As soon as Yuan Xi said these words, the atmosphere fell into silence.
Chen Gong reacted quickly and said, "Are you sure of what Mr. Yinhu said?"
Yuan Xi said proudly: "I have never made any mistakes in my stargazing skills."
Lu Buyu didn't believe it, "If we can really see clearly the number of human lives and the trend of the world, then what's the point of our efforts to survive?"
Seeing that Lu Bu had hit the point, Yuan Xi said solemnly: "Of course it makes sense."
"Everything in the world has certain fixed numbers and also variables."
"What I just said is a given."
"The road ahead for Marquis Wen and Mr. Gongtai is uncertain."
"If you go with the trend, you will achieve success; if you go against the trend, you will lose your life."
After hearing this, Chen Gong looked solemn and asked, "What is going with the trend and what is going against the trend?"
Yuan Xi said sternly: "The two of you are rebelling against Cao Cao this time. To stop him from fighting and killing, you are following the trend."
"If you betray your trust and attack your allies' territory in the future, you will go against the trend and cause death to yourself. This is your destiny."
Lu Bu and Chen Gong seemed to understand, and wanted to ask again, but Yuan Xi was unwilling to say any more.
Yuan Xi thought that although Liu Bei might be his rival in the future, after all, he had acted upright throughout his life, and he had intercepted Hu's opportunity to recruit Zhao Yun. Together with the hundreds of private soldiers led by Zhao Yun, he owed Liu Bei's favor.
Today, Yuan Xi hinted to Lu Bu that stabbing Liu Bei in the back would not end well in the future, so he wanted to return a favor to Liu Bei.
In the future, Lu Bu took advantage of the battle between Liu Bei and Yuan Shu and attacked from behind, causing Liu Bei to lose Xuzhou. This was also a painful lesson in Liu Bei's career.
Therefore, after Lu Bu was captured by Cao Cao, Liu Bei decisively advised Cao Cao and sent Lu Bu on his way.
Lu Bu was a great general with such proficient backstabbing skills. If Yuan Xi hadn't changed his identity, he would have really thought carefully about using Lu Bu.
Lu Bu and Chen Gong looked at each other. Chen Gong understood and started chatting casually with Yuan Xi.
Although Chen Gong spoke carelessly, he contained a lot of temptations, covering almost everything including the situation among Yanzhou scholars, anecdotes about various princes, the classics and meanings discussed by celebrities, and other issues.
For ordinary scholars, this seems complicated and demanding, but for Hidden Tiger who can observe the stars, there is no room for error.
This is a hard test. Since Yuan Xi portrays himself as a person who knows both astronomy and geography, if his answer is outrageous, his disguise as an outsider will be exposed.
At this time, it's Wu Zhao's turn to play.
Yuan Xi had a look of irritation on his face and said disdainfully: "Mr. Gongtai's questions are too simple. I'm too lazy to answer them. I'll let my wife talk about them for me."
Wu Zhao's covered face turned red. She composed herself and began to answer each item one by one, very appropriately and accurately.
Chen Gong was shocked. This Yinhu's wife was so powerful. Could it be that Yinhu himself was already a scholar of heaven and man?
After asking more than a dozen questions, Chen Gong's doubts suddenly disappeared.
This Mr. Yinhu is definitely not lower than his wife, but he has no stargazing skills and his knowledge is not inferior to his own!
He thought for a while and said to Yuan Xi: "I still want to ask, why does Mr. Yinhu want to help us, and what is his purpose?"
What Chen Gong couldn't figure out was this. Lu Bu was now a loser and had lost all his territory. What was the benefit of helping him?
If this hidden tiger really has the ability to observe stars, the best choice would be to seek refuge with the two Yuans. Even if he seeks refuge with Cao Cao and Liu Biao, it is much better than seeking refuge with Lu Bu.
After hearing this, Yuan Xi said: "What I want is the stability of the world."
"The key is Cao Cao."
"Cao Cao is a man of good fortune, and he is very likely to conquer the world in the future."
"But the price is life and death. Everyone here will die, including me."
"I don't want to die so early, so I'm here to help you and eliminate this variable."
"This first step is to rely on you to start an uprising in Yanzhou and hold it back."
"Cao Cao will attack Xuzhou in the near future. The sooner you make preparations and connect all parties, the better your chances of winning."
After hearing this, Lu Bu and Chen Gong were even more shocked, but their hearts were already moved by Yuan Xi.
Chen Gong said softly: "I understand what you mean, sir, but how can you prove that what you said will definitely happen?"
Yuan Xi smiled and said: "Indeed, if Tao Qian dies of illness in three months, it will be too late. After all, the opportunity is only in these few months."
"I just want to say that there may be a locust plague in the near future. I hope you two can make preparations in advance to avoid lack of food when we start the army."
Lu Bu chuckled: "I used to farm when I was a child. Locust plagues mostly occur in June and July. It's already September. How is this possible?"
Yuan Xi stood up and said with a smile: "Please wait and see, Marquis Wen."
"Farewell."
The two of them were surprised when they saw Yuan Xi leaving immediately.
Chen Gong stood up and said, "Mr. Yinhu, why don't you meet Meng Zhuo (Zhang Miao)?"
"Why not stay longer?"
After hearing what Chen Gong said, Yuan Xi raised his head: "There is still someone waiting for me."
"If I don't go back, there will be some trouble."
Chen Gong understood, smiled bitterly in his heart, and gave up the idea of keeping Yuan Xi.
He said: "How can I see you again, sir?"
Yuan Xi smiled and said, "I have said everything that needs to be said."
"Everything I do is to oppose Cao Cao. If my prophecy comes true in the future, if you two need my advice, I will appear."
After saying that, Yuan Xi led Qu Yi and Wu Zhao, and Shi Shiran got into the carriage.
Lu Bu thought for a while, then came out and mounted his horse and said, "I'll give you a ride, sir."
Yuan Xi knew that Lu Bu was still worried about him, fearing that he would cause trouble in Puyang City, so he had to send him out of the city to feel at ease.
However, Lu Bu dared to openly ride a horse in Puyang City, which showed that he had gained Zhang Miao's trust. In other words, the Yanzhou nobles had privately abandoned Cao Cao.
Lu Bu rode a horse and sent the carriage of three people to the city. He and Qu Yi clasped their fists and said goodbye. Finally, he couldn't help but said to Yuan Xi: "Mr. Yinhu, it seems that you are very jealous of me?"
After hearing this, Yuan Xi said in a deep voice: "Indeed."
"Because everyone who worked with Marquis Wen is dead."
A complicated expression flashed across Lu Bu's face, including anger and entanglement. Finally, he snorted coldly: "How many people in the world understand me!"
After hearing this, Yuan Xi said aloud: "Does Marquis Wen think it's a little unfair?"
"All nobles in the world are cronies. People like Wen Hou who come from a humble background can only wait for opportunities and do things against their will, even breaking through the bottom line."
Lu Bu was angry: "How dare you say such an ignorant thing!"
Yuan Xi suddenly laughed, "Marquis Wen wanted to say that killing Ding Yuan and Dong Zhuo were all following orders, but he couldn't tell anyone, so he felt aggrieved?"
Lu Bu was shocked: "How did you know?"
This is a huge secret, the other party’s stargazing technique is real!
Yuan Xi sighed: "It is indeed unfair for Marquis Wen to risk the world's disapproval and take the blame alone."
"But Marquis Wen still wants to keep it simple. Anyone from Ding Yuan to Dong Zhuo can be killed, but you cannot kill Marquis Wen, because then there will be no way out."
Yuan Xi thought to himself that Dong Zhuo and Lu Bu were obviously trying their best to please the nobles, but they both killed the person who promoted them, which violated the nobles' biggest taboo. Therefore, they were despised by the nobles all over the world. It would be strange if there was no inside story.
"I'm afraid that after Dong Zhuo died, Marquis Wen was afraid that he would be next, so he took advantage of the defeat to flee Luoyang, right?"
Lu Bu was shocked in his heart, got off his horse, approached the carriage, clasped his fists and said, "Where will Bu go from now on? Sir, please give me some advice."
Yuan Xi thought for a while and said: "I still say what I said. No matter what the reason is, Marquis Wen can no longer betray his allies in the future, otherwise he will be killed."
"I hope Marquis Wen will take care of himself."
Yuan Xi asked Qu Yi to ride away and walked far away. When he looked back, he found that Lu Bu was still standing there, his figure getting smaller and smaller, as if he was a little lonely.
