The cold wind is howling, and the stars are lonely.
After Guo Jia left Xuchang, he hurried all the way, wore the stars and the moon, returned to Qian County in the middle of the night, and went straight to the ancestral house of the Cao family to see Cao Cao.
Although the night was dark, Cao Cao had not yet fallen asleep, and when he learned that Guo Jia had returned from Xuchang, he hurriedly pulled the clogs out to greet him, and gave Guo Jia a warm hug: "Alas, Feng Xiaoshen will return in the middle of the night, there will be good news, and it is possible to oppose Xue Rengui."
Guo Jiazuo said: "The minister hasn't had time to give a gift, if you return to Your Majesty, Xue Rengui not only rebelled, but also killed Huo Jun and Xiahou Lan, and together with Yu Ban, he rebelled against 13,000 soldiers, preparing to use Xuchang City as a meeting gift to His Majesty." ” "Haha, it's really good, if you can get Xue Rengui's assistance, it's better than 100,000 male teachers" Cao Cao smiled when he heard this, and he danced so much that he kicked off the clogs hanging on his feet.
It's not that Cao Cao got carried away, it's not that Cao Cao didn't have a city government, but Xue Rengui's performance under the city of Hefei was too rebellious, powerful and free, seven in and seven out, one person dragged more than 100,000 Cao troops, leaving Cao Cao with an indelible shock, and now such a member of the anti-heaven martial arts will become his subordinate, even if Cao Cao is excited, it is not too much Guo Jia was also infected by Cao Cao's excitement: "Since Xue Rengui has surrendered the city, please send a general to Xuchang as soon as possible to reinforce it, which can not only be used as horns with Qiaojun, but also pierced into the heart of the Eastern Han Dynasty like a nail, so that Liu Wei is like a fish in the throat and a mang in his back." ” Cao Cao immediately instructed the commander of the guards next to him: "Hurry up and summon Prime Minister Fan, Jia Wenhe, and all the civil and military forces to come to the conference hall to discuss countermeasures." ” "No" The chief of the guard agreed, and immediately went to arrange manpower and notified them separately.
Soon, the bronze oil lamps in the council chamber were lit one after another, a full twenty-four, and the hall was as bright as day.
The lamp oil was burning, and the lamp kept swaying and jumping, just like Cao Cao's mood now.
The charcoal in the stove burns more and more, and the room is baked warm like spring.
After a short time, Fan Zeng, Jia Xu, Sima Sui Tho, as well as Xia Luqi, Dian Wei, Xu Chu, Han Baohu and other generals who were summoned, arrived in the conference hall one after another, stood on both sides, and saluted: "Your Majesty summoned the ministers and others late at night, I don't know what to order."
Cao Cao raised his arms and laughed loudly: "Ladies and gentlemen, I will tell you a great news, Xue Rengui has turned against Xue Rengui and has abandoned the darkness and turned to the light, betrayed Liu Wei and returned to my Great Wei."
Although Zhong Wenwu had been mentally prepared, he still showed a surprised expression when he learned the result from Cao Cao's mouth: "Really, Xue Rengui is one of the few generals under Liu Wei, and he really surrendered to my Great Wei."
"It's true, I, Guo Fengxiao, vouch for the head of the Xiang, Xue Rengui is really true that he has betrayed the Han and surrendered to Wei" Guo Jia patted his chest with a smile and swore an oath.
Fan Zeng stood up and raised concerns: "Could it be a bitter scene that Xue Rengui and Liu Wei colluded to act, after all, the relationship between the two monarchs and ministers is too cordial, Xue Rengui has served as a guard since Liu Wei was the prince, and he has made great contributions to the Eastern Han Dynasty all the way, so it is always a little incredible."
Guo Jia said disapprerovingly: "Freezing three feet is not a day's cold, these days the relationship between Liu Wei and Xue Rengui has deteriorated rapidly, first Xue Rengui's son was beaten, his wife was forced to commit suicide by throwing himself into a well, and then he was beaten by Zhuge Liang's forty military sticks, which made Xue Rengui lose face.
In the end, he was even demoted by the official by three levels and demoted to Xuchang as the Taishou, but I am afraid that no one will be able to swallow this bad breath."
Sima Sui Tho pinched his chin and agreed with Guo Jia's words: "I think what Guo Fengxiao said is reasonable, Xue Rengui has made great contributions to Liu Wei before, and now he has been hit in a short period of time, and it is reasonable to defect in anger."
The opportunity must not be lost and will not come again, and it is not the best policy to be too cautious in the use of troops. ” The generals next to him, such as Dian Wei, Xu Chu, Xia Luqi, and Shi Jianjiao, also agreed with Guo Jia's analysis: "Liu Wei is so ruthless, even his sister and nephew are killers, and whoever is afraid of it will be cold, not to mention an iron-clad man like Xue Rengui."
If that's not the case, we'll look down on him a little."
Jia Xu, who has always been taciturn, raised his hand and touched the goatee on his chin: "Lord Fengxiao, let me ask a few more questions."
Based on your observations, I think Xue Rengui's surrender is worth believing." "10 points" Guo Jia stretched out ten fingers, "Xue Rengui was merciless when he killed Xiahou Lan, and killed Huo Jun with an arrow, it doesn't look like a fraudulent surrender at all, and he and Liu Wei are already on the same footing, so he can't be allowed not to rebel." ” Cao Cao stroked his beard and made a final decision: "Ladies and gentlemen, I trust Guo Fengxiao's judgment, and the previous information is from my Sang Zi's hand, which is completely reliable.
Contacting the cause and effect, Xue Rengui's betrayal of Han and Wei is already a matter of course.
If you are too indecisive, you will miss the opportunity, I decided to send a group of soldiers and horses to Xuchang to defend it, I don't know which general is willing to go" "Yuan is willing to go to Xuchang in person" Before Cao Cao's words fell, a voice full of energy suddenly sounded outside the door, only to see a tiger striding meteor from far and near, everyone looked intently, it was Xiahou Yuan who came.
"Oh, why did Miaocai suddenly leave Suiyang and come to Qiaojun" Cao Cao was a little surprised, and got up slightly to show his respect.
Xiahou Yuan arched his hand and said: "The scouts under the ministers have detected that Guan Yu's army has passed through Chenliu and is marching in the direction of Dingtao, so they quickly came to ask for a soldier and horse to help in the battle, preparing to ambush Guan Yu in Jiyin County and frustrate the arrogance of the Han army."
Cao Cao thought for a while, and then vetoed Xiahou Yuan's proposal: "Guan Yu is brave and good at fighting, and Sun Wu is out of luck with his soldiers, and the two of them cannot be underestimated."
Since this army did not go north to Baimapo, it shows that its purpose is not to attack our Great Wei, but to prepare to reinforce Qingzhou.
Then don't provoke Guan Yu, let this team go east."
Xiahou Yuan bowed his head and said: "What Your Majesty said is extremely true, since Xuchang has returned to the embrace of my Great Wei, it is a better way out to stick to Xuchang and threaten Wancheng.
The minister is willing to lead a group of soldiers and horses to Xuchang to sit in the town, waiting for the opportunity to sneak attack Wancheng and attack Jingxiang" Cao Cao high-fived and praised: "On the speed of using soldiers, I am a great Wei She Miaocai, who is uninvited, the commander of these three armies must be you."
As Cao Cao spoke, his eyes swept to Shan Xiongxin, Han Baohu, and Xia Luqi: "I have decided to send the three of you to follow Miaocai, raise 50,000 troops and leave Qiaojun overnight, and go to Xuchang to reinforce Xue Rengui and Yu Ban, stick to the city, and wait for the opportunity to attack Wancheng, there must be no mistake." t1706231537: