After repeated confirmations, Xiang Ji finally believed it, and he captured the entire territory of Yanzhou and most of Sizhou without a single blow.
Although this was incredible, Xiang Ji had to believe it when he saw Cao Cao sitting in front of him drinking tea.
"Lord Taishan, I wonder what your plans are for the future?"
Yes, because Cao Cao has withdrawn from the ranks of princes, Xiang Ji no longer calls him Cao Gong, but changes it to Mount Tai.
There is no other way, who let him sleep with another girl?
"Cao has worked hard for half his life, and now he rarely has any leisure time, so he naturally needs to cultivate himself.
Why, do you, Mr. Xiang Ji, dislike Cao for being in your way and want to drive him away?"
Obviously, Cao Cao entered the role much faster than Xiang Yu.
Now, the thing that Cao Cao is most satisfied with is that he betrothed Cao Ziran to this guy. Otherwise, how would I, Cao, have the opportunity to scold him based on my status as an elder?
Looking at Cao Cao with a proud face, Xiang Ji could only draw a blank line.
How to do it?
He is your father-in-law, and he is Cao Cao and Cao Mengde who are known all over the world.
You know, Cao Cao is different from Xiang Ji's other father-in-laws.
For example, although Cai Yong and others had noble status, they still had to behave like ministers in front of Xiang Ji.
But this Cao Cao was the only one who was not used to Xiang Ji at all.
I can only tolerate this kind of registration. Who would let others give me a territory of half a state?
I'm afraid I can't find a better father-in-law in the whole world.
However, Xiang Ji was jealous and despised Cao Cao's behavior of being lazy.
Now I am still fighting in all directions. As my father-in-law, shouldn't you support me to the end?
You know, Xiang Ji is in urgent need of talents at the moment.
Even if Cao Cao is tired and doesn't want to play anymore, don't hold on to Xiahou Dun, Cao Ren and Guo Jia.
If you don’t use these talents, I will use them!
This is the fundamental purpose of Xiang Ji's conversation with Cao Cao today.
Just kidding, with such talented people, you just watch them go down to Pengcheng and drink and have fun every day?
Yes, these guys have made a lot of contributions to Pengcheng's entertainment industry recently, but this is not what I need!
Even if you spread more seeds in brothels, brothels, and other places, will I still have to wait for more than ten or twenty years?
"Lord Taishan, you are serious. What does the lonely king mean? You don't know?"
Regarding Cao Cao's shameless and advantageous behavior, the helpless Xiang Ji could only give a warning.
"King Chu, what do you mean? How could Cao not understand?
But! Whether it’s Yuan Rang or Zi Xiao, they are all Cao’s brothers!
After years of fighting, Cao has lost too many brothers and too many siblings. Cao really doesn’t want to see them walking in front of Cao anymore.
Besides, Fengxiao, don’t you know about that boy’s health? Nowadays, it’s rare to have leisure time, so let him take care of himself.”
Seeing how anxious Xiang Ji was, Cao Cao couldn't stop playing casually.
However, Cao Cao really didn't want Xiahou Dun and Cao Ren to go to the battlefield.
At the very least, I don't want them to participate in the internal fighting among the princes for hegemony.
As for Guo Jia? This guy didn't listen to Xiang Ji's words and still ate the lead pills like jelly beans. Now he has started to get sick. He is currently recovering at Yu Ji's place. He may not be able to return to work for a while.
Then let’s take Cao Cao’s general Dian Wei, as for this guy...
Xiang Ji didn't mention it, and neither did Cao Cao.
He is just an extremely brave bodyguard, and Xiang Ji is not lacking, so it is better to leave it to Cao Cao.
"In that case, Taishan is safe and sound, and the lonely king bids farewell."
After hearing Cao Cao's words, Xiang Ji also understood that there was really no way to poach people from him.
I originally wanted to give it a try, and I wasn’t disappointed if I couldn’t find Xiang Ji.
"King Chu! After you pacify Hebei, can you give Cao some cavalry?"
Just as Xiang Ji was about to leave, Cao Cao suddenly spoke.
!?
What are you doing? When I destroy Hebei, do you want a cavalry?
Regarding Cao Cao, Xiang Ji understood that it was impossible for him to become his subordinate.
After all, he was also a former prince. Just by looking at his ability to decisively give up his huge Yanzhou foundation, you can tell that he is not someone who clings to power at all.
Then, his purpose of wanting cavalry is worth pondering.
"King Chu, do you know Cao's ambition?"
Seeing Xiang Ji's thoughtful expression, Cao Cao quickly continued.
Just kidding, don't misunderstand me and think that Cao and I are going to do something.
After hearing what Cao Cao said, Xiang Ji understood.
Are you planning on going to the grasslands to fight aliens?
"Lord Taishan, please rest assured. After Hebei is pacified, King Gu will definitely prepare an elite cavalry for Lord Taishan that is no less powerful than the Canglong Cavalry."
Although he is not working for himself, he can help him fight against foreign tribes, which is what Xiang Ji wants.
At the very least, with you, Boss Cao, outside the Great Wall, I can feel at ease a lot, right?
You must know that at this time, the Xianbei, Xiongnu and other foreign tribes outside the Great Wall had gradually developed and grown.
Regarding these foreign races, Xiang Ji himself planned to send troops to conquer them when the time came.
After all, Xiang Ji didn't want to wait a hundred years before these foreign races invaded the Central Plains.
Shu said, Pengcheng Palace Hall.
"Wen He, how many soldiers does our country have to fight now?"
Now is not a time for leisure.
After returning to Pengcheng, Xiang Ji already knew about a series of changes that had happened in Hebei.
This made him even more anxious while applauding Lu Meng.
You know, this is the best time to take advantage of the opportunity to conquer Hebei.
Although Yuan Shao's sons are ineffective, after all, the strength left behind by me is strong enough.
Calculated by current times, the strength of Yuan Shao's sons far exceeds that of the same historical stage.
Yuan Xina of Bingzhou's strength has not lost at all, and Yuan Tan of Qingzhou is definitely not weaker than that of the same period in history, but the territory is slightly smaller.
The most outrageous one is that Yuan Shang.
This guy, if he were shameless enough to include the forced peasants, he would be able to boast that he had millions of soldiers.
If they are given time to develop, Xiang Ji is really not sure if he can win in the long run.
After all, if there are too many ants, they can kill an elephant.
"Overlord, now, not counting General Taishi Ci's 30,000 Qingzhou Army, General Lu Meng's 50,000 Luoyang garrison, and General Zangba's 20,000 Yanzhou garrison, our army can currently mobilize only about 70,000 soldiers.
"
Hearing Jia Xu's words, the corner of Xiang Ji's mouth twitched.
Ma De, although I have a lot of troops, there are too many places to defend.
Jiangdong, Yangzhou, Qingzhou, and Yanzhou have to divide their troops to defend Yuzhou, and now there is Luoyang that needs to accumulate heavy troops.
This really doesn't leave me any time to develop.
You know, the 70,000 soldiers and armor mentioned by Jia Xu included the Canglong Cavalry and the Xiang Family Army.
"Send 20,000 more soldiers to Luoyang.
Then, a conscription order was issued in the country, and a hundred thousand reserve troops were recruited. I, the lonely king, want to make the Northern Expedition!"