After hearing Xun You's objection, Xi Zhong was not angry, but agreed with it.
"My plan takes too big a step, is not stable enough, and is prone to changes."
"If an accident happens to either of Yuan Jiujiu and Yuan Benchu, the plan will fail. There are too many variables in the world, and everything is possible."
"Gongda is right, my lord, please be careful about what I just said."
Xi Zhong readily admitted his shortcomings.
This is indeed the case. Cao Cao nodded slightly after hearing this, appreciating Xi Zhong's mentality.
Thinking of the blueprint Mao Jie drew for himself, Cao Cao said, "Gongda continues."
"Mao Xiaoxian said it very well. You should obey the emperor's orders and not be a subordinate."
"In case the two Yuans don't fight like Zhicai said, we have the emperor in our hands, and we have the opportunity to command the princes of the world."
"Currently the emperor is controlled by Li Jue and Guo Si, but there are many conflicts in Chang'an. Anything can happen, and there is a possibility that these two people cannot control it."
"We should find a suitable opportunity to welcome the emperor, stabilize the Han Dynasty, win steadily, and cope with all changes by remaining unchanged."
Xun You analyzed and said.
Xun Yu agreed with his analysis. This was a prudent approach and did not take too big a step like Xi Zhong did.
However, they haven't thought of how to please the emperor yet, they just put forward this idea.
Cao Cao asked: "After we flatter the emperor, how can we pacify the northern Han Dynasty?"
Taking over the northern part of the Han Dynasty was the minimum goal he wanted.
Because Chen Zhou said that as long as he followed his plan, he could take down the Han Dynasty in the north.
"this……"
Xun You thought for a long time and finally said: "According to Zhicai's plan, if the two Yuans cannot fight, something will happen. If something happens to one of Yuan Gongliu or Yuan Benzhu, we can quickly annex the party in trouble and suppress the other party. However, Before that, we still need to accumulate strength and utilize the 300,000 Yellow Turban soldiers."
His thoughts are not as jumpy as Xi Zhong's.
With Cao Cao's current foundation and strength, it is difficult for Xun You to think of what Cao Cao can do to win the northern Han Dynasty.
After all, Cao Cao was too weak.
He was also caught between the two Yuans.
The imagination of their uncles and nephews was limited and they could not use it. They believed that the safest way was to take one step and then plan the next step without making too many leaps.
"What if nothing happened to the two Yuans and they reconciled?"
Cao Ang, who was sitting nearby and listening to the lecture, suddenly raised this question.
"impossible!"
Zhong Yao explained: "One mountain cannot tolerate two tigers, and it is impossible for the two Yuans to reconcile."
They discussed it until the end, and only Xi Zhong came up with a long-term plan.
Xun You put forward several different opinions on Xi Zhong's plan, but they were not long-term and were just revisions to Xi Zhong's plan.
Cao Cao's enthusiasm dropped a lot.
I thought they could provide me with several ideas, but in the end it was only Xi Zhong who came up with them.
Can't help but feel a little disappointed.
At this time, Cao Cao began to miss Chen Zhou.
Recalling Chen Zhou's tone at that time, he was quite confident, more confident than Xi Zhong and Xun You, as if he really had some method.
He began to feel anxious again, eager to get Chen Zhou's plan.
The more he couldn't get it, the more Cao Cao wanted it.
"Do you have any other ideas?"
Cao Cao asked again.
They hesitated for a long time and shook their heads to express that they had no choice. These were considered their limits.
"Master, please give us time to think about it again."
Cheng Yu could only say.
Cao Cao felt that he was impatient, and it was a bit difficult for them to come up with such a long-term plan all of a sudden.
Chen Zhou said it all and thought about it in the cell for several days.
"Okay, go back and think about it!"
Cao Cao did not force himself and asked again: "Today's discussion has ended here. How have you done to appease the people of Yanzhou?"
Cheng Yu said: "We have made arrangements. Please rest assured, my lord, Yanzhou is very stable now."
Cao Cao had nothing else to discuss and asked them to go back and rest.
After the people left, Cao Cao said: "Zixiu, you must establish a good relationship with that gentleman. Ask him about this plan tomorrow. You must not reveal your identity. You must remember it."
"All right!"
Even if Cao Cao doesn't remind him, Cao Ang will go to see Chen Zhou again.
He was also very anxious to know if Chen Zhou had any useful plans to help the Cao family develop.
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Outside.
"Why did my lord suddenly raise this question?"
Cheng Yu said in confusion.
It's not appropriate to discuss such a long-term plan now. Even if they can figure it out, it's full of mistakes and it's unknown whether it can be used in the future.
"Uncle seems to have left with the lord today."
Xun You suddenly said: "Where have uncle and General Cao gone?"
As soon as these words came out, their eyes focused on Cao Ren and Xun Yu at the same time.
Cao Cao suddenly asked them about their plans. It would not be for no reason. It might be related to what happened today.
Xi Zhong smiled and said: "Wen Ruo didn't go somewhere with the master and General Cao, right?"
Xun Yu and Cao Ren looked at each other and understood that Chen Zhou's matter could no longer be kept secret. They simply explained the matter and emphasized: "My lord does not want that person to know the identity of the young master, nor does he want him to know." We are eavesdropping, so be careful not to leak it out."
After hearing what they said, Xun You and the others were shocked.
"Are there any such capable people among Zhang Miao's subordinates?"
Cheng Yu said unconvincingly.
Zhong Yao said: "If Zhang Miao had such a capable person to assist him, he would not have been completely defeated. Did you make something wrong?"
"true."
Cao Ren's eyes were full of admiration for Chen Zhou, and he solemnly said: "That gentleman is really powerful! He was also the one who proposed the master's future plans."
However, they still didn't quite believe it. They were full of doubts and expressed doubts about Chen Zhou.
"Maybe he really is a strange person!"
Xi Zhong laughed and said: "After listening to what you said, I would like to be friends with him. Will my lord go to that cell tomorrow?"
Xun Yu said: "My lord, I can't get the answer you want from us. I will definitely go and eavesdrop again tomorrow."
Cao Cao couldn't hold himself back and wanted to go now. However, Cao Ang had just left the cell not long ago and it was not suitable to go back, so he could only endure it for one more day.
"Then I can't miss it."
Xi Zhong said: "When Wen Ruo goes to the cell tomorrow, remember to have someone notify me."
"Wen Ruo, please let me know by the way."
Cheng Yu is not willing to be lonely.
Actually, I wanted to see if Chen Zhou was really that powerful or if he was deceiving.
Zhong Yao said solemnly: "You all go, then I will go and have a look. I am worried that the lord and young master will be deceived by others."
"You must remember not to make any noise or reveal your identity."
Xun Yu warned again.
Be careful!
They nodded in agreement, then dispersed and went back to their homes.
But I am looking forward to tomorrow. Whether the gentleman in the prison is real or not, and whether he has any ability, we will know tomorrow.
