I Have a Date with a Thousand-year-old Female Corpse-Chapter 1871 - 1872: Calm Before the Storm

Chapter 1871: Chapter 1872: Calm Before the Storm
"So it is General Cao, I have long admired your name." You exchanged pleasantries and then asked, "I just heard General Cao say something, when did I become someone else’s general?"
Upon hearing this, Cao Bao bowed to you and smiled, "Perhaps the General hasn’t heard? It happened a few days ago; I heard that Cao Cao secretly rescued the Emperor from Chang’an and then enthroned him in Qing Zhou. After ascending the throne, the Emperor rewarded those who had rendered meritorious service. Cao Cao was appointed as Prime Minister, and General Li, for his merit in eliminating Bandit Dong, was also rewarded, being granted the title of General Fenyong with Wuji County as his fief, becoming the Marquis of Wuji."
"Marquis of Wuji?" Upon hearing it, you couldn’t help but sneer, "Cao Cao’s move is indeed killing two birds with one stone; granting me Wuji County clearly shows his intention towards Yan Province. He wants me to work as his henchman, huh!"
After mocking, you looked at Cao Bao and said, "By the way, I don’t know why General Cao has come to my escort agency this time?"
Cao Bao seemed to have just remembered his purpose and hastily pulled you aside, away from the crowd, and then whispered, "This matter is related to Liu Bei!"
"Sure enough!"
You sighed inwardly, it seems this matter did not escape history. You and Cao Bao talked in the corner for a moment and finally reached a consensus.
After Cao Bao left, you re-entered the hall and first spoke to Yu Jin: "Wen Ze, arrange a job for Yi De, he was originally a butcher, just let him find a job in the kitchen."
"Ah!?"
Except for Zhang Fei, everyone present opened their mouths exaggeratedly.
"Pfft." Little Liu, being the closest to you, ended up with a mouthful of your thick phlegm!
"Ugh!" Little Liu immediately ran to the side and spewed on the ground.
Everyone subconsciously swallowed and quickly closed their mouths.
"Remember, he is now just an ordinary worker at our Longmen Escort Agency; you should follow the standard salary for an ordinary worker."
"Yes!" Your word was unquestionable, and Yu Jin nodded to the order.
Yu Jin summoned someone to take away the always expressionless Zhang Fei. Seeing Zhang Fei like this, everyone couldn’t help but sigh deeply and harbored a deeper resentment towards Liu Bei.
Your face sank again: "Aside from Zhang Fei, how are our losses?"
"Only he and Wenzhang were affected, but Wenzhang was seriously injured and remains unconscious."
Hearing that Wei Yan was not dead, you couldn’t help but breathe a slight sigh of relief, for a thousand soldiers are easy to acquire, but a single general is hard to find, especially in these turbulent times, your crew is indeed too fragile.
"Ensure that Wenzhang is well taken care of; it is imperative that he recovers soon."
"Understood."
You pondered for a moment, sweeping your gaze over those present, and your voice gradually deepened: "For the near future, do not take on any escort jobs that are too far away; recall all the external workers quickly, but do this discreetly, do not let others catch wind of it."
"Rest assured, my lord, I understand."
Yue Jin and Little Liu appeared to sense something exciting, glancing at each other with looks of elated joy on their faces.
"Little Liu." You turned to look at Little Liu.
Upon hearing your call, Little Liu hurried forward: "Here!"
Your voice remained low, carrying a hint of anger: "Gather people to retrieve the bodies of our fallen brothers, no matter what, we owe their families an explanation."
"Understood!"
Little Liu, changing from his usual comical demeanor, wore a solemn expression.
"Wen Ze, the remaining details are up to you."
"Rest assured, my lord, I will handle it meticulously."
That evening, the largest and most luxurious mansion in Xuzhou City, Tao Qian’s private residence.
Tao Qian, as usual, entered his meticulously crafted water bath, where the mist drifted, and several graceful bodies swayed gently in the haze, interspersed with bell-like laughter, enchanting the scene.
Two maids behind him removed Tao Qian’s long robe, and Tao Qian stepped slowly into the warm water. This warm water reached just to his chest, perfect in temperature, eliciting a sigh of comfort from Tao Qian. Soon, four beautiful, voluptuous young women approached, and the water bath was filled with the sound of heavy male breathing and tender feminine cries.
After a session of water play, Tao Qian lay comfortably on his bed, leaning against the tender bodies of two young girls.
"My lord, Lord Cao requests to see you." At this time, a subordinate’s voice resounded from outside the door.
"Let him in." Tao Qian did not stop his "work" due to the subordinate’s request for a meeting.
"Hong, greets the lord." Cao Hong was Tao Qian’s confidant, his most trusted person, without exception.
Tao Qian nodded, asking, "Why seek me late at night, is there something urgent?"
"My lord, I have something to ."
"Speak." Tao Qian appeared somewhat distracted, not quite in the moment.
Cao Hong seemed accustomed to Tao Qian’s demeanor, continuing unfazed, "I have reliable news that Li Muyun has arrived in Xuzhou City."
"Li Muyun? Which Li Muyun?" Tao Qian, now with graying temples and an aged appearance, no longer possessed the demeanor of his younger years, and was now just an old man indulging in pleasures.
"The one who eradicated Bandit Dong, honored by the Emperor as General Fenyong, Marquis of Wuji, Li Muyun." Cao Hong replied slowly.
Tao Qian finally seemed to come to his senses: "Oh, it’s him, you’re saying he’s already in Xuzhou City?"
"Yes." Cao Hong nodded.
"Let him come, what waves can he cause? He, Li Muyun, is nothing more than a stray dog without a home."
"But, this man is renowned in martial arts..."
"I don’t want to hear that! If you’re really worried, tell Xuan De, and he’ll find a way to eliminate him." With that, Tao Qian gestured for Cao Hong to leave, and Cao Hong sighed inwardly as he turned and departed.
After leaving Tao Qian’s residence, Cao Hong dove into his carriage. In the carriage, Cao Bao was waiting for him, and upon seeing Cao Hong, he promptly asked, "Brother, what did he say?"
Cao Hong sneered, "Xuan De, Xuan De! This old man has Liu Xuande on his mind; who knows how much of a spell Liu Bei has cast on him!"
"I expected him to say that!" Cao Bao also sneered, seemingly already disillusioned with Tao Qian, "Brother, now that Nine Provinces is in turmoil, compared to other forces, our Xuzhou is the weakest. Liu Bei is no good, if he really gets Xuzhou, our family’s good days are over!"
Cao Hong looked at Cao Bao and asked, "You met with Li Muyun, what kind of person is he?"