Yanzhou, Dongjun, Puyang.

Cao Cao's days were nourishing. Although the turf battle with Liu Dai, the assassin of Yanzhou, continued, Puyang was not in the midst of any tension in the middle of the war.

Adopting the suggestions of Xun You, Guo Jia and others, Cao Cao ordered Xiahoudun to be the general and Li Dianle to be the deputy general on the grounds of venting his anger for Yuan Shao, and marched into Jiyin, which was controlled by Liu Dai.

Liu Dai and Liu Gongshan, a relative of the Han family, although he is the assassin of Yanzhou, he lacks major generals under his command. In order to keep the territory, Liu Dai won over people whenever he met, Yuan Shao of Jizhou, Gongsun Zan of Beiping, and Tao Qian of Xuzhou and Yuan Shu of Nanyang.

The surrounding princes more or less gave him some face. And only Cao Cao, his nominal subordinate, not only did not give him face, but also found an excuse for him to expel Yuan Shao's family and sent troops to rob Jiyin County!

Cao Cao's Xiahoudun Li Dian Lejin were all fierce generals who were good at commanding troops and could fight, and the soldiers they led were also capable and brave. Liu Dai's team had no power to resist. Jiyin County casually fell into the hands of Cao Cao.

Jiyin was lost, and Shanyang County, which was adjacent to it, was where Liu Dai Yanzhou was located.

Cao Jun could have taken Liu Dai's lair in one go. It's just that Cao Cao was worried that after seizing Shanyang County and eliminating Liu Dai, Yuan Shao would inevitably urge him to send troops to support.

In order not to wade into the troubled waters of Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zhan, Cao Cao ordered Xiahoudun and others not to rush to attack Shanyang County.

The two armies were at the junction of Jiyin and Shanyang, practicing Taijiquan and slowly tugging at each other.

At this time, Cao Cao received a letter from Zhang Yang asking for help.

On one side is Liu Mang, who is still courteous, and on the other hand, Zhang Yang, a nominal ally, does this matter matter matter or not? Who do you help? Cao Cao needs to think about it......

Cao Cao sat for a long time, frowning, and did not speak.

Xun Yu, Xun You, Guo Jia and others, looked at each other, but they were silent. Cao Cao spoke and did things, and he was in a hurry, and his staff rarely saw him like this.

Cao Cao was upset.

Liu Mang's movements were faster than Cao Cao expected.

Liu Mang's hatred. Cao Cao was shocked.

And Liu Mang's seizure of the party will gain huge benefits, which makes Cao Cao red.

Cao Cao is good at making decisions, but this time. He hesitated.

In response to Liu Manghao's seizure of Zhang Yang's Shangdang County, should we take a stand? How to take a stand?

Zhang Yang sent a letter asking for help, should he lend a hand?

And more importantly, how to take advantage of the current chaotic situation to get the most out of it.

"The matter of going to the party. What does Wen Ruo think? ”

Xun Yu replied: "The dispute between Liu Jiangtian and Uncle Zhang Zhizhi is beyond the power of Ming Gong. However, Er Yuan is either busy with the fire in the backyard, or busy with the brother's wall, and his prestige is gradually lost, and the Central Plains needs someone to speak out. Uncle Zhang Zhi lost his position in the party, and there is no place for him, and there will be no time to turn over. Giving a helping hand is stronger than falling into a well, and it can establish the prestige of the public. It's just that if you make a mistake to Liu Jiangtian because of this. Not wise. ”

"Good. Let's write a few letters. Liu Jiangtian should be condemned, or should be condemned; Uncle Zhang Zhi should be sympathetic and sympathetic. It's just that this wording is more cautious. ”

Xun Yu smiled. "Okay."

With Xun Yu's talent, Cao Cao certainly doesn't have to worry about any grammatical and wording loopholes. Cao Cao specially advised because it was a little embarrassing.

Cao Cao wanted to write a letter to condemn Liu Mang for robbing Zhang Yang's territory, but he himself was robbing Liu Dai's territory!

asked Xun Yu to pay attention to the wording, because he was afraid of slapping himself in the face.

The same thing, do it yourself with peace of mind. Others should be condemned for doing so. This kind of shameless game is called politics.

condemning Liu Mang and sympathizing with Zhang Yang are all articles on paper. Cao Cao would not be stupid enough to send troops to help Zhang Yang fight Liu Mang. will not cut out his own territory for Zhang Yang to accommodate.

The key issue is to seek one's own interests in the chaotic situation in the Central Plains.

Cao Cao's staff, Er Xun and Guo Jia, are all top talents in the world, and they are easy to analyze. After Liu Mang seized Shangdang, he would definitely try to control Hedong and control the white cornucopia-Yanchi.

If Liu Mang successfully controls Hedong and Yanchi, his strength will grow rapidly.

Cao Cao hoped to maintain a close relationship with Liu Mang, so that Yuan Shao's control over him could be gradually weakened.

However, Cao Cao did not want to see Liu Mang develop too fast, which would break the existing delicate balance between him and Yuan Shao and Liu Mang.

Liu Mang can't be allowed to easily control Hedong. As for how to restrict Liu Mang's development, of course, it is still the trick that has been used badly - harming others and not benefiting himself.

Xun You suggested: "The Baibo army in Hedong is looking for a way to return to obedience, and the Ming Duke can go to the imperial court to facilitate this matter." In this way, the Bai Bo army will greatly limit Liu Jiangtian's expansion. ”

Cao Cao finally smiled slyly. "That's what I mean. I thought about it, and suggested that the imperial court restore the Hedong Salt Prison and show Yang Feng to take on this position, how about it? ”

Guo Jia arched his hand and said: "It is recommended that the imperial court recruit An Baibo Army and restore the salt prison, but it is not possible to play Yang Feng." ”

"Oh? Bong Hyo said. ”

"That Baibo Army Yang Feng has a close relationship with Yuan Highway, even if the imperial court approves the performance of Ming Gong, Yang Feng is grateful to Yuan Highway, not Ming Gong. On the contrary, it is Liu Jiangtian, but he will hate Ming Gong because of this. ”

Cao Cao patted his head: "Thanks to Feng Xiao's reminder." Is there a solution? ”

Guo Jia said with a smile: "Ming Gong only needs to spread the news as early as possible and let Nanyang Yuan Highway know about it." That Yuan Highway has been wooing Yang Feng, in order to prevent Yang Feng from being grateful to the Ming Duke, he will definitely go to the court to show Yang Feng. In this way, Ming Gong's wish will be achieved, but it will not damage the relationship between Ming Gong and Liu Jiangtian. ”

"What Feng Xiao said is extremely true." Xun Yu said, "Yuan Highway played Yang Feng, but the imperial court is under the control of Dong Zhongying, and it will not easily fulfill his wishes." Instead, they will find someone else to supervise the salt pond. In this way, around the ownership of Hedong and Yanchi, Dong Zhongying, Liu Jiangtian and Yuan Highway will have a fierce and secret fight, and it will not be so easy for Liu Jiangtian to control Yanchi. ”

Cao Cao finally laughed.

In this way, the situation in Hedong will become complicated again due to the dispute over the salt pond. As for how Liu Mang responds, it's none of his business with Cao Cao......

……

Cao Cao's righteous condemnation had no effect on Liu Mang.

This kind of condemnation is just a formality and has no meaning.

Liu Mang didn't take it seriously, and he didn't forget to tease Cao Cao with his subordinates: Isn't Cao Mengde himself doing the same thing? He can set fire to Liu Gongshan's territory, and I can light a lamp on Uncle Zhang Zhi's territory!

What attracted Liu Mang's attention was another piece of news, Cao Cao suggested that the imperial court recruit An Baibo Army as soon as possible, and also suggested that the salt prison of Yanchi be restored.

Cao Cao's suggestion seems to be out of public interest to stabilize Hedong. However, the implicit implication is self-evident, that is, to further disturb the situation in Hedong.

Liu Mang knew very well that not only Cao Cao, but also the other princes around him, no one hoped that after he integrated the party, he would smoothly integrate Hedong. These princes, including Dong Zhuo in Chang'an, will definitely find ways to cause trouble for themselves.

There is only one way to deal with it: to solve the problems left by the party as soon as possible and lay out Hedong.

……

The eldest son of the party.

Liu Mang has basically completed the integration of all parts of the northern part of the party. All localities have gradually stabilized and basically returned to their previous status.

Arming has also been completed.

Fu Youde Tan Daoji guarded Nie County, Hu Luguang guarded the Yan clan, and transferred Qin Qiong and Cheng Yanjin to their eldest son.

The main force of soldiers and horses, resting at the eldest son, prepared to launch the final attack on Gaodu Zhang Yang and Wang Wushan Li Zhu Li Yi.

The enemy's situation has been clarified. Zhang Yang only had the last remnants of his troops, which was not enough to be rated. Most of the Wangwu Mountain Thieves have also been annihilated, and the Taiyuan Xiongshi will destroy the Wangwu Mountain Thieves' Den in one fell swoop, which is not a problem.

Everything is ready, but there is only one thing, which always makes Liu Mang anxious.

Time has passed, and there is still no news!

The eldest son, the Yan family, and Niexian, there is no news of the time migration. Xiangyuan and other places where it is unlikely to go when he moved to the time have not found his whereabouts. Liu Mang also sent a large number of spies to Yang'a, the capital occupied by Zhang Yang, to inquire about Shi Qian's whereabouts while understanding the movements of the enemy army.

However, there is no news either......

Where is the time change? What happened?

It has been a month since he moved to the party at the time of the party, how can a big living person not be able to inquire about any news?

The sense of foreboding in Liu Mang's heart became stronger and stronger.

What Liu Mang is most afraid of now is the bronze mirror, he is afraid that the bronze mirror will send out the news of unfortunate times.

Fortunately, the bronze mirror is always silent, which is the only trace of comfort in all kinds of anxiety.

The troops were assembled at the eldest son.

Liu Bowen and Cheng bit Jin Xu Huang to stay with their eldest son.

Xu Da is the handsome, Qin Qiong is the vanguard, Liu Mang is the commander of the army, and Zhang Yang is in the south! (To be continued.) )