"Prime Minister, Lu Bu is stationed in Xuzhou, and Liu Bei is stationed in Pei City. The two of them form a horn and watch over each other.”
"No matter which direction our army attacks from, we will most likely be ambushed from the back by the other side.”
"Therefore, the best method is to split the two of them first!”
Guo Jia was indeed a genius. He hit the nail on the head.
The strategists nodded in agreement.
Hearing this, Cao Cao's eyes lit up,""What Fengxiao said is exactly what I want. However, how can it be easy to separate the two of them?!”
Another strategist, Xun Yu, stroked his beard and said,"" Liu Bei is a treacherous man who appears to be loyal. On the surface, he is kind and righteous, but in reality, he harbors evil intentions. He will not stay in Pei City for long…"
"As for Lu Bu, he is a servant of the three surnames and has a changeable personality.”
"The two of them can't hold on for long.”
"Prime Minister, as long as you put the matter of Xuzhou aside for a few months, the two of them will definitely have a rift. At that time, it will be much easier to attack Xuzhou.”
Xun Yu's suggestion was echoed by several strategists.
"Using stillness to stop is indeed a good idea.”
Cao Cao was also impressed. This strategy was highly feasible.
Liu Bei and Lu Bu were not simple people. Their hearts were as deep as the sea. Facing a strong enemy like Cao Cao, they would definitely fight together.
If Cao Cao didn't use his weapons, once the crisis was resolved, the two of them would probably have to plot against each other again.
Cao Cao looked around and the strategists all agreed.
He could not help but frown.
At this moment, Guo Jia took a step forward and met Cao Cao's gaze."" It's good to stop things by staying still, but the situation in the north is still unclear. If we let Liu Bei and Lu Bu defend Xuzhou, it'll easily cause more trouble..."
"This subordinate does have a plan."
Among those present, Guo Jia understood Cao Cao the best.
They were already urgently calling for a military meeting. Would the Prime Minister accept a delaying tactic from you bunch of pig brains?
"Oh? Does Fengxiao have any good ideas?"
Hearing this, Cao Cao's eyes lit up.
"Prime Minister, you only need to invite the Emperor to issue an edict and grant Liu Bei the title of Xu Prefecture Overseer.”
"If Lu Bu were to occupy Xuzhou, it would be uncalled for.”
"Then, he will use a secret edict from the Emperor to state that Lu Bu has the intention of claiming the title of Emperor. He will let Liu Bei conquer Xuzhou, capture Lu Bu, and take control of his territory.”
"Liu Bei has a good name."
"If Liu Bei doesn't attack Lu Bu, then he's disobeying the king's orders.”
"Prime Minister, you can use this banner to attack Liu Bei!”
"Liu Bei claims to be a relative of the Han clan. Surely he wouldn't do such a treasonous thing?”
“……”
Hearing this, Cao Cao's brows relaxed slightly.”
Everyone knew that Liu Bei was full of benevolence and righteousness.
If he were to bear the crime of disobeying the emperor's orders, he would definitely lose the hearts of the people. This would only benefit Xu Prefecture!
Guo Jia's plan was better than Xun Yu's in terms of strategy, strategy, and trickery.
"Everyone, do you have any good ideas?"
Cao Cao made up his mind. Without a better choice, Guo Jia's method could be considered a good plan.
However, he was certain.
Even if Liu Bei was conferred the title of Xu Prefecture Overseer, he would definitely think of a way to stall for time.
It was indeed difficult to take down Xu Prefecture as soon as possible.
"Big brother, why go through so much trouble?”
"This imperial edict of the emperor, going back and forth, and then a secret edict or something. It takes too much effort. If we waste all our time on this, we won't be able to take down Xuzhou even if we wait for a few years!”
"Besides, how can you not know what kind of person Liu Bei is?”
"Even if we get the secret edict, we will use some methods to delay it for a month. When winter comes, it will be snowing heavily.”
"To separate Liu Bei and Lu Bu, we have to start with Lu Bu.”
“……”
"Lu Bu?"
Cao Cao looked over when he heard the voice. The person who spoke was Guo Yun, the halberd wielding doctor who was squeezed into the ranks of strategists.
Vicious thing!
Would so many strategists not think of starting with Lu Bu?
Lu Bu had always been arrogant and despotic. The Emperor's edict had little effect on him. It was better to start with Liu Bei.
The strategists shook their heads as well, but they looked at Guo Jia contemptuously, as if they were laughing at his little brother for being brainless.
"Oh?"
"Tell me, how do we start with Lu Bu?”
Cao Cao stroked his beard and asked Guo Yun with a faint smile.
After all, he was Guo Jia's younger brother. Perhaps he really had some strange plan?
At this moment, a trace of anticipation rose in Cao Cao's heart.
"Lu Bu?"
Even Guo Jia frowned and pondered for a moment.
He knew that his younger brother was used to being lazy.
Why did he come out at this juncture to offend the Prime Minister?
It seemed unlikely.
"How simple."
"The Prime Minister only needs to send a secret letter inviting Liu Bei to join forces to attack Xu Prefecture. He also promises to let Liu Bei guard Xu Prefecture and take the position of Xu Prefecture Overseer!”
Guo Yun stepped forward and said simply.
After that.
The entire hall was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.
The strategists and generals all looked at Guo Yun as if he was a wise man.
Even Guo Jia was speechless.
"Nonsense!"
"Nonsense!"
"Fengxiao, it's fine if your brother is useless, but he still dares to spout nonsense?" Cao Cao immediately raged. Tomorrow, he would be sent to the military camp to be a cook!”
Guo Jia was almost angered to death on the spot."Prime Minister, please forgive me. My younger brother is just eager to repay the favor…"
Before Guo Jia could finish his sentence, Guo Yun interrupted him,
"Prime Minister, Big Brother, how am I messing around? I already said that we should start with Lu Bu, didn't you think of that?”
"Hmm?"
Not only Guo Jia, even the other strategists who were about to denounce Guo Yun for Cao Cao stopped.
Cao Cao's pupils constricted.
"The secret letter was written for Liu Bei, but it fell into the hands of Lu Bu. With Lu Bu's suspicious personality, guess what he will do?"”
"Especially when the Prime Minister's army is pressing down…"
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