Situation analysis of Xun Yu and Guo Jia
Miscellaneous Commentaries on the Sixty-third Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
When Cao Cao took control of Emperor Xian of Han to Xuchang, there was a disagreement between Cao Cao and Yuan Shao, who had originally been united, especially after Cao Cao fought Zhang Xiu at Wancheng, and Yuan Shao made sarcastic sarcasm and verbal attacks on Cao Cao.
At this time, Cao Cao had the intention to break with Yuan Shao, but when he thought of Yuan Shao's forces in The three states of Qingqing, Ji, and The Three States, he was particularly bitter and even a little discouraged.
Xun Yu and Guo Jia, who were really Cao Cao's confidants and advisers, made a thorough analysis of the current situation at this critical moment and said:
In the past, the strength of Han Gaozu Liu Bang and Xiang Yu was very different, unmatched, and it was ming gong you knew. Gao Zu was able to win with wisdom, and although the power of the overlord was strong, it was finally destroyed by Gao Zu.
Today's situation we privately analyze, comparing Yuan Shao and Ming Gong with Yuan Shao, although the land is broad and strong, but Yuan Shao has ten defeats, and Ming Gong has ten victories:
"First, Yuan Shao is full of ceremonies and rituals (there are many ceremonies, paying attention to pomp and circumstance); the Ming Gong body is natural, which is a Victory.
Second, Yuan Shao acted perversely; Ming Gong led the people of the world to honor the emperor and conform to the hearts of the people; this was a victory of righteousness.
Third, at the end of the Han Dynasty, the legal system was loose, and Yuan Shao's leniency and leniency were still equivalent to no legal system; the Ming Gong corrected it fiercely, so that everyone at all levels knew the legal system; this was a victory over governance.
Fourth, Yuan Shao is wide and suspicious of the outside, suspicious of people, and only relatives and children can be reused; Ming Gong is approachable on the outside and wise and open-minded in his heart, and there is no doubt in the use of people, only to use, do not ask about the distance; this is a victory.
Fifth, Yuan Shao was more strategic and less decisive, and did not worry about future events; Ming Gong was good at making decisions, and he could implement them in a timely manner and respond endlessly; this was to win.
Sixth, Yuan Shao relied on his seniority over the ages, sang humble slogans to achieve false fame, and among the scholars, he could speak the Tao, and many people with false appearances should be attached; Ming Gong treated people with sincerity, did not pay attention to superficial exaggeration, used a frugal style to influence subordinates, did not hesitate to reward those who had meritorious service, and the loyal and far-sighted people of the scholars were willing to be used by Ming Gong; this was a victory.
Seventh, Yuan Shao saw the hunger and cold of others, and showed a very pitiful look, but what he could not see, but he did not consider it at all, this is just the benevolence of a woman; Ming Gong was sometimes inevitably ignored for the small things in front of him, but he considered the big things very comprehensively, looking far and wide, and the favors received by the people exceeded their original expectations; this was Rensheng.
Viii. Yuan Shao's subordinates fought for power, slandered each other, and rumors filled the way; Ming Gong had the right way to manage his subordinates, but slander could not do it; this was Ming Sheng. IX. Yuan Shao does not distinguish between right and wrong in employing people; it is clear whether people are right and wrong, and those who think 'yes' are treated with courtesy, and those who think 'non' are brought to justice; this is Wen Sheng.
X. Yuan Shao uses troops well to bluff and does not know the essentials of using troops; Ming Gong can win more with less, use troops like gods, our army has no fear, and the enemy army is timid and fearful; this is a victory by force. ”
Xun Yu and Guo Jia finally said: "Yuan Shao has such ten defeats, Ming Gong has these ten victories, Ming Gong will definitely be able to defeat Yuan Shao, what is there to doubt?" Fundamentally, Yuan Shao was not terrible! ”
After Cao Cao heard these words, he deeply approved of the analysis of the two men, and thus enhanced his confidence in the crusade against the heroes and the defeat of Yuan Shao.
Therefore, the author believes that the analysis of the situation between Xun Guo and Guo is no less than that of Zhuge Liang's "Longzhong Pair" later, after all, Cao Cao later defeated Yuan Shao based on this.
Well, here we go today, let's talk about it tomorrow!
