When he got the third county seat, Cao Cao ordered people to use the moat as a boundary to garrison Gaocheng, waiting for Yuan Shao, who had engulfed Zhang Wu, to attack the remaining [-]% of the land together.

There are three big county towns from north to south: Chonghe, Rao'an, and Gaocheng, surrounded by many villages. The fields are closed, and the wheat seedlings are unmanaged. In this early spring season, the fields that should have been green have turned yellow. Cao Cao temporarily If they stay here, they will order the villagers to resume farming.

The common people were terrified, fearing that the soldiers would lose their lives. When Gongsun Zan took Bohai County a few years ago, the soldiers and bandits under him killed many people here. Attack down.In the troubled times, the saddest thing is the people who can only passively accept the temptation of natural disasters. They have no right to choose, and can only struggle on the verge of death in order to survive.

No matter who attacked them or who became the local emperor here, it has nothing to do with them. They just want to live a good life, have a good meal, and have a warm winter clothes, but even such a small wish is difficult. accomplish.

Seeing that the army that had captured Gaocheng was not intrusive and bloodthirsty, they tremblingly accepted Cao Cao's order, and family after family sent people to work to take care of the fertile land they had abandoned due to fear.

The upper echelons of the local government had already migrated away with Gongsun Zan, leaving only the lowest-level officials, who were abandoned here and ushered in a new ruler in fear.

Cao Cao will not stay here for long. He ordered: "Call all the local officials back and restore the operation of the city. I advise everyone not to escape from the city at this time. The military disaster outside is not over yet. Further north is General Gongsun Zan. The place where we will fight."

He said this to the few officials remaining in the local government. Those people who were abandoned by Gongsun Zan must not be capable ministers and generals of his subordinates, and they will not be taken seriously. The territory of Bohai will belong to Yuan Shao in the future. How to govern is also his business. Cao Cao doesn't need to make troubles for them. He only hopes that in the next few days, the interior of the city can be stable, so that his army can have enough time to recuperate.

"We have about five to seven days of rest time, which is enough time for my reinforcements to be transported back and forth from Leling." Cao Cao recruited Guo Jia and Chen Gong, the only two most sober-minded advisers around him.

"Feng Xiao firmly insisted that Yuan Shu was going to attack us. I think he is very sure about this speculation." Cao Cao looked at Guo Jia: "So, shall we help Benchu ​​capture Bohai as soon as possible so that we can rush back to rescue, or delay it?" Let Gongsun Zan and Benchu ​​fight again for a while?"

Chen Gong didn't know that Cao Cao had been intimidated by Guo Jia before, so he thought it was Guo Jia's first opportunity, and immediately bowed and said: "Bohai is not Gongsun Zan's final bottom line, he is destined to leave some leeway, and won't fight Yuan Shao From the point of view of the general situation, Gongsun Zan killed Liu Yu, the shepherd of Youzhou, so that the foundation of the rear was unstable. It is predictable to retreat under the attack of us and Yuan Gong. In terms of losses, the losses Yuan Shao sent to attack Gongsun Zan The strength of the army is only a small part of it, and it is far less than what he consumed in the stalemate with Gongsun Zan in the next few years. It is not worth the loss to delay our return to defense for a small loss of Yuan Gong. And the lord does not need to use all his strength , will arouse Yuan Shao's vigilance, at least for now you are still an alliance, and you may help each other in the next few years, so why bother to make troubles at this time and do things that cause dissatisfaction of the alliance?"

What Chen Gong said was well-founded, and Guo Jia also nodded beside him. He felt the high-pressure atmosphere before the heavy rain poured down, and knew that bad things would happen if it dragged on.

Cao Cao kept Guo Jia in private and invited Guo Jia to share the couch.

Before Chen Gong left, it seemed as if there were ferocious beasts chasing after him, but he had heard from Lu Bu that the lord's sleep was worse than his, so who dares to share the bed with the lord, that is not an honor, but a sin!

Guo Jia immediately made a bitter face: "The lord has something on his mind and wants to talk to the minister, why not go to the study and talk about it, so you don't need to share the same bed?"

Cao Cao glanced at him, got up and closed the window, and locked the door behind him, the room became dark immediately, a series of actions made Guo Jia furious.

Guo Jia said: "If you were offended by the fact that I lied to you with the news before, you should also punish me in the army for standing up."

Cao Cao said to him: "It seems that Feng Xiao also knew that his previous actions were inappropriate? It's not like what you would do. When the two armies are at war, false news is the most taboo. Misinformation should be punished with death. You are a genius with extraordinary resourcefulness. , I won’t be confused on this point, but I’m really curious about the reason why you took such a risky measure to offend my taboo, and even turned around to let Aang know about it.”

Cao Cao firmly believed that Guo Jia did it on purpose: "When you came to spread the news, there were only the two of us, and the others didn't even know what you said. The only consequence now is that I mistakenly thought that I was attacked by Yuan Shu at the beginning, and knew that I was attacked by Yuan Shu. I will leave after attacking Bohai. If it is for this purpose, why don't you just tell me your strategy. Unless..."

Guo Jia was surprised to find that Cao Cao had improved so much compared to him ten years ago!

Guo Jia chuckled lightly: "Unless what?"

"You're testing me."

Strangely silent, spreading in the dark room, Cao Cao stated calmly: "Wen Ruo walked with me to help the Han family, Zhicai followed me for the prosperity of the poor family, only you and I can't see through , you seem cynical, you look down on everything, and you act like a gambler. I don't know what you want, and you are waiting and testing. But I know, even if we have ten years ago Friendship, you have never returned your heart to me."

Guo Jia gradually lost his expression. Cao Cao's words were light and light, but they gave him great pressure invisible. Maybe Cao Cao didn't know it. When he used the art of language, he looked like the unfathomable great eunuch Cao Use the most plain and soft words to put pressure on others.

In the dark little room, Cao Cao and Guo Jia are facing each other. An invisible contest is going on between the two. Cao Cao is trying to subdue this real rebellious blade, using the courage and broad mind he has honed as the protagonist for many years , he wants this ghost who is enough to turn clouds and rain while talking and laughing to bow down for him!

The suffocating invisible pressure will not make Guo Jia afraid, but will arouse his desire for more emotions. What does he want?

Guo Jia's smile gradually deepened, and he answered Cao Cao: "What's the point of returning my heart or not? I am now the lord's counselor, and everything I do is for the lord's benefit. The lord always has some inexplicable attachments. If everything is clear and clear, there will be no stimulation of exploring secrets, which will be very boring.”

Cao Cao smiled: "Are you sure I won't kill you?"

Guo Jia grinned and said, "Your Majesty, tell me behind closed doors, then I will obey your Majesty's wishes and tell you everything."

Cao Cao rolled his eyes and slapped Guo Jia's face: "Then I want to tell you, I won't punish you now because the only counselors under me are you, and all of them are my precious bumps. I cherish everyone, I must maintain the relationship between my advisors and generals, and I will temporarily endure your offense and taboo, but only for a while, if the bottom line is touched too much, I will kill someone!"

"You, Guo Fengxiao, are heartless and have the possibility of changing jobs at any time, but my lord accepts all of you sincerely. You don't have to turn your heart to me now. When I have more counselors in the future, there are more people who have to treat you I return to my heart, and you will see how I will treat you when the time comes."

These words were so disgusting and scumbag, Guo Jia's teeth were sore, and a sentence from the Xiangyan Storybook floated in his mind: You are no longer my king. The king's bed, then you will become the next wife!

At this time, the concubine will answer: Is it not enough for the concubine to give you her heart?

Then the prince and princess will find various places, and many indescribable things will happen.

Guo Jia shook his head, and cast his eyes on Cao Cao with admiration: "I haven't read the script for more than ten years. The words of the lord have aroused my memories many years ago."

A hint of confusion appeared on Cao Cao's expression, while Guo Jia laughed and asked Cao Cao, "My lord, do you have any wine? I really want to drink now."

Cao Cao was at a loss. The pressure that had been brewing earlier had long since dissipated. He wondered, "What are you drinking at this time?"

Guo Jia: "Maybe it's for courage?"

The sun was setting, the sky was yellow and gloomy, and the house was even more pitch black. Cao Cao didn't understand what medicine Guo Jia sold in the gourd, and he was not sure whether he had subdued this person.After thinking about it, he ordered someone to fetch a jar of local wine, opened the window and shared dinner with Guo Jia.

When drinking, Guo Jia was in high spirits and sang a tune. Cao Cao listened intently, only to hear the words singing: "The rise and fall of a country is nothing more than a gamble. The country is used as the piano, the soldiers are the score, the fame and interest are all dust."

The ambition of generosity can be seen from the lyrics and music, and he is full of knowledge. What he wants to find is always a master who can use his talents to the extreme!He doesn't care about winning or losing, nor does he care about wealth and rank, all he cares about is the process of playing and joking, and turning the whole world upside down.

Cao Cao drank a glass of wine, his cheeks were rosy, and his mustache was dimly reflected in the moonlight. He said quietly: "I have understood the ambition of filial piety. I thought I could become the enlightened leader you expected, but you have gone too far before. Capital crimes can be avoided, but living crimes cannot be escaped."

Early the next morning, Chen Gong saw Guo Jia leaving Cao Cao's bedroom staggeringly, and gave him a sympathetic and greeting look.

Guo Jia was extremely aggrieved: "It was Zhicai who said that the lord did not have the self-consciousness to be the master of others, and he was not good at putting on airs. He asked me to test it out. Why is it that I am the one who is unlucky?"

Chen Gong sighed softly, he didn't know anything, but he still advised Guo Jia: "It's not that you don't know about my lord's temper, you have to coax him, don't say anything that offends him, Feng Xiao, you can't be too frivolous .”

It was obviously a pertinent remonstrance, but it had another meaning in Xiangyan's words. Guo Jia was so angry that he said, "I'm not a disciple, so what's the point of flirting with the lord?!"

When Cao Cao heard this, he nodded seriously and said, "Feng Xiao said too much last night, and it really meant molesting me."

When a basin of dirty water was poured down his head, Chen Gong's eyes instantly changed, and he stared at Guo Jia dangerously, as if guarding against a thief.

Misfortune was brought to the east, causing Cao Cao to laugh. He readily threw Guo Jia to the furious Chen Gong. What he gained last night was enough to make him eat three bowls of rice happily.

This Guo Fengxiao, even the way of swearing allegiance is different from other people. People bow their heads to worship and recognize the Lord, so he sings to him to express his ambition to show his pursuit and desire for the Lord.

Once Cao Cao was proud, he was easily overjoyed and sad. When he was in a good mood, he got up early to trim his beard, hoping to give his beard a handsome look.With a swipe of the knife in his hand, he accidentally sliced ​​off a large piece. The pain was so painful that he held his beard for an hour, and finally had to shave it off for the sake of beauty.

On the third day of his stay here, Cao Cao was in a bad mood. He stopped Cao Ang who was leaving early and returning late, and asked with concern, "What is Aang doing recently? Why don't you see you practicing martial arts diligently in the courtyard?"

When Cao Ang saw his father's handsome face, which was ten years younger, his eyes lit up. If you want him to say, his father is only handsome when he shaves his beard!

He said happily: "My son went to the blacksmith shop in the city to sharpen iron guns. He met a master who could use marksmanship. He gave me a few pointers, which made me suddenly enlightened. I have made an appointment with him for the past few days. He is studying, and it is a rare opportunity to meet a good gentleman, stay here for a few days, I don't want to miss this opportunity to hone my spear skills."

"So that's how it is," Cao Cao smiled, "Why didn't Aang tell me that what our army lacks most is soldiers and generals who are proficient in marksmanship. If your gentleman who met by chance is willing to go with us, I can still be promoted He is an official, so you will have the opportunity to learn from him every day in the future."

Cao Ang hesitated, and said to Cao Cao: "But Mr. Zhao doesn't seem to be interested in officialdom. I've studied with him so far, and I've only been friends with gentlemen. He doesn't ask me about my identity, and it's not convenient for me to inquire about his identity. But I heard The blacksmith said that he used to be a general, and he resigned to live in seclusion, and he planned to wait for the rebellion to go back to Jizhou to live in seclusion."

"In this case, I will not meet him as the lord, but as your father. How about meeting him? He is willing to teach you spear skills. It is a reminder to the younger generation. He appreciates your qualifications. If you are willing to be an official, then we will only talk about learning art. If you can learn from him, you can learn art with him, and A Ang will save himself the detours of groping alone." Cao Cao coaxed Cao Ang: "We I have to leave in a few days. How much can I learn in just a few days? Learning art is about year after year of hard training and actual combat. That Mr. Zhao wants to live in seclusion, and Jizhou can live in seclusion. Yanzhou is also a suitable place. A hidden place!"

A person who is proficient in marksmanship and once served as a general!

Cao Cao's eyes were about to shine. Gongsun Zan had a wise general with marksmanship. He was so envious. If he didn't poach this talent in the city, wouldn't it be better to wait for Yuan Shao in the future?

Cao Ang thought for a while, and felt that what Cao Cao said was very reasonable. His admiration and admiration for Mr. Ke made him agree to Cao Cao's proposal. The father and son combined, Cao Cao changed his clothes, and went with the eldest son. He made an agreement with Mr. Zhao. blacksmith shop.

Iron mines are scarce in various places, and iron is something that is controlled by the government. Ordinary blacksmith shops do not sell weapons, only kitchen knives and kitchen utensils, and also provide some services for polishing and maintaining weapons.

When Cao Cao and Cao Ang arrived, they saw a man in riding clothes bowing his head and talking with the craftsman in the blacksmith shop. His tall and straight like a pine made little stars appear in Cao Cao's eyes. The man over eight feet tall was as majestic and strong as the general of his dreams. Cao Cao, who had seen the combat ability of the general in white, all yearned for the general in white based on his impression of the general in white.

Look at this height, look at that physique, if this is a battlefield, if you wear a helmet and armor, you must be a general!

Cao Cao saw that Mr. Zhao turned his head, his facial features were more handsome than Yuan Shao, only a little worse than his own, where did he seem to have seen it?

Cao Cao's pupils shrank, recalling the face of the general in white in battle, he was terrified: How could it be him? !

Cao Ang stopped him happily: "Mr. Zhao, I'm here to learn martial arts from you."

Mr. Zhao nodded, looked down at Cao Cao who was at the same level as his chest, and asked hesitantly, "Who is this?"

He looked at the familiar facial features of Cao Cao and Cao Ang, guessing that they might be brothers.

Cao Ang laughed and said, "This is my father!"

Zhao Yun, who was confused and distracted during the battle on the battlefield, only cared about fighting the enemy and failed to look at Cao Cao's face carefully. The impression of Cao Cao was the beard on his mouth. Now Cao Cao's face is smoother than an egg, as tender as an egg. For a young man in his twenties, no one would be able to guess his real age if he hadn't had a 12-year-old son calling him father.

Zhao Yun liked the upright and kind-hearted Cao Ang very much. He smiled and said, "Did Ang bring your father here because he wanted to learn marksmanship from me?"

As soon as these words came out, Cao Cao's wide mouth suddenly closed, and he blinked: Hey, he didn't recognize me?

Zhao Yun’s hometown is in Hebei Province, located in Jizhou, Changshan County, and Zhending County. He does not speak official Chinese fluently, and he has his own local accent. With the word "Ang~", Cao Ang frowned happily when he heard him calling himself.

"I followed Aang to see Mr. Zhao because the child respects your marksmanship and wants to learn from you," Cao Cao said with a smile on his face, looking up at Zhao Yun.

Because of the close distance, he saw Zhao Yun's chin, which was clean-shaven, with sharp edges and corners, and a masculine aura rushed towards his face, kindly making Cao Cao, who was also hairless, feel happy.

He didn't even recognize me!

Although I don't know why Gongsun Zan would let such a fierce general resign at the current stall, Cao Cao has absolutely no reason to let the good cabbage in front of him slip away.

Mr. Zhao in front of him is wild, wild!

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