Reborn in the Three Kingdoms, I stole Liu Bei's uncle

"He conquered three counties in ten days, which shows that Emperor Liu is determined to take Yuzhou! Now he has chosen to stop the war. In my opinion, it is probably to paralyze Yuan Gonglu."

Xi Zhicai said his opinion slowly, "A journey of a hundred miles begins with a single step. How could Emperor Liu not know this? Once he sends out his troops, he will not allow Yuan Gonglu to have any chance to get involved in Yuzhou."

Xi Zhicai's words drew a chorus of agreement.

Cheng Yu smiled helplessly and said, "If the emperor's uncle occupies Yuzhou, it will not only completely disrupt the master's overall plan, but also completely block us in Yanzhou. By then, we will be at a loss as to where to go, and it will be difficult to develop further."

Xi Zhicai stared at the sand table and did not respond. Ever since the news of Liu Huangshu's march into Yuzhou came, he had been thinking day and night, searching for countermeasures. In his mind, he already had a clear plan, but the plan was a bit shocking, so he had been hesitant. Now that Liu Huangshu had conquered three counties in ten days, he knew that if he did not take any action, Cao Cao would be trapped in Yanzhou forever.

"My lord, I have a plan that will not only solve the current dilemma, but also allow you to stand out in future situations."

"Zhicai, if you have anything to say, just say it."

"Uncle Liu is leading his soldiers to attack Yuzhou. Luoyang must be empty now. My lord, you can lead the elite cavalry and take Luoyang directly through Henei. As long as you occupy Luoyang and welcome the emperor back, your lord will be able to get out of this difficult situation."

"Attack Luoyang and welcome the emperor!" A cold light flashed in Cao Cao's eyes.

"Yes, although the Han Dynasty is in decline, the world is still ruled by the Emperor of the Han Dynasty. The Emperor still has considerable appeal in this era. As long as we welcome the Emperor back and command the disobedient, we can take the initiative in the overall situation."

"Although what Zhicai said makes sense, we must know that if the name is not right, then the words will not flow. Today, the emperor occupies Luoyang, and Uncle Liu is guarding on both sides. This is the way of heaven. If we rush in rashly, it will be unrighteous."

"To attack a righteous one with an unrighteous one, even if you win, will certainly be unacceptable to the princes of the world. My lord, please think twice about this matter."

When Xun Yu heard that he was going to lead troops to attack Luoyang, he raised his objection without hesitation.

Cao Cao was silent, as if thinking about something. Cheng Yu suddenly interrupted and said, "Wen Ruo, since ancient times, those who have accomplished great things have not been particular about trivial matters. There is no clear boundary between morality and unrighteousness. As long as we capture Luoyang and welcome back the emperor, we can issue orders in the name of the emperor. Although Liu Huangshu claims to be a relative of the Han Dynasty, if he does not obey the emperor's orders, he will lose his credibility in front of the world. At that time, we will join forces with Yuan Gonglu and attack him from both sides, and we will surely defeat him."

"Virtuous, how can unrighteous things last long? Even if we can capture Luoyang and bring back the emperor, it will inevitably cause opposition from the people of the world. Liu Huangshu is a smart man, how could he not understand our intentions? He will certainly not be willing to accept the emperor's order. As I expected, he will certainly summon the princes of the world to attack us together."

Cao Cao deeply agreed with Xun Yu's words. Liu Huangshu would never stick to the old ways, nor would he sacrifice the real things for the sake of fame.

If he really brought the emperor back to Luoyang, then a war with Liu Bei would be inevitable.

His only concern was that Uncle Liu was too powerful and whether his generals and advisers could withstand his attack.

Cao Cao was worried about this answer. He knew the terrifying nature of Liu Huangshu and had experienced his frightening scheming. If he had not been desperate, he would never have considered Liu Huangshu as his opponent.

"What Wen Ruo and De Mou said are both reasonable. We still need to come up with a foolproof plan on how to proceed with this matter."

Xi Zhicai nodded slowly, obviously agreeing with what Cao Cao said.

"Since it is difficult to attack Luoyang and welcome the emperor, what about saving the emperor?"

"How to save the emperor?" Cao Cao asked.

"Uncle Liu sent troops to Yuzhou, leaving Luoyang empty. We can detect this situation, so how could Yuan Benchu ​​turn a blind eye to it?"

"You want Yuan Benchu ​​to attack Luoyang? When the emperor is in danger, we will send troops to rescue him? Zhicai, this is really inappropriate."

"Yuan Benchu ​​is currently engaged in a fierce battle with Gongsun Bogui and has no time to spare. He certainly has no intention of getting involved in Luoyang's affairs. Otherwise, why would Emperor Liu take this opportunity to send troops to Yuzhou?"

"Besides, as far as I know, Yuan Gonglu has the final say in his territory. How could he want the emperor to come and report everything to him? Wouldn't that just tie his own hands and limit his power?"

"More importantly, Yuan Benchu ​​dominates Jizhou, Qingzhou, and Bingzhou, and his strength is extraordinary. If we take back the emperor from him, it will inevitably lead to his crazy revenge. With the current strength of Yanzhou, it is difficult to resist Yuan Benchu's wrath!

Cao Cao was well versed in strategy and had a clear understanding of the situation. The three points he raised were very insightful.

"Don't worry, my lord." Xi Zhicai was calm and composed, and he had obviously seen through the key point. "As my lord said, Yuan Benchu ​​has no interest and no grudges against him, so he will not send troops to Luoyang. However, this does not mean that others do not have such ambitions. My lord, don't forget the news about Lu Fengxian a few days ago."

When Cao Cao heard this, his eyes instantly brightened.

After Lü Bu entered Jizhou, he rose rapidly like a bright star. He led his soldiers and was invincible among the elite Black Mountain Army. Sometimes, he dared to attack the Black Mountain Army with only dozens of cavalrymen, several times a day, and each time he returned, he brought back countless heads.

Lu Bu's unparalleled attack power not only caused the Black Mountain Army to collapse, but also made Yuan Shao's army feel fearful.

Lu Bu was like a god of death, deeply imprinted in everyone's heart.

The Black Mountain Army had occupied Jizhou for many years, taking advantage of the geographical location and using flexible and varied tactics. They had fought against Yuan Shao's army many times, and the outcome was difficult to determine, with neither side showing a clear advantage.

However, the sudden emergence of Lu Bu completely broke this balance.

The trench traps they carefully laid were like a smooth road in front of Lu Bu's Red Hare.

Looking at the Fang Tian Hua Ji wielded by Lu Bu, their hearts were filled with despair.

Lu Bu launched an indiscriminate attack on the camp with only dozens of cavalrymen, and there was nothing he could do about it.

This style of fighting is not very lethal, but it is extremely insulting.

Not long after, the Black Mountain Army leader Zhang Yan learned an astonishing fact: Lü Bu was indeed a world-renowned and best general! His bravery was astonishing and he was definitely not someone he could match.

After careful consideration, he realized that a head-on confrontation with Lu Bu would be tantamount to seeking his own death.

Since he knew he could not win, the strategy for Zhang Yan was obvious - run away.

After all, the reason they were able to occupy the Jizhou area for many years was not because of blind fighting, but because of their flexible strategies and the ability to move quickly.

Once the situation gets bad, they run away immediately. This is their way of survival.

Zhang Yan immediately gave an order, and all the Black Mountain troops quickly evacuated the battlefield and retreated to a safe area.