Jia Xu had a solution, which really surprised Yuan Shang very much. After all, it was not easy to calm the Cao army and the local counties and armed forces. At least Yuan Shang did not think of a stable solution now.

However, if Jia Xu's wisdom is used, it must not be too difficult to accomplish this.

"What are Dr. Jia's tricks? You might as well tell me." Yuan Shang asked Jia Xu with a smile.

Jia Xu bowed modestly, opened his mouth, but said something.

"Can you give me a drink? By the way, I've been standing here for a long time."

Yuan Shang: “…”

The old guy is arrogant.

Later, when the water arrived, the old man Jia Xu picked up the water and took a sip, then breathed a sigh of relief, and looked very enjoyable.

"It would be even better if there was a little hot tea..." The old man said to himself, not knowing whether it was for him or Yuan Shang to listen.

Yuan Shang's face turned a little red.

"Old fox, don't be too tempted! This is the front line of the Central Army, where can I give you some hot tea!"

Jia Xu smiled slightly, and looked at his expression, as if he was not afraid of Yuan Shang.

"I'm just saying it, the general doesn't have to take it seriously."

Yuan Shang: “…………”

After a pause, Jia Xu put down the water vessel in his hand, his face turned positive and said, "Although the Cao army surrenders now, there are many generals who are resentful. Moreover, the prefect of the local county and county prefectures and county magistrates are not aware of the general. For the sake of future command, the general will sooner or later clean these people. However, Cao has just surrendered and the people's hearts are floating. Even if they want to clean up, it is not the best time."

Yuan Shang nodded and said, "If I clean up the personnel now, it will inevitably kill many people...it will easily affect my majestic image."

Jia Xu said: "So, the current strategy should be based on the comfort strategy. As long as you can spend a period of time in the early stage, and wait for the people's hearts to stabilize in the future and the situation in Zhongzhou will be transferred, and the transfer of officials and generals will be twice the result with half the effort."

Yuan Shang sneered when he heard this and said, "You said nothing, the key is how to do it!"

Jia Xu was not anxious or slow, and said, "One person is needed to appease the generals of the Cao family's central army, and one person is also needed to appease the local counties and counties in Zhongzhou."

Yuan Shang raised his eyebrows when he heard this and said, "What does it mean?"

Jia Xu smiled and said, "A Sikong is required to appease the lieutenant general of the Cao army! A Shangshu is required to appease the local prefectures and counties."

"One Sikong...a Shangshu..." Yuan Shang's eyes rolled, as if he had understood what Jia Xu meant.

Jia Xu smiled faintly and said, "Now the main force of the Cao family has been coordinated and surrendered to the general, but whether the general's soldiers' hearts surrender or not, the general needs to recover one by one. But during the period of regaining their loyalty, there is a person that needs to be shocked to them, and this person is naturally not the former Prime Minister Cao Zhi... Of course, if the general unifies the north, the position of prime minister who can be on par with you cannot be held by him, so it is not good to let him inherit his father's position. "

Yuan Shang's face darkened.

"Old fox, you think I'm stupid! Let Cao Zhi continue his position as Sikong, like a choking in his throat, like a sword on his head! Maybe something will happen at any time!"

Jia Xu smiled and said, "It's just a false position. When the time comes, Cao Zhi will be moved to Yecheng without real power. He will be subject to the general."

When Yuan Shang heard this, he rolled his eyes and said, "It's nonsense! If I want to use him to help me appease the current situation of Cao's army, I must let him be in the army. But moving him to Yecheng will not relieve his near thirst, and it will be useless at all. Your strategy is too useless!"

Jia Xu smiled and said, "The General did not understand what I meant. He appointed Cao Zhi as Sikong and moved him to Yecheng. Although he could not command Cao's army, he could place an assistant in the army. He would pass on Cao Zhi's intention to stabilize the generals and soldiers of Cao's army. Then the General thought of another way to slowly return to restore the loyalty of the generals of Cao's army."

Yuan Shangduo was smart, and when he heard this, he suddenly realized.

"What you mean is that Cao Zhi is still the Sikong, and he still has the right to serve as the commander of Cao's army, but he has no real power. On the contrary, he is to place his spokesperson in the army? And this spokesperson must have a close relationship with Cao Zhi, be able to convince the public, and be within my control?"

Jia Xu nodded and said, "That's exactly what it is."

Yuan Shang's eyes rolled and said, "Then who do you think is suitable?"

Jia Xu smiled slightly and said, "If you choose, I have one here."

"who?"

"Cao Chong."

Yuan Shang was stunned when he heard this.

Jia Xu smiled and slowly explained to Yuan Shang.

"According to my observation over the years, although Cao Chong is the smartest among the various philosophers of the Cao family, he is not a domineering person! This child lacks domineeringness, tolerance, ambition, and too much. Although he is smart, it is too obvious, which makes many brothers jealous of him. With this alone, he does not threaten the general in the army."

Yuan Shang nodded after hearing this: "The sharp hedgehog is indeed not scary. I am afraid of a turtle like Liu Bei and Cao Pi who can tolerate it."

Jia Xu smiled and continued, "In addition, Cao Chong is a child who is very kind and filial, and has a very good relationship with his brother Cao Zhi! The general asked Cao Chong to take charge of Cao Zhi in the army, but he could move the entire Cao family to Yecheng, including Cao Zhi and Mrs. Huan! Imagine that his most beloved biological mother and the best-affiliated brother are all in Yecheng, and they are all in the general's nose. With Cao Chong's pure and kind nature, how could he not bow to the general and be willing to drive him?"

Yuan Shang nodded again.

"Third, Cao Chong was young, and although he had the identity of a prince of the Cao family, he had no significant achievements. This would inevitably pose certain obstacles to his development in the army. As long as the general was slightly clamped, no matter how smart he was, he would be difficult to make waves."

Speaking of this, Jia Xu paused and said, "In the name of Cao Zhi, using Cao Chong's people to manage the Cao army will be worry-free for a long time! After a while, with the means of a general, he must have recovered the heart of Cao's army and completely integrated it into his own troops. It is definitely not difficult."

Hearing this, Yuan Shang couldn't help but sigh to the sky.

"The poisonous warrior is the poisonous warrior, and his move is cruel! Not only did he use this method to tighten Cao Zhi and the Cao clan, but he also seemed to be very wise and treated surrendered ministers... Old fox, what brand of military tactics are you reading? Recommend it to me and let me have a long experience."

Jia Xu smiled and said modestly: "The General thinks this plan is useful."

Yuan Shang thought for a while and said, "But, the position of Sikong cannot be given to Cao Zhi. After all, it is a position that takes charge of military affairs. Even if he has no authority, he will be talkative if he is idle for a long time... I will report to Luoyang and ask the court to grant Cao Zhi the... Taifu! He ranks first among all officials."

Jia Xu nodded and said, "This depends on the general himself."

Yuan Shang smiled slightly and said hurriedly: "There are still local counties and counties in the Central Plains, how to deal with it?"

Jia Xu said: "I just said that Sikong and Shangshu, Sikong will help you manage the Cao army. As long as the general can get the support of one person, it will be stable."

Yuan Shang raised his eyebrows: "Who?"

"Xun Yu, the Cao family's government affairs and officials for many years, were all managed by Xun Yu. Xun Yu has a very high reputation and a very high status among the local county officials. As long as he comes forward, nothing can be pacified."

So that's it, Yuan Shang nodded to express his understanding.

"But how should I conquer Xun Yu?"

Jia Xu laughed when he heard this.

"That's your own business, I don't care."

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Yuan Shang adopted the two strategies stated by Jia Xu, but it is not the time to be implemented. After Guandu rectified the army, the next step he had to do was to advance to Xudu.

At this time, Zhang Liao protected Sima Yi and Diao Chan and returned to the Guandu army.

This time, Cao Zhi was able to surrender thanks to Sima Yi, Diao Chan and others in the secret behind, and it was also thanks to Diao Chan who was able to convince Mrs. Bian. It was precisely because of Mrs. Bian's handwritten letter that Cao Zhi was able to give up his stubbornness to resist.

Therefore, Yuan Shang received the three of them happily.

Diao Chan and Zhang Liao were fine, but Sima Yi was covered in wounds, his nose was bruised and swollen. He walked to a limp, as if he was hit by two arrows on his leg.

However, Mrs. Bian went out of the city to pray for Cao Zhi and others. Diao Chan wanted to see her and persuade her to surrender, but she had many protectors around her. Therefore, she sent Sima Yi to lead a group of dead soldiers, pretending to be a rioter, harass her team, and leading most of the guards away, which made Zhang Liao protect Diao Chan and meet in the absence of manpower around Mrs. Bian.

Diao Chan succeeded. Poor Sima Yi and other people who were responsible for guiding Mrs. Bian's guards were regarded as mobs. After being caught by the guards, they were beaten inhumanely. Sima Yi's butt was kicked open and his legs were almost discounted. If it weren't for the time and night, Yuan Shang would almost not recognize him.

"Lord..." Sima Yi limped towards Yuan Shang, holding Yuan Shang's eyes tightly with both hands, his face full of tears, his voice choked, as if he had indescribable difficulties.

Yuan Shang was stunned when he saw this and asked in surprise: "Zhongda, why have you become Tieguai Li?"

Sima Yi squeezed hard and whispered: "Lord... It's so evil..."

Yuan Shang frowned when he heard this: "Who are you scolding? Be careful I will suck you!"

"I mean... your mother-in-law is terrifying, don't let me see her again in the future!" Sima Yi choked and said everything.

Yuan Shang was surprised when he heard this: "Don't you like to see beauties the most? My mother-in-law is so fancy, don't you like to see?"

"I love watching, but the problem is that I have to save my life to watch!"

Yuan Shang turned his head in surprise and looked at Diao Chan who was smiling charmingly behind Sima Yi, raised his eyebrows and said, "What's wrong with him? He is so scared of you... have you castrated him?"
Chapter completed!