Xuchang, Guo Fu.

Guo Jia was lying on the couch, his face was pale and unconscious.

In fact, before he arrived in Xuchang and entered the Yingchuan realm, he had already passed out, and Yingyin sent a carriage to send him back day and night.

In the battle of Anfeng, Cao's army was defeated, and under the escape all the way, even if they were strong and healthy elite soldiers, some people vomited blood, not to mention Guo Fengxiao, who was a perennial alcoholic and indulgent.

The medical officer in the palace took the pulse, and his face was solemn.

Cao Cao behind him carried his hands behind his back, and his eyes were like falcons.

After a long time, the medical officer withdrew his hand, made a gesture of please, and said softly: "Sikong, talk outside the house." ”

After Cao Cao followed, the medical officer said in a heavy tone: "Sikong, Guo Xianjiu is already weak, and he has been running wild for days and suffering from wind and cold, but now his breath is like a gossamer, his pulse is weak, and his life is hanging by a thread." ”

Hearing this, Cao Cao's face was pale, but his hands behind his back were white, and his nails were about to dig into the flesh.

Who is Guo Jia, it is his think tank, it is his reliance to break the enemy, it is his confidence to maneuver around Lu Bu and even Yuan Shao, and even the auxiliary politician after Cao Ang takes the throne in the future.

Anyone can die, but he can't!

Cao Cao squeezed out four words from between his teeth, "Save Fengxiao." ”

"The lower officials will definitely do their best." Although Cao Cao's voice was very soft, the evil aura emanating from his body still made the medical officer with a white beard tremble.

"It's not about doing everything you can, it's about saving Fengxiao."

Cao Cao suddenly looked at the medical officer and said word by word: "If he can't live, you will bury him with him, do you understand?" ”

The medical officer knelt down with a plop, "The lower official must save Guo Saijiu!" ”

Turning around and glancing at Guo Jia lying on the couch, Cao Cao's heart ached, and finally waved his sleeves away.

When he returned to Sikong Mansion, he immediately asked Xun Yu to come to see him.

"Sikong." It didn't take long for Xun Yu to come over, his short hair was stuck to his forehead, obviously tired and sweating from trotting all the way.

"I want to fight Xuzhou, not later, not next year, but now, immediately, immediately." Cao Cao sat on the stone steps at the entrance of the council hall, his hands on his knees, and said the most ruthless words in the gentlest tone.

Xun Yu's identity in Cao Ying is the logistics director, Cao Cao wants to start a war, there can be fewer generals, less strategists, but no Xun Yu.

Many times, there was a shortage of soldiers, food, and armaments, all relying on his mediation between the families and relying on the appeal of the Xun family to solve these problems for Cao Cao.

Xun Yu raised his eyes and glanced at Cao Cao, and the determination on his face told him that there was no need to say anything about persuasion, what he wanted was an answer, and it was an affirmative, supportive answer.

But.

He is Xun Yu, Xun Yu who cares about the overall situation, and Xun Yu, the mastermind.

Whether Cao Cao wants to listen to it or not, there are some things he has to say, this is his attitude.

"Sikong, in the first battle of Anfeng, our army was defeated, the elite was degraded, plus Cao Chun and Li Tong were beheaded, Yu Ban was captured, the three armies were shaken, and it was not a chance to use troops at this time."

"How many war horses can the money in the treasury buy from Guanzhong?" Cao Cao didn't answer Xun Yu's words at all, but wanted to further sublimate the topic, no longer asking whether you would fight, but how to prepare.

Xun Yu sighed and explained: "On the eve of the battle of Wancheng, the construction of Quyuan plough and keel waterwheel has consumed seventy percent of the treasury. ”

"I need a war horse." Cao Cao resolutely looked at Xun Yu, he didn't want to listen to the bitter water.

Xun Yu twisted his short beard, his expression was melancholy, and finally he was relieved, "On the next trip to Yingyin, let Zhong Xuan, Du Xun, and Chen Qun all go back to mobilize the power of the family."

However, it is estimated that everyone can only purchase 1,500 war horses at most.

In the battle of Anfeng, the tiger and leopard rode to the loss."

"Fifteen thousand is enough!"

Cao Cao waved his hand and said in a loud voice: "The battle of Anfeng is indeed seriously damaged, but there are still eight hundred leopard riders, and the tiger riders have not moved, so why be afraid!" ”

The Haw Par Cavalry is not one army, but actually two.

It is as fast as the wind and as fast as lightning.

The movement is like a mountain, and the momentum is like a bamboo.

It's just that this time the main attack of Anfeng in the south is fast, so the tiger rider was not transferred to the front line.

This is also an important confidence for Cao Cao to dare to launch the Xuzhou War.

"How's the grain, grass, and ordnance?" After ending the war horse issue, Cao Cao turned to ask about resources.

"Because of the Quyuan plough and keel waterwheel, the harvest of summer planting is estimated to be at least 800,000 stones, and the remaining 500,000 stones are 500,000 stones."

Obviously, food and grass are not a problem, Xun Yu frowned and continued: "But the ordnance can't keep up, there are 30,000 troops whose armor and swords and guns need to be replaced, and there is a serious shortage of arrows, if the three armies are fired together, there is still a shortage of at least 50,000 arrows." ”

The perseverance on Cao Cao's face finally ran out of stamina.

It's a headache.

Such a big gap cannot be overcome by borrowing from a family.

Besides, the loan has to be repaid.

For example, Xia Chong did increase the yield with the Quyuan plough, reaching an astonishing number of 800,000 koku, but the investment to help the family make the Quyuan plough had to be cut off 300,000 koku.

Cao Cao rubbed his temples, and he also felt that Xun Yu was not easy.

"Wen Ruo, think of a way for me."

Obviously, this is a bit difficult for a strong man, so much so that Xun Yu can't make up his mind for a while.

The shortage of ordnance is too large, and these equipment all need iron, not to mention the difficulty of procurement, and the exaggeration of burning money is beyond imagination.

Cao Cao stood up with the help of the stone steps, walked in front of Xun Yu, and said with a sincere attitude:

"Wen Ruo, do you know, Gongsun Zhan can't last long, the scout came to report, Yuan Shao gathered 200,000 troops to surround Yijing, and it was digging ravines and piling up high walls, I estimate that in another year at most, the four states in the north will fall into Yuan Shao's hands, and I will have a battle with him."

Cao Cao exhaled a breath of turbidity, twisted his fingers, and said bitterly: "In other words, I only have one year, if I can't eradicate Lu Bu and annex Xu and Yang, I will inevitably be swallowed by the Northern Army." ”

In fact, how could Xun Yu not know such a general trend.

It's just that Cao Cao's attitude made him feel that at this moment, he had been blinded by hatred, and he was afraid that he was not rational enough and was easy to suffer big losses on the battlefield.

Seeing that he could still see the situation calmly, Xun Yu seemed to have a little more confidence, nodded, and said firmly: "Sikong rest assured, I will definitely try my best to promote this matter."

This crusade cannot be fought for a long time, even so, the grain and grass will not be consumed 500,000 yuan, and part of it will be replaced, and then part of the monthly salary for half a year will be moved, which can barely solve the urgent need for ordnance.

If there are fewer arrows, let's make sure to add another 30,000. ”

Cao Cao breathed a long sigh of relief and patted his arm, "I have worked hard for Wen Ruo, if I don't have your assistance, I'm afraid it will be difficult to have today's fruitful results." ”

"It's too much."

Seeing that Cao Cao was in a much better mood, Xun Yu took the opportunity to change the topic, "Recently, there was a grand event in Pengcheng, I don't know if I have heard of it." ”

"What?" Cao Cao sighed and walked towards the inside of the council hall.

The maid inside had already prepared tea, poured it for the two of them, and quickly retreated.

Cao Cao sat on the handsome chair, made a gesture of please, and continued: "I have been worried about filial piety for the past few days, and I haven't moved around the mansions much, but I don't know what happened. ”

Xun Yu also sat down, holding the teacup in one hand, and said with a smile: "Lin Mo set up a Ziyang Academy in Pengcheng, and used this as a place to summon the world's corporal to the poetry meeting. ”

Cao Cao first sneered, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart, smart is smart, he knows how to use the good name of Lujiang Erqiao to attract people, and what are the glass treasures, I am afraid that this move will attract enough people.

It's a pity, my heart is too anxious, and it is so easy to balance the scholars of Xu and Yang with such means.

In terms of power and scheming, Cao Cao is also an old fox, and he can see the purpose of Lin Mo's gameplay at a glance.

But he still appreciates this move, as a male lord who can make a meritocracy order, in fact, he has always hoped to get rid of the shackles of the family.

However, the rise of the princes of one side has long formed a symbiotic relationship with the family, and it is not that you can get rid of it.

But it was Lin Mo's move that made him feel more and more that he should be the one who went all the way with him, why should he follow Lu Bu.

His daughter is so pretty?

"What do you think about this?" Cao Cao leaned back in the handsome chair and asked with his right hand against his chin.

"This move is actually putting pressure on Xu and Yang's scholars, but it is also a means to win people's hearts, and I think that he can't be allowed to go too smoothly."

Xun Yu took a sip of tea, and Cao Cao laughed, "When it comes to poetry and songs, the places where the world's heroes gather are Yingchuan and Jingxiang, and I think you will also send people to participate in it." ”

Of course, Cao Cao knew that the purpose of their visit was not simply to disturb Lin Mo's good deed.

He made the scale so large, he couldn't let all the benefits be eaten.

The major families will definitely send people to flock to show their heritage, and it is likely that there will be a situation where Lin Mo will set up the stage and others will sing.

Of course, the families are selfish, but Cao Cao is still happy to see Lu Bu hit him.

Xun Yu nodded, "All major families have sent young talents, I heard that even the Hongnong Yang family has sent people, and I don't know the movement in Jingzhou for the time being." ”

"Go, go"

Cao Cao stretched, "Whoever wins the championship can do it, don't let Lin Mo succeed." ”

Cao Cao couldn't figure out what Lin Mo was thinking about this matter, if you want to use this method to pry Xu and Yang Shizi, the one who won the championship must be your own people.

Lu Bu's mud legs, running to compose poems, isn't that embarrassing?

Lin Moqi had to accept his clever plan, but after understanding his details, he also knew that he was a cheap person.

There is no one else.

And there is still a big risk in this matter, once Shikui is the Chen family, the Lu family, or Liu Ye's group, the situation of Xu and Yangshi's barely balanced situation will be broken immediately, which is not conducive to stability.

A smart person like him shouldn't be unable to see through it.

Cao Cao thought about it, and finally felt that it must be Lin Mo who was floating, thinking that the poetry and poetry could also be used to fight on the march.

"I haven't been to the court meeting for some days, but there is something big." Cao Cao asked casually.

"It's nothing else, but after Sikong went on the expedition, His Majesty received Lu Bu's above table, asking for credit for Lin Mo, thinking that it was to ask for a marquis, and it was just a matter of raising his daughter's figure." Xun Yu looked at Cao Cao out of the corner of his eyes, also wanting to see his attitude.

The teacup that Cao Cao raised to his lips stopped, and then put it down.

If you want to give Lin Mo a marquis, you instinctively want to refuse this matter.

An Feng fought and suffered a lot.

Although the title of a marquis is insignificant to Cao Cao himself, even if he is not sealed, in the end, Lu Bu will definitely let Lin Mo lead a taishou to raise his identity, he is just a favor.

But Cao Cao just didn't want to give him this favor, thanks to him, Cao Chun and Li Tong died, Yu Ban didn't know where to go, and Guo Jia was even more dying.

"Refutated." Cao Cao's eyes were full of disgust.

"It's still accurate."

Xun Yu's words made Cao Cao a little surprised, "Why?" ”

"A gentleman can be bullied, but a villain cannot be insulted. Sikong is going to attack Xuzhou next, if Lu Bu is defeated, he will be more sure to recruit Lin Mo immediately. ”

Thorough

Cao Cao felt that Xun Yu had seen it thoroughly.

It's just a marquis, it's just an empty title, and if you give it, you can give it, and you can show your own measurements.

"It's up to you. The fiefdom of Lanling, there are 3,000 households. Cao Cao said casually.

The marquis system of the Han Dynasty is roughly divided into three categories, king, duke, marquis, king and duke are for the prince, Liu Bang at the beginning of the creation of the Han Dynasty, the White Horse League swore that the opposite sex should not be crowned king, so when Cao Cao was promoted to the throne, there was a lot of chaos.

The biggest difference between Hou and Wang and Gong is that Wang and Gong can lead troops, feudal officials, and even have three dukes and nine kings in their own territory, which is equivalent to a country within a country, while Hou only enjoys the food and rent in the fief.

Cao Cao said that there were 3,000 households, not 3,000 food, which means that Lin Mofeng was the Marquis of Guannei, not the Marquis of Lie, which is also very different.

The liehous can be passed on to their children, but the Guannei marquis cannot, and if he dies, there will be no more.

Moreover, the fief also has a certain degree of exquisiteness, Lanling is a county, under the rule of Pengcheng, it is just a small county.

Of course, in Cao Cao's opinion, this was already a great gift to Lin Mo.

He has bullshit feats, except for beating Yuan Shu, the rest of the feats are brushed on Cao Cao.

"By the way, Sikong, since there is going to be a big war, morale has to be considered, and I need to spend some time on this matter in the near future."

There are many ways to boost morale, such as money, rewards, or empathy.

And in these aspects, Xun Yu is actually a layman, but after the news of An Feng's defeat spread, the morale in the city was too low, and he had to remind Cao Cao.

"How's Dian Wei? I didn't see him when I came back. Obviously, Cao Cao is preparing to win over the strong generals and wander around the barracks together, which can be regarded as a kind of empathy.

"It's a lot better, I can't be idle, I asked him to go to Dongjun to inspect and change guards before Sikong came back, and he should be able to come back in the next two days."

"Okay."

Cao Cao nodded, "With Dian Wei here, I don't have to worry about it." ”

Dian Wei plus Xu Chu will definitely be able to defeat Lu Bu!

An Feng also suffered Lu Bu's brave and extraordinary losses in the first battle, but he hated Dian Wei's absence, otherwise the situation would have been much better.

For example, on the night of the sneak attack on Dazhai, it was because Li Tong was quickly killed, which caused the swaying military heart to collapse.

For example, in the battle of Donglinkou, Xu Chu alone couldn't entangle Lu Bu, and let him leave with a swagger.

If Dian Wei is here, why would he Lu Bu be so mad?

In Cao Cao's heart, Dian Wei is the first fierce general in Cao Ying, and his bravery is by no means inferior to Lu Bu.

During the Battle of Xingyang, Dian Wei beat Lu Bu head-on, but there are achievements to be found, not brainless, I think.

Wait, Xuzhou.

Wait, Lu Bu.

(I don't know the update time to prevent follow-up reading, I'll say it again, every night in the early morning, two more at a time, more than 8,000 words, fewer chapters, but I have more words, more than three others!) ）

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