Survival Three Kingdoms

Chapter 150 Inadvertently planting willows and willows

"In terms of ability alone, Cao Cao beat Yuan Shao by many means. Cao Cao's talent is general, while Yuan Shao's vision is shallow. However, soldiers have no constant momentum, water has no permanent shape, and everything is unpredictable."

"Fame is earned by fighting, not by waiting for a price. I decided to go to Cao Cao now, and I am not afraid that I will not be able to make military exploits with my skills." Zhang Xiu said.

Jia Xu looked at Zhang Xiu for a long time, then sighed softly: "Sure enough, I saw you right, so I can rest assured."

"Why did uncle say that?" Zhang Xiu asked in surprise.Under Zhang Xiu's repeated questioning, Jia Xu said: "If we go to Cao Cao, we will not be together in the future. I am worried about you, so I asked just now. Your answer comforts me. If you choose the second This kind, go to Cao Cao when he needs it the most. Although he will be reused, it will not last long, and Cao Cao's generals will not be convinced because of the lack of background. For them, they have followed Cao Cao longer than you, and the military exploits they have made More than you, and you got a high position when you first arrived, why don’t you have a grudge, and it will be bad for you in the future. As far as you are concerned, if you get a high position all at once, what will you do in the future? How will you reward you for your military exploits? Your choice That's right!"

Zhang Xiu didn't quite understand what Jia Xu was talking about, it sounded very powerful.The two of them will be separated in the future, he understands. "Ah, I'm going to be separated from my uncle in the future? What should I do then?"

"It's not separation either. Cao Cao will definitely not keep us in Wancheng any longer. If there is no accident, he will take us back to Xuchang. At that time, we are still ministers in the same palace, but we can't be together often. From now on, you just don't want to Get ahead, just don't get involved in the dispute." Jia Xu comforted Zhang Xiu, saying that Jia Xu still cares about this nephew.

"Then please ask my uncle to draft a document for me to surrender to Cao Cao."

While the two were talking, the pawn came to report: "General, there is a man who calls himself Zhou Xi and comes from Guangling to ask to see the general.

Zhou Xi?After hearing this, Zhang Xiu felt a little lost.

Cao Cao was very depressed on the way back to the army. It was futile to go out and lost thousands of soldiers. This was the first time he led an army to go out since welcoming the emperor. Losing soldiers and horses is a small matter, but hurting face and prestige will affect the big things. People with ulterior motives will make trouble again, and gossip alone is enough to cause headaches.

Xun You said to Cao Cao, "My lord, this dispatch of troops is a little strange. First, Zhang Xiu and Liu Biao refused to fight, seeing through Zhong De's ingenious plan, and then pursued him twice. It's no coincidence. I think there must be capable people in his army."

Cheng Yu also said: "Exactly, it is definitely not someone who can see through my siege plan."

Cao Cao was taken aback for a moment, thinking about it was right.Zhang Xiu, a fierce general, and Liu Biao, a scholar, did not have such a good strategy.Cao Cao hurriedly sent someone to investigate, and his subordinates reported that Jia Xu was in Zhang Xiu's army. Cao Cao sighed, "So it was him! It's only because we didn't know where to go that we took it lightly. Jia Xu is known as a wise man in Xiliang, and it seems that Wancheng is hard to get. "

Xun You laughed, "Congratulations, my lord, congratulations, my lord!"

Cao Cao was stunned: "Why do you like it?"

"Congratulations, my lord, for not only getting Wancheng, but also getting an admiral and a wise man."

"Why did Gongda say that?" Cao Cao became more and more surprised.

"Since Jia Wenhe is a wise man, why can't he judge the situation? Why is he a wise man, and he won't be afraid of Liu Biao? As long as he doesn't push him too hard, he will make a choice. If he pushes him too hard, he will confront me tit for tat. Seeking survival, this is Jia Xu. I think the changes in Chang'an originated from this."

Cheng Yu asked back: "How did Gongda know that Zhang Xiu wouldn't seek refuge with Yuan Shao?"

"Sending charcoal in the snow or icing on the cake, which one will the lord choose?" Xun You said, "However, I predict that they will wait for us to compete with Yuan Shao before they will take the opportunity to increase their status and join the lord."

"Report, please report to Taiwei, Zhang Xiu sent someone to deliver the letter of surrender." A small school came to report.

"Hahaha", Cao Cao laughed for a long time. Seeing his counselors slumped, Cao Cao was very happy, but he joked in good faith, "Gongda, this time you were wrong."

Xun You also smiled wryly, this Jia Xu really cannot be inferred with common sense.Cao Cao sent an order to stop returning to the army, set up camp on the spot, and sent someone to reply to Zhang Xiu, asking Zhang Xiu and Jia Xu to come to the camp to meet.

Zhang Xiu received Cao Cao's reply and felt uneasy. What if he went to see Cao Cao by himself, what if he was killed by Cao Cao?Jia Xu didn't take it seriously, "Don't worry, General, when Cao Cao is employing people, he will not harm those who defect to him because of his own reputation, let alone you offer the important land of Wancheng."

After Cao Cao saw Zhang Xiu, he praised Zhang Xiu and named Zhang Xiu Fenwei General. How could Zhang Xiu not agree, and led his headquarters Xiliang cavalry to return to Xuchang with Cao Cao.Cao Cao left Cao Ren to lead an army of [-] to guard Wancheng. Cao Cao lost thousands of soldiers and horses, and got nearly [-] people from Zhang Xiu and [-] Xiliang cavalry. For the time being, Guo Jia's strategy has been initially realized.

No one knows that the biggest pusher of this battle is Zhou Cang hiding in a dark corner.Zhou Cang's unintentional purchase of grain turned the already fragile alliance between Zhang Xiu and Liu Biao into a chasm, which accelerated the process of Zhang Xiu's surrender to Cao Cao.Zhang Xiu surrendered, saving the lives of Cao Ang and Cao Anmin, and even whether Cao Cao, who was not escorted by Dian Wei, would be saved is another matter.It also contributed to Cao Cao's first battle after welcoming Liu Xie, which greatly improved Cao Cao's prestige and the morale of Cao's army.

Cao Cao met Jia Xu in private, "I have heard about Mr. Wenhe for a long time, and it is my honor to meet you today. Fortunately, Mr. Zhang Xiu and I were not at war with each other. Now I have a relationship. I don't know what Mr. taught me. ?”

There are capable people in Cao Cao's camp, this is Jia Xu's first reaction, he can think of going to Jinglue Guanzhong, why don't he take advantage of this to escape?My family members are still at Duan Yan's place. "Duke Ming is brilliant, you must take the important land in Guanzhong. Li Jue and Guo Si are already homeless dogs. If you don't take it now, you will be preempted by others. I am willing to go for Minggong."

Cao Cao shook his head: "Sir, you are a great talent. You should be my arm and give me advice at any time. You can't leave me lightly. Can you choose someone else?"

"Jia Xu misunderstood a thief, harmed Chang'an, offended the world, and was in a state of panic. I can't bear Minggong's love." The soap bubble of hope shattered with a bang, and Jia Xu encouraged Li Jue to attack Chang'an, causing chaos. I don't know how many people harbor hatred , now that many people are serving in the court, Jia Xu doesn't want to be the first bird again.

It seems that Cao Cao will not let himself go. "If Duke Ming does not give up, I would like to be an idler by Duke Ming's side." Jia Xu said helplessly.

"Since Wenhe doesn't want to be an official, let's talk about it later. But Mr. has lived in Chang'an for a long time, so he must have a good strategy, and I hope you will give me your advice." You have a thousand tricks, and I have certain rules. Cao Cao looked at Jia Xu with a smile, and you escaped. out of my palm.

(End of this chapter)