On this night, the end of the year was approaching. Xu Zhen sat in the carriage in a daze and headed towards Cao Cao's government office. It was the largest residence in the entire Chen Liu.
Beside him was Gan Mei.
Until now, Xu Zhen's mind was still buzzing.
During lunch, Gan Mei's words made Xu Zhen feel that it was wonderful.
"Husband, if you like it, then go and take a concubine. If I go and talk to her, it can remove Cai Yan's wariness. She will definitely not be bullied after marrying over.”
"Husband, you have to think about it carefully. If you and Miss Cai Yan are interested but don't accept it, others will say that I…don't have manners. In the future, even Lady Bian will think that I'm rude.”
"Husband, if you really love Gan Mei, then think of a way to marry Miss Cai Yan.”
Oh my god…
Was this the wife of an ancient official? I'm in love…
Xu Zhen almost cried when he heard that.
This was…extremely comfortable!
……
When they arrived at the government office, Cao Cao and Xun Yu quickly came out to welcome them. This was not a simple family banquet. Cao Cao had already invited most of his advisors.
The generals outside were the same, but they did not invite Governor Zhang Miao. When they came in, Gan Mei also went straight to the backyard with Lady Bian.
Cao Cao pulled Xu Zhen's hand and entered.
Xiahou Dun, who had returned from Puyang, felt that something was wrong.
"Meng De, are you not going to invite Governor Zhang Miao?”He felt that something was wrong. Recently, the relationship between the lord, Chen Gong, and Zhang Miao had been getting worse.
"I did, but he refused to come." Cao Cao's eyes narrowed slightly. He didn't calm down, as if he couldn't tell whether he was happy or angry.
However, such a cold response stunned Xiahou Dun for a moment.
Xiahou Dun spent most of his life in the army and did not forget to study.
He often personally welcomed the teacher and humbly asked for advice. He was frugal and gave all the rewards to the soldiers.
He did not buy any property all his life, and when he died, his family had no surplus property.
In fact, his personality was very similar to Xu Zhen's in this aspect, so Xiahou Dun felt that it was not very exciting. It was as if he was a friend and guest, and he did not take care of that kind of guilt.
"Zhang Miao should have been invited. My lord, you should have sent some gifts over.”
Cao Cao laughed heartily." It's alright, it's alright. Let's talk about it after tonight."”
"Yixuan! Did you compose that poem last night in a hurry?”
Cao Cao said as he walked.
"Of course. What does my lord think?”
"Not bad." Cao Cao gave an indifferent evaluation, which almost made Xun Yu laugh.
Not bad.
This was not only not bad, it was simply too much for the lord to bear to part with.
"In that case, drink more wine tonight and write a few more poems.”
……
Green grass sprouted as winter passed and spring came.
At the beginning of spring this year, Xu Zhen had already begun to study pigs.
After slaughtering a few pigs, the villagers of Chenliu were the first to accept this staple food.
Cattle, sheep, and pigs were used during sacrificial ceremonies. Previously, they had eaten less because they could not get rid of the stench. Now that Lord Xu had instructed them, they were naturally willing to give it a try.
With the pilot, Xu Zhen waited for feedback before implementing it.
In the fields, the farmers and soldiers were all cultivating. After the seeds were planted, the fields were well plowed.
This year, not only did they buy grains, but they also bought some new seasonings and peppers according to Xu Zhen's instructions, saying that they could enrich the dishes.
At this moment, Cao Cao and Xu Zhen were plowing the fields and resting. As the herdsman of Yanzhou, Cao Cao enjoyed this kind of life.
He lay down under the carriage beside the ridge and said to Xu Zhen,""Yixuan, I'm ready to send troops again to attack Xuzhou this spring.”
Xu Zhen glanced at Cao Cao and curled his lips,""What did Wen Ruo, Gongda, and Zhicai say?”
"Zhicai doesn't recommend fighting!" Cao Cao looked into the distance. When he spoke, his voice was filled with vicissitudes of life, and it was hard to tell whether he was happy or angry." He said that Lu Bu is beside him. Zhang Yang, Yuan Shao, Zhang Xiu, and Liu Biao might all come to attack me.”
"Once we attack Xu Prefecture, those people who don't want to see me, Cao Cao, rise up will definitely collude in secret and even attack me together!”
"You're right." Xu Zhen nodded in agreement.
However, he also understood that if he didn't fight, he wouldn't be Boss Cao.
" Humph... hehe..." Cao Cao laughed," This is too careful. Yixuan, remember, if this person only does things that he is 100% sure of, then he will never achieve great things in his life!”
"This world is the world of those who dare to fight! Moreover, you were the one who suggested Chungeng attacking Xuzhou!”
" That being said, you have to take care of the surrounding situation..." Xu Zhen said rather lazily,""It's true that we have to be careful of Lu Bu. He's like a starving dog with nowhere to go.”
Xu Zhen looked up at Cao Cao and said,""If you chase a dog into a poor alley, you will definitely suffer a backlash. Moreover, I said that I would disturb…you want to attack with your entire army.”
According to history, Chen Gong and Zhang Miao would take advantage of Cao Cao's attack on Xu Prefecture to welcome Marquis Wen into Yanzhou and make him the herdsman of Yanzhou.
Xu Zhen knew this, but he didn't intend to make it too mysterious. He only used the side drum to remind him. Otherwise, it would seem too prophetic and hard to believe.
"Lu Bu? He wouldn't dare!" Cao Cao stood with his hands behind his back and smiled at Xu Zhen,""Yixuan, watch how I take Xu Prefecture into my hands!”
"Humph…"
Tsk... Boss Cao was starting to get cocky again. When Xu Zhen saw the smile on his face, he must have felt that he had a 90% chance of winning. However, don't forget that there was still Chen Gong and Zhang Miao who would rebel!
Xu Zhen wanted to say it, but he couldn't. Before the rebellion had happened, there was no evidence. If he said it, it would only be a counter-attack, and it would be bad.
"Even so, I still think that Lu Bu will…"
"Alright, there's no need to say anything else. Yixuan, just keep up with the provisions and armaments.”
"Yes, alright."
Xu Zhen nodded and said no more.
Not long after, Cao Cao's orders were issued.
He would personally go to Xu Prefecture to hold the fort and then send troops to attack Tao Qian.
Time waited for no man. If they missed the start of spring this year, Xiapi would become harder and harder to conquer.
Moreover, the situation in the surrounding areas would become more and more complicated. Not to mention Zhang Xiu and Liu Biao in the south, there was also Yuan Shu in Huaiyang.
In the north, there was Yuan Shao. If there was Xu Prefecture, it would be a huge granary! It would be even more stable in the future.
If Liu Bei managed to gain a foothold in Xuzhou, it would be troublesome.
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