Cao Cao defeated Yuan Shao, and news spread like wildfire.
When the news spread, it first reached Xudu.
All the ministers, except Xun Yu and others, were shocked.
Xun Yu also invited people from Cao Cao's camp out to simply celebrate the victory, but those officials were trembling and panicked at this time, because many of them had secretly contacted Yuan Shao.
I was afraid that those letters would fall into the hands of Cao Cao.
However, when the news that Cao Cao burned those letters reached Xudu, many people breathed a sigh of relief and felt that Cao Cao was quite good and did not come back with the letters to kill.
In Xudu City, the shocked people were not only Fu Wan but also Sima Lang.
They always thought that if Yuan Shao wanted to defeat Cao Cao, he would basically crush him with strength, something he could do with ease. When the news came back, they were stunned.
Only Sima Yi looked calm. Before the fight started, he predicted that Yuan Shao was not Cao Cao's opponent.
He guessed it correctly.
Fu Wan secretly came to Sima's house to discuss the matter.
He was secretly glad that Cao Cao burned those letters. If he had not burned them, but instead opened them one by one and read them, there would definitely be letters from him. When Cao Cao returns, there will be another bloody storm in Xudu.
"What do you think of Jiangong?"
Fu Wan asked.
Sima Fang said: "Cao Cao played the game very well. It would be better if he burned the letter than if he didn't burn it. The letter is gone. You are somewhat grateful to him. You will never dare to rebel again in the future, and you are willing to fight for it." He used it. If it wasn't burned, he would have massacred people when he came back, which would have given him a bad reputation."
After hearing this, Fu Wan thought deeply and thought that Sima Fang was right.
Burning those letters and not pursuing them further would have a better impact on Cao Cao.
"This is the human heart."
Sima Yi echoed: "Cao Cao is better at playing with people's hearts than any of us."
Fu Wan asked: "Then what can we do next?"
Sima Fang said: "When Fu Guozhang comes home, you don't have to do anything. Just as it was before, it will still be the same now. Just pretend that you have never sent a letter to Yuan Shao. You can be the abbot of the Han Dynasty with peace of mind. Cao Cao will not trouble you again." Yuan Shao is no match for Cao Cao. We have to wait for the next opportunity. I don’t know when we will wait, but we must not be impatient. Once we are impatient, we will be easily exposed."
After Fu finished thinking about these words, he bowed and said, "Thank you very much for your advice, Duke Jiang. I know what I should do."
When the discussion was almost done, he left.
Sima Lang then said: "Zhongda's judgment is really accurate! You were right."
He was filled with admiration.
Sima Yi's ability is far superior to that of his elder brother.
"It just happened that I stayed with Cao Cao for a while. Others may not know Cao Cao's background, but I can guess some."
Sima Yi said.
Sima Fu next to him heard this and asked in confusion: "Since the second brother knows that Cao Cao is not simple, why can't he find a way to tell Yuan Shao?"
Sima Yi shook his head and said: "Even if he told Yuan Shao, he might not believe it. Yuan Shao is a man who loves great achievements and would not listen to these words. His counselors must have tried hard to persuade him, but he still lost. This is the best explanation. .”
Sima Lang said: "In other words, Cao Cao is the strongest among the princes in the world now? If we want to rebel against Cao Cao, won't we have no chance?"
Sima Yi didn't think so, and analyzed: "Not necessarily. If Yuan Shao can realize his problem, there is still a chance. If he still does this, the four northern states will be taken away by Cao Cao sooner or later."
Cao Cao's current power awes everyone.
If we also annex the four northern states, then there will be no trouble for the Han Dynasty in the world.
Cao Cao wanted to usurp the Han Dynasty, and it was just a matter of one sentence.
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News of Yuan Shao's defeat continued to spread.
Finally spread to Xiangyang.
At this time, Liu Biao had just put down the rebellious Zhang Xian. When he got the news, he was shocked. Yuan Shao, who was almost invincible, could still be defeated by Cao Cao in a duel.
The princes competed, and the biggest dark horse turned out to be Cao Cao.
Yuan Shao was immediately upset!
This is unexpected by many people!
Liu Biao immediately summoned Liu Bei, who had come to seek refuge with him.
At this time, Liu Bei also received the news of Yuan Shao's defeat and couldn't help but widen his eyes. This was definitely a shock, a big shock!
Liu Bei even wondered whether Yuan Shao lost to Cao Cao on purpose.
"I knew that Yuan Shao was no match for Cao Cao, as expected!"
Chen Gong sighed, feeling how powerful Cao Cao was and how helpless they were now. They would definitely not be able to defeat Cao Cao.
Shuan Zhang and the others were also extremely surprised.
No one would have thought that Yuan Shao was so good that even Cao Cao couldn't defeat him.
"Lord."
Chen Gong added: "Liu Jingzhou asked you to go there to discuss this matter. I have an idea, but I don't know if the lord is willing to adopt it."
Liu Bei came back to his senses, walked out in shock, and asked: "What do you think of Gongtai?"
Chen Gong told Liu Bei all his thoughts.
After a long silence, Liu Bei nodded and went to see Liu Biao again.
"Brother!"
Liu Bei bowed and saluted.
He was in Jingzhou and called himself his younger brother.
Liu Biao became the elder brother.
"Xuande should have received the battle report from the north, right?"
Liu Biao sighed: "I never thought that Yuan Benchu would not be able to defeat Cao Cao. If Zhang Xian hadn't rebelled in Changsha, I would have defeated Yingchuan!"
He said so, but Cai Mao and other wealthy families in Jingzhou did not send troops to him, so Jingzhou could not respond to Yuan Shao, but he said it just to improve his own image.
Liu Bei said sadly: "It seems that God is helping that thief Cao, how hateful! Are we big men really going to decline?"
Liu Biao asked: "Xuande thinks, what should we do now?"
Liu Bei pretended to think for a long time and then said: "I think Cao Cao will definitely continue to fight to the north. Yuan Shao will not be Cao Cao's opponent in the future."
Liu Biao asked again: "What would Xuande think if we invade Yingchuan from Jingzhou at the same time that Cao Cao crosses the river and heads north?"
Liu Bei asked back: "Brother, can you send troops?"
This direct question, "Can we send troops?" made Liu Biao doubt his life.
It is true that he is the Lord of Jingzhou, but he governs Jingzhou together with the wealthy families in Jingzhou. Those wealthy families have made it clear that they are unwilling to fight, and they really have no conditions to send troops.
Liu Biao shook his head helplessly.
Liu Bei's eyes lit up, this was almost what Chen Gong said.
After coming to Jingzhou for a while, Chen Gong figured out the internal structure of Jingzhou and knew that Liu Biao was now unable to control the wealthy noble families in Jingzhou, and might even be controlled in turn.
Now seeing how powerful Cao Cao is, the local nobles are even more reluctant to send troops.
Jingzhou doesn't seem very united either.
"Since Jingzhou cannot send troops to Yingchuan, I have an idea."
Liu Bei raised his head and said.
Liu Biao said: "Xuande, please tell me."
Liu Bei solemnly said: "Jingzhou cannot send troops, so let me send troops. In order to help the Han Dynasty and pacify the world, I am prepared to risk my life and face Cao Cao directly."
Liu Biao immediately felt the great righteousness coming from Liu Bei.
Those who are still willing to face Cao Cao today are all warriors!
