Although Wang Xu's gains are not small, they are far inferior to Cao Cao, who is at the core of the Central Plains. Although the geographical location there is extremely poor and it is difficult to rise, there are not many talents in general. Coupled with Cao Cao's own fame and prestige, in just two or three months, people who defected to him flocked to him.

The first to respond was the fierce generals of his clan.

It is rumored among the scholars that Cao Song was originally a member of the Xiahou family, and later passed on to Cao Teng, a regular servant, as his son, so Cao Cao's clan has two families surnamed Xiahou and Cao. Of course, the insiders of the year have long since died, and the dead are dead, and I am afraid that there is no one who knows these secrets except for the people involved.

However, the Cao family is after Cao Shen, the famous minister of the early Han Dynasty, and the Xiahou family is after Xiahou Ying, the founder of the Han Dynasty, and the two families have been in-laws for generations. Therefore, no matter whether Cao Song is the Cao family or the Xiahou family, as long as Cao Cao's surname is Cao, then they also belong to a clan system.

And Cao Cao is eloquent and strategic, and among the younger generations of the two families, he has the highest prestige and is the most respected, so as soon as he got into trouble, he received the full support of the younger generation of the two families. Among them, Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan brothers, Cao Ren, Cao Chun brothers, and Cao Hong are the most outstanding, and each of them has attracted the elite private soldiers of the family to come to help.

Subsequently, the heroes of all parties also rushed to join each other, including Yangping Patriotic People Le Jin and Le Wenqian. There is also a powerful general Li Gan, leading his eldest son Li Quan, and his nephew Li Dian to lead more than 1,000 strong people to take refuge. The rest of the generals are even more innumerable, and they are very popular.

However, compared to Yuan Shao's harvest, Cao Cao still seems to be slightly insufficient. Hebei Benduo scholar, the fourth and third princes of the Yuan family, Yuan Shao himself has many merits, prestige and height, and the people who support him, the most in the world. It's a pity that Wang Xu didn't dare to compliment its quality. Comparatively speaking, Cao Cao's gang is more attractive.

And the thing that really made him slap the table and be angry and regretful the most. It's Li Dian! If not to get intelligence. He actually forgot about this general who was both civil and military. And the most important thing is that when he heard his father Wang Yan say that Li Yu, whom his aunt Wang Xiang married, was Li Gan's cousin, and Li Dian was his aunt's nephew, Wang Xu almost slapped himself to death.

I remember that when I was a child, I had doubts, but where I thought it was really related. Over the years, there have been many twists and turns. I forgot about it all and failed to seize the opportunity to win over.

Now that they have defected to Cao Cao, it will be difficult. Although they are related, they are under the control of Cao Cao, coupled with their own loyalty. I'm afraid that the battlefield duel will not be soft. At most, he had to stay alive as much as he could, fight to be captured alive, and then help beg for a peaceful life.

But for Wang Xu, what is the use of these? I never had the intention of being captured in defeat......

With the abundance of talents and strong soldiers under the princes of all parties, the time and place of the alliance were finally negotiated. Under the initiative of Wang Xu and Cao Cao, Suozao County on the northwest border of Chenliu County was finally decided. The day of the alliance is the seventh day of the first month of the following year.

And at this time. It was the beginning of December 189 A.D.......

Because of the concern to go north and south from Jingnan. The trip was long, so Wang Xu planned to send troops on December 15. Like Sun Jian, an activist who is far away in Wu County. Even as early as the end of November, he had already led the troops to set off!

Seeing that the departure date was getting closer and closer, Wang Xu was also a little disappointed. I can't imagine that my reputation is still not enough, although there are many people who come to defect, but Chen Deng is the one with a name and surname in the history books, and Jia Hua is still an alternative. In comparison, it is second to Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, and can only be tied with Sun Jian in the second echelon. Some time ago, I also took the initiative to write to Xun Yu and other old acquaintances, but everyone said that they didn't want to be out for the time being, so they politely refused.

Thinking of this, Wang Xu was even more annoyed. slapped the stone table irritably, and shouted, "Xiao Zhen, bring me wine!" ”

Knowing that Wang Xu was in a bad mood for the past two days, Xiao Zhen stuck out his tongue at Xu Shu next to him, and didn't dare to respond, so he ran lightly to get the wine.

"Hey!" Seeing this, Xu Shu couldn't help but sigh and comforted: "Husband, don't be angry, you have a lot of talents, and it's not a big deal to have two less." Besides, the current Jingnan is a remote place, far less solid than the north. In addition to Lingling and Changsha, the population of our other two counties is not as large as that of a county in Hebei in the Central Plains. Although the agricultural economy, as well as the technical conditions, have developed rapidly because we encourage invention and the improvement of some tools and production models, the gap cannot be changed in a short period of time, and it is normal for people to have concerns. Wouldn't it be better to take Jingbei in the future? Jing Arctic is rich, connects the Central Plains, promotes exchanges, and will inevitably prosper at that time. ”

"Hey! I know that, too. Wang Xu shook his head helplessly: "Compared with the Central Plains, the current Jingnan is too weak in terms of talent reserve and foundation, I am not incomprehensible." It's not as good as Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, at least it's not so far behind! For today, I have suffered so much since I was a child, suffered so many sins, and I have endured it all these years, but I can only get to this time, and I am really a little bored in my heart. ”

With Wang Xu's words, Xu Shu didn't know what to say. Wang Xu's efforts, he saw. I have studied hard since I was a child, spent all my efforts, and endured for so many years, which is indescribable, and now the result is indeed a little unfair!

Just when the two were a little silent for a while, Xiao Ling suddenly ran over, knowing that Wang Xu was in a bad mood for the past two days, and couldn't help but salute timidly. "Report to the master, don't ask to see Tian Beijia."

"Let him come in directly." Wang Xu said weakly.

"No!" Xiao Ling answered, didn't say much, looked at Xu Shu, and quickly turned around to leave.

At this time, Diao Chan happened to walk over slowly with a plate of side dishes and a pot of wine. smiled softly: "I heard that my husband wants to drink, and my concubine fried a small dish, I don't know if it suits the taste of my husband and sister?" ”

Since Diao Chan moved into the General's Mansion, although Wang Xu didn't have time to accompany her, he still simply held a concubine wedding banquet at home, so Diao Chan had to change his words. It's just that Wang Xu hasn't entered her boudoir until now, not that she is so busy that she doesn't have time to sleep, but she always feels that Diao Chan is younger after all.

"Huh!" Facing Diao Chan, Wang Xu's face softened a lot, and he smiled slightly: "It's okay, the dishes made by the cicadas are delicious!" ”

After speaking, seeing Diao Chan smiled softly, he took out the wine and food from the tray with his white and tender little hands, and poured wine for himself and Xu Shu. couldn't help but smile and continued: "By the way, what about Cui'er?" Doesn't that girl follow you on weekdays? ”

"She made some snacks for General Dian, and she just sent them over." Diao Chan replied with a smile.

"Hey!" Hearing this, Wang Xu suddenly became interested. couldn't help but laugh and scolded: "This Cui'er." Why do you send things to Dian Wei at two ends in three days? Don't see so enthusiastic about others? ”

Hearing this, Xu Shu laughed out loud. "Stupid! I can't even see it! ”

Diao Chan also covered his mouth and chuckled.

The actions of the two made Wang Xu understand in an instant, and said in surprise: "She has taken a fancy to Dian Wei?" ”

"The blind can see it." Xu Shu suddenly gave him a blank look.

"Huh! Haven't I been busy during this time? I didn't pay attention to it. Saying that, Wang Xu turned his head with great interest and asked, "Cicada, when did Cui'er fall in love with Dian Wei?" ”

"This ......" Hearing this, Diao Chan hesitated for a moment. Only then did he say uncertainly: "The concubine thinks that when the husband and Dian Wei visited the palace at night, Cui'er should have been a little moved. Because at that time, she always liked to say that if any woman could marry a hero with strong martial arts like General Dian, she would definitely not be bullied. Since coming to Jingnan, General Yindian has lived in the guard courtyard. So she often goes over, so she goes back and forth, and the concubine can't tell when she liked it. ”

"I see." With Diao Chan's words, Wang Xu also recalled the words she said when Cui'er bandaged Dian Wei, and couldn't help but slowly show a smile. "Hmmm! It's okay, Dian Wei is not young, it's time to marry a wife and start a family. ”

After saying that, he paused. Only then did he turn his head to Xu Shu and smiled, "Wife." I don't think so. When you return from this expedition, you will accept Cui'er as your godsister. Then let's call the shots and give Cui'er to Dian Wei! Dian Wei has a simple temperament, and he gets along with Cui'er, which can be regarded as a good thing. ”

"Hmmm! No problem. Xu Shu suddenly smiled and nodded.

As soon as the words fell, a hearty laugh suddenly came from the side: "Hahaha! This matter is very good, and the subordinates are willing to be matchmakers! ”

Hearing this, Wang Xu suddenly turned his head to look at it, and when he saw that it was Tian Feng, he couldn't help but smile and said, "Yuan Hao is here!" Sit down! ”

"Huh!" Knowing that Wang Xu was not confined to small sections in private, Tian Feng smiled and sat down calmly. "What the lord said just now, can you be serious?"

"Of course it's true, how could I joke about such a thing."

"Then I don't know how about a subordinate being a matchmaker?" Tian Feng said with a smile.

"Of course it's good!" Nodding with a smile, Wang Xu was not verbose. "Then this matter will be settled, and when I return from the expedition, I will give the wedding and happiness!"

After speaking, without waiting for a few people to answer, he turned to ask: "Yuan Hao is here, but what is the matter?" ”

"It's not a big deal." Tian Feng shook his head slowly, and in Wang Xu's puzzled gaze, he then smiled mysteriously: "It's just that it can relieve the lord's recent depression." ”

"Oh?" Wang Xu was stunned for a moment, but then reacted. Xi said: "Yuan Hao is recommended by a great talent?" ”

"Hahaha! Definitely! Tian Feng immediately laughed and shook his head, playing a dumb riddle. It wasn't until Wang Xu's excitement just rose that he fell and was disappointed, that he suddenly said: "Because Dacai has already come, and it will be there in half a day." ”

"Huh? …… All right! Yuan Hao, you dare to tease me. Having said that, Wang Xu's face was full of smiles at the moment. Without waiting for Tian Feng to answer, he was already anxious to ask, "I don't know who it is?" ”

Knowing that Wang Xu was very anxious when he met talents, Tian Feng stopped joking and said bluntly: "Lord, you know this person." It's frustrated, frustrated! ”

"Gong He is here?" Wang Xu's eyes widened in disbelief, and he looked at Tian Feng suspiciously, still a little incredulous. "I wrote to him personally, but he didn't come, why would he come to help now?"

"This time, that time!" Tian Feng stroked his beard with a smile, shook his head and said: "At the beginning, the prince didn't come, because he was rooted in Hebei, he didn't want to stay away from his homeland, and hoped to rely on his talent to run for the future." But now, the world is in turmoil, and the majesty of the court has been lost. With his talents, how could he not see current affairs? If you want to show your chest pain, you must find the Lord. ”

"I thought about it two months ago. Knowing that he had admired the lord very much back then, he wrote a letter to invite him, saying that the lord was wise, Jingnan was prosperous, and the ministers were good and virtuous. also persuaded him not to go to Han Fu and Yuan Shao, compared with their talents and virtues, they were not as good as the lord. Therefore, as early as more than a month ago, he had already replied that he would bring his close relatives and family members to take refuge. It's just that in order to surprise the lord, this has been concealed so far. ”

At this time, Wang Xu only felt that the depression in his heart was swept away, and he couldn't stop laughing: "Hahahaha! It's really good, the frustrated prince and the talent to stabilize the country can take on a big responsibility! After Huan was transferred to Changsha Taishou, there was still a vacancy in the position of the general's mansion, so how about letting him be engaged in the governance? In the future, with the two of you in charge of the General's Mansion for me, I will have no worries! ”

"That's great!" Tian Feng immediately nodded in agreement.

When the words fell, Wang Xu thought about it, but he felt anxious, and couldn't help but stand up, pulled Tian Feng and said, "Let's go, let's go and meet him in person!" ”

"No!" Seeing that Wang Xu could treat talents like this, Tian Feng was also very happy, and nodded with a smile......

With the arrival of Frustration, Wang Xu's heart was finally comfortable, with Chen Deng and Frustration, it was enough!

However, the day of the expedition is also approaching. On December 15, before dawn, Wang Xu got up and washed up, preparing to leave at six o'clock.

It's a pity that the armor hasn't been put on yet, but Gao Shun rushed to the Taishou Mansion in a hurry. In Wang Xu's puzzled gaze, he gritted his teeth fiercely, knelt on the ground and begged: "Lord, there will be something to ask for in the end." ”

"What?"

"I hope the lord will wait for three more days to send troops!" As he spoke, Gao Shun couldn't help but turn his head, obviously feeling extremely uncomfortable, and he didn't explain the reason.

Hearing this, Wang Xu couldn't help but look at Gao Shun deeply.

Gao Shun is upright and upright, and he has followed him for so many years, but he has never made a request to himself, let alone a request for no reason! After being silent for a long time, Wang Xu couldn't help but take a deep breath: "Okay! For you, the army waited for three days! ”

"Thank you, my lord!" Gao Shun seemed to feel shameless in the face of Wang Xu, kowtowed respectfully, and quickly got up and left.

It wasn't until he left the main courtyard that Gao Shun looked up at the northern sky and chattered to himself: "Gongming, have you really forgotten the promise you made back then?" It's time to ......" (To be continued, if you want to know what happens, please log on to http://www.biquge.info.)

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