Zhang Xiu heard what Jia Xu said and hurriedly asked: "Jia Gong, what's the solution?"
The two entered the hall. Jia Xu waved his hand to signal the servants outside to leave, and then said to Zhang Xiu: "Wancheng cannot be saved in this situation."
Zhang Xiu's expression darkened and he handed the letter in his hand to Jia Xu.
Jia Xu waved his hand and said, "You don't have to read it. I know it's the news from Jingzhou that Jiangdong has been attacked."
Zhang Xiu sighed and said: "Jia Gong is still smart, you can guess this."
Jia Xu said: "There have been people going north to Nanyang recently. Something must have happened over there in Jingnan."
"My lord, you are so eager to find me again."
"Except for the urgent military situation coming from Jingzhou, Jingzhou may not be able to stop Jiangdong's army, and there are no other possible things."
Zhang Xiu took his seat dejectedly and poured his own wine while saying, "Then what should we do now? Are we going to surrender to Cao Cao again?"
"Last time we killed his personal guard captain, eldest son, nephew and others. With such deep hatred, even if the gods came, they would not be able to accept our surrender again."
Jia Xu shook his head and said, "Not necessarily."
Zhang Xiu raised his head in confusion.
Jia Xu said: "Now Jingzhou cannot stop Jiangdong. Once Jingzhou is captured by Jiangdong, it is inevitable that half of Jiangdong will be defeated."
"How can Cao Cao sleep peacefully with such a neighbor beside him?"
"In Jizhou and Youzhou in the north, recent intelligence has been showing that Yuan Shaoyuan is stronger than Gongsun Zan."
"It is inevitable that Yuan Shao will capture Gongsun Zan."
"Yuan Shao IV was born in the third generation and was very ambitious. He wanted to dominate the world."
"So, when the emperor was in trouble and the princes were working hard for the king, he did not take action. Otherwise, the emperor would not have fallen into Cao Cao's hands."
"Now that Cao Cao controls the emperor, once Yuan Shao captures Gongsun Zan, he will not even care about the old relationship between him and Cao Cao, but will uproot Cao Cao and the emperor."
"As far as Yuan Shao is concerned, the Emperor is of no help to him, and his status is not much different from that of the Emperor."
"Cao Cao knows this better than anyone else."
"Therefore, he has to face two powerful enemies in the north, Yuan Shao and Jiangdong, at the same time."
"Compared to Yuan Shao, although Jiangdong seems to be in peace with Cao Cao now, Hefei in Jiangdong is just a stone's throw away from Xudu."
"If our Wancheng falls into the hands of Jiangdong again, my lord, if you were Cao Cao, how would you feel if you were standing in Xudu?"
Zhang Xiu shivered and said, "I've been restless all night."
Jia Xu said: "Yes, anyone else would be intolerable."
"Once Jiangdong's armies from Wancheng and Hefei attack together, it is inevitable that Xudu will be conquered."
"Moreover, if Jiangdong takes Jingzhou this time, half of the country will be formed. Whether it is talents or food, it will be far beyond what Cao Cao can compare with."
"Jingzhou and Xuzhou have always been food-producing places. Taken together, even Jizhou has nothing to fear."
"And the Yanzhou and Yuzhou owned by Cao Cao, plus the Sili he just occupied, the three states are not grain-producing areas."
"The chaotic times in these years have led to constant wars in these three places. Not even one out of ten people are still here, and the population is also insufficient."
"Cao Cao has no way to fight."
"Therefore, his desire for Wancheng may even be more important than his own life."
"With Wancheng, there is no need to move the capital. At least it can curb the development of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River east to the north."
"Without Wancheng, relocation of the capital is inevitable."
"Moreover, he can't even keep his current foundation."
"Of course, Jiangdong has been fighting for years and has just won Xuzhou, Jingzhou and other places. He must recuperate as soon as possible. Therefore, he must not be willing to face Yuan Shao directly."
"Therefore, Cao Cao is temporarily retained to use as a buffer against Yuan Shao's move south."
"At most, Jiangdong can only start a war to delay Yuan Shao in Xuzhou."
"So, the south of Cao Cao will be safe for a few years."
"However, Cao Cao is not Liu Biao's generation, so he will definitely not be willing to do this."
"So, if Cao Cao gets intelligence about Jingzhou now, he may have already been rectifying his soldiers and planning to attack Wancheng for the second time."
"If we defect to Cao Cao for the second time now, no matter how much hatred we had before, Cao Cao will accept us."
"It's just that we still have to do some superficial work now."
Zhang Xiu asked doubtfully: "Appearance?"
Jia Xu nodded and said: "Yes, let people build three tombs outside the city immediately, one for Dian Wei, one for Cao Ang, and one for Cao Anmin."
Zhang Xiu said with an expression of embarrassment: "In the battle that day, these three people were cut into pieces by the rebels, and their bones were thrown away."
Jia Xu patiently said: "Just repair the tomb! As for the inside of the tomb, just find a few bones and throw them in. If Cao Cao gets Wancheng, do you think he will really open the tomb?"
"It is taboo to open the grave before the bones are cold."
"After a few years, even if the grave is moved again, who can be sure who the owner of the dense bones is?"
"Besides, we have a grand burial."
Zhang Xiu was stunned and said: "Then, let's prepare now and then welcome Cao Cao?"
Jia Xu waved his hand.
Zhang Xiu said blankly: "Jia Gong, I'm a little confused."
Jia Xu said: "My lord, Cunning Rabbit has three caves, why can you only go down one alley?"
"I just asked my lord to prepare for the possibility of welcoming Cao Cao."
"Because, Cao Cao must be preparing a large army."
"If Jiangdong cannot capture Jingzhou quickly and Cao Cao attacks again, we won't be able to hold him back for too long."
"Now that Jingzhou has too much time to take care of itself, it is even less possible to help us."
"When that time comes, we will have no choice but to vote for Cao Cao again."
"However, the possibility of this situation is not as high as the possibility of Jiangdong taking Jingzhou."
"Jiangdong and Jingzhou are feuding. The Jingzhou family has a great business. Jiangdong has never set foot in Jingzhou before."
"Now Jiangdong has entered the hinterland of Jingzhou."
"This shows that major changes occurred in Xiangyang, Jingzhou. For example, Liu Biao, the herdsman of Jingzhou, died."
Zhang Xiu said in astonishment: "No way? Last time I saw Liu Biao, his face was still rosy."
Jia Xu said: "Anything is possible."
"The more unlikely something is to happen, the more shocking it will be when it happens."
"This is the current situation in Jingzhou."
"A major change occurred in Xiangyang, Jingzhou, which made it impossible for Jingzhou to unite against the enemy, and Jiangdong happened to grasp this information at the first time."
"Seizing the major flaw in Jingzhou's temporary inability to unite against the enemy, Jiangdong can conquer the heart of Jingzhou."
"The general trend in Jiangdong has taken shape. It's like a flood that bursts its banks and cannot be stopped."
"Jingzhou is very likely to be gone."
"Jingbei General Wenpin is unable to support himself alone."
"Once Jingzhou is gone, this will be our opportunity."
"Joining Jiangdong has contributed to the power of half of Jiangdong. As far as Jiangdong is concerned, we are heroes. My lord and I both have a good ending. At least, we will have enough food and clothing for the rest of our lives, and prosperity and wealth will not be a problem."
"I know that my lord has always wanted to return to Wuwei with these thousands of songs."
"To seek refuge in Jiangdong is also the most likely way for my lord to take them back."
"only--"
Zhang Xiu's blood boiled when Jia Xu spoke about it, as if he saw light in the darkness.
This "just" instantly pulled him into the abyss.
Zhang Xiu said hurriedly: "Just?"
Jia Xu let out a long sigh and said, "My lord, before that, we must defend Wancheng."
"And, be firm."
"Don't hesitate."
"In today's troubled times, the princes are afraid of those who are half-hearted."
Zhang Xiu nodded heavily and said, "Okay!"
Jia Xu continued: "Also, no matter whether we end up joining Cao Cao or Jiangdong, we can't be as free as before. At least, we can't be reused by others."
"Whether it's Cao Cao or Jiang Dong, they have their strong staff until the current situation."
"Cao Cao has the Yingchuan gentry."
"There are all the major families in Jiangdong."
"My lord, you have to let go of your youthful ambition and learn to be patient."
Jia Xu raised his head and sighed: "Actually, there is no good in being competitive, honoring the lintel, and being the same for a while."
"Everything in the world is impermanent, and flowers never bloom forever."
"The guests here today will be prisoners the next day."
"On the contrary, it is patient and low-key, just like the long stream of water, which can last forever."
"In the future, once Wancheng is given away, it will be difficult for my lord and I to get together again."
"I can't remind you around my lord either."
"My lord, you have to take care of yourself."
"I don't want to risk my life to collect your body in the future."
Jia Xu's last few words were very sad.
Zhang Xiu's eyes were also a little red, and he said: "Jia Gong, I remember your teachings, you should also take care of yourself."
(End of chapter)
