In Cao Cao's heart, Zhang Xiu has always been a man of great importance.

When they were in Luoyang, they had the advantage of military strength and confronted Dong Zhuo. When Zhang Xiu came, they were in a state of chaos.

Zhang Xiu, with his own strength, helped Dong Zhuo enter Luoyang and became a powerful minister.

Cao Cao not only affirmed Zhang Xiu's talent, but also hated Zhang Xiu's talent, but was used by jackals like Dong Zhuo.

He always had a very complicated attitude towards Zhang Xiu.

Now, as Guo Jia said this, he was even more shocked.

In the past, Zhang Xiu was very eye-catching under Dong Zhuo’s account, but not absolutely eye-catching. But after the loss of Dong Zhuo, Zhang Xiu’s actions revealed some signs.

Watch his actions and see his actions, he is not like a minister or a true overlord.

"Actually, I have noticed it, but I just didn't admit it in my heart. Zhang Xiu's behavior and decisions made. Look at the signs and see his actions. He respects the virtuous and the inferior, recruits heroes. He ranks the virtuous and can do his best to use the power. He is the true and wise king."

"Zhang Xiu is probably not really loyal to Dong Zhuo, but hides under Dong Zhuo, cultivates his own power, and quietly waits for the opportunity. Now the opportunity is given to Zhang Xiu. It is Lu Bu and Wang Yun."

When Cao Cao thought of this, he almost bit his teeth.

Of course, Dong Zhuo is an ordinary man, but once his power is taken over by Zhang Xiu, as Fengxiao said, it is a great disaster in the world.

Cao Cao's heart was like a bright sky, and suddenly there were dark clouds, which made him almost suffocated.

Zhang Xiu will never succeed!!!!!!

So Cao Cao raised 20,000 elite troops from Xiangyi and sent them to Hulao Pass. However, he acted quickly and his determination was decisive, but it had no meaning.

Although Zhang Xiu asked Xu Rong to lead 5,000 elite soldiers to Luoyang to help, there were still commander Niu Li and more than 10,000 elite soldiers in Hulao Pass.

Hulao Pass is the most powerful pass in the world. As long as Niu Li doesn’t have any problems, there will be no problems in the pass. Niu Li’s family is in Jia Xu’s hands.

Zhang Xiu is handsome all over the world and is what people want. How could he not be loyal?

On the Hulao Pass, Niu Li had removed the old man's flag and replaced it with the new man's flag. It was a big flag with a white background, red edges and black letters.

Now he has changed his course and become Zhang Xiu's general.

Niu Li was wearing iron armor and pressed the hilt of the sword. He was surrounded by strong soldiers wearing armor and spears. He looked down at Cao Cao's camp at the gate, disdainful. There were only 20,000 to 30,000 people, as if he was going to attack Hulao Pass? Dreaming.

"Athletics, Zhang Dasima is a generous person. When he first controlled the government, he would definitely be a great minister. I would be able to defend Hulao Pass and make a great contribution. I am just around the corner to be appointed as a marquis and generals. If I get the benefits, I will definitely not treat you badly. They all raise their spirits and guard the pass for the Grand Sima. They will not allow Cao Cao to enter the pass with one army or one soldier."

Niu Li sneered, turned around and shouted at the soldiers, his voice was majestic, and it was clearly heard when it was closed.

"Grand Sima!!!!"

"Grand Sima!!!"

The soldiers cheered, and the joy moved the sky and were sincere and touching. The world was invincible, and it was also Sima Zhang. It was a blessing to be his soldier.

At the pass, Cao Cao ordered Xiahou Dun to set up camp and asked Xiahou Yuan to lead three thousand infantry troops to prepare to prevent the defenders in the pass from suddenly to attack.

Then he personally led a horse to attract more than a hundred light cavalrymen such as Xu Chu, Guo Jia, Cheng Yu to visit the situation.

He heard the cheers of the gate and was depressed. He turned to Guo Jia, and Cheng Yu said, "Zhang Xiu is really popular. Niu Li is not worth mentioning, but 10,000 elite soldiers are united. I only have 20,000 troops, and it is impossible for me to conquer Hulao Pass and break into Luoyang. Yuan Shao is not trustworthy, so I can only look at Sun Jian now."

"Hey!!!" Guo Jia and Cheng Yu were both depressed. They were all wise people. Seeing that the morale of the guards at the gate was so strong, they had no intention of attacking the gate.

Then it's just a waste of time to lose troops and generals.

Not desirable, not desirable.

Cao Cao was really impatient and didn't want Zhang Xiu to succeed. But things went against his wishes. He came to Hulao Pass but was unable to make progress.

One month later, he received the news that Zhang Xiu killed Lu Bu and Wang Yun, and was heartbroken.

The sunset was getting lower and almost invisible. The sky was dimming, and the garrison in the Cao army camp was extremely strict.

In the central army's tent, Cao Cao did not finish his meal, but just sat in the coach's seat and stared at the candlelight.

"Lord, the matter has come to this point, so don't be sad. It's better to boost your ambitions and annex the four states, and then fight with Zhang Xiu in the future."

Guo Jia and Cheng Yu were accompanying Cao Cao. Seeing this, Guo Jia couldn't help but surrender and persuaded him.

Cao Cao was indeed Cao Cao, not a discouraged person. Hearing this, his face moved, and his eyes shone back. He smiled at Guo Jia, "Let Fengxiao and Zhongde (Cheng Yu) worry. Discrimination is only a moment. Tomorrow we send troops back to Yanzhou. We will immediately issue an order to seek talents and establish a museum for talent. I will do whatever Zhang Xiu does. I will annex the four states, compete with Zhang Xiu to compete for the world and support the Han Dynasty."

At the end, Cao Cao's voice became more and more majestic and loud.

"I wish to do whatever I can." Guo Jia and Cheng Yu were also excited. They looked at each other and stood up together, raising their sleeves and saluted.

The next morning, Cao Cao, who had recovered his ambitions, led 20,000 elite troops back to Xiangyi and began the war to conquer the Central Plains.

Cao Mengde, who has been through the ages, is not a thing in the pool after all.

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Jizhou.

Since Yuan Shao as the county magistrate annexed the governor, Yuan Shao's momentum has risen.

Not only did all the counties and counties in Jizhou belong to Yuan Shao, but also many counties in Bingzhou and Qingzhou next door sent people to contact Yuan Shao and expressed their willingness to join him.

Even in Youzhou, there are quite a few people who secretly communicate with Yuan Shao about the music style.

Yuan Shao has the most powerful state in the world, with his commanders Yan Liang, Wen Chou, Zhang He, Gao Lan, the voices of people and horses neighing, and flags everywhere.

It is as angry as a tiger.

Yuan Shao's migration capital (provincial capital) arrived at Nanpi. Nanpi City was originally the Great City of Xiongjun. As Yuan Shao's migration capital arrived here, a large number of scholars came with it.

The scholars not only came by themselves, but also had servants. They also bought land and houses inside and outside the city, which immediately made the city prosperous to its peak.

Yuan Shao was the only prince among the princes in the world who did not respond too much to Zhang Xiu's actions.

On this morning, the sun was shining brightly, and Nanpi City was bustling and noisy.

In the hall of General Cheqi and Cavalry, Yuan Shao and his advisers, there were dozens and hundreds of people discussing how to deal with Gongsun Zan in Youzhou.

"Lord. Although Gongsun Zan is strong in his army, he is only strong for a while. Youzhou is too barren, so he will definitely not be his opponent. The lord only needs to mobilize his troops and fight attributable to Gongsun Zan. Over time, Gongsun Zan becomes weak."

Xu You's desire to show off was still very strong, and Zhenxiu said to Yuan Shao.

Xu You's words were absolutely correct. The strategists present agreed. However, Yuan Shao's strategists had serious internal friction.

The adviser Shen Pei immediately bowed and said, "Lord. The son is far from helping to increase Gongsun Zan's majesty and destroy him. Why should Gongsun Zan be confronted and consumed for a long time? The lord can make the four generals Yan Liang, Wen Chou, Zhang He and Gao Lan, each of them will lead an army to attack Youzhou and destroy Gongsun Zan."

Then the counselors Guo Tu, Feng Ji and others all made suggestions, and they were so lively when they were back and forth.

Yuan Shao's advisers were like hydra, moving in nine directions. For a moment, Yuan Shao was dizzy.

At the most intense quarrel, a minor official hurriedly walked in from outside and reported: "Lord. Luoyang urgently reported that Wang Yun and Lu Bu killed Dong Zhuo. Jia Xu stationed the family of the general of Xiliang in Yangwu and confronted Lu Bu."

The noisy sound suddenly subsided. After hearing this, Yuan Shao was startled first, and then the ancient well became unpredictable.

Now he is extraordinary. He is strong and powerful, so why should he worry too much?

Yuan Shao looked around calmly and asked the counselors: "You all think, how will the situation develop?"

"Lu Bu, Wang Yun is definitely not a match for Zhang Xiu. Zhang Xiu must be in charge of the government and has ten counties." Xu You answered first.

Yuan Shao's counselors had nine heads and they did their own things. However, the counselors' opinions on this matter were surprisingly unified.

Everyone said nothing and agreed to Xu You's judgment.

Yuan Shao nodded and then said calmly: "In other words, the powerful minister changed from Dong Zhuo to Zhang Xiu. This seems to be no different. When Dong Zhuo was there, Zhang Xiu was originally helping him. Now Zhang Xiu helps him."

This is fine, but it seems to be faulty.

The strategists opened their mouths and kept silent, without saying a word.

This is different from working for yourself and working for others.

But whether Zhang Xiu works for himself or Dong Zhuo, the result is the same. The world must belong to Yuan Shao. Only the extremely dignified and handsome Yuan family in Runan, who is from the first-class family of the world, and the talented and talented and duke Yuan can firmly sit in the world.

At that time, they will be founding fathers. Why should they have to bird Zhang Xiu? Why should they have to bird Luoyang with who is the one who is in charge?

Let’s fuck Gongsun Zan first.

After Yuan Shao received the news, he did not react much. The sound in the hall was just quiet, and then he began to discuss how to deal with Gongsun Zan again.

But what happened next made Yuan Shao feel a little upset.

On the morning of that day, Yuan Shao was studying hard in the study and was in a very good mood, but he was destroyed by the news sent by a minor official.

Yuan Shao put down the bamboo slips in his hand, stood up and paced back and forth with his hands on his back. After thinking for a while, he looked up and said to the personal soldiers outside the door, "Summon Xu You, Feng Ji, Shen Pei, and Guo Tu."

"promise."

The personal soldier respectfully responded and turned around. And all four of them were working in Yuan Shao's shogunate, so they naturally called him to come.

Soon after, the four of them gathered in Yuan Shao's study. After they met, they each sat down clearly in the east and west.

Yuan Shao looked around and looked at the four of them, feeling satisfied.

"These people are also my Zhang Liang, Chen Ping. I want to use them to seize the world."

After Yuan Shao calmed down for a moment, he expressed his thoughts.
Chapter completed!