Han Xiang

Chapter 365

For the first time, Jia Xu was proactive, expressing his opinion before Guo Jia.

"Hefei lies in the middle of Huainan. If we fail to control this area, the counties south of the Lujiang River may be difficult to defend. When we withdraw our troops and return to the Central Plains, Sun Quan will definitely go and return. Minggong had better make plans early."

"How do you plan?"

Facing Cao Cao's questioning, Jia Xu replied: "Since we know that we can't keep it, we should move out all the people in the counties. There are tens of thousands of people in several counties, just to make up for the lack of population in Shouchun."

"Makes sense."

Cao Cao nodded with his beard: "It is a good thing to plan ahead. It will leave a blank space for Sun Quan, so that his garrison cannot be self-sufficient."

"If Sun Quan moves the people from Jiangdong to come here, Duke Ming can let Shouchun's garrison go south regularly, and then plunder the people and return Shouchun to the north. I believe that after several times of plundering the people, Sun Quan will abandon Huainan. At that time, Duke Ming only needs to If Hefei is captured, thousands of boats will be able to cross the river and level the east of the river."

Jia Xu's unsolvable plan directly spoke to the boss's heart.

Cao Cao couldn't help but slapped his thigh, pointed at Jia Xu in public and boasted: "The strategy of Wenhe fits my heart."

Guo Jia heard that Jia Xu was praised, and his competitive heart was also aroused, so he also stood up to offer advice.

"Ming Gong, Wancheng has not been conquered at the moment, and the south of the Lujiang River has a large population in Wan County. If we want to write and move people, we need to take down Wan County with all our strength;
I suggest taking advantage of the situation to take Hefei. I heard that Hefei has a population of tens of thousands, and it is currently the most populous city in Huainan. "

"Wanxian? Hefei?" Cao Cao said to himself, "Wanxian has fewer troops and is relatively easy to fight, while Hefei has a slightly more defending army and a strong city. Moreover, Longxiang is assisted by Lu Zijing. He has also defeated Sun Ce, Zhou Yu, you have to have good teeth to be willing to gnaw down this hard bone."

Guo Jia added: "Although the bones are hard, the marrow is abundant. Long Xiang has been in Hefei for a few years, but he was careful to raise more than [-] defenders. He must have stored a lot of food. If Minggong can take Hefei in one fell swoop, maybe we will be in the city. The loss of water and grain ships can also be replenished in Hefei."

Cao Cao nodded frequently when he heard this, laughed at himself and laughed at everyone: "I was really moved by Feng Xiao's words. I was afraid that I would not be able to win the city in a short time, and return without success after running out of food. Wouldn't it be as embarrassing as Sun Ce and Zhou Yu?" ?Those princes who don’t know what’s going on here think I’m raising troops for the second bridge.”

The last sentence is true, 'There is no silver here, 300 taels'. After listening to it, everyone was embarrassed and laughed, saying that Wancheng was already known to the world. Do you still care about this reputation?
Dong Zhao immediately explained to Cao Cao: "It is rumored that Erqiao is pregnant one after another this year, what kind of woman does Ming Gong want? It is purely a stigma to talk about it."

"Gongren, listen to me."

Guo Jia interrupted Dong Zhao, and said to Cao Cao seriously: "Everyone has a love of beauty, so why not even if Duke Ming accepts two daughters? Long Xiang's children are more precious than their mothers. As for outsiders' irresponsible remarks, what can they do?" ? It’s just envy, jealousy, incompetence and rage.”

Cao Cao had a bitter look on his face when he heard it, and thought to himself, why did the talk get further and further away?Is this the time to discuss personal matters?
But isn't Long Xiang too inferior?Pregnant after more than a year of marriage?
If I leave it to the old man, hehe
No, Guo Jia actively suggested to fight Hefei, don't you kid have ideas?

The reputation of Erqiao has long been spread throughout Xudu, and now is the time for her to be charming and charming. Guo Fengxiao also likes to linger in the flowers, so it is inevitable that he will be thinking about it.

Before Lu Bu was destroyed in the past, Guan Yu once asked himself to marry Du Shi, but he really made a mistake that time, so Xiapi surrendered and did not keep it.

This is the only reason Cao Cao thought about, otherwise, how could he follow Liu Bei without hesitation?
Yun Chang abandoned me, and Feng Xiao couldn't be the next one.

"Cough cough."

Cao Cao coughed and snatched back his words, looked at Guo Jiaben and said solemnly: "What Feng Xiao said is true. Everyone has a love for beauty. The second bridge is beautiful on the left side of the river. If Hefei can be successfully conquered, I will send my second daughter to you." How about giving you a concubine?"

"Me? No no no"

Guo Jia is extremely intelligent, and immediately understood Cao Cao's implication, and said to himself that I suggested fighting Hefei, and it was really not for myself.

After vehemently denying it with a wave of his hand, Guo Jia explained: "Although I also love Concubine Meiji, Erqiao is pregnant after all, and I don't think it's right. In addition, Hefei doesn't have to attack by force. You can try to say that Jiang Longxiang surrendered to the court, which would make it easier Can't force his wife"

Seeing Guo Jia's dislike, Cao Cao thought to himself that you really don't know how to do it, and that such a woman would serve others. He squinted his eyes and muttered to himself: "Long Xiang is a bit strange, as if he had taken root in Hefei, even the prefect of Lujiang declined , I'm afraid it will be difficult to persuade you to surrender."

Guo Jia said confidently: "Long Xiang was ignorant of current affairs before, because Ming Gong did not use troops against Huainan. If you let him know that you easily wiped out 2 people in Wu Jing with a snap of your fingers, you may not have the courage to persevere. Diplomacy The best effect can only be achieved when means are coordinated with military means.”

"makes sense"

When Cao Cao was brushing his beard and meditating, he saw Jia Xu bowed his head slightly and his face was expressionless, thinking that the old fox was afraid of having different opinions, so he stopped him and asked, "Wen He, Feng Xiao's opinion is bolder, what do you have to say?"

"Forehead"

Jia Xu pondered for a while, and replied: "The situation in Wan County is foreseeable, and a strong attack will definitely win. I don't know Longxiang, and I don't know Hefei either, so I can't express my opinion. In short, it's all up to Minggong to decide."

Cao Cao said in his heart that you are cunning, and then pushed the question back to me, but Cao Cao liked Jia Xu's sophistication, just like he liked Guo Jia's publicity.

"Well, Wen He is mature and prudent, and has considered everything comprehensively."

After Cao Cao finished speaking, he scanned the crowd, and then tapped on the table: "Zipengshan sent an urgent report before the meal. Wenyuan and Zihe have captured Wu Jing. They should be able to return to Shu County tomorrow. They are in Hefei. They have been stationed outside for a long time, and I believe they have different opinions, so it’s not too late to ask more questions before making a decision, and everyone continues to eat.”

"only."

Everyone carried the bowls and continued to pick up the rice. The food fell into different mouths, chewing different flavors.

At noon the next day, Zhang Liao and others finally arrived in Shu County.

Compared with Zhang Ying, Xu Huang, Gao Lan and other troops who were busy back and forth, they did not gain much after more than ten days. On the contrary, Zhang Liao and the others feinted for a long time in Hefei, but found a big leak on the last day. .

In the government office of Shu County, civil and military personnel are divided into left and right.

Cao Cao looked at the generals, stroked his beard and said slowly: "Unfortunately, the food ships were burned, and the food for each battalion is only enough for June. There are still about ten days left. I discussed with several military advisers yesterday and decided to seize the time to capture Wan County. Or Hefei, I want to hear your opinions;

Especially the opinions of Wenyuan, Zihe, and Yuansi. You should have seen some clues during the period of stationing outside Hefei. I wonder if there is a chance to get it down? "

Zhang Liao looked left and right first, and then came out of the line and answered, "If my lord chooses between Wan County and Hefei, and there are only ten days left, I will suggest to fight Wan County instead of Hefei."

Just as Cao Cao was about to ask why, Cao Chun and Han Hao also came out to clap their fists at the same time.

"General Zhang, what you said is very true, and I will second it at the end."

(End of this chapter)