In the matter of Xuzhou, Chen Yang thought that he could not fight, Cao Cao listened to his words and directly vetoed all the decisions he had made before.

Regarding Chen Yang's business ability and his mind to make some small inventions, Guo Jia was already convinced at this time, knowing that he was not as good as him.

However, in terms of making suggestions, handling internal affairs, and analyzing the situation, Guo Jia believes that he is not inferior to anyone.

Hearing Guo Jia ask this question, Chen Yang narrowed his eyes and said with a smile: "I said Lao Guo, this is something that the prime minister will only consider, what does it have to do with you?" ”

"Should Xuzhou be fought, the strategists around the prime minister must have a good idea, and they don't need Lao Cao to offer advice, right?"

Guo Jia remembered that he couldn't reveal his identity, so he could only smile and say, "I'm just curious, I want to hear what Shopkeeper Chen has to say." ”

Chen Yang thought for a while, and didn't doubt anything else, and said: "As I told Lao Cao last time, Lu Bu and Liu Bei are both in Xuzhou, and they will fight sooner or later, and it is the easiest thing to let them kill each other." If the prime minister sends troops to attack, the two of them will definitely resist the prime minister together, so Xuzhou can only try it slowly, not in a hurry. ”

"Moreover, the people who covet Xuzhou also have Yuan Shu, some time ago, Lu Bu almost married his daughter to Yuan Shu's son, which is also Yuan Shu's trick to plot Xuzhou."

"Xuzhou must be in the prime minister's pocket, but there is no need to rush at the moment, the strategists around the prime minister must have thought of this, and so far there is no art of war in Xuzhou."

As Boss Cao's chief strategist, Guo Jia listened to Chen Yang's words and felt that it was very reasonable.

However, Guo Jia asked again: "Shopkeeper Chen, when do you think you will be able to take Xuzhou?" ”

Chen Yang said: "Old Cao, do you still remember that Yuan Shu will be the emperor I told you?" Just after becoming the emperor, Xuzhou can be obtained! ”

Will Yuan Shu be the emperor?

It's not the first time Guo Jia has heard of it, half a month ago, Cao Ang told him once.

"I said Shopkeeper Chen, you must be wrong this time, how can Yuan Shu be the emperor? Unless he's a fool! Guo Jia shook his head and said.

Although the world is in turmoil now, the Liu Han family is still orthodox, once he is called emperor, no matter who he is, he will be like stabbing a hornet's nest and become the enemy of the princes of the world.

Even if Cao Cao hijacked the current son, he did not dare to rashly claim the emperor, because the Han family's qi had not been completely cut off, and no one wanted to be the first real thief.

Cao Cao had heard Chen Yang mention this for the third time, so he couldn't help frowning and asked, "Shopkeeper Chen, why are you so sure that Yuan Shu will be the emperor?" ”

Chen Yang said unhurriedly: "First of all, the fourth and third dukes of the Yuan family, as a famous family, he has a big family and a big business, and there are many famous generals and ministers under him, and this person is extremely ambitious, and he wants to be the emperor for a day and a half. Secondly, it was he who got the jade seal of the heirloom country, and he thought that he was destined to return, and seeing the decline of the Han family, he couldn't wait anymore and wanted to replace it. ”

Cao Cao knew about the jade seal of the country, and they were not surprised.

After Cao Cao listened to this analysis, he was silent, not knowing what was going on in his heart.

"Despite this, I still think it's impossible, Yuan Shu won't kill himself."

Guo Jia shook his head stubbornly and said: "The Son of Heaven is in Xudu, and although the Han family has declined, it still exists. When he calls himself the emperor, he is a rebellion, and when the time comes, just like the conquest of Dong Zhuo, the princes of the world will not let him go! ”

"The major affairs of the world are all under my control, I said that Yuan Shu would rebel, and he would definitely do it."

Chen Yang said confidently: "Besides, Lao Guo, do you think the world today can still be the same as it was back then?" Even if Yuan Shu is proclaimed emperor, there will be no more princes of the eighteen towns gathered. ”

This sentence made Guo Jia slightly surprised.

The princes of the world have different hearts, and they will never go back to the time when Dong Zhuo was conquered.

Even if they conquest Dong Zhuo, they all have their own ghosts and refuse to use all their strength.

"Shopkeeper Chen, I really don't agree with your words, you are like this, it will only delay the prime minister's attack on Xuzhou."

Guo Jia still shook his head in disbelief and said, "These are just your guesses, they are groundless, and I don't know if it will happen." ”

"What, Lao Guo, don't you believe it?"

Chen Yang raised his eyebrows.

"Of course I don't believe it!"

In Guo Jia's view, Chen Yang's analysis of Yuan Shu is also a lot of speculation.

Cao Cao watched them quietly without speaking, taking this opportunity, he also had to really judge what Chen Yang's level was.

After all, having known Chen Yang for so long, many things were just talked about in the tavern.

In the last battle of Wancheng, although Chen Yang guessed correctly, Cao Cao still had his own considerations.

"It seems that Lao Guo, you are very confident in your inference, since this is the case, why don't we bet? bet on whether Yuan Shu will be the emperor. ”

"Bet on what?"

"If I lose, I'll hand over the techniques of bartending and coarse salt purification to you unconditionally."

Chen Yang said: "If you lose, Lao Guo...... My only place to live in Xudu is this tavern, which is too simple, I see that you are well-dressed and not poor, so you can give me a mansion. ”

"This ......"

Guo Jia looked at Cao Cao, he couldn't make up his mind.

Whether it is the bartending technology or the salt technology, it is of epoch-making significance, and Guo Jia naturally wants it.

However, seeing that Cao Cao was so good to Chen Yang, Guo Jia didn't dare to bet with him, for fear of making Cao Cao not very happy.

"Since Lao Guo has confidence in himself, he is not afraid of gambling." Cao Cao laughed.

Hearing that Boss Cao had already opened his mouth to agree, Guo Jia patted the table and said, "Okay! Boss Chen, I'll bet with you. ”

Chen Yang smiled: "Lao Guo, you can prepare the mansion for me, I will definitely not lose, haha......"

Seeing that Chen Yang seemed to be overconfident, Cao Cao sighed, feeling that Shopkeeper Chen's words today were a bit hilarious, maybe he was drunk.

What will happen in the future, no one can say.

Maybe Shopkeeper Chen can only do business and help him make money, and he has to rely on Guo Jia for internal affairs.

Seeing that it was not early outside, Cao Cao said again: "Shopkeeper Chen, I should go back too, can you let me bring some of your wine back?" Only in this way can I help you make a reputation for wine. ”

Chen Yang thought in his heart that he was reluctant to invest, how could there be a return?

"Lao Cao, wait a minute, there is no money for the wine this time, you take it back and persuade the prime minister as soon as possible, the salt mine can be obtained slowly, but the wine must be sold as soon as possible, as long as there is money, you can raise the price of grain."

After Chen Yang finished speaking, he hurriedly ran into the back kitchen, and then brought out two large jars of wine.

As soon as Guo Jia saw the wine, his eyes lit up, and he immediately picked up a jar and said with a smile: "Shopkeeper Chen, I'm waiting for your winemaking method." ”

Chen Yang also smiled: "Lao Guo, I am also waiting for you to send me the mansion." ”

The two looked at each other and smiled, Guo Jia had forgotten his dissatisfaction with Chen Yang at the beginning, although the bet was also a bit of a gamble, but it also shortened the distance between him and Chen Yang.

Then, Cao Cao and the others left the tavern, and Dian Wei followed suit.

Finally sent them away, Chen Yang, who was a little drunk, shook his head and sobered up as much as possible.

"The first step in selling wine is completed, and the next step depends on whether Lao Cao can give it or not."