Cao Cao smirked inwardly. Before Liu Ba could speak, he immediately articulated what Liu Ba intended to say. Did Liu Ba really think there were no capable people under Cao Cao's rule? Xun Yu and Chen Qun knew more than Liu Ba, and their minds were more meticulous. How could they not have informed Cao Cao of these matters?
The current situation was not because Cao Cao's subordinates lacked ability, but because Liu Bei, as an opponent, was often overwhelmingly strong, sometimes to an unbelievable extent.
After listening to Cao Cao's words, Liu Ba clearly showed surprise and disbelief. Cao Cao's intelligence was more detailed than his own analysis.
In Liu Ba's view, if such insights could be discerned under Cao Cao's rule, he wouldn't have ended up in this situation. He should have been able to rally some people.
