Chapter 38 The storm is coming

In attacking Guanzhong and curbing Guo Jia, Cao Cao took the lead in this matter, one in the south and one in the north, contacting Liu Biao and Yuan Shao, and the undercurrent was surging, as if a tremendous war that was shaking and storming thousands of miles was about to begin again.

However, the initiator Cao Cao had other plans. In addition to the battles and direct dialogue between the princes, the two armies on the battlefield, there were also various diplomacy and strategies, including the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the battles between the princes were not only wise and brave, but also strategy.

Cao Cao did not want Guo Jia to be strong, but he did not want Guo Jia to be defeated when Yuan Shao was in the northwest. The situation he expected most was that Guo Jia and Yuan Shao fought both sides and were best to continue fighting for a long time.

The spring battle will give the answer to whether this goal can be achieved.

Guo Jiayuan, Yuan Shao is close, Guo Jialuo, Yuan Shaoqiang.

Cao Cao encouraged Yuan Shao to lead his army to the northwest to weaken Yuan Shao to the greatest extent, and even let Guo Jia restrain Yuan Shao.

After understanding Cao Cao's original intention, Xun You breathed a sigh of relief. When he first heard Cao Cao put his target on Guanzhong, he felt something was wrong. Based on his understanding of Cao Cao, this lord was definitely not an ambitious person. Cao Cao could clearly distinguish which one was more important.

However, Xun You frowned slightly and said hesitantly: "Yuan Shao's request?"

Cao Cao waved his hand and said casually: "It's okay, I'll give him whatever he wants. His army in Hebei, food, supplies, and soldiers of the three armies are all unimaginable consumption. As long as Guo Jia fights and is not in harmony, I can give me at least three years to continue to strengthen my strength."

Since Cao Cao had made a decision, Xun You was not entangled in this issue, but his frown brows had not yet been relaxed.

Yuan Shao in the north has already achieved the expected results.

But Liu Biao on the south side is a bit tricky.

"This Liu Jingsheng is really a model of being unrestrained. Now he is not afraid of Zhang Xiu or Yuan Shu, and he actually uses this kind of high-sounding reason as an excuse. However, he is self-aware that it is difficult for the troops of Jingzhou to enter Chengdu. I don't know who gave Liu Biao the idea of ​​borrowing troops. It's wonderful. On the surface, it seems that he is loyal to the emperor and the country, but he is not guarding the lord, but the lord obviously cannot lend him troops to him, so he now has the confidence to remain calm."

Xun You stayed in Jingzhou for a while, but did not go to Liu Biao's account to serve in office.

The Tao is different and they do not plan for each other. Liu Biao obviously does not meet the monarch's standards that Xun You want to be loyal to.

Now Liu Biao still wants to protect himself. Even if the chaos outside Jingzhou is so chaotic that it is dark and messy, Liu Biao doesn't care about it and ignores it.

Faced with Liu Biao's refusal, Cao Cao seemed to see Liu Biao's face as if he was relieved from the lines of the reply.

With a confident smile, Cao Cao was in a clear mind and said lightly: "As soon as Yuan Benchu ​​sent troops from the north, Liu Jingsheng would probably not be able to stop the troops. He would always give Yuan Benchu ​​three points of thin air."

Yuan Shao was the most powerful prince in the world and almost dominated the gentry. Liu Biao had a gentleman agreement with Yuan Shao in the early days of his entry into Jingzhou, and they advanced and retreated together. The foundations of their rule were the same class.

For Liu Biao, no one in the world can give him face, at least Yuan Shao must give him some face.

Even Liu Bei had previously served as the governor of Xuzhou, so he wanted Mi Zhu to go to Jizhou to ask Yuan Shao for instructions. Yuan Shao's political status and military strength were the most dazzling figures today.

Liu expressed his refusal. First, he did not want to cause trouble, and second, Liu Biao, who was a scholar, looked down on Cao Cao in his bones. Cao Cao's background was very noble to the common people, but for the gentry class, Cao Cao's grandfather was the adopted son of an eunuch, in the late Han Dynasty, literati were ashamed to those who had a relationship with officials.

No matter how powerful Cao Cao is, he cannot change his background. This is the same as Guo Jia's humble background. Those who look down on them will never look down on them, because those who look down on them are their backgrounds and will not change their vision because of their talents.

But as soon as Yuan Shao sent troops, if Liu Biao did not respond to Yuan Shao's advance and retreat together, he would inevitably offend Yuan Shao.

Cao Cao not only wanted to borrow Guo Jia from weakening Yuan Shao, but also wanted to use Yuan Shao to call Liu Biao. This ability is enough to make people admire him.

Xun You had already figured out the key point of the matter, and his worries disappeared and he changed into a smile.

"But what if Liu Jingsheng still remains unmoved? If he is willing to send troops, Guo Jia will be attacked from both sides of the north and south, and it will be difficult to deal with the head and tail, and may never be doomed, and at least he will suffer severe damage."

Cao Cao smiled and remained confident when he heard this, saying, "Liu Biao cannot enter Chengdu, but as long as Liu Biao is willing to send troops, even if he starts a war with Guo Jia's troops in Badong, it will be fatal. However, this opportunity still needs to be considered. It is best to be the stalemate of the Guanzhong war. After Yuan Shao has the intention to withdraw his troops, Liu Biao will attack again."

After hearing this, Xun You showed an admiration on his face.

Once Yuan Shao led his army westward and fought with Guo Jia in Guanzhong, Liu Biao became a variable for Guo Jia to advance and retreat. As long as Liu Biao's troops stepped into Yizhou, Guo Jia would probably withdraw his troops immediately.

At that time, the situation was Guo Jia's choice to live or die.

Cao Cao thoughtful and said to himself: "There is another person who will also bring great annoyance to Guo Jia. If he is instigated, Guo Jia will definitely withdraw to Yizhou."

Xun You was stunned. He didn't expect that there were hidden chess pieces in Cao Cao's layout. He didn't ask again, it was enough to understand it.

...

Winter goes and spring comes, and the earth warms up.

In Chang'an, Guo Jia was assisted by Pang Tong, Xu Shu, Fa Zheng, and the government affairs were very relaxed. The declining and broken Chang'an City also restored some grand scenery under the construction of the rich people in Yizhou. In addition, the people who continued to return to Guanzhong to live and work in peace, the declining scene of Chang'an City going westward never returned.

Han Sui and Ma Teng in the west also suppressed the rebellion after more than half a year and quickly began to recruit troops to replenish their troops.

The consequence of Han Sui-Mateng recruiting troops was that the lives of the people in Liangzhou were even more difficult. Hearing that Guo Jia implemented a policy of light taxes and low taxes in Guanzhong, the people in the northwest also moved to Guanzhong one after another, causing Han Sui-Mateng's subordinates to enter a vicious cycle.

If more troops are recruited, less production will be.

With few soldiers and horses, rebellions will spring like bamboo shoots after a rain.

Guo Mansion

"This one is here, that one, let's deliver it to the room first."

Cai Yan directed his servants to carry various gift boxes everywhere, and he was a little helpless.

Seeing Guo Jia leading Guo Ye back home, he couldn't help but complain: "I'm going back to Chengdu soon. They are still giving gifts every day, and the family can't put them down."

Seeing her impatient look, Guo Jia looked at the busy scene in the yard again, and spread her hands helplessly and said, "Do you think I want it, it's not a big deal for many gifts. People like to give it away, do you have to push it out? After all, they are all in their hearts."

The shops of the Yizhou Business Association have opened. In addition to the lively New Year, Chang'an is gradually regaining its prosperity. As long as the characters from the Yizhou Business Association arrive in Chang'an, they will definitely come to visit Guo Jia as soon as possible and bring a variety of gifts.

"Ha, my husband said it easily. In two months, I will return to Chengdu. These gifts are piled up here and are useless. Should I bring them all back to Chengdu? They brought Chang'an from Chengdu and we will bring them back to Chengdu. Isn't this a living suffering?" I don't jump.

In the past, Diao Chan was dealing with trivial matters in the mansion, and he was able to do everything without any leakage. Cai Yan was obviously not as good as Diao Chan in this regard. From winter to the beginning of spring, Cai Yan is now having a headache when seeing the gifts.

Guo Jia sighed and looked at Cai Yan and said, "Let the servants deal with it. Don't cause trouble. At most, you can help you just play the piano and recite poems."

After saying that, Guo Jia led Guo Ye to the study and asked while walking.

"Ye'er, what have you taught you recently? I haven't seen him for a few days, so how are he in good health?"

Guo Ye said happily: "Mr. said the weather was warm and asked the child to learn to ride a horse. However, the horses in the military camp were too high and the child could not control it. Uncle Dian said that he would find a few horses for the child in two days. Well, the child was in good health, but every time the child visited the teacher with his friends, the teacher said that he had a headache and needed rest. When the child went alone, the teacher was not sick at all."

Guo Jia laughed loudly.

When they thought of Dianman, Xu Yi, and Gan Gui, those stubborn boys, went to Jia Xu to listen to the teachings. It would be strange if Jia Xu didn't have a headache and pretended to be sick.

Although these juniors are well-behaved, they sometimes cause headaches for adults. Once when they went out to hunt, Xu Yi disappeared for a day and a night. When they found him, the boy was covered with hares and he also learned how to barbecue. He didn't know at all that he felt at ease. Xu Chu was so angry that he wanted to beat the boy up on the tree. As a result, the boy got through the quarrel with a roasted rabbit.

After laughing, Guo Jia focused on Jia Xu again.

It's time to find a time to let Jia Xu officially join his staff team, but he must be famous and convinced.

It is obviously not enough to rely on the identity of Commander Guo Ye.

With the current important responsibilities of the core officials of Yizhou Prefecture, if Jia Xu becomes an official, it will be difficult for Guo Jia to give him a leisurely and important position, especially a person like Jia Xu is not a talented man who works hard day and night. If he wants to use him, he must be used, and it is used at the most critical moment.

Guo Jia and Guo Ye walked away with laughter. Looking at the father and son ignoring themselves, Cai Yan twisted his waist and threw the matter to the servants. He chased after him with his fairy skirt.

All industries in Chang'an City are waiting to be renovated, and will be renewed in the new year and will flourish in a prosperous direction.

Guanzhong, the wind is calm.

But there was a violent storm brewing in Kanto.

In addition to managing the army and preparing for war, Zhang Liao, who was in charge of Hangu Pass, also had an important task, which was to constantly send detailed works to the territories of various princes in Guandong.

Know yourself and your enemy and you will never be defeated.

Intelligence is a key factor in war, and in this era, due to the obstruction of information transmission channels, it is difficult to collect information in a timely and sufficient manner.

Therefore, buildings like beacon towers were derived that convey information were conveyed.

As always, Zhang Liao, who was training troops in the military camp himself, suddenly got a piece of news and immediately returned to the mansion to confirm the information.

Smack

With a palm, he clapped the table and pressed against the white silk that conveyed the information. Zhang Liao stared at the several lieutenants under his command with a sharp look and said in a deep voice: "Send five teams of scouts to Luoyang to investigate the enemy situation."
Chapter completed!