⚔️ Story 8 : Yuan Shao's Letter

⚔️ Story 8 : Yuan Shao's Letter

Yuan Shao stationed his army in Hanoi, and food supplies were dwindling. At this time, Han Fu, the governor of Ji Province, sent provisions to support Yuan Shao's army.

Yuan Shao's strategist, Feng Ji, said to him, "A great man like you, General, who aspires to make a name for yourself, how can you rely on others for provisions? Ji Province is rich in both food and wealth; why don't you take it yourself?" Yuan Shao replied, "I don't have a good plan yet." Feng Ji then said, "You can secretly send a letter to Gongsun Zan, asking him to attack Ji Province, and agreeing to a pincer attack. Gongsun Zan will definitely send troops. Han Fu is incompetent; he will surely ask you to help manage Ji Province. Taking Ji Province then will be as easy as reaching out and grabbing something." Yuan Shao was overjoyed and immediately sent the letter to Gongsun Zan.

Upon receiving the letter, Gongsun Zan was overjoyed to learn that Yuan Shao was willing to cooperate in attacking Ji Province and even share the land. He immediately began preparing his army and setting out.

Yuan Shao then secretly informed Han Fu of this. Han Fu was terrified and immediately summoned his advisors Xun Chen and Xin Ping for advice.

Xun Chen said, "Gongsun Zan is rapidly advancing with a large army from Yan and Dai. His offensive is difficult to withstand, and he also has the support of Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei. Resistance will be extremely difficult. Yuan Shao is both wise and brave, and he has many capable generals under his command. General, you can invite Yuan Shao to jointly govern Ji Province. He will certainly treat you well, and in this way, you will have nothing to fear from Gongsun Zan."

Soon afterward, Yuan Shao took control of Ji Province.

Han Fu's Ji Province was stolen by Yuan Shao.

If Han Fu were to travel back in time from the end of the story to the present moment when the story took place...

1. What will Han Fu think of Xun Chen?

2. How will Han Fu treat Xun Chen?

3. Why doesn't Han Fu understand that Xun Chen might do such a thing to him?

4. If Yuan Shao and Feng Ji could travel through time, what scenario would occur?

You need the support of a local leader. So, we'll create a financial problem for him first, then pretend to rescue him.

You need the support of a local leader. So, we'll create a financial problem for him first, then rescue him.

You need the support of a local leader. So, we'll sincerely establish an alliance with him.

You need the support of a local leader. So, we'll directly use sarcastic remarks to provoke him into anger, then seize his rule.

1. What will Han Fu think of Xun Chen?

You betrayed me, why?

2. How will Han Fu treat Xun Chen?

I can't stand it anymore. I'm going to get rid of you. Imprison Xun Chen, kill him, eliminate him.

3. Why wouldn't Han Fu understand that Xun Chen might do such a thing to him? 

Times have changed.

The order dominated by the Han Dynasty and the Han Emperor has vanished.

The era has evolved into one of fierce competition among warlords.

At this time, some people will either: early or secret allegiance to a wise ruler.

Early allegiance means finding a good boss early on,

finding a hero in the chaotic world to fight alongside and create a new era;

Secret allegiance means secretly changing one's boss,

without letting the current boss know,

so that the current boss can be killed as fertilizer for the new boss, a gift for promotion, salary increase, and meritorious service.

4. If Yuan Shao and Feng Ji could travel through time, what scenario would occur? 

[Possibly] You need the support of a local leader. So, let's create a financial problem for him first, then pretend to rescue him.

[No] You need the support of the local leader. That way, we'll create a financial problem for him first, and then we'll bail him out.

[No] You need the support of the local leader. That way, we'll sincerely establish an alliance with him.

[No] You need the support of the local leader. That way, we'll directly use sarcastic remarks to provoke him into anger, and then seize his rule.

(Optional:)

Han Fu, what if we traveled back in time several dozen days from the end of the story to the present moment when the story took place?

[Like in the movie: Tomorrow's Edge. Tom Cruise, after getting his hands on the blue monster's blood, could go back to the previous day after death and start over.]