In short, the internal situation of Jizhou has been completely stabilized. Due to the traitors of the Black Mountain Army, the relatives of Yuan Shao officials in Yecheng, including Guo Jia's future daughter-in-law Zhen Mi's family, were all safe and sound...

Compared to Yuan Shao's success, Gongsun Zan, who had been confronting Yuan Shao in the past two years, was a little tragic. During this period, the conflict between Gongsun Zan and Liu Yu had completely intensified, and the two sides finally began to fight. You must know that Liu Yu, as the governor of Youzhou, had 100,000 troops under his command.

Moreover, there are too many internal wars, especially some ambiguous officials, who know that they are from Youzhou when they are externally, but now in the face of internal conflicts, you don’t know which side they will help. And the people who were originally here may rebel to the other side for some reasons at any time.

In addition to the food and grass issues, the local gentry issues, and the problems of nomadic peoples such as Wuhuan in the north, Gongsun Zan faced great pressure. Otherwise, Liu Yu would not have taken the lead this time, but Gongsun Zan would have taken the initiative. Obviously, Liu Yu felt that he had a great chance of winning. In other words, Liu Yu felt that he still had a chance of winning now, so it would be hard to say if he waited. So he had to take the initiative first!

Gongsun Zan and Liu Yu fought in Youzhou, and I don’t know when the winner will be decided. However, even if the winner is decided, the winning side will probably be greatly damaged. This is as if God helped Yuan Shao. Yuan Shao is waiting to be a fisherman and take advantage of it.

Under such circumstances, the envoy sent by Cao Cao finally arrived in Jiangdu slowly.

"You?! Why are you here?!" Guo Jia shouted in surprise when he saw the visitor.

Xi Zhicai touched his beard and smiled, "Why can't I be here? Cough cough."

"Why are you here, right?" Guo Jia said angrily. Xi Zhicai is an important figure under Cao Cao's command now. During this period when Guo Jia was away, Cao Cao actually released Xi Zhicai. Even if Yuan Shu is repelled, there is no big deal for the time being, but Cao Cao is not afraid of something happening?

Moreover, the so-called mission here is just a formality, and it is not about finding someone to talk about confidential cooperation matters. Is it necessary to send an important figure like Xi Zhicai to travel in person?

Did Xi Zhi just want to take a vacation, and Cao Cao really agreed to take a vacation? When did Cao Cao ignore the overall situation?

"Since the lord agreed to send me out, it's natural that he has a reason. Ahem, by the way, how are you thinking about it now? Should you do it with me?!" Xi Zhicai suggested again. He said this kind of thing just now when he met, and he really never stopped for a moment.

In fact, the reason why Cao Cao sent Ji Zhicai out was, in addition to some other reasons, more than Bian Gang. Although Cao Cao killed the Bian Gang clan without hesitation, Cao Cao was also very clear about how much stimulating it would cause to the gentry in Yanzhou. Therefore, in this sensitive period, Cao Cao temporarily sent Ji Zhicai out of caution to do some idle things.

If Xi Zhicai stayed in Yanzhou and did anything to stimulate the local gentry, it might become a fuse and inspire the Yanzhou gentry to rebel against him.

When the limelight passes, everyone gradually calms down. Even if Xi Zhi does something, as long as it is not too much, then no one will be too impulsive. Boil a frog in warm water, and the fire must not be burned.

In addition, Xi Zhicai himself was willing to come to find Guo Jia, so this matter was arranged naturally. However, Cao Cao was worried that an important person like Xi Zhicai would encounter some accidents like Guo Jia, so few people knew about Xi Zhicai.

Just as Guo Jia said, this time I came here just to go through the motions, and there was no need for any important person to lead the team. Xi Zhicai was mixed in and regarded it as a vacation.

"I said, you are coming here from afar, aren't you afraid of not being able to adapt to the environment and die here?" Guo Jia still did not reply to Xi Zhicai's words, because in Guo Jia's opinion, this was simply impossible.

Xi Zhicai immediately replied, "Haha, that's going to disappoint you. My health is very good now. It seems that living for another ten years will not be a problem. Cough cough, cough cough cough."

Hello, hey, is it really okay? Speaking of which, Guo Jia definitely doesn't like this guy, but Xi Zhicai always coughs like this, which makes Guo Jia always feel pitiful in his heart, making Guo Jia feel a little embarrassed even if Guo Jia wants to sarcasticly say a few words.

"Then when will we leave?" After coughing, Xi Zhicai asked straight to the point.

"You have just arrived and want to leave. Are you really afraid of death here?" Guo Jia couldn't help but reply.

Xi Zhicai smiled bitterly, "I'm not here to play. The lord gave me a mission and asked me to bring you back safely as soon as possible. And not only you, but you will also go to pick up the old man in the future."

Guo Jia's eyes twitched when he heard this, "Old Master?"

Xi Zhicai thought Guo Jia didn't know, so he couldn't help but explain, "It's the lord's father (Cao Song), the former Grand Marshal, who has been taking refuge in Langya. The lord is now planning to take the person to Yanzhou. Cough cough."

Damn! Of course Guo Jia knew this kind of thing, but because he was very clear, he realized the danger! Didn’t Cao Song die at the hands of Tao Qian’s subordinate Zhang Kai on the way to Yanzhou? Guo Jia also ran away this time, wouldn’t he face the same danger?

Moreover, if it is really like in the Romance, Zhang Kai did it by himself greedy for money, but according to some records, it is directly done by Tao Qian. Will Guo Jia still have a chance to survive then? Wouldn't he become a burial partner?

Well, maybe Guo Jia is really destined to be in charge and can turn bad luck into good fortune and escape, but Cao Cao's father is dead. How can Guo Jia, who is not dead in his companion, face Cao Cao in the future? Even if Cao Cao doesn't show it in this matter, he will probably always have knots in his heart.

"Then, wouldn't we have to go to Xuzhou specifically? Is this too dangerous?" Guo Jia couldn't refuse directly, so he could only say so tactfully.

"What's the matter? I'm coming from Xuzhou? Maybe you may think that sooner or later we will have a battle with Tao Qian. But no matter what, there is no fight yet. Moreover, Yuan Shu has now seized Shouchun, not only has he been appointed as the governor of Yangzhou, but also has also been called the governor of Xuzhou. It can be said that Yuan Shu has completely confronted Tao Qian, and the enemy of the enemy is a friend. Cough cough, and Tao Qian's surname is relatively gentle, it is absolutely impossible for him to take the initiative to provoke trouble with us." Xi Zhicai analyzed one by one for Guo Jia.

"But Tao Qian is not a fool. At this time, anyone with a little vision can see that once the old man arrives safely in Yanzhou, the lord will have no worries and can start the war with confidence. Can you guarantee that Tao Qian will not arrest the old man and we will be hostage together?" Guo Jia couldn't help but say.
Chapter completed!