Three Kingdoms: At the beginning, Lu Bu was mistaken for his father-in-law

Chapter 116 Lanlinghou, Lin Mo
Xuchang, Guofu.

Guo Jia was lying on the couch, his face pale and unconscious.

In fact, before he reached Xuchang, he passed out before he entered the boundary of Yingchuan, and a carriage was sent in Yingyin to drive him back day and night.

In the first battle of Anfeng, Cao Jun was defeated. After fleeing all the way, even the elite soldiers who are strong and healthy, some people vomited blood, let alone Guo Fengxiao, who was drinking and indulging all the year round.

The medical officer in the palace felt his pulse and his face was solemn.

Cao Cao behind him had his hands behind his back and his eyes were like falcons.

After a long time, the medical officer withdrew his hand, made a gesture of invitation, and said softly, "Sikong, talk outside."

After Cao Cao came out, the medical officer said in a serious tone: "Sikong, Guo Jijiu is already weak. After running wildly for days and suffering from the wind and cold, now his breath is like a thread, his pulse is weak, and his life is hanging by a thread."

Hearing this, Cao Cao's face was ashen, but his hands behind his back were clenched white, and his nails were almost digging into his flesh.

Who is Guo Jia? He is his think tank, his reliance on defeating the enemy, his confidence in dealing with Lu Bu and even Yuan Shao, and even his future assistant after Cao Ang takes power.

Anyone can die, but he can't!
Cao Cao squeezed out four words between his teeth, "Save Fengxiao."

"I will do my best." Although Cao Cao's voice was very soft, the evil spirit emanating from his body still made the white-haired medical officer tremble uncontrollably.

"It's not doing everything we can, it's saving Fengxiao."

Cao Cao suddenly looked at the medical officer, and said word by word: "If he can't live, you will be buried with him, understand?"

The medical officer knelt down with a plop, "I will definitely save Guo Jijiu!"

Turning around and looking at Guo Jia who was lying on the couch, Cao Cao was heartbroken, and finally waved his sleeves away.

When he returned to Sikong Mansion, he immediately asked Xun Yu to come see him.

"Sikong." Not long after, Xun Yu came over, his short hair stuck to his forehead, obviously sweating from running all the way.

"I want to fight Xuzhou, not in the future, not next year, but now, immediately, immediately." Cao Cao was sitting on the stone steps at the entrance of the council hall, with his hands on his knees, speaking the most ruthless words in the most gentle tone.

Xun Yu's status in Cao Ying is the logistics manager. If Cao Cao wants to start a war, he can have fewer generals and advisers, but Xun Yu must not be missing.

In many cases, there was a shortage of soldiers, food, and armaments. It was all up to him to mediate among the aristocratic families, and rely on the appeal of the Xun family to solve these problems for Cao Cao.

Xun Yu raised his eyes and glanced at Cao Cao. The determination on his face told him that there was no need to say words of persuasion. What he wanted was an answer, and it was an affirmative and supportive answer.

But ah.
He is Xun Yu, Xun Yu who cares about the overall situation, Xun Yu who is the mastermind.

Whether Cao Cao is willing to listen or not, he has to say something, this is his attitude.

"Sikong, in the battle of Anfeng, our army was defeated and our elite was exhausted. In addition, Cao Chun and Li Tong were beheaded, and Yu Jin was captured. The three armies were shaken. This is not an opportunity to use troops."

"How many war horses can the money in the treasury buy from Guanzhong?" Cao Cao didn't take Xun Yu's words at all.

Xun Yu sighed and explained: "On the eve of the Battle of Wancheng, the construction of Quyuanli and the keel waterwheel had already consumed [-]% of the treasury. The treasury is an empty shell."

"I need a war horse." Cao Cao looked at Xun Yu resolutely, he didn't want to listen to the bitterness.

Xun Yu twirled his short beard with a melancholy expression, and finally let go, "Next time I will go to Yingyin, and let Zhong Yao, Du Xi, and Chen Qun go back and mobilize the power of the family.

However, it is estimated that if everyone works together, they can only purchase [-] war horses at most.

In the battle of Anfeng, the tiger and leopard cavalry were lost."

"Five thousand is enough!"

Cao Cao waved his hand and said in a low voice: "The first battle of Anfeng was indeed severely damaged, but there are still [-] leopard riders, and the tiger riders have not moved at all, so why worry about it!"

The Tiger and Leopard Cavalry is not one unit, but actually two.

It is as fast as the wind and as fast as lightning.

A tiger rider that moves like a mountain and is as powerful as a broken bamboo.

It's just because the main attack in Anfeng south this time is to be fast, so the tiger riders were not transferred to the front line.

This is also an important confidence for Cao Cao to dare to launch the Xuzhou War.

"How about food, grass, ordnance?" After finishing the question of war horses, Cao Cao asked about resources.

"Because of the Quyuan plow and the keel waterwheel, Xia Zhong's harvest is estimated to be at least 80 shi. Excluding the promised return of 30 shi of grain and grass, the remaining 50 shi."

Obviously, food and grass are not a problem, Xun Yu frowned and continued: "However, the armaments can't keep up, there are [-] troops who need to replace their armors, swords and guns, and there is a serious shortage of arrows. Fifty thousand arrows are still missing."

The determination on Cao Cao's face finally lacked stamina.

This is such a headache.

Such a large gap cannot be overcome by borrowing from the family.

Besides, the loan still has to be repaid.

For example, Xia Zhong has indeed increased the production with the Quyuanli, reaching an astonishing figure of 80 shi, but he has to cut 30 shi for the input of the aristocratic family to help make the Quyuanli.

Cao Cao rubbed his temples, and felt Xun Yu's difficulty.

"Wen Ruo, think of a way for me."

Obviously, this is a bit difficult, so that Xun Yu couldn't make up his mind for a while.

The shortage of ordnance is too large, and these equipments all need iron, not to mention the difficulty of purchasing, and the exaggeration of burning money is beyond imagination.

Cao Cao stood up with the help of the stone steps, walked in front of Xun Yu, and said with a sincere attitude:

"Wen Ruo, do you know that Gongsun Zan can't last long? The scouts came to report that Yuan Shao had assembled an army of 20 to surround Yi Jing. He was digging ditches and building high walls. I estimate that in another year at most, the Northern Kingdom four The state will fall into Yuan Shao's hands, and he and I will have an epic battle."

Cao Cao let out a foul breath, twisted his fingers, and said bitterly: "In other words, I only have one year left. If I can't eradicate Lu Bu and annex Xu and Yang, I will definitely be swallowed by the army of the Northern Kingdom."

In fact, how could Xun Yu not know about such a big trend.

It's just that Cao Cao's attitude made him feel that at this moment, he has been blinded by hatred, and he is afraid that he is not rational enough to suffer a big loss on the battlefield.

Seeing that he could see the situation calmly, Xun Yu seemed to have a little more confidence, nodded, and said firmly: "Don't worry, Sikong, I will definitely do my best to make this happen.

This Eastern Expedition cannot be fought for a long time. Even so, food and grass will not be consumed for less than 50 yuan. Part of it will be replaced, and part of the half-year monthly salary will be removed, which can barely solve the urgent need for ordnance.

There are fewer arrows, so try to add another [-]. "

Cao Cao breathed a sigh of relief, and patted his arm, "Wen Ruo has worked so hard, without your help, I'm afraid it would be difficult to achieve today's success."

"Sikong's words are too serious."

Seeing that Cao Cao was in a much better mood, Xun Yu changed the subject, "There is a big event in Pengcheng recently, I wonder if Sikong has heard about it."

"What's the matter?" Cao Cao groaned, and walked towards the council hall.

The servant inside had already prepared tea, poured it for the two of them, and quickly left.

Cao Cao sat on the handsome chair, made a gesture of invitation, and continued: "I have been worrying about filial piety for the past few days, and I haven't traveled around the various prefectures very much, but I don't know what happened."

Xun Yu also sat down, holding a teacup in one hand, and said with a smile: "Lin Mo set up a Ziyang Academy in Pengcheng, using this as a pretext to call scholars from all over the world to the Poetry Fair, and there will be Lujiang Erqiao playing at once, and the winner will be the winner." Get a pair of colored glaze treasures that can prolong life, obtained when Ruo Rong went out to sea to visit immortals."

Cao Cao sneered at first, and couldn't help feeling in his heart, cleverness is cleverness, knowing how to use Lujiang Erqiao's reputation to attract people, and what kind of glazed treasures, I am afraid that this move will attract enough people.

It's a pity, I'm too anxious. It's not so easy to balance the scholars of Xu and Yang with such means.

In terms of power and scheming, Cao Cao is also an old fox, and he can see the purpose of Lin Mo's gameplay at a glance.

However, he still appreciates this move. As a hero who can issue orders to seek talents, in fact, he has always hoped to get rid of the shackles of the aristocratic family.

However, the rise of one of the princes has long formed a symbiotic relationship with the aristocratic family, and it does not mean that you can get rid of it if you get rid of it.

But Lin Mo's move made him feel even more that he should be with himself, why should he go with Lu Bu.

His daughter is so beautiful?
"What do you think about this?" Cao Cao asked, leaning on the handsome chair, with his right hand resting on his chin.

"This move is actually putting pressure on Xu and Yang's scholars, but it is also a means to win people's hearts. I think that we can't let him go too smoothly."

Xun Yu took a sip of his tea, and Cao Cao laughed, "When it comes to poetry and songs, Yingchuan and Jingxiang are the places where the world's heroes gather. If you come to your side, you will send people to participate."

Of course Cao Cao knew that their purpose of going was not simply to spoil Lin Mo's good deed.

With such a large scale, he cannot let all the benefits be eaten up.

The major aristocratic families will definitely send people to flock to show their background, and it is very likely that Lin Mo will set up the stage and others will sing.

The aristocratic families are of course selfish, but Cao Cao is still happy to see Lu Bu hit.

Xun Yu nodded, "Every major family has sent young talents. I heard that even Hongnong Yang's family has sent people there. I don't know what's going on in Jingzhou."

"go Go"

Cao Cao stretched his waist, "Anyone can win the championship, just don't let Lin Mo succeed."

Cao Cao couldn't figure out what Lin Mo was thinking about this matter. If you want to use this method to pry scholars Xu and Yang, the winner must be your own.

Isn't it embarrassing for Lu Bu to write poems with his muddy legs?
Lin Mo had to accept his ingenious plan, but after knowing his details, he also knew that he was a lowly person.

There is no one else.

Moreover, there is still a great risk in this matter. Once the poets are from the Chen family, the Lu family, or Liu Ye's group, the barely balanced situation between Xu and Yang scholars will be broken immediately, which is not conducive to stability.

Someone as smart as him shouldn't be unable to see through it.

Cao Cao thought about it, and finally felt that it must be Lin Mopiao, thinking that poems, songs and Fu could also come at his fingertips, as well as the ingenious tactics of marching and fighting.

"I didn't go to the court meeting for some days, but what's the big deal?" Cao Cao asked casually.

"It's nothing else, but after Sikong went to the expedition, His Majesty received Lu Bu's letter to ask for credit for Lin Mo. He thought it was a marquis, so that he could lift his daughter's figure." Xun Yu looked at Cao Cao from the corner of his eyes, and also Want to see his attitude.

Cao Cao stopped holding the teacup to his mouth, and put it down again.

If you want to seal Lin Mo as a prince, you instinctively want to refuse.

Anfeng suffered a lot in the first battle.

Even though being named a marquis is irrelevant to Cao Cao himself, even if he is not sealed, in the end Lu Bu will definitely let Lin Mo lead a prefect to raise his status, he is just following the flow of favor.

But Cao Cao just didn't want to give him this favor, thanks to him, Cao Chun and Li Tong died, Yu Jin disappeared, and Guo Jia was dying.
"Refuted." Cao Cao's eyes were full of disgust.

"It's still okay."

Xun Yu's words surprised Cao Cao, "Why?"

"A gentleman can bully him with words, but a villain can't insult him with words. Sikong will attack Xuzhou next. If Lu Bu is defeated, he will be more sure of recruiting Lin Mo immediately."

thorough
Cao Cao felt that Xun Yu had a thorough understanding.

A marquis is nothing more than an empty title, if you give it, you will give it, and you can also show your strength.

"According to you, the fiefdom of Lanling, three thousand food households." Cao Cao said casually.

The marquis system in the Han Dynasty is roughly divided into three categories: king, duke, and duke. trouble.

The biggest difference between Hou and Wang and Gong is that Wang and Gong can lead the army, appoint officials, and even have three princes and nine ministers in their own territory, which is equivalent to a country within a country, while Hou only enjoys the food rent in the fief.

Cao Cao said that there are three thousand food households, not three thousand food towns, which means that Lin Mofeng is the Marquis of Guannei, not the Marquis of Liehou, which is also very different.

Liehou can pass it on to his children, but Guanneihou can't, and he will be gone after he dies.

Moreover, fiefs also have certain requirements. Lanling is a county, which is under the rule of Pengcheng, and it is just a small county.

Of course, in Cao Cao's view, this is already a great gift to Lin Mo.

He has bullshit feats, except for beating Yuan Shu, the rest of the feats are done on Cao Cao.

"By the way, Sikong, since there is going to be a big battle, morale has to be considered, and we need to spend some time on this matter in the near future."

There are many ways to improve morale, such as giving money, rewards, or empathy.

In these respects, Xun Yu is actually a layman, but after the news of Anfeng's defeat spread, the morale in the city was too low, so he had to remind Cao Cao.

"How's Dianwei? I didn't see him when I came back." Obviously, Cao Cao was planning to win over the hero and walk around the barracks together, which was a kind of empathy.

"It's much better. I can't stay idle. Before Sikong came back, I sent him to Dongjun County to inspect and change the soldiers. He should be back in these two days."

"it is good."

Cao Cao nodded, "With Dian Wei around, I'm safe."

Dian Wei and Xu Chu will definitely defeat Lu Bu!

In the first battle of Anfeng, he also suffered from Lu Bu's extraordinary bravery. It is a pity that Dian Wei is not there, otherwise the situation should be much better.

For example, on the night of the surprise attack on Dazhai, it was because Li Tong was quickly beheaded that the swaying morale of the army collapsed.

For example, in the battle of Donglinkou, Xu Chu alone could not entangle Lu Bu, and let him leave without hesitation.

If Dian Wei was around, how could Lu Bu be so crazy?

In Cao Cao's heart, Dian Wei is the number one warrior in Cao Ying, and his bravery will never lose to Lu Bu.

During the battle of Xingyang, Dian Wei beat Lu Bu head-on, but he has a record to be found. I don't think he is brainless.

Just wait, Xuzhou.

Just wait, Lu Bu.

(In case you don’t know the update time for follow-up reading, let me say it again, every night in the early hours of the morning, two pages are updated at a time, more than [-] words, and few chapters, but I have more words, more than others three!)
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