The most poisonous person in the Three Kingdoms, Boss Cao advised me to calm down!

Chapter 359: Every move hits Sun Quan’s weak spot!

Thinking of this, Cao Cao couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Among the many strategists under his command, not one of them could stand up and take charge at this moment.

Cao Cao's gaze involuntarily turned to Sima De again.

Sima De felt the look of his father-in-law.

In my mind, I was thinking about Xinye, Liu Bei, and how to defeat Zhuge Liang.

A preliminary plan has been made.

Understand that silence is no longer the last option.

So, he slowly stood up, patted his clothes and said:
"You don't have to be so nervous."

"The strategy I want to offer today is not a vicious one."

"Why would Sun Quan go to so much trouble?"

"There are only five strategies to conquer Pingjiangdong!"

Everyone looked sideways when they heard this.

This time, even Cao Cao's attention was attracted.

"Since it's not a vicious plot, Renda, please tell me now."

Upon hearing this, Sima De looked at his father-in-law.

Suddenly I remembered the time when I was in Xinye.

He had a close conversation with Liu Bei to discuss the situation in the world.

At that time, he had already planned a strategy for Liu Bei to attack Jiangdong.

What a pity, Liu Bei was so unkind and unjust.

It was God who wanted him to help Cao achieve great things!

Therefore, Sima De no longer hesitated and said slowly:
"This is one of the strategies! It is to alienate the ruler and his ministers from the Eastern Wu."

"Sun Quan of Jiangdong is not comparable to Liu Biao of the past.

"But he is too young."

"Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong control the civil affairs, while the military affairs are controlled by Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong."

"Now that Zhou Yu is dead, it is natural that Lu Su and Lu Meng will take charge."

"At present, Sun Quan has sole control over the military power of the Eastern Wu."

"But the relationship between the Sun family and the Jiangdong gentry has always been complicated."

"Using Zhang Zhao, Zhang Hong and others to stir up trouble!"

"To alienate the relationship between Sun Quan and the Jiangdong nobles."

"Even if this plan fails, it can still create a rift between the ruler and his subjects in Jiangdong."

“Just imagine, there’s a war in the front and instability in the back.”

"How will Sun Qi, who will personally lead the expedition to Huainan, respond?"

As soon as these words came out, Cheng Yu, Jia Xu and others around him were surprised.
This vicious scheme to attack people's hearts is quite similar to the style of Guo Fengxiao in the past.

However, Sima De had not finished speaking.

He stretched out his hand to block out the sunlight from the window and continued:
"The second reason is, of course, to alienate the alliance between Sun Quan and Liu Bei."

"Sun Quan's sneak attack on Changsha caused a rift between the two families."

"It is only natural and logical to implement the strategy of two tigers competing for food now."

Upon hearing this, Cao Cao stroked his beard and nodded:
"Sun Quan and Liu Bei each have their own agenda, so this move is certainly feasible at this moment."

"What about the remaining three strategies?"

Seeing his father-in-law asking questions, Sima De didn't keep everyone in suspense.

He continued slowly:

"Third, I will ask my father-in-law to use the emperor's name to confer a title on Sun Ce's youngest son."

"This plan may be able to shake the Sun family and cause chaos in Jiangdong."

"The fifth is to invite a man who is good at speaking and eloquent to go as an envoy to Jiangdong."

"If I can ask Zhang Zhao, Zhang Hong and others to serve me."

"You can make it a fortune at any cost!"

"Sixth, they want to spread rumors that the Shanyue have started a rebellion."

"They also sent out suspicious troops to harass the area, causing chaos in the rear of Jiangdong."

"So that Sun Quan is too busy to handle the situation"

After Sima De finished speaking, the whole audience fell silent.

Advisors such as Cheng Yu and Xun You were all shocked.

"What a great series of psychological tactics!!!"

"Renda's plan is to hit Sun Quan's weak spot with every move!"

"If we do this without any strategy, Sun Quan will be caught off guard!"

"In this way, Jiangdong can be pacified"

However, the counselors had some doubts in their hearts at this time.

I wondered why this kid was so restrained today.

Compared with his previous strategies, this one can truly be described as kind-hearted!
After hearing this, Cao Cao was overjoyed! "Good! Renda really has a good plan!"

After that, the final decision was made: do as Sima De said!
So under Cao Cao's repeated insistence and Sima De's advice, the ministers had nothing to say.

Cao's army's second southern expedition began.

This time, Cao Cao dispatched naval and land forces from Yuzhou, Qingzhou, and Yangzhou, totaling 100,000 troops.

Go south to Hefei and meet Sun Quan hunting on the Yangtze River!

On the other side, at the residence of the Minister of Five Officials in Yecheng.

Cao Cao's eldest son, Cao Pi, was sitting in the pavilion.

There was a zither in front of her, and the sound of her fingertips creating music.

A dozen young and beautiful girls, also in gauze skirts, sang and danced around him.

But with the scream of a maid outside, this peaceful scene was instantly broken!

"Mr. Sima! Mr. Sima."

Upon hearing this, Cao Pi hurriedly pressed his palms together.

Touching the strings of the zither, the music stopped in an instant.

Then he looked up and saw Sima Yi rushing in with a gloomy face.

His eyes shone with an eagle-like sharpness.

Looking around at this moment, I felt that Cao Pi was really living a life of drunkenness and dreaming.

Immersed in extravagance and debauchery, he could not help but say:
"My lord, you are so free and easy!"

Seeing Sima Yi bowing, his expression was cold.

Cao Pi also hurriedly bent down and helped Sima Yi up.

"Mr. Zhongda! Please stand up quickly, sir."

"You and I don't have to be so polite in private."

Then he winked.

All the maids and dancers around her were asked to retreat.

Wait until all the idlers around him have left.

Sima Yi's expression suddenly changed.

Looking at Cao Pi's dandy appearance, he asked in a deep voice:

"Sir, the Duke of Wei is now going to lead his troops to march south."

"Intent to sweep across Jiangdong and unify the world!"

"Yet you are in this mansion, living a life of debauchery and not striving for progress."

"Do you really think that this will be the foundation of the Cao family in the future?"

"Is everything under control?"

Cao Bushen's face also showed tension when he heard this.

"Sir, please be patient. How can I be so careless?"

"My father is on a march to the south, and Lord Xun is guarding Xudu."

"All military and political affairs are in good order. I want to contribute, but I have no way to serve my country!"

"Among all the brothers of the Cao family, I am not the only one who is idle at home."

"If I come out to do something, it will seem like I don't fit in with the other brothers."

"My father will think that I am coveting the throne."

At this time, Cao Bu rolled his eyes and began to defend himself.

Sima Yi also sighed softly when he heard this.

"My lord! You still think it's too simple!"

Having said this, he reached out and grabbed Cao Pi's wrist and continued:

"I just want to ask you one question, sir."

"If Duke Wei were to die a hundred years later, would you really be able to be indifferent to fame and gain?"

"Give the throne of the Cao family to someone else?!"

Cao Pi also raised his eyebrows when he heard this!
In an instant, he was originally addicted to sensual pleasures.

The eyes of the uneducated Cao Pi suddenly became gloomy and ferocious.

There was a frightening cold light in his eyes, which made people feel terrified.

"Mr. Sima is joking."

"I am the eldest son of the Cao family, and I am also the legitimate son."

"If that day ever comes, my father will naturally pass on his legacy to me!"

"Only I can succeed my father and complete the great cause of unifying the world!"

Sima Yi sneered when he heard this.

"But Duke Wei has always been a man of great talent and strategy, and he appoints people based on their merits!"

"It's even more out of common sense to behave like a human being and do things!"

"Sir, do you think he would care about the patriarchal etiquette of establishing the eldest son as the heir?"

(End of this chapter)