Chapter 452

Xu Du, Sikong mansion.

Today, Cao Cao has returned from his class in Yangzhou. All his energy in this year was focused on the crusade against Yuan Shu. Fortunately, this year's battle with Yuan Shu went smoothly and successfully defeated the main force of Yuan Shu.

Even if Yuan Shu ran away, it would not be possible now. Cao Cao left his army in Yangzhou and continued to attack Yuan Shu in order to wipe out Yuan Shu's remaining strength.

Cao Cao himself withdrew Xu Du.

In fact, when Cao Cao withdrew Xudu, it was nearly December. He knew that Zhang Xiu had a conflict with Yuan Shao in Hanoi, and he was very happy.

If Zhang Xiu and Yuan Shao go to war, if they are both defeated, they will benefit from each other.

But Cao Cao had been looking forward to it, but he never started a war.

Yuan Shao did not move, and Zhang Xiu did not continue to advance. In this case, the court, the emperor issued an imperial edict, called Zhang Xiu into the court.

When Cao Cao got the news, he didn't stop him, so the imperial edict was issued to Chang'an. Into January, the weather is still very cold, perhaps under heavy snow.

In Cao Cao's study.

With anthracite burning for heating, dispelling the cold, making the room warm as spring.

Wearing a single dress, Cao Cao is carefully reading the latest news of Zhang Xiu. According to the latest news, Zhang Xiu not only won Hanoi and Hongnong, but also Zuo Fengyi and Hedong.

Zhang Xiu's strength has been strengthened again.

In particular, the growth rate is extremely fast.

Even Cao Cao was surprised at the speed.

"Step on it! Step on it

Footsteps came from outside, followed by a knock on the door. The door was pushed open, but Guo Jia strode in. He bowed his hand to Cao Cao and sat down.

Cao Cao put aside the information he had sent back, and said, "fengxiao, this embroidery has absorbed Hongnong, Hanoi, Hedong and Zuo Fengyi in a short time. It's not simple. His strength is several times stronger than when he fought with us at the beginning. "

"That's true," Guo said

For Zhang Xiu, Guo Jiayue is pondering, the more deeply afraid.

Guo Jiashen said in a voice: "Zhang Xiu and Yuan Shao killed Yan Liang, Wen Chou, Tian Feng and Zhang Yan in the first battle. It's really not simple. Fortunately, Zhang Xiu and Yuan Shao have a deep hatred. According to his humble position, although Yuan Shao has not sent troops now, there will be a war between Yuan Shao and Zhang Xiu in the spring of next year. At that time, they will lose both sides, that's the best

"I hope so!"

Cao Cao nodded.

"What's the matter with fengxiao?" Cao Cao asked

Guo Jia said: "it's Zhang Xiu's business."

Cao Cao said, "what does it have to do with Zhang Xiu?"

Guo Jia replied: "as for Zhang Xiu, he has already said that he would come to the central government to report on his work. Now, Zhang Xiu is on her way to Xudu. According to the latest information, Zhang xiudu entered Yanzhou and went to Xudu. "

"Zhang Xiu killed huchuquan, cut off Fuluo, and killed the Huns."

"Great contribution to the state."

"Zhang Xiu killed Li Xi and Guo Si, and destroyed the Xiliang army that humiliated the emperor."

"Great kindness to the emperor."

"Zhang Xiu improved papermaking technology and produced white and smooth Xuan paper, which was widely used in the world. This is a cornucopia. No matter who it is, it's coveted. "

"The son of heaven is the golden mountain!"

With a smile in his mouth, Guo Jia said, "our son of heaven, though intelligent, is snobbish and thoughtful. As soon as he gets the news that Zhang Xiu is going to arrive, he is ready to meet him in person. "

"The emperor wants to welcome him in person!"

"Only, it was rejected by the ministers in the court."

"You know, at the beginning, the LORD saved the emperor from falling into the hands of Li Xi and Guo Si, but the emperor did not greet him personally. Now, the son of heaven wants to meet him in person. Where is he going

Guo Jia said with a smile, "the emperor is dissuaded from going in person. So the emperor ordered that the Lord should go to the gate of Yecheng in person to welcome Zhang Xiu's arrival. "

When Cao Cao heard this, he also laughed.

The emperor can make face.

If the emperor wants to show his affection to Zhang Xiu, he will go out of the city to meet him.

Cao Cao thought about it in his heart and said, "fengxiao, do you think my official will go out to meet Zhang Xiu?"

Guo Jia said: "Zhang Xiu has made great contributions to the imperial court. As a Sikong, it's not too much for him to go out of the city to meet her. The most important thing is that the emperor called Zhang Xiu to Xudu to report his work. In fact, he wanted Zhang Xiu to hand over the manufacturing technology of rice paper. "

"For the Lord, it's a very good thing."

"As long as Zhang Xiu gives up the manufacturing technology of Xuan paper, it's too simple for us to get the paper-making technology from the emperor. At that time, we can also make rice paper. "

Guo Jia said: "Zhang Xiu sells countless rice paper every year and makes countless profits. If we can make rice paper, the financial difficulties of the Lord will be alleviated. "Cao Cao said, "what filial piety says is true."

Cao Cao is also greedy for Xuan paper.

He fought for years, not only responsible for the army's food and drink, but also responsible for the royal family and countless officials, the pressure is also great.

Cao Cao said with a smile: "in this way, we have to help the emperor."

"That's what it is," Guo said

Cao Cao's eyes turned, and suddenly said: "to be filial, Zhang Xiu has a lot of courage. He knows that Xu Du is a tiger's den, and he dares to report his work. If you were my official, you would not come to Xudu. After all, Xudu has risks. "

Cao Cao said: "when Zhang Xiu arrives at Xudu, can you take the opportunity to imprison him so that he can't return to Chang'an. Or, take the opportunity to hold Zhang Xiu, so that he can't return to Chang'an. "

"No!"

Guo Jia immediately dissuaded him.

The look on his face even changed greatly, and he said: "Lord, when Zhang Xiu entered Yanzhou, Zhang Xiu's army was stationed at the border of Yanzhou. If we imprison Zhang Xiu, it is likely to cause disputes. "

"It's very bad for the Lord."

"At this time, if Zhang Xiu is imprisoned or killed, the Lord will bear the blame and blame in vain, but let Yuan Shao pick up the cheap. Therefore, the Lord should not be unfavorable to Zhang Xiu. Instead, he should protect Zhang Xiu and ensure the normal confrontation between Zhang Xiu and Yuan Shao. "

"In addition, we annihilated the main force of Yuan Shu and stabilized the situation in Yangzhou and Yuzhou throughout last year, but in fact, we have not completely controlled these places."

"Next, take control of these places."

"In addition, the next overall situation of the Lord is Lu Bu, who is mainly engaged in Xuzhou."

Guo Jia said in a hurry, "it's not good for us that Lv Bu is in Xuzhou."

"Before Liu Bei's defeat in Xuzhou, although the Lord supported his troops, money and food, and let him return to Xiaopei, he may not be able to stop Lv Bu. The key is to rely on the Lord's army to attack Lu Bu. "

"Our focus next year is still not on Zhang Xiu. We must solve Lv Bu first."

"Then we can plan Zhang Xiu or Yuan Shao."

Guo Jia was worried about Cao Cao.

Now, we can't be impatient.

Once eager for success, it may lead to the loss of the good situation just obtained.

This can never be tolerated.

After hearing this, Cao Cao sighed and said, "I will bear in mind the words of filial piety. Alas, this is a time of trouble. After Yuan Shu's rebellion was put down, we had to attack Lu Bu. I wish I could annihilate all these people, wipe out the whole world, and return the people of the world a bright future, so that they will not suffer so many disasters. "

Guo Jia said: "my Lord is wise!"

Cao Cao said: "fengxiao, you send someone to return to the emperor, saying that our official promised to meet Zhang Xiu. When Zhang Xiu arrives, our officials will personally lead hundreds of officials to greet her, so as to show the importance of Zhang Xiu. "

"Here it is

Guo Jia answered, turned and left.