks of Cao Cao and the other two, he said, "The matter of Yangzhou has been settled."

"deal?"

"What do you mean?" Xun Yu told Liu Ji everything about how he was going to surrender and how he almost put him under house arrest.

After finishing speaking, Xun Yu said helplessly: "I thought there would be a bloody battle in Yangzhou, which would also leave a strong mark on your military medals."

"But I didn't expect Liu Ji to be so determined to surrender. So the greatest contributions to Yangzhou should be made by Liu Yao and Liu Ji, father and son."

Cao Cao, Xiahou Dun and Cao Ren all gave a bitter smile, but after a moment they all felt relieved.

In fact, the choice made by Liu Yao and his son was correct.

If you have no chance of winning, why resist?

Isn’t it good to be alive?
Seeing the three people's depressed mood, Xun Yu continued: "But we are not without any merit, Jiaozhou."

"Taking Jiaozhou is also a credit."

Cao Cao's eyes flashed with a gleam of light: "Not bad."

"Although Liu Ji of Yangzhou surrendered voluntarily, we still have the upper hand. After all, the lord said that between me and Liu Bei, who will take Yangzhou first, or Yizhou will get a chance. Now we have won."

"If Jiaozhou is added, it will be enough to convince people."

"Order the army to rush to Yangzhou immediately."

"Here!!"

As the order was given, the fleet moved forward rapidly, and its target was Moling.

Gangneung City.

Ye Feng has been living a very relaxing life these past few days. He has his beautiful lady by his side every day and is leading a very carefree life.

However, although he seemed to have nothing to do, he had the overall situation under his control.

For example, he knew all about the tragic purge of the Jingxiang families.

In the study, Guo Jia informed Ye Feng of the news that Liu Yao of Yangzhou had surrendered with his people.

After he finished speaking, he smiled and said, "It seems that Cao Cao won the first place. He was lucky and took Yangzhou without bloodshed. Liu Bei lost the bet."

Ye Feng shook his head: "If there was a little use of swords and guns, Cao Cao would naturally win the first place, but now, I can't say that Cao Cao won. This is too unfair to Liu Bei."

"Forget it. These two are not ordinary people. Let's give them a chance."

Guo Jia nodded: "These two are quite capable. Although they are far from being the lord's opponent, they can easily deal with those barbarians."

"He is also a handsome talent."

"But the most urgent task right now is to prepare for the lord's coronation ceremony."

"The world is about to be unified, how can my lord not ascend the throne and become emperor?"

"Ascend the throne as emperor?"

Ye Feng was stunned for a moment, and then he was a little dazed: "Is this too fast?"

Guo Jia shook his head: "My lord has actually already ruled the world, it's just a process."

"Only when you truly ascend the throne can the entire empire be united and prosper."

"Therefore, my lord, you need to return north as soon as possible to discuss this matter."

"As for the affairs of the south, leave it to them."

Ye Feng did not refuse: "I'll leave this to you."

Guo Jia was stunned, feeling half happy and half distressed. After all, Ye Feng entrusted him with the coronation ceremony, which proved his trust. But he was also young and his mind was distracted. How could he take on such an important task?

If it is an accident, I will be in trouble.

Thinking of this, Guo Jia waved his hand and said, "My Lord, you can ask me to do anything, but don't ask me to do this kind of thing. I am really unable to do it!"

(End of this chapter)