"Zhongde said Zhang Hong returned to Jiangdong?"

"Exactly, otherwise he didn't steal it. Many officials know that he is leaving. According to Zhang Hong's own words, he is going back to his hometown to visit relatives and will be back in a month or two."

After hearing this, Guo Jia snorted disdainfully, and then said to Cheng Yu: "Zhang Hong is as famous as Zhang Zhao in Jiangdong. If he is not in Xuchang, he will be Sun Ce's right-hand man. When he returns to Jiangdong, he is really visiting relatives. After all,

The battle between Sikong and Yuan Shao is getting closer, and the forces from all parties may be a little restless."

After Guo Jia said this, Cao Cao turned his attention to Jiangdong and asked in a nonchalant manner: "Sun Ce is just a kid with a bad mouth, how much potential can he have? How dare he set his sights on the Central Plains? Sun Jian is here

At that time, I still respected him as a hero."

But as soon as Cao Cao's confident thoughts were revealed, Guo Jia and Cheng Yu shook their heads.

"Sikong, Sun Ce can pacify Jiangdong in a very short period of time, which is something Sun Jian has never done. Sun Ce is brave and resourceful, and I am afraid that Liu Biao may not be his opponent in a few years."

Cheng Yu has obviously already done a very in-depth study of Sun Ce. Otherwise, he would not have specifically told Cao Cao about Zhang Hong's quiet departure from Xuchang. There are not many people in the Central Plains other than Yuan Shao who can make Cao Cao pay attention to Sun Ce.

Apparently one of them.

"What Zhongde means is that if we want to have a decisive battle with Yuan Shao, we have to guard against a young boy like Sun Ce? Our big man's soldiers and horses are not as good as his Yuan Benchu. If we are distracted, it will not be a good thing."

The reason why Cao Cao asked Cheng Yu to stay in Xuchang this time was to let him observe the movements of various forces in Xuchang. As expected, he discovered that there was quite a movement on Sun Ce's side.

Although Cao Cao was not afraid of the battle with Yuan Shao, he also knew that he had to go all out this time. After all, Yuan Shao had been baptized by many previous wars. Although Cao Cao looked down on him, he did not underestimate the enemy.

In such a battle, the most fearful thing is that someone will make trouble for you from behind, and Sun Ce is a young man. Once something happens, it will definitely not be a trivial matter, so Cao Cao has to guard against it.

"What Sikong said is absolutely true. We have to guard against changes in Jiangdong. If we send troops to Guandu this time, we have to take a long-term approach."

Cheng Yu didn't follow Liu Bei this time, so during this period he made several deductions about the upcoming war. He already had a lot of ideas in his mind, and he was waiting to talk to Cao Cao and Guo Jia.

It is impossible to say that there is no competition between Cheng Yu and Guo Jia, but the competition between them is definitely benign, and they have different positions for themselves.

Although Guo Jia is young, he doesn't seem to have many other ideas in his head other than making suggestions. All he wants to do is to stand like a shadow figure behind Cao Cao. Entering the palace has never been his pursuit.

But Cheng Yu is different. He is not a simple adviser. He has the ability to lead troops to fight alone and can stand alone. The reason why he stayed in Xuchang was not only to look after the court, but also Cao Cao's family.

Even here, if there is any emergency, no matter how superb a counselor is, he will not be able to withstand it.

"What do you think of Fengxiao?"

Cao Cao has been looking at Guo Jia since Cheng Yu opened his mouth, but he didn't see any anxious emotion on Guo Jia's face. This made Cao Cao a little confused because of the threat Sun Ce might pose to him.

I didn't think of any solution for a while.

Once a war begins with Yuan Shao, it is necessary to go all out. If he goes all out, it is inevitable that the rear will be empty. Once Sun Ce confiscates his house, the outcome will inevitably be a complete defeat.

"Sikong, Zhongde, and Sun Ce sent Zhang Hong to Xuchang, which must be of great significance. Zhang Hong's return is probably related to the upcoming battle between Sikong and Yuan Shao, but Sun Ce... is still nothing to worry about."

"It's not something to worry about? Fengxiao, Sun Ce has already annexed the heroes in Jiangdong. Once he raises an army, Liu Biao is not the one who can stop him. Why is there nothing to worry about?"

Cheng Yu obviously didn't buy Guo Jia's remarks, because what he said was baseless.

"Sun Ce is indeed a good general, but I learned about him a few years ago. He is indeed a mellow man, eager for justice, but his temper is too fierce. He only knows how to advance but not retreat. In addition, he has been in Jiangdong for a few years.

Years of expeditions from east to west have made many enemies, and sooner or later they will all be killed by common men, which is not worth mentioning!"

"What? That's it?"

After Guo Jia finished speaking, Cao Cao and Cheng Yu looked at each other, and they both saw a sense of absurdity in their eyes.

What is this called? Is this called foretelling? Or is it just talking nonsense?

Cheng Yu originally had a lot of words to explain how big of a threat Sun Ce was, but he was stunned in front of Guo Jia's mysterious words.

Cao Cao and Cheng Yu thought at the same time that Sun Ce's temper was well known to everyone, and it was no longer a matter of one day or two. How come they had been killed by ordinary people for several years before, and only Cao Cao and Yuan Shao were killed?

When the war started, he would have to let the common man be killed?

Where did this confidence come from? The two of them didn't understand it anyway.

But they also know one thing at the same time, that is, Guo Jia is a person who rarely speaks big words. His strategies are all nailed down with spitting, but the words Guo Jia just said are really not true.

Reliable.

Guo Jia's reaction to Cao Cao and Cheng Yu was obviously what he expected. He smiled slightly and did not explain. It seemed like he was "brushing off his clothes afterwards to hide his merit and fame".

"Fengxiao, this is not a joke. Once Xuchang makes a mistake, whether it is Sun Ce or someone else, the victory or defeat in the battle between me and Yuan Shao will be meaningless."

"Don't worry, Sikong. Fengxiao watches the sky at night. The sky cannot deceive anyone. Sikong should prepare for the battle with Yuan Shao. If Sikong really doesn't want to kill Guan Yu, he will at least be useful in the matter at hand. Although if

Ask me, should I kill him or not?"

"In this case, Fengxiao and Zhongde, I will take a day off today, and tomorrow after the court is dismissed, I will gather everyone to discuss the battle with Yuan Shao. I have my own sense of discretion regarding Guan Yu."

Guo Jia shook his head after hearing this, and then said goodbye to Cao Cao and left Sikong Mansion. Obviously, Guo Jia was not satisfied with the fact that Cao Cao insisted on not wanting to kill Guan Yu.

"Sikong, is this all about Sun Ce?"

"Fengxiao said that he was observing the sky at night, so he was observing the sky at night. Let Fengxiao watch this matter!"
Chapter completed!