At the turn of spring and summer, the tall sycamore trees gradually began to look lush and leafy. The cool night wind blew by, and the branches and leaves rubbed against each other, making a rustling sound, like the undulating waves of the sea.
Xu You has been away for a long time, but Cao Cao has always maintained the attitude of sending someone off, standing silently in front of the window, seemingly reluctant to leave Xu You, but if you look closer, you will find that his gaze has always been there
They all fell on the sycamore tree outside the window.
"My lord?"
"My ancestor has passed away for twenty years..." What he didn't expect was that when Cao Cao spoke sadly, he brought up completely unrelated people and topics, "When I was young, the DPRK and China were fighting for power, and my grandfather was the leader of the people.
Even if you are honest, you will inevitably be criticized. My grandfather was old and could not bear to feel trembling in the palace. On the grounds that I was young, he resigned and returned to his hometown, where he enjoyed a few years of peace and happiness."
As he spoke, Cao Cao turned around with memories all over his face: "Those few years were the happiest time in my life. My grandfather planted parasol trees for me, I read under the shade of the trees in the summer, and my grandfather fanned me to drive away mosquitoes and flies.
. He said, the little tree will grow up quickly, and my son will grow up quickly. When the tree is as tall as a canopy, my son will definitely be in and out, with green banners on the carriage, supporting the Han Dynasty for eternity...
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"The Great Changqiu has gone through four emperors without making any mistakes, and has repeatedly recommended virtuous people, without any damage in the end. In the Han dynasty, although there were countless famous ministers and good generals, if we only talk about the virtuous officials, how can anyone compare to them?" Xun Yu agreed.
, also full of emotions, if all the eunuchs were like Cao Teng, perhaps there would be no fierce party struggle in the past for a long time.
"It's a pity that virtuous and unworthy are not the standard for judging people. My grandfather was like this back then. After he passed away, the world still treats my descendants in this way..." The meaning of remembrance gradually faded, and Cao Cao's tone became more sarcastic and warm.
Angry: "After eunuchs, with this title, they are inferior to others. Wen Ruo, do you think this is fair?"
Xun Yu was hidden behind the scenes and heard the whole exchange between Cao Cao and Xu You, but he still couldn't figure out what Cao Cao was thinking. Why did he suddenly jump from Xu You to his own family background.
"The edge of the sword is sharpened by itself. It is precisely because the lord has suffered these undeserved cold looks and ridicules that he has achieved what he is today. Think of Yuan Shao, the fourth generation and the third prince. His fame spread all over the world, but in the end he became arrogant and insulted the people.
arrogant,
As a result, talented people retreated one after another, and eventually ended up in ruins and being laughed at by everyone in the world. It can be seen that although some basic information can be judged from family background, if it is based on this, it will inevitably be overcorrected. "
After saying this, Xun Yu himself was moved. He suddenly felt enlightened. He understood the connection between Cao Cao's emotion and Xu You's visit.
"That's right." Cao Cao nodded slightly and changed the topic: "What Wang Yu did in Qingzhou cannot be said to be wrong."
Xun Yu did not agree this time. He frowned slightly. There was a hint of admonishment in his tone: "But the world is like this. Even if you want to correct it, you can't rush it. After all, General Wang is young and he is still too cautious in his actions.
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"The way of heaven is to make up for the deficiencies by making up for the excess damage. Over the past four hundred years, famous ministers and good generals have emerged in large numbers, each of them leading a splendid moment. However, all kinds of romances and all kinds of lofty sentiments were eventually submerged in the rushing water from the east. To this day, it is just
Even the bloodline of the Emperor has been reduced to a puppet in the hands of others, a plaything in the palms... The only ones that have always stood firm and become more and more prosperous are the aristocratic families!"
Xun Yu did not refute, and he had nothing to refute. As far as he knew, there were too many families that could be counted with two hands from the founding of the Han Dynasty to the present. If we add those historical records,
Longer or shorter ones are even more difficult to count.
"It would be an exaggeration to say that the aristocratic family is a cancer. However, if it is allowed to develop, it will not be beneficial to the world. The general situation is like this, and the aristocratic family will eventually make some concessions to give opportunities and hope to the children of poor families. I have been hesitating, but
After meeting Xu You tonight, I finally understand..."
Cao Cao's words seemed like he was playing a riddle, but since Xun Yu had heard the clues, he naturally wouldn't be confused again. He pondered for a moment: "My lord...really want to imitate Qingzhou?"
Cao Cao didn't say anything, but he looked at Xun Yu with approval in his eyes.
"Farming is a good method. Guanzhong has been exhausted for a long time and the population has been declining. There is nothing wrong with imitating Qingzhou. Although there are disadvantages in advocating business, the speed of amassing wealth is unparalleled. It is still at war. If our army suppresses merchants, they will inevitably turn to Qingzhou.
, There is nothing wrong with obeying power for a while; as for the rest..." Xun Yu said to himself, but kept his eyes on Cao Cao's face.
"I am not ashamed to learn from the enemy's superiors."
Cao Cao stood up and walked to the window. The moonlight outside the window was just right. He looked up at the moon, took a deep breath and said: "With Qingzhou exploring the road ahead, it will be much easier for us to make decisions and implement policies. Just as Peng Ju said,
Casting stones to ask for directions, crossing the river by feeling stones, it will be beneficial
If there is any disadvantage, then avoid it. It is rare that Xu You offers this great gift, which allows me to have some spare time. If everything goes well, when Qingzhou finally settles down, I will have the qualifications to compete with him. When the time comes, I will win the battle, one point.
Male and female, wouldn’t it be nice?”
He spoke with so much arrogance that Xun Yu was infected by him, and his mood suddenly became agitated.
However, Xun Yu was a prudent person after all. He did not rush to express his loyalty, but reminded him softly: "Does the lord think that Xu Ziyuan has no chance of success?"
This was what he was most worried about just now.
Xu You is too crazy. Although Guo Jia enjoys the glory of being inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people, he is a lonely minister. He wants power and status just to make it easier for him to shine a talent, not to show off in front of others.
Or he was using his power to dominate others. As for Xu You, Xun Yu could imagine what he would do after he ascended to a high position.
Guo Jia has great power and will only affect the strategic decisions of Cao Cao and Cao Jun. Xu You has power and will inevitably stir up chaos within Cao Jun and become like Yuan Shaojun back then.
Even if he could endure it and Cao Cao could tolerate it, Guo Jia would definitely disdain to be associated with such a person!
Putting a noble person like Guo Jia and a person like Xu You together is like letting a crane in the sky keep company with a toad, don't even think about it.
But Cao Cao agreed very happily at that time. Xun Yu originally thought that Cao Cao was planning to use deception to deceive Xu You into working for his life. If it was successful, he would then find other ways to break the promise. But now it seems that Cao Cao seemed to have been cheating from the beginning.
I don’t think Xu You has any hope of success.
"Wen Ruo, do you know what Feng Xiao said when he first advised me to go west?" Cao Cao looked at Xun Yu quietly and asked without answering.
"I don't know." Xun Yu shook his head, but he was also very curious.
Guo Jia's strategy of marching westward was very bold and courageous, but at the same time, it was also very risky. He abandoned his hometown in Yanzhou, and under the prying eyes of many powerful enemies, including Qingzhou, he went to war with the Xiliang army, which was still stronger than himself.
, the risks involved can already be described as all-or-nothing.
Xun Yu himself, Cheng Yu and other counselors more or less expressed their opposition, at least wanting to be more stable. Cao Cao himself was also very hesitant. Once he failed... there was no need to fail. As long as he suffered a slight setback, the situation would be great.
It collapsed immediately. How could he not be cautious?
Amid the outcry of opposition, Guo Jia remained unmoved. He went to see Cao Cao that night and had a long talk. The next day, Cao Cao issued a decisive order, making Guo Jia fully responsible for the plan to advance westward.
What exactly Guo Jia said to Cao Cao that night has become the biggest suspense within Cao Cao's army. But Guo Jia himself refused to say it, and no one dared to ask Cao Cao face to face, so it could only be left in suspense.
Xun Yu had a relationship with Guo Jia and was not afraid to ask Cao Cao. However, he was stable by nature. Although he was somewhat curious, he did not want to ruin his family's reputation. Now that Cao Cao took the initiative to mention it, he naturally had to listen attentively.
"After meeting, he asked three times in a row. His aura at that time was just like questioning..." The expression on Cao Cao's face was half a smile, but Xun Yu's scalp felt numb.
This Guo Fengxiao is truly beyond words. Almost all his colleagues held objections, but he actually ran to question the Lord... The outstanding soldier? No, I'm afraid he is already ready to walk away, right?
"First question: Qingzhou has no worries, and Yanzhou is attacked on both sides. Can the lord defeat Wang Yu? Second question: Although the land of Yanzhou and Yuzhou is vast, and the lord has many capable people in governance, how does it compare to Qingzhou? Can it be defeated? Third question:
Question: Wang Yu is extremely brave and has an unrivaled military strategy. My lord asked himself whether it is possible to compare with him?"
Cao Cao repeated Guo Jia's three questions in a sigh-like tone. Cao Cao smiled like a self-mockery and said: "Strategy, economy, military strength, commander's general strategy, and vision, our army is lagging behind in all aspects. If we want to compete with
To fight against Qingzhou, we can only wait for the right moment and send out unexpected troops. However, we must be filial and filial..."
Xun Yu shed a cold sweat after hearing this. Cao Cao said it tactfully, but the meaning of Guo Jia's words couldn't be more obvious. He told Cao Cao very bluntly: You are not good, you are not good at anything, and you can't compare to Wang Wang.
Yu, I will definitely lose even my pants in a fight!
How is this admonishment? It is clearly a slap in the face! In other words, my lord is generous. If it were a lord like Yuan Shao or Yuan Shu, he would probably draw a sword and kill people on the spot.
"He said that Pengju gave him a very strange feeling, as if he had the ability to predict the future and could see everything. It would be very difficult for Chuqi Bing to plot against him. Fengxiao himself admitted that he was not sure, so he would be better than him.
There is only one way - to use right to face right, or to use right to face oddity, and to fight him with majestic soldiers to decide the outcome!"
Cao Cao's speech speed suddenly increased, and his words seemed to have a sound of gold and iron: "No matter how many tricks are used, Xu You is not Wang Yu's opponent. At most, it will cause some damage to Qingzhou's strength. However, his containment has
It can give our army a chance to develop! It doesn’t take too much, it only takes a full year, and when there is a harvest next fall, I won’t be afraid of Pengju in terms of strength!”
He spoke categorically, as if he was completely unaware that the current battle situation in Hongnong was still in a stalemate, and it was still far away to capture Shaanxi County. Afterwards, the attack on Guanzhong would have to pass through Tongguan, which is regarded as the most powerful pass in the world, and many famous Xiliang generals.
of obstruction.
However, it was his domineering spirit that convinced Xun Yu and many other famous experts, and this moment was no exception.