Chapter 234 It's been an hour, and big is not necessarily good
Chapter 234: It’s time, big is not necessarily better
Just...that's it?
Was Yuan Shao's diplomatic war broken so easily?
Cao Cao listened carefully and tasted carefully, not to mention... the external princes, each situation and current situation, Yi Xiaotian really made it clear. Not only was it clear and logical, but also... it actually made sense.
Cao Cao's eyes suddenly lit up, and he vaguely felt that using the methods proposed by Brother Yi, such as using imperial edicts to win over Han Sui, Ma Teng, and Sun Quan, there was no need to deal with Liu Zhang, Qiang, and Hu people who were far away; as for Liu Biao,
This soft persimmon? That guy who can only talk eloquently, just throw it aside and ignore it.
Of course, if these criticisms of characters and analysis of character weaknesses were said by others, Cao Cao would definitely feel unrealistic, but it happened to come from Yi Xiaotian...
Zhuyu first, Brother Yi has never made any mistakes in understanding people's hearts! He said that all the princes are watching the fun, so the princes from all walks of life must be watching the fun.
Huh...Cao Cao exhaled a long breath.
Feeling relieved, with Brother Yi's words, this diplomatic problem that had left him quite helpless was solved so easily...
Cao Cao suddenly felt extremely stable!
"Brother Yi, I did it, you can do whatever you want..." Cao Cao raised the wine bowl, as if he could only express his current mood by drinking it down in one gulp.
"Brother Hide, drink slowly. You've drank a lot today."
Yi Xiaotian is still trying to persuade...
To be honest, he was not really afraid that Cao Cao would get drunk. He was mainly thinking about it. If the wine he had finally brewed in the cellar was drained by his brother, how could it be repaid?
The fine wine stored in this cellar is extremely precious in this era. Every additional year it is stored is worth thousands of gold.
"Brother Yi, I didn't expect that in the eyes of others, the various princes who are so majestic are just a bunch of chickens and dogs!" Cao Cao sighed with emotion!
Hearing this, Yi Xiaotian waved his hand. "Low-key, brother, if you know it, don't say it. People are afraid of being famous and pigs are afraid of being strong. I still plan to keep a low profile."
Hahaha…
Cao Cao suddenly laughed.
The two had another drink...Cao Cao seemed to be in a good mood.
Yuan Shao's public opinion war has been solved; Yuan Shao's diplomatic war must be in vain according to Brother Yi's analysis... Then, Cao Cao can concentrate on figuring out how to fight Yuan Shao.
But...before that.
Cao Cao suddenly thought of something. The external problem has been solved, but the internal hidden dangers cannot be ignored!
For example...how to deal with the capitulation faction and the peace negotiation faction headed by Kong Rong?
For example...what is the mysterious power that is constantly surging in Xu Ducheng?
Also... Liu Bei is so good at hiding his mind? Cao Cao has read through Liu Bei's mind, but the officials have not read through it? How to expose Liu Bei's ambition is also a big problem.
In fact, Cao Cao could solve all these internal problems, but he was just... afraid of hurting people's hearts and damaging his prestige.
But, Yi Xiaotian is a master at handling this matter...
Thinking of this, Cao Cao's eyes became darker. He sighed "Alas" and then asked.
"Cao Cao has managed to survive Yuan Shao's diplomatic war and public opinion war...but...the most beautiful places often hide the deepest crises!"
Cao Cao became more and more serious in his words, and he immediately asked his first question.
"Although Cao Cao is determined to fight Yuan Shao forcefully, a decisive battle, and a quick battle, there are some other voices in the court, such as Kong Rong, the celebrity faction, the capitulation faction, and the peace negotiation faction headed by him. They have repeatedly questioned Cao Cao and Yuan Shao for a decisive battle.
...If they are allowed to continue such nonsense, I am afraid that...the hearts of the courtiers, the hearts of the soldiers, and the hearts of the people in the Central Plains will be unstable!"
Um...Kong Rong?
Yi Xiaotian clicked his tongue, and his life and stories emerged from his memory.
Speaking of which, Kong Rong can be regarded as a talent. He knew how to let pears go when he was a child. When he grew up, he liked to talk more and more.
It must be said that this old man has very high literary attainments. After all, he is the twentieth generation grandson of Confucius and one of the "Seven Sons of Jian'an"...
When it comes to writing articles, he still has two skills, but this cannot hide the fact that he is a complete layman when it comes to fighting.
With this in mind.
Yi Xiaotian directly raised a question and asked Cao Cao. "Hide brother? Does Kong Rong know how to fight? Does he know how to win a war?"
Uh...this...
It was precisely this question that stunned Cao Cao.
He squinted his eyes, recalling Yi Xiaotian's question. His eyes were deep, and there was no trace of joy or anger in the shadows.
Cao Cao is thinking, thinking carefully...
According to information, in the first year of Jian'an, Yuan Shao's son Yuan Tan led troops to attack Beihai. Kong Rong happened to be the prime minister of Beihai, and he fought with Yuan Tan for a whole year.
According to the information sent back by Xizuo, at that time... arrows were raining down outside the city. Kong Rong was still reading, talking and laughing, and never thought about how to rescue the siege!
Later, he was defeated and had only a few hundred men under his command. Kong Rong had no choice but to escape... Even his wife and children were captured by Yuan Tan.
After that, he surrendered to Cao Cao. Whenever there was a war, he would always quote the classics to discuss it, as if he was talking about war on paper.
But... this is clearly like a new online writer instructing other writers on how to write high-quality articles and how to write "Wan Ding". Isn't this nonsense?
The more Cao Cao thought about it, the more he felt it. Just as he thought about it, Yi Xiaotian's perfectly timed words came out one after another.
"Brother? I remember that during the Yellow Turban Uprising, even though Kong Rong had a strong general like Tai Shici under his command, in the end... he was still beaten by the Yellow Turban thief Guan Hai and fled. Later he fought Yuan Tan. I remember the beating
I've been there for a year, but in the end I didn't run away in a hurry."
Speaking of this, Yi Xiaotian sighed. "I thought that Yuan Tan's fighting ability was enough to be a scumbag. In the end, he was beaten like this. It can be seen that Kong Rong's fighting ability is even worse than a scumbag."
ah!"
The corners of Yi Xiaotian's mouth curled up slightly, but he couldn't hide his ridicule and contempt for Kong Rong.
He opened his eyes slightly and changed the subject.
"Brother Hiding? Do you know what the public thinks of this guy Kong Rong?"
"How?" Cao Cao listened patiently. This abrupt question made Cao Cao even more curious.
"You are young, but you may not be good when you are big!" Yi Xiaotian directly said that whether at that time or in later generations, it was the most pertinent evaluation of Kong Rong...
Hmm...it's already small, so big may not necessarily be better!
Cao Cao took a deep breath, and then laughed "haha".
When he is young, he may not be good when he is older. Doesn’t that mean that Kong Rong was great when he was young, but average when he grows up...
hehe…
Combined with Kong Rong's defeats and struggles in the troubled times in these years, it is not what Brother Yi mentioned - it is not necessarily better to be older when you are young!
It can be seen that being sensible at the age of four may not necessarily lead to success when one grows up!
Haha... Thinking of this, Cao Cao felt much relieved...
He suddenly felt that he took Kong Rong, or rather... the capitulation faction and the peace negotiation faction too seriously.
A loser, a talker who has never won a battle from beginning to end. Is it necessary to consider his suggestions? He will only lead you astray!
Successful people can teach you how to succeed! If a loser acts according to his words, he will undoubtedly end up defeated.
Hahaha…
Cao Cao laughed happily.
However, there are still some troubles and problems in dealing with Kong Rong.
It is true that Cao Cao does not care about Kong Rong's words, but he must direct the discussion in the court to a place more beneficial to him...
So?
Here comes a new question? Although Kong Rong never won a battle, he had a eloquent tongue and was good at sophistry?
Moreover, the suggestions he made also made sense.
——Yuan Shao had a vast and powerful army, with counselors like Tian Feng, Ju Sue, and Xu You advising him; talents like Shen Pei and Feng Ji working for him; and famous names like Yan Liang and Wen Chou commanding his troops. These days
If Yuan Shao can't pass the test, it must be a fantasy to defeat him!
Huh... Thinking of this, Cao Cao exhaled. These talents are exactly what Cao Cao is worried about.
And this level? How does Brother Yi plan to pass it?
