Guo Jiachu voted for Yuan Shao, who respected him very much. After living in the Guo family for dozens of days, I commented on Yuan Shao's advisers Xin and Guo Tu, saying, "A wise man can judge the Lord, so he can make a name for himself. Yuan Gong wanted to be the corporal of the Duke of Zhou, but he didn't know the opportunity to choose someone. It's hard to have too many goals and too few wants, but it's hard to make up your mind. It's hard to help the world with * *, but it's hard to decide about the overlord ("The Reflection of the Three Kingdoms, Shu Wei and Guo Family Biography")! He also said: "I will do my best for the Lord, and my son will die!" " "However, the two said," The Yuan family is kind to the world, and many people return it. Now it is the most powerful. What shall we do? "(Zi Tong Zhi Jian, Volume 62)! Guo Jiazhi and his wife left Shao without finding Yuan Shao's shortcomings.
At first, the famous playwright of Yingchuan was Cao Cao's counselor, and Cao Cao attached great importance to him. However, his ambition died, so Cao Cao wrote a letter to his counselor Yu Xun. The book says, "When ambition dies, you can't talk to the planner. You, Ying Gu, who can inherit you "("The Reflection of the Three Kingdoms Shu Wei Guo Family Biography ")? After reading the letter, Yu Xun recommended Guo Jia to Cao Cao. Cao Cao summoned Guo Jia to discuss world affairs with him, and said happily, "This man is the only one who can turn an orphan into a big entrepreneur" (Biography of the Three Kingdoms, Shu Wei and Guo Jia). After meeting, Guo Jia was also very happy to say, "It's really my master" (Biography of the Three Kingdoms, Shu Wei and Guo Family). Cao Cao appointed Guo Jia as the air force's drink offering, which was the first year of Jian 'an (196). From then on, Guo Jia won the support of Cao Cao with his resourcefulness and decisiveness.
In the same year, Lu Bu shot a halberd at Yuanmen to save Liu Bei, and Liu Bei soon got more than 10,000 soldiers, which caused Lu Bu's jealousy and led his troops to attack Liu Bei. Liu Bei fled and surrendered to Cao Cao, who treated him well and let Liu Bei graze in Yuzhou. Someone said to Cao Cao, "Be prepared to be a hero. If you don't make plans early today, you will be in trouble later. " When Cao Cao asked Guo Jia what to do, Guo Jia said, "Yes, yes. However, in order to eliminate violence for the people, the soldiers of the popular uprising pushed the honest staff letter to recruit Jie Jun, but they were still afraid. Today, there are heroes, and they also harm poverty in the name of harming morality. In this way, the wise will doubt themselves, change their minds, choose their own masters, and who will decide the world! In addition to the suffering of one person, I hope to be at home all over the world, and safe opportunities are also indispensable. " Cao Cao smiled and said, "You guessed it" (Capital and Construction, Volume 62)! So he sent more troops and food to Liu Bei and sent him to Pei County (now Pei County, Jiangsu Province) to collect skirmishers against Lu Bu.
In the second year of Jian 'an (197), Yuan Shao divorced Cao, and his words were arrogant and slow. Cao Cao was furious. To Xun and Guo Jia, he said, "How about not getting justice today?" The two replied: "Liu and Xiang are not equal, as everyone knows." Han Zu just outwitted Xiang Yu, so although his wings were strong, they were eventually taken by birds. Shao lost ten times today, and Gong won ten times. Although Shao is strong, there is nothing he can do. Salt is complicated, the public body makes nature, and this way wins; Salt to counter-action, public to serve the world, this righteousness wins; Since Huan and Mausoleum, the imperial court has been disgraced, and the salt is wide and not taken. The public will know how to correct it and win. The outside is wide and the inside is taboo, and people are suspicious. If you are only a relative's child, it is easy to be simple and clear. There is no doubt that the selection of people is based on merit, regardless of distance, and this degree will win. Shao seeks more and less, and loses in the aftermath. The public must do something, and the strain is endless. This is to win; It is a great honor to talk about how to accept fame. Scholars' good words are mostly in return, and the public and even their hearts treat others, not for empty beauty. Scholars are willing to use their loyalty and foresight. This Desheng also sees people's hunger and cold, sympathizes with them and treats them with color. What they don't see, what they don't consider, or what they don't have is open to the current small things, and sometimes they are careless. As for major events, it is a clear victory to increase the power of the minister Shao, and the rumors are chaotic. Under the public rule, the infiltration is not good; Salt is unknowable, CCBA is polite, not just right, this article won; Shao Hao is an air diver, and I don't know what the soldiers want. The crowd is smaller than the crowd, and the soldiers are like gods. Soldiers rely on it, and enemies are afraid. The same is true in Vu Thang. "Cao Caoxiao said," as qing said, why should I be lonely? Guo Jia added, "A few troops attacked Gongsun Zan from the north, and because of an expedition, they took Lu Bu to the east. If Shao is the enemy and cloth is the aid, it will be deeply harmful. " Yu Xun said: "If we don't win Lu Bu first, Hebei won't be in Yi Tu." Cao Cao said, "Of course. I'm confused, and I'm afraid Shao will invade Guanzhong, confuse Qiang Hu in the west and lure Shu Han in the south. It's that I'm alone and I'm against five-sixths of the world. What should I do? " Yu Xun said, "There are more than ten generals in Guanzhong, but Han Sui and Marten are the strongest. When he saw the dispute in Shandong, he must support the masses to protect themselves. Now, if he bites the hand that feeds him and sends a special envoy to make peace, although he can't live in peace for a long time, he will be more motionless than the public security in Shandong. Shi Zhong, the servant of Shangshu, shot Zhong You with wisdom. If it belongs to the west, it will be safe for the public "(Zi Tongzhi Jian, Volume 62). Cao Cao appointed Zhong You as a corps commander, in charge of all the armies in Guanzhong. From Zhong You to Chang 'an, he sent a letter to Han Sui and Marten. Both of them sent their sons to Beijing as hostages.
In the third year of Jian 'an (198), Cao Cao conquered Lu Bu. Lyu3 bu4 retreats and sticks to Xiapi (now northwest of Suining, Jiangsu). Cao Jun was unable to attack for a long time, and the soldiers were very tired. Cao Cao wants to retreat. Guo Jia and Xun You pointed out: "Lyu3 bu4 is brave and courageous, and now he is defeated in three wars, and his spirit is failing. The three armed forces are dominated by generals, and the surrender of the army has made the army uninterested. My husband, Chen Gong, is wise and late, but he is angry today, and his palace is undecided. When he rushes in, the cloth can be pulled out (Biography of the Three Kingdoms Shu Wei Xun You). Cao Cao nodded yes, so Cao Jun led the Yishui and Surabaya armies to fill the city. After more than a month, Lu Bu was even more sleepy. In December, Lu Bu rebelled against Hou Cheng, Song Xian and Xu Wei. , and Cao Jun captured pi. Lu Bu was surrounded by the White Gate Tower and was forced to surrender. Cao Cao ordered the killing of Lu Bu, Chen Gong and Seibel. And passed the first capital, moving troops in victory. In this campaign, Cao Cao annihilated his sworn enemy Lu Bu, creating favorable conditions for eliminating Yuan Shao and other separatist forces and completing the great cause of reunifying the north.
In the fourth year of Jian 'an (199), Cao Cao welcomed the Han Emperor and moved his capital to Xuchang (now Xu Changdong, Henan). After taking charge of the military and political affairs, the emperor became a puppet. Dong Cheng, a general riding a chariot, accepted the imperial edict and plotted with Liu Bei, a captain of Changshui, and General Wu and Wang Fu to get rid of Cao Cao. Liu Bei was afraid of Cao Cao's suspicion and wanted to get rid of Cao Cao's control. He took advantage of the rout of the right general Yuan Shu, volunteered and went to intercept with the general Zhu Ling. Upon hearing this, Guo Jia, Cheng Yu and Dong Zhao all said, "It's impossible to send them away" (The Story of the Three Kingdoms, Shu Wei and Guo Jiazhuan)! Cao Cao regretted it and immediately sent someone to chase it. After Yuan Shunan fled Shouchun (now Shouxian County, Anhui Province), Zhu Ling moved back to North Korea. In December, when Liu Bei was sent by Cao Cao to crusade against Yuan Shao, he attacked and beheaded Xuzhou secretariat (under Pi, now northwest of Suining, Jiangsu) and defeated Sima Changliu sent by Cao Cao. It is reported that Xuzhou and Xiapi (now northwest of Suining, Jiangsu) betrayed Cao Cao and responded to Yuan Shao.
In the first month of the fifth year of Jian 'an (200), the plan to assassinate Cao Cao by General Dong Cheng and others was leaked, and Dong Cheng, Wang Fu and Zhong You were all slaughtered, but Liu Bei, who participated in the plot, escaped and became more and more powerful. Cao Cao wanted to conquer Liu Bei himself, but his ministers were worried that Yuan Shao would attack from behind. They all said, "Yuan Shao is also a man who competes with the public for the world. Now, Shao Fang has come and abandoned the East. What will happen when Shao takes advantage of others? " Cao Cao said, "Liu Bei is an outstanding man. If you don't strike today, it will be a disaster. " Guo Jia also thinks: "Suspicion, uninvited guests. Prepare for a new beginning, everything is unconcerned, and if you strike hard, you will lose (Zi Jian Juan Sixty-three). In order to cut off future troubles, Cao Cao led an army to crusade against Liu Bei. Jizhou did not drive Tian Feng to persuade Yuan Shao to attack Cao Cao's rear, but Yuan Shao refused to send troops on the grounds that his young son was seriously ill. When Liu Bei learned that Cao Cao was coming, he was frightened and rode out of the city with dozens of heads. Sure enough, he saw Cao Jun's standards and had to rush into battle. He was defeated by Cao Jun and Liu Bei's wife was captured. Then Cao Cao captured Pi, forced Liu Bei to surrender Guan Yu, and attacked Chang Xi, who was attached to Liu Bei, to break Pi. Liu Bei fled to Yecheng (now southwest of Linzhang, Hebei Province) to go to Yuan Shao, and gradually collected scattered defeated troops, which became the force for Yuan Shao to attack Cao on a large scale. In this battle, Cao Cao quickly defeated Liu Bei, avoiding the situation of fighting on both sides in the battle of Guandu.
From the second year of Xingping (195), Sun Ce used Yuan Shu's soldiers to cross the river to conquer Jiangdong (see Sun Ce's Battle of Pingjiang East). By the fifth year of Jian 'an (200), Sun Ce had done his best to become a strongman of independent regime. At this time, Sun Ce heard that Cao Cao and Yuan Shao were at loggerheads in Guandu, and wanted to lead the army to cross the river and attack Xuchang in the north. Cao Jun was all surprised, but Guo Jia said, "If you make a new plan and merge with Jiangdong, you will be punished by heroes. Those who can get the death penalty should also be punished. However, the strategy is light and unprepared. Although there are millions of people, it is tantamount to walking alone in the Central Plains. If an assassin lies down, a person is an enemy's ear. In my opinion, you will die at the hands of ordinary people "(reflection Shu Wei Guo Jiachuan). Sun was shot and later killed by an assassin.
In the same year, Guo Jia defeated Yuan Shao with Cao Cao in the battle of Guandu. In May of the seventh year of Jian 'an (20 1), Yuan Shao died of vomiting blood due to defeat. His youngest son Yuan Shangji, a general and Jizhou, led his eldest son Yuan Tan to lead a few troops to defend Liyang. In September, crossing the Yellow River to attack Liyang, Tan asked for more troops. He was afraid that Tan Bin would seize his power, so he led his army to help fight Cao Jun in Liyang.
In February of the eighth year of Jian 'an (2003), Cao Jun launched a general attack and arrived at the gates of Liyang. Yuan Jun was defeated, Yuan Shang and Yuan Tan abandoned the city and fled, and Cao Jun occupied Liyang. In April, Cao Cao marched into Yecheng, in order to enrich rations and rob wheat. Yuan Jun took the opportunity to launch a counterattack, and Cao Jun suffered a slight setback. Cao Cao intends to reorganize the siege. Guo Jia thought: "Yuan Shao loves this second son, so he should not stand up. With Guo Tu and Ji Feng as counselors, the two contended for each other and refused to give way to each other. If you are in a hurry, you will be deadlocked, and then you will win your heart. It is better to go south to Jingzhou, and if you sign Liu Biao, wait for it to change; Into a blow, every move can be decided "("the reflection of Shu Wei Guo Guchuan "). Cao Cao accepted his plan. In May, withdrawing troops returned to Xuchang (now Xu Changdong, Henan). The fact left Jia Xin to station troops in Liyang to monitor Yuan Jun. ..
In the ninth year of Jian 'an (203), Yuan Shang and Yuan Tan really started infighting. Yuan Tan was defeated by Yuan Shang and sent Xin Pi to beg Cao Cao for surrender. Cao Caosui attacked Yecheng (now southwest of Linzhang, Hebei Province) in the name of supporting Yuan Tan. In July, Yuan fled to Zhongshan (now Dingzhou, Hebei Province), and the trench was captured ... The defenders of Yecheng heard that the flood had collapsed. In October, Yuan Shang's power was basically wiped out by Cao Cao.
When Cao Cao besieged Yecheng, Yuan Tan, who had already defected to Cao Cao, betrayed Cao Cao, seized Ganling, Anping, Bohai, Hejian and other places, and attacked Yuan Shang who fled to Zhongshan (now Dingzhou, Hebei Province), forcing Yuan Shang to flee again (now Dong Gu 'an, Yixian County, Hebei Province) and take refuge in Yuan Xi in Youzhou (now southwest of Beijing City). Yuan Tan collected the remnants of Yuan Shang and stationed in Longchuan (now southeast of Shandong Plain). After defeating Yuan Shang, Cao Cao, based on the principle of divide and rule, used Yuan Tan's betrayal of the alliance as an excuse to send troops to attack Yuan Tan. In the first month of the tenth year of Jian 'an (204), Cao Cao attacked Nanpi, defeated Yuan Jun, occupied Nanpi, and Yuan Tan fled, and was killed by Cao Jun. Yuan Tan's counties all surrendered to Cao Cao. Guo Jia said to Cao Cao, "More attention should be paid to youth, seclusion and celebrities should attach themselves to it, so that talents can attach themselves to it" (Zi Jian, Volume 64). In order to appease the local government, Cao Cao adopted Guo Jia's suggestion and stabilized the rule. Jizhou was pacified, and Guo Jia was named Zhi Yang Hou Ting because of the attack.
At that time, the Wuhuan tribe, a minority in western Liaoning, took advantage of the war in the Central Plains to exile more than 65,438+10,000 Han border residents. After Cao Cao took Jizhou and killed Yuan Tan, Yuan and Yuan Shang fled to Wuhuan. Together, they invaded the border constantly. In order to unify the north, Cao Cao began an expedition to Wuhuan in the autumn of the twelfth year of Jian 'an (2007). When Liu Bei heard the news, he immediately rushed to Jingzhou to persuade Liu Biao to seize Xudu (now Xu Changdong, Henan Province) while Cao Cao was making a northern expedition to Wuhuan, and welcome Xian Di to Xinghan. Cao Cao was very worried, and all the generals said, "Yuan Shang is deaf, greedy and has no relatives. How can he use it?"! Today's in-depth levy, Liu Bei will say that Liu Biao will attack Xu, and when things change, things cannot be regretted "(Zi Jian, Volume 65). Only Guo Jia thinks: "Although the male is awesome, he relies on his distance and will not be equipped. Because it is defenseless, it can be shattered with a sudden blow. Yuan Shao was kind to the people, while the Shang brothers survived. Today, the people of the four States are attached to each other by force, but they give up virtue and go south instead. Because of the capital of 50 thousand, they have recruited the minister of the dead master. When the conference semifinals move, the people dare not respond, so as to give birth to the heart of the tower shield and become a coveted plan. They are afraid of being green and not having their own. Table, sit and talk, self-knowledge is insufficient for prevention, heavy responsibility is afraid of not doing it, and light responsibility is useless. Although it is a virtual expedition, the public has no worries "("the reflection of Shu Wei and Guo Jiachuan ").
Hearing this, Cao Cao was at a loss and immediately sent his troops north. When he arrived in Iraq (now northwest of Xiongxian County, Hebei Province), Guo Jia offered a plan and said, "Soldiers are very expensive. Attacking people thousands of miles away, there are many treasures, which are difficult to be interesting. You should be prepared when you hear it. It is better to leave the trench, light the soldiers, and cover up the surprise attack "("The History of the Three Kingdoms, Shu Wei and Guo Jiachuan "). According to the plan, Cao Cao led the light cavalry to March day and night and quickly. In Bailangshan (now Bailushan in the east of Harqin Left-wing Mongolian Autonomous County, Liaoning Province), the main force of Wuhuan and the remnants of the Yuan Dynasty and the Yuan Dynasty were annihilated, and more than 200,000 people were beheaded and captured (see the Battle of Bailangshan). Yuan Shang and Yuan went to see Gongsun Kang, the satrap of Liaodong County. Cao Cao once again adopted the plan of counselor Guo Jia. Instead of pursuing, he sat watching the situation, claiming that he was waiting for Gongsun Kang to send Er Yuan's head. In September, Cao Cao withdrew from Liucheng. Soon, Gongsun Kang killed Yuan Shang, Yuan and Liaodong Khan Supu Pill.
At this point, Cao Cao chased Yuan Shu, defeated Lu Bu, defeated Yuan Shao, attacked Liu Bei, and went north to Wuhuan (see Cao Cao's battle to unify the north), leaving only Jingzhou Liu in the north of China.
Guo Jia's "Deep understanding of reason and strategy, reaching for things". Cao Cao said, "Those who are difficult to be filial can know loneliness" (The History of the Three Kingdoms, Shu Wei and Guo Jiazhuan). On the way to the Northern Expedition, Guo Jia was ill in bed and died shortly after returning to Li, at the age of 38. Cao Cao was heartbroken and said to Xun You and others, "You gentlemen are orphans, and only filial piety is the least. What's going on in the world, what I want in the future belongs to me, and I'm dead in middle age, and my life is also my husband "(biography of the Three Kingdoms and Guo Family)! This is a statement to the world: "The army has been offering wine to Guo Jia for ten years. Every time there is a big discussion, the enemy will change. I haven't decided my policy yet. I need to make it work. Pacify the world and strive for high achievements. Unfortunately, life is short and my career is not over. It is really unforgettable to think of Jia Xun. Can Zengcheng eight hundred households, top one thousand households "("the reflection of Shu Wei Guo Jia Chuan "). Therefore, Guo Jia was named Hou Zhen and his son Guo Yisi.
Cao Cao Battle of Red Cliffs lamented after his defeat, "Guo Fengxiao is here, so he is not alone here" ("The History of the Three Kingdoms, Shu Wei and Guo Jiachuan"). At first, Chen Qun blamed Guo Jia for failing the inspection and repeatedly accused Guo Jia in the DPRK, but Guo Jia kept a cool smile. Cao Cao is more of a reuse of Guo Jia, and Chen Qun can keep in, Cao Cao is also very happy.
Comments: As a counselor, Guo Jia made great contributions to Cao Cao's unification of northern China. History books call him "a man of talent and resourcefulness" ("The History of the Three Kingdoms, Shu Wei, Guo Family Biography"). Unfortunately, Guo Jia died young and his ambition was not realized.
The reflection said that Cheng Yu, Guo Jia, Dong Zhao, Ye Liu and Jiang Jicai were military strategists. Although the scholar in the world is different from Xun Youde, as expected, he is his junior.
Cao Cao expressed Guo Jia's point of view: "It is not necessarily a good man to smell and praise loyalty, but to spoil and be virtuous, but he will do his best and be an heir. Based on the uncle of Chu Zongsun, my nephew was sealed; Cen Peng has neither nobility nor popularity. Therefore, Guo Jia, a soldier who offered wine, is loyal, virtuous and profound (Shu: refers to the goodness and beauty of women), which is universal. Every big discussion, full court speech, are handled in the middle. He has been in the army for more than ten years, riding together, sitting in the seat of * * *, attacking Lu Bu in the east, fixing himself in the west, beheading the head of Yuan Tan, the people of Pingshuo, crossing the dangerous fortress, swinging in Wu Huan, shaking Liaodong, and taking Yuan Shang as the owl. Although it is a false natural force, it is easy to refer to people. As for facing the enemy, carrying forward the oath and bravely resisting, the honor is really good. The party will show it, and its short life has long since ended. On the one hand, I mourn for the court's good minister, on the other hand, I hate myself (even the word poison and hate has appeared, which shows the importance in my mind). Jia Feng, the first thousand households, should be added to praise the survival of the deceased and persuade him to come. 」
Cao Cao wrote to Yu Xun frequently because he lost his military adviser, remembering Guo Jia: "Guo Fengxiao is under forty years old, and he has been dealing with the enemy for eleven years." . With its understanding, I see that the world is stagnant, and I want to belong to it in the future, so I am very sad and sad. Today, the number of children has increased to 1000, but what benefits it has for the dead is deeply missed. Filial piety is also a lonely person; Few people in the world know each other (in the vernacular, Guo Jia is one of the few wives who can fully understand and forgive Cao Cao), and he regretted it. what can I do? ","I cherish filial piety and can't take it to heart. He watches current affairs and military affairs. He is more than others. Many people are afraid of getting sick, and there is an epidemic in the south. As the saying goes, "If you go south, you won't survive" (because Guo Jia can't go south, the world is fair to the north, which really hurts the strategist). However, with the theory of * * *, YunJing should be the first to be determined. This is not only a loyalty to the plan, but also a meritorious service to abandon destiny. It is impossible for people to forget what they have done! 」