"Meng Yan, when do you think the dispute between Yuan and Cao will begin?"

Xun Chen asked with his back to Liu Chuang.

He suddenly felt a little disappointed because he discovered that the person he had been working hard to assist for many years might lose to his opponent.

Of course, Xun Chen would not completely believe Liu Chuang because of this, but there is no doubt that Liu Chuang's words touched him deeply.

Liu Chuang also stood up, "When Cao Cao calmed down around him, it will be the day of the decisive battle between Yuan and Cao."

"How long will it take?"

"Three years? Five years? This is not easy to say."

Of course, Liu Chuang would not tell Xun Chen stupidly that Cao Cao would fight Yuan Shao in the fifth year of Jian'an!

If he said this, Xun Chen would probably not believe him, but would instead doubt him because of this.

Today he opened the skylight and talked to Xun Chen, so he naturally had some requests.

It's enough to say seven minutes, and if you say too much, it will be counterproductive... Liu Chuang looked at Xun Chen's back and felt a little worried. But he had to say some of the words. Xun Chen is also his relative, and he doesn't want Xun Chen to get involved in the whirlpool.

"Three to five years?"

Xun Chen seemed to be talking to himself.

He suddenly turned around and looked at Liu Chuang and said, "Did you think these words yourself or someone else say them?"

"I'll judge for myself!"

Xun Chen let out a long sigh and nodded, "I won't mention your previous five wins and five losses. However, you said that there will be a battle between Yuan and Cao in three or five years, which is quite similar to Ju Gong's guess. He also believes that sooner or later there will be a battle between Yuan and Cao, which is what happened in three or five years."

"Ju Gong and?"

Liu Chuang was stunned, and a name flashed through his mind.

"Is Mr. Ju and Mr. Ju Su Ju?"

A strange smile appeared on Xun Chen's face, and he nodded and said, "It seems that although you have been wandering around and suffering over the years, you know a lot about the world. I thought you wouldn't know the name of Jushu in Xuzhou, but you didn't expect...

Ju Su mentioned this matter when he was having a drink with me in Guangzong last year.

He had previously suggested to Mr. Yuan that he wanted to conquer Cao Cao immediately... Unfortunately, as you said, Mr. Yuan did not follow his ideas in the end. Instead, he thought that Cao Cao was not worthy of concern and tried several times, which made Mr. Yuan not want to go to war with Cao Cao immediately.

What Mr. Yuan is thinking about now is Gongsun Zan of Jing."

Liu Chuang knew that Xun Chen was saying: Resourceful and unresolute!

He shut his mouth and stopped talking.

But he felt a little shocked in his heart, because he knew that Yuan Cao would have a battle, and he took advantage of the time travelers.

But Ju Su could infer that there would be a battle between Yuan and Cao in three or five years, which was based on real talent and knowledge. I believe that some people under Cao Cao also guessed this result. For example, Xun Yu, Guo Jia... or, also, the poisonous man who was still surrendering in Wancheng, Jia Xu!

Thinking of this, Liu Chuang suddenly felt a little frightened.

Cao Cao's subordinates are full of talents, and Xun Yu and Guo Jia are all top strategists.

And what about him?

Zhuge Liang is still young and cannot be an opponent of those people at all; Chen Jiao and Chen Qun seem to be slightly inferior to each other. In this situation, how should we fight against Cao Cao? In terms of military generals, Liu Chuang is not short of people, but this top strategist still seems to have shortcomings.

His eyes suddenly fell on Xun Chen.

Liu Chuang did not have a very deep impression of Xun Chen, but he could be seen that he was one of the few counselors around Yuan Shao.

In history, Xun Chen was not famous, but Liu Chuang had no impression of him at all.

It cannot be denied that Xun Chen's ability to sit with Ju Su and others shows that his talent will never be inferior to a person like Ju Su.

If he is willing to help me...

"Meng Yan, what are you thinking?"

"this……"

Liu Chuang thought for a while and said softly: "Sir, are you willing to help me?"

"ah?"

"After my father passed away, I have no relatives in this world except for Uncle Liu Yong who rescued me back then.

Although Zhong Yao's uncle can be nostalgic and willing to help me once or twice, he has to worry about the future of the Zhong clan and cannot really give me support. I want your help, otherwise, I am afraid that my nephew will not have to fight Cao Cao too long."

"oh?"

Xun Chen's eyes were quite playful, and he looked at Liu Chuang without saying a word.

Liu Chuang looked calm and continued, "I formed an alliance with Lu Bu, but I understand that the tiger is old and is not someone to be entrusted. Xuzhou is a place of four battles and is not enough to gain a foothold. As for Donglai, Beihai, it is actually surrounded by enemies on all sides. I seem very proud now, but in fact I know very well that if I am in Beihai, I will fall into death, and there is no way out, and I will lose sooner or later."

A gentle smile appeared on Xun Chen's face.

He sighed and said softly: "Ziqi has a son like this, so he can rest in peace."

After saying that, he turned around and sat down, signaling Liu Chuang to sit down, "Actually, I have been worried that you will be satisfied.

You started from a small period of time and had a good background, but you lacked knowledge. So I was afraid that after you occupied Beihai and Donglai, you would fall into complacency. But now it seems that I underestimated you. You should have realized that Beihai is not enough to gain a foothold. So you are willing to take the risk to Linzi this time, and you will not hesitate to turn against the third young master. To put it bluntly, I just want to take the opportunity to accomplish something..."

Liu Chuang was silent for a moment and nodded to admit it.

"Meng Yan, when I made a marriage with your father, you were my son-in-law.

How could I ignore you? But I don’t know what you think? Or maybe you have some plans?"

Liu Chuang did not answer, but was speechless.

Xun Chen didn't seem to need him to answer, and said to himself: "The North Sea seems to be remote, but in fact it is of great importance.

From Beihai, you can go straight into Xuzhou and then threaten Cao Cao's side. How could Cao Cao allow others to control Beihai? The so-called lying on the side of the bed would not allow others to snore, so Cao Cao would not tolerate you staying in Beihai. Not to mention that your status as the emperor also made him afraid.

You have three ways: First, you bow your head to Cao Cao, return it to two counties, and then go to Yingchuan, and stay away from home and be a rich man. In this way, I believe that even if Yuan Chang is tired of his family, he will try his best to protect you... But I know you don't want to."

Liu Chuang refused to comment and still lowered his head.

"The second thing is that you surrender to Duke Yuan.

Yuan Gong holds the General Seal and owns four states. I believe he will be very happy to accept you. But you said just now that you are not optimistic about Yuan Gong. So I guess you will not accept such a method, let alone you are ambitious and unwilling to be inferior to others."

Liu Chuang touched his nose and smiled.

Xun Chen sighed, "Meng Yan, do you want to be the king of the world?"

"ah?"

Xun Chen smiled slightly and said softly: "The third thing is that you first find a safe place to stay and grow and grow. Then when the time is ripe, you will make a splash. But this road is very difficult and dangerous... Meng Yan, are you ready for this?"

Do you want to rule the world?

Liu Chuang's thoughts were suddenly disturbed by Xun Chen's words.

He raised his head and looked at Xun Chen.

"Okay, I know what you think."

Xun Chen stood up, walked to Liu Chuang, and put his hand on his shoulder, "I didn't expect to ask me to make such a choice back then. Meng Yan, I already understand your thoughts. As I said before, you are my son-in-law, and I will help you...

Qingzhou is prosperous, but it is suffering from war.

Jizhou has a lot of money and grain, but Yuan Gong has already controlled it... Guanzhong is ruined and Bingzhou is desolate! I have been thinking about it, what you ask for... haha."

Xun Chen's eyes were bright and he stared at Liu Chuang.

Although he did not give the answer, he had already explained the answer clearly.

Yuan Shao owned four states, and he said that all three states were not feasible, but the place he didn't mention was exactly what Liu Chuang was thinking.

Liu Chuang smiled and nodded slightly.

"It's not safe there."

"Sir, where can you live in this world?"

Xun Chen was stunned and couldn't help but laugh.

Yes, there is no place for tranquility in this world now!

"Well, I'll bet with you this time.

However, you have already had enough attention today, so you must not cause trouble again. During this period, you must stay at home or go to the barracks, and do not walk around. After this battle is over, the eldest son will report your contribution to you, and we will discuss it later."

"My nephew understands!"

Liu Chuang and Xun Chen were in the study and chatted until midnight was about to end.

It can be seen that Xun Chen really cares about Liu Chuang. He kept asking about Liu Chuang's past life, such as how he escaped from the Ten Changshi's murder, and how he arrived in Donghai County. How did Liu Yong treat him? Is he doing well in Donghai? Some people bullied him... and so on, very detailed. Even if he asked in detail what clothes Liu Chuang wore when he was a child and what he liked to eat.

When Liu Chuang said goodbye and left, it was already late.

He walked out of the study room and walked along the corridor, but suddenly a black shadow popped out from the bend, and in the blink of an eye he came to the front.

"Fatty Liu, did you say bad things about me in front of your father just now?"

"Why haven't you been asleep yet?"

After Liu Chuang saw the person clearly, he couldn't help but laugh and cry.
To be continued...