Han family achievements

Chapter 298 Time Is Victory
Cao Cao hurried back to Qiao County with Liu Bian's three questions.

By the time he arrived, the situation in Jiangdong had changed drastically.

In the official office of Qiao County.

Cao Cao took the main seat, with Guo Jia, Yang Xiu, Lu Yu, Cao Ren, Xiahou Dun, Le Jin and others sitting on both sides.

Yang Xiu raised his hand to Cao Cao, with a serious look on his face, and said: "General, judging from the battle reports in the past few days, Yuan Shu has been besieged by Yuan Shao in Fuchun Mountain. Yuan Shao did not rush to destroy Yuan Shu, but sent troops to occupy Yangzhou. His heart is clear about the land. Sun Jian and Lu Bu fought in Guangling, and the outcome is unknown. Liu Biao has already captured Jingzhou. Gongsun has occupied Lujiang and is eyeing Jiangxia. Although the situation in Jiaozhi is unclear, the official guessed that he is probably a scholar. The fat around Xie’s mouth…”

Cao Cao had expected this situation, and said with a stern face, "What happened to Dong Zhuo?"

Yang Xiu glanced at the others from the corner of his eye and said: "There is no news for the time being. I think the lack of news is the most terrifying thing."

Xiahou Dun said at this time: "There was news before that Dong Zhuo wanted to collude with the San Qiang and kill him back to Xiliang?"

Yang Xiudao: "Yes. However, the imperial court has put a lot of pressure on Sanqiang. Sanqiang should be conceited and may not really dare to agree."

Guo Jia drank wine, but he was not as leisurely as before, and said: "The Sanqiang is no longer the same as before. They will no longer rebel. They only want benefits and are in league with Dong Zhuo."

Seeing this, Cao Cao suddenly looked at Lu Yu with some gentleness and said, "What is the imperial court's plan for the San Qiang?"

Lu Yu is the youngest. He is both an imperial envoy and a close minister of Liu Bian. No one dares to underestimate him. All eyes are on Lu Yu.

Lu Yu showed no stage fright and said: "Zhong Pu shot Sanqiang several times, and Wang Tingwei also went there once. Sanqiang asked General Zhenxi, but the court refused."

Cao Cao nodded and explained to everyone: "General Zhenxi, it is equivalent to the imperial court's tacit consent to give Liangzhou to them, and also provide a large amount of money and food every year."

Everyone understands, and it is surprising that the court agrees.

Although the imperial court was dark and weak and adopted many conservative policies on many matters, in actual operations, it was extremely tough and never bowed.

Guo Jia drank wine and looked at Cao Cao, thinking about the situation in his mind.

When Yuan Shu proclaimed himself emperor, it can be said that he could no longer faint. Under the public criticism, defeat was doomed.

With the defeat of Yuan Shu, the various princes in Jiangdong appeared in front of the imperial court and became the targets of the imperial court.

But before that, there is another troublesome person to deal with-Dong Zhuo.

In Guo Jia's view, Dong Zhuo is not difficult to solve. The key to the problem is the court's intention.

From the current point of view, when the imperial court sent Dong Zhuo to Yuzhou, it was an act to divert the focus of conflicts in Luoyang.

After five or six years of development, the imperial court had recovered a lot of its vitality, and the time was ripe to deal with Dong Zhuo.

But will the imperial court choose to deal with Dong Zhuo?
Once Dong Zhuo is destroyed, all the contradictions covered by the rebellion will break out. Can the Han Dynasty still withstand a Yellow Turban Rebellion or an endless war to quell the rebellion?
While Guo Jia was meditating, Cao Cao noticed it. In the silence, he said solemnly: "The situation is critical, and the Grand Sima Mansion has granted me the authority to act expeditiously. Everyone is training the troops and horses, preparing food and grass, and waiting for the general's orders at any time!"

"The general/the last general takes orders!"

Everyone stood up and left the back hall.

Lu Yuben was still hesitant, but when he saw everyone getting up, he had no choice but to leave.

Guo Jia didn't move.

After Cao Cao and others left, he said: "Fengxiao, are you thinking about Dong Zhuo?"

Guo Jia took a sip of wine, shook his head and said, "I'm wondering where the general's achievements are."

Cao Cao was startled, a little surprised, and didn't know how to answer for a while.

Compared with Wei Qing, Cao Cao was eager to make achievements and become famous in history.

In today's troubled times and raging rebellions, isn't it the best time to make contributions?

Cao Cao didn't ask, thinking about Guo Jia's words in his heart.

Although Guo Jia is a good drinker and often behaves differently than ordinary people, when it comes to business matters, he always hits the mark!
Guo Jia didn't speak either, and the two of them were silent.

After a while, Cao Cao came to his senses and said: "In Mr. Zhang's case, not only does Grand Sima's family have the power to act for convenience, but there are also three problems in the palace."

Guo Jia immediately put down the wine on his lips, sat up straight, and said with an unprecedented seriousness on his face: "The general's achievements lie in these three questions!"

Cao Cao couldn't help but take a deep breath and said: "First, why did the world move and why did it return. Second, who are the heroes in the world? Third, how is Xu County?"

After Guo Jia listened carefully, he was a little stunned. He subconsciously picked up the wine bottle and brought it to his mouth.

Cao Cao remained motionless and said: "First, I can answer, it is nothing more than the word power. Second, this should refer to rebellion, I can barely answer. But third, what does Xu County refer to?"

Guo Jia drank wine, his mind was racing, and he followed the words: "These three questions seem to be unrelated, but they also seem to have profound meanings. Your Majesty asked the general, and it seemed to be a warning." Guo Jia couldn't help but say for a while. I can't figure out what these three questions refer to specifically, so I can only make general guesses.

Cao Cao thought about it all the way but couldn't figure it out. Seeing that Guo Jia was also puzzled, he said instead: "Fengxiao said before that he was wondering where my achievements are?"

An idea flashed in Guo Jia's mind, and he seemed to have thought of something. Then he frowned, leaned slowly, and said thoughtfully: "Yuzhou has neither natural dangers nor heroic passes. The imperial court placed Dong Zhuo here just to attract the attention of the world. Free up the court's hands to deal with bad governance. It is actually easier to destroy Dong Zhuo than Yuan Shu."

After all, the Yuan family was the fourth generation and the three princes. In addition, the Yuan family was executed, Yuan Shu won the sympathy of the nobles, and the "Han Dynasty was about to end". The little emperor succeeded to the throne, and for a time he had unparalleled reputation, great momentum, and countless followers.

Dong Zhuo, on the other hand, was a tiger and wolf. The government, the public, and the nobles scorned him, and he was almost isolated. How could such a person last long, even if his methods were better than Yuan Shu's, and his soldiers were more tyrannical than Yuan Shu?
When Cao Cao heard this, his face turned pale.

Yuan Shu has been destroyed, and Dong Zhuo has to deal with it more than Yuan Shu, so where is Cao Cao's achievement?

Guo Jia looked at Cao Cao and thought about Liu Bian's three questions. He always felt that Xu County was inexplicable and could not be hit with eight poles, but it clearly meant something.

These three questions should be warning Cao Cao, but he couldn't figure out what they meant, which made Guo Jia feel a little restless.

Yuan Shu's downfall is imminent, will the court take the next step to suppress Dong?
At that time, will Cao Cao be the main force?If Cao Cao is the main force, then Yuzhou will inevitably fall into Cao Cao's hands.

Not only Yuzhou, but also Xuzhou, and Sun Jian, Liu Biao, and Shi Xie in the south have become popular, plus Gongsun Zan, Yuan Shao and others, all need Cao Cao to deal with.

By then, Cao Cao's importance will become more important than ever!
He holds the land of the two states and has tens of thousands of troops, standing between the southern princes and Luoyang.

Already have the ability to influence the general trend of the world!
Thinking of this, Guo Jia suddenly woke up.

"No wonder the palace would warn the general at this time..." Guo Jia drank wine, his eyes were like lightning, and the light surged, and he said to himself.

There were only two people in the back hall, and Guo Jia's voice was neither loud nor quiet, and Cao Cao could hear him clearly.

He didn't care about anything else, stood up directly, sat down opposite Guo Jia, and said, "Fengxiao, what do you see?"

Guo Jia couldn't help but sit up straight, looked at Cao Cao's solemn expression, nodded, and said: "Your Majesty, you can see deeper than us. Although I still can't figure out that Xu County, but overall, Your Majesty is preparing to destroy the understanding. matter."

Cao Cao hadn't thought that far yet. Hearing this, he said: "Do you understand that the imperial court is determined to destroy it?"

A rare trace of hesitation flashed in Guo Jia's eyes, and he said: "It's hard to say yet. However, judging from His Majesty's arrangements, it is not far away."

Cao Cao couldn't help but feel a surge of pride and excitement in his chest, but he soon returned to calmness and said: "Will the imperial court abandon me? Will they suppress Dong without me?"

"will not."

Guo Jia did not drink. He looked thoughtful and said: "Your Majesty brought these three questions, which are obviously warnings in advance that he wants to re-appoint the general. However, I can't guess how Dong was suppressed. The palace saw better than us. In the long run, the plot is deeper.”

Cao Cao knew Liu Bian better than Guo Jia. He was silent for a while and said: "The Grand Sima Palace has ordered me to act expediently. His Majesty has sent three more questions, which means that I should go ahead and do it."

Guo Jia looked at him and said: "Since the palace has warned him, if the general makes a mistake on his mission, the general's reputation in the court may be ruined."

Cao Cao's expression was as usual, and he suddenly laughed loudly and said: "I, Cao Cao, act based on loyalty and righteousness alone. As for the rotten scholars in the court, Cao Cao doesn't take it to heart at all. There is no need to worry about being filial. Even if I am broken into pieces, I will keep you safe!" "

Guo Jia looked at Cao Cao's unfailing expression, slowly put the wine bottle in his hand on the ground, and said thoughtfully: "Since the general has made up his mind, what we have to do now is four words: strike preemptively."

Cao Cao immediately sat up straighter and said, "Feng Xiao, please explain in detail."

The thoughtful look on Guo Jia's face disappeared, his eyes were firm, and he said: "Yuan Shu is already a doomed dog, so there is no need to worry about it. The one the general has to deal with is Dong Zhuo. I predict that Dong Zhuo will also preemptively attack the general at this time, or send troops to Xuzhou . Even if we send troops to Xuzhou, we will still block the general. So, general, be quick!"

Cao Cao's ambition surged again and he said: "Detour and directly attack the hinterland of Pei?"

Guo Jia shook his head and said: "Dong Zhuo is not one of those yellow turban bandits. This method cannot deal with him. The best way is to set up a battle array and force him not to move. Time is on the general's side. The longer it is delayed, the higher the victory! "

Cao Cao was dissatisfied and said, "Delay it?"

Guo Jiadao: "Hold on! General, don't entertain the possibility of easily defeating Dong Zhuo or forcing him to surrender. Dong Zhuo has been in battle for a long time and has many advisers and generals under his command. He will not be easily fooled. The general's main purpose now is to hold Dong Zhuo back. As long as we hold him back until Yuan Shu is completely destroyed, the imperial court will also free up its hands to destroy Dong Zhuo, just in a matter of seconds!"

"Fengxiao, do you have any other strategies?" Cao Cao didn't want to delay it, which would be equivalent to handing over the credit to others.

Guo Jia reached for the wine bottle, took a slow sip, and said, "No."

The answer was crisp and clear, without thinking.

Cao Cao could hear this, and just as he was about to speak, Xiahou Dun hurried in and said: "General, Dong Zhuo is here to kill!"

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