After Cao Cao pacified Hebei, he thought about taking Jingzhou, sent Cao Ren to Nanyang, stationed 30,000 troops in Fancheng, looked at Jingxiang, and waited for the opportunity.

On this day, it was suddenly discovered that Liu Bei was killed by Cai Mao, and the generals were overjoyed, and they asked for orders to take the opportunity to take Xinye.

Cao Ren was shocked, worried that Liu Bei would deceive, and then sent someone to visit, and sure enough, Liu Bei's coffin was transported back to Xinye, and he was going to fight with his troops.

Li Dianyan, who joined the army, said: "The prime minister is afraid of Liu Bei'er, now he is dead, and the troops have nowhere to go, if he rashly sends troops, he will be thrown elsewhere, it is better to report to the prime minister and then make a decision." ”

Cao Ren nodded and said: "The prime minister cherishes Guan Yu's talent, and he has been wanting to accept it for a long time, this is a godsend!" ”

Then he ordered people to report to Xuchang, and at the same time stepped up the training of men and horses, ready to send troops at any time.

In the city of Xuchang, Cao Cao was suffering from a head attack, lying on the bed tossing and turning, in pain, and when he heard the news of Liu Bei's death, he sat up quickly.

After being stunned for a long time, he suddenly laughed non-stop, his head didn't hurt anymore, his waist didn't hurt anymore, and he ordered Xun Yu and others to come to the meeting.

At this time, the news of Liu Bei's death had spread all over Xuchang, and all the civil and military forces were pleasantly surprised, some people suggested that they should immediately go south to take Jingzhou, and some people suggested persuading Guan Yu to surrender and so on.

Cao Cao listened for a while and asked Xun Yu, "Wen Ruo, what do you think?" ”

Xun Yu replied: "I heard that the benevolent people do not mourn, if they send troops to fight evil, Guan Yu and others will vote for Liu Biao, which is tantamount to driving the tiger into the mountain, it is better to send condolences to show goodwill, recruit his troops into the court, and then take Jingzhou is not too late." ”

Xun You said: "This is extremely true, now Cai Mao is dead, Liu Biao is seriously ill, and although Liu Qi is barely presiding over state affairs, he is just surviving. Sun Quan wants to avenge his father, he will take the opportunity to send troops, Liu Qi is difficult to fight, if he asks for help from the prime minister, Jingzhou is not at his fingertips? ”

Cao Cao has always been obsessed with Guan Yu, and sighed: "Liu Jingsheng's son, a certain person regards it as a dog's ear, Jingzhou has become my bag!" A person who is worried, but Yun Chang can't be used by me, a pity? ”

Cheng Yu nodded and said: "Liu Bei escaped from Yuzhou, falsely claimed to be an edict, often thought about attacking Xuchang, and now he is alone in Liu Qi, and his brothers are united, only to dispel it with Juelu, I am afraid it will be difficult to succeed." ”

Xun Yu said: "Guan Zhang is a tiger general in the world, Liu Qi must not be able to control it, the prime minister treated Guan Yu well before, and then sincerely invited, knowing the righteousness, will be able to succeed." ”

Cao Cao stroked his beard and said: "I am eager for the clouds for a long time, if I can exchange Jingzhou for Yun Chang's brave loyalty, Cao will never hesitate." ”

Cheng Yu said: "You can use a divisive strategy: Liu Bei died in Xiangyang after all, first send people to spread rumors, just say that Cai Mao is hegemonic, Liu Biao's father and son use a strategy to drive away the tiger and devour the wolf, except for Cai Mao to harm Liu Bei, Guan Zhang will naturally be suspicious." ”

Xun You said: "Zhongde is reasonable, now Liu Qi has led the general of Zhennan, but Liu Bei is the general of the left, and he is on it. The prime minister can show Guan Yu to succeed General Zuo, Yun Chang is arrogant, and he will be ashamed of being under Liu Qi, and the two of them are not in harmony, so they can take the opportunity to recruit. ”

Cao Cao stroked his palms and laughed: "Gongda's plan is wonderful, Guan Zhang has nowhere to go, just ask the princes of the world, who can use it?" Only I Cao Mengdeer! ”

After Liu Qi arrived in Xinye, he recruited Deng Zhi and Fu Wei, which were historical celebrities he could think of.

In addition, all the civil and military forces also recommended one after another, among which Hu Ji and Dong Ju, fellow villagers of Yiyang recommended by Wei Yan, were the most well-known and were all reused.

In the blink of an eye, the first seven have passed, Guan Zhang and the others are still depressed, Liu Qi does not bother them, and Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun are enough for military training.

Liu Bei in Xinye, although he won the hearts of the people, but the resources were limited, there were only 5,000 soldiers and horses, plus the lack of money and food, although there were good generals, but like a bird in a cage, it was difficult to spread his wings

Cao Ren was in Fancheng and could send troops at any time, Liu Qi transferred grain and grass from Xiangyang, replenished 2,000 troops, and was busy preparing for war for days, but there was no movement of Cao's army.

In the morning, Xu Shu came back from the camp to guide the troops, and Liu Qi asked: "Cao Rending has confirmed that his uncle is buried, but he has not sent troops for a long time. ”

Xu Shu sneered: "If Cao Ren didn't send troops, I expected that Cao Cao had another conspiracy, and now the emperor's uncle is not here, and all the civil and military forces have no place to return, and Cao Cao will intend to collect it for his own use." ”

Liu Qi said with a smile: "Several generals are as vicious as hatred, loyal and righteous, how can they be traitors?" Cao Agui is self-inflicted. ”

Xu Shu frowned and said: "Recently, rumors have spread in the city, talking about the general's suspicion of murdering the emperor's uncle, I am afraid that everyone will be suspicious, it must be Cao Cao's plan, and the general must explain it as soon as possible, so as not to make a big mistake." ”

Liu Qi said angrily: "The Qing is self-purifying, I believe that the three generals are righteous people, and since they have the alliance of white horses, they have no doubt about those who believe in themselves." At this juncture, the explanation is to cover up, and those who are clear are self-purifying. ”

"The general has a point." Xu Shu was slightly stunned, and smiled.

has a new understanding of Liu Qi, has such a mind and courage, and does not doubt the use of people, which is the temperament of Mingjun.

Liu Qi asked again: "I often hear that Zhuge Liang compares himself to Guan Zhong and Le Yi, which shows that he has the heart to serve the country and save the people, and the military advisor has a friendship with him, can you ask him to go out of the mountain and help me?" ”

Cao Ren did not come to join the army, and Liu Qi turned his mind to talents, and the most urgent thing at the moment was the Wolong and Phoenix Chicks.

He did not think that he could compete with the ancients with some foresight, especially in the art of war.

Their advantage lies in knowing and employing people, foreseeing some major historical events, and seizing the opportunity.

But as these things end differently, history will also change, which is equivalent to creating a new history and going in a direction that you don't know.

At that time, everyone was on the same starting line, and it was all about personal ability, and talent was particularly important, and integrating resources as soon as possible was his biggest advantage.

Xu Shu sighed: "Kong Ming has the talent to go through the heavens and latitudes, but his temperament is ancient and unyielding, and the general needs to ask for it in person." ”

Liu Qi frowned and said: "Cai Mao's matter implicates the Huang family, Kong Ming and the Huang family have set up an in-law, I don't know if they will resent me?" ”

Xu Shu shook his head and said: "The general doesn't have to worry about this matter, Kong Ming is floating outside the world, and he can't be vulgar." And the hegemony of the Cai family is self-inflicted, and Huang Chengyan and the Cai family have few contacts and have nothing to do with each other. ”

"So I'm relieved!" Liu Qi let out a sigh of relief and said, "Cao Ren will not come to send troops, we will go to Longzhong one day to see the style of Wolong." ”

When he was discussing, suddenly the soldiers came to report, the angel arrived, hurriedly greeted the mansion, and set up incense tables to greet them, all of whom knew that it was Cao Cao's instructions, but the surface work still had to be done.

In this era of deceit, everyone is an actor, and whoever is not good at acting will be ousted from the stage.

After Liu Qi listened to the holy decree, in addition to condoling Liu Bei, the key was to seal Guan Yu as General Zuo.

This official position is above General Zhennan, which means that Guan Yu also has the power to open the government, and there is no need to listen to Liu Qi's orders.

After the envoy read the holy decree, everyone's eyes were focused on Guan Yu to see how he decided.

Liu Qi's heart was also raised, although they accepted the closure, they were only bound by Liu Bei's entrustment, and they were still far from trust.

Now that Guan Yu has the power to go it alone, will he pull these people to start anew?