The Battle of Guandu was over, and Yuan Shao fled back to Hebei in panic. Therefore, those partial troops that Tao Shang and Cao Cao used to disrupt Hebei counties before the end of the war were withdrawn as planned.
At this moment, Jia Xu had arrived in Luoyang from the Central Plains battlefield on Cao Cao's order, and together with Zhong Yao served as a support to welcome back Li Jue and Guo Si who were returning from Hebei.
In the battle of Chang'an that year, Jia Xu colluded with Cao Cao and cooperated internally and externally to take away the emperor. He also used this battle to make the four Kansai princes Li Jue, Guo Si, Ma Teng and Han Sui unable to stand up for many years. The defeated one
It makes a person bankrupt, but he will be honored even if he dies.
When Jia Xu was working under Niu Fu, he had an affair with Li Jue for a while. At that time, Li Jue liked him very much and respected him very much. This means that Jia Xu is a man, and if the person named Jia is a woman,
Li Jue had to accept him.
It's a pity that Li Jue's sincerity was replaced by Jia Xu's vicious calculation and ruthlessness.
The emperor is gone, the territory is gone, and it is difficult for the three assistants to gain a foothold in the country. Li Jue and Guo Si are like bereaved dogs, wandering everywhere in the west of Central Earth.
They are no different from beggars. The only thing better than beggars is that they can steal.
Li Jue's love for Jia Xu also turned into overwhelming hatred because of this incident.
He wished he could cut Jia Xu into sashimi and eat it with salt.
But no matter how much he hated Jia Xu, Li Jue still had to rely on Cao Cao for food. As the secret manager of Yingshe Mansion next to Cao Cao, Jia Xu was also his dagger, so Li Jue didn't dare to use the rat weapon.
How about Jia Xu?
But if Jia Xu is not moved, Li Jue will give him a good face.
After Li Jue and Guo Si's troops returned from Sanhe, Jia Xu and Zhong Yao led their troops to greet them outside the city gate of Luoyang.
After Luoyang City was tortured by Dong Zhuo, it was reduced to ruins. However, in recent years, after Zhong Yao's repairs and improvements, it has regained some vitality. Refugees from all directions have returned to Luoyang, the former capital of the Han Dynasty.
Gradually, some of the old features were restored, and Zhong Yao was indispensable.
But Li Jue obviously didn't take these seriously. It's no wonder that he was one of the main figures who burned Luoyang back then. He could be said to be an important accomplice who followed Dong Zhuo. His nature was vicious and murderous, and he could destroy Luoyang and the people.
It's weird to take it seriously.
It can be said that he is a natural destroyer.
Seeing Zhong Yao, Li Jue got off his horse and saluted him with his hands raised.
Guo Si also came to meet him.
Zhong Yao smiled and said to the two of them: "The two generals have worked hard to invade the Sanhe boundary of Bingzhou. Zhong Yao has already given all the credit for it. He wrote the book to Sikong, and Sikong is fully aware of the achievements of the two generals."
Guo Bang smiled and said to Zhong Yao: "Thank you for your help, Lord Zhong. If Cao Sikong and I get a reward later, we will be greatly thanked."
Zhong Yao laughed loudly and said: "Two generals don't have to be like this. It's God's timing that Sikong can get help from these two generals. After all, the two generals were the two most brave and skilled warriors in the Xiliang army in the past. They commanded Sikong
They are also the elite of the Xiliang army."
Zhong Yao's words were very pleasing to the ears, and Li Jue listened happily and nodded vigorously in agreement.
At this moment, Jia Xu flashed out from behind Zhong Yao and said: "Currently, Cao Sikong has hoarded some grain and grass in Zhongmu County. The two generals have exhausted their troops and horses in Bingzhou. After a short rest, they can take the corridor.
Go straight to the Central Plains, and there will naturally be people there to help you."
When Li Jue looked at Jia Xu, his expression suddenly changed.
"Why are you here?" Li Jue gritted his teeth and said to Jia Xu.
Jia Xu's face was expressionless, showing no joy or anger. He bowed to Li Jue long and said: "Returning to General Li, I was ordered by Cao Sikong to receive the two of you together with Zhong Gong in Luoyang, and also for Sikong.
Planning for Black Mountain."
Li Jue didn't listen to Jia Xu's words at all. His eyes were as bright as bells, staring at Jia Xu so fiercely that he could almost spit out fire.
This means that Li Jue is restraining his emotions, otherwise he will definitely pounce on Jia Xu and bite Jia Xu severely.
Zhong Yao saw that something was wrong and hurriedly stepped forward to be the peacemaker and said to Li Jue: "Jia Wenhe is right. The food in Luoyang is not enough for the two generals to rest for a long time. The two generals can rest here for two days and then leave."
We went through the Xingyang corridor to Zhongmu County, where there were soldiers to support the two of us, and they were provided with food and fodder to rest the troops and horses."
Li Jue breathed a long sigh of relief, suppressed the anger in his chest, and said: "There is no need to rest for two days! Mr. Li can't get used to Luoyang's meat and wine, and he can't get used to seeing villains who work hard and work against each other. General Guo and I will set off immediately
Just go to Zhongmu County."
Zhong Yao heard this and said, "General, don't you even rest your horse?"
Guo Bang also said sadly: "Brother Li, otherwise, you can sleep in Luoyang for one night first..."
"If you want to sleep, you can sleep on your own." Li Jue gave him a sharp look, then turned around and mounted his horse, calling the soldiers to circle the city and head straight to the east.
Guo Bang sighed and said goodbye to Zhong Yao helplessly.
After the two people gradually faded away, Jia Xu suddenly turned to look at Zhong Yao curiously and said: "The villain Li Jue mentioned just now refers to you, Mr. Zhong? When did you offend him?"
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Zhong Yao was so angry that Jia Xu wanted to laugh.
"What are you talking about me? I'm obviously referring to you old guy! Alas, Mr. Wen He, it's not easy to explain why you and Li Jue are celebrating the festival. In the future, you need to be careful when you are together under Sikong's tent."
Jia Xu nodded gratefully and said: "Thank you very much, Mr. Zhong, for your concern. Don't worry, Li Jue is a common man, brave and foolhardy. He won't do anything to me."
Zhong Yao grinned: "Wen Hegong misunderstood. I asked you to act with caution. I mean that in the future under Sikong's tent, you should handle it with care and don't drag Li Jue to death. After all, Sikong still needs him now."
...I was never worried that you would be ruled by Li Jue, you are overthinking it."
When Jia Xu heard this, a rare smile appeared on his usually calm face.
It seems that I am being sentimental.
Zhong Yao stared at Jia Xu seriously and said to him: "How is the situation with Zhang Baiqi going?"
Jia Xu sighed and said: "Zhang Baiqi has been following the old man's instructions and secretly contacted Tao Sheng in Heishan, hoping to use him to persuade Zhang Yan to surrender to Cao Sikong. However, Bai Rao was quite opposed to this matter. He seemed to be trying his best.
Having identified the Xuzhou pottery merchant, Zhang Yan is still undecided, but after listening to what Zhang Baiqi heard back, Zhang Yan seems to be leaning towards the pottery merchant."
Zhong Yao was immediately shocked when he heard this and said: "Although the Black Mountain Army is not a regular army, and many of its active forces have been wiped out by Yuan Shao in recent years, the population under its jurisdiction is dense and cannot be ignored. If it surrenders to the Tao Shang, it will be against the enemy."
Sikong’s hegemony is hindered, what should we do?”
Jia Xu was not in a hurry after hearing this. He just smoothed his beard and looked at the distant sky with a pair of cloudy eyes.
After thinking for a long time, Jia Xu let out a long sigh and said: "If Zhang Yan is really determined, then I can only work harder and find a way to help Sikong get rid of him and replace him with another Lord of Black Mountain."
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After hearing such understatement, Zhong Yao shivered involuntarily.