Yang Ling was startled at first, then became energetic and smiled,
"Prefect, the time we have been waiting for has come!"
"Timing? What timing?"
Cao Cao said with a blank look on his face.
"Prefect, do you know why I insisted on letting you come to Dongjun?"
Yang Ling asked with a smile.
"Isn't it because there is no other place to stay?"
Cao Cao asked doubtfully.
After the crusade against Dong Zhuo ended, most of the territory was occupied by other princes.
Cao Cao did not want to defect to others, and because he was weak, he could not compete with other princes for territory.
So the situation is very embarrassing.
Under Yang Ling's guidance, Cao Cao passed the Imperial Seal and used Yuan Shao as his backer to forcefully occupy Dongjun without the prefect from Liu Dai.
"What the prefect said is only one of the factors, but in fact I am also doing it for today."
Yang Ling looked solemn and said slowly,
"I had expected that the Qingzhou Yellow Turban Army would advance westward, so I chose Dongjun."
Although a series of previous deeds have already proved Yang Ling's ability!
But Cao Cao was still a little skeptical!
"How did you predict this, sir?"
"It's actually very simple. It comes from analysis."
Yang Ling smiled slightly,
"Prefect, please think carefully. If the millions of Yellow Turban troops in Qingzhou are not engaged in production, they will sooner or later have nothing to gain. Where will their outlet be?"
Cao Cao fell into deep thought.
After the Yellow Turban Uprising, all the rebel armies in other states were wiped out.
Only the Yellow Turban Army in Qing and Xu Prefectures survived tenaciously.
However, due to the powerful attack by Tao Qian, the governor of Xuzhou, the Yellow Turban Army in Xuzhou was forced to enter Qingzhou, and the troops from both sides merged together.
With a population of one million, the Yellow Turban Army did not engage in production, but relied on robbery to make a living. They soon faced a situation where everything was empty.
In desperation, the leaders of the Yellow Turban Army wanted to go north, but they were attacked head-on by Gongsun Zan and returned in disgrace.
To the north are Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan, to the south is Tao Qian of Xuzhou, and to the east is Qingzhou, which has been destroyed by the war.
Under such circumstances, the only way for the Yellow Turban Army to survive was to go west and enter the wealthy Yanzhou!
"Sir, you are indeed very resourceful!"
Cao Cao admired sincerely.
Yang Ling's ability to judge the situation really impressed Cao Cao!
"The governor has given you too much praise."
Yang Ling accepted his praise unceremoniously.
In fact, all these rhetoric are based on Yang Ling's understanding of history.
"The Yellow Turban Army is attacking with great momentum. If Liu Dai does not move and defends the city, until the Yellow Turban Army cannot keep up with the food and grass, it will naturally fail by then."
Yang Ling continued to analyze for Cao Cao.
But he changed the subject and continued,
"But in my opinion, it is difficult for Liu Dai to stand still."
"Why?"
Cao Cao wondered.
Anyone with a little bit of wisdom should choose to avoid fighting when faced with a situation like millions of Yellow Turbans.
Just like when Cao Cao dealt with the Black Mountain bandits before, he avoided their main force and raided their lair.
"It's very simple, because of the local nobles in Yanzhou!"
A sneer appeared at the corner of Yang Ling's mouth,
"The governor must not forget that the situation in other counties in Yanzhou is completely different from that in Dongjun."
Cao Cao was stunned and suddenly realized!
When the Yellow Turban Army attacks, not only the common people will suffer, but the interests of the nobles will also be greatly harmed.
After Cao Cao settled in Dongjun, he first beheaded several powerful noble families headed by the Huang family.
Therefore, when the Black Mountain bandits attacked Dongjun, no matter how much their interests were damaged, the nobles did not dare to force Cao Cao to send troops.
But the situation in Yanzhou is different.
You must know that Liu Dai's ability to securely serve as governor and maintain his rule is inseparable from the local gentry in Yanzhou.
Even if Liu Dai doesn't want to fight, those nobles who don't want their own interests to be harmed will force him to go out of the city to fight!
"Liu Dai is just a loser. With his ability, there is no way he can deal with the Yellow Turban Army!"
"What do you think the prefect will do if he fails?"
Yang Ling asked slowly.
"Of course we are bringing in reinforcements."
Cao Cao said without thinking.
"Then where will he move reinforcements?"
"Well..."
Cao Cao hesitated for a moment and saw Yang Ling staring at him.
An idea flashed in his mind and he blurted out,
"Could it be me?"
"bingo!"
Yang Ling put his hands on his hands and laughed and said,
"Liu Dai's only choice is to find you, the prefect!"
The only reinforcements Liu Dai could ask for were Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan from the north, and Yuan Shu and Tao Qian from the south.
But they all eat people without spitting out their bones.
Once you invite them into Yanzhou and try to drive them out, it will be troublesome!
Compared with Yuan Shao and others, Cao Cao is undoubtedly the wisest choice.
The previous defeat of the Black Mountain Bandits had already proven his ability.
Moreover, he is still Liu Dai's nominal subordinate, and his power is not very strong, so Liu Dai does not need to worry too much.
"As long as Liu Dai asks the prefect for help, the prefect can take this opportunity to replace him!"
Yang Ling's eyes flashed and he spoke unhurriedly.
Historically, it was because Liu Dai took the initiative to attack that he was killed by the Qingzhou Army.
The Yanzhou nobles were extremely panicked, so they supported Cao Cao, the then governor of Dongjun, as the state shepherd. Cao Cao also officially became a prince!
Although Yang Ling was not sure whether Liu Dai would die.
But he was certain that even if Liu Dai didn't die, he would come to Dongjun to ask Cao Cao for help as he expected!
Cao Cao's breathing became heavier.
If it is as Yang Ling analyzed, then he will be prosperous.
After all, the prefect is only in charge of one county, while the state pastor is in charge of an entire state!
Only by becoming a state pastor can Cao Cao be qualified to be compared with other princes!
Feeling Cao Cao's excitement, Yang Ling waved his hand and said with a smile,
"These are just my subordinates' humble opinions. Yes or no, we have to wait and see."
Yang Ling left a way out for himself in advance and didn't speak so harshly.
What if he traveled through time and the butterfly's wings accidentally flickered, and Liu Dai defeated the Qingzhou Yellow Turban.
Then he would be slapped in the face.
"I have great confidence in sir!"
Cao Cao was serious and honest.
Because all of Yang Ling's analysis is based on facts!
Reasonable and convincing!
…
as expected.
A few days later, news came.
Liu Dai, the governor of Yanzhou, started a fierce battle with the Qingzhou Yellow Turban Army near Dongping.
In the end, Yanzhou's main force was defeated and Liu Dai died in the chaos!
In the lobby.
After learning that Liu Dai had died in battle, the atmosphere in the lobby was particularly warm.
"God is really helping my lord!"
Guo Jia hammered his hands excitedly,
"With Liu Dai's death, Yanzhou will be leaderless!"
"If those powerful nobles do not want other princes to enter Yanzhou, the only thing they can do is to ask the lord to come forward and fight against the Qingzhou Yellow Turban Army!"
As he spoke, he looked at Cao Cao.
However, although Cao Cao was also smiling, he was not too excited.
Guo Jia's heart moved and he subconsciously said,
"Did my lord foresee this in advance?"
