It has been a few days since the horsemen of the Jiangdong Army retreated to the Lujiang River, and Guo Jia finally let go of his worries, packed his bags, and wanted to return to Xudu.

Although the Jiangdong army and horses were blocked, but this battle was very dangerous, if it was not for the temporary intention, send Zhang Liao out of the city to disturb the rhythm of Zhou Yu's siege, destroy the Jiangdong equipment, and it is not yet known who will kill the deer.

Now that Jiangdong has retreated to Lujiang, Guo Jia expects that it is unlikely that Zhou Yu will go and return, Hefei has Zhang Liao to defend it, and if Jiangdong does not send a large army to attack, it should be as safe as Mount Tai.

A light car, rushed to Xudu, in front of the city gate, Guo Jia happened to meet Jia Xu who returned from Tongguan, the two met in front of the city, all laughed, this time blocked the West Liang, Jiangdong two roads of military horses can not advance an inch, it is not easy, even if it is Jia Xu, Guo Jia and other scheming people, to win such a battle, it is enough to be proud.

Both of them are strategists, when they get together, they talk about the offensive of Xiliang and the two princes of Jiangdong, thinking of Yu Tongguan, dealing with Xu Shu leading troops and repeatedly attacking the city, Jia Xu sighed to Guo Jia: "If it weren't for relying on Xiongguan, the victory or defeat of this battle would be unpredictable, and Xu Shu would have made such a name for himself in Xiliang, but there are some means." ”

When Guo Jia heard this, he nodded slightly, and said with a wry smile: "Wenhe can still win that Xu Shu, when he was in Runan, Zhou Lang almost broke the city, and it is not easy to meet Wenhe this time......"

Guo Jia said, seeing that Jia Xu was smiling when he heard this, he was constantly sad between his eyebrows, and said to Jia Xu: "In this way, the prime minister wants to sweep the world, and there are many opponents. ”

Jia Xu thought deeply about what Guo Jia said, but it was not easy for Cao Cao to seek allies, that Jiangdong and Jingxiang were the masters of the two families, and they were in-laws, not to mention Xiliang, occupying Chang'an, that is, with Cao Cao endlessly, and Ma Teng and Liu Bei both had a lot of bad relations with Cao Cao because of the matter of the edict, thinking of this, Jia Xu said to Guo Jia: "What Feng Xiao refers to is to connect Jingxiang?" ”

Guo Jia shook his head and said to Jia Xu: "Pang Shanmin will not be associated with the prime minister, this time the princes are attacking, if it is not for Guo to persuade the prime minister to lure him with thick profits, the person who pays the troops should be Cao, the Pang family, this son has a lot of ambitions, and he will be the prime minister's enemy in the future." ”

"Then Feng Xiao thinks that who can the prime minister contact?" Jia Xu was slightly stunned when he heard this, and said to Guo Jia: "Xiliang and Jiangdong are not fuel-efficient lamps, if they are connected to it, it will pay a lot." ”

"The one who can help should be Jiangdong." Guo Jia said, Jia Xu couldn't help laughing and said: "I just heard that in the battle of Hefei, the third old minister of Jiangdong died in the city, and Feng Xiaoruo connected Jiangdong at this time, it seems that some idiots are dreaming......"

"Cheng Pu died, just because Jiangdong plundered my land, and he should pay some price." Guo Jia said and said with a confident smile: "Now that Jingxiang is powerful, Jiangdong also needs strong reinforcements, Guo's proposal will be beneficial to both families in the future, whether Sun Quan, Zhou Yu, or Guo Jia's suggestion, they will all consider it." ”

Hearing this, Jia Xu thought for a moment and nodded.

As Guo Jia said, now Cao Cao and Xiliang are the least likely to connect, there is some hope for connecting Jiangdong, the development of this Pang Shanmin for more than two years has been enough to make the princes everywhere tremble, this combination is a matter of two benefits, Jiangdong should obey, even if it pays some price to befriend Jiangdong, for Cao Cao, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

Thinking of this, Jia Xu smiled at Guo Jia and said: "In this case, Feng Xiao can persuade the prime minister, this is a succession." ”

"Wenhe wants to be lazy again." Hearing Jia Xu's words, Guo Jia couldn't help laughing.

Since Jia Xu persuaded Zhang Xiu to join Cao, Jia Xu cherished the words like gold in the court, and protected his life, if it were not for the critical situation, Jia Xu would not have taken over the errand of sticking to Tongguan, for Jia Xu's talent, Guo Jia admired it in his heart, but Guo Jia also understood Jia Xu's concerns, this surrendered minister is better than Cao Cao's acquaintance in Weimo.

Seeing that Jia Xu was silent, Guo Jia smiled and said: "The prime minister is open-minded, Wenhe should understand, if Wenhe takes the initiative, the prime minister must treat Wenhe more seriously." ”

"Let's not talk about it." When Jia Xu heard this, he smiled slightly, and said, "Let's talk about the person recommended by Feng Xiao, Runan Zhongda, how is it recently?" ”

"It's all as expected, and the young marshal Jingxiang is on par." Speaking of Sima Yi, Guo Jia couldn't help laughing and said: "Both of them are forbearant people, and they are quite experienced in using soldiers. ”

"Fortunately, you and I have both returned to the army and Xu Capital, and if there is a mistake, we can also rescue." Jia Xu said, but Guo Jia smiled and said: "Not necessarily, with Guo's understanding of the mountain people and Boyan, these two people will accept them when they see a good situation, the situation in Runan is difficult to change in a moment, as long as Zhongda withdraws from Runan, then Lu Xun will not enter." ”

When Jia Xu heard this, he couldn't help laughing and said: "But this land cutting and seeking peace is the prime minister's heart disease, and with the pride of the prime minister, how can he allow the Jingxiang army and horses to show off their might?" ”

"Therefore, Guo Mou's return this time is to persuade the prime minister to ignore the situation in Runan for the time being, and focus on forming an alliance with Jiangdong, if he is connected with Jiangdong, he can give the prime minister a few years to recuperate." When Guo Jia heard this, he sighed slightly: "Although Guo knows that this has to be done, I don't know how Jingxiang will change a few years later......

The two returned to Xudu, there were already soldiers at the city gate, informed Cao Cao, not long ago, Cao Cao rode alone, straight to the city gate, saw Guo Jia and Jia Xu, still discussing, Cao Cao turned over and dismounted, and smiled at the two: "The two returned, did not go to the prime minister's mansion to report the victory, but stopped at the city gate, do you have to learn from that Dayu, do you have to enter the door?" ”

Guo Jia and Jia Xu saw Cao Cao's arrival, and hurriedly greeted them, Cao Cao saw that the two of them had a sad look on their faces, and said to the two: "The two of you seem to have something on your mind, are you thinking about Cao Mou's time, how can you not be rewarded?" ”

Hearing Cao Cao's jokes, Jia Xu smiled and said: "I didn't get meritorious, so I didn't dare to ask for a reward." ”

Guo Jia went straight to the point and said to Cao Cao: "Guo and Wen He discussed how to help the prime minister find an ally?" ”

"Allies?" When Cao Cao heard this, he was slightly stunned and said: "There are two of them, why do you need allies, Cao thought that the two of them were talking about Runan!" ”

When Guo Jia heard this, he couldn't help laughing: "Or Wen He knows the prime minister's intentions, and expects the prime minister to drive Jing Xiang's soldiers, but Guo thinks that this half of Runan, it is not impossible to give Jing Xiang first, and now Hebei is about to be pacified, the prime minister always has to leave some spare strength, for recuperation, and today's four parts of the world, all the remaining princes, can not be underestimated, this is the best opportunity for Lian Heng, if not, the prime minister can be sure, with one enemy three? ”

Cao Cao heard this, his face changed slightly, this half a year, although the war in Hebei went well, but also lost Chang'an and half of Runan, for Cao Cao, it is always a shame to lose the land, now Guo Jia has stated the benefits, Cao Cao also has a deep understanding, when looking for an ally, as a help.

Thinking of this, Cao Cao's face was dark, and he nodded and said: "What Feng Xiao said is very true, since this is the case, the two of them will go back to the house with Cao to discuss this matter." ”

(To be continued)