Jiujiang, Shouchun.
It was under the control of Yangzhou and was located north of the Yangtze River. It was the location of the later Anhui Province.
Jiujiang is located between the Yangtze River and Huaihe River. It is a land of fish and rice. The people are rich and fertile. Most of the people under its jurisdiction are simple and honest.
However, when Yuan Shu arrived, he levied exorbitant taxes and allowed his soldiers to plunder wantonly. For a time, the people of the counties in Huainan suffered greatly, causing the originally rich and prosperous land to become sparsely populated.
Shouchun City, within the Yama's Residence.
Hearing the servant finish, Yan Xiang raised his white eyebrows and said in surprise,"Jia Xu? Why is he here?"
"Forget it, let him in." Yan Xiang waved his hand and did not think too much about it.
Not long after, in a side hall.
Although Jia Xu was over fifty years old, his eyes were filled with cunningness and sinister.
"Xu greets Yan Changshi." Jia Xu bowed respectfully and shouted.
"Ha, Jia Xu, Jia Wenhe, the world calls you the Poison Warrior. May I know what advice you have for me today?”Yan Xiang snorted coldly and raised his eyebrows as he questioned.
"Minister Yan, please don't kill me. I'm not even 10 - 20% as resourceful as you, so how can I be worthy of your advice?”Jia Xu apologized and then changed the topic,""However, Xu has something to do with your life.”
"Oh, tell me!" Yan Xiang was curious and smiled.
"What do you think of Cao Cao?”Jia Xu asked.
"Cao Cao?" Yan Xiang's words were filled with contempt, and he snorted lightly,"After being an eunuch, it's filthy."
"However, this person has some courage and ambition. He chased Lu Bu, pacified Yuzhou, and attacked Xuzhou.”
Jia Xu laughed heartily." That's right. Although Cao Cao wasn't born like Deacon Yuan, he was ambitious, brave, and resourceful. He knew how to use people well and had countless good generals under him.
If Xu Xu's guess is correct, in the spring of next year, he will certainly send troops to attack our Lord or Yuan Gong to pacify the rear.
"If my master and Deacon Yuan do nothing, they will definitely be defeated one by one and die without a burial place.”
Yan Xiang narrowed his eyes. How could he not know about this? He had mentioned it to Yuan Shu many times, but Yuan Shu was greedy for pleasure and had been scared out of his wits by Cao Cao. He did not dare to send troops.
"You're right, Cao Cao's greatest enemies are your lord and my lord.”Yan Xiang was frank and immediately sighed: "To be honest, my lord was scared out of his wits by Cao Cao and didn't dare to fight him.”
"Although you have good intentions, there's nothing I can do. Please leave!”
"Hehe, Yan Changshi, even if Deacon Yuan is timid, could it be that even you are timid?”Jia Xu shouted loudly.
"You... " How dare you insult me?" Yan Xiang glared at him and shouted angrily.
"Before Xu came, my master boasted that Yan Zhangshi was a great talent and that he had to pay respects to Yan Zhangshi before paying respects to Deacon Yuan. However, after seeing it today, it was just an empty reputation. Farewell!”Jia Xu's words were cold and mocking, and he was about to leave after he finished speaking.
"Stop right there!" Yan Xiang's white brows were tightly knitted together. After a long hesitation, he said,""What is your opinion? I might as well listen to it. If it's feasible, I'll definitely remonstrate with you.”
The corners of Jia Xu's mouth curled up into a triumphant smile. He turned around and cupped his fists."Chief historian Gao Yi. My lord said that he would like to bow his head and acknowledge Yuan Gong as his master. We will form an alliance and fight against Cao Cao together.”
"In addition, Cao Cao should have already led his army north to Luoyang and robbed the emperor to order the vassals.
At this time, Xuchang is empty. Our Lord has allied with Lu Bu and wants to attack Cao Cao in three ways. After the victory, Runan will return to your army. I don't know what this plan is. Can you persuade Yuan Gong to send troops to attack Cao Cao?”
"Cao Cao going north? Is this true?" Yan Xiang's eyes focused as he anxiously said.
"Naturally." Jia Xu stroked his beard and said frankly," Xuchang is empty. In this battle, you only need to send 20,000 troops at the end of the month, which is called 100,000. You will go out of Jiujiang to attack Runan. At that time, the aristocratic families of Runan will definitely respond one after another, so you can take them easily.”
"Only this?" Yan Xiang raised his eyebrows and asked in surprise.
"That's enough. Leave the rest to my master.”Jia Xu said confidently.
Yan Xiang narrowed his eyes and sized up Jia Xu for a moment before saying in a clear voice,""Leave this matter to me. At the end of the month, my Lord will send troops to help. I hope your army won't play around.”
" How dare I, how dare I." Jia Xu waved his hand apologetically.
After that, the two of them discussed some more details before Jia Xu left. He didn't even visit Yuan Shu personally.
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Xu Prefecture.
Xiapi City.
In the waterside pavilion, Lu Bu was holding a wine cup and drinking heartily. He had a woman in his arms and was in a very happy mood.
Seeing Chen Gong walk over quickly, Lu Bu smiled and shouted,""Gongtai, look at what this is."
"Gold? Where did you get so much gold?" Chen Gong frowned and pointed at the boxes of horseshoe gold.
"Hey, Gongtai, don't get too excited. This gold was sent by Zhang Xiu. In his early years, he was under Dong Zhuo's tent but he didn't get to know him. What a pity!”Lu Bu smiled as he drank his wine, a smug look on his face.
"Zhang Xiu? Why did he send someone to deliver gold?" Chen Gong instantly became alert.
"He was worried that Cao Cao would attack him in the coming year, so he wanted to invite me to attack Cao Cao's army before Cao Cao's position was stable.”Lu Bu said proudly.
"Muddle, Fengxian, you muddle!" Chen Gong's face turned red as he shouted angrily.
Lu Bu was instantly displeased. He slammed the wine cup on the wooden table and remained silent.
"Fengxian, who is Cao Cao? This person has countless advisors and generals. Have you forgotten about the battle at Puyang? Moreover, now that they have Yan and Yu states, if we offend them, I'm afraid we'll be the ones to suffer next year!”Chen Gong said earnestly.
"Moreover, Xu Prefecture has just been pacified. How can we mobilize troops to attack Cao Cao? Our army should rest and recuperate, waiting for the opportunity to attack.”
Chen Gong's face turned red.
"Gongtai, Xu Prefecture is adjacent to Cao Cao. Even if we endure, Cao Cao will not let us go. Moreover, Zhang Xiu is the main attacker in this battle.”
"Furthermore, Zhang Xiu promised that after the matter was settled, he would send over 100,000 bushels of corn.”
Lu Bu said loudly.
"What did you say? Zhang Xiu will be the main attacker?"
Chen Gong frowned and asked angrily,"Zhang Ji has only passed away three months ago. What right does Zhang Xiu have to attack Cao Cao? What nonsense."
"Gongtai, calm down first. I've already promised the messenger about this matter, so it's not easy to change it.”Lu Bu stepped forward and pulled Chen Gong over. He still had to rely on Chen Gong.
"When the time comes, I will send Zhang Liao with eight thousand soldiers to coordinate with them from afar.
If we can win, our army will follow up the victory and seize Liang, Chenliu and other places. If they lose, then our army will avoid the battle. We won't lose anything, and we can obtain a large sum of benefits.”
After hearing Lu Bu's words, Chen Gong frowned and pondered for a moment before saying,""Forget it, let's do as Fengxian said. However, Cao Cao had many advisors, so Zhang Liao had to be careful and not take the enemy lightly.”
"Don't worry, Gongtai. Wenyuan is meticulous and will be fine.”Lu Bu laughed heartily.
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