Li Diance immediately stepped forward and directly announced his identity.
When the soldiers outside the city heard about Li Dian's identity, they did not dare to neglect him and went directly into the city to report to Huang Zu.
"Sir, a group of people came from outside the city. They said they were Cao Cao's envoys and wanted to see you."
Huang Zu was scratching his head about the current war. Liu Biao's army had already captured half of Jiangxia. When he heard that Cao Cao's men were coming, he immediately became interested.
"Cao Cao's envoy is here?
Bring me in right away."
"promise."
The soldiers immediately clasped their fists and left.
"Father, why did Cao Cao send people here now?"
Huang Zu's son Huang She heard this and asked directly.
"She'er, my father doesn't know why Cao Cao sent people here now, but one thing is certain, that is, it will be beneficial to us."
Huang Zu glanced at his son, and a light flashed in his eyes.
"There is a war going on in Yangzhou right now. I'm afraid Cao Cao is sending people here not to enter Jingzhou through Jiangxia."
After hearing Huang Zu's words, Huang She thought for a while and then expressed his opinion.
"Nine times out of ten, this is the matter. The specific situation will be known to Cao Cao's envoys after they meet with him."
Huang Zu nodded, not knowing what he was thinking.
After a while, Kung Fu Xi Zhicai was led directly into the prefect's mansion.
"I'm going to play Zhicai and pay my respects to Prefect Huang."
When he saw Huang Zu, Xi Zhicai directly cupped his fists and saluted him.
"It turns out to be Mr. Zhicai. Huang Zu has missed his welcome from afar, so I hope he won't be offended."
When Huang Zu heard that the other party turned out to be Xi Zhicai, Huang Zu couldn't help but be startled. He originally thought that Cao Cao's envoy was just an unknown person, but he didn't expect that he turned out to be one of his great conspirators.
"Your Excellency, you have broken my heart."
Xi Zhicai quickly clasped his fists again.
"I wonder why Mr. Zhicai came to our Jiangxia office?"
After the two met, Huang Zu asked him directly.
"Prefect Huang, I wonder what the situation in Jiangxia is now?"
Xi Zhicai did not explain his purpose, but he directed the topic elsewhere.
"The situation in Jiangxia is very good."
Huang Zu was also stunned when he heard Xi Zhicai's question.
"Haha, that's not necessarily true. Why do I think Jiang Xia's current situation is not in a hurry?"
Xi Zhicai smiled slightly.
"I wonder what the hell is going on here, sir?"
Huang Zu's face turned red, and he was helpless when Xi Zhicai explained the situation.
"I would like to ask the Grand Administrator, if my lord sends his troops into Jiangxia, are you confident in defeating Liu Jingsheng?"
Xi Zhicai didn't say anything and directly stated his intention.
"If Cao Mengde can really lead his army into Jiangxia, I am 100% sure that I can repel Liu Jingsheng's encirclement and suppression."
After hearing what Xi Zhicai said, Huang Zu stood up immediately. His hair was almost falling out now. If Cao Cao could really send troops to help him, then he would be confident that he could repel Liu Biao and save Jiangxia.
"People in the Ming Dynasty don't tell secrets. Zhicai has just returned from Xiangyang. You also know that Yangzhou is now settled. My lord wants to enter Jingzhou to protect himself, but Liu Jingsheng wants my lord to trade Jiangxia County for Changsha County. I don't know what you think.
how?"
Xi Zhicai looked at Huang Zu again and slowly told what happened when he just returned from Jingzhou.
"Since you have already told Liu Biao's request, and now you have come to Jiangxia, you don't want to listen to Liu Biao's words, but want to join forces with my father to create a situation in Jingzhou?"
Huang She on the side heard Xi Zhicai's words and immediately understood what he meant.
"This is dog yellow shot."
Upon hearing Huang She's words, Huang Zu directly introduced him to Xi Zhicai.
"Oh, it turns out to be the young master. Indeed, my lord means that instead of spending time with the prefect in Jiangxia, it is better to merge with the Lord and repel Liu Jingsheng's troops first, and then the Lord will divide the troops to help my lord capture Changsha.
After all, there are some things that others only talk about, and only what you take down can count."
Xi Zhicai nodded to Huang She, and then continued to express his thoughts.
Huang Zu looked at Xi Zhicai in front of him, trying to see something on his face, but unfortunately he could see nothing but a smile on his face.
"What Mr. Zhicai said is of great importance. Let me think about it before giving an answer."
After watching it for a while, Huang Zu also gave up, but he didn't know what Xi Zhicai said and had to think about it before making a decision.
"Okay, then Xi Zhicai will wait for your reply."
After looking at Huang Zu, Xi Zhicai also nodded, then clasped his fists in salute and led his servants to go to the side hall to rest.
"She'er, what do you think about Xi Zhicai?"
After Xi Zhicai left, Huang Zu looked at Huang She beside him. To be honest, he could only discuss it with his son now.
"Father, do we still have any choice now?"
Hearing Huang Zu's words, Huang She looked helpless. Now that the situation in Jiangxia was in crisis, Xi Zhicai pointed out Liu Biao's intention of asking Cao Cao to attack Jiangxia. This meaning was obvious.
If you, Huang Zu, agree to join forces, then fine, let's beat Liu Biao together.
If you don't agree, then I'm sorry, I will beat you up with Liu Biao. You can choose where to go.
"I also know that the current situation is not good for us, but Cao Cao is not an easy person. If we really join forces with him to fight against Liu Biao, I am afraid that after defeating Liu Biao, he will attack us."
Huang Zu was not stupid, he understood that Cao Cao was not a good person, and cooperating with him was tantamount to seeking skin from a tiger. In the end, he was the one who got hurt.
"Father, you can't see through this. The big man now is no longer the big man he used to be. Liu Jingsheng attacked us to kill chickens and scare monkeys, and my Huang family doesn't have the strength to dominate the world.
If Cao Mengde is really a heroic leader, why not lead the Huang family to join Cao Cao?
If Cao Cao really wants our help, it is still unclear whether the surname of Jingzhou is Liu or Cao."
Huang She is now looking further than Huang Zu. Huang Zu resisted Liu Biao just to protect himself. Now Cao Cao is here. If he is really worthy of surrender, then there is no harm in surrendering. You don't want to do that.
The best person in the world.
"My son sees further than I do. It is true that the Huang clan has no ambitions. If Cao Cao is really worthy of our support, there is no harm in giving Jiangxia to him."
After listening to Huang She's words, Huang Zu also suddenly realized that what he said was true. Since he couldn't defeat both sides and he had a grudge against Liu Biao, he might as well join Cao Cao, which would at least ensure that the Huang family would not be threatened.
"Then how is father going to respond to Xi Zhicai?"
Seeing that Huang Zu accepted his suggestion, Huang She also breathed a sigh of relief.
"How to reply?
I agree to Cao Cao's request. If you help me repel Liu Biao's troops, everything will be fine. If I can't repel the enemy, there will be nothing to say. You can take your family property and go to Jizhou via Yangzhou to avoid trouble."
Huang Zu glanced at his son and directly expressed his next thoughts.
"Understood."
Huang Shechong clasped his fists and promised Huang Zu. What Huang Zu said was true. If he could defeat Liu Biao's troops, everything would be easy, whether he divided his troops to help Cao Cao capture Changsha or gave Jiangxia to Cao Cao. If he could not defeat the enemy, then everything would be fine.
There is nothing to say.
"Then go and invite Xi Zhicai to meet you."
"promise."
After a while, Huang She invited Kung Fu Xi Zhi back to the hall.
"Has the governor made a decision?"
Xi Zhicai looked at Huang Zu. He knew that Huang Zu would definitely agree to his request. As for whether to divide his troops to attack Changsha after driving away Liu Biao, or directly capture Jiangxia, it would depend on the development of the war.
"Well, I agree with what you said. As long as Cao Cao can help me defeat Liu Biao's troops and keep our Jiangxia County safe, it will be a matter of course for me to divide my troops to help him take Changsha."
Huang Zu Chong Xi Zhicai nodded and agreed to his request.
"In this case, I will report to my lord in Yuzhang immediately. The army will set off soon. At that time, we will also arrange food and grass supplies for the general."
Hearing Huang Zu's words, Xi Zhicai's eyes flashed with joy.
"Well, then there's Mr. Lao."
Huang Zu stood up and cupped his fists towards Xi Zhicai.
