While Liu Bei and the others were preparing, Cao Cao was also talking with Xun Yu, Cheng Yu and others.
"What do you think of Liu Xuande?"
Cao Cao asked Xun Yu and Cheng Yu, Cheng Yu was the first to speak.
"This man is a great enemy. Now he has a reputation, and he is very tolerant. He who often achieves great things does not stick to trivial matters.
However, short-sightedness is not a worry for the time being. "
After Cheng Yu finished speaking, Cao Cao smiled and then looked at Xun Yu, who immediately spoke out.
"Liu Xuande is like a hidden dragon in the abyss. Now Wu Guan Yu and Zhang Fei are his arms. There is still a shortage of wise men, and the general trend of the world has not yet been settled. If there are counselors to assist him, he will definitely achieve great things.
Liu Xuande also has a reputation for benevolence and righteousness. However, success is also a reputation, and failure is also a reputation. The name of benevolence and righteousness is of great help when the foundation is not yet completed, but once the foundation is completed, it will be bound by this!
Moreover, he has the name of a clan member of the Han Dynasty, but he has not yet determined whether it is true or not, but it is unlikely that it is false. The capture of Xuzhou this time will allow Liu Bei to temporarily take charge of it. Xuzhou will be corrupted and will not be able to expand in a short period of time. Liu Bei will definitely be restricted. Xuzhou.
When the lord Yanzhou recovers, Xuzhou's life and death will only depend on the lord's thoughts. "
When Cao Cao heard this, he smiled even wider.
"What Wen Ruo and Zhong De said is absolutely true. Although Liu Bei has a reputation for benevolence and righteousness, he is also a clan member of the Han Dynasty. He is also very tolerant and decisive. He has the ambition of being the king of Yue. Guan Yu and Zhang Fei are also arm.
But the shortcomings are indeed not small. He lacks ability and is short-sighted. He only lacks a wise man. Even if he is given the land of Xuzhou, he will definitely not be able to make it big. He cares about reputation and enjoys the benefits brought by the name of benevolence and righteousness. After establishing a foundation, one must wear the shackles brought by the name of benevolence and righteousness.
This time, as long as Lu Bu is killed and Liu Bei resists Yuan Shu, we will have a chance to develop and recover. I have to thank Liu Bei properly. "
After Cao Cao finished speaking, everyone suddenly laughed.
It can be said that Liu Bei, Cao Cao and others have similar views. He will be a great enemy in the future, but now, it is out of question, and once the general situation of the world is settled, even if Liu Bei has wise men, it will be of no avail.
Now that Liu Bei is tied to Xuzhou, it will be even more difficult for Liu Bei to develop. He has to face Yuan Shu's possible attack at any time, and Xuzhou is right under their noses. As long as Yanzhou recovers, Liu Bei will be like a caged bird.
While a few people were chatting, a man dressed as a servant quickly came to Cao Cao.
"Master, the military advisor asked the master to go there as soon as possible. He said he has important matters to discuss."
When Cao Cao heard this, he stood up immediately and ran out immediately. Xun Yu and Cheng Yu looked at each other and followed him.
Cao Cao was full of panic at this moment, and his whole body seemed extremely panicked. His heart was in his throat. Xi Zhicai's illness was getting worse and worse. Cao Cao had been looking for famous doctors to diagnose and treat Xi Zhicai. However, countless famous doctors had treated him. After that, it had no effect.
Since the beginning of this year, Cao Cao has asked Xi Zhicai to rest quietly and give him advice after his body recovers. However, now, Xi Zhicai suddenly asked someone to call him. How could he not worry Cao Cao.
Cao Cao's pace is getting faster and faster. Xun Yu and Cheng Yu who are following Cao Cao are also full of solemnity. What they think is almost the same as what Cao Cao thinks. They are worried from the bottom of their hearts that if they go here, they may be Xi Zhicai. The last side.
Although Xun Yu and Cheng Yu walked very fast, almost running, their auras were not messy. The scholars of this era paid attention to the six skills of a gentleman, and they did not fall behind.
The six arts of a gentleman are: etiquette, music, archery, chastity, calligraphy, and numeracy. Among these six arts, archery and chastity are martial arts. Therefore, in this era, you can see many scribes wearing a long sword around their waists. The body, this is not a decoration, but someone else's body that really has martial arts, but it is just not as good as those warriors who have learned martial arts since childhood.
Ordinary people, even three or five, can't come close to these people who have truly learned the six arts of the gentleman. This is also the reason why the great talents of this era are relatively versatile.
Therefore, do not think that these scribes in this era are weak and weak. Especially the scribes in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period were more brave.
In front of these people, many people appear weak.
It's just that these scholars don't bother to fight with others. In the eyes of Confucian scholars, this is a vulgar act.
Cao Cao quickly came to Xi Zhicai's room.
"Zhicai, Zhicai, are you feeling better? Cao is still waiting for Zhicai to get better and then we can drink together and realize our ambition together. But we must not let anything happen to Zhicai."
At this time, Cao Cao's true feelings were revealed, and Xi Zhicai's help to Cao Cao cannot be ignored. It can be said that without Xi Zhicai, there would be no Cao Cao at this time, and Xi Zhi was the first scribe who truly took refuge in him directly, even if It was Xun Yu who came to Cao Cao after staying with Yuan Shao.
Xi Zhicai's face was pale, his whole body seemed very lethargic, and he would cough violently from time to time.
"My lord, it's all right for me. Zhicai is also looking forward to the time when I can drink and talk with my lord and realize my ambitions together. My lord, can you help me get up? I really can't get used to lying down here."
Upon hearing this, Cao Cao carefully helped Xi Zhicai up.
"Zhicai, listen to Cao, you should take a good rest now. When your condition improves, you can come back to help Cao. Cao, I have been waiting for you."
Xi Zhicai looked at Cao Cao's concerned and nervous expression, and felt warm in his heart, but his eyes were a little sad. He knew about his own condition, but he didn't want to tell Cao Cao about this.
"With what my lord has said, things will definitely get better for me. I called my lord here this time because I want to ask if there have been any changes in Yanzhou recently."
When Cao Cao heard this, he hesitated for a moment, but Xi Zhicai saw it and coughed again. Cao Cao was frightened and hurriedly poured a cup of hot water for Xi Zhicai.
"My lord, please don't hide it. Please tell me the truth. The situation in Yanzhou is critical now, and the time left for us is getting less and less. Yuan Shao is about to unify Hebei, and we can't delay it any longer."
Listening to Xi Zhicai's words, Cao Cao gritted his teeth and told Xi Zhicai about the two battles with Lu Bu, the arrival of Liu Bei and the agreed troops, and the surrounding situation.
After Xi Zhicai heard this, he coughed even more violently.
"Zhicai, you can rest peacefully. Cao can do these things well, and if Wen and the others are here, Zhicai can rest peacefully."
After listening to Cao Cao's words, Xi Zhicai shook his head and then spoke slowly.
"My lord, according to what you said, Lu Bu must have changed. Although I don't know what it is, it is definitely different from before. Since it was agreed that Liu Bei would send troops to Xuzhou this time, my lord, have you ever thought that we would not give him a way to survive? Once he surrenders to Yuan Shu, what should he do if he withdraws his troops and joins Yuan Shu to attack Yanzhou?
Although the possibility is small, it does not mean that it is not possible. The most important thing for the Lord this time is to redeem Zi Xiao and Yuan Rang. Wen Qian and the others, especially Wen Qian, are handsome men. They must be the first in every battle and attack everything. , Xianden's name spread among the army, and he must be rescued.
As for Liu Bei, don't worry about him. If he wants to continue attacking Xuzhou, let him go. If he returns, let him garrison to resist Xuzhou's possible attack.
After the Lord rescued Zixiao and the others, the most important thing was to take over the land of Yuzhou. Xuzhou is now complicated by many forces and it is not suitable to take it in a short period of time. First, conquer the land of Yuzhou, suppress Yuan Shu, and then choose the opportunity to take back Xuzhou.
After Yuan Shao in Jizhou defeated Gongsun Zan, he must cross the Yellow River and march towards the Central Plains. We must accumulate enough strength before Yuan Shao unifies Hebei, so that we will have the opportunity to compete with Yuan Shao.
At that time, as long as Yuan Shao is defeated and all parts of Hebei are slowly taken over, when no one in the world can stop the lord's footsteps, the lord's ambition will surely be realized.
And if Lu Bu in Xuzhou is not eradicated in the end, the lord must prevent Lu Bu from marching to Yuzhou. Only by marching into Yuzhou can Xuzhou have a chance to break the situation.
If there is really no way out in the end and Lu Bu takes over Yuzhou, then he can unite with Lu Bu to resist Yuan Shao. This is the only chance of survival.
If Yuan Shao is defeated, the lord must win the land of Hanoi and Jizhou. It doesn't matter if the land of Qingzhou is given to Lu Bu. Only in this way can the lord take over the general situation.
What I will say below is based on the fact that Lu Bu was still alive when Yuan Shao went south. It would be best if Lu Bu could be eliminated as soon as possible.
My lord, you must remember that the most important thing right now is Yuzhou. As long as you occupy Yuzhou and Lu Bu is in Xuzhou, there is only one way to die. Either you will be destroyed by your lord, or you can resist Yuan Shao together and then be destroyed by your lord.
There is no need to worry about Liu Bei for the time being. Even if he becomes more powerful in the future, by then, the lord has already taken over the world, and he, Liu Bei, cannot change the final outcome.
Now, with Yuan Shao, even if the lord goes to borrow food, he can send the eldest son to Yuan Shao as a pledge in exchange for Yuan Shao's strong support. Now is the critical moment for his battle with Gongsun Zan, and Yuan Shu still needs the lord to resist.
When the time comes, Yuan Shao will not only increase his support, but he will also not leave the eldest son behind. With this support, he will quickly restore the army's combat strength, and then send troops to Yuzhou as soon as possible. "
