"Heh, Guo Jia and Cao Ying had a mortal enmity in Luoyang, and now it is said that although Cao Ying is nominally a pillar of the imperial court, Guo Jia is also a prince of the Han Dynasty, but Cao Ying must be worried that Guo Jia will gain a firm foothold in Guanzhong and go out of the customs to dominate the Central Plains, Liu Junlang is a lesson from the past."

The situation in the world is clear at a glance, and everyone knows that if Guo Jia develops steadily and peacefully, it is enough to form a force that affects the situation in the world.

Liu Biao could see it, but his vision was still a little lower.

If Guo Jia wants to fight Cao Ying one day, it will definitely not be because of a personal feud in Luoyang.

Liu Biao's expression was indifferent, he didn't care whether Guo Jia was strong or weak, he experienced ups and downs in his early years, and the disaster of the party made him go through hardships.

Whether it is Guo Jia, Yuan Shao, or even Cao Ying, who is not subordinate to the order of the Son of Heaven, if they want to dominate the world, they all have to use at least ten or eight years, if the strength is equal, the chaos will continue, Liu Biao only waits for the end of his life and enjoys the peace in Jingzhou.

"In this case, the lord might as well excuse himself on the grounds that Yangzhou Yuan Shu and Wancheng Zhang Xiu coveted it on the side, or, the lord will inform Cao Ying of the strength of the soldiers and horses in Yizhou, and ask him that it is not impossible to attack Chengdu, but Jingzhou is not strong enough, if Cao Ying can borrow 50,000 troops, it will be no problem."

Kuai Yue finished speaking without hurrying.

Yangzhou Yuan Shu has shifted his attention to Xuzhou, Wancheng Zhang Xiu after taking over Zhang Ji, Liu Biao in order to express his apology and appease Zhang Xiu, took the initiative to show goodwill, Zhang Xiu is on the surface half dependent on Liu Biao and half separated.

Can you let others sleep soundly on the side of the couch? Liu Biao didn't care, this is not difficult to understand, after all, Zhang Jishi was the strongest soldier and horse, but he died when he attacked Jingzhou, Zhang Xiu is not afraid.

It is appropriate to use this reason to prevaricate Cao Ying.

Liu Biao agreed with Kuai Yue's previous words, but the latter words made him puzzled.

"Cao Yingman has a total of 100,000 soldiers and horses, I borrow soldiers and horses from him, will he agree? If he really agreed, he came here in the name of reinforcements, but he was actually trying to plot Jingzhou, wouldn't it lead the wolf into the house? ”

Liu Biao's concern is not unreasonable.

If it is a borrowed army, it gives the opponent's army a reason to enter Jingzhou, which is not much different from reinforcements.

Besides, it is easy to ask God to send God, Yuan Shao sought Jizhou, and there were also Han Fu's own reasons, if he hadn't asked Yuan Shao to help pacify the Yellow Turban, how could he have been "scared to death" and achieved Yuan Shao.

Later in history, Liu Bei entered Shu, and the banner he carried was also reinforcements, but unfortunately Liu Bei actually went to Yizhou to settle down.

Kuai Yue let out a sneer, the Central Plains in the north of the Yangtze River, Jingyang in the south of the Yangtze River, there are many princes in this area, and it is an intricate chess game.

"The lord also said, Cao Ying has 100,000 soldiers and horses, he has to beware of Lu Bu in the east, Yuan Shu in the southeast, and even Yuan Shao in the north, he does covet Jingzhou, but there is a priority, if Lu Bu is not eliminated, he will not dare to go south, the lord is worried that if Cao Ying agrees to borrow troops, he will do a false way to destroy Yu, but Cao Ying is also worried that the lord is borrowing troops to invite the king into the urn, Cao Ying can't afford to take this risk, his soldiers and horses are slightly damaged, and they may be attacked by Lu Bu and Yuan Shu."

When Liu Biao heard this, he immediately understood.

Since Cao Ying issued an edict in the name of the Son of Heaven to let him attack Chengdu, if he refused directly, it would be against the minister's way, judging from the current deployment of troops in Yizhou, Cao Ying was deliberately making things difficult for him, and now, he wants to make things difficult for Cao Ying in turn.

It's not that they don't fight Yizhou, but they have a hard time, the troops are not enough, and they are surrounded by strong enemies.

"Hehe, this plan is wonderful. We'll wait and see how Cao Mengde reacts. ”

Liu Biao agreed to Kuai Yue's suggestion, and then left happily and continued to recite poems.

Most of the strategists who left one after another were in a state of rejoicing.

Liu Biao has no ambitions, they are all heroes and useless places, if there is no great talent, it is just a matter of asking for wealth and wealth, but after all, there are many people with great ambitions and talents.

One south and one north, Cao Ying sent a secret letter to Yuan Shao and gave Liu Biao a secret edict, treating them differently and differently from person to person.

When the replies from both sides reached Xuchang, Cao Ying conspired with a new advisor in his study about the matter.

On the low table were Yuan Shao and Liu Biao's replies, and Cao Ying was kneeling at the table, and opposite was a middle-aged man about his age.

Xun You, Xun Gongda.

This nephew, who is older than Xun Yu, has just joined Cao Ying, which makes Cao Ying overjoyed and treated him ceremoniously.

Xun You is definitely a bold and capable strategist in the world.

As early as the period of Dong Zhuo's rebellion, Xun You once conspired with He Yan, Zheng Tai, Wu Qiong and others to assassinate Dong Zhuo, intending to save the Son of Heaven, follow the example of Qi Huan and Jinwen, and make the world a world.

Although the assassination of Dong Zhuo failed, Xun You, who was imprisoned, slept and ate freely, compared to He You, who committed suicide in fear of punishment, as a foil, Xun You's extraordinary courage was particularly prominent.

Cao Ying welcomed the Son of Heaven to Xuchang, and the Son of Heaven ordered him not to be subordinate, which not only made him justifiable, but also gained fame, and talented people competed to vote, which made Cao Ying's strength rise greatly, and Xun You was one of them.

"Yuan Benchu seems to be a little smarter."

Cao Ying picked up Yuan Shao's reply with contempt and sarcasm on his face.

"Although Yuan Shao is scheming and indecisive, he has countless capable people under him, and it is not surprising that he can make this decision."

Xun You said calmly.

With the experience of Liu Bei's attack on Yuan Shu in Xuzhou, if the princes of the world still can't see what tricks Cao Ying is playing in the name of the Son of Heaven, it is simply ignorance.

"Yuan Shao doesn't want to suffer, hehe, let him get his wish."

Cao Ying seems to be planning to let Yuan Shao and Guo Jia fight to the end and reap the benefits himself.

Now that Yuan Shao has seen his intentions, Yuan Shao is still fooled, although Yuan Shao has countermeasures, Cao Ying also naturally satisfies Yuan Shao.

"Yuan Shao is so happy, this time to send troops, I'm afraid there will be no less than 150,000, first, to show his majesty, and second, if he defeats Guo Jia, he will also have soldiers and horses stationed in Sizhou Liangzhou."

Xun You talked eloquently and broke Yuan Shao's strategy in one word.

This is an obvious thing, Cao Ying is not surprised, Yuan Shao has 400,000 male soldiers, Gongsun Zhan said Bo Xishan, it is difficult to pose a threat to Yuan Shao, Yuan Shao sent troops to Guanzhong this time, and 150,000 troops may be considered less, after all, Guo Jia has more than 80,000 soldiers and horses in the pass, and it is on the defensive, Yuan Shao wants to take the northwest in one go, and he must occupy an absolute advantage in terms of troops.

"Guo Jia is an extraordinary person, after Yuan Benchu's army came to Sizhou, see how he decides, whether to retreat or defend, or attack, Gongda, what do you think?"

Figuring out the enemy's mind is a necessary lesson, and the so-called anticipating the enemy first means analyzing the situation from the enemy's point of view.

Xun You's face was calm, he had admired Guo Jia for a long time, but after all, he had not been in contact with it personally, and he could only be inferred from Guo Jia's style of acting in the past.

After pondering for a moment, Xun You stroked his beard and said lightly: "Guo Jia has always been dangerous, and he will never flee when he hears the wind, so unless he can't do anything, the possibility of him seeking peace and retreating is very low." As for attacking first to take the lead, although it is a good strategy to attack instead of defending, which can not only surprise but also deter the princes, but Guo Jia's attack on Yuan Shao is not good for himself, but it will benefit the lord, so he will not attack first. I expect Guo Jia to defend Guanzhong, unless there is no room to reverse the situation after defeat, otherwise he will not let Yuan Benchu get Sizhou and Liangzhou as he wishes, ten years of sharpening a sword, Guo Jia has been five years since the defeat of Jingzhou, he hibernated for five years before waiting for a God-given opportunity to capture Guanzhong, how can he easily give it away? ”

Cao Ying nodded approvingly.

Guo Jia endured for five years to get Guanzhong, even if Yuan Benchu poured out of the nest and waved 400,000 troops away, Guo Jia would never retreat without a fight.

Laughing lightly, Cao Ying's laughter was a little unfathomable.

"Gongda, what do you say Guo Jia has a chance of winning?"

Xun You shook his head with a wry smile and said, "It's hard to say." The key depends on Guo Jia's attitude, the main decline is that the soldiers are not motivated, Guo Jia as the boss, his determination to hold Guanzhong is strong, then the three armies are killed, if he is wavering, timid, the commander can not work together, and the combat power will be greatly reduced. ”

Cao Ying was thoughtful when he heard this, and stopped talking.

Xun Yu on the other side actually couldn't figure out Cao Ying's thoughts, just like sending a secret letter to Yuan Shao, issuing a secret edict to Liu Biao, and even Yuan Shao's harsh requirements in the reply letter now, Cao Ying was ready to agree to all of them.

Xingshi mobilized the crowd to contain Guo Jia?

Xun You felt that Cao Ying was thinking too far, Guo Jia was far-sighted, and Lu Bu, Yuan Shu, and Zhang Xiu were near-term worries.

The hostile forces around Yanzhou and Yuzhou had not yet been cleared, but Cao Ying went to deal with Guo Jia in Guanxi with great fanfare.

Maybe three years later, five years later, Guo Jia is indeed not to be underestimated.

But now Cao Ying should obviously focus more on dealing with close enemies such as Lu Bu and Zhang Xiu.

"My lord, can you tell me what my intentions are when my lord is so anxious to attack Guo Jia?"

Xun You asked tentatively.

Don't be suspicious, don't be suspicious, although Cao Ying is a male lord who knows people well, but Xun You has just joined Cao Ying, even if Cao Ying has reservations about him, it is human nature.

Cao Ying's face was solemn, and he said softly: "Weaken Yuan Shao!" ”

Xun You's pupils shrank, and he was suddenly startled, and his thoughts suddenly became clear.

Everything, all understood!

Guo Jiaqiang is the future.

Yuan Shaoqiang, it's now!

As long as Yuan Shao exterminates Gongsun Zhan, the next target will inevitably be Cao Ying.

Cao Ying has not defeated Lu Bu yet, nor has he killed Zhang Xiu, Yuan Shao doesn't care about this, as long as he dominates Hebei and moves his army south next, Cao Ying's current strength is really difficult to resist.

Since Guo Jia is the great enemy in the future, Yuan Shao is the great enemy in the present.

Then it is reasonable to let Yuan Shao fight Guo Jia.

It's just that Cao Ying has done enough to show up and involve all forces, which seems to be to force Guo Jia back to Yizhou.

These are all for Yuan Shao to see, and Yuan Shao cannot be suspicious.

Cao Ying now has only one purpose, to suppress Yuan Shao, weaken Yuan Shao, and delay Yuan Shao's unification of Hebei.

Only in this way can he be given respite.

After Xun You suddenly came to his senses, he blurted out: "It turns out that the lord has already begun to prepare for a decisive battle with Yuan Shao. ”

Cao Ying closed his eyes and nodded, and then said in a deep voice: "I hope Guo Jia will not disappoint me." ”

(To be continued)