After thinking about it, Xi Yu was respectful again, bowed deeply to Xi Yu, and said in a deep voice, "Hiss... From now on, I, Zang Ba, will follow Master Xi sincerely, and you will be my lord Zang Ba!"

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"What? Fengyi is now in Langya?!"

At this time, in Prime Minister Xuchang's Mansion, Cao Cao looked at the person who came to report the news in disbelief.

Today, Cao Cao's counselor Xun Yu received the Xuzhou battle report.

After the autumn harvest, Xi Yu spent two million shi on grain and grass in Xuzhou. At the same time, Xi Yu opened warehouses to store grain, exempted and exempted taxes, and supported commercial development. Today, the total number of caravans in Xuzhou City has increased several times compared with before.

At the same time, thanks to Huang Chengyan, Gao Shuang, Pang Tong, Sima Hui and other famous figures who lobbied to open the way, Jingzhou opened the caravan channel and accepted a large number of commodities from Xuzhou and the north of Yangzhou, such as grains and agricultural products. Some people even began to sell Xuzhou's idle agricultural products.

Utensils.

Xuzhou City also earned a lot of money to fund military equipment. Today, Xuzhou City is extremely wealthy.

Based on this, Xi Yu commanded 80,000 troops and went north to build grain stations. He transported the grain to various grain stations and stored them dispersedly so that they could be deployed at any time and avoid being burned down by the enemy.

According to the battle report, Xi Yu has already united his troops to attack Kaiyang and Langya Kingdom, and is preparing to launch an expedition to Daxian Mountain, aiming directly at Qingzhou.

After listening to the battle report, Xun Yu said, "Qingzhou Lu Bu has an old grudge with Xi Yu."

"Lü Bu escaped from Xi Yu before. If Lu Bu had not taken the initiative to provoke Xi Yu, but instead attacked our Yanzhou, the city of Yanzhou would have been owned by Lu Bu long ago."

Cao Cao agreed with Xun Yu's words and asked Xun Yu, "Wen Ruo's words are very reasonable. From your point of view, if Xi Yuru attacks Qingzhou Lu Bu, what are the chances of winning?"

Xun Yu thought for a moment and felt very embarrassed. He shook his head and said, "My lord, with all due respect, it is difficult for me to predict the outcome of this battle..."

"After all, my lord, you also know that Fengyi rarely leads troops to fight, and there has been no war for two years. If a military general wants to maintain his combat effectiveness, he needs to practice in the military camp at all times, but Fengyi has not

in this way."

Xun Yu added, "My lord, as far as I know, in the past two years, apart from studying tea art, Fengyi has spent the rest of his time implementing benevolent policies... As for the matters of commanding and training troops..."

Although Xun Yu did not finish what he said, the implication was very clear: he was not optimistic about the outcome of Xi Yu's attack on Lu Bu in Qingzhou.

Cao Cao naturally understood the meaning of Xun Yu's words and said solemnly, "What Wen Ruo said makes sense, but getting rid of him is actually a good strategy!"

Previously, Cao Cao had been struggling with how to win over Lu Bu.

Cao Cao already knew that there would be a battle with Yuan Shao, and both he and Yuan Shao had already begun planning.

Cao Cao received news that in recent months, Yuan Shao's son Yuan Tan had entered Qingzhou several times to discuss with Lu Bu.

After Qingzhou Lu Bu kidnapped the famous scholar Kong Rong to death, he had to plan a way out.

Although Lu Bu's internal affairs have been stabilized, there has been no major breakthrough. However, Qingzhou is a fertile land and has many gentry classes. With the Kong Rong incident, these gentry people had no choice but to support Lu Bu in order to avoid being executed by Lu Bu.

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And the families of wealthy businessmen among the common people also dare not refuse to pay for military equipment.

Therefore, Cao Cao thought that it would be difficult to attack Qingzhou and capture Lu Bu by force. Therefore, Cao Cao wanted to win over Lu Bu rather than start a war.

But Cao Cao really didn't expect that Xi Yu would take the initiative to attack Qingzhou.

"My lord, I have ordered 80,000 soldiers and horses to march north to attack Qingzhou. If Lu Bu joins the fight, I'm afraid Yuan Shao will also use his troops. In my opinion, we must not sit back and wait for death in this matter."

Cao Cao nodded and said, "Now that we have enough troops, horses, and food, Fengyi has sent out his troops. Send my order quickly to order Cao Ren to guard Mount Tai. He will set out from the natural dangers and lead 40,000 elite cavalry to help Fenyi!"

However, as soon as Cao Cao finished speaking, Xi Zhicai suddenly reported in a hurry, "Lord!"

"I just came back from the military camp. General Xiahou Dun informed me that General Cao Ren came to report that he had sent 50,000 troops to Mount Tai to help Master Xi attack Qingzhou!"

Cao Cao was slightly startled, "Ah? Cao Ren has already sent troops to join Fengyi?"

Suddenly, Cao Cao was secretly happy that Cao Ren had become wiser, and then laughed loudly, "Haha... very good, Zixiao's move surprised me. I didn't expect him to have such a strategy and determination now!"

Cao Cao immediately changed his previous order and said, "Immediately pass on my order and order Xiahou Dun to station troops at Baima and Yanjin. Immediately build warships, cavalry, camps, and build passes. If Yuan Shao dares to send troops and use force, I will fight immediately!"

"Lord, if we use troops on such a large scale, there is a thief we have to guard against!"

After Cao Cao's plan was announced, Xun Yu immediately thought of another problem that arose.

"Who?" Cao Cao asked, but then he thought of someone, "Is it Liu Bei of Xinye?"

"No, the person we need to guard against is Chang'an Li Jue!"

Hearing this, Cao Cao's heart sank. If he said this, he would have to guard against these two people!

"My lord, now I want to recommend someone. Apart from Fengyi, he can't guard against Li Jue."

Cao Cao asked, "Who are you talking about?"

"Zhong Yao!" Xun Yu said with certainty.

As soon as Xun Yu said these words, Xi Zhicai on the side was shocked, while Cao Cao fell into deep thought, "Zhong Yao?"

Cao Cao knew very well that Xun Yu had a unique vision and was good at understanding people. It was Xun Yu who recommended Xi Yu.

Xun Yu replied, "Zhong Yao was highly virtuous and highly respected, and had close personal relationships with Li Jue, Guo Si and others. His thoughts had a profound influence on Li Jue. Furthermore, although generals such as Ma Teng and Han Sui gradually became more independent, they were still quite independent.

I believe in Zhong Yao."

"So, if my lord sends Zhong Yao to Guanzhong this time, with his own efforts, he will definitely make the princes outside the Guan do not dare to act rashly. In this way, the overall situation can be determined!"

Cao Cao was well aware that Xun Yu had a close personal relationship with Zhong Yao. Zhong Yao also spoke for Xi Yu many times and supported Xi Yu's deviant school-running strategy. This also made Cao Cao satisfied with Zhong Yao's status.

Furthermore, Cao Cao was also well aware of Zhong Yao's ability, reputation, and ability to intimidate Li Jue.

Cao Cao thought for a moment and then said, "Okay... I'll do as you say!"

He has always adhered to the principle: don't use people if you doubt them, and don't doubt people when you employ them.

"Pass my order, and immediately promote Zhong Yao to the rank of servant, to supervise all the princes in Guanzhong. After I personally go out to fight in the north, Zhong Yao will be in charge of all matters in the rear!"

Hearing this, Xun Yu suddenly raised his head and was shocked, "My lord...my lord, have you ever remembered that Fengyi once advised you...to hold on tight and stop wandering?"

"Of course I remember, but where is the waste of my decision?" Cao Cao stared at Xun Yu and said solemnly, "This war is bound to be won. I must go to the battlefield to see the heroism of fighting for justice!"

"My lord, please think twice about this matter! If my lord insists on going, you must let the second young master stay in Xuchang, otherwise, I will be very worried about my clan members..."

Hearing this, Cao Cao secretly thought: The clan members really have to be on guard.

He knew very well that many members of the clan were arrogant and domineering, and he could suppress his clan members, but if he and his direct descendants were not in Xuchang, there would indeed be a risk of heresy.
Chapter completed!