"The situation in Xuzhou is very tense. Cao Cao, the pastor of Yanzhou, has completely occupied the entire territory of Yanzhou. Hearing that his father Cao Song had taken refuge in Langya, Cao Cao wrote a letter asking his father to go to Yanzhou to enjoy the blessings. Tao Qian, the pastor of Xuzhou, flattered Cao Cao and sent his subordinate Zhang Kai to escort him.
When Cao Song arrived in Yanzhou, who knew
Zhang Kai actually had evil intentions, and after he killed himself for money, he fled the world. Cao Cao blamed Tao Qian for this incident, and started recruiting and training soldiers. There will be big news in the near future." Bian Xi asked himself to spy on him.
The news of his return was told in detail.
Gao Fei said: "Some things are destined. Cao Cao will definitely take this opportunity to attack Xuzhou. I don't know if Liu Bei can withstand Cao Cao's attack."
"As far as my subordinates know, Xuzhou soldiers have been intensifying their training since the alliance. Moreover, Kong Rong and Gong Jing of Qingzhou and Yuan Shu of Yuzhou have been prepared. If the three states unite, Cao Cao may not
They are opponents." Bian Xi said.
Gao Fei smiled and said calmly: "Kong Rong, Gong Jing's mediocre people can be captured in one battle. Isn't Yuan Shu still competing with Liu Biao for Nanyang? Moreover, Yuan Shao and Cao Cao in Jizhou are so close. This time on the land of Xuzhou
, there will definitely be corpses everywhere. Cao Cao, this cunning fox, will definitely massacre the city to shock the hearts of the people of Xuzhou."
"My lord and Liu Bei have secretly formed an alliance. If Liu Bei sends someone to ask for help, what should we do?"
"Just wait and see what happens. Youzhou and Xuzhou are too far apart, and there is Yuan Shao in between. If Cao Cao really wants to attack Xuzhou, he will definitely send envoys to Jizhou and Youzhou to cut off Xuzhou's possible foreign aid."
"My lord, the envoy sent by Cao Cao, the governor of Yanzhou, has arrived and is waiting at the governor's house. The military advisor asks your lord to come back quickly." A soldier clasped his fists and said loudly at the door of the hall.
"Speaking of Cao Cao, Cao Cao is here. This fox moves really fast! Bian Xi, prepare your horse." Gao Fei stood up and sneered.
Bian Xi responded and went to prepare the horses without mentioning them.
Gao Fei turned to Gongshu Fei beside him and said, "I'm leaving. I'll come back next time."
Gongshu Fei stopped what he was doing and said to Gao Fei: "Well, what exactly is the hot air balloon you are talking about? I have been thinking about it for many days and still haven't figured it out."
Gao Fei knew that Gongshu Fei had a strong thirst for knowledge, so he smiled and said, "I'll tell you when I come next time. I'll leave first."
He turned around and went out without looking back. When he got outside the Hanlin Academy, Bian Xi had already prepared his horse. Gao Fei got on his horse and went straight to the Prefecture Mufu with Bian Xi.
Many stores, clothing stores, restaurants, restaurants, banks, and dance halls have been opened recently in Jicheng. In order to enliven the atmosphere of the city and attract the expanded people to live in Jicheng, Gao Fei specially built a central commercial street.
The bank business was launched for the first time, and improved clothing was also displayed in the store. It also built a song and dance hall that was purely an entertainment venue. There were no special services in it, it was just a simple song and dance hall.
Gao Fei rode a tall horse and passed through the central commercial street. Except for some grain and oil stores and cloth stores and some people, the rest of the stores were deserted and did not have the bustling feeling he wanted.
Not only did I sigh, I sighed that I had acted too hastily. In short, the framework of the city has been pulled out, and what remains is the problem of attracting people to live in it in the future.
Unknowingly, Gao Fei arrived at the Prefectural Shepherd's Mansion, got off his horse, and walked straight to the meeting hall.
In the meeting hall of the Prefectural Mufu Mansion, Jia Xu was talking to a kind-hearted middle-aged man, and from time to time he would let out one or two hearty laughs.
Jia Xu saw Gao Fei coming from all the way, and said to the fat man sitting next to him with a kind face: "Bo Ning, my lord has arrived, and my lord has to decide everything, please.
Just state your intention directly."
The man's surname was Man Chong, whose courtesy name was Boning. He was from Changyi, Shanyang, and was currently working as a lieutenant under Cao Cao. When he saw Gao Fei coming from outside wearing strange clothes, he was stunned for a moment, then stood up and looked at him.
Gao Feifei said politely: "I am working under the Yanzhou Shepherd's tent as a middle man, Man Boning, and I have met General Hussar, Marquis of Yan, and Lord Zhou Mu."
"Oh, it turns out you are Man Chong. I'm sorry, please take a seat. You're welcome." Gao Fei walked towards the hall, looked at Man Chong, and then replied casually.
After the guests and hosts sat down, Gao Fei saw that Man Chong looked a bit like the long-browed Arhat in the Eighteen Arhats, with kind eyebrows and kind intentions, and his eyebrows were curved and long, even hanging down to his cheekbones. As soon as he sat down, he asked:
"How are you doing recently, Meng De?"
Man Chong heard Gao Fei call Cao Cao Meng De. He had heard that Gao Fei and Cao Cao had an extraordinary relationship. Seeing that they were calling him so intimately, he hurriedly said: "Oh, my lord is doing well. Thank you, General Gao, for thinking about my family.
My lord is also thinking about General Gao, so he sent me to inquire.
I would like to ask about the general's current situation. Bian Xi, the general's subordinate, visited Yanzhou last winter and mentioned some of the general's conditions. My lord was deeply affected by the bitter cold in Youzhou. As soon as spring started this year, he immediately sent me to greet him and express his condolences to my lord.
Friendly relationship with the general."
Gao Fei nodded and said, "Well, I feel relieved to know that Meng De is safe and sound. However, I heard that Mr. Cao was killed by an adulterer in Xuzhou. I wonder if this is the case?"
"Mr. Cao?" This was the first time Man Chong heard someone describe Mr. Cao like this, but it seemed to be more popular than Mr. Cao. His expression became solemn, he frowned, sighed, and slowly
Xu Di said: "This matter is indeed true, and that is why I came here. I
My lord wanted to raise an army to attack Tao Qian of Xuzhou to avenge his father's murder. However, my lord learned that Liu Bei under Tao Qian's command had a close relationship with the general. He was afraid that the general would send troops to rescue Xuzhou, so he sent me to Jicheng specially, hoping that
General, for the sake of the past conflict with my lord and brother, please refrain from sending troops."
Gao Fei said: "Sir, you came all the way here just for this trivial matter. It's really a lot of work. In fact, all you need is a letter from Meng De. Why bother? Please be patient when you go back. Although Liu Bei and I
We have some friendship, but we are also very close to Meng De, and the fault lies only with Tao Qian and has nothing to do with Liu Bei. If he helps Tao Qian, it will only mean that he is aiding the evil, and I will not send troops to help."
"The general's righteousness is really a blessing to my lord. In order to show the sincerity of our army, my lord specially asked me to donate three hundred catties of gold, and I also asked the general to accept it." Man Chong said happily.
Gao Fei said: "Hahaha, Meng De is so generous. He actually gave away three hundred kilograms of gold. Okay, then I will accept this gift. Please go back and tell Meng De what I mean, so that he can serve the old man well."
revenge."
"Absolutely...my mission has been completed, so I'll take my leave now." Man Chong stood up and cupped his hands.
Gao Fei did not hold back and said to the soldiers standing outside the hall: "Send Mr. Man out of the city."
After Man Chong walked out of the hall, Jia Xu raised his hand and said: "My lord, the envoy from Xuzhou has also arrived. He is resting in the post house at the moment. His subordinates did not let him meet Man Chong. Do you want to meet him, my lord?"
"See you! They came all the way here just to see me. How could I not see you? Let the envoy from Xuzhou come to the Prefecture Mufu. I will wait here."
"promise!"
Jia Xu turned around and walked out of the hall. He came back after a long time. When he came back, there was someone behind him. That person was also known to Gao Fei. It was Mi Zhu who worked under Tao Qian's tent.
Mi Zhu followed Jia Xu into the hall, with a very anxious look on his face, and took the lead to say goodbye: "Mi Zhu, I'm here to see General Gao."
Gao Fei waved his hand, motioned Mi Zhu to sit down, and said loudly: "Sir, you have traveled thousands of miles from Xuzhou to Jicheng. What do you mean?"
Mi Zhu immediately made his intentions clear, saying that Xuzhou was in great trouble and that Cao Song's death was the fault of Zhang Kai and had nothing to do with Tao Qian. He also said that Cao Cao intended to embezzle Xuzhou under the guise of revenge. After all the reasons were explained, he handed over and said: "
General Liu sent me this time, and I hope General Gao can lend a helping hand. As long as Cao Cao is defeated, General Liu will be grateful."
Jia Xu had already spied on Gao Fei's thoughts, and just came out to take cover at this time: "Mr. Mi, you don't know something. Since my lord took over Youzhou, he stationed troops in Jizhou. Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan are all watching, and the people in the north are also watching.
The Xianbei people also kept
Even Dongyi wants a share of the attack on Youzhou. My lord has received news that Goguryeo is planning to unite with the three Koreans in the southeast of Lelang County to plan Liaodong and Lelang County. Now Youzhou is in a tight situation and is no longer sick.
It’s adjustable.”
Mi Zhu looked at Gao Fei and saw that Gao Fei nodded slightly, but his attitude was not very good, so he asked: "Didn't General Gao have an appointment with General Liu before? Did the two families join forces to boycott Cao Cao? Why is this so?
He regretted it later? General Gao went back on his promise, what is the meaning of general Gao?"
Gao Fei sneered and said: "I said that I would join forces with General Liu to resist Cao Cao, but the current leader of Xuzhou is Tao Qian, not Liu Bei. If the current leader of Xuzhou is Liu Bei, I will send troops to help without hesitation.
But Tao Qian killed Cao Cao's father, and Cao Cao must avenge his father's death.
Moreover, Cao Cao's troops are directed at Tao Qian and are not involved in Liu Bei's affairs. How can I save my army from nowhere? Besides, Yuan Shao of Jizhou has been eyeing me covetously, and Gongsun Zan has stationed troops in the Bohai Sea. These two people have always wanted to annex Youzhou.
, I am at odds with Jizhou, and even if I want to save him, I can’t reach Xuzhou.”
Mi Zhu said: "General, are you determined not to save me?"
"It's not that we don't save, it's that we can't save. The situation in Youzhou is very unique. There are Xianbei in the north, Dongyi in the east, and Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan in the south. How do you want me to send troops? You can go back and tell Liu Bei to quickly take Tao.
"Leave Qian to Cao Cao. The only person Cao Cao wants to kill is Tao Qian. Once Tao Qian dies, Xuzhou's crisis will be solved," Gao Fei said.
Mi Zhu saw that Gao Fei was unwilling to send troops and did not force him, so he held up his hands and said, "General Gao, I'll take my leave now."