Han Xiang

Chapter 509 Marry Liu Xuande For Him

Compared with Zhang Liao's loss of Huainan, Zhong Yao's loss of Chang'an is even more inconceivable.

There is Wuguan as a barrier in the south of Guanzhong, and only a small number of defenders can block tens of thousands of enemies. Cao Cao couldn't figure out how Liu Bei passed.

Remembering Shi Huan's suppression of Huainan's military situation, Cao Cao looked at him with a frown and asked, "When did the Guanzhong battle report come? When did Liu Bei attack Chang'an?"

"The battle report has just been delivered. It will take more than ten days to travel from Tongguan to Yecheng more than a thousand miles away. I don't know the exact time of the sneak attack," Shi Huan replied cautiously.

"That's mid-February"

Cao Cao said to himself and sat down again, and after the left and right sides put the case in order, he asked again: "It rained several times in February, and we were not too nervous about attacking the city. Why is there no news of the attack in Guanzhong? Are you sure?" Yuan Chang (Zhong Yao) only has this battle report?"

"It's absolutely true. The general is willing to risk his life. As for the difference in Guanzhong, the general really doesn't know."

Shi Huan really wanted to cry at this time, and had to risk his life to win Cao Cao's trust. He regretted suppressing the news of Huainan, but that was Cao Cao's own orders. Now it seems that it is wrong to do or not to do it.

Cao Cao knocked on the table with one hand, his eyes seemed to burst into flames, and he muttered to himself: "Liu Bei is no better than Long Xiang. This man has always had great ambitions. Now he is attacking Chang'an and stealing Guanzhong. Your lords are admonishing me, letting the tiger go back to the mountain will cause serious trouble, it seems that Hebei should be let go first, and after I go back to my teacher and kill the big-eared thief, I will deal with the Yuan brothers."

"No, Mr. Ming can't."

Guo Jia interrupted Cao Cao excitedly and said, "If we don't take advantage of Yuan Shaoxin's death and our brothers turning against each other, we can take Yecheng in one go. If we wait for Yuan's internal unity to be achieved, we will get twice the result with half the effort when we come back."

Cao Cao shook his head and smiled wryly: "How can I not know when I'm going all out? But let Liu Bei steal the key areas in Guanzhong, how can I attack the city here with peace of mind? In addition, he was able to capture Chang'an without knowing it, which shows that the strength of the army should not be underestimated. Just wait and see."

"Liu Bei's successful surprise attack on Chang'an has nothing to do with the number of troops. It is very likely that his strategy succeeded. When he receives the detailed battle report of Tongguan later, he will know the real reason for the loss of Guanzhong. Going to attack is really a big taboo in the use of troops."

Guo Jia gave a reminder in a sonorous tone, and Xun You also came out of the class and joined hands, saying: "What Feng Xiao said is true. Now that Chang'an has fallen, it doesn't matter if you return for help for a while. Besides, Tongguan is still in our hands. Liu Bei wants to take advantage of the victory and go east. Easier said than done? If Duke Ming is really worried, he can send a general to sit in the town, and return to the division after taking Yecheng, and there is still plenty of time."

"Well, that makes sense."

Cao Cao nodded and looked around at the generals. Finally, his eyes fell on Cao Hong, and he waved his hand and said: "Zi Lian, you rush to Tongguan to replace Yuan Chang (Zhong Yao) immediately, just wait for the army, and you are not allowed to go out to fight Liu Bei. .”

"only."

Cao Hong clasped his fists in response.

Just as he was about to turn around, Cao Cao ordered Cao Xiu again, and added: "Wen Lie also went with him as a member of the army, to help Zi Lian ensure that Tongguan is not lost."

"The last general takes orders." Cao Xiu clasped his fists sonorously.

Cao Cao's point will be well thought out. Generals with insufficient prestige cannot replace Zhong Yao to sit on the western front, so the generals of the Cao family clan must come forward, and the frontline Cao Ren, Xia Houyuan, and Cao Hong have the highest status in the army.

Among the clan generals, Cao Ren and Xia Houyuan are the two most capable generals. Cao Hong's military ability is relatively weak, but he has no problem in defense. He often stays in the camp as Cao Cao's stand-in.

In order to make up for Cao Hong's weakness, Cao Cao asked his clan son Cao Xiu to assist him.

Cao Xiu often followed Cao Cao bravely and strategically, and once led tigers and leopards to ride through Guanzhong. He was relatively familiar with the terrain around Tongguan.

After the second general left the big tent, Cao Cao waved his right hand, as if he had solved a problem.

"Since Gongda and Fengxiao are both advocating taking Yecheng first, let's deal with the matter in Guanzhong for the time being. Let me talk about what to do in Huainan. You are also so passive towards Long Xiang, so you still have to do something?"

When all the counselors in the tent were frowning and thinking, Jia Xu, who hadn't spoken all this time, suddenly stood up, bowed his hands to Cao Cao, and said unhurriedly, "Ming Gong, I don't think you need to be too passive with Liu Bei."

"Oh? Tell me quickly."

Jia Xu stood up suddenly, and Cao Cao, who was sitting upright, crossed his legs and changed into a comfortable position.

Cao Cao understood Jia Xu's character.

There are not many words, but many can hit the point.

When Guo Jia and Xun You saw someone 'singing the opposite tune', they frowned and looked around at Jia Xu, thinking that you'd better say something useful.

Jia Xu didn't want to "sensationalize" like Xu You, but seeing that several think tanks didn't have an idea, she had no choice but to come forward to offer advice.

"Duke Ming, although Liu Bei conquered Chang'an, it is not easy to settle in Guanzhong. First, Guanzhong has experienced frequent wars and natural disasters, and the population loss is very serious. It can be said that self-sufficiency is difficult;
Secondly, Ma Teng, Han Sui and other generals ruled in the Northwest. I remember that Duke Ming and Yuan Shao fought at Guandu, and Captain Zhong brought two thousand good horses from Liangzhou. This shows that they have the imperial court in their hearts and may not tolerate Liu Bei stealing Guanzhong. Why don't Duke Ming keep it secret? Send envoys into the cold?Use officials and nobles as bait to order him to seek thieves? "

"Ma Teng, Han Sui? Are they willing to send troops?"

"Warriors in the frontier are only interested in profit. What can Liu Bei give? They will make wise choices."

"Well, that makes sense."

Cao Cao recalled that Jia Xu was from Liangzhou and had a great say over the frontier warriors. Ma Teng, Han Sui and others sometimes served as officials, sometimes became thieves, sometimes attacked each other, and sometimes were like brothers.

This is the style of a mother who is a mother, exactly the same as Lu Bu who is only interested in profit, and Lu Bu is also a border warrior.

At this time, Cao Cao regretted that Duan Yan, the former prefect of Chang'an, was transferred to Xudu.

Seeing Cao Cao bowed his head in thought, Jia Xu continued to add: "There are dozens of separatist forces in the Northwest, and there are also tribes such as the Qiang and Hudi. It is the most complicated area at present. It is just to take this opportunity to use Liu Bei to consume it. Wait for Ming Gong to take Hebei and wipe out Yuan Yuan. If you take advantage of the situation to mop up Yongliang, Duke Ming can regard Liu Bei as Gongsun Zan and work hard to marry others."

"Sure enough."

Cao Cao nodded to Jia Xu with a face full of satisfaction, and said that you, an old fox, are more thoughtful, and then told Liu Fu: "Wenhe understands the situation in Yongliang better, and you will communicate well when the accounts are dispersed, and you will see Wen Ruo when you return." (Xun Yu), so I can convey it to him."

"Wei." Liu Fu cupped his hands in response.

Guo Jia finally breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this, and secretly praised Jia Xu for being mature and prudent.

When he was about to express his opinion on Huainan, Cao Cao pointed at Jia Xu and said with a smile: "As the saying goes, one thing should not bother two masters. Regarding the matter of Huainan Longxiang, Wen He will also talk about it."

"Forehead"

Jia Xu looked left and right, and replied with an awkward smile: "Perhaps you can use Xu to deal with Liu Bei, and use the same method to deal with Long Xiang."

(End of this chapter)