The next morning, Mi Zhu rushed to Jizhou with Liu Bei's letters, and at the same time, Cao Cao from Xudu also sent envoys to Jiangdong and Jingnan respectively. Cao Ren and Chen Qun were also urging Cao Cao, the next day
Lead two thousand soldiers to Fancheng.
Two days later, Xun Wenruo finally returned to Xudu with more than ten followers. Looking at the city in front of him, Xun Wenruo sighed somewhat. He was full of confidence when he went to Jingzhou last time, but unexpectedly, he was hit one after another, even Xu Chu.
He died in battle because of his mistake.
Although he had heard from Cao Ren that Cao Cao did not intend to punish him severely, he would not be happy after hearing this. He knew that if someone else had been killed by Cao Cao, Cao Cao
So on the one hand, it was to appease him and Xun You, but on the other hand, it was not that I wanted the Xun clan to completely turn to Cao Cao.
The Xun clan has a very prosperous literary style and many talents emerge in the clan. Although some of them already serve under Cao Cao, some of them are because they are worried about the Han Dynasty and have not become officials. He and Cao Cao are very clear about this.
"Uncle." Xun Wenruo was staring at the city in a daze, and Xun You had already come to Xun Wenruo. Although Xun Wenruo was his elder, the two were like friends. How could he not care about Xun Wenruo this time?
"Uncle has lost weight." Xun You sighed. At this time, Xun Wenruo was too thin, and a rotten aura was revealed on his body, and he looked listless. Xun You did not expect that this would have a great blow to his uncle.
But it’s normal to think about it. When did my uncle have been so embarrassed in the past few decades?
"Haha." Xun Wenruo smiled and looked at Xun You with a little more tenderness in his eyes. Xun You was able to come to pick him up in person, which shows that he did not complain about him. Thinking about the mistake he made almost brought a devastating consequence to the Xun clan.
Disaster, I feel a little regretful.
He shouldn't have interfered in the matter of Wancheng. His identity is just an envoy. He just needs to return to Xudu and everything will be fine. However, because he suffered a loss in Jingzhou, he was a little reluctant, so he wanted to give Jingzhou a place in Wancheng.
I learned a lesson, but I didn't expect that I was in a dilemma because of this, but it was a bit ridiculous to think about it.
Since he has decided to go with the flow, why bother to interfere? However, this time Cao Cao let go of the Xun clan, he still needs to do something for Cao Cao to be at ease.
"Uncle, the lord is already waiting in the mansion." Xun You whispered.
"Oh, then let's go." Xun Wenruo looked at Xun You. Most of the reason why Cao Cao didn't deal with him this time was because of his nephew. Now it seems that Xun You and him have the same idea, so there is nothing to say.
After helping Cao Cao defeat Yuan Shao, he decided to retire and not ask about the world. Thinking of this, Xun Wenruo's depressed aura was cleared, and the stone in his heart was also put down.
Seeing Xun Wenruo like this, Xun You also felt relieved. The two of them came to Sikong's Mansion. At this time, Cao Cao, Guo Jia and others in Sikong's Mansion were already waiting for Xun Wenruo.
"See lord." The two of them came to the hall and were about to bow.
"Wenruo please get up quickly." Cao Cao hurriedly helped Xun Wenruo up. At this time, the people in the hall were shocked when they saw Xun Wenruo's appearance. If it weren't for Xun Wenruo's spirit, few people would not believe it.
A person is Xun Wenruo.
Xun Wenruo was still saying something, but Cao Cao waved his hand and said, "Don't say anything. Wenruo first talks about Jingzhou again. We are not very clear about Jingzhou. We all know Wenruo's talent.
, If nothing unexpected happens, how could this happen?"
Cao Cao said, waving his hand and ordered everyone around him to go out, leaving only himself and Guo Jia in the hall. Seeing Cao Cao like this, Xun Wenruo did not refuse to say anything about Jingzhou from beginning to end, and the hall was above.
But everyone was excited when they heard this, and they didn't expect that such an ordinary wedding would be fighting like this.
"Wenruo, then Zhao Yun really defeated Zhongkang?" Until this time, Cao Cao didn't believe that the fierce generals around him were actually defeated by a young general in Jingzhou.
"Yes, then Zhao Yun is really the tiger general Xu of the world, although he is extremely powerful, he is also slightly injured under his spear." Xun Wenruo nodded and looked shocked, obviously recalling the scene at that time.
"This..." Everyone was surprised. Who was Zhao Yun? Not only could he defeat Xu Chu, but he could also injure Xu Chu. You must know that at this time, no one of the generals under Cao Cao's command could retreat without any confidence after injuring Xu Chu.
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"It seems that Liu Qi is really ambition, and his methods are not weak. The lord has to be careful." Guo Jia thought for a while and said that according to Xun Wenruo, Liu Qi's command is full of talents and only has great ambitions.
How could Liu Qi's methods be ordinary if talents recruit so many talents and so many capable people surrender?
"Yes, Liu Qi has now initially controlled Xiangyang. Even Liu Biao's Flying Tiger Army can be mobilized. Moreover, most of the officials in Xiangyang have supported Liu Qi. Even the Cai clan, who was once glorious in Jingzhou, dare not take it directly.
Qiying, Cai Mao had seen me privately when he went to Xiangyang this time. He had already expressed his attitude and wanted to surrender to his lord." If Xun Wen thought of Cai Mao's panic when he saw him, he sighed in secretly that Liu Qi's ruthless methods were ruthless, and he would be the domineering Cai Mao.
Don't dare to make any moves.
"Oh, the Cai clan?" Cao Cao was a little surprised. How could he not know that the Cai clan was a large clan in Jingzhou? The most important thing is that the Cai clan still controls the military power. Most of the tens of thousands of naval troops in Jingzhou are controlled by the Cai clan.
"Lord, I did not agree to this matter, so I also asked the lord to make a decision." Xun Wenruo bowed.
"Oh, this Cai clan is really trustworthy?" Cao Cao was a little unbelievable. How could the Cai clan give up his hometown after decades of development in Jingzhou?
"Lord, no matter whether Cai Mao has any other intentions or not, he can use him as an article. The lord's messenger should arrive in various places in two days. At that time, Jingzhou is eyeing him. If Cai Mao can cause some trouble in it, Xiangyang can
Take it in one fell swoop." Guo Jia smiled and said, "Jingzhou will definitely be tired of dealing with it. At that time, the Flying Tiger Army in Xiangyang may also be transferred, and the tens of thousands of soldiers of the Cai clan can take it in one fell swoop. Jingzhou said
Maybe it will collapse."
"But what if Cai Mao fails?" Cao Cao hesitated.
"The failure of Cai Mao will not have any effect on us. Jingzhou will inevitably be in chaos at that time, and we can concentrate on dealing with Yuan Shao." Guo Jia knew that Cao Cao had not given up on Jingzhou, so he hurriedly advised.
"I was anxious." Cao Cao sighed.
"But Wenruo, then Liu Qi's men are really as powerful as you said?" Guo Jia looked at Xun Wenruo with a serious expression. Ruo was really as Xun Wenruo said, Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong and others were so powerful, maybe Jingzhou will still be here this time
If you can defeat the internal and external troubles in disguise, you will definitely increase your power in Jingzhou after cleaning up internal and external troubles.
"Oh, then Xu Yuanzhi, I didn't see him doing anything, so I don't know how talented he has. However, this person is certainly extraordinary in order to help Liu Qi pacify Changsha and fight back Jiangdong. Then Zhuge Liang is just very famous, although he has good debate skills.
, but I have never seen him do anything. As for Pang Tong's incident in Wancheng this time, all under his command, and Wei Yan was the one he sent to stop us." Xun Wenruo was a little helpless.
Although he didn't look simple, he did not do anything earth-shaking.
"Oh, that's it." Cao Cao frowned and looked at Guo Jia and the others.
"Lord, I know this Xu Yuanzhi." Cheng Yu bowed and said, "This Xu Yuanzhi is a great talent in the world. He was arrested for murder in his early years. Fortunately, his friend rescued him and was able to escape. Since then, he has visited famous teachers everywhere.
All the military strategy is good, so there is such a person in Jingzhou who must not be taken lightly."
"It's a pity that such a character cannot be used by me. What kind of virtue is Liu Qi capable of assisting this person?" Cao Cao said with some regret.
"Lord, although I didn't see Xu Yuanzhi doing anything when I was in Xiangyang, it can be seen that he valued Zhuge Liang very much, or respected him." Xun Wenruo couldn't help but reminded him.
"Lord, it seems that Jingzhou is not as simple as it appears. Although Liu Biao has no ability, there is no war in the Jingxiang area under his governance, but it has cultivated so many talents. The plan of the lord may be the one who will be able to do this time.
There are other twists and turns, maybe Liu Qi will control the entire Jingzhou. I hope the lord will prepare early. Fancheng and Shangyong's troops should be increasing." Guo Jia was a little worried about Fancheng. After all, if Jingzhou was Liu Qi
With complete control, Liu Qi will definitely take revenge and attack Fancheng to divide Cao Cao's intentions.
"Lord, Wen Ruo's vision has always been very accurate. The Jingzhou literary style has produced many talents, so we have to be careful." Cheng Yu also bowed and said.
"Well, since that's the case, I'll order Zihe (Cao Chun) to lead another thousand troops to rush to help, and let them garrison Shangyong and Zi Xiaocheng defend against Jingzhou." Cao Cao thought about this and sent others to go.
Shangyong, he was not at ease, after all, today is not the same as before. Shangyong is too important at this time.
"The lord is wise, General Cao Chun's military discipline is strict and can be safe and worry-free." Guo Jia and others were all overjoyed. Cao Chun and Cao Ren are two generals under Cao Cao. They are not only able to fight and have extraordinary plans, but also have their own brothers.
There is nothing wrong with deep feelings.
"It's a pity that Liu Qi was not able to use both of our generals. It's really awkward!" Cao Cao was in a bad mood at this time. Cao Chun and Cao Ren were among the best people under his command. He was right when he fought with Yuan Shao this time.
These two people have high expectations, and Liu Qi alone restrained these two people. The irritability in his heart is conceivable.
"Lord, there is another thing that may be helpful to the lord." Xun Wenruo suddenly spoke.