The reason why Zhong Xuan was able to climb so high was because of his efforts to persuade Ma Teng and Han Sui. But now, Ma Teng is reversed, and Zhong Xuan's previous achievements are gone. Seriously, Cao Cao didn't demote Zhong Xuan because of this, and he didn't put Zhong Xuan in prison, which is already very face-giving, well, give Guo Jia face.

Don't think it's an exaggeration, that's how it was in ancient times. Especially for such a thing as rebellion, if you say that you will destroy the three tribes, you will destroy the three tribes, it doesn't matter if you have anything to do with it. Zhong Xuan's persuasion of Ma Teng was actually like a disguised guarantee. But now it turns out that Ma Teng already had a rebellion when he came to Xu Du to be sealed. In that case, who knows if you were tired of it in private? What if you are united to surrender? In line with the principle of not letting go of the mistake of killing, it is definitely not an exaggeration to investigate Zhong Xuan's crimes.

Of course, Cao Cao is not an ordinary superior, even if he doesn't have Guo Jia's face, Cao Cao probably won't do anything to Zhong Xuan, but a little punishment is definitely essential.

Therefore, although it is a horizontal transfer, it is also a "flat down". Before, Zhong Xuan was the captain of Si Li, he could be regarded as a giant in the border town, the mountain was high and the emperor was far away, he could do whatever he wanted, who could still talk nonsense on the top of Zhong Xuan's head? But now, if you move a few hundred troops at will, you have to ask for instructions. It is said that only when you arrive in the capital do you know that the official is small, yes, in this capital, the most important thing is the big official.

And for this matter, keen people can often see more. Zhong Xuan's transfer was just a signal, a signal that Cao Cao was gradually weakening Guo Jia's actual power. This time Cao Cao moved Zhong Xuan, and the next time Cao Cao estimated that it would be Chen Deng. These were all hidden dangers that Cao Cao instantly thought of when he was about to send someone to intercept Yuan Shu. Really. Later, he has been doing a good job in the position of Guangling Taishou. Chen Deng, who even resisted the threat of the Jiangdong Sun clan many times, was transferred by Cao Cao to Dongjun to serve as a taishou. Cao Cao put such a strong one enough to resist a strong enemy. Talents who were enough to respond to the situation, and even enough to take the initiative, were transferred from the border town to the hinterland area where there was no war, precisely to weaken Guo Jia's side branch forces. Of course, the specifics are a later story, so I won't mention it for now

With the death of Jiangdong Sun Ce, Yuan Shao in the north finally couldn't sit still, and his initial worries were simply fulfilled little by little, if he didn't launch a general attack. If Cao Cao is left alone, Cao Cao will face many opportunities, wouldn't this be a tiger for trouble, and let Cao Cao slowly sit big? !

Therefore, on this day, quite suddenly and long-awaited, Yuan Shao personally led his troops south to launch a decisive battle with Cao Cao!

However, it was said that Yuan Shao was preparing to launch a general attack on Cao Cao. Tian Feng was the first to jump out and object.

Tian Feng said: Liu Bei made trouble in Xuzhou before, I asked you to beat you or not, but now Liu Bei is destroyed, and Cao Cao is ready in Xudu. It's still hairy!

It may be that Tian Feng speaks more impulsively (→_→), after all, Yuan Shao may not listen to the objections. But that doesn't mean Yuan Shao can't listen to opposing opinions. The reason why Yuan Shao is indecisive is not because of these different opinions! So. Normally, Tian Feng's opposition. Yuan Shao didn't listen to it, just ignore it, and he wouldn't do anything to Tian Feng. Probably Tian Feng is also used to opposing it on weekdays, and he didn't see what Yuan Shao did to him, so he gradually rubbed his nose and face.

In short, this time Yuan Shao was angered by Tian Feng, and directly used Tian Feng to disturb the morale of the army before the war, and wanted to pull people out and cut them down, and under the persuasion of the side, he was only temporarily detained. In fact, at this time, Yuan Shao didn't plan to kill Tian Feng at all, not only did he not kill him, but Yuan Shao also wanted to keep Tian Feng well.

Because only in this way, when Yuan Shao defeats Cao Cao in the future and returns triumphantly, he will be able to pull Tian Feng out to him: Didn't you say that you can't fight?! Didn't you say you couldn't fight?! Can you tell me one more word now?!

It's a pity that Yuan Shao later returned in a fiasco, so Tian Feng later became a tragedy.

Of course, at this time, the whole world, except for Guo Jia, it is estimated that no one will know about this kind of thing.

So, Yuan Shao held a swearing-in meeting to boost morale and raise troops to march south. Send the general Yan Liang as the vanguard and attack the white horse first.

In this regard, he was frustrated,

"Yan benign and narrow-minded, although brave, not alone."

As a result, Yuan Shao disagreed and replied,

"My superior general, you are not expected."

Look, look, it's also opposition, why didn't you see Yuan Shao lock up the frustrated professor? So, you can't be a man, you can't be Ota, you have to have sex...... Ahem.

In short, the vanguard general Yan Liang attacked Baima, while Yuan Shao himself was slightly behind, and the army was sitting in Liyang. After getting first-hand information, Liu Yan, the nearest Taishou of Dongjun, hurriedly told Xuchang. Cao Cao immediately dispatched his troops and prepared to meet the enemy.

Hearing the news that Cao Cao was deploying troops, Guan Yu immediately found Cao Cao and took the initiative to ask for battle.

Since Guan Yu came to Xudu, Cao Cao had a small banquet for three days and a big banquet for five days, taking care of Guan Yu and rewarding him with all kinds of care. It's like his beloved wife, that's right, it's like Guo Jia is outside, and he didn't have anything to do with his wife at all, but he suddenly saw a very bright flower blooming next to him, hey, it's good to take it back and give it to Diao Chan, Diao Chan likes these; I saw a mink jumping by, hit me down, I want to make a mink coat for Da Qiao, Da Qiao is often too lazy to move, I am afraid that she will catch a cold.

Now Cao Cao is the same, not to mention all kinds of gold and silver beauty rewards, huh? If the clothes are old, send new ones; Hey? The horse lost weight, and the red rabbit horse was sent; Hey? The beard should be maintained, with gauze brocade as a bag, and Guan Gong to protect the beard. In short, whatever happens, Cao Cao can think of Guan Yu first, whether Guan Yu needs it, and whether Guan Yu looks good on his body (hey), it is even better than his wife.

Guan Yu is a righteous person, Cao Cao treats him so kindly, how can Guan Yu not repay him. Therefore, as soon as he heard that Cao Cao was going to go to war, Guan Yu immediately took the initiative to ask for help, where else could he Guan Yu repay Cao Cao except on the battlefield? ! (In bed?) See if I don't poke you blind)

However, if Guan Yu knew that Liu Bei was on Yuan Shao's side at this time, it is estimated that even if Cao Cao asked for it, Guan Yu would definitely not fight. It is precisely because of this that Cao Cao rejected Guan Yu's kindness this time, because Cao Cao has now received information that Liu Bei is now a guest with Yuan Shao!

For the sake of safety, everything has not been calculated yet, especially now that Cao Cao doesn't know whether Liu Bei will appear on the front line battlefield on Yuan Shao's side, if Liu Bei appears on the front line, Guan Yu here goes, and the brothers meet directly, so what? So when Cao Cao arrived at the front line later, he knew exactly that there was only one Yan Liang on the White Horse, and when Yuan Shao and Liu Bei were still in Liyang behind, Cao Cao immediately used Guan Yu, which was a step to divide the relationship between Guan Yu and Liu Bei. Especially if Yuan Shao can kill Liu Bei because of this, it would be great! (To be continued......)