Just when Liu Xie and Fu Wan were discussing sending envoys to Jingzhou, Cao Cao, Guo Jia and others in Cao Cao's mansion were also discussing how to deal with Liu Qi.
Liu Qi's purpose is very clear, which is to bring Hanzhong into his sphere of influence. As for the so-called Marquis of Hanzhong, it is just an excuse. To say that Jingzhou is a vast area, that place cannot be enfeoffed, why should it be hundreds of miles away?
Hanzhong outside.
"Damn it, Liu Qi really deserves to die. If he hadn't been able to spare his troops now, he would have raised his troops to capture Jingzhou long ago. Liu Biao is also troublesome. He didn't retreat sooner or later, but he gave up the pastoral care of Jingzhou to Liu Qi at this time." Cao Cao said.
As soon as he returned to the house, he started to curse loudly.
In the decisive battle with Yuan Shao, he was most worried about Jingzhou and Jiangdong. Now that Jiangdong had lost tens of thousands of troops and two generals in this battle, Cao Cao was not too worried about Jiangdong in a short period of time. Now that Jingzhou has suddenly emerged, disrupting the situation
According to his plan, Liu Biao, the shepherd of Jingzhou, was originally suspicious and self-defeating, and would definitely not cause trouble behind his back during the decisive battle with Yuan Shao. But now Liu Qi appeared with extraordinary methods, which really made him sleepless and uneasy.
"My lord, Liu Qi did this just because he wanted to expand Jingzhou's power while the lord was fighting Yuan Shao. Although the land of Hanzhong is important, it is insignificant compared to the decisive battle between the lord and Yuan Benchu. Moreover, the land of Hanzhong is easy to defend but difficult to defend.
Attack, then Liu Zhang failed to capture Hanzhong for more than ten years. It can be seen that Zhang Lu, the governor of Hanzhong, is not incompetent. The lord only needs to secretly inform Zhang Lu of Liu Qi's thoughts and let Zhang Lu take precautions secretly. Even if Liu Qi has the means
It is impossible to capture Hanzhong in a short period of time. Although Hanzhong is not far from Jingzhou, Shangyong and Fancheng are both in the hands of the lord. Jingzhou’s grain and grass will definitely pass through these two places, and only two generals will be needed to send troops.
The horses cut off Jingzhou's grain road, and Jingzhou's troops retreated without a fight. After defeating Yuan Shao, he agreed to the north, and then marched to Jingzhou with a victorious force. How could Liu Qi resist it?"
Seeing Cao Cao's anger, Guo Jia sighed and stepped forward to persuade him. He knew Cao Cao's temper best. Although he was very angry, he would never delay important matters for the sake of Jingzhou. The most important thing now is to prepare for the decisive battle with Yuan Shao.
"Yes, the top priority now is to prepare for Yuan Shao's attack. Xu Duke has too few troops at his disposal now, and they are still far behind Yuan Shao. What we can do now is to prepare as much as possible, so as not to be defeated when the time comes.
Yuan Shao was defeated in one blow. Moreover, Liu Bei of Xuzhou is also a serious problem for the lord, so he must not be allowed to gain a foothold in Xuzhou, otherwise he will be even more difficult to deal with than Yuan Shao." Cheng Yu also said in a deep voice.
"Well, don't worry about Xuzhou. Liu Bei will definitely be driven out of Xuzhou within a month. By then, there will be no place for him in the world. Even if he is talented, he can only be a dragon swimming in the shallows and a tiger falling in the sun.
"Cao Cao said harshly, feeling resentful about letting Liu Bei go in the first place.
"Is it true that Liu Qi's fiefdom cannot be transferred to Hanzhong? Wouldn't it be following Liu Qi's wishes? Once Jingzhou rises, wouldn't it mean that just after Yuan Shao was defeated, another Liu Qi came?" Cao Cao frowned.
He frowned and clenched his hands, obviously showing extreme unwillingness.
"My lord." Xun Wenruo, who was going to make arrangements for Song Zhongzi at this moment, came in and saluted.
"Wen Ruo arranged for Song Zhongzi, did it go well?" Cao Cao waved his hand for Xun Wenruo to sit down and said.
"Everything went well, but..." Xun Wenruo stopped talking at this point.
"But what?" Everyone in the study looked at Xun Wenruo, which made Xun Wenruo stop talking. It was obvious that another issue had arisen at this time. Then Song Zhongzi was afraid that he had some back-up plans.
"Zhongzi of the Song Dynasty said that before he came to Xudu, Liu Qi said that Shangyong and Fancheng were the areas of Jingzhou. Please don't forget it," Xun Wenruo said softly, his heart tightening slightly.
"What?" Cao Cao hit the table with a bang, with an angry look on his face.
Shangyong and Fancheng are indeed the territories of Jingzhou, but they have been occupied by him now. Liu Qi mentioned this matter at this time, obviously wanting to tell him that Jingzhou had an excuse to send troops to attack him. If it were above the main hall, there would be some euphemism, but
If there is some truth, then it is a naked threat at this time.
Shangyong and Fancheng are the territories of Jingzhou, and now they are occupied by him. Jingzhou can use this excuse to cause trouble behind his back. When the time comes, he will be weak and he will really have no real power to resist Jingzhou's attack.
Cao Cao was not only furious at this time, but felt as if he had swallowed a fly. He seemed to feel Liu Qi pointing at his nose in front of him and mockingly said, "If you don't agree, then don't blame me for taking advantage of others' danger to attack."
That's mediocre.
When had he ever been so angry? Even when he attempted to assassinate Dong Zhuo and was chased by Dong Zhuo, he had never been in such embarrassment. But this Liu Qi made him feel powerless again and again, and he was overcome with uncontrollable anger.
"Lord..." Seeing Cao Cao's gloomy face and absent-mindedness, everyone called softly and uneasily.
"Huh, tell me what to do about this?" Cao Cao breathed out and forced himself to calm down.
"My lord, the situation is not good for my lord now. Why don't you agree to Liu Qi first and deal with him later?"
Deal with Jingzhou.
"Wouldn't this be an advantage for Liu Qi? I'm a little unwilling to let Liu Qi achieve his goal so easily." Cao Cao's face was gloomy, and his expression was extremely unwilling.
"My lord, a little impatience will mess up a big plan. Now my lord is in danger. Many officials in Xudu have secretly taken refuge with Yuan Shao. If a big enemy like Jingzhou is established at this time, I am afraid that the officials under my lord will soon lose their morale.
If someone doesn't control it well and spreads this matter to the army, it will most likely lead to the morale of the army being weakened. By then, without Yuan Shao coming to attack, the lord will have been defeated." Cheng Yu smiled bitterly and stepped forward to persuade.
"Then tell me where to seal Liu Qi's fiefdom?" Cao Cao gritted his teeth and said, even if Liu Qi had to be sealed in Hanzhong, it would not be too easy for him.
"My lord, all nine counties under the jurisdiction of Hanzhong are now controlled by Zhang Lu. No matter which county Liu Qi is granted, Zhang Lu will never agree. However, the counties in the east are too close to Jingzhou. If Jingzhou can take it easily, then Jingzhou can
Now that they have a foothold, it would be better to seal Liu Qi's fiefdom in Mianyang County in the west. In this way, Liu Qi can only attack all the way without stopping. Moreover, Mianyang County is in the hinterland of Hanzhong. Liu Qi will have to spend a lot of money to occupy Mianyang County.
Some twists and turns." Guo Jia thought for a while and said.
"Wouldn't Fengxiao's move give Liu Qi an excuse to attack Hanzhong? Isn't this just following Liu Qi's wishes?" Cheng Yu frowned and said, if the seal is in Mianyang County, then Liu Qi wants to go to Mianyang.
County, Zhang Lu will definitely stop it, and then Liu Qi will be able to raise troops to attack.
"Zhongde's words are wrong. No matter where Liu Qi's fiefdom is placed, Liu Qi will always find an excuse to attack Hanzhong. In this case, why not find a difficult place to add some twists and turns to Liu Qi. Moreover, Mianyang County is close to Wuhan
Dujun, your lord can send an envoy to Yizhou and say that Liu Qi occupies Mianyang County and covets the land of Yizhou. Let Liu Zhang be careful, so Jingzhou will be surrounded by enemies on all sides." Guo Jia shook his head and said, he knew Liu Qi's purpose.
Just occupying Hanzhong County and enfeoffing the city is just an excuse. Liu Qi would have sent troops to Hanzhong with or without Liu Qi.
"Then Liu Zhang and Hanzhong Zhang Lu are on the same level. Liu Qi went to Hanzhong to attack Zhang Lu, and Liu Zhang would definitely take the opportunity to attack Hanzhong. Hanzhong originally belonged to Yizhou. Liu Zhang had been trying to take Hanzhong back over the years, but Hanzhong Zhang Lu was heavily guarded.
It didn't succeed. Although Liu Qi's attack on Hanzhong could expose Zhang Lu's flaws, for Liu Zhang, it was like snatching food from the tiger's mouth. Liu Zhang would never watch Liu Qi annex Hanzhong, and maybe they would turn against each other to fight for Hanzhong.
And fight with each other. The lord only needs to send an envoy to Yizhou, and with a little provocation, Liu Zhang will definitely make the decision to drive Liu Qi out of Hanzhong." Guo Jia's eyes were calm, he spoke eloquently, and he analyzed the situation in Yizhou extremely thoroughly.
"Well, if that's the case, then let's seal Liu Qi's fiefdom in Mianyang County. I would like to see how Liu Qi can capture Hanzhong under the watchful eyes of heavy enemies." Cao Cao said bitterly.
"Song Zhongzi and his entourage must monitor closely and not be careless in the slightest. Xudu is now in a troubled time. If Song Zhongzi really causes something in Xudu, I don't know how to deal with it." Xun Wenruo.
After thinking for a while he said.
Now Cao Cao should not be at odds with Jingzhou, but can only temporarily win over him. If Song Zhongzi did something excessive in Xudu, Cao Cao would not be able to deal with it, nor would he not deal with it. He would only be in a dilemma.
Hearing Xun Wenruo mention Song Zhongzi, Cao Cao's face became even more gloomy. He suffered a loss from Ma Su in the court. Although he was unprepared, it was really hard for him to suffer a loss in the hands of a ten-year-old child in his capacity.
It's a little hard to accept.
"My lord, don't worry. I heard that Sima Min, the youngest son of Sima Jiangong (Sima Fang, has eight sons, is called Sima Bada), is young and smart, and has extraordinary talents. He is on par with Sima Zhongda. Why don't you let him vent your anger on your lord?"
." Guo Jia smiled and said.
"Oh, seriously?" Cao Cao's eyes lit up and he said with some surprise. Sima Yi is only twenty years old now, but his talents and means cannot be underestimated. If he hadn't been a little scrupulous about the power of the Sima family, he would have promoted Sima Yi long ago. He just
I heard that Sima Fang had seven sons, all of whom were smart and were called prodigies when they were young. I didn't expect that this youngest son would also have such a reputation.
"Haha, Sima is a family of eight brothers. All of them are good. They are not easy to deal with a fledgling boy." Guo Jia said with a smile. He deliberately mentioned the Sima family in front of Cao Cao because he wanted Cao Cao to reuse the Sima family.