"Gu used to think that there were only two heroes in the world, Gu and Liu Bei, but now it seems that Gu has underestimated the people in the world. Liu Xiye has suffered for several generations, and Gu cannot eliminate him."
"Back then, you once advised me to train my naval force before going south. I regret that I didn't listen to you."
"What Gu is most afraid of is Liu Xiye's youth. Gu's sons may not be his opponents."
"Wen He, tell me, what should I do now?"
After Jia Xu was silent for a moment, he spoke seriously, "Even if the Prime Minister fails to go south, he is still the most powerful prince in the world. He occupies the largest territory, has the largest population, and has the most abundant grain production!"
"It's just that the vast north seems to be sick now. After three to five years of self-cultivation, training of elite troops, stocking up on food and grass, stabilizing the internal affairs, and then heading south, we will definitely be able to dominate the world!"
"Before going south, we must first stabilize the rear. The princes of Xiliang will not be destroyed, and the prime minister's rear will be unstable! If the princes of Xiliang are destroyed, the prime minister will have no worries."
"It is true that Liu Cong is the hero, but the relationship between Jiangdong and Jingchu is becoming increasingly tense. The last time Liu Cong was injured was because Sun Quan wanted to deceive his sister back."
"In a few years, the people in the north will be raised in the fields, the people will be rich, and the soldiers and horses will be strong. Liu Cong will definitely send troops to attack Jiangdong during this period. At that time, the prime minister can sit back and watch the success or failure to reap the benefits!"
After listening to Jia Xu's words, Cao Cao laughed happily, "Hahaha, talking to Wen He is like drinking fine wine. My head is healed."
Facing Cao Cao's praise, Jia Xu looked as usual, "Prime Minister, Liu Cong must be destroyed within ten years, otherwise there will be endless troubles!"
Cao Cao put away his smile and asked seriously, "What should I say?"
Jia Xu continued to explain, "Compared with your worries about his age, I am more worried about Liu Cong's various whims."
"To put it bluntly, your young masters are not stupid people. If they inherit your legacy, they will be able to maintain success even if they cannot make progress."
"But Liu Cong changed the system in Jingchu, held imperial examinations, built hospitals and schools, supported commercial activities, valued craftsmen, and researched new objects. This is what I am worried about."
"The restructuring improved administrative efficiency, and he also did practical things for the people, selecting talents through imperial examinations, cultivating talents in schools, and treating patients in hospitals. These things he did will make the people of Jingchu fall in love with him, and the scholars will praise him, which will make his rule more stable
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"These orphans understand, but it doesn't seem to be as scary as you said, right?" Cao Cao asked with a frown.
Jia Xu shook his head, "It's not scary to think of one alone, but what about connecting them?"
"Prime Minister, do you still remember when Liu Cong sent people to Xudu to present new farm tools?"
Cao Cao nodded, and Jia Xu continued, "Prime Minister, you have also seen the effect of the new farm tools. This time we attacked Wancheng, there is a new catapult. Do you think he has nothing else?"
"There are also books. With books, how many talents can he cultivate for himself? It is not impossible for everyone in Jingchu to be literate!"
Hearing this, Cao Cao broke out in a cold sweat. Yes, when Liu Cong presented the Western farm tools, it was because he could get these two things with a little exploration.
Where are the books? He doesn’t even know how to improve papermaking. What about the catapult this time? Don’t tell me that it was suddenly conjured by Liu Cong. It must have taken several months to research and manufacture!
"Jing Chu used such methods to strengthen the country, enrich the people, and strengthen the army and rejuvenate the country. Is it all because of this? The piles he made are so intertwined that it is simply... shocking..."
Cao Cao was also a great writer in the world, but it was rare that he was short of words!
Cao Cao was pacing up and down on the ground. Suddenly he stopped and said with a wry smile, "Why don't you have such a son?"
Cao Cao shook his head and asked Jia Xu, "Is it possible to destroy Liu Cong within ten years?"
Jia Xu only spat out two words, "Not necessarily!"
Cao Cao said dissatisfied, "Not necessarily? Didn't you just say that Gu Ding could unify the world?"
"How can anything in the world be settled with just a few words? What's more, when princes are fighting for hegemony?"
"Hahaha." Cao Cao smiled and stepped forward, helped Jia Xu up and said, "Wen He is the real wise man, he is alone."
"The prime minister is a rare hero, a master of the Ming Dynasty." Jia Xu gave a rare compliment to Cao Cao.
"Hahaha." Cao Cao no longer had a headache at this moment, "What do Wen He think of Liu Cong?"
Jia Xu thought for a while and said, "Speaking of age, he is not yet twenty years old, but when it comes to being a master, Liu Cong is better than the prime minister..."
Cao Cao smiled heartily and said, "What he did was better than Gu. Gu admits this."
As expected of Emperor Wu of Wei, he was so bold-minded.
"If one day Gu really defeats him, Gu will not kill him, but will recruit him as an official and continue to work for the people of the world!"
Jia Xu said with some disdain, "The Prime Minister is talking nonsense again."
Cao Cao laughed again, "Jia Wenhe knows Gu Ye well. Gu is really worried that such a person can still be an official, but Gu will not kill him. Gu will raise him and sit and talk with him every day!"
Jia Xu nodded. With Cao Cao's temperament, he could really do this, "Prime Minister, Liu Cong has a fatal weakness!"
"Oh? What is it?"
Jia Xu smiled and said, "Has Prime Minister read Liu Cong's poems?"
Speaking of Liu Cong's poems, Cao Cao praised him again, "This son created new styles and fonts, and the song "Hunting in Xiangyang" is my favorite."
Jia Xu shook his head again and said, "The song I'm talking about is not this one, but the one he gave to Mrs. Sun."
The poem that Liu Cong gave to Sun Shangxiang had already spread throughout Jiangdong, and Cao Cao naturally knew it, "It is also a masterpiece. Don't tell me, this son is a master of the Ming Dynasty, and he is also quite talented in poetry and literature."
"What I'm talking about is Liu Cong's concern for Mrs. Sun. My lord, he can even shield Mrs. Sun's arrows for her! Liu Cong cares too much about feelings!" Jia Xu said impatiently.
Cao Cao naturally loved poetry, otherwise, he would not have left so many famous works!
Therefore, when it comes to good articles, Cao Cao, with his wisdom, actually ignored the implication of Jia Xu's words.
"This is indeed a big weakness, but I don't even bother to use it to defeat Liu Cong." Cao Cao smiled and waved his hand.
"People are not grass and trees, how can they be heartless? There are people I care about, and I am not a heartless person. If I do this, how will I be different from the blue-eyed kid from Jiangdong..."
"Wait, you mean?"
Seeing that Cao Cao finally reacted, Jia Xu nodded, "Jiangdong and Jingchu, Sun Quan and Liu Cong, we can definitely take advantage of this!"
Cao Cao suddenly looked at Jia Xu seriously and said, "Wenhe, Wenhe, if you take refuge with others, you will have trouble sleeping and eating alone."
Jia Xu smiled and said, "I will always stay with the Prime Minister. After all, there are not many people who can feed a useless old man like the Prime Minister."
"Hahaha……"
On October 20th, several newspapers in Xiangyang published the news that Pang Tong had conquered Wancheng!
"Selling newspapers, the governor-general Pang Tong conquered Wancheng, with only six casualties!"
"Selling newspapers, the governor Pang Tong conquered Wancheng, and Wancheng defender Cao Ren committed suicide!"
"Selling newspapers, the governor Pang Tong conquered Wancheng and captured nearly 20,000 soldiers!"