Three Kingdoms: Madam, I am a decent person

Chapter 746 Xi Zhicai's Plan to Ambush Xiahou Yuan

Seeing Zhao Yun's expression, Xi Zhicai sighed and said, "In the face of war, there are no generals other than the Governor of Yangzhou."

"The vast majority of people are just lambs to the slaughter."

"It's just a matter of time before they get killed."

"But then again, without such sacrifices, how could a prosperous era have arrived?"

"A golden age never comes out of thin air. If you look closely at history books, you will find that beneath the road to a golden age lies a mountain of bones."

Zhao Yun then said, "I understand, strategist, there's no need to persuade me."

"I just don't know how I'll face the families of these soldiers in the future."

"Their families are all hoping that they will return home with great achievements."

"But their families may not know that their sons, their husbands, their fathers have long since become skeletons in mass graves, forgotten and forgotten."

"This is a great irony."

Xi Zhicai forced a smile and said, "Then I'll share my views; Governor of Yangzhou, just listen."

Zhao Yun hummed in agreement.

Xi Zhicai said, "The general currently guarding Mouzhong is named Xiahou Yuan."

“I served under Cao Cao for a long time and know him quite well.”

"This man was the second most capable person under Cao Cao, second only to Xiahou Dun."

"This man did many unbelievable things to support Cao Cao. Among them, he donated all his family property to support Cao Cao's comeback, which led to his young son starving to death, his wife dying of illness because he had no money for medical treatment, and his niece, who came from a wealthy family, having to work in the fields picking mulberry leaves and weaving cloth like the daughters of ordinary people."

"That's why Cao Cao trusted him completely."

"Whenever Xiahou Yuan participated in any battle, Cao Cao would praise him."

"Of course, Xiahou Yuan does indeed have the talent of a commander."

"However, with Cao Cao's doting affection, this man became arrogant and didn't care much about anyone except Cao Cao and the Grand General."

"Therefore, I have a plan that may damage the reputation of the Governor of Yangzhou and carries certain risks."

"However, if we succeed, even if we cannot capture Muzhong, we can still make Cao Cao feel the danger and thus risk launching a surprise attack on Wuchao."

Zhao Yun snapped out of his reverie, putting aside those sad thoughts, and laughed, "Strategist, you're joking."

"What face do I, Zhao Yun, have?"

"As long as we can win, I, Zhao Yun, would not mind committing suicide on the spot."

"Now that our lord has achieved great success, and also possesses a benevolent heart, he is ready to act."

"If it can bring about the unification of the world as soon as possible and allow the people to live in peace and prosperity, I, Zhao Yun, am willing to give my life."

Looking at the soldiers around him, Zhao Yun said, "I, Zhao Yun, am no different from them. I am just a worthless life."

"But what does face matter when it comes to life?"

Xi Zhicai laughed and said, "The Governor of Yangzhou is indeed a loyal minister who followed the lord to the throne; he is truly a rare talent among men."

"Since that's the case, I'll tell you."

"After we rest, we'll attack the city at midnight."

"When attacking a city, make a firm decision to conquer it."

"After a thousand or two thousand soldiers died in battle, you, Governor of Yangzhou, were furious and killed several people in a fit of rage."

“I would advise you to call a truce, but you can just beat me up or even try to kill me.”

"Xiahou Yuan and his men will definitely leave the city once they see this."

"To Xiahou Yuan, I am nothing more than a traitor."

"He must be eager to defeat the governor of Yangzhou, capture me alive, prove to me that my defection was a mistake, and let me die with regret."

"At that time, Governor of Yangzhou, you shall personally meet them, and then fight and retreat."

"I will then sound the retreat."

"The enemy will take advantage of the situation to launch an attack."

Pointing to the left, Xi Zhicai said, "I am familiar with this terrain. When the governor of Yangzhou escapes from here, I will lead the army to flee from the front."

"In reality, I will have General Yan Rou divide his troops and circle around to the front of the Governor of Yangzhou."

There is a small grove of trees ahead.

“Governor of Yangzhou, you have fled here. Abandon your warhorse and flee in panic. Do not enter the woods.”

"General Yan Rou will let the vanguard of the pursuing army pass."

"General Yan Rou will cut off the retreat routes of several enemy generals." "If Xiahou Yuan is among them, that would be best."

"I heard from my lord that the Governor of Yangzhou is incredibly brave, comparable to Lü Bu. At that time, General Yan Rou will prepare a warhorse for you at the end of your retreat. I hope that the Governor of Yangzhou can come back and kill Xiahou Yuan."

"If Xiahou Yuan is not among them, then there are still great generals."

"After sending the heads of these generals to Muzhong City, I will think of a way to provoke Xiahou Yuan and try to lure him out."

"Since our lord has sent us out, we must not only complete his mission, but also exceed his expectations as much as possible. What do you say, Governor of Yangzhou?"

Zhao Yun said, "The strategist's idea is to find a way to kill Xiahou Yuan and force Cao Cao into a panic."

Xi Zhicai smiled and nodded.

Zhao Yun said, "Conquering cities and seizing territories is my duty; devising strategies is the responsibility of a military advisor."

"I will obey your orders."

“When I was in Shouchun, I was with Mr. Zhuge, and Mr. Zhuge did the same thing.”

Xi Zhicai said with an "Oh?" and then said, "If I have the chance in the future, I would like to meet this Mr. Zhuge."

The army marched until it was five miles from the city wall of Mouzhong before setting up camp.

Afterwards, Zhao Yun, along with generals such as Xi Zhicai, went directly to the edge of the moat.

Xiahou Yuan did not leave; he wanted to meet Zhao Yun, the general who had charged right up to Cao Cao.

To his surprise, he actually saw Xi Zhicai!

The veins on Xiahou Yuan's forehead bulged.

This traitor!

He could never forgive Xi Zhicai.

Xi Zhicai followed Cao Cao along with Xun Lingjun.

They were among the earliest civil and military officials.

Now, this Xi Zhicai has actually forced Cao Cao and Xun Yu to turn against each other, and even Xun Yu committed suicide by poison to prove himself.

He still dares to show his face in front of me!

Xiahou Yuan pointed at Xi Zhicai below the city and roared, "Xi Zhicai, you son of a bitch, how dare you show your face in front of Xiahou Yuan!"

"I'd rather kill you today, because I, Xiahou Yuan, am a man with balls!"

The generals around Xiahou Yuan also looked angry when they saw Xi Zhicai.

The news of Xi Zhicai's betrayal of Cao Cao had already spread.

It should be noted that Xi Zhicai was one of Cao Cao's most trusted strategists and a close confidant of Xun Yu.

Before his death, Xun Yu kept him by his side and trained him.

Cao Cao consulted with him on all his strategies.

Such a position.

He received such favor from Cao Cao.

Xi Zhicai actually chose to betray.

They just couldn't understand it!
A group of generals followed Xiahou Yuan in cursing loudly, their spittle flying everywhere.

Xi Zhicai looked up at Xiahou Yuan and the others, his face full of mocking smiles.

patronize?

betray?

It's all just mutual exploitation.

Back then, when Xi Zhicai was seriously ill, did Cao Cao ever show him any pity?
On the one hand, he continued to send himself as an envoy to Yuan Shao despite his illness; on the other hand, he asked Xun Lingjun to find someone to replace him.

Is this what they call favoritism?

However, Xi Zhicai did not refute it.

There's no point in refuting it.

The hardest thing for people to do is to empathize with each other.

He couldn't be as loyal as Zhao Yun.

All he knew was that he was making sacrifices for fame, fortune, and lasting renown.

He absolutely did not want to dedicate his life to something only to end up with nothing but a name.

He absolutely refuses to be an unknown nobody!
(End of this chapter)