Chapter 336 Guo Jia refutes Jia Xu

Author: Ximen Yangzhou

Chapter 336 Guo Jia refutes Jia Xu

Although Chen Lan spoke passionately, she did not receive a warm response. The room was even a little cold. Huang Yi and Lu Meng looked even more angry.

Last year, Sun Quan's failure in Shouchun has become a sensitive topic in Jiangdong. Not only did he lose more than 10,000 people in that battle, but also Ji Ling and Deng Dang lost two generals, among which Ji Ling and Huang Yi had a close relationship, while Deng Dang was Lu Meng's brother-in-law.

Seeing Chen Lan mentioning a sensitive topic, Sun He stood up to smooth things out: "General Chen is courageous, but the victory of the war is important to the timing. Although the general defeated Xiahou in Zipeng Mountain, Shouchun's city is still strong. Recently, the rain in Huainan has been constantly rising, so it is really not friendly to the siege. The most important thing is Cao Cao. If the lord raises an army to attack Shouchun, the Cao army will definitely come to support it."

"The prefect is worried that Cao Cao will come to help? In fact, there is no need." Chen Lan shook her head.

Sun He was stunned and asked, "Why is General Chen so sure?"

Chen Lan replied: "Not long ago, Cao Cao gathered troops to Guandu and planned to go to Hebei to fight Yuan Shao in a decisive battle. He would definitely not care about the battlefield in Huainan."

"How do you know?" Sun He was very surprised.

Chen Lan said calmly: "Didn't I capture some Cao soldiers? Two officers took the initiative to recruit them to survive."

As soon as this statement came out, Sun He, Huang Yi and Lu Meng were shocked at the same time, thinking that there seemed to be a chance.

Sun He then threw the wine bowl, stood up and said to Chen Lan, "I won't drink this wine anymore. General Chen will take me to examine the prisoners. After capturing Shouchun City, let the lord hold a banquet to entertain you."

"Oh" Chen Lan nodded.

Lu Meng stood up with a smile: "I will go and have a look."

Sun He examined several prisoners at night and confirmed that Cao Cao was going to Hebei to fight to the decisive battle. He thought that Jiangdong sent troops in the early stages of the war, and even if it took some time to attack the city, it would be enough to break the city before Yuan Cao decided to win.

The next morning, Lu Meng took a few prisoners of war and took a fastboat to cross the river to Wu to report the news. Huang Yi was ordered to stay in Shu County to stabilize Chen Lan, while Sun He returned to Wan County to prepare for the war. This time he also wanted to help.

At the same time, Xiahou Dun fled back to Shouchun in a panic. He was already embarrassed in front of Cao Cao and decisively sent envoys to Guandu for help.

Shouchun was empty at this time. If Sun Quan came to siege the city again, Xiahou Dun was worried that he would not be able to withstand the wounds, and he had to be well prepared to fight Yuan Shao. Xiahou Dun estimated that Cao Cao was still in Guandu now.

After all, after many years of friendship, Xiahou Dun knew Cao Cao very well. Although Cao's army had completed the pre-war preparations in Guandu, Cao Cao was still waiting for Xu Du to make a news, so tens of thousands of soldiers were still waiting to go.

In late April, Cao Cao patrols the camp and returns to the tent at night, and finds Guo Jia, Xun You, Jia Xu and others are all there. So he turns his head and asks curiously: "Spring returns to the earth, and the camp gradually becomes cold. The officials are not asleep at night. Are there any important things to come here?"

Xun You took out a small bag from his arms, handed it to Cao Cao with both hands and said, "This is a letter from Gong Ming's friend. My uncle sent someone to send him from Xu Du, indicating that Gong is waiting for him to send troops."

"Haha." Cao Cao smiled and grabbed it with one hand: "If Wen really knows my heart, it must be good news for Cai Degui."

Cao Cao took out the silk book while walking. When he sat down at the main seat, he looked happy and couldn't help but praise him: "Cai Degui and Kuai Yidu cooperated with each other. Liu Bei was sent to Jiangxia to suppress the rebellion. It would probably take several months to go back. Liu Ye is now trapped in Xiangyang and only Guan and Zhang are left in Wancheng. It is not worth fearing. I am going to send troops to Hebei tomorrow."

Xun You advised: "Liu Ziyang is quite capable of using strategies. He was brilliant in Runan last year. How could he be trapped by Kuai Yidu's plan? If Liu Bei could quickly quell the rebellion and let Liu Ye persuade Liu Biao to send troops to Xudu and use the pass, Zhang is likely to be difficult to resist, and Ming Gong must be on guard."

"It is precisely because Liu Ziyang is scheming, Guan and Zhang Youyong, and Liu Biao wants to cut off Liu Bei's arm. Liu Bei raised Liu Qimao's talents to exchange for Wancheng station. Liu Biao must have thought about being plotted afterwards. How could he sit down and watch Liu Bei threaten Jingzhou? Differentiation is a qualified political means. At this time, Liu Bei's think tank was trapped in Xiangyang, Guan and Zhang guard Wancheng and Xi'e respectively. Who did Liu Bei use to quickly quell the rebellion? Gongda thought too much."

Seeing that Cao Cao was reasonable and well-founded, Xun You sat down and stopped talking. Guo Jia then replied, "The troops in Xiangyang are controlled by Cai Mao. As long as he insists on not letting go, even if Liu Bei suppresses the rebellion in advance, the more than 10,000 troops in Wancheng alone are not enough to threaten Xudu. At most, he will harass Ye County and other places. Ming Gong has the responsibility of a stern general to guard Xudu, and as long as he can't stand it, there will be no problem."

Guo Jia has the ability to see and speaks nicely, and is deeply loved by Cao Cao.

"Yuan Rang is now guarding Sun Quan in Shouchun, and Xu Du can only hand it over to Yu Wenze. If there was no trouble with Jiangdong, it might have ended in Cangting last year. Unfortunately, I am a general in the rear."

After Cao Cao affirmed Guo Jia, he suddenly found that Jia Xu was hanging his head and half-squinted his eyes, thinking that you were a donkey? He insisted that I whip it before taking a step. So he stopped the other party and asked, "Wenhe has been in Wancheng for a long time. Do you think my analysis just now is correct? Guan and Zhang are not threatening Xu?"

Jia Xu bowed and replied, "Ming Gong analyzed the incisiveness of the situation. Liu Biao's attitude towards Liu Bei was actually similar to Zhang Po Qiang (General Zhang Xiu of the Qiang general). He might be even more afraid. He used Liu Bei to check and balance Ming Gong, and would not let Liu Bei get into a big shot, so Xu should be fine, but"

"But what?" Cao Cao was attracted by interest.

Jia Xu added: "Guan Yu's name is now all over the world. If he forcibly invade Yingchuan, I am worried that several counties on the border will not be able to defend, especially the counties at the junction of Yingchuan, Nanyang and Runan. It is easy to rebel and thieves. If he raises the flag to respond to Guan Yu, the consequences will be."

During Cao Cao's pacification of Runan last year, he had a personal experience of Guan Yu's appeal and realized why Liu Bei was able to gather tens of thousands of people. He was greatly influenced by Guan Yu. He frowned again when he heard Jia Xu's concerns.

"Wenhe has some concerns, can he have any plans to share my worries?"

"Uh" Jia Xu thought about it and replied: "If Ming Gong wants to make it happen once and for all, the people from several counties on the border can temporarily move towards Xudu to form a strong wall and clear field."

Cao Cao didn't say a word after hearing this, but the wrinkles between his eyebrows could explain the problem.

Seeing this, Guo Jia spoke: "Although Wenhe's plan is so sophisticated and it is indeed effective to strengthen the walls and clear the country, this move is suspected of being timid before fighting. Moreover, Guan Yu has a strong appeal to the bandits, and rash migration is likely to inspire rebellion. At that time, the rebels and Guan Yu should cooperate with each other, wouldn't they be self-defeating?"

"Just just now, Master Ming asked, "I answered in a hasty manner, and I may not think very comprehensively. Since I have great opinions on filial piety, I should be able to relieve my worries for Mr. Ming." Jia Xu bowed and smiled slightly, and easily threw the blame on Guo Jia.

Guo Jia took the initiative and stood up and bowed to Cao Cao gently, confidently saying, "In my foolish opinion, can you still follow Cai Mao's method?"

Cao Cao was happy when he heard this, and pointed at Guo Jia, urging him: "I will explain it clearly."

"The thieves in Jingzhou are not just Jiangxia? Is there no rebellion in Nanyang? Since Cai Mao can transfer Liu Bei to Jiangxia, why not just copy and transfer some of the defenders of Wancheng? Of course, Cai Mao's suppression of rebellion is just a plan for rights and interests. I have a better way here." Guo Jia smiled mysteriously after saying that.

(End of this chapter)
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