Xun You said: "My lord, Gongsun Du is only relying on the favorable location, and his strength is not strong. My lord, you don't need to go in person!"

When Cao Shuo raised the issue of Liaodong, Xun You already guessed that Cao Shuo would definitely lead an army to conquer. However, there are Zhao Yun, Xu Huang, Tian Yu, Yan Rou and others in Youzhou, so there is no need to worry about the disadvantages of the war.

He had to persuade Cao Shuo to come down to deal with the next situation in Chang'an.

Xun Yu also persuaded: "Your Majesty, just sit in the back of the town. On the one hand, keep an eye on Chang'an's movements, and on the other hand, take precautions against Bingzhou Lu Bu."

Seeing that Cao Shuo did not express his opinion, Xun You continued, "Master, if you are worried, you can let Ju Shou and Xu Rong go to Liaodong County together to assist Tian Yu."

Cao Shuo sighed and said, "I'm not worried about Gongsundu, but I'm worried about Puyu and Goguryeo. These two countries have a close relationship with Gongsundu, and there are not a few soldiers. Once a war starts, I'm afraid it will be a stalemate for a long time."

Xi Zhicai said: "My lord, if Lu Bu recalls Zhang Liao and others to Bingzhou, General Zilong can free up his hands, maybe this problem can be solved."

"Hey, it's easier said than done. Lu Bu won't get any benefits, and he won't leave for a while."

Xun You said: "Lü Bu is short of manpower. Once the battle in Bingzhou is tight, the three generals Zhang Liao, Zhang Yang, and Hao Meng will definitely be recalled. I have a plan, but I can try it."

"What's the plan?" Cao Shuo looked at Xun You suspiciously.

If Zhang Liao can be taken away, then he really doesn't have to go to Liaodong County.

Xun You said unhurriedly: "If we give Ma Teng a letter to attack Bingzhou from Liangzhou, Lu Bu will definitely recall Zhang Liao and others in the two-front battle."

Cao Shuo narrowed his eyes, thinking about the feasibility of Xun You's suggestion.

Lü Bu is now fighting Xianbei, and some remnants of the Southern Huns are still in Yunzhong County. If Ma Teng can attack Shuofang County from Xiliang at this time, Lv Bu has no generals to send, so he can only recall Zhang Liao and Zhang Yang.

But well...

It is very simple to ask Ma Teng to send troops. There is no condition that money and food cannot be exchanged, but Lu Bu must pay attention to Ma Teng.

Cao Shuo suggested: "Zhicai, let Jin Yiwei contact Ma Teng to see what conditions he needs to send troops from Liangzhou to deal with Lu Bu. As long as it is not too much, we will agree."

"promise!"

"After Ma Teng agrees to send troops, we'll make a marching route for him and ask him to surprise Lu Bu!"

"promise!"

Cao Shuo looked at the crowd and said, "Once Ma Teng agrees to send troops, we will immediately attack Gongsundu. We must end the war in the north as quickly as possible so that we can deal with the upcoming war in the Central Plains."

Xi Zhicai took a secret report and said, "My lord, Jin Yiwei near Luoyang sent a secret letter last night, Dong Zhuo sent [-] new soldiers to Hangu Pass."

"Oh?"

Cao Shuo couldn't help sneering, it seemed that Dong Zhuo was ready to become emperor, and he was waiting for his auspicious day to kick Liu Xie away and replace him.

Xun Yu said: "My lord, Dong Zhuo is most likely ready. Shall we contact some ministers loyal to the Han Dynasty in Chang'an and let them find a way to rescue His Majesty."

Cao Shuo replied: "I will personally contact Wang Yun about this matter. If nothing happens to Dong Zhuo, even if we ask Jin Yiwei to rescue His Majesty, we will not be able to get out of Hangu Pass."

Cao Shuo sighed inwardly, this Xun Wenruo still had such hope for the Han Dynasty, now he wished Dong Zhuo could kill Liu Xie, so that his subordinates could follow him wholeheartedly.

Liu Xie's life is a psychological sustenance for those who are loyal to the Han Dynasty.

After explaining everything, Cao Shuo ordered Gan Ning to be brought here.

"Gan Xingba, are you willing to surrender to our army?" Cao Shuo looked at Gan Ning seriously.

Gan Ning said with a sad face: "I was not reused in Liu Yan's tent in the past, and now I am not reused in Liu Biao's tent. I wonder what Marquis Wei wants me to do?"

Cao Shuo thought for a while and said, "My current navy is only [-], and there will be no more than three members. How do you want me to use you?"

In Cao Shuo's mind, Gan Ning was suitable for charging in the midst of water battles, but not for commanding. If he was given the position of commander of the water army, there might be more trouble in the future if there was a suitable candidate.

Although Lu Xun's father was more talented than Zhou Tai and Jiang Qin, he was not the one who could compete with Zhou Yu, and Lu Xun was too young.

Gan Ning said solemnly: "As long as Weihou is willing to give me the opportunity to make meritorious service, I will follow Weihou forever."

Cao Shuo took out a piece of cloth, spread it on the ground, and drew a map for him with a brush.

"There is a large piece of territory in the south of Lelang County, which is occupied by three countries. They are Mahan, Chenhan, and Bihan. The population is only 40 to [-]. Take Han for me, and I will make you the deputy commander of the navy!"

Gan Ning hurriedly asked, "How is their fighting power?"

"The combat power is not strong, and the living conditions are backward!"

Then Cao Shuo began to draw again. Gan Ning stared at the brush in Cao Shuo's hand curiously, and he drew an oval on the upper right of San Han.

"Weihou, is this also an inhabited island?"

"This place is called the Kingdom of Wa. The Kingdom of Wa is surrounded by seas, and resources are relatively scarce. They often plunder Sanhan. After you capture Sanhan, use local people as guides and ask them to take your army to the Kingdom of Wa."

"Wei Hou, what about the fighting power of the Wa Kingdom?"

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