There are gentlemen in the Three Kingdoms

Jia Xu looked up at Cao Cao.

In good conscience, he is almost 60 years old, and he really doesn't want to continue to toss about. Jia Xu has no great ideals in his life, but just wants to find a place to spend his old age in peace and stability.

He doesn't want to be rich or famous, the most he wants is to meet someone with the same ingenuity as himself, be happy to see him, hide behind others and fight the enemy's wit, this is the biggest thing for him pleasure.

Originally, he saw that Cao Cao was a good umbrella, and he should have the most potential for development among the princes, so he came to Cao Cao's command.

But it turns out that old poisons can also be mistaken.

Today, the general trend of the world belongs to Tao.

Facing the old age, she still can't stop, which makes Jia Xu very helpless.

But after all, after getting along for many years, it is not the same thing for Jia Xu to just give up Cao Cao and go to other princes, after all, people also have face.

What's more, in today's world, apart from Cao Cao, only pottery merchants are suitable for him to join.

But changing the court is a very important thing, not so easy.

Besides, it is very hesitant to accept a direct traitor for no reason. Whether the pottery merchant will accept him sincerely, Jia Xu can't say for sure.

If the potter thinks that his character is not good, he will deal with him after killing Cao Cao, and Jia Xu will be completely useless for the rest of his life.

Therefore, Jia Xu is now thinking about the rest of her life.

"Sikong, if we want to recruit direct troops right now, I'm afraid it won't be enough, but we can unite with the alliance, increase our own strength, and then formulate a development strategy."

When Cao Cao heard this, he wondered, "Which allies?"

Jia Xu pondered for a while: "One is the Qiang people, and the other is the people of Bazhou in Hanzhong."

Cao Cao frowned and said, "Why do you contact these people? How can their troops resist the potters?"

Jia Xu said indifferently: "It's not that they want to help our army fight against Tao's army. The immediate concern is that Hebei and the Central Plains are probably out of reach. In the Guanzhong area, there are many princes, which are quite a hindrance. Zhang Lu in Hanzhong was defeated by us before. The army has not yet recovered its vitality, so it is better to capture Hanzhong as it is."

"Seize Hanzhong?"

Jia Xu nodded and said: "In the land of Sili, a large number of people have been outflowing these years, some of them went to the Central Plains, some went to Jingzhou through Wuguan, and the largest part went to Hanzhong, plus Zhang Lu The Five Dou Rice Religion is widely given, and the land of Hanzhong is rich in population, if you can take it, you can solve your current difficulties."

Cao Cao slapped his forehead suddenly when he heard the words, nodded and said: "It's very true, if you can take Hanzhong, you will definitely solve the current crisis."

Seeing Cao Cao's interest in Hanzhong, Jia Xu felt relieved.

When he urged Cao Cao to fight Hanzhong, it was not mainly to help Cao Cao solve the population problem, but to solve the life problems for himself for the rest of his life.

Chapter 834 Pang Tong Offers Suggestions

Jia Xu asked Cao Cao to fight Hanzhong, in fact, to arouse Cao Cao's desire to enter Shu.

Jia Xu will be 60 years old in three years. According to the old poison's own calculations, he can live for more than 20 years at most. If it is less, he may die next year.

Now that I have betrayed Cao Cao and turned to the pottery merchant, the consequences are too uncertain and the risk is too high, I don't know what will happen.

On the contrary, it is safer to let Cao Cao's forces survive for 20 years.

According to Jia Xu's judgment, it is basically impossible for Cao Cao to counterattack the potters and regain the Central Plains.

So from Jia Xu's point of view, it is the best destination for him personally to let Cao Cao's forces survive for a longer time and stay in a corner.

There is no danger in the world that can surpass Xichuan. As long as Hanzhong is conquered first, and then Xishu is conspired, with Cao's military strength and general deployment, it should not be a problem to stay in Xichuan for 20 years.

As for whether Cao's power will be wiped out by potters 20 years later, it has nothing to do with his surname Jia.

At that time, he had already closed his eyes, and kicked his legs down the Jiuquan. Cao's love is immortal, and it has nothing to do with him.

Of course, Jia Xu still has children and descendants.

However, he has also made up his mind not to let his heirs be too prominent at that time, and he will not let them perform too much. As long as his Jia family is not an important minister of the Cao family at that time, he will not make his Jia family too uncomfortable if he wants to come to the Tao family. .

After thinking about it, Xishu is the best place for Jia Xu to retire.

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At the same time, the side in Jingzhou received news from the front line.

Liu Bei was anxious when he got the news that Guan Yu was injured and Guan Ping died.

He immediately ordered Zhuo's army to send troops to Xiangfan to assist Guan Yu.

But at this time, news came from Jiang Xia's side, saying that Tao Ying from Nanchang and Lu Su from Jinling City raised their troops to attack Jiang Xia, and Huang Zu sent for help.

Huang Zu of Jiangxia is Liu Biao's hard-core buddy, and he supports himself in a county in Jiangxia.

After Liu Biao died, Liu Bei assisted Liu Qi to take the position. Although Liu Bei also wanted to take down Huang Zu, a veteran guarding the frontier, but Huang Zu had a lot of troops and a lot of warships.

If Liu Bei wanted to move him, he might have to weigh it carefully.

What's more, Jingzhou is facing internal and external troubles, and Huang Zuwei really can't afford to move.

Moreover, Huang Zu has guarded Jiangxia for many years, and he still has some experience. He suddenly changed generals, and he couldn't find Xiangyang to replace him for the time being.

Now there is news from Jiangxia that Yangzhou soldiers and horses are coming from the east, and it will be hard to break Liu Bei now.

Guan Yu needs rescue, and Jiang Xia also needs support. There are only so many soldiers in Jingzhou, and it must be difficult to support the enemy on both sides.

As a result, Liu Bei's head hurts a little.

At this critical moment, Pang Tong had to stand up and analyze the current situation to him.

"What is urgent at the moment, I think the general should march eastward and go to Jiangxia for assistance. As for Xiangfan, I am willing to lead an army to support on behalf of the general."

Liu Bei frowned upon hearing this, and said, "Why?"

Pang Tong explained to Liu Bei: "Jiangxia Huangzu is a mercenary who respects himself. He has been in Jiangxia for many years. Although he only supports Mr. Liu Qi, when it comes to the general and General Cai Mao, he may not be on your side."

Liu Bei narrowed his eyes, looking deeply at Pang Tong.

But Pang Tong said with a smile: "Jiangxia was originally a place where needles can't be inserted and water can't be splashed. Now it is attacked by the navy from Yangzhou. The general entered Jiangxia in the name of aid and tried to use this battle to seize Jiangxia's military power. To win the hearts of the people, after this battle, Jiang Xia will also belong to the general, wouldn't it be much easier than replacing Huang Zu directly?"

Liu Bei nodded suddenly.

In Pang Tong's eyes, Liu Bei is a magical figure.

His ability to gather people's hearts and win people's hearts is particularly high, whether it is the hearts of the army, the people, or the hearts of scholars.

As long as he is allowed to go to Jiangxia by taking this opportunity, Pang Tong feels that Liu Bei will definitely gain a foothold in Jiangxia by virtue of this battle. At that time, Huang Zu will not be regarded as an internal threat, and the land of Jiangxia will be designated as his own.

"Shi Yuan's words are very true. It seems that Jiang Xia's side really has to be personally visited by Bei."