Yuan Shao, the father of Fanghua in the Three Kingdoms

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However, although Cao Cao had the idea of ​​​​a decisive battle, Yuan Xifang did not find a chance for Cao Cao in the following time.

Tian Feng and others were very effective in Jizhou. As a veteran of the Jizhou army, he had rich experience in dealing with Cao Cao. He had also been the proposer of defensive counterattacks and harassment tactics behind enemy lines, so he naturally understood Yuan Xi's ideas.

Under his command, the territories adjacent to Cao Jun were prepared to deal with Cao Jun's harassment and raids at any time. Most of the granaries were placed in fortified cities, and there were escape routes by land and water. At the same time, a considerable number of The reconnaissance force and emergency forces are always ready to counterattack Cao's army.

With the help of the prosecutor's office intelligence, balloons, telescopes and rockets and other early warning and reconnaissance methods, Cao Jun's troop movement was clearly understood. It can be said that half of the battle was lost before the battle.

Before Cao Cao came to Yecheng, Jizhou was led by Xiahou Dun. He sent troops to harass several times, but he was ambushed not long after he entered Yuan Xi's territory. He finally repelled the ambush soldiers and rushed to the location, only to find that the people had already arrived in advance. After running away, he could not grab either people or food, so he could only retreat in despair.

When Cao Cao heard that the front line was unfavorable, he was afraid that Yuan Xi would take advantage of Xiahou Dun, so he hurried to Yecheng to take charge. However, he could not think of a good way to deal with Yuan Xi's tactics of fortifying the wall and clearing the country. On the one hand, Although there is a difference in military investigation methods between the two sides, on the other hand, it is also because Cao Cao is not popular in Jizhou now.

When Yuan Shao was in Jizhou, he was trying hard to maintain the balance of the various forces. Although there is no bottom line in human greed, the Jizhou nobles under his rule were still fighting among themselves with other forces. However, in general, most of the nobles could get some share. On the plus side, I was quite satisfied with the current situation at that time.

However, after Cao Cao captured Jizhou, he rewarded people based on their merits. Officials from the Yingchuan faction under him occupied many important positions. As a result, the Jizhou nobles could only get some scraps. Cao Cao also noticed this and made many reconciliation measures, but Yingchuan faction officials The Sichuan faction would not give up their vested interests in vain, so privately, the overt and covert fighting between the two sides was even worse than during Yuan Shao's time.

There is no harm without comparison. The Jizhou nobles saw that their family interests were harmed, and many of their properties were taken away by Cao Cao's direct descendants. Their lives were not as good as when Yuan Shao was alive, so they were naturally dissatisfied.

In addition, when Yecheng fell, many Jizhou gentry women became slaves of Cao Jun's generals and officials in the massacre, which made the Jizhou gentry feel ashamed and secretly resentful.

Under this mentality, the Jizhou nobles tended to betray Cao Cao. Therefore, during the battle in Yecheng, a lot of news leaked out, exposing the military situation of Cao Cao's army. Many Jizhou nobles either chose to turn a blind eye or secretly contributed to the flames. , I want to see Cao Jun’s jokes.

Of course, the more critical factor here is that more and more people are discovering that the possibility of Cao Cao defeating Yuan Xi is getting lower and lower.

In the past seven or eight years, the two sides have been fighting. Cao Cao is most commendable for seizing the emperor from Huaicheng. Other than that, Cao Cao is at a disadvantage.

This also made people who were reluctant to rely on Cao Cao begin to have thoughts, so many letters expressing their loyalty and goodwill were sent to Jicheng, Youzhou like snowflakes.

There were so many letters that Cao Xian, who was responsible for sorting them out, complained endlessly. Although Cao Jie, who was a few years younger than her, helped, Cao Jie was not very familiar with the complex relations between nobles and clans, so after Cao Xian complained to Yuan Shao, She successfully enlisted the help of Xiao Qiao.

Xiao Qiao was born in the Jianghuai gentry, and she still has some knowledge about matters among the gentry. In addition, both women can read, which is already considered a very small number among the women in the world. Therefore, the three of them have been dealing with various kinds of things in recent days. Letters written on bamboo slips and silk, large and small.

That day, after Xiao Qiao copied the summaries of dozens of letters, he finally became exhausted and went to the bed, complaining: "I was cheated!"

"I thought I came to Northland to enjoy the mountains and rivers and see the scenery, but I didn't expect that I came to do hard work!"

These words made Cao Xian and Da Qiao both laugh. Cao Xian looked gloating, "You just found out?"

"Back then, when I followed the king, I thought I could be taken care of and enjoy happiness. However, I later discovered that my husband's house does not have idle people. Everyone has their own things to do!"

"Mrs. Zhen, Mrs. Mi, is in charge of trade routes, Mrs. Cai is responsible for writing history, teaching calligraphy and music. Those ladies recruit the influence of the old tribe, not to mention Mrs. Lu."

"For example, the intelligence compilation we are doing now is the most secretive thing. The fewer people who know about it, the better. The female family members in the house are the most suitable, so the husband has already made his wishful thinking."

"We are just pure cows and horses now. We have to work at night and even more during the day!"

Xiao Qiao was dumbfounded and kept saying: "It's so terrible, so heartless, so cruel!"

"Oh my god, it's just work, but you don't get paid for the work. Is there such a cruel thing in the world?"

Cao Xian nodded repeatedly and agreed: "That's right, my husband won't stop until he squeezes us dry!"

Seeing the performance of these two live treasures, Da Qiao couldn't hold it in any longer and said with a smile: "You are talking as if your husband is a bad guy."

"And my husband didn't force us to do these things. Aren't they all of our own free will?"

"If it hadn't been for my husband's rescue, we would have ended up in a miserable situation. Although you are joking, if your husband hears it, he will not be happy, right?"

Da Qiao's words immediately frightened Xiao Qiao. She quickly looked out the window, and then she realized what she was saying angrily: "I just remembered that my husband went to Yuyang Port, and my sister is trying to scare me!"

"Sister, don't be so proud, I'm afraid I did a lot of draining my husband the night before."

After hearing this, Da Qiao's face turned red immediately. He stood up and pressed Xiao Qiao under him. He stretched out his hand to tickle her armpits and said angrily: "You are already married, and you are still saying childish and stupid things. I won't teach you a lesson." you!"

Xiao Qiao was suppressed below and couldn't turn over for a while. She resisted and argued forcefully: "Children can't be squeezed. Ah, sister can't do it. I'm going to fight back." Cao Xian looked at the two people rolling into a ball on the couch. , I feel a little envious in my heart. A few years ago, she might have fished in troubled waters, but now her temperament has calmed down a lot. She is no longer the innocent girl she used to be. Now that she sees Xiao Qiao, she thinks more now. But it was his sister Cao Jie.

According to age, Cao Jie has already passed the age of marriage, but in the past few years, Cao Jie has never mentioned this matter. Mrs. Huan also asked Cao Jie about his thoughts, but Cao Jie remained silent. Mrs. Huan and Cao Xian naturally I guessed what Cao Jie was thinking.

But Mrs. Huan couldn't open her mouth about this kind of thing, and Cao Xian was in a complicated mood. Yuan Xi's concubine position is almost full. Sister, if you don't take the initiative, you will be in trouble in a few years.

But if the husband reaches the last step, these will not be a problem, right?

When Cao Xian thought about this, he shuddered in his heart. After all, changing dynasties is no child's play. The winner will certainly gain the world, but the loser will die!
Thinking of this, Cao Xian secretly prayed to God and begged for the safety of his family. At the same time, he cursed Cao Cao a few times and thought, why is this bastard not dead?
Of course, Cao Xian is not the only one in this world who has cursed Cao Cao. It is estimated that at least half of the people in this world have done this. If the curse is really effective, I am afraid that Cao Cao will not even be left with ashes.

But it is obvious that the movement of the general trend does not depend on personal will. In the end, the ownership of the world still depends on the victory or defeat on the battlefield.

But this does not mean that the two sides have a hatred of genocide. The more powerful the person is, the less likely they are to kill the other party's family. After all, it may one day fall on his own family.

Now Yuan Xi had already left Jicheng and came to the mountain city near the coast in the southeastern part of Liaoning, talking calmly to Cao Ang.

He asked: "How have you been, Master, these past few years?"

Cao Ang was neither humble nor arrogant and said: "Thanks to you, Ang is doing very well."

Yuan Xi saw the other party's calm look and seemed to have no resentment in his heart, so he said, "You don't hate me?"

Cao Ang said calmly: "The two armies are fighting, life and death are determined by destiny. You are the winner, so you naturally have the right to deal with me."

Jia Xu winked at the side, and seeing Cao Ang not looking at him, he smiled dryly and said, "Now I should call you the king."

"Congratulations to King Jin. At such a young age, he already controls half of the world. He has surpassed the great ancestor Guangwu. He will definitely be remembered in history in the future."

Yuan Xi smiled and said: "It's hard to say. If I am defeated by Cao Cao in the future, I may have to rely on Master Cao Ang to save my life."

Jia Xu's face stiffened. Yuan Xi was so straightforward that it was difficult for him to answer. But he really couldn't stand this ghost place in Liaodong. Winter can freeze people to death. His old bones are really not suitable for tormenting. !
But Jia Xu's body couldn't bear it, but his mind was still bright. He could tell that Yuan Xi didn't come here for no reason. When he came to Liaodong, he must have wanted to take advantage of Cao Ang and himself. This might be his only chance to live for a few more years. Got it!
Therefore, Jia Xu must not miss this opportunity. Thinking of Yuan Xi's previous message, Jia Xu guessed that Yuan Xi was probably going to use him to do something, and there was no doubt that it was to conquer the Korean Peninsula!
Jia Xu was confused about this. It was true that he could make suggestions, but what role could Cao Ang play?
It is impossible for Yuan Xi to trust Cao Ang to lead the troops. Isn't this correct or crazy?
Of course Yuan Xi would not do that. He asked, "Sir, do you want to go home?"

Cao Ang was startled and then said: "I don't want to."

Yuan Xi was a little surprised, "Why?"

Cao Ang said lightly: "Although I am stupid, I can still guess some things."

"The King of Jin is afraid that he wants to use me as a pawn to disrupt the Cao family at the critical moment."

"I guess the time was when my father passed away and the heir was still young, just like when Ben Chu died."

"So even if Ang goes back, it will be harmful to the Cao family. It is better to spend the rest of his life in Liaodong, which is better for everyone."

After hearing this, Yuan Xi smiled and said: "As expected, he is Cao Cao's most valued son. If you were in the Cao family, I'm afraid I would have a lot of headaches."

"To be honest, you are smarter than I expected. If I hadn't promised Mrs. Ding, I might have had murderous intentions now."

Cao Ang's expression finally changed, "What did King Jin do to my mother?"

Yuan Xi said calmly: "Mrs. Ding is very good."

"I will treat you with courtesy now, you can rest assured."

"But I think the young master doesn't want anything to happen to Mrs. Ding, right?"

Jia Xu on the side rolled his eyes secretly and thought to himself, why does this sound so unpleasant?

(End of this chapter)