Mythical Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1037: Chapter 993: Losing at the Starting Line

”But it doesn’t matter, just let Cao Aman go, we just need to do our own thing, what does the Central Plains have to do with me?” Chen Gong suddenly laughed heartily, as if all the previous gloom had disappeared.

”I’m just worried that the tree wants to be still but the wind keeps blowing.” Hu Zhao was silent for a moment, then said with a slightly heavy tone.

”Is that so? That’s fine too.” Chen Gong said with a touch of mocking smile on his face. For some reason, Hu Zhao felt like everything about him was completely seen through by Chen Gong at that moment.

”That’s fine?” Hu Zhao looked at Chen Gong in confusion and asked.

Chen Gong did not continue to answer, just smiled, and suddenly he had figured everything out. All that’s left is to help Lyu Bu achieve his dreams.

[Indeed, only such a battle of wit and strategy in the Central Plains can make me feel the value of my existence, but...] In Chen Gong’s mind, the image of Chen Xi talking eloquently appeared.

[You, who is committed to eliminating war and protecting the Central Plains, definitely won’t agree with my ideas. The Central Plains, I will not harm again. In that case, it’s fine, it’s fine!] A faint smile that transcends life and death appeared on Chen Gong’s face.

At this moment, Chen Gong had already untied his own shackles, he had figured everything out.

[Amann, let me see if you really have the courage, and let me see if you truly disregard the people. Didn’t you want me and Fengxian among others? Then come on.]

[I’m waiting for you, to see if I fall under your sword, or if you fall under my feet, exchanging my life for yours is fine too. May the chaos of the world be eliminated from now on, let the cunning hero amidst the chaos come forth. Since I can no longer feel my value, and you still want me, then come on. Let me create the greatest value for myself, let me create a platform for myself!]

Ever since Xuzhou, Chen Gong had never hesitated to think of Cao Cao with the most evil thoughts. Even though Cao Cao has changed, even though Cao Cao has admitted his mistakes, Chen Gong has never changed his perception of Cao Cao.

”Cheng Zhongde, don’t let me down. I truly hope you expose all of Cao Aman’s dark sides to the light of day. Only then will he be deservedly dead.” Chen Gong’s face was calm, but his words were extremely cold, sometimes carrying lofty ideals in killing, which also makes one resolute!

Not mentioning Chen Gong’s intentions, this time Cheng Yu really came just for delivery without any tricks, although he was somewhat disappointed not to see Lyu Bu and Chen Gong, but he would see them sooner or later, there’s nothing to care about really, he’ll be back next time after all.

At this time, Chen Xi looked at Liangg Mao, who had a face full of admiration and felt a bit helpless. Ever since Liangg Mao made a fast horse trip to Mount Tai, upon returning he became like this, the admiration for Chen Xi almost written on his face.

”If Governor of Liangg has the heart, he should return to Liaodong early, not only for the peace of mind of General Gongsun, but also for us to feel at ease.” Chen Xi said helplessly, he really couldn’t bear an old man looking at him with burning eyes.

But having said that, this is a normal reaction for a regular person after visiting Mount Tai, unlike Lub Su and Li Youu, who watched Mount Tai being constructed little by little, although currently it is very different from the past, but that gradual change feeling is entirely different from sudden change.

”Regarding this, Marquis Chen can rest assured. On the third day of my trip to Mount Tai, I had already sent a message to Liaodong, I think General Gongsun will be dispatching troops soon.” Liangg Mao patted his chest and assured.

”Oh, what about Little General Gongsun?” Chen Xi curled his lips and said.

”Upon seeing the prosperity of Mount Tai, he is already somewhat reluctant to leave.” Liangg Mao said with a smile, ”Liaodong is bitterly cold, where has ever seen such prosperity.”

”Oh.” Chen Xi nodded his head, involuntarily admiring that Lub Su had found a guide for Gongsun Gong, already quickly winning him over, an heir unlikely to have offspring, this is indeed a very valuable pawn.

”Marquis Chen, may I ask, with Mount Tai being so prosperous, possessing such abundant resources and food, why not continue to advance, knowing that during the war between Yuan Liu, Lord Xuande did not suffer too much damage.” Liangg Mao finally asked his most curious question.

”Because it’s unnecessary, what we desire is not a ruined landscape or chaotic populace, but a complete world. We need to have the strength to launch a war once unity is achieved.” Chen Xi explained with a smile.

”Launching a war after unity is achieved? Would war still be needed at that time?” Liangg Mao looked at Chen Xi in confusion and asked.

”You don’t really think that after the world unites, everyone will just dismount and store their swords, do you?” Chen Xi rarely displayed contempt as he spoke, ”Right now it’s just minor squabbles, a group of people who don’t know the height of the heavens are fighting over some scraps.”

The disdain mixed with arrogance in Chen Xi’s words left Liangg Mao utterly shocked, to the extent that he didn’t know what to say. To Chen Xi, the Central Plains that the Feudal Lords are vying for is merely scraps, then what constitutes the main course?

”How vast is this world, they have no idea at all!” Chen Xi said quietly, ”A group of beggars who don’t even know the breadth of the land, what can they possibly compete for? It’s nothing but scraps.”

”People can only judge based on their understanding, and when reality surpasses their understanding, their greatest fantasy is nothing more than an elevation based on what they own.” Chen Xi’s slow tone revealed everything as fact.

”The life a tenant farmer can fantasize about for an emperor is nothing but a golden carrying pole, and this is the level their understanding can reach. Wisdom can indeed compensate for many things, but when the level of difference is too vast, when it exceeds what wisdom can imagine...” Chen Xi calmly narrated, the fact leaving Liangg Mao stunned, yet he could understand.

”This is the reality now, the world surpasses their imagination, surpasses their understanding, everything that ninety-nine percent of the sages in the Central Plains yearn for is easily attainable for me, but even gathering it all only captures the leftover sweets from predecessors.” Chen Xi’s tone had already started showing hints of fervor.

From the moment of awakening, Chen Xi’s heart has not been in the Central Plains, if even the simplest Central Plains cannot be captured, then how can he lead all the people to see the world, this piece of land treasured by countless heroes is merely the foundation he must grasp.

What is the endpoint for Cao Cao and Sunx Ce, is merely the starting point for Liu Bei, this probably counts as the most tragic loss at the starting line.

Even if Cao Cao and Sunx Ce strive for a lifetime, struggle for a lifetime, they might not reach the level of Liu Bei’s starting line, how pitiful is that? (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation or monthly votes, your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)