Jia Xu's words made Liu Qi fall into deep thought.

While Liu Qi was meditating, Jia Xu continued: "Cao Cao allowed his clan to enter the Yecheng court in order to expand their Cao family's influence in the Yecheng court. This is understandable, but even if he didn't do this

, can’t Yuan Shao see that he has this intention? It’s not just Yuan Shao, but everyone in the world can see it.”

After a pause, Jia Xu continued: "Although the Cao family is not as prominent as the fourth and third sons of the Yuan family, it is still a prominent family in Qiao land. Although they are nominally eunuchs, they have been struggling in the court for several generations.

People, and after all, Cao Cao was the lord of the Central Plains in the past, and now Yuan and Cao have united to form a court. If you say that Cao Cao has no ambitions in this new dynasty... no one on the road would believe it, let alone Yuan Shao?"

Liu Qi nodded and said: "Yes, no matter what Cao Cao does, if he says that he has no ambition, Yuan Shao will definitely not believe it... It depends on how big his ambition is and whether it is within Yuan Shao's acceptance range?"

Jia Xu smiled and said: "That's right. Your Majesty is really smart, and you can see through it with just one point."

"No matter how smart you are, don't you have to rely on your guidance?" Liu Qi smiled slightly and said: "Without Wen He, how could I think about this most critical point... According to Wen He, Cao Cao's ambitions are indispensable.

Within what range can Yuan Shao accept it?"

Jia Xu said: "This is the power of Cao Cao... Because this boundary is not easy to judge. If you pretend to be too cautious, you will definitely arouse Yuan Shao's suspicion... But if you go too far, you will definitely make Yuan Shao angry.

, but Cao Cao’s performance this time was just right, which made Yuan Shao feel at ease with him."

Liu Qi asked doubtfully: "You mean, it is just right for Cao Cao to recommend the outstanding figures of the Cao clan to the center of Yecheng?"

"Cough, cough!" Jia Xu turned around and coughed twice, clearing his throat to get rid of the phlegm.

Liu Qi did not call the attendants, but personally picked up a spittoon from the bedside and went to help Jia Xu take it.

"Pooh!"

Jia Xu spat out and looked up at Liu Qi. Seeing that his expression was calm and showed no disgust, his face showed a bit of guilt and at the same time, he was a little moved.

My son is now serving as a county magistrate in another place, so there is no hope for him... But even when he is by his side, he has never waited on him personally like this.

"Your Majesty is ashamed of me."

"What's this?" Liu Qi put the spittoon on the ground nonchalantly, and then sat back on the Grand Master's chair: "Go on, why is this just right?"

Jia Xu cleared his throat and continued: "Your Majesty, does he know that Xiao He deceived the people to protect themselves in ancient times?"

Liu Qi nodded and said: "Of course I know..."

But when it came to this matter, Liu Qi suddenly realized.

He patted his forehead gently and said, "That's it."

In the past, when Liu Bang was attacking Yingbu, he would always ask the envoy from Chang'an from time to time, what is the prime minister doing now?

The messenger replied: The Prime Minister loves the people as his own son, cares about people's livelihood, etc. Liu Bang was very unhappy after hearing this.

Later, Xiao He followed the advice of his retainers and forcibly bought people's fields, building up resentment among the people and making the people scold him. When Liu Bang heard about this, his suspicion of Xiao He gradually disappeared.

Although today's Cao Cao is in a different situation than Xiao He and his behavior is different from Xiao He's, his purpose is roughly the same.

"Although Cao Cao had ambitions in letting various tribes enter the center of Ye City, he just wanted to plot against the Cao family and wanted the Cao family to grow stronger. But if Cao Cao invites outstanding people from Yanzhou or Yuzhou to enter Ye, he will be plotting against the world, and Yuan Shao will never tolerate it.

."

"That's right. With Cao Cao's current status, it's impossible for him to act without a plan. If he doesn't have a plan, he won't win the trust of others. But this plan must be approved by Yuan Shao... in order to strengthen his clan.

, one is reasonable, and the other is within Yuan Shao’s acceptance range.”

"I understand...Cao Cao is really smart."

Jia Xu said calmly: "But it is precisely because of this cleverness that it proves that his plans are very big and should not be underestimated."

"Then according to Wenhe, what is Cao Cao's real intention?"

"Cao Cao will definitely not take action when Yuan Shao is around, because he understands Yuan Shao's abilities and also knows Yuan Shao's influence... According to my opinion, what Cao Cao wants is to wait for Yuan Shao's death and smoothly take over Hebei from Yuan Shao.

, to become the overlord of the north, and during this period, we also try our best to prevent huge wars in Hebei and strive to control the fighting within Yecheng. After all, your majesty is still in the south and is Yuan Cao's trouble."

"Will it be that easy?"

Jia Xu laughed and said: "I don't know whether this is easy for Cao Cao."

"Did Yuan Shao die so quickly? After all, he and Cao Cao were of the same age."

Jia Xu shook his head in confusion: "I can't say for sure... However, according to my opinion, there may be something strange in Yuan Shao's body, and Cao Cao may be aware of it."

"Then what should I do now?"

Jia Xu straightened his body and said: "According to the opinion of my veteran minister, your Majesty can do nothing now, while recuperating and recuperating, resting with the people, and slowly accommodating the results of the restructuring... However, if your Majesty really cannot rest, you must

If you want to do something, according to the opinion of my veteran minister, Your Majesty might as well look to the northwest."

"You mean, Liangzhou?"

"yes."

"The rebellious Qiang in various parts of Liangzhou have been relatively stable since the decentralization of power between Fazheng and Yan Xing, Pang De, Ma Teng and others. Although there are still rebellions, they are much less than before. They are all in

Within the acceptable range.”

Jia Xu took a long breath and said: "That's because His Majesty planted Western rice in the southern border, implemented the New Deal, and the treasury was full. The support for Liangzhou was much higher than that during the late emperor's period. Therefore, it was peaceful and peaceful, but grains were transferred from the south to support the north."

, is not a long-term solution... Once we start a large-scale all-out war with Hebei, I'm afraid we won't have enough energy to support Liangzhou. When the rebellion relapses, it will still be a hidden danger for me as a big man."

Jia Xu's words reminded Liu Qi.

He nodded suddenly and said: "This is exactly the reason, but fortunately we have set up a large number of horse farms in Liangzhou, and the reserves are sufficient, and the abilities and military strength of Fazheng, Pang De, Yan Xing and others are also

It is enough to frighten the tribes in Liangzhou."

Jia Xu shook his head and said: "The veteran has lived in Liangzhou since he was a child. He is well aware of the contradictions between the Qiang and Han. Internal killings are not a long-term solution. The Liangzhou rebellion cannot be solved from the root."

Liu Qi straightened his body and said to Jia Xu: "Wen He has lived in Liangzhou for a long time, does he know how to break the situation?"

Jia Xu sighed: "Since Liangzhou attacked Dou Gubei to attack the Xiongnu, and reopened the gates of Yiwu, Ban Chao envoys were sent again, and all the countries submitted, and the relationship with the Western Regions was restored with our great Han Dynasty. After that, there were several rebellions, until Ban Yong defeated and surrendered."

It has been seventy years since Yanqi and the Western Regions were all leveled. However, in the past ten years, the Han Dynasty has weakened and Liangzhou has gradually separated from the center. The imperial court itself has too much time to take care of it. The Western Regions seem to be decoupled from the Central Plains. At this time, we still need to be cautious.

treat."

Although Jia Xu didn't speak clearly, Liu Qi probably understood what he meant.

"What does Jia Gong mean by conquering the countries in the Western Regions, shifting conflicts from internal to external, and at the same time further strengthening trade, thereby promoting internal stability from the outside to the inside?"

"This is a solution to the immediate problem, but if we want to stabilize the Western Territory, we must vigorously develop agriculture in Guanzhong to ensure the supply of Liangzhou's rear areas, and at the same time ensure that the white porcelain and tea newly developed by His Majesty in the Han Territory in recent years,
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