Wang Yun left, Zhang Bao took control of Emperor Xian, and the situation in Chang'an stabilized again. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 info Zhang Bao took advantage of this time to order his subordinates to step up the training of soldiers.

Most of the ministers in the court chose to stay, because they were royalists, and they still respected the emperor, although Zhang Bao controlled the court, but Zhang Bao did not cause trouble in the harem like Dong Zhuo, and did not suppress the ministers by bloody means. Therefore, the ministers also acquiesced to this status quo. It's just that everyone has been trying to find a way to change Zhang Bao and make Zhang Bao a loyal supporter of Emperor Xian.

Zhang Bao didn't listen to the words of the ministers at all, he knew that these people were not dead yet, and they had always had illusions about the Han Dynasty. But Zhang Bao knew that he must not kill these ministers. Although these ministers are not very good, they are all from prominent families. For the sake of future development, Zhang Bao chose to turn a deaf ear.

When Zhang Bao passed the holy decree of the appointment of the generals under his command to Qingzhou, everyone who received the news was very excited. Chen Gong smiled at Gao Ran and Su Binghe: "Two, congratulations!" Everyone is now a legitimate court official. ”

Gao Ran smiled and nodded, "I really didn't expect it!" I really didn't expect it! The lord and Junyi took Chang'an with only about 40 people, not only killed Dong Zhuo, but also drove away Lu Bu, and even recruited more than 100,000 elite horsemen. I really regret that I didn't go with my lord in the first place. ”

Su Binghe nodded when he heard this: "Hehe, yes! General Gao, don't say that you regret not going, why shouldn't we! The lord killed Dong Zhuo, drove Lu Bu, and recruited Xun You, Li Ru, Zhang Liao, Gao Shun and others. The lord has now established a new team in Chang'an. We've all become old men! ”

"Hahaha...... right! We're all old men! That's a great point to say! Chen Gong laughed.

Gao Ran nodded and looked at the sky outside the window: "Military advisor, this is almost the New Year, did you say that the lord will come back for the New Year?" It's been a long time since I've had a big meal! ”

"Hahaha...... I thought General Gao missed the lord, but I didn't expect General Gao to be greedy! Hahaha......" After Chen Gong finished speaking, the three of them laughed together.

After everyone finished laughing, Chen Gong said with a straight face: "Getting back to the point, the lord will return to Qingzhou sooner or later." Now that Cao Cao in Yanzhou has gained a firm foothold, Cao Cao is a great threat to us. The lord must have realized this before, so he left so many soldiers and horses in Jinan County. Our task is to defend Jinan County no matter what, until the lord returns. Otherwise, the three of us will not have the face to see the lord again. ”

Gao Ran hugged his fists when he heard this: "Strategist, please rest assured!" My 40,000 brothers are almost trained. Even if Cao Cao's whole army is overwhelmed, we can hold it. Aren't there still the head of the family, General Guan, and General Dian? ”

Su Binghe nodded when he heard this: "General Gao, even so, we can't be careless. Cao Cao's military strategy is very powerful! When he came to Yanzhou, there were only more than 10,000 people, but now? He already had 100,000 soldiers under his command. Although most of them are Yellow Turban soldiers and need a period of training, with the ability of Cao Ren and others, these people will soon have a certain amount of combat effectiveness, and we must not underestimate them. ”

Gao Ran frowned when he heard this: "Strategist, then should we fight now?" ”

Chen Gong shook his head when he heard this: "The lord is not allowed!" You don't have the holy decree of the lord, all the northern states have appointments, but Yanzhou is missing. Presumably, the situation in Chang'an is still unstable, and the lord does not want to turn his face with Cao Cao for the time being. But we must be ready to fight at any time, and once there is a movement on the Chang'an side, we must respond as soon as possible. ”

"Command!" Gao Ran and Su Binghe hugged their fists together, and then they both got up and left.

While the three of Chen Gong were discussing, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Dian Wei, Guan Hai, and Sun Lianyun also had their own ideas about Zhang Bao's appointment.

Chen Gong then wrote a letter to each of the people, explaining his views and orders, and the whole of Qingzhou responded.

In the winter of 191, Cao Cao occupied the entire territory of Yanzhou, and Zhang Bao's relationship with Cao Cao was not bad, so Zhang Bao took the opportunity to draft a holy decree and appoint Cao Cao as the pastor of Yanzhou. Achieved a temporary friendly situation with Cao Cao.

After Cao Cao received the holy decree from the imperial court, he said to the military advisors Xi Zhicai and Xun Yu beside him: "Zhicai, Wen Ruo, you two help me analyze and analyze, why didn't this Zhang Bao attack me now, but instead appointed me as the governor of Yanzhou." Isn't he raising tigers for trouble? ”

Xi Zhicai's eyes widened slightly when he heard this: "Lord, this Zhang Bao is very unusual, he will definitely be our great enemy in the future." The reason why he does not send troops to Yanzhou now must be because the situation in the Chang'an area is not stable, or he has other scruples. But there will definitely be a fierce battle between the two of us in the future. ”

Xun Yu then nodded and said, "Yes, lord." The current situation is very unfavorable for us. The lord set the place of governance in Xudu. Although this is the center of Yanzhou's Sizhou, which is convenient for us to control Yanzhou and the Sizhou region, it is also the Central Plains. It has been a battleground for soldiers since ancient times.

Our situation is very delicate at the moment. First of all, we are sandwiched between Qingzhou and Liangzhou in Zhangbao, and secondly, once Yuan Shao in the north obtains the land of Merge State and Youzhou, then we will once again be in the gap between Yuan Shao of Jizhou and Yuan Shu of Yuzhou. The situation is critical! I hope that the lord will prepare early. ”

Cao Cao smiled slightly when he heard this: "Hehe, I know what you two said, but now we have just gained a foothold in Yanzhou, although we have soldiers and horses, but we have no combat power." Even if we want to change this situation as soon as possible, there is nothing we can do! By the way, tell me, if we want to break through this passive situation in the future, which direction should we start? ”

Xi Zhicai continued to squint his eyes and said: "First take the entire territory of Sizhou, send a fierce general to defend Huaxiong in Tongguan, and then march to the Jingxiang area, and then take Yuzhou." During this period, we must have a good relationship with Zhang Bao and Yuan Shao. As long as there are no two constraints, our strategic goals can be achieved quickly. And as long as we take Jingzhou and Yuzhou, we can find another opportunity to take Xuzhou. In this way, we have enough strength to compete with Zhang Bao and Yuan Shao. ”

Xun Yu shook his head slightly when he heard this: "Zhicai, your idea is good, but I'm sure that Zhang Bud will definitely not sit back and watch us become bigger." He is now probably also plotting against Xuzhou and Sizhou. It's just that he also needs time to train troops and stock up on food. ”

"Hehe, Wen Ruo is right. But don't forget why the lord came to Yanzhou, just to help Yuan Shao contain Zhang Bao. Now that Zhang Bao has got Liangzhou again, the pressure on Yuan Shao will be even greater. In this way, when we conquer other states and counties, we can let Yuan Shao contain Zhang Bao to the death. Wouldn't we have a chance? Also, the world is changing, and maybe we will have better opportunities in the future. Xi Zhicai retorted.

Cao Cao has long been accustomed to Xi Zhicai's habit of squinting his eyes and talking, and he knows that Xi Zhi is a talented person. After listening to the words of Xi Zhicai and Xun Yu, he knew that he also needed to use this rare time to prepare food and grass and train soldiers now.

After Cao Cao knew what he knew, he got up and looked at the two of them with a smile: "Hehe, the two of you have the same idea as mine, Wen Ruo, then you will go all out to prepare grain and grass." Zhicai, you will take the generals to step up the training of soldiers. In the future, as soon as there is a suitable opportunity, we will immediately send troops without hesitation. ”

"Command." Xi Zhicai and Xun Yu hugged their fists together.

Xi Zhicai then said to Cao Cao: "Lord, there is another very important matter that my subordinates have to mention. ”

"You say." Cao Cao said curiously.

Xi Zhicai nodded and said: "Lord, you must have also seen that since Zhang Bao controlled the Son of Heaven, he has rewarded his subordinates in a big way, which makes the generals and advisers under his command a legitimate existence." To put it bluntly, Zhang Bao is blackmailing the Son of Heaven to order the princes. The lord will surely feel the benefits of this. Therefore, his subordinates suggested that the lord should find a way to take the emperor over. As long as we control Emperor Xian, then no matter where we go in the future, we will have enough reasons. And don't worry about what the other princes think. ”

Cao Cao frowned when he heard this: "Zhicai, I also know this. But Xun Yu and Li Ru and others under Zhang Bao are not stupid, how can they allow us to take Emperor Xian out of Chang'an? It's almost impossible! ”

Xi Zhicai smiled when he heard this: "Lord, it's up to people!" You can send some spies to infiltrate Chang'an, and once we have the opportunity, won't we be able to get it?" ”

"No! Lord, Zhicai's idea is too abrupt, Chang'an is guarded by Zhang Bao's heavy troops, even if our people can rescue Emperor Xian, but how can they leave Chang'an? It's a joke with the lives of the brothers. Xun Yu retorted.

Cao Cao said with a glint in his eyes: "No, Zhicai is right, we can create opportunities if we don't have a chance!" After all, Zhang Bao occupied Chang'an not long ago, and he would never have imagined that someone would dare to kidnap His Majesty under his nose, this is feasible. Strategists may wish to share your thoughts. ”

Xi Zhicai nodded when he heard this: "Lord, it's too early to say that Zhang Bao occupies Liangzhou, if you don't say anything else, as far as Ma Teng's forces are concerned, Zhang Bao will not be subdued." We can do this and create an incident here in Xuzhou first. Zhang Bao would definitely mistakenly think that we were going to attack Xuzhou. He will most likely personally rush to Qingzhou to compete with us for Xuzhou.

At the same time, we sent spies to infiltrate Chang'an. Then he sent someone to bribe Ma Teng with a lot of money, so that he and the Hu people could create an incident in the west of Chang'an. In this way, Xun You and Li Ru will definitely send heavy troops to suppress it. And this is the best time for us to hijack Your Majesty.

If our secret agents who infiltrated Chang'an could communicate with Your Majesty in advance, let Your Majesty find an opportunity to leave the palace on his own initiative, and then cooperate with our people to come to Xudu, then things would be even simpler. ”

"Hahaha...... a clever plan for the military advisor. And I estimate that once the matter in Xuzhou is urgent, that Zhang Bao will definitely risk passing through our Yanzhou, if we have the opportunity to arrest Zhang Bao directly, wouldn't it be wonderful? Cao Cao said with a sneer.

When Xi Zhicai heard this, he nodded slightly and said, "Lord, there is a chance that this matter can be done." According to that bud's previous style of acting, he would most likely choose this way. Then we have to arrange the matter of arresting Zhang Bao. Even if he can't hold him when he returns to Qingzhou, he must hold him when he returns to Chang'an. ”

"Good! That's it. The hard-working military advisor came to arrange this matter in person. Cao Cao said.

"Subordinates take orders!" Xi Zhicai bowed and said, then he and Xun Yu saluted Cao Cao and bowed away.

Zhang Bao didn't know that he had fallen into Cao Cao's series of schemes now, what was the result?