After Cheng Yu led the Tao garrison to rescue, Zhao Yun led the Xiao cavalry to show off his might, and then retreated back to Henan, and Cao Cao had the leisure to worry about his own future.

Now that he has returned defeated, most of the soldiers are in Henan, the land of Yan, Henan, and Xu, such a large territory, there are only about 10,000 soldiers left, and it is difficult to defend the land.

A few years ago, Chen Gong and others welcomed Lu Bu into Yanzhou, wanting to drive the Cao family, Meng De was weak, and wanted to send his family to Yecheng as a hostage, and his family went to Yuan Benchu to obey orders. Now the situation is just as embarrassing, but no one mentions the matter under Yuan Shao's account: one is from the land of the three states and the coercion of the Son of Heaven, and he can no longer easily surrender to others; Second, Han Sui, Ma Chao and other Liangzhou rebels have been weak, Henan has added a new army, defeated Cao Cao's army and horses, Deng Ji's next step will definitely be to draw troops to aid the party, Yuan Shao's battle, the victory is still difficult to say.

It's just that the princes of the world are gradually merging with each other, and the weak are all eliminated, and now there is no one among the princes who is easy to match. Cao Cao is surrounded by strong neighbors, and now the land of Sanzhou is empty, Deng Ji and Yuan Shao are in the upper party, and they have no time to go east, and there are also Sun Quan and Liu Biao on the side. Even if the Sun and Liu families are still fighting to the death, if they hear that Cao Cao is defeated, they will not have other thoughts and cross the Yangtze River to commit crimes.

After a complete defeat, the rest are worried about external troubles, Guo Jiashang was the first to worry about internal strife, and said at the military meeting: "Our army is newly defeated in Henan, and the traitors in the DPRK and China, and the powerful people in the country may think that they have an opportunity, and the dissent is gradually rising. ”

When the people were panicked at the time of the defeat, although Guo Jia's words did not save face for Cao Cao, they were reasonable, and everyone didn't care about the small details, Cao Cao was reminded and asked: "What Feng Xiao said is extremely true." Is there a plan to eliminate internal troubles? ”

Xun Yu Chengyu and others knew that Guo Jia was wise, and he didn't speak lightly, since he had already mentioned this matter, when he had a plan, they all looked at him and waited for the following.

Under the burning eyes of everyone, Guo Jia really said again: "This matter is urgent." The general can seize the power of Dong Cheng, change the command of his henchmen to the northern army, and then widely distribute secret agents, so that the Son of Heaven and the court can be safe; When I heard that Deng Jiluo was east of the river, he had made people widely spread the policy of the fourth-class people, in order to attract the people, and now the general is in a critical situation, and if he wants to be safe, it is better to announce the policy of Sizhou under his rule! ”

Seize the military power of Dong Cheng. That is to prevent the Son of Heaven and the courtiers, but at this critical juncture, several ministers who have the Han family in their hearts did not refute it, and after saying something, Guo Jia set up an ambush again.

There are few people in the Han family, but the people in the tent have always regarded the policy of the fourth-class people as a big trouble, and when they heard Guo Jia's words, a few people from the city government couldn't help but shout: "Isn't this helping the Deng family's children?" If Henan policy is told to the people. Many of the people abandoned me and threw myself elsewhere! ”

Why does Guo Jia make wedding dresses for others? Xun Yu hadn't figured it out yet, and even Cao Cao, including Cao Cao, frowned and pondered. Guo Jiafang smiled: "Sizhou's policy, the pros and cons are hard to say. However, Deng Ji was in Hedong and publicized his policies, in order to attract the people to invest, and to enjoy his benefits; Now we are doing the opposite, and re-proclaiming its policy to the wealthy families under their rule. They will be afraid and will not have different aspirations, then Deng Ji will suffer from them, and we will enjoy their benefits. ”

Only then did everyone understand what Guo Jia meant, and Cao Hong patted his chest with palpitations: "Just inform the Hao family about this matter, don't let it out to the common people!" ”

Although it is the same, the policy of the fourth-class people of Sizhou is widely advertised. However, the audience is different. The target of Deng Ji's propaganda is the homeless people and the tribes of the wealthy clans, so it can attract people to vote; Guo Jia suggested that Cao Cao pass on the policy of Sizhou to his rule, but the target was the wealthy families and would not inform the people.

Although there are very few families who do not know the harm caused by the fourth-class people's policy in Sizhou, when the Cao army was defeated, he once again informed the fourth-class people of the wealthy family's policy, so that the clans knew that Deng Ji or would become the master of Yanyu Xu.

"Feng Xiao Gaocai!" Xun Yu praised first, and then worried: "However, our army has suffered a huge loss in Henan, and the land of Sanzhou is vast, but there are only more than 10,000 troops left, so there is no internal worry, and it cannot last!" ”

Cheng Yu nodded in agreement: "From now on, the general should send the civil and military forces to each county and each tuntian to recruit new troops!" ”

Liu Ye spoke: "I have to recruit a new army in January and February, and the drill will take time, and there will be a shortage of armor and equipment, so I am afraid it will be difficult to use it for a while!" ”

Fortunately, the morale was not exhausted after the defeat, and everyone under the account could still discuss as usual, although all kinds of things were anxious, but it was not completely impossible to see a little hope, Cao Cao spit out the stuffiness in his chest, and said: "In the past, most of the elite in our army were Qingzhou soldiers, and Qingzhou produced elite soldiers, but unfortunately it can no longer be obtained!" ”

In the past, most of the elite soldiers in the army were Qingzhou soldiers who were recruited after defeating the Yanzhou Yellow Turbans, but unfortunately Henan was defeated in a big battle, or killed or captured. It can be clearly seen that with Deng Ji's yellow turban background and style of acting, those who were captured will definitely be selected into the Sizhou soldiers, and they will be enemies of their own family in the future.

Cao Cao sighed.

The elite soldiers of Qingzhou are the best image left for Cao Cao, but now that most of Qingzhou is in the hands of Yuan Shao, it is naturally impossible to recruit troops again.

Cao Cao just sighed for a while, everyone just listened to it, but Guo Jia's eyes suddenly lit up, and then he spoke: "The counties of Qingzhou are all under Yuan Shao's orders, and they can't be planned, but there are still two counties of Beihai and Donglai outside!" ”

Xun Yu shook his head: "Kong Rong Guoshi is also discouraged, and our army is not able to go to the expedition!" ”

Kong Rong has been the prime minister of Beihai for many years, and because of the Yellow Turban Rebellion, no one in Donglai dared to go to the office, and he was also ruled by Beihai. Yuan Shao once wanted to set up another Han Emperor, Kong Rongshen was not ashamed, and he also hated Cao Cao to punish the border, and the Beihai forces were sandwiched between the Yuan and Cao families, but they did not rely on either side and formed their own faction.

Kong Rong is a descendant of Confucius, since he was a child, there are allusions such as "Kong Rong let the pear", "brothers fight to death", etc., many people praise, after entering the Beihai after the benevolent name, won the hearts of the people, Yuan, Cao is afraid of losing popularity, they dare not take it, can only let him go.

It's just that at this time and at that time, now that the situation is critical, and the emergency is urgent, what reputation do you care? Guo Jia said to Xun Yu: "Kong Wenju doesn't know how to be flexible, and he is burdened by fame, so he can be bullied, he doesn't need to spend a soldier on the lord, just send a messenger, and you can get Beihai!" ”

After Guo Jia pointed it out, several people reacted, and Cao Cao also realized: "As long as the Son of Heaven makes an edict, Kong Wenju will come!" ”

Guo Jia smiled: "Exactly!" And the Beihai Yellow Turban has always been powerful, and the county soldiers are constantly fighting, and the elite can be used. In the first year of Xingping, the world was famine, and the Yellow Turbans were for food, and they went to Deng Ji with Guan Hai and others, and the rest were descended to Kong Wenju. ”

The people in the tent are all good, and Xun Yu doesn't say much anymore, which can be regarded as acquiescing to this matter.

Cao Cao immediately issued an order, so that people went to Dingtao to ask for the edict of the Son of Heaven, recruited Kong to integrate into the court as an official, and appointed Beihai Xiang and Donglai Taishou; He also ordered Xiahou to return to Dingtao first and replace Dong Cheng in charge of the Northern Army; Cao Ren went to Guangling to guard against Sun Ce; The rest of Xiahou Yuan, Cao Hong, Cheng Yu, Chen Deng, Chen Qun, Le Jin, Li Dian, Li Tong and other dozens of civil and military personnel were ordered to go to Dongjun, Jiyin, Shanyang, Taishan, Runan, Liang, Lu, Donghai, Xiapi and other places to recruit soldiers.

After the military discussion was dispersed, Xiahoudun and others left, leaving only Guo Jia in the account, Cao Cao Fang sighed to him: "The world regards Deng Ji as Dong Zhuo and Li Dao, vulgar and incomprehensible, only to use force to coerce the world, although fearful but light, I am the same, until this big setback, I know its fallacy." ”

Guo Jia nodded: "It's not the general's fault, and it's not a matter of time." Thinking about it carefully, Deng Jinei cultivated the Ming government, the soldiers were strong and the food was sufficient, and then Tian Feng and Jia Xu complemented each other, not arrogant or impatient, and tried to advance steadily, and the big river Xiongguan was the screen, which was by no means comparable to Dong Zhuo's generation. Today, its three roads have not been defeated in battles, and the foundation is stable, and it cannot be taken lightly. ”

"Although Deng Ji won, his self-damage is also great, and it is difficult to invade for the time being. With the service of the civil and military forces, there is no worry about today's defeat, but in the future, we will need to see Sizhou again. With such a big enemy on the side, as seen by Fengxiao, how should a certain act in order to be the enemy and defeated? ”

"If I am Tian Feng and Jia Xu," others only looked at the defeat in front of them, but Cao Cao was relying on the future battle, and he was worthy of being the master of his own choice, listening to his question, Guo Jia had to think hard, and said slowly: "When the war retreats to the beginning, I will strongly persuade Deng Ji to take Hanzhong and Shu, if he wins Shu, he will be able to strengthen the Qin Dynasty!" After a few years of cultivation, the heroes will go out of the customs, and it will be difficult to compete in the world, and it can be decided in one fell swoop! ”

After saying these few words, Guo Jia's thinking became clear: "If Deng Ji has to retreat from Yuan Shao, the princes of the world will become more and more terrifying, but they will not surrender to him, they will be like the public, and they will all think that they are the first enemy!" Or you can act like the Six Kingdoms and join forces to resist the strong Qin! ”

"Deng Ji is slowly advancing and stabilizing, and we must not rush to take the Guanzhong again! For the sake of the Lord, he should also be diligent in internal affairs, and prepare money, food, and soldiers. Then fake the name of the Son of Heaven, comfort the Quartet, befriend Yuan Shao, Liu Biao, Zhang Lu, Liu Zhang, Zhuhao, resist Deng Ji, first trapped in the pass, and then persuade each family to attack it with a partial division, and disturb it left and right. ”

Guo Jia made a long speech, Cao Cao listened silently, and sighed for a while: "Haojie has all kinds of disputes, and it is extremely difficult to connect them!" ”

Guo Jia: "The policies of Deng Ji and the fourth people have offended the world, and they want to be as strong as Qin; Although it is difficult for us to join forces, only in this way can we get a glimmer of life. And the Deng clan is so strong, aren't the princes afraid? ”

Cao Cao barely lifted his spirits: "Since this is the case, I will do my best!" ”

The two monarchs and ministers secretly agreed, but this is a long-term plan, and the Cao army in front of him is extremely weak, and the first thing is to prevent outsiders from coveting their own foundation.

The Cao family licked their wounds for less than a month, and new news came: Cao's army was defeated, Deng Ji also broke the Xianbei Wuhuan cavalry in Hanoi, Yuan Shao expected to be alone against the Sizhou army, led the army to retreat to Yecheng, and soon after, the four counties of Taiyuan, Yanmen, Dingxiang, and Xihe were ceded to Pang Zhen.

After carefully reading the report twice, Guo Jia was so frightened that he was drenched in cold sweat, and suddenly jumped up: "It's not good, Yuan Benchu wanted to destroy the alliance!" ”

Cao Cao was stunned, and then his face was as pale as earth. (To be continued......)