The decoration of Cao Cao's palace was ordinary, with no carved beams and painted pillars, no rockeries and flowing water, and it was very simple.
This was Cao Cao's example, telling the people below to practice frugality. In addition, Cao Cao issued a ban on alcohol in the Qin State, prohibiting people from brewing wine privately.
Lu Xuan dominated the south, had money and grain, and had no shortage of anything, so he could make wine on a large scale. Cao Cao only had Yanzhou and Guanzhong areas, and his foundation was weak, so he couldn't make wine on a large scale because he couldn't afford to waste it.
In the palace.
Cao Cao is reading the information sent.
The government affairs of the imperial court were all sent to Cao Cao for review, and the emperor was just a mascot, empty-handed.
What Cao Cao was looking at was the infiltration into Xiliang.
After Cao Cao pacified Guanzhong, Guo Jia went to Hanzhong to plan. In addition, he also continued to win over and infiltrate Liangzhou. After more than a year of arrangements, many Qiang tribes and Hu leaders in Liangzhou were captured.
Cao Cao win over.
In order to show their attitude, some tribes even mobilized soldiers to form an army and went to Luoyang to serve Cao Cao.
Cao Cao was looking through the documents when suddenly there was the sound of footsteps and the attendant reported: "Your Majesty, Shangshu Xun wishes to see you."
"please!"
Cao Cao gave an order.
The attendant went to inform him, and after a while, Xun Yu entered the study. He looked serious and solemnly said: "Your Majesty, something happened in Yizhou."
Cao Cao frowned deeply, looked a little nervous, and asked: "What's going on?"
Xun Yu handed over the letter sent by Guo Jia and said: "Yizhou was captured by Lu Xuan."
Cao Cao's pupils shrank and he looked shocked.
Lu Xuan, this kid, really gets involved in everything. Youzhou was taken by Lu Xuan, and now Lu Xuan has taken Yizhou. Obviously he has arranged for Guo Jia to go to Hanzhong, hoping to capture Zhang Lu first and control it smoothly.
Hanzhong, further destroyed Liu Zhang.
Now Lu Xuan has taken the lead again.
Cao Cao's hands were trembling slightly. He took the letter and quickly browsed it. The more he read, the more solemn his expression became. Because Lu Xuan captured Yizhou by raiding Jianwei County.
Cao Cao read them all and looked a little nervous, and said quickly: "Wen Ruo, after Lu Xuan captured Yizhou, he declared that he and Zhang Lu would not invade each other and let Zhang Lu serve as a buffer area. This was definitely to paralyze Zhang Lu and delay time.
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"I predict that after Lu Xuan has completely digested Yizhou, he will send troops northward."
"Lu Xuang had just captured Chengdu and the surrounding areas were unstable, so he did not dare to rush to war."
"Back to ourselves, if we attack Zhang Lu now, it will cause Zhang Lu to favor Lu Xuan. But if we don't attack Zhang Lu, it will give Lu Xuan the opportunity to develop, allowing Lu Xuan to stabilize the rear and slowly encroach on Yizhou.
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Cao Cao said solemnly: "So I believe that Hanzhong's strategy must be adjusted."
Xun Yu nodded and agreed: "I agree with the king's adjustment. Zhang Lu's strategy here must be arranged."
Cao Cao asked: "What are Wen Ruo's plans?"
Xun Yu replied: "Fengxiao's previous strategy was to become Zhang Lu's confidant and persuade Zhang Lu to surrender. However, Fengxiao did not accomplish this goal. He was just an ordinary counselor of Zhang Lu and had no say."
"Fengxiao retreated to the next best thing and arranged for someone to assassinate Zhang Lu, but it failed."
"Now, we will adopt the strategy of attacking Hanzhong. We must send troops suddenly and break through Ziwu Road in a flash, or take the westernmost Chencang Road and enter Hanzhong. Of course, to achieve this step, we need Fengxiao to coordinate in Hanzhong."
Xun Yu said: "If we don't start a war, we will be in trouble sooner or later. Let's just start a war."
Cao Cao thought in his mind, and after carefully weighing it, he gritted his teeth and said: "Our frontal attack on Hanzhong means a large-scale war with Lu Xuan. We have always avoided it before because of insufficient logistics and food."
"Now, we have enough food and grass, strong soldiers and horses, and there are Qiang soldiers following us, which is enough to start a war."
"However, we need time to prepare."
"In addition, we have to arrange for someone to tell Yuan Shao and ask him to send troops to attack Lu Xuan. Finally, Ziwu Road has been guarded. On the contrary, Chencang Road is located farther west, and there is a certain amount of water transportation going south along Chencang Road."
Cao Cao's eyes became brighter and brighter, and he said: "Once you take Chencang Road and go south, you will enter Hanzhong, which will achieve an unexpected effect."
Xun Yu said seriously: "It's feasible!"
Cao Cao's eyes were full of fighting spirit and he said: "In the past battle at Wancheng, we suffered a disastrous defeat. This time, I want to avenge my past humiliation, completely solve Hanzhong, and even defeat Lu Xuan in Hanzhong."
Xun Yu nodded and said: "Your Majesty will definitely win."
Cao Cao rolled his eyes and said: "Can Yuan Shao start a war on two fronts, on one hand against Youzhou and on the other hand against Xuzhou? Once Yuan Shao arranges this, he will further share Lu Xuan's power."
Xun Yu thought for a while and said: "It's not difficult, because Yuan Shao hates Lu Xuan deeply. This time a full-scale war begins, Yuan Shao will not sit idly by. Yuan Shao is the most powerful in the world, and his advisers will fight for power and fight with each other. Now
Yuan Shao is in a worrying situation. If the people below him don't fight too much, Yuan Shao will be able to use his troops better."
Cao Cao said: "Wen Ruo will arrange the specific matters as soon as possible. It is already May, so try to use two months to prepare. After July, the weather will gradually cool down, which is the perfect time to start a war."
"Here!"
Xun Yu bowed in response.
Cao Cao waved his hand, and Xun Yu stood up to make arrangements. Cao Cao arranged for someone to invite Cao Ang.
Cao Ang is now more mature and steady.
Cao Ang has been in the court for many years and has witnessed the intrigues and fierce battles in the court. He understands that his family is not easy. He also knows that if he does not advance, he will retreat. He cannot relax in the slightest.
At that time, Cao Ang, although both civil and military, was somewhat simple and kind-hearted. Under the temper of the struggle for power in the court and under the great pressure of Lu Xuan, Cao Ang also grew rapidly.
Cao Ang, who is twenty-seven or eighteen years old, looks more like Cao Cao when he was young. The only difference is that Cao Ang is taller, more handsome in appearance, and appears to be heroic.
Cao Ang was now appointed as the Crown Prince of Qin by Cao Cao, which clarified the identity of Cao Ang's successor.
Historically, Cao Cao became king in Yecheng. Because Cao Ang died in battle, Cao Pi and Cao Zhi each had their own merits. Cao Cao has been hesitant about his successor.
Now Cao Ang is the most suitable age, both civil and military, and excellent in all aspects. All the old subordinates recognize Cao Ang, especially after Cao Ang has experienced, he is not as simple and kind as he was in his early years. With more cities, Cao Cao regards Cao Ang more highly.
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Cao Ang saluted and said: "Father."
Cao Cao motioned Cao Ang to sit down, nodded and said: "Lu Xuan has captured Yizhou, and Hanzhong is in danger. Next, my father will attack Hanzhong, and will send troops no later than two months to start a large-scale war with Lu Xuan."
Cao Ang looked expectant and said, "Father, I want to join the war."
"no!"
Cao Cao shook his head and said: "You have grown up and matured, so this time, you stay in the supervision of the country and cooperate with Xun Shangshu. In addition, the supervision of the country is also an opportunity to sharpen you. Things from all aspects are coming at you, and you will know how to do it.
Only when you do it will you know how much pressure you have. It is an opportunity for you, so seize it."
Cao Ang thought for a while, nodded and said: "My son understands."
Cao Cao said in a deep voice: "The news has not been finalized yet, so there is no need to make any announcement at the moment. When the war starts, I will take away Liu Bei and Zhang Fei. I am worried about these two people staying in Luoyang."
Cao Ang nodded again.
He also believed that Liu Bei and Zhang Fei were very strong, and Liu Bei was more resilient and more influential, so he should not be careless.
The father and son were talking about government affairs and the next arrangements. On the other side, the people arranged by Xun Yu had quickly left Guanzhong and headed towards Wei County in Jizhou.
