"But Wen Ruo, does this mean our battle line is too long?" Cao Cao looked at the map on the wall and asked worriedly.

Xuzhou, Yanzhou, Sili, and the three states are connected together to form a complete line. The battle line is too long and enemies are everywhere. The most important thing is that if Liu Bei or Yuan Shao attack Yanzhou, they can easily defeat Cao Cao's forces.

It is divided into two. The entire territory has no strategic depth. Although the territory is large, no place is completely safe. If we consider the issue of Chang'an later, the battle line will be longer, making it difficult to deploy in a fight.

Xun Yu and Xi Zhicai also frowned. They also thought about this problem, but there is no better way now. They can't expand elsewhere, and they can't just watch Yuan Shu grow up. They can only take a step to see it temporarily.

Take one step.

"My lord, it is imperative to march into Sili, but the lord's concerns cannot be ignored. How about we move the people of Sili to Yanzhou and only use it as a temporary military base?" Xi Zhicai said tentatively.

"I'm afraid this won't work. In this case, there will be no problem in Sili, but we have also lost the meaning of occupying Sili. What's more, we still have to prevent Yuan Shu from occupying Chang'an. The people are the foundation. If military control is implemented, how can we control Chang'an?

You can't commit such atrocities as Dong Zhuo!" Xun Yu objected.

When Cao Cao heard the last words said by Xun Yu, his eyes froze for a moment, but he quickly recovered.

"Wen Ruo, just do what Zhicai said. We really don't have the ability to control Sili now. Relocating the local people is our only choice." Cao Cao said calmly.

Xun Yu's eyes dimmed: "Yes!"

Although Cao Cao's little move just now was very subtle, how could it be hidden from Xun Yu, who was so meticulous?

.

Xi Zhicai didn't have any objections to this, but was rather pleased. He coughed lightly, pretended to wipe the corners of his mouth casually with a handkerchief, and his face became paler.

"Zhicai, you have been in poor health recently, so you should rest more! There is no need to work so hard. Let Zhongde help with other things!" Cao Cao said with concern.

"It's okay, lord. I just feel a little bit cold, and I'll be fine in a few days." Xi Zhicai said with a slight smile. He was injured but quietly hid the handkerchief in his sleeve, with a hint of bright red looming.

It seems that I can't hold on much longer. It's a pity that Fengxiao has already gone to Yuan Shu. After I leave, what will happen to the lord's great cause? Xi Zhicai secretly worried in his heart.

He knew clearly that his body was already helpless. Every moment he could feel his vitality disappearing little by little, and his body was getting weaker. But Cao Cao was about to encounter the most critical moment. How could he

Can you leave with peace of mind?

After the three people discussed the follow-up matters again, Xun Yu and Xi Zhi slowly left Cao Cao's mansion.

"Zhicai, your body?" Xun Yu was not as careless as Cao Cao. He keenly felt that Xi Zhicai's weakness must not be as simple as Fenghan.

"It's okay." Xi Zhicai poured two pills from the gourd on his waist and put them in his mouth. His face soon became rosy.

"It's just an occasional cold. Wen Ruo doesn't need to worry."

Seeing this, Xun Yu became even more worried: "Zhang Zhongjing from Jiangdong said that Hanshi Powder is poisonous and should not be taken for a long time. Zhicai, why don't you go see a doctor."

Xi Zhicai shook his head freely and said: "Life is too short to think about the long term. This cold food powder will make you feel refreshed and refreshing. It is a good medicine. As for the future, let's talk about it when the time comes."

When Xun Yu heard this, he sighed and said: "Although we are enemies, I have to say that the doctors under Yuan Shu are still good. Otherwise, you should ask them to come and take a look at you. Just looking for temporary pleasure is not what we and other wise men do.

My lord’s great cause still needs your full help, Zhicai!”

Xi Zhicai felt a pain in his heart, but he had an impatient look on his face: "Okay, okay, I have a good doctor at home, so I don't need Wen Ruo to worry about you. I'll go take care of the military affairs first and take my leave."

After saying that, he ran away in a flash. Seeing this, Xun Yu became even more worried. Zhicai, this doesn't look like you! Could it be you?

Xun Yu was worried and was about to turn back home when he suddenly caught a glimpse of scarlet from the corner of his eye. Just where Xi Zhi had just stood, a drop of blood fell on the ground, which was so dazzling.

Xun Yu lowered his body and looked carefully at the black blood drops, his expression extremely ugly.

"Master, where should we go next?"

"The theater house."

...

In Xi Zhicai's house, he was dressed in cumin and had only one scholar to serve him. Not to mention the doctor, there was not even a maidservant.

"Wen Ruo, it seems you already know." Xi Zhicai and Xun Yu sat opposite each other and said calmly.

Xun Yu looked at the deserted hut: "Where's the doctor in your house? Why don't you even have a maidservant? What's wrong with you?"

Xi Zhicai remained silent, poured some tea leaves from the tea can that had been covered with a layer of fine dust, poured it into the kettle that the boy had boiled, placed it on the stove, and slowly waited for the tea to boil.

.Pour out two cups of tea from the kettle and hand one cup to Xun Yu.

Xun Yu frowned slightly when he looked at the scattered tea leaves and some tea leaves in the cup, but still took a sip gracefully.

Seeing this, Xi Zhicai smiled slightly, raised the tea cup in front of him, and took a sip of enjoyment.

"Can I tell you now?"

Looking at the two scattered tea leaves on the tea cup, Xun Yu said lightly. Seeing that his life was so poor, Xun Yu felt quite uncomfortable.

"Wen Ruo, do you still remember the first time we met?" Xi Zhicai said calmly.

"Remember." Xun Yu smiled warmly as he recalled the first time he and his friend met.

"A child with extraordinary talent lay on the wall of the academy in order to study. The teacher's roar made you almost fall to your death."

"But it's a blessing in disguise, isn't it? Otherwise, how could I, a poor kid with clean sleeves, be noticed by the teacher and enter Yingchuan Academy?" Xi Zhicai said with a smile.

"In those years, if you and Fengxiao hadn't invited me to drink from time to time and pretended to help me carelessly, I would have starved to death. I am afraid that in the dignified Yingchuan Academy, I am just an ordinary person who is neither aristocratic nor poor.

A child." Xi Zhicai sighed. Being able to squeeze into Yingchuan Academy as the son of an ordinary citizen, Xi Zhicai still feels that he is extremely lucky.

"Teacher is also a wise man. Although you come from an ordinary background, your talents are unparalleled. Even the teacher said: In terms of qualifications, no one in Yingchuan College can compare with you. If you were from a noble family, I would be hard-pressed.

Sit at the same table with you." Xun Yu sighed. Who would have thought that a common man's son would have such qualifications? If it weren't for the fact that his acting talents were too low and he started studying too late, he would probably be even more terrifying now.
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