The Three Kingdoms

Cao Cao nodded, stretched out his hand to caress his short beard, laughed, and said.

Yanzhou was originally a land of hundreds of battles, with enemies on all sides, but now Lu Bu was severely taught by Cao Jun, and Yuan Shao in Jizhou was busy dealing with Gongsun Zan and Zhang Yan, and was unable to go south, while Yuan Shu was in Yuzhou, Tao Qian was in Xuzhou, These two people are his confidants,

"My lord, Yuan Shu was defeated in Jiujiang last year. Now that he has given up the idea of ​​going south, he has the intention of going north, intending to take back Chenliu in Yingchuan. It is indeed time to deal with it."

Xun You bowed and said, "Xuzhou, we can take it easy."

"Hmph, Yuan Gonglu is really not at ease."

Cao Cao drew a sneer at the corner of his mouth, and said, "Although Yuan Gonggong is not as powerful as before, the soldiers and horses he holds in his hands are still superior to Cao Jun. We really have to worry about dealing with Yuan Gonggong."

"My lord, with our current strength, it is a bit reluctant to think of going to war with Yuan Gonglu. We can unite with Liu Biao of Jingzhou. Liu Biao has wanted to take back Nanyang for a long time, so he should always cooperate with us." Xun Yu said in a low voice.

"I'm afraid Liu Biao is powerless now!"

Cao Cao picked out a document from the desk, handed it to everyone, and then said: "Three days ago, the news came from Jingzhou that Zhang Jin, the governor of Jiaozhou, sent troops to support the rebellion in Changsha, Guiyang. Liu Biao was in a hurry to put down the rebellion. The troops are holding back Nanyang."

"It's a pity!" Cheng Yu on the left sighed slightly and said.

"My lord, if you want to hold Nanyang Yuan Jun, you must do so!"

Xun You narrowed his eyes, and suddenly said: "Zhang Ji who is stationed in Hongnong has tens of thousands of troops under his command, and he is eager to find a place to settle down. If he can let his troops go south, it will definitely hold back Yuan Shu's troops in Nanyang. .”

"Zhang Ji?" Cao Cao was slightly moved when he heard the words.

"This plan is very good!"

Several people in the hall looked at each other, Cheng Yu stood up, and hurriedly said: "My lord, if Zhang Ji can be brought in, it must be a good thing. It can hit Yuan Shu and prevent Nanyang County from falling into Liu Biao's hands." .”

"My lord, Nanyang is the gateway to Jingzhou. As long as it doesn't fall into the hands of Liu Biao, even Zhang Ji can take it. Zhang Ji has no support before and no support behind. We will take it back sooner or later." Xun Yu also nodded.

"it is good!"

Cao Cao pondered for a moment, nodded, looked at Xun You, and said, "Gongda, I would like to trouble you to go to Hongnong, and try to persuade Zhang Jin to go south. Only with the strength of Nanyang held by Zhang Ji, can we fight Yuan Shu will fight."

"promise!"

Xun You nodded.

"Take a look, everyone. This is not news from spies, but news from some literati in Jiangdong."

Cao Cao continued to take out a document, but his face was a little dignified, and he said: "This time, Jiangdong has given the scholars all over the world a big surprise."

"Jiangdong Academy? Movable type printing?"

"Cai Zhonglang?"

"Can rubbing books clearly and unlimited times? How is it possible?"

Everyone passed the document once, and their expressions suddenly changed. All the people present here are first-class scholars, and they naturally understand the appeal of the things mentioned in this document to scholars all over the world.

"Is it a surprise?" Cao Cao said with narrowed eyes and a slight smile.

"My lord, is what I said above true?" Xun Yu asked with a heavy face and bowed.

"I have sent people to confirm many times that Cai Zhonglang has indeed become the sacrificial wine of Jiangdong Academy, and the movable type printing is also true." Cao Cao nodded indifferently.

"What a Jiangdong, to be able to grasp the artifact of Confucianism and Taoism, Sun Wentai is extraordinary." Everyone gasped.

"No matter what, you should also know the importance of movable type printing to scholars all over the world."

Cao Cao's eyes shot out a sharp light, and said: "So, this time, a certain family wants to send people to Jiangdong to obtain this technique to revitalize Yingchuan Academy. What do you think?"

Yingchuan was originally a place with strong academics, and Cao Cao's subordinates were mainly scholars from Yingchuan. It was because of the recovered Yingchuan that his subordinates quickly gained many talents.

For Cao Cao, Yingchuan Academy is definitely a place to recruit scholars. Revitalizing Yingchuan Academy can make him free from worries about talents.

"My lord, this technique is so important, it can suppress Confucianism and Taoism, and win the hearts of the world's scholars, how could he, Sun Wentai, give it away." Everyone looked a little gloomy, and one of them said in a low voice.

"He can!"

Cao Cao drew a confident smile on the corner of his mouth, and said: "Sun Wentai is a man of great talent, and he naturally understands the difference between serious and serious. This technique can inspire scholars all over the world. Some people want it, Yuan Benchu ​​wants it, Tao Qian wants it, Yuan Shu wants it, and Liu Biao also wants it." But if it is necessary, how dare he, Sun Wentai, monopolize it, in today's world, those who are angry will surely die!"

When everyone heard the words, their hearts suddenly became clear, and their eyes burst out with excitement and hope.

"Then who should we send?" Cheng Yu asked softly.

"This is also something that is bothering me now!"

Cao Cao glanced coldly, and said: "It's not easy to choose this person. This person must be among the scholars, have a strong reputation, and can't be in the name of a certain family, but must be in his own name."

Even if he knew that Cao Cao was asking for it, he still wanted a fig leaf.

"My lord, I thought of someone." Xun Yu said suddenly.

"Say!" Cao Cao's eyes lit up.

"Great Sage of Yingchuan, Zhong Yao, Zhong Yuanchang!"

Xun Yu said respectfully: "He came back from Chang'an three months ago, and now he is out of work, and this person has friendship with Cai Zhonglang. Someone once probed this person's words, he expressed his willingness to serve the lord. The lord is the one who promotes the virtuous, he is the most suitable for the current situation."

"Zhong Yuanchang?"

When Cao Cao heard this, his eyes shone brightly. He had also heard of this name, the great sage of Yingchuan, and he hurriedly said, "Very well, that's it for him, Wen Ruo, please invite him here. Meet him!"

"No!" Xun Yu nodded.

………………

Five days later, Xilong returned from Puyang in a hurry.

Governor's Mansion, above the lobby.

"Hahaha, Zhicai, what you said is a big sigh of relief for a certain family when they were in Hulao."

Cao Cao looked at Xi Long with satisfaction, and laughed.

Back then at Hulao Pass, Lu Bu challenged the eighteen princes of the Kanto region by himself. The invincible demeanor of that day is still engraved in Cao Cao's heart. Being able to defeat Lu Bu is of extraordinary significance to Cao Cao.

"My lord, this is a merit. This time, a certain person brought someone for my lord, so that I can recruit talents for my lord." Xi Long, still dressed in a white robe, bowed his hands to Cao Cao.

"Oh!"

Cao Cao was slightly overjoyed, and said: "Haha, those who can enter the eyes of talented people are probably not ordinary people. Come quickly, and I will invite you in person."

Since Xilong entered Cao Cao's command, he has made great achievements many times, and he is proficient in both government and military affairs. He is definitely the number one counselor under Cao Cao's command, and his vision is very high. Under Cao Cao's command, except for Xun Yu and Xun You brothers, Cheng Yu is the only one who can join him Eye.

I am afraid that this person is extraordinary to make him so cautious.