Three Kingdoms: Madam, I am a decent person

Chapter 509 Xi Zhicai: If something happens to the lord, should the eldest son take power?
Cao Cao did not reply.

Xi Zhicai gushed, “Of course, this is also the most risky.”

"Now, the Sili Schoolmaster Zhong Yao is lobbying the princes of Guanzhong to surrender in the Three Prefectures."

"I talked to Zhong Yao, and he is somewhat confident."

"But this confidence is based on the fact that we are not at war and are developing steadily."

"The princes in Guanzhong are headed by Han Sui and Ma Teng."

"Han Sui was once a staff member under the general."

"Ma Teng is the descendant of General Ma Yuan."

"It seems to be more inclined towards Hanting."

"But looking at what they have done, they have the double-dealing characteristics of the Qiang people."

"When we become strong, they are willing to return to their roots."

"If we fail, they will likely strike back."

"This is the best strategy. If Zhang Sui really wants to lure us, we will suffer heavy losses even if we can escape the encirclement."

"Once the news reaches Han Sui and Ma Teng, the consequences will be disastrous."

Cao Cao: "."

Xi Zhicai raised his second finger and said, "Second strategy, middle strategy."

"My lord, lead the soldiers to meet him first, observe what he says and does, and then send people to explore the surrounding area."

"If there are no ambushes within a radius of thirty miles, we can take advantage of his unpreparedness and suddenly launch a large army to surround him."

"We chased for thirty miles, constantly setting up defenses in between."

"Even if he really is luring us, we can avoid entering the encirclement and thus avoid being ambushed and surrounded."

"Moreover, we have ensured that there are no ambushes within thirty miles. This pursuit can also reduce his cavalry, avenge the past hatred of his general Xu Rong, and redeem him from the humiliation he brought to the lord at Hangu Pass."

Cao Cao's eyes lit up slightly and he was about to nod.

Xi Zhicai continued: "But this also has a disadvantage."

Cao Cao asked, "Speak."

Xi Zhicai looked at Cao Chun and Xu Huang and said, "Just now, General Cao Chun and Xu Gongming both said that Zhang Sui fought against him and General Xiahou alone and was undefeated. General Xiahou was also seriously injured and his life or death is unknown."

"This middle strategy is to fear that he will not fear life and death and suddenly rush to kill you, my lord."

"Who will be able to stop his attack then?"

Xu Chu hurriedly said: "I'll smash his head!"

Xi Zhicai laughed and said, "I have also seen Zhongkang's martial arts. To be honest, he is almost as good as General Dian Wei, or even slightly inferior."

Xu Chu was about to defend himself.

Cao Cao raised his hand and signaled Xu Chu to shut up.

Xu Chu and Dian Wei have comparable abilities.

Even if Xu Chu is stronger, he won't be much stronger.

To be honest, facing Zhang Sui and Xu Rong, Cao Cao really didn't dare to take any risks.

Cao Cao said in a hoarse voice: "The worst plan?"

Xi Zhicai then said: "This is the last resort, and it is also the simplest strategy."

"We will first send someone to challenge Zhang Sui to a duel and arrange to meet at noon tomorrow."

"At night, we will lead the army to attack."

"We can attack a thousand cavalrymen at night with fifty thousand men, right in their camp, with the least risk."

"However, they are cavalry and move quickly."

"The possibility that we can wipe them out is almost zero."

"But this plan will definitely reduce his power and make him understand our absolute goal of going north to take Hebei. It will also let him know that we have seen through his conspiracy and will not be fooled by him."

"All his schemes and tricks are useless."

"If he really has a large army in the rear, he can only show up and fight us."

After Xi Zhicai finished speaking, he knelt on his heels and said no more.

The whole hall was dead silent.

Cao Cao lowered his head and placed his fingers on the table, tapping lightly.

After a while, he raised his head, looked at Xun You and Jia Xu and said, "Gongda, Wenhe, you two can talk."

Xun You hesitated for a moment, then stood up, bowed, and said, "I think we should adopt the best strategy."

"I have analyzed Zhang Sui. Although he is young, he is quite brave."

"However, his background meant that he was destined to be unable to make the civil and military officials of Hebei submit so quickly."

"Moreover, if he really wants the civil and military officials of Hebei to surrender, then he will be even less likely to risk his own life." "The more a person lacks something, the more he will try his best to show off his ability in this regard."

"The fact that he personally led his army to attack this time is proof that he failed to convince the civil and military officials of Hebei to submit."

“No need to worry too much.”

"Early tomorrow morning, have the assassins send him a letter of challenge, and ask him to fight to the death at Bai Ma at noon tomorrow."

"Prepare the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry and have them prepare to intercept his retreat."

"All Tiger and Leopard Cavalry will focus on Zhang Sui alone."

"Even if these two thousand Tiger and Leopard Cavalry all die in battle, it will be worth it as long as we can hold him back."

Cao Cao nodded, then looked at Jia Xu and asked, "Wenhe? Wenhe?"

Jia Xu shuddered, as if he had just woken up from a dream, and said awkwardly, "Mingsir."

Cao Cao asked, "Did you hear what Gongda and Zhicai said? What do you think?"

Jia Xu gathered his sleeves and said, "Second! Second!"

Cao Cao sighed helplessly.

This Jia Xu is really a lazy donkey, he only moves when pushed.

If you don't push me, I won't move.

Waving his hand, Cao Cao said: "Alright, I will make my own decision, you all go and rest!"

Only then did everyone get up.

Xi Zhicai stood up and left.

Just as he reached the threshold, he stopped again and watched Xun You, Cheng Yu, Jia Xu, Cao Chun and Xu Huang leave.

Cao Cao was quite puzzled when he saw that Xi Zhicai did not leave.

Xi Zhicai waited until the few people left before turning back.

Cao Cao asked, "What else does Zhicai want to say?"

Xi Zhicai walked closer and asked, "My lord, after you, will the eldest son take power?"

Cao Cao was stunned.

Isn't this obvious?
He always wanted his eldest son Cao Ang to take over.

Default.

But now, Xi Zhicai brought it up openly for the first time.

Cao Cao frowned and asked, "Why do you suddenly ask this?"

Xi Zhicai said seriously: "If you don't think about the future, you will have immediate worries."

"In the past, our enemies were Yuan Shu, Li Jue and their ilk. I am not worried about your safety, my lord."

"But now, we are facing a strong enemy in Hebei."

"Ju Shou, Tian Feng, and Xun Chen are all pillars of the country, and their talents can be compared to Wen Ruo."

"It was because of the assistance of these three people that Yuan Shao was able to build Hebei into its current state."

"People like Yuan Shao are no match for you, my lord."

"My lord, you also know that Wen Ruo, Xun Chen, and I once followed the aristocratic families of Yingchuan to Hebei to avoid disaster."

"We also worked under Yuan Shao."

"In the end, only Xun Chen and his group stayed, while Wen Ruo and I left and followed the lord."

"Why? Because Yuan Shao is not a great leader."

"And my lord, you are truly a great hero in the world."

"Yet Yuan Shao was able to reach this point, which is enough to show the talents of Ju Shou, Tian Feng and Xun Chen."

"Now that Yuan Shao has just died, how can Ju Shou, Tian Feng and Xun Chen let Zhang Sui take risks without any preparation?"

"It is necessary for us to have more backup plans."

"My lord, King Huai of Chu was also a hegemon in the past, but he was eventually imprisoned and died by the Qin State."

"My lord, you have to prepare in advance."

"Originally I shouldn't have said this, but this is a matter of national importance."

"Just a tacit agreement is not enough."

"Moreover, although the eldest son is talented, there is still the emperor in the court, but he is lurking very deep behind the belt edict."

"If something happens to you, my lord, and you don't leave the letter of appointment for the Crown Prince to take power, the consequences will be disastrous."

"The eldest son is still young after all, and may not be able to stop those old foxes."

(End of this chapter)