Chapter 409 Who would have thought that the future world is hidden from Lin Lin
Situ Mansion, inside the main hall.
Cao Cao sat on the main seat and looked at the generals and counselors in Cao's camp with a smile.
Lu Yu stood in the middle, still curious in his eyes.
"Lu Situ, are you asking me just now? Why do I feel guilty about you, right?"
Cao Cao asked with a smile...
Well…
Before Lu Yu could speak, Cao Cao raised his hand and said loudly: "Haha, Gu is thinking, you have been following Gu since Yanzhou... It has been five years now. During this period, you have made countless achievements, and you have just cured Gu.
head ailments,
Over the years, is it not an exaggeration to say that you are the most outstanding person in our Cao camp? But this year is your golden year, but Gu failed to make the decision to help you marry a wife, so...
Isn’t it just that I feel ashamed of you?”
Ah...ah...
Cao Cao's words made Lu Yu confused. This... is this okay?
Without waiting for his answer.
"Haha!" Everyone in the audience laughed, even Xun Yu smiled brightly.
This is Cao Sikong's Spring and Autumn style of writing. He brushes off the topic of "guilt" without revealing any trace... brilliant!
Xun Yu also gave Cao Cao a thumbs up...
"Cao Sikong, this..." Lu Yu rolled his eyes and cupped his hands and said, "The former champion once said, 'How can we call home before the Huns are destroyed?' Now, I, Lu Yu, am much more beautiful than the champion... There is Zhao Ji in Situ's mansion.
Sister, I have two more concubines, so... I have received so much love from Cao Sikong, and yet I am still talking about a family that is not a family. I have to wait until Yuan Shao is wiped out... It is not too late to discuss this matter again."
Lu Yu was talking about righteousness and awe-inspiring...
Mainly, he was afraid that Old Cao would be impulsive and point out Cao Mu to him. Although Cao Mu was pretty good... he was too "manly". Lu Yu liked someone who was softer and cute!
"Hahaha…"
Lu Yu's words made Cao Cao laugh out loud again. This was a small episode, and it also relieved the cold atmosphere here.
After all...Cao Cao's head has recovered, but the situation is still uncertain.
Next…
Naturally... we have to discuss the matter of Yuan's army going south and the decisive battle between Cao and Yuan.
"Zixiao, please tell everyone about the defenses along the Yellow River." Cao Cao's tone suddenly became serious.
"Here..."
Cao Ren agreed and talked about the current situation.
"Yuan Shao sent his troops south, and the main army launched an attack on Liyang on the north bank of the Yellow River. Yan Liang led a vanguard army to try to cross the Yellow River and attack the 'White Horse' on the south bank of the Yellow River. If the White Horse is lost, Yanjin on the west front will also be lost.
If it falls into the enemy's hands, our army's last line of defense will be Guandu!"
As Cao Ren tells...
Facing Yuan Shao's attack, Cao Cao had actually deployed three lines of defense in advance.
The first is Liyang on the north bank of the Yellow River; the second is on the south bank of the Yellow River, with Baima on the east and Yanjin on the west; and Guandu is the third!
It's just that... this is how you defend, but you may not be able to attack like this when you attack.
You know, there are more than just these four strongholds to cross the Yellow River south. What if Yuan Shao doesn't follow common sense and doesn't go from these places?
Taking a step back, what if Yuan Shao sent out a force of troops to cross south from the upper reaches of the Yellow River and sneak attack Xudu through Luoyang?
As long as one of these situations occurs, Cao Cao's defense will fail, and this seemingly tight deep defense line will instantly turn into the ancient version of the "Maginot Line" and become a joke in the history of war.
really…
Xun You was the first to see the problem. "Cao Sikong, these three lines of defense have been set up, but... there is a huge flaw in these three lines of defense. What if... Yuan Jun doesn't leave from these three places!"
What Xun You means is that if Yuan Shao...or his counselors see and understand this line of defense, they will not be stupid enough to fight Cao Cao everywhere.
Going in a circle...won't this line of defense be broken?
this…
Sure enough, Xun You's words made everyone present think deeply.
Even Cao Cao frowned...
He had set up the three lines of defense, so how could he not know the weaknesses? But...even so, what could he do?
Yuan Shao's 500,000-strong army marched south, and Cao Cao only had 100,000 or so troops. If he completely dispersed his troops, you would know with your toes that he would not be Yuan Shao's opponent.
For this reason, he must gather his forces and form a local superiority. Only in this way can he have the chance to deliver a fatal blow to Yuan Shao.
but…
These thoughts cannot stop the fact that Cao Cao is "gambling".
Unfortunately, he could not explain the reason in detail, which would lower the confidence of the soldiers.
Suddenly, the entire main hall fell into silence.
Lu Yu scratched his head... He was also thinking.
Of course…
The issues he was thinking about were completely different from those of others. Others were wondering whether Yuan Shao would not go south from these three lines of defense and find another way, leaving Cao Cao's three lines of defense alone!
But... what Lu Yu was thinking about was... Why did Yuan Shao in history insist on hitting these three lines of defense?
Is this too proud?
Or, who gave me the courage?
"Ahem..."
Lu Yu coughed lightly and thought about how to break this line of defense. It is impossible for Yuan Ying's counselors not to be able to figure it out...
Then...there is only one truth.
Due to Yuan Shao's indecisiveness and the numerous factions in Yuan's camp attacking each other, Yuan Shao did not have such a bold decision-making power. He would rather bite the bullet and confront Cao Cao than choose to cross the Yellow River by other roads and surprise Xudu!
This is determined by his character and the complex team of advisers under his command!
"well…"
Thinking about this, Lu Yu sighed.
He thought that as long as Yuan Shao performed normally, Lao Cao still had a great chance!
"Lu Situ is coughing and sighing again? What do you think of these three lines of defense? You might as well talk about it..."
Cao Cao brought the topic to Lu Yu...
Now, everyone looked at Lu Yu...
Well…
This was embarrassing. Lu Yu scratched his head. How could he explain it? He couldn't say... It was written like this in the book. Yuan Shao would definitely attack from these three lines of defense!
His eyes blinked twice.
Lu Yu simply replied: "Cao Sikong, generals and military advisors, don't worry too much. Yuan Shao will definitely attack southward from these three lines of defense, because...because..."
Stumbled a bit...
Lu Yu's heart skipped a beat and he immediately said loudly: "Because I placed a spy next to Yuan Shao! He is in a high position and plays a decisive role in front of Yuan Shao. He will always guide Yuan Shao to make wrong decisions, and the first one
The wrong decision was to attack from Liyang, Yanjin, Baima, and Guandu!"
Ah...ah...
Lu Yu's words stunned everyone.
Yuan Ying? A spy? Or someone in a high position next to Yuan Shao? Who...
Everyone, you look at me, I look at you... we are all curious about each other.
yes…
What Lu Yu said was outrageous. The counselors around Yuan Shao must be in high positions. They are either the Ruying family members who have followed them for many years, or the Jizhou talents who are loyal to the sun and the moon. How could they be spies?
Woolen cloth?
If anyone else had said this, Bao Buqi would have been dragged out by Cao Cao and beaten with fifty army sticks.
But what Lu Yu put forward... was very meaningful.
Could it be...
Cao Cao's eyes narrowed slightly, and he murmured in his heart, could Yu'er be... planning to repeat the method of dealing with Jiang Dong?
Could it be...he has already deployed in Jizhou in advance?
Is there a Lu family in Jiangdong?
Yuan Ying... Yu'er also has someone?
It's really a familiar recipe and a familiar taste, but...why haven't I heard Yu'er mention it before?
...Who is this person? Cao Cao is very curious...but he won't ask, and he can't afford to ask. Just letting Yu'er have a single line of contact with him can also prevent the news from leaking.
Of course…
The reason why Lu Yu said this was not groundless... In fact, he also thought of a person, a classmate Guo Tu who was the chief toady beside Yuan Shao.
Speaking of this classmate Guo.
According to records in ancient books and documents, since he joined the Yuan Group as a senior executive and received an annual salary.
In addition to his outstanding ability to engage in internal fighting, he also accomplished an incredible achievement.
That is to say, he has contributed a lot of destructive and destructive suggestions... and, throughout his life, he has not contributed a single strategy that is truly useful to Yuan Shao!
Of course…
If this was a mistake only because of his level and low IQ, then at least the starting point was good and it could be forgiven.
But... after our classmate Guo made various mistakes, what he never thought about was how to reflect deeply, how to quickly report the real situation to the leader, and how to find ways to save the defeat!
Quite the opposite…
After he gets into trouble, the first thing he has to do is to rack his brains to shirk responsibility and find someone who has made a bigger mistake than himself to dilute the responsibility!
That’s why…
Yuan Shao was tricked and Cao Cao became happy.
It can be said...
Without classmate Guo Tu, it would be almost impossible for Cao Cao to defeat Yuan Shao!
So... Lu Yuquan should just think of this classmate Guo Tuguo as the spy he planted in Yuan Ying.
This is like "men's football". Maybe they don't play match-fixing, but...it doesn't delay them at all and they concede three goals in one game. It's just a matter of strength, and it's shameless!
Thoughts on this…
"Ahem..." Lu Yu coughed lightly. "Don't worry, the craftsman I contacted is very professional. He will definitely let Yuan Shao enter the decisive battle in our plan!"
Hey…
When Lu Yu said this, Xun You's eyes were fixed.
The speaker is unintentional, but the listener is intentional...Since there is detailed work, then...Xun You has a deeper idea.
He immediately said loudly: "Now that Lu Situ has placed agents around Yuan Shao, the situation will be different... The three lines of defense are still the same three lines of defense. The only way to resist Yuan Shao's camp is..."
At this point, Xun You paused.
He is a man who dares to take risks. In history, he made twelve ingenious strategies for Cao Cao. His moves were ruthless and even fatal!
Now... Based on the major premise of "detailed work" proposed by Lu Yu, Xun You's thinking is completely open.
"The first line of defense is Liyang. Liyang is north of the Yellow River and across the Yellow River... It is too difficult for our army to garrison, so we might as well give up!"
Xun You spoke.
Just... give up? Give up without fighting a single battle?
Everyone looked suspicious...
Xun You's voice continued.
"There are three advantages to giving up Li Yang. First, it will not easily expose Lu Situ's secret work in Yuan Camp, which is conducive to our next actions;"
"Second...our troops have all withdrawn to the south of the Yellow River. While preserving our strength, we can cooperate with the mobile troops on the south bank defense line...to create local advantages;"
"Thirdly, Yuan Shao captured Liyang City without any bloodshed, so he had to celebrate with a lot of bragging... His troops will become proud soldiers, and Yuan Shao's vanguard general Yan Liang has always been proud and arrogant. When he heard that Yuan Shao captured Liyang, he would definitely attack impulsively.
The white horse on the south bank, grab the meritorious service... In this way, the numerical advantage of our army on the south bank will be revealed, and with this... it will not be difficult to win the first battle!"
It is rare that Xun You said so much.
Based on the premise of "detailed work" proposed by Lu Yu, it can be said that every word is like a knife, and the entire layout is extremely meticulous!
Lu Yu thought it was very reliable.
Cao Cao squinted his eyes and thought for a moment, then nodded.
"This strategy of luring the enemy deep into the enemy's territory is very good. Just do it according to Gongda's instructions!"
This is the final decision!
The general outline has been decided...the rest is just some details.
Xun Yu handed over his hands at the right time and said: "At the strategic level, there is no danger with Lu Situ and Gongda, but what I am worried about is the proclamation... It is the people of the world who treat Cao Sikong..."
Xun Yu didn't finish what he said...but the meaning couldn't be clearer.
Chen Lin's "Essay against Thieves" sent out from Yuan Ying is so lethal that Cao Ying needs to respond...
And hear this.
Lu Yu took a step forward. "Xun Lingjun, leave this matter to me... He Yuan Shao has a 'Zhang Liang' plan. We still have a ladder to cross the wall. If he dares to publish this letter to criticize thieves, our monthly comment is also legitimate."
At this time, it is time to evaluate the great general Yuan Shao in front of the world!"
Speaking of which…
Lu Yu blinked his eyes, looking confident...
Chen Lin is only a talented person at best, but the Zheng Xuan and Zheng Laozi that Lu Yu holds in his hands are a master. If you really want to talk about it... Chen Lin is not worthy of carrying Zheng Xuan's shoes!
call…
Seeing Lu Yu take the initiative to ask for help, Cao Cao felt inexplicably relieved.
He immediately stood up and said loudly: "Instruct the generals of all battalions to set off for Guandu at noon the day after tomorrow..."
Speaking of this, Cao Cao looked at Xun Yu again.
"I'd like to ask you to tell the emperor to go to court early the next day and ask the emperor to issue an edict in front of all the officials...Cao Cao will lead the king's troops to eliminate the rebellion!"
"Here!" Xun Yu agreed...
Cao Cao was stroking his beard, but just as he was stroking his beard, he saw Lu Yu... At this time, Lu Yu was winking at him.
hehe…
Cao Cao secretly laughed in his heart, it seems that Yu'er still has something to talk to him alone!
Immediately...Cao Cao ordered:
"Let's all disperse and prepare well. Lu Situ stays here..."
"I will finally retire!"
Voices came out one after another, and a group of people left quickly. They will set off the next day... there are still many things to prepare.
…
Xun Yu and Xun You were still at the end.
Wait until you walk out of the gate of Sikong Mansion...
Xun You asked quietly: "Uncle? Have you asked?"
just like…
What he asked was not something related to strategy, but the word "Yu'er"!
Xun Yu nodded: "I've asked! I'll replace it if it's fake..."
Huo…
Hearing this, Xun You stopped and his legs staggered. If Xun Yu hadn't held him up, he would have almost fallen to the ground.
It sounds strange...
Just now... Xun You was still calm and calm when he heard that Yuan Shao's 500,000-strong army was heading south.
But now... when I heard Lu Yu's identity, even though I was prepared in advance, my heart was still... throbbing.
"Gudong" sound...
Xun You took a breath and sighed: "The son helps his father fight for the country, and the father also fights for the son. Who would have thought that Yinlin would have such an identity? Who would have thought that the world in the future would be Yinlin.
What about?"
A sigh of relief.
Not only Xun You, but also Xun Yu was filled with emotion...
Unbelievable.
At this moment, apart from "shocked", his mood can only be described and explained with the word "unbelievable"!
…
After the meeting, it was already dusk.
Under a lone lamp, Cao Cao and Lu Yu were still sitting in the main hall.
"Lu Situ, what else? Must we talk in private?"
After the footsteps outside the door disappeared, Cao Cao asked.
"cough…"
Lu Yu coughed lightly, then raised his head and said firmly: "The decisive battle between Cao and Yuan on the bank of the Yellow River...Actually, there is no need for Cao Sikong to go there immediately."
"Why is this?" Cao Cao then asked.
"Two reasons..." Lu Yu's tone was still quite serious. "First, if Cao Sikong doesn't go... it will make Yuan Shao careless, and it will also make Yan Liang careless. As Military Advisor Xun You said, once they are careless, their flaws will be revealed.
The so-called arrogant soldiers will be defeated!"
Hmm…
Cao Cao's eyes narrowed.
Although Lu Yu didn't seem to say anything, he knew his son was more like his father. Cao Cao understood that Yu'er... wanted Long Xiaoqi to dispatch and use a surprise attack to defeat Yuan Shao's vanguard!
this…
Don't wait for Cao Cao to think carefully.
Lu Yu's words continued to spread. "Secondly, during this period... Guan Yu, Gan and Mi arrived in Xudu City, but... Guan Yu was guarding the two ladies day and night, so Cao Sikong probably hasn't succeeded yet, right?"
Well…
Hearing this, Cao Cao breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't deal with the two women. When Yu'er asked him, he felt a little ashamed!
"Cao Sikong... Although Yuan Shao is strong, he is indecisive and is definitely no match for Cao Sikong. On the contrary... Liu Bei and Liu Xuande are just a dragon!"
"Has Cao Sikong forgotten how to deal with Liu Bei and Liu Xuande?"
call…
The corners of Cao Cao's mouth trembled slightly.
Is there any need to answer this question? Wasn't the strategy he and Yu'er discussed to deal with Liu Bei, Liu Xuande, Liu Paopao, and Liu Cailian just sleep with his two wives and let them leave with the ball?
Can…
What Yu'er just said is also true.
Although during this period, Cao Cao had deliberately rewarded Guan Yu with great courtesy...
Anyone can see his love for Guan Yu and his intention to recruit Guan Yu.
But... just because of Guan Yu...
Not to mention sleeping with Mrs. Gan and Mrs. Mi, it was very difficult for Cao Cao to get close to the next two ladies.
You can't do it in front of Guan Yu... Let's spend the day under the moon!
Isn’t this a bit like... “that thing in front of your friend”?
etc…
Cao Cao suddenly thought of something. Yu'er mentioned this, plus... he just wanted Long Xiaoying to take the lead, then...
Suddenly, a bold idea flashed out of Cao Cao's mind.
Just at this moment...
Lu Yu's words came out one after another.
"During this period, Cao Sikong treated Guan Yu with a small banquet every three days and a big banquet every five days. He raised gold when he mounted his horse and raised silver when he dismounted. They were extremely courteous. Didn't Guan Yu also say that he would perform meritorious service to repay Cao Sikong's kindness before leaving?
Going?"
Speaking of which…
Lu Yu paused.
"Now, isn't this a 'good opportunity' for Guan Yu to repay his kindness?"
"Please allow Cao Sikong to allow Guan Yu to follow Long Xiaoying to the battlefield to perform meritorious service...and Cao Sikong has just recovered from his shortcomings, so he should leave Xu Ducheng to rest for a while, go under the peonies, go under the pomegranate skirts... and pick some
, watching the fire from the other side, would you be happy and free?"
Hear this…
Ha, ha, ha, ha ha... Cao Cao couldn't help laughing happily.
His expression just now was still clouded, but in an instant, the laughter became magical and the sound shook the rubble...
What is a good son?
What does it mean to be a good son of the Cao family!
...Yu'er is the benchmark!
Look at this eldest son, he just had to clean up Mrs. Gan and Mi... and send them to Cao Cao!
All he needs to do is feed food into Cao Cao’s mouth!