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Yun。
With this Wang Yun himself poured out a goblet for Cao Cao who drained it and swore an oath。 After this the treasured sword was brought out and given to Cao Cao who hid it under his dress。 He finished his wine; took leave of the guests; and left the hall。 Before long the others dispersed。
The next day Cao Cao; with this short sword girded on; came to the palace of the Prime Minister。
〃Where is the Prime Minister?〃 asked he。
〃In the small guest room;〃 replied the attendants。
So Cao Cao went in and found his host seated on a couch。 Lu Bu was at his side。
〃Why so late; Cao Cao?〃 said Dong Zhuo。
〃My horse is out of condition and slow;〃 replied Cao Cao。
Dong Zhuo turned to his henchman Lu Bu。
〃Some good horses have e in from the west。 You go and pick out a good one as a present for him。〃
And Lu Bu left。
〃This traitor is doomed!〃 thought Cao Cao。 He ought to have struck then; but Cao Cao knew Dong Zhuo was very powerful; and he was afraid to act。 He wanted to make sure of his blow。
Now Dong Zhuo's corpulence was such that he could not remain long sitting; so he rolled over couch and lay face inwards。
〃Now is the time;〃 thought the assassin; and he gripped the good sword firmly。
But just as Cao Cao was going to strike; Dong Zhuo happened to look up and in a mirror he saw the reflection of Cao Cao behind him with a sword in the hand。
〃What are you doing; Cao Cao?〃 said Dong Zhuo turning suddenly。 And at that moment Lu Bu came along leading a horse。
Cao Cao in a flurry dropped on his knees and said; 〃I have a precious sword here which I wish to present to Your Benevolence。〃
Dong Zhuo took it。 It was a fine blade; over a foot in length; inlaid with the seve
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