Three Kingdoms: Cao Cao is stunned when he reveals his time-traveling identity.

Is it really necessary to go through all that trouble?!

These words immediately darkened the expressions of all the advisors around them.

But they quickly regained their composure.

Su Chen's words directly and completely negated the opinions of both factions at present.

However, as strategists, they didn't care about that.

Instead, they wanted to see what insights Su Chen had.

"Since Jingming says so, is there perhaps a better method?"

Xun You spoke first.

As a member of a long-established aristocratic family, he already harbored prejudices against those from humble backgrounds.

Now Cao Cao favors Su Chen so much.

They favored him to an absurd degree, even allowing Su Chen to live in the Sikong Mansion.

What makes him worthy of such an honor?

Even if he had made outstanding achievements in Wancheng, it would be impossible for him to have achieved such a level.

However, that's all.

Now, in front of so many people, he actually dares to openly challenge them!

How could he tolerate this?

Apart from Xun You, the others remained silent.

They don't reveal their true thoughts at all.

Only Guo Jia looked at Su Chen with anticipation in his eyes.

He had only seen a fraction of Su Chen's strength.

There is only one person he can acknowledge.

"Jingming, please feel free to speak your mind."

Cao Cao chuckled and said.

Su Chen calmly replied:

"What you gentlemen have said is indeed feasible."

"But whether it's Lord Cheng's method or Lord Jia's method..."

"They all share a common drawback."

Having said that, ignoring the questioning gazes of the crowd, Su Chen calmly took a sip of tea:

"The variables are all with other people."

"What we need to do is not to expect others to act in a certain way."

"Instead, they can be manipulated without bloodshed."

"If Sun Ce only harbors rebellious intentions towards Yuan Shu, but is unwilling to take any concrete action."

"I don't want to be the one to stick my neck out."

"Then your plan will be completely aborted."

Cao Cao narrowed his eyes, nodded slightly, and considered Su Chen's words carefully.

Xun You scoffed.

Manipulating others?

To be the mastermind behind the scenes?

It's easier said than done!

Whether it was Liu Bei, Sun Ce, or Liu Biao, they were all shrewd and calculating individuals.

Yuan Shu and Lü Bu were both fools.

But they also have top strategists by their side!

Chen Gong, Yang Hong, Yan Xiang, and the others are not to be trifled with!

To control them, it's not as simple as just talking.

With just this one sentence, Xun You immediately labeled Su Chen as an arrogant fool.

Empty talk is simply not going to be achieved!

Just then, Guo Jia seemed to have thought of something and spoke to Su Chen:

"Jingming, are you perhaps planning to use some underhanded tactics behind the scenes?"

"Would this force Lü Bu and his men to attack Xuzhou?"

"But... how can this be done?"

Of all the advisors present, only Guo Jia guessed Su Chen's thoughts.

Su Chen nodded and said:

"Brother Fengxiao, it is exactly as you said."

"But we don't need to use any means."

"You don't even need to do anything."

"Then Lü Bu will definitely try to seize Yangzhou!"

Upon hearing this, Xun Yu could no longer bear to listen:

"Jingming, don't speak carelessly."

"How can you be so sure that Lü Bu will definitely plot against Yangzhou?"

Su Chen smiled slightly and said:

"Of course it wasn't based on guesswork."

One sentence left Xun Yu speechless.

I wanted to ask questions, but suddenly I couldn't say anything.

Cao Cao burst into laughter.

He knew.

This usually happens when Su Chen is so certain about what will happen in the future.

There's basically no doubt about it now.

Su Chen spoke calmly:

"Actually, you just need to think about their personalities."

"This will allow us to understand their subsequent psychological trajectory."

"In this way, we can understand their psychology."

"Only then can we bring the enemy general to our side."

This seemingly serious nonsense even convinced Su Chen himself.

However, these were words that no one had ever heard before.

But this left them completely astonished.

What people fear most, and what they feel least respect for, is the thing that is unfamiliar to them.

psychology?

I've never heard of this word before.

But it sounds pretty impressive.

"Jingming, could you explain in more detail?"

Guo Jia immediately became interested and asked.

"Lü Bu was arrogant and ambitious."

"Was his willingness to kill Dong Zhuo truly solely because he acted out of rage for Diao Chan, a woman who would risk everything for love?"

"No, he just wants to control Chang'an; he doesn't want to be someone else's pawn!"

"The same reason why he betrayed his adoptive father, Ding Yuan, back then."

"This man is ambitious and would never settle for a life of seclusion in Xuzhou."

Su Chen calmly explained:

"As early as when he married Yuan Shu, he already had designs on Yangzhou."

"Moreover, he obtained Xuzhou through improper channels."

"The people of Xuzhou do not trust him."

"It was Tao Qian, and Liu Bei!"

"Even if Lü Bu wanted to establish a secluded corner of Xuzhou, he wouldn't have the resources."

"If military force could solve everything, why should we consider the people's feelings?"

"Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it!"

Water can carry a boat, and it can also overturn it!

Upon hearing this, Cao Cao's eyes lit up!

What a wonderful saying: water serves the people, and boats serve the feudal lords!

Upon hearing this, Xun Yu and the others looked at Su Chen with much more seriousness.

"So, Lü Bu was the one who couldn't restrain himself the most?"

Xun Yu hesitated for a moment before continuing to ask.

"It wasn't just him, Sun Ce was the same."

"Similarly, the same applies to Liu Bei and others."

"Yuan Shu was incompetent and tyrannical, and those who bordered him all held prejudices against him."

"Now that there's a good opportunity to divide up Yangzhou, they won't miss it."

"Actually, we don't need to encourage them. Before long, they will take the initiative to unite as the first to do so."

Su Chen blew on the slightly hot tea and said calmly.

Although there were still some doubts about Su Chen's words.

However, everyone was shocked by Su Chen's ability to control people's psychology.

Controlling people's behavior is power.

To control people's desires is for money.

Understanding human psychology is the key to enlightenment!

Su Chen is far more complex than they imagined!

"So, are we just supposed to stand here and wait?"

"While they all attacked Yangzhou, we, the Emperor, remained unmoved."

"Wouldn't that make our army a laughingstock, a bunch of cowards?"

"The mighty Han Dynasty remained unmoved even when faced with such a traitor?"

Xun You frowned, looking displeased.

In his view, Su Chen was just talking nonsense.

That's simply impractical.

"Hold back and do nothing?"

"How can that be?"

"Our goal is the entire Yangzhou and Xuzhou."

Su Chen slowly stood up and gently pressed his hand on the corner of the table.

A sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

Immediately, everyone around gasped in shock.

For some reason, they felt they couldn't understand the young man in front of them at all.

He's clearly only in his twenties.

Why do I feel like they're even more cunning than them?!

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