The Three Kingdoms began with the kidnapping of Luoshen

Cao Cao was instantly aroused by his curiosity, and said:

"What's the matter, let's hear it."

Xun Yu nodded and said directly:

"For some unknown reason, Qingyunzhai has recently purchased a large amount of saltpeter, sulfur, charcoal, etc. I don't know what the purpose is."

Cao Cao was also very surprised when he heard this. The combination of these three things is a bit strange, and it is even more difficult to guess.

In addition, Cao Cao had never seen gunpowder, so he couldn't imagine it at all. After pondering for a while, he said in a deep voice:

"Regardless of Chen Jue's reason, Ling Jun, you should also send someone to prepare some, which may come in handy in the future."

Cao Cao's choice is very wise.

Although I don't know what Chen Jue is going to do, I can't go wrong with the preparations. What if it is something that is beneficial to me?

Chapter 137 Recommending a Person

A hot pot meal made the three of them very happy.

The army is definitely not so lucky when they are fighting abroad. After all, the amount of base materials is limited, and Cao Cao does not know the formula.

After eating and drinking, Cao Cao gave Xu Chu a hard look. This guy is really a fool, and he pays attention to eating.

But Xu Chu himself didn't think so. Hot pot is delicious. They talked here and there. Should he also accompany him? Wouldn't it be disappointing for this table of delicacies, which is heartbreaking.

But in the end, it's just food.

Cao Cao was not too entangled, he looked at Xun Yu, and said loudly:

"The current situation in the north, Lingjun also knows the details, I am afraid it will not end in a while, the war will last a long time."

Xun Yu understood Cao Cao's deep meaning, sighed and said:

"Prime Minister, don't worry, as long as the minister is still here, there will be no accidents in Yecheng. We only need to wait for the Prime Minister to return."

Hearing this, Cao Cao nodded and said:

"Lingjun's ability is naturally trusted by Gu. Now that Youzhou has entered the territory, it is no problem to win Bingzhou. The most important thing is to attack Wuhuan in the future. This may be a difficult problem."

There are only the three of Cao Cao here, and there is no possibility of leaking secrets.

Since Cao Cao said it himself, he wanted to ask Xun Yu, but Xun Yu pondered for a moment and gave his own opinion:

"Now that the Yuan brothers are in Wuhuan, the prime minister should indeed go there, but the situation in the land of foreign clans is different from that in the Central Plains. If it is among humble ministers, there is a good candidate who can be the vanguard for this battle."

Cao Cao stroked his beard and thought about it quietly.

On the contrary, Xu Chu, who was watching from the sidelines, said carelessly at the moment:

"Is there a more suitable candidate than the last general?"

The two were speechless, Xu Chu had been thick-skinned for a day or two, but he was used to it now, so he wasn't too surprised.

Now that Cao Cao had the answer, he said loudly:

"The candidate Lingjun pointed out is Zhang Liao and Zhang Wenyuan?"

Hearing this name, the corners of Xun Yu's mouth rose slightly, and he affirmed:

"That's right, it's this piece of Wen Yuan. If the Prime Minister conquers Wuhuan, it can be of great use at this moment, and he should make an extraordinary contribution."

Hearing Xun Yu's comment, Cao Cao was a little surprised.

He naturally knew about Zhang Liao and had a good impression of him, but when he thought about it carefully, he didn't think too highly of him.

Zhang Liao used to be under Lu Bu's command, but he chose to surrender after Lu Bu's death, and has been a young general in Cao Cao's army.

Although that demeanor was indeed extraordinary, it did not show any obvious talent, or the strength to stand alone.

Why does Xun Yu value him so much?

Sensing Cao Cao's doubts, Xun Yu quickly replied:

"The prime minister has a general like a cloud in his hands. Putting it in the crowd, it will naturally look ordinary and not very different."

Cao Cao is thoughtful, and this is indeed the truth.

Immediately afterwards, Xun Yu said:

"As for Wen Yuan, although his temperament is indifferent, he is not a mediocre person, but his heart is bigger than the prime minister's."

Some simple metaphors made Cao Cao suddenly realize.

Thinking about Zhang Liao's daily performance, he is indeed a talent to be made. Cao Cao doesn't mind being promoted, so give him some opportunities.

For Cao Cao, he likes talents the most.

Of course, this refers to the talents under Cao Cao's control. If they are as unscrupulous as Chen Jue, then it's hard to say.

If Cao Cao could win Chen Jue, he would naturally not hold back.

Seeing that Cao Cao understood, Xun Yu explained:

"Zhang Wenyuan is an old general of Lu Bu. He once resisted foreigners in Bingzhou. He is good at cavalry warfare and skilled in martial arts."

Cao Cao nodded and said with a smile:

"Since it was recommended by Ling Jun, I must give it a try."

Although fundamentally speaking, Cao Cao and Xun Yu are not the same people, but they have not reached that point yet.

The goals of the two are still the same.

Xun Yu wants to help the Han, and Cao Cao is also doing the same. The situation has not changed too much, and it is acceptable.

As for Xu Chu, he curled his lips and didn't say much.

It doesn't matter whether you are a pioneer or not. My main job is to be a bodyguard, as long as I protect Cao Cao's safety.

……

Rest in Yecheng for several days.

Cao Cao didn't dare to delay too much. After all, there were still many things to do in the north, so he took Xu Chu and his entourage on the way forward.

When he returned with his army again, the northern border was basically stable.