In the inn.

The crowd gathered.

Cao Ang sat in the top position, on the left hand side were Xun Yu, Xun You and other old subordinates, and on the right hand side were Guo Jia, Xi Zhicai and other three talents introduced by Xun Yu.

At this moment above the hall.

A servant brought a boiled tea.

It's just that Guo Jia held the tea bowl full of tea soup, glanced inside, and couldn't help shaking his head and said.

"General, do you have any fine wine on the side?"

"Today, we are fortunate to see General Tianyan and meet the legendary General Cao Zixuan, who is famous, both civil and military, and has both ability and political integrity."

"Such a beautiful thing should be white, so why drink some bland and tasteless tea soup."

Listen to these words.

Cao Ang couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

Looking at Guo Jia's rather pale face, and then at the slightly puffy bags under his eyes, Cao Ang couldn't help frowning slightly.

It's not that he's reluctant to drink.

It's to see Guo Jia look so weak and uncomfortable, obviously looking like his body is a little hollowed out, and he has to drink a lot of wine, what should I do if I drink something?

But now a few people have met for the first time after all.

It's not too ripe.

If they are refused, or if they are persuasive, it will inevitably be a little inappropriate.

So after a little thought.

Cao Ang still chose to let people warm a jar of good wine, and then poured some for everyone present, but Xi Zhicai's bowl was still tea soup.

This guy is weak, but unlike Guo Jia, he will take care of it spontaneously.

……

Wine hurts the body.

But drinking it in moderation does have a great effect on enlivening the atmosphere and bringing each other closer.

After a few glasses of wine.

Guo Jiana's face, which looked a little pale before, is now glowing with a touch of red, and the whole person has become a lot more energetic.

At the same time, he no longer talked as little as before, but took the initiative to reveal some information to Cao Ang.

"Don't hide it from the general, in fact, I once went north before going down, and I went to Yuan Shao in the Bohai Sea, but I just took advantage of the excitement and went back."

"Although the Yuan family is famous, he is not a good person, and he is not a place for me to settle down, so I didn't stay there for long, and then I set off to return."

"I just arrived at home not long ago, and I am planning to recuperate in seclusion for a few years, and I will travel when the situation in the world is clear and things change."

"But unexpectedly, before I lived in seclusion, Wen Ruo's letter had been sent to my desk, saying that the general was a rare master in the world, so I went all the way from Yangzhai County to meet the general."

Guo Jia is like pouring beans from a bamboo tube.

In three or two clicks, he told his situation.

And Cao Ang heard that Guo Jia had gone north and stayed with Yuan Shao for a while.

A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Quite curiously asked: "In the first half of this year, I led the troops to fight in Jizhou, and during this time, I had a lot of contacts with Yuan Shao and Yuan Benchu. ”

"But I didn't know that Fengxiao was under Yuan Benchu at that time, otherwise why would we meet so late!"

……

Guo Jia raised the wine glass again and drank it all.

The red light on his face was a little more intense.

Then he looked at Cao Ang with a smile, revealing a slightly meaningful expression.

Then he said leisurely: "The general doesn't know where he is, but he is familiar with you!" ”

"You are in Jizhou, you have played a few tricks in succession, that is, the hero is like Gongsun Zhan, and his background is as illustrious as Yuan Benchu, but you are just at your disposal, and I can admire you when I play at that time!"

Guo Jia sighed for no reason.

Suddenly, Cao Ang raised his head violently and stared at him with blazing eyes, which really meant a bit of appreciation.

And Xi Zhicai, Zhao Yan and others didn't know much about Cao Ang before, but through rumors and rumors in the world, they knew some of Cao Ang's deeds, but the specifics were not very clear.

That's why Guo Jia said so.

Both of them looked at Guo Jia with their eyes, their ears pricked up, and they waited intently for the following.

After all, next, they are most likely to defect to Cao Ang's command and follow him.

If you can learn more about this person, you will have more confidence and confidence in your hearts.

If it doesn't work.

Then you have to run away as soon as possible.

……

"Feng Xiao joked, when I was in Jizhou, I just did it easily, how can I manipulate others in the palm of my hand, the so-called vertical and horizontal comments?"

Cao Ang also wanted to test Guo Jia's ability.

Therefore, it was not frankly admitted.

Instead, he opened his mouth to cover it up.

And after hearing Cao Ang's response, Guo Jia, who was already a little drunk, smiled and said.

"Why should the general be too humble!"

"You led your troops to the north, nominally in response to the request of Jizhou Mu Hanfu, to mediate the war within Jizhou, and to restore a stable peace in Jizhou."

"But in fact, according to the information I have gathered, as well as careful observation, from the beginning of your journey to the north to the end of the matter in Jizhou, you have been adding to the harvest along the way."

"On the other hand, Yuan Benchu, Gongsun Zhan and others have changed from the original determination to forge ahead to being mired in the quagmire, and now they are even more restraining each other, even if they want to move, they can't move."

Speaking of which.

Guo Jia finally put down his wine glass.

After taking two big breaths, he continued: "When you first entered Jizhou, you got the Wei County given by Jizhou Mu Hanfu, and I didn't think too deeply about it after I got the news at that time. ”

"But after the talks in Nangong County, you will have the Qinghe Kingdom, and Gongsun Bogui and Yuan Benchu will only divide half of each, and they will be deeply controlled by them, and there is nothing else."

"It seems that everyone is safe, but in fact, after you won the two counties, you easily withdrew from the battlefield, while Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan are completely bordered, and there are constant defenses and disputes every day, even if you want to withdraw and do something else, it is no longer possible."

"In this way, how can we not see the general's cleverness, manipulating people's hearts like holding a chess piece?"

……

As soon as the words fell.

Xi Zhicai and Zhao Yan looked at Cao Ang with sparkling eyes, with admiration on their faces.

Although there are not many details in Guo Jia's narrative, they do not know exactly how Cao Ang operates.

But just between these three words.

You can hear the mastery of Cao Ang's strategy.

Who is Gongsun Zhan?

That is the famous white horse general, who has guarded the border pass of Youzhou for many years, and the Hu people did not dare to go south to herd horses, and the soldiers did not dare to bend their bows and complain.

As for Yuan Shao, it is even more incredible.

Noble and famous, the son of the Yuan family, the third prince of the fourth generation, the protégés and old officials are all over the world, I don't know how many civil and military heroes, thousands of miles to go to him.

Such two top personalities.

In the hands of General Cao Angcao, it is like a puppet clay sculpture, raising his hands and feet, all under the control of silk threads, losing soldiers and breaking generals, but he made wedding dresses for others.

Then it is enough to see.

General Cao is even more clever than the above two, and in terms of means and pattern, he is more than a step higher, and he has great potential.

Such a character, no matter how you think about it, is very worth following, follow him to fight the world together, and if you ride a horse, you will definitely have a bright future in the future.

……

Regarding Guo Jia's words, Cao Ang did not know that the other two really established that they wanted to stay and serve their lives.

He was just after Guo Jia's voice fell.

I couldn't help but let out a hearty laugh.

At this point, there is no need for him to cover it up anymore, Guo Jia has exposed his old bottom, and he is still hiding it, which will inevitably look petty.

"Feng Xiao is really talented, the plan I carefully prepared, such as Yuan Shao and others, didn't see it, but unexpectedly it was seen through by you."

As soon as this statement came out.

Guo Jia smiled and arched his hand to Cao Ang.

Then he said, half reminiscing, half sighing: "Actually, after discovering the general's plan, I thought about making a suggestion to Yuan Shao, so that he could fight hard with courage. ”

"Success, then break the deadlock, and even gain the upper hand; Defeat, that would be nothing more than a retreat to Bohai County, and in any case it would not be worse than the current situation. ”

"It's just that Yuan Benchu is a person, although he has recruited talents from all over the world, emulating Zhou Gong and being a virtuous corporal, but he is cautious and cautious, and he is scheming and less decisive, but if the people under his command have different opinions, he is often vacillating for several days, which is really not the appearance of a famous master."

"Therefore, after thinking about it again and again, after all, he chose not to say a word, said goodbye to Yuan Benchu, and returned to his hometown safely."

Guo Jia's words made Cao Ang raise his eyebrows.

I have to say.

If Guo Jia really offered this statement, and Yuan Shao really adopted the plan, it would definitely be a lot of trouble for himself.

Let's not talk about the final result.

At least it is impossible for him to get out of the quagmire of Jizhou so quickly and turn to attack Yuzhou.

After all, if Yuan Shao really wants to give it a go.

No one can treat it as nothing.

Think about it here.

Cao Ang couldn't help but look at Guo Jia twice, and nodded approvingly randomly, this kid's self-presentation successfully aroused Cao Ang's interest.

Such talents are worth reusing.

……

Just as Cao Ang was thinking.

Suddenly, another voice sounded in my ears.

"Although I don't know the specific process of the incident, judging by Brother Feng Xiao's description, I think even if Feng Xiao presents this suggestion to Yuan Shao, I'm afraid it will be difficult to change anything."

"For General Cao, there will be trouble, but the failure of the plan because of this is far from it!"

I heard this at first glance.

Everyone couldn't help but turn their heads to look.

The person who opened his mouth was none other than Xi Zhicai, who hadn't spoken much since he entered.

He was always listening.

And after determining that Cao Ang is a master of the Ming Dynasty and is worthy of his own efforts.

Xi Zhicai decided to speak, and also showed off his skills in front of Cao Ang.

After all, the courtier's defection to the lord was originally a two-way choice, and now he was very satisfied with Cao Ang, so naturally Cao Ang had to approve of him.

Otherwise, even if there is Xun Yu's heavy recommendation, it doesn't mean anything, and whether it will be reused in the future depends on Cao Ang's arrangement.

That's why he jumped out to grab attention at this time.

Sure enough.

As Xi Zhicai's words fell.

Cao Ang asked with some interest: "Why did Zhicai say this, you might as well talk about it in detail." ”

……

Xi Zhicai stood up unhurriedly and bowed his hand to everyone present.

Then a dry cough or two.

Then he said: "I haven't been in contact with Yuan Shao, and I don't know what kind of person he is, so what Brother Feng Xiao said is indecisive and indecisive, so I won't mention it below." ”

"Just talking about the situation in Jizhou, for Yuan Shao, his biggest enemy is still on the side of the couch, with strong soldiers and strong horses."

"No matter what General Cao's plan is, for Yuan Shao, who is deeply threatened by Gongsun Zhan, your entry into the game will only have benefits and no harm."

"With the general, after you intervene in the affairs of Jizhou, at least you have completely curbed Gongsun Zan and plotted to seize the entire Jizhou, which greatly relieved Yuan Shao's pressure and allowed him to maintain the current balance of power."

"On the contrary, once Yuan Shao really fights hard, the possibility of success is actually slim, but after General Cao is forced out of the chess game, only Yuan Shao is left, how should he deal with Gongsun Zhan?"

Maybe the words were too hasty.

And with the narration of the words, the whole person's emotions are a little excited.

So when it comes to this.

Xi Zhicai couldn't help but cough violently a few times.

Until Xun Yu on the side brought him tea soup, and the warm water moistened his throat.

Fang was able to continue to state: "So in my opinion, whether Yuan Shao sees your plan or not, he can't change the outcome of this matter. ”

"Even if Brother Feng Xiao really offered a plan, Yuan Shao would not adopt it, because he couldn't afford to gamble, and there was no need to give up the situation of peace and stability."

"Unless he wants to completely remove the table, tear up the situation in the entire Jizhou, and rebuild it, the general's plan will not be hindered in any way."

……

That's it.

Guo Jia couldn't help but turn his head away.

He glanced up and down at Xi Zhicai a few times, stared at him with deep eyes for a while, and then slowly turned his head back.

It looks like there's going to be one more competitor in the future!

Although everyone is Xun Yu's friend, a friend's friend does not mean that he is my friend.

Moreover, unlike Xun Yu, an elder of the Cao family, who has an unshakable status, both of them are newcomers and have not yet achieved an inch.

People who belong to the same batch.

So what kind of height can be reached in the future, what kind of treatment can be had, these are all to be fought for, after all, the high position in a force is limited.

Let's not talk about Guo Jiazuo's thoughts.

Just say Cao Ang.

At this moment, my heart was secretly happy.

Sure enough, as he thought at the beginning, the sick and weak gentleman in front of him is also a capable, visionary, and far-sighted person.

He and Guo Jia took different paths.

Guo Jia is good at making decisions, quite a bit of a big open and closed posture, and if he has an idea, he will do it to the end.

And Xi Zhicai is good at deducing the general trend and discovering the real subtleties.

At the very least, the real relationship between Yuan Shao, Gongsun Zhan, and the tripartite forces they represent cannot be judged by people who are not knowledgeable.

After owning Guo Jia.

And you can get such a talent.

How could Cao Ang not be happy?

……

He immediately slapped his hand on the table, and then laughed loudly.

"Zhicai is really discerning, in fact, before planning this matter, I had already determined Yuan Shao's possible reaction."

"Mainly because Gongsun Zhan is pressing him step by step, let me be sure that Yuan Shao will inevitably target all the spearheads at Gongsun Jun."

"If it weren't for that, I really wouldn't dare to get involved in the chaos in Jizhou easily, after all, my strength is still a little weaker than the other two."

After a rough summary.

Cao Ang glanced at the three of them.

Then he smiled happily: "If Wen Ruo invited you to come, I must have mentioned it to you about it." ”

"I don't know what you think, but you are willing to join my command, clean up the world with me, and return the Han court, the people of the people, and the peace of Qingning!"

……

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