Jia Xu: The most intelligent man in the Three Kingdoms

Jia Xu (xǔ), character Wenhe, he was a native of Wuwei County in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. When he was young, Jia Xu was not well-known, but a man named Yan Zhong looked at him differently, and kept praising him for his talents in the early Han Dynasty.

After that, Jia Xu was elected as Xiaolian (a subject for selecting talents in the Han Dynasty), but he resigned due to physical reasons. On the way back to his hometown, he happened to meet a group of rebels Di people on the way, and he and a group of people were arrested. Seeing that his little life was about to end, Jia Xu had an idea and told Di Ren that he was the grandson of Taiwei Duan Jiong (jiǒng). It turned out that Duan Jong was the general guarding this area, and these Di people were all afraid of him, so Jia Xu used him to frighten these Di people. These people were also intimidated. They really let Jia Xu go, and everyone else in the company died. In fact, Jia Xu has nothing to do with Duan Jiong, but Jia Xu is very adaptable, so he escaped the disaster.

Dong Zhuo Jia Xu worked under Dong Zhuo's son-in-law Niu Fu when the government was in chaos. After Dong Zhuo was removed by Wang Yun and others, it happened that Niu Fu also passed away, and Niu Fu's captains Li Jue , Guo Si , Zhang Ji and others planned to disband the army. escape. However, Jia Xu thought that if they escaped for their lives, the court would definitely not let them go.At that time, only one local pavilion can arrest them, it is better to concentrate on attacking Chang'an , maybe there is still hope for a comeback and revenge for Dong Zhuo. Even if you don't succeed, it's not too late to escape!

As soon as these people heard it, they all felt that his strategy was quite reasonable, so they acted accordingly. Later, Li Jue and Guo Si really defeated Lu Bu and reoccupied Chang'an.

Li Jue and Guo Si think that Jia Xu deserves a lot of credit and want to make him a marquis. However, Li Jue still wanted to give him an official position, and Jia Xu had no choice but to serve as the minister for the selection of officials. During his tenure, Jia Xu did a lot of good deeds to help those in need. Later, the group of Li Jue and Guo Si fought in Chang'an, and it was also Jia Xu who often intervened from it to rescue Han Xiandi and other ministers.

Afterwards, Jia Xu saw that Li Jue and Guo Si would finish playing sooner or later, so he hurried away and went to his fellow general Duan simmer . However, Duan Xun was worried that Jia Xu would take over the host, and his position as the boss would not be guaranteed, so he was polite to Jia Xu on the surface, but he was very suspicious inside.

Duan Xun's careful thought could not be concealed from Jia Xu, and Jia Xu hurriedly started secretly looking for another home. Nanyang 's Zhang Xiu happened to be short of advisors, and the two hit it off.

When Jia Xu was about to leave, the people around him were puzzled, saying that Duan Xun treated him well, why did he leave?

Jia Xu replied: "Duan Xun is suspicious by nature (without the life of Cao Cao ,Cao Cao's disease! ), he was polite and thoughtful to me on the surface, but in fact he was very suspicious of me in his heart, and I would be cleaned up by him sooner or later if I stayed here for a long time. If I take the initiative to leave, then he will be very happy. Moreover, when I work for someone else, he can also make foreign aid, and he will definitely treat my family well. Zhang Xiu has no reliable advisors, and he also needs me to serve in the past, so that both my family and I can be protected!

After Jia Xu arrived at Zhang Xiu, Zhang Xiu treated him with the etiquette of a younger generation, and Duan Xu treated Jia Xu's family well as Jia Xu said.

Jia Xu arrived at Zhang Xiu's place After analyzing the situation objectively, he suggested that Zhang Xiu form an alliance with Liu Biao of Jingzhou. Then, Cao Cao sent troops to attack Zhang Xiu. When the two armies were fighting, Cao Cao suddenly withdrew. Feeling that the opportunity cannot be missed, he hurriedly pursued Cao Jun. Jia Xu said that he could not pursue, otherwise he would definitely fail!

Zhang Xiu, a young man who has not seen Jia Xu's true skills, also underestimated Cao Cao and did not listen to his advice. However, when Jia Xu saw Zhang Xiu, who had returned in a daze, he suggested that he pursue Cao Jun again, saying that this time he would succeed.

Although Zhang Xiu was at a loss, this The first time he chose to follow Jia Xu's advice, he led the army to pursue again, and this time he actually defeated Cao's army. After Zhang Xiu returned from victory, he quickly and politely asked Jia Xu for advice: "This is the first time I pursued with elite soldiers, you said that I would definitely Failed; the second time you suggested that I use the retreating troops to pursue Cao Jun again, but you firmly believed that I would succeed! Why are you talking about such things that go against common sense?

Jia Xu replied calmly, "Although you are good at using troops, General, you are no match for Cao Cao!" When Cao Cao just retreated, he would definitely guard against your pursuit, so he would personally lead the troops to cut off the back. At this time, although you are leading elite soldiers, the morale of Cao Jun is also very high.Will fight desperately, so I expected you to fail. During Cao Cao's confrontation with you this time, he did not lose the battle, but was eager to retreat. There must be a change in his rear. After he repels your pursuit, he will let go of his vigilance. At this time, even if the generals are cut off, they are not your opponents, so this time you will succeed! "Zhang Xiu heard this, and he was impressed by Jia Xu!

In the five years of Jian'an, Yuan Shao and Cao Cao fought against each other in Guandu. Yuan Shao sent people to lobby Zhang Xiu, Zhang Xiu planned to agree and He made an alliance, but Jia Xu directly claimed that Yuan Shao's stomach is too small, even his own brother Yuan Shu can't be compatible, let alone others!

Immediately afterwards, Jia Xu directly suggested Zhang Xiu to join Cao Cao. Zhang Xiu threw his own question, "Yuan Shao is stronger than Cao Cao, and he has a grudge against Cao Cao, why is he instead? Want to surrender to Cao Cao? There are three reasons for Jia Xu's answer:

First, Cao Cao took the emperor to make the princes .

Second, Yuan Shao was very powerful, so Zhang Xiu would not be taken seriously by relying on him. On the other hand, Cao Cao is weak, and Zhang Xiu will be very happy if Zhang Xiu joins him.

Third, Cao Cao aspires to the world and does not care about personal grievances, so that he can show his virtue to the world!"

Zhang Xiu followed Jia Xu's advice,Really surrendered to Cao Cao. When Cao Cao saw them, he was really happy, treated Zhang Xiu very politely, and became a relative with him.

In the thirteenth year of Jian'an, Cao Cao led his army to the south. After winning Jingzhou very smoothly, he planned to send troops to pacify Jiangdong. At this time, Jia Xu jumped out to oppose the use of troops against Jiangdong at this time. Jia Xu suggested that Cao Cao digest and stabilize the Jingzhou area first, and then Jiangdong would automatically surrender. Later generations Su Zhe commented on this strategy: "The reason why Fu Xu said Duke Cao is because of Li Zuoche The reason for saying Marquis of Huaiyin is to take advantage of Zhao's trend and pass on the following Yan "However, Cao Cao did not follow his strategy, and he was defeated at Chibi.

Afterwards, when Han Sui , Ma Chao rebelled, Jia Xu offered Cao Cao a plan of alienation, and Cao Cao adopted this strategy and successfully disintegrated and defeated them.

Later, Cao Cao's two sons, Cao Pi and Cao Zhi, competed for the throne. Cao Pi sent someone to ask Jia Xu for advice in private. Jia Xu just told him to cultivate his own virtue and be a filial son. Cao Pi followed his advice.

Cao Cao soon privately asked Jia Xu who should be the heir, Jia Xu pretended not to hear, Cao Cao asked again,Jia Xu pretended to answer that he was thinking just now, and Cao Cao asked what he was thinking. Jia Xu replied, "I'm thinking about Yuan Benchu and Liu Jingsheng. Cao Cao was satisfied with this answer and laughed, and then Cao Pi was established as the heir.

Jia Xu served under Cao Cao, and his far-reaching strategies were often verified, but he was not Cao Cao's direct subordinate. Other ministers made friends privately, and the younger generation did not consider those famous families when they married, so they were very cautious and low-key. Xu's two sons. Later, Cao Pi asked Jia Xu for advice: if he wanted to pacify the world, he should first crusade Liu Bei or Sun Quan. Jia Xu said: The ministers in the DPRK are not the opponents of Liu Bei and Sun Quan, even if Cao Pi conquers it himself It may not be successful. Cao Pi should govern the north first, and wait for the two countries to change before sending troops. Cao Pi did not follow Jia Xu's advice this time. He sent troops to attack Wu, and the result was a great defeat in Jiangling. He died at the age of seventy-seven, and finally got a good death.

Yi Zhongtian commented on him: Jia Xu was able to judge the situation in troubled times, he was the counsellor who lived the longest, and he also saved his family. This is the real wisdom. Jia Xu was probably the smartest person during the Three Kingdoms period. Teach us the most profound lesson about life in the workplace!