Wan City was very close to Xudu. The Xiliang cavalry under Zhang Xiu could reach Xudu in less than three days.
If he wanted to stabilize Xu Capital, he had to destroy Zhang Xiu first.
This was the strategy that Cao Cao, Xun Yu, Xi Zhicai and the other strategists had discussed.
Such a secret was once again exposed by this young man in front of him.
"This person's intelligence is truly unfathomable!”
Cao Cao and Xi Zhicai's eyes met, and the same expression flashed across their faces.
Cao Cao lowered his head and took a sip of tea to calm his emotions. He casually said,"In that case, the war between Cao Gong and Zhang Xiu is inevitable.”
"War is inevitable, but it might end soon.”
Su Yi's words had another mystery.
Cao Cao's teacup was suspended in mid-air. He raised his head and asked in confusion,""What do you mean?"
"Who knows, Cao Mengde's army will reach Wancheng and Zhang Xiu will surrender.”
Su Yi said indifferently.
"Zhang Xiu surrenders?"
Cao Cao's expression changed slightly." Zhang Xiu is a valiant general of Western Liang. He has just allied with Liu Biao. How could he surrender to Cao Cao without a fight?"”
"Zhang Xiu's uncle, Zhang Ji, led an army to attack Liu Biao and was killed by a stray arrow.”
"Zhang Xiu and Liu Biao formed an alliance because they were alone and lacked food.”
"Cao Cao's strength is far superior to Liu Biao's, and he represents the Son of Heaven's crusade. Zhang Xiu betraying Liu Biao and submitting to Cao Cao is reasonable.”
Su Yi's eloquent words made his mouth dry, and he hurriedly drank the fragrant tea in his cup.
Cao Cao stroked his long beard. There was a trace of excitement and deep suspicion in his eyes.
Surrendering to Zhang Xiu without fighting was naturally a blessing from heaven. How could he not be excited?
However, would that Zhang Xiu really surrender without a fight as Su Yi had said?
"Aiya, look at me. I was so busy chatting about the world that I forgot about the proper business.”
Su Yi patted his forehead with a self-deprecating smile and said,"I wonder what Uncle plans to do with your daughter's marriage?”
"Let's not rush the marriage. We can talk about this world again.”
Cao Cao changed the topic and asked,""Nephew, I can see that you have quite an understanding of the heroes of the world. Then, who do you think will unify the world in the future?”
Su Yi felt helpless. His father-in-law liked to talk about politics, so he could only reluctantly accompany him and chat.
"Who does that uncle think can unify the world?”
"That Yuan Benchu has four generations of three dukes. His subordinates are like rain, and his generals are like clouds. At the Battle of the Boundary Bridge, he defeated the White Horse Gongsun and has the potential to occupy the four prefectures of Hebei.”
Cao Cao asked seriously.
"Yuan Shao?"
Su Yi smiled disdainfully,"Yuan Shao is lenient on the outside but cautious on the inside. His subordinates seem to have a lot of talents, but he can't appoint people based on their merits. He even connives at the various schools of thought to fight for positions. The civil officials and generals will form factions. Sooner or later, disaster will arise and they will die in civil strife!"”
"Yes, this child's evaluation of Yuan Shao is the same as Xun Wenruo's.”
Cao Cao stroked his beard and nodded.
After that.
Cao Cao then pointed to the east." Liu Bei of Xuzhou is a descendant of the royal family. Now he is in Xuzhou and has a reputation for benevolence and righteousness. Can he unify the world?”
"Big Ear Liu has no hope either."
Su Yi shook his head and said,"Liu Bei is indeed an ambitious person. He also has the ability to judge people. Unfortunately, his own ability is limited, and he cares too much about the so-called reputation of benevolence and righteousness. It's not a problem for him to split up a region, but it's impossible for him to unify the world."”
Cao Cao pondered.
After a long time, Cao Cao spoke again,"Then Liu…"
"Uncle, there's no need to ask. I'll tell you everything.”
Su Yi interrupted Cao Cao.
"Liu Biao of Jingzhou, Liu Yan of Yizhou, Yuan Shu of Huainan, and Gongsun Zan of Youzhou. These four vassals are all heroes of the world, but they don't have the bearing of a hero.”
"None of these people are qualified to unify the world!”
All the vassals in the world had been rejected by Su Yi, leaving him alone.
Didn't this kid think that he, Cao Cao, was the one who could unify the world?
"So, the only ruler who can unify the world is Sikong Cao Mengde?”
Cao Cao stroked his beard and asked with a smile.
"I can only say that he has the best chance!"
Su Yi's words caused a trace of surprise to flash across Cao Cao's eyes.
"Cao Mengde's family background and reputation are not as good as Yuan Shao's, but he is extremely courageous and uses his troops like a god. In just a few years, he has defeated many enemies and dominated the states south of the Yellow River. Now, he even has the emperor to command the vassals.”
"This person is truly a supreme hero, the number one hero in the world!”
When Su Yi evaluated Cao Cao, his expression could not help but become a little solemn.
Hearing the young man praise him so highly, Cao Cao felt a sense of comfort.
"What a pity."
Su Yi changed the topic and sighed,"Cao Mengde values talent too much. Anyone with talent, even if they are enemies, wants to be taken in for their own use. With such a personality, sooner or later, they will be used by some treacherous people. If he can cut off this weakness, only then will he have the chance to unify the world."”
Cao Cao could not help but size up Su Yi again.
This young man in front of him really understood him too well. He was simply a roundworm in his stomach!
"I must take this person into my bag!”
Cao Cao secretly made up his mind and asked,""I didn't expect you to have such knowledge. With such talent, why don't you go out and show your ambition?”
"This junior is too lazy and doesn't have much ambition. I just like to live in seclusion in the countryside and live a carefree life.”
Su Yi smiled and mocked himself.
"Hmph, if you want to be carefree, it's not up to you!”
Cao Cao took a sip of tea and sneered.
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