Three Kingdoms: Fusion of Entries, Change of Destiny

Chapter 73: Don’t be idle, I will help you solve the problem

After Guo Jia and Cao Ang completed the mission of ambushing Ji Ling's army, they returned to the Qingzhou army camp led by Cao Yan.

Cao Yan was waiting at the camp gate to greet him early.

When he arrived in front of the camp, Guo Jia took a deep breath and tried to keep a smile on his face, trying to pretend that he was fine and get away with it.

"Zi'an! The mission is accomplished, Ji Ling's army has retreated!" Guo Jia reported to Cao Yan.

But as he spoke, he felt a sharp pain in his chest, and his brows furrowed slightly.

After saying this, without waiting for Cao Yan to reply, he walked straight past Cao Yan.

However, he didn't expect that when he just walked in front of Cao Yan, Cao Yan reached out and pressed his shoulder.

Cao Yan asked, "You kid, something seems amiss!"

Guo Jia said with a hint of impatience: "I'm just a little tired, nothing serious."

Cao Yan had already noticed that Guo Jia was a little weak and his face was abnormally pale.

He knew Guo Jia's abnormal ability.

Such a powerful ability is often accompanied by certain influences, some of which are similar to the saying "deep love does not bring longevity, and extreme wisdom will bring harm."

Moreover, even if the damage is not caused by the ability itself, using the ability to kill lives on a large scale will be retaliated by the laws of nature.

After Zhuge Liang burned the rattan-armored soldiers, he lamented that "this will certainly shorten his lifespan." Some say he lost ten years of his life as a result.

Lu Xun burned down the camps and was eventually killed due to suspicion.

Because of the massacre, Cao Cao only lived to be sixty-six years old.

Guan Yu was stabbed in the back by the Eastern Wu and his head and body were eventually separated.

Not to mention Zhou Yu, who died in his thirties.

Only Sima Yi committed the same crimes as massacring cities, killing prisoners, and burying soldiers alive, yet he lived to be over seventy years old.

Cao Yan guessed that Sima Yi might have some ability to restrain backlash, so he had to catch him as soon as possible and study him thoroughly!

However, Guo Jia was not able to live past the age of forty because of the "God's envy of talented people".

The fire he set killed more than 20,000 people, and he must have suffered severe backlash.

If he continues to frequently use his abilities to kill enemies in the future, he will probably die soon.

"No, we have to quickly replace that damn [God's Envy of Talents]!" Cao Yan felt a sense of urgency in his heart.

Thinking of this, Cao Yan whispered, "From now on, don't easily plan large-scale destruction of the enemy... At least, don't come up with it yourself."

"?!" Guo Jia looked at Cao Yan with slight surprise.

What do you mean? Are you jealous of me?

Seeing Guo Jia seemed to have misunderstood him, Cao Yan explained, "Like Zhicai, you are born with a weak constitution. If you offer too much advice and cause too much harm, you will shorten your lifespan... But I have a way to help you, it just takes time!"

Guo Jia's expression gradually relaxed.

He thought of the sudden weakness he felt, and also of Xi Zhicai's sudden worsening of his condition after burning the Yellow Turbans...

After a while, Guo Jia sighed softly and said to Cao Yan, "Don't worry, I still want to live a few more years. I won't do anything so carelessly in the future."

After getting Guo Jia's guarantee, Cao Yan released his hand on Guo Jia's shoulder and let him enter the camp.

When Guo Jia was about to disappear from Cao Yan's sight, the system's prompt sound suddenly rang out.
[Guo Jia's favorability towards you has changed. Current favorability: 88%]

"!!" Cao Yan was suddenly startled, and then hurriedly chased while shouting: "Feng Xiao, wait, wait for me!!"
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At the same time, Yuan Shao’s camp.

Ju Su's words certainly hit the mark, but Yuan Shao was more concerned about what he could gain from Yuan Shu's attack on Cao Cao. Yuan Shao certainly hoped that Cao Cao and Yuan Shu would consume each other, ideally with both sides suffering losses.

Then, after he defeats Gongsun Zan, he can immediately turn south to take over Yanzhou. It's perfect!
But the problem is that Yuan Shu had an army of over 100,000 soldiers, and with the Black Mountain Army and the Southern Xiongnu defecting, his army exceeded 200,000 soldiers. Judging from his strength on paper alone, he could be called the number one prince in the world.

How could Cao Cao, a weakling who had to spend nearly half a year fighting the Yellow Turbans, be a match for Yuan Gonglu, who was as fierce as a wolf and a tiger?

Yuan Shu was an ally of Gongsun Zan and Tao Qian, and he also had an affair with Li Jue.

Once Yuan Shu really defeated Cao Cao and occupied Yanzhou, Yuan Shao would really face the desperate situation of being besieged on all sides.

By then, let alone fighting for supremacy, I'm afraid I'll be torn to pieces by a pack of wolves immediately.

Thinking of this, Yuan Shao asked, "Cao Cao cannot be defeated for the time being. You are all wise men. Tell me, how many men should we send to rescue Cao Cao?"

In fact, it was not just Yuan Shao. When Yuan Shu led his army to attack Cao Cao, I am afraid that few people in the world thought that Cao Cao could win.

In the hearts of all the princes in the world today, Cao Cao is just a small figure who cannot even come to the table.

Being a watchdog and playing a supporting role, it can barely handle the Black Mountain Army or the Yellow Turban Army.

But if he really wants to take the lead in fighting against other princes, he is still not qualified enough.

Although most people looked down on Cao Cao, there were still some wise men under Yuan Shao.

For example, Xu You, who was a good friend of both Yuan Shao and Cao Cao,
For example, Tian Feng, Ju Su and Guo Tu knew the great talents of Xun Yu and Guo Jia.

Guo Tu was a shrewd man who always said only nice things to Yuan Shao, so at this time he would never rashly "remind" Yuan Shao and bring bad luck to Yuan Shao.

But Ju Su was different. He had a high IQ but low EQ. He was also a strong-willed person who always spoke his mind. So at this time, he was the first to stand up and pointed at Yuan Shao and said, "My lord, you are wrong!"

"?" Yuan Shao's face darkened, and he asked gloomily, "What did I say wrong?"

"Although you are talented, you are too rigid...and the lord always hates people who contradict or embarrass him. You'd better wish you good luck..." Guo Tu said in his heart.

He half-closed his eyes, looking as if it had nothing to do with him, just waiting to watch the show.

As expected, Ju Su seemed completely oblivious to the displeasure on Yuan Shao's face and said bluntly, "Yuan Shu may appear to have a strong military force, but in reality, his foundation is unstable.

With Liu Biao lurking behind him, he still dared to come out in full force!

If Liu Biao takes advantage of the battle between Yuan Shu and Cao Cao to launch a surprise attack on Nanyang and completely cut off his food supply, Cao Cao only needs to hold out until winter, and Yuan Shu will surely be defeated!

After listening to Ju Su's analysis, Yuan Shao also showed a hint of hesitation.

However, he still argued: "Liu Biao is just a man who maintains the status quo. Would he take the initiative to attack and provoke Yuan Shu?"

"But what if Cao Cao took the initiative to invite Liu Biao?" Ju Su asked in return.

"How is that possible?" Yuan Shao said with a scornful smile, "Liu Biao values ​​family background and reputation above all else. Cao Mengde is a eunuch, not a famous scholar. How could Liu Biao listen to him?"

"But what if Xun Yu and Xun Wenruo come forward?" Ju Su asked again with his neck stiff.

Ju Su's words suddenly hit Yuan Shao's sore spot, and the smile on Yuan Shao's face froze in an instant.

You have to know that Xun Yu was on his own territory at the time.

But he refused his appointment and secretly went to Cao Cao, starting as a small Sima of a separate department...

This is not just a lack of respect, but a slap in the face of Yuan Shao in front of all the wealthy families in the world!
How could Yuan Shao, who has always been very concerned about his reputation, swallow this?

If it weren't for the fact that Cao Cao was just a "watchdog" he raised,
He might have killed Cao Cao with a stick long ago.

Roast and eat meat.

(End of this chapter)