Three Kingdoms: The identity of the financial master behind the scenes was exposed by Cao Cao

On the way back to Xudu

"Fengxiao, do you think that Zhang Xiu really surrendered without a fight as Cao Yuan said?"

Cao Cao thought again and again, then leaned out of the car window and asked Guo Jia.

Guo Jia rode his horse closer and said,"Although Cao Yuan's analysis is sound and reasonable, I can't say it is unreasonable, but I always feel that his words cannot be fully believed. In this battle, No, we won't win so easily"

"Your feeling is correct."

Cao Cao nodded slightly:"I also think that Zhang Xiu is unlikely to surrender. Although Cao Yuan is very good at predicting events, I don't think he may be accurate when it comes to Zhang Xiu.

Guo Jia smiled again and said:"Anyway, this Cao Yuan is indeed very resourceful. Since Sikong is determined to use him, why not just reveal his true identity and transfer him to Bafu as a counselor.""

"I do think so. Cao

Cao smiled bitterly and sighed:"Didn't you see the attitude of that boy just now? He is determined not to be promoted. What if I force him to be a counselor and scare him into running away overnight?""

"This is true"

"He has the talent of being a royal assistant, but is only obsessed with money, this kind of external thing. He is the only one in the history of history who has such a genius."

Guo Jia shook his head and sighed, also looking helpless.

"We can't rush this matter, we can only take it step by step and find ways to change his mind."

"Let’s calm down Zhang Xiu first!"

The carriage sped forward and headed straight to Xudu.

Seven days later,

Cao Cao issued an edict in the name of the Emperor, denounced Zhang Xiu as a traitor, and announced that he would personally lead the army and go south to conquer.

The armies gathered and sent troops in time.

…

Cao Zhai.

Cao Yuan has received military orders to accompany the army on the southern expedition and is responsible for the storage and custody of medicinal materials and other military supplies.

"Young Master, the sword has no eyes on the battlefield, you must be careful"

"If you encounter any dangerous situation, you must not show off and run away if you can."

Ganmei kept mumbling instructions while packing her luggage.

Cao Yuan hugged her waist, smiled and comforted:"Young master, I have Zhong Kang to protect me, and Yan Yunwei to protect me, everything will be fine."

"Young master said it lightly!"

Gan Mei's pretty face was dizzy, and she said with a look of reluctance:"But I am always afraid of accidents. If the young master makes a mistake, Mei'er will not want to live anymore.~~"

"Don't worry, the young master always keeps his word. I said I would come back to you safe and sound, and I will definitely not break my promise."

Cao Yuan assured solemnly.

Xu Chu also patted his chest and said:"Girl, don't worry, Lao Xu, I promise you, as long as I am here, your young master will not lose a hair!"

"This is what you said!"

"If the young master makes any mistakes, you are the only one I can ask!"

Gan Mei felt a little relieved.

Cao Yuan then confessed:"After I leave, Master, Mei'er, you go to the accountant to withdraw some money and purchase more coffins. At least three or four thousand should be purchased."

"Bah bah bah! Ganmei frowned and said displeasedly:"Young master, you are about to go on an expedition, but you are carrying a coffin. It is so unlucky!"

Xu Chu also complained:"Yes, Ziyou, why are you buying coffins for Hao Duanduan? Three or four thousand?""

"Why is the coffin so unlucky? It would be a windfall."

Cao Yuan said disapprovingly.

"Windfall?

Xu Chu's eyes widened and he asked,"What do you mean by this?""

"In this southern expedition, our Duke Cao will most likely suffer a disastrous defeat and many soldiers will be killed or injured."

"Naturally, a large number of coffins will be purchased at that time to bury the soldiers who died in the battle."

Cao Yuandao figured out the mystery.

Xu Chu's face changed and he said in surprise:"Ziyou, didn't you tell the king's secretary before that Zhang Xiu would surrender without a fight? Why are you now saying that Guild Cao will suffer a disastrous defeat? A little confused"

"I said that Zhang Xiu would surrender without a fight, but did I say that Zhang Xiu would not surrender but then rebel again?"

Cao Yuan asked Xu Chu in return, with a hint of coldness in his tone.

If you don't fight, you will surrender. If you surrender, you will rebel again.....

Xu Chu didn't have enough brain. The more he listened, the more confused he became. He didn't turn around for a long time.

Cao Yuan's eyes moved, and he suddenly thought of something.

After pondering for a moment, Cao Yuan sighed:"It's not very kind to make money by killing people. Let's sell these coffins at the cost price. We have gained so much wool from our Cao Sikong, and we can treat it as a return of friendship."

Xu Chu was already full of confusion. , and got even more confused by this kind of filial ploy, this kind of friendship feedback.

"Ziyou, please explain to me, what is fucking wool? Then how come Cao Cao has something to do with wool?"

"Don't worry about the wool. Let's have a few drinks before setting off."

…

Three days later.

Twenty thousand Cao troops swore an oath in Xudu.

Cao Cao, the great Han Sikong, gave an order and led a mighty army straight to Wancheng.

When Cao Jun entered the country, the people of Nanyang were shocked.

Zhang Xiu did not dare to confront Cao Cao head-on, so he quickly shrank his troops and retreated to Wancheng.

Cao's army broke through Ye County, went down to Duyang, and captured Xi'e without any bloodshed. The front line was less than a hundred miles away from Wancheng.

At dusk, Xi'e City.

In the main hall of the county government, Cao Cao was facing the map and discussing with his advisers and generals the strategy for defeating Wancheng.

Some people advocated besieging the city and attacking by force, while others suggested luring the enemy into fighting. There was no debate at the moment.

"Sikong!"

"Striker Le Jin sent an urgent report!"

Dian Wei walked into the main hall and handed over an urgent report.

"read!"

Cao Cao kept his eyes on the map and just waved his hand.

Dian Wei opened the emergency report, took a look at it, and exclaimed:"How is this possible? He was right!"

"Um?

Cao Cao turned around and asked suspiciously:"What did he say? What did Le Jin say?""

Cao Ren, Guo Jia and other generals and advisors all looked at Dian Wei with curious eyes.

Dian Wei came to his senses and hurriedly read out:"General Yue Jin reported that when our vanguard army was thirty miles away from Wancheng, Zhang Xiu sent an envoy to come, claiming that he was willing to lead his entire army to surrender to Sikong and submit to the imperial court!"

Boom!

Like a thunder, it fell in the lobby.

The counselors and generals in the hall exploded in an instant, and they were ecstatic.

Cao Cao and Guo Jia's expressions suddenly changed at the same time, and they looked at each other anxiously. In their eyes , , has been filled with the word"shocked".

It turns out that Dian Wei's sentence"he was right" means this.

Zhang Xiu actually surrendered without a fight as Cao Yuan had speculated!

Cao Cao grabbed the battle report and He looked carefully, fearing that he had misunderstood even one word. The more he looked, the more surprised he became, and the shock in his eyes only increased.

After a long time,

Cao Cao took a long breath and murmured with emotion:"This Cao Yuan is really a mastermind. ah!"

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