If Xu You's method could work, Cao Cao would have done it a long time ago, and he was still waiting for him to say.

Xu You thought for a while and replied: "Prime Minister, under the heavy money, there will always be one or two who will be tempted, and then slowly arrange for people to infiltrate, Zhang Xiu left behind soldiers and horses, and sooner or later it will be the prime minister." ”

This method is feasible, but it takes time, and Cao Cao does not have time to wait. "Okay, you don't need to meddle in this matter."

"The prime minister re-arranges for you, you go to the nearby cities to collect grain, the people of the family, look at the action, and the local officials will cooperate unconditionally."

Hearing Cao Cao's words, Xu You's heart was dissatisfied on the spot, this errand seems simple, but if you think about it deeply, this is even more of a fatal errand.

With Cao Cao's current economy, if he wants to buy a large amount of grain, it is simply a fantasy, so only Dongqiang can go all the way.

The family is an unusual people, and they have no power to fight back, even if they can threaten it at that time and make them unable to resist, it will be difficult to say later, Xu You doesn't want to worry about the future.

Looking at Cao Cao's meaning, he must be dissatisfied with the efficiency of work, so he will let himself do this, Xu You understands very well in his heart.

Before the matter was done, and another difficult thing came to do, Xu You began to regret in his heart, he shouldn't have sold the dead man's things in the first place, and he was really unlucky.

Xu You's face was ugly and asked, "Prime Minister, where is the money for buying grain transferred from, and do you want to ask Xuchang for some?" ”

Cao Cao waved his hand and said: "Just requisition from the local treasury, presumably Ziyuan should have a way?" ”

It should be two words, Cao Cao slightly accentuated his voice, Xu You was stunned in his heart, and understood that Cao Cao was going to dig his pocket.

With private money and office affairs, Xu You is not so generous, since he has no choice in Cao Cao, then he can only use his own methods.

Xu You bowed, not asking, but reluctantly accepted.

Cao Cao continued: "The matter of Ao Cang must have been the result of Li Jun's infiltration, and presumably Li Huiyi should also receive the news. ”

"Since he wants to force our army to fight a decisive battle, three days later, the army will assemble and go to war."

Cao Cao finally made up his mind, and this time no one objected, and the decisive battle was officially decided, and it took several hours to arrange the offensive and defensive matters, and the generals all left to prepare.

Cao Cao stayed with his henchmen and others, continued to discuss for a while, and then asked people to invite Ma, Han, Zhang and others to prepare to act according to the plan.

Han Sui and Ma Chao came earlier, and when they saw that there were a group of civil servants in the tent, they thought it was an ordinary discussion of war, so they didn't think much about it, and they sat down separately after a salute.

After waiting for about a cup of tea, Zhang Xiu was late, entered the tent, and glanced at it before saluting.

When the three of them arrived, Cao Cao said bluntly: "Three, three days later, Ben Xiang wants to fight Li Huiyi, but there is always uneasiness in his heart and he needs the help of the three of them." ”

Han Sui was the smallest in the memory, and he took refuge in secret, and at this time he was the first to stand up and echo: "If the prime minister has something to say, he will definitely do it." ”

Seeing this, Ma Chao also arched his hand and said: "There is a war to fight, supernatural joy, and the prime minister does not need to be polite." ”

The two of them fell, Cao Cao waited for a moment, and when he saw that Zhang Xiu still didn't say anything, he immediately looked at him and asked, "General Zhang, are you willing?" ”

Zhang Xiu directly clasped his fists and said: "If the prime minister lets the general go on the field to kill the enemy, the general will never refuse, but if it is his business, then you have to consider it." ”

"Hmm" Cao Cao's nasal voice was a little longer, and he nodded thoughtfully and said: "I heard that the Zou family is the first family in Wancheng, and there seems to be a Mrs. Zou, who is as beautiful as a flower, how about you say that this minister is accepted as a wife and concubine?" ”

One second ago, it was still discussing military affairs, but in the next second, there are people who are unhappy when their heads turn to the wind and snow, and they must have heard it confused, such as a reckless man like Ma Chao.

When Zhang Xiu heard this, her face was red and white, and her chest rose and fell slightly, obviously angry.

For Zhang Xiu, Wancheng is a weight to contain Cao Cao's preservation of military power, and the Zou family is an important supporter of Zhang Xiu.

Presumably everyone should know that Mrs. Zou is Zhang Ji's widow, and with this relationship, the Zou family naturally faces Zhang Xiu.

The Zou family can dominate Wancheng because of the support of Zhang Ji and Zhang Xiu, so they will not betray easily, unless they have a better and safer backer, such as becoming a relative of Cao Cao.

Zhang Xiu's heart was like overturning the five flavors at this time, with shame, surprise, anger, etc., mixed left and right, and he didn't know how to say it for a while.

After a few minutes of delay, Zhang Xiu's eyes became cold, and she said slowly: "The prime minister really wants to be like this, then Mrs. Zou, but not the aunt." ”

"Oh?" Cao Cao pretended to be surprised and said: "I see, but the prime minister is wandering, in order to apologize, the prime minister named General Zhang as the general of Xuanwei Hou Poqiang, with 2,000 households, and stayed in Xuchang to serve." ”

Cao Cao's combination of punches, Zhang Xiu was forced to choose hard, either to stick to the end, and Cao Cao's fish to the death of the net, or to compromise, enjoy the high-ranking officials, how to choose, all in Zhang Xiu's thoughts,

Zhang Xiu thought for a long time, and asked with a sarcastic smile on his face: "Prime Minister still remembers how he agreed to embroider in Wancheng." ”

Seeing Zhang Xiu's appearance, Cao Cao said helplessly: "General Zhang, the true appearance is also helpless, this battle of Guandu is related to whether the Han family can prosper, and the army must be unified." ”

Zhongxing Han Family, a high-sounding excuse, Zhang Xiu despised it very much in his heart, knowing that Cao Cao did not succeed, and he would not give up.

But if there is no soldier in this hand, it will become fish and meat, Zhang Xiu, who grew up in Xiliang since he was a child, knows that only strength can guarantee himself, but the premise is that he must have no worries about his life.

Zhang Xiu was moved, knelt down and said: "The ambition of the prime minister, it is not too late, I just misunderstood, and I ask for forgiveness, embroidery will go back to arrange, and set off early tomorrow morning." ”

"Well, okay, General Zhang, I have thanked Your Majesty on behalf of the Prime Minister." Seeing Zhang Xiu's compromise, Cao Cao did not doubt that he had him, and smiled comfortingly.

Convincing Zhang Xiu to be the hardest bone, Cao Cao looked at Ma Chao and saw that he was still confused, and a trace of helplessness flashed on his face.

Smart people are often better to say, a little bit thorough, like Ma Chao, even more unbearable, if you don't do it well, it will break out.

But what should be said, I still have to say that Cao Cao moistened the manuscript in his heart, and said: "Meng Qi, a few days ago, Ao Cang was attacked by the Li army who lurked in, causing a little loss, which is a headache for this, and I want you to lead three thousand elite horsemen to encircle and suppress." ”

Ma Chao frowned, he stayed here for a long time, and finally there was a big battle, and he had to lead the army to leave at this time, this was not to make himself uncomfortable.

Ma Chao said unhappily: "Just a small unit of Li Jun, Chao will send a general casually, then you need to go in person, and Guandu is in need of manpower, and Chao can also help the prime minister." ”

Although Ma Chao did not know Cao Cao's intentions, he preferred to stay and was reluctant to leave Guandu, where a major war was about to break out.