In 192 AD, the third year of Chuping, the anti-Dong Zhuo alliance collapsed, and the ten years of melee among the princes in the late Han Dynasty began.
In March of the same year, this was the darkest period before Wei Wu set sail for hegemony, and it was also Cao Cao's most frustrated moment.
After finally borrowing a piece of land from his big brother Yuan Shao, Cao Cao now faces the most severe test.
There are few soldiers, a small city, sheltered by others, and strong enemies are around...
How to break the situation, the thirty-eight-year-old Cao Cao was at a loss.
At this time, Cao Cao was inspired by a letter written by his father Cao Song from Langya County in Xuzhou.
He quietly rushed to Xuzhou that night to meet his father.
As for the reason, this letter mentioned a person's name. To be precise, it was a person's title - Yinlin!
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"Brother, do you also believe this rumor that Yinlin's language revealed the secret of heaven?"
In the dark night, two burly men talked while riding horses.
Among them, the handsome one is Cao Ren, Cao Cao's younger brother, and the other, short, fat, with thin eyes and long beard, is Cao Cao!
“There’s no reason why we don’t believe it!”
Cao Cao said loudly...
"Before the petition against Dong, I heard that Zhuge Xuan of the Zhuge clan in Langya County had helped the Yinlin siblings. Yinlin proposed to let him sell his ancestral property to buy grain and horses. Sure enough, after a petition against Dong, the battle between grain and horses
The price has increased more than a hundred times! The Zhuge family made a lot of money, surpassing the 'Lu' family and becoming the most famous wealthy businessman in Xuzhou!"
"Also, I heard that the descendants of Wei Qing, the Lieutenant of Luoyang City, also helped the Yinlin siblings. Yinlin asked him to flee Luoyang, and sure enough... Dong thief went against the grain and moved the capital to Chang'an. Luoyang was burned down and corpses were everywhere! This descendant of the Wei family
You can be considered a lucky escape!"
"In addition, Beihai Kong Rong was also guided by Yinlin for helping him. Facing the menacing moth thief offensive, Yinlin found a brave general Tai Shici for him, and even invited Liu Bei from Pingyuan for him.
With the help, the Yellow Turbans can be defeated!"
"There are too many rumors about Yinlin. Since my father mentioned Yinlin's strategy in this letter, I, Cao Cao, would rather believe that it exists, and go and find out first, then..."
As he spoke, Cao Cao waved his whip again...
At this moment…
He was extremely eager to rush to Langya County in Xuzhou as soon as possible to find out what Yinlin had told his father.
If the guarantee is not complete, this is his strategy to break the situation in the current unfavorable situation!
Or to put it further, if Yin Lin can be brought under his command, then... the situation in the world will be completely different!
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Xuzhou, Langya County, Cao Family Residence!
"Father, is Yinlin at home?"
Cao Cao quickly broke in...
The whole person looked anxious and panicked.
Contrary to his appearance, Cao Song was slowly sipping the drink in front of him.
"Mengde, don't panic..."
"My father has not seen Yinlin, but he heard that Yinlin is in Pengcheng. He specially sent people to send food, jade and silk, and asked about your strategy to break the situation!"
this…
Cao Cao's eyes flashed with disappointment.
Yinlin is not in the mansion, what a pity!
But soon, the look returned to his eyes. "Father, what is the solution Yinlin suggested to break the situation?"
"Yanzhou!"
Seeing Cao Cao's urgent tone, Cao Song didn't hide it. "Yinlin only said that Liu Dai, the shepherd of Yanzhou, is about to die. The dragons in Yanzhou are leaderless, and Cao Mengde can take advantage of him!"
hiss…
Yanzhou?
Although there is a Yellow Turban rebellion in Yanzhou, Yuan Shu is outside, and Yuan Shao is eyeing him, but...compared to the land of Dongjun that Cao Cao borrowed from his elder brother Yuan Shao, Yanzhou undoubtedly has a larger territory, a larger population, and is more capable of flexing its muscles!
only…
How easy is it to conquer Yanzhou?
"Father, Yinlin's conclusion that Liu Dai will die is probably a bit arbitrary."
"Liu Dai is a Yanzhou shepherd and is surrounded by countless Yanzhou soldiers. How can he die so easily... If he is safe and sound, Yinlin's series of plans will be aborted and there will be no clue!"
Cao Cao asked with a frown, his face not pretty.
While tying his beard, Cao Song picked up the drink and took a sip. "Yinlin has never made a mistake in predicting the situation in the world or the life and death of the world!"
"It's just..." Cao Cao spoke again... "The judgment of Yanzhou Shepherd Liu Dai's death is still a bit arbitrary!"
As soon as I finished speaking...
"Report..."
A member of the Cao Mansion hurriedly broke into the pavilion.
"Old Master, eldest son, there is accurate news from Yanzhou. Liu Dai, the herdsman of Yanzhou, accidentally fell off his horse when he was conquering the moth thieves and was killed by the moth thieves... The moth thieves are powerful. Now Yanzhou has no leader and is in danger!"
"Each clan is discussing and intends to elect a new Yanzhou Shepherd to take charge of the overall situation!"
hiss…
As soon as this statement came out...
Cao Cao's face suddenly froze.
"Liu Dai, Liu Dai, the herdsman of Yanzhou, really fell off his horse and died? Yanzhou is leaderless?" Cao Cao looked at Cao Song with wide eyes. His whole body seemed to be exhausted and weak, and he slumped down on the bamboo chair!
"Mengde, now you should believe this Yinlin's words, right?" Cao Song asked.
"this…"
Cao Cao had some reservations about Yinlin's prediction about Yanzhou.
But now...the facts are before our eyes, speaking louder than words!
"This Yinlin can really predict the future!"
"Father..." Cao Cao suddenly stood up and was shocked. "Does Yinlin have any other tips? How can I get Yanzhou?"
Cao Cao's ears almost touched Cao Song's mouth...
Four words were written all over my face - can’t wait!
It’s not that I can’t wait for my father’s words, but I’m burning with Yinlin’s reminder!
"What Meng De said, the tribesmen sent by my father also asked Yinlin, and Yinlin's answer was a series of questions!" Cao Song narrowed his eyes.
"Question?" Cao Cao quickly asked...
Cao Song's tone became serious, and his words were even more meticulous.
"Who is planning to assassinate the Dong thief under the guise of offering a seven-star sword?"
"Who initiated the fight against Dong by the eighteen princes?"
"When Dong's thieves burned down Luoyang, kidnapped the emperor and retreated to Chang'an, who among the eighteen princes chased him?"
"It's all me, Cao Cao!" Cao Cao replied subconsciously...
"Then..." Cao Song continued to ask. "Whose old classmate is Zhang Miao, the prefect of Chenliu who has the highest official position in Yanzhou today? Who did Bao Xin, the Prime Minister of Jibei who holds military power, fall in love with at first sight?"
"It's me, Cao Cao!" As he spoke, the corners of Cao Cao's lips raised. At this moment, he had some understanding!
Yinlin's hint is obvious enough...
The series of actions of assassinating Dong, challenging Dong, and pursuing Dong made Cao Cao's reputation resound throughout the nine states, and the Yanzhou clan and people were naturally convinced;
The largest clan in Yanzhou, Zhang Miao, the prefect of Chenliu, and Bao Xin, the prime minister of Jibei, made it possible for Cao Cao to take control of Yanzhou. In this way... Cao Cao really did his duty as the shepherd of Yanzhou, even at the expense of others.
Who am I?
call…
After thinking through this section, Cao Cao let out a long breath.
The haze in my heart in the past turned into wisps of dust at this moment...
but…
At this moment, his expression was still full of surprise. In addition to being shocked by Yinlin's precise prompts, Cao Cao was even more horrified by "Yinlin's" insight and judgment of the situation!
At only fifteen years old, he can understand the situation in the world;
Although you are in Xuzhou, you can have a clear picture of the situation in Yanzhou!
What kind of incredible insight and judgment does this require?
No wonder the commentary on the first day of the month says - Those who obtain Yinlin can end the troubled times and dominate the world!
For a time, Cao Cao was extremely curious and eager for "Yinlin"!
"Father, please always search for Yinlin's whereabouts. Whenever there is his whereabouts, even if it is thousands of miles away, I will personally visit and ask him to come out and help!"
"On the first day of the month, if you are sincere and don't deceive me, whoever wins Yinlin will win the world!"
After leaving these few words, Cao Cao calmed down his excitement.
The top priority was to rush back to Dongjun and invite Zhang Miao and Bao Xin to discuss the matter of taking over Yanzhou.
Yinlin has warned him to this point. If he can't win Yanzhou again, Cao Cao really wants to slap himself to death!
"Da da da…"
The sound of horse hoofbeats resounded, and Cao Cao and Cao Ren disappeared on the official road in the dark night.
"call…"
Cao Song looked at Cao Cao's leaving figure and murmured, "There are rumors that Yinlin is also looking for a British master. Who could this British master be?"
"The dragon's roar in the sky is astonishing, and it transforms into a dragon when it encounters the hidden lin!"