The day after Chen Gong set out, when Cao Cao summoned his subordinates to discuss matters, he specially invited Ma Xiaoquan to attend.
Because Ma Xiaoquan had already said that he would not participate in Cao Cao's deployment and discussion, Ma Xiaoquan remained silent during the entire discussion.
After the discussion, Cao Cao asked Ma Xiaoquan: "Master Shangxian, am I okay with this?"
Ma Xiaoquan nodded and said: "Yes, but, Xiao Cao, I think you need to start preparing to take over Yanzhou!"
Cao Cao was puzzled, so Ma Xiaoquan explained: "Chen Gong's trip is bound to be successful, but Xiao Cao, you are still lacking in preparation!"
Ma Xiaoquan paused for a moment and continued: "First of all, the remnants of the Yellow Turban Army in Yanzhou, which are said to be worth millions, are all so frightened that they gather troops to protect themselves. Xiao Cao, what should you do after entering Yanzhou? Secondly, Yanzhou is not
It is considered a prosperous place. If you, Xiao Cao, take over Yanzhou, how will you govern it? Thirdly, if you enter Yanzhou, you will inevitably have a battle with the remnants of the Yellow Turban Army in Yanzhou. What should you do if you do not have the upper hand in numbers?"
Ma Xiaoquan asked three questions in a row, which made Cao Cao a little confused. Cao Cao asked: "What should I do, Master Shangxian?"
Ma Xiaoquan suggested: "I can't tell you what to do, but I can recommend someone to you!"
"Excuse me, Lord Immortal, who is under my command?"
Ma Xiaoquan laughed: "Xun Yu, Xun Wenruo!"
"He?" Cao Cao's heart trembled.
Speaking of Xun Yu, when Xun Yu abandoned Yuan Shao and joined himself, Cao Cao was indeed happy for a while and called Xun Yu "my son-in-law" on the spot! However, Xun Yu had a stuttering problem and every time he talked to Xun Yu
Cao Cao felt particularly tired when talking. Although several of the strategies Xun Yu mentioned were very good, for Cao Cao who was well-spoken and spoke smoothly, Cao Cao really didn't like Xun Yu who stuttered.
"Master Shangxian, Xun Yu..."
Ma Xiaoquan chuckled: "Xiao Cao, I have also heard that Xun Wenruo has a serious stutter, but in any case, Xun Yu's talent is real, right?"
Cao Cao recognized Xun Yu's talent. Before Dong Zhuo died, Cao Cao asked Xun Yu how to deal with Dong Zhuo.
...Reverse charity, cholera...cholera...chaos, one day, he...he will pay for his atrocities.
.....to pay the price, we should now...actively develop our own strength, Dong...Dong Zhuo...
....Don't go...just worry about him...
Xun Yu was right. As expected, Dong Zhuo was killed by one of his own men.
"Well, Lord Shangxian, I will ask Xun Yu to be my military adviser?"
Ma Xiaoquan nodded: "Don't worry, Xiao Cao. Whether you find Xun Yu or not is your business. However, I still have a way to cure Xun Yu's stuttering problem for you!"
Cao Cao nodded and ordered his subordinates to send Xun Yu away, while Ma Xiaoquan found an excuse to leave Cao Cao's mansion.
Dongjun is actually not that big. Looking at it now, it is only half the size of Beijing. At the time, the territory was indeed a bit small. Cao Cao did not want to directly take over the post of Dongjun's prefect. How could he say that he
He is also a vigorous general. The governor of Dongjun can be called big or small, that's all. But as the governor of Dongjun, at least he has his own place.
Ma Xiaoquan left Cao Cao's mansion and waited for Cao Cao to summon Xun Yu before leading Xiu'er to Xun Yu's home.
Xun Yu was worshiped as Sima by Cao Cao, and he was considered a high-ranking official in Cao Cao's army. Although he had a serious stutter, he himself did have real talents and learning. After Ma Xiaoquan entered Xun Yu's home, he discovered that Xun Yu
There were even a lot of bamboo slips placed in the main hall. Ma Xiaoquan picked up a bamboo slip and opened it and looked at it. He found that the leather strips of the bamboo slip were no longer strong. This shows that Xun Yu really worked hard.
Xun Yu had paid homage to Yuan Shao earlier, and Yuan Shao treated Xun Yu fairly well, but he only served as an errand under Yuan Shao and could not be reused for a long time, which made Xun Yu very depressed. Yuan Shao had many advisers and three sons: the eldest son Yuan
Tan, the second son Yuan Xi, and the third son Yuan Shang. Logically speaking, in terms of position successor, after Yuan Shao, the eldest son should be in charge. However, Yuan Shao preferred his younger son Yuan Shang. After a banquet, Yuan Shao took advantage of the wine and said that he would take the helm in the future.
Let his youngest son Yuan Shang inherit his position... After listening to Yuan Shao's words, Xun Yu thought that the Yuan family's foundation would be destroyed by his three sons in the future. Therefore, Xun Yu thought about it for a while.
, decided to abandon Yuan Shao and join Cao Cao. As the saying goes, a good bird chooses the right tree to roost. Although Cao Cao's current strength is not as good as Yuan Shao's, in terms of martial arts and culture, Cao Cao is much stronger than Yuan Shao.
Ma Xiaoquan gently rolled up the bamboo slips in his hand. When he saw the two words "Historical Records" carved with a flat knife on the bamboo slips, Ma Xiaoquan nodded affirmatively...
After Xun Yu came out of Cao Cao's mansion, he hurried home happily. Thinking of his previous conversation with his lord Cao Cao, Xun Yu was indescribably happy. After the conversation, his lord Cao Cao even announced on the spot that he would serve as the commander-in-chief.
The main military division stationed in Yanzhou.
Everyone has a selfish mind, especially those who are capable. A thousand-mile horse is always there but a bole is not always there. Thinking that he could not be used under Yuan Shao's tent for a long time, but now he is being used in Cao's camp, Xun Yu felt something indescribable in his heart.
Touched and happy.
After thinking about it, Xun Yu entered his home without knowing it. As soon as he entered, Xun Yu found a purple-haired man standing in the lobby of his home, looking through the historical records that he had read hundreds of times.
"Shang...Shangxian?"
Xun Yu had already heard about the purple-haired man in front of him. From the Xiahou brothers, especially Cao Hong, he was praised to the heavens. Although his lord Cao Cao had never expressed his respect for this so-called "immortal master"
"How respectful, but since this man came to Dongjun, the Lord has indeed made very bold moves in strategic deployment.
For example, Chen Gong was ordered to persuade various ministries in Yanzhou. I heard that it was this "Shangxian Lord" who suggested it. This shows that this "Shangxian Lord" is not a simple person...
Ma Xiaoquan put down the bamboo slips, looked up, and said with a smile: "Wen Ruo, you're back. Haha, I've been waiting for you for a long time."
Xun Yu did not dare to neglect, and quickly ordered his servants to pour good tea for Ma Xiaoquan.
After the tea was served, Xun Yu said respectfully: "I am... flattered... by... I don't know... the Great Immortal... Your Majesty...
.When you come to my humble residence, can you...can you...give...teachings?"
Ma Xiaoquan did not pretend to be arrogant and said directly: "Wen Ruo, then Xiao Cao appreciates you very much. I think he also gave you some important tasks just now, right?"
Xun Yu was shocked and nodded.
"However, I think you also know that your stuttering problem really troubles Xiao Cao. As for me, although I am not involved in your worldly disputes, I am very interested in your stuttering problem, Wen Ruo.
, help you with the treatment, I wonder if you agree, Wenruo?"
Xun Yu was actually very distressed. When it came to stuttering, Xun Yu had a look of depression on his face.
I didn't actually stutter before I was 20 years old. It was just that one day when I was 20 years old, I met a rude sergeant and was slapped in the face by the sergeant, which turned into a stutter. I also thought about changing it.
However, various methods have been used, but they have had little effect. When he was under Yuan Shao's tent, Yuan Shao secretly laughed at his stuttering disease. Xun Yu was a thin-skinned person and could not bear such ridicule. Therefore,
It would be a lie to say that there was no personal reason for abandoning Yuan and joining Cao.
Do you want to help Yu... correct... correct... his stuttering?"
Ma Xiaoquan nodded.
"It's...so good..." Xun Yu was overjoyed and quickly prostrated himself in front of Ma Xiaofang.
Ma Xiaoquan helped Xun Yu up and comforted him: "Follow Xiao Cao and don't live up to his hard work for you. From now on, the burden on Xun Wenruo's shoulders will be very heavy!"
Xun Yu's eyes instantly filled with tears, and his gratitude could no longer be expressed in words. Of course, it was too difficult for him to express it.
Ma Xiaoquan smiled: "In the days to come, you and I will be by Xiao Cao's side. If anything happens, you can talk to me and I can tell Xiao Cao on my behalf. Of course, you can rest assured.
, I am a god, I am just a transmitter."
Xun Yu nodded.
In the next few days, Ma Xiaoquan specially asked Zhao Er to prepare a lot of bamboo slips for him.
Zhao Er moved all the bamboo slips in front of Ma Xiaoquan and asked curiously: "Sir, you want so many bamboo slips, but do you want to write on them?"
Ma Xiaoquan nodded and told Zhao Er: "Zhao Er, tell me to go down and find some people who can write well and bring them over to show me."
Zhao Er didn't say much. After receiving the order, he hurriedly went to organize the meeting. In less than two sticks of incense, Zhao Er found five people.
"Sir! I have found someone who can write the calligraphy you want well."
Ma Xiaoquan looked at the person in front of him, nodded, and arranged: "From today on, when you are here, you should not use your real names. From now on, you will be divided into numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 according to their age.
It matches the number five."
Several people looked at each other for a few times, knelt on the ground, and kept saying yes.
That night, Ma Xiaoquan ordered Zhao Er to arrange for No. 1 to No. 5 to move into his residence. At the same time, he gave each of the five of them a flat-head carving knife.
Zhao held a bamboo stick in his second hand and told the five of them: "The five of you can all write well. My lord invited five people to help you carve a book. The content of the book is about the content. Your lord will come in person in a while."
Orally, all you need to do is listen carefully and then engrave the book. As for the wages, don't worry, you won't lose money."
"I'll obey!"
At this time, Ma Xiaoquan came out laughing, followed by Miaoyu and Diaochan who were disguised as men.
When the five people saw Miaoyu and Diaochan dressed up, they all said with envy: "You are so popular, and the bookboys around you are so handsome..."
When Miaoyu and Diaochan heard this, their pretty faces turned red.
"Ahem!" Ma Xiaoquan coughed twice and said: "Okay, enough envy and envy. I'm calling you to do something today. I guess Zhao Er has also told you. It's very simple. I'm dictating it. Just wait and listen.
Just carving words is enough. As for the use of carving books, I will tell you when the time is right... Okay, let's get started. Have you got your knives?"
The five people nodded.
"Okay, listen carefully, paragraph 1: Eat grapes without spitting out grape skins, don't eat grapes but spit out grape skins..."