After Cao Cao treated Zhang Xiu's envoy well for several days, he appointed Zhang Xiu as General Yangwu in the name of Emperor Xian of Han, and asked the envoy to bring back this good news.

But Cao Ren couldn't figure it out and couldn't help asking: "Even if it's really surrendered, at least we should send some people to Wancheng to appoint them and make some arrangements appropriately. If Zhang Xiu is just allowed to continue to guard Wancheng, there will be no substantial meaning in surrendering or not surrendering."

Other military generals also agreed, including Cheng Yu and Xun You.

"What do you think about Fengxiao?" Cao Cao asked.

Guo Jia originally had his fingers tied each other, as if thinking about something, but he felt relieved after hearing this and said, "I'm thinking, let's just let it go first!"

Xiahou Yuan said in surprise: "Does the military advisor have no good ideas?"

Cao Cao turned his gaze to Zhou Yang and asked again: "What about you?"

Zhou Yang shrugged and said, "I also agree with Military Advisor Guo's suggestion. Let's leave it alone for the time being. Let's see what reaction Zhang Xiu will react after being named General Yang."

"The lord means..." Cheng Yu seemed to have seen something, but he never said it.

Cao Cao seemed to have no intention of continuing to discuss the matter of Wancheng. He put it aside for the time being, and instead said: "At present, in addition to doing a good job in the war defense in the Yanzhou area, we must also start to develop Xudu with all our might. Therefore, let us leave the matter of raising funds for the construction of the imperial city to Gongda!"

Cheng Yu immediately received the order, and the others were also waiting for their respective tasks.

"General Xiahou Dun has been transferred to the position of Henan Yin, in charge of the twenty-one counties near Luoyang, assisting the prefect Zhou in developing the Handing Money House, and also guarding against the black bandits who are about to move." Cao Cao paused and said, "The son was filial and brave, and it is reassuring to supervise Guangyang as a counselor."

Cao Ren immediately said, "So that's it."

Xiahou Yuan did not show his weakness, and asked for an order: "The general was willing to lead troops to station in Chenliu. After Xu Du made arrangements, he immediately attacked Xuzhou."

Cao Cao smiled and said, "My talent is known for its speed, but there is no need to worry about his character. There are important tasks for you to take on."

Xun You obviously knew what he should do, so he stood up and said, "Since General Xiahou Dun has left Xudu, then the lower officials will take over the military farming work!"

"Gongda has always been responsible for the important internal affairs of Xu Du. Do you have any candidates in your heart?" Cao Cao said strangely.

"Ren Jun, a native of Zhongmu County, Henan County." Xun You recommended.

"I didn't expect him," Cao Cao suddenly realized and took a selfie's thigh, "If it were Ren Boda, he would not only develop Xudu's agriculture, but at least it had to be promoted to various prefectures and counties."

"Then I will be responsible for the talent matters." Xun You said.

Cao Cao continued: "Then the important defense position of Xu Du will be handed over to General Yu Jin."

Yu Jin said calmly: "The last general will receive the order."

Xiahou Yuan became even more anxious when he heard this. He was about to speak, but he saw Zhou Yang and Cao Ang, the two young men, who were not moved, so he wanted to speak but stopped.

Cao Cao reminded some details one by one, asking everyone to assign various tasks before announcing the end of the main hall.

As a result, Zhou Yang, Xiahou Yuan and Cao Ang had nothing to do.

Although Guo Jia has no tasks, his role is similar to Dian Wei, and he needs to stay with Cao Cao forever.

One of them always comes up with any new ideas, while the other is responsible for Cao Cao's absolute safety. The two are also important figures that Cao Cao cannot live without.

However, the others all had their own tasks to leave, while those who had no tasks were kept by Cao Cao.

But anyone knows that the real important thing is to leave it to them.

The one who was most excited was Xiahou Yuan, followed by the young and steady Cao Ang. However, Zhou Yang was like a vague person who was fine and guessed something in his heart.

Cao Cao showed an admiration to Cao Ang for the first time and said frankly: "It's worthy of being Zixiu. In fact, when you were opposing the attack on Xuzhou, you mentioned how to deal with Wancheng and take advantage of the situation to eliminate Li Jue. It is completely in line with our current situation and is also the task to be arranged now."

Cao Ang did not show any proud look because he was praised in public. Instead, he humbly lowered his head slightly, making people feel very fond of this young rising star.

Zhou Yang thought that the most important Zou family was in Luoyang, and everything seemed to go well. I hope Cao Ang and Dian Wei could be safe and sound by then!

"My lord is going to Wancheng in person?" Xiahou Yuan finally understood what Cao Cao meant, and all his original annoyance was finally wiped out.

Cao Cao smiled with satisfaction, but did not answer him.

Guo Jia interjected from the side: "Use Zhang Xiu's army to divide into three groups with Luoyang troops, attack Tongguan and Wuguan all the way, and then join forces to siege Chang'an with all their might, uproot the remaining Dong Zhuo party in one fell swoop."

Xiahou Yuan said in surprise: "Where is the other way?"

Guo Jia smiled and said, "The general attacked Hangu Pass and Tongguan along the way. The Luoyang Army of Zhou Taishou mainly provided logistics for the general. When the general took down the two passes, Zhou Taishou needed to immediately replenish the general's troops."

Xiahou Yuan suddenly said, "It turns out that the third route is Zhou Taishou."

Zhou Yang finally understood why Cao Cao summoned him to Xudu.

It turned out that it had already coincided with the strategy proposed by Cao Ang, and planned to march towards Chang'an immediately after taking over Wancheng.

But things went smoother than expected. Unexpectedly, there was a military advisor Jia Xu next to Zhang Xiu. He saw through Xun You's plan to attack Xuzhou and attack Wancheng. He knew that he had no capital to compete with Cao Cao, so he simply surrendered directly before the war started.

However, one thing that Zhou Yang could not understand was that it was logically said that Wancheng belonged to the first barrier of Jingzhou, and Liu Biao had no reason to be unmoved by this.

Zhang Xiu is not the one who is easy to surrender, so he should ask Liu Biao for help first.

But all this progressed very smoothly, which was very worrying, especially in Zhou Yang's heart. Wancheng would eventually have a fierce battle. That was Zhang Xiu's bid for more bargaining chips after he surrendered, and it was also a revenge for Cao Cao's hatred for his sister-in-law.

However, Zhou Yang could not say anything at this time and could only act according to the opportunity. At least now, Zou is not in Wancheng.

"Is there any problem?" Cao Cao asked.

"No." Zhou Yang came to his senses.

"That's it. General Xiahou and Prefect Zhou rushed to Luoyang immediately, and Zixiu and I went to Wancheng with me."

"No way!" Zhou Yang said in horror.

When Cao Cao went to Wancheng in person, Dian Wei naturally followed him closely, and with the current arrangement, there was no problem.

But Zhou Yang vaguely felt that there was an extra Cao Ang, and it seemed that a historical tragedy would really happen.

Not afraid of ten thousand, just afraid of if.

So Zhou Yang made a resolute decision and said, "Lord, let me go with you when you go to Wancheng! I don't have to go there in Luoyang. Just arrange it with Xu Rong, Xu Huang and other generals."

Cao Cao said: "You seem to be very worried about my trip to Wancheng."

Zhou Yang quickly explained: "After all, what kind of person is Zhang Xiu? We don't know whether it is a real or a fraudulent decline. Do multiple people have more insurance points!"

Cao Ang added: "Yes! Let the prefect Zhou go with you!"

Guo Jia suddenly interrupted and said, "Does the prefect Zhou know? Why did Zhang Xiu surrender without fighting?"

Zhou Yang originally planned to say that it was a false surrender, but he never spoke casually and asked humbly: "I would like to ask the military advisor for advice."

Guo Jia said: "In fact, with our current situation, even if we attack Wancheng, it is a very difficult task. The battle in Puyang has just ended. We need rest and rest. We should not start another war."

Cao Ang agreed and said: "Both Xudu or Puyang, defense work should be strengthened, so when everyone knows about attacking Xuzhou, they will oppose it so strongly."

Guo Jia continued: "But Xun You thinks that fighting Wancheng at this time is a rare opportunity. You must not miss it. Even I admire you very much!"

Zhou Yangqi said: "Is there any big difference between when to attack Wancheng? How can I say that it is impossible to miss the opportunity?"

Guo Jia stood up, walked to the window, looked at the stars in the night sky, sighed, and said, "Wancheng is a barrier of Jingzhou and a very important strategic location for northern military strategists. As the governor of Jingzhou, how could Liu Biao easily let his lord seize this place? Zhang Xiu also took this eye on this. Relying on the support of the rear alliance with Liu Biao, he had the strength to defend Wancheng."

Zhou Yang didn't know what he sighed, and couldn't help asking: "Since that's the case, then Zhang Xiu's surrender is even more suspicious."

Guo Jia seemed to have a little bit of grace in his eyes and said, "But Liu Biao is now too busy to take care of himself and it is difficult to get out of helping Zhang Xiu, so this is an excellent time. I am afraid that Zhang Xiu also knew his situation. Even though he knew that his lord planned to attack Wancheng, he still had to surrender."

Cao Ang interrogated: "If this is the case, then Zhang Xiu's surrender should be true."

Zhou Yang asked, "How come Liu Biao couldn't take care of himself?"

Cao Cao then answered: "Since the envoy Zhang Xiu came to negotiate surrender, I have always found it strange. Later, I realized that Sun Jian, who had withdrawn from Luoyang, had a very fierce battle with Liu Biao and almost replaced Liu Biao, the governor of Jingzhou, but he ended up dead in this battle."

Guo Jia said, "Sun Jian couldn't take Chang'an at the beginning, so he had to take the army back to Changsha, but he was very unlucky. Seeing that Liu Biao was easy to bully, he planned to take Xiangyang directly and be the governor of Jingzhou himself, but unfortunately he unfortunately died in the battlefield."

Cao Cao laughed and said, "Speaking of this, Zhou Taishou still made some indirect contributions. If Zhou Taishou had not used the situation in Chang'an to force Sun Jian to withdraw his troops, there would have been no war between Sun Jian and Liu Biao."

Although Zhou Yang felt very sorry for the death of Sun Jian's generation of powerful generals and also felt Guo Jia's politeness, he still asked without any clarity: "Since Sun Jian had already died in battle at that time, why was Liu Biao still unable to take care of himself?"
Chapter completed!