After Cao Cao returned to the camp, Man Chong soon brought Xu Huang to see him. Cao Cao finally got his beloved general. Naturally, he was very happy. He personally welcomed Xu Huang and sat down, then learned about his situation, expressed condolences, and rewarded him. .
After wiping out Yang Feng and others, the journey was basically safe, and we soon arrived at Xudu, which is Cao Cao's base camp. It was like someone who had lived abroad for a long time returned to his hometown. The feeling of setting foot in his hometown was unbearable. So Cao Cao acted very quickly. He immediately began to set up the ancestral temple and the provincial government office, renovate the city walls and treasury, and then carried out a series of awards. Thirteen people including Dong Cheng were made marquises. The rewards and punishments in the court were Whether or not, Cao Cao alone made the decision. He proclaimed himself the general Wu Pinghou, with Xun Yu as the minister, Xun You as the military adviser, Guo Jia as the Sima Jijiu, Liu Ye as the Sikongcang Cao Yu, Mao Jie and Ren Jun. He was the general of Dian Nong Zhonglang, supervising the money and grain, Cheng Yu was the prime minister of Dongping, Fan Cheng and Dong Zhao were the orders of Luoyang, Man Chong was the order of Xu Du, Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, Cao Ren and Cao Hong were all generals, Lu Qian, Li Dian, Yue Jin, Yu Jin, and Xu Huang are all school captains, and Xu Chu and Dian Wei are all captains. The remaining officers and soldiers are each given official titles.
From this time on, the decision-making power of the imperial court basically belonged to Cao Cao. Cao Cao had to intervene in all major affairs. The ministers also acquiesced in this situation. If there was anything, they would first report to Cao Cao and see Cao Cao's attitude, and then go to Emperor Xian. bright.
After all major events had been decided, Cao Cao began to think about the situation of the surrounding warlords. He set up a banquet and gathered all the counselors and generals to discuss it together. He said: "Liu Bei is currently stationing troops in Xuzhou, and recently he has taken troops from Xuzhou Mu Taoqian." Gained actual power, and Lu Bu also joined him because he was defeated by me. Now we have a large army. If these two people join forces to attack me with soldiers and horses, it will be a big disaster. I don’t know what you can do about it. Please express your thoughts freely and help me eliminate this trouble."
Xu Chu stood up and said, "I hope you can send me 50,000 elite soldiers to kill the heads of Liu Bei and Lu Bu and present them to Prime Minister Cao."
Xun Yu said with a smile: "General Xu is speechless on the battlefield. He is brave enough to defeat the three armies, but he doesn't know how to use strategies. Xu's capital has just settled down. The sudden use of troops will cause people's hearts to fluctuate. I have an idea, let two people fight against each other." Massacre. Although Liu Bei is leading Xuzhou Mu now, he has not received the imperial edict. The lord can report to Zi Qi to confirm Cao Cao's Xuzhou Mu affairs, and then send him a letter asking him to kill Lu Bu. If this Once the matter is done, Liu Bei will no longer have warriors to assist him, so he can slowly think of ways to plot against him. It doesn't matter if he fails, Lu Bu will definitely become suspicious, and the two of them will definitely kill him."
Xun Yu's move was really brilliant, and everyone present was full of praise. Cao Cao quickly adopted his idea, sent people to report the situation to Emperor Xian, and named Liu Bei the General of the Eastern Expedition. Yicheng Tinghou led Xuzhou Mu, and then After the edict, he wrote a letter and sent someone to deliver it to Xuzhou.
In Xuzhou, Yu Yi saw the mark again, and then went to another meeting place. This time it was red who appeared. Yu Yi said: "According to Cao Cao, he gained a lot from going to Luoyang this time, and he kidnapped his son and took him to Xudu." ”
Red said: "Yes, Cao Cao has many advisers around him, and he is also a very shrewd person. We have been lurking near Xiandi for a long time. I am afraid that some actions may be restricted when we reach Xudu."
Yu Yi said: "You all should do it cheaply, for the main purpose is to save your life. If I are not an enemy of Cao Cao, I don't need much information, but I still need to master the key information. As for the funds you mentioned last time The problem is, I think there is time to re-plan our organization and cultivate a belief."
Red asked with some confusion: "What faith?"
Yu Yi said: "You don't need to know this. By the way, does Yuan Shao have any new moves against Daoxiang Village now?"
He replied: "No, but Yuan Shao has recently taken refuge with many generals and counselors, and his power is getting stronger and stronger."
Yu Yi turned around and said, "Pay close attention to these situations. Oh, did Lu Bu do anything when he heard the news that Cao Cao had brought his son to Xudu?"
Replied: "No Sakura for now"
Yu Yi handed Red a letter and said, "You can find a way to send this letter to Lu Bu anonymously later. I think Diao Chan's matter should finally come to a conclusion." He turned around and left.
Liu Bei was in Xuzhou and heard that Emperor Xian had gone to Xudu. He finally got rid of the life of being chased by the rebel army. Everything was stable. He was ready to express his congratulations. So everyone was called together to discuss how to draft this form.
Yu Yi also thought about this matter for a long time. He remembered that Jia Xu had taught him before when he was playing chess. Every move he made must be able to predict the situation of more than ten steps, so he also planned further for Cao Cao's affairs. .
At the meeting, Yu Yi also put forward his own ideas, saying: "Cao Cao's excuse to move Emperor Xian to Luoyang is actually the same as Dong Zhuo, Li Cui, Guo Si and others before him, but he did not do as well as they did. It’s just blatant.”
Liu Bei said: "We have all met Cao Cao during the period of the Eighteenth Route Princes. His behavior is not as bad as yours. Besides, he has been favored by the Han Dynasty in his era and would not do this."
Yu Yi stood up, a little excited, and said, "Cao Cao is now settled in Xudu, so what will he do next?"
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "Lv Bu attacked his lair before. Isn't he seeking revenge from Lu Bu?"
Yu Yi nodded and said jokingly: "I didn't expect that my third brother is not only extremely brave on the battlefield, but also very quick in thinking!"
Zhang Fei knew that Yu Yi was making fun of him, so he pushed Yu Yi.
Liu Bei said: "Mengde can't be such a narrow-minded person. Besides, he has just stabilized Xudu, and he can't rashly send troops to Xuzhou because of the fluctuation of people's hearts."
Yu Yi smiled and said: "Brother is right about this, but have you ever thought about it? In fact, Cao Cao is also afraid of you."
Liu Bei was suddenly startled and said: "Xuzhou Mu was not my intention in the first place. If possible, he can send people to take it away at any time. I just need to feel at ease to assist the Han Dynasty in the school."
Yu Yi sighed secretly, "My eldest brother is so honest and honest, how could this be the case?"
So he continued his analysis: "Cao Cao definitely has no reputation for seeking personal revenge from Lu Bu now, and it is only a matter of time before he plans to plot Xuzhou. What he is most afraid of now is that you and Lu Bu join forces to attack Xudu and rob him."
As soon as these words came out, everyone was in an uproar. Some people thought that Yu Yi was very reasonable, while others thought that Yu Yi was overthinking, was too young, and analyzed things too radically.
Guan Yu also knew what Yu Yi would say next, so he followed suit: "So what you mean is that Cao Cao will find ways to drive a wedge between us and Lu Bu and make us kill each other."
