Bai Xiaowen smiled and said, "I can already guess a thing or two, but in order to brainstorm, I'll still ask Xun Yu and the others. After all, they are my first group of strategists."
At that moment, Bai Xiaowen sent the military academy to invite Xun Yu, Lou Gui, Dong Zhao, and Sima Yi from the carriages of the officials.
He asked, "It has been a day since our army left Xudu and went north. Previously, there were enemy troops blocking us, but after passing through the Xinzheng border, we did not encounter any enemy troops for a hundred miles. The four of you are all soldiers with military strategies and hidden troops. What do you think? "
The four of them were speechless. It seemed that they had not changed their identities.
This was normal. Lou Gui and the other two were talents of Xudu that Xun Yu had brought over according to the agreement. Among them, Lou Gui was considered a hermit. Sima Yi had yet to become an official. Only Dong Zhao had an official position.
They were probably stunned deep in their hearts when they were chosen by Bai Xiaowen.
Bai Xiaowen actually wanted to choose better talents, but at that moment, the virtuous officials and strategists of Xudu had basically been taken away by Cao Cao. He could only settle for the next best thing.
Lou Gui and Dong Zhao were ordinary scholar-type leaders. They were the kind of talents who could handle government affairs and govern counties, but were not suitable for combat.
As for Sima Yi, Bai Xiaowen almost couldn't believe it after seeing it with his insight. He thought that he had seen wrongly.
At that moment, Sima Yi was only a Level 7 leader!
That's right, he was not a Lord. He was not even a Rare leader!
However, he was not a pure scholar-type leader. Instead, he was a scholarly general who could go to the battlefield with both civil and military skills.
After thinking about it, Bai Xiaowen could only conclude that it was not the time for Sima Yi to show off his abilities.
Just like Cao Zhang, he had not experienced the "training" of a series of events in the spirit world and had yet to grow.
The setting of the spirit world's rules was actually very scientific.
If one did not care about the character's encounters and their ability values were all fixed, it was very likely that there would be opportunistic situations. After all, this was a historical dimension. Many Awakened had a certain degree of prophetic advantage.
Think about it. If an Awakened cut in during the early stages of the Three Kingdoms War and went to Nanyang to kill the teenage Zhuge Liang, would he be able to obtain a Lord's Treasure Chest, a huge amount of psionic points, and a series of increases in reputation? This obviously did not conform to common sense.
However, the young man in front of him, Sima Yi, was also a potential stock that Bai Xiaowen valued. Although he hadn't gone through any training and his horizons were much worse than when he was at his peak, his foundation was still there. Furthermore, he was already an adult, so there was no problem with his intelligence.
Bai Xiaowen was actually mentally prepared for their silence. He directly called out, "What do you think, Mr. Xun?"
Xun Yu bowed and said, "This one has already left my ribbon seal in Xu Du. From now on, I am no longer a minister. Gongzi, you don't have to call me Lord Ling anymore. In addition, please forgive me for not being able to comment on Eunuch Cao's affairs. With young master's talent, you should be able to see a thing or two. "
"Your esteemed lord's words are incorrect. Your lord was an official of the Han Dynasty. The title of Minister of Shangshu was also conferred by the imperial court. It was not a position that Cao Cao set up privately. After we move the capital to Ye City, I will still recommend to His Majesty to keep you in your original position. "
After pausing for a moment, Bai Xiaowen said, "Since your husband is unwilling to offer advice on Cao Cao's affairs, then I won't force you."
"Thank you young master for your understanding." Xun Yu's face didn't have any expression of gratitude. He was just calm like there was nothing to worry about.
Bai Xiaowen then asked Lou Gui, "I have long heard that Mr. Lou is an elder and has vast knowledge. Today's matter will definitely have an explanation. "
Lou Gui shook his head, "I am old and muddle-headed. I don't know why young master wants me to leave my hometown. As for the matter in front of me, I also don't understand. "
Sima Yi had been standing respectfully at the side. Seeing that the two of them had already declined, he opened his mouth and said, "Zhong Da is just a nameless person. To be asked by young master, I am deeply grateful. I only hate myself for being young and ignorant and not being able to help young master. "
In the end, Bai Xiaowen looked at Dong Zhao.
Although Dong Zhao's expression didn't change, from his breathing and heartbeat, Bai Xiaowen could feel a bit of nervousness.
The reason was simple. Dong Zhao had originally joined the army under Yuan Shao and had made some contributions. Like Xun Yu, he thought that Yuan Shao wasn't a wise master and thus abandoned him. Later on, when Cao Cao welcomed the Emperor, he joined Cao Cao's camp.
Bai Xiaowen knew this like the back of his hand. He smiled, "Minister Dong used to be under my father's camp. Now that you have returned to your old master, you should be happy."
Dong Zhao could only bow and say, "My sinful body is extremely fearful."
Bai Xiaowen smiled, "My father is thirsty for talents and will not be constrained by such a small matter. Moreover, the four of you will be assisting me from now on, not my father. There is no need to worry. This is the case for Lord Xun, and it is also the case for you. "
Dong Zhao let out a sigh of relief.
This was the first time that Lou Gui and the other two had heard of Bai Xiaowen's "great ambition" to be independent. They were all shocked.
However, Bai Xiaowen had already proven his ability. The three of them could accept this.
Bai Xiaowen said again, "Minister Dong, what do you think about the abnormal actions of the Si Province garrison?"
Dong Zhao said, "Young master, you are testing me. I heard that the Si Province's chief political officer is called Zhong Yao. He comes from the Yingchuan aristocratic family and has both literary and military experience. He must have seen the sharpness of young master's army and how the various city garrison's obstructions are like cobwebs of dust that can be easily brushed away without any effect. Therefore, he concentrated his forces and intercepted young master's only path back to the north. "
Bai Xiaowen smiled, "Minister Dong's words are reasonable. How should we deal with this? "
Dong Zhao said, "Looking at young master's marching route, he should be crossing the river at Mengjin. Thinking about it, the Si Province army that Zhong Yao gathered should also be setting up an ambush around Mengjin. The remaining provinces and cities should be empty. Young master only needs to do the opposite and not rush to cross the river. Instead, he needs to go to Xingyang, Chenggao, and threaten Luoyang. Then, the five provinces of Si Province will be like young master's back garden. "
Bai Xiaowen was a little surprised. Dong Zhao's words had the essence of guerrilla warfare behind the enemy's back. It could be seen that there were similarities between ancient and modern military wisdom.
Xun Yu frowned and said, "If that's the case, the people of Si Province will suffer another calamity! Moreover, delaying in Si Province will only harm the overall situation. "
Originally, Xun Yu didn't want to say anything. However, when it concerned the people of Si Province, he couldn't hold back.
Dong Zhao said, "The whole world is attacking Cao. Delaying it is actually beneficial for young master. When Cao Gong retreats back to Xudu, the commander-in-chief will definitely advance to occupy Guandu and open the door to Henan. At that time, Cao Gong will be too busy to take care of young master. "
Xun Yu shook his head and didn't say anything.
Bai Xiaowen sighed. Dong Zhao was still inferior to Xun Yu.
Since Cao Cao dared to order the various garrisons in Yu Province and Si Province to block his escape route to the north, it proved that the situation in Guandu had changed greatly. At the very least, Cao Cao held a certain amount of initiative!
However, the army was advancing and the news hadn't reached them yet.
Xun Yu must have seen some clues from Cao Cao's order. That was why he said that delaying it was detrimental to the overall situation.
If they followed Dong Zhao's plan and delayed in Si Province, they would soon encounter Cao Cao's main force.
Bai Xiaowen said, "I've considered both of your opinions. Zhong Yao set up an ambush at Mengjin. The Si Province army that he gathered is at most tens of thousands. Moreover, most of them are old and weak city defenders. What do I have to fear? Knowing that there are tigers in the mountain, I still want to go there. I want to break through Mengjin and capture Zhong Yao alive! "
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