Chapter 179 Cao Cao: In Terms of Military Strategy and Politics, How Can You Compare to Xi Yu?

Cao Cao's eyes fell on Xiahou Dun. The Xiahou Dun in front of him was taller than him.

He stretched out his hand, grabbed the other person's wrist decisively, and brought the other person directly to Xia Houyuan and others.

Then, he sat cross-legged on the ground.

"Yuan Rang, wonderful talent!"

"You are all my brothers, Cao Cao, connected by blood!"

"I thought you would know what I was thinking!"

"Cao raised his troops from the Yellow Turban and you followed me. How could I not understand the friendship between you and me?"

"Cao has been able to reach this stage now. What step has it taken for you brothers to stand in this high position in the court without working hard and sweating!"

"It's just that your vision is limited after all!"

"Just now, the princes are rising together in the world. Although you are good at conquering and fighting, there are still countless people in the world who are good at fighting!"

Cao Cao's voice paused, and he raised his head to look at Xiahou Dun in front of him.

"Yuan Rang, I treat Xi Yu kindly because his talents and strategies are all top-notch!"

"Being a brother doesn't mean giving in to him, but it has to be done!"

"You all have heard of what Xi Fengyi has done before. Dare you ask Yuan Rang, if I just ignored Xi Yu!"

"And how can we take care of the agricultural affairs of the two states of Yan and Xu and ensure that even in a year of natural disasters, the two states will not be trapped by any disaster?

Or, you can deal with those novel things. "

"The newspapers and public opinion in the Han Dynasty only say that, you have control?"

"What's more, the New Deal strategy formulated by Xi Yu does not include Xi Yu. I guarantee that if there is a problem with the New Deal, I can easily handle it!"

Cao Cao spoke sincerely and expressed his interests directly.

During this time, Xiahou Dun and others were silent.

There are some things that they really can't handle. Although they can make overall plans for farming.

However, who can guarantee that in such a natural disaster year, there will be no large-scale disasters in various places.

And Xiyu can do such a thing!

Because the water source is insufficient, what kind of water wheel can the other party come up with!

Because of the frostbite, the other party was able to create refined stone nirvana, and they were all the beneficiaries of this.

If certain things were really left to them, they wouldn't be able to do it as easily as Xi Yu.

"Yuan Rang, the decision has not been made today, we still need to look at the long term!"

"Now Yuan Shao in the north is still our formidable enemy, and Liu Biao and Yuan Shu in the south cannot be underestimated!"

"Xuchang today cannot be chaotic!"

"Cao also doesn't want to let you brothers suffer, but now, there is nothing we can do!"

"If Cao can be wronged for you, Cao will volunteer to take your place with me!"

Cao Cao meant what he said, and every word pointed directly at the true intentions of Xiahou Dun and others.

Under such circumstances, several people opened their mouths but could not say anything.

Xia Houyuan was a little moved, and couldn't help but bow to Cao Cao: "It's my fault, I don't know what your brother feels like!"

Xia Houyuan bowed, and Cao Hong and others also followed suit.

Even with Xiahou Dun's effort, crystal light began to flicker in the tiger's eyes.

"Brother, I was wrong!"

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After a heart-to-heart talk, Cao Cao was able to stabilize Xiahou Dun and others.

It wasn't until several people left that Cao Cao couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.

Just as he told Xiahou Dun and others.

Nowadays, he cannot do without Xi Yu's assistance.

Without Xiyu, how could today's autumn harvest be so effective?

Like Yuan Shao, this year's autumn harvest will only produce about the same amount of food as those in his two states.

And all this is because of Xi Yu.

What's more, Xi Yu's improved papermaking technology and other things have already brought a lot of buffer to Cao Cao's economy.

Nowadays, their situation is much better than when they raised the army.

When he had no money to pay his troops, he even set up a team to dig up ancestral graves. But now, with Xi Yu around, he only has more money.

Cao Cao couldn't help but look out through the window of the main hall.

When will this troubled world be brought to peace, and how long will it take?

He was unsure.

But he knew that if it weren't for Xi Yu, it would have taken him much, much longer to pacify the world!

The main hall fell silent.

After Xiahou Dun and others left, Cao Cao had no intention of taking a nap anymore.

He was a little startled, but at this moment, Xiahou Dun and others had not left for a long time, but Xu Chu from outside came in and informed him that Cao Ren was coming.

When he heard that Cao Ren was coming, Cao Cao looked helpless.

He thought that Cao Ren was the same as Xiahou Dun and others. Thinking about what he just said, he might have to say it again.

After calling Xu Chu to let Cao Ren in, Cao Cao sat on the straw mat and waited for Cao Ren.

When Cao Ren came in, the look on his face was normal.

At this time, Cao Ren saluted Cao Cao.

Cao Cao nodded, and Cao Ren slowly sat down opposite Cao Cao.

"What's the matter with Zixiao?"

Cao Cao opened his mouth to ask, then smiled: "Could it be like Yuan Rang and others?"

Upon hearing this, Cao Ren shook his head subconsciously.

He is different from Xiahou Dun and others. Cao Ren is more aware of Xi Yu's ability.

Previously, when he was stationed in Xuzhou and Xi Yu was transporting military supplies, there had been contact between the two.

At that time, Xi Yu gave him lots of advice on how to deal with matters in Xuzhou.

Because he has been stationed in Xuzhou for a long time in the past two years, there is no direct conflict between him and Xi Yu.

Moreover, Cao Ren has been following Cao Cao for a long time, so he can see further.

"Brother, I am not here for this matter!"

"I want to ask you, brother, the autumn harvest is about to end. I wonder how to arrange it if you send troops after the autumn harvest?"

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Cao Ren spoke, and Cao Cao couldn't help but feel relieved when he heard that it was about the expedition.

Fortunately, Cao Ren knows himself better.

Unlike Xiahou Dun and others, sometimes they can't think so much.

"After the autumn harvest, I intend to go west again, take the Sili area first, and then go north to take Henei in one go!"

"In this way, although we are bordering Yuan Shao's territory, we can also protect Xuchang without worries!"

If the Henei area is taken, Cao Cao will not have to worry about Yuan Shao using Henei to march to Xuchang.

In this way, the border is fully connected, and it is possible to fully guard against the other side.

On the other hand, after taking over the Henei area, he can concentrate on advancing westward and completely take over the entire Guanzhong Chang'an.

At that time, the area under his jurisdiction will be able to cross the east and west.

Whether he chooses to go to war with Yuan Shao in the north first, or goes south to deal with Liu Biao, Yuan Shu and others.

For him, it is a good choice.

After saying this, Cao Cao paused again, and his eyebrows trembled slightly.

"However, if we want to go to war after the autumn harvest, I think this war may not be over for a while."

"I think this war may be delayed until the end of the year at the earliest."

"Now that the baggage camp has left Cao's army, the food and grass need to be re-coordinated!"

After the voice fell, Cao Ren nodded subconsciously.

He did not have any opinion on the arrangement of the expedition.

However, the purpose of his coming to Cao Cao this time was not only this. On the one hand, he had been stationed in Xuzhou for two years.

Now that he has returned to Xuchang, he is thinking about pushing this matter out and asking Cao Cao to replace someone to garrison Xuzhou.

This time he intends to follow Cao Cao westward.

On the other hand, of course, it is Xi Yu's matter.

"Brother, I also know about Yuan Rang and others. Although I understand what you think, some things are suppressed today. What if they arise again in the future?"

After all, the contradiction has already occurred. It can be solved for a while, but how to solve it next time.

The relationship between the Cao clan and Xi Yu is ultimately a matter of interests.

Now that Cao Cao's power is expanding, Xiahou Dun and others are also beneficiaries of it.

It was nothing, but Xi Yu benefited more.

After this comparison, it seems very normal for Xiahou Dun and others to be dissatisfied.

However, what happened now is not a big deal, but what about the future!

Cao Cao's power will continue to grow little by little, and the bigger the cake, the more careful Cao Cao will be if he wants to divide it.

What should we do then?

"What does Zixiao want to say?"

Cao Cao understood and thought that the matter was resolved. He never thought that Cao Ren was more direct than Xiahou Dun and others.

This is a direct question to him on how to deal with it in the future!

Now because of the problem of interests, the conflict is easy to resolve, but what about later!

Once some interests are considered problematic by Cao Cao himself, how to deal with it!

"Brother, although I have no opinion on Fengyi, I even received his advice when I was in Xuzhou!"

"But some things, after all, cannot be ignored. Xi Fengyi is an outsider to you after all!"

"Now he has been promoted to Taiwei and is one of the three officials with you, and what about in the future!"

"Brother should be on guard!"

After Cao Ren finished speaking, Cao Cao couldn't help but sigh.

Most of the merits established by Xi Yu now are not the merits of beheading generals and seizing cities, but those that are extremely beneficial to the country.

These things are seen by everyone with a discerning eye.

He had not previously reported Xi Yu's achievements because he knew it clearly.

It was because Cao Cao knew it clearly that he was in a hurry to lead his troops to the expedition.

Only by taking more territories and establishing more direct achievements can Xi Yu's achievements be suppressed!

Now, he has no intention of asking Xi Yu to follow him to the expedition.

"I understand what Zi Xiao said!"

"That's why we must take Henei and other places on this expedition!"

"In this way, you can also make achievements!"

Hearing this, Cao Ren nodded.

Since Cao Cao knew it clearly, there was no need for him to say more about some things.

At this time, he thought of his purpose.

He couldn't help but smile and said.

"Brother, I want to follow you to the west to conquer Sili and other places!"

Cao Ren asked, and Cao Cao was subconsciously stunned.

"Zixiao, I just remembered that you still have to stay in Xuzhou now. You have been delayed for a long time since you returned from the Mid-Autumn Festival!"

Cao Cao did not directly answer Cao Ren's words, but directly pointed out his responsibilities.

Speaking of which, Cao Cao was very relieved that Cao Ren was stationed in Xuzhou.

Cao Ren was a steady guy. With him stationed in Xuzhou, Cao Cao basically didn't have to worry much about Xuzhou.

But now this guy wanted to follow him to the west, which made Cao Cao hesitate.

"Zixiao, with you stationed in Xuzhou, my brother can lead the army westward with peace of mind!"

Cao Cao bluntly said that it was precisely because Cao Ren was stationed in Xuzhou that he could lead his troops with confidence.

Although Cao Ren was a little moved by these words, after all, he had been in Xuzhou for more than two years.

Although Cao Cao never forgot him when he was awarded the title of meritorious service.

But that's not what Cao Ren wants.

He is now in his thirties, and in his prime, sending troops to fight with Cao Cao is what he longs for.

Who wants to be a general who just defends the city?

"Brother, I have a proposal!"

"Didn't Xi Yu just take away some of the soldiers under Yuan Rang and others this time?"

"No, my brother asked Yuan Rang to settle with me and send Yuan Rang to stay in Xuzhou for the time being!"

"This move will, on the one hand, allow Yuan Rang and Xuzhou to supervise the training of new recruits. On the other hand, it will also allow Yuan Rang and Xi Yu to stay further apart!"

"In this way, the conflicts between the two people will be reduced!"

Cao Ren chuckled.

Upon hearing this, Cao Cao raised his eyes and glanced at the other party.

To be honest, he was quite moved.

This is indeed a good idea, and it is also possible for Xiahou Dun to defend the city.

If the other party is stationed in Xuzhou, he will feel more at ease.

On the other hand, as Cao Ren said, transferring Xiahou Dun away from Xuchang will also reduce the contact between the other party and Xi Yu.

It can be said that it kills two birds with one stone.

"Okay, Zixiao's words are very kind!"

Cao Cao immediately made a decision.

The next day, an edict was issued from Sikong Mansion, ordering Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan to hand over to Cao Ren. Xiahou Dun was appointed the prefect of Xiapi and allowed to garrison Xuzhou together with Xiahou Yuan.

Xiahou Dun, who received the edict, immediately felt a little unhappy.

Hand over with Cao Ren?

He had already made preparations to go on an expedition with Cao Cao. At this time, he took over Cao Cao but suddenly asked him to garrison in Xuzhou.

If Lao Cao hadn't had a heart-to-heart conversation with him yesterday, he almost thought Cao Cao had transferred him on purpose!

Xiahou Dun was a little unhappy, but now he also understood what Cao Cao was thinking.

However, now that the handover of Xuzhou with Cao Ren must be due to that guy Cao Ren.

On that day, Xiahou Dun did not go to Cao Cao, but he went to Cao Ren directly.

Cao Cao paid no attention to this matter.

He just heard Xu Chu tell him that when Xiahou Dun left Cao Ren's house, he held his head high, but Cao Ren seemed to have closed the door to thank the guests.

No one knows what happened.

However, this matter has been revealed.

Two days later, Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan led their soldiers and horses directly from Xuchang and headed straight for the border of Xuzhou.

At the same time, I learned that Xiahou Dun and others had left Xuchang and gone to Xuzhou.

Zhao Yun and others who were staying in the guard camp couldn't help but look at each other.

Originally, after Xia Houdun came to see Cao Cao, they were somewhat worried.

But I never thought that Xiahou Dun would be sent to Xuzhou by Cao Cao in the end, which was quite surprising.

"It seems that guy Guo Fengxiao is right. Cao Sikong really didn't take this matter to heart!"

Huang Zhong spoke, and Zhao Yun and Dian Wei nodded subconsciously after hearing this.

Now that Xiahou Dun is gone.

Then they don't have to worry about anything.

The four thousand soldiers recruited still need to be trained, and it is only a day or two before the Xuchang school starts.

At the same time, on the other side.

Xi Yu was somewhat aware of what Xiahou Dun and others were causing trouble.

However, he did not take this matter to heart. As he expected, Cao Cao did not come to him for this matter.

Now, it will be the first day of September soon.

Nowadays, the number of scholars in Xuchang has increased a lot, and in the newspapers of the Han Dynasty, Xi Yu specially published the news.

It is said that the school recruits students from the age of seven, regardless of family background.

At this time, the entire hostel outside Xuchang School in Dongcheng District was full of people.

Not only the children of major aristocratic families, but also ordinary people and their children were watching outside Xuchang School.

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While Xi Yu was busy with the enrollment of Xuchang School, he was far away in Wu County, the land of Wu County.

At this time, Zhou Yu and Sun Ce were also paying attention to the affairs of Xuchang School.

"The school where the opera is held in Fengyi will start in a few days!"

Sun Ce couldn't help but frown when he read the news published in the Han Dynasty newspapers.

To be honest, he didn't want to hear the news about Xi Yu at all, but it was just that these big Chinese newspapers were really rare.

It will always record some things that are happening in the Han Dynasty today, and there will also be articles contributed by some scholars.

In this age where entertainment is extremely scarce, this stuff has now become a daily must-see among Confucian scholars all over the world.

Even Sun Ce was no exception.

Every time he read the content, sometimes he could even gain some insights from the articles written by some scholars.

However, the thing that has been most frequently published in newspapers and periodicals these days is the Xuchang School incident.

At this time, Sun Ce couldn't help but complain. The report on Xuchang School took up a large space in the newspaper, and there were also a few articles that he wanted to read.

Hearing this, Zhou Yu beside him couldn't help but smile.

At this moment, Zhou Yu's eyes fell on the news about recruiting students in the newspaper.

"Bofu, I have heard you complain about your younger brother recently. I saw that there is a news about Xuchang School recruiting students in the newspaper."

"Why not send Zhongmou to that school to study!"

Zhou Yu advised. Sun Ce was stunned when he heard this. Sending his brother Sun Quan to Xuchang School?

"Gongjin, are you serious? Isn't this equivalent to sending a hostage to Cao Cao?"

Sun Ce hesitated a little. He looked up at Zhou Yu. The expression on his face was not a joke.

Zhou Yu smiled beside him.

"Bofu, why worry? You and I can leave Xuchang safely. There is no news so far, which has proved Xi Fengyi's character!"

"With Xi Fengyi here, Zhongmou must be fine!"

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