The frail counselor you said, you fight against three heroes alone?

Chapter 120 Only one imperial edict is needed, and this situation can be solved
"Yuan Shu intends to send troops to Xuzhou!"

Xu County Government Office.

In November, it was cold and snowy.

Since Yuan Shaohe in Jizhou retired his envoys and refused to take the post of Sikong, what worries Cao Ying the most seems to be about to happen.

The two Yuans seem to be united, and they seem to be attacking Cao Jun from the south to the north in the coming year.

Yuan Shu, who was in Huainan, frequently mobilized troops under his command at the end of October, and Sun Ce, who was under Yuan Shu's command, also had the potential to conquer Xuzhou.

Yuan Shao in the north was also eyeing him fiercely. If winter hadn't happened right now, this war might have come earlier.

In the main hall, it was almost late at night.

Cao Cao, who had just received the news from Huainan, immediately summoned his subordinates and military officers.

With the clear moon and clear wind, the night outside the main hall was very bright and cold.

There were more than a dozen fires set up in the hall, and the fires were very strong, even the chill in the room was dissipated a lot.

Cao Cao sat quietly on the first seat with a sad face, without saying a word.

The counselors at the side all frowned and pondered after learning about Yuan Shu's movements.

This time, the alliance between the two Yuans has become the most important thing for Cao Ying today.

If it is carried out seriously, the entire Cao army will meet the enemy from north to south.

For Cao Jun, it was not so easy to deal with just one Yuan Shao, let alone Yuan Shu in the south.

Once the war started, it was hard to manage the situation now.

I'm afraid it will be ruined once.

"can not fight!"

After a long time, Xun Yu couldn't help but speak out.

Right now, the Son of Heaven has just moved his capital to Xu County, and the capital has not yet been built. The development of the entire Caoying focuses on stability.

It's not the time to start a war, let alone fighting on both sides.

Cao Cao also understood that the current situation is not suitable for war.

However, how to break the combination of the two Yuans?
Sitting next to Xun Yu, Xi Yu was a little dazed.

The fact that the two Yuans planned to unite was indeed a bit beyond his expectation.

However, the situation in front of him is not a troublesome thing to say.

As he thought before, the problem between the two Yuans is not so easy to solve.

Attacking Cao right now, I think it's just that the interests of the two are consistent!
And the bottom line is that Boss Cao has risen a bit faster compared to the original history!
According to the original history, Cao Cao does not control Xuzhou today.

The entire Xuzhou is still under the control of Lu Bu and Liu Bei.

With the distance between Xuzhou, there is naturally no direct conflict between Cao Cao and Yuan Shu.

But now, Xuzhou is under the control of Cao Cao.

Liu Bei and others who were supposed to deal with Yuan Shu were directly replaced by Cao Cao. The interests have changed, and the problems have naturally begun to change.

Between Cao Cao and Yuan Shu, war is inevitable.

Of course, if it was just Yuan Shu, Cao Jun would not be afraid, not to mention, Yuan Shu would probably commit suicide in a short time.

But now, because of the emperor's affairs, Yuan Shao in the north can't sit still anymore.

The situation is different.

But speaking of it, the root of everything still lies in the emperor Liu Xie.

After learning that Cao Cao moved the capital to Xu County in favor of the emperor, Yuan Shao, who was a little jealous, immediately put forward a petition to let the emperor move his capital to Yecheng.

After this matter was ignored by Cao Cao, Yuan Shao followed up and advised the emperor to move the capital to Juancheng.

Although Juancheng is Cao Cao's administrative center in Yanzhou.

but!
Yuan Shao was too close in the juancheng bureau, and before meeting the emperor, Cao Cao was a little jealous of Yuan Shao.

Now that the Son of Heaven is being catered to, it is naturally impossible to put the Son of Heaven under Yuan Shao's nose.

You know, once Yuan Shao from Jizhou calls, Juancheng will become the front line.

At that time, Cao Cao could not guarantee the safety of the emperor.

And Xu County is the place where Cao Ying negotiated early.

The Son of Heaven is in Xu County, and there is Yanzhou in the north as a buffer, so Cao Cao doesn't have to worry too much about Yuan Shao.

There are mountains guarding the southwest, so there is no need to worry about Liu Biao in Jingzhou, and it will take a lot of effort to march to Xu County with Yuan Shu in Huainan.

There is nothing wrong with the decision to move the capital to Xu County.

What caused the current result, in the final analysis, was more direct, it was Cao Cao's edict to play Yuan Shao as Sikong.

Although the deviation of the butterfly effect is subtle, the impact can be very different.

Originally, after Yuan Shao rejected Sikong, the first thing Cao Cao reflected was to relinquish his position as a general, hand him over to Yuan Shao, and serve as Sikong himself!

In this way, Cao Cao's position was inferior to Yuan Shao's.

It can be regarded as giving Yuan Shao enough face.

Under such circumstances, Yuan Shao naturally had to put aside the matter of attacking Cao Cao.

But now, after Yuan Shao rejected the position of Sikong, Cao Cao did not respond immediately.

Perhaps it is Cao Jun's current power, Cao Cao feels that there is no need to bow his head to Yuan Shao.

On the other hand, with the emperor in hand after all, Cao Cao didn't worry that Yuan Shao would take a big risk to attack him.

However, the facts were not what Cao Cao expected after all.

Annoyed, Yuan Shao intended to attack Yanzhou, and even Yuan Shu followed suit.

Inside the main hall.

Cao Cao's face was full of melancholy, as if it was covered by a dark cloud.

The air pressure in the entire surrounding area seems to be a little low.

Seeing this situation, Xi Yu couldn't help but sighed.

"Everyone, the current predicament is not unsolvable!"

"In this situation, as long as my brother nods, the situation can be reversed in an instant!"

Xi Yu talked casually, and after the words fell, he looked directly at Cao Cao.

Upon hearing this, Cao Cao immediately turned his gaze to Xi Yu.

The lights in the lobby flickered.

When Cao Cao's eyes fell on Xi Yu, everyone around him also looked at him.

"Is there any solution to Fengyi?"

"Tell me quickly!"

Cao Cao's face turned from worry to joy, and in just a moment, his face relaxed.

The corner of Xi Yu's mouth turned up slightly.

"Brother only needs to write a letter to Yuan Shao, plus an imperial edict, the situation can be resolved!"

When Xi Yu spoke, Cao Cao frowned slightly.

"Ok?"

Letters, edicts?
What edict?
In the past, Yuan Shao didn't care about the emperor's edict at all. With one more edict, Yuan Shao would change his mind?

Cao Cao didn't understand for a while, and looked at Xi Yu with a little bewildered eyes.

Xi Yu didn't hesitate too much, and explained directly.

"Brother, the reason why Yuan Shao sent troops this time is nothing more than brother's performance of his position as Sikong!"

"If elder brother is willing to hand over the position of general to Yuan Shao, and serve as Sikong himself, it will be solved if you want to come to this game!"

After Xi Yu's words fell, Cao Cao was stunned for a while obviously following.

Just as he said this, Cao Hong and the others on the other side immediately glared at Xi Yu.

The gap between the general and Sikong is not even a tiny bit.

There is a world of difference between the two.

The general has the power to open the mansion, but Sikong does not.

Cao Cao was able to open the mansion, and all the Cao Ying generals under him could benefit, especially Cao Hong and others who were relatives of Cao Cao.

This concerns the interests of Cao Hong and others.

As soon as Xi Yu finished speaking, these people couldn't sit still anymore.

"Brother, this is impossible!"

"How can the post of Great General be easily handed over to others, what's more, this is the merit of my elder brother's protection of the emperor, what does it have to do with Yuan Shao?"

"A job as Sikong is considered to be a face for Yuan Shao!"

Cao Hong made a sound, Xiahou Dun and others behind him followed and echoed.

Xi Yu didn't speak, he just put forward the suggestion, and Cao Cao had to consider the rest.

As for how to choose, it is Cao Cao's business.

But with this effort, Xun Yu beside him couldn't help but make a noise.

"My lord, what Feng Yi said is not unreasonable!"

Some things, after all, are not inherently complicated.

For Xun Yu, it doesn't really matter whether Cao Cao is a general or not.

The important thing is that with the emperor by his side, Cao Cao can do much more than before.

Is it a general or not, what difference does it make!
Yuan Shao disliked the position of Sikong, on the one hand, because Cao Cao served as a general, and his status was higher than that of him.

On the other hand, with Yuan Shao's current power, the position of Sikong is not worthy of the opponent's power at all.

Cao Cao said that the other party was Sikong, that is, he did not give Yuan Shao face at all.

After regaining his senses, Cao Cao naturally understood the truth.

The main hall fell silent.

Cao Hong and the others still had a bit of resentment on their faces, but Xun Yu and other counselors didn't say much.

After a little effort, Cao Cao suddenly looked up at Xi Yu.

Immediately, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"This is justified, tomorrow I will announce Yuan Shao as a great general!"

The position of a general is nothing more, Cao Cao is not a fool after all.

This is the end of the discussion!

As for Cao Cao's final choice, Xi Yu had expected it a long time ago, but he himself didn't feel much.

It's just that Cao Hong and the others felt rather displeased with Xi Yu's proposal.

……

In mid-November, Cao Cao retired to the position of Sikong, and arrived in Yecheng with the imperial edict expressing Yuan Shao as the general.

"Congratulations, my lord!"

After receiving the imperial court's order to reward Yuan Shao as a general, Guo Tu and others rushed to congratulate Yuan Shao.

At this time, Yuan Shaozhen looked at the letter Cao Cao sent him, and unconsciously raised his eyebrows.

"Meng De is still that Meng De!"

Cao Cao bowed his head very sincerely, not only praised Yuan Shao repeatedly in his letters, but also sent envoys to send a lot of property.

After reading the letter, Yuan Shao felt particularly refreshed.

"My lord, Cao Mengde's move is nothing more than worrying about the lord attacking Yanzhou in spring!"

"My lord must not be deceived!"

Seeing Yuan Shao's attitude at the moment, Ju Shou felt somewhat uneasy.

Hearing this, Yuan Shaodao hesitated.

Without this general's edict and Cao Cao's letter, this battle must have been fought.

But right now, Cao Cao had just sent something, and he turned his head and attacked the opponent again, it would be a bit out of proportion!

"This!"

Yuan Shao hesitated
Xu You, who was at the side, suddenly cupped his hands and came out and said.

"My lord, since Cao Mengde has respected my lord as a general, I don't think there is any need to fight this battle!"

"Now that my lord occupies the land of three continents, the most important thing right now is to unify the northern border. If my lord can annex the land of the state, great things can be expected!"

When Xu You spoke, Yuan Shao nodded unconsciously.

The other party is right, the goal of the entire Jizhou now is Bingzhou.

Right now he really has no time to pay attention to Cao Cao.

Moreover, Yuan Jun recently received news that Lu Bu, who fled from Xuzhou before, seemed to appear in Bingzhou with his men.

And Lu Bu's own prestige in Bingzhou is extremely good.

Now returning to Bingzhou, the whole Bingzhou has heard that Lu Bu has come down in anticipation. Bingzhou, which was originally in the mouth, is now about to become a hard nut to crack.

"The matter of attacking Cao in the coming year, that's all for now!"

"I want to win the land of Bingzhou!"

When Yuan Shao opened his mouth, all the counselors and generals below echoed their voices.

Jushou was a little helpless, he knew that although Cao Cao backed down, judging from the current situation in the world.

In the whole north of the Han Dynasty, the most important ones are Yuan Cao.

There will be a battle between the two in the future.

Whoever wins will dominate the entire north.

Now if you can take the opportunity to suppress Cao Cao, that would be a great thing.

However, Yuan Shao had made up his mind that his persuasion would not be of much use.

Jushou just sighed, but he didn't look at him anymore.

……

"Yuan Shao is on strike!"

Xu County, within the home of the dramatist.

After receiving the news, Xun Yu came to notify Xi Yu immediately.

Hearing this, Xi Yu felt nothing wrong, except that the only difference was that after Lu Bu fled from Xuzhou, what he didn't expect was that the other party would return to Bingzhou.

Having seen the prosperity of the Central Plains, Xi Yu thought that Lu Bu might not be returning to Bingzhou.

However, the facts are somewhat unexpected.

"Fengyi, you suggested it earlier, it should be admonishing in private!"

Seeing that Yu seemed to be all right, Xun Yu said something leisurely.

Since Xi Yuzhengtang took the initiative to admonish Cao Cao to give up the position of general that day, although Cao Cao did not make any statement.

However, the generals of the Cao family were already dissatisfied with Xi Yu.

"Just say it, it's okay!"

Xi Yu naturally felt the attitude of Cao Hong and the others, but he didn't really care about it.

The situation today is no longer what it was in Yanzhou.

As Cao Cao's territory became larger and larger, the benefits naturally also increased.

And his existence will eventually make those in the Cao family feel afraid, and Xi Yu naturally understands this in his heart.

It's just that he's used to it.

He doesn't care much about how Cao Hong and others treat him.

"Since you think so, I won't say anything more!"

Seeing Xi Yu's attitude, Xun Yu sighed lightly. He also knew some things.

But Xun Yu didn't want these things to become troubles on their way to help the big man.

……

"I heard that Cao Hong and others seem to be extremely dissatisfied with that Xi Yu!"

In Taiwei's mansion.

Yang Biao did not know where he got the news that Cao Hong and the others had a disagreement with Xi Yu.

Dong Cheng smiled when he heard the words: "I wouldn't be happy if it were me!"

"I waited for the time when we walked all the way in Yanzhou, and all we heard and heard was Xi Yu."

"In the land of Yanzhou and Xuzhou, the common people know that Xi Yu is the person in charge. If we don't know that Cao Cao is the person in charge, ordinary people may think that Xi Yu is the person in charge of Yanzhou!"

The current dissatisfaction of Cao Hong and others with Xi Yu definitely did not happen suddenly.

Some things, some hidden dangers have already appeared.

"I'm waiting under the fence now, but this Xi Yu can win me over!"

Yang Biao chuckled: "Your Majesty now admits that he has a kinship relationship with this person. If we can pull this person over, I won't be afraid of Cao Cao!"

……

End of November!

Since Yuan Shao deliberately retreated, the only ones Cao Jun had to face were Yuan Shu and Sun Ce who were in Huainan.

Cao Cao immediately dispatched Cao Hong to lead the army to guard against Yuan Shu, and ordered Cao Ren to garrison Xiapi in Xuzhou.

Zhang Liao and others who were recruited to surrender some time ago were eager to make contributions and were also sent to the front line.

The weather this winter seems to be a bit colder than usual.

Several consecutive snowfalls fell throughout the northern region, and even Xu County began to be covered by heavy snow.

Such cold weather means that cold disasters may break out anytime and anywhere.

But in today's era, there is nothing more than lighting a fire to effectively drive out the cold.

Because of his physique, Xi Yu seemed to be a normal person, but in comparison, others couldn't bear it to some extent.

After getting drunk two days ago, Xi Zhicai got a cold at some point, and then he started to get sick.

Fortunately, Xi Yu prepared antibiotics and other things early on, but Xi Zhi didn't have any major problems.

But this winter's coldness has become a bit colder as time goes by.

Due to the weather, the matter in Xuxian Xindu had no choice but to be put on hold for the time being.

If the construction continues in this weather, I don't know how many people will freeze to death.

According to the progress of the fortifications, if the construction starts again after the beginning of spring, the entire fortifications in Xu County may not be completed until June next year.

This year's cold disaster finally broke out.

The continuous drought in the past two years, coupled with the sudden outbreak of cold disaster, has caused a large number of victims to freeze to death in the entire Northern Han Dynasty.

Even in the land of Yanzhou, people froze to death.

The weather is too cold, for ordinary people, even the people who have just migrated to Yanzhou before.

The fire seemed to be a little too weak.

Looking at the charcoal burning in the fire, Xi Yu raised his head and looked at Zhao Yun who was sitting beside him.

"Zilong, is there any news about Shi Nie these two days?"

The Shi Nirvana is the coal of this era.

This thing has not been popularized in this era, but the stoves used by the upper class of the Han Dynasty now burn charcoal.

And charcoal cooking is, after all, unbearable for most common people.

If they want to survive the entire deep winter, most of the common people can only fight hard.

As a result of going on like this, if you can resist the past, you can live, if you can't resist it, you will either die or get sick!
For the people of this era, illness actually means death.

"Sir, Yun hasn't heard what you said about Shi Nie yet!"

After getting the stone Nirvana, which can be burned to keep warm, Zhao Yun immediately asked his Xiangyong to go out to find out news.

But there is no news yet.

Xi Yu frowned.

If he remembered correctly, things like coal shouldn't be hard to find.

It's just that Bingzhou, Jizhou and other places have the most underground places. He doesn't know very well about other places.

However, if you want to get coal from Yuan Shao, you still need Cao Cao to come forward.

Xi Yu was thinking about how to engage in coal business, when suddenly a servant summoned him outside the courtyard gate.

"His Majesty summons the chief minister for an audience!"

Since Liu Xie entered the Xu County Palace, he would greet Xi Yu from time to time.

Now that the other party summoned him, Xi Yu only felt a little helpless.
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