Agents of the Three Kingdoms

Dongjun, the prefect's mansion.

After Cao Cao entered Dongjun, he was tough and quickly gained a foothold in Dongjun.According to Xi Zhicai's plan, after Cao Cao gained a foothold in Dongjun, he established relationships with Bao Xin, Minister of Jibei, Wan Qian in Yanzhou Zhizhong, and officials such as Biejia and Zhubu in Yanzhou.Of course, Liu Dai also served as the governor of Yanzhou, so Cao Cao naturally couldn't show his grandeur, but just established a good relationship with the people under Liu Dai's command.

In the study, Cao Cao was dealing with official duties.

Cao Cao held silk books one by one in his hand, all about Jizhou.Seeing Wuhuan's soldiers being repulsed by Wang Lei, Cao Cao smiled and thought, "Well, a thief like Wuhuan deserves to be defeated."

Continue to look down, and when the spies stationed in Jizhou analyzed that Wang Lei was short of food and grass, Cao Cao frowned, worried whether Wang Lei could block the attacks of Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan.

For Cao Cao, it is undoubtedly the best situation for Jizhou to remain divided.

With the unification of Jizhou, Cao Cao was under too much pressure.

Cao Cao then looked down and saw Guan Hai, the Yellow Turban bandit from Qingzhou leading his troops into Jizhou, his heart skipped a beat.The lack of food and grass is already very unfavorable to Wang Lei, but now that Guan Hai is disrupting the situation, the situation is even worse.

In this battle, Wang Lei was in danger.

After reading the news sent back by the spies, Cao Cao thought about it and sent someone to invite Xi Zhicai.

It wasn't long before Xi Zhi came to the study, sat down after saluting.

Cao Cao rubbed his sore face, paused for a while, and said, "Sir, there has been a new change in the battle in Jizhou. Wang Lei led his troops to repel Wuhuan. However, Guan Hai, a Yellow Turban thief in Qingzhou, was bewitched by Yuan Shao. Lead the army into Jizhou. According to the analysis of the current situation in Jizhou, Wang Lei's logistics has problems, and there is not enough food and grass. This battle, Wang Lei will lose."

Xi Zhicai thought for a while and said, "My lord, if Wang Lei loses and Yuan Shao's army sweeps Jizhou, it is not a good thing for you. The split of Jizhou is the most beneficial to the lord."

Cao Cao nodded and said, "Sir, do you have any suggestions?"

Xi Zhicai pinched the short beard under his jaw, and said: "Wang Lei is short of food, my lord can temporarily lend some of the food to Wang Lei, so that Wang Lei can tide over the current difficulties."

"Lending food to Wang Lei has three advantages."

"First, the lord borrowed food to help Wang Lei tide over the difficulties. This is sending charcoal in a timely manner. Wang Lei will be grateful to the lord. When we encounter difficulties in the future, Wang Lei will not sit idly by, and will reciprocate and help the lord."

"Secondly, let Wang Lei block Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan, so that the split situation of Jizhou can be maintained. The chaos in the north will give us more time to rise and lay the foundation for the future capture of Jizhou."

"Thirdly, with the combat effectiveness of Wang Lei's army, Guan Hai's Yellow Turbans will definitely not be able to get any benefits after they have food. But Guan Hai is delayed, and the strength of Qingzhou's Yellow Turbans is weakened. We have a better chance. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity given to the Lord by God."

Xi Zhicai spoke decisively, with an unquestionable tone.

Cao Cao asked, "What opportunity?" Cao Cao knew about Xi Zhicai, and what Xi Zhicai said was absolutely reliable.

What Xi Zhicai said about the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is absolutely true.

Xi Zhicai lowered his voice and said slowly: "Before Liu Dai defeated the Yellow Turban Bandit in Qingzhou, he was quite arrogant. He wanted to continue to attack Qingzhou and expand his power. We operated secretly and urged Liu Dai to continue to attack, because Liu Dai's subordinates The officials strongly objected, and this matter was put on hold for the time being, so Liu Dai did not go to Qingzhou. Now that Guan Hai is leaving with the Qingzhou Yellow Turban, the strength of the Qingzhou Yellow Turban has weakened, and this is the best opportunity to persuade Liu Dai to attack again. The last time Liu Dai had It’s vacillating, and this time it’s bound to succeed.”

When Cao Cao heard this, his heart couldn't help beating faster.On that slightly dark face, there was a trace of strange expression, showing that Cao Cao was not at peace.

"Who can persuade Liu Dai?" Cao Cao asked.

Xi Zhicai thought about it, and replied: "Liu Dai is engaged in Wan Qian in the administration. He is greedy for money and good for profit. He is a person with great ambition and talent. Guan Hai led the troops to leave Qingzhou. Wan Qian has a chance to make meritorious service. He will definitely not Let go."

Cao Cao clapped his hands and said, "Wealth and wealth are sought in danger. At this time, I will leave it to Mr. to operate, and it must not be leaked."

"understand!"

Xi Zhicai nodded, turned around and went down to prepare.

Next, Cao Cao asked someone to invite Chen Gong.According to historical records, Chen Gong only served Cao Cao when Cao Cao was the prefect of Dongjun.Right now, Chen Gong and Cao Cao have not yet turned against each other.

Chen Gong came to the study, sat down after bowing.

With a smile on his face, Cao Cao ordered: "Gongtai (Chen Gongzi), Wang Lei was besieged by Wuhuan, Yuan Shao, Gongsun Zan, and Qingzhou Yellow Turban Bandit Guan Hai. Wang Lei's troops can resist, but there is insufficient food and grass. Can't stop the siege from these sides. You gather [-] shi of grain and send it to Ye County immediately."

Dongjun is the border between Yanzhou and Jizhou Weijun. It didn't take long to rush from Dongjun to Ye County.

Chen Gong is also a smart person. After hearing Cao Cao's words, he quickly realized what he said, and couldn't help but praise: "My lord's hand in sending charcoal in a timely manner is exquisite. Wang Lei probably wants to thank Dade for his thanks to my lord!"

Cao Cao said with a smile: "You have worked hard on this trip, and I will give you another task."

Chen Gongdao: "Master, please let me know!"

Cao Cao said solemnly: "I'm going to Ye County now, and I will carefully investigate the situation in Jizhou, and see who disobeys Wang Lei and who surrenders to Wang Lei. If you can make friends, make more friends."

Chen Gong understood, blinked, and said: "Please rest assured, my lord, Gong will definitely complete the task."

……

Ye County, in the official office of Du Ji.

Du Ji had a headache expression on his face, his head was getting dizzy from the recent events.I see the latest news every day, all about food reminders.Every day is the same news, the mood can be imagined.

Jia Xu sat in the room, leisurely and leisurely, without much worry.

Du Ji stared at Jia Xu and complained: "Mr. Wenhe, don't you worry about the crisis in Jizhou? My lord appointed you to stay in Ye County and take charge of the overall situation?"

Jia Xu smiled and said, "Ye County is doing well. Even if Guan Hai wants to kill him, won't it be a while? He's still in Qinghe Kingdom, and it's still too early to go all the way south, so don't worry."

Du Ji rolled his eyes and almost passed out with anger.

"Food is scarce, and Mr. Wenhe is talented, so he should think of a way!" Du Ji said again.

Jia Xu said: "My lord, responsible for food, grass and equipment is a logistics matter, not my specialty. You asked me to think about the food problem, and I found the wrong person! Of course, I can also go, I will take soldiers from house to house Go door to door to collect grain, but you don't agree with this method, just order to buy grain, but the effect is very little!"

The corner of Du Ji's mouth twitched, and he let out a long sigh in his heart.

"Report!!"

A soldier walked in quickly, saluted Du Ji and Jia Xu, and then reported: "My lord, the state herdsman led the soldiers back from Julu County, and they have arrived outside the city of Ye County."

"Oh, the lord is back?"

Du Ji raised his brows and told the soldiers to retreat, saying: "Mr. Wen He, prepare to welcome you."