This was Cao Cao's first feeling, but...it seems that apart from bringing a group of tiger and benign troops, he didn't do much, right? How could he be exposed?
At this time, Cao Cao raised his eyes and looked directly into Yi Xiaotian's eyes, trying to see something from his eyes.
Unfortunately, Yi Xiaotian's eyes are as deep as autumn water.
Cao Cao found that he couldn't read Yi Xiaotian at all...
The more this happened, the more nervous Cao Cao became.
What he was thinking about was the consequences after being exposed. If Yi Xiaotian was worried about his identity and couldn't open up and chat like he did with Ah Man... then it would be over...
Thinking of this, sweat appeared on Cao Cao's back, dripping down his spine.
But at this moment, Yi Xiaotian stood up and raised his hand.
"Brother Hide, tell me frankly...were you doing it to be able to propose a plan to Cao Cao as soon as possible? Was it because you were worried that you would not be able to answer Cao Cao's questions in time, so you took great pains to lead me to this small town near Guandu?"
farm…"
Uh...this...
call…
When Yi Xiaotian's words came out, Cao Cao took a long breath, "I'll go, it turns out that "everything is known" in Brother Yi's mouth was this... this.
Cao Cao felt as if a big stone in his heart suddenly fell to the ground. This was really a beautiful misunderstanding.
But...how to answer?
Cao Cao rolled his eyes and nodded repeatedly.
"As expected of Brother Yi, you are indeed wise...it seems like I can't hide anything from you!"
Cao Cao stroked his head and looked as if he had been seen through...
He sighed "Alas", and then he explained again and again like a child who made a mistake. "Brother Yi, you also know that I, the chief dog-headed strategist in Cao's camp... it... it... it doesn't live up to its name.
!”
Cao Cao deliberately spoke very awkwardly, looking very guilty.
Seeing that Yi Xiaotian was still listening carefully, Cao Cao continued.
"Before, I gave Cao Cao many ingenious suggestions. Others don't know what's going on here. Brother Yi, you don't know it either!"
"I just relayed Brother Yi's plan to Cao Cao, and then made great achievements again and again, but...but...but...the battle between Guandu, Cao, and Yuan is very important. If there is an emergency,
Where can I find Brother Yi?"
"After all this time, I have exposed my secrets. If Cao Cao is defeated and the Central Plains is handed over to Yuan Shao, then I, a grasshopper tied to a boat with Cao Cao, will be in disgrace!"
It's hard for Cao Cao...
The key to telling such a long list in such a short period of time is that it is clear and logical, and it makes things come true. It also establishes an extremely decent person who is young and promising but does not feel inferior and does not back down when faced with big problems.
The image of a military advisor.
Cao Cao even admired himself, and he was saved by contact with Brother Yi. He was so good at logical thinking and sophistry.
Hearing this, Yi Xiaotian nodded, stretched out his hand and motioned for Cao Cao to sit down.
"Brother Hide, don't be so nervous. I was just joking with you. On the contrary, your upright answer made the atmosphere a bit ecstatic."
Ugh... ecstasy!
Cao Cao felt that his mood was in ecstasy!
He slowly sat down and said, "Brother Yi, now you know everything, and I won't hide it from you anymore. For our business, and for my unworthy official position, we have to help Cao Cao win this battle."
Fight!"
Cao Cao directly used the word "we", which seemed to tie Yi Xiaotian together.
Yi Xiaotian didn't have any objections to this. After all, he made money by hiding his brother's money, and he made money by hiding his brother's money from Cao Cao. If Cao Cao really fell, wouldn't his villa also be in ruins?
Now...he, Yi Xiaotian, is so domineering and arrogant, and it's not because of his identity as the chief counselor in Cao's camp.
To put it bluntly, he had already boarded Cao Cao's broken ship with a shabby boat ticket with his brother.
Thinking of this, Yi Xiaotian nodded.
"Brother Hiding, you should have told me earlier. It's so boring to hide like this every day. Are you tired? Besides, I don't mean to blame you." After talking about this, Yi Xiaotian directly cleared the wine on the table.
.
He said loudly, "Brother Hide, come on, let's talk about business, is Cao Cao encountering any problems again now? The war is coming. From now on, when you come to this small mountain village, we will not drink at all until we finish talking about business!"
Now that everything is "open and honest"...
Yi Xiaotian's expression also became serious. The Battle of Guandu is about the ownership of the world and the direction of history in the next five hundred years. Not to mention Cao Cao, he is hiding it from his brother. Even Yi Xiaotian is extremely serious.
Treat it seriously.
"Brother Yi, I feel relieved with your words."
Cao Cao let out a sigh of relief...and then his expression also paused, and he immediately revealed his current situation and difficulties.
"Brother Yi, I just received a message that Yuan Shao has moved. His hundreds of thousands of troops are heading towards Liyang. Liyang is Cao Cao's only stronghold north of the Yellow River. Its location is crucial. How to defend this battle?"
In the past, Cao Cao asked Yi Xiaotian for advice on situations. This time, he asked for specific strategies.
To be honest, Cao Cao was also murmuring in his heart. Brother Yi was good at understanding people's hearts and judging the current situation. If he really wanted to plan a specific battle, he might not be good at it.
When asking Brother Yi this time, Cao Cao had no choice but to treat the dead horse as a living horse doctor.
"One more thing..." Cao Cao continued to ask. "A scout came to report that a small group of Yuan's troops was found gathering in the north of Luoyang. I suspect that they are planning to bypass the Guandu line and attack Xudu from another road..."
Speaking of this, Cao Cao took out a map from his arms and quickly unfolded it. He pointed to the four locations of Liyang, Baima, Yanjin, and Guandu...
Then he explained, "Currently, the main force of Cao's army is defending only these four positions. The purpose is to concentrate superior forces to compete with the main force of Yuan's army! But... in this way, there is a drawback - the battle line is too short. If Yuan's army bypasses these four places and goes south
, or launch a surprise attack from the north of Luoyang and attack Xudu, then a huge hole will be torn open in the entire Central Plains, and the situation will be dangerous."
Hmm...Is it an issue with Liyang's protection and the length of the battle line?
Cao Cao mentioned these two points, and Yi Xiaotian went through them in his mind, and then his eyes were fixed on the map on the desk.
His expression was surprisingly serious, and he blinked his eyes from time to time, as if he was thinking about countermeasures, and he seemed to be trying hard to recall the ancient books and documents about a series of small-scale battles before the Battle of Guandu...
It seems...the previous strategy to break the situation was forced out...
The core point is one word - risk.
Huh... the soldiers are making dangerous moves!
After understanding this, Yi Xiaotian raised his eyes, and his tone became more and more meticulous.
"Brother Hi, let's talk about the battle front first."
"Yes, it is just as Brother Hi said, if Yuan Shao sends his troops south without going through Liyang, Baima, Yanjin, and Guandu, and if Yuan Shao launches a surprise attack from the north of Luoyang, Xu's capital will be lost, the emperor will be lost, and Cao Cao's situation will be completely
falling into passivity.”
"But...Yuan Shao will never do this."
Yi Xiaotian's words became more and more certain.
"Brother Hide, we have talked about Yuan Shao many times here, and I have repeatedly mentioned that his biggest weakness is his indecisiveness, lacking a bit of decisiveness and courage."
"Before, Cao Cao attacked Liu Bei. When he had such a great opportunity, he did not attack Xudu by surprise, let alone now. With his character, he must not be able to do it! Even if there are advisers who can make this suggestion, Yuan Shao will probably
We need to hold a meeting to discuss, and under the disputes between several forces, a surprise attack on Xuchang, which requires courage to win in a dangerous situation, will definitely be aborted."
At this point, Yi Xiaotian paused.
"As for bypassing Liyang, Baima, Yanjin, and Guandu, this is even more impossible. Yuan Shao has 700,000 soldiers and horses, while Cao Cao only has 70,000 soldiers and horses. This is a huge advantage. He has absolutely no need to escape.
Besides...using this great advantage to avoid the decisive battle with Cao Cao, and instead play cat-and-mouse, Yuan Shao definitely cannot do it according to his arrogant character."
"He brought so many troops this time to defeat Cao Cao on the frontal battlefield...to completely defeat his former younger brother Cao Cao with an insurmountable advantage! Otherwise, there was no need for him to send out a large army to attack Liyang and seize the only position of Cao Cao's army beyond the Yellow River.
Station in the North."
Yi Xiaotian's words reached Cao Cao's ears one by one...
His voice became clearer and his tone became more determined, as if he knew what he was saying.
call out…
Cao Cao nodded. These analyzes were all based on the analysis of the overall situation by taking advantage of Yuan Shao's character weaknesses.
This is what Brother Yi is best at, and it is also what Yi Xiaotian believes in most!
Can…
Facing Yuan Shao's 700,000-strong army, how to defend Liyang City, the only stronghold north of the Yellow River?
Based on the analysis of the specific battle situation, can Brother Yi continue his legend and come up with a plan to break the situation?
