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

"Ziyou, do you think this strategy of yours will work if I present it to Duke Cao?"

Cao Cao calmed down and asked with a smile.

Cao Yuan suddenly became sober.

If you drink too much wine, you will talk too much. If you talk too much, you will make mistakes.

He couldn't refuse, so he had to say:"Master Wang wants to ask for credit. , I can’t stop you, just don’t involve me."

"I understand, I will never let Mr. Cao know that this is your plan."

Cao Cao gave a solemn assurance.

Cao Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.

Cao Cao then sighed:"Zhang Xiu was killed by Cao Gong. Liu Biao will be alert, and Xinye will definitely send more troops and horses to guard against it. Cao Cao wants to be like Wancheng. In this way, it's easy to capture Xinye, but I'm afraid it's not easy."

"This is also simple"

"Duke Cao only had to order his troops to return north, which would surely make Liu Biao relax his vigilance, but he secretly led his light army to double the route and march southward."

"In this way, he will be able to surprise and succeed in a sudden attack on the new field."

Cao Yuan said lightly and then came up with another plan.

A light flashed in Cao Cao's eyes, and he suddenly became enlightened. He couldn't help but secretly clenched his fists in excitement.

The two drank again, and before they knew it was getting dark, Cao Cao was about to With a full harvest, he said goodbye and left.

As soon as he left the house,

Cao Cao smiled and asked:"Juan'er, what do you think of this Cao Yuan?

After Xia Houjuan thought deeply, he said:"This man is indeed as his uncle said, with extraordinary intelligence and scheming, and he is the king's assistant!""

"That's natural. Uncle, my ability to recognize people has never been missed."

Cao Cao stroked his beard with a rather proud look in his eyes.

However, Xia Houjuan said puzzledly:"Since he is such a genius, why didn't my uncle directly recruit him into the Ba Mansion to make plans? Why bother pretending to be Wang Bi and bothering with him? Strenuous acting?"

"Uncle, why don't you think about it?"

"It's just that you have seen that this Cao Yuankong has an extraordinary talent, but he has no great ambitions and only thinks about making money."

"If I reveal my identity rashly, I am afraid that he will be frightened and run away, and I will regret it."

Cao Cao sighed helplessly.

Xia Houjuan suddenly understood and couldn't help but murmured:"He has the talent of a king, but he only focuses on making money. I have never heard of such a strange person in the past....."

Cao Cao looked at his niece, then thought about Cao Yuan, and a thought suddenly flashed through his mind.

"Juan'er. Cao

Cao coughed a few times and said with a smile:"This Cao Yuan is not yet married, and you are also unmarried. I think you are a talented and beautiful man, and you are a perfect match. How about if your uncle makes the decision, how about betrothing you to him?""

As soon as these words came out, Xia Houjuan's face turned red and his eyes filled with shame.

"Uncle, what are you talking about?~~"

Xia Houjuan stomped his feet and complained angrily.

Cao Cao, however, said seriously:"It is only natural for me, as an uncle, to find a husband for my niece, but this is nonsense."

Xia Houjuan was at a loss for words.

After being stunned for a moment, she suddenly realized and said:"Uncle, if you want to betroth me to him, are you trying to take the opportunity to turn him into your niece-in-law, so that he can't refuse to be your adviser?"

Her niece saw her. Cao Cao was slightly embarrassed when his motive was revealed.

After coughing, Cao Cao said seriously:"Uncle admits that he does have this intention, but Cao Yuan is handsome and has unparalleled talents. He will definitely become the pillar of my Cao family in the future. Can you marry such a strange man? It’s not like I’ve wronged you, right?"

"I——"

Xia Houjuan hesitated to speak, but lowered his head with a red face.

Cao Cao finally noticed that his niece was very satisfied with Cao Yuan, which was her acquiescence in the marriage.

"Okay, okay, after your class teacher Xu Du, your uncle will arrange this marriage for you."

"Hahaha——"

…

Xiangyang City.

The bad news of Wancheng's fall and Zhangxiu's destruction had already arrived, shocking the soldiers and people in the city.

In the Prefectural Mufu's Mansion, there were a lot of shocked comments.

"Zhang Xiu had 6,000 warriors from Xiliang, and was assisted by Jia Wen and that poisonous soldier. He was defeated by Cao Cao in an instant. This is really unbelievable!"

Liu Biao looked at the battle report, with deep confusion in his eyes.

Kuai Yue also didn't understand:"Zhang Xiu defeated Cao Cao half a month ago and even killed Cao Cao's eldest son. In the blink of an eye, he turned victory into defeat and the entire army was wiped out. It's true. It's incomprehensible"

"According to the description of Zhang Xiu's remnants who fled to Xiangyang, Cao Cao had a very powerful counselor under his command."

"This person first saw through Zhang Xiu's mutiny, alerted Cao Cao in advance, and fled Wancheng in time."

"Later, it was this person who offered Cao Cao a plan to fake his death, and then lured Zhang Xiu's light soldiers to advance rashly. As a result, he was ambushed and his body and reputation were destroyed."

Kuai Liang could not hide the look of fear on his brows. But

Liu Biao's expression changed and he said curiously:"Xun Yu is in Xudu, and Cao Cao's advisor is only Guo Jiacheng Yu. Is there anyone else who can do this? Kuai Liang frowned and said:"

This is just a rumor and speculation, but if the rumor is true, it is really scary to have such a person beside Cao Cao."

Liu Biao shuddered. He couldn't help but frown and remained silent. His eyes changed uneasily.

"Lord, don't worry too much. Cao Cao's enemy is Yuan Shao after all. Now that he has captured Wancheng and eliminated the threat from the south of Xudu, he will definitely return north with his troops."

"My lord only needs to add some troops to the new field, send a capable general to take charge, and with a little precaution, I will be able to keep Jingzhou as safe as a rock.

Kuai Yue comforted him with a smile.

Liu Biao breathed a sigh of relief and said,"Cai Mao obeys the order!""

"The end will be here!"

Cai Mao jumped up.

Liu Biao shouted:"I order you to lead five thousand elite troops and immediately cross the river and station in Xinye to prevent Cao's thieves! Cai

Mao said proudly:"Lord, don't worry, as long as I, Cai Mao, am here, Xinye will be a fortress!""

"Cao Cao used his troops like a god. In addition to Guo Jiacheng Yu, there were other strange people around him who made suggestions. General Cai must not underestimate him."

"After the general leaves for Xinye, he must be on guard against Cao Cao sending light cavalry to raid Xinye."

Kuai Liang warned.

"Kuai Zhizhong is overly worried. After I arrive in Xinye, I will send my agents to the north of Xinye to monitor Cao Cao's movements."

"Once he has the intention of raiding the new field with light cavalry, I will immediately be warned and stand ready to let Cao Cao taste the feeling of kicking an iron plate!"

Cai Mao sneered disapprovingly, with a look of arrogance on his face.

Kuai Liang had nothing to say.

Liu Biao nodded with satisfaction:"Degui's response is very appropriate. With you in charge of Xinye, I can rest easy."

That day, Cai Mao led five thousand elite troops across the Han River and stationed in Xinye.