Chapter 34: A Brief Encounter
As soon as Jia Xu's words were finished, Guo Jia understood what a real old fox was. Pen ~ Fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info Jia Xu's purpose here is obvious, but it is just for Zhang Xiu to surrender. But in such a matter, the choice of the messenger can be said to be the most important. At least the most basic point is to be neither humble nor arrogant. If you are lowly, you will inevitably be looked down upon, and if you are arrogant, you are more likely to anger the other party. Therefore, how to do it without being humble or arrogant, and striving for more benefits for the lord of his own family, is the most important issue for the envoy to consider.
Obviously, Jia Xu's admission perfectly interprets the four words of neither humility nor arrogance. From beginning to end, Jia Xu didn't say a word of convincing, but told Cao Cao like a hidden needle that he didn't have the only way to take refuge in you. Yuan Shao in Hebei and Liu Biao in Jingzhou can have their own families, if it weren't for His Majesty in Yanzhou, I wouldn't have bothered to pay attention to you. The coercion and temptation were all in the words, which made Cao Cao overjoyed on the one hand, and made Cao Cao have to carefully consider Zhang Xiu's request on the other hand. What's more, what Zhang Xiu asked for was just a mere Wancheng, if Cao Cao didn't allow it, wouldn't he not see sincerity?
Although this is not said, why should it be said? Everyone knows what they know, and what is the need to say it. Cao Cao thought the same, as long as he could get Zhang Xiu to vote, just a Wancheng, what did he care about. When he calms down Yuan Shao, when Zhang Xiu relies on a Wancheng, what strength does he have to compete with me? Cao Cao, who was about to agree, had not opened his mouth yet, but he heard Guo Jia smile on the side: "General Zhang has a heart to serve the country, and he is now known." Now that it belongs to the imperial court, it should also go to Beijing to worship the Son of Heaven, and then guard one side. Moreover, in the past, Zhang Ji had more merit in protecting himself, and asked Lord Ri Sikong for his life, and His Majesty felt even more and pursued Zhang Ji. General Zhang should enter Yingdu in person and thank the Holy Grace. ”
As soon as Guo Jia's words came out, even Xun Yu on the side looked at Guo Jia with a strange expression. The situation in front of him is very good, even if Zhang Xiu occupies Wancheng, as long as he doesn't make trouble, by the way, he can help Cao Cao resist Liu Biao's possible attack. It can make Cao Cao safe in the rear when he fights with Yuan Shao. When the general trend is completed, what waves can Zhang Xiu afford? Therefore, in Xun You's view, there is no need at this time, and he has to force Zhang Xiu to enter Beijing. After all, as soon as Zhang Xiu enters Yingdu, whether he can return to Wancheng is not necessarily. Zhang Xiu is not stupid, how could he agree to such conditions.
When Jia Xu heard this, he didn't have any unpleasant reaction, but smiled lightly and said, "I don't know the name of this adult." ”
"In Xia Guo Jia, now he is shy for Sima sacrificial wine."
"It turned out to be Guo Sacrifice Wine, and it was also a long-known name. What Guo Saijiu said, my lord will be pleased when he hears it. When General Zhang Ji was alive, he often said that he was a soft-spoken person and could not serve His Majesty. Last year, Li and Guo caused trouble in Chang'an, although my lord has the heart of the king, but there is really nothing he can do. Since Your Majesty remembers General Zhang's hard work and posthumously rewards him, my lord should naturally personally thank him. Jia Xu said this, almost with an excited face, but then the tone of the conversation changed, and said: "It's just that Liu Biao in Jingzhou comes from time to time, since my lord is loyal to the king, how can he leave lightly?" ”
Guo Jia also smiled when he heard this, this old fox kicked the ball back to himself. If he said that he could let Xiahoudun or other generals temporarily guard Wancheng on behalf of Zhang Xiu, his side would inevitably appear insincere. If he didn't say it, Zhang Xiu's side not only had no loss, but also made Zhang Ji get posthumous. Although Zhang Ji guarded Liu Xie at the beginning, he immediately joined Li Dao and Guo Yan's team because of differences with Dong Cheng and others. In the eyes of Dong Cheng and even Liu Xie, who would really regard Zhang Ji as a loyal servant who escorted him? Now that Guo Jia has said this, then Zhang Ji's pursuit is a given.
Although giving Zhang Ji a posthumous rebuke may make Dong Cheng and others unhappy, for Cao Cao, this is nothing. If Zhang Xiu returned to Yingyin with him because of this, what would he do if he offended Dong Cheng? But if Zhang Xiu doesn't go with him, then offending these guys in vain, or even making the emperor feel unhappy, it will be a bit more than worth the loss. Therefore, Cao Cao frowned at this time, and secretly said that Guo Jia was reckless, but on the other hand, he was quite surprised by Jia Xu in front of him, this person has great talent! This is Cao Cao's biggest feeling at this time.
I only heard Guo Jia smile and said: "Since General Zhang has a heavy responsibility on his shoulders, he naturally can't leave lightly." However, General Zhang Ji's posthumous remarks must not be left unattended to thank His Majesty. Jia Xiangri heard that although General Zhang Ji is General Zhang's uncle, he has always treated General Zhang as a parent, and General Zhang also regards General Zhang Ji as his own father, I don't know if there is such a thing? ”
"Exactly, it is precisely because of this that General Zhang was victimized by Liu Biao, and my lord and Jingzhou are incompatible." As soon as Jia Xu's words came out, it was to give Cao Cao on the throne a reassurance. He also saw Cao Cao's brows furrowed slightly at this time, how could he not know what to say at this time. As long as Cao Cao's heart is moved and he agrees, the big thing can be decided, not to mention continuing to bother here.
However, Guo Jia obviously didn't mean to let Cao Cao speak, and then said: "Jia heard that General Zhang has a tiger son, a famous spring. In this way, it is also the proper meaning to let Gongzi enter Yingdu and thank General Zhang Ji, I don't know what the text and meaning are? ”
When Cao Cao heard this, he couldn't help but stretch his face, and a smile hung on the corner of his mouth. This Guo Jia is really a bit of a ghost, knowing that Zhang Xiu is not moving, so he hit the idea on Zhang Xiu's son. If Zhang Quan followed him into Yingdu, why worry that Zhang Xiu would surrender and rebel. Jia Xu didn't think like this in his heart, but he didn't expect this Guo Jia to be waiting for him here. Now in order to let Zhang Xiu stay in Wancheng, he has rejected Guo Jia once. Now that Zhang Quan's matter, how can he refuse again? If Guo Jia forced Zhang Xiu to enter Yingdu, it would be Cao Caojun's insincerity, and if he refused again, it would be insincere on his side. And Zhang Quan is Zhang Xiu's only son, Guo Jia's blow can be regarded as accurate.
However, Jia Xu's brows only moved slightly, and then he smiled: "It is naturally good to let my son-in-law and my father-in-law thank me now." It's just that my son-in-law is young now, and I still hope that Lord Sikong will allow me to enter Yingchuan Academy to study. If you can learn one or two skills, you can repay the kindness of Your Majesty and Lord Sikong in the future, and you can glorify your ancestors for my lord, which is also my lord's wish. ”
When Cao Cao heard Jia Xu's reply, his eyes couldn't help but brighten. This Jia Wenhe is really extraordinary. As soon as he came in, he felt his temper, and after saying something, he wanted to say yes directly. To be honest, if Guo Jia hadn't interrupted, he might have entered Wancheng by now. But with the brief confrontation between Guo Jia and Jia Xu, his attention now is no longer on Zhang Xiu and Wancheng, but on Jia Xu in front of him.
Even if he was not careful, he fell for Guo Jia's trick and had to send Zhang Xiu's son to Yingdu as a hostage, but between the lightning and flint, he found an excellent way out for Zhang Quan, that is, Yingchuan Academy. What is the place of Yingchuan Academy, that is where Gao Ye's hard work over the years is, and it is also the place where he will export talents to himself in the future. There are not only great Confucians like Cai Yong and Xun Jing who teach, but also hundreds of schools of thought who are also lecturing. Where can Zhang Quan have such an opportunity to study? Isn't it better than listening to these great talents like this, than reading poetry and books at home? In this way, it seems that it is cheap and let Zhang Xiu take advantage of it. And once Zhang Quan entered the academy, the relationship between Cao Cao and Zhang Xiu became closer, whether it was a good thing for Zhang Xiu or Cao Cao, how could he refuse? No wonder Guo Jia is unusually today, serious and aggressive, it seems that he has been on guard against this Jia Xu for a long time. But if it weren't for Guo Jia today, how could I find Jia Xu, such a talent, if I didn't recruit it quickly, let alone when.
Therefore, Cao Cao laughed and said: "This matter is easy to hear, after General Zhang Huzi has met His Majesty and received the reward and gratitude on behalf of General Zhang Ji, he can enter Yingchuan Academy to study." It's just that Mr. Jia is talented, and staying in Wancheng is too condescending, why don't you come with me and become an official in the court? Cao Cao almost said something like "hurry up and take refuge in me", but he believed that Jia Xu was so talented, how could he not hear his own voice.
When Jia Xu heard this, he sighed and said: "It's not that he doesn't want to follow Cao Gong, it's just that when Xiang Ri Jia Xu followed Li Dao, he ruined the life of Situ Wang Yungong, and let the two thieves bully His Majesty for a long time." What face does he have now to re-enter the court as an official? General Zhang Ji treats me deeply, and now the lord is also very generous with me, and I can't bear to deviate, so I ask Cao Gong to forgive me. ”
Guo Jia smiled on the side: "The text is not the same as this. Although you made a statement to Li Dao and Guo Yan that day to counterattack Chang'an, it was just to survive. Situ Wang Yunzhi is very talented, and he is in a high position and does not know how to be sympathetic. His Majesty Xiang Ri was in the palace, and he also said that this matter was no wonder Wenhe. The lord praised Wenhe in front of His Majesty, and it is often said that if it were not for Wenhe's cleverness, the hundred officials and ministers would not be able to escape the clutches of Li Wei. His Majesty also felt the same when he heard this, and even more bluntly said that he missed Wen He very much. It's just that in the chaos of the army, I don't know where Wen He is going, and I think that Wen He is unfortunate and died in the chaos of the army, Your Majesty and Lord Sikong are very sad. Now that he meets Wen He here, not to mention Lord Sikong, even His Majesty will definitely be happy. What are Wenhe's concerns? ”
Jia Xu smiled bitterly when he heard this, he didn't expect this Guo Jia to know so much about himself, not only the Chang'an Rebellion back then, but also how he later separated Qiang Bing and Li Dao. But I only know Guo Jia's name. Now that he knows me and I don't know him, it seems that he can't escape Cao Cao's solicitation today. And when did he become so familiar with Guo Jia, he actually shouted one by one, but he didn't see it at all.
When Jia Xu heard this, he had to smile bitterly: "The words of filial piety make me feel the grandeur of the saints and the grace of Lord Sikong's appreciation." That's it, since you are going to Yingdu, you should say goodbye to the lord in the next place. When the time comes, I will return to Yingdu with Lord Sikong. It is also possible to thank His Majesty for his kindness in person. ”