Chapter 332: Unfathomable Cao Mengde [Subscription Request]

These fallen symbols flow up and down with the Sendai Seal as the center.

The totem dragon shrank in size and reappeared.

He coiled around the Sendai Seal, swallowing and spitting out these symbols, communicating with them.

For a moment, the quiet room was filled with purple mist, clouds and mist, and the scene was magnificent.

Those symbols suddenly gathered together, and the halo was as bright as the sun, circling around the Xiantai Seal.

Then the scene changed again. The sun symbol circled the Xiantai Seal half a circle, and the light converged and turned into a dark moon, which continued to rotate around the Xiantai Seal.

The two together just circle the Sendai seal.

This small mark seems to contain infinite mysteries.

"The sun and the moon correspond to yin and yang. The sun sets, the moon rises, and the cycle repeats!"

Cao Cao pondered: "The harmony between yin and yang is the harmony of human beings, and together they form the three talents. This is the evolution of heaven and earth, reflecting the birth of all things."

At this time, countless symbols retracted and returned to the Sendai Seal.

"It has a beginning and an end, and it all ends in Xiantai. This is how life and death are explained..."

Cao Cao tried to interpret the changes of the Sendai Seal based on some principles he had read in ancient books.

On the fairy platform seal, there was a thin silver line that became particularly obvious.

The patterns on it correspond to the mountains and rivers of China.

The silver line started from the west end, which seemed to be the direction of Kunlun Mountain. It went eastward across Qinling Mountains, the Yellow River, and Mount Tai. After flickering several times, it disappeared again.

At this time, the totem true dragon broke away from the Xiantai Seal and returned to Cao Cao's body.

The returning true dragon transformed into a stream of energy, like the Yangtze River, flowing around Cao Cao's body.

All the orifices in his body glowed, clear and bright like glass.

The totem dragon seemed to have brought the symbol of the immortal platform back into his body and merged with his Qi.

Cao Cao actually felt as if he was floating in the air, as if he was in a fairyland.

[You receive the spirit of the immortal platform and gain the physique of a true dragon, physical sign +1]

[The Immortal Terrace Heavenly Soldier Seal can be used to unlock the first level of the Immortal Gate; taking the Yellow River Heavenly Soldier can unlock the second level of the Immortal Gate]

What surprised Cao Cao was that the entry pushed out a map.

It corresponds to the Yellow River Tomb.

The location of the Yellow River Heavenly Soldiers was marked there, just behind the area where the three Taoists were blocked by Fang Xiangshi.

The entry also gives a method to enter behind the Yin-Yang Wall. Qilin Fire or the Chixiao Sword can break the wall.

Of course, Cao Cao could also wait for the Taoist priest to go in and get the things, and then pick up the ready-made ones.

The Sendai Seal returned to normal.

Inside Cao Cao's body, the world was turning upside down, his bones were crackling, and his body size and physical signs were both growing.

The power he absorbed had a vitality that was completely different from the past, flowing through his body.

Interacting with this Immortal Seal is like touching the door to immortality, it is wonderful beyond words.

Cao Cao turned his head and saw Diao Chan sitting upright beside him, blinking her big eyes and looking at him.

Diao Chan could see some of the changes just now, but could not see some of the changes that were related to luck.

Cao Cao concealed the manifestation of the totem dragon to avoid scaring her.

But the Xiantai Seal was glowing and the symbols were flowing, and Diao Chan saw it.

She also had a feeling that at that moment just now, Cao Cao was clearly sitting there, but he seemed to have merged into the world. If she closed her eyes, she could not feel his presence at all.

"My husband and the halo of light on the seal pad blended together, as if floating up..." Diao Chan pursed her rosy lips in surprise.

Cao Cao said, "Half an hour ago, you also said that you were floating."

Half an hour ago...Diao Chan reached out and fanned him lightly, feeling extremely shy.

Cao Cao put away the Xiantai Seal and left the quiet room with Diao Chan.

After having dinner with his wives and concubines, he went to the study alone and paid close attention to the progress in the Yellow River Tomb.

The tomb was quiet and there was no movement.

……

Changsha County, a small courtyard.

Zhuge Liang and his teacher Pang Degong temporarily settled here.

The two had just finished dinner and were sitting in the yard chatting.

A waiter came in from outside and said, "Someone has brought a letter."

Zhuge Liang was slightly surprised.

Only three or five people knew that he lived here, so who would send a letter to him?

He took the letter from the waiter.

It was found to be a paper letter.

This is rare nowadays.

When he unfolded the letter, Zhuge Liang's eyes lit up with the vigorous and flamboyant handwriting.

The content of the letter seemed to be a story about a relative of the Han Dynasty named Liu.

As the world was in turmoil, this Liu clan member visited a hermit with good ideas. He said that he wanted to do something to support the orthodoxy of the Han Dynasty. Although he had wasted half his life and had not achieved much, fortunately his ambition was still there.

The clan member asked the hermit what he should do to achieve something?

The hermit then made a plan, saw the situation clearly, and responded.

The letter was very lengthy and contained a lot of content.

After reading it, Zhuge Liang was shocked.

This letter was written by Cao Cao long ago and sent by someone.

The content is exactly the Longzhong Plan that Zhuge Liang proposed to Liu Bei when Liu Bei visited him three times at his thatched cottage, and it has been famous throughout the world for thousands of years.

At that time, Liu Bei wanted to ask Zhuge Liang to come out of seclusion and give him advice.

Zhuge Liang analyzed the world situation for him and pointed out the direction.

Its far-sightedness is breathtaking.

Before leaving home, the world was already divided into three parts.

At this time, Cao Cao wrote the contents of the Longzhong Plan and sent it over.

After seeing this, Zhuge Liang was stunned.

You should know that in history, Liu Bei visited Zhuge Liang about eight or nine years later.

Although Zhuge Liang was well-versed in strategy, he might not be able to see the situation in the world so clearly. He also had a vague idea of ​​many things.

However, Cao Cao hit the nail on the head in his letter, and his thoughts were highly similar to Zhuge Liang's.

Cao Cao made it very clear that only Shu was left to be managed and that Liu Zhang was weak and incompetent.

Zhuge Liang stared at Cao Cao’s signature at the end and felt as if struck by lightning.

For the first time, he felt that someone was unfathomable.

Cao Cao is so terrifying. His understanding of the world situation is so insightful and accurate.

Cao Cao used Zhuge Liang eight or nine years later to 'attack' the present Zhuge Liang.

He was stunned.

"Master, please take a look at this letter."

Zhuge Liang handed the "Longzhong Strategy" to Pang Degong.

After reading it, Pang Degong was also confused, just like his apprentice.

The master and the disciple looked at each other, and both saw the surprise and doubt in each other's eyes.

Coincidentally, not long after, Liu Bei came to this courtyard and asked to see Zhuge Liang.

Liu Bei humbly greeted Zhuge Liang and Pang Degong, and the three of them sat down and chatted.

Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang had known each other for a long time. The decision to appoint Liu Qi as the prefect of Jiangxia County was the result of cooperation between the two sides.

The relationship was quite familiar, so Liu Bei quickly got to the point, asking for advice:
"The Han Dynasty fell into decline, the country was usurped, and the Lord fell into disgrace.

I want to establish myself in the world with my integrity, but I always feel that my wisdom and skills are shallow, and I have not achieved anything to this day. However, my ambition is still unfulfilled, so what can Kong Ming teach me? "

Zhuge Liang's hands shook and he almost dropped the teacup.

Did you make an appointment with Cao Cao, where one of you writes a letter and the other follows right after to ask the same question?

The reason for his shock was the timing when Cao Cao sent the letter. Although what was written in the letter was not exactly the same as what Liu Bei said, it was 80% similar. The accuracy of his prediction of Liu Bei's mentality was incredible.

Throughout his entire life, Zhuge Liang had never felt such awe-inspiring feeling towards anyone.

He turned his head and looked at his teacher Pang Degong.

Pang Degong shook his head slightly, meaning that he should stay calm.

Zhuge Liang coughed lightly and said:
"Since Dong Zhuo, heroes have emerged, and those who have crossed states and counties are countless."

After he finished speaking, he felt a little embarrassed and paused.

It felt like I was reading the contents of a letter from Cao Cao, and it was indescribably awkward.

Zhuge Liang continued, "Years earlier, the King of Wei was inferior to Yuan Shao in both reputation and background. However, Cao was able to defeat Yuan and win, not only because of the good timing, but also because of the good strategy."

Liu Bei nodded to show that he accepted the instruction and waited for Zhuge Liang to continue.

"The King of Wei now has a million soldiers and controls nine provinces.

I think you have heard the latest news. The Wei army defeated the Xianbei again in the northwest and killed the Western Xianbei king Kuitou.

Zhuge Liang said:

"The King of Wei has been developing for several years, and the general trend has already been established.

If what I have seen is correct, after he defeats the Western Xianbei, he will take advantage of the situation to organize the northwest and open up trade routes, which will make the Wei Kingdom more prosperous. This is truly unmatched. "

This means that Cao Wei’s foundation is getting stronger day by day, and no one can defeat Cao Wei.

Liu Bei let out a long sigh.

"Sun Quan controls Jiangdong, has the advantage of the terrain and the people are loyal to him, and has talented people to employ. This can be used as an aid, but it cannot be plotted against."

Zhuge Liang said: "Jingzhou is located in the north of Han and Mianyang, connected to Wuhui in the east, and connected to Ba and Shu in the west. This is a country that needs military force, but its lord cannot defend it."

"Yizhou is a land of great natural resources, with a vast expanse of fertile land. Emperor Gaozu used this land to build his empire.

Liu Zhang is weak and incompetent, Zhang Lu is in the north, the people are prosperous and the country is rich but they don't know how to care for them. A wise man would like to have a wise ruler... Is the general interested?"

Zhuge Liang couldn't continue speaking and felt more and more uncomfortable.

Cao Cao mentioned all of these things he said in his letter.

Zhuge Liang couldn't help but sigh:
"General, if you want to achieve success, you should go to Yizhou as soon as possible. Living in Yizhou is connected to Jingzhou, so you still have a chance to observe the changes in the world. Cao Mengde is unfathomable, so you should be extremely cautious."

Zhuge Liang seemed a little uninterested and didn't finish his words.

But the meaning is very clear.

A few days passed by.

In late May, Jizhou experienced the first rain of the year.

The raindrops formed thin lines and accumulated into puddles on the ground.

At this time, Cao Cao had returned to Yecheng.

In the afternoon, the imperial guards came to report: "King Wei, Sima Shi of Henei County has been summoned to see you and is waiting outside the gate."

"Bring the people up."

After a while, a man appeared from the end of the corridor, bent over, and led by his personal soldiers to Cao Cao's study.

Cao Cao stood by the window, with his hands behind his back, looking at Sima Yi.

But he hunched his shoulders, looking very well-behaved, even a little listless and sickly, as if he had not yet woken up. He lowered his head and did not dare to look around. He seemed to be a very honest and rule-abiding person.

Cao Cao laughed secretly, what a tiger walking like it's sick, an eagle standing like it's sleeping, a Taoist master who seems drunk all day long.

A gentleman has great abilities but does not show off, right?

This guy is born with a natural talent for endurance.

In history, Sima Yi was a powerful official, politician, and strategist of the Wei State, and also the founder of the Western Jin Dynasty.

He was intelligent since childhood, had great plans, was knowledgeable and had a good memory, and was devoted to Confucianism.

Sima Yi first served under Cao Cao, and after Cao Cao's son Cao Pi came to power, he trusted him more and more.

When he was dying, he appointed Sima Yi and Cao Zhen as regents.

Sima Yi was subsequently promoted to important positions such as General of the Army, General, and Grand Marshal.

After Emperor Ming died, he entrusted the young Emperor Cao Fang to Sima Yi and Cao Shuang.

After Cao Fang succeeded to the throne, Sima Yi was marginalized by Cao Shuang. So Sima Yi took advantage of the fact that Cao Shuang accompanied Cao Fang to leave Luoyang and went to Gaoping to worship the tomb, and launched a coup to take control of Luoyang.

From then on, all the military and political power of Cao Wei fell into the hands of the Sima family.

Sima Yi was good at planning unconventional strategies. He led his army twice and successfully resisted Zhuge Liang's Northern Expedition.

At this time, the imperial guards led Sima Yi to the study.

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