Cao Cao always felt that Guo Jia was a little wrong, but he was full of thoughts about how to deal with Dong Zhuo, and he didn't have time to care about it.

When the three of them arrived in Qian County, Cao Hong immediately came to report and said: "General Qiyu, then Guo Yan knew that the reinforcements had arrived and had retreated, and the last general was worried about fraud and did not dare to chase him." ”

Cao Cao nodded quietly and said, "Well done, go ahead." ”

"The last will retire!" Cao Hong retreated when he heard this.

Liu Bei, where did Sun Ce not know at this time, Cao Cao did this just to get out of Yuan Shao's place, and at the same time force Yuan Shao to send troops.

Cao Cao's play was completed, so he and Liu Bei and Sun Ce smiled and said: "Xuande Gong, Bo Fu, please come in, and we will discuss the strategy of entering the army together." ”

Liu Bei, Sun Ce naturally didn't say anything, and followed Cao Cao into the official office.

Liu Bei was accompanied by his two inseparable brothers - Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. Sun Ce was followed by two of his father's subordinates, Cheng Pu and Huang Gai.

And next to Cao Cao, sitting was Guo Jia, who had not been drinking for many days - he was in a very bad state, and his face was white and red for a while.

Cao Cao didn't care about the long-distance fatigue of Liu and Sun, laid out the map, and said with a serious expression: "From Qiaoxian to the east, seventy miles, is to return to Xiaguan, this pass is not big, and it is not difficult to attack." ”

Speaking of this, Cao Cao thought of the last plan, and continued after a while: "Our difficulty is in the back, here, the bottle and pot are closed, here is built according to the mountains and rivers, and it is impossible to bypass it, there are mountains on both sides, and the entrance is narrow, like pouring bottles, which is the only way to enter Xiangxian......"

Liu Bei looked at the place where Cao Cao pointed his finger, and had a vague impression, and said, "I know this place, Dong Zhuo built a big pass here?" ”

Cao Cao stared at the bottle and pot pass, nodded and said: "Over the years, Dong Zhuo has been recruiting young and strong, and he has been constantly building fortresses, which is a long plan. ”

Sun Ce just watched, not too concerned.

His purpose now is very clear and simple - to gain military merit, win the trust of Cao Cao and the imperial court, and inherit the title of Marquis of Wucheng.

Only in this way can he justifiably stand firm in Wu County and inherit the legacy left by his father!

Cao Cao glanced at the two of them, and said in a deep voice: "I intend to march quickly, first break back to the lower pass, and then go straight to the bottle pot pass, and fight Dong Zhuo!" ”

"What does General Cao mean is that Dong Zhuo will gather troops here?" Liu Bei asked suspiciously.

When Cao Cao heard this, he hesitated.

Guo Jia answered with a smile and said: "Liu Yuanjun, our coalition army is nearly 200,000, Dong Zhuo must be frightened, even if he wants to retreat, he can only go to Xuzhou, Xuzhou is backed by the East China Sea, and there is no way to retreat. ”

Liu Bei nodded thoughtfully and said, "Decide or win in this bottle of pots?" ”

Cao Cao stood up, his eyes burned, looked directly at Liu Bei, and said, "Xuande Gong, it's already September, we don't have much time, we can't drag it into winter!" ”

Liu Bei really wanted to say the news he got from Yuan Shao's shogunate - Yuan Shao just wanted to consume them and reap the benefits of the fisherman!

But after thinking about it, Cao Cao had no reason not to know, he raised his hand and said: "As long as you kill Dong Zhuo, you can do everything!" ”

With Liu Bei's support, Cao Cao was relieved, turned to Sun Ce, and said: "Bo Fu, I have sent a letter to the Great Sima Mansion, and the Great Sima replied that as long as you establish military merits, he will play in front of His Majesty." ”

Sun Ce immediately raised his hand and said loudly: "The last general will obey General Cao's orders!" ”

Cao Cao suddenly surged with pride, looked in the direction of Huixiaguan, and said: "We have nearly 100,000 troops, the number far exceeds Dong Zhuo, rest for a day, and send troops tomorrow to destroy Dong Zhuo and secure Sheji!" ”

Lakh?

Liu Bei and Sun Ce subconsciously glanced at each other.

Liu Bei has less than 20,000 soldiers and horses, Sun Ce has less than 10,000, and Cao Cao has so many soldiers and horses? Or is it a bluff?

The three of them carefully discussed the strategy of sending troops, and in the evening, Liu Bei and Sun Ce left.

Cao Cao stretched his waist, feeling a pain all over his body, and when he turned around, he found that Guo Jia was already asleep on the side.

Cao Cao observed Guo Jia's face, and when he saw that he was as pale as paper, he couldn't help frowning secretly, took his coat, stepped forward quietly, and covered Guo Jia.

"Hmm......"

Guo Jia woke up slowly, looked at the clothes on his body, quickly sat up, and pleaded: "Xiaguan ......"

"Bong-hyo,"

Cao Cao interrupted him and said suspiciously, "Feng Xiao...... With whom did you bet that you had to quit drinking? ”

Seeing that Cao Cao didn't find out, Guo Jia rubbed his face with a smile and said, "I made a bet with myself and lost the bet." Don't worry, general, it's only a matter of a month. The general has negotiated with Liu Yuanjun and Sun Bofu? ”

When Cao Cao heard this, he didn't dig deeper, sat back, and said with a condensed face: "Fengxiao, can you really win a battle?" ”

Guo Jia picked up the teacup, took a sip of cold tea, shook his head thoughtfully, and said, "Dong Zhuo has been building fortresses for many years, and he is ready to fight against the imperial court for a long time. The Han family is in decline, and everyone in the world is waiting for the disintegration of the imperial court, and now the momentum in the south has become a success, and the signs of competing for the deer are beginning to appear, as long as Dong Zhuo survives this year, it will be difficult to say what will happen next year. ”

Cao Cao's eyebrows tightened, and he said, "Is it so dangerous?" ”

Guo Jia's face showed a rare look of worry, and said: "This time the coalition army can't exterminate Dong Zhuo, then the imperial court will fall into an extremely passive situation, and even have to mobilize a large army to conquer again, the northern states seem to be stable, but in fact they are very fragile, once the imperial court draws troops, all kinds of rebellions will inevitably arise again, how can the imperial court with no money, no soldiers and no food rule the world?" At that time, I'm afraid that His Majesty's will will will not be able to leave Luoyang City......"

Cao Cao's expression became more and more solemn, and his eyes were narrow and narrow, almost narrowing together.

Guo Jia held the teacup, his thoughts flew up, and said: "In this battle, the general cannot be defeated, even if he cannot win, he cannot be defeated." Even if Yuan Shao and the others withdrew, the general would stay and continue to confront Dong Zhuo. Only in this way can the imperial court be stabilized, the Han will not fall apart, and the general will have a foothold. At that time, the imperial court will rely more on it, and will have to supply the generals with soldiers, horses, equipment, money and food, and increase the strength of the generals. Most of Dong Zhuo's subordinates are Xiliang people, homesick, plus Dong Zhuo is not allowed to be in the Shi clan and isolated in the world, as long as the general blocks them, at most two years, Dong Zhuo will be defeated, the general will sweep away Dong Zhuo, go south to extinguish all the princes, and the meritorious deeds will be at your fingertips......"

Cao Cao listened to the 'grand occasion' described by Guo Jia, and his heart was excited, as if he had seen it, he led the army to exterminate Dong Zhuo, and then went south, pacifying Yuan Shao, Liu Biao, Shi Xie, Liu Yan and other rebellious ministers and thieves, and then worshipping the prime minister in Luoyang City, and the grand scene of the ministers saluting sideways!

After a while, Cao Cao calmed down, frowned, looked at Guo Jia, and said suspiciously: "Fengxiao, you have been ...... lately." Seems to be a bit much? ”

In the past, although Guo Jia was not stingy with this sentence, there was no such long speech.

Guo Jia sat up straight and said with a smile: "I'm worried that I have been quitting drinking for a long time and my brain is not good, so what I can say in advance will be told to the general, so as not to make mistakes." ”

Cao Cao didn't think much about it, waved his hand, and said: "What's so good about quitting drinking, I have asked Miaocai to find it, and I will definitely be able to find a good wine that Feng Xiao likes." ”

Guo Jia just smiled and said, "Liu Yuanjun, Sun Bofu should be available, and the general should not let them be in front." On the side of the Imperial City Mansion, there must be a lot of secret news, and the general can ask for it again. In addition, I remember that on the side of the imperial court, there are a lot of people around Dong Zhuo, can you use it? ”

Cao Cao pondered for a moment and said: "When I was in the palace, Your Majesty inadvertently mentioned Kong Ling and others to me, but it can be used, and there are some secrets, and I have to secretly ask Your Majesty for instructions." ”

Guo Jia nodded, hugged the teacup, and did not speak.

There are some things that seem to be hidden, but in fact, many people in the government and the opposition are clear.

His Majesty in the palace is not so trusting of the courtiers on the surface, not to mention Dong Zhuo, Yuan Shao and other rebellious ministers and thieves, the Yingchuan Party in the court, including Prime Minister Xun Yu, Xun You, Zhong Xuan and others, the mansion, the official office, etc., all have people installed in the palace.

Even Cao Cao knew it, and even noticed that some people were inserted by the palace to be monitored.

These things, Xun Yu, Xun Yu, Zhong Xuan and others are clear, and Cao Cao is also like a mirror.

But this kind of thing can only be known, not asked more, let alone thought more.

After waiting for a while, Guo Jia put down the teacup, looked at Cao Cao, and said in a calm tone: "General, Yuan Shao...... If there is a mistake, the general can strike first! ”

Cao Cao was stunned, his face was dark, and he said, "Preemptive? ”

For now, Yuan Shao is the main force to woo Dong, and the people of the world are looking forward to it, if Cao Cao suddenly sends troops to attack Yuan Shao, I am afraid that it will be pointed out by Qianfu, the court will not be compatible, and there will be no place in the world!

Guo Jia nodded slightly and said, "Although it is a bit risky, His Majesty in the palace is a person with eyes like a torch, as long as he can understand the general's intentions, then everything will be worry-free." ”

Cao Cao understood, what Guo Jia said was 'last resort'.

After thinking about it in his heart, Cao Cao's eyes flashed fiercely, and said: "This doesn't need to be said by Fengxiao, there is really such a time, why does Cao Cao pity himself!?" ”

Guo Jia snorted, thought about it again, and said, "Others, in fact, there is no obstacle." According to my inference, Dong Zhuo's grain and grass will not be very much, even if he survives this winter, it will be very difficult next year. ”

Cao Cao thought of the last time, and he felt a little embarrassed, but his face did not move, but said with concern: "Fengxiao, don't think too much, it's better to take care of it." In this way, you don't have to go with me tomorrow, rest in Qian County for a few days, and then go to the bottle and pot off. ”

Guo Jia was thinking about quietly finding a doctor to take a look, and when he heard this, he said, "Okay." The general must remember that Dong Zhuo has a lot of capable people, and when dealing with him, he must not take risks, and be cautious. ”

Cao Cao said: "Fengxiao rest assured, rest assured." ”

Guo Jia knew that Cao Cao was a thoughtful person, and he couldn't deceive him if he was ordinary.

'Hope everything goes well. ’

Guo Jiaqiang resisted the urge to cough, his face was red and white, and he said silently.

I don't know if it's because of coughing up blood, he always has some bad premonitions.

On the other side, after Liu Bei inspected the barracks, he and the two brothers were barbecuing meat and drinking wine, with a sad face and a helpless face.

"I thought that Yingchuan and Runan are the land of humanities and jade, and there are many great sages, and I want to take the opportunity to visit, but I don't want to come and go in a hurry, and I want to march again." Liu Bei drank wine, and his heart was quite depressed.

Liu Bei knew that his talent was limited, so he visited the virtuous everywhere, but after so many years, he never visited the 'great sage', but because he was running around, the 'little sage' did not stay, he was in his thirties, not to mention that his achievements had not been accomplished, and there were only two righteous brothers beside him, which could be described as quite lonely.

Zhang Fei tore the leg of mutton and said, "Big brother, if you want me to say, there is no good reader, with me and my second brother, we will help you achieve great things!" ”

Liu Bei shook his head secretly, feeling stunned.

He thought of Guo Jia, if this person was willing to assist him, why did he run here from Xuzhou, send people under the fence, and the dignity of the state pastor was gone?

Guan Yu ate and drank and said to Sven, "Big brother, didn't Zhuge Xuan say that he wanted to promote his nephew to your shogunate?" ”

"I can't find anyone."

Liu Bei looked at him and said, "When Yuan Shao destroyed Yuan Shu, his whereabouts were unknown, and now I don't know if he is alive or dead." ”

Guan Yu didn't say anything more, and he didn't think much of literati.

Liu Bei drank a glass of wine silently, but what he was thinking about was Zhuge Xuan's other nephew - Zhuge Kongming.

This person's reputation is not obvious, but Zhuge Xuan said that his talent is no less than that of his brother Zhuge Jin.

It's a pity that this person went to Jingzhou from Langya County to avoid trouble, and now he should be in Yuzhang County, which is difficult to see.

(End of chapter)