Three Kingdoms: At the beginning, Cao Cao assassinated Dong, and I was abandoned

"Brother Jungong, what do you think about Zang Ba's commanding army in Taishan County?"

"Zang Ba?"

Zhuge Gui looked at Ju Shou in surprise, never expecting him to choose Zang Ba.

Zhuge Gui thought for a while and said, "Zang Xuangao is quite brave and knows how to run an army. It is indeed very suitable for him to lead the soldiers of Taishan County."

Jushou said: "I heard that when Zang Ba was young, when his father Zang Jie was a county jailer, because the prefect killed the prisoner for his own sake, Zang's father refused to allow him, so the prefect locked him up. The young Zang Ba , Gather your companions, rob Zang Rong, and kill the prefect."

Zhuge Gui nodded and said, "Zang Ba is a truly filial son."

"Our army has just occupied several important towns on the south bank of the Yellow River. My lord's generals Zhang Ying, Han Meng, Hua Xiong, and Zhang Yan are all stationed on the south bank of the Yellow River. There is a shortage of guards in Jizhou. Zang Rong is also quite brave. Let him be a Qinghe Lieutenant Lieutenant of China, quite suitable."

Then the two looked at each other and smiled, people with criminal records must be on guard.

Just in case, Jushou didn't keep Zang Ba's subordinates Sun Guan and Wu Dun, but planned to select two other generals from Jizhou.

"Ju Zhonglang, I have something to ask!" Zhuge Gui looked at Ju Shou with a troubled expression.

"Brother Jun Gong, just say something!"

"Under a certain knee there is a woman named Zhuge Qian, who is twenty-eight years old. Although she is not as beautiful as the girls of the Zhen family, her beauty is definitely superior. I want her to marry the lord and be a concubine to repay the lord for his kindness. kindness."

"It's not difficult. After Xu Chu comes back, you can let him take Miss Zhuge and the two young masters to Jizhou. I will explain the situation to the lord."

"Thank you Ju Zhonglang!"

Ju Shou seemed to have suddenly remembered something, and said, "I want to remind Brother Jungong that my lord will not arbitrarily promote your official position just because you are his father-in-law."

"Ju Zhonglang misunderstood, I didn't mean that."

"A few days ago, my lord was kicked out of Jizhou because of the concubine of Cao Song, the old master of the Cao family, who bullied others."

"It is an honor for my subordinates to have such a master."

Chapter 126: Several Counselors Giving Apprentices

Cao Shuo, who was far away in Jizhou, was delighted to see the battle reports handed over by Xi Zhicai.

Yanzhou, Jibei Kingdom and Dongjun all became his territory.

Taking advantage of Yuan Shao's lack of time to take care of Pingyuan County, Zhao Yun wiped out the Yellow Turban Army entrenched in Gaotang County and occupied Gaotang, an important town on the south bank of the Yellow River.

"My lord, after this battle, our army took over nearly 20 civilians from Qingzhou and Yanzhou, more than [-] Yellow Turbans, and more than [-] Taishan bandits."

Xi Zhicai looked at Cao Shuo excitedly, he didn't expect them to get so many benefits by being fishermen.

Xun Yu said: "We have not only increased the population, but also obtained a lot of food, grass, and military equipment. We have also received the support of the three generals Zang Ba, Zang Rong, Sun Guan, and Wu Dun, and the Zhuge family of Langya County."

"The Yellow Turban Army in Qingzhou has helped us a lot this time, making our harvest so rich this time."

Tian Feng also had a look of joy. Jizhou's strength has improved again, making them feel that they have followed the right lord. Right now, Jizhou has become the safest place for big men. There will definitely be many hermits who will come to Jizhou to settle down in the future.

"My lord, if Cao Cao takes the opportunity to ask our army for Dongjun and Jibei Kingdom, what should we do?"

Xun You looked at Cao Shuo worriedly. Cao Cao's ambition is not small. Now that he is the shepherd of Yanzhou, he will definitely come to claim the lost land.

There are nine counties in Yanzhou, Chenliu County, Dong County, Jiyin County, Shanyang County, Rencheng State, Lu State, Dongping State, Jibei State, and Taishan County, of which Dongjun, Jibei State, and Taishan County are all in the hands of Cao Shuo.

On the other hand, Cao Cao's Yanzhou Mu is quite shameless, and more than [-]% of the territory is controlled by Cao Shuo.

"What do you want? I've helped him so much, how dare he ask for it?"

Cao Shuo would not do this kind of loss-making business. If he wants to go back, he can exchange enough supplies.

Xi Zhicai suggested: "My lord, I am worried that Cao Cao will take the opportunity to annex Henan Yin. Should our army move ahead?"

"what do y'all think?"

Cao Shuo didn't want Henan Yin, a hot potato. If he occupied Henan Yin, he would have to contact Dong Zhuo, and he would be surrounded by enemies.

"My lord, Henan Yin's food is tasteless and he is unwilling to abandon it. There is no need for us to increase our troubles!"

Xun You was not optimistic about their capture of Henan Yin. There were no chicken feathers left around Luoyang City that had been plundered by Dong Zhuo, and the imperial tombs had been robbed several times.

"My lord, I don't think Henan Yin will necessarily fall into Cao Cao's hands!"

"Oh?"

Cao Shuo looked at Xun Yu in surprise. Could there be other people interested in Henan Yin?Looking at several princes, he, Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Liu Biao are the only ones who can reach out to Henan Yin.

Does Liu Bei want to challenge Dong Zhuo?

Xun Yu explained: "My lord, as a clan member of the Han family, Liu Bei will definitely find ways to win Henan Yin and increase his prestige among the people."

"Wen Ruo means that we also need to use this to increase prestige?"

"My lord, you can ask Gao Shun to seize the three counties of Chenggao, Xingyang, and Juan, and give Cao Cao and Liu Bei a signal that we want to occupy Henan Yin, and the two of them will quickly seize other counties in Henan Yin."

Xun Chen said: "I agree with Wen Ruo's suggestion, we only need to occupy the counties along the Yellow River."

"Okay, Zhicai, tell Gao Shun to send people to seize these counties and move all the remaining people to the north of the Yellow River. We will only use the south bank for military training."

"promise!"

"What do you guys think is our biggest gain from this battle?"

Cao Shuo looked at the ministers meaningfully. He had obtained so many benefits this time, but in fact, there was only one thing he valued the most.

"The prestige of the lord!"

This is the result of everyone's discussion. Whether it's soldiers, civilians, or territory, all of them are increasing Cao Shuo's prestige.

Cao Shuo shook his head and said, "It's the future!"

"My lord, what do you mean by that?" Everyone looked at Cao Shuo in puzzlement.

"Tian Yu has already returned from Yanzhou, and at the same time brought back the remnants of the Lujiang Lu family. Do you know why I accept the Lu family?"

Xun You asked: "Isn't it why you suppressed Sun Ce's strength?"

In Xun You's view, the future that Cao Shuo mentioned should refer to Sun Ce, the fierce tiger. Cao Shuo's move indirectly made Sun Ce offend two of the four major Jiangdong families, which could slow down Sun Ce's pace of dominating Jiangdong.

Cao Shuo smiled disdainfully, and said: "Sun Ce is very brave. He claims to be the little overlord of Jiangdong, and he is comparable to Xiang Yu. However, his character is too strong. Compared with his father, Sun Jian, he lacks some means. As the saying goes, too strong is easy to break. It will become a hindrance to our army."

Tian Feng asked in puzzlement: "Then why does my lord ask such a question?"

"The Lu family has a son who is talented and intelligent, and his future achievements may not lose to everyone present."

"Who?"

The big guys became interested in an instant, no wonder the lord had to go all the way to Lujiang County to pick up someone, so it turned out there was another purpose.

"The grandson of Lu Kang and Lu Yu, Lu Xun!"

"Lu Xun?"

Xi Zhicai was very surprised, he didn't expect the lord to inquire about the affairs of Yangzhou when he was in Jizhou, but his Jin Yiwei didn't have any information about this, could it be that the lord is secretly operating other forces?

Cao Shuo said thoughtfully, "This son is only seven years old. I wonder which military advisor would like to accept him as an apprentice?"

"what?"

Everyone wiped off a cold sweat, seven years old, seven years old, how did you find out, my lord?

Xun You said: "I have two sons, both of whom are intelligent. The eldest son Xun Ji is 13 years old, and the second son Xun Shi is [-] years old. They are about the same age as Lu Xun. Let him stay with me."

What Xun You meant was that one or two are both teachings, and it doesn't matter if there is one more.

"Okay, then I will make the decision for Lu Yu and let Lu Xun learn from you, Gongda."

"Thank you my lord!"

The young genius that Cao Shuo talked about was preempted by Xun You, and they all felt very regretful.

"Don't worry, gentlemen, there are more!"

"and also?"

Xun Yu, Tian Feng, Xun Chen, Xi Zhicai and others looked at Cao Shuo eagerly. Could it be that the lord snatched more than one person?Then the Gu family also has geniuses?

"Sima Yi, the second son of Sima Fang, the prefect of Qinghe Kingdom, is as talented as Lu Xun. He is 11 years old this year. Zhicai has no children. How about taking him in as a foster son?"

There is absolutely no need to question Xi Zhicai's loyalty to him, and it is perfect for him to train Sima Yi.

"Yoshiko?"

Xi Zhicai was stupefied, he didn't expect the lord to appoint a trainer this time, is there anything special about this Sima Yi?

Cao Shuo waved to Xi Zhicai, and Xi Zhicai came to Cao Shuo's side. Cao Shuo whispered in his ear:

"This son's aptitude is extraordinary, above Lu Xun's, but he is a wolf, you have to train him carefully!"

Xi Zhicai glanced at Cao Shuo gratefully. Cao Shuo dared to say that to him, which showed that Cao Shuo had great trust in him.

"The subordinate understands, and must teach carefully!"

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The author says:

The relationship diagram of Zhuge Liang in the Three Kingdoms, father-in-law Huang Chengyan and Liu Biao married a pair of sisters, Zhuge Liang should be called Uncle Liu Biao, Zhuge Liang’s eldest sister married Kuai Liang’s nephew, and the second sister married Pang Tong’s cousin Pang Shanmin (son of Pang Degong)

Chapter 127 Zhuge Liang and Lu Xun

Everyone didn't expect the lord to have such a good grasp of talents, and he could tell that the other party has made extraordinary achievements even in his teens. Could it be that the lord has learned physiognomy?

"There is another one who is not inferior to Lu Xun and Sima Yi. I wonder which gentleman is interested?"

"My lord still has it?"

"It's my brother-in-law!"

"Wife brother?"

Everyone was speechless. Could it be that the lord is boasting about himself?

Before they had time to ask for their names, the guards ran to the chamber and brought the person everyone was looking forward to.

"Report, Ju Zhonglang, General Dian and General Xu are back!"

"Let them in quickly!"

The news that the three of them brought Zhuge Jin and Zhuge Liang back had already been sent back quickly. In order to check and balance Zang Ba, Cao Shuo sent Zhao Feng and Cheng Huan there.

There are two people staring at Zang Ba, and Zang Rong is working in the rear. If he wants to betray himself, he has to consider the fate of his own father.

After a while, under the leadership of Ju Shou, Dian Wei, and Xu Chu, Zhuge Jin, Zhuge Liang, and Zhuge Qian were brought in.

"Langya Zhuge Jin, I have seen Jizhou Mu!"

"Minister Zhugeqian, I have met Jizhou Mu!"

"Langya Zhuge Liang, I met Jizhou Mu!"

Now Zhuge Jin is only 17 years old, a little young, full of bookishness, seeing so many people gathered here, I can't help feeling a little flustered.

And Zhuge Qian behind him kept her head down, Zhuge Liang pulled his sister's sleeve at this moment, and scanned everyone present without fear.

"Zhao Yu, hand over Miss Zhuge to Diao Chan, and ask her to arrange a place for Miss Zhuge!"

"promise!"

Zhuge Liang's performance caught everyone's eyes. I didn't expect that such a ten-year-old kid would not be frightened.

Cao Shuo looked at Zhuge Jin and said, "Ziyu, I have many advisers and generals, who do you want to be your teacher?"

Zhuge Jin glanced at everyone present, and replied: "I don't know any of them, so the state shepherd should choose for me."

"Hahaha!"

Everyone in the hall burst into laughter. They didn't laugh at Zhuge Jin's short-sightedness, but felt that the young man was very honest.

Xun Yu said: "I really like this kid's personality, why don't you just let him follow me, I happen to be busy with government affairs, I can ask him to help me, let him get acquainted with the officialdom in Jizhou in advance."

"I don't know what to call this lord?" Zhuge Jin looked at Xun Yu, who was sitting first on Cao Shuo's left, and he felt that this person's identity was not simple.

"I'm Xun Yu, Xun Wenruo!"

"It turned out to be the Xun family in Yingchuan, Xun Wenruo, who is known as Wang Youzhi's talent, Mr. Xun's name is taboo, I have heard of it for a long time."

"Hehe, you know a lot!"

Zhuge Jin said: "But you are not proficient in battlefield formation, I want to find a master who is both civil and military, and help Lord Zhou guard one side."