Chapter 728

Although Fazheng is a scholar, he is not a man without the strength to bind a chicken. He is also good at riding and shooting, and his riding skill is quite exquisite. After he left Chengdu, he rushed all the way. Even the fastest time was 300 Li a day.

This is the limit of normality.

All this is to arrive at Xuchang, Yanzhou as soon as possible.

It was Fazheng's rush that made him leave Yizhou and enter Nanyang County in a short time. He didn't linger in Nanyang County. He galloped all the way to Yanzhou.

After arriving in Yanzhou, he went straight to Xuchang.

At this time, Fazheng was so dusty that he was much thinner.

Indeed, it was a very hard journey.

When Fazheng arrived in Xuchang City, he found an inn, washed, changed his robes and beard. Although his whole body is still thin, but give people the feeling, their own temperament has come out, is the old elegant childe.

Fazheng came to Sikong's house and handed over the famous thorn. After a short time, he was led into the hall by the attendant.

In the hall, Cao Cao sat on the throne, waiting for Fazheng to come.

Today, Cao Cao has completely destroyed Yuan Shu, so his focus is on Yuzhou, arranging soldiers to encroach on Liu Bei's power, intending to completely annex Liu Bei. However, such a war did not require Cao Cao's personal visit. He stayed in Xudu to stabilize the situation in the DPRK.

Cao Cao was surprised by Fazheng's arrival, so he came to see Liu Zhang's envoy for the first time. Seeing Fazheng, Cao Cao appreciated him. Although the statement is thin, but angular, eyes bright, give people a very spiritual feeling.

This is the essence of Fazheng.

After Fazheng stood still, he arched his hand and said, "under the command of Liu Zhang, Yizhou mu, Fazheng, a military officer, meets Sikong."

"Sit down!"

Cao Cao waved his hand.

Immediately, someone presented the seat. Fazheng looked calm, lifted his robe and sat down.

Cao Cao, with a look of banter in his eyes, took the lead in saying: "Fa Zheng, you are so thin. Is it because of the lack of food and meat in Yizhou that you can't eat enough to make you so thin?"

"Si Kong Miao!"

Fazheng shook his head and answered.

Cao Cao said, "Oh, you said I was wrong. So what's the reason? "

Fazheng sighed: "the original me, on the basis of now, should still weigh 15.6 Jin. The reason why they are so thin is that they are in a hurry all the way from Chengdu. At the fastest time, they travel 300 Li a day. Now my inner thigh, continue to wear skin, so that from the calluses. All the way to attack, poor diet, outdoor, so thin here

Cao Cao heard the moment, eyebrows up, is very unexpected.

Fazheng's reply made Cao Cao respect him.

It is not easy for a scholar to travel 300 Li a day. Even if Cao Cao's elite cavalry could travel 300 Li a day, it would be a great burden.

But Fazheng took it.

No matter how talented a scholar is, his perseverance is not simple.

In ancient times, those who achieve great things must have perseverance.

This is Cao Cao's view.

So when Cao Cao heard Fazheng's words, his tone and attitude changed greatly. He said with a smile, "Mr. FA has passed from Yizhou to Jingzhou, and then from Jingzhou to Yanzhou. What do you think of the three states?"

This is to compare the three states.

It also compares Liu Zhang, Zhang Xiu and Cao Cao.

That's the implication.

When Fazheng heard Cao Cao's words, he said, "I'm afraid I can't answer Sikong's question. In this case, I didn't have time to observe the scenery all the way. Second, I have a preconceived view of Yizhou, Jingzhou and Yanzhou. "

"What's your opinion?" Cao Cao asked

Fazheng replied: "Yizhou is located in the western border, surrounded by mountains, trapped in Shu. The common people seldom meet with wars, and their days are good. However, although Yizhou is good, it is far away from the Central Plains after all, and the people are not civilized enough. "

"Jingzhou runs through the north and the south, is a strategic place, and is also the place where Zhang Xiu rises, with rich people's livelihood. The people of Jingzhou have a sense of honor and disgrace, and a spirit of enterprising. "

"Yanzhou is in good order. After all, it is the center of the imperial court and the foot of the emperor. But just like this, Yanzhou is somewhat rigid. If you are in one of them, it is difficult to show your skills. "

FA Zheng said with a smile: "a lot of nonsense, let Sikong laugh."

When Cao Cao heard this, he did not make any jokes, but praised it. Because Fazheng's words are like commenting on the three princes.

Liu Zhang is weak and lacks courage.

Zhang Xiu is rich and enterprising.

Cao Cao was constrained by the emperor.

Cao Cao consciously tested the talent of FA Zheng, and then said: "Mr. FA's ability is admirable. In Yizhou, Mr. FA was only a military officer. In my opinion, it's no problem to be the prefect of a county and govern the local area, not to mention the captain of the Military Council. "FA Zhengdao: "Sikong Muzan."

Cao Cao shook his head and said, "I'm not praising you falsely, but expounding a fact. If Mr. FA is willing to come to the court, I will appoint Mr. FA as the prefect of the county. "

FA Zhengdao: "Sikong is kind, FA Zhengxin is the leader. However, the Lord is kind to FA Zheng. The good intentions of Sikong can only be realized by Fazheng. " After a pause, Fazheng continued: "I have come here specially to ask Sikong for help at the Lord's command."

Cao Cao said: "is it true that Zhang Xiu sent troops south to attack Liu Zhang?"

"Yes

Fazheng answered directly.

When Cao Cao heard this, he was surprised. Previously, he had been informed of Zhang Xiu's attack on Hanzhong. For Zhang Xiu's attack on Hanzhong, Cao Cao didn't care. The reason is very simple. Hanzhong has natural danger to defend, so it's not so easy to win.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Xiu has already begun to attack Liu Zhang. This means that Zhang Xiu has broken the many dangerous barriers in Hanzhong and has already entered Yizhou, which can be said to take root in Yizhou.

Cao Cao's eyes narrowed, thinking in his heart.

If Zhang Xiu didn't capture Hanzhong, Cao Cao would not take charge of it. Because it was very good for Cao Cao to weaken Zhang Xiu with the help of Hanzhong and even Yizhou.

But not now!

In the case of Hanzhong fall, no matter Liu Zhang, once Liu Zhang is defeated by Zhang Xiu, Zhang Xiu will easily control Yizhou. At that time, Zhang Xiu had a stable rear area, and even connected Liangzhou, Yizhou, Jingzhou and Guanzhong together, which was hard to contain.

This is what Cao Cao scruples.

Cao Cao said in a deep voice: "Fa Zheng, you come to help on behalf of Liu Zhang. How can I help you?"

Fazheng said: "please send troops to attack Jingzhou. In this way, Zhang Xiu can not go all out in Yizhou. "

After a pause, Fazheng said again: "of course, it's my Lord's decision to ask Sikong to attack Yizhou just now. But now that I'm here, I have another suggestion. "

Cao Cao said, "what's the suggestion?"