"When Yuan Shao sends people to Cao Cao, they must use the road to go south!" Xu Shu decisively put forward his own opinion.

His views were also recognized by Liu Qi and Xun You.

Xun You stroked his carefully trimmed beard and said: "If Yuan Shao really crosses the river from Yanzhou, then turns his troops westward, and at the same time leaves some troops here to continue crossing the river south, what will happen to us?

, it’s like being attacked from two directions.”

"It doesn't matter." Liu Qi said calmly: "To the east of Luoyang, there is an important town called Sishui Pass that we can rely on, so we sent trustworthy and strong generals to Sishui Pass to garrison. We did not seek victory, but just wanted to delay Yuan Shao's partial division.

At the same time, we also try to delay Yuan Jun's southward crossing of the Yellow River... I don't seek a quick victory, I just want to delay it as long as possible."

Xu Shu said: "What the Lord is thinking is that Yuan Shao has so many troops and horses, all of which are transferred to the front line. The pressure on the rear is too great. Over time, it will be easy to drag down all his agricultural work in Jizhou. Then we will be able to do it in one fell swoop."

It’s a good time to fight back.”

Liu Qi nodded and said: "Closely monitor the movements of Cao Cao... I don't think if Yuan Shao sends someone to tell Cao Cao, Cao Cao will immediately make room for Yuan Shao. Cao Cao is not such an obedient person. In terms of his own mind, he

Much more than Yuan Shao."

Xu Shu said with some confusion: "Yuan Shao is just asking Cao Cao for help. Such a simple thing is just a matter of agreeing or not agreeing. What tricks will Cao Cao play?"

"Although it is just a simple excuse, from Cao Cao's standpoint, it is actually a bit difficult to handle." Liu Qi's face was filled with a smile.

Xun You said to Xu Shu: "Yuanzhi, have you forgotten? Yuan Shao's move south this time was not aimed at our Jingzhou, but at the emperor. In order to avoid suspicion, Cao Cao took the initiative to go south to Yuzhou to fight with Sun Jian and Yuan Shu. Now Yuan Shao asked him

Borrowing Tao, do you think he is borrowing it or not?"

Xu Shu was young and too young, and his focus was entirely on Battlefield Mountain, so he somewhat neglected these political matters.

He suddenly slapped his forehead: "I almost forgot! This time, we will see how Cao Cao will solve it!"

…

At this moment, Cao Cao was leading his troops to fight Yuan Shu and Sun Jian in Yuzhou.

Yuan Shu's army was defeated by Liu Qi several times in the past and was severely weakened. Now in the battle with Cao Cao, Sun Jian's army is undoubtedly the main force.

Although Sun Jian's army is an army from the south, in terms of strength, it is indeed too brave!

After several battles, Cao Jun was at a disadvantage.

At this time, Cao Cao received Yuan Shao's envoy Guo Tu, who came to inform him of his intention to lend a way.

This time, Cao Cao was in a bit of trouble.

He is still attached to Yuan Shao to a certain extent. If he does not take over Yuan Shao, it would be unjustifiable both emotionally and rationally.

But if I lend it to Yuan Shao...

Thinking of this, Cao Cao reached out and touched his forehead, sighing inwardly.

By lending him a way, wouldn't it also put him on the opposite side of the imperial court?

This is a situation that Cao Cao really doesn't want to see at the moment.

There is no doubt that from the perspective of everyone under his command, if it was an attempt to borrow money, Xun Yu would definitely be the first to stand up and oppose it.

If this is the case, what should we do?

At this time, Guo Jia, a military advisor, proposed to him - reject Yuan Shao directly.

This actually surprised Cao Cao.

If I remember correctly, when Yuan Shao proposed an alliance to Cao Cao, Guo Jia was the first to agree.

Because in Guo Jia's heart... only by breaking the current situation of the imperial court in Luoyang and reducing the prestige of the Han Dynasty to the ground, can local shepherds like Cao Cao rise completely in name.

Of course, the biggest sin must be borne by Yuan Shao.

But Cao Cao did not adopt Guo Jia's method, but chose to avoid it.

Guo Jia also understood Cao Cao's intentions and did not continue to remonstrate.

But deep in his heart, the sooner this court is over, the better.

Cao Cao also knew what Guo Jia was thinking, so when Guo Jia proposed that Cao Cao reject Yuan Shao, Cao Cao was very surprised.

But when Guo Jia said his next words, Cao Cao suddenly realized.

…

Guo Tu was rejected by Cao Cao and had no choice but to return to Hebei in disgrace.

He never expected that Cao Cao would dare to refuse Yuan Shao's request.

Cao Ah Man, how dare he...

Isn’t this a clear attempt to embarrass yourself!?

If the matter failed and he returned to Yuan Shao, not only would Yuan Shao become angry with him, but Tian Feng would not let him go easily.

This time, I shot myself in the foot.

Just as Guo Tu was walking northward filled with disappointment, a group of fast horses quickly caught up with his team from behind.

The visitor is his fellow clanmate Guo Jia.

Both Guo Tu and Guo Jia came from the Guo family of Yingchuan, a noble family, but they belonged to different branches. When it comes to the power of the clan, the number of people, the official positions of the ancestors, and the number of scriptures inherited by the family, Guo Tu was far away from Guo Jiazhi.

superior.

When Guo Jia saw Guo Tu, he was naturally respectful and shouted "Brother Cong".

Seeing Guo Jia coming to see him, Guo Tu was not very happy. He scolded Cao Cao in front of Guo Jia and told Guo Jia that Cao Cao treated the general like this. Sooner or later, he would wait for the general to take out his hand and make the land of Henan uneasy.

, Cao Cao will definitely pay the price he deserves.

Guo Jia just listened with a smile. After Guo Tu finished complaining and threatening, Guo Jia sighed and said: "Brother Cong really misunderstood General Hussar. General Hussar and General are colleagues, and they are close friends."

As brothers, how can we not respect the orders of the general? If Cao Qiaoqi really had dissatisfaction with the general, how could he personally lead his troops south to help the general resist Yuan Shu and Sun Jian?"

Guo Tu said sternly: "If you have no different intentions, then why did you refuse the general's request to borrow a way?"

Guo Jia sighed helplessly: "Brother Cong, just imagine, the general dared to send troops to Luoyang in the name of Qingjun side because he has the Yuan family's century-old reputation. Today, all the nobles in the world regard the general as a model and give orders.

Come on, who among the nobles and nobles in the world would dare not to obey? But Cao Huiqi is different. How many people are poking at Cao Huiqi’s spine from behind, saying that he is a eunuch!"

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Guo Tu frowned: "What do you mean? What does this have to do with borrowing the road?"

"Of course! A general can send troops to the imperial court without being held accountable by the world's elite, but Cao Qiaoqi does not have that kind of reputation, especially since Cao Qiaoqi is currently fighting against Yuzhou with Yuan Shu, and Yuan Gongliu is also the queen of Yuanmen, so his reputation is

Second only to the general, the nobles and scholars in Yuzhou are now waiting to see which direction the wind will take, undecided. If Cao Qiaoqi allows the general to pass the troops to Luoyang at this time, and Yuan Shu takes this as an opportunity to spread rumors and discredit General Cao, Yuzhou will

The nobles and nobles are all falling in the face of the wind, and General Cao is in danger! If Cao's cavalry is in danger, who can stop the enemy from the north on behalf of the general?"

After a pause, he heard Guo Jiaqi say: "Once Sun Jianshi's tiger general goes north to attack Hebei, Hebei will be empty now. Who can resist him?"

Guo Tu showed a surprised expression, but soon saw him angrily saying: "But this is not the reason for you to reject the general!"

"That is, that is." Guo Jia said with a smile: "Of course this is not the reason for us to reject the general, so General Cao refused Brother Cong's request in person, and then asked me to inform Brother Cong that if the general wanted to borrow

I've been to the ferry crossing on the Yellow River in Yanzhou since I've been there. Now that Yuan Shu and Sun Jian are rampant, General Cao will dispatch troops from the counties along the Yellow River in Yanzhou to go south to support him. No one will hinder the general's way... As for transporting troops

Horse ships, haha, there is no need for ships in the battle of Yuzhou, those ships will be in the docks everywhere, and the general will not bother to find them."

Guo Tu raised his eyebrows after hearing this, and then sneered: "Okay, you guys have a good plan! You didn't agree to the general, but instead used secret methods? Despicable!"

Guo Jia said helplessly: "Brother Cong, we have few soldiers and are weak. If we don't act like this, how can we be used by the general? Please help me, brother Cong, to speak kindly and explain in front of the general."

After saying that, Guo Jia winked at his entourage.

Two attendants then placed a large box in front of Guo Tu.

"This small gift is what Cao Qiaoqi wanted. I would like to ask my brother to help me a lot... I'll take care of you. I'll take care of you."

Guo Tu stroked his beard and let out a long sigh of relief.

The bad breath in his chest was finally released.

"Okay, since your Cao Qianqi is in trouble, I will go back and explain to him... Fengxiao, when you are with General Cao, you should also give him a lot of advice and understand the current affairs. Sooner or later, there will be great generals in the world.

of."

Guo Jia nodded vigorously and said: "Yes, of course, in today's world, when it comes to prestige and power, who can compete with the general? In the future, the general will gain momentum, brother, please take care of me, little brother.

."

"Okay, I'm leaving. The military situation is urgent. There's no need to stay any longer. Say goodbye."

"Brother, go slowly. I won't send you off, little brother."

Guo Tu took the things and immediately ordered his entourage to go with him. Guo Jia was behind, waving his hands with a smile.

Looking at Guo Tu's retreating figure, the warm smile on Guo Jia's face gradually disappeared, and finally turned into a disdainful sneer.
Chapter completed!