Yuan Shao, the father of Fanghua in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1007: Taking advantage of the situation
Compared with Yuan Xi's hesitation, Lu Xun and Zhuge Liang were even less optimistic about the prospects of stopping the Cao-Sun coalition.

Even though Yuan Xi explained to them that if there was enough time, a large amount of kerosene would be used, they still complained unceremoniously.

Lu Xun, in particular, was not optimistic about the kerosene that Yuan Xi said could burn on the water. He was considered an expert in water warfare. In his opinion, even giving Yuan Xi kerosene from Chaohu Lake would not change the current disadvantageous situation. situation.

Lu Xun's opinions are very straightforward. First, it is the southeast wind envoy, and the Cao and Sun coalition forces are in the downwind, while Yuan Xi is against the wind to block the enemy. Not to mention whether the kerosene can burn the Cao and Sun coalition fleet, he is afraid of the fire. At the same time, the wind direction turns to Yuan Xi's fleet. Who will be burned by this fire?

The second point is even more serious. Chaohu Lake is not a big river. If a warship catches fire and lands on the shore as soon as it approaches the shore, it will still be able to run away. How can Yuan Xi have time to pursue it?
Zhuge Liang added a third point. Compared with the strength of the two sides, Yuan Xi was at an absolute disadvantage, and hoping to gain a superior victory on a certain battlefield would not necessarily lead to the final winner of the war; It can only be achieved after achieving decisive and overwhelming strategic goals.

The enemy is not weak. Not to mention the Jiangdong Army, Cao Cao's army is the most difficult force in the world. It cannot be defeated and retreated if it is at a disadvantage. Even if Yuan Xi won a great victory on the Chaohu battlefield, he could only drive away Cao Cao's water. Just the army.

Cao Cao's real main force is the elite infantry and tiger and leopard cavalry. Their main battlefield is on the front line between the Funiu Mountains on the Dabie Mountains. This is a head-to-head confrontation. Xu Huang and Zhang He under Yuan Xijun can push through even if they perform extremely long. , even if Cao Jun retreats to defend, he will not retreat easily.

These are the three major problems that Zhuge Liang and Lu Xun raised that Yuan Xijun faces now.

These days, the two of them worked all night long on the map. They were exhausted, but they still couldn't find a way to break the game. For this reason, their hair turned several gray.

The two of them had no choice but to go to Guo Jia for advice. Guo Jia actually said that he was only good at long-term strategy, but when it came to tactical planning on local battlefields, Zhuge Liang and Lu Xun had already surpassed them, so they couldn't help. I'm busy.

Zhuge Liang and Lu Xun were extremely depressed, and finally ran to Yuan Xi to complain. After hearing this, Yuan Xi smiled and said: "You two have seen it accurately. These are indeed the three keys to victory or defeat on the battlefield today."

"I have some ideas about two of them, but the idea is not mature yet. As for the last one, I admit that I am waiting for a cake to fall from the sky."

"After all, I'm not a god. If you can't think of it, I can't help it. But war is like this. We just have to do our best and obey fate."

"But on the one hand, we must be prepared to lose the battle, and on the other hand, we must also be prepared to win, lest opportunities fall before us and we cannot catch them."

"Now let me start by telling you my thoughts on what we would face in the best-case scenario."

Yuan Xi pointed at the map and began to explain. He spoke very slowly and in detail. It took him more than an hour to finish. After Zhuge Liang and Lu Xun listened, there was a look of disbelief in their eyes.

Can this be done?
But is it really possible that all these things that are close to coincidence happen together?
Are Cao Cao and Sun Quan really going to go to the table with all their bets, as Yuan Xi said, and what they have to do here is to knock them off the table the moment the other side comes to the table and takes out their bets?

Lu Xun spoke up: "If it is true as my lord said, this thing is done, this battle can be recorded in the annals of history, and the wars in recent decades can undoubtedly be compared with it!"

Zhuge Liang said: "There are too many variables."

"You need to do your best in every aspect, and it also depends on luck."

Yuan Xi nodded slowly and said: "Yes, this is also the most ideal situation. The chance of it happening is really low."

"So I don't have too high demands on you. I will personally go into battle. I just ask you to do your best. Together, we will fight a battle without regrets!"

Zhuge Liang and Lu Xun looked at each other and said, "I will do my best to walk with my lord!"

After sending Zhuge Liang and Lu Xun away, Yuan Xi thought that the situation had changed, and it was just a matter of these three or five days. He had also mobilized the troops that should be mobilized, and laid down the foreshadowing that should be laid. He only waited for the opponent to make a move, and then he saw the move. Recruited.

At this time, whoever moves first will reveal his flaws, and the only thing that matters is endurance.

He walked to the atrium, lay down on a bamboo chair under the sycamore tree and closed the door to relax, relieving the pressure in his heart. After a while, he felt someone covering him with clothes, and then Mrs. Feng's voice sounded, "Into the autumn breeze." It’s cold, husband, be careful of the cold.”

Yuan Xi did not open his eyes, put his arms around Mrs. Feng's waist, asked her to sit next to him, and said with a smile: "You are very attentive. Should I go find you tonight?"

Mrs. Feng felt that Yuan Xi's hand was reaching into the lapel of her clothes, and she couldn't help but blush. She twisted her body a few times and said softly: "Be careful of others seeing it."

Yuan Xi chuckled, "It's okay, I'm shameless."

Mrs. Feng said angrily: "If my husband was really shameless in what he said, even Mrs. Ding would have accepted it long ago. Why are you still just putting it on your lips and smelling it now?"

Yuan Xi was startled and quickly explained: "Don't talk nonsense, I haven't smelled it."

What he said was true. He had inexplicable resistance to becoming a comrade with Cao Cao. If he wanted to take in a widow, it was because her husband was dead, so there was no pressure. But for a married woman, her husband was still alive. I'm afraid the green man was going to suffer. Retributive!

Mrs. Feng smiled and said: "Husband, why are you so timid again now?"

"Speaking of these days, I have become acquainted with Mrs. Ding. She is quite upright, but her daughter is a little hard to explain."

Yuan Xi was startled and asked in confusion: "Cao Qing?"

"What's up with her?"

"I remember that you never criticize others. What did she do that is so outrageous that you can't stand it?"

Mrs. Feng sighed: "It's nothing. The few times I have seen Mrs. Ding, she is always clamoring to see her husband."

"My husband has told me not to pay attention to her, so I get annoyed every time. Why does my husband seem to be avoiding her?" "This makes me wonder, what did my husband do to her?"

"Is it possible?"

Yuan Xi shook his head and said, "Nothing was done."

"I just scared her a little last time and got some information from her."

"It's just that this child has some ambitions, which are all revealed on his face. I can't keep him with me, so I sent him back to Madam Ding."

"As the eldest daughter of Cao Cao, Cao Qing is afraid that her life was too smooth before, but now she has become a prisoner, so she wants to please my enemy to protect herself. This is in line with the thoughts of a girl of her age."

"But what she can't see clearly is that I am the enemy of the Cao family after all, and I have a lot of lives in my hands, so it's impossible to believe her. I'm destined not to give her what she wants from me. she."

Mrs. Feng sighed: "That's where the problem lies."

"There is some tension between her and Mrs. Ding now, and she always wants to move out. Mrs. Ding thinks that she wants to betray the Cao family and get close to the young master, so the mother and daughter are very unhappy."

After hearing this, Yuan Xi said: "Ignore them for the time being. With all the important things I have to do, who would bother with their Cao family affairs?"

"Then I will find an opportunity to warn Cao Qing, so that she can calm down and be a prisoner. Maybe in the future, when Cao Cao and I exchange terms, they may not have the chance to go back."

Mrs. Feng agreed. She thought for a moment and said, "My husband said this about Cao. Yuan Gongdao also died at the hands of my husband. Why do you still believe in me so much?"

Yuan Xi spoke out: "This is an internal matter within the Yuan family, and you are also a victim."

"And it is said that Yuan Gongli acted first. He brought it upon himself, and he is already dead. I can see that you have no mental disorder."

"But Cao Qing is different. She must still have Cao Cao in her heart, so she can't get out."

He paused, pretending to be angry and said: "You have become much smarter in the past two years, why are you struggling with this now?"

"Next time you do this, I will punish you tonight."

After hearing this, Mrs. Feng became more aggressive and said teasingly: "I am waiting for my husband's punishment at any time."

"My husband is busy with his affairs, so I won't bother you anymore. I'll go back to the house and wait."

Yuan Xi pulled her into his arms and said with a smile: "No need to wait, why don't we get things done first?"

Mrs. Feng bit her lip and said bitterly: "How dare you say this in front of everyone!"

Yuan Xi laughed, pulled Mrs. Feng to stand up and said, "Come on, follow me into the house!"

When Yuan Xi walked out of Mrs. Feng's room, he felt a little weak in his legs and feet. He couldn't remember how many times it happened, but the taste of a young woman and a girl were completely different styles, not to mention that Mrs. Feng had both. The top beauties with amorous feelings.

This rare indulgence in more than half a year also greatly relieved the pressure on his heart. Isn't it just a big battle? He was afraid of defeat. Could it be that Cao Cao and Sun Quan could lose?

Now that everyone is on the table, there will definitely be a biggest loser. Just open your eyes and see who is the biggest loser.

He discovered that, unknowingly, the fate of the world was now almost in the hands of himself and Cao Sun. Any decision made by the three of them would affect future history.

But what makes Yuan Xi feel ironic is that even though he holds a people's view of history, he relies on heroic epics along the way.

Yuan Xi had to admit that the identity of Yuan Shao's son had actually brought him a lot of benefits, even more than he thought.

Because he is the son of Yuan Shao, many nobles naturally believe that Yuan Xi is on their side. Even though Yuan Xi has punished the nobles, killed the nobles, promoted good families and common people, the nobles still believe that Yuan Xi will side with them sooner or later. their side.

Because no one would believe that the descendants of the Four Generations and Three Dukes would eradicate all their natural allies.

At the same time, Yuan Xi's background has virtually dispelled the thoughts of many people who want to have a different heart.

Because many people think that he has a strong background and they will not do better than him. This is due to people's natural awe of power and status.

In contrast, Liu Bang's subordinates dared to rebel against him, largely because of his humble background.

Yuan Xi has now figured it out. With his limited ability, no matter what means he uses, as long as he gets the desired result in the end, it will be very difficult for him. After all, in the process of fighting for the world, no one would complain about not having enough help.

A few days later, news came that the Ruxushui Jiangdong Army finally began to take action.

(End of this chapter)