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Xudu, Sikong Mansion.

Mr. Cao was sitting leisurely in the flower hall, smiling, listening to Xun You's report.

In the second year of Jian'an, there were no good memories for Mr. Cao. Especially at the beginning of the year, he lost his eldest son, Cao Ang, to his disastrous defeat at Wancheng, which also caused him to turn against his old wife, Mrs. Ding, who had been with him for many years. Mrs. Ding

He returned to his hometown in anger, and Mr. Cao still feels heartbroken to this day.

At the end of the year, Cao Cao attacked Nanyang again, recaptured Wuyin Bowang and other places, and drove Zhang Xiu to Rang County.

Just because he heard that Liu Biao wanted to raise troops, Cao Cao temporarily stopped attacking Rang County and ordered his younger brother Cao Hong to serve as the governor of Nanyang and garrison Wancheng.

With joy, Mr. Cao returned to Xudu, hoping to reconcile with Mrs. Ding.

Who knew...

Since the beginning of spring, everything has been complicated.

Mr. Cao's mood could not be said to be very good, but on the surface, he had to act calm and calm so as not to make his subordinates worried.

"After Sun Bofu separated from Yuan Shu, he led his troops to the south and occupied Kuaiji. He slaughtered Dongye and broke the strict rule. He took charge of himself as the prefect of Kuaiji. He made his uncle Wu Jing the prefect of Danyang and his brother Sun Bi as the prefect of Yu.

Zhang Taishou, his younger brother Sun Nan is Lujiang Taishou, and Danyang Zhu Zhi is Wu County Taishou, and their power is becoming more and more powerful. Sun Ce, this son, is not comparable to Sun Jian, and he knows how to win over people's hearts. Now Zhang Zhao of Pengcheng and Zhang Hong of Guangling are his masterminds.

He also had the help of Qin Song, Chen Duan and others, plus the tribes left by his father Sun Jian, Cheng Pu, Huang Gai, Han Dang and others, who were also the tiger ministers in the east of the Yangtze. This man's heart is very big, and it is not comparable to that of Sun Jian. In addition, there are ten thousand people who can't stop him.

You are brave and have a great reputation in Jiangdong, so you must be on your guard."

Cao *** breathed out a heavy breath.

"It's hard to compete with this lion."

Now that Lu Bu has not been eliminated, Yuan Shao from Hebei is eyeing him, Yuan Shu from Huainan is ready to make a move, and Liu Biao and Zhang Xiu have become a thorn in his side.

On the surface, Cao Cao's journey looks very beautiful, but in fact every step is difficult and dangerous.

"Why do you think we can control this lion?"

Mr. Cao looked around at the people in the flower hall with burning eyes.

Finally, he set his sights on Guo Jia, with a smile on his face.

Because he saw that Guo Jia looked relaxed and seemed not to take Sun Ce's matter to heart at all.

However, Mr. Cao was not in a hurry to ask, but turned his attention to other people, wanting to hear everyone's ideas.

"Sun Ce gained the influence of his father, settled in the east of the Yangtze River, and became known as Sun Lang.

Although its power is great, it is not a threat to the lord. I think that I should make good friends with Sun Ce and make him use it for my lord. At the same time, I must get rid of Yuan Shu and Lu Bu as soon as possible, seize the land of Xuzhou and Huainan, and advance to Keke.

Attack Liu Biao and Sun Ce, and retreat to defend the land in Runan. This is the best strategy."

Dong Zhao stood up and answered with his hands raised.

"What Gongren said is exactly what I think.

However, when Sun Ce is young and in the prime of his life, how can I make him surrender and be used by me? Hearing that this son has a proud temperament, he will not give in easily."

"I have a plan for my humble position, but I don't know whether I should tell it or not."

"But it doesn't matter."

Mr. Cao picked up a copper jute and took a sip of wine.

Dong Zhao thought for a moment and said softly: "Sun Bofu wanted to restore his father's glory. Back then, Sun Jian had always hoped to be canonized as a Marquis of Wu. My lord can just issue an imperial edict to make him a Marquis of Wu. And marry him...

I think that although Sun Bofu is proud, he is not ignorant of good and evil. His father's revenge has not yet been avenged, and Liu Biao's occupation of Jiangxia is also a problem for him. I must be grateful for your kindness, my lord."

Wu Hou?

Cao *** fell into deep thought.

He was not stingy about the title, but he was worried that if Sun Ce got the title of Marquis of Wu, he would be able to attack various places in Jiangdong justifiably.

Once he unifies Jiangdong, I'm afraid it won't be easy if he wants to conquer again.

His gaze inadvertently glanced at Guo Jia again, and seeing that Guo Jia still had a relaxed look on his face, Mr. Cao felt more or less at ease.

"How to get married to him?"

"I heard that Sun Ce had a brother, Sun Bi, the governor of Yuzhang.

This man was highly trusted by Sun Ce and could be called Sun Ce's confidant. Sun Ce had two people under his command, one was Zhou Yu and Zhou Gongjin, and the other was Sun Bi. Sun Bi had a daughter named Sun Xi who was thirteen years old.

My lord can order Sun Ben to marry his daughter to the third son, but Sun Ce will never refuse."

"Sun Boyang?"

Mr. Cao clicked his tongue and nodded slightly.

"It's just that I'm a little older than my Huang Xu'er."

Huang Xuer's name is Cao Zhang, the third son of Mr. Cao.

Mr. Cao now has eight sons. The eldest son, Cao Ang, died in Wancheng in the battle. The second son, Cao Pi, is eleven years old and is extremely smart. He is the daughter of Mrs. Bian and is very loved by Mr. Cao. The third son is Cao Pi.

This is Cao Zhang, who is eight years old. His fourth son, Cao Zhi, is five years old. These four are all favored by Mr. Cao. His fifth son, Cao Xiong, is four years old, but he is weak and sickly. His sixth son, Cao Shuo, is the same age as Cao Xiong, but only

He was only a few months younger. The seventh son, Cao Zhi, was born in the first year of Jian'an and was only two years old, but he still didn't know how to speak. The eighth son, Cao Ju, was born in the second year of Jian'an and was still a baby.

Cao Pi, I'm afraid it's not appropriate.

After all, he is Cao Cao's successor. Even if Cao Cao doesn't have this intention now, when Cao Ang dies, Cao Pi will become the eldest son.

There is only Cao Zhang!

Mr. Cao thought for a while and said in a deep voice: "Let me think twice at this time."

He raised his head, scanned the crowd and said, "Do you have anything else to say, gentlemen?"

"Reporting to Duke Cao, I still have something to report."

Mr. Cao looked over and the smile on his face became stronger: "Wen Ruo, what's the matter?"

"It's about Guangling County."

"oh?"

"Sikong Ke, do you remember Haixi County?"

Mr. Cao was startled, thought for a moment, nodded and said, "Of course I remember.

Isn't the Haixi County Magistrate the same one-armed soldier who joined the army before? I remember that you and Fengxiao strongly opposed this person at that time, including Gongda and Boning, and they were full of praise for this person. However, there are many things going on recently.

I didn't pay attention. What, something happened to Haixi?"

"Exactly."

"What's the matter?"

Cao *** straightened up with a sigh, looking slightly nervous.

Haixi was a nail stuck between Cao Cao and Huaihe River. Hearing that something happened to Haixi, he was naturally very nervous.

Xun Yu laughed!

Not only Xun Yu laughed, but also Xun You, Guo Jia and others.

"What are you laughing at?"

"Lord, something happened in Haixi, but it was not a bad thing, but a good thing. After Deng Shusun arrived in Haixi, he eliminated the bullies, destroyed the pirates, killed Xuezhou, rectified the merchant market, and destroyed the salt road. At the same time,

, Deng Ji also moved 30,000 Hainan people to Haixi and decided to establish farming.

Previously, the two sons Junming and Zhongkang had returned to Xudu, saying that Deng Shusun had taken control of Haixi and had established a firm foothold."

"Relocate the people to the sea and settle the fields?"

Mr. Cao looked surprised, and after a while he suddenly became furious.

"Joining the army with one arm means you don't know what's going on. Such a reckless behavior is really unforgivable.

Wen Ruo, please immediately write a handwritten letter and send it to Haixi on the same day, severely reprimand Deng Shusun, and order him not to cause trouble again in Haixi."

Everyone in the flower hall couldn't help but be startled by Mr. Cao's sudden change of expression.

Since Mr. Cao has turned his back, there is no need to continue the discussion, so everyone just kept silent.

After discussing for a while, everyone dispersed.

However, Mr. Cao called Guo Jia and Dong Zhao and led them to the garden.

"Do you know why I was angry just now?"

Dong Zhao shook his head, saying he didn't quite understand.

But Guo Jia smiled and said: "My lord, what are you doing?"

"Fengxiao really knows me."

Mr. Cao swept away the cold and stern look he had shown in the flower hall before and burst into laughter.

"Gongren, please tell me in detail about this Haixi matter."
To be continued...