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

Chapter 364: Do you still remember the battle in Jiangxia?
Sima Yi's expression remained calm at this time.

It’s not that he doesn’t want to show his emotions, but Sima Yi has always been a man of few words.

Unlike those who are secretly dependent.

Cao Pi could easily see through his intentions and desires.

Even a wise man like Chen Qun felt it was controllable.

Only when facing Sima Yi, Cao Pi felt that this man's thoughts were as deep as the abyss and unfathomable.

This made Cao Pi involuntarily feel a little wary and curious.

Although Sima Yi was Cao Pi's close friend.

He also often gave him advice and suggestions.

But due to his natural cunning and scheming.

Cao Pi still remained wary of Sima Yi.

Sima Yi seemed unaware of Cao Pi's complicated look.

But he said in a calm tone:
"The reason behind this is simple."

"Yu Jin is aloof and arrogant, and doesn't easily open up to others."

"And Zhang Liao is able to assess the situation and take the overall situation into consideration."

When Cao Pi heard this, he immediately became interested.

Even if the topic was not Cao Zhang himself, whom he feared the most.

But it is also a pleasure to explore the characters of Zhang Liao and Yu Jin.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but observe around.

Then he stretched out his hand and gestured to the side:

"Mr. Zhongda, why don't you move over and discuss in detail?"

Sima Yi nodded slowly upon hearing this.

Then he followed Cao Pi's steps and left the mansion where his lord Cao Cao was staying.

After leaving the place, he continued:

"Yu Jin is currently highly regarded by the Prime Minister and holds a high position of power in the army."

"He can almost be compared with Xiahou Dun, Cao Ren and other generals of the same clan, but..."

"The flaws in his character are like hidden blades, deadly and cannot be ignored."

"Everyone only saw that he was strict in military discipline and had good command over his subordinates."

"Even the Qingzhou soldiers with chaotic military discipline can be subdued."

"The title of 'General' is well deserved."

"But among colleagues, he is not good at socializing..."

"Sir, do you still remember the incident with Chang Xi?"

"Do you remember how Yu Jin dealt with this person back then?"

Sima Yi's words at this time caused a huge uproar.

The scenes of the past instantly emerged in Cao Pi’s mind!
In the eleventh year of Jian'an, Chang Xi, the former Taishan bandit leader and governor of Dongjun, rebelled for the second time.

Cao Cao sent Yu Jin to attack the enemy, but failed after a long siege.

In the end, Xiahou Yuan was ordered to help Yu Jin.

Under the pincer attack from both armies, Chang Xi had nowhere to retreat and began to consider surrendering again.

And facing Xiahou Yuan and Yu Jin.

The bandit leader Chang Xi made a decision in a split second, but it cost him his own life!

Chang Xi recalled the past and his deep friendship with Yu Jin.

So he decided to surrender and beg for mercy to preserve their old friendship.

All the heroes in the tent thought that since Chang Xi had returned, the decision on his life or death should be left to their lord Cao Cao.

But no one expected that Yu Jin would step forward.

It means that this person should be executed immediately as a legal punishment.

"Have you forgotten the lord's golden rules?"

"Those who surrender in times of danger will not be pardoned by the law. Only by abiding by the law and upholding justice can one demonstrate the way of a loyal subject!"

"Although Chang Xi is an old acquaintance of mine, I cannot violate the law and I cannot be partial to him."

"How can I sacrifice my loyalty for my own selfish reasons?"

The speech was immediately eye-opening.

After he finished speaking, he and Chang Xi looked at each other with tears in their eyes.

The knife in his hand flashed, and the friendship was severed in an instant.

When Cao Cao heard about this, he sighed:
"Chang Xi chose Yu Jin instead of me. This is destiny!"

From then on, Cao Cao had even more respect for Jin and regarded him as a loyal and wise minister.

Back to the present, Sima Yi was also observing Cao Pi's expression.

After he came to his senses, he slowly spoke:

"Yu Jin follows strict military law, so it is natural for him to be loyal to the emperor."

"However, if we kill an old friend just for the sake of the law, it would be too harsh and ruthless. Too much is as bad as too little."

"If this man were given power, perhaps his soldiers would be intimidated and fight bravely."

"Colleagues fear the favor of their lord and dare not disobey."

"But once you lose the favor of your lord."

"Even if the loyalty of his soldiers is hard to come by, his colleagues will not support him."

“Therefore, I dare to assert that—” “People like Yu Jin practice the law in isolation.”

"If I encounter danger in the future, I may die without a burial place."

"So this person is not easy to command, even if he is loyal for a while."

"It also lurks a crisis that could affect the master behind the scenes."

Sima Yi's argument is extremely brilliant.

If Sima De were around, he would surely be amazed at his second brother's sharp vision.

As history repeats itself, Yu Jin eventually ended up just as Sima Yi had predicted.

In the original world line.

In the Battle of Xiangfan, the Wei army was defeated in front of Guan Yu's formation.

Although everyone in the world knew that Yu Jin was actually following Cao Ren's orders.

They mistakenly stationed troops in a low-lying area, which resulted in the flooding of seven armies. However, they were held accountable when the rebellion began.

People still point the finger at Yu Jin, making him take the blame for the defeat.

Cao Pi, the later ruler of Wei, took advantage of this opportunity to use humiliation as a weapon.

After Yu Jin returned to his country, he could not bear the humiliation and died with hatred, thus saving the face of Cao Wei.

If we trace back to the source, it is all because Yu Jin was arrogant and different from others.

Being so cold-hearted in the world, one will end up isolated and helpless.

When his loyal master abandons him.

At the end of life, everyone is deserted and abandoned, as if it is fate.

And Cao Pi listened to Sima Yi's insightful analysis.

He was immediately convinced, and thinking about Zhang Liao again, he asked:
"Sir, what about Zhang Wenyuan?"

"Why do you say he can judge the situation?"

Sima Yi's answer was also concise and to the point. :
"If Zhang Wenyuan had not been so prudent as to protect himself, Lü Fengxian would have been defeated."

"His head and body have already been separated!"

Every word of Sima Yi's words, as cold as a sword, pierced his heart.

Cao Pi was speechless, and the turmoil in his heart was difficult to calm down.

But Zhang Liao didn't know how to judge the situation.

He had already died in the battle of Xia Pi that year!
And Sima Yi, a man of wisdom as vast as the sea.

Just a few words can reveal the subtle aspects of human nature.

It is like putting the human heart under the sunlight, and the mystery is revealed.

That calmness and sharpness made Cao Pi's expression change slightly.

There was not only admiration flashing in his eyes, but also a hint of hidden vigilance.

"Mr. Zhongda's speech today has benefited me a lot!"

Cao Pi clasped his hands together humbly and bowed deeply to Sima Yi.

Sima Yi hurriedly turned away, with a look of sincere humility between his brows.

"Sir, you are overpraising me, considering your talent."

"Sooner or later, you will understand these little things."

After a brief exchange, the two walked side by side.

He walked firmly towards the outside of the city gate.

It seems to foreshadow the road ahead.

The two will help each other like a wolf.

At the same time, on the other side of the path leading to the military camp in the south of the city.

Cao Zhang, Sima De, Yu Jin and Zhang Liao were riding their horses together.

Compared to Cao Zhang's ease and comfort when talking and laughing.

And Sima De's calmness.

Yu Jin and Zhang Liao seemed a little taciturn.

It was because neither of them could figure out the thoughts of this clever military strategist in front of them.

At this time, following behind the horses of several people.

He was also followed by one of Cao Zhang's personal guards.

This person was Deng Ai, Sima De's disciple who had been studying literature for a long time.

At this moment, the boy was feeling both nervous and expectant.

Staring closely at the backs of Yu Jin and Zhang Liao.

He knew his mentor's journey better than anyone else.

The purpose of bringing him out specifically.

And just when Deng Ai was full of thoughts.

Sima De suddenly reined in his horse and called out to Cao Zhang.

At the same time, his eyes suddenly looked at Yu Jin and Zhang Liao.

And this action seemed to announce a decisive moment.

Yu Jin, a general who had experienced many vicissitudes of life, was looked directly at by Sima De.

An inexplicable bad premonition also came to my mind.

"General Yu, do you still remember the beginning and end of the battle in Jiangxia?"

(End of this chapter)