Three Kingdoms

Knowingly making a mistake, although most of the time, it seems stupid, in fact, many people are doing it either actively or passively.

After receiving the report from Li Dian and others in Luoyang, Cao Cao said that the Feiqian troops at Hangu Pass had not moved. On the one hand, he was slightly relieved, but on the other hand, he seemed a little regretful.

That's right, it's like the regret of waiting most of the night for three missing one.

Just like Cao Cao's previous plan, Cao Cao hoped to fight a defensive counterattack with Fei Qian, rather than getting a bloody blow at Hangu Pass during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.

In order to lure Fei Qian to join the army, Cao Cao even sent Li Tong to assassinate him, regardless of his own reputation, just to see if he could anger Fei Qian and get Fei Qian to leave Chang'an and send troops to Xu County. However, Fei Qian counterattacked. Cutting, I choked and couldn't breathe smoothly for a while.

If Fei Qian sends troops, no matter what the reason is, no matter whether it is legitimate or not, people in Shandong will inevitably reminisce about the rebellion in Xiliang and Dong Zhuo's entry into the capital. Fei Qian, the cavalry general, even if he is not Dong Zhuo's second , it is also Li Guo who is reborn, so there is a great possibility that the Shandong nobles will gather again to fight against Fei Qian, and if they gather again this time, who is suitable to be the leader of the alliance?

Naturally there is only Cao Cao.

Therefore, once Fei Qian sends troops, it seems that Cao Cao is in danger, but as the saying goes, there is a turning point in the crisis, which also means that the opportunity for Cao Cao to reach the top is coming. If Fei Qian can be dragged into Yanzhou, which itself is not rich and has frequent wars, In the area where Cao Cao launched his attack, Cao Cao was in Jizhou and Xiahou Dun was in Yuzhou. Under the attack from the north and south of the two most prosperous states in the Han Dynasty, there might not be no chance of victory.

It's like a big gamble.

Cao Cao is not afraid of big bets, and is even excited about such big bets. Just like when he planned to save the young emperor in Luoyang, he did not hesitate to risk the safety of his whole family. But unfortunately, Fei Qian did not follow Cao Cao's steps last time. Let's go, this made Cao Cao very disappointed, as if he was holding back his strength, but his punch was empty...

Now, it seems the opportunity has come again.

So even if Cao Cao knew that it was most likely not Fei Qian's doing, he would still say it was Fei Qian's doing...

Anyway, Cao Cao wanted everyone to think that it was Fei Qian who did it!

Cao Cao sent people to Yecheng, and vividly explained what Fei Qian had done, and also sent Cao Cao's personal letter to the top of the city...

Yuan Shang now no longer looks like a handsome young man. His hair is disheveled, his robes are stained with many stains, and his face is haggard, as if someone has thrown him into a small dark room. After a few strong men entered, he finally spoke for a long time. Trying to crawl out.

Of course, Shen Pei and Guo Tu on the side were not much better in appearance.

Shen Pei's and Cao Cao's strategies are actually very similar in part, that is, they both have the meaning of using force to defend and counterattack. However, just like the hussar general ignored Cao Cao's moves, Cao Cao also saw through Shen Pei's plan. They didn't put much effort under Yecheng at all, they just besieged it and then led troops to the periphery to seize Jizhou's territory.

In this way, Yecheng's strong city defense is as useless as it can not consume Cao Cao's troops, nor can it be abandoned like this. The dilemma is similar to Cao Cao's current situation, except that Cao Cao can still move around outside to some extent. It feels so good, but Yuan Shang and Shen Pei can only be trapped with their hands and feet posed and unable to move...

What? Brother is dead?

Yuan Shang was a little sluggish. Although Yuan Shang hated Yuan Tan very much before, and even gnashed his teeth and cursed, but after hearing the news of Yuan Tan's death, Yuan Shang felt like there was a sudden void in his heart, feeling empty and a little aching.

Shen Pei now doesn't have much energy to take care of the stupid words Yuan Shang says from time to time. Since Cao Cao has written a serious letter, it means that Yuan Tan is really dead. After all, Yuan Tan is not Yuan Shang's reinforcements, but an opponent to some extent. Cao Cao's false claim that Yuan Tan is dead has no meaning.

Cao Cao said that after Yuan Tan died, Yuan Shang's persistence would have no meaning. Cao Cao would give the position originally reserved to Yuan Tan to Yuan Shang, and would also ensure that Yuan Shang could still be a wealthy and happy man, so it was not as good as two families. Peace talks, jointly dealing with the same enemy, Cavalry General Fei Qian...

Peace talks? The look on Shen Pei's face was very wonderful. If peace is really negotiated, then what is the name of what he did before, and what is its significance? The death of the eldest son must be inseparable from Cao Cao!

Just like Cao Cao knew it was not Fei Qian who did it, but insisted on saying it was Fei Qian, Shen Pei didn't think Yuan Tan's death had anything to do with Cao Cao, but he firmly pinned the blame on Cao Cao.

Although Yuan Tan's death was a bit strange, so what?

Neither Yuan Shang nor Shen Pei or Guo Tu could verify or do anything for Yuan Tan...

Guo Tu frowned and remained silent. Guo Tu believed that there was no need for Cao Cao to kill Yuan Tan, but he also had no need to defend Cao Cao. Now it is not a question of whether Yuan Tan will die or not, but a question of how to go next.

Although Ye City is strong, Cao Cao may not be able to capture it in a short while, but just like what Cao Cao is doing now, the siege is all about consumption. I originally thought that Cao Cao could not afford it, but now it seems that Guo Tu has no confidence.

What is the current plan? Yuan Shang asked, his eyes full of helplessness.

Shen Pei gritted his teeth and said: Become a company of hussars and fight against Cao's thieves!

What? Yuan Shang said, didn't you say that the Hussar sent someone to assassinate my eldest brother?

Guo Tu said from the side: This is what Cao Sikong's family said. At first, I chose Yuan Shang because I thought Yuan Shang was silly and easy to control, but now it seems that it is difficult to deal with someone who is too silly and sweet. Is that a head growing on this neck? Cao Cao is now an enemy, a rival, but in the end he even believes what his opponent says?

Yuan Shang didn't hear the implication of Guo Tu's words, or if he did, he didn't bother to think carefully. This period of repeated worries and pain has made Yuan Shang's cerebral cortex completely dull and smooth, perhaps like a hard-boiled egg with its shell peeled off, too smooth to think about anything actively.

The judge said: There is no enmity between the hussar and the eldest son, so why bother to assassinate him? The person who harmed the eldest son must be a traitor to Cao!

Of course, Shen Pei also had some doubts that Fei Qian had done it. After all, Yuan Tan's death would also disrupt Cao Cao's original plan to smoothly take over Jizhou. From this perspective, the assassination of Yuan Tan also had a good effect, but Shen Pei Naturally, Pei would not say that. The enemy of the enemy is obviously an ally to a certain extent.

But, in the name of loyalty, the hussars act fairly and fairly, so they probably wouldn't do such a thing...

But the question of whose hands Yuan Tan died is no longer important.

What matters is now, the moment!

Guo Tu raised his eyelids, but still didn't say anything.

Dare I ask where the plan will be? Yuan Shang looked at Shen Pei on his left and Guo Tu on his right, and asked expectantly. Yuan Shang has been trapped in Yecheng for so long that he even feels that he has forgotten what the scenery outside the city is like. When he thinks of the records of the siege of the city for several years in other places in the books, he shudders and wishes to end this situation immediately. A painful life, return to a state of natural freedom.

Take advantage of the situation! The judge said in a low voice, since Cao Cao and his thieves are talking about peace talks, they might as well secretly send people to Hussar's place in the name of peace talks to ask for their help! Yecheng is now besieged, and it is very difficult to get out. Now that Cao Cao has expressed his desire for peace talks, it just gives Yuan Shang Shenpei and others an excuse to send people out generously, and then take the opportunity to divert a few people. Go to the Cavalry General Fei Qian...

When Yuan Shang heard the word "reinforcement", he was overjoyed and immediately said: "That's great!" Very good! Just follow the plan! Act accordingly!

Guo Tu rolled his eyes and understood the thoughts behind Shen Pei's strategy. He coughed and said: If the Hussar comes to help, the crisis in Ye City can be solved... However, Brother Zhengnan, this General Hussar may not be friendly with us. ... After Guo Tu finished speaking, he looked towards the north. The meaning was very obvious. If he wanted to act as the Jizhou agent under General Hussar, or temporarily cooperate with General Hussar, compared to Yuan Shang, Yuan Xi seemed There are some advantages...

Since public principles say this, should there be countermeasures? You might as well speak frankly... Shen Pei didn't wait for Yuan Shang to reply and asked directly. At this stage, to be honest, the three brothers of the Yuan family are not very good, it just depends on the higher price.

Shen Pei didn't like Cao Cao, not only because Cao Cao was a eunuch, which was the most disgusting trait for a nobleman's son, but more importantly, when Cao Cao was still under Yuan Shao, there was a fight between Shen Pei and Cao Cao. It was an unpleasant experience, and although in the end both of them shook hands and made peace with Yuan Shao's mediation, the trial match only gave up on the surface because of Yuan Shao's face, and did not really say that they forgave Cao Cao.

Of course, Shen Pei said that he was definitely not being petty or stubborn.

Putting aside personal emotional issues, Fei Qian is more suitable than Cao Cao for Jizhou. After all, Fei Qian's main power is concentrated in Shanxi, so even if Yuan Shang expressed his surrender to Fei Qian, Fei Qian would not be able to do so for a while. It will be difficult to control the entire Jizhou. Most of the time, Jizhou nobles like Shenpei will be needed to control the Jizhou territory. This will give Shenpei and others a chance to increase their strength again. When the time comes, Yuan Shang...

As long as Yuan Shang died with Fei's potential, the judge felt that it was pretty good. After all, Yuan Tan died in Cao Cao's hands. In comparison, being able to live safely in Ye like Liu Zhang in Sichuan was considered to be worthy of Yuan Shao. entrusted.

In the current situation, it would be better to be able to save Yuan Shang than to be unable to save anything at all, right?

Although it's not fair to Yuan Shang, but with all the people in the house, is An's egg complete?

So comparing Cao Cao and Fei Qian, the judge would rather choose Fei Qian.

But as Guo Tu said, Fei Qian and Yuan Xi seem to have more contact. For Fei Qian, wouldn't it be more in Fei Qian's interests to choose a weaker Yuan Xi? Just like when they chose Yuan Shang instead of Yuan Tan during the audition.

Guo Tu stroked his beard, was silent for a moment, and said: Someone has a plan to separate them... It's just...

Shen Pei was slightly startled, as if he thought about what Guo Tu was going to say, and hesitated a little.

Yuan Shang said nothing, and immediately expressed his position: "As long as there is a good strategy that can be used to take advantage of the current crisis, there is no harm in speaking up!" If something goes wrong, someone is responsible for it!

Someone has gained the wisdom of Brother Zhengnan... Guo Tu thanked him, and then said, if he wants to separate, he can just send the Zhen family to Chang'an...

Zhen? ! Yuan Shang's eyes widened.

Because Yuan Shao left very suddenly, Yuan Xi's original family was in Yecheng and did not follow Yuan Xi to Youzhou. Then after Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang had a falling out, there was no reason to be happy. He sent Yuan Xi's family to Youzhou, which was somewhat of a handle in his hands.

Now Guo Tu proposed to send Zhen to Chang'an, which made Yuan Shang hesitate.

Speaking of which, Yuan Shang watched Zhen Mi grow up in the past few years...

When Yuan Shao agreed to the marriage between Yuan Xi and Zhen Mi, Zhen Mi was still young, so Yuan Shang didn't know what happened to Zhen Mi. But in the past few years, it seemed as if a pearl had washed away the dust, and as if real gold had passed by. Refined by fire, Zhen Mi seems to be more enchanting and beautiful day by day, which makes Yuan Shang sometimes involuntarily come up with some bold ideas...

This... Yuan Shang hesitated, after all, they are the second brother's family... How wrong is it?

Guo Tu glanced at Yuan Shang and knew what he was thinking. After all, even a young man would feel stiff when he saw a motionless figure, let alone such a large piece of vivid color. Guo Tu also felt that Zhen Mi was indeed beautiful, but if she did not have the strength to protect her beauty, her beauty would easily lead to disaster.

Furthermore, both Guo Tu and Shen Pei have passed the age where blood is too concentrated in the lower body, causing cerebral ischemia. Even if they feel amazing when they see a woman, it is only for a while. For Shen Pei Guo Tu He said that what he considers more is the interests of the whole, including his own interests and the interests of his family.

Therefore, when he thought he could sell Zhen Mi at a good price, Guo Tu did not hesitate to sell Zhen Mi. Anyway, Zhen is from Jizhou, not even her own...

Young Master, do you think Mrs. Zhen is extremely beautiful? Guo Tu asked unceremoniously.

Yuan Shang swallowed his saliva, rolled his eyes twice, and said hesitantly: This... can be considered...

Guo Tu smiled and said: If this is not the case, how can we use the strategy of alienation? This strategy has three uses. First, as Brother Zhengnan said, it can be used as a stratagem, using the pretext of peace talks to slow down the army and go out of the city to collect firewood to replenish the city's needs...

Secondly, it can disrupt Cao Cao's plan and show that we all trust Hussar and have not listened to Cao Cao's lies...

Three, you can fix the heart of the city... If the city knows that we are united with the Hussars, they should fix it...

If it weren't for Zhen Mi's beauty, this divorce plan wouldn't be useful at all.

Yuan Shang, who has a brotherly relationship, behaves like this. How can Fei Qian, who is still in his prime, endure it? Even if he can bear it, the key is whether Yuan Xi thinks Fei Potential can bear it?

At this time, if you try to stir things up a little bit, Yuan Xi, who was originally in a cooperative relationship with Youzhou and Fei Qian, must be suspicious and may even have resentment because of it. So as long as there is a little spark, the relationship between Yuan Xi and Fei Qian will be Naturally it falls apart.

Anyway, as soon as Zhen Mi arrived in Chang'an, this yellow mud would be smeared on the crotch of the Hussars General.

But... Yuan Shang still hesitated and said, after all, they are brother and sister-in-law...

Guo Tu sneered and said: "Young Master regards me as a brother, but if you have a brother in trouble, you are a bystander?" If he still cared about brotherhood, why did he sit on the wall in Youzhou for so long and watch, without a single soldier coming to rescue him? The matter that the lord is worried about and criticized... Haha, I must say that we thought that the second young master had surrendered to the hussar and sent his wife to reunite with you. What about the rest, haha...

Yuan Shang's eyes rolled, and the color on his face gradually turned livid. The pain he had experienced these days surged into his heart, and his affection for Yuan Xi was finally submerged under the more personal hatred, Shan! Just follow the public policy!

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