Cao Cao chose to reconcile with Zhang Xiu.
Lu Bu's fire caused a serious shortage of food and grass for Cao's army, which could only be restored after the autumn harvest. Cao Cao was afraid that Zhang Xiu would send troops to retaliate against him at this time, so he took advantage of Zhang Xiu's marriage to send Xun You to come and reconcile.
Little did he know that Zhang Xiu had no time to talk to him. Since he chose reconciliation, he naturally agreed to it.
Until Zhang Liao left, there was no chance to be alone with Zhang Xiu, and the mystery in his heart was still not clear.
On the third day after the marriage, Zhang Xiu received definite news from Pang Tong: Wu Xi was planning to attack Guo Si and wanted to join Zhang Xiu.
This news is undoubtedly good news for Zhang Xiu.
Jia Xu, Liu Ye and others immediately signed the draft plan and came to Zhang Xiu: "My lord, we have drafted a plan to strategic Yongzhou, please take a look."
The plan is divided into three steps:
First, march from Wuguan to Chang'an and seize Jingzhao County first. Guarding Hangu Pass and relying on the natural dangers of the Yellow River did not give Cao Cao a chance to react, making him unable to intervene in Yongzhou affairs;
Second, seize Feng Yi (yi) County, guard the west of the Yellow River, and prevent Yuan Shao's soldiers and horses from merging the state from entering Yongzhou;
Third, gradually occupy Beidi, Fufeng, Anding, Xinping, Tianshui, Guangwei and other counties, guard Dashanguan and Xiaoguan, and prevent Zhang Lu in Hanzhong and Han Sui and Ma Teng in Xiliang;
Zhang Xiu nodded: "Regardless of whether Wu Xi's plan to attack, kill and defect is successful or not, our marching progress must be in accordance with the regulations drawn up in advance. Don't mess with the rules. You must grasp this time point and don't let Cao Cao and Yuan Shao." He took advantage of the loophole and disrupted our plan. We made two preliminary plans at the same time to prevent emergencies."
The two of them bowed their waists and responded: "Here!"
"Who is contacting Wu Xi? Pang Tong?"
"Yes, the alienation plan was planned by Pang Yi and is being steadily advanced, but... it depends on whether Wu Xi's assassination plan can succeed. If it succeeds, it will be much easier for us to enter the audience."
"No." Zhang Xiu said, "Don't let Wu Xi's plan succeed. Tell Pang Tong and find a way to let Guo Si know that Wu Xi is going to kill him and give him a certain amount of time to prepare."
"ah--?"
Liu Ye and Jia Xu looked at each other.
Such a good plan can obtain the Guanzhong Plain at the minimum cost. Why should Guo Si find out about it?
Zhang Xiu smiled and said: "If Wu Xi can easily reorganize Guo Si's subordinates, he will definitely take the credit and be proud of himself. Why not let them both lose before we take action? Besides, Li Jue is in Huangbaicheng, how can he just sit back and ignore it?" ? We need to lure Li Jue out of Huangbaicheng, catch them all in one fell swoop, and wipe out the Guanzhong Plain in the shortest possible time."
Liu Ye and Jia Xu nodded.
Although Li Jue and Guo Si didn't understand politics, they were very brave generals. Even Sun Jian was inferior to them in terms of using troops. Otherwise, they wouldn't have joined forces to defeat Lu Bu and drive them out of Chang'an to confront Cao Cao. .
Otherwise, after Guo Si is dealt with, he will still have to attack Li Jue who has been entrenched in Huangbaicheng for two years. If Li Jue holds on to the city and does not leave, it will inevitably delay the war, leaving time for Cao Cao and Yuan Shao to intervene.
"Let Pang Tong find a way to gain control of the two major passes, Wuguan Pass and Hangu Pass. I heard that the guard of Hangu Pass is Zhang Heng, and the guard of Wuguan is Wang Fang, right?"
Jia Xu nodded: "These two men used to be Dong Zhuo's subordinates and have met me several times. Why don't you let me go? I will definitely be able to convince them to surrender."
"Well...uncle, you need to be more careful."
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Chang'an City.
"What? Are you serious about this?!" Guo Bang looked shocked.
"Everything is true. Wu Xi has had evil intentions for a long time. A secret message came from the brothers over there, saying that Wu Xi has prepared troops and horses and will launch an attack at midnight the next day when the defense is changing." This man spoke with certainty and a sincere tone. .
"He's so brave!" Guo Bang gritted his teeth.
"General, for the present plan, it's better to give him a general plan so that Wu Xi can never come back."
"What's your plan?"
"Since he wants to enter the city, let's put him in the city, empty out the food and grass in the city, give him a jar to catch turtles, and trap him to death in the city. In this way, we can prevent Li Jue from taking the opportunity to cause trouble, and we can also Deal with the traitor Wu Xi."
"Hmm..." Guo Si thought for a moment and nodded, "I will follow this plan. Send an order to the whole army to carry grain and grass, and set up camp ten miles away. I want to leave an empty city for Wu Xi."
"Here!" The man smiled secretly and retreated.
On the night of the third day, Xi County.
Wu Xi was wearing armor and riding on a tall horse. His face was as cold as ice. Behind him stood ten thousand Xiliang cavalry with a solemn murderous look.
"General, the time is up." Someone reminded.
Facing Guo Si from Chang'an, Wu Xi still felt a little timid; Guo Si was extremely brave and good at using soldiers. Although he had enjoyed life and loosened military discipline in recent years, the majesty he exuded was still unnoticeable. Shocked.
The arrow has to be fired when it is on the string.
Wu Xi suppressed the panic in his heart, suddenly drew out his sword with cold light, and shouted in a cold voice: "The troops are sent to Chang'an——!"
rumble! rumble!
Amidst the dull sound of horse hooves, 10,000 cavalrymen galloped toward Chang'an, churning loess and flying in the air.
Xi County is one hundred kilometers away from Chang'an, and it would take at least two days for the cavalry. In order not to attract Guo Si's attention, Wu Xi's troops could only travel day and night.
Just when Wu Xi was sending troops, Jia Xu took advantage of the darkness and came to Wuguan.
As Dong Zhuo's former subordinate, who doesn't know Jia Xu's abilities? Who doesn’t admire Jia Xu’s resourcefulness?
As a member of Dong Zhuo's generals, Wang Fang naturally admired Jia Xu very much. Faced with Jia Xu's arrival, Wang Fang went to the city to greet him personally.
"Jia Changshi, you are Zhang Xiu's military advisor now. You are not in Zhang Xiu's camp but you came to my Wuguan. I'm afraid you don't want me to be a small city guard." Wang Fang is naturally not a fool and has already guessed the purpose of his visit.
Jia Xu didn't beat around the bush, nodded and said with a smile: "I'm here to persuade you to surrender."
"Jia Changshi is indeed direct and straightforward." Wang Fang laughed, "But... what if I don't surrender?"
Jia Xu laughed.
"Why is Chang Shi laughing?"
"Laughing at your ignorance." Jia Xu said.
"I miss you and I are both from Xiliang. I won't kill you, but you come to make fun of me. Do you really think that I don't dare to kill you?" Wang Fang was angry.
"Wang Xiaowei, how do Li Jue, Guo Si and others compare with Cao Cao?"
Wang Fang shook his head: "It's not as good as that."
"Marquis Xuan was able to defeat Cao Cao twice, how could he not defeat them? Marquis Xuan asked me to persuade him to surrender because of my love for you and my fellow countrymen, so as to prevent you from suffering disaster, haha... Unexpectedly, Captain Wang wanted to rely on the danger of Wuguan, I'm showing off my arrogance. Alas! It seems that all my efforts have been in vain." When he said this, Jia Xu stood up and said, "Jia said goodbye. Wang Xiaowei, one day Xuanhou will attack. Don't blame us for not respecting our fellow countrymen." Feelings."
Seeing Jia Xu leaving quickly and neatly, Wang Fang panicked.
He knew clearly that Wuguan could not stop Zhang Xiu's army. His purpose of adopting a tough attitude was just to increase his own value, but he did not expect that it would be self-defeating.
He immediately stood up and blocked Jia Xu with a smile: "Jia Changshi, go slow! Go slow!"
Jia Xu turned around and said, "What do you think Captain Wang has to say? Do you want to kill me?"
"Chang Shi is joking," Wang Fang said, "Of course I know that Wuguan can't stop Xuanhou. Since Xuanhou has great ambitions to capture Guanzhong, Wang Fang is willing to be the vanguard and let Wuguan capture Chang'an. He also asked Jia Changshi to tell Xuanhou Hou."
Doesn't Jia Xu know his thoughts?
He smiled and said: "This is the best. You immediately lead the army to capture Lantian County and prepare enough food and grass. Xuanhou will march from Wuguan to Chang'an soon."
"Here!" Wang Fang became excited.
