From then on, Zhuge Liang left his seclusion and joined Liu Bei's camp.
Zhuge Liang's arrival gave Liu Bei more confidence to fight against Cao Cao and Sun Quan, and with Zhuge Liang's strategies, he rapidly expanded his own power.
Meanwhile, in Yanzhou, at Guo Jia's residence.
He was now terminally ill, his face pale and bloodless, flickering like a candle in the wind.
"Fengxiao! Fengxiao!" Cao Cao hurriedly called out, hoping to wake Guo Jia.
"Cough cough..."
Guo Jia opened his eyes with difficulty and said weakly, "My lord, you have arrived."
"Fengxiao! It's all my fault!" Cao Cao said, his voice trembling.
Guo Jia said bitterly, "My lord, I am exhausted and my days are numbered! But there is something I must say."
"What did you say?"
Guo Jia raised his right hand with difficulty, pointing it tremblingly at Cao Cao, and said, "My lord, your previous act of using the lives of the people to force the Yellow Turban Army to retreat was a grave mistake!"
"Our teacher once taught us that water can carry a boat... but it can also capsize it!"
"If our lord loses the hearts of the people, even if he eventually gains control of the world, how can it last long, just like the tyrannical Qin Dynasty?"
Cao Cao's expression changed slightly. He glanced at Guo Jia with fear and said, "Fengxiao, I also regret it!"
He was forced into this situation and had no other choice but to follow Jia Xu's strategy. Otherwise, if the 800,000 Yellow Turban rebels had entered Xuchang, he would have been finished.
However, he never expected that Leif would sacrifice himself for the sake of the world.
Lu Li was also inexplicably struck dead by lightning!
"My lord!" Guo Jia's voice was as soft as a whisper, yet it carried a resolute tone.
"Although Jia is about to leave, there are still things left unfinished in his heart. I hope that my lord can hear me out."
Cao Cao was filled with complex emotions, and his voice choked with emotion: "Fengxiao, tell me, I will definitely listen."
Guo Jia smiled slightly. Although he was tormented by illness, he was still worried about Cao Cao and said, "My lord, the Han Dynasty is now in decline and exists in name only. But my lord must remember that the key to military strategy is to plan before acting."
"If our lord desires to unify the world, he must take Jingzhou!"
Cao Cao nodded, already having made up his mind: "Fengxiao, rest assured, I will definitely remember your words."
"My lord, we have endured too many wars over the years. Now we must stabilize our internal affairs. Xuchang is the foundation of our army and cannot be shaken. Strengthening governance, boosting morale, and ensuring the supply of provisions are the foundation of our nation."
"Furthermore, in the future, Sun Quan and Liu Bei will surely unite to resist you, my lord. You must adopt a strategy of sowing discord and weakening their unity. Create conflicts between them."
Cao Cao nodded, indicating that he understood.
"My lord, Jia Xu should not be given too much responsibility, but he should not be let go either. Senior Brother Xi Zhicai is exceptionally intelligent and loyal, and can take over my position."
"As for Cheng Yu... he is cunning and treacherous, a ruthless strategist just like Jia Xu. My lord, you must not listen to their treacherous schemes again!"
Guo Jia spoke slowly, at an extremely slow pace, as if he had exhausted all his energy.
His pupils were unfocused, as if he were about to die at any moment, but a smile still lingered on his lips.
A hint of relief flashed in Guo Jia's eyes, and his voice grew weaker and weaker: "My lord, I have followed you all my life without regret. It's just a pity that I can no longer offer you advice."
Cao Cao finally couldn't hold back his tears and said, "Fengxiao, you are my arms, my soul. How can I bear your departure?"
Guo Jia smiled slightly, his voice almost inaudible: "My lord, life and death are predestined, and wealth and honor are determined by fate. Although I am about to depart, I believe that you will surely unify the world and achieve great things."
After saying these words, Guo Jia opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but no sound came out.
His pupils dilated suddenly, and his head slumped down with a thud, and he stopped breathing.
"Fengxiao, Fengxiao, what's wrong? Fengxiao!"
Cao Cao held Guo Jia's cold body and wailed in heart-wrenching grief.
"My lord, please accept my condolences. Fengxiao has passed away," Xun Yu said softly from the side.
Cao Cao's tears fell like beads from a broken string.
He knew that Guo Jia's departure was not only a personal loss for him, but also a huge loss for the entire Cao camp.
Guo Jia's wisdom, his loyalty, and everything about him will forever remain in Cao Cao's heart.
Cao Cao stood alone before Guo Jia's tomb, gazing at the cold tombstone, his heart filled with endless sorrow and longing.
The night wind was mournful, the starlight was dim, as if even heaven and earth were mourning the departure of this wise man.
He knew that Guo Jia's departure marked the end of one era and the beginning of another.
He knew that from now on, the world would enter a new era, and Cao Cao would continue his journey of conquest.
Meanwhile, the Black Ice Guard's spies relayed the message to Guigu.
"Master, Guo Jia has passed away!"
"Filial piety..."
Lu Li murmured to himself, his gaze deep and wise. He slowly closed his eyes, and two lines of tears slowly rolled down his cheeks.
Back when he was a teacher at Yingchuan Academy, he first met Guo Jia. At that time, Guo Jia was full of vigor and arrogance.
He was eventually convinced, and Lu Li could be considered to have been kind enough to teach and guide him.
Lu Li was deeply saddened by the death of Leifu, and now, upon hearing the devastating news of Guo Jia's passing, he felt even more distressed.
He could neither change Laifu's fate nor prevent Guo Jia's untimely death.
"Master, don't be too sad, take care of yourself," Dian Wei comforted him from the side.
Lu Li waved his hand slightly and said, "I'm fine, I was just expressing my feelings."
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