Three Kingdoms: Sir, you love learning too much!

Chapter 42 Go find him, it might be a good thing.

Cao Cao smiled cheerfully, drank the wine in the bowl, wiped his lips comfortably, and said, "That's exactly what I mean."

"Among the many advisers, Meng Yu is the youngest, but his talent is no less than that of Zhicai, Gongtai, Wen Ruo and others. I should train him as a student. Not only should I bring him by my side to advise me, but I should also take school exams at any time and teach him the art of war. In the future, I will see his great talent."

"After tonight, Xu will be attacked. Just a few hours ago, I asked Wen Ruo to release this matter, and then use this matter as an example to spread throughout the army to show my anger."

"Everyone!" Cao Cao leaned forward for a moment, then said with a leisurely smile, "You know my reputation in Yanzhou now."

"It's no less than what the people of Luozhong thought of General Huangfu! At that time, there was a ballad given to General Huangfu, saying: The world is in chaos, the market is ruins, the mother can't protect the child, the wife loses her husband, and Huangfu can live in peace. Now, I also have the same people."

"Yanzhou's soldiers and civilians hear this, how can they not be angry? Therefore, sending troops in the name of compliance is a righteous army, but Xuzhou is unjust! I intend to attack aggressively, and attack immediately after the autumn harvest this year, so that Xuzhou will be terrified and shocked by my power!"

Cao Cao was not considered furious at this time, but he would not say the word "slaughter the city". Invisibly, Guo Yi's actions made Cao Cao only intend to plunder to support the war.

There is no longer the hatred and anger of life and death.

As soon as the words came out, many generals looked at each other, their smiles dizzy like ripples on the surface of the water, and those who clenched their fists excitedly were secretly eager to try.

Only meritorious deeds can establish a career, and this is the best time.

"So, Xuzhou can be conquered."

"Let's go to Xuzhou. In the coming year, more food can be planted in Xuzhou. The place where the Fourth World War was fought is mostly plains. The horses are deployed and the waterways are criss-crossed. It is a natural granary."

"No, no, no..." Cao Ren shook his head, immediately interrupted Xiahou Dun's words, and then looked at him calmly, "Xuzhou is mostly plain. Although it is convenient for horse racing and convenient transportation, it is also safe to defend. You should be careful when using it as a granary. It is not as good as the Yingshui area of ​​Yuzhou. Not only is the land fertile, but the mountains can be dangerous and the water can be guarded."

"Zixiao, I discussed this with Meng Yu. I thought so at the beginning, but Meng Yu quoted Mencius's words, the people of the region should not use the boundaries of the border, the country should not use the danger of mountains and streams, and the power of the world should not use the benefits of military revolution. Furthermore, if Yanzhou is strong, it can be a horn of each other, and Xuzhou can be safe."

"Yes," Cao Cao nodded approvingly, "well said."

"Benevolence and righteousness are the way to go at this time." After finishing speaking, Cao Cao took a meaningful look at Xiahou Dun and said with a smile, "Yuan Rang never talked to me about other people's words, but now he deliberately mentions it by taking the opportunity. Do you have something to say?"

When Cao Cao said these words, he stared directly at Xiahou Dun without moving his eyes. Xiahou Dun was stunned by this insight.

Then he smiled wryly, "Meng De, I can't hide anything from you."

He laughed for a while, then put away his smile and put on a serious face, sighed and said: "Before I entered the government office, Meng Yu came to see me first."

"He told me that this battle is not suitable for a quick attack. We should seize the rhetoric of Xuzhou Zhang Kai and other remnants, and continue to lobby with this, and use Xiaopei to suppress Xuzhou's internal governance. Last time I waited to enter Xiapi to quell the chaos, but Tao Qianzhi coveted it."

"Tao Qian, Mr. Tao Qian conspired with Yuan Shu in Kuang Ting, and secretly planned to send troops to invade our Yanzhou; when the alliance was ineffective, the garrison did not send out jujubes, so the coalition forces chased Dong bandits and were defeated; when fighting for Xuzhou, they used bribery to deceive the emperor and seek Li and Guo's edict.

"Xuzhou won the throne incorrectly, and Quexuan turned against it; the governance was incompetent, and there were starvation and death in the territory; the army did not follow the righteous way, so the people rebelled and separated. This is the way since ancient times. The lord should broadcast benevolence and righteousness to Xuzhou, and should not be oppressed by power. In this way, within a year, there will be a clear situation in Xuzhou, and Xuzhou will be swallowed up without a deadly battle."

After Xiahou Dun finished speaking, he glanced at Cao Ren and smiled again: "Just now, Zixiao and I also debated whether Xuzhou can be used to stockpile grain and establish internal governance. No matter who is right or wrong, but from now on, we should regard Xuzhou as our own territory."

"Since it's in your pocket, Meng De, why can't you treat it better?"

Cao Cao was thoughtful, his eyes constantly changing.

What Yuan Rang said was definitely not what Yuan Rang thought, it should be that Guo Yi had already told him.

But, why didn't Meng Yu come and talk to me himself?

Is the relationship between him and Yuan Rang already so good? !
Meng Yu just came back and was still resting at home, so he probably didn't know the news of Yuan Rang's return, so he probably didn't take the initiative to meet him.

I'm afraid it was Yuan Rang who went to visit Guo Yi first.

The two of them, one civil and one military, are the humerus of the official positions in Dongjun County. It seems that the cooperation between them is already close.

It is gratifying and praiseworthy.

"let me see."

Cao Cao waved his hand. He really took these words to heart. Since only a few clansmen, slaves, etc. died in the family, and dozens of carts of property were lost, the anger was not that great.

But with benevolence and righteousness continue to suppress the situation.

Is it feasible.

After all, if Xuzhou does not attack quickly, the surrounding princes will probably come to help. Of course, some people can't see Cao Cao taking Xuzhou to grow stronger, such as Yuan Shu, Gongsun Zan and other princes.

Even Yuan Shao might not want to see Cao Cao grow too strong.

Yuan Shao and I are indeed a secret alliance and rely on each other.

He can't see that I'm not good, but he certainly can't see that I'm better than him.

This is human nature.

"Okay," Xiahou Dun clasped his fists and bowed, and continued to drink with the people present here. They are all relatives of the Cao family, and they have been with Cao Cao since childhood.

When they were young, they were rangers together, and they admired Cao Cao very much, so the whole family followed him in the army, seeking great cause in troubled times.

So many words, it is impossible to say that outside, but occasionally when we get together, if it is just right, it is better to say it.

At this time, it is also the right time. If everyone becomes famous and occupies a high position, they will not dare to say a lot of things.

Xiahoudun understood that Cao Cao would definitely consider these words, and as for the result, it was up to him to make a decision.

……

In the middle of the night, Zong came out of the government office in person.

When the Xiahoudun brothers were walking together, Xiahouyuan, who was tall and thin with a loyal face, quickly approached and asked seriously, "Brother, are all what you said today taught by Meng Yu?"

"Yes, when I first arrived, I went to see him in his house. During this time, we talked about the matter of Xuzhou. I also thought that we should attack by force to prevent the support of the princes. But after he thought about it, he told me so when he discussed with me."

"Actually, the name of benevolence and righteousness is in hand, and it should not be lost easily. His method is the most cautious, not to lose benevolence and righteousness and surrender the soldiers, but the speed of the soldiers is expensive, and this does not match. How to choose, or leave it to the master to decide."

"Why doesn't he come to speak up himself?" Xia Houyuan was puzzled. If this was adopted, it would be another contribution to the speech. Wouldn't it be more important for him to add merit in the future?

"Maybe, it's to give me a favor. Maybe it's because it's inconvenient for him to talk about it. After all, it's an unpleasant thing to refute the lord, but Meng De is open-minded and definitely won't blame him."

"But, no matter what it is, just treat us well." Xia Houdun stood upright, with a calm face, quite upright, and said with a smile.

"Then I, I also want to meet Meng Yu. This battle may be my chance to become famous, and maybe he can give me some advice."

Xia Houyuan said embarrassedly, with a strong sense of envy in his words.

"Well, you are the school rider of Dongjun, you should have met him a long time ago, maybe he really has something to say, I can tell you."

(End of this chapter)