Can I get to the other side?

Liu Xie never expected that Boss Cao and Liu Bei's childhood friendship over drinking wine and talking about heroes would actually happen between him and Guo Jia.

"Could it be that Guo Jia first told Boss Cao about the theory of heroes in the world, and then Boss Cao used it to test Liu Bei?"

Liu Xie guessed in his heart and felt that it was really possible.

How else to explain that the two people said exactly the same thing?

However, these are insignificant things. Liu Xie coughed lightly and said: "Well... what Feng Xiao said is absolutely true. I also feel that in this world, only Liu Xuande and Cao Mengde can be regarded as heroes."

"But now that I am under the control of Yuan Shao, I think it is more important to think about how to use Yuan Shu to proclaim himself emperor to further weaken Yuan Shao's strength and get rid of his control."

“What’s so noble about being a filial piety?”

Liu Xie quickly changed the topic to how to deal with Yuan Shao.

He was afraid that if he continued chatting with Guo Jia, Long Zhong might show up later, which would be too disobedient.

After hearing this, Guo Jia stretched out three fingers.

"I have thought of the upper, middle and lower strategies during this period of time. I wonder which one your Majesty would like to hear first?"

Seeing Guo Jia's smiling expression, Liu Xie felt a pain in his balls.

Okay, okay, classic three-choice question of upper, middle, and lower.

Do all the counselors in the world like to play this trick?

For example, you use a certain c browser to log in to a pornographic website in the middle of the night, but at this time the browser says that the web page is dangerous and pops up to give you three options.

First, return to a secure URL.

Second, insist on visiting (strongly not recommended)

Third, deny access and purchase Safe Internet Guard.

I would like to ask you, at this time, you are holding a cow that is about to explode under the quilt, which one would you choose?

The answer is obvious.

So generally speaking, there are three strategies: upper, middle and lower. The upper strategy is what the superior cannot do, the lower strategy is what the superior does not want to do, and the middle strategy is what the superior wants to do and the counselor really recommends.

As for the other two, I just tell you that you have the right to choose. I have given you the strategy, and it is up to you how to choose.

"Tell me everything."

Liu Xie said feebly and decided to listen first.

Guo Jia became more energetic and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the best policy is to leave Jizhou and go to Jingzhou to join Liu Biao."

"Liu Biao is still loyal to the Han Dynasty, and he is cowardly and indecisive, so he can be easily conquered. In addition, Jingzhou is an important place with complete military supplies and can be the cornerstone of His Majesty's sweeping the world."

I knew it...

When Liu Xie heard this strategy, he immediately rolled his eyes.

Could he not know that taking refuge with Liu Biao was the best option?

But the premise is that he must be able to leave!

Don't say that you can't get out of Jizhou. Whether you can get out of Yecheng is still a problem. Yuan Shao's army is stationed outside the city. He only has a pitiful thousand guards at his disposal, not even a fraction of Yuan Shao's army!

"Let's talk about the middle strategy."

"Is it the right strategy?"

Guo Jia suppressed the smile on his face and said in a deep voice: "The best strategy is... to kill Yuan Shao."

? ? ?

Liu Xie almost jumped up in shock, looked at Guo Jia with a ghostly expression, and couldn't help but said: "Are you sure this is not a bad idea?"

He felt that Guo Jia had mistaken the definition of Zhongce.

"Your Majesty, please be patient and let me explain to you."

Guo Jia comforted him, and then began to explain his strategy to Liu Xie in detail: "Your Majesty, please note that if Yuan Shao does not die, there is no possibility for you to escape from his control, let alone develop your own power."

"Only if Yuan Shao dies can you have the opportunity to replace him and capture Jizhou."

Liu Xie felt that Guo Jia was completely fooling him, and frowned: "So what if I kill Yuan Shao? I still can't take over Jizhou. Do you really think that Yuan Shao's troops and cronies are loyal to me?"

If killing Yuan Shao would make him the leader of Jizhou, Liu Xie would definitely have taken action long ago. It would not be difficult for him.

You must know that there are many opportunities for him to meet Yuan Shao. Find the right moment and use the dagger hidden in his sleeve to directly move a white knife in and a red knife out.

But if he kills Yuan Shao, he will definitely face the wrath of Yuan Shao's faction cronies.

With this status as emperor, he would not die, but he would definitely be placed under house arrest and would no longer have any contact with the outside world.

What is the significance of this assassination?

"Your Majesty has misunderstood. I am not asking you to kill Yuan Shao, but you will only have a chance if Yuan Shao dies."

Guo Jia gave up and said calmly: "Yuan Shao has three sons, his legitimate son Yuan Tan, his second son Yuan Xi, and his third son Yuan Shang."

"The relationship between his three heirs is just like that between him and Yuan Shu, they are at odds with each other; and the counselors and generals under Yuan Shao each support one of them."

"If Yuan Shao dies, the three sons will definitely start fighting for the position of the head of the family. At the same time, foreign enemies will also be waiting for the opportunity to attack. By then, Jizhou will be troubled internally and externally, and your majesty will have the opportunity to fish in troubled waters!"

Killing Yuan Shao is not the goal, but letting Jizhou fall into civil strife is!

Only with civil strife can we have a chance to gain benefits!

After Liu Xie heard this, even though he thought this strategy was crazy, he had to admit that it was indeed very feasible!

The only problem is how to kill Yuan Shao without anyone noticing.

"..."

Liu Xiejian frowned, and after thinking for a moment, he asked, "What's the next step?"

Guo Jia's expression relaxed and he said: "The next strategy is much easier. I know that Yuan Shao's counselors are at odds with each other, so I just need to make good use of this to make them attack each other; and then use Yuan Shao's headstrong character to separate him from his counselors; Then I will deliberately create conflicts between other princes and Yuan Shao and provoke a war. By then Yuan Shao will be defeated and your Majesty will be able to escape."

"The only problem is that this strategy will take several years or even longer, and I will also need some time to win Yuan Shao's trust."

Guo Jia talked freely and looked confident.

Liu Xie knew that he was not talking on paper.

With Guo Jia's means and wisdom, as long as he is given enough time, he can do everything he said.

But in short, among the three strategies of upper, middle and lower, the lower strategy is indeed the easiest to implement, but it just takes a long time, and Liu Xie cannot wait that long; the upper strategy is the best choice, but it is basically impossible.

Only the middle strategy is feasible, the benefits are huge, and it doesn’t take a long time. This is Guo Jia’s most recommended choice.

"If I choose the middle strategy, what are you going to do?"

Liu Xie then asked, he really felt moved.

Guo Jia smiled and said: "I have my own plan, and it will take a certain amount of time, but it will definitely take much less time than making the wrong decision."

"Okay, just go ahead and do it. If you need my help if you need anything, just ask."

Liu Xie agreed without hesitation.

The two hit it off immediately.

…

At this moment, Yuan Shao, who was being plotted by Liu Xie and Guo Jia to kill him, also woke up quietly on the bed in Yuan Mansion.