Chapter 29 I planted a seed, which finally grew fruit
"Mr. Cao, if these 300,000 Yellow Turban troops want to surrender, we must fight even harder and make them miserable and on the verge of collapse."
"This is like training a wolf. The wolf that has to be beaten will remember the "pain" for the rest of its life, so that it will be more loyal and obedient... Mr. Cao should know this better than me." Lu Yu added.
"I understand this." Cao Cao nodded, and then took the initiative to push the tea in front of Lu Yu. "Drink some tea and moisten your throat. Compared with the group of moth thieves, I am more curious about the third piece that makes you a king.
What’s the fourth piece of the puzzle?”
Hearing this, Lu Yu raised his eyes and chatted, realizing that Lao Cao's situation had become bigger.
With this in mind, Lu Yu took a sip of tea.
"Gong Cao, think about it, a large number of civilians can enrich the army, and loyal warriors can lead troops to kill, but... these two pieces of the puzzle alone still lack organizational control! If you want to compete in this troubled world, you still need to
You are alone!"
The meaning of this statement is obvious. He, Cao Cao, needs more power, especially those who are capable, willing to cooperate, and able to organize.
Lu Yu's words spoke to Cao Cao's heart...
Cao Cao had discovered this a long time ago. Otherwise, he would not have issued several orders seeking talents in succession. The purpose was to find these capable and willing to cooperate.
but…
Cao Cao frowned slightly. "Master Lu, Master Lu, how could I not know the power of this clan?"
"But among the thirteen states of the Han Dynasty, the aristocratic families' hopes are only Runan, Yingchuan, Nanyang, Dongjun, and Jizhou... I am afraid that the children of each clan have already made their bets separately, and each is his own master. I am a big step too late.
ah!"
As Cao Cao said, talents from Runan, for example, either became Yuan Shao's "Ruying" clan and went north to Jizhou, or they supported Yuan Shu and competed in the Central Plains;
Talented people in Dongjun, such as Chen Gong and Chen Gongtai, had already broken with Cao Cao and left him;
There are many Yingjie sects in Nanyang, and the factions are complicated. Some of them defect to Jingzhou to pastor Liu Biao, or they are loyal to the Yuan brothers...
The only talented people left were Yingchuan. A year ago, Cao Cao heard that "Xun Kan", one of the three Xun clan members in Yingchuan, was the chief counselor under Yuan Shao at that time.
As another representative of the Ruying clan, he single-handedly helped Yuan Shao "speak" to Jizhou, and even "convinced" the former Jizhou shepherd Han Fu's subordinates and generals to be loyal to Yuan Shao. Does this mean that the Yingchuan clan has already sided with Yuan Shao?
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It can be said that in today's world, except for those idle clouds and wild cranes, there are experts from other worlds, and all the powerful clans and forces that can be united belong to them.
This is also the most helpless part for Cao Cao...
He wanted to find some powerful, well-organized, and willing to cooperate with the clan, but... where were they? Finally, he was a step too late!
Thinking of this, Cao Cao's brows furrowed heavily and his face looked particularly ugly.
Completely different from his bitter and resentful look, Lu Yu's expression was very relaxed, extremely relaxed.
He raised his hand and said with a smile. "It's not slow, it's not slow, right now... there is a powerful, well-organized, and willing to cooperate family member who is looking for a bright master. It is said that it is far away in the horizon, but close in front of you..."
Ah...ah...
Cao Cao thought Lu Yu was talking about himself?
But... Yu'er, you are a descendant of the old Cao family, who do you think you are?
Immediately, Cao Cao's expression changed.
From Cao Cao's expression, Lu Yu could tell...Lao Cao had misunderstood, and hurriedly explained.
"Don't get me wrong, Mr. Cao, I am talking about Mr. Xun Yu and Mr. Xun You. Aren't they the Yingchuan family members and Yingchuan talents that Mr. Cao is looking for?"
Xun Wenruo? Xun Gongda?
Cao Cao paused for a moment. Originally...if Lu Yu hadn't appeared, he would have been chatting with Xun Yu and Xun You, two talented people from Yingchuan!
But... the strategy of "on protracted war" proposed by Lu Yu was so eye-catching that Cao Cao couldn't bear it... and had to come as soon as possible.
Not to mention other unexpected surprises, just the conversation with Lu Yu made Cao Cao feel that his trip was "worthwhile".
As for the Xun Yu and Xun You proposed by Lu Yu, can this explain in disguise... Did the Yingchuan clan abandon Yuan Shao? Did they switch to Cao Cao?
It should be noted that "Xun Kan", one of the three Xun family members, is still a high-ranking official in Jizhou's eldest brother Yuan Shao. Yuan Shao has great power, many soldiers, generals, and sufficient food and grass... He is the wiser and more talented person in Yingchuan.
Choose?
Seemingly sensing Cao Cao's suspicion, Lu Yu added.
"Most likely Duke Cao was thinking, 'Xun Kan' is a high-ranking official in Jizhou, and Yingchuan talents should join Yuan Shao to seek fame, so why would they come to Yanzhou?"
When the question was asked, Lu Yu paused for a moment. Seeing Cao Cao prick up his ears, he answered loudly. "Cao Cao must know that Yuan Shao has many talents under his command, and the counselors around him include the 'Ruying Clan' who have followed him for many years, such as Xu You and Guo Tu
, Feng Ji, Xun Kan, and also newly joined Jizhou talents, such as Shen Pei, Ju Shou, Tian Feng..."
"In the middle-level organization, Yuan Shao's place... it is not an exaggeration to say that it is overcrowded. Most of Yingchuan's talents are smart people, how could they not know... Instead of going to Yuan Shao's side to add icing on the cake, it is better to take advantage of Cao Gong's side.
Those who are in need of help come here to provide help in times of need.”
"Xun Yu and Xun You are just stepping stones. If Duke Cao is entrusted with important tasks, then along this Yingchuan line, a large number of strategic talents with outstanding abilities will definitely be obtained, and the Yingchuan talents are the first to help Duke Cao achieve his career as king."
Three piece puzzle.”
Lu Yu's words are reasonable and reasonable. He has read too many analyzes about the "Three Kingdoms" era.
Among them, it naturally includes why a large number of Yingchuan talents voted for Cao instead of Yuan?
A few historians believe that Xun Yu predicted early on that Yuan Shao would never be able to achieve great things. In addition, Cao Cao and Yuan Shao were still in the same camp, so it made sense to defect to Cao Cao.
But in fact, more historians believe that it was because Yuan Shao's side was overcrowded and the factions were complex that it daunted Yingchuan talents and turned to Cao Cao, who had a purer faction and was still on the rise...
The friendship of providing help in times of need can also make the two parties cooperate more closely and trust each other more.
Lu Yu's analysis of Cao Cao this time was based on what he thought was a correct theory, and judging from Cao Cao's appearance, it seemed to be quite useful.
"Master Lu's words are better than Cao Cao's ten years of study!"
Cao Cao suddenly rose up...
Who would have thought that the support from the powerful family that we have been looking for so hard but cannot find is actually far away but right in front of our eyes.
Suddenly, Cao Cao understood.
It can be said that Xun Yu and Xun You are the vanguard of Yingchuan talents. They came to Yanzhou to explore the reality of Cao Cao and whether Cao Cao is as thirsty for talents as the "order to seek talents"...
The clans of Runan, Nanyang, Dongjun, and Jizhou may have made their choices, but the clans of Yingchuan are still waiting and watching. This is an opportunity for Cao Cao, an excellent opportunity!
His cooperation with the Yingchuan clan was an instant hit.
After thinking about this, Cao Cao was quite excited in his heart. But compared to the excitement brought by the Yingchuan clan, what made Cao Cao even more excited was Lu Yu.
Such a clear and thorough analysis, well-founded and well-founded, it's almost like knowing someone else's state of mind.
Cao Cao prides himself on being good at attacking people's minds, but compared with this eldest son, Cao Cao feels like he has to be the inferior...
The seeds planted fifteen years ago have really taken root and grown vigorously today!
As the saying goes - I planted a seed and finally the fruit grew. Today is a great day. At this moment, Cao Cao's mood is as bright and bright as a "little apple"!