Three Kingdoms: From Hulaoguan to Global Hegemony

Chapter 419 Guo Jia and Xu Chu

There was an endless stream of people participating in the recruitment in the front yard, but the backyard of the Guo Mansion was peaceful and comfortable.

At this time, Guo Jia was drinking and admiring the chrysanthemums in the backyard, thinking about the news from Cao Ren.

"The Zuoxian King of the Xiongnu was killed, and Yu Fuluo raised his troops to force him to Dingcheng. It's really a headache."

Although he said that the matter was difficult, Guo Jia saw a bit of embarrassment in his eyes, but he was leisurely and contented.

Not long ago, Guo Jia proposed to accept Yu Fuluo's proposal to form an alliance with the Huns, but this was only a stopgap measure to stabilize Yu Fuluo and those nomadic foreigners.

The real purpose behind the alliance was to monopolize the supply of horses on the steppe.

After the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry was formed, both Cao Cao and Guo Jia saw the powerful combat power of the cavalry, so they discussed cutting off the horse trade from Bingzhou to all parts of the Central Plains, especially the horse dealers on the Hu people's side should be strictly controlled.

As long as the Hu people send their horses to Taiyuan, Cao Cao can accept all their reasonable requests, and it was at that time that Liu Bao asked Cao Ren to learn the art of war of the Han people.

In a few months, the relationship between Cao Jun and the Xiongnu became closer and closer, and more and more excellent horses were obtained. When Guo Jia was about to implement the second step of the plan, Liu Bao was killed in Pingding In the city, Yu Fuluo, the Xiongnu Shanyu, summoned [-] troops from various tribes to seek Cao Ren's theory.

"Hehe, I planned to ask Cao Ren to find an excuse to take back the northern part of Xihe County from the Xiongnu after this month. I didn't think that Yu Fuluo would pick things up first. I really want to thank the murderer who killed Liu Bao. "

After Guo Jia finished speaking, he chuckled lightly, then raised his head and took a sip.

"Sir, I'd rather drink less. My lord has told me that I'm only allowed to drink one pot a day. It's just noon, but my husband has finished drinking two pots."

A loud voice came, but he was nowhere to be seen in the backyard.

After a long time, a strong man crawled out from the flowers.

I saw that he was holding a pair of big scissors in his hand, which turned out to be pruning flowers and plants.

"Where is my wine? It's medicine. It's medicine for cough."

Guo Jia ignored his persuasion at all, and took another sip in retaliation.

That brawny man knew Guo Jia's temper, the more he persuaded him, the more fierce he became, so it's better not to persuade him, and he is also a wine jar, so let him watch Guo Jia, it's not like guarding himself.

Sure enough, the burly man smiled, and took out a wine jug from his arms, and the two of them touched each other and took a big gulp to satisfy their greed.

"Sir, you just said that Liu Bao was killed, and Yu Fuluo's rebellion was a headache. Why did you suddenly say that you want to thank the murderer who killed Liu Bao?"

The strong man looks very simple and honest, and he still has a cute feeling when he speaks, but people who know his name will not have this illusion.

"Zhongkang doesn't know that my lord and I have long wanted to deal with the Xiongnu. It is a fake alliance with them. Now that the horses are basically in place, the Huns have little use value."

"They dare to make trouble, just beat them up and call their father and mother. After this battle, the Huns will completely become our other troops in Bingzhou."

Xu Chu could not understand the behavior of the Huns for a long time, and when he heard that Yu Fuluo was going to fight, he was eager to join the war.

"Can the military division send me to the Xihe barracks to help in the battle..."

Before he finished speaking, Guo Jia's expression suddenly darkened.

"General Cao Ren is enough to deal with Yu Fuluo, Zhongkang has one more important thing to do!"

Xu Chu asked what was the matter, but Guo Jia first asked him if he could defeat Cao Chun with one move.

"General Zihe is very powerful in martial arts, but it is not impossible to defeat him with one move, it's just... Sir, he doesn't know martial arts, so how can I tell you that."

"...It's like fighting a war. It also needs to pay attention to the right time, place and people."

Guo Jia really didn't know martial arts, but from Xu Chu's words, he deduced that the force that killed Liu Bao was at least not much worse than his.

"Mr. just said that there is something important that I need to do. What exactly is it?"

"I need you to go to Hulao Pass in person..."

Cao Junli's scouts sent news from Luoyang that after Liu Yu accepted the title of regent, he took people to Hulaoguan to inspect the army situation.

In the letter sent by Cao Ren, it is suspected that Liu Yu killed Zuo Xianwang. In order to verify whether this is true or not, Guo Jia needs someone to go to Hulao Pass to have a look.

Hulaoguan is less than a thousand miles away from Taiyuan, and it takes only three or four days to return on a fast horse. After reading the letter, Guo Jia immediately notified the two troops of Cao Hong and Le Jin in Shangdang County to let them fully Block all intersections and checkpoints to the south, and arrest the man riding a white horse for interrogation on the spot.

"This matter concerns the Prince Regent, Zhongkang needs to be careful."

"Don't worry sir, I'm leaving now."

Guo Jia was also sure whether Cao Ren's speculation was right or wrong, but if Xu Chu didn't see Liu Yu's shadow at Hulao Pass three days later, it was basically certain that Liu Yu had really come to Bingzhou.

It's just how to deal with Liu Yuna who entered Bingzhou alone?Should we send troops across the prefecture to search and kill them, or treat them as VIPs and sweep the couch to welcome them?

Guo Jia didn't think about it for a while, and felt that it was better to leave it to the lord Cao Cao to decide.

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When Xu Chu left, Hua Xin followed the steward into the backyard.

"Master Military Sacrifice Wine, there is a famous scholar Hua Xin asking to see him."

Hearing the word Hua Xin suddenly, Guo Jia was overjoyed at that time.

"Hurry up please!"

He put down the jug, put away the letters on the table, and then walked quickly to the courtyard gate to greet him in person.

Hua Xin was originally the prefect of Yuzhang, but because of the rapid rise of Sun Jian and his son in Jiangdong, he had to give up the city defense and join the Jiangdong Army.

But Hua Xin didn't like the behavior of Sun Jian and Sun Ce's father and son, so he left Jiangdong again and came to Bingzhou.

And Guo Jia, as the chief manager who stayed behind in Jinyang City, sent someone to watch Hua Xin from the moment he entered the city.

Hua Xin is not good at strategy, nor is he a competent official who is very good at governing the local area, but he has a title that ordinary people do not have, celebrity.

At the end of the Han Dynasty, prestige was emphasized. Those who are famous outside will get twice the result with half the effort, and those who are famous can even defeat others without fighting.

At this time, Cao Cao has no shortage of counselors and generals, except for famous men under his command. However, if Hua Xin came to join him, it would definitely be a great help to Cao Cao's army.

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"Junior student Guo Jia, meet Mr. Ziyu!"

Guo Jia gave Hua Xin enough face, how dare Hua Xin continue to bow in a hurry to return the salute.

"Guo Junshi is too polite, the old man is now a commoner, and he dare not accept the gift of adults!"

"Mr. Ziyu is a celebrity today, and now that he is in Bingzhou, my lord will definitely treat him as a guest of honor!"

In just a few words, Guo Jia turned the topic to recruitment. He had already sent someone to find out Hua Xin's plan to come to Bingzhou, so he saved the temptation.

Hua Xin felt a little unnatural about Guo Jia's straight-forward approach. After all, he considered himself a celebrity and hoped that others would take the initiative, but he needed to be more tactful in his expression. of.

Fortunately, Hua Xin was old and stable, and quickly calmed down.

"Hehe, this old man's trip is not to apply for recruitment, but to ask the state shepherd and Guo Junshi some questions."

(End of this chapter)