Cao Cao also set about establishing hidden guards.
When Cheng Yu was operating a grain price war in Xiliang and Zhang Xiu went to Caicaizhou to borrow grain, Cao Cao began to completely eliminate the shadow guards hidden in Xudu.
After the Xudu Rebellion, Cao Cao not only intensified his surveillance and management of Liu Xie, but he was also horrified to realize the secret hand hidden in Xudu.
When the two letters hit Xun Yu and Xia Houchun's door, Xun Yu keenly sensed something was wrong. At that critical moment, I didn't delve into the matter. Now that the chaos has calmed down, when I look back at the letters from that time, I feel like there are eyes staring at them everywhere, which makes people uneasy.
Xun Yu told Guo Jia this doubt, and Guo Jia responded immediately. After discussion, the two came to see Cao Cao.
"You mean, someone arranged for someone to spy on you and me in Xudu City?" Cao Cao asked in surprise.
"General Xiahou and I got the news first that someone was causing trouble in Xudu, so we made arrangements in advance, but Dong Cheng couldn't succeed. If this letter hadn't come in time, I might have died." Xun Yu was still frightened.
Guo Jia analyzed calmly: "At that time, we sent troops to attack Zhang Xiu, who was still in Guanzhong and had not yet established a firm foothold. Dong Cheng's Rebellion broke out halfway, and it also reminded Wen Ruo just right to make them prepared. In this way, Dong Cheng's Rebellion can be Playing it to the most dangerous point can also allow General Xiahou to be prepared to control the final situation, and such a situation happened to force Duke Ming to withdraw his troops and return to Xudu. Such a precise and vicious strategy must be a good decision. What the person did."
After Guo Jia's analysis, Cao Cao felt like breaking into a cold sweat.
If this person really wanted to save Liu Xie, he would probably have succeeded and even make him a street rat in the entire Han world.
Xun Yu said: "What Feng Xiao said is absolutely true. This person instigated Dong Cheng and others to secretly rescue Liu Xie as a conspiracy, and forced Ming Gong to withdraw his troops. This was a conspiracy. Such a powerful person must be a capable strategist. "
Cao Cao wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, raised his head and asked, "Who does Feng Xiao think is behind the plot? Who did this conspiracy?"
In fact, Cao Cao had roughly guessed who the force behind the plot was, but he just couldn't believe it.
Guo Jia pondered for a moment, looked at Xun Yu and said, "The force behind the secret hand is most likely Zhang Xiuye."
Xun Yu nodded.
Cao Cao held his forehead, feeling faintly that his headache was coming back. Extending from the temples on both sides to the top of the head, the nerves in the scalp beat with the heartbeat.
With a groan, Cao Cao leaned on the desk and closed his eyes and asked, "Do you know who the plotter is?"
Xun Yu said: "Among the counselors under Zhang Xiu's account, the most famous are: Jia Xu, Liu Ye, Yan Xiang, and Li Ru, who came from three visits to the thatched cottage. Xu Du's planners must have strong psychological quality and profound knowledge. The only people who are capable of strategy are Li Ru and Jia Xu. Jia Xu is Zhang Xiu's number one strategist and will not leave Zhang Xiu easily, so the people in Xu Du must be Li Ru."
Guo Jia nodded.
"Li Ru?"
Cao Cao opened his eyes and looked at Guo Jia and Xun Yu: "Is this the Li Ru who was around Dong Zhuo back then? The person who poisoned King Hongnong?"
The two nodded.
Cao Cao shouted angrily: "Ah~! Zhang Xiu'er is so bold, and actually uses the traitor to kill the king. It's really... really... ah!" Suddenly he felt a splitting headache, and he screamed and passed out.
Guo Jia and Xun Yu were so frightened that they broke into cold sweat and hurriedly called the doctor. Fortunately, it was just the blood that was high, and there was no serious problem. After pinching Renzhong, Cao Cao groaned and opened his eyes.
The Emperor of the Han Dynasty is in his hands, and he represents the orthodoxy of the Han Dynasty. Zhang Xiu was despising the imperial court and despising him by appointing the man who had killed the emperor as his minister. Cao Cao despised the Han Dynasty. How could he not be angry like this?
Guo Jia said: "Ming Gong, calm down! Now that the emperor has moved westward, the majesty of the Han court is no longer what it used to be. How can Zhang Xiu be disrespectful to the emperor? The current plan is to vigorously search for clues to find out the secret hands lurking in Xudu, and bring them to justice." It’s cleared.”
The doctor soaked the towel with warm water, folded it neatly and put it on Cao Cao's forehead. Cao Cao closed his eyes and said: "If Zhang Xiu can reach out to my Xudu, it will probably cost a lot. Since Zhang Xiu can reach in, why don't we extend our hands? Wouldn't it be great to use the secret hand to find the secret hand?"
"Ming Gong's intention?" Guo Jia asked.
"Hmm... no matter the financial and material resources, form hidden guards and infiltrate, not only Zhang Xiu, but also Yuan Shao, Liu Biao, Liu Bei, Sun Ce and others have to infiltrate. To use darkness against darkness is to waste financial resources, hum. ! I want to see how much financial and material resources Zhang Xiu has."
Xun Yu asked: "Who will Duke Ming plan to order to form a hidden guard?"
"Xun You." Cao Cao said.
Xun You is Cao Cao's "mastermind" and is good at flexible tactics and military strategies to defeat the enemy. Xun You acted carefully and low-key, and was full of schemes. He was a fool on the outside and wise on the inside. It was perfect to use him to counter Li Ru's calmness and cruelty.
Xun Yu secretly raised his eyebrows and saw that Cao Cao had his eyes closed, his facial expression was painful, and he was slightly breathing cold air.
After a pause, Xun Yu cupped his fists and bowed: "Here!"
Guo Jia and Xun Yu retreated.
After leaving the prime minister's house, Xun Yu stopped and said to Guo Jia: "Xun You is not as good as Li Ru. I'm afraid it will be difficult for Ming Gong to ask him to form a hidden guard to deal with Li Ru."
Guo Jia smiled slightly: "Gongda can't get rid of all the evil. Minggong asked Gongda to deal with Li Ru, so naturally he wouldn't let him go head-on. Li Ru is cunning and calculating, and lacks a bit of youthful sharpness, which is just right. It belongs to Gongda, and the two complement each other perfectly, so they will definitely be able to start a fierce battle and pull out the secret hands hidden in Xudu."
Xun Yu nodded in agreement.
Xun You was his nephew, and he knew that Gongda was a low-key and thoughtful man, full of schemes, and at the same time not lacking in the vigor of a young man. Facing an old fox like Li Ru, he may not necessarily be at a disadvantage.
"I'm going to convey the order to Gongda and ask him to prepare early. Li Ru's hand has already reached in. We need to move faster."
"please!"
Guo Jia and Xun Yu said goodbye.
…
Qingzhou, on the south bank of the Yellow River in Pingyuan County.
The cold wind was howling on the shore, and the gusts of cold wind blew over with bone-deep moisture, making the robes of the people on the south bank rustle.
One of them was riding on a horse, looking into the distance and narrowing his eyes slightly.
This man is nine feet long, with a beard two feet long. His face is as heavy as a jujube, and his lips are as if they were painted with grease. His eyes are red and phoenix, and his eyebrows are lying on silkworms. He has a majestic and majestic appearance. Who is it if it’s not Guan Yu?
Now Yuan Shao is attacking Gongsun Zan with all his strength, and the situation is in danger. They and Gongsun Zan are mutually exclusive. If Yuan Shao defeats Gongsun Zan, they may be their next target.
On the opposite north bank is Yuan Jun's camp.
Yuan Tan, Guo Tu and general Chunyu Qiong lived there. If we wait until the Yellow River is frozen and then make a surprise attack on Yuan Jun's camp, we will definitely be able to break it.
"General Guan!" A soldier came to report.
"What's the matter?"
"My lord has an order: After the Yellow River is frozen, beware of Yuan's army forcing it to cross. If there is an opportunity, you can go north to attack Yuan's army."
Guan Yu waved his hand: "I understand."
The soldiers retired.
Looking at Yuan Jun from a distance, Guan Yu was a little confused: "Why didn't my elder brother let me attack Yuan Jun and instead let me maintain restraint on both sides? Aren't you ready to save Gongsun Zan?"
Unable to figure it out, he shook his head helplessly.
