When Cao Shuo returned to Xindu, he urgently recruited several subordinates to discuss how to assist Tang Mao and expose Sun Ce's plot.

Xi Zhicai told everyone the general situation, and everyone began to think about countermeasures.

Tai Shici said: "The last general has been under the lord's account for several months, and he has not accomplished an inch of merit yet. I would like to lead five thousand elite soldiers from the sea to Yangzhou to assist the Tang prefect."

Tai Shici has been stationed in Guangchang, Zhongshan, to prevent Zhang Liao's army from going south. Now Cao Shuo in Guangchang has been handed over to Zhang Xiu to defend, and Tai Shici has been called back to Xindu to stand by.

Xun You glanced around at the generals, and said slowly:
"Sun Ce, the fierce tiger in Jiangdong, his bravery is not inferior to Sun Wentai. If we can't suppress Sun Ce, we will definitely be in trouble in the future."

However, when the generals were about to answer the question, Xun You said again: "Sun Ce's generals Cheng Pu, Han Dang, Huang Gai, Chen Wu, Zhu Huan and others are all heroes of the time. Ziyi alone may not be able to deal with it."

Cao Shuo nodded and said, "Gongda is right. Ziyi alone can't face the six of them. What's more, Sun Ce has many capable people under his command. We can't take it lightly."

Ju Yi and Xu Rong are both from the north. Even if they want to go, they have to consider their water skills. If they fight Sun Ce on the water, they will not be able to command at all.

Xun Yu suggested: "My lord said that General Huang is not inferior to Lu Bu in terms of bravery, and that General Huang is from the south. Why don't you send him there?"

Cao Shuo fell into deep thought. Huang Zhong was used by him to deal with Lu Bu. If he was allowed to go to the south of the Yangtze River, then the north would have to let him go to the battlefield in person.

The plan couldn't keep up with the changes. Who knew that Sun Ce would be so quick, so he took aim at Kuaiji.

Cao Shuo looked at Huang Zhong and said, "General Han Sheng, would you like to go to Jiangnan?"

"The end general can't ask for it!"

In Huang Zhong's view, there are too many capable people in Jizhou, and if he wants to make contributions, he may have to rely on connections. If he goes to Jiangnan, then he can do it with his hands and feet.

"Huang Zhong, Tai Shici, and Wen Ji led a thousand elite soldiers, all equipped with our army's newly developed hundred-refined steel armor and hundred-refined steel knife."

"promise!"

"Jia Xu is a military adviser and is in charge of all military movements."

"Thank you my lord!"

Jia Xu didn't expect that Cao Shuo would arrange tasks for himself so quickly.

For so many days in Jizhou, he often went out to experience the customs of Jizhou. The people here recognized Jizhou and Cao Shuo very much.

Since Cao Shuo became the shepherd of Jizhou, the living standard of Jizhou has been continuously improved. The medical treatment is almost free, and the wine and meat are very cheap.

He is very satisfied with a hero like Cao Shuo. In his heart, Cao Shuo is the one who will end the troubled times.

Xi Zhicai said: "My lord, Sun Ce has recruited two new subordinates. Although their abilities are not as good as Wen Ruo's, they are rare internal affairs talents."

Cao Shuo thought for a while and said, "Is it Jiangdong Erzhang?"

Except for these two, Jiangdong's abilities are slightly inferior to Erzhang's. Sun Ce's wings are already full, and it's time to strike.

"My lord's guess is right. I have sent people to recruit these two people, but they are not interested in the north."

Cao Shuo said disdainfully: "Even if you give Sun Ce ten of this kind of person, it's not worth one Wen Ruo."

Historically, when Cao Cao attacked Yuan Shao in the north, Xun Yu and Guo Jia belonged to the main station faction, while Cao Cao led the army to the south, Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong were the main descendant faction, and repeatedly persuaded Sun Quan to surrender to Cao.

From this point, it can be seen that they care more about self-protection than seeking more rights for their lord. It may be okay to protect the safety of one party.

Ju Shou said: "These two people still have abilities, but they are not good at strategy. My lord, don't be careless."

Cao Shuo said indifferently: "Tang Taishou has Gu Yuantan and Yu Fan under his command, and they are no worse than Er Zhang. Wenhe is there to help, so there is nothing to worry about."

The brother-in-law Zhen Yan said, "My lord, Sun Ce secretly supported Shanyue, why can't we secretly instigate them?"

Everyone was speechless for a while, and only the members of the Zhen family could say this. How much money can Sun Ce give to support Shanyue?Will the Zhen family be short of this money?
Zhen Yan continued: "I heard that among the four major families in Jiangdong, the Zhang family and the Zhu family also do business. I would like to go to Yangzhou and compete with them in the market."

Cao Shuo worried: "I won't send you supplies from Jizhou."

Zhen Yan said firmly: "Your Majesty, you don't have to think about these things for me. When I get to Yangzhou, I will find my own way."

"Since you want to go, then go, pay attention to safety, you go to Yangzhou with Han Sheng and Wen He, and transport a batch of supplies there at the same time, I will not deliver them to you later."

"Thank you my lord!"

Cao Shuo also wanted to see Zhen Yan's abilities. He had been by his side for a long time, and it was time for him to go out and make a difference.

The business in Jizhou can be handed over to Zhen Jiang and Zhen Tuo, and Mi Zhu from the Mi family in Xuzhou can also share the pressure of the second daughter in Xuzhou.

Cao Shuo looked at the people and said, "Go back and clean up. In the morning of the day after tomorrow, you will lead the soldiers and escort the supplies to Yangxin Port, and let Zhou Tai send people to Kuaiji County!"

"promise!"

After they left, Cao Shuo took out a map of Youzhou and said, "My lords, the weather in the north is getting warmer, it's time to use troops against Gongsun Du."

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