Zhou Cang, Liao Hua, Pei Yuanshao returned to the mountain village to pack up his things, disbanded the bandits, and let the bandits go home. Ju Su suggested that these bandits who had no family go to Sizhou, and the local government offices would resettle their production and life. Of course, the personal soldiers around Zhou Cang, Liao Hua, and Pei Yuanshao still followed them to join the army, and there would be no problem as long as they achieved this.

It is said that after Dong Zhao returned to Xuchang, he ran to Cao Cao's official residence as soon as possible to ask for a meeting. When Cao heard that Dong Zhao had returned, he immediately summoned him.

When Dong Zhao saw Cao Cao's face, he immediately bowed and said, "Lord, I am incompetent and has not completed the task of persuading Zhang Xiuhuajia."

Cao Cao also knew in his heart that Xiahou Yuan's 5,000 troops had just been eliminated by Zhang Xiu, and Zhang Xiu was difficult to convince at this time. He sent Dong Zhao to the scene just to test it, and he didn't have much hope in his heart.

Cao Cao said: "Gongren, it's not your fault, you don't have to blame yourself."

Dong Zhao said: "Thank you lord."

Cao Cao said: "Gongren, how many soldiers and horses did Zhang Xiu have in Wancheng? How is the defense situation?"

Dong Zhao said: "Lord, Zhang Xiu has more than 30,000 cavalry in Xiliang, more than 20,000 infantry, and a total force of about 50,000; and the walls of Wancheng are high and thick, which is indeed easy to defend and difficult to attack; if you attack strongly, the lack will be very large; the most troublesome thing is that Zhang Xiu has Jia Xu by his side, and his strategy is very excellent; Ju Lu Ning said that Jia Xu is one of the six top strategists in the world, and he uses tricks and uses viciousness. As long as he falls into the trap, he will die without a place to bury him."

Cao Cao was stunned after hearing this! What are the six major strategists? Why haven’t you heard of this statement before?

Cao Cao said in confusion: "Gongren, how could you know that it was Lu Ning who said it? Who are the six major strategists Lu Ning said?"

Dong Zhao said: "Lord, I met Ju Su in Wancheng, and I also came to Wancheng to persuade Zhang Xiu by Lu Ning's order; the six top strategists heard it from Ju Su's mouth."

After hearing this, Xun You said, "Gong Ren, who are the six major strategists in Lu Ning's heart?"

The strategists were also dissatisfied with each other. Suddenly, they heard that there were six major strategists in the world. Xun You, as the chief strategist under Cao Cao, also wanted to know who they were and wanted to compare them. This idea was normal.

Dong Zhao said: "Lord, Gongda, and Jujushu said that the six top strategists in the world mentioned by Lu Ning are Guo Jia, Jia Xu, Zhou Yu, Pang Tong, and two others, Jushu said that Lu Ning did not say it, so it is unclear who it is."

Xun You said: "Guo Jia's ability is so incredible, and he is indeed very excellent; Jia Xu doesn't know him very well, but who is Pang Tong? Why haven't he heard of him? As for Zhou Yu? It should be Zhou Yu in Jiangdong, who is now detained by Lu Ning in Jinyang. It was said that Sun Ce had to give up Zhou Yu under pressure; but Zhou Yu did not have any outstanding performance either?"

The comparisons between the major strategists were evaluated later. How did the ancients compare them? At that time, information was not developed and they did not know each other, so it was difficult to understand each other's situation. Only after they were shown in the battle would people know them; Zhou Yu, Pang Tong, and Jia Xu did not have any great chances to show, so of course they would not know them.

Although Cao Cao cared very much, he laughed and said, "Everyone must listen to that boy Lu Ning's nonsense. Lu Ning wanted to enhance the influence of his advisers. Could it be that Gongda, Wen Ruo, Zhongde, and Zihua are not stronger than those people?"

The counselors under Cao Cao all knew in their hearts that this was a comforting word from Lao Cao; if others didn't say it, it would be difficult to compare with Guo Jia's abilities alone. For Xun You and Xun Yu's second uncle and nephew, of course, they knew Guo Jia's abilities. After all, they were classmates and good friends, and they knew each other very well.

Xiahou Yuan said: "Lord, since that boy Zhang Xiu is ignorant of politeness, then let's send troops to take down Wancheng."

After hearing this, everyone understood that Xiahou Yuan wanted to take revenge.

Dong Zhao said: "My lord, you should be cautious when attacking Wancheng. Ju Su told Zhang Xiu that if you cannot resist the enemy's attack, let Zhang Xiu hang the flag under Lu Ning on the wall of Wancheng, and no one dares to attack Wancheng again. In this case, if we attack Wancheng, we will force Zhang Xiu to surrender to Lu Ning. Please think twice?"

After hearing this, Cheng Yu immediately said, "Lu Ning is so young, he is too bullying. Is there anyone like this? Are we afraid of Lu Ning?"

The generals under Cao Cao all looked at Cheng Yu with their eyes, which meant that you were idiots. You had never seen the strength of Lu Ning's army, so of course you could talk nonsense.

Xiahou Yuan smiled bitterly and said, "If we really want to start a war with Lu Ning, then we have to study more and be fully prepared; then we can draw the bow without turning back."

Cao Cao was also interested in it. His civil and military officials were afraid of Lu Ning. How could he fight in the future? He was stage frightened before he even fought.

Cao Cao said, "Wen Ruo, I say that Lu Ning is not in Jinyang. Have you seen Lu Ning this time?"

Xun Yu said: "Lord, I haven't seen Lu Ning. Only Guo Jia said Lu Ning was not in Jinyang. As for where he didn't say anything, I don't know how to ask. After all, even if I ask about such a thing, Guo Jia won't say it."

Cao Cao said: "I got the information that Lu Ning went to sea. I don't know where he went. I haven't shown up for a long time."

After hearing this, Cheng Yu immediately said, "Lord, the five armies of Lu Ning are fighting against the outside world. Now there is not much force in Jinyang City; and Lu Ning is not here at this time, can we consider taking the opportunity to attack Lu Ning and solve Lu Ning's problem in one fell swoop."

Cao Cao really had this idea after hearing this, and there were not many opportunities like this; the last time Lu Ning went to sea, he had been there for more than a year; and at that time, Cao Cao was short of food and grass and limited military strength, so he was busy conquering Yanzhou and Yuzhou, so he had no chance to attack Lu Ning.

Dong Zhao said: "Lord, I heard from Ju Su that Lu Ning did not send out one army or one foot. It is very difficult to break through the current Guandu, Xingyang and other barriers. You should understand these situations more clearly before sending troops."

Cheng Yu said: "There is nothing big if the official can only overcome ten thousand soldiers."

Xun You said: "Guandu has been built into a urn city by Lu Ning, and it is not easy to break."

Cheng Yu said: "Guandu poses too great a threat to our jurisdiction. If you don't take it, you will threaten us at any time. As long as you can take Guandu in a short time, it will be much easier to advance into Jizhou and Bingzhou."

Xun Yu shook his head and said, "My lord, even if we want to attack Lu Ning, we cannot only take action. We must join forces with other princes to attack Lu Ning. Only in this way can we disperse Lu Ning's troops and have a chance to win. If we only send troops, we probably have little chance of victory. Please think twice."

Cao Cao laughed loudly and said, "Okay! OK! Good! Wen Ruozhi's words are very good, so let's study it first."

Xun You said: "Lord, since this is the case, we have to analyze the situation of each prince before making a decision. At the same time, we have to send messengers to issue imperial edicts to these princes."

Dong Zhao said: "Lord, if you only ask the emperor to issue an imperial edict without joining the princes, the effect will probably not be good. There should not be many people who will implement it. You must also consider using the emperor's imperial edict to give these princes some sweetness."
Chapter completed!