Summoning of God of War of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 161 Zhang Xiu surrenders
In the prefect's mansion in Wancheng, Cao Cao sat on the honored seat, looking at Jia Xu and Zhang Xiu with satisfaction.

Zhang Xiu voluntarily surrendered, and Cao Cao couldn't help feeling impressed by Jia Xu's ability, and at the same time paid more attention to him.

A Xiliang counselor directly persuaded Zhang Xiu to surrender by reducing the loss of so many troops, which is enough to make people look at him with admiration.

Cao Cao still kept his sharp eyes, and said to Zhang Xiu: "General Zhang Xiu, Cao is very happy that you can surrender to me."

"However, I do have a task I want to give you, but I don't know if you have the ability to complete it."

Cao Cao looked at Zhang Xiu very seriously, and at the same time smiled, giving him a sense of intimacy.

Zhang Xiu had been reminded by Jia Xu long ago, and knew what Cao Cao was going to say, so he nodded.

Zhang Xiu clasped his fists and replied: "Mr. Cao, the matter of attacking Hanzhong will eventually be accomplished. I just hope that Mr. Cao can give me enough food and grass to support me."

"Within three months, the final general will make Zhang Lu of Hanzhong bow his head and surrender to the imperial court."

Cao Cao was very satisfied with Zhang Xiu's words, and knew that Jia Xu must have told Zhang Xiu many things in advance.

Cao Cao smiled slightly, waved his hands and said, "Okay! Then you should retreat first, and prepare to attack Hanzhong in advance."

"I will let Li Dian guard Wancheng, and Yu Jin will be responsible for delivering the food and grass for you to attack Hanzhong. Don't let me down."

Cao Cao's tone was calm, but it made Zhang Xiu serious, not daring to be careless about attacking Hanzhong.

After Zhang Xiu took the order again, he bowed slightly to Cao Cao and slowly pushed out the prefect's mansion.

Xi Zhicai and Jia Xu are standing in front of Cao Cao, both of them are looking at each other and speculating on each other's talents.

Jia Xu is a conspirator, a type of Laoyin, but he never dares to underestimate Xi Zhicai.

Xi Zhicai knew Jia Xu very well.

After all, under his strategy before, Cao Cao had to retreat and give up attacking Wancheng.

Cheng Yu also came in from the outside at this time, and reported to Cao Caohui: "Master, the latest news from Yanzhou, Han Wu has led [-] elite troops to Pengcheng."

"It is said that this time Lu Bu is going to marry his daughter to a young general under Han Wu's command. According to the time, the wedding will be held today."

"If Lu Bu forms an alliance with Han Wu, there will be no one in the Central Plains who can compete with him. Do we want to..."

Cheng Yu only spoke half of what he had said, and then glanced at Jia Xu who was at the side, apparently to be wary of him.

Jia Xu is very self-aware, seeing that Cheng Yu still doesn't trust him, he immediately prepares to resign to Cao Gong.

Cao Cao laughed loudly and said, "Zhongde, if you have anything to say, just say it directly. Wenhe is already one of his own, so don't worry about it."

"You just said that one of Han Wu's young generals will become Lu Bu's son-in-law. This matter is ridiculous!"

"Lu Bu actually married his daughter to a young general under Han Wu's command. This guy is really going against the world. It's interesting."

Xi Zhicai also frowned, and said: "However, Zhong De is right in one point. Once Lu Bu and Han Wu join forces, they will be completely invincible across the Central Plains."

"Absolute force is not a strategy that can be countered. We need to prepare in advance and move to the south."

Gently touching his chin, Xi Zhicai now also believes that it is wise to shift the strategic focus to Xishu.

After communicating with Jia Xu once, Xi Zhicai thought that he was inferior to him in terms of conspiracy, and this guy was a born conspirator.

Under Jia Xu's strategy, Cao Cao not only won't lose anything, but can also grasp the orthodox reputation of the Han Dynasty.

Similarly, Han Wu will be insulted by the world and punished in terms of reputation. This is the best plan.

To be able to think of this plan so perfectly, it is estimated that only Jia Xu can do it, and Xi Zhicai is ashamed of himself.

Although this strategy has not yet been implemented.

Jia Xu remained silent until Cao Cao looked at him, and then he said, "Mr. Cao, it is nothing to worry about Han Wu and Lu Bu joining forces."

"We just need to continue to develop ourselves and try our best to win Hanzhong. As for Yuan Shao, let him fend for himself."

"However, if Yuan Shao is willing to fight, he still has a way to survive. And this is a good thing for us, enough to delay Han Wu's development for a few years."

Jia Xu said calmly, this time even Xi Zhicai and Cheng Yu were curious, what else could Yuan Shao do to survive.

If Han Wu's army directly attacked Qingzhou, giving up everything and ignoring consumption, Yuan Shao would be doomed to be wiped out.

But now that Jia Xu actually said that Yuan Shao still has a way out, Xi Zhicai and Cheng Yu were naturally very surprised.

It was only a few breaths, and Xi Zhicai realized it, couldn't help laughing, and waved his hands in praise.

"Good! Good! Good! Wen He is really resourceful. Even I couldn't think of Yuan Shao's way of life in a short time."

"Amazing! In these respects, I am ashamed to say that Mr. Wen He is even better."

When Xi Zhicai praised him, Jia Xu just bowed humbly and replied: "Mr. is absurdly praised. I just think ahead, so I think faster."

Cheng Yu still didn't realize what kind of way Yuan Shao had to survive.

Cao Cao was also curious, so he looked at Xi Zhicai calmly.

Xi Zhicai saw that neither the lord nor Cheng Yu had reacted, he coughed lightly, and explained: "My lord, if Yuan Shao dies and comes back to life, and leads troops to directly attack Beihai County..."

Xi Zhicai only said half of what he said, Cao Cao immediately understood and waved his hands in praise!
"Wonderful! This trick is indeed to put the dead to live. It is indeed a coup! Yuan Benchu ​​gave up Qingzhou in exchange for Beihai County. It is a coup to retreat."

"Qingzhou is barren, which is enough to delay the development of Han Wu's troops. Coupled with Tao Qian's cowardice in Xuzhou, naturally he will not drive Yuan Shao away."

"In this way, the entire Xuzhou has Tao Qian's old army, Lu Bu's army, Liu Bei, and Yuan Shao's four forces, which is enough chaos."

"Han Wu wants to take down Xuzhou. I'm afraid it will be difficult to defeat these four parties without bloodshed. We only need to deal with Yuan Shu. It really is a coup."

"I'm just worried that Yuan Benchu ​​will put himself to death and survive. I hope I'm not mistaken about him."

Cao Cao laughed out loud, he is very happy now, even though his current strength is not as good as Han Wu.

Cheng Yu also understood, and said with a smile: "Indeed! In this way, Yuan Shao will have room to protect himself, although he will inevitably end up being destroyed in the end."

"But in this way, Han Wu will be delayed for a long time and unable to attack Yanzhou, and we will have a chance to recuperate!"

Jia Xu smiled. He took a step back and stopped talking, listening quietly to Xi Zhicai, Cheng Yu and Cao Gong.

Protecting oneself is what Jia Xu is best at, and only by talking less can he protect himself well.

(End of this chapter)