Han Xiang

Chapter 458 Not controlling Liu Bei is like raising a tiger

Xiahou Dun squinted his one eye halfway, and gave his own opinion.

"That bastard Liu Qi can also make things happen? It seems that Liu Bei has contributed a lot this time, Meng De, you have to think of a way."

Seeing Cao Cao's sullen face, Xun Yu followed Xiahou Dun's words and added.

"Liu Bei's contribution is certain, but because of this, he has gained a lot of money. Liu Qi has declared Zhang Fei as the captain of Xicheng and Shen Dan as the captain of Shangyong. He has already obtained two lands in the name of his two righteous brothers."

"Liu Bei is a hero. He hasn't met him in these years, but in just two or three years in Jingzhou, he has acquired several talented people, and he has successively obtained places to establish careers. If he doesn't restrain him, he may be difficult to control."

After Cao Cao finished speaking, he quickly stood up and waved his hand to signal the guards at the door to come forward. He wanted to urgently summon Guo Jia, Jia Xu and others to counsel his ministers.

Seeing Cao Cao's order, Xia Houdun couldn't help frowning and reminded: "Meng De, Yanzhou is waiting for Wang Shi to see through, and now the army is about to start, should we defeat Yuan Shao first, and then go back and find a way to deal with Liu Bei? In addition, Xicheng is sandwiched between two mountains. , even if Liu Bei gets this place, he can't use it."

Cao Cao's face was full of bitterness: "Why did Yuan Rang say that? Do you think Liu Bei only has one west city?"

"if not?"

Xiahou Dun looked innocent. He first looked at Cao Cao, and then at Xun Yu for help.

"Wen Ruo, tell him."

"Well, Liu Qi is mediocre and incompetent. Without Liu Bei's help, not to mention defeating Zhang Lu and winning Handong, it would not be easy to find a job in Jingzhou. I expect him to move his administrative office to the west city, and at the same time show two captains and other measures. It was all due to the conspiracy of Liu Ye or Zhuge Liang, he was the prefect of Hanzhong on the surface, but Liu Bei was actually in power."

"I see."

After hearing this, Xiahou Dun suddenly realized, and immediately asked Cao Cao: "Meng De also thinks so? Liu Bei has abandoned Xuzhou and Runan in recent years, running around like a bereaved dog. He didn't expect to get things done so soon, and he is now hiding in Liu Qi Behind us, it's not easy for us to figure out."

Cao Cao shook his head and sighed, "You have finally figured it out, so I can't go north with confidence if I have a serious problem in my heart."

"Forehead"

Xiahou Dun scratched his head in embarrassment.

Seeing this, Xun Yu added: "Although Liu Bei took advantage of Liu Qi to occupy Handong, his strength is still relatively weak. Most of the counties in Handong are mountainous and the roads are dangerous. , then we are really beyond our reach.”

"Well, what Wen Ruo said is true."

Cao Cao frowned and echoed: "The hinterland of Hanzhong is fertile and has a large population, and there are mountains around it that are easy to defend and difficult to attack. Then he will become my formidable enemy."

Xiahou Dun yelled: "Since Meng De has such a foresight, he must not be allowed to do anything. Quickly find a way to restrain him."

"That's why I invited Feng Xiao, Wen Ruo and them to discuss. In the past, Liu Bei and Liu Bei were cooking wine and talking about heroes in the back garden. They once said that the only heroes in the world are the king and Cao. I regret not listening to Wen Ruo's words and eradicating them early, so that today's situation Such a big problem."

Cao Cao felt emotional as he held the case, and then waved to the two of them: "Don't stand still, sit down and wait for someone, it's not too late now, the sky won't fall down yet."

"Oh."

"only."

Xiahou Dun and Xun Yu took seats around Cao Cao's lower head. While waiting for Guo Jia and Jia Xu, they had an in-depth exchange with Cao Cao on Xudu affairs.

After everyone waited for a while, Guo Jia, Jia Xu and others meandered over.

Cao Cao immediately shared the situation in Handong, and asked several counselors to come up with countermeasures as soon as possible.

Guan Yu said before that Zhang Lu was repelled, so it was not surprising for everyone to hear the news.

Guo Jia also foresaw Liu Bei's occupation of Handong in advance, and he was also the first person to offer advice to Cao Cao's inquiry at this moment.

"Liu Bei's rule of Handong has advantages and disadvantages. In fact, Duke Ming doesn't need to be overly nervous."

Before Guo Jia could finish speaking, Xia Houdun interrupted him roughly: "Guo Fengxiao, you are a military commander offering wine. You must know that there is no joke in the army. Liu Bei will plot Hanzhong when he occupies Handong. How can he still have disadvantages?"

"General Xiahou, stay safe and don't be impatient."

Guo Jia comforted Xiahou Dun with a smile, and continued to explain to Cao Cao: "Liu Bei fled from Runan to Jingzhou. Although Liu Biao accepted him, he secretly guarded against him, so his strength alone did not increase. Now Guan Yu is guarding Wancheng. Letting Zhang Fei serve as the captain of Xicheng expanded the sphere of influence on the surface, but actually weakened his own strength because of the division of troops into two places."

"Huh? This point of view is novel and interesting. Let's continue."

Cao Cao was elated when he heard it, and unknowingly put his kneeling legs crossed in front of him in a relaxed posture.

Guo Jia secretly rejoiced that he was prepared, he nodded slightly to Cao Cao, and then added with a beard: "Before going north to fight, there was Xiaoxiao behind him all the time. In fact, it was Sun Quan, Liu Biao, and Liu Bei. Now Liu Bei took the initiative to divide his troops into two places. They must be powerless to harass the Southwest, Sun Quan and Liu Biao can still start a war, and Duke Ming can take this opportunity to destroy Yuan Shao in one go."

After Cao Cao thought about it, he frowned and asked, "According to Fengxiao, can I ignore Liu Bei?"

"of course not."

Guo Jia shook his head and said: "As General Xiahou said, letting Liu Bei go is like raising a tiger, so this must be avoided. I suggest sending people to sneak into Hanzhong so that Zhang Lu can always be on his guard. Going up against the current is as hard as going up to the sky."

"Um"

Cao Cao frowned and pondered without expressing his opinion, but secretly observed the reactions of others.

Xun Yu questioned at this time: "I remember the last time Jiang Ziyi entered Hanzhong, Feng Xiao also said so convincingly at that time, the terrain of Handong is actually similar to that of Hanzhong, Liu Bei can defeat Zhang Wei in Handong, can't he use the same method to capture Hanzhong ?”

"It is precisely because the battle situation is unclear that we need to send people to Hanzhong. Zhang Wei knows the reason for the failure. Only when we understand Liu Bei's winning method can we take the right medicine."

Guo Jia's reaction was very fast, and his answer to Xun Yu's words was impeccable.

Xun Yu stroked his long beard and gave affirmation: "Feng Xiao seems to have some truth in saying that."

"I also want to know how Liu Bei won. Who does Feng Xiao think he should send this time?" Cao Cao looked at Guo Jia meaningfully.

Guo Jia cupped his hands and replied: "As the saying goes, don't bother the two masters, you can still send Jiang Ziyi there."

"Is there anyone else to choose?"

After Cao Cao finished speaking, he glanced around the hall, and when he saw no one answered, he said to Guo Jia, "I don't want to bother the second master, so you and Jiang Gan will explain it to him and let him do it well."

"only."

Guo Jia bowed his hands and bowed again. After the ceremony, he made a suggestion: "Minggong, General Zixiao's cavalry is very powerful. You should not stay in Kunyang to defend Guan Yu. You should replace him with other generals. The main cavalry should It should be used to destroy Yuan Shao."

"Feng Xiao sees the same as me."

Cao Cao nodded affirmatively, and couldn't help looking at Jia Xu. He already had a replacement in his mind, that is Liu Biao's former vassal, and Jia Xu's former lord Zhang Xiu.

(End of this chapter)