After hearing what Lu Xuan said, Cao Cao was shocked but also slightly moved.
Lu Xuan's approach seems to be to introduce the outside territory and let him help sweep the world. But for an old fox like Cao Cao, he knew very well that there is no one in the world that cannot function without anyone.
The most important thing under Lu Xuan's command is talent.
The reason why Lu Xuan went round and round to introduce the world structure and the food production outside was because he was reluctant to kill him.
This is the most important.
Cao Cao looked at Lu Xuan in front of him. While he was moved, he also had the idea of agreeing immediately. But there was still a trace of hesitation in his heart. Lu Xuan surrendered him, will he really be used in the future?
It's a good idea to surrender now.
When it comes to military power, it's hard to say.
Lu Xuan looked at the hesitant Cao Cao and chuckled: "Father-in-law, I said before that you will still be the King of Qin after you submit. I don't mean that after you submit, you will be deprived of military power or everything in your hands, leaving you with nothing to do. Do."
"In the future, you will be responsible for foreign operations."
"I promise that in the future, I will set aside a piece of land as a fiefdom for the Cao family."
As he spoke, Lu Xuan stretched out his hand and drew a circle in the Oceania area. This is the area of the Kangaroo Kingdom in later generations. It has a vast territory, rich materials, and a quite large land area.
Lu Xuan said: "Father-in-law, this place is called Oceania, and its land area is larger than that of the Han Dynasty. In the future, I will assign this place to the Cao family, and it will be hereditary."
call! call! !
Cao Cao's breathing became rapid.
The whole person was very excited.
This is big territory.
If it really becomes a fiefdom of the Cao family, or even hereditary, it means that although Cao Cao submits to Lu Xuan, he is still the lord of the same land.
The people of the Cao family can still stand on their own.
Lu Xuan looked at the slightly excited Cao Cao and smiled in his heart. There are indigenous people living in Kangaroo Country, but the place is very primitive, and they are all people who drink blood. Although the territory is large, governing Kangaroo Country and bringing about earth-shaking changes cannot be achieved in just a few decades.
To govern a local area, not only a large number of talents are needed, but also a large number of people.
This is fundamental.
Lu Xuan said again: "Father-in-law, this opportunity cannot be missed. If you don't think about yourself, don't you think about Cao Ang, and don't you think about your many wives and concubines? Once you die, they will be taken care of by others."
"In my impression, it has always been the father-in-law who takes care of the wives, concubines, and sons for others. Now that you are determined to die, once someone else takes care of the wives, concubines, and sons for you, will the father-in-law be able to live in peace in the underworld?"
Cao Cao's cheeks twitched.
He looked at Lu Xuan, whose eyes were shining, and secretly cursed him, his words were so vulgar.
Cao Cao's eyes calmed down instantly, he regained his composure, and said loudly: "No need to say any more, I agree."
"Cao Cao, meet the King of Wu."
"No, meet your Majesty!"
Cao Cao immediately changed his words, and instead of calling him the king, he called his majesty instead.
Lu Xuan breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Father-in-law, don't worry. When I truly dominate the world, it won't be too late to call you Your Majesty. At present, there are still Luoyang and Hongnong that have not been captured. However, by the time we arrive in Luoyang, Zhang Liao may have already captured the city. .”
Cao Cao has always been an optimist. He changed his stance and accepted his current identity.
Cao Cao said: "Your Majesty, you underestimate Xun Yu too much. Although Xun Yu has always been guarding the rear and responsible for government affairs and food and grass. However, Xun Yu can also lead troops to fight. He is in Luoyang City, and it is impossible for Luoyang to fall."
Lu Xuan nodded and said: "I admire Xun Lingjun's talent very much and believe in it very much. However, my father-in-law forgot one thing. Personal wisdom and ability are very insignificant in the face of the general trend."
"My father-in-law, who is guarding Xingyang, knows this very well."
"You have experience and ability, but in the face of the general trend, you can't resist it. Because without the general trend, everything will be against you. If you say something unpleasant, you will choke on the water you drink."
"In a word, if a hero is shipped away, he will no longer be free."
Lu Xuan continued: "Another point is that Qin and Wu have opened a border, and merchants can communicate with each other. Many merchants from Qin are doing business in Wu. These people see that Qin cannot stop them, and for the sake of profit, they They will surrender voluntarily because it is beneficial to them."
Cao Cao nodded and said: "You are right, but Xun Yu is thoughtful and capable. At least, Tian Chou will not be allowed to be the most beautiful, which will definitely cause some trouble."
Lu Xuan said: "Let's wait and see."
He turned and looked at Guo Jiadao: "Mr. Guo, your name has been admired by Lu Xuan for a long time. Now, my father-in-law is working for the Kingdom of Wu. Are you willing to submit to the Kingdom of Wu and serve for me?"
"willing!"
Guo Jia answered without hesitation.
Cao Cao surrendered, but Guo Jia did not persist.
Lu Xuan looked at Cao Cao again and ordered: "Father-in-law, regarding Xiahou Dun, Ma Chao and Yu Jin, as well as people like Cheng Yu and Xun You, they are all your old subordinates. I will leave it to you to persuade them to surrender. After everyone surrenders, There will be arrangements for the future.”
"Here!"
Cao Cao answered directly.
He has always been open-minded and optimistic. After listening to Lu Xuan's explanation, he knew that the world was big and knew the future plans, so he followed Lu Xuan's arrangements in everything.
Anyway, Lu Xuan gave him a way out.
Cao Cao changed the subject and said, "I have one more request."
Lu Xuandao: "Father-in-law, it's okay to just tell him."
Cao Cao quickly said: "I am very curious about the grain yield of three to four thousand kilograms per mu. When this battle is over, I request to go and observe. I want to stare carefully to see what kind of food it is."
"no problem."
Lu Xuan answered directly.
He explained: "The cultivation of sweet potatoes, potatoes and corn are all in Nanjing County, and Nanjing County Magistrate Zhuge Liang is responsible for it. When the war is over and we return to Nanjing, my father-in-law will have a chance."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Cao Cao was looking forward to it in his heart.
He had never thought in his life that grain could produce three to four thousand kilograms per mu. Such grain was unprecedented.
Lu Xuan said no more and sent people to further spread the news of Cao Cao's surrender. As the news spread, the few remaining resisting Cao troops around the battlefield quickly surrendered. The army ended the war in a short time, followed into the city, and took control of Xingyang City.
Lu Xuan also entered the city and ordered Zhou Yu to reorganize his army and set off for Luoyang after a day's rest. After Lu Xuan finished making arrangements, while he was resting in the central military tent, a soldier entered and reported: "Your Majesty, Emperor Liu Xie of the Han Dynasty wants to see you."
"Bring it in."
Lu Xuan ordered.
The soldiers went to inform him, and after a while, Liu Xie entered the camp.
Liu Xie looked at Lu Xuan, who was sitting in the main seat without making any move, and felt a trace of anger in his heart. However, this moment of anger was replaced by fear.
What he was most worried about was the change of government.
Liu Xiedao: "King Wu."
Lu Xuan waved his hands and said: "Your Majesty, sit down."
Liu Xie sat down. Although he guessed that Lu Xuan was going to change the dynasty, he still had a trace of expectation and asked anxiously: "King Wu defeated Cao Cao this time and captured Xingyang City. Will he really have to change the dynasty when he conquers Luoyang? "
