Chapter 42: Laughing and talking
"Lord, as long as you stick to it without fighting, Yuan Shao and Cao Ying will retreat sooner or later, if you take the risk of attacking, the situation will become unpredictable, and I hope the lord will think twice."
After determining Guo Jia's strategic goals, Xu Shu admonished worriedly.
The five people present, including Guo Jia, everyone knew very well that Yuan Shao was a strong man in the middle, and he had no reputation.
At this time, he led the army to attack, most of them because of the successive victories in these years, thinking that the world was invincible, and it was too simple to sweep the world.
But Cao Ying is different, he survives in the cracks, several reversals of life and death, plus Cao Yingzhi's military soldiers are all the best in the world, if there is only Yuan Shao, Guo Jia wants to fight, and with Cao Ying, who will die, the victory or defeat is unpredictable.
In the situation in front of Guo Jia, the offense is risky, but the defense can be invincible.
Guo Jia's expression was solemn and his tone was indifferent.
"Cao Ying can reverse the defeat of Lu Bu's sneak attack on Yanzhou, Yuan Shao can reverse the trend and attack the weak to force Gongsun Zhan into a desperate situation, I, if I can only defend in front of Cao Ying and Yuan Shao without fighting, then, I might as well unload my armor and return to the field or surrender the city, what else to talk about to clear the four seas and clarify the universe."
Many years ago, Guo Jia once said to Zhang Yan that he would do his best in the world.
If you want to achieve great things, if you can't defeat the best of the heroes in the world, you can't stand at the pinnacle of the country.
Among the princes, the status is very important, in addition to the political status, a strong person recognized in the world, benevolence, righteousness and virtue alone is not enough to be convinced, force is the fundamental.
The strong and the weak must be judged through direct confrontation.
Whether the princes are strong or not depends not on the territory, not on the number of soldiers and horses, but on the results of the war.
"After this battle is over, everyone in the world must know that those who dare to offend me must pay the price. Today, Cao Ying and Yuan Shao are here, tomorrow, if Liu Biao comes, the day after tomorrow, if Han Sui Ma Teng comes, I want these princes to always remember one fact, no matter how many people you bring here, it will never be possible to go back safe and sound. ”
Guo Jia's tone was resolute and his eyes were sharp.
The four people in the hall could see it clearly, and Guo Jia's killing intent and battle intent were scattered at this moment.
Xu Shu no longer persuaded Guo Jia to change his mind.
He had already seen that the anger in Guo Jia's heart had reached the point where he couldn't hold it back.
People mainly control the civil and military, the city is very deep, ordinary people can't see the joys, sorrows and sorrows in his heart from his expression, Guo Jia is the same, these years always give outsiders a smile and tepid look, be kind to others, close to the people like a son, even if the officials make some small mistakes, Guo Jia just smiled and admonished.
Now, Guo Jia's expression is just very serious, but Xu Shu, who is familiar with Guo Jia, knows that Yuan Shao and Cao Ying have already made Guo Jia angry.
The key is not a question of offense or defense.
Even if Guo Jia insists on not fighting and is invincible.
However, the two armies facing each other at Hangu Pass will inevitably have a great impact on the livelihood of the people in Guanzhong, and after a long time, the situation in Guanzhong, which has finally stabilized, will fall into turmoil again.
It is very clear from the perspective of the common people that Hangu Pass, which is not far away, is fighting, and the enemy army outside does not know when it will sweep through the pass, can they still go down to the land to cultivate with peace of mind? The difficulty of sleeping and eating is the real portrayal.
Therefore, Guo Jia wanted to fight and end the war as soon as possible, not only to establish his status as a prince in the world through this war, but also to minimize the negative impact of this war on Guanzhong.
"Does the lord have a plan to break the enemy?"
Now that Guo Jia has a goal, then this process must also be in mind, and Fa Zheng asked each other to hear Guo Jia's strategy to break the enemy.
Under the staring gaze of the four people, Guo Jia nodded solemnly.
"I already have a general strategy in mind, but I ask you to consider the details."
Sleepless all night, Guo Jia, Fa Zheng, Pang Tong, Xu Shu, Jia Xu, and the five of them discussed until the sky was about to dawn.
"In this way, you should go back and rest for a while, and Ming said that each performs its own duties, and I will wait and see what Yuan Shao and Cao Ying will do."
As soon as his nerves relaxed slightly, Guo Jia felt tiredness hit his body, his expression eased, and he said to the four of them with a concerned smile.
Unexpectedly, Jia Xu got up and bowed his hand to Guo Jia, and said calmly: "Lord, the military situation is urgent, and there is no room for delay, so I will immediately go to Hangu Pass to help General Zhang, and I will leave." ”
Pang Tong, who was immediately after Jia Xu, also got up and bowed his hand to Guo Jia and said, "My lord, I will also leave for Wuguan to assist General Yan." ”
The two of them acted vigorously and resolutely, without dragging their feet.
Guo Jia no longer persuaded him, turned his head and said to Xu Shu: "Yuan Zhi will write a book to Wen Yuan and Heber, and Wen He and Shi Yuan's official positions in the army will be tentatively determined by the military division." ”
Jia Xu and Pang Tong showed surprise in their eyes, the task on their shoulders seemed to be heavier, but it made them more motivated, and they felt indescribable excitement and gratitude for Guo Jia's heavy trust.
Since Guo Jia asked them to serve as the lieutenant general of the military division instead of the military division sacrificial wine, it shows that they have the right to mobilize soldiers and horses, and they are already a real and unknown commander.
Moreover, the official sending of documents to Zhang Liao and Yan Yan means that they must hand over their military power when necessary, and let Jia Xu and Pang Tong take charge.
This approach is only temporary, and the matter is urgent, not that Guo Jia denies that Zhang Liao is not as good as Jia Xu, and Yan Yan is not as good as Pang Tong, but this battle, Guo Jia's strategic thinking, Jia Xu and Pang Tong have been completely and thoroughly understood after a night of collegiality.
In the current tense situation, it is impossible for Guo Jia to go to Hangu Pass or Wuguan in person to teach Zhang Liao Yan face-to-face.
Besides, Jia Xu and Pang Tong should understand what they are doing, not fighting for power and profit, even if they have military power now, as soon as the war is over, they still have to hand it over.
Pang Tong and Jia Xu went out at the same time, with ordinary backs, firm steps, and the unique elegance of literati, Guo Jia raised his eyes, and a smile rose at the corner of his mouth.
The phoenix spreads its wings, and the poisoner competes.
From yesterday when he got the military information to the plan to deal with the enemy, Guo Jia's response was very fast and decisive.
When the catastrophe comes, the most taboo is constant, which Guo Jia has always done is impressive.
In fact, many years ago, Guo Jia was thinking about how he could be a master and how to be a successful monarch.
In the end, he remembered Liu Bei's words, Liu Bei said that whatever Cao Ying does, he must do the opposite, so that he can succeed.
Guo Jia's reference is not Liu Bei's words, but ideas.
Yuan Shao's shortcomings, Cao Ying's shortcomings, and other princes' shortcomings, as long as Guo Jia wants to get it, he will do the opposite.
Yuan Shao is scheming and decisive, and Guo Jia must be decided.
Cao Ying's surname is suspicious, and Guo Jia is not suspicious.
As for others, such as Sun Ce, Liu Biao and others, if they can think of some, they will introspect themselves.
Whether this is good or bad, blind or wise, Guo Jia can't make up his mind, the path of life is like this, there is no untrue prophet, everything, leave it to time to give the answer.
After not closing his eyes all night, Guo Jia asked Xu Shu and Fa Zheng to go down to rest, and he also went back to the inner courtyard to make up for sleep.
At the moment of the great enemy, Guo Jia needs to recuperate, and sufficient energy is the basis of his command.
After a good night's sleep, Guo Jia fell asleep early in the morning and didn't get up until near the evening.
There was silence in the bedroom, Guo Jia sat up, lifted the futon, and there were fewer Diao Chan around him, less wives and concubines such as Cai Yan to serve, and he looked lonely.
The other maids in the house entered the room with a washbasin and served Guo Jia to freshen up.
"Is there an outsider visiting in the white day?"
Guo Jia asked casually while wiping his face.
The maid replied respectfully, "There are many distinguished guests here, and they dare not disturb the envoy's rest, and they are all waiting in the front hall." ”
"Huh? Who are they? Forget it, I'll go and see for myself. ”
This Chang'an city now brings together all kinds of characters, and there are many new faces, and the maids in the palace may not all know each other.
The officials transferred from Youzhou, the wealthy families of Youzhou, and some generals in the army, not to mention the subordinates in the mansion, Guo Jia may not all meet and be able to call names.
After putting on his clothes, Guo Jia's movements were still unhurried, and after putting on his martial arts crown and making sure that there was nothing wrong, he went out of the bedroom door.
When he came to the front hall, Guo Jia saw three people sitting in the hall with anxious expressions, and the atmosphere in silence was very depressing and unpleasant.
Guo Jialang arrived with a smile.
"Hehehe, what wind is blowing you here? I heard that there are many distinguished guests in the house, why are there only a few of you? Recently, I got an ancient book, so I can't put it down, yesterday I read it at night, and I fell asleep at dawn, so that you can wait for a long time is really a sin, forgive me. ”
The expressions of the three people in the hall were surprised, and it was extremely exciting.
They looked at Guo Jia in astonishment and a little shocked.
I don't understand why Guo Jia can still talk and laugh so much? Chic?
Zhen Yu, Zhang Xu, Zhang Qin, the three of them came to visit before noon, and there were many representatives of the wealthy family of the Yizhou Chamber of Commerce in the same company, but because Guo Jia was sleeping and resting, they didn't dare to disturb, and they felt that too many people were crowded in Guo Jia's small mansion It was not good, and now was not the time to join in the fun, leaving the three of them as representatives to explore Guo Jia's attitude.
Although the subordinate said politely: "Why don't you go and report to you?" ”
But they all hurried to stop them.
Guo Jia is now half of the parents of the wealthy families in Yizhou, and the other half, but he is urging the king of Hades.
Whether Guo Jia's attitude towards them is charitable or vicious depends on how they treat Guo Jia.
Therefore, doing everything possible to please Guo Jia is already a habitual thinking of Guo Jia by the wealthy family in Yizhou.
Even when a thunderbolt fell overhead on a sunny day, they still had to be respectful to Guo Jia.
"Envoy, don't you know the situation in the east?"
Zhang Qin asked in a daze.
After asking, he regretted and wanted to give himself a slap in the face.
Even these businessmen knew that Yuan Shao and Cao Yingtun had more than 200,000 soldiers in Luoyang, how could Guo Jia not know?
Now that Guo Jia is smiling and talking as before, this relaxed attitude is a must.
Could it be that Guo Jia was terrified in front of them? Even if it is to face them with a trace of burden, I am afraid it will cause them unimaginable psychological pressure.
(To be continued)