Three Kingdoms: Gou Shen I was overheard by Cao Cao

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Whoever forces him to be his younger brother, as long as he can keep his family's stable development.

Hearing this, Cao Cao raised his eyebrows in surprise.

"That Shi Xie has tens of thousands of soldiers anyway, how can he be so obedient?"

"Don't worry! He will. While you are worried about him making trouble, he is also worried about you doing him!"

"As long as you recruit him, he will not only be obedient, but also pay you tribute every year! Believe me, it's fine!"

Xia Houzhe took out a roasted leg of lamb, tore a piece of meat and stuffed it into his mouth, saying firmly.

Cao Cao nodded, and immediately sent a letter to Jiaozhou.

The bullet has already been fired, just waiting for Shi Xie's response.

"What about Jiang Dong and Liu Zhang? Are we fighting or what?"

Cao Cao stared blankly at Xia Houzhe, only to find it difficult for a while.

There are also many Liu Zhang trilogy. The Liu family, father and son, and two generations have accumulated more than one hundred thousand yuan. If there is any change, it will be difficult for Jingzhou to resist.

After all... I am afraid that several big families in Jingzhou will make trouble.

Xia Houzhe frowned, thinking about Cao Cao's words, weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

"I don't think... not a single one!"

"Why is this? Sun Quan and I are life and death enemies. If I don't fight, he will definitely find a way to get revenge. Then Liu Zhang is always on guard against me. As long as he frees his hands, he will inevitably attack!"

Cao Cao was puzzled for a while, and some did not understand the other party's intention.

Xia Houzhe smiled contemptuously: "Jiangdong is full of water, what do you use to fight?"

"Zhou Yu will definitely use all the waters to stop it. Our navy is still half full of water, and the cannons are out of shells. I think it is enough to send a general to fight against Sun Quan."

"Wait until we withdraw our troops and produce a batch of supplies before taking Jiangdong down! As for Yizhou... let Ma Teng hold it back!"

Hearing this, Cao Cao sighed deeply!

In the final analysis, Cao Ying developed too fast, so that the background was insufficient, and every battle was fought extremely hastily, and just a few supplies were exhausted in one battle.

Now facing the embarrassing situation of no food, no guns and no resources, it is impossible to go to war with an empty army.

Cao Cao sighed and remained silent for a long time.

He really didn't want to withdraw his troops, and wanted to take the momentum of a big victory and kill Sun Quan in one go, but... his strength didn't allow it.

The ability to defeat Chibi in the Yangtze River still relied on the power of cannons. After all, his navy had only trained for three months, so it was difficult for him to be elegant.

"I didn't expect that a strong man like me, Cao Cao, would be weak sometimes! Alas..."

"Since Dongwu Liu Zhang can only hold on temporarily, then you have to help me solve it, right?"

Cao Cao graciously poured wine for Xia Houzhe, his face was full of flattery.

He knew that his virtuous brother must have a solution, because Chen Liu Yanzhou and the Wang family Dong's family, so many families were brought down by him.

Xia Houzhe patted him on the shoulder and said confidently.

"Of course there is a way! But I have to go back first, because... all the equipment I asked Zhou Cang to make is in Chenliu!"

Cao Cao sighed, after all, everything still points to going home.

But there is no way to do it. Who made him poor?

If he had inexhaustible resources and money, he would definitely be able to defeat Sun Quan in one go.

As long as the next time he dispatches troops to solve all Jiangdong, his strategic goals will only be Jiaozhou and Yizhou.

The great cause...will be accomplished!

"Okay, you said you're going home, then change your strategy tomorrow, don't attack Yangzhou, let's withdraw our troops and go back to make artillery shells and gunpowder!"

"We will continue to fight after the confiscation next year, and we will overturn Jiangdong in one wave."

Cao Cao put down his wine glass helplessly, and Xia Houzhe showed a teachable expression on his face.

The two enjoyed themselves while eating and drinking.

At this moment, Xu Chu walked in from outside the door.

"My lord, there is a guy named Liu Ba outside the mansion who said he is going to apply for the job. Look...do you want to have an interview?"

"It's not bad looking, she looks honest and has a bit of bearing."

Xu Chu grinned and reported that he knew that Cao Cao also had some face control.

The most important thing...he charged Liu Ba a tael of gold for reporting, so it was in line with professional ethics to help the other party.

When Cao Cao heard this, his brows were tightly furrowed, and there was still a little disgust on his face.

"Liu Ba? Surnamed Liu? No, get out!"

"Oh! Good!"

Xu Chu responded and wanted to leave to drive Liu Ba away.

Seeing this, Xia Houzhe quickly called Xu Chu to stop.

"Fuck! I'm forcing you to wait! That person stays, please come in!"

When Xu Chu heard Xia Houzhe's words, he looked at Cao Cao in a daze, with a troubled expression on his face.

"Yuan Yi, my lord asked me to drive him away, and you asked me to invite him in again... What should you two shareholders do after discussing it?"

Xia Houzhe frowned, and looked at Cao Cao suspiciously.

"Wife Cao, what's the matter with you? Why don't you even want to interview, it's not like you, Lixian Corporal!"

"Goofy...you have changed!"

Cao Cao smiled sheepishly: "Cough...to tell you the truth, I'm a little allergic to Liu...when I hear Liu...I want to beat him up."

Xia Houzhe was speechless for a while.

Seeing his change of color, Cao Cao also realized that something was wrong. Normally, his good brother would not interrupt his decision.

"What's wrong, brother? This Liu Ba is a talent? Otherwise, why did your face change?"

"I seem to... have heard of this person somewhere."

Xia Houzhe rolled his eyes.

"Liu Ba's father used to be the prefect of Jiangxia, maybe you have heard of it. Let's go out with me first!"

After speaking, he got up himself, beckoned and led Cao Cao and Xu Chu to the door.

"This guy is knowledgeable and talented, and he is no different from Zhuge Liang or Gou! He is simple and noble, has no personal acquaintances, does not engage in such things as forming cliques, and is a thorough minister."

"More proficient in governance and economics, if you get him, you will be a loyal and loyal adviser!"

"If you don't want it... I will accept it and let him be my accountant, hehehe..."

Xia Houzhe rubbed his hands meanly. Although he already had Jia Xu, he didn't mind having another finance.

Hearing his words, Cao Cao instantly became ecstatic!

"Yes! I want! Brother, give it to me!"

Chapter 842 Contradictions between Cao Cao and Liu Xie

Facing Cao Cao's cheap look, Xia Houzhe smiled and kicked him.

"Do you want to give you a kick?"

"Are you willing? Hitting me hurts your heart! I still owe you hundreds of thousands, you don't want it anymore? Hahaha!"

"Pull it down! I won't shed a single tear if I kick you to death! Anyway, you never paid back the money!"

The two walked out of the Chengshou mansion talking and laughing.

A 25-year-old young man outside the mansion stood at the door with his eyes closed.

As if nothing could move him.

Seeing his extraordinary appearance, Cao Cao greeted him with a big smile.

"Haha! Mr. Liu, I have admired your name for a long time!"

Hearing the sound, the young man opened his eyes.

A slight smile appeared on Gu Jing Wubo's face.

"Craftsman Liu Ba, I have seen the Prime Minister! I have seen the two adults!"

Liu Ba saluted Cao Cao and Xiahou Zhe and Xu Chu.

Cao Cao immediately went forward to hold his hand and invited him in.

"Hey! You're welcome, please come in quickly, let's chat while eating!"

Ten minutes later, a pot of hot pot with red oil constantly tumbling appeared in the yard.

Cao Cao, Xia Houzhe and the others ate around the hot pot at Sihasha's, and even Huang Yueying, who was reading in the room, was called out by him.

Cao Cao and Liu Ba had a very happy talk, and after some conversation, Cao Cao finally made up his mind.

This guy... is young, but his knowledge and vision are top-notch.

Especially in the aspect of managing money, it is very powerful!

Sure enough, according to what his virtuous brother said, being a financial manager is the best.

After seeing the other party's talent, Cao Cao suddenly became more polite.

"Hiss... Mister! You are... simply heavenly!"

"I, Liu Ba, have never eaten such delicious food. I didn't expect you to be so skilled in cooking!"

Liu Ba was so amazed that he sat on the stool and stuffed pieces of meat into his mouth.

It was the first time to eat such delicious food, and Liu Ba felt that he couldn't pretend anymore, and his image of a master was gone.

Xia Houzhe waved his hands calmly, Cao Ying recognized his top cooking skills.

"Old Liu, you have lived in seclusion in Lingling for so long, didn't Liu Bei go to recruit you?"

Xia Houzhe asked casually.

Hearing this, Liu Ba was stunned for two seconds, and looked at him extremely puzzled.

"Sir, how did you know that I was in Lingling? And how did you know that Liu Bei had tried to recruit me?"

"Not only do I know that Liu Bei asked you, I also know that Liu Biao invited you before, and you went to Lingling out of desperation."

Xia Houzhe smiled inscrutablely, and Liu Ba became more shocked the more he heard it!

Seeing this, Cao Cao tacitly opened his mouth as an assist.

"Haha! Zichu, you don't know that the person in front of you is my virtuous brother and son-in-law, and also the chief advisor and richest man in Cao Ying!"

"It is Xia Houzhe who is known as the master of heaven and magic!"

After Cao Cao finished speaking, he winked at Xia Houzhe for a while.

They have done this kind of business bragging more than once.

I have to say that Cao Cao's bragging skills have improved a lot, and Xia Houzhe's bragging is very cool.

Surprised, Liu Ba got up suddenly and made a big salute!

"It turns out that Mister is the invincible Tianji? Disrespect, disrespect!"

Xia Houzhe waved his hands vigorously: "It's ridiculous! It's all the brothers' praise, so I can't get on the stage!"

Liu Ba was in awe, a great talent with such prestige and achievements, not only so young and handsome, but also so low-key.

He is a role model for us!

"To tell you the truth, just as Mr. said, Liu Bei did come to see me several times."

"However... I think that in the world, only a prime minister who has a lot of property and owes a lot of money... Bah! This kind of financially tight lord can fully utilize my talents. After all... I am proficient in finance."

"Learn literary and martial arts and sell them to the emperor's family. I, Liu Ba, just want to find a wise master, and I don't want to waste my talent."

Liu Ba looked at Cao Cao weakly.