The first general of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 266

Bingzhou, Youzhou, and Jizhou are all controlled by Wei Tao, with a vast territory, and there are very few princes in the world who can stand shoulder to shoulder with Wei Tao.

Few are indeed few, but not none.

Just when Jizhou was completely in the hands of Wei Tao, two pieces of news also came.

Sun Ce has captured Jiangdong, annexed Jiujiang and other places, and formally attacked Yuan Shu.

Yuan Shu was really incompetent, facing Sun Ce's power, he couldn't do a decent defense at all, and the generals he sent were defeated one after another. If it wasn't for his subordinate Ji Ling, he would have been beaten to Shouchun directly by Sun Ce.

But even so, Ji Ling is not the opponent of Jiangdong's little overlord. If Sun Ce hadn't split up his troops to fight Jiang Xia at the same time, I am afraid that Ji Ling would only be able to retreat in one defeat.

But even at this time, according to the news from Wei Tao, Yuan Shu was still spending his days and drinking, indulging in the pleasures of the court, and actually ordered the construction of the palace instead of rewarding the soldiers under his command.

And even though Liu Biao was not so miserable, he was helpless in the face of Sun Ce's offensive. Apart from adding soldiers to defend Jiangxia, there was nothing else he could do.

All the land of Jiangdong fell into the hands of Sun Ce.

In addition, there is Cao Cao. When Wei Tao captured Jizhou, Cao Cao had already attacked Xuzhou in order to cut off future troubles.

Although Xuzhou is guarded by Lv Bu, although Lv Bu is brave and invincible, how can it compare to Cao Cao's countless elite soldiers and generals? Xu Chu, Xia Houyuan, Xiahou Dun and others are enough to block Lv Bu.

Cao Cao also had advisers such as Guo Jia, Xun Yu, and Cheng Yu under Cao Cao's command, and they used all kinds of tricks. Under such circumstances, although Lu Bu was assisted by Chen Gong, he couldn't hold on and lost consecutive defeats.

Under the successive defeats, Lu Bu had already been retreated to Xiapi City, and this time Xiapi City was besieged, and even a letter for help could not be sent. It can be said that Lu Bu's defeat is imminent.

Three points in the world.

I don't know why Wei Tao had such a feeling.

Jiangdong is sparsely populated and occupies a huge area. If Cao Cao captures Xuzhou, it will also occupy three prefectures, and all of them are rich.

As for myself, needless to say, although the land is also sparsely populated, the soldiers under his command can be regarded as the strongest army in the world, and it is beyond the reach of ordinary people.

"I didn't expect it to come here, and I have mastered such a large territory unintentionally."

There was no one else in the tent except Wei Tao, so Wei Tao was not afraid of anything, talking to himself in a low voice.

"Do I also want to compete in the world? Speaking of it, there is indeed a chance. Once Yuan Shao is defeated, he will go to war with Cao Mengde. At that time, it will be decided in one battle. If he wins, he will dominate the north, just like Cao Wei in history. , get the right time, it can be said to be invincible."

After talking to himself, Wei Tao couldn't help being silent for a while.

In such a big era, which man has no blood in his chest?

Wake up and hold the power of the world, and lie drunk on the lap of a beauty, this can be said to be the pinnacle that a man can achieve.

Wei Tao is fortunate enough to come to this great era, and he has such thoughts in his heart.

In the past, I was just an ordinary child in the countryside, so I thought that if I could help Cao Cao like the Wei family supported Cao Cao, then I could also achieve a great cause in the future, and I would also be able to fulfill my wish by chasing foreigners in the north.

Even now, although it is impossible to assist Cao Cao, with Wei Tao's strength, if it is used as an alliance, then it may not be impossible.

"You can't have both the fish and the bear's paw..."

With a long sigh, Wei Tao shook his head, throwing a trace of imagination out of his mind.

Others don't know, but they may think of taking the north, and then settling in the south, so that they can take over the world at once.

But Wei Tao knew one thing. With the great talent of Cao Cao, he was not able to pacify the world until his death. The biggest reason why Cao Wei was usurped by the Sima family in the end was that the world was not pacified.

Thinking of this, Wei Tao couldn't help shaking his head.

It is indeed good to wake up and take charge of the power of the world, and lie drunk on the lap of a beauty, but my mission is nothing else, but to prevent the misfortune of chaos and chaos from happening again.

If you really follow the old path of Cao Wei, then all the hard work you have done before will be in vain, so why bother to take it in this era?
Shaking his head slightly, Wei Tao suppressed the thoughts that surged in his heart again.

"Let's take one step at a time! But no matter what, Yuan Shaogan has a connection with foreigners, and he lured them into the customs to slaughter our Han people. No matter what, I can't let him go!"

Wei Tao had made up his mind, but he didn't know that Cao Cao was talking about Wei Tao with several of his counselors in Cao Ying in Xuzhou at this time.

Just as Wei Tao was worried about this, why didn't Cao Cao worry about Wei Tao?

Wei Tao occupies the north and can lead his cavalry southward at any time. Even if he defeats Lu Bu, Cao Cao will then occupy Qing, Xu, and Yan prefectures.

However, Wei Tao is good at fighting. In the hearts of Cao Cao and others, Lu Bu is a reckless man, and Wei Tao is a handsome talent. Even with Cao Cao's great talent, he dare not ignore Wei Tao.

"In the past, Ziyu still learned from me. I didn't expect it to be here today. He guarded the border for a big man, but he also threatened me. I didn't expect that one day, Ziyu and I would face each other like this."

Cao Cao sighed very much. For Wei Tao, he admired Wei Tao at first, and then he was like-minded, but now, the two are already faintly fighting against each other.

"My lord should be worried, but let's not talk about other things. If you just talk about starting a war with him, I'm afraid it will be a problem for everyone in the world to think about your lord."

Hearing Cao Cao's exclamation, no one else said anything, only Cheng Yu agreed first.

"But Wei Ziyu occupies the north. If his troops fall, I am afraid that our army will be unable to resist, but the lord will have to defend. Even though Wei Ziyu has great ambitions, it is impossible to say that he must not have the heart to compete in the Central Plains. When the time comes My lord..."

Cheng Yu didn't finish his sentence, but everyone could understand what he meant. Just like Lu Bu, Wei Tao has now become Cao Cao's trouble.

Attacking Lu Bu was not because of any grievances with Lu Bu, but because Cao Cao had to do so.

"But Wei Tao has made great achievements in the great man, and he has never had the slightest intention of rebellion. Moreover, he has countless elite soldiers and good generals, and he himself is victorious in every battle. If this battle is fought, it is good to win. If he loses, I am afraid that the lord's foundation will be ruined." Nothing."

At this moment Xun Yu also opened his mouth. Although he didn't say anything clearly, the meaning was already very clear. He did not support the attack on Wei Tao.

However, Xun Yu was a top strategist after all, and since he expressed his objection, he naturally responded.

"As for Wei Ziyu's hidden danger of threatening our army, my lord can make an alliance agreement with him not to station troops on the border of Jizhou. If he follows the alliance, there will be no problem. If he doesn't follow, our army will be prepared when his army arrives."

Cao Cao nodded slightly, compared to Cao Cao, he also agreed with Xun Yu's meaning more, but he still agreed with him.

"I naturally understand what Wen Ruo means, but Zhou Yu, Xun You, and Zhuge Jin under Wei Tao's command are all resourceful men. It would not have been unexpected that for our army, the guards have become the northern barrier. Now the Xiongnu, Wuhuan, and Xianbei The other races dare not easily violate the border, wouldn't they persuade them to come?"

Even Xun Yu couldn't answer Cao Cao's question, and in fact there was no way to answer it. Who could make such a guarantee.

The reason is that Wei Tao has never expressed the slightest intention of meddling in the Central Plains, and what Wei Tao has always done has always looked like a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty.

So Cao Cao was quite scrupulous about Wei Tao, but he also had a trace of admiration, and he was unwilling to fight against him.

"Cough cough..."

At this moment, there was a coughing sound, not loud, but everyone including Cao Cao showed concern.

A young man was covering his mouth with a pure white silk handkerchief. Although he looked weak, his eyes revealed a different expression.

It was Guo Jia, whose thin body could be blown down by a gust of wind, but just because of his name, none of Cao Cao's generals would dare to disobey him.

When he put down the silk handkerchief in his hand, it was already stained with blood, but Guo Jia didn't care at all, staring at Cao Cao, and then spoke slowly.

"My lord's concern is justified. Wei Ziyu's deeds, even if he is good, will not be admired. If he wants to fight with him, even if he is good, he will not want to."

"Fengxiao doesn't have to think so much, it's just taking care of his body."

When Cao Cao heard Guo Jia speak, he was not only not happy but rather worried.

Not long after the attack on Lu Bu, Guo Jia's health has been ill. Under such circumstances, Guo Jia should be allowed to rest and recuperate.

But Cao Cao's army couldn't do without Guo Jia's help at that time, so they had to let Guo Jia take care of the disease, and Guo Jia became sick from overwork.

After Lv Bu's successive defeats, even though he invited a famous doctor, he was helpless. Now that Guo Jia was thinking about such troublesome things, even Cao Cao couldn't bear it.

"Feng Xiao doesn't need to worry about this. It won't be too late to plan slowly after he has taken care of his body. Then it is impossible for Wei Tao to call at this time?"

Cao Cao forced a smile and said, although Guo Jia's body is getting weaker and weaker these days, he never slacks off when discussing things, which makes Cao Cao feel relieved and worried at the same time.

This is even more so now. Seeing Guo Jia still wanted to speak, Cao Cao couldn't help but stop him.

But Guo Jia just slightly raised his hand, then shook his head, before speaking slowly.

"My lord, I know my body myself. I am afraid that the time to help the lord is running out. If this is the case, let me do my best for the lord in the end."

"Bong Xiao..."

No matter how suspicious Cao Cao's temperament was, he couldn't help being moved when he heard this, and wished he could exchange his body.

Now that Guo Jia is the director for him, there is even a chance to come back to the light, let everyone know that Guo Jia's time is numbered.

Guo Jia is Cao Cao's right-hand man, how could Cao Cao not worry about it?
(End of this chapter)