Chapter 1254: Bai Xiaowen's First Squad of Advisers

Bai Xiaowen said with a smile: "I can already guess one or two, but for the sake of brainstorming, I still ask Xun Yu and others for advice, after all, they are my first group of advisers."

Immediately, Bai Xiaowen dispatched the military academy to invite four talents, Xun Yu, Lou Gui, Dong Zhao, and Sima Yi, from among the hundreds of officials and horses, and asked:

"It has been a day since our army left Xudu and headed north (note). Before that, there were frequent enemy troops blocking us. We crossed the border of Xinzheng and traveled hundreds of miles without encountering any enemy troops. What do you think about this, Tibetan armored soldiers?"

The four of them were speechless, as if they hadn't changed their identities yet.

This is also normal, Lou Gui and the other three are all talents from Xudu that Xun Yu brought over according to the agreement. Among them, Lou Gui is considered a hermit; Sima Yi has not yet become an official, and only Dong Zhao has an official position.

They were picked by Bai Xiaowen, and deep down in their hearts, they were probably also confused.

In fact, Bai Xiaowen also wanted to pick better talents, but at this time, Xu Du, virtuous ministers and counselors were basically taken away by Cao Cao, so he could only settle for the next best thing.

Lou Gui and Dong Zhao are ordinary scribe-type leaders, they belong to the kind of talents who can handle government affairs and govern counties, but are not suitable for fighting.

As for Sima Yi, Bai Xiaowen almost couldn't believe it after seeing it with insight, and thought he was wrong.

At this time, Sima Yi is actually only a level 7 leader!

That's right, not a lord, not even a rare boss!

However, he is not an auxiliary leader of pure scribes, but a Confucian general who has both civil and military skills and can go to the battlefield.

After thinking about it, Bai Xiaowen could only attribute the reason to the fact that it was not yet time for Sima Yi to play.

Just like Cao Zhang, he has not experienced a series of "experience" in spiritual world events, and has not yet grown up.

This setting of the rules of the spirit world is actually very scientific.

If the ability values ​​are all fixed regardless of the fate of the characters, there is a high possibility of opportunism. After all, this is a plane of historical romances, and many awakened people have a certain degree of prophetic advantage.

Think about it, if an awakened person cut in in the early period of the Three Kingdoms, went to Nanyang and killed the teenage Zhuge Liang, would he be able to get the lord's treasure chest, massive power points, and a series of prestige improvements? Obviously not in line with common sense.

However, the young Sima Yi in front of him is also a potential stock that Bai Xiaowen values ​​very much. Although he has no experience and his vision is much worse than that of the peak period, after all, his foundation is here, and he is an adult, so his intelligence is no problem.

Bai Xiaowen was actually mentally prepared for the silence of the four of them, so he called names directly: "Xun Lingjun, what do you think?"

Xun Yu bowed and said: "I have already left the seal and ribbon in Xudu. From then on, it is no longer a Shangshuling. You don't need to address me as Commander in the future. In addition, it is related to Duke Cao's affairs. Please forgive me for not being able to speak. Talent, you should be able to see a thing or two."

"Your Majesty's words are wrong. Your Majesty is an official of the Han Dynasty, and the Shangshu Ling was also appointed by the court, and it was not Cao Cao who set up an official position privately. After the capital is moved to Yecheng, I will still recommend you to His Majesty, and I will still use you as the original position."

After a pause, Bai Xiaowen said: "Since Ling Jun is unwilling to offer advice on Cao Cao's affairs, then I will not force it."

"Thank you, my lord, for your forgiveness." Xun Yu didn't have any expression of gratitude on his face, but it was flat, as if everything was nothing to worry about.

Bai Xiaowen then asked Lou Gui: "I have heard for a long time that Mr. Lou is an elder with extensive knowledge. There must be high opinions on what happened today."

Lou Gui shook his head: "I'm old and dope, I don't know why the young master called my name and let me leave my hometown with my old bones. I don't know what's going on in front of me."

Sima Yi had been carefully standing by the side respectfully. Seeing that both of them had declined, he said, "Zhongda was only borrowed from an unknown person, and he was inquired by the young master. He was very impressed. I only hated myself for being young and ignorant. Relieve the son's worries."

Bai Xiaowen finally looked at Dong Zhao.

Although Dong Zhao's complexion remained unchanged, Bai Xiaowen could feel a trace of uneasiness from his breathing and heartbeat.

The reason is very simple. Dong Zhao originally joined the army under Yuan Shao's account and made some contributions. Like Xun Yu, he thought Yuan Shao was not the master of the Ming Dynasty, so he abandoned him and later entered Cao Cao's tent when Cao Cao welcomed the emperor.

Bai Xiaowen also knew this section well, and said with a smile, "Dong Yilang used to be under his father's tent, and now he has to return to the old owner, so he should be happy."

Dong Zhao could only worship: "To treat the body of a sinner is to be terrified."

Bai Xiaowen smiled: "Father is thirsty for talents, so he will not stick to such trivial matters. Besides, the four of you will assist me in the future, not father, so you don't have to worry about it. The same is true for Mr. Xun Ling, and so is Your Excellency. "

Dong Zhao breathed a sigh of relief.

It was the first time for Lou Gui and the other three to hear Bai Xiaowen's "big ambition" of self-reliance, and they all showed surprise.

However, Bai Xiaowen has already proved his ability, and the three of them are not unacceptable.

Bai Xiaowen added: "What's Dong Yilang's opinion on the abnormal behavior of Sizhou defenders?"

Dong Zhao said: "Young master, this is a test. I heard that the chief executive of Sizhou is named Zhong Yao, who came from a Yingchuan family and has both literary and military skills. He must have seen that the young master's soldiers are sharp and the defenders of the cities They are like cobweb dust, which can be easily brushed away without any effect, so we concentrate our forces and intercept the young master's only way back north."

Bai Xiaowen said with a smile: "What Dong Yilang said is reasonable. So how should we deal with it now?"

Dong Zhao said: "Mr. Guan's marching route should be to go to Mengjin to cross the river. Thinking about the past, the Sizhou army assembled by Zhong Yao should also set up an ambush in the Mengjin area. The rest of the prefectures and counties are empty of troops. You only need to do the opposite. Let’s go, don’t rush to cross the river, turn to Xingyang and Chenggao, and threaten Luoyang, then the five prefectures of Sizhou will be like your son’s back garden.”

Bai Xiaowen was a little surprised that what Dong Zhao said contained the essence of guerrilla warfare in the enemy's rear. It can be seen that ancient and modern military wisdom has something in common.

Xun Yu frowned and said: "In this way, the people of Sizhou will encounter another military disaster! Moreover, delaying time in Sizhou will be harmful to the overall situation."

Originally Xun Yu didn't want to talk, but he still couldn't hold back because it was related to the people of Sizhou.

Dong Zhao said: "The whole world is attacking Cao, and delaying it is actually beneficial to you. When Duke Cao retreats and returns to Xudu, the Great Sima will surely advance to occupy Guandu and open the gate of Henan. At that time, Duke Cao will not be able to take care of himself, so what energy will he have to manage you?" .”

Xun Yu shook his head and remained silent.

Bai Xiaowen sighed, Dong Zhao is still not as good as Xun Yu.

Since Cao Cao dared to order the defenders in Yuzhou and Sizhou to block his escape route to the north, it proved that the battle situation in Guandu had changed greatly, and Cao Cao at least had a certain degree of initiative!

It's just that the army is marching, and the news has not yet come.

Xun Yu must have seen a clue from Cao Cao's order, so he said "delaying time is not good for the overall situation".

If according to Dong Zhao's plan, delay in Sizhou, it will not be long before you will encounter the main force of Cao's army.

Bai Xiaowen said: "I have considered the opinions of both of you. Zhong Yao set up an ambush in Mengjin, and the soldiers and horses assembled in Sizhou numbered at most tens of thousands, and most of them were old and weak troops defending the city. What am I afraid of? ? Knowing that there are tigers in the mountains, I prefer to go to the mountains. I want to break Meng Jin and capture Zhong Yao alive!"