After Liu Biao left, Yu Yi knew that it was time for him to leave. He was still worried about his master, but he didn't expect that everything was under control. These two strategies improved Yu Yi's strategic level a lot. He bowed and said, Cherishing it, he left in the direction of Xiaopei.
Cao Cao was marching in front when he suddenly heard that Zhang Xiu had made another sneak attack on his rear. He quickly led everyone back to rescue him. When he arrived, Zhang Xiu had already left. The defeated soldiers told Cao Cao that if it hadn't been for a pair of men behind the mountain who stopped him. If Zhang Xiu goes out, the loss will be even greater.
Cao Cao quickly dismounted and asked who it was. The man dismounted, fired his gun, and paid homage to Cao Cao. He was Zhenwei Zhonglang General, a native of Pingchun, Jiangxia. His surname was Li, his given name was Tong, and his courtesy name was Wenda.
Asked why he was here, he replied: "I was guarding Runan recently. I heard that the prime minister was fighting with Zhang Xiu and Liu Biao, so I came here to support him."
Cao Cao named him a Marquis of Jiangong and guarded the western border of Runan to prevent Zhang Xiu and Liu Biao. Li Tong paid his respects and left.
After returning to Xudu, Cao Cao reported Sun Ce's meritorious service to Emperor Xian. He was made a general against rebellion, given the title of Marquis of Wu, and sent envoys to Jiangdong with orders to prevent and suppress Liu Biao.
After Cao Cao returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion, all the officials paid homage. Xun Yu asked, "How can the Prime Minister know that he will defeat the rebels when he walks to Anzhong?"
Cao Cao said: "At that time, there was no way out, and there would definitely be a fight to the death. I slowly seduced him for the purpose of plotting secretly, so I knew that I would be able to win."
Xun Yu bowed and expressed his admiration for this idea.
Then Guo Jia came in, and Cao Cao said, "Why are you here?"
Guo Jia took out a letter from his sleeve and handed it to Cao Cao, saying: "Yuan Shao sent someone to send a letter to the prime minister, saying that he was going to send troops to attack Gongsun Zan and wanted to borrow some money, food, soldiers and horses."
Cao Cao sighed: "Why did I hear that Yuan Shao was preparing to attack Xudu? Now that I have come back, I have changed my mind." After saying that, he started to open Yuan Shao's letter and cursed as he read it. He was very arrogant and didn't take anyone seriously. He asked Guo Jia on the side, "Yuan Shao is so rude. I want to attack him, but I don't have the ability. What should I do?"
Guo Jiadao: "Liu Bang lost to Xiang Yu. This is known to everyone. Gaozu could only win by intelligence. Although Xiang Yu was powerful, he was captured by Gaozu. Now Yuan Shao has failed, but the prime minister has ten victories. Although Yuan Shao has many troops, but There is nothing to be afraid of; Yuan Shao has many etiquette, but the prime minister lets it take its course, which is a moral victory; Yuan Shao does not have the reputation of being a master, but the prime minister follows the natural times, which is a victory in justice; since Emperor Huan and Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty, The government system was too loose, but the prime minister caught it and corrected it. This was a victory in governance. Yuan Shao was tolerant of foreign ministers and suspicious of internal ministers, so the talents he appointed were all his relatives. However, the prime minister was simple on the outside and clear on the inside, and hired people based on their talents. This is Victory in terms of measurement; Yuan Shao had many strategies, but few actually implemented them. The prime minister acted when he had a good plan, which was a victory in strategy; Yuan Shao specially recruited some honorable people, and the prime minister treated people with sincerity, which was a victory in virtue. Victory; Yuan Shao only cares about his family and ignores other people's feelings. The prime minister is often afraid of being inconsiderate. This is the victory of benevolence and righteousness; Yuan Shao likes to listen to slander, but the prime minister listens to both and understands. This is the victory of Qingming; Yuan Shao Always confusing right and wrong, the prime minister is strict in law and discipline, which is a victory in terms of law. Yuan Shao likes to bluff and does not know the art of war. The prime minister defeats many with less and uses troops like a god. This is a victory in terms of force. In summary, the prime minister has ten victories, Yuan Shao has been defeated ten times, so it will not be difficult to defeat Yuan Shao."
Cao Cao was a little surprised after hearing this. How could he have come up with such a thoughtful summary without long-term observation, so he smiled and said: "As you said, what should I do next?"
Xun Yu on the side also sighed in his heart after hearing this, and said: "Guo Jia's theory of ten victories and ten defeats is almost the same as what I thought, but I didn't think as comprehensively as he did. Although Yuan Shao has many troops, he has nothing good. Scared!"
Then the two of them pointed out the current main target and said: "Compared to Yuan Shao, Lu Bu from Xuzhou is the prime minister's biggest concern! Now that Yuan Shao is going north to conquer Gongsun Zan, we should take this opportunity to destroy Lu Bu first, and then sweep away the southeast , and then go plot against Yuan Shao, this is the best strategy, otherwise if we attack Yuan Shao, Lu Bu will definitely attack from behind, and the harm is really great."
As the saying goes, heroes think alike, so Cao Cao immediately adopted this suggestion and began to gather everyone to discuss how to attack Lu Bu.
Xun Yu said: "You can send someone to make an appointment with Liu Bei first and wait for his reply. After knowing some details, we can launch troops."
So Cao Cao sent a letter to Liu Bei and treated Yuan Shao's envoy favorably. He gave Yuan Shao a great title, making him a general, a Taiwei, and the governor of Ji, Qing, You, and Bing. He also wrote a private letter to Yuan Shao. He wrote a letter saying: "The general can go to conquer Gongsun Zan. I should help him."
After Yuan Shao got this secret message, he was very happy and immediately prepared to attack Gongsun Zan.
After Yuyi set off from Nanyang, he secretly headed towards Xiaopei. Suddenly he remembered the clues mentioned by red earlier. He felt that there would be no big disturbances in the Central Plains after Cao Cao retreated, so he planned to go to Luoyang to have a look. For him, Although he met some women, most of them were unknown names. Only Diao Xue he really liked.
Marching to Hanoi, in an inn, he suddenly heard someone talking. Yu Yi listened carefully and found out that it was Yuan Shao who was gathering troops and preparing to attack Gongsun Zan.
In the early days, when Liu Bei was still the magistrate of Pingyuan County, Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shao had a fight. Tian Feng also led troops to attack Daoxiang Village during the process, but was later defeated by Yu Yi. At that time, Yuan Shao did not have the strength now, so he and Gongsun Zan Everything was fine, but Yu Yi also noticed that after all, Gongsun Zan was of average virtue, was born in the market, and had no reputation. On the other hand, Yuan Shao recruited many literati and military generals, and quickly grew in strength in the past few years. Compared with his strength, The difference was a bit big, so Yuan Shao considered attacking Gongsun Zan and preparing to lay the foundation for Hebei.
A young man said: "Now Yuan Shao has sent troops to Gongsun Zan, and he has also borrowed troops and horses from Cao Cao in Xudu. It seems that he is bound to win this time."
Another middle-aged man said: "Fortunately, our place is relatively stable, but the people in Hebei have suffered and have to suffer from the war."
After hearing this, Yu Yi just shook his head, drank the wine in his mouth with a smile, paid the bill and was about to leave. These young people only saw the surface of the matter, and there was no value in coming forward to chat.
After leaving the inn, Yu Yi was about to continue heading towards Luoyang. Suddenly he saw a secret code on the wall at the back of the inn. He immediately followed the code's instructions and came to an abandoned temple. He looked around to make sure there was no one there before entering. to the temple.
