Two carriages were parked outside the door of the building where Cao Shuo was staying.

Next to the carriage was a group of brightly armored guards.

Liu Shuang, who changed into Zhang Xiujun's clothes and armor, walked out of the building.

Two of them carried a large sack.

The sack wasn't full, and it looked like a person inside.

On the carriage in front, Cao Shuo and Jia Xu sat side by side, while Liu Shuang and others got on the war horses and guarded them on both sides of the carriage.

Lifting the curtain and watching the two dead soldiers put the sack onto the carriage behind him, Jia Xu asked, "Did the prince of Zirong put the body in the sack and take it away?" ”

"The corpse already stinks, how can it be put in a sack." Cao Shuo said: "When I entered Wancheng, some of my men were injured. Jia Gong went out of the city with his wounded soldiers, wasn't he worried about arousing suspicion? ”

"That's why Childe asked me to prepare two carriages?" Jia Xu asked.

"Exactly!" Cao Shuo said: "It is also my sincerity to save trouble for Jia Gong. ”

Jia Xu smiled slightly and did not speak.

Everyone got on the horse, and Jia Xu shouted outside: "Go!" ”

The carriage drove slowly towards the city gates.

Jia Xu asked, "I have decided to persuade General Zhang to join Cao Gong, when does Zirong think it is appropriate?" ”

Cao Shuo said: "Now is definitely not the time. The Yuan family is expanding in Hebei, and our Cao family is also stabilizing the Yanzhou and Yuzhou areas. When Hebei is pacified, the Yuan family will definitely go south in order to expand its power. At that time, the father of the family took into account the power of the Yuan family, and Jia Gong persuaded Zhang Xiu to surrender, which happened to be in the middle of the favor. If I say a few good words in front of him, will there be anything that can't be done? ”

"Zirong was far-sighted, and even considered competing with the Yuan family for the Central Plains." Jia Xu said: "The Cao family has a character like you, and I can't take refuge if I don't want to!" ”

"Hebei Yuan Shao has many generals and has long had the ambition to unify the Central Plains. The Cao family and the Yuan family go to war, but it is only a matter of time before they start! Cao Shuo smiled slightly: "Jia Gong chose to serve before Cao Yuan went to war, my father must be very happy, and he will definitely not embarrass Jia Gong!" ”

"In this way, Gongzi also thinks that Cao Yuan is at war, and the Cao family does not have an advantage?" Jia Xu asked.

Cao Shuo smiled slightly: "Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan have been fighting for Hebei for many years. The two sides seem to be evenly matched, but in fact, Gongsun Chan is not an opponent at all. ”

"Why did Zirong say that?" Jia Xu asked.

"No why." Cao Shuo said: "Just because I'm not optimistic about Gongsun Zhan!" ”

Analyzing the general trend of the world in front of Jia Xu, Cao Shuo relied on his certain understanding of the future historical trend.

Gongsun Chan lost the battle with Yuan Shao, and all of Hebei fell into Yuan Shao's hands.

Shortly after that, Cao Yuan broke out in the Battle of Guandu!

None of these things have happened yet, Cao Shuo just said them in advance.

As for asking him to analyze why Gongsun Chan failed, he really couldn't say why, so he could only prevaricate with the words "not optimistic".

Fortunately, Jia Xu didn't ask.

He stroked his beard and said, "Zirong and I have a somewhat similar opinion. Cao Yuan will eventually have a battle, and before that, if General Zhang is on the wrong side, he will definitely die. ”

"Didn't Jia Gong already stand in line for him?" Cao Shuo said.

"How did Zirong know that General Zhang would definitely listen to me?" Jia Xu asked.

"Although Zhang Xiu doesn't have any big ambitions, he has a benefit." Cao Shuo said: "He obeys Jia Gong's words, as long as Jia Gong offers a plan, he will definitely act according to the plan!" ”

"You think too highly of me!" Jia Xu said with a smile.

He did not deny Cao Shuo's statement, which shows that Cao Shuo was not wrong in this matter.

The carriage traveled down the street, its wheels crushing against the bluestone pavement, making a soft "cluck" sound.

Jia Xu asked, "Zirong really plans to marry the little girl?" ”

"Does Jia Gong think I'm joking?" Cao Shuo asked rhetorically.

"It's not just a joke." Jia Xu said: "Zirong clearly discerns the general trend of the world, and has the courage, knowing that Wancheng is dangerous, but he dares to risk himself. A character like you is afraid that a little girl will not be worthy. ”

"Miss is beautiful and beautiful, and she is extremely intelligent." Cao Shuo said: "I still think it's a high climb to be able to marry Miss!" ”

"Zirong proposed marriage in front of the little girl, and he can't regret it in the future." Jia Xu said.

"Jia Gong rest assured!" Cao Shuo said: "When Zhang Xiu joins the Cao family, I will definitely mention this matter to my father!" ”

"To have a son-in-law like Zirong, I have no regrets in my life." Jia Xu smiled and nodded.

It was not far from the hall to the city gate, but it was only a small half-pillar of incense, and the procession came to the city gate.

Recognizing that it was Jia Xu's carriage, the officer guarding the gate greeted him, hugged his fists and asked, "Dare to ask, but Jia Gong wants to go out of the city?" ”

The guard at the front of the team said, "Does Jia Gong still want to greet you when he goes out of the city?" ”

"Don't dare!" The officer lowered his head and said, "General Hu was assassinated, and the assassin has not been caught so far." For the sake of Jia Gong's safety, he had to be cautious. ”

"How?" Jia Xu lifted the curtain and asked the officer, "Do you even dare to stop my frame?" Do you suspect that I have been coerced? ”

Seeing that it was indeed Jia Xu, the officer hurriedly said, "Don't dare!" ”

"Since you don't dare, you won't let it go?" Jia Xu asked.

The officer shouted to the soldiers guarding the door: "What are you doing in a daze? Don't let it go yet! ”

More than a dozen soldiers stepped forward one after another, raising the antlers that were blocking the hole in the city gate.

"Let's go!" Jia Xu commanded and lowered the curtain.

The small number of people drove out of Wancheng unhurriedly.

Walking along the road outside the city for more than ten miles, Jia Xu said: "I can't send Zirong too far, don't pass here!" ”

"If it weren't for Jia Gong, I really wouldn't know how to get out of the city." Cao Shuo said: "There is Lao Jiagong! ”

"Zirong doesn't have to be too humble." Jia Xu said: "Even if I don't help, you can think of a way to leave Wancheng." ”

"There will definitely be a way, but it will be very troublesome." Cao Shuo said: "Jia Gong sent us out of the city, I saved a lot of thought!" ”

"Don't say much, don't say goodbye!" Jia Xu arched his hand.

Cao Shuo returned the salute: "Thank you Jia Gong, one day you and I will meet again in Xudu!" ”

"I'm waiting for that day!" Jia Xu said.

"I'm looking forward to that day too!" Cao Shuo got out of the carriage and raised his fists to the carriage.

"Back to the city!" Jia Xu gave a command to the guard.

The guards turned around and escorted Jia Xu's carriage back to Xudu.

Seeing Jia Xu go away, Cao Shuo instructed the four dead soldiers: "The four of you go back to find Chen Wu, and after finding him, chase us along the main road." ”

The four dead men departed.

Cao Shuo walked to the carriage and said to Liu Shuang and the other two dead soldiers, "Let's go first!" ”

Pulling the car door, Cao Shuo jumped into the carriage.

The dead man who drove the car flicked the reins and urged the horse to move forward.

Liu Shuang and another deceased man rode on both sides of the carriage, protecting the carriage in the middle.