We agreed that you, a weak strategist, would fight against three heroes by yourself?

"Yuan Shu intends to send troops to Xuzhou!"

Xu County Government Office.

In November, the weather is cold and there is light snow.

After Yuan Shao of Jizhou resigned his envoys and refused to accept the post of Sikong, what Cao Ying was most worried about seemed to be about to happen.

The two Yuans seem to be united and will attack Cao's army from the south and north in the coming year.

Yuan Shu, who was in Huainan, frequently mobilized his troops at the end of October, and Sun Ce, who was under Yuan Shu, also had the potential to conquer Xuzhou.

Yuan Shao in the north is also watching with eager eyes. If it hadn't been for the winter, this war might have started earlier.

In the main hall, it was almost late at night.

Cao Cao, who had just received news of Huainan's movements, immediately summoned his subordinates, civil and military officials.

There was a clear moon breeze, and the night outside the main hall was bright and cold.

There were more than a dozen fires set up in the hall, and the flames were so strong that even the chill in the room was dissipated a lot.

With a sad look on his face, Cao Cao sat quietly at the top of the table without saying a word.

The advisers nearby all frowned and thought after learning about Yuan Shu's movements.

This time the two Yuan's alliance has become the most important thing for Cao Ying now.

If it is carried out seriously, the entire Cao army will surely face the enemy from the north and south.

For Cao Jun, just Yuan Shao is not that easy to deal with, let alone Yuan Shu in the south.

Once the war started, it was difficult to manage the situation now.

I'm afraid it will be ruined.

"can not fight!"

After a long time, Xun Yu couldn't help but speak out.

At present, the emperor has just moved the capital to Xu County, and the capital has not yet been built. The development focus of the entire Cao Ying is stability.

This is not the time to start a war, not to mention that it is still a two-sided war.

Cao Cao also understood that the current situation was not suitable for war.

But, how to break the two Yuan's alliance?

Xi Yu, who was sitting next to Xun Yu, was slightly stunned.

The situation in which the two Yuans planned to unite was indeed a bit beyond his expectation.

However, the situation in front of me is not too troublesome at all.

As he thought before, the problem between the two Yuan is not that easy to solve.

The current attack on Cao Cao is just a matter of the same interests between the two!

The fundamental reason is that compared to the original history, Boss Cao has risen a bit faster!

According to the original history, Cao Cao does not control Xuzhou today.

The entire Xuzhou is still under the control of Lu Bu and Liu Bei.

And with the distance of Xuzhou, there is naturally no direct conflict between Cao Cao and Yuan Shu.

But now, Xuzhou is under Cao Cao's control.

Liu Bei and others who were supposed to deal with Yuan Shu were directly replaced by Cao Cao. Their interests became different and the problems naturally began to change.

War between Cao Cao and Yuan Shu is inevitable.

Of course, if there is only one Yuan Shu, Cao Jun will naturally not be afraid. What's more, Yuan Shu will probably commit suicide before long.

But now, because of the emperor's affairs, Yuan Shao in the north can't sit still.

The situation is different.

And speaking of it, the root of everything still lies with the Emperor Liu Xie.

After learning that Cao Cao welcomed the emperor and moved the capital to Xu County, Yuan Shao, who was a little jealous, immediately went to court and wanted the emperor to move the capital to Yecheng.

After Cao Cao ignored this matter, Yuan Shao followed up by admonishing the emperor to move the capital to Juancheng.

Although Juancheng was Cao Cao's administrative center in Yanzhou.

but!

Yuan Shao was too close to him in the Juancheng Bureau, and Cao Cao was a little wary of Yuan Shao before he even welcomed the emperor.

Now that the emperor has been catered to, it is naturally impossible to put the emperor under Yuan Shao's nose.

You know, once Yuan Shao from Jizhou calls, Juancheng will become the first line.

At that time, Cao Cao could not guarantee the emperor's safety.

Xu County was a place that Cao Ying had discussed long ago.

The emperor was in Xu County, with Yanzhou as a buffer to the north, so Cao Cao didn't have to worry too much about Yuan Shao.

The southwest is protected by mountains, so there is no need to worry about Liu Biao in Jingzhou and even Yuan Shu in Huainan who want to march into Xu County. It will take a lot of effort.

There was no problem in the decision to move the capital to Xu County.

In the final analysis, the more direct cause of the current result was Cao Cao's edict to report Yuan Shao as Sikong.

The deviations in the butterfly effect are subtle, but their impact is vastly different.

After Yuan Shao rejected Sikong, Cao Cao's first reaction was to relinquish his position as general, give it to Yuan Shao, and serve as Sikong himself!

In this way, Cao Cao's position was subordinated to Yuan Shao.

This can be regarded as giving Yuan Shao enough face.

Under such circumstances, Yuan Shao naturally put off attacking Cao Cao.

But now, after Yuan Shao rejected the post of Sikong, Cao Cao did not make any reaction immediately.

Perhaps because of the current power of Cao Cao's army, Cao Cao felt that there was no need to bow to Yuan Shao.

On the other hand, after all, the emperor is in control, and Cao Cao is not worried that Yuan Shao will take great risks to attack him.

However, the reality was not what Cao Cao expected.

Angry, Yuan Shao planned to attack Yanzhou, and Yuan Shu also followed.

Within the main hall.

Cao Cao's face was filled with sadness, as if a dark cloud had enveloped him.

The air pressure all around seemed to be a little low.

Seeing this situation, Xi Yu couldn't help but sigh.

"Everyone, the current predicament is not unsolvable!"

"In this situation, all it takes is a nod from my brother, and the situation can be reversed in an instant!"

Xi Yu talked casually, and after finishing his words, he looked directly at Cao Cao.

Upon hearing this, Cao Cao immediately looked at Xi Yu.

The lights flickered in the lobby.

When Cao Cao looked at Xi Yu, everyone around him also looked over.

"Is there any solution to righteousness?"

"Come and see!"

Cao Cao's face turned from worry to joy, and in just a moment, his expression relaxed.

The corners of Xiyu's mouth curled up slightly.

"Brother only needs to write a letter to Yuan Shao and add an edict to resolve this situation!"

Xi Yu spoke and Cao Cao frowned slightly.

"Um?"

Letters, edicts?

What edict?

Previously, Yuan Shao didn't care about the emperor's edict at all. With another edict, Yuan Shao would change his mind?

Cao Cao was confused for a moment and looked at Xi Yu in confusion.

Xi Yu didn't hesitate too much and went straight to explain.

"Brother, the reason why Yuan Shao sent troops this time is because my brother showed him the post of Sikong!"

"If my brother is willing to give up the position of general to Yuan Shao and serve as Sikong himself, then this situation can be solved!"

After Xi Yu finished speaking, Cao Cao was obviously stunned for a moment.

But as soon as he said these words, Cao Hong and others on the other side immediately glared at Xi Yu.

The gap between the general and Sikong is not the slightest bit.

There is a world of difference between the two.

The general has the power to open a mansion, but Sikong does not.

If Cao Cao was able to open a government, all his generals in Cao's camp would benefit, especially Cao Hong and others who were relatives of Cao Cao.

This is related to the interests of Cao Hong and others.

As soon as Xi Yu finished speaking, these people could no longer sit still.

"Brother, this is not allowed!"

"How can you give up the position of general to others easily? What's more, this is my brother's effort to protect the emperor and please him. What does it have to do with Yuan Shao?"

"Just being a Sikong is enough to give Yuan Shao face!"

Cao Hong spoke up, and Xiahou Dun and others behind him followed suit.

Xi Yu didn't say anything, he just put forward the suggestion, and Cao Cao needed to consider the rest.

As for how to choose, it is Cao Cao's business.

But at this moment, Xun Yu beside him couldn't help but follow suit.

"Lord, what Feng Yi said makes sense!"

Some things, at the end of the day, are not inherently complicated.

For Xun Yu, it didn't actually matter whether Cao Cao was a general.

The important thing is that with the Emperor by his side, Cao Cao can do much more than before.

Whether he is a general or not, what difference does it make!

Yuan Shao disliked the post of Sikong, partly because Cao Cao served as general and had a higher status than him.

On the other hand, with Yuan Shao's current power, a Sikong position is simply not worthy of the other party's power.

Cao Cao said that the other party was Sikong, which meant that he did not give Yuan Shao any face.

Cao Cao, who came back to his senses, naturally understood the reason.

The main hall fell silent.

Cao Hong and others still had some resentment on their faces, but Xun Yu and the other counselors didn't say much.

After a while, Cao Cao suddenly raised his head and looked at Xi Yu.

Then, a smile appeared on his lips.

"This makes sense. Tomorrow I will declare Yuan Shao as the general!"

It's just the position of a general. Cao Cao is not a fool after all.

The discussion is over!

Xi Yu had already expected Cao Cao's final choice, but he himself had no feelings at all.

It's just that Cao Hong and others felt a little unhappy about Xi Yude's suggestion.

…

In mid-November, Cao Cao retired from the post of Sikong and arrived at Yecheng with an edict to declare Yuan Shao as general.

"Congratulations, lord!"

After receiving the imperial edict conferring Yuan Shao the title of general, Guo Tu and others quickly congratulated Yuan Shao.

At this time, Yuan Shaozhen looked at the letter sent to him by Cao Cao and raised his eyebrows unconsciously.

"Mengde is still the same Mengde!"

Cao Cao's attitude of bowing his head was very sincere. Not only did he repeatedly praise Yuan Shao in his letters, but he also sent envoys to deliver a lot of property.

After reading the letter, Yuan Shao felt particularly relaxed.

"My lord, Cao Mengde's move is nothing more than worrying that my lord will attack Yanzhou in the spring!"

"My lord must not be deceived!"

Seeing Yuan Shao's attitude at this moment, Ju Shou felt somewhat bad in his heart.

Hearing this, Yuan Shaodao hesitated.

Without this edict from the general and the letter from Cao Cao, this battle would have been fought.

But now, Cao Cao has just sent something, and it would be a bit too inappropriate to turn around and attack the opponent again!

"this!"

Yuan Shao hesitated

Xu You on the side suddenly stood up and spoke.

"My lord, since Cao Mengde has already respected my lord as a general, I think this battle is unnecessary!"

"Now that my lord is in control of the three continents, the most important thing right now is to unify the northern territory. If my lord can annex the land of the merged states, great things can be expected!"

Xu You spoke, and Yuan Shao nodded unconsciously.

The other party is right, the current goal of the entire Jizhou is to merge with the state.

He really didn't have time to pay attention to Cao Cao right now.

Moreover, Yuan Jun recently received news that Lu Bu, who had fled from Xuzhou before, seemed to have appeared in Bingzhou with his men.

And Lu Bu's own prestige in Bingzhou is extremely good.

Now that he has returned to Bingzhou, all the people in Bingzhou turned their backs upon hearing about Lu Bu. Bingzhou, which was originally a mouth-watering one, is now about to become a hard nut to crack.

“Let’s put aside the attack on Cao Cao next year for the time being!”

"I want to take over Bingzhou!"

Yuan Shao spoke, and all the advisers and generals below him echoed.

Jushou was a little helpless. He knew that although Cao Cao had given in, judging from the current situation in the world.

In the entire north of the Han Dynasty, the most important people were Yuan and Cao.

There will definitely be a battle between the two in the future.

Whoever wins will dominate the entire north.

Now if we can take the opportunity to suppress Cao Cao, that would be the best thing.

However, Yuan Shao had decided that his persuasion would not have much effect.

Jushou just sighed, but didn't look at him at this time.

…

"Yuan Shao has stopped his troops!"

Xu County, inside the actor's house.

After receiving the news, Xun Yu immediately came to notify Xi Yu.

Hearing this, he was extremely amused, but the only difference was that after Lu Bu fled from Xuzhou, what he didn't expect was that the other party would return to Bingzhou.

Having seen the prosperity of the Central Plains, Xi Yu thought that Lu Bu might not be returning to Bingzhou.

However, the facts are somewhat unexpected.

"Fengyi, your previous suggestion should have been made in private!"

Seeing that Xiyu looked like he was fine, Xun Yu said something leisurely.

Since that day when Xiyu Zhengtang took the initiative to advise Cao Cao to give up his position as general, Cao Cao did not make any statement.

However, the generals of the Cao family were already dissatisfied with Xi Yu.

"Just say it, it won't be a problem!"

Xi Yu naturally felt the attitude of Cao Hong and others, but he didn't care much about it.

The situation today is no longer the same as it was in Yanzhou.

As Cao Cao's territory grows larger, his interests naturally grow larger and larger.

And his existence will eventually make those in the Cao family feel fearful, Xi Yu naturally understands this in his heart.

It's just that he is used to being casual.

He didn't really care what Cao Hong and others thought of him.

"Since you think so, I won't say anything more!"

Seeing Xi Yu's attitude, Xun Yu sighed softly. He also knew some things.

But Xun Yu didn't want these things to become troubles on their way to help the Han Dynasty.

…

"I heard that Cao Hong and others seem to be extremely dissatisfied with that Xiyu!"

In the Taiwei Mansion.

Yang Biao didn't know where he got the news that Cao Hong and others were at odds with Xi Yu.

Dong Cheng smiled when he heard this: "I wouldn't be happy if it were me!"

"When we walked all the way to Yanzhou, all we heard and heard was nothing but Xiyu."

"In this land of Yanzhou and Xuzhou, the people know Xi Yu. If we hadn't known that Cao Cao was the person in charge, ordinary people would have thought that Xi Yu was the person in charge of Yanzhou!"

The current dissatisfaction between Cao Hong and others towards Xi Yu definitely did not happen suddenly.

Some things and hidden dangers have already appeared.

"Now that I'm living under someone else's roof, Xiyu can win over me!"

Yang Biao chuckled: "Your Majesty has now admitted that he is related to this person. If we can bring this person over, we will not be afraid of Cao Cao!"

…

Late November!

Since Yuan Shao intends to withdraw his troops, the only ones Cao Jun has to face are Yuan Shu and Sun Ce who are in Huainan.

Cao Cao immediately dispatched Cao Hong to lead the army to defend Yuan Shu, and also ordered Cao Ren to garrison Xiapi in Xuzhou.

Zhang Liao and others who had been recruited and surrendered some time ago were eager to serve and were sent to the front line.

The weather this winter seems to be a bit colder than in previous years.

It snowed several times in succession throughout the northern border, and even Xu County began to be covered by heavy snow.

Such cold weather means that cold disasters can occur anytime and anywhere.

In this day and age, the most effective way to ward off the cold is to make a fire.

Due to his physical condition, Xi Yu seemed to be fine, but in comparison, others were somewhat intolerable.

Xi Zhicai got cold at some point after being drunk two days ago, and then he started to fall ill.

Fortunately, Xi Yu prepared antibiotics and other things early, so Xi Zhicai didn't have any big problems.

But this winter's coldness has become a bit colder as time goes by.

Due to the weather, the matter in Xindu, Xu County had no choice but to be put on hold for the time being.

If we continue to work in this weather, we don’t know how many people will freeze to death.

According to the progress of the fortifications, if the construction is restarted after the spring, it will probably take June of next year to complete the entire Xu County fortifications.

This year's cold disaster finally broke out.

In the past two years of continuous drought, coupled with the sudden outbreak of cold disasters, large-scale victims of freezing to death began to appear throughout the northern Han Dynasty.

Even in Yanzhou, people froze to death.

The weather is too cold, for ordinary people, even the people who just moved to Yanzhou.

The fire seemed a little hard to light.

Looking at the charcoal burning in the fire, Xi Yu raised his head and looked at Zhao Yun sitting beside him.

"Zilong, is there any news about Shi Nie in the past two days?"

The stone nirvana is the coal of this era.

This thing was not popular in this era, but the stoves used by the upper classes of Han Dynasty today burn charcoal.

And burning things with charcoal is ultimately unaffordable for most people.

If they want to survive the entire deep winter, most people can only resist.

The result of this situation is that if you can resist it, you can survive; if you can't resist it, you will either die or get sick!

For people in this era, illness actually means death.

"Sir, Yun has not heard about the Shi Nie you are talking about!"

After getting the stone nirvana that could be burned for warmth, Zhao Yun immediately asked his Xiang Yong to go out to find out the news.

But no news has come yet.

Xi Yu raised his eyebrows.

If he remembered correctly, coal should not be difficult to find.

It's just that the places where this thing is most underground are Bingzhou, Jizhou and other places. He is not very clear about other areas.

However, if you want to get coal from Yuan Shao, Cao Cao still needs to come forward.

Xi Yu was thinking about how to deal with coal. At this time, a servant suddenly summoned him outside the courtyard gate.

"Your Majesty summons the chief minister to see you!"

Since Liu Xie took charge of the Xu County Palace, he would greet and tease Yu from time to time.

Now that the other party summoned him, Xi Yu felt helpless.

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