Chapter 82 Listening to your speech is like drinking fine wine, making people intoxicated
"My Lord's heart is like a clear mirror, why do you need to question me?" Xun Yu said truthfully.
At this moment, Cao Cao had already cheered up, and his eyes were fixed on Xun Yu.
Xun Yu's voice came out again. "It has been two years since my lord started his army in Chenliu. During this period, he recruited the Yellow Turban Army and formed the Qingzhou Army, which was overwhelming and powerful in all directions! But now there is an unspeakable secret..."
"That is, although there are more than 200,000 mercenaries and sufficient food and grass, they can only lurk in a corner of Yanzhou. If the lord wants to achieve great success in the world, he must first dominate the Central Plains. The top spot in the Central Plains is the six counties of Xuzhou, so... in the lord's heart
I have been thinking about Xuzhou for a long time!"
At this point, Xun Yu paused for a moment, slowly opened Cao Cao's eyes, and then continued to speak. "Otherwise, how could there be such a solemn murderous intention in the lord's cry just now?"
Sure enough, the person who understood Cao Cao's thoughts best was Xun Yu.
"Wen Ruo, let me tell you, I just want them to spread my sadness to all the princes in the world. Tao Qian killed my father, and I, Cao Cao, am in pain!"
"As my lord expected, the news has already spread hundreds of miles away!" Xun Yu continued. "But... in fact, Xuzhou is not easy to get!"
"Go on!" Cao Cao signaled Xun Yu to continue.
The most clever person in Cao's camp was "Yu'er", but the most knowledgeable one was Xun Yu. What Cao Cao liked to hear most was when Yu'er and Xun Yu talked.
"I think..." Xun Yu continued: "There are two difficulties in taking Xuzhou... The first difficulty is that Tao Qian, the governor of Xuzhou, was appointed by the late emperor. This man governed with generosity as the foundation, and was known for his kindness in controlling the people. He also had a good reputation as an official.
It’s the best! Therefore, it’s hard to get!”
"The second difficulty is that Yuan Shao of Jizhou, Yuan Shu of Nanyang, Gongsun Zan of Youzhou, and even Liu Biao of Jingzhou covet Xuzhou. They just stay away and don't explore for fear of offending the public! They make enemies in all directions.
Princes! Therefore, can they allow you, my lord, to take Xuzhou?"
Xun Yu's analysis was reasonable and coherent, and Cao Cao nodded in agreement from time to time.
As for the final question raised by Xun Yu, Cao Cao directly asked the question. "Well, Wen Ruo, tell me, should I take Xuzhou or not?"
Xun Yu thought for a moment and replied immediately:
"Tao Qian ordered his subordinates to kill the lord's father. If this revenge is not avenged, it will be unacceptable... In addition, Tao Qian's kindness is almost pedantic, and his generosity is as ignorant. Can a person like this be able to defend Xuzhou? If the lord does not take it, sooner or later he will die.
Will anyone else take it?"
"Besides, Xuzhou is an important town in the Central Plains. It strangles the Yellow River and looks at Mount Tai. If you get it, you can travel north and south. The sky sends Xuzhou to the lord, just like sending a big flag to the strong wind or a sword to the scabbard. What should the lord do if he doesn't take it?
"
True knowledge, this is true knowledge...
Cao Cao blinked his eyes several times.
He looked at Xun Yu with great interest, his mood was indescribable.
Haha, just as Yu'er planned, this Yingchuan talent is the second piece of the puzzle for Cao Cao to become the king!
"Wen Ruo, Wen Ruo...haha..." Cao Cao patted Xun Yu on the shoulder. "Listening to you is like drinking fine wine. It is intoxicating. It is simply a kind of enjoyment! Hahaha..."
"My lord, I have something to worry about!" Xun Yu frowned slightly. "Tao Qian is not my lord's opponent, but my lord has the hatred of his father and his family, so he will inevitably kill Xuzhou until the city is massacred! If so... then...
"
"Humph!" When he mentioned this, Cao Cao flicked his long sleeves. "Tao Qian killed my father, and I have a deep hatred for him. If we don't massacre the city, it will be difficult to eliminate the hatred in my heart!"
Cao Cao was a man with a clear distinction between love and hate. He could use his father's death to seek Xuzhou, but... he would never put aside his father's deep hatred. In his eyes, the people of Xuzhou should be buried with his father, at least.
Only by being buried with 30% of his body can the hatred in his heart be relieved.
this…
Xun Yu's face suddenly turned ugly. The father-son relationship between Cao Song and Cao Cao... Even though he didn't witness it with his own eyes, it was evident to his ears and eyes, and Xun Yu knew something about it.
Although Cao Cao was very angry with his father every day when he was young, the older he grew up, the deeper the relationship between father and son, Cao Song and Cao Cao became. The saying that a stick produces a filial son, and a stubborn son will not ruin the family, is what it means.
In addition, Xun Yu knew Cao Cao, and naturally knew that... Cao Cao's temperament was like this, with clear grudges. If you kill my father, I will let you have a state and tens of thousands of creatures buried with him, to warn him that the old man's spirit is in heaven!
Can…
"That's not good..." Xun Yu muttered to himself.
If something as horrifying as the massacre of the city really happened, it would be extremely detrimental to the overall situation, and there would also be huge hidden dangers in Yanzhou.
But Xun Yu knew about this kind of thing, and he couldn't stop it even if he tried to persuade him!
This is also the most difficult part of being a battalion military advisor. Hatred often overrides wisdom.
Sigh... Xun Yu sighed quietly in his heart, and his whole mood was cast into a thick layer of haze.
When the upright Cao Cao was filled with righteous indignation, Xun Yu frowned helplessly.
"Brother...brother..."
A familiar voice came into the government office.
Cao Cao turned around suddenly, not for any other reason, but because the voice was shouted by his younger brother Cao Ren...
Zixiao, Zixiao is still alive. Is this considered a blessing among misfortunes?
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Before Cao Cao comes to his senses...
Cao Ren had already entered the lobby of the government office and looked at his disheveled hair and muddy clothes.
"Zixiao..." Cao Cao grabbed his shoulder... "Zixiao, well done, you must have fought your way through the thieves..."
He was afraid that Cao Ren would blame him in his heart, so he said this as soon as he opened his mouth.
This kind of thing would be the same for anyone. Even though Yu'er had predicted it in advance, if his father and younger brother didn't listen, no one else could blame him!
"Brother..."
Cao Ren let out a long breath, then raised his eyes and said seriously. "The old man is not dead, and Mr. De is fine... It is... it was Dian Wei, the captain of Long Xiaoqi under Mr. Lu Yu, who saved us..."
"Lu Yu... Master Lu Yu, there will be several waves of thieves ambushing him along the way early in the morning, so... Therefore, Dian Wei is specially sent to escort him along the way!"
"If it weren't for Dian Wei's own efforts to repel the powerful enemy, the old man, Mr. De and I...even with nine lives, we wouldn't have been able to escape death! It's a pity...It's a pity that the more than one hundred carts of gold and silver were taken advantage of by those thieves
!”
As soon as these words came out, Cao Cao was stunned. His eyes widened in vain, as if he couldn't accept the news for a while!
Not... not dead?
Dad and brother are not dead? This... this is a great thing!
More than a hundred carts of gold and silver are worth a hammer? A few more royal tombs can be dug out...but my father and younger brother only have one life!
Haha...hahahaha...
Suddenly, Cao Cao laughed loudly, the sound shook the rubble, and the entire eaves of the house shook slightly!
Yu'er, it's Yu'er again... This time, he not only anticipated the enemy, but also made clever arrangements...
etc…
Overjoyed, Cao Cao noticed two points, two extremely important points.
Cao Ren just mentioned that there were several waves of thieves ambushing him along the way? So... besides the thief Zhang Kai? Are there other people, or other forces, who want to be detrimental to his father?
In addition, if several waves of forces are involved at the same time? Dian Wei can still force the enemy back with his own strength, then... how terrifying will Dian Wei's force be?
Previously, Cao Cao was only horrified that Dian Wei was so powerful that he could hold up the Yamen flag. Now think about it, he was not only powerful, but his martial arts skills were simply "ten thousand enemies"!
Haha, although Cao Cao has never underestimated Yu'er's vision, facts have proven that he still underestimated Yu'er's sharp eyes!
Dian Wei has made a great contribution, Yu'er has made a great contribution!
Cao Cao is still sighing...
Xun Yu's eyes were fixed, and he asked a question with great urgency.
"General Zixiao has returned safely, but he doesn't know where Mr. Cao and Mr. Cao De live now?"
This question is very critical. You must know that since Dian Wei was arranged by Lu Yu...then Xun Yu had to know whether Yin Lin's thoughts were exactly the same as his!