In the Battle of White Horse to relieve the siege, Cao's army won a great victory and killed Yan Liang and Wen Chou in succession. This indeed gave them the opportunity to confront Yuan Shao in Guandu.

This war situation swept across the entire territory of the Han Dynasty at the fastest speed. For a time, many princes began to re-examine this war.

Those who thought that Yuan Shao would unify the north in a very short period of time began to really think that Yuan Shao could not do it, because when they formed an alliance to attack Dong Zhuo, Yuan Shao was not only the leader of the alliance, but also several generals such as Yan Liang and Wen Chou were often hanged by him.

The characters on the lips, but now it seems, they are just some people who are trying to sell dogs on their own.

After his defeat, many of the princes who had previously cheered for Yuan Shao obviously began to fall silent. Taking sides is a very subtle thing. If the princes who are not strong enough want to survive among the big forces, they can only ensure that they are in control of the current situation.

Have an accurate judgment.

After Wen Chou's remaining troops were defeated and retreated, Yuan Shao was so angry that he was stunned.

"Xuande, tell me, our army was almost ten times stronger than Cao's army in this battle. Why did we lose?"

In the lobby of Yuan Shao's handsome manor, the atmosphere was unusually cold. When Yuan Shao asked this question, he looked sideways at Liu Bei, with the intention of taking action if he disagreed.

Behind Liu Bei, Zhang Fei had secretly clenched his fists. He knew in his heart that Liu Bei's coming here was just a temporary measure. If there was a danger of dying here at any time, then this place would be fine.

"This battle was all a result of Cao Cao's insidious plan! If they hadn't discarded all the food and supplies on the road and General Wen Chou couldn't control the soldiers, our army would never have suffered this defeat! I beg you, Mr. Yuan, to give me a

With my troops, I will definitely avenge General Wen Chou!"

Liu Bei's words were so solemn that Yuan Shao had no idea for a moment. He knew in his heart that now was definitely not the time to fight back immediately, but he also believed that Liu Bei had not played any serious role in this defeat.

Good effect.

"What do you think, sir?"

After Yuan Shao hesitated for a while, he turned around and began to ask Ju Shou who was standing behind him.

Jushou raised his eyes and looked at Yuan Shao, then at Liu Bei, and chuckled: "Our army's morale is at a low point, so I'm afraid it's not a good time to send troops!"

After saying this, Jushou stopped speaking and looked down at his toes.

Jushou is one of the best counselors under Yuan Shao. In fact, it is a bit exaggerated to say that he, Tian Feng and other counselors can surpass Guo Jia, Cheng Yu, Xun Yu, and Xun You, but in the end they are not too far behind.

But they obviously didn't find a wise master like Cao Cao. Although Yuan Shao had many names at a young age, and the Yuan family also had five famous families in four generations, his character shortcomings were real.

It is too obvious, that is, he is hesitant and stubborn, and he does not want to listen to ideas that are different from his own.

With a character like his, he can naturally win against enemies who are not as good as him. He has indeed relied on his own willfulness to get where he is today.

But both Jushou and the more experienced Tian Feng knew that Yuan Shao could not defeat Cao Cao.

So Tian Feng initially urged Yuan Shao to raid Xuchang, but after Yuan Shao refused on the pretext of his son's illness, Tian Feng became further and further away from Yuan Shao.

At this time, Yuan Shao's other advisers, Guo Tu and others, were not thinking about how to help Yuan Shao win the battle, but were thinking about how to take all the power Tian Feng had vacated into their own pockets.

In fact, after learning that Wen Chou died in the rebellion and only Liu Bei came back with some remnant soldiers, Ju Shou once said to Yuan Shao: "Although our Hebei soldiers are outnumbered, they are still brave."

Compared to the soldiers in Henan, Cao Cao's disadvantage is that he has less money and food than Hebei. Although Cao Cao seems to want to hold on in Guandu, he actually wants a quick victory, so we should fight slowly and prolong the war."

This was originally a very profound and accurate analysis of the battle situation by Jushu. Although Cao Cao seemed to be preparing to hold on in Guandu and fight a protracted war with Yuan Shao, anyone with a discerning eye could see that if it really turned into a protracted war, Cao Cao would sooner or later

I have to let Yuan Shao grind him to death.

But Yuan Shao didn't think so. He didn't put Cao Cao's abilities on the same level as his own. In other words, he looked down on Cao Cao.

Even though he lost Wen Chou and Yan Liang, Yuan Shao still felt that Cao Cao was able to win these two battles just because of opportunism, and his food and military strength did not suffer too much. Attacking Guandu and destroying Cao Cao would be

It must not drag on for too long.

Jushou was already very disappointed with Yuan Shao's previous actions, and this time he ignored his own suggestions. Therefore, Jushou now has no intention of making suggestions for Yuan Shao. Although Yuan Shao is still willing to ask him anything, but

The answers he gives now are also full of perfunctory.

"Xuande, please go down and rest first. We will discuss the matter of attacking Cao Cao in the long term."

The words "long term consideration" are the most frequently spoken words by Yuan Shao.

"Don't worry, Mr. Yuan. The next time I fight Cao Cao, I will do my best! I will give the head of Cao Cao's traitor to Mr. Yuan!"

While Liu Bei was eloquently scolding Cao Cao, he gave Yuan Shao several gifts. Yuan Shao regarded Liu Bei as his little brother at that time, and Yuan Shao did not care about the death of Wen Chou, who had been with him for many years, in the rebellion.

Mention it again.

Jushou looked at Yuan Shao's still moving figure and shook his head slightly behind his back. He understood that if this battle continued like this, Yuan Shao's chances of winning would only become smaller and smaller, and what would Yuan Shao do next?

He had already understood that, facing Cao Cao, who was ready for a protracted war in Guandu, Yuan Shao would definitely be self-righteous and not want to fight a protracted war with Cao Cao. He would launch a fierce attack on Guandu, and then wear it out bit by bit.

His odds...

Naturally, they still don't know that Cao Cao's biggest supporter and backing, Liu Xie, who can add many spiritual attributes to him, is no longer in Xuchang. How much impact this change will have on this battle may only be guessed by Liu Xie

One or two.

At this time, Liu Xie had basically galloped out of Cao Cao's control.

Along the way, whether it was Sun Ce or Zhang Hong, Liu Xie's favorability rose to a higher level, because although he arranged his escape this time a little hastily and put himself more or less in danger, but
Chapter completed!