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

All the counselors present also nodded in agreement. People like Liu Bei who didn't even have the courage to accept rewards would have no chance of making any achievements if they followed him.

Only Xi Yu shook his head slightly and thought to himself: Zhuge Liang, if you hadn't defected to me, you would be happy to assist Liu Xuande!

You are very deep in the city, and you can say something against your will so naturally.

Xi Yu knew that Zhuge Liang was just trying to deal with Cao Cao... His chuckles just now were clearly mocking Cao Cao.

"Not bad! Fengyi, this young talent under your command is very knowledgeable. Not bad, hahaha!!"

"In my opinion, you should have more opportunities to let him give you advice, accumulate some military exploits, and help you stabilize Xuzhou and Yangzhou so that he can be reused in the future!"

Zhuge Liang's remarks made Cao Cao very fond of him. He knew very well that when Zhuge Liang first came to Xi Yu's account, he naturally had to treat him well before he could truly be used by him.

"Kong Ming, although you are talented, you are still young. You need to be humble and ask Fengyi for advice. You will become a great talent in the future!"

"Understood..." Hearing this, Kong Ming chuckled.

"Very good, I order you not to sit at the bottom of the table again when we meet again in the future." Cao Cao glanced at Zhuge Liang expectantly.

At this time, Jia Xu, who was eating secretly, was stunned.

He thought to himself: I am the one sitting at the bottom of the table right now, right?

Soon, reports about Shouchun's battle spread from Yangzhou to Xuchang, and Cao Cao kept his promise and handed over military power to Xi Yu.

But Cao Cao only gave Xuzhou 30,000 troops and horses for the time being. As for the rest, Xiyu had to find his own way to get them.

Before leaving, Cao Cao patted Xi Yu on the shoulder and said, "Fengyi, you also know that my brother's troops are limited. Now I can't give you more troops and horses. I hope you will live up to the trust and resist for my brother." Sun Ce.”

"This boy Sun Ce, known as the Little Overlord, took advantage of my attack on Shouchun to occupy Lujiang and defeat Jiujiang, Yuzhang and other places. In this way, this boy has a foothold in the Jiangwu area."

"However, I heard that Sun Ce treated the nobles who disobeyed him by directly killing them, which is admirable."

"I once worked with Sun Jian, the father of Sun Ce. This member of the Sun family is really brave and good at fighting, and has a resolute character. He will never give up until the goal is achieved."

Cao Cao sighed deeply, "In the future, I will rely on you to resist the Sun family."

"But now, I have no intention of attacking Jiangdong. Do you know who I will attack next?"

After saying this, Cao Cao suddenly laughed.

Xi Yu thought for a moment and replied calmly, "It's nothing more than Yuan Shao."

"oh?"

Cao Cao was stunned. Although he knew that Xi Yu was talented, he couldn't help but marvel in his heart, "Fengyi, how do you know what I am thinking?"

Xi Yu's face changed slightly, but he was also amazed in his heart.

He already had a hunch that the current battle of Guandu might come earlier than planned.

Perhaps, to be precise, it was not early at all.

A real war is by no means a simple fight.

Mobilize before the war, make famous announcements, and then spy on various military situations, and perhaps create and spread many rumors.

After sufficient food and grass preparations are made, we organize war armaments and demonstrate our military strength, and then recruit all the forces that can potentially be used by us so that we can fight together and fight against the enemy.

After the war started, once the city was captured, they immediately tried to expand the results and used rumors to widen the gap between the victor and the loser, thereby gradually accumulating the reasons for victory.

In the end, you can hope to win with one blow.

Now, it seems that preparations are being made for war, but it will still be a few years before war is actually launched.

Xi Yu remembered that the Battle of Guandu, one of the four major battles in history where a small number of people defeated a large number, was actually a "unparalleled battle."

The war between the two powerful overlords Yuan Shao and Cao Cao is also a competition between the two groups of counselors and the fierce generals.

Starting from this year's pre-war planning, this unprecedented battle has begun.

"Know."

Xi Yu bowed to Cao Cao and said softly.

Cao Cao handed over Xuzhou and Yangzhou to Xi Yu this time not only for development, but also to give Xi Yu the opportunity to win against Yuan Shao.

Cao Cao said calmly, "Fengyi, I remember you haven't picked up the tiger-head gilt gun for a year. Can you still pick it up if necessary?"

Xiyu was stunned immediately.

"Brother, after hearing what you said, do you want to... plan?"

Won't you let me go to the battlefield again?

How could I withstand so many people?

Cao Cao already understood the meaning of Xi Yu's words, and then smiled and said, "Fengyi, you are worrying too much. Now that I have many soldiers, I have no intention of letting you charge into battle for me!!"

Hearing Cao Cao's words, Xi Yu immediately felt the strong flavor of the flag.

It starts again...

Xi Yu couldn't help but think of Cao Cao's panic when he was dominated by Yan Liang and Wen Chou on Guandu. Now that Guan Yunchang is gone...

He suddenly felt something bad in his heart and said softly, "Brother, we will make a decision on this matter when the time comes."

"However, I have one more request for my brother, and I hope that your lord will take it to heart and never forget it."

"Fengyi, why are you so solemn?" Seeing Xi Yu's serious expression, Cao Cao suddenly felt that Xi Yu must have something important, and looked at Xi Yu expectantly.

Moreover, Cao Cao suddenly remembered that his previous setbacks might have been caused by him not listening to Xi Yu's words.

After thinking about it, Cao Cao made up his mind and would never again despise any of Xi Yu's instructions like before.

"Brother, don't act recklessly when doing things." Xi Yu patted Cao Cao on the shoulder and said solemnly.

"Can't... make waves?"

Cao Cao didn't know what Xi Yu meant by his words for a while. He finally muttered and frowned, not really understanding the meaning of Xi Yu's words.

"Making waves? What do you mean?"

Cao Cao asked very puzzledly, and for a moment he felt that he could not keep up with Xi Yu's thoughts.

Xi Yu looked exalted and said with a smile, "Brother, you will slowly come to realize it. Remember, don't waste time."

Although he didn't quite understand what Xi Yu meant, Cao Cao still nodded, then waved to Xi Yu and said, "Fengyi, go back. If I can't make a decision, I'll come back and ask you for advice."

Xi Yu quickly bowed deeply and said, "I'm really flattered that brother is so polite. If you come to me, I'll be sent to you. How dare you let brother do it yourself?"

"hey-hey……"

Cao Cao smiled with satisfaction, then turned around and stepped onto the carriage, gradually disappearing on the way back to Xuchang.

Xi Yu stood outside the rear camp of Xiapi City, watching Cao Cao's tens of thousands of troops gradually disappear on the official road. For some reason, he felt a sense of sadness in his heart.

Cao Cao's attitude toward him... Regardless of whether it was for the sake of world dominance or not, Cao Cao's kindness to him was indeed impeccable.

"Sir, the lord has gone far."

Seeing that Xi Yu seemed a little sad, Jia Xu walked closer and suddenly said.

"Ahem, Wenhe, can you make some noise when you walk from now on?"

Xi Yu was already thinking a lot at the moment. Jia Xu suddenly spoke in front of him, which really shocked Xi Yu. Out of his subconscious instinct, he almost punched him.

"Uh... Sir, I'm sorry, it's me who deserves to die. I'm wearing cloth shoes, so it's hard to make any noise when I walk. How about you give me a pair of boots, so that I can make noise when I walk... "

"What do you mean by this? Do you want to tell me that you are short of money?"

Xi Yu looked incredulous and looked at Jia Xu, "Wen He, you have at least 120 dendrobium, 20 silk, hundreds of five-baht coins every month, and a lot of cloth and gold and silver. Isn't that enough for you to buy a pair of boots?"

Jia Xu suddenly smiled, "Hey, sir, is there anyone in this world who dislikes having too much money?"

"Look, how about this? I'll give you a suggestion, and you'll give me a pair of boots?"

Hearing this, Xi Yu smiled and pointed at the baggage camp, "Sir, please..."

…

At this time in Jizhou, after Yuan Shao captured Youzhou, he gained a large number of troops, population, and territory.

Now his net worth is even stronger.

Yecheng, within the government office.

Yuan Shao had just finished rewarding his advisors and generals based on their merits.

"Everyone, Gongsun Zan has been defeated, and now the north is stable!"

"I no longer have any worries. What do you think should happen next?"

Yuan Shao looked lazily at the group of counselors below.

The identities of these people are not simple. They did not want to quickly end the war against Gongsun Zan, so as to check and balance each other and take the opportunity to suppress each other.

But they never expected that Yuan Shao would use Xi Yu's method to suppress the disputes among the counselors with the power of thunder, and resolutely fight against Gongsun Zan quickly, so that he could achieve the results he achieved now.

Only then did he have more time and energy to prepare for the trip south.

Among Yuan Shao's advisers, they were generally divided into four factions: Ju Shou, Guo Tu, Tian Feng and Xu You, each of whom led a faction.

Tian Feng is a man of strong character and always speaks his mind.

Xu You is smooth and shrewd, and he has followed Yuan Shao very early, so he has a good relationship with Yuan Shao.

Jushou was the representative of the Hebei gentry, with a large clan behind him, and he also represented the interests of countless gentry.

As for Guo Tu... he believes in the golden mean and is good at protecting himself with caution.

Among the four major factions, Xu You and Tian Feng are the ones who fight the most fiercely.

Both of them wished that Yuan Shao would only obey their own strategies.

Yuan Shao also liked to listen to the opinions of these two people, and then made his own strategies and arrangements.

However, when he had few soldiers and few generals, he could still make decisive decisions. However, now that there are many people and a huge territory, Yuan Shao is starting to feel a little constrained.

"Everyone, why are you silent?"

After saying this, Yuan Shao glanced at the generals and counselors with a smile on his face, and then he set his sights on Ju Yi.

This time, Ju Yi took the lead in defeating Gongsun Zan quickly. He defeated Baima Yi Cong and directly destroyed Gongsun Zan's last hope.

"Ju Yi, now that our north is stable, what are your next plans?"

Ju Yi was sitting in the second position at the general's seat. He clasped his hands and said, "Reporting to my lord, I think it is time to recuperate and recuperate, strengthen your troops, and bring enough weapons and food before planning for Yanzhou, Yangzhou, and Xuzhou."

"At that time, our iron hooves will definitely be able to defeat Cao Cao with one fatal blow!"

"That's true!"

"His grandma's!! Cao Cao, relying on the emperor's control, actually threatened to ask the lord to surrender!!"

"How arrogant this thief is, I must teach this thief a lesson!"

"This is so true! Our next step is to attack Cao Cao and let this thief dedicate all his territory to you, my lord!"

"That's right, when the traitor Cao raised his army, it was because of the favor and help from the lord that he, Cao Aha, is where he is today!!"

Ju Yi's words didn't mean to start a war now, but he didn't want to make a group of generals' blood boil.

These generals love nothing more than marching and fighting.

They know very well that fighting can not only earn their own reputation, but also make achievements and gain greater military power. As a military general, only the greater the military power, the higher the status.

Now, a group of generals under Yuan Shao have the same thoughts as Cao Cao's clan, and they all want to strive for greater achievements. If they capture Cao Cao's territory, the North can be unified.

Then go south to Jingzhou, and then defeat Jiangdong. In less than ten years, the Han Dynasty will be able to unify the world.

If that happens, it will no longer be a simple matter of conferring officials and generals, but the conferment of territory!

Once you become a marquis, you will have your own territory, and the entire family will prosper from then on. In troubled times, isn't this the purpose of making achievements?

When the generals were excited, Tian Feng suddenly said, "It is inevitable to attack Cao Cao."

Hearing this, the generals immediately became quiet and looked at Tian Feng.

Tian Feng is Yuan Shao's number one counselor. He is a well-known person in Jizhou's opposition. Yuan Shao just invited Tian Feng after some courtesy and courtesy, in order to let him make suggestions and formulate future development strategies.

At this time, Yuan Shao also looked at Tian Feng expectantly.

It was originally just a piece of advice, but now the goal has been achieved.

He asked Ju Yi what he meant, but it was just a way to attract others. At this moment, his goal had been achieved.

Tian Feng said with a smile, "I understand very well that all the generals are eager to make contributions, but if we start a war with Cao Cao now, although we have a better chance of winning, we will also suffer heavy losses. In this way, we will lose the power to the Xiongnu and Wuhuan in the south. The nomadic forces in the north are causing harm to the border."

"My lord, there are still northern tribes that need to be gathered together, and there is Qingzhou Lu Bu in the south. This man's temperament is wavering, and now he doesn't know where he is going."

"We must use some means to win over Lu Bu and let him harass Cao Cao."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Shao's eyes suddenly lit up and he said loudly, "What you said is true."

"However, Lu Bu and I had an old grudge, but fortunately it is not an irreparable grudge. Now facing a common enemy, I believe Lu Bu will not refuse."

Tian Feng bowed and said, "Now, my lord owns Bingzhou, Youzhou and Jizhou. If you win over Qingzhou, you can own the four states. Moreover, Youzhou is suitable for opening Hu City and promoting the commercial development of the three states. It is determined that A lot of money can be made.”

"At the same time, my lord will adopt the military and civilian farming system to reserve grain and grass. Moreover, the land of Jizhou is all plains, and the transportation of grain and grass is very convenient. It only takes three days at the minimum and 21 days at the most."

"In this way, the power of soldiers and horses will surely continue to flow. Moreover, our supply of food and grass will be absolutely sufficient."

Hearing this, Xu You suddenly smiled and was very happy, "Hahaha..."

After a moment, Xu You stood up and smiled calmly, "The person who bribed him in the first place was Hebei Xiyu."

As he spoke, Xu You looked arrogant and said: "My lord, I, Xu You, am not blindly arrogant. I am teasing this person. He seems to be very knowledgeable, but he is not that scary."

"I have a spy who came to report that Xi Yu was once troubled by the Cao clan. My spy once reported to me that Yang Biao and his son had made a rebellion in Xuchang before."

"But no Cao family member spoke for him, so Xi Yu could only go alone. From this point of view, Xi Yu also has weaknesses."

"Maybe it's due to lack of etiquette, or maybe Cao Cao doesn't like it. From this point of view, it seems that we can find ways to drive a wedge between these two people. Taking advantage of Xi Yu's relationship with Cao's clan is probably a wise way."

"Very good." Hearing this, Yuan Hao said with a happy face.

If this matter is true, it is a decisive opportunity: as long as Cao Cao's chief adviser can be killed before the war starts, it will definitely affect Cao Cao's war mentality.

"Haha, this is very good, I will definitely take advantage of each family's strengths and bring them to their fullest potential.

Afterwards, the strategy was put into shape and sent to the government office. They worked hard to build armaments, recruit new soldiers, and worked very hard to train horses and cavalry and long-range attack formations. "

After a moment, Xu You stood up and smiled calmly, "The person who bribed him in the first place was Hebei Xiyu."

As he spoke, Xu You looked arrogant and said: "My lord, I, Xu You, am not blindly arrogant. I am teasing this person. He seems to be very knowledgeable, but he is not that scary."

"I have a spy who came to report that Xi Yu was once troubled by the Cao clan. My spy once reported to me that Yang Biao and his son had made a rebellion in Xuchang before."

"But no Cao family member spoke for him, so Xi Yu could only go alone. From this point of view, Xi Yu also has weaknesses."

"Maybe it's due to lack of etiquette, maybe it's because Cao Cao doesn't like it. From this point of view, it seems that it's probably a wise move to find ways to drive a wedge between these two people, and to use Xi Yu's relationship with Cao's clan."

"Very good." Hearing this, Yuan Hao said with a happy face.

If this matter is true, it is a decisive opportunity: as long as Cao Cao's chief adviser can be killed before the war starts, it will definitely affect Cao Cao's war mentality.

"Haha, this is very good, I will definitely take advantage of each family's strengths and bring them to their fullest potential.

After organizing the strategy into shape, he arrived at the government office, worked hard to build weapons, recruited new soldiers, and trained horses, cavalry, and long-distance attack formations. "

"I firmly believe that within three years, we will march south and attack Xuchang in one fell swoop!"

"Lord Shengming!!"

For a moment, the counselors cheered.

A group of generals also looked at each other, and everyone understood the meaning of Yuan Hao's words.

This matter must not be rushed. Now that we have just obtained Youzhou, it is the time to recuperate. However, there are still many things to do before the battle.

Such as military advisor.

When leaving, Yuan Shao left Xu You behind.

Seeing everyone gradually walking away, Yuan Shao sighed, "How much do you know about Xi Yu?"

When Xu You heard this, he realized that Yuan Shao was doing this.

"The specific strength is not yet known."

"However, Xi Yu comes from a humble background. For such a commoner to have such strength now, he must not be underestimated."

However, because of this, Xi Yu was hated by the gentry class.

It has to be said that Xi Yu is holding a double-edged sword. Although he can kill enemies and Cao thieves, he can easily pay a heavy price for himself. "

"It is said that Xi Yu only has 500 troops in the army, and according to Xi Yu's requirements, these people must stay away from Cao Cao's advisers and never compete with them for favor."

When Yuan Shao heard this, he nodded in approval and said, "This is a smart move..."