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Chapter Thirty-Seven: The Future Now

Chapter 37 The Future and Now

"Haha, Guo Jia and Cao Cao had a mortal hatred in Luoyang. Today, although Cao Cao is nominally a pillar of the court and Guo Jia is also a prince of the Han Dynasty, Cao Cao must be worried that Guo Jia will gain a foothold in Guanzhong and then go out to dominate the Central Plains. Liu Junlang is a lesson from the past."

The situation in the world is clear at a glance. Everyone knows that if Guo Jia develops safely and steadily, it will be enough to form a force that will influence the situation in the world.

Liu Biao could see that, but his vision was still a little lower.

If Guo Jia wants to beat Cao Cao one day, it will definitely not be because of his personal grudge in Luoyang.

Liu Biao looked calm. He didn't care about Guo Jiaqiang or weak. He experienced ups and downs in his early years. The disaster of the Party and the corruption caused him to go through hardships. At this age, he should not interfere with heroes to compete for hegemony at this age.

Whether it is Guo Jia, Yuan Shao, or even Cao Cao, who is in power to rule the emperor, would have to dominate the world for at least ten or eight years. If the strength is equal, the chaos will continue. Liu Biao just waited for his death and enjoyed the peace in Jingzhou.

"In this case, the lord might as well refuse on the grounds that Yuan Shu, Yangzhou and Zhang Xiu were coveting him. Or, the lord informed Cao Cao of the strength of the troops in Yizhou and made a request to him that it would be impossible to attack Chengdu, but Jingzhou lacks troops. If Cao Cao could borrow 50,000 troops, it would be fine."

Kuai Yue finished his words without any haste.

Yuan Shu of Yangzhou has turned his attention to Xuzhou. After Zhang Xiu replaced Zhang Ji in Wancheng, Liu Biao took the initiative to show his favor in order to express his apology and appease Zhang Xiu. Zhang Xiu was on the surface and was half dependent on Liu Biao and half separatist.

How could others sleep soundly beside the bed? Liu Biao didn't care. It was not difficult to understand. After all, Zhang Jishi was the strongest time, but he died in a desperate situation when he attacked Jingzhou. Zhang Xiu was not afraid of it.

It is appropriate to use this reason to swear Cao Cao.

Liu Biao agreed with Kuai Yue's previous words, but the latter words made him confused.

"Cao Cao has a total of 100,000 troops. Will he agree? If he really agrees, it is called reinforcements, but it is actually a plan for Jingzhou, wouldn't it be a wolf to be brought into the house?"

Liu Biao’s concerns are not without reason.

If it is borrowing troops, it will be given a reason to enter Jingzhou, which is not much different from reinforcements.

Besides, it is easy to ask for a god but difficult to send a god. Yuan Shao's plan to Jizhou was also due to Han Fu's own reasons. If he hadn't invited Yuan Shao to help pacify the Yellow Turbans, how could he have been "scared to death" and made Yuan Shao successful?

In history, Liu Bei later entered Shu and used the banner of reinforcements. Unfortunately, Liu Bei actually settled down in Yizhou.

Kuai Yue sneered, "The Central Plains in the north of the Yangtze River and Jingyang in the south of the Yangtze River, there are many princes in this area, which is a complicated chess game."

"The lord said that Cao Cao only had 100,000 soldiers and horses. He had to be wary of Lu Bu in the east, Yuan Shu in the southeast, and even Yuan Shao in the north. He was indeed salivating about Jingzhou, but there was a certain order. Without destroying Lu Bu, he would not dare to go south. The lord was worried that if Cao Cao agreed to borrow troops and take a false way to destroy Guo, but Cao Cao was also worried that the lord borrowed troops and asked the lord to get into the trap. Cao Cao could not take this risk. If his troops were slightly damaged, he might be attacked by Lu Bu and Yuan Shu."

When Liu Biao heard this, he immediately understood.

Since Cao Cao issued an edict in the name of the emperor to attack Chengdu, if he refused directly, he would be disobedient. Judging from the current deployment of troops in Yizhou, Cao Cao deliberately made things difficult for him. Now, he would make things difficult for Cao Cao in turn.

It’s not that we don’t attack Yizhou, but that we have difficulties, insufficient troops, and strong enemies are surrounded by enemies.

"Haha, this plan is very wonderful. Let's wait and see how Cao Mengde reacts."

Liu Biao agreed to Kuai Yue's suggestion, and then left happily and continued to recite poems and essays.

Most of the strategists who left one after another were indifferent.

Liu Biao had no ambitions, and they were all heroes who were useless. If they had no talent, it would be fine to seek wealth and honor, but in the end, there were many people with great ambitions and talent. Now, for Liu Biao, they were not satisfied with talent, although their status was not low and their power was not small.

One south and one north, Cao Cao sent a secret letter to Yuan Shao and issued a secret edict to Liu Biao, treating him differently, and vary from person to person.

When the reply from both sides reached Xuchang, Cao Cao secretly discussed the matter with a new adviser in his study.

On the low table was filled with the reply from Yuan Shao and Liu Biao. Cao Cao knelt at the table, opposite him was a middle-aged man of his age.

Xun You and Xun Gongda.

This nephew, who was older than Xun Yu, had just joined Cao Cao, which made Cao Cao overjoyed and treated him with great honor.

Xun You is definitely a courageous and capable strategist in the world.

As early as the rebellious period of Dong Zhuo, Xun You had secretly discussed the assassination of Dong Zhuo with He Yan, Zheng Tai, Wu Qiong and others, intending to save the emperor, follow Qi Huan and Jinwen, and help the world.

Although Xun You, who was sentenced to assassination of Dong Zhuo, was calm and composed. Compared to He Yan, who committed suicide due to fear of punishment, Xun You's extraordinary spirit was particularly outstanding.

Cao Cao welcomed the emperor to Xuchang and ordered the emperor to be disobedient. This not only made him justified himself, but also gained fame. Talented people rushed to vote, which greatly increased Cao Cao's strength, and Xun You was one of them.

"Yuan Benchu ​​seems to be a little smarter."

Cao Cao picked up Yuan Shao's reply, looking contemptuous and sarcastic.

"Although Yuan Shao is very resourceful, he has countless capable people under his command, and it is not surprising that he can make this decision."

Xun You said calmly.

With the lessons of Liu Bei in Xuzhou's attack on Yuan Shu, if the princes in the world still couldn't see clearly what tricks Cao Cao was playing in the name of the emperor, he would be simply ignorant.

"Yuan Shao doesn't want to suffer a loss, haha, let him get what he wants."

Cao Cao seemed to plan to let Yuan Shao and Guo Jia fight to the end and reap the profits.

Now that Yuan Shao has seen his intentions, Yuan Shao is still deceived. Although Yuan Shao has taken measures to deal with it, Cao Cao naturally satisfied Yuan Shao.

"Yuan Shao is so happy that he may not be less than 150,000 troops this time. He will show his might, and if he defeats Guo Jia, he will have troops to station in Liangzhou, Sizhou."

Xun You talked freely and explained Yuan Shao's strategy in one sentence.

This is an obvious thing, and Cao Cao was not surprised. Yuan Shao held 400,000 troops, and Gongsun Zan was in a dilemma, so it was difficult to pose a threat to Yuan Shao again. Yuan Shao sent troops to Guanzhong this time, and the army of 150,000 may be considered small. After all, Guo Jia had more than 80,000 troops in Guanzhong and was also a defensive. Yuan Shao had to take down the northwest in one go, and he would definitely have an absolute advantage in military strength.

"Guo Jia is an ordinary person. After Yuan Benchu's army arrived in Sizhou, what do you think of whether to retreat or defend, or attack? "

It is a necessary homework to understand the enemy's mind. The so-called prediction of the enemy first means to analyze the situation from the enemy's perspective.

Xun You's face was calm. He had long admired Guo Jia, but he had never had any personal contact with him. He could only infer through Guo Jia's past style of conduct.

After pondering for a while, Xun You stroked his beard and said lightly: "Guo Jia has always been on the verge of danger. He will never escape when he hears the news. Therefore, unless things are not done, he may seek peace and retreat very low. As for attacking first, he will take the lead. Although attacking instead of defense is a good strategy, it can both surprise him and shock the princes. However, Guo Jia's attack on Yuan Shao will be unfavorable to him, but he will make the lord benefit from it. Therefore, he will not attack first. I think Guo Jia will definitely defend Guanzhong to the death. Unless there is no room for defeat to reverse the situation, he will definitely not let Yuan Benchu ​​get Sizhou and Liangzhou as he wished. After ten years of hard work, Guo Jia has been defeated by Jingzhou for five years. He has been dormant for five years before he has waited for a good opportunity to capture Guanzhong. How could he easily give it away?"

Cao Cao nodded deeply in agreement.

Guo Jia endured it for five years before he got Guanzhong. Even if Yuan Benchu ​​had all his troops out and left with 400,000 troops, Guo Jia would never retreat without fighting.

With a gentle smile, Cao Cao's laughter was a bit unfathomable.

"Gongda, what chance do you think Guo Jia has of winning?"

Xun You smiled bitterly and shook his head and said, "It's hard to say. The key is that Guo Jia's attitude. If the generals are weak, the soldiers will not be motivated. As the head coach, Guo Jia has a strong determination to defend Guanzhong, and the three armies will use their lives. If he is unstable and fearful, the generals and generals cannot work together, and their combat power will be greatly reduced."

Cao Cao thought about something when he heard this and stopped talking.

Xun You on the opposite side actually couldn't understand Cao Cao's thoughts. It was like sending a secret letter to Yuan Shao and issuing a secret edict to Liu Biao. Even Cao Cao was ready to agree to all the harsh requests in Yuan Shao's reply.

Mobilize troops to curb Guo Jia?

Xun You felt that Cao Cao was thinking too far, Guo Jia was thinking far, and Lu Bu, Yuan Shu, Zhang Xiu was worried.

The hostile forces around Yanzhou and Yuzhou have not yet been cleared, but Cao Cao has made great efforts to deal with Guo Jia in Guanxi.

Perhaps three years later, five years later, Guo Jia should not be underestimated.

But now Cao Cao should obviously focus more on dealing with close enemies such as Lu Bu and Zhang Xiu.

"Lord, can you tell me where is the intention of attacking Guo Jia so anxiously?"

Xun You asked tentatively.

If you don’t doubt others, you won’t doubt others. Although Cao Cao is a hero who knows people and is good at responsibilities, Xun You just took office as a follower. Even if Cao Cao has reservations about him, it is normal for human nature.

Cao Cao showed a serious face and said softly: "Weakened Yuan Shao"

Xun You's pupils shrank slightly, and he was suddenly shocked, and what he thought in his heart suddenly became clear.

Everything is understood

Guo Jiaqiang is the future.

Yuan Shaoqiang, now

As long as Yuan Shao wiped out Gongsun Zan, his next target would inevitably be Cao Cao.

Cao Cao had not defeated Lu Bu or wiped out Zhang Xiu. Yuan Shao didn't care about this. As long as he unified Hebei and then drove his army south next, Cao Cao's current strength would be really irresistible.

Since Guo Jia is the future enemy, Yuan Shao is the moment enemy.

Then it is reasonable to let Yuan Shao beat Guo Jia.

It was just that Cao Cao had made a good deal of the situation and influenced all forces, which seemed to force Guo Jia back to Yizhou.

All of these are for Yuan Shao to show, so you can't make Yuan Shao suspicious.

Cao Cao now has only one purpose, to suppress Yuan Shao, weaken Yuan Shao, and delay Yuan Shao's pace of unification of Hebei.

Only in this way can he get some breathing time.

After Xun You suddenly realized it, he blurted out: "It turns out that the lord has begun to prepare for a decisive battle with Yuan Shao."

Cao Cao closed his eyes and nodded, then said in a deep voice: "I hope Guo Jia will not disappoint me."
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