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

"However, this list can be used as a standard. From now on, every state and county can refer to this list to report. In this way, the lord can be familiar with the situation within the territory."

"As for rewards based on merit, the Lord can reward them in order. As for me, one reward is enough."

"What reward do you want?"

Cao Cao narrowed his eyes and looked at Xi Yu with confusion in his eyes.

Xi Yu has reached his current status, I wonder what kind of reward he still needs?

"I hope that my brother will let me be Master Cao Ang's teacher."

Cao Ang asked Xi Yu this before coming here. Now, Cao Ang has a high reputation in Xuzhou, and he is quite a Confucian scholar. Many celebrities have a deep affection for Cao Ang and are willing to make friends with Cao Ang.

Before Xi Yu came, Cao Ang had requested him in this way. Such a big or small request didn't matter to Xi Yu.

But this may not be the case for others.

At this time, there was a small table on one side of the hall. There was a document on the table. There was a person on the document writing down tonight's event.

This man was wearing a black Han official uniform and a ceremonial crown. He had a simple and honest face, and his eyes were blankly staring at the letter in front of him.

This person is Sima Yi.

Sima Yi clearly heard what Xi Yu said, and the words echoed in his ears for a long time. Sima Yi thought about it for a while.

"Oh... the eldest son's teacher... this person is very smart..."

Sima Yi murmured to himself, with a look of admiration in his eyes.

It's really Xiyu.

"This person must not be despised. He must be kept deep in his heart. He must not be an enemy of this person."

…

The silence on one side was completely different from the noise in the hall. On the other side, after hearing what Xi Yu said, he was already laughing.

Xun Yu, the counselor, was the first to stand up and support him, saying, "Master Xi, if you become the teacher of the eldest son, we and other Confucian scholars will not have to teach him."

"Haha, this, haha..."

Cao Cao couldn't help but laugh.

He never expected that Xi Yu could be so cunning. If he became Cao Ang's teacher, he would be his legitimate son's teacher.

Confucian scholars pay the most attention to respecting their teachers and respecting their teachings, so they have a master-disciple relationship.

In this way, Xi Yu had the protection of two generations of monarchs. Even if Cao Cao went first, Cao Ang could still suppress his clan members.

"Fengyi, is this reward requested by Ang'er, or do you want to be his master yourself?"

Cao Cao looked at Xi Yu and asked.

"Young Master did ask for it, but I have already planned this matter myself. However, I am busy with trivial matters and have no time to discuss it with my brother."

"Okay, if you only have this request, it's really nothing. Of course I will agree. Of course you can be Cao Ang's master. From today on, if I, Ang'er, have to submit to this little request, it's really nothing. You can be his master, and from now on, I will leave Ang'er to you."

Hearing this, the others, such as Cao Ren, Xiahou Dun, Cao Chun and others, remained silent. They almost meant what they said. When such a relationship comes out of Cao Cao's mouth, it is absolutely true and will never change.

Of course, no one in the world knows that Cao Cao is a man who values ​​love and justice.

"Oh, this..."

The group of people sighed when they saw this, and their hearts were very complicated. None of them dared to argue with Cao Cao, so they had to keep the matter in their hearts for the time being.

After the matter was settled, the discussion of merit and rewards began in the lobby. Time passed very quickly. By the second half of the banquet, Xi Yu no longer had much interest. Xun Yu read loudly the wishes of everyone present. After receiving the reward, Cao Cao took Xi Yu to the backyard...

However, today's banquet is indeed compared with the past. It is just an advance notice. The emperor's edict will be issued in the morning tomorrow morning. This shows to the world that today's banquet is just an advance notice. Tomorrow's morning meeting will be in the emperor's edict. It shows everyone's achievements, so there is actually no difference between knowing it early and knowing it late.

At this time, in the inner hall, Cao Song had just finished his meal. He was leaning tremblingly on the threshold of the courtyard and his back against the doorpost. His expression was melancholy, and he looked up to the sky and sighed.

After a while, a burst of footsteps came, which directly alarmed Cao Song.

This man was seventy years old. He looked at Xi Yu with confused eyes, "Feng Yi."

The corners of Cao Song's mouth were slightly cracked, he looked at Xi Yu like a child, and said with a smile, "Come over here and sit next to me."

"Amao is here too, haha, Amao, come and sit too."

Cao Cao and Xi Yu looked at each other. Compared with the noisy main hall, this place was quite quiet, and the quietness contained a very slow momentum, which calmed Xi Yu's restless heart a lot.

Xi Yu and Cao Cao sat together, one on the left and one on the right, sitting next to Cao Song.

"The world of Han Dynasty is really in chaos now."

As soon as Xi Yu and Cao Cao sat down, Cao Song suddenly said this.

Xi Yu secretly thought in his heart: This big man's house has been in chaos for a long time, why did he say this just now?

"The great Han Dynasty has been overthrown, who still has the power to mend the sky?"

Cao Song asked again.

At this time, Xi Yu realized that he was mumbling to himself, and even raised his head to look at the sky, as if there was a crack in the sky, mending the sky?

Xi Yu secretly sighed: What a magnificent statement!

Now among the heroes of the late Han Dynasty, the remaining ones are already pretty good.

These people are like rolling waves, but they eventually calm down. In the end, only a few of the biggest waves are left, such as Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, Liu Biao, Sun Ce from Jiangdong, and Xichuan from Xiliang.

The world of the Han Dynasty was already torn apart.

"However, now the people in Yanzhou City can live, do business, and farm. Moreover, Xuchang is very prosperous since the emperor built it."

"Ah Ma, what do you mean by this? Did you capture Jizhou?"

Cao Cao could only smile bitterly and said, "Ah Weng, you have asked me this question more than three times. I already captured the land of Jizhou at the end of last winter."

"No, you didn't take Jizhou."

Cao Song stared blankly into the distance, holding Xi Yu in one hand and Cao Cao in the other.

"Being able to seize the city and the territory is actually nothing. Only by winning the hearts of the people can we truly unify. You are a minister of the Han Dynasty, how can you say that occupying the city means taking it? What you win is just Yuan Shao, but Fengyi wins. It’s this mess.”

Cao Cao was silent for a long time. He had mentioned this before. On this point, he was indeed not as good as he could be.

"You two, I are really brothers, we are like brothers. Fengyi once saved my life, and he also saved your life. But without Ah Mao's help, we would naturally not be able to get to know each other. This is fate."

Cao Song cheered up and breathed a long sigh of relief, "In these troubled times, it seems that things have become clearer, but in my opinion, everything has just begun..."

The current chaos in the world is mainly due to the wars and plundering of cities by the princes of the world, and the chaos of Cao Song is mainly the internal chaos of the family.

"Fengyi, Aman, I'm afraid I won't be able to see that scene."

"It's hard for me to watch."

Compared with expectations, Cao Song's expression was very depressed, and his expression was even more convincing. After saying this, he looked very disappointed.

Cao Cao's heart suddenly thumped. For some reason, he couldn't help but feel a sudden soreness in his nose, and his eyes turned a little red. "Ah, don't say that, you still have time to see the peaceful and prosperous age."

"No, I can't see it anymore..."

After Cao Song said this, he immediately let go of Cao Cao and Xi Yu's hands. They were very lonely, and only one person said, "Go, you two can take care of yourself for the time being. The world will definitely change in the future, and it is really unpredictable."

"Well, go ahead," Xi Yu waved his hand quickly, feeling very uncomfortable.

Cao Song's back was very lonely, sitting by the pond, with a crutch accompanying him and nothing else except this.

But he seemed to like it even more on such a cold night.

Cao Cao patted Xi Yu on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Fengyi, Aweng has been like this for a long time. You don't have to worry about it. Find a time and when Ang'er comes back to Xuchang, you two must have a good meeting."

"When Ang'er comes back, I will let him see you properly."

"Okay." Xi Yu nodded.

That night, Xi Yu did not return to the palace, but stayed in the prime minister's house to sleep.

The guest courtyard where Xi Yu was staying was not far from Cao Song's courtyard, but he could clearly see Cao Song's lonely and desolate back. At this moment, Cao Song had been staying by the pond for a long time.

Xi Yu spent a lot of time with Hua Tuo and Zhang Zhongjing, and he also knew some medical skills. Seeing Cao Song's posture, he knew that the old man's time was running out.

However, Cao Song should have died in the war seven or eight years ago, but now he is able to live for a few more years. I don't know whether it is a blessing or a curse.

…

In the general's barracks, the emperor's city guards guarding Xuchang were Cao Chun's tiger and leopard cavalry, which were divided into heavy-armored tiger cavalry and light-armored leopard cavalry.

They need to obey Cao Ren and Xiahou Dun.

The generals of the Cao clan and the Xiahou clan were all in the camp at this time. In addition, there was Cao Zhen.

Cao Zhen and Cao Pi grew up together. He had many plans and a calm personality, and was loved by his uncle's generation.

"Everyone, I don't need to say anything more about today's matter. I have already said that Xi Yu can never command an army. Once he is allowed to command an army, 300,000 soldiers and horses will all be soldiers of tigers and wolves. Just the black and white cavalry can It’s enough that I don’t know how to deal with it.”

"Not to mention there are 70,000 Qingzhou soldiers." Xiahou Dun sighed.

Xiahou Dun is the more experienced person among this group of people now, and he has outstanding military exploits and his words are very important. Therefore, at this moment, he calmed down and thought about it, this is indeed a huge hidden danger.

Now, continuing to send troops to China will be a huge hidden danger.

Cao Ren sat by the fire.

Now, he is the only one who can speak, and he represents the interests of the Cao family.

Although Cao Ren has always been very loyal to Cao Cao, he sometimes has to consider the way out, "Fengyi, this person has no rebellion. If we don't force him, I firmly believe that he will not be against the lord. Otherwise, he will not be against the lord again." How can you say that there are only three things?"

After hearing this, Xiahou Dun immediately smiled and said: "Zixiao's words are very reasonable, and I agree with them very much. However, after all, Xi Yu surrendered to the Han, but not to you, my lord. But now we have Yanzhou and Jizhou."

"Furthermore, it is of course no problem to merge with the state and Youzhou. Of course, it is not a problem, but even so, within five years, the number of soldiers and horses will be no more than one million. In this case, Xi Yu will only reach one million, and Xu Zhen is still a big man. Hidden danger."

"From this day on, my lord, have you ever thought about whether your lord will not be crowned king?"

The great Han, who is not Liu but is a king, all the princes in the world can attack him together.

This statement is very cryptic. In fact, Xiahou Dun wanted to say, doesn't Cao Cao want to pursue a great cause?

What you said is true. Now that you are inciting these generals to give up easily, it is absolutely impossible for you to return the world to the Liu family.

Everyone present, the generals, knew that this was absolutely impossible.

In this way, you can buy it while riding a horse. There will definitely be conflicts.

"Zixiao, tell me quickly, Xiyu?"

Cao Ren couldn't say it.

He didn't know if Xi Yu would rebel. After all, the Han Dynasty still occupies a deep-rooted position in the hearts of people all over the world.

"The conflict between me and Xi Yu will come sooner or later. By then, his troops will be more powerful than Yuan Shao! I am not afraid of Yuan Shao, but I am afraid of Xi Yu."

Xiahou Dun said through gritted teeth.

He was really scared. If it was eight years ago, he would certainly not be afraid of the charm. .

Even before, he thought that he could only impress a mountain villager, but when he saw him today, Junsong could see the master's temperament in him, like a king.

"There are not many princes in the world who can compare with him. He does not rebel now, but for the sake of the lord. If one day the lord cannot control him, what should he do?"

Xiahou Dun's question finally made all the generals think deeply.

The problems of these years have caused many generals to fall into deep thought. They have been unwilling to think about the whereabouts of Xi Yu over the years. After all, they have been punished by Cao Cao and have already had a shadow in their hearts. Of course, they will not accidentally get into trouble.

But now, the problem is before them. As it is now, if they don't fight for it, they thought about it carefully. If they don't fight for it, in the end, once Cao Cao loses his power, no one will dare to fight against Xi Yu.

Xi Yu has now become a more important person than his clan members!

Take Jizhou for example. If Xiyu hadn't commanded the troops, Jizhou might not have been able to call him the leader today.

Cao Ren wanted to say something more, but in the end he sighed, "In any case, of course he and I are still friends at this moment."

Xiahou Dun smiled and said: "In this world, there are only eternal interests, and there are no eternal friends at all. How many friends did Yuan Shao have in Jizhou? How many advisers and generals he brought from Runan, how are they now? Nothing more than a defeat like a mountain."

"Yuan Shao had just been defeated, and the famous people in Qinghe County, including Jushou, immediately defected to Xiyu. Now he already has the four counties of Qinghe, Pingyuan, Leling, and Bohai. In this way, the river is not far away. ”

"This Hejian is one of the hinterlands of Jizhou. This place is rich in famous generals and warriors. In the coming spring, the soldiers and horses can work together to attack. They must not give Xi Yu any chance. In this way, the Hejian can be used as a barrier to quickly attack Recruit troops and horses to prevent Jizhou East."

Cao Ren and Cao Chun immediately smiled bitterly and said, "Yuan Rang, you have regarded Xi Yu as your enemy. Is this possible?"

"It must be so!"

Xiahou Dun suddenly interrupted a few people and asked loudly, "Besides, in the court, Xi Zhicaixi's military advisor is respected, Chen Qun is a member of the Yingchuan clan, and these two people are trusted by Meng De now." Man, Xun Lingjun... cannot!"

"Why not?!"

"Mr.

"Yuan Rang, who taught you these words?"

Cao Ren suddenly asked.

Xiahou Dun's expression paused for a moment, then he smiled happily and said, "I study military books and classics day and night. I understand the principles and responsibilities so well and understand the principles so easily. Why do I need to be taught by others?"

"That's it." Cao Ren nodded, stretched out his hands, and rubbed in front of the fire for a while. His eyes suddenly became hollow again, "Congratulations to Yuan Rang for this. Now the general trend of the world and the situation in Xuchang City , naturally you know it best, you must know it very well."

…

At this moment, in the military camp, everyone's thoughts cannot be unified. Everyone has their own opinions, and they all swear their own oaths. However, the current situation is chaotic and chaotic, and it is difficult for anyone to stand up. Even Cao Cao is in confusion. .

That night, I was very angry but couldn't stay awake. I was still thinking about my relationship with Xi Yu.

At the banquet, Xi Yu voluntarily handed over all the maps from Xuzhou, Qingzhou, Huaiyang North to the vicinity of Hefei, and Jizhou to Qinghe County in front of everyone.

At the same time, the places where soldiers and horses are stationed and where grain and grass stations are established are very detailed.

Given such a map to Cao Cao, as long as there are not many changes in various places in a short period of time, he will have all his own information in Cao Cao's hands.

Cao Cao held it tightly in his hand.

But even so, he still didn't dare to start a real war with Xi Yu because he was not completely sure of winning.

When attacking Yuan Shao, Cao Cao always believed that he would win. However, if he was to deal with Xi Yu, Cao Cao would only feel terrible because they knew each other very well.

After all, Cao Cao had tried hard to understand Xi Yu, but he felt that what he knew about Xi Yu was far from enough, and it seemed that he could never keep up with Xi Yu's thinking.

This is a feeling of deep powerlessness.

And he has his own charisma, which makes Huang Zhong, Zhao Yun, Dian Wei and others follow him wholeheartedly. If Cao Cao becomes emperor, will Xi Yu still support me?

Cao Cao suddenly thought of something like this.

But he couldn't get any answer. Cao Cao finally looked at his hands in confusion, and realized with great confusion that he actually wanted to be emperor: As a Han official, this was a treasonous thought.

Becoming emperor and dominating the world, these are the rewards for being able to survive from the Shura Field. Now that he is about to turn fifty, if he talks about it again, it will only become more difficult in the future.

"At this moment, the only thing I can do is... sit back and watch the tiger."

Suddenly, Cao Cao closed his eyes and his mind gradually calmed down.

How to subdue the fierce Cao Cao and slowly withdraw his threats, otherwise, it will be just like what Fengyi said back then.

The common man is not guilty, but he is guilty of carrying the jade.

…

The next day, after the reward, Xi Yu was promoted to general, in charge of the world's troops, under the control of the prime minister, while Cao Cao was granted the title of Marquis of Wei and Han.

Xi Yu met Liu Xie, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty, and went hunting with Su Wei in the wild.

This hunting ground is so big that many princes and nobles come here, but when they see the general's flag, no one dares to stop them. There are only one or two people riding horses in the distance, but they don't show the slightest worry.