Cao Cao also wanted to know Jia Xu's opinion on this matter.
Jia Xu shook his head, pondered for a moment, and then slowly said, "My lord, I have no objection."
After hearing Jia Xu's words, Cao Cao narrowed his eyes. This Jia Xu was too good at hiding his true abilities.
Both Guo Jia and Xun You said there was no problem and that he would definitely not disagree. Cao Cao knew his personality quite well.
This man was a notorious strategist, and Lu Li almost killed him as well. Since then, Jia Xu has become even more docile.
However, Cao Cao was not afraid to support him and give him wealth and honor. This man did not care about making a name for himself in history; he only wanted wealth and honor.
But you can't let it go to someone else, because if you do, he'll be the one with the headache.
"Wenhe, we've been locked in a stalemate with the Jiangdong army for two months now. What do you suggest we do?"
Today, Cao Cao was in a good mood and wanted to give Jia Xu a warning.
Jia Xu naturally understood what Cao Cao was thinking and immediately replied, "Yes, there is..."
"Ahem, we cannot go against the will of Heaven, nor can we defy human reason!"
"......"
Jia Xu cursed inwardly, thinking that Cao Cao was determined to teach him a lesson today.
Now that things have come to this point, how could we possibly conquer Jiangdong so easily without resorting to intrigue and cunning?
"My lord, I have nothing more!"
Jia Xu lay prostrate on the ground, adopting a posture of utter dejection.
"Since you eat the emperor's food, you should repay his kindness. If you can't think of anything, then just keep kneeling here!" Cao Cao said indifferently.
Jia Xu was bitter inside. He just wanted to be a quiet, unassuming office worker, so why was it so difficult?
However, he still didn't move, just lay on the ground without saying a word.
Seeing this, Cao Cao became somewhat angry, stood up, and walked out.
That old guy has always been like this; all he ever thinks about is wicked schemes.
There's no other way; a poisonous scheme is the easiest, because all other methods are risky. Only a poisonous scheme is simple and brutal, but it goes against the natural order and leads to moral decay!
Cao Cao did not want to become that kind of person; otherwise, how would future generations view him?
As soon as Cao Cao left, Xun You and Guo Jia exchanged a glance and couldn't help but smile bitterly.
How did Jia Xu offend his lord?
"Mr. Wenhe, you are so old, you should get up," Guo Jia advised.
"Fengxiao, how dare I rise without the lord's permission?"
"......"
Guo Jia was speechless, thinking to himself, "Old fox!"
He then ignored Jia Xu and sat down to look at the map.
Meanwhile, Jia Xu remained kneeling on the ground, his face pale and his forehead covered in cold sweat.
Just then, footsteps sounded outside the door, and a soldier came in to report, "My lords, the Lord wants you all to go back and rest."
Upon hearing this, Jia Xu finally breathed a sigh of relief and slowly stood up.
Upon seeing this, Guo Jia couldn't help but rub his forehead and sigh.
Five days later, the scouts brought back news that Huang Gai had actually killed the spy! However, he did not tell Zhou Yu about this.
Upon hearing this, Xun You's eyes lit up, and he said, "My lord, it seems that the conflict between Huang Gai and Zhou Yu is real. But since Huang Gai refuses to surrender, we can add fuel to the fire and force him to surrender!"
Upon hearing this, Cao Cao nodded repeatedly, realizing that he and Xun You had the same idea.
If Huang Gai were to actually agree to surrender this time, Cao Cao would become suspicious.
However, Huang Gai not only refused, but also killed the spy. This shows that Huang Gai was indeed beaten, but he would not rebel against Jiangdong because of it.
Having served three generations of rulers in Jiangdong and enjoying the trust of Sun Jian, Sun Ce, and Sun Quan, Huang Gai wouldn't be foolish enough to betray Jiangdong.
Moreover, Jiangdong is currently in dire need of manpower, and even though Zhou Yu beat Huang Gai, he still needs him.
Even Guo Jia believed that Huang Gai and Zhou Yu had indeed had an irreconcilable conflict.
"In that case, my lord, send a spy to inform Zhou Yu about the message. Even if Huang Gai doesn't agree, he'll have no way to deny it!"
It would be fine under normal circumstances, but now it is wartime, and Zhou Yu has also had a conflict with Huang Gai. Once Zhou Yu finds out about this, he will definitely become suspicious.
At that time, Huang Gai will be forced to betray Jiangdong!
Cao Cao thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "Hmm, Fengxiao makes a lot of sense. Give the order."
"promise!"
Guo Jia accepted the order and then withdrew.
......
In the Jiangdong Army camp.
At this moment, Zhou Yu was sitting in front of his desk when a servant came to report that a spy from Cao Cao's army had been captured.
Zhou Yu ordered the man to be brought up, and then discovered a letter written by Cao Cao to Huang Gai, which enraged him!
"Guards, bring Huang Gai to me!" Zhou Yu shouted angrily.
Not long after, Huang Gai was brought up, bound hand and foot.
"You, Huang Gai, disobeying military orders! I, the commander-in-chief, have given you eighty lashes, and you still don't know you're wrong! You dare to collude with the enemy, Cao Cao!"
Upon hearing this, Huang Gai immediately retorted, "Zhou Yu, you brat, you're talking nonsense!"
Zhou Yu sneered, "Hmph, I have letters from Cao Cao secretly communicating with you. The evidence is right here. Do you still dare to deny it?"
Huang Gai looked at Zhou Yu and roared, "You're talking nonsense! I didn't!"
"Show it to Huang Gai!" Zhou Yu shouted coldly.
The servant respectfully presented Huang Gai with a letter written in Cao Cao's own handwriting.
Huang Gai took the letter and began to examine it carefully. The more he examined it, the more his brows furrowed.
"Hmph, still trying to deny it?" Zhou Yu sneered again.
“Cao Cao did send someone to contact me before, but I killed them!” Huang Gai said with a somber expression.
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