Yuan Shao, the father of Fanghua in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 55
As soon as Yuan Xi said these words, the atmosphere fell into silence.

Chen Gong still reacted quickly, and said: "Mr. Yinhu's words, are you sure?"

Yuan Xi said proudly: "My stargazing technique has never made a mistake."

Lu Bu still couldn't believe it, "If we can really see the life expectancy and the trend of the world, then what's the point of us struggling to survive?"

Seeing that Lu Bu had hit the point, Yuan Xi said solemnly, "Of course it makes sense."

"In the world, there are definite numbers and variables."

"What I just said is a definite number."

"The future of Marquis Wen and Mr. Gongtai is uncertain."

"If you follow the trend, you will achieve success, but if you go against the trend, you will lose your life."

Chen Gong listened, with a dignified expression on his face, he asked: "What is following the trend, and what is going against the trend?"

Yuan Xi said solemnly: "The two of you are going against Cao this time, and you are taking advantage of the trend to stop him from fighting and killing."

"In the future, if you break your promise and sneak attack on your allies' territory, you will go against the trend, and you will bring yourself to death. This is fate."

Lu Bu and Chen Gong seemed to understand, but they still wanted to ask more questions, but Yuan Xi didn't want to say any more.

Yuan Xi thought to himself that although Liu Bei might be his opponent in the future, after all, he has acted upright all his life, and he cut off his chance to take Zhao Yun, and even the hundred private soldiers Zhao Yun brought were indebted to Liu Bei.

Today Yuan Xi hinted to Lu Bu that stabbing Liu Bei in the future will not end well, and that he is returning Liu Bei's favor.

In the future, Lu Bu will take advantage of Liu Bei's battle with Yuan Shu and sneak attack from behind, causing Liu Bei to lose Xuzhou. This is also a painful lesson in Liu Bei's career.

Therefore, after Lu Bu was captured by Cao Cao, Liu Bei resolutely persuaded Cao Cao and sent Lu Bu on the road.

Lu Bu is an imposing general, and his backstab skills are so proficient. If Yuan Xi hadn't changed his identity, he would really have to weigh carefully if he wanted to use Lu Bu.

Lu Bu and Chen Gong looked at each other, Chen Gong understood, and began to chat casually with Yuan Xi.

Although Chen Gong's speech was casual, it contained a lot of temptations, including the situation among scholars in Yanzhou, anecdotes from various princes, scriptures discussed by famous scholars and other issues, which covered almost everything.

This seems complicated and harsh to ordinary scholars, but to Yinhu who can watch the stars, there is nothing wrong with it.

This is a rigid assessment. Since Yuan Xi has portrayed himself as a person who knows astronomy and geography, if the answer is outrageous, all the pretense of an outsider will be exposed.

At this time, it was time for Wu Zhao to play.

Yuan Xi showed a slapstick expression on his face, and said disdainfully: "Mr. Gongtai, these questions are too simple, I am too lazy to answer them, let my wife talk about it for me."

Wu Zhaomeng's face turned red, she collected herself and began to answer each item one by one, extremely decent and accurate.

Chen Gong was shocked, Yinhu's wife is so powerful, Yinhu himself, could it be that he has learned about heaven and man?

After more than a dozen questions, Chen Gong's doubts disappeared.

This Mr. Yinhu is definitely not inferior to his wife, even if he has no star-gazing skills, his knowledge is not inferior to his own!

He thought for a while, and said to Yuan Xi: "I still want to ask, why Mr. Yinhu wants to help us, and what is the picture?"

What Chen Gong couldn't figure out was this point. Lu Bu is a lost dog now, and all his territory has been lost. What good is there in helping him?
If this hidden tiger really has the ability to watch the stars, it is the best choice to seek refuge with Liang Yuan. Even if he seeks refuge with Cao Cao and Liu Biao, it is much better than relying on Lu Bu.

After hearing this, Yuan Xi said, "What I want is the stability of the world."

"The key is Cao Cao."

"Cao Cao is a man of good fortune, and he is very likely to win the world in the future."

"But the price is the loss of life. Everyone here will die, including me."

"I don't want to die so early, that's why I'm here to help everyone, to eliminate this variable."

"The first step is to rely on everyone to start an incident in Yanzhou and hold it back."

"Cao Cao will attack Xuzhou in the near future. The sooner you prepare and connect with all parties, the better your chances of winning."

When Lu Bu and Chen Gong heard this, the expressions on their faces became even more shocked, but their hearts were already moved by Yuan Xi's persuasion.

Chen Gong said softly: "I understand what you mean, sir, but how can you prove that what you said will definitely happen?"

Yuan Xi smiled and said: "Indeed, if Tao Qian dies of illness in three months, it will be too late. After all, the opportunity is in these few months."

"Let me just say that there may be a plague of locusts in the near future. I hope you two can prepare early so as not to be short of food when you raise your troops."

Lu Bu snorted, "I also planted land when I was young, and locust plagues mostly occurred in June and July. It's already September. How is that possible?"

Yuan Xi stood up and said with a smile: "Please wait and see, Marquis Wen."

"Farewell."

When the two saw Yuan Xi leaving as soon as he said it, they were as expected.

Chen Gong stood up and asked, "Mr. Yinhu, won't you meet Meng Zhuo (Zhang Miao)?"

"Why don't you stay longer?"

After hearing Chen Gong's words, Yuan Xi raised his head: "There are still people waiting for me."

"If I don't go back, there will be some trouble."

Chen Gong understood, smiled wryly in his heart, and gave up the idea of ​​keeping Yuan Xi.

He said, "How can I see you again, sir?"

Yuan Xi smiled and said, "All that needs to be said has been said."

"Everything I do is to fight against Cao. If my prophecy comes true in the future, if the two of you need my advice, I will appear."

After Yuan Xi led Qu Yi and Wu Zhao, Shi Shiran got into the carriage.

Lu Bu thought for a while, got on his horse and said, "I'll give you a ride, sir."

Yuan Xi knew that Lu Bu was still worried about him, fearing that he would cause trouble in Puyang City, so he had to send him out of the city to feel at ease.

However, Lu Bu dared to openly ride a horse in Puyang City, which showed that he had already gained Zhang Miao's trust. In other words, the Yanzhou gentry had betrayed Cao Cao in private.

Lu Bu rode a horse and sent the carriage of the three of them to the city. He clasped his fists to bid farewell to Qu Yi, and finally couldn't help but said to Yuan Xi: "Mr. Yinhu, you seem to be very afraid of me?"

After hearing this, Yuan Xi said in a deep voice, "Indeed."

"Because everyone who worked with Marquis Wen died."

A complex look flashed across Lu Bu's face, ranging from anger to entanglement, and finally he snorted coldly: "How many people in the world understand me!"

After Yuan Xi heard this, he asked, "Does Marquis Wen feel a little unfair?"

"All the gentry in the world are cronies. People from humble backgrounds like Marquis Wen can only wait for the opportunity and do things against their will, so that they break through the bottom line."

Lu Bu was furious: "Ignorant Li Zi, dare to say such a thing!"

Yuan Xi suddenly laughed, "Marquis Wen wanted to say that killing Ding Yuan and Dong Zhuo was done according to orders, but he couldn't tell others, so he felt aggrieved?"

Lu Bu was startled: "How do you know?"

This is a great secret, the other party's stargazing technique is real!

Yuan Xi sighed: "It's really unfair for Marquis Wen to take the blame for the great misfortune of the world."

"But Marquis Wen still wants to be simple. Ding Yuan and Dong Zhuo can kill anyone, but you can't kill Marquis Wen, because in this way, there is no way out."

Yuan Xi thought to himself that Dong Zhuo and Lu Bu were trying their best to please the gentry, but they both killed the person who promoted them and violated the biggest taboo of the gentry, so they were cast aside by the gentry all over the world. It would be strange if there was no inside story.

"I'm afraid that after Dong Zhuo's death, Marquis Wen is afraid that he will be next, so he took advantage of the defeat and fled Luoyang?"

Lu Bu's heart was shaken, he got off his horse, approached the carriage, clasped his fists and said, "Where is Bu going from now on, please give me some guidance."

Yuan Xi thought for a while, and said: "I still say the same thing, no matter what the reason is, Marquis Wen can no longer betray his allies in the future, otherwise he will be killed."

"I hope that Marquis Wen will take care of himself."

Yuan Xi asked Qu Yi to ride his horse away, and after walking a long distance, he looked back and found that Lu Bu was still standing there, his figure getting smaller and smaller, as if he was a bit lonely.

(End of this chapter)