"I think... Even if you can't get Liu Bei's support, you can't let Liu Bei unite with Yuan Xi and make a move on us. Then we will have no chance of winning. Sima Yi said.

"yes, that's right." Cao Cao was silent for a moment.

At this time, Jia Xu said: "Prime Minister, the minister has a strategy to let Liu Bei help us." It's just that... I'm afraid that the prime minister won't. ”

"Let's hear it first."

"Yes." Jia Xu said: "Liu Bei has always been under the banner of supporting the Han family, and he also calls himself the emperor's uncle, so he must want to protect the Son of Heaven?" Why didn't the prime minister give him the Son of Heaven? Submit to him again, so that he has no reason to refuse. We were attacked by Yuan Xi, and he should have sent troops to help. It's just that from now on, Xuchang is no longer the imperial court, is the prime minister willing? ”

"This is..."

Cao Cao sat down hesitantly.

He has controlled the little emperor for so many years, how can he say that he will let go of it?

coerced the Son of Heaven to order the princes, although it was no longer possible. But with the emperor in hand, many things are convenient to do.

In the future, if you seize the world, you can let the little emperor Zen and ascend to the throne.

If there is no little emperor in hand, it is impossible to make concessions, and it is really a usurper and a thief.

Cao Cao thought about it comprehensively and couldn't help but hesitate.

Sima Yi said: "The minister thinks that the things in the world are unpredictable, maybe send the little emperor over today, and he will send him back tomorrow." Maybe Yuan Xi is strong, but if the prime minister joins forces with Liu Bei, he may be able to defeat him. At that time, how can the benefits obtained by the prime minister be comparable to that of a vain Son of Heaven? ”

"If we don't give up the Son of Heaven, not only will we not be able to get Liu Bei's support, but we may also be attacked by him." Jia Xu said.

"It's me who is confused." Cao Cao figured it out. What is the Son of Heaven is just a utensil, and it is only a matter of time before he is sent over or back.

Now Yuan Xi's power is strong, which he can't compare, and if he wants to defeat Yuan Xi, he has to increase his strength. You can't lose the opportunity to ally with Liu Bei because of the puppet emperor.

Cao Cao said: "Wenhe, I agree with what you said. You send someone to talk to Liu Bei. ”

"Yes."

Jia Xu said: "It just so happens that the law is in Xuchang. The minister can talk to him first and see what kind of attitude he has. Then he sent someone back to Yizhou with Fa Zheng to finalize this matter. ”

"Well, I'm relieved to leave this matter to you." Cao Cao knew Liu Bei very well, and even in order to appease his subordinates, he would agree to accept the little emperor. Therefore, Jia Xu's strategy will definitely succeed.

In this way, he is likely to have Liu Bei's support.

"Prime Minister, have you ever thought about forming an alliance with Sun Quan?" Sima Yi said suddenly.

"Is this possible? Sun Quan's sister Sun Shangxiang married Yuan Xi, and they were in-laws. And they are also in alliance relations. Cao Cao said.

"It's up to people, maybe... Sun Quan already regretted marrying his sister to Yuan Xi? Sima Yi said: "The prime minister may not know that Sun Quan has also been anxious recently. His relationship with Yuan Xi is deteriorating dramatically. ”

"What's going on?"

"Zhong Da elaborates." Cao Cao and Jia Xu didn't know.

The matter between Sun Quan and Yuan Xi also reached Sima Yi's ears through the relationship between the family.

"The prime minister should remember that the price of white paper and salt fell some time ago, right? Later, the price suddenly stabilized, which was the result of Yuan Xi's shot. On the surface, it seems that Yuan Xi is doing it for his own interests. However, according to the information I received, it was because Sun Quan promised Yuan Xi to open a chamber of commerce in Jianye and manage the commerce of Jiangdong that Yuan Xi raised the price. Since then, Yuan Xi has set up a chamber of commerce in Jianye City, and all the prices in Jiangdong have been controlled by him. Can Sun Quan be willing? Sima Yi said.

"What you said is true?"

Cao Cao and Jia Xu looked at each other.

They have been paying attention to the military power of Yuan Xi and Sun Quan, and they really don't know about business matters.

"How dare a minister lie? This message is absolutely accurate. Sun Quan should have hated Yuan Xi, and if his strength allowed, he would definitely stick a knife in Yuan Xi's back. Sima Yi said.

"If that's the case, it's easy to do." Jia Xu said: "We can send a secret envoy to Jiangdong to see Sun Quan." Negotiate with him privately. Let's just say... If we can fight with Yuan Xi and have the upper hand, he will send troops to attack Yangzhou. I don't think Sun Quan will refuse. In this way, if we win one or two battles, no matter how much Sun Quan helps, we will definitely have a chance of winning. ”

"Hmm."

Cao Cao finally had some confidence.

"As long as you are united, you can't stop Yuan Xi! I believe that Liu Bei and Sun Quan also know that once I lose, they will not be able to protect me. will eventually be wiped out by Yuan Xi. Therefore, to help me is to help themselves. ”

"The prime minister is wise, that's exactly the case." Sima Yi said.

...............

...............

On this day, the wolf girl Yuan Wolf returned to Yecheng. Also returning to Yecheng with her were Jiang Wei and Jiang Wei's family. Speaking of which, Yuan Wolf really has some skills, she really tied Jiang Wei up.

With Jiang Wei's martial arts, even Zhang Jaw and Yan Liang may not be able to defeat him, but he can even tie it up.

When Yuan Xi saw her, he really praised her, and then asked, "Where is Jiang Wei?" ”

"In the county government, Mr. Guo Tu."

"Got it." Yuan Xi said: "You go back to rest first, and I'll go see him myself." ”

"Yes."

Yuan Wolf left.

Yuan Xi couldn't wait to rush to the county government.

When passing by the school grounds, take Hao Zhao with you.

"Jiang Wei is also coming to Yecheng?" Hao Zhao asked with a smile.

"Well, now it's in the county government."

"Hahaha..." Hao Zhao smiled: "I didn't expect that we all arrived in Yecheng in the end, so he can't be angry with me about my attack on him." ”

"Jiang Wei was tied to Yecheng and has not officially joined us. Take you to the county government to help me persuade him to surrender. Don't talk nonsense. Yuan Xi said.

"The last will know. In fact, the last general is still very familiar with Jiang Wei, except for ambushing him in the Wei River. ”

"That's why I'm calling you."

"The last general will not disappoint the lord."

..........

Yuan Xi took Hao Zhao and soon went to the county government.

Because he didn't know Jiang Wei's attitude, Yuan Xi didn't rush to see him, but sent Hao Zhao to talk about it. If there is hope to persuade Jiang Wei to surrender, Yuan Xi will go out again, so that he can persuade Jiang Wei to surrender with all his might. If you can't, you'll have to think of another idea.

Hao Zhao went to the backyard to see Jiang Wei.

Yuan Xi pulled Guo Tu and asked, "Gongzhi, how is Jiang Wei's situation, is it possible to be persuaded to surrender?" ”

"It's hard to say."

"Why can't you say that?" Yuan Xi frowned.

Guo Tu said: "Jiang Wei is a dutiful son, his mother is here, and he will definitely not go anywhere else." It's just that whether he is willing to serve the lord or not, it is difficult to guess. ”

"I see." Yuan Xi said: "Jiang Wei serves his mother for filial piety. If you don't take refuge in me, you are loyal to Cao Cao. It is said that loyalty and filial piety are difficult to achieve both, but now he is loyal and filial piety. ”