Overlord!

Chapter 183
Sun Ce recruited shipbuilders in Jiangdong, and when Danyang was building a large ship, other princes in the world were also preparing their armies and striving hard.

In Xu County, it was snowing heavily, and the snow on the road was as thick as one foot. The number of people who died of freezing in the wild could reach as many as a thousand people in a day.

But inside the state capital, the atmosphere is still hot. A pot of warm wine is gurgling and steaming in the stove. Surrounded by the hot stove, several civil and military people happily look at the right general Cao Cao who is singing and dancing in the lobby.

Cao Cao is undoubtedly very romantic. He is free and easy by nature, uninhibited by the world, and passionate and unrestrained. He is exactly the two extremes of Liu Bei, a silent hero who is neither moody nor angry.

When he is happy, he can laugh so hard that his cheeks and beard are all dipped in the broth, he is simply proud of his life.

When he was sad, he would cry directly. Cao Cao cried much more than Liu Bei in his life. Bao Xin, Minister of Jinbei, died in battle in the Qingzhou Yellow Turban Army in order to save him. He sacrificed and cried.

After Dian Wei died fighting to save him, he wept when he heard that Dian Wei died in battle.He recruited spies to bring Dian Wei's body back, and when he saw Dian Wei's headless body, he cried again.

After Ren Jun's death, he cried again, and the runny nose lasted for a long time!
Naturally, he would shed tears for Ren Jun for a long time, this is one of the biggest contributors to his success.

When Cao Cao was still nothing, he recruited volunteers to attack Dong Zhuo and entered Zhongmou. The officials in Henan didn't know what to do, so Ren Jun and Zhang Fen, the same county, made a discussion to bring the county back to Cao Cao.Then Ren Jun took hundreds of soldiers from his clan and guests to join Cao Cao.Cao Cao rejoices!Take it from my sister's wife.

After Mao Jie proposed the system of garrisoning fields, according to Cao Cao's method of employing people based on talent, of course he sent his own clan to be the general of the army!So Ren Jun, as Cao Cao's brother-in-law, was promoted to Diannong Zhonglang General, in charge of ten counties in Yan and Henan prefectures, and listed as a land official.

And it was Ren Jun who recruited the people to farm under Xu, and he got millions of grains and stones in a year, and the counties and states were full of millet, and the warehouses were full.

So Cao Wei all commented and said: The Rao of the military and the country started from Mao Jie and Zao Zhi and came from Ren Jun.

At this moment, Cao Cao's romantic temperament broke out. He raised his hand enthusiastically, laughed and wrote a poem: "Singing to wine, what is life! It’s even true! Singing to sing about ambition.”

After the voice fell, there was a burst of warm applause in the room: "Wonderful!"

"Wonderful! Wonderful!"

"The general is talented in civil and military affairs, he is really a wonderful person, and he is the most romantic in the world."

"Goodness! Great kindness! Heroes of the world, the generation of Liu Biao's forum, the bones of Yuan Shu's tomb, Liu Bei is a warrior, who can match the general's both civil and military skills?"

"Hahaha!" Cao Cao laughed, and said, "Talk to be frivolous, and sing to sing about ambition. I shouldn't praise it so much." But looking at the unreserved smile on his face, one can know that he is very fond of his poems. , and quite proud of it.

After composing the poem, Cao Cao also returned to the table, bought a glass of wine, and then respected Ren Jun, saying: "Boda is farming in Xu County this year, and the land of just one county is worth a million stones every year! Make our military country rich, and then Don't worry about the future, it should be clear!"

Ren Jun raised his glass and said with a smile: "Jun is only doing his best. This grand event is all thanks to the general's benevolence and righteousness, and the concerted efforts of all colleagues."

"Haha, good! Good! Let's drink this cup together."

A good harvest is the greatest joy in Zhu Xia's bones. Everyone is smiling and drinking together.

After drinking a cup of hot wine, everyone only felt that their bodies were hotter and their spirits were excited.

Jianwu General Xiahou Dunnai said: "Duke Ming, although it is snowing heavily now, we have never stopped rectifying the army and selecting sharp soldiers, and we have enough food and grass. We should expand our power in time and expand our territory!"

General Jianwu!That's right, Xiahou Dun's current official position is the same as that of Sun Ce.

His official position in Cao Ying is also at the only level, only under the right general Cao Cao.He belonged to that typical clan general who had never won a war and never stopped being promoted.Even if he was captured in his own barracks by the assassins sent by Lv Bu in the war with Lv Bu last year, it didn't delay Cao Cao's promotion to the right general this year, and he was promoted to an official position.

After Xiahoudun finished speaking, Xiahouyuan, the lieutenant of Dianjun, also broke his mouth and said: "Yes, we are strong and strong, and we should act in time! We should take advantage of Liu Biao and Sun Ce's battle to attack Jingzhou in time to avenge the beginning of the year!"

Speaking of Sun Ce, Cao Cao was also quite moved. He looked at Guo Jia, his most trusted adviser, and asked, "Liu Biao and Sun Ce are fighting for the top. What does Feng Xiao think will be the result?"

Guo Jia shook his head solemnly, and said, "Difficult! Difficult! Difficult!"

"Oh?" Cao Cao was amazed, and asked, "It's hard to judge victory or defeat with the talent and sense of filial piety?"

Guo Jia is not the most senior strategist in Cao Ying, but he is definitely the strategist who has the closest relationship with Cao Cao.

That's why Guo Jia can sit on the sidelines and participate in confidential meetings with trusted generals and core members.

In history, Guo Jia’s posthumous title was Zhenhou. He was the only counselor who received the posthumous title of Zhenhou as a government official. Served as Shang Shuling.

If Guo Jia is not dead, Crouching Dragon will not come out.This rumor has made countless people full of regret for Guo Jia's untimely death.

But even if Guo Jia didn't die, judging from other people's paths, it was impossible for him to confront Prime Minister Zhuge.Prime Minister Zhuge took the path of a practical official. Even if he did not command the army, he was still in charge of a specific government affairs.

And Guo Jia is obviously not responsible for any government affairs, so he only serves as a counselor and government official. Assuming that he lived to Cao Wei Jianguo, he has no military and political experience and it is impossible to serve as a prefect or general. The most likely thing is to be a government official. Become Shang Shulang or Shang Shuling.The position of Sangong may not be able to sit, let alone lead the army to fight with Prime Minister Zhuge.Just like no one would think that a courtier like Sun Zi who had never led an army could lead an army to stop Prime Minister Zhuge's army.

The advantage of being a government official is that Guo Jia knows Cao Cao very well, and every word he says can speak to Cao Cao's heart, which is what Cao Cao wants to hear most.

Guo Jia sighed, and said: "The outcome of this battle is not difficult to determine. Liu Biao is a Confucian. He is not trained in military affairs. He sits and guards Jingzhou. He may not be able to hold the city. Now that he is actively attacking Jiangdong, how can he defeat the brave Sun Ce?"

Cao Cao's eyes moved: "Oh? Why did Feng Xiao sigh just now?"

Guo Jia shook his head with a sigh, and said: "It's difficult for Sun Ce's people. It's really hard to see who he is! He rises up inadvertently, sits in the southeast, and has tens of thousands of iron armor under his command. He is indeed worthy of the Jiangdong Tiger Sun Jian. However... "

Cao Cao nodded in approval all the time. When the alliance was begging Dong, he had seen Sun Jian, and he was indeed a prince like a tiger.At that time, the allied troops were not in the same spirit, and all of them were unwilling to move forward. Only Sun Jian fought fiercely with Dong Zhuo.If Yuan Shao hadn't sent people to attack and Sun Jian was forced to withdraw his troops to help, he might have continued to attack Chang'an.

Watching Sun Ce's use of troops can be said to have won the essence of Sun Jian. Since the establishment of the army, he has been invincible and invincible. He moved to the southeast and swept the princes.

Such a sharp edge, even Cao Cao, who has always been proud of his art of war, admired it, but felt that it was difficult to compete with it.

So what Guo Jia said was in line with Cao Cao's ideas, and he immediately asked with concern: "Then why?"

Guo Jia put down his wine glass and said solemnly: "However, I always thought that those who win battles by virtue of bravery must be proud of their bravery and crippled by the mob, just like Lu Bu and Sun Jian. This is definitely not the case for Sun Ce, who entered Jiangdong with strict military discipline and no offense against Minqiu. At the age of a weak crown, an orphan and a weak son, he fought alone and occupied Jiangdong without dying. People are far away. And it has won the hearts of the people, and everyone is happy! The stability of Jiangdong's foundation has already been determined."

"What's more, his man's bravery is slightly better than his father's, and Wenzhi is even more talented in the world! He knows people and uses them well, and those who see them will be happy to serve them wholeheartedly. Use Zhang Zhao, Zhu Zhi and others to rule Jiangdong, Jiangdong The rivers are clean and the sea is clear, the people are safe and their businesses are abundant, and the rice is abundant. It is indeed the foundation of the king and hegemony. He has the ambition to be great in the world, and he will definitely be the enemy of the Duke of Ming in the future."

Cao Cao was so excited that he put down his wine glass. Guo Jia's every word can be said to express his Cao Cao's mind!Cao Cao immediately said: "Build a heart for the world, build a life for the people, and bring peace to all generations! Even now, I have heard these words, and I am still shocked by his ambition! Such a talent, such a talent, is it a gift from heaven?"

Hearing that Cao Cao and Guo Jia got up with Sun Ce, all the civil and military people in the hall had their own feelings. Now that Sun Ce started in the southeast, he is no longer a prince confined to a corner of the country, and his reputation has spread to the Central Plains and even Hebei.

Moreover, the name of civil and martial arts is well known to the princes.

Xia Houyuan praised: "I heard that he defeated Lv Bu in Huaipu, and he walked away with Lv Bu in his body. He was really embarrassed. He really deserves to be a general."

Cao Ren also nodded in amazement, and said, "Lu Bu was defeated by Sun Jian, Sun Ce and his son successively. It can be seen that the tiger and wolf division in Jiangdong has not changed its arrogance. If his soldiers enter the Central Plains, they may reappear the invincible situation of Huaisi's fierce general. "

Ren Jun paid more attention to Sun Ce's cultural governance, and said: "I heard that he ruled the east of the Yangtze River, patrolling the soil and fields, and making the most of the benefits of digging irrigation, so that Wujun can accumulate japonica rice, public warehouses and private granaries. All are supported by heroes and common people. , won the heart of the whole county. With such a foundation, Jiangdong will do what it has, and it cannot be shaken."

Cao Cao sighed: "Such a hero, talented in civil and military affairs, can be called a hero of the world! Seeing his power, he alone knows Wen Ruo's words, sincerely do not deceive me. Anyone who builds a great cause has a deep root and a solid foundation to control the world. The great ancestors of the past Baoguanzhong and Guangwu occupied Hanoi. They all advanced enough to defeat the enemy and retreated enough to hold on. Therefore, despite difficulties and defeats, they will eventually save the great cause. Sun Ce occupies Jiangdong, and his momentum has been achieved. Even if there are difficulties and defeats in the future, he will surely be able to make a comeback. Follow this trend!"

It is not without reason that Cao Cao can achieve great things.In addition to his ability to conquer and fight well, his strong learning ability and humility to accept advice are also the key.

The general Dian Wei in the house was more realistic and said: "Sun Ce's title is only a prefect, and all the counties are no more than Wujun, Danyang, Kuaiji, and Yuzhang. There are no heroes in the south of the Yangtze River, and it's just a scorpion to show off its power!"

This point is very much in line with the consistent views of the people of the Central Plains. In the barren land of the south of the Yangtze River, the culture is barren and heroes are rare.

Sun Ce raised troops in the four counties, and even if he occupied the three counties in the east of the Yangtze River, he was no more than the princes of the three counties. How could he cross the hinterland of the northern Central Plains and embrace the powerful princes of two states and ten counties?
When Cao Cao heard the words, he also praised: "Your ambition and integrity are indeed inspiring. We are across the state and counties, with millions of people, and abundant food and grass. At this time, it is more appropriate to forge ahead and plot everywhere."

After finishing speaking, Cao Cao looked at Guo Jia and asked, "Based on Fengxiao's plan, where should we attack after we have reorganized the army and selected elite soldiers?"

At this time, Cao Cao can be said to be proud of his spring breeze. Since he adopted the suggestions of Xun Yu and Mao Jie, he presented himself to the emperor to respect the court.

The situation is better than ever!

Internally, with his mighty military power, he wiped out all the opposition forces in Yanzhou and Yuzhou!

Under his prestige, no one dared to object to him.All the aristocratic families, the powerful locals, trembled and did not dare to look directly at its majesty.

The rule of Yanzhou and Yuzhou is so strong that it can even be said to be the best in the world.

On the outside, the emperor in the west has regained the prestige of the imperial court and is doing his best to calm down the rest of the Xiliang army without any threat to the east.

Lu Bu in the east was defeated by Jiangdong and was being attacked by Liu Bei. His self-defense was not enough, and he had no energy to threaten Yanzhou.

Yuan Shao in the north is an ally, and he is going all out to conquer Youzhou, trying to suppress Gongsun Zan and unify Heshuo.

Now the only enemies of Yanzhou are Liu Biao in the southwest and Yuan Shu in the southeast.

So Guo Jia said: "I think Captain Xiahou's words are in line with the current situation. The only strong enemies of the Duke of Ming are Liu Biao and Yuan Shu. However, Yuan Shu was defeated by the Duke of Ming and fled for more than [-] miles. He was in constant fear. Northern offender. Therefore, we now have spare energy, and we should attack Jingzhou fiercely, not only to defeat the powerful enemy, but also to relieve the grievances in the hearts of the soldiers, and to avenge the enemy who took the opportunity to attack us at the beginning of the year."

"Attack Jingzhou?" Cao Cao's expression changed, and he asked, "Guiding Yang with filial piety?"

Guo Jia nodded heavily, and said: "Jianzhong General Zhang Xiu is not a prince who can stabilize one side. His subordinates are Xiliang soldiers, and they are not popular in Nanyang. With the martial arts of the Duke of Ming, if you personally raise a large army to attack, you will surely be able to fight. Destroy the enemy and collect all the people in Nanyang! There are more than two million soldiers in Nanyang, although they have been disorganized, there are more than [-] people even if there are ten rooms and nine empty spaces."

"If Duke Ming can recruit 20 soldiers and civilians as the foundation, and surrender the more than [-] Xiliang troops under Zhang Xiu's command, the army will surely be greatly boosted!"

Cao Cao was completely moved. He didn't care much about the population of Nanyang. The current princes are all fishing. As long as they can feed the army, they don't care about the lives of the people.

So if he can add [-] elite soldiers from Xiliang, then his power will definitely become stronger!
Moreover, Liu Biao was attacking Yuzhang with all his strength, and his energy was held back by Jiangdong.

Attack Zhangxiu at this time, without good plans inside and strong support outside, the power will collapse!
Cao Cao sighed and said, "Now that the road is blocked by heavy snow, we will send troops to attack Jingzhou during the spring plowing next year. I am afraid it will be just to rescue Sun Ce!"

(End of this chapter)