This mission to Cao Cao was not an assignment, but Xu Shu recommended himself to Liu Zhang.
The reason is also very simple. Xu Shu knew Liu Beijun's situation well.
Only when you know yourself and your enemy can you fight without danger.
If you want to encourage Cao Cao to go south, you must naturally let him know the situation of Liu Bei's army.
Xu Shu, the former commander of Liu Bei's army in Nanjun, was undoubtedly the best candidate.
Xu Shu was greatly favored by Liu Zhang and often wanted to repay Liu Zhang.
This mission is an excellent opportunity.
In addition, Xu Shu came up with the strategy and should be completed by him.
Not long after, a short, dark-skinned middle-aged man appeared in Xu Shu's eyes.
It was Cao Cao.
Xu Shu did not dare to be negligent and took the initiative to step forward and bow.
"Xu Yuanzhi meets with Prime Minister Cao!"
"Mr. Xu, please wake up!"
Cao Cao stepped forward and stretched out his hand to help Xu Shu up.
"Cao and Mr. Xu have not met. I wonder how Mr. Xu recognized Cao?"
Xu Shu smiled, admiration naturally showing in his eyes.
"Before leaving, Qin Gong once told the concubines that the person who is surrounded by heroic spirit and has magnificent weapons is Prime Minister Cao!"
"When I looked at everyone in the Prime Minister's Mansion, only Prime Minister Cao agreed with Duke Qin's description!"
"Hahaha!"
After hearing this, Cao Cao was so proud that he couldn't help but look up to the sky and laugh several times.
At the same time, he became more convinced of Cao Chong's views.
It seems that after unifying Hebei, Liu Zhang has felt extraordinary pressure!
"You're welcome, Duke Qin. When it comes to heroes in the world, there are only two heroes, Duke Qin and Cao!"
"Liu Bei, Sun Quan and others are all rats!"
Mentioning Xu Shu's old master did not make Xu Shu feel any weird, but instead expressed his agreement repeatedly.
"What Prime Minister Cao said is absolutely true! The Han Dynasty still needs to rely on Prime Minister Cao and Duke Qin!"
As the saying goes, don't hit someone with a smiling face.
Xu Shu was flattering from the beginning, and with Liu Zhang's goodwill, Cao Cao didn't have to be too embarrassed.
At the moment, Cao Cao also needs a lot of time to restore the Central Plains and the three states of Hebei he just conquered.
Peace is the best outcome for both parties.
"Haha, I wonder what important business Mr. Xu has when he comes to Xuchang?"
Cao Cao chose to go straight to the point. No matter how stupid he was, he would never think that Xu Shu came all the way to flatter him.
"Prime Minister Cao, Duke Qin has won a great victory in the Western Regions. I am here to report the good news to Your Majesty!"
"oh?"
Cao Cao exclaimed, this result really surprised him.
Especially the big word in Xu Shu’s mouth!
"Mr. Xu, can you talk to Cao first?"
Of course Xu Shu would not refuse, this was the purpose of his trip.
"Qin Gong sent Ma Chao, the general of the Northern Army, and Fa Zheng, the military counselor of the Northern Army, to lead the elite Northern Army deep into the Western Regions. After a series of battles, more than 400,000 allied forces from various countries in the Western Regions were wiped out, including Kangju State, Wusun State, and Dawan State. Almost all the Chinese soldiers were wiped out!”
"In addition, the Qiuci Kingdom has long been disobedient to the management of the Western Region Changshi Mansion, and has now been completely destroyed!"
"Shi Zhangyan, the governor of the Western Regions, colluded with the Six Divisions of Che Division in an attempt to fight against the Duke of Qin. However, he was eliminated by Ma Chao and Fazheng together and annihilated more than 20,000 troops from the six divisions of Che Division!"
"After this battle, almost all the elites of more than fifty countries in the Western Region were killed or injured, and now they have all surrendered!"
After hearing this, Cao Cao's mind went blank and he was shocked.
To eliminate more than 400,000 elite soldiers, how many troops would be sent into the Western Region?
There are also two countries, Kangju and Wusun, but Cao Cao knows their strength.
Not weaker than Yuan Shao who he had just wiped out!
The most terrifying thing is that all more than fifty countries have surrendered, once again allowing the majesty of the Han to spread to all countries in the Western Regions!
"The Duke of Qin is indeed the pillar of the Han Dynasty, and he can carry forward the prestige of the Han Dynasty like no one else!"
After a long time, Cao Cao had to express his deep admiration for Liu Zhang.
So far, everything Liu Zhang has done is Cao Cao's dream!
Open up territory for the Han Dynasty and fight against the foreign races!
Southern Barbarians, Qiang Hu, Xianbei, Xiongnu!
Which one has not been severely beaten by Liu Zhang?
The land of Hebei can be so peaceful thanks to Liu Zhang's victory in destroying 200,000 Xianbei troops in one battle, leaving the three Xianbei tribes in the grassland still fighting among themselves!
This time it’s the Western Region again, and it’s another unparalleled achievement!
After Cao Cao returned to Xuchang, he immediately heard that Liu Zhang personally led an army to fight against Liu Bei in Nanjun.
After learning that Liu Zhang only occupied the front line of Yiling, he was extremely proud!
After all, Cao Cao occupied land in three states, while Liu Zhang only occupied less than half a county!
It is also the monarch who personally commands the troops and makes judgments!
Cao Cao even imagined what honor he would have in the court meeting tomorrow!
But the arrival of Xu Shu made Cao Cao feel the pressure.
One is internal and the other is external, everyone knows what the merits are!
"Prime Minister Cao, you're welcome!"
"Qin Gong also admires Prime Minister Cao for annihilating the Yuan family, and specially asked the common people to convey it to the Prime Minister!"
Cao Cao waved his hands repeatedly, and no longer had the arrogance with his nostrils turned upward.
He also wants to be shameless. He can't force himself to be arrogant when he knows he is inferior to others.
"Mr. Xu must not say that. Cao's achievements are indeed nothing compared to Duke Qin..."
"By the way, Prime Minister, this time I came from Chang'an and brought some gifts to the Prime Minister."
Cao Cao nodded slightly, but did not arouse much interest.
"Cao, thank you very much, Mr. Qin."
A gift is just a token of courtesy.
Now that Cao Cao has captured Hebei, it can be said that he lacks everything.
If I had to say something less, the most I would say is Shu salt and Shu brocade.
However, these are being traded normally, and there are still many in stock, so they don’t feel too precious.
Xu Shu laughed secretly when he saw this, and then asked again.
"Isn't Prime Minister Cao curious?"
"oh?"
This time, a strange color appeared in Cao Cao's eyes.
Mentioning it once is polite, but twice?
Xu Shu must have felt that this gift was enough to arouse Cao Cao's love!
"It seems that Duke Qin brought a surprise to Cao!"
Xu Shu nodded, his expression extremely firm.
"Qin Gong asked the concubine to give a message to Prime Minister Cao. If you cut the weeds without removing the roots, they will grow again when the spring breeze blows!"
"What's the meaning?"
Cao Cao frowned and felt the meaning of this sentence.
"Prime Minister Cao witnessed Yuan Shao's death, but he didn't find Yuan Tan, Yuan Xi, and Yuan Shang, right?"
As soon as Xu Shu said these words, Cao Cao couldn't sit still.
Indeed it is!
In order to find these three people, Cao Cao had to dig three feet into the ground.
Unfortunately there have been no clues.
Guo Jia was left in Hebei to continue searching for the whereabouts of these three people.
"I wonder if Mr. Xu can give Cao a clear path?"
The three Yuan brothers are too important, and their existence may cause turmoil in Hebei.
Cao Cao quickly saluted Xu Shu, believing that the other party was not innocent!
"Don't dare!"
Xu Shu waved his hands repeatedly, not daring to accept Cao Cao's gift.
It was a coincidence that when the good news from the Western Region came to Weiyang Palace that day, another news came immediately after.
Guo Tu actually brought the three Yuan brothers to defect to him!
Even Liu Zhang couldn't help but wonder whether there was something wrong with Guo Tu's brain or the Yuan brothers.
Yuan Shao and Liu Zhang have such a deep rift, how dare they come to Guanzhong!
It just so happened that Xu Shu came to Xuchang this time and brought him along as a favor!
"I brought these three people to Prime Minister Cao!"
Cao Cao couldn't sit still anymore and grabbed Xu Shu's hands excitedly.
"Mr. Xu, do you really mean what you said?"
