Three Kingdoms: Cao Ying's mastermind, from nine to five

Chapter 87
"Please teach me, sir!" Zhang Xiu's face brightened, as expected, there was still a chance, otherwise this gentleman might not have stayed here.

After all, Zhang Ji and Jia Xu were old acquaintances, and they had heard about this man's various deeds when he was young. I don't know about other skills, but he is absolutely unparalleled in saving his life.

Since he is still willing to offer advice and teach, it means that these soldiers and horses under his command are still alive.

"As long as the major general is used by Liu Biao, he will be able to gain a foothold in Nanyang, and he will be able to recruit troops continuously."

Of course, without the support of a benevolent government, it would be impossible to attract the people to come, and neither the farmland nor the population would grow. These two points will become the rights and interests controlled by Liu Biao.

On this point, Jia Xu did not say it clearly.

But Zhang Xiu was a little hesitant.

"Young general, don't hesitate," Jia Xu sighed, "The general thought that there were not many enemies in the city when he attacked the city because of food and grass. In fact, he underestimated Liu Biao."

"This Liu Hengjiang is definitely not a good person. He is definitely not an ordinary person who can ride into Jingzhou and establish his current achievements."

"This matter is not Liu Biao's fault. The general made peace with him for the sake of the brothers. In fact, I also wanted to persuade the general not to attack the city. It is time to discuss peace with Liu Biao."

Zhang Xiu was told what was in his heart by these words, and couldn't help touching his nose, but it was true after thinking about it.

Uncle's death had nothing to do with Liu Biao. It was his uncle's insistence on doing something that caused the army to be defeated in this fortified battle.

"But..." Zhang Xiu fell into hesitation again, blushing and unable to speak, "If I go to make peace with Liu Biao at this time, will he still be willing to make peace with me?"

If it is dealt with in a different place, I will be regarded as a celebrity if I don't ridicule the envoy.

Jia Xu smiled even more frankly: "I will definitely agree."

"Liu Jingsheng is in the land of Jingzhou. The people are rich and the army is strong. There are many lands guarded by soldiers and horses. The young general should have heard that after returning to Jiangdong, the son of the Sun family is now inheriting the foundation of his father and brother and attacking the counties in Jiangdong."

"Furthermore, this person is backed by Yuan Shu. Such a situation is a confrontation between Jiangdong and Liu Biao Linjiang. Does the Major General know who killed General Sun Jian?"

Zhang Xiu subconsciously said: "Liu Biao."

At that time, Sun Jian was the most troublesome general in the allied army against Dong. He broke all the tiger prisons, and after moving the capital to Chang'an, he kept suppressing the border with a large army at the southern checkpoint.

It was not until the food and grass were exhausted that they were willing to withdraw their troops.

Later, it was also in Nanyang to quell the chaos, and it became a base and developed.

If he hadn't been ambushed by Yuan Shu when he was crossing the river back to Jiangdong and shot Sun Jian dead, I'm afraid he must be a powerful party in Jiangdong now.

No less than Yuan Shuye.

For Liu Biao, the biggest threat should be the son of the Sun family.

At this moment, Zhang Xiu felt a little confused again.

There was the prefect Xu Bowen before, and there was Sun Shierlang later. Now I am afraid that I am not even ranked among the young people.

Are the children of generals already so curly? !

When Zhang Xiu yelled outrageously, he also wanted to understand Jia Xu's words. It is definitely not difficult to gain a foothold on his own, but it is impossible to develop and grow.

Liu Biao is a smart man, of course he would be willing to help him garrison in the north, but he can draw back his soldiers and horses, and then use food, grass and population to hold back his soldiers and horses, so that he must obey his orders in the future.

So he will agree.

"Then what should we do after that? Are we going to be stationed in the north for Liu Biao for the rest of our lives?"

"No, I'm afraid we'll have to wait for that Xu Bowen next," although Jia Xu had no choice but to mention this person.

"Sir, what do you mean by that?"

Zhang Xiu's heart trembled, he didn't like to hear these words very much, and he felt restless when he heard them.

"Xu Bowen once said that we would meet again, and asserted that we might be frustrated when we arrived in Jingzhou. Since then, he seems to have determined that one day, he will come to recruit the major general."

"Now it seems that it is true."

"The Son of Heaven is stable, and we are in the south of Cao Mengde. He will never sit back and watch hidden dangers behind him. After all, sooner or later, he will have to fight Yuan Shao."

"Oh?! Then, who do these two gentlemen think will win?"

"Haha, it depends on who has attained the Tao, and the one who attains the Tao will help a lot."

It's hard for Jia Xu to make a judgment at this time, but the dispute between the two in the north, although not at hand, can be said to be at hand, and Zhang Xiu said that this kind of talk will take a long time to explain.

So Jia Xu didn't intend to explain clearly.

If you look at the current situation, both of them still have foreign enemies.

Jizhou also has Gongsun Zan, and Cao Cao also has Yuan Shu as hidden dangers. They are all enemies to be solved. In contrast, Yuan Shu now has 40 soldiers and horses dominating the south of the Yangtze River, and he should be the number one prince in the world.

The army is powerful, but he still needs to hoard his food and grass for several years. Most of the 40 are thieves who have surrendered. There are not many famous generals and capable people under his command. Almost all the disciples under Yuan's connections have gone to Jizhou to join Yuan Shao subordinate.

Therefore, if there is a real fight, Yuan Shu has no one to use.

It must be that Cao's victory is greater.

In the long run, Cao and Yuan may need to intrigue from now on to win over the surrounding princes and generals. When the time comes, the whole body will be affected by one hair, and it will not be a decisive battle.

The overlord of the north, aspires to the Central Plains.

If anyone wins, they don't know how many times they have fought before they can establish a chance of victory. Even if they win the first battle, it will take several years to gradually pacify the opponent's territory.

Therefore, it is said that it is very close, but it is also far away.

"Hmm..." Jia Xu thought for a long time, but still planned to ask Zhang Xiu, "The major general just needs to make a decision, and prepare to help someone when the time comes."

"Follow the teachings of Mr.

Jia Xu put away his moving expression, and his expression became a little dignified, and he said immediately: "You don't have to be too burdened in your heart, the major general, to survive in troubled times, to be able to have the title of Marquis of Xuanwei at such a young age is already a success."

"Yes."

Naturally, Zhang Xiu was still a little upset, but Jia Xu's words at this time also made him feel a little relieved.

However, I already have a title. Although I am a Marquis and have no food, I am still a Marquis. I have a prominent family. How many young people today can reach this level?

For example, Xu Bowen, although he is the prefect, is still too young to obtain a title.

……

"I, make Bowen the Marquis of Qingting, hold the Jinwu, and guard the imperial city of Xudu in the future," the emperor nodded expressionlessly.

Said to Xu Zhen in the back garden.

"Sir, thank you, Your Majesty."

Xu Zhen cupped his hands and bowed, but he didn't prostrate, and his demeanor was still deep.

But Liu Xie obviously didn't pay attention here.

At this time, he was observing the water irrigation device in the garden with his hands behind his back.

Not far away, there is a strong guard who is shaking a handle.

After a while, water came out of the deep well and was stored in the higher reservoir. At this time, a guard opened the valve, and the water immediately flowed out along the bamboo pipe.

After a while, it flowed in front of Liu Xie.

amazing.

"Is this thing made by Ai Qing?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, it was made by the minister."

"It's wonderful, can Aiqing come to the palace more on weekdays, and tell me about the wonderful thoughts in your heart? How many thoughts like this do Aiqing have in her mind?"

"No more," Xu Zhen categorically extinguished Liu Xie's expectations, "This is the only whimsical idea I have in my life, and it probably came out of my ancestors' accumulated virtue."

"Oh."

Liu Xie looked back at Xu Zhen with his hands behind his back.

There was a little regret in his eyes.

It should be really only this one, that's really... a pity.

Liu Xie knew that Xu Bowen was from a white background, and no one from his ancestors was going to become an official. If he had any other whimsical ideas, how could he not use them to ask for credit.

A white person, like a poor scholar, is noble but will never give up on his achievements. This is the nature of a scholar.

Whether it is for fame or glory, it will be like this.

Xu Bowen said no, maybe there really won't be any.

"Cao Aiqing, besides Xu Aiqing, what else do you want to tell me?" Liu Xie walked up to Cao Cao and asked with a soft smile.

Cao Cao immediately cupped his hands and said, "It's gone."

Then he gave Xu Zhen another look.

The more you think, the more angry you are.

See for yourself!After talking about your achievements, even the emperor felt ashamed of a Jinwu.

Also specially added a title.

Qingting Hou.

When I go back, I have to find a green pavilion for you kid.

There are more than hundreds of pavilions in Dahan, although the place named Qingting is unknown, but since the emperor blurted out, Xu Zhen must build one.

Coming out of the palace, Cao Cao and Xu Zhen walked on the long stairs, and in front of them was a huge open school field.

At this moment, Xu Zhen folded his hands in his sleeves, and said, as if reminiscing: "Dragonfly Monkey, the name sounds weird."

"Little lotus has just shown its sharp horns, and dragonflies have already stood on it."

"Yo?" Cao Cao turned his head suddenly, his eyes were wrinkled and his face was wrinkled because of the sunlight, and he said jokingly, "Can you still write poems? Why didn't you refuse to write poems at the banquet before?"

"You can still express your feelings today, right?"

"Next time when you want an official position, ask Wen Ruo a little bit, yes, no, yes! Qingtinghou!"

When Cao Cao said it was okay, Xu Zhen felt that the next sentence must be called "Xiaogou" in his mind, but Qingting Hou popped out.

"Forget it, that's it."

Cao Cao gave him another look, and walked away quickly.

Leave Xu Zhen behind and hand in hand.

From today onwards, Xu Zhen will put on a golden armor, wield a sword in the imperial city, command the imperial guards, and protect the safety of the imperial city. Of course, the two commanders will naturally fall on Xu Chu and Dian Wei.

Most of Xu Zhen works in the imperial palace, just arrange daily patrols.

For him, it's real idle time.

In the morning, Xu Zhen made tea and put it on the case, and sat at the gate tower of the imperial city. He asked Pu Feng to buy a recliner for himself, and placed it directly in the gate tower.

maintain a relatively static state.

Lie down for a day.

Occasionally get up and take a few steps to stretch your muscles and bones.

It feels very comfortable.

Zhuge Liang, who was kneeling on the main seat and reading a book, cast envious eyes many times.

In this way, one day passed, and at night Dian Wei came to change defenses and replaced Xu Chu to lead the team. The two shifted shifts and patrolled the city day and night.

Xu Zhen took Zhuge Liang home at sunset and would come back tomorrow.

A cup of tea, a reclining chair, and sleep until the afternoon.

this day.

Anyone who sees it will cry.

[You stay energetic, take a nap on time, your self-discipline value is +160, and your energy and blood have increased. 】

[Life +1 hour]

Sure enough, it increased!
Xu Zhen was pleasantly surprised when he stepped down.

The qi and blood have increased, so she will look younger, and... does this seem to mean thick blood? !

Not only can it increase self-discipline, but it can also be a blood cow.

Even wasting one day of life, it returns one hour of life!

I really am.

This is the first day!

Xu Zhen didn't feel a loss at all, after all, it was already like this on the first day, and if he kept accumulating in the future, and continued to maintain energy, the rewards would only continue to stack up.

After half a year, what he got will definitely satisfy him.

It turns out that the life span can be so long? !

This, isn't this just a moment of laziness.

Always lazy and always cool! ?
"You can't be lazy all the time, you still have to make achievements in life, otherwise wouldn't it be nothing if you don't move?"

Xu Zhen immediately walked away with his hands behind his back, abandoning his inappropriate thoughts, "It can only last for half a year, don't get caught up in it! One still has to work hard! Go on~~ Go on."

While muttering to himself, Xu Zhen let out a long yawn.

……

Time flies, when Xudu has gradually stabilized, the law and order code is equally important, and there is no chaos, the imperial edict and rewards have spread to all states and counties.

Except for the generals who made meritorious deeds on the way to protect the emperor.

Cao Cao asked Yuan Shao for a position as a general.

He still remembers his childhood brother's dream, the great general!
Among the military officers, the largest official position.

The edict and rewards were sent to Yecheng, Jizhou, which kept Yuan Shao awake all night.

He called his counselors to the government office to discuss matters overnight, and even trembled with anger when he talked about the excitement.

"I recommended him a Yanzhou pastor, he is good, and give me back the position of general, right!?"

Yuan Shao was so angry that he blew his beard and stared, he was wearing a brown lined robe with wide embroidery, walking back and forth in front of the bed.

Several counselors bowed their heads in silence, only Xu You kept twisting his beard, and even expressed his resentment many times, and glanced at Tian Feng.

Many people saw this situation, but they dared not stop it. After all, this matter was extremely embarrassing. The emperor not only obeyed Cao Cao's words, but even issued an edict for him, asking for titles from the princes of the world.

According to the spying information, Cao Cao did not show any disrespect at all except changing his route to Xudu when he greeted the emperor. He followed the etiquette on any occasion. If there was anything he didn't understand, Xun Yu would point it out for him and then correct him.

So now the emperor is grateful to Cao Cao and obeys his words.

Such a good thing should have happened in Yecheng, Jizhou.

If it is done according to Xu You's statement, it is already ordering the world.

"Cao Mengde, I really belong to you."

"After the eunuch who followed me back then, he is now the emperor! He also gave me a great general!!"

At that time, Yuan Shao insisted on recommending Cao Cao as Yanzhou Shepherd, that is to let him act as a shield for himself, to eliminate thieves together, and guard against Yuan Shu!
Now this kid is riding on his head!
How can he bear it, he Yuzhou and Yanzhou are not close to the emperor, so why can he welcome the emperor!

"This edict, shall I obey or not?!"

Yuan Shao's head was getting big, and he was full of anger when he saw the imperial edict on the table.

"If I accept the position of the Great General, I will send it as a tribute! And worshiping the Son of Heaven, isn't that the same as worshiping Cao Mengde! I have to obey his orders!! And, moreover! So much money must be cheap for Cao Cao !"

"He's stealing money openly now! Bastard! Bandit! Bah!"

At this moment, someone who didn't know said suddenly, "If you don't follow the edict... don't you just call yourself a traitor?"

"Who said that! Louder!"

Yuan Shao's eyes were fixed, and he immediately scanned everyone like a mighty army.

Those present did not dare to speak.

(End of this chapter)