I win the lottery in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 205 Cao Cao's Real Purpose

Chapter 205 Cao Cao's Real Purpose

With the arrival of Liu Bowen and Jia Xu, Meng Chen started today's topic.

The ancients used to say that soldiers and horses go before food and grass are moved, but in Meng Chen's view, not only food and grass, but also all aspects of intelligence are equally important.

"Mr. Wenhe, tell me in detail the information collected in recent days." Meng Chen spoke first.

"Reporting to my lord, through the night-time investigation, it has been found out that Gongsun Du of Liaodong recruited a total of 15 troops from Goguryeo, Fuyu, and Sanhan to enter Liaoxi."

"Hehe, I really didn't expect that Gongsun Du was so capable, and he was able to mobilize the troops of Goguryeo, Fuyu and Sanhan."

Meng Chen touched his chin with his right hand. Although the armies of these three families were not in his eyes, Cao Cao's move was really hard to see through.

"When Dong Zhuo was in power, Gongsun Du was granted the title of Governor of Liaodong. I didn't expect to develop so rapidly in just a few years." Liu Bowen said to himself.

If it weren't for this war, the princes of the world might not know the news from Liaodong.

"Whether it is Gongsundu, Fuyu, Goguryeo, or Samhan's armies, these are not the most important. The key question is, what is Cao Cao's purpose?"

Meng Chen's right hand still kept touching his chin, this problem troubled him for a long time.

"My lord, in my opinion, Cao Cao didn't mean to be drunk this time!"

As soon as Xu Shu said this, both Meng Chen and Liu Bowen stared at Xu Shu with wide eyes.

"Yuanzhi, what do you mean by that?"

Xu Shu who heard the words smiled, and then slowly said: "As the so-called bystanders know, the Lord and the military adviser have never thought that Cao Cao's goal is Xuzhou, and even Jingzhou!"

"Hiss!" Xu Shu's voice fell, and Meng Chen and Liu Bowen hissed at the same time.

Everyone came to the sand table again, looked at Youzhou, Jizhou, Yanzhou, Qingzhou, Yuzhou, Xuzhou, Jingzhou and other places and meditated.

When he was young, Liu Bowen breathed a sigh of relief: "My lord, what Yuan Zhi said was right, we were almost stunned!"

"Please ask the military adviser to explain it in detail!" Meng Chen still couldn't figure it out, so he asked for advice.

The guards on the side handed over a long pole, and Liu Bowen first pointed to Yanzhou, Yuzhou, and Qingzhou and said: "From the current situation, Cao Cao is sitting in the land of the three states, but he cannot compete with the Lord in terms of economy and population." Jurisdiction is on par."

"Yuan Shao died of illness. It stands to reason that Cao Cao should choose Jizhou as the top priority. However, everyone in the world knows that Jizhou is rich and prosperous, and my lord will never sit idly by."

Hearing this, Meng Chen nodded, since he got the news of Yuan Shao's death, he rushed back all night, and his fundamental purpose was to seize Jizhou.

"The reason why Cao Cao has been reluctant to send troops is mainly to test the Lord."

"Ok?"

Meng Chen suddenly realized that his large-scale grain transportation could never be hidden from Cao Cao's meticulous work.

As for the purpose of transporting grain, it goes without saying.

"But, how do you explain Cao Cao's efforts to win over Yuan Tan?"

"Since Qingzhou was lost, Yuan Tan was sent to Youzhou by Yuan Shao. The land of Jizhou was controlled by two brothers Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang."

"The conflict between the three cannot be reconciled. Cao Cao tried his best to win over Yuan Tan, which also showed his determination to take Jizhou."

"In this way, Yuan Tan and Yuan Xi in Jizhou must hurry up and prepare for the battle."

"Youzhou and Jizhou have both started large-scale preparations for war, and the Lord will naturally not turn a blind eye."

At this point, Liu Bowen put down the pole in his hand, took a sip of the tea brought by the guard.

Meng Chen shook his head, and laughed at himself helplessly, Guo Jia's strange trick really lived up to its reputation.

Instead of going head-to-head with Mengchen, it is better to turn around and go south to gain more strategic space.

"Guo Fengxiao is extraordinary!" Meng Chen heaved a long sigh.

"My lord, there is news from Xudu that Yebu accepts that Guo Jia is seriously ill, and I fear it won't be long." Meng Chen mentioned Guo Jia, and Jia Xu hastily added.

Meng Chen who heard the words was slightly startled, and then slowly said: "Heaven is jealous of talents! Heaven is jealous of talents!"

After a pause, Meng Chen felt that the topic was a bit off topic, and added another sentence: "Based on what Ben Hou knows about Cao Cao, Gongsun Du will never be invited by Cao Cao."

"I thought it must be Yuan Tan. It's just that the people around Yuan Tan have no good intentions."

Xu Shu's words suddenly made Meng Chen's eyes light up, and then he hurriedly looked at Jia Xu.

"But Xu You's conspiracy?"

"Although there is no direct evidence, Xu You is the only person beside Yuan Tan." Jia Xu answered.

At this point, the whole situation became much clearer. Cao Cao's actions were nothing more than wanting to occupy a few more economical states and counties, and then compete with himself.

And the three brothers of the Yuan family are just pawns for Cao Cao to attract Meng Chen!

Regardless of whether it is Gongsundu or the three brothers of the Yuan family, it is absolutely impossible for Meng Chen to let Jizhou and Youzhou fall into the hands of outsiders.

On this point, Cao Cao and his advisers have long reached a consensus.

"Now that we know Cao Cao's purpose, what should we do next? Just ignore him?" Meng Chen asked again.

It stands to reason that Cao Cao's growth is not good for Meng Chen, but seeing Jizhou and Youzhou not taking it, Mengchen is reluctant in his heart.

Liu Bowen smiled and did not speak, but looked at Xu Shu and nodded at him.

Seeing this, Xu Shu took a deep breath: "My lord, the favor of Cao Cao, my lord, must be taken seriously. Youzhou and Jizhou are the sides of my lord's couch. How can I allow others to sleep soundly?"

"Liu Biao in Jingzhou is dying, but it is not easy for Cao Cao to take it, unless the inside and outside cooperate."

"Yuanzhi's meaning?"

"Cao Cao's plan is outrageous. My lord is really hard to deal with, but it's okay to put some eye medicine."

After speaking, Meng Chen and Xu Shu looked at each other and smiled. To be honest, Meng Chen must take Jizhou and Youzhou, but the border troubles in the north still need to be resolved.

"What Yuan Zhi said is not bad. What Cao Cao lacks most now is time. After the lord seizes Jizhou and Youzhou, he still needs to deal with the border troubles in northern Xinjiang. It will also take time." Jia Xu spoke again, and every time he spoke There must be information to tell.

"Xianbei and the company department are already ready to move, and there are great signs of taking advantage of the fire." Jia Xu told the third important information, which made Meng Chen's face darken instantly.

After thinking for a while, Meng Chen made a decision: "In this case, I will not be polite with Cao Cao. Cao Cao will attack his Xuzhou, Yangzhou, and Jingzhou, and I will attack Jizhou and Youzhou."

"Gongsundu, Fuyu, Goguryeo, Sanhan, and Helian must be destroyed!" When he said these words, Meng Chen's murderous intent scattered all over his body.

How can the territory of the great Han allow outsiders to trample on it? Of course, although Gongsun Du is also a Han, but with foreigners, he naturally became the honored guest on Meng Chen's must-kill list.

The pre-war meeting lasted for nearly an hour, and Xu Shu also quickly integrated in. I have to say that there are still two brushes in this talk.

With the final general order issued, the war machine under Mengchen's rule was once again at full power.

But before the expedition, there is one more thing Meng Chen must do!

(End of this chapter)