Hebei affairs have always been a problem for Cao Cao. Like Lu Bu, Cao Cao, who was in the Central Plains, although he had a congenital advantage over the border forces in terms of economy, combat power and political resources, but because the Central Plains had no danger to defend, he had to use a lot of resources to guard against the Quartet, which unreasonably lowered his comprehensive strength. On the premise that we have gained a firm foothold in today's troubled times, seeking a stable rear has become the top priority in moving forward.

It's no wonder that Cao Cao now respects Qin Xu so much. As early as before, when Lü Bu's army first occupied Qingzhou, and was still in the state of being attacked by Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, and Tao Qian on three sides at that time, Qin Xu had already formulated a strategic arrangement with Jia Xu and Guo Jia for Lü Bu to take Qingzhou as the base camp, Xuzhou as the depth, and Jiangdong as the rear. At that time, Cao Cao, who was eager to expand his power in all directions, and used troops on all sides of Sili, Yongliang, Yuzhou, and Jingzhou, also laughed at Lu Bu for only focusing on barren land, not a person who planned the world, but now it can be seen that the forces of Lu Bu's army, which has minimized his worries, have endured for several years, and the strength that is about to explode is so big that he does not aim at one state and one county, but has become the whole of Hebei, and its momentum is enough to make Cao Cao look sideways.

It's just that Hebei has long been regarded as a bag by Cao Cao. As early as before, when Yuan Shao was still alive and the power of his army was still weak, Cao Cao had already begun to support the Black Mountain thieves to indirectly intervene in Hebei affairs, and influence the war between Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan at that time. It was only because there were too many variables later, Yuan Shao died violently, Gongsun Zhan became powerful with Liu Bei's help, and the Black Mountain thieves were out of control, which made Cao Cao's plan to annex Hebei in one fell swoop fall into vain, but in the end, Yuan Tan occupied the state through remote control. It's just this kind of drop. Let Xu Shao Yuedan comment on the original comments of the capable ministers who govern the world and the heroes of the troubled times, and after the collapse of the emperor, he was willing to risk the disapproval of the world and set up a new monarch, and Cao Cao, who boasted of his eloquence. It was as if with all his strength he had punched the cotton, and the feeling of emptiness was extremely depressing.

After that, the Hebei affair was completely out of control, and the five forces were entangled with each other and reached a strange balance, plus because of the new emperor. The relatives of the Han clan have relatives and have their own plans, which is really unpopular. It is no longer easy to meddle in trouble at will, so even if Cao Cao covets Hebei again, he can only strictly order Xiahou and Cao Chun to strictly control and merge the state, waiting for the opportunity to move. Unexpectedly. This opportunity came so quickly.

Wancheng is in Hebei. Which is more important, Cao Cao has his own plans in his heart. One is the most important thing to clear Jingbei, the remnants of Xiliang were defeated in Chang'an, and more than 40,000 military horses were able to survive for several years by a mere Wancheng, which shows the importance of Wancheng as an important town in Jingzhou and the throat of the four states. Before Cao Cao, he had coveted Wancheng for a long time to connect Wuguan, condescendingly deter Tongguan and Bishui Pass, and cross the old capital Luoyang and Sili Chang'an. Moreover. As long as Wancheng is in hand, it can connect the passage between Yanzhou, Yuzhou, Tongsili and Yongliang. Connecting Cao Cao's sphere of influence will be unimpeded for the future, whether Cao Cao intends to Yongliang, or Jingxiang or even Sichuan. Before, it was only because of Liu Biao's strength and the status of allies, Cao Cao did not intend to make enemies on all sides, so he did not rush to attack Wancheng, and now Liu Biao was defeated and fled, Cao Cao saw the opportunity to accept Cai Mao's surrender, and easily won the northern half of Jingbei, and surrounded Wancheng on all sides, perhaps only three or five months, can fulfill his long-cherished wishes.

But at this time, Hebei is near. The importance of the land of Hebei for Cao Cao does not need to be more pen and ink, if you can get Jizhou, Youzhou, the entire north will be in the bag, at that time only need a large general to guard the border to prevent foreign races, you can worry about the future, just like the Lu Bu of Jiangdong, from then on you can focus on attacking other counties, leveling the world to achieve immortality. There was Lu Bu's harmony before, coupled with the name of Jizhou that had to be sent up in order to appease Lu Bu, so that Cao Cao was tied, but now Liu Bei and Yuan Shang conspired against Hebei, but it gave Cao Cao an excellent excuse to raise troops, if the plan is good, you can take advantage of Gongsun Zhan to shrink his forces in Liaodong, and Gongsun Kang to the death, take advantage of Liu Bei and Gongsun Zhan's ministers, under the pretext of threatening to merge the state, enter Youzhou in the bag, and retreat can also take the opportunity to borrow the name of Yuan Tan, With the alliance between Yuan Shang and Liu Bei, the Yuan forces within Jizhou were divided, and Jizhou was taken after crossing the Huguan. As long as the action is fast enough, before Lu Bu, who is still "hesitating", reacts, and causes the established facts, even if Lu Bu is resentful, but Cao Cao, who has successfully obtained the land of Hebei Sanzhou at that time, is Lu Bu, who is superior in strength, and he can't say that he has to consider whether it is cost-effective to stretch the front and fight Cao Cao for the sake of "mediocre" Jizhou.

Is it necessary to settle inside before the outside? Or do you want to seize this rare opportunity to take Hebei? Cao Cao, who has always been calculating, is a little uncertain. I have to ask Ji Yu to see if I can find a balance between the two.

Among the three people who were called, Xun Yu is now the mastermind of Cao Jun, and Xun Yu can be said to be the great steward of Cao Jun's forces. Especially after the death of the emperor, Cao Cao did not follow the example of the former eunuchs and relatives of the Ling Emperor when they fought for power, and set up the royal family as the emperor's faction, but chose the original Guangwu clan in the Han family as the new emperor, although the new emperor Liu Yi was more than 30 years old than the previous emperor The tragic situation of the emperor's decree is not out of Weiyang, there is no jade seal at all, and the seal of the son of heaven who issued the decree is in the hands of Cao Cao, since the gimmick of returning to power, and although the new emperor has not been recognized by other Han clansmen, but after all, it is also the continuation of the Han Dynasty, and it has actually obtained the understanding and recognition of the Xun family as a hardcore royalist, while the uncle and nephew serve Cao Cao, the Xun family also bears most of the pressure from the scholar clan for Cao Cao's move, so Cao Cao's trust and reliance on the two is needless to say.

And Xu Huang, who was called at the same time, was a different situation. Through these years of "investigation", Xu Huang, who had a relationship with Qin Xu at the beginning, has become one of Cao Cao's confidants. Although there is a suspicion of horse bones in Qianjin City, it is also a trick to gather the hearts of soldiers at the beginning of the new emperor's establishment, when the people's hearts are scattered.

Cao Cao's method of targeting the scholars and generals at the same time, it can be seen that Cao Cao, who also did what Dong Zhuo did back then, is really much more clever than Dong Zhuo in terms of scheming.

"Hebei or Wancheng? Which is more important? I also hope that you will teach a certain one! Cao Cao is used to acting resolutely, and after the three of them came together at home, he roughly explained the situation and asked directly.

"Lord, is this really true?" Xun's uncle and nephew and Xu Huang, who heard this at first glance, were as surprised as Cao Cao when they learned the news, seeing that Xu Huang was silent, Xun Yu was thoughtful, Xun Yu frowned and asked.

"Naturally! Zhongde Tongyuan let others and a certain ministry check, the information of the three parties can learn from each other! Even if Lu Bu and Qin Xu are capable, they will never be able to control all the intelligence sources such as us, so there should be no objection to this matter. Cao Cao understood what Xun Yu was worried about. Not to mention anything else, the few times he had dealt with Qin Xu, and the Guo Jia who made Xun Yu and Xun Yu jealous, was also fooled by Qin Xu, so that all the information from Qingzhou was reduced by at least thirty percent in Xun Yu's eyes, and it was no wonder that when Cao Cao said that Cheng Yu's intelligence came from Qin Xu's mansion, he had such a hesitant expression.

"It's a bit strange! How could it be that when the lord was determined to clear the state border and planned to concentrate all his efforts on the more than 30,000 Xiliang cavalry participating in Wancheng, such a thing happened in Hebei? It's a bit unsettling. "He has an honest face, but he is a delicate Xun You, if he can't be regarded as the mastermind by Cao Cao, the angle of considering the problem is also very "tricky".

"Gongda's meaning, this Hebei incident is someone deliberately tempting us not to do anything to Wancheng? Could it be that the group of stubborn remnants of Xiliang actually got involved with Yuan Shang and Liu Da'er, and they also bothered Qin Zhongming to personally take steps in exchange for a few days of survival? "Cao Cao has always obeyed Xun Youyan's words, but now there are many lines of information in front of him, except for the news of Cheng Yuxin's source is from Qin Xu's mansion, which may be the trick of that guy, other news from Xiahoudun, Cao Chun, and Cao Cao's inherent channels has been confirmed to be true. Therefore, Cao Cao was extremely satisfied with Xun You's thoughtfulness, but he also thought that this matter might not be so troublesome. After all, no matter whether Qin Xu or Lu Bu, if he can "mobilize" Liu Bei, Yuan Shang, and even Cheng Yu, Xiahoudun, and Cao Chun to speak for him, as Xun You expected, then he Cao Cao will not have to mix up anymore.

"I think what the Lord said is very true, but Gongda is too worried about this, right?" Because he has not been able to make a brilliant move in Cao Cao's war against Qingzhou, it is easy to get some benefits from Qin Xu's hands this time, coupled with Cao Cao's "recognition" before, Cheng Yu heard Xun Yu's words at first glance, although he knew that his importance in Cao Cao's heart was far less than Xun You, but he still couldn't help but say: "There are more than 30,000 remnants in Wancheng, relying only on this supply, and it has been the end of the strong crossbow for several years, and its momentum cannot penetrate Lu You." Sooner or later, it must be in the lord's pocket, and now it has been surrounded by the state and county under the lord's command, and has become a turtle in the urn, even if it is old with Liu Bei, Yuan Shang, etc., can persuade these two people to survive for a while in order to survive for a while in Wancheng, which is thousands of miles away, and perform such a move that is suspected of self-destruction, doesn't it happen to provide an excellent excuse for the lord to seek the entire territory of Hebei? Even if he has this mind, it's just a clumsy plan to steal chickens and rice! ”

"Hmm...... Has Lu Bujun made any moves recently? The irony hidden in Cheng Yu's words did not seem to be noticed by Xun's uncle and nephew, seeing that Xun Yu was still pondering, Xun Yu suddenly asked. (To be continued......)