We agreed that you, a weak strategist, would fight against three heroes by yourself?

Cao Cao's eyes fell on Xiahou Dun, who was taller than him.

He stretched out his hand, grabbed the other person's wrist decisively, and brought the other person directly to Xia Houyuan and others.

Then, he sat cross-legged on the ground.

"Yuan Rang, wonderful talent!"

"You are all my brothers, Cao Cao, connected by blood!"

"I thought you would know what I was thinking!"

"Cao raised his troops from the Yellow Turban and you followed me. How could I not understand the friendship between you and me?"

"To be able to reach this stage now, Cao is not able to reach this high position in the court without the hard work of you brothers!"

"It's just that your vision is limited after all!"

"Just now, all the princes are rising together in the world. Although you are good at conquering and fighting, there are also countless people in the world who are good at fighting!"

Cao Cao's voice paused, and he raised his head to look at Xiahou Dun in front of him.

"Yuan Rang, I treat Xi Yu kindly because his talents and strategies are all top-notch!"

"Being a brother does not mean giving in to him, but it is necessary!"

"You all have heard of what Xi Fengyi has done before. Dare you ask Yuan Rang, if I just ignored Xi Yu!"

"How can we take care of the agricultural affairs of the two states of Yan and Xu and ensure that even in a year of natural disasters, the two states will not be trapped by any disaster?

Or, you can deal with those novel things. "

"The newspapers and public opinion in the Han Dynasty only say that, you have control?"

"What's more, the New Deal strategy formulated by Xi Yu does not include Xi Yu. I guarantee that if there is a problem with the New Deal, I can easily handle it!"

Cao Cao spoke sincerely and expressed his interests directly.

During this time, Xiahou Dun and others were silent.

There are some things that they really can't handle. Although they can make overall plans for farming.

However, who can guarantee that in such a natural disaster year, there will be no large-scale disasters in various places.

And Xiyu can do such a thing!

Because the water source is insufficient, what kind of water wheel can the other party come up with!

Because of the frostbite, the other party was able to create refined stone nirvana, and they were all the beneficiaries of this.

If certain things were really left to them, they wouldn't be able to do it as easily as Xi Yu.

"Yuan Rang, we haven't decided yet today, we still need to look at the long term!"

"Now Yuan Shao in the north is still our formidable enemy, and Liu Biao and Yuan Shu in the south cannot be underestimated!"

"Xuchang today cannot be chaotic!"

"Cao doesn't want to let you brothers suffer, but now, there is nothing we can do!"

"If Cao can suffer for you, Cao will volunteer to take your place with me!"

Cao Cao meant what he said, and every word pointed directly at the true intentions of Xiahou Dun and others.

Under such circumstances, several people opened their mouths but could not say anything.

Xia Houyuan was a little moved, and couldn't help but bow to Cao Cao: "It's my fault, I don't know what your brother thinks like this!"

Xia Houyuan bowed, and Cao Hong and others also followed suit.

Even with Xiahou Dun's effort, crystal light began to flicker in the tiger's eyes.

"Brother, I was wrong!"

…

After a heart-to-heart talk, Cao Cao was able to stabilize Xiahou Dun and others.

It wasn't until several people left that Cao Cao couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.

Just as he told Xiahou Dun and others.

Nowadays, he cannot do without Xi Yu's assistance.

Without Xiyu, how could today's autumn harvest be so effective?

Like Yuan Shao, this year's autumn harvest will only produce about the same amount of food as those in his two states.

And all this is because of Xi Yu.

What's more, Xi Yu's improved papermaking technology and other things have already brought a lot of buffer to Cao Cao's economy.

Nowadays, their situation is much better than when they raised the army.

When he had no money to pay troops, he even set up a team to dig up ancestral graves. But now, with Xi Yu around, he only has more money.

Cao Cao couldn't help but look out through the window of the main hall.

When will this troubled world be brought to peace, and how long will it take?

He was unsure.

But he knew that if it weren't for Xi Yu, it would have taken him much, much longer to pacify the world!

The main hall fell silent.

After Xiahou Dun and others left, Cao Cao had no intention of taking a nap anymore.

He was a little startled, but at this moment, Xiahou Dun and others had not left for a long time, but Xu Chu from outside came in and informed him that Cao Ren was coming.

When he heard that Cao Ren was coming, Cao Cao looked helpless.

He thought that Cao Ren was the same as Xiahou Dun and others. Thinking about what he just said, he might have to say it again.

After calling Xu Chu to let Cao Ren in, Cao Cao sat on the straw mat and waited for Cao Ren.

When Cao Ren came in, the look on his face was normal.

At this moment, Cao Ren saluted Cao Cao.

Cao Cao nodded, and Cao Ren slowly sat down opposite Cao Cao.

"What's the matter with Zixiao?"

Cao Cao opened his mouth to ask, then smiled: "Could it be like Yuan Rang and others?"

Upon hearing this, Cao Ren subconsciously shook his head.

He is different from Xiahou Dun and others. Cao Ren is more aware of Xi Yu's ability.

Previously, when he was stationed in Xuzhou and Xi Yu was transporting military supplies, there had been contact between the two.

At that time, Xi Yu gave him lots of advice on how to deal with matters in Xuzhou.

And because he had been stationed in Xuzhou for a long time in the past two years, there was no direct conflict or contradiction between him and Xi Yu.

What's more, there are some things that Cao Ren can see further after following Cao Cao for a long time.

"Brother, this is not what I am here for!"

"But I want to ask my brother. The autumn harvest will be over soon. I wonder how I should arrange it if I send out troops after the autumn harvest?"

? ? ?

Cao Ren spoke, and when he heard that it was about going on an expedition, Cao Cao couldn't help but feel relieved.

Fortunately, this guy Cao Ren still understands himself better.

I don't think Xiahou Dun and others can think of so much sometimes.

"After this autumn harvest, I intend to move westward again. After taking the land of Sili first, I will then go north and take Hanoi in one fell swoop!"

"In this way, although we are completely bordered by Yuan Shao, we can still guarantee that Xuchang will have no worries!"

If the Hanoi area is captured, Cao Cao will not have to worry about Yuan Shao using the Hanoi area to march toward Xuchang.

In this way, a comprehensive border can also provide comprehensive defense against the other side.

On the other hand, after capturing the Hanoi area, he can concentrate on advancing westward and completely capture the entire Guanzhong Chang'an.

At that time, the area under his jurisdiction will be able to span from east to west.

No matter whether they choose to go to war with Yuan Shao in the north first, or go south to deal with Liu Biao, Yuan Shu and others.

For him, they are all good choices.

After saying this, Cao Cao paused again, and his eyebrows trembled slightly.

"However, if there is to be a war after this autumn harvest, I don't think the war will be over for a while."

"I'm afraid this battle will have to be postponed until the end of the year at the earliest."

"Now that the baggage camp has separated from Cao's army, we still need to reorganize the food and fodder!"

After the words fell, Cao Ren nodded subconsciously.

He didn't have the slightest objection to the arrangement of the expedition.

However, his purpose of coming to Cao Cao this time was not just that. On the one hand, he had been stationed in Xuzhou for two years.

Now that he has returned to Xuchang, he is thinking about pushing this matter out and asking Lao Cao to change someone to garrison in Xuzhou.

This time he intended to follow Cao Cao into the west.

On the other hand, of course it's Xiyu's thing.

"Brother, I also know what happened to Yuan Rang and others. Although I understand what brother is thinking, some things have been suppressed today. What if they come up again in the future?"

After all, conflicts have arisen and were resolved for a while, but how will they be resolved next time?

In the final analysis, the relationship between the Cao family and Xi Yu is about interests.

Now that Cao Cao's power is expanding, it stands to reason that Xiahou Dun and others will also benefit from this.

It was nothing at first, but Xiyu benefited even more.

In comparison, it seems quite normal for Xiahou Dun and others to feel dissatisfied.

However, what is happening now is nothing, but what will happen in the future!

Cao Cao's power will eventually continue to grow little by little, and the bigger the cake, the more careful Cao Cao must be if he wants to divide it.

When the time comes, what should we do?

"What did Zixiao want to say?"

Cao Cao understood what was going on and thought the matter was settled. He never thought that Cao Ren would be more direct than Xiahou Dun and others.

This is like asking him directly how to deal with it in the future!

Conflicts caused by interests are easy to resolve now, but what about later!

Once there are some interests that even Cao Cao himself feels are problematic, how should we deal with them?

"Brother, although I have no objection to Fengyi, I even received his advice when I was in Xuzhou!"

"But there are some things that cannot be ignored in the final analysis. Xi Fengyi is, after all, an outsider to my brother!"

"Now he has been promoted to Taiwei, and he is the third prince with his brother, but what about the future!"

"Brother, you should be on guard!"

After Cao Ren finished speaking, Cao Cao couldn't help but sigh.

Nowadays, most of Xiyu's achievements are not the military achievements of killing generals and seizing cities, but those achievements that have extremely obvious benefits to the country and the country.

These things are visible to anyone with a discerning eye.

He had never expressed Xi Yu's achievements before because he knew it well.

It was precisely because Cao Cao knew it that he rushed to lead his troops to the expedition.

Only by capturing more areas and establishing more intuitive credits can we be able to overwhelm Xi Yu’s credits!

Now, he has no intention of asking Xi Yu to follow him on the expedition.

"I understand what Zixiao said!"

"Just like this, we must capture Hanoi and other places during this expedition!"

"In this way, you can also make great achievements!"

Hearing this, Cao Ren nodded.

Since Cao Cao understood some things, there was no need for him to say more.

At this moment he thought of his purpose.

He couldn't help but smile and said.

"Brother, this time I march westward to conquer Sili and other places, I want to follow my brother and send troops together!"

Cao Ren asked, and Cao Cao was stunned subconsciously.

"Zixiao, I just remembered, aren't you still stationed in Xuzhou? You've been delaying your return since the Mid-Autumn Festival for a long time!"

Cao Cao did not directly answer Cao Ren's words, but directly pointed out the other party's responsibilities.

Speaking of which, Cao Cao was extremely relieved that Cao Ren was stationed in Xuzhou.

Cao Ren is a stable guy, and with his opponent stationed in Xuzhou, Xuzhou basically doesn't have to worry much about Cao Cao.

However, now that this guy wants to follow him to the west, this kind of thing still makes Cao Cao hesitate.

"Zixiao, with you stationed in Xuzhou, my brother can lead the army westward with peace of mind!"

Cao Cao bluntly said that it was precisely because Cao Ren was stationed in Xuzhou that he could lead his troops with confidence.

Although Cao Ren was a little moved by these words, after all, he had been in Xuzhou for more than two years.

Although Cao Cao never forgot him when he was awarded the title of meritorious service.

But that's not what Cao Ren wants.

He is now in his thirties, and in his prime, sending troops to fight with Cao Cao is what he longs for.

Who wants to be a general who just defends the city?

"Brother, I have a proposal!"

"Didn't Xi Yu just take away some of the soldiers under Yuan Rang and others this time?"

"No, my brother asked Yuan Rang to settle with me and send Yuan Rang to stay in Xuzhou for the time being!"

"This move will, on the one hand, allow Yuan Rang and Xuzhou to supervise the training of new recruits. On the other hand, it will also allow Yuan Rang and Xi Yu to stay further apart!"

"In this way, the conflicts between the two people will be reduced!"

Cao Ren chuckled.

Upon hearing this, Cao Cao raised his eyes and glanced at the other party.

To be honest, he was quite moved.

This is indeed a good idea, and it is also possible for Xiahou Dun to defend the city.

If the other party is stationed in Xuzhou, he will feel more at ease.

On the other hand, as Cao Ren said, transferring Xiahou Dun away from Xuchang will also reduce the contact between the other party and Xi Yu.

It can be said that it kills two birds with one stone.

"Okay, Zixiao's words are very kind!"

Cao Cao immediately made his decision.

The next day, an edict was issued from the Sikong Mansion, ordering Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan to hand over to Cao Ren, making Xiahou Dun the prefect of Xiapi, and letting him garrison Xuzhou together with Xiahou Yuan.

Xiahou Dun, who received the edict, immediately felt a little unhappy.

Hand over with Cao Ren?

He was already ready to go on an expedition with Cao Cao. At this time, he took over Cao Cao but suddenly asked him to garrison in Xuzhou.

If Lao Cao hadn't had a heart-to-heart conversation with him yesterday, he almost thought Cao Cao had transferred him on purpose!

Xiahou Dun was a little unhappy, but now he also understood what Cao Cao was thinking.

However, now that the handover of Xuzhou with Cao Ren must be due to that guy Cao Ren.

On that day, Xiahou Dun did not go to Cao Cao, but he went to Cao Ren directly.

Cao Cao paid no attention to this matter.

He just heard Xu Chu tell him that when Xiahou Dun left Cao Ren's house, he held his head high, but Cao Ren seemed to have closed the door to thank his guests.

No one knows what happened.

However, this matter has been revealed.

Two days later, Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan led their soldiers and horses directly from Xuchang and headed straight for the border of Xuzhou.

At the same time, I learned that Xiahou Dun and others had left Xuchang and gone to Xuzhou.

Zhao Yun and others who were staying in the guard camp couldn't help but look at each other.

Originally, after Xia Houdun came to see Cao Cao, they were somewhat worried.

But I never thought that Xiahou Dun would be sent to Xuzhou by Cao Cao in the end, which was quite surprising.

"It seems that guy Guo Fengxiao is right. Cao Sikong really didn't take this matter to heart!"

Huang Zhong spoke, and Zhao Yun and Dian Wei nodded subconsciously after hearing this.

Now that Xiahou Dun is gone.

Then they don't have to worry about anything.

The four thousand soldiers recruited still need to be trained, and it is only a day or two before the Xuchang school starts.

At the same time, on the other side.

Xi Yu was somewhat aware of what Xiahou Dun and others were causing trouble.

However, he did not take this matter to heart. As he expected, Cao Cao did not come to him for this matter.

Now, it will be the first day of September soon.

Nowadays, the number of scholars in Xuchang has increased a lot, and in the newspapers of the Han Dynasty, Xi Yu specially published the news.

It is said that the school recruits students, starting from the age of seven, regardless of family background.

At this time, the entire hostel outside Xuchang School in Dongcheng District was full of people.

Not only the children of major aristocratic families, but also ordinary people and their children were watching outside Xuchang School.

…

While Xi Yu was busy with the enrollment of Xuchang School, he was far away in Wu County, the land of Wu County.

At this time, Zhou Yu and Sun Ce were also paying attention to the affairs of Xuchang School.

"The school where the opera is held in Fengyi will start in a few days!"

Sun Ce couldn't help but frown when he read the news published in the Han Dynasty newspapers.

To be honest, he didn't want to hear the news about Xi Yu at all, but it was just that these big Chinese newspapers were really rare.

It will always record some things that are happening in the Han Dynasty today, and there will also be articles contributed by some scholars.

In this age where entertainment is extremely scarce, this stuff has now become a daily must-see among Confucian scholars all over the world.

Even Sun Ce was no exception.

Every time he read the content, sometimes he could even gain some insights from the articles written by some scholars.

However, the thing that has been most frequently published in this newspaper these days is the Xuchang School incident.

At this time, Sun Ce couldn't help but complain. The report on Xuchang School took up a large space in the newspaper, and there were also a few articles that he wanted to read.

Hearing this, Zhou Yu beside him couldn't help but smile.

At this moment, Zhou Yu's eyes fell on the news about recruiting students in the newspapers.

"Bo Fu, I often hear you complaining about your younger brother recently. I saw in the newspaper that Xuchang School is recruiting students."

"If not, send Zhongmou to that school to study!"

Zhou Yu remonstrated. Sun Ce was stunned when he heard this and sent his younger brother Sun Quan to Xuchang School?

"Gong Jin, what you said is serious. Isn't this equivalent to sending a hostage to Cao Cao?"

Sun Ce hesitated. He raised his eyes and glanced at Zhou Yu. The look on his face did not look like a joke.

Zhou Yu beside him smiled.

"Bo Fu, why should you worry? The fact that you and I can leave Xuchang safely and there is still no news has proven Xi Fengyi's character!"

"This time Fengyi is here, Zhongmou must be fine!"

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