Xi Zhicai left Shu County and headed north without stopping. He left Lujiang and entered Jiujiang County. He kept a low profile along the way and successfully entered Yanzhou from Jiujiang. When he returned to Changyi County, it was already late July.
As soon as Xi Zhicai returned to the Prefecture Mufu and saw Cao Cao, he suddenly felt like crying with joy.
It's not easy to come back.
Lu Xuan should not be a son of man.
This guy is so hateful.
Xi Zhicai looked excited, cupped his hands and said: "I'm humble, I want to pay my respects to my lord."
Cao Cao looked at Xi Zhicai's appearance, a little strange, but his face still showed joy. He looked down at Xun Yu and said with a smile: "Zhicai, Wen Ruozheng and I talked about you and said that you have been to Lujiang County for such a long time. It’s time to come back. By chance, you’re back, tell me, did your trip go well?”
Xun Yu also followed and looked over.
He was also curious about Lu Xuan.
Although I heard a lot of news about Lu Xuan, the news I got was not as good as seeing it with my own eyes. Xi Zhicai personally went to Shu County to understand Lu Xuan's situation best.
Xi Zhicai said seriously: "My lord, Lu Xuan agreed to our marriage, and the two parties will form an alliance to help each other. From this perspective, everything goes well."
Cao Cao's eyes became serious. He noticed the solemnity in Xi Zhicai's tone, and thought of Xi Zhicai's strange behavior just now, and asked: "Lu Xuan agreed to the marriage, is there something wrong with Lu Xuan himself? Could it be that this The boy doesn’t live up to his name.”
"No, it's too real."
Xi Zhicai answered directly.
Cao Cao sat up straight and said, "Tell me, what kind of person is Lu Xuan? Wen Ruo and I don't know clearly from your description in just a few words."
Xi Zhicai said in a deep voice: "It goes without saying that Lu Xuan is a man of great literary talent. His ability to lead troops in war has been proven. Just to observe whether a person can succeed, it depends on his own character."
"For example, Yuan Shao has a conceited temperament, is headstrong, has a good face, and cannot let go of his figure. Yuan Shu, for example, is extravagant, drunk, lustful, and self-righteous."
"But Lu Xuan is different."
"Lu Xuan is a very thick-skinned person with a dark heart and very powerful methods."
When Xi Zhi mentioned Lu Xuan, he couldn't stop talking.
He suffered a big loss this time.
Cao Cao's eyes flashed with a strange light, as if he smelled the same kind of breath, and said urgently: "I'm even more curious, please elaborate."
Xi Zhicai elaborated: "When Bei Zhi was talking to Lu Xuan, in order to recruit me, or to alienate the relationship between Bei Zhi and the lord, he said that the lord was an eunuch and would kill people and massacre people at every turn, and he was cruel and violent."
"Lu Xuan praised himself again, saying that he was young and promising, came from a famous family, etc., and said that only by following him would you have a future."
"In order to attract, you will do whatever it takes."
"I sternly rejected Lu Xuan, and then told me about my master's plan to get married. What do you think Lu Xuan said?"
Xi Zhicai looked at Cao Cao and Xun Yu.
Cao Cao thought for a while and said, "You just told me the result. Lu Xuan agreed to the marriage. Could it be that he was deliberately making things difficult? He didn't agree at the beginning, but instead beat you first, saying that we in Yanzhou are facing various crises and the marriage is beneficial to us. He doesn’t care. If Lu Xuan wants to take the initiative, he must suppress you first, right? "
Xun Yu stroked his beard and agreed: "My lord's analysis, I also agree with it." Lu Xuan criticized the lord, and did not admit the power of the lord or the power of Yanzhou. But in his heart, he also knew the benefits of marriage. So he beat you , talking about all the disadvantages we have."
Xi Zhicai sighed, shook his head and said, "You are all wrong."
Cao Cao was even more curious and asked, "How did Lu Xuan answer?"
Xun Yu also looked forward to it.
From Lu Xuan's answer, it is very important to judge Lu Xuan's character.
Xi Zhicai said: "Lu Xuan directly changed his tune and said that the lord was upright, loyal, courageous, open-minded, courteous and virtuous, and had a loyal nature. Lu Xuan also said that marrying the lord was his greatest honor, and finally said that the lord was his good father-in-law. "
Xun Yu was stunned for a moment.
After Lu Xuan criticized Cao Cao for being an eunuch, he was cruel and violent, but then he said that he was humble, loyal and courageous...
You are really eloquent!
Whether it's good or bad, let Lu Xuan decide.
Xun Yu laughed dumbly and sighed: "My lord, I didn't expect you to become Lu Xuan's good father-in-law."
Cao Cao's dark face couldn't help but twitch, and said: "Lu Xuan is indeed as thick-faced as a city wall. But speaking of it, a person who is a lord has a good face, but is thin-skinned, narrow-minded, and can't tolerate things. That's not OK."
"If you look at Xiang Yu, he is a typical good-faced person who has too much bottom line in doing things. If you look at the great ancestor Liu Bang, he has a thick face and a dark heart. When he was escaping, he was so cruel that he could even push his own son off the carriage."
"Xiang Yu wanted to cook Liu Bang's old father. He didn't say he was sad, but he wanted a share of the pie."
"It's not that he's ruthless, but he's able to weigh the pros and cons, put aside his own dignity, and choose the best outcome."
"Lu Xuan, this guy, looks like a hero."
Cao Cao chuckled, but he was a little cheerful, and said: "As expected of the person I like, he is not simple. He is so capable, and I am looking forward to competing with him on the battlefield. Lu Xuan's black-armored soldiers can Fight, my Qingzhou soldiers are also elite. When the two sides fight, do I expect a victory or defeat?"
Xi Zhicai looked serious and shook his head.
The Lord's thoughts are too beautiful.
Lu Xuan definitely does not have such heroic feelings.
Xi Zhicai said in a deep voice: "My lord, Lu Xuan is a very powerful person and can keep his temper. When I met Lu Xuan in my humble position, Zhou Yu was there. I deliberately ignored Lu Xuan and kept talking to Zhou Yu. Lu Xuan was always there from beginning to end. , without any anger, with a calm demeanor."
Cao Cao said: "A young man can target me at will and say two things about me. Such a person is naturally not simple."
Xun Yu took the words and asked: "Zhicai, you just said that Lu Xuan was thick-faced and had a dark heart. What's going on?"
Xi Zhicai sighed: "When I talk about this, I just shed tears."
Cao Cao asked: "What's going on?"
Xun Yu smiled and said: "We have outstanding talents and strategies, and we are extremely capable of adapting to the situation. Could it be that we have also suffered in Lu Xuan's hands? Or have we been plotted by Lu Xuan?"
Xi Zhicai nodded and said: "It was Lu Xuan who plotted against me. After I completed my mission, I stood up to leave and wanted to come back early. Lu Xuan said with a dark face that he wanted to fulfill his duty as a landlord."
"The humble position kept refusing, and Lu Xuan didn't give me a chance at all. In the end, I had no choice but to go to the banquet."
"Lu Xuan invited all the people under his command. Each of Lu Xuan's people took turns to toast, and they drank Feixian wine. I was so drunk that I fell unconscious. When I woke up early the next morning, my whole body was limp. Yes, I have a splitting headache."
"Lu Xuan came and said that he would hold a banquet for me and he said he couldn't bear my leaving. In fact, he was plotting against me and wanted to get me drunk. This guy's desire for revenge is very strong and his heart is very dark."
Cao Cao burst out laughing and said boldly: "Zhicai, you are a good drinker, do you still want to drink Feixian Wine?"
"I don't want to drink anymore."
Xi Zhicai shook his head hurriedly.
He felt uncomfortable thinking about it.
Xun Yu said: "It's better not to drink. You just like bad wine, which is very bad. Look at you, you are thin. Drink less and exercise more. This is the most important thing. Otherwise, beware of dying young." Pass away."
Xi Zhicai looked confident and chuckled: "It's okay, I won't drink for the time being. I'll drink again after a while."
After a pause, Xi Zhicai's expression was tense and he said in a deep voice: "My lord, I have a suggestion."
"explain!"
Cao Cao also became serious.
Xi Zhicai said solemnly: "I took a trip to the south in my humble position and believed that Lu Xuan would definitely unify Yangzhou and his strength would rise rapidly. If such a person is left alone, he will be a big trouble in the future. I suggest that while Yuan Shu is weak, destroy Get rid of Yuan Shu, then go south to inflict heavy damage and even destroy Lu Xuan."
Cao Cao shook his head, stroking his beard and said: "I have already arranged the marriage, and if I regret it now, I am committing suicide. Can I regret the marriage? I'm afraid not. And the most important thing is that we can't go south."
After Xi Zhicai heard this, he said helplessly: "My lord, your consideration is that if we go south, it will inevitably involve a lot of energy, making it impossible to attack Xuzhou?"
"right!"
Cao Cao nodded in reply.
A flash of light flashed across his sharp eyes, and he said loudly: "For us now, Xuzhou is the key. Xuzhou is rich. If we capture Xuzhou, we have money and salt fields, and we can make a steady stream of money. "
"Coupled with the fact that we farm our own fields and have food, we can develop steadily."
"At present, it is unrealistic to go south to destroy Yuan Shu, because it will not bring any benefit to us. Instead, it will waste a lot of manpower and material resources, as well as a lot of financial resources and energy, which is not cost-effective."
"Although Yuan Shu is not worth mentioning, Lu Xuan is not easy. We go south to attack Lu Xuan. Although we are attacking the weak with strong force, we may not be able to go smoothly across the Yangtze River to attack Lujiang County in the south."
"The right time, right place, and right people are not on our side, so we can't win."
"It would be a pity if we waste a lot of time in Lujiang County and lose the opportunity to seize Xuzhou. Tao Qian of Xuzhou is now sick and is about to die. This is the best time for us to seize Xuzhou."
"Whichever is more beneficial to the other, we can only attack Xuzhou."
Cao Cao said loudly: "If I am strong enough, it would be okay to divide our troops and go south. But now, our strength is limited, not to mention that we don't even have enough food, grass and supplies to attack Xuzhou, so how can we talk about dividing our troops?"
Xi Zhicai rubbed his face and sighed: "My lord's analysis, I understand. But Lu Xuan will become a serious problem sooner or later."
"Hahaha……"
Cao Cao laughed again.
He stood up, paced back and forth with his hands behind his back, his eyes were shining brightly, and he said forcefully: "If Lu Xuan is a hero, he will fight me on the battlefield in the future. I think he has some ability. "
"I, Cao Cao, travel south and north without fear of anyone."
"What's more, Lu Xuan is still just the governor of a county, and I now have control of a state. I have the upper hand. If I fight Lu Xuan and I can't win, how can I gain a foothold and lose face? How about being his good father-in-law, Lu Xuan?"
Strong self-confidence was revealed from Cao Cao.
He is never afraid of strong enemies.
Because he will be stronger.
After Xi Zhicai finished listening, he solemnly said: "My lord is wise."
Xun Yu also touched his palms in admiration and said: "My lord is so heroic and majestic, I admire him for his humble position."
Cao Cao sat down again, quite contented, but in his heart, he secretly thought, Mr. Lu Xuan, you said that your father-in-law was a cruel and violent eunuch after he was eunuch. When he meets him on the battlefield, I must let you have a taste of a good father-in-law. fist, knowing how powerful a good father-in-law is.
He waved his hand and ordered: "Let's all get busy. I'm going to see Cao Xian and talk to her about the marriage. When we choose a good and auspicious day, we can send the bride south and send the person there."
"Here!"
Xi Zhicai and Xun Yu stood up and left.
Cao Cao put his hands behind his back, got up and went to the backyard, where he met his daughter Cao Xian.
Cao Cao's daughter, Cao Xian is currently the most suitable age to marry Lu Xuan.
Cao Xian, who was in his 28th year, was wearing a long white skirt and was learning to weave. He was very strict and orderly. Her eyes are big and bright, clear and calm. The curved willow-shaped eyebrows look like the hanging moon, looking very soft.
The straight bridge of the nose makes the facial features tougher. The pursed lips were shining with crystal luster. The delicate and indifferent oval face with a light smile gives people a feeling of tranquility and elegance.
Cao Xian was sitting there weaving, which was a beautiful scene.
Cao Cao came over and coughed twice.
After hearing this, Cao Xian looked up and saw Cao Cao. He quickly stood up and said, "Father!"
Cao Cao nodded and said: "I have learned weaving well and am quite proficient."
Cao Xian said softly: "Father, thank you very much."
Cao Cao did not beat around the bush and said directly: "My father has chosen a marriage for you. You will marry Lu Xuan, the prefect of Lujiang, as your concubine. After a few days, I will arrange for someone to send you south to get married."
Cao Xian's expression changed slightly and his heart tightened.
But facing Cao Cao's arrangement, she did not hesitate at all and said directly: "My daughter obeys."
Lu Xuan?
Who is this person?
Is it a young man or an old man?
Cao Xian didn't ask. She had always been quiet in character. She knew that she couldn't make the decision on her own marriage. It must have been her parents' order and the matchmaker's advice, and it must have been her father's use of the marriage.
This is a fate that cannot be escaped.
Cao Cao nodded and said, "Okay, you can continue weaving."
After speaking, Cao Cao left.
Cao Xian looked at Cao Cao's leaving figure. He no longer had any thoughts about weaving, and his mind was filled with things about Lu Xuan. She was going to marry Lu Xuan, and she was going to be a concubine, but now she didn't know anything, so she wanted to find out carefully.
