Listening to Lu Bu, who had almost decided for himself with a casual sentence, Cao Cao almost drowned him without a sip of wine, and then felt that his whole person was not good in an instant.

But after thinking about it, Cao Cao stopped his impulse on the one hand, but he was thinking about Lu Bu's intentions on the other, he didn't believe that Lu Bu said this only unintentionally, could it have been decided a long time ago?

Before Lu Bu began to get impatient, Cao Cao said with a smile: "What did Feng Xian say, could it be that Cao Cao would fight with Feng Xian about this?" ”

Lu Bu pursed his lips and didn't say anything, seeing that the expression was clearly not believing, Cao Cao didn't mind, and continued: "But if you really want to talk about it, Cao Cao has no interest in this Jizhou, even if it all is given to Feng Xian, it is nothing, as long as Feng Xian can bring Zixiao over next time." In contrast, Cao is more willing to pacify the Qingzhou bandits for the imperial court, there are many remnants of the Yellow Turban that ravaged the world in the past, if they can be eliminated, it can also make the people of Qingzhou get a stable and peaceful life, presumably the imperial court is also happy to see it, of course, this Jizhou endgame can only be cleaned up by Fengxian himself......"

Lu Bu raised his eyebrows and glanced at Cao Cao, not knowing what it meant.

Don't look at what he said well, the big fat in front of him didn't look very interested, especially when he pulled out Cao Renlai, if he let that guy know that his return was in exchange for the price of "half of Wei County or even one-third of Jizhou", then I don't know how much I have to hate Cao Cao to the death, and how much hatred I have for Lu Bu, as for Lu Bu who was good to him before, I am afraid that he will be thrown directly into outer space. Although he certainly didn't know what outer space was.

Combined with some complex expressions on his face now, the inseparable pain, guilt and relief, etc.-it's hard to believe that a person's expression can contain so many feelings and meanings at the same time, but it does exist, if you are a different person, I am afraid that I really won't go into detail, but Lu Bu also has a different mind, and no matter whether Cao Cao's so-called thoughts are just out of his own personal speculation or what, it is always good to have a guard.

However, looking at the occasional flash of light in Cao Cao's eyes, Lu Bu became more and more sure that his idea was good, where could a character like Cao Cao really let himself suffer, even if it was for Cao Ren. Nor is it possible to pay a price that seems huge enough. Unless he can see at a glance that some things just look good, it is very difficult to implement, such as occupying land in Jizhou.

Jizhou is indeed a coveted place. The people here are outstanding and the geographical environment is very suitable for planting. As long as it is settled, it will be a stable big rear granary. But for Cao Cao, what comes to the mouth is the real fat, and what can only be seen and can't be eaten is not called meat. What's more, it's still secretly thorny.

Instead of arguing with Lu Bu on Jizhou's side, and having to solve the troubles of the three sons of the Yuan family, it is better to grab the guaranteed Qingzhou first, not to mention that there are things he values most.

What is the most important thing in the era of cold weapons? It's not about the size of the territory, because no matter how big the territory is, there are not enough people who can't hold it; It's not about the amount of resources, it's the same as the territory, the key is people, not only talents, but also the number of people.

Qingzhou claims to have a million Yellow Turban Army, these people and the original Zhang Jiao they are not so related, some of the leaders in the previous Yellow Turban Rebellion that swept the world may not even be a small leader, but even if there are only 12 of them can fight, it is also a big harvest, Cao Cao values neither the territory of Qingzhou, nor the name of the thief for the imperial court, it is completely the visible interests of these potential soldiers.

If you really want to recruit tens of thousands of horses, it is not impossible, but not to mention that the recruits who have just been recruited into the army need a period of training, and then they need the test of actual combat, and they still need to become a reassuring hero, and they also need a period of adaptation and transition, and even the tempering of blood and fire, let's just say that Xuzhou and Yanzhou are not like Hebei, Guanzhong and other grounds, and their population base is relatively small, and it is not easy to select soldiers from them. What's more, the 200,000 or so men and horses under his hands are also recruited locally, and each local conscription has a capacity that is close to saturation, and there is still a lot of buffer time in between, which are all problems that need to be paid attention to and faced first.

Lu Bu only filtered the news he heard in his mind, and he probably guessed Cao Cao's thoughts, of course, this is also to retreat as advance, perhaps to "redeem" Cao Ren at the lowest cost - giving up the so-called Jizhou territory like chicken ribs is indeed the smallest price for Cao Cao.

If he didn't think of it, how could he let Lu Bu get his wish? It doesn't matter if the "capital enemy" is there, but it depends on whether the corresponding benefits are obtained, obviously this is not good for himself, it is better to drag Cao Cao on the side of Jizhou, not to mention that Lu Bu also has a lot of ideas about Qingzhou.

It's not just Cao Cao who is preparing for this place, Lu Bu also stretched his tentacles in, but Cao Cao is in the light and in the dark, and Lu Bu also has an internal response, naturally at this time, Kong Rong, who is already like a stubborn stone firmly rooted in the root of Beihai in Qingzhou, this stubborn old man is also a loyal person of the Han family, facing Lu Bu, who has his back to the imperial court and occupies the righteousness and has some friendship with Cai Yong before, of course he has no reason to refuse to help, and Beihai County has become a big nail for Lu Bu in Qingzhou, When the time comes, he will take advantage of it.

Thinking of this, Lu Bu also smiled and said: "How can it be, Meng De may not matter, but Bu will have to drown the spittle of the people of the world, not to mention that we are all working for the imperial court, and there is no need to divide you and me, just govern this Wei County together." Speaking of the Qingzhou bandits, but it's not a day or two, but I heard that many people there are bandits, but there is no saving life, compared to it, or do your best to solve the matter of Jizhou. Without Yuan Benchu's suppression, who knows what kind of moths his three sons will make, the dragon can't be without a leader for a day, the country can't be without a king for a day, and the same place and a county and a state can't be without an owner for a day, Yuan Benchu's death will definitely have a big impact on Yuan Jun. And the people under his rule will also have a sense of panic and anxiety, and if the three Yuan Gongzi who are less suppressed and controlled at this time toss, it is really not the blessing of the people here. Let's solve them as soon as possible, which is not only to solve the future troubles for us, but also to make the people of Jizhou suffer less for a day, and I hope that Meng De will think about it for the people here. ”

Cao Cao fell into contemplation when he heard this, but in fact, he was scolding in his heart, this Lu Bu was uneasy and kind, and he had to arrange for himself to fight with the son of the old man, which was a trivial matter. The problem is if he is dragged in Jizhou like this. Needless to say, things in Qingzhou have to be postponed, and it is also uncomfortable to get along with Lu Bu here.

He was only surprised that Lu Bu was able to see through his true thoughts so quickly, and it was reasonable to think about it, isn't this the reason why he was afraid of Lu Bu?

The atmosphere between the two was a little stalemate. At this time, he saw Cao Cao's row, the third scholar-like young man, get up and raise his glass to this side and said, "I have heard the name of Wenhou for a long time." Last time in the Union Army. Due to various reasons, he was unable to cover his face, and Jia also deeply regretted it. I don't want to have this opportunity so soon, although I am only weak, I am willing to be as heroic as a general, and I will do it first here as a respect. ”

He had been paying attention to the situation here, and at this time he had come out to play a round, Lu Bu looked at Guo Jia with some curiosity and other thoughts, they were indeed meeting for the first time, Guo Jia definitely didn't expect that what he got in Lu Bu's heart was the idea of "finally met", but he interrupted...... Oh no, it was the role of playing a round game, Lu Bu's attention shifted to Guo Jia, and he didn't pay attention to Cao Cao for the time being, and only said to this natural Guo Fengxiao: "Wen Ruo often mentions the name of Guo Fengxiao with a certain person, and Ben Hou has also admired it for a long time." ”

Hearing him mention Xun Yu, Guo Jia and Cao Cao's faces have changed slightly, you must know that Guo Jia was the first person to recommend to Cao Cao, that is, Xun Yu, who was still a prisoner of Lu Bu at the time, did not expect that now he has become an important minister under the imperial lieutenant, Cao Cao has only listened to Guo Jia's simple introduction and has not deeply felt Xun Yu's power, but not so deep feeling, Guo Jia has a deep regret in his heart, he has always felt that if he can be Cao Cao's subordinate Zhang Liang, then Xun Yu is Cao Cao's subordinate Xiao He, and the role is more important, The status may be higher, but he has no scruples, after all, sages like Bao Shuya and Guan Zhong have already set a good example for their juniors, but unfortunately this can only become a luxury.

Lu Bu and Cao Cao were originally the focus of attention of everyone present, don't look at the people below who push glasses and exchange lamps with each other, so lively, but they are just polite etiquette, and the wine tripod is only slightly wet when it comes to the side of the mouth, no one will really let go of the wreckage on such an occasion and such a time.

Guo Jia is the only exception, just now it also attracted the attention of some people, just like Xun Yu, who had really heard Xun Yu mention this Guo Jia, Xun Yu secretly paid attention to Guo Jia with curiosity and amazement, at this time when he heard what Lu Bu said, his face was strange for a while, and then he quickly disappeared, he knew the severity, even if he knew that Lu Bu was full of nonsense, he would not deliberately dismantle his lord's platform in front of outsiders, not to mention that he was very curious about what Lu Bu had in mind, as long as he continued to watch.

Guo Jia laughed and said: "Being so appreciated by Wen Hou, there are a few people in the world, which makes Guo Fengxiao a little fluttering." ”

Lu Bu said seriously: "Don't be floating, Ben Hou just wants to try to see if he can recruit Fengxiao over......"

Guo Jia was stunned, choked on a mouthful of wine that had not yet been swallowed, he looked like a wolf, Cao Cao was not good again, his eyes could kill, and he stared straight at Lu Bu.

As a result, Lu Bu's eyes widened as he followed, and he still said in his mouth: "No, Ben Hou is just a joke to adjust the atmosphere, do you really agree?" ”

Cao Cao: "......"

Guo Jia: "......"

Xun You: "......"

……

The autumn wind is bleak, and on the land east of the river, a dry yellow shrouded in vitality.

In the vast plain, a group of cavalry slowly trampled through it, all of them with tired faces, but with some excitement and hope in their eyes, the first one, dressed in silver-white armor, and a brocade robe draped over their shoulders.

The more you go to the north, not at the water's edge, the climate is really dry and cold, and the whistling north wind makes people shiver, especially the armor on the body can't avoid the invasion of cool air, so that those strong soldiers can't help but shiver. If you are driving a horse and galloping, although you will feel very cold when you are blown by the wind, the young man in the silver armor brocade robe does not seem to feel the coolness of the weather outside at all, and it seems that there is a fire hidden in his majestic body.

said to be a young man, but judging from the youth on his face, he was actually only about sixteen or seventeen years old, and he was at the junction of teenagers and young people, but his face was solemn and solemn, but he did not look like an ordinary teenager, and a pair of eyes inevitably pretended to have some desolation to see through the world.

This young man is not the first fierce general in Kansai who heard about Liangzhou, and who is Ma Chao, the eldest son of Hou Ma Shou in Muhuaili, Liangzhou?

To say compared to most of his peers. Even in this chaotic world at the end of the Han Dynasty. Ma Chao's experience can definitely be called rich and superb, even Sun Ce, the "little overlord" who is almost old in Lujiang in the south, cannot be compared with it.

He became famous at a young age and had a good family background, but unfortunately he suffered great changes. Nearly ruined families. After a difficult escape. can only find a way out, at least Sun Ce's family was not threatened because he was not by his side at the beginning. It's just that he, Sun Jian, father and son, and a few other generals are more difficult, which is much better than Ma Chao today.

In addition, he also suffered a humiliating experience that is difficult for a military general to bear, and his former defeated generals defeated him in a dignified manner, even if it was only a gap of one and a half moves, he couldn't accept it with pride, this was simply a hellish psychological gap from Paradise Island, and it was already good enough for him to have a psychological element without collapsing on the spot.

Of course, rich experience is a good thing for people's growth and maturity, once Ma Chao was a high-spirited young general, somewhat reckless and frivolous, but now he has more calmness that is not in line with this age, and he thinks more, of course, on the other hand, it is more gloomy.

But if you really want to say that Ma Chao would rather not have these experiences, but also in exchange for the relatives he lost, especially his father Ma Teng, although the relationship between father and son has always been sparse, but in the end, it is the real Hu people, and there is no lack of people who attach importance to this human affection, not to mention that Ma Chao only has some Hu blood.

Now not only Ma Teng, the head of his Ma family, is dead, but Ma Chao's stepmothers are also dead, and Ma Chao, Ma Tie and Ma Dai, who are not compatriots but are brothers of their own family, are left, and as for the other brother Ma Xiu, he is also separated in the chaos and does not know life and death.

Now Ma Chao is panicked like a lost dog, he used to hide in Liangzhou, and then simply ran to the left of Gyeonggi in Guanzhong, the so-called most dangerous place is probably the safest, Ma Chao can't say this reason but also has this idea, and the facts after lurking here for a few days also prove that he thinks right, if Lu Bu, Jia Xu and others are here, they must not let go inside and outside; But who is in Chang'an now? Duan Xuan is also, this simmering is the brother of Taiwei Duan Cheng in the past, this person is suspicious in nature, not tolerated in Jingzhao officialdom, and his personality is also more extreme, and he is even more stubborn and self-serving, so it is not unusual for Ma Chao to not notice it under his nose.

In fact, for most local officials, the real real power figure in Gyeonggi at this time is still Wei Duan, this Wei Duan is the head of the Wei family, a famous family in Chang'an, and he is not confused.

But that was already before Dong Zhuo became the lord of Luoyang, after Dong Zhuo took power, he ordered Duan Xuan to enter Jingzhao to control Wei Duan, Wei Duan did not want to be with Dong Zhuo on the one hand, to work for him, and on the other hand, he did not want to offend too much for the family, so he said that he couldn't afford to be sick, and that Duan Zhuo was also a bold and reckless master, and he simply took the affairs of Jingzhao Yin, ignoring Wei Duan's feelings, and then Dong Zhuo was driven out of Luoyang, and after arriving in Chang'an, he also wanted to go over to invite Wei Duan, but then he repeatedly failed to make the trip due to things. Until Dong Zhuo was forced to withdraw from Luoyang, and then died in Hedong, the imperial court experienced a transition period from the Dong Zhuo period to the Lu Bu period, but Lu Bu also had no time to care about the affairs of Liangzhou and Guanzhong, because Jing Zhaoyin was still occupied by Duan Xuan, and because of the Duan family's connections in the court, Duan Xuan and others were not impeached and sat firmly in their positions.

However, Duan Xuan only occupies a position on the bright side, in fact, some key things secretly Jingzhao Wenwu still focus on Wei Duan, but for Ma Chao's matter, Wei Duan didn't say anything after knowing it, and he didn't know what he was thinking.

At this time, Ma Chao left Gyeonggi and entered this Hedong County, of course, there was a purpose, in order to prevent accidents, he also sent Pang De to explore the way, and he and others waited here for news.

However, the surrounding climate is bad, and people's mood has become extremely bad, like Ma Cao has been scolding and scolding all the way, and at this time, I don't know how the topic has been pulled to Lu Bu's head again, only to hear Ma Cao hate and scold there: "Okay, he Lu Bu, when he needs us, he rushed to the door and came to the door, and there was a conflict, so he didn't say a word, and abandoned him like a broom." also conspired with that Yan Xing, if it weren't for the vigilance of the major general, I am afraid that he would have fallen into the way of Yan Xing and Cao Xing before, and now I still can't follow this breath when I think about it. ”

Ma Chao ignored him, this guy is a brainless person who talks and thinks things, and it is impossible to make it clear to him, it is a complete waste of his tongue.

At the beginning, the matter of Naxi Liangqiang, speaking of which, they took the initiative to go to Lu Budi first, and it happened that Lu Bu also needed their help to expel the Qiang people from Shangjun at that time, and it was an inevitable coincidence that the two sides met together; Not to mention now, what kind of character is Lu Bu now, when he is the imperial lieutenant, one of the three dukes, and a very popular minister, he is a man of his word in the court, and what about them?

Now Ma Chao doesn't have the energy to explain the difference to him, not to mention that Ma Cao said this, it is best for all the soldiers under his command to think like this, so that they can share the same hatred for the enemy, and in the face of the powerful Lu Bu, they can't be afraid in the first place.

In fact, Ma Chao didn't have much hatred for Lu Bu, and he didn't blame him, his real enemy was still Yan Xing, just because Yan Xing was on Lu Bu's side at this time, he had to go to the opposite side with the other party, even if he knew that with his current strength, he was not Lu Bu's opponent at all.

However, he is not hopeless, at this time Lu Bu is far away in Hebei, what he wants to do This is the best opportunity, in addition to this, he also needs an ally, and after many years of coming and going, only this force occupying the corner of Hedong at this time meets his requirements.

It's also strange to say, Hedong and Henan are not far away, as long as Lu Bu thinks, these people must have nowhere to hide, but I don't know if Lu Bu is thinking about what kind of friendship he had at the beginning, or he didn't take them into account at all, and he still didn't care about it when he could spare his hands to spare time later.

But Ma Chao doesn't think about it so much, it's not like this, and he doesn't have the opportunity to come this time, in short, it seems to be a good thing, doesn't it? (To be continued......)