At this moment, Zhuge Mu felt Guo Jia's good intentions.
He also understood Cao Cao's intentions.
When Xi Zhicai was on the verge of death, he recommended Guo Jia first, and when Guo Jia was on the verge of death, he recommended him later!
The three of them formed an inheritance with a special meaning.
Because of Guo Jia's recommendation, he was undoubtedly regarded by Cao Cao as their successor.
In other words.
As long as he didn't cross Cao Cao's bottom line, he would be Cao Cao's idol, Guo Fengxiao.
From now on, Cao Cao would treat him as his right-hand man.
Compared to his previous position in Cao Cao's heart, it could be said that one was on the ground, and the other was in the sky.
Thinking of this, Zhuge Mu looked up at Cao Cao and said solemnly,""My lord, I will not disappoint you.”
Hearing Zhuge Mu's words, Cao Cao smiled happily.
Compared to Zhuge Mu saying in front of him,"I will definitely not live up to the lord's expectations"
He, Cao Cao, preferred Zhuge Mu's words.
Because this allowed him to see the human touch on Zhuge Mu.
He did not live up to his filial piety expectations, but he did not live up to Cao Mengde's expectations.
Sighing in his heart, Cao Cao replied softly,"If that's the case…" Very good!"
Three days later.
The war in the north gradually calmed down. Other than the scattered Wuhuan and the Xianbei remnants who were still in chaos, the other races in the north of the Great Han Dynasty were no longer able to do anything.
Under such circumstances, the matter of the army returning was put on the agenda.
Yuyang County Governor Manor.
Cao Cao sat above everyone.
Under the throne, civil officials and generals gathered together.
Among the civil officials on the left, Xun You stood at the forefront.
Behind Xun You were the various officials of Yuyang County, such as the county governor, county lieutenant, duty officer, and warehouse officer.
Xiahou Dun stood at the front of the right row of generals.
Behind Xiahou Dun was a group of proud soldiers and valiant generals.
Among them, not only were Xiahou Yuan, Zhang Liao, Zhuge Mu, Yu Jin, and other generals, but even Zhang He, who was stationed in Jizhou, and Yue Jin, who was stationed in the right Beiping, were also among them.
Cao Cao looked around at the civil and military officials and smiled.
However, when his eyes swept across the ranks of the generals, Cao Cao's gaze paused slightly. He shook his head with a smile and said,"Shu Zhi, why are you hiding behind us?”
"Come forward!"
Or else, I don't know the truth!”
As he spoke, Cao Cao waved at Zhuge Mu and pointed at the seat below the main seat, indicating for him to step forward.
However, what he said made Zhang He, Yu Jin, Li Dian, and the others who were close to Zhuge Mu laugh and look at Zhuge Mu in amusement.
However, there was one person who could not laugh no matter what.
Xiahou Dun looked at the spot where Cao Cao had pointed, whether intentionally or unintentionally. He hesitated whether he should take a step back.
Not for anything else!
This was because the direction Cao Cao was pointing at was right in front of him.
Xun You, who was at the head of the civil officials, naturally noticed this scene.
He couldn't help but feel that Zhuge Mu was really a lucky little guy!
The lord's words were not mocking Zhuge Mu. He was simply using this opportunity to raise Zhuge Mu's status in the army.
In addition, Zhuge Mu had fought Dingxiang, destroyed Wuhuan, and defeated Kebineng during the northern expedition.
Xun You had already foreseen Zhuge Mu's powerful rise.
And it was the unstoppable kind.
Times created heroes!
The ancients did not deceive me.
In the end, Xun You could only sigh in his heart.
Among the generals, Zhuge Mu did not expect Cao Cao to not discuss the matter of moving the capital with the generals, but to talk about his position first.
Facing the gazes of Cao Cao and the other generals, Zhuge Mu could only walk forward helplessly.
However, what surprised Zhuge Mu was that…just as he was about to face Cao Cao, Xiahou Dun, who was on his left, took half a step back.
"Shu Zhi, come to me!”
Xiahou Dun said.
Zhuge Mu was shocked by his words.
Cao Cao saw Xiahou Dun's actions and nodded in admiration.
On the other hand, the generals who had only realized what was going on later had a look of shock on their faces.
At this moment, they realized that Cao Cao was not joking with Zhuge Mu in front of the generals.
Instead, he had the intention to promote Zhuge Mu, the genius commander who had appeared out of nowhere during the Northern Expedition, as the number one person in the army.
Today's actions were undoubtedly paving the way for Zhuge Mu.
As for Xiahou Dun, the general of the Cao Clan, who had made a concession just now…the generals thought that he had received instructions from Cao Cao, which was why he had chosen to retreat.
He looked at Zhuge Mu's young face, then looked at Cao Cao, who did not hide his admiration for Zhuge Mu.
Inexplicably, two names appeared in the minds of Yu Jin, Zhang Xiu, and the others.
Emperor Xiaowu of Han, Liu Che!
Han Dynasty Champion Hou Huo Qubing!
Zhuge Mu did not know what the generals were thinking.
However, Zhuge Mu nodded and thanked Xiahou Dun for his kindness.
"Thank you, General Yuan Rang!"
"When we return to the capital, Shu Zhi will have a big talk with the general!”
Zhuge Mu returned Xiahou Dun's kindness in a timely manner.
After all, the power of the Cao Clan's generals wasn't small under Cao Cao's command.
Zhuge Mu was naturally happy to be able to use this opportunity to resolve his past grievances with Xiahou Dun and the others.
Watching this scene, the smile on Cao Cao's face grew wider.
Because based on his performance just now…whether it was Zhuge Mu's grasp of propriety or Xiahou Dun's concession, he was extremely satisfied.
After Zhuge Mu stood in front of the generals, Cao Cao immediately said,"The northern Xianbei, the eastern Xianbei, and the Wuhuan have all been pacified. I intend to return to Xudu at noon tomorrow.”
Cao Cao's voice attracted everyone's attention.
"After the army returns, the northern provinces will need someone to guard them.”
As he spoke, Cao Cao looked at Zhang He, Cao Xiu, and Le Jin and said,"Gui Yi, Wen Lie, Wen Qian, you will still be in charge of guarding Jizhou and Youzhou.”
"In view of the heavy casualties of the troops of Jizhou and Youzhou in this war, I will grant you special permission to recruit fifty thousand troops each to make up for the lack of garrison forces.”
Zhang He, Le Jin, and Cao Xiu naturally had no objections to Cao Cao's arrangements.
This was beyond their expectations.
However…
Cao Cao's next words shocked all the generals present.
"Shu Zhi, if I let you control Yong and Yong, what will you do?”
A single stone stirred up a thousand ripples!
Everyone's eyes flashed with shock. They never thought that Cao Cao would think so highly of Zhuge Mu.
However, when they came back to their senses and thought about the actual situation in Yong and Ling Prefectures, they looked at Zhuge Mu with sympathy.
Control Yongzhou, Liangzhou suddenly heard that the power is very big.
But in reality, that was not the case at all.
Because right now, Cao Cao could only control half of Yongzhou, which had been reduced to ruins.
The remaining Liangzhou and half of Yongzhou were still under the control of Ma Teng, Ma Chao, and Han Sui!
In other words.
If Zhuge Mu agreed.
What he received was equivalent to a mess.
Could he use all his power to control Yong and Ling Prefectures?
It still depended on whether Ma Teng, Han Sui's Qiang cavalry, and the Western Liang Army would agree.
PS: In the first year of Xingping (AD 194), when Li Jue controlled Chang 'an, Emperor Xian of Han, Liu Xie, established Yongzhou under his coercion. Therefore, there was no problem with Yongzhou appearing at this time.
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