Originally in a good mood, Yuan Shao's salt ban made Cao Cao so anxious that he even had the heart to kill.
Other than Jia Xu, who had gone to Xuzhou to reward the army, Guo Jia and Cheng Yu had also rushed over. However, when they heard the situation clearly, their eyes widened.
With their intelligence, they naturally knew that the danger behind the salt ban was enough to make Cao Cao, who controlled three provinces, collapse without fighting.
The current situation was still fine, but in three months, or even two months, the three states would definitely be in chaos.
This move was too ruthless.
"Don't just stand there in a daze. Tell me quickly, what's the solution?”
Cao Cao saw that everyone was frowning even more than he was, and he became even more displeased.
What kind of situation is this? I asked you guys to come up with ideas!
"My lord, we can send people to Qingzhou to buy salt and then smuggle it back to Xuzhou.”
Cheng Yu had just finished speaking when Guo Jia shook his head and said,""Yuan Shao was able to issue a ban on salt because he naturally controlled the various passes. How could he smuggle it out?”
Cao Cao sighed and shook his head helplessly.
After pondering for a while, Cheng Yu spoke again,"
"My lord, I feel that perhaps we can only let the people buy salt and then bring it back to Xuchang in batches.”
Cao Cao did not reply, but it was not hard to see from his expression that he was even more dissatisfied with this.
How much salt could the commoners transport?
Besides, what if they went to the north with the government's money and didn't come back?
What if Yuan Shao imposed a ban on the four states?
Even if it succeeded, it would only treat the symptoms but not the root cause.
"The only thing we can do now is to have the Land Bureau speed up the production of vinegar cloths. As long as we can endure until the autumn harvest, we can lead our army north and fight Yuan Shao!”
After thinking for a long time, Guo Jia gave Cao Cao an idea that moved Cao Cao.
Vinegar cloth was a special seasoning used by some poor people who couldn't afford salt. It was boiled with vinegar and stained with coarse cloth.
However, the taste was not so easy to swallow.
Moreover, if they ate it for a long time, the soldiers 'physical condition would get worse and worse.
This could only be considered the best solution.
"My lord, I have calculated that our army still has ten thousand stones of salt, enough for the army to use for a month. With vinegar cloth, we can indeed last until the autumn harvest.”
Xun Yu paused for a moment before continuing,"
"But I'm worried that if Yuan Shao chooses to avoid the battle, our army's strength is already inferior to his. If we choose to attack forcefully, we'll definitely fall into a passive position.”
This and that didn't work either. Cao Cao was so angry that his head started to shake. He could only rub his temples with both hands to relieve the pain.
Everyone looked at each other. After more than an hour, they still couldn't come up with a feasible solution.
In the end.
Cao Cao's eyes became sharp as he slapped the table and shouted,
"Forget it! While he still had strength, he might as well choose to go north and fight Yuan Shao!”
In any case, they had just taken in Guan Zhong and Zhang Yu, and they were considered to be brave soldiers.
However, as long as he could lure Yuan Shao into battle, and then use a lightning strike to quickly determine the outcome, there might still be a chance.
It wasn't that Cao Cao was impulsive. After careful consideration, this was the only way he could fight Yuan Shao while maintaining his full strength.
The three strategists remained silent.
They didn't agree, but they didn't dare to object either.
The reason was very simple. He simply could not come up with a better plan.
In the end, Guo Jia stood up and said in a deep voice,"My lord knows very well that no matter how we lure Yuan Shao into battle, he will not fight.”
"Moreover, instead of choosing such a risky method, it would be better to send a general to lead the tiger leopard cavalry to sneak attack Qingzhou and snatch the salt back.”
"I agree."
Cheng Yu expressed his support.
Cao Cao's gaze fell on Xun Yu, who did not speak.
However, she realized that he did not seem to be thinking about it at the moment, as if he was thinking about something else.
Could it be that he had an idea?
A glimmer of hope was ignited in Cao Cao's heart as he asked,""Wen Ruo, do you have any other ideas?"
"Uh…no."
Just as Cao Cao was feeling unhappy, Xun Yu added,"
"I just thought of someone. Shouldn't my lord ask him before making a decision?”
"Who is it?"
Cheng Yu asked curiously.
Other than Jia Xu, Cao Cao's think tank group in Xuchang City was all here. Who else could they find?
"Qin Chuan! Brother Qin!"
Without waiting for Xun Yu to speak, Cao Cao's eyes lit up and he jumped up from his chair. He laughed and said,"
"Wen Ruo is right, how could I forget about him!”
"I'm confused, I'm confused, haha!"
Guo Jia did not speak, Xun Yu smiled, and only Cheng Yu was dumbfounded. Why had he never heard of this name before?
"There are so many of us but we can't think of a solution. Could there be some expert in this city?”
Even though Cheng Yu's muttering was very soft, Cao Cao still heard it. He immediately said coldly,
"Just because you guys can't do it doesn't mean he can't! Come with me to find him!"
For some reason, before he even reached the kitchen and saw Qin Chuan, the haze in Cao Cao's heart had already been swept away.
Perhaps, other than surprises and surprises, this young man had never disappointed him.
If even he couldn't think of a way, then Cao Cao could attack Yuan Shao without any worries.
The problem was, with Cao Cao's intuition, he believed that Qin Chuan would have a way.
"My lord, we will change into casual clothes immediately. Wait for me, wait for me.”
Xun Yu was the first to run out. He didn't want to miss the opportunity to witness Qin Chuan's ingenious plan.
"Yes…I want to go too. My lord, wait for me.”
Guo Jia also ran out.
Only Cheng Yu was left rooted to the ground, even more dumbfounded.
Who was this person? Why did he have to change into casual clothes when he saw him?
Wasn't he being too arrogant?
"What are you still standing there for? Don't you want to see how strong he is? Quickly change into casual clothes!”
Cheng Yu hurriedly complied and ran out after being ordered by Cao Cao.
In the hall, Cao Cao rubbed his fists, anxious and excited.
After a while, he slapped his head." Ah, don't forget to bring more silver. This problem is not a small matter!”
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