Three Kingdoms: My Strategy Simulator

Li Ji, who was at a loss whether to laugh or cry, quickly gave Zhang Fei a way out and said.

"It's not right for Yide to do this. I'm afraid that Madam Xiahou will break up with Yide in anger, which would be bad."

In this era, things like "divorce by peaceful consent" are really not uncommon.

Not to mention the distant past, because Cao Cao invisibly harmed Cao Ang's life, Mrs. Ding, the principal wife, was filled with grief and anger, and completely broke off and divorced Cao Cao, who was in a high position of power.

Li Ji was well aware of the close relationship between Xiahou Yuan and Lady Xiahou. If Zhang Fei continued to act tough, it might really create a rift between Zhang Fei and Lady Xiahou.

Facing Li Ji's reminder, Zhang Fei answered in a seemingly tough manner.

"It's just a small matter at home, Zikun, don't worry about it."

Li Ji took a sip of tea and said, "I have a way to make Madam Xiahou not resent Yide."

Zhang Fei's expression changed, but he still pretended to be indifferent and asked.

"Although I don't have any use for it, it doesn't hurt to listen to it, Zikun."

Li Ji did not expose that little thought, and spoke calmly.

"Madam Xiahou is not a woman without talent or virtue. On the contrary, she must be well aware of the irreconcilable contradictions between the Han Dynasty and the Pseudo-Wei, but she is probably helpless."

After all, from Mrs. Xiahou's perspective, this was undoubtedly a life-and-death struggle between her husband's family and her own family.

Zhang Fei and Xiahou Yuan were generals of the Han Dynasty and Cao Wei respectively, and it was impossible for both of them to change their allegiance.

"Yide must also know what will happen to the Xiahou clan, which has a very close relationship with Cao Cao, once Cao Wei is destroyed."

Li Ji asked softly.

Even Zhang Fei knew the answer.

Just like if Liu Bei was defeated, closely related individuals and families such as Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Li Ji, and Sun Ce would often end up being slaughtered.

This is a life-and-death struggle, not a dinner party based on personal relationships.

Cutting the grass and eradicating its roots is one of the fine traditions of the Han people.

What's more, Xiahou family and Cao Cao are of the same clan, so they cannot be allowed to stay.

Therefore, regardless of whether Xiahou Yuan died or not at this moment, as long as the Northern Expedition could achieve a great victory and successfully destroy Cao Wei, Xiahou Yuan would also inevitably die.

Li Ji waited quietly until Zhang Fei had almost figured it out before continuing to explain.

"Yide can explain the pros and cons to Madam Xiahou in detail, and then promise to ask the king to keep Xiahou Yuan's newborn son and change his surname, and Madam Xiahou can take him in as her brother..."

Having said that, Zhang Fei already understood everything.

If they were involved in the struggle for hegemony, one of Zhang Fei and Xiahou Yuan would surely die, and even the Xiahou clan would not survive.

In this way, Zhang Fei can preserve Xiahou Yuan's bloodline and continue it, which is enough to repay Xiahou Yuan for his kindness in raising Mrs. Xiahou in the past.

"Good idea!"

All the gloom in Zhang Fei's heart disappeared.

In his widely distributed manifesto, Liu Bei vowed to kill three clans of Cao Cao. Regardless of whether it was the descendants of Lady Xiahou or Xiahou Yuan, they were no longer within the scope of Cao Cao's three clans.

Saving Zhang Fei would not be considered as Liu Bei breaking his oath.

However, Zhang Fei, who was extremely excited, suddenly reacted and felt Li Ji's half-smile, and he couldn't help feeling guilty and embarrassed.

Just when Zhang Fei was wondering how to save his face, a report came from outside the tent, saying that Zhao Yun had been ordered to return to the camp to ask for an audience. Immediately, Li Ji straightened his face and asked someone to quickly invite Zhao Yun in.

Compared with Zhang Fei's carefree behavior, Zhao Yun was undoubtedly much more disciplined and he quickly saluted as soon as he entered the tent.

"Greetings to the Prime Minister. Yun has been ordered to return to the camp to report."

"Zilong, please stand up quickly. There are no outsiders here, so there is no need to follow those conventional etiquettes."

Li Ji quickly stepped forward and pulled Zhao Yun up. He asked whether Zhao Yun had had dinner. After getting the answer, he did not waste any more time and explained the events in Xingyang to Zhao Yun and Zhang Fei.

"Right now, Xingyang is about containing Lu Bu. If we use infantry, the grain route that is over a hundred miles long and has no strategic location could be cut off by Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry at any time. So we have no choice but to use cavalry."

Li Ji pointed out the current difficulties in a deep voice.

In essence, what Li Ji wanted was not to capture Xingyang, but to block the grain route out of Hulao Pass.

Therefore, sending cavalry to carry out harassment in the Xingyang area could also achieve a similar effect.

Moreover, only through the high mobility of cavalry can the risks of the grain route from Xingyang to Zhongmu be avoided, allowing the cavalry to return directly to the vicinity of Zhongmu County for grain and fodder replenishment without the risk of sending grain and fodder to Xingyang.

"Yide, Zilong, if you two are asked to lead the cavalry to maintain the harassment of Xingyang at all costs, how long can you last in the face of the counterattack that Lu Bu will inevitably lead the Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry?" Li Ji asked.

Both Zhao Yun and Zhang Fei have undoubtedly become qualified cavalry generals, and they are also quite familiar with Lu Bu and the Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry.

As the Han army attacked with cavalry, the most effective way for Lu Bu to counterattack was undoubtedly to lead the Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry to encircle and kill them.

In other words, once the Han army takes the initiative to maintain harassment and attacks on the Xingyang area, the area of ​​more than 100 miles from Zhongmu County to Xingyang will become a battlefield for large-scale cavalry pursuit and fighting.

Zhang Fei answered without hesitation. "Even if I have to fight to the last soldier, I will definitely hold that slave of three surnames firmly in check."

Zhao Yun thought about it carefully and then spoke.

"If we don't just keep charging into battle with the Bingzhou Wolf Riders, we can at least hold Lu Bu back for three months. If we continue to delay, we need to be prepared for heavy casualties."

"it is good!"

Li Ji clapped his hands in praise, very satisfied with Zhao Yun's answer. At the same time, he also believed that Zhao Yun could do the "three months" he promised.

Zhao Yun went to Youzhou for "further study" many times, and his ability growth was obvious to all.

With Zhao Yun's mentality, he was able to make the promise of "three months", which undoubtedly meant he was quite confident.

In comparison, Zhang Fei was brave enough to fight to the death and was bold but careful in his strategies, but he was ultimately not as good as Zhao Yun.

Immediately, Li Ji picked up a military order that had been prepared in advance and spoke.

"In that case, let Zilong be the main general and Yide be the deputy general, and lead 40,000 cavalry to attack Xingyang. We don't need to defeat the Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry, but we must hold out for three months so that the Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry has no time to move south."

"Yun understands the order!" Zhao Yun responded without hesitation.

Zhang Fei opened his mouth and wanted to fight for the commander, but considering that Zilong was his own family member and Li Ji's military order had already been issued, he had to give up.

However, after receiving the order, Zhao Yun spoke.

"Prime Minister, I have an unwelcome request. Could you please transfer Guo Fengxiao to serve as a military advisor?"

"That's right."

Li Ji agreed on the spot.

As for whether Guo Jia is willing or not, I believe Guo Jia will be happy to share the teacher's worries. (End of this chapter)