In the spring of 195 AD, Cao Cao proclaimed himself king in Xuchang and named the country Wei. At this time, Cao Cao already had nearly 230,000 troops, becoming the most feared force among the kings in the world.
At the end of the same year, when the Yuan brothers were fighting at their most intense, Cao Cao raised 100,000 troops and launched an all-out war against Hebei. Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang, who were fighting a decisive battle near Yijing, were immediately shocked. Yuan Tan led an army of 80,000 people and retreated hastily to resist Cao Cao. Although Yuan Shang's army of 100,000 people did not pursue them, they were happy to sit on the mountain and watch the fight between tigers and tigers.
Unexpectedly, Yuan Tan was vulnerable to Cao Cao. In just two months, Cao Cao took all of Yuan Tan's territory into his hands and captured Pingyuan City. 30,000 Yuan soldiers surrendered to Cao Cao, and Yuan Tan himself was killed by Yu Jin under Cao Cao's command.
The Wei army surged toward Youzhou. Yuan Shang felt regretful and hurriedly asked for help from Wuwan in the north. At the same time, Dong Zhuo also smelled danger and once again sent Lu Bu with 150,000 troops to attack Xuchang.
The capital was in a hurry, and the counselors advised Cao Cao that they had captured half of Hebei and had gained a lot, so they should immediately withdraw to Xuchang to resist the Qin army. However, Cao Cao ignored everyone and just looked at Guo Jia beside him, who answered knowingly.
"If there is a document, everything will be foolproof."
"It is absolutely impossible for Karasuma to help Yuan Shang unconditionally. If the Qin army invades the border, will our army retreat? This will definitely make Yuan Shang hesitate. At this time, when Yuan Shang is unprepared, if the army abandons their baggage and rushes with light equipment, they will definitely be able to fight. And win.”
Cao Cao adopted Guo Jia's strategy.
In the spring of 196, Cao Cao completely eliminated Yuan Shang's forces and unified the north. As expected, Lu Bu failed to capture Xuchang. After receiving the news of Cao Cao's army, Lu Bu had to withdraw his troops early.
Since then, the situation in the world has become clearer, forming a situation where six countries stand side by side and the three powers compete for hegemony.
Among them, Wei State had 300,000 troops, the largest number of troops and the largest territory, making it the strongest among the kings.
The Qin State had 180,000 troops. After Dong Zhuo's management over the years, Xiliang's Ma Teng, Han Sui, and the Hu people have attached themselves one after another. They have Lu Bu's trap camp, Li Jue's Xiliang cavalry, and Ma Chao's Feiyu cavalry. They are powerful. The cavalry is something that no one dares to look down upon.
The Chu State had 150,000 troops. After a series of shocking reforms, the Chu State enriched its people and became the country with the fastest development and the strongest comprehensive national strength among the six countries.
As for Liu Bei's Xu Han army with 100,000 troops, Liu Zhang's Xishu army with 100,000 troops, and Zhang Lu's Lu army with 80,000 troops, among the kings they can only be regarded as trying to protect themselves in the face of the three powerful forces.
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Xuchang City.
The luxurious mansion is close to the edge of the Wei Palace, just barely touching each other. Just standing there quietly showed the prominence of its owner to the world, and also showed its irreplaceable position in the heart of King Wei. This is Guo Jia's house.
At this time, the servants in the mansion were coming in and out, and they were extremely busy. If you look closely, you can see that everyone's face is sad and uneasy. Xun Yu ignored others and quietly walked through the courtyards and walked into a room.
Pushing open the door, the room was filled with the refreshing fragrance of rice, but Xun Yu still smelled a faint smell of medicine.
"Wen Ruo, you're here."
Guo Jia turned his head to look here on the hospital bed, waved his hand and asked the maid who was sitting on her knees to leave the room.
Xun Yu walked gently to the bedside. Guo Jia looked much haggard. He was already seriously ill before the expedition, and the forced march in the final battle may have finally destroyed his last line of defense.
If I had known earlier, I would have asked the lord to let me join the army and let you stay in Xudu.
Xun Yu felt distressed and couldn't help but joked uglyly.
"You prodigal son, you are in the mood to ask the maid to dress you up at this time?"
"Haha, I am a romantic and talented man who has fascinated thousands of girls, how can I be negligent?"
Although Guo Jia coughed slightly sickly, he said proudly with a smile. .
However, Xun Yu quickly exposed him.
"Who are you lying to? A coward. If you can be more wild, you can leave a son and a half daughter with Miss Zhen'er..."
"do not talk!"
Guo Jia suddenly interrupted Xun Yu loudly. He closed his eyes, pressed his hand on his forehead and between his eyebrows and repeated it softly.
"do not talk."
Killing, cheating, looting, stealing, backwardness, ignorance.
A man who aspires to change the world can only lament his short life, a man who laments his impurity can only secretly love the man around him, and even sacrifice his life for his great wish.
Two people met peacefully and missed each other peacefully. Is it the fault of these two people or the world?
Xun Yu sighed deeply and sat on the edge of the bed. Who can have the correct answer in this damn time?
The wordless silence weighed heavily on the two of them. This is life, this is life. Even two people who stand at the top of counselors cannot be absolutely correct. Regrets and regrets are entangled, and they change from heavy to habitual. Painful wounds will eventually turn into scars, but when the body is covered with scars, there is no need to regret and worry. A glass of wine will go with the wind, and the storm will accompany you to sleep.
"Although I want to take a sip of wine now, you won't let me drink it, right?"
Xun Yu looked at Guo Jia very unhappy and asked.
"What do you think?"
"Haha~~"
Guo Jia smiled and asked again.
"Wen Ruo, if Emperor Xian is not missing and my lord wants to proclaim himself king and emperor, what will you do?"
Xun Yu's face turned dark immediately. Guo Jia didn't know that his wish was to help the Han Dynasty, wipe out the thieves, and restore peace to the people. If nothing happened to Emperor Xian, what would be the difference between Cao Cao becoming king and being a traitor?
"This is an evil way. Even if I die, I will persuade Duke Cao to give up being king."
If the emperor is immoral, someone will take his place and lead the people. Why cling to so-called orthodoxy? Cao Cao has the courage to proclaim himself emperor.
Fortunately, Dong Zhuo was let go at the beginning, and Dong Zhuo lived up to Guo Jia's expectations and took up the banner of rebellion. Otherwise, Cao Cao may have to adopt Xun You's method of "holding the emperor hostage to order the princes" in the next step.
Guo Jia secretly breathed a sigh of relief and continued to hit the elm head.
"As long as we can achieve the right goal, why should we distinguish the right path and the evil path so clearly?"
"It's ridiculous!"
I am afraid that among all the counselors in Wei, only Xun Yu would say that Guo Jia's views are ridiculous.
But on this point, Xun Yu refused to give in.
“If you don’t use the right means, how can you get the right result even if you achieve your goal?”
"Fengxiao, the world needs more than cold wisdom. People's hearts are not cold swords."
Two sentences of refutation left Guo Jia speechless.
Yes, even if Dong Zhuo does not rebel, there is still a way for Xun Yu to support Cao Cao and the young emperor in proclaiming himself emperor. That is to let the little emperor surrender to Cao Cao willingly and convincingly. This is the right way.
This is Xun Yu.
Yes, yes. Because of this, Xun Yu is his lifelong best friend.
Only he will never change. He is the eternal pure land in this world of intrigues and intrigues.
"Perhaps the Chu country is more suitable for you..."
"What did you say?"
Xun Yu was stunned by Guo Jia's sudden argument. Guo Jia also came to his senses. He pressed his friend's button and said.
"It's nothing, it's just a momentary emotion, don't take it seriously. Wen Ruo, can you help me invite the lord here? I have something important to tell him."
Xun Yu frowned, and for some reason there was a bad feeling in his heart that made him reluctant to leave.
"Even if I don't invite the lord, the lord will come over to see you every evening after finishing the political affairs."
"Go if you are told! I really remembered something urgent and I must talk to my lord face to face. Don't you even listen to me, a seriously ill patient?"
As he spoke, Guo Jia coughed heavily, and Xun Yu immediately hurriedly helped Guo Jia hold his chest to help him breathe.
"Okay, okay~~ I listen to you, don't worry, your health is important."
After saying that, Xun Yu stood up and walked out. When he reached the door and asked the maid to come in and take care of him, he looked back at Guo Jia, then gently closed the door and left.
Hearing Xun Yu's footsteps gradually fade away and become inaudible, Guo Jia suddenly coughed rapidly and heavily, frightening the maid until her face turned pale. He helped Guo Jia to drink medicine and stroked his back to help Guo Jia breathe. It took a while before Guo Jia stopped coughing. When Guo Jia opened his hand, there was a large stain of blood.
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When Cao Cao rushed to Guo Jia's room, Guo Jia had regained his composure. He once again asked the maid to go out and welcomed Cao Cao with a smile.
"Mengde is here."
Cao Cao walked gently to Guo Jia, as if he was holding a piece of porcelain as thin as paper.
"You have a good rest, why are you worrying about state affairs? You will have more to do when you get better."
"The doctor should have told you that my body can't last more than 3 days!"
Guo Jia's face was full of smiles, and his expression made people feel as if what he was talking about was not his own life.
Cao Cao gritted his teeth and his cheeks became stiff. He gently grabbed Guo Jia's hand and said.
"Fengxiao, you can rest in peace and recuperate. I will find famous doctors all over the world and they will cure you!"
Guo Jia turned his head away and comforted Cao Cao with an undiminished smile.
"I know my own illness, after all, it's been so many years."
"And I'm not as good as the doctor thought. I'm afraid I won't survive today."
Cao Cao was shocked and seemed to be about to go out and call the doctor, but Guo Jia grabbed his hand and prevented him from letting go easily.
"It's useless! Listen to my last words."
"I do not believe!"
Cao Cao had a ferocious look on his face, with his eyebrows, eyes, nose, and mouth all squeezed together. If someone else saw Cao Cao's appearance at this time, they would probably be shocked.
Guo Jia ignored Cao Cao's protest and said to himself.
"Mengde, stop always visiting wives. This will be very bad for your reputation and will easily attract hatred."
I'm afraid you are the only one in the entire Wei Dynasty who dares to say so.
"Do you want any woman?"
"Actually, you don't like wives that much. Wake up, they are not Cai Yan."
Cao Cao was speechless.
"I know you only care about her in your heart. I have a last plan for you. I hope you will get your long-cherished wish."
Guo Jia took out an envelope from under his pillow and handed it to Cao Cao. Cao Cao took it carefully, nodded and put it into his chest.
"After I die, the 'Onii Tomb' I built will be handed over to Cheng Yu. Xun Yu and Xun You's personalities are not suitable for this. The 'Onii Tomb' roster is in the hands of Gui Ying, and you also know his .”
Cao Cao nodded.
"There's another thing I'm worried about. Wen Ruo is a stubborn person. If he contradicts you in the future, can you let him go for my sake? Just once!"
Cao Cao didn't hesitate, just nodded.
After receiving Cao Cao's promise, Guo Jia seemed to let go of all his worries. This time he smiled brightly.
"In this chaotic world where life is like a piece of cake, no one knows what is right and what is wrong."
"That's the pain of countless people."
"In this brilliant era!"
"You can't do it without ambition!"
“It’s impossible without dreams!”
"You can't do it without strength!"
“It’s impossible without a strategy!”
"Countless heroes have exhausted their intelligence and energy!"
"What a pity! What a pity!"
"Mengde, it's a pity that I can't unify the world for you."
Guo Jia let go of Cao Cao's hand.
