Han family achievements

Chapter 485: People are unpredictable
Once Cao Cao was defeated and Wuhuan invaded Youzhou in a large scale, the imperial court would be frightened and would settle scores against the Cao family.

By that time, tens of thousands of people had been killed in mass executions, which was only a conservative estimate.

But under Jia Xu's questioning, Cao Ren's answer was: You are not a military advisor.

Jia Xu seemed to have inherited Guo Jia's position in Cao Ying, but not only was he excluded by Cao Ying's staff and future, Cao Cao himself did not trust him, so he never gave him much power.

When Cao Ren said, "You are not a strategist," Jia Xu looked normal, but was so angry that he didn't even notice when the sewage flooded the soles of his shoes.

Guo Jia is a military advisor. Although he has no power in Cao Ying, almost everyone in Cao Ying listens to him, including Cao Cao!
Even what Cao Cao couldn't do, Guo Jia could do it in a few words without any effort.

In the past, Jia Xu only regarded Guo Jia as a rare 'rival'. He thought that in the eyes of others, he and Guo Jia were at least equal.

Today, Cao Ren's words shattered all his subconscious thoughts.

Cao Ren stood opposite him, clearly seeing Jia Xu's constantly twitching brows, and seemed to feel that it was a little too much, so he added: "Mr. Jia, I hope you will act according to the plan and don't create any complications."

Jia Xu was silent for a long time, looking at the north, with a cold and indifferent tone, and said: "Wuhuan's advance was very sudden. I suspect that someone was instigating the rebellion in Youzhou or other places, or that there were people in the court to support it. Moreover, they have many cavalry. Ten thousand, there are more than 200,000 people behind you. If you want to use a simple trick to lure the enemy deeper, you think Wuhuan is too simple. "

Cao Ren said nothing, because the false retreat was true, but he did not lure the enemy deep, but took a detour to the rear.

Jia Xu's expression gradually became a little cold, and he said: "Beiping is mountainous and dangerous, but Liaoxi County is not. The Wuhuan army is advancing. Now that they have entered Beiping, it will only be a matter of time before Liaoxi falls. Once the heavy rain stops, the Wuhuan army will branch southward. , Youbeiping, Yuyang, until Jixian, by that time, the journey south will be smooth. "

Cao Ren still didn't speak.

Jia Xu's words are absolutely correct. There are not many garrison troops in Youzhou. The real military strength is Gongsun Du of Liaodong.

Once Youzhou falls, Wuhuan will be able to drive straight into Jizhou, and then Luoyang!
Jia Xu glanced at Cao Ren's face from the corner of his eye, and there was a strange look in his eyes, and he said clearly: "Is there any other plan? Has Gongsun Du sent troops? Or have the Huns already arrived?"

If Gongsun Du sends troops south from Liaodong, he may be able to attack Wuhuan from a flank.

Cao Ren knew that Jia Xu was too shrewd, so he stopped talking nonsense with him and turned around to leave.

Jia Xu looked at Cao Ren's back and knew that his guess was not entirely correct, but he also didn't understand what Cao Cao was doing.
"This is another big gamble." Jia Xu said to himself.

Along the way, Cao Cao often took risks, the kind of huge bets on his wealth and life, but this time it was different.

In the past, Cao Cao still had room to lose and could afford to lose, but this time, he couldn't afford to lose!

Jia Xu withdrew his gaze, turned to the south, and said softly: "In this chaotic world, who is the destined person?"

A person who habitually takes risks and gambles will not be destined.

Gamblers will lose everything one day!
Cao Cao withdrew his troops and withdrew from Wuzhong County, which spread quickly. Yuyang and Liaoxi already knew about it. Countless people were frightened. They tried to recruit young people to resist and wrote a letter to impeach Cao Cao.

On the other side, Cao Cao led 5,000 cavalrymen, who were already circling who knew where they were, trekking through the mountains and ridges, sometimes fast and sometimes slowly.

As each day passed, Cao Cao and the generals he led began to feel uneasy.

They didn't know whether the heavy rain in Wuzhong County would stop or whether Wuhuan would send troops south.

Once Wuhuan has penetrated deep, it would be very ridiculous for them to go back this time.

Luoyang City. The princes of the imperial court went out to visit the capital in person to promote the implementation of the "New Deal", and the ministers of Liucao also traveled to various places with different purposes.

The back hall of Chongde Hall.

Tian Feng sat not far from Liu Bian and reported seriously: "Your Majesty, based on the reports from various supervisory censors, all the river officials in our Han Dynasty, including local and imperial courts, were all involved in corruption. Among them, mainly in Lianghe, less than 1% of the money and food allocated by the imperial court was actually used. Seven of the thirty-six supervisory censors sent by Yushitai died for no apparent reason, and thirteen people were bribed. There are also six people who resigned, and the others can only be said to be able to protect themselves. "

"Self-protection?"

Liu Bian narrowed his eyes slightly and said with a smile: "My envoy, who has the emperor's mandate and is an official of the court, can only protect himself?"

Tian Feng lowered his head and said, "Yes. Some of the officials who were interviewed secretly were also roped in and controlled. I can only believe three points of the report I received from the Yushitai."

Not far away, Pan Yin and Xu Yan lowered their heads, not daring to breathe.

Those at the Chancellor's desk didn't dare to say such things, but Tian Feng actually opened his mouth and said it!

Liu Bian took a sip of tea expressionlessly and said, "Do you want to go down? Aren't you afraid that you won't be able to come back?"

Tian Feng sat up straight and said in a deep voice: "I believe that the generals and state pastors in various places are loyal to Your Majesty and the imperial court. If we get their help, we will definitely succeed!"

Liu Bian put down his teacup, snorted coldly, and said: "They helped? Did Liu Yao help you when you were in Yuzhou before? How many officials in Yuzhou counties changed their surnames to Liu? You threatened death at the beginning, and Liu Yao was forced by you when he had no other choice. , when you go to other places, do you think you can still arrest people and ransack their homes?"

Tian Feng looked solemn and said in a deep voice: "I believe that as long as there is His Majesty's will, everyone in the world will obey it. I..."

"Okay, give up this idea,"

Liu Bian interrupted him and said: "Don't think about leaving the capital. We will sort out the censorship in Luoyang. We will carefully screen and select the various supervisory censors. Before the end of the year, we will send out another group. We are here today. Here it is.”

"Your Majesty, it's absolutely possible," Tian Feng said urgently: "Your Majesty, the river officials from all places must clean up, otherwise even if the embankments don't burst this year, they will definitely burst next year, my lord..."

"Tian Yushi, please." Xu Yan stepped forward and interrupted Tian Feng.

Tian Feng was unwilling to accept it, so he could only stop talking, raised his hand and said: "I'll leave."

Liu Bian watched him walk out of the back hall, shook his head, and said, "I don't know how to judge the situation."

Is this the time to conduct an intensive investigation?

"Your Majesty, Huangfu Jianchang, comes to see you!" Huangfu Jianchang stepped in, lifted his hat, knelt down on one knee and said.

Liu Bian nodded and said, "Sit down."

Huangfu Jianchang thanked him, sat in Tian Feng's original position, and said calmly: "Your Majesty, I have found some clues. Someone is indeed delivering news to Youzhou. It is very secretive. But judging from the accent, it should be from Yanzhou. ”

Liu Bian nodded and said, "Continue to investigate. By the way, has Gongsun Du responded to the message?"

Huangfu Jianzhang said: "When I came back, I said that Fuyu and Goguryeo had invaded the border and were unable to support them. I also asked the imperial court to send troops for reinforcements."

(End of this chapter)