Three Kingdoms: At the beginning, Cao Cao assassinated Dong, and I was abandoned

Cao Shuo took a sip of tea and said, "Zhicai, let Zhen Tuo prepare two thousand gold and send it to Bingzhou, so Jia Kui doesn't have to go back."

"what?"

Jia Kui was dumbfounded, how could it be like this?

Cao Shuo pretended to be angry and said: "I see that everyone is on good terms, and he is my father-in-law. The price I gave is already quite low. Don't think it is too expensive. In fact, I am the one who suffers."

Are you still at a disadvantage?

Jia Kui looked speechless, can you be more shameless?

"Weihou, we won't be able to produce the 80 catties of iron for a while."

Cao Shuo rolled his eyes at him and said: "Then you can make up for the food and grass owed by Zhang Yang first, and I will give you two years of grace!"

"Weihou, is there nothing to discuss about this?"

Jia Kui felt that Cao Shuo didn't seem to want to negotiate this deal. Could it be that something went wrong with the generals?

Cao Shuo sighed, and said, "I gave such a cheap price, and you all disagree, so what's the point of discussing? How about four thousand gold to buy Chen Gong too?"

In desperation, Jia Kui had no choice but to leave Cao Shuo's place first, and go back to discuss with Lu Bu to see if Lu Bu would accept the price.

Zhao Yun asked suspiciously: "My lord, are we really going to exchange two thousand gold for a prisoner?"

"For what? Lu Bu doesn't have that much iron ore, so he can exchange Hao Meng and Wei Yue at most."

Zhao Yun worried: "What if the opponent wants to change Zhang Liao and Zhang Yang?"

Xi Zhicai explained: "It's up to them to change whoever they want, they want whoever we give."

Cao Shuo had already asked the opinions of several captives before, and except for Hao Meng, Wei Yue, and Gongsun Yue, everyone expressed their intention to join him.

Not to mention two thousand gold, even twenty thousand gold, he would not let Lu Bu take Zhang Liao and Zhang Yang away.

Cao Shuo looked at Xi Zhicai and asked, "Is there no news from Bo Miao?"

Xi Zhicai comforted him, "Bo Miao is extremely witty, he can handle the situation in Chang'an."

Deng Zhi was a talent discovered by Zhang Xiu among the immigrants brought from Nanyang County.

In order to train more Jinyiwei in Jingzhou area, Xi Zhicai specially selected a group of talents. Deng Zhi performed outstandingly, and Qianhu, who was directly in charge, recommended him to Xi Zhicai.

In Chang'an City, in a secluded post house, Deng Zhi sat in the room, waiting for Dong Zhuo's summoning.

"Taiwei, Master Li Ru is here!"

Deng Zhi stood up unhurriedly, opened the door, saw Li Ru standing in front of the door, and said respectfully: "Master Taiwei, have you finished your work?"

Li Ru walked in, glanced around but found no one else in the room, and hurriedly asked, "Did Bo Miao come here alone?"

Deng Zhi replied calmly: "There are many people, so it's safer to be alone."

How could Deng Zhi not know Li Ru's thoughts, this person kept scanning after he came in, he must want to see how many people he brought and their identities.

Such a big thing happened in Chang'an City, and they didn't find out who sent the murderer, so they would definitely suspect Wei Hou.

Li Ru asked: "How does Marquis Wei plan to exchange?"

Deng Zhi said: "My lord has said that Your Majesty can bring ten people. If other people do not want to join my lord, they can only take one person. Those who are willing to take refuge with my lord can bring 20 people, but not one servant."

His Majesty?

Li Ru glanced at Deng Zhi in surprise, didn't he know that Liu Xie was dead?

That's right, Liu Xie was killed above the main hall, and the news was blocked at that time, and those who knew were all their confidants.

But, here comes the problem, if Cao Shuo insists on Liu Xie, they will not be able to provide it. If it is an incomplete corpse, Cao Shuo will never trade it.

Deng Zhi saw that Li Ru's face was not very good-looking, so he hurriedly asked, "What's the problem with Mr. Taiwei?"

Li Ru said awkwardly: "Liu Xie is dead!"

"What?" Deng Zhi looked at Li Ru in disbelief.

He was extremely surprised. Although he already knew that Liu Xie was dead, he was still very good at pretending.

Li Ruwei: "Do you think you want to go back and discuss with Marquis Wei?"

Deng Zhi thought for a while and said: "When I came, my lord had already said that it doesn't matter if one or two people are missing, but if it is His Majesty, then the population limit of [-] must be given more."

"Of course it's fine!"

"However, my lord has a hard request!"

"What request?" Li Ru asked puzzled.

"The transaction location is outside Hangu Pass. Moreover, my lord wants to let Master Li go to the Luoyang camp for a few days to play. After we receive the ministers from the court, we will let Master Li return to Chang'an."

"what?"

Li Ru was shocked, Cao Shuo actually wanted to make himself a hostage, thanks to him thinking of it.

"Lord Li, I'm afraid you can't decide this matter, why don't you ask your Majesty for instructions?"

Li Ru thought for a while, he really couldn't make the decision on this matter, Dong Zhuo had to be the one to make the decision.

I really don't know what Cao Shuo's idea is to let himself be a hostage, and he is not so enthusiastic about Liu Xie. Doesn't he want to continue to support Liu Xie as emperor?

Li Ru asked: "I have something that I don't understand, and I hope Mr. Bo Miao can answer it."

"Master Taiwei, just say it, I know everything."

"Is Cao Shuo planning to proclaim himself emperor?"

Deng Zhi replied: "My lord is loyal to the Han family, how could he be called emperor?"

Li Ru stared at Deng Zhi for a while, but left without seeing anything unusual.

Chapter 273 Guo Jia’s plans for Xuzhou “adding 1 more chapters, ending today”

"Mr. Fengxiao, please teach me a good strategy!"

Cao Ang bowed respectfully to Guo Jia.

Guo Jia hastily supported Cao Ang and said, "Young Master, I can't help you. In fact, I have selfish intentions to help you."

Cao Ang asked in surprise: "Mr. Feng Xiao has any orders, just say, as long as I can do it, I will help Mr. Feng Xiao do it."

Guo Jia said embarrassingly: "You don't have to be like this, my job is actually very easy. As long as the eldest son can join Cao Shuo's account smoothly, it will basically be considered as completed."

Cao Ang was puzzled, what is it that could have something to do with his taking refuge with his second brother?

But seeing that Guo Jia didn't mean to say anything, he didn't ask. Since he said it was easy, he didn't have to worry about it.

"Mr. Feng Xiao said just now that I cannot directly rely on Cao Shuo, how can I explain it?"

Guo Jia explained: "The eldest son and the second son have a conflict of inheritance rights. Even if the second son is willing to accept the eldest son, the second son's subordinates will guard against the eldest son."

Cao Ang was puzzled and said, "I really don't have the heart to fight for the world with my second brother!"

"Eldest Young Master, this is human nature. Since the First Young Master has no desire to compete for the world, he must prove it and show it to the Second Young Master's subordinates."

"How to prove it?" Cao Ang asked eagerly.

If this trouble can really be solved, then he won't have to be angry with Cao Shuo in the future.

I just want to be a general, and then go to the front line to prove that I am not a waste, and I don't need my own father to protect me.

"Young master can borrow some troops from Mr. Cao, and then go to attack Xuzhou. After the eldest son takes Xuzhou, he will give Xuzhou to the second son. If the second son wants to give you the position of the state shepherd, you just refuse it. Then ask for the position of lieutenant general in Youzhou."

Youzhou?

Or a lieutenant?

Cao Ang asked puzzledly: "Why does Feng Xiao want me to ask for the position of lieutenant general? I have already helped him win Xuzhou. At least he should give it to the commander of the first army."

Guo Jia said: "If the eldest son asks for a commander-in-chief of the first army, then there is really no way out. If the eldest son asks for a lieutenant general, other people can prove to others that you are sincerely seeking refuge and don't care about power. In the future, if you want a higher official position, you just need to make meritorious service.”

This is the nomination certificate of my brother?

Cao Ang's face was gloomy, and the land of one state was exchanged for a lieutenant general, which was a bit expensive.

Cao Ang asked again: "Mr. Feng Xiao, why should I go to Youzhou?"

Guo Jia replied: "The area to the north of Youzhou is Xianbei territory. If one day the Second Young Master wins the world, he will definitely raise troops to attack Xianbei and solve the troubles in the north. If the Eldest Young Master can help him clear the obstacles in advance, it will be a great deal for him. Said it was a very nice gift."

Cao Ang asked doubtfully, "How many soldiers and horses can a lieutenant general have?"

Guo Jia said with a slight smile: "Could it be that the eldest son has forgotten, Youzhou Mu Zhao Yun, but your brother-in-law, with him around, the eldest son will definitely not be excluded."

"Listening to what Mr. said made me suddenly enlightened. Thank you Mr. for your teaching today. From now on, whenever you need Cao Ang, please give me your instructions."

Guo Jia said: "As I said just now, I also have selfish intentions. My body is getting weaker and weaker. I don't need the second son to treat me. But Mr. Cao will not let me leave easily, so I plan to follow the elder brother. The young master is going to attack Xuzhou."

"This……"

Cao Ang was very excited. With Guo Jia's help, why worry about Xuzhou's injustice?

Guo Jia's ability ranks among the top counselors among his father.

Cao Ang asked eagerly: "Mr. Feng Xiao, can you follow me to Youzhou in the future?"

Guo Jia shook his head and said, "Second Young Master's counselors are assigned during the war, and who will be sent there is entirely up to Second Young Master. Moreover, if I choose to follow Eldest Young Master, Second Young Master will definitely guard against you."

"Hey!"

Cao Ang sighed, he didn't expect it to be so troublesome to seek refuge with his younger brother, is this the tragedy of a powerful family?

Guo Jia looked at Cao Ang's helpless expression and praised, "Your Excellency's move is very clever."

"Huh?" Cao Ang looked confused, what does this mean, why does it sound like a curse?

"It's not that Guo Jia denies the ability of the eldest son. With the strength of the eldest son, it may be difficult to compete with Cao Shuo for the inheritance of the Cao family. Once the eldest son exerts pressure as the eldest son, the two of you will definitely fight in the future. See you."

"I don't have the heart to compete with him for the inheritance right. I also know his ability. Even if my father threw me in Luoyang back then, I'm afraid I would have become a pile of bones."

On this point, Cao Ang is very self-aware, that's why he chose to rely on Cao Shuo, hoping that he can see his attitude clearly.

Guo Jia said: "If the young master decides to do this, then I will go to Cao Gong and ask you to lead troops to attack Xuzhou. I will assist you. Cao Gong will definitely agree."

"Then thank you, Mr. Fengxiao!"

"Young master, just wait for my news!"

After Guo Jia finished speaking, he walked towards Cao Cao's big tent, thinking about how to persuade Cao Cao.

"My lord, please see Mr. Guo Jia!"

Cao Cao looked happy, and hurriedly said: "Fengxiao, please come in!"

Guo Jia walked into the big tent slowly, bowed and said, "I have seen the lord!"

Cao Cao asked eagerly, "What is Feng Xiao doing here at this time?"

"I heard that the lord has withdrawn from Henan Yin, so I'm here to advise the lord!"

"Advise me?" Cao Cao looked puzzled. Could it be that he wants to persuade himself to go to war with Cao Shuo?

He didn't think he was Cao Shuo's opponent. Even if Cao Shuo's subordinates and military generals outnumbered one-third, he might not be able to handle it.

"Earlier, the Eldest Young Master was eager for meritorious service, but the Lord sent him to Henan Yin. Now, after the Lord withdraws the army, the Eldest Young Master must hold a grudge, and maybe he will do something inappropriate."

Cao Cao was amazed that Guo Jia could guess this?

"Mister's guess is right. Ang'er is very difficult to accept this matter, and decided to seek refuge with Cao Shuo."

Thinking of what Cao Ang said just now, he felt that his father had failed too much, and his two sons had left him.

Guo Jia said: "How did the lord retain the eldest son?"

Cao Cao was displeased and said, "To stay? Hmph, this kind of rebellious son will be clean after leaving me."

Guo Jia shouted, "No, the eldest son is in danger!"

"What danger?" Cao Cao looked at Guo Jia nervously.

If he went to seek refuge with Cao Shuo, even if Cao Shuo refused to accept him, there would be no danger, right?

Guo Jia's words raised Cao Cao's heart.

"My lord, the eldest son is eager to make meritorious service. If he doesn't know how to endure, how can the second son's subordinates tolerate him?"

"This……"

Cao Cao wiped off a cold sweat. He was angry just now and didn't think about it that deeply. Now that he thinks about it, it seems to be the case.