Xiaoqi

Under the current situation, even if our army does not have any allies to help, we can win this war, and the chances of winning are very high.However, it is undeniable that after our army wins the Allied forces, its own losses will inevitably be great. Casualties of soldiers and horses are definitely not a few, and it is very likely that more than half of the casualties, or even more.And this kind of miserable situation is the situation we least want to see, and it is also the situation that the lord has always wanted to avoid.For this battle of Sili, we have a common goal, which is: not only to defeat the allied forces, but also to minimize casualties and preserve strength to the greatest extent.Only in this way can we calmly face all emergencies after this battle, without fear of threats and provocations from any powerful princes.

If we want to achieve this strategic goal, it may be difficult to achieve it based on the current strength of our army alone. In other words, our army does not yet have the strength to completely defeat the allied forces of the princes and cannot achieve this strategic goal alone.Therefore, we need allies, especially capable allies who can help our army defeat the allied forces of the princes. "

After a short pause, Guo Jia took a breath and continued: "As General Bocai said. If Cao Cao's strength is not damaged and he still has an army of [-] in his hands, he will definitely not form an alliance with us in secret. Instead, he wants to defeat me. Army, it is best to completely wipe out our Xiliang army and enter Chang'an to take back the emperor. Unfortunately, things backfired. He wanted to attack Hangu Pass before we retreated to Hangu Pass and give our army a fatal blow, but unexpectedly the sneak attack failed. The defeat of Feiyundu was undoubtedly a fatal blow to Cao Cao. It was like a house leaking and it rained all night. It almost drove him to a desperate situation and his death was imminent.

As the saying goes, this moment is that moment.Cao Cao never thought about forming an alliance with our army before, but now he is forced by the situation and his ambition to make a comeback, soberly aware of the current situation, and knows that only by making good friends with our Xiliang army can he win the battle Seek a chance of survival.He even wants to use the power of our army to obtain the desired benefits from the allied forces, so as to rapidly develop and strengthen his own strength. "

After listening to Guo Jia's words, Teng Xiao frowned and asked in thought: "Why did Cao Cao do this? What good would it do him to betray the allied forces? What's more, he should know that once the allied forces are defeated, we will absolutely We will not let him go, and we will definitely destroy him along with the other princes. Since he and us have always been enemies, why did he send envoys to form an alliance with our army? Isn’t this seeking skin from a tiger and seeking death?”

Guo Jia smiled calmly: "The reason why Cao Cao did this is actually very simple. In fact, since the fiasco of Feiyundu, the person who can really destroy Cao Cao is not my Xiliang Army, or the one who threatens him the most. The power of the princes is not us, but the princes of the towns in the allied army. Among them, Yuan Shao of Jizhou, Lu Bu of Yanzhou, and Zhang Yan of the Black Mountain Army are the most threatening. These three princes are not only the most powerful princes in the allied army, but also The overlord of the states in the Central Plains possessed enough strength to put Cao Cao to death, uprooted his remaining power, and completely perished.

Because of this, for Cao Cao, the success or failure of the Battle of Hangu and even the entire Battle of Sili has nothing to do with him. The most important thing for him now is to survive by whatever means.And if he wants to survive, he has only two choices.One is to rely on other princes. To put it bluntly, it is to lead the troops to surrender and bow their heads to their former allies; Being too rich is by no means a good thing. Only when the two sides are evenly matched can they coexist harmoniously.

And if he wants to weaken the strength of the powerful princes, the only force he can rely on is our Xiliang Army.At the same time, he knew very well that even though our army was able to defeat the allied army, the army of more than [-] princes was not a display for slaughter.And this is exactly the result Cao Cao wanted. Taking advantage of the gap when the princes of the Central Plains were severely injured, he could avoid the suppression and killing of the princes and find a way out for the future.

As for how to get rid of our army's pursuit during the war, he must have already thought of a way out; after all, he was able to sneak into Feiyundu without anyone noticing before, and after the war, he must also be able to escape from Sili. Return to Yanzhou safely. "

Guo Jia's thorough and straightforward rhetoric undoubtedly convinced everyone in the tent, including Li Li, who was in the upper rank of commander.

Chapter 709

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"Hehehe!"

When everyone in the hall was still immersed in contemplation, Li Li praised with a smile: "Feng Xiao is thoughtful, and every sentence he says is reasonable and hits the point."

"Thank you, my lord, for your praise. I'm ashamed of myself." Guo Jia smiled humbly.

Li Li shook his head slightly, and said with a smile: "Feng Xiao doesn't have to be self-effacing. I heard that Feng Xiao and Cheng Yu have known each other for a long time. They used to be good friends at school, and they have a very close personal relationship. Since they are old friends visiting, I won't see Cheng Yu tonight. Feng Xiao met him on my behalf, and took full power to deal with the alliance matters. Would Feng Xiao be willing to take on this task?"

"Uh!" Guo Jia was stunned when he heard the words, and immediately said in a respectful voice in a sharp turn of his mind: "No, this subordinate takes orders. But,,, if Cheng Yu wants to get back General Cao Jun who was captured alive by our army, how should he respond?"

"Well, this matter is really troublesome. Some people can't be let go." Li Li nodded and pondered, then turned his attention to Jia Xu: "The matter of the prisoners of war will be handled by Wenhe, just play by ear, presumably Wenhe I know what's in my mind. Let's do it this way, it's late at night, everyone, go back and rest."

Watching Teng Xiao, Bo Cai, and Gao Shun leave, Li Li got up and walked down the hall, and said to Guo Jia and Jia Xu, "I heard that Cheng Yu is Cao Cao's confidant and adviser, but an alliance requires sincerity. In particular, if Cao Cao wants to secretly form an alliance with me, he needs to be more sincere. How to discuss the specifics, the two of you should be careful, and I will make a statement in advance. Even if there is no Cao Cao as an internal response, there are our allies among the allies , the most important thing is that I will destroy Cao Cao sooner or later."

During the conversation.Li Li patted Guo Jia's shoulder lightly, and said with a smile, "The dew is heavy in the cold night, thank you for your hard work tonight."

"This is a matter of my duty, how dare I say bitterness." Jia Xu and Guo Jia looked at each other with a smile and said respectfully.

"Okay, very good. If that's the case, I'll go back and rest. The two of you stay here to meet Cheng Yu."

After speaking, Li Li smiled and nodded at Guo Jia and Jia Xu, and then strode towards the inner hall of the back tent.

After Li Li left.The smile on Jia Xu's face faded quickly, and she turned to look at Guo Jia calmly, and said softly: "It seems that you and I don't want to rest tonight. This matter seems easy, but it is actually quite tricky."

"Huh?" Guo Jia was stunned when he heard the sound.Puzzled: "Brother Wen He, why did you say that? Let's talk about this matter if you can. If Cao Cao's sincerity is not enough, just let it go. What's so difficult?"

Jia Xu shook his head slightly, and said in a low voice: "Didn't Feng Xiao hear the meaning behind the words of the lord?"

"Uh!" Guo Jia's expression was startled, his complexion suddenly changed, and he asked suspiciously, "Brother Wen He means Cheng Yu?"

"Exactly. My lord just said that Cheng Yu is Cao Cao's confidant and advisor. This sentence carries a lot of weight!"

"Ah. Could it be that since ancient times the two countries have fought each other without killing each other, what should we do? I hope Wen Wen and brother have a good opinion."

"It's not a good opinion. I hope Cheng Yu came prepared this time, otherwise Feng Xiao can just act according to circumstances." Jia Xu hesitated to speak, and after finishing speaking, he turned and walked into the curtain at the back of the lobby, hiding behind the scenes.

Guo Jia stood in the middle of the hall in a daze, shook his head helplessly after a while, and ordered the soldiers to hold a banquet in the hall, and brought Cheng Yu to the banquet.

Outside the tent, the cold wind howls, and the dripping water turns into ice; inside the tent, the charcoal fire is blazing, warm as spring.

The two desks were put together in the center of the main hall, Guo Jia and Cheng Yu sat facing each other.

When old friends meet, they must hold a banquet to entertain them, reminisce about the old days, drink wine, and have a good chat. Between toasting and drinking, an hour passes quietly.

After drinking and eating, Guo Jia waved his hand to signal the soldiers to remove the food and drink, and replace them with the tea that had been prepared.

"The tea is fragrant and rich in fragrance, and after entering the stomach, there is a lingering fragrance in the mouth. It is really good tea!" After taking a sip of the tea, Cheng Yu praised it greatly.

Guo Jia nodded and said with a smile: "This tea is Mingqian tea that my lord specially ordered people to pick. The person who picks the tea must be a cardamom girl, and then the lord personally taught me the tea making skills, so that there is such a rare tea in the world. I heard it tonight. Hearing that brother Zhongde is coming, the younger brother will naturally bring out the best tea to entertain the elder brother. If the elder brother does not give up, he can bring some tea cakes back and enjoy it slowly."

Cheng Yu frowned slightly after hearing the words, looked at Guo Jia with a half-smile, and said with a smile: "Thank you for your kindness, brother, but I will not be disrespectful for you. Just asking, can you walk out of this magnificent and handsome tent tonight?" ?”

"Brother Zhongde, what do you mean by that? Do you think Brother Yu will harm you?"

"Of course Fengxiao will not harm me, but your master may not be able to let me go. Am I right in guessing?"

Guo Jia shook his head lightly when he heard the words, and smiled calmly: "Brother Zhongde hasn't changed a bit after years of separation, he's still so suspicious. Didn't he hear that the two countries were fighting each other and they didn't kill each other, let alone you and I are old friends at the same school. As long as Brother Zhong De came here with sincerity and did not intend to deceive my lord, Brother Yu dares to guarantee with his head that Brother Zhong De will leave safely and no one will make things difficult for you."

"Sincerity, I don't know how to be sincere, and how to satisfy the general? Feng Xiao might as well tell you directly." Cheng Yu asked solemnly.

"Since Brother Zhongde asked, Brother Yu will tell the truth and will never hide anything." Guo Jia nodded happily, and the smile on his face quickly disappeared following these words, and he put on a serious face.

Unknowingly, the two of them directly skipped unnecessary greetings and politeness, and went straight to the point. The very first opening was the core of this secret discussion.

After a pause, Guo Jia took a sip of tea to clear his throat, and said in a calm tone: "Cao Cao, your lord, is in a difficult situation at the moment. The prisoner seems to be destroyed soon, and now he is just lingering. Two months ago, Cao Cao was able to escape under the siege of our army in the battle of Feiyundu. This move was beyond my lord's expectations, and my lord admired Cao Cao very much. talent.

For this reason, my lord intends to accept Cao Cao, give him the post of General Wei, and entrust him with important tasks, and he will never be wronged.If he doesn't want to fight outside, he can also enter the court as an official.The Sangong Jiuqing let him choose, which is enough for him to express his ambitions and display his talents to his heart's content.Of course.All civil servants, military generals and soldiers of the Cao army were given preferential treatment. Generals and civil officials who were willing to continue to serve in the army were all promoted to a higher level, and their salaries increased accordingly.If you can't answer for your master Cao Cao, it doesn't matter, we will send someone to ask his opinion.I don't know what brother Zhongde would like to arrange in this way? "

"Hahaha!" Cheng Yu laughed out loud.As if hearing a big joke, tears came out of laughter.

"Guo Fengxiao, Guo Fengxiao, you and I have known each other for more than ten years. The former classmates of Yingchuan Academy didn't know that you were eloquent and eloquent. I didn't expect you to repeat your old tricks in front of me, Cheng Yu, tonight. It's actually being said so seriously by you! Do you think I, Cheng Yu, are easy to deceive, and actually uttered wild words to deceive me?"

After Guo Jia heard the words.His face didn't change color and his heart didn't beat.Solemnly said: "Brother Zhongde, why did you say this? Tonight, I, Guo Jia, are discussing important matters with you on behalf of my lord. Why do you come up with nonsense, and where do you start with the wild words? Considering the current situation Cao Cao is facing, In addition to relying on other princes, what lies ahead of him is a dead end!

Since he will lead his troops to depend on others sooner or later, why not choose the most powerful vassal overlord in the world today, but beg for surrender from other vassals at the expense of everything?It is self-evident who is the most powerful overlord in the current world.I'm afraid that children will know that the overlord of the world is my lord Li Li Li Wenchang! "

"Hmph!" Cheng Yu snorted angrily, "Feng Xiao should know that my lord and your lord Li Li have a deep hatred like the sea. They are in fact incompatible enemies of life and death. Even if my lord dies, he will not bow down to Li Li." Take ten thousand steps back and say, even if my lord leads his troops to surrender, how can Li Li be tolerant, and he will definitely kill my lord."

"Brother Zhongde's words are wrong." Before Cheng Yu could finish speaking, Guo Jia interjected: "Everyone knows how broad-minded my lord is. In the battle in the southern suburbs, my lord won a complete victory, but then he gave up his power and threw himself into the government and the opposition. In the battle of Hanyang, my lord let go of Ma Teng, who had repeatedly been an enemy of my lord, and treated his family generously; in the battle of Jincheng, my lord buried Han Sui, the great enemy of his life, with the ceremony of a prince. ;Under the city of Wuguan, my lord Yishi Lu Bu. There are so many things to list, even Situ Wangyun, who was killed by the city gate, said in his dying words that my lord is an outstanding person in the world, a strange man in the world. Brother De is also a well-read person, you ask yourself, what kind of heart is my master, but is he a person who will repay every corner of the eye and has no tolerance for others?"

"This great general is indeed the hero of the world, with a broad mind and unparalleled benevolence and righteousness." Cheng Yu hesitated for a while, but finally said what was in his heart.

After a short pause, he shook his head helplessly and said: "To be honest, I respect the general very much, but these are of no use to my lord. He will never bow down to the general. Therefore, there is no need to say too much about filial piety. If the condition proposed by the general is that my lord should lead his troops to surrender, then I have nothing to say, I just want to die quickly."

After saying this, Cheng Yu's expression was dejected, and there was a hint of despair in his eyes, as if he had given up on the purpose of this trip, and he had completely given up on the secret alliance with Li Li that Cao Cao had entrusted.

Seeing that the fire was almost done, and Cheng Yu was about to collapse if the fire continued, a smile flashed across the corner of Guo Jia's eyes, and then he said solemnly: "Brother Zhongde, it's not that my younger brother deliberately made things difficult for you. Death, you have ulterior motives! Tell me, what preparations did Cao Cao make for this alliance with our lord?"

"Huh? What does Feng Xiao mean by these words? Could it be that you were threatening just now, and there is still room for maneuver in the matter?" Cheng Yu asked in amazement.

Guo Jia nodded lightly, and said with a dumb smile: "Of course, otherwise, why would I host a banquet for my elder brother? Do you think the banquet just now was beheaded wine? Hehehe!"

Surprised and delighted, Cheng Yu patted Guo Jia's arm heavily, as if taking the opportunity to vent.Immediately, he didn't talk too much, and said four things bluntly to show Cao Cao's sincerity in forming an alliance.The first thing is that Cao Cao recommended Sun Ce to go to Hedong to garrison. The second thing is that three days later Liu Bei will lead [-] Xuzhou troops secretly stationed in the allied army camp. The third thing is that Yuan Shao sent brothers Xin Ping and Xin Pi a month ago. A lot of money went to persuade the other two princes to send troops to attack Xiliang with the allied forces. The fourth thing was to present a detailed map of the allied army's camp.

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