At this moment, the excitement in Cao Cao's heart could not be described with words!
Guo Yu had been plotting against Jing Yang even before he left the thatched cottage, preparing for his southern expedition.
It was Guo Yu who predicted Liu Biao's death, saw through Zhuge Liang's plot to seize Xinye, and subdued the fierce general Zhao Yun.
And now, just as Guo Yu had expected, Cai Mao was willing to surrender. Cao Cao was so impressed by Guo Yu!
Although Cao Cao was happy that the rich and famous people of Xiangyang had come to surrender, he was even happier to have a peerless sage like Guo Yu!
"Sir, please accept Cao Cao's bow!"
Cao Cao didn't even say why. His body, which was over 50 years old, bent down. Cao Pi wanted to come up and help him, but he was pushed away by Cao Cao!
"Prime Minister, why do you have to do this? Yu can't afford it!"
Guo Yu smiled as he dodged, but he also cupped his hands and bowed in return.
Unexpectedly, Cao Cao did not give up. He turned around and bowed to Guo Yu,"Mister's brother helped me pacify the north, and today, Mister helped me easily subdue half of Jing State. If Mister doesn't accept my gratitude, he will be worried and uneasy!”
Guo Yu could only smile bitterly as he accepted the greeting and returned it once again.
"Alright, my lord, since Jing Xiang is here, why don't you and I stop paying our respects here? Why don't we host a banquet to entertain everyone and discuss the next matter?”
Cao Cao was finally willing to stand up. He held Guo Yu's hand and walked in front with his head held high. Thinking of the wealthy families of Xiangyang behind him, he felt that Jingzhou was in his hands. He even thought of Yang and Yi. He felt that he was about to rule the world. For a moment, he was full of pride. He also felt that Guo Yu was a rare genius.
Everyone sat down. Guo Yu and Cao Cao sat together, but Cao Cao was in the east and Guo Yu was in the west, showing the order of importance.
Cai Mao, Kuai Yue, and the others had been silently observing since the start of the battle. Seeing how highly regarded Guo Yu was by Cao Cao, they had a better understanding of Guo Yu's status.
Hence, the Xiangyang nobles looked at Huang Chengyan from time to time, their eyes filled with envy.
Ever since Huang Chengyan turned Xiangyang and Nanyang upside down to look for Huang Yueying, the wealthy families in Jingxiang knew that Huang Yueying had been seduced by Guo Yu.
In the past, everyone laughed at Huang Yueying for losing her status and dignity as a daughter of a noble family.
However, today, everyone knew that Huang Yueying had a discerning eye and had gone thousands of miles to find her husband!
Huang Yueying had found such a good son-in-law for the Huang family. This was the fundamental purpose of a large family to raise their daughter!
Cai Mao then put his mouth close to Huang Chengyan's ear and sighed in a low voice,""Brother-in-law has taught his daughter well. In the future, I'm afraid that she will soar in the sky. The Huang family will become the number one wealthy family in Jing Xiang because of this!”
At this moment, Huang Chengyan, who used to be a carefree cloud and wild crane, could not stand his heart and directly floated away!
Although he tried his best to suppress his ecstasy, his mouth was full of exaggeration."No, no, your elder sister is my wife. We're all family.”
However, although Huang Chengyan was low-key and pretentious, the Jing Xiang Wealthy Class did not feel unhappy. At this time, Huang Chengyan and his daughter had become their bridge to climb up to Cao Cao. Naturally, the thicker the bridge, the better!
Soon, everyone stood up and toasted Cao Cao and Guo Yu. After a few rounds of drinking, the alcohol was strong and the atmosphere became lively.
Cao Cao's face was red. After some hesitation, he asked Cai Mao with a smile,""Since you have surrendered to me, I will know how many soldiers you have.”
"Prime Minister, I have 150,000 infantry, 50,000 cavalry, and 80,000 sailors. A total of 280,000 soldiers!”
The thought of his 300,000-strong army flashed through Cao Cao's mind, and he was shocked. However, when he saw Cai Mao and the others 'respectful and fawning expressions, and Guo Yu's calm expression, he felt at ease.
Cao Cao was immediately curious about Cai Mao.""Since you have nearly 300,000 soldiers, why did you surrender to me today?”
Cai Mao spoke the truth after drinking. After looking at Guo Yu, his eyes were filled with fear.
"In the past, Yuan Shaohu occupied Hebei and had millions of elite soldiers under him. He had Xun Chen, Ju Shou, and Tian Feng in the civil army, and Yan Liang and Wen Chou in the military. However, Yuan Shao did not have a good minister like Guo Fengxiao. He did not plan well and could not make a decision when something happened. Finally, he was destroyed by the Prime Minister!”
"Although I have 300,000 soldiers, I don't even have the likes of Jiashou or Tian Feng, let alone a genius like Guo Fengxiao. How can I dare to fight against the Prime Minister?”
Cao Cao laughed,"Fengxiao's soul has returned to his hometown. Are you afraid of a dead person?"”
Cai Mao sighed heavily." Although Guo Fengxiao is dead, his brother Guo Yu, the Lord beside you, is giving you advice!" With such a peerless genius, even if we have millions of soldiers, how dare we act rashly?”
Cao Cao looked at Guo Yu, his eyes filled with love and pride. At the same time, he couldn't help but stroke his beard and laugh,""Ever since Teacher was invited out of the thatched cottage by me, he has always lived in seclusion and kept a low profile. Why do you say that he is a peerless genius?”
Cai Mao smiled bitterly." Although I live in seclusion, I know everything in the world. Not to mention, before Liu Jingsheng was buried, Mr. has already persuaded the Prime Minister to send troops to Jingzhou. Isn't it because he predicted the enemy's first opportunity and calculated everything? Why is this so? Besides, my eldest sister is Huang Chengyan's wife, and Huang Chengyan has always had dealings with you. How can I not know your ability? Even if Liu Jingsheng was still alive, once the Prime Minister decided to conquer Jingzhou, how could we dare to disobey?”
Cao Cao chatted with the crowd for a while more, and his mood became even better. He laughed nonstop and soon began to arrange the rewards.
"Cai Mao is able to judge the situation and has always been the commander of the navy. From now on, he will be the commander of the navy and will be bestowed the title of Hanyang Pavilion Marquis!”
"Kuai Yue is a famous scholar in Jing Xiang. I recommend you to be a Guanglu Xun and enter the court as an official!”
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When he mentioned Huang Chengyan, Cao Cao glanced at Guo Yu. Seeing Guo Yu looking at the ground beneath his feet, he understood.
"Today, Xiangyang was spared from the flames of war because of Huang Chengyan's efforts! From now on, the position of the Jing State Provincial Governor will be in your hands!”
Everyone else also received rewards. Even Cai Mao's nephew, Liu Cong, was given the position of Qingzhou Provincial Governor. Everyone was happy.
After the banquet, Cao Cao led his men and his 200,000 troops south to Xiangyang. At the same time, he arranged for his subordinates to take over Cai Mao's 280,000 troops.
After Huang Chengyan became the governor of Jingzhou, he immediately issued a call to arms, asking the governors of Jingzhou to come to Xiangyang to meet Cao Cao. Of course, he did not forget to write a letter to his daughter, Huang Yueying, who was far away in Xudu, asking her to return to Xiangyang as soon as possible.
"Silly girl, now that the Prime Minister has our Jing State Navy, Guo Yu will definitely use this navy to consolidate the situation in Jing State and seize Yangzhou. She was in Xudu, how long would it take for her to wait for Guo Yu to return? When she comes back, I will mention the matter between the two of them to the Prime Minister!”
When the governors of the Jing Prefecture learned that Xiangyang had surrendered, they knew that the situation was hopeless. They all brought their main civil and military officials to Xiangyang to meet.
The Governor of Changsha, Han Xuan, also rushed to Xiangyang under the protection of General Huang Zhong!
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