After Cao Cao was acupunctured by Hua Tuo, he was in good spirits, and after lunch, he took some decoction, and his headache was greatly reduced. Chen Sheng next to him saw that the blood on Cao Cao's face had recovered, so he stepped forward and said, "There is news that General Xiahou went to the camp of General Yuecai." ”

"Let him go." Cao Cao smiled faintly and said, "Although Yuan Rang supports Ziwen, but I have a clear edict, and he can't do anything, so he should go to see him off." After a pause, he said, "Go and ask Mr. Jia to come over." ”

"Yes." Chen Sheng bowed slightly and strode out of the account.

Cao Cao looked at Chen Sheng's burly back, and nodded secretly, Xu Zhu was sick, and he originally wanted to use his son Xu Yi as a guard and accompany him. Xu Zhu resolutely recommended his disciple Chen Sheng, who found that this person was not only extraordinary in martial arts, capable in handling affairs, but also calm and capable, and would be able to become a tiger general in time. It seems that he is really old, and now the world is young, thinking back to his desire to raise troops against the Yellow Turbans, fighting for decades, and trying to unify the world as his wish, but he could not realize it. Looking back on the generals who fought with themselves, Er Xun died, Miaocai died, surrendered to the enemy in the ban, and the other generals were also old and sick for many years. If God borrows himself another ten years and takes these young people with him, he will not be able to fulfill his wish again?

When Chen Sheng came in with Jia Wenhe, Cao Cao took back his thoughts and waved Chen Sheng to retreat. Only then did he say to the white-haired Jia Xu: "Wenhe, since Zhang Xiu's surrender, how many years have you been with Lonely?" ”

Jia Xu looked at this majestic lord, surprised why he asked such an emotional question today, is he really going? When Jia Xu thought of this, he felt that the tip of his nose was sour, and his voice was infarcted: "I have been returning to the king from General Zhang for 20 years. ”

Cao Cao saw that Jia Xu was so excited, and said with a smile: "Ask casually, Wen He doesn't have to be like this, sit down and talk about it." After Jia Xu saluted and thanked him, Cao Cao said again: "The three sons under the lonely knees, what does Wen He think?" ”

"This ......" Jia Xu knew that Cao Cao's time was running out, so he approached Cao Pi in private, and now Cao Cao asked this question, and he didn't understand Cao Cao's intentions for a while, so he didn't dare to answer in vain.

Cao Cao smiled again and said, "Wen He, but it doesn't hurt to say it. ”

"Please don't blame the king." Jia Xu bowed slightly, and then said: "Yue Qi's martial arts are strong, quite a general's spirit, and Linjiang Hou Wencai is rich and gorgeous, enough to pass through the back leaf." After a pause, he said: "But if you want to govern the world, you have to be the son of the world." ”

Cao Cao nodded and sighed: "It's a pity that Yuan Rang can't understand Lonely's painstaking efforts and always supports Ziwen." ”

Jia Xu understood Cao Cao's worries, since the disaster of the Xiao Wall in ancient times, the defeat of the family and the country, he was also worried that after a hundred years, the sons would compete for the throne, so he was relieved: "General Xiahou has always been loyal to the king, as long as the king is righteous, General Xiahou will never ignore the overall situation." ”

"Yes." Cao Cao nodded noncommittally, although Xiahou Dun was loyal, he might not change his mind in this matter. The two surnames of Xiahou and Cao have been earning each other for the establishment of the son of the world for more than one day or two days. On the same day, Jingxiang and Nanjun were lost, Cao Ren and Xiahou Dun blamed each other, although they were suppressed by themselves, but the two families each held a grudge. Later, the Cao Ren brothers supported Cao Pi, but the Xiahou family got along very well with Cao Zhang. Xiahou Miaocai was killed in the first battle of Hanzhong, but Cao Zilian had tens of thousands of soldiers, but he couldn't hold out, which made Xiahou Dun think that he would not be saved when he saw death. If he is gone, the two families will definitely have a big dispute, otherwise he would not have to weaken Cao Zhang's military power so obviously and anxiously. Cao Cao thought of this and sighed deeply.

Jia Xu understood what Cao Cao was thinking, but he didn't understand why he was so anxious, could it be that Cao Cao's body was already ....... So he said tentatively: "Although the king has a minor illness, the divine doctor Hua Tuo is in the camp, and there is no big problem." ”

"Haha." Cao Cao Lang smiled: "Wenhe, why do you need to play these tricks in front of Lonely. ”

Jia Xu saw that his mind was seen through by Cao Cao, so he hurriedly got up and pleaded guilty: "This little trick of the lower official naturally can't hide from the king, please forgive the king." ”

Cao Cao beckoned to Jia Xu, motioned to step forward to speak, and then whispered in his ear: "The right doctor said, Lone has less than half a year to live." ”

"Ahh Jia Xu was taken aback and stammered: "The king's words are true. ”

Cao Cao said lightly: "Life and death are fate, wealth is in the sky, and loneliness is just three things that are not at ease." He glanced at Jia Xu again and asked, "What are the three things that Wen He knows?" ”

"Xia Guan understands." Jia Xu retreated to his position and replied: "First, Liu Bei and Sun Quan each dominate one side, but this matter is also easy. Both families only occupy a corner, and the king occupies all the land of the Central Plains, so he only needs to cultivate virtue and politics internally, in order to support the people, and organize troops and horses outside, and guard the border. Now Liu and Sun have destroyed the friendship of the alliance for Jingzhou, or for several years, or decades, they will not be able to fight for the world with one state. ”

Cao Cao Lang smiled and said, "What Wen He said is very true, but you and Gu can't see this day. ”

Jia Xu humbly said, and continued: "Second, Sima Yi supports the army of Wancheng, this person is known for his ambition and strategy, but he is a confidant. However, it is still not full of wings now, as long as it is not allowed to collude with Shu, Wu, and the king will attack it with the power of thunder. Break it as soon as possible. ”

"Yes." Cao Cao nodded again and said, "Tomorrow, Lone will issue an edict to summon Sima Yi, and if he doesn't come again, Lone will send troops to ask for it." Then he sighed and said, "Lone doesn't have time to drag him down anymore." ”

Jia Xu listened to Cao Cao's tone, and he had the meaning of a hero's twilight, and his heart was sour, and he said: "Third, it is the matter of the three sons competing for the throne. Since the year before last, the Marquis of Linjiang injured people in the car, fell out of favor with the king, and transferred to Jizhou, then Taoguang raised obscurity, and Mingzhe protected himself, but the following officials were foolish, and their ambitions were not small. General Yue Cai has 100,000 soldiers, has made extensive military exploits, sits in the secluded and two states, and has the support of General Xiahou, and will never be willing to be subordinate. The king ......" glanced at Cao Cao, and saw that there was no anger on his face, but said slowly: "After a hundred years, the king will have trouble." After speaking, he fell to the ground, did not dare to raise his head, and listened to Cao Cao's reaction.

After a long time, Cao Cao sighed and said, "Wenhe, get up." After he sat down, he said: "Lone also understands all kinds of reasons, so he sent Ziwen to help defend Fancheng." He also sent Zizhen, and Wen Lie took over the military affairs of Youhe and the two states. ”

Jia Xu breathed a sigh of relief and bowed: "The king knows thousands of miles, but the officials have said a lot." ”

"However, there is one more thing that Lone has to entrust to you." Cao Cao's expression was solemn when he spoke, and Jia Xu, who had just gotten up in fright, lay on the ground again, kowtowed, and said, "Please command, the king." ”

Cao Cao saw Jia Xu fall to the ground again, so he beat his spirit, personally stepped forward to help him up, and said softly: "Wenhe, the generals under the lonely command have already chosen the next lord, and only you have recently gotten close to Ziheng." ”