Cao's house, council chamber.

Cao Shuo sat on Cao Cao's side.

A few months ago, he was not qualified to sit in this position.

After several battles, he already has a high prestige in the eyes of the Cao family's staff and generals.

Although he was only fifteen years old, sitting in this position, no one questioned him in the slightest.

Looking around at everyone, Cao Cao said: "You have all heard about Zirong's trip to Jiangdong. ”

None of the generals and staff members sitting in the hall said a word.

Cao Cao's words are just an opening, and what he really wants to say is still to come.

"Zirong helped the Sun family in Jiangdong to win Anhui City, and also married the Sun family, I have sent someone to Jiangdong to officially propose to the Sun family." Cao Cao said: "When Sun Wentai died in the hands of Liu Biao's general Huang Zu, the Sun family and Liu Biao became a fire and water, and now they occupy Anhui City, and they can march to Jingzhou at any time. ”

"Zhang Xiu is arrogant and has repeatedly been enemies of the Cao family." Xiahoudun said: "Cao Gong only needs an order, I am willing to be the pioneer and take the lead in marching to Wancheng!" ”

"Fight is definitely going to fight!" Cao Cao said: "Please come over, I want to ask how to fight." ”

"Childe has just returned from Jiangdong, and he is very tired." Guo Jia said: "It is not appropriate for Cao Gong to make Gongzi a pioneer in this expedition. I think it's most suitable for Yuan Rang to be a pioneer. ”

"Then let Yuan Rang be the pioneer." Cao Cao said: "Lead 2,000 troops, build bridges and open roads in the mountains when encountering water." ”

Xiahoudun stood up, clenched his fists and said, "Thank you Cao Gong, I will live up to my mission!" ”

"The pioneer has a candidate, what should I do next?" Cao Cao asked again.

"Is Cao Gong going to lead the army to conquer in person?" Xun Yu on the side asked.

"Zhang Xiu killed my favorite general back then, and he had a grudge against me." Cao Cao said: "Since the conquest, of course I have to personally lead the troops!" ”

When it comes to the battle of Wancheng, Cao Cao only said Dian Wei, but did not mention Cao Ang.

Thinking of that failure, everyone in the hall looked not very good-looking.

"Since Gong Cao is personally recruited, Gongzi has something to do." Guo Jia said: "The soldiers and horses under the command of Gongzi are now more than 5,000, and I heard that the soldiers have been able to take charge of themselves after the recent training and diligence. ”

"It's just the immortal camp that can take charge on its own!" Cao Shuo said: "As for other soldiers, it is okay to fight in battle, but it is not possible to go deep behind enemy lines. ”

"How did Childe know that I was planning to invite you behind enemy lines?" Guo Jia asked.

"My father led the army to recruit in person, and General Xiahou served as the vanguard." Cao Shuo said: "I'm not going deep behind enemy lines, is it possible to start another way?" ”

Everyone in the hall laughed, and the previous gloomy atmosphere was swept away.

"Cao Gong crusaded against Zhang Xiu this time, and what he wanted was to cut him off!" Guo Jia said: "If I tell you the truth, don't take it to heart, although Gongzi can win and return from the past expeditions, they are all surprise soldiers. As for the battle array, the soldiers under the command of Gongzi are really not good! ”

"Guo Gong is assigning tasks to me, and it is clear that he is finding fault." Cao Shuo smiled: "But what you say is the truth, and I don't care about you!" ”

The crowd laughed again.

Guo Jia continued: "Since the last time Gongzi set a fire in Wancheng, Zhang Xiu has transferred his soldiers and horses to Sui County, and it is here that Cao Gong wants to fight. Childe doesn't have to do anything else, just lead the troops to cut off the connection between Yuxian and Wancheng, and fight him for food and grass! ”

"Fengxiao asked Gongzi to fight Zhang Xiu's grain and grass, wouldn't he take a knife to kill chickens?" Cheng Yu, who had not spoken, said: "Cutting off the enemy's food and grass, any of the generals sitting here can do it, and you still need to let Gongzi lead the troops?" ”

Among Cao Cao's advisers, Cheng Yu was the older.

He questioned, Guo Jia was inconvenient to resist, arched his hand and said: "Cheng Gong is right, Gongzi went to cut off food, it is indeed overkill." However, Cheng Gong don't forget that Zhang Xiu still has Jia Xu by his side! ”

Speaking of Jia Xu, Guo Jia looked at Cao Cao and said: "Cao Gong, Zhang Xiu has no plan, but he is obedient to Jia Xu, this expedition, you must not underestimate him!" Ask Gongzi to cut off the enemy's food and grass, just to deal with Jia Xu! ”

"According to Fengxiao." Cao Cao said: "Let's disperse first, Feng Xiao and Zirong stay, I have something to say!" ”

Cao Cao made a decision, and although Cheng Yu questioned Cao Shuo's responsibility for cutting off food, it was inconvenient to say more, and everyone got up and dispersed.

Only Cao Shuo and Guo Jia were left in the huge front hall.

Cao Cao asked, "Zirong, I remember you said that you had some friendship with Jia Xu......

"Does my father want me to convince Jia Xu to take a solution?" Cao Shuo asked.

"Exactly!" Cao Cao said, "If he is willing to respond......

"He absolutely refused!" Before Cao Cao finished speaking, Guo Jia said: "Although Gongzi and Jia Xu have a relationship, and his daughter is also by Gongzi's side, but in this battle, he will definitely do his best!" ”

"Why?" Cao Cao asked, "Is it better to follow Zhang Xiu than to follow our Cao family?" ”

"If Jia Xu had the heart to be loyal to Zhang Xiu, he would not have helped Gongzi leave Wancheng in the first place." Guo Jia said: "He has been looking for the Ming Lord, and Cao Gong is undoubtedly the best candidate. ”

"Then why is he my enemy?" Cao Cao frowned.

"Father." Cao Shuo said: "There are many staff and generals in the Cao family, Jia Xu is here, what official position will he give him?" ”

"As long as he is willing to vote for me, I will give him a county." Cao Cao said.

Cao Shuo and Guo Jia glanced at each other, Guo Jia shook his head and smiled: "Gongzi asked this, it is nothing more than telling Cao Gong that Jia Xu has a big heart, and he really doesn't like the official position given by Cao Gong!" ”

"Cheng Gong also started from the county order back then." Cao Cao said.

"Cheng Gong is kind, but Jia Xu is much more cunning." Guo Jia said: "If Cao Gong wins Jia Xu, it will undoubtedly be like a tiger with wings, but before that, he wants to help Zhang Xiu fight with the Cao family." ”

"What a Jia Xu!" Cao Cao said with a smile: "In order to confirm the value, he actually did not hesitate to use swords, if such a person is reused, I am afraid that the opponents of the Cao family will not have a good time!" ”

"It's still my father's ability to see through." Cao Shuo said: "I originally thought about meeting Jia Xu, but after thinking about it, with his personality, he would never surrender to the Cao family before the war. ”

"This battle is revenge for the Cao family." Cao Shuo continued: "For Zhang Xiu, it is a matter of life and death, but for Jia Xu, it is the key to gambling on the future and fate, how can he surrender without a fight?" ”

Cao Cao nodded, and said to Cao Shuo and Guo Jia: "Prepare for war." ”

Cao Shuo and Guo Jia clasped their fists together and said, "Take your life!" ”

Exiting the conference hall, Guo Jia said to Cao Shuo: "Son, Zhang Xiu has a lot of soldiers and horses, and you have to be very careful about cutting off his grain and grass!" ”

"Cutting off food and grass is fake, but cutting off Zhang Xiu's back road is true." Cao Shuo smiled: "Guo Gong seems to have left me behind this time, but in fact, he asked me to gnaw the hardest bones." ”

(End of chapter)

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