After learning that Cao Cao defeated Yuan Shu and Cai Mao in Nanyang County, Dong Zhuo felt very uncomfortable.

After all, Dong Zhuo had a rather negative opinion of Cao Cao.

As the adopted grandson of the former Great Changqiu Cao Teng, Cao Cao has always been labeled as the "Queen of Eunuchs".

After Dong Zhuo entered Luoyang, he valued Cao Cao very much and regarded him as one of his main targets.

When Dong Zhuo thought about it, since Cao Cao was an eunuch, he should not be able to get into the eyes of those Qingliu celebrities in terms of status. It would be difficult for such a person to integrate into the Qingliu gentry camp. If Dong Zhuo promised him a high official and a generous salary, he would be a member of the Eighth School of Xiyuan.

Cao Cao, one of the lieutenants, should become his right-hand man.

After all, in Luoyang City, the Xiyuan Xiaowei, who was directly under the command of Emperor Liu Hong and led by the Yuan Group, was a huge force in Luoyang City that could be as important as General He Jin. Its importance in Luoyang's military was not at all

Under the Northern and Southern Army.

However, after all, Dong Zhuo was a military man from the border county from Xiliang, and his view of things was sometimes one-sided.

It is true that Cao Cao was a eunuch, but as far as the actual situation at that time was concerned, the label "eunuch" did not have a great impact on his identity and stance.

The Cao family's prestige in Qiao County and its status in the court are actually absolutely nothing to say.

It is true that Cao Cao's adoptive grandfather Cao Teng was a eunuch who served six kings, but at the same time, his uncle Cao Bao was the governor of Yingchuan County with two thousand stones, and his father Cao Song successively served as Sili Xiaowei, Da Sinong, and Taiwei.

Ranked in the same position, he was promoted to one of the three richest princes after being worshiped by Jiuqing with two thousand stone. His uncle Cao Ding was also the governor of Wu County with two thousand stone. His uncle Cao Chi was the captain of Changshui with two thousand stone...

Among the three generations of the Cao family, two thousand stones have been produced, which is a lot! They are a high-ranking noble family in Qiao County, and they are truly aristocratic families.

In a family like the Cao family, the small label of "queen of eunuchs" has no significant impact on Cao Cao's identity.

The celebrity Xu Shao's comment about Cao Cao as "a traitor in peacetime and a hero in troubled times" shows that Cao Cao's identity is fully accepted and recognized by the celebrity group.

Although the reason why Emperor Wu of Wei was able to unify China was due to his talented Wei strategy, the fundamental reason why he was able to participate in the battle for the world was because Cao Cao was a descendant of a well-established Miaohong family with rich political resources and noble connections.

Of course, Cao Cao's family background is not comparable to that of Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu, but compared to most princes, Lu Bu, Liu Bei, Sun Quan, Ma Teng, Gongsun Zan, Tao Qian, Zhang Xiu and others are far inferior to Cao Cao.

Even Liu Biao, at most, only had the reputation of being a leader of the party. When it came to the political resources that the clan could provide him, Cao Cao was far ahead of Liu Biao.

Just imagine that Yuan Shao is not stupid. When choosing friends, he will naturally choose those who are almost on the same level as himself.

Moreover, the reputation of "Queen of Eunuchs" is not a bad thing for Cao Cao.

The Xun family in Yingchuan was a famous family in the Central Plains. Historically, Xun Yu chose Cao Cao after he ran away from Yuan Shao. First, he saw that among the separatist forces, only one with a family political background lower than the two Yuans

Cao Cao, secondly, because Cao Cao, like Xun Yu, is inextricably linked to the 'eunuch group'.

Cao Cao's grandfather, Cao Teng, was a great eunuch who served six kings...and Xun Yu's father-in-law was Tang Heng, the eunuch during the Liu Hong period, who was famous for his corruption and violence.

Cao Cao and Xun Yu, who were both closely related to eunuchs, came together and from then on fell in love with each other.

From this point of view, when the heroes were divided, Cao Cao's political resources and background were actually very advantageous among the princes. It was not like what later generations said, "it was a very difficult start."

Among the heroes, only Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu's political resources are higher than Cao Cao, while Liu Yan and Liu Yu surpass Cao Cao because of their huge reputation as celebrities... The rest are all trash in Cao Cao's eyes.

Just imagine, how could Cao Cao, who came from such a family, respond to Dong Zhuo's solicitation?

Without even saying hello, he rushed out of Luoyang and went to Chenliu to find Zhang Miao to organize volunteers.

Dong Zhuo was a vengeful man, and Cao Cao's behavior was tantamount to a slap in the ear.

This guy is as hateful as Yuan Shao!

Dong Zhuo always remembered Cao Cao's arrogance and never forgot it.

Now that he heard that Cao Cao had gradually become the most powerful military governor in the hinterland of the Central Plains from relying on Zhang Miao at the beginning, Dong Zhuo's anger began to boil on his forehead.

"Even Cao Ah Man has begun to rise. Is this really a big deal?"

Dong Zhuo's face was as cold as frost, and his teeth creaked and rubbed fiercely when he spoke.

Li Jue cupped his hands and said: "Prime Minister, since we surrendered to Chang'an, our soldiers have guarded all the important roads in Guanzhong and have never competed with the heroes of the Central Plains. Recently, my subordinates have recruited soldiers in the three counties of Longxi, Tianshui, and Anding, adding 40,000 troops.

Among them are many Qiang troops who have been fighting at the frontier all year round. It is the time to hone their troops... I asked for orders to lead an army out of Aoguan in the west, and attacked Nanyang County along Danshui. They defeated Cao Cao first, then Yuan Shu, and in Nanyang

The county searches for prisons to increase military supplies for the Prime Minister's country, but I don't know what the Prime Minister's will is?"

Li Jue's advice is indeed very necessary for the current Xiliang army.

Building a stable, recruiting soldiers, renovating palaces in Chang'an, and re-establishing government offices at all levels...everything requires money!

But now, Dong Zhuo's money is actually not that abundant, which is quite different from his situation in history.

Historically, when Dong Zhuo moved the capital, he moved all the wealthy households, common people, and refugees from Luoyang to Guizhou. During the process of relocation, he also misappropriated the assets of countless royal families, government offices, wealthy families, and common people for his own use.

Now, due to the establishment of the Alliance to Protect the Emperor, the gentry groups in Henan Yin launched a powerful political counterattack against Dong Zhuo, retaining the independence of the Luoyang court and establishing two dynasties, and Luoyang was established because of the proposal of the crown prince.

Continuing to become the political center was enough to gather the power of the clan and the heroes of Guandong to merge and strike, so that Dong Zhuo did not dare to forcibly move all the people into the pass.

Based on this, Dong Zhuo's current money and goods in Chang'an are much less than in history.

If we don't have enough money, we have to send troops out to 'search the prison' now.

In the past six months, the towns and villages near Jingzhao Yin were almost imprisoned by Dong Zhuo. The people in Guanzhong lived in dire straits every day. When they saw the Xiliang army entering the countryside, the gangsters were frightened out of their wits and started to fight one after another.

Dive into the cellar.

As time passed, the "prison search" in Guanzhong with Chang'an as the center point could no longer meet Dong Zhuo's needs.

Setting his sights on Nanyang County was also a sign of agreement with Dong Zhuo.

However, what Li Jue didn't expect was that Dong Zhuo had already made arrangements before he asked for the order...

"Zhiran is willing to share my worries. I am very pleased. But yesterday, Zhang and Niu, who stationed troops in Mianchi and Luoning, have sent people to send letters asking for war, saying that the two Yuans in the south and the Alliance to protect the king are attacking each other. They

If we want to raise our troops to go south through the Funiu Mountains and enter Nanyang to search for prisoners, I have already agreed to the two of them, so there is no need for you to run around."

"ah?"

Li Jue was stunned when he heard this.

He did not expect that Zhang Ji and Niu Fu, who were stationed in Mianchi and Luoning, would rush to ask Dong Zhuo for military leave before him.

The reaction of the two of them was actually faster than mine?

Li Ru next to him turned pale when he heard this.

But Dong Zhuo said slowly and authentically: "The place where Niu Fu and Zhang Ji are currently stationing troops is closer to the Jingzhou Governor's Department. This can save a lot of time. The generals you have just recruited in the three counties of Longxi are still new troops, so they should not be conquered lightly."

, let's practice for some time, and then go on an expedition in the future! The next day, you can choose two capable generals from among the lieutenants, and lead the troops to Mianchi and Luoning to replace Niu. This way, Zhang and Zhang's guarding will be safe.

."

"Wei!" Li Jue could only accept the order.

Li Ru listened, feeling vaguely uncomfortable in his heart.

Niu Fu and Zhang Ji were originally ordered to guard Mianchi and Luoning. It was Li Ru who advised Dong Zhuo in accordance with Jia Xu's plan, so that they could block the main road from Henan Yin to Jingzhao Yin.

Jia Xu also relied on Li Ru's recommendation to guard the field with Niu Fu.

So good, why do you suddenly want to lead troops south?

An unpleasant feeling vaguely arose in Li Ru's heart.

Is it possible that Jia Wen and the old thief have different aspirations? Want to escape from the control of the Prime Minister?

Thinking of this, Li Ru's face straightened up and he hurriedly said: "Prime Minister, I'm afraid Jia Wenhe, the captain under Niu Zhonglang's command, is..."

Dong Zhuo suddenly smiled and said: "By the way, speaking of it, in the letters Niu and Zhang sent to me recently, they mentioned Jia Wenhe a lot. He made many suggestions in Mianchi and made a lot of contributions... Chen Wang Liu Chong

He was not honest in Luoyang. He sent people to test him several times and wanted to go to Beijing to do something secretive, but Jia Wenhe found out... Haha! This man was originally recommended by Wen You to join the army. Now he has many merits, but it is Wen You.

You know people well, and I have to thank you."

After Dong Zhuo finished speaking, Li Ru did not dare to say any more.

Yes, it was my own idea to let Zhang Ji and Niu Fu guard Mianchi and Luoning.

It was also my own idea to let Jia Xu follow Niu Fu there...

If I were to advise Dong Zhuo that Jia Xu had different ambitions when he went south with the army... Then the Prime Minister would ask: Since you knew that Jia Xu had different ambitions, why did you let him station abroad with the army in the first place?

So how should you answer?

These words must be rotten in the stomach and must not be said!

Even though Dong Zhuo looks like a smiling elder now, he kills people like crazy and treats the lives of others like a piece of grass. Li Ru always remembers this in his heart.

"Wenyou, what do you want to say just now?"

The corner of Li Ru's mouth twitched slightly and he said: "Back to the Prime Minister's Kingdom, Jia Xu is old, and his body and bones are not very good. I'm afraid it will be a loss to let him join the army, so it is better to let him return to Chang'an...

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"Hey!" Dong Zhuo said nonchalantly: "How can you call someone who is only over forty years old? I am over sixty years old, but I can still ride on a horse and hold a whip to fight on the battlefield!"

Li Ru sighed: "How can Jia Wenhe compare with Xiangguo?"

Dong Zhuo laughed and said: "Having said that, Zhang Ji and Niu Fu must be surrounded by wise and resourceful people. After all, Nanyang County is not as good as other places. Yuan Shu and Cao Cao are both heroes and resourceful."

"No." Li Ru saw that Dong Zhuo was so categorical that it was inconvenient for him to say any more.

He began to ponder secretly:

Could it be that, since the last conversation, Jia Wenhe had already figured out what was going to happen, so he deliberately came up with a plan to ask Li to personally advise the Prime Minister to place him in another place to prevent Li from going back on his word later?

If that's the case...the scheming of this beast is too deep!
Chapter completed!