Chapter 1007

After hearing the news, Gu Yi and Zhuge Liang immediately led a team of elite soldiers to the ancient temple. When they arrived, they found that the ancient temple was shrouded in an invisible barrier, and anyone who tried to approach would be bounced away by a powerful force.

"It seems they have made full preparations." Gu Yi narrowed his eyes, secretly calculating countermeasures in his heart.

Just then, an unexpected figure suddenly walked out of the barrier. The person was the "Yellow Heaven" messenger rumored before, wearing a golden cloak, holding a magic staff, with a strange smile on his face.

"National Master Gu Yi, you finally came." The person’s voice was hoarse and low, as if coming from the depths of hell, "I have been waiting for you for a long time."

Gu Yi’s heart froze; he did not expect the "Yellow Heaven" messenger to appear voluntarily and seem to know his whereabouts like the back of his hand. This made him suspect whether there were already eyes and ears of the other party around him.

"Who are you? Why do you want to stir up this storm?" Gu Yi asked coldly.

However, in this historical trajectory quietly changed by Gu Yi, Xun You’s fate also seemed to be undergoing subtle changes.

"Fengxiao’s words are wrong; the past is just smoke, not worth mentioning." Xun You waved his hand gently, a trace of complex emotion that was hard to detect flashing in his eyes, "Now that the world is in chaos, we should find a wise master and plot the way to stability in the world together."

Hearing this, Guo Jia’s smile gradually faded, and his eyes became deep: "Gongda’s words are very true; in this chaotic world, heroes emerge, but those who can truly be called wise masters are few and far between. I wonder if Gongda has anyone in mind?"

Xun You did not answer directly but asked back: "What about Fengxiao? You have followed General Gu for many years; what do you think of him?"

Hearing this, Guo Jia’s mouth hooked into a smile, and his eyes flashed with light: "General Gu is not a thing in the pool. He has gullies in his chest, is wise and brave, and more importantly, he cares about the world and aims for unification. Although I, Guo Jia, am not talented, I am willing to follow him to the death and help him."

Hearing this, Xun You was silent for a moment, then spoke slowly: "I have also heard of General Gu’s name. It is said that he not only has extraordinary talent in military affairs but also has unique insights in governing places and soothing the people’s hearts. If it is really as Fengxiao said, he is not a bad wise master."

"However," Xun You changed the subject, "when we choose a master, besides talent, we need to value his morality and breadth of mind even more. Although General Gu has great ambition, whether he can truly accommodate the talents of the world and whether he can maintain his original intention in the face of the temptation of power still needs time to verify."

Guo Jia nodded, deeply agreeing: "Gongda’s words are very true. Although General Gu has his own strengths, he is not a perfect person. However, in this chaotic world, who can be perfect? The key lies in whether we can grow together with him, support each other, and create a great cause together."

The two smiled at each other, and the tacit understanding between them was self-evident.

Just then, a sound of hurried footsteps interrupted their conversation. A guard dressed in black walked into the house, knelt on one knee, and bowed to report: "Report to the two gentlemen, General Gu has sent an urgent letter."

Hearing this, Guo Jia and Xun You’s expressions froze, and they quickly took the letter. Upon unfolding it, they saw only a few words, but they revealed important military intelligence—Gu Yi’s army encountered stubborn resistance from Yuan Shao when attacking Jizhou, the battle situation was deadlocked, and they urgently needed wise men to assist.

"It seems our opportunity has come." Guo Jia flashed a sharp light in his eyes and looked at Xun You, "Gongda, are you willing to go with me?"

Xun You pondered for a moment, then nodded firmly: "This is what I wish, I dare not ask for it. Since we have decided to throw ourselves into the chaotic world, we should seek well-being for the common people. Since General Gu is in trouble, how can we sit idly by?"

Thus, the two quickly packed their luggage, bid farewell to this hidden residence, and embarked on the journey to Jizhou.

Along the way, the two took turns riding horses, traveling day and night, and finally arrived at Gu Yi’s army camp a few days later. Hearing the news, Gu Yi personally went out of the camp to welcome them, his face full of joy.

"Fengxiao, Gongda, you finally came!" Gu Yi held their hands tightly, his eyes flashing with excitement, "The Battle of Jizhou concerns the rise and fall of our army’s future; with you two here, my heart is settled!"

Guo Jia and Xun You smiled at each other, secretly feeling lucky that they had chosen this master who was brave, knowledgeable, and had the world in his heart. They knew that the days to come would be the moment for them to write history and create the future together.

In the following days, Guo Jia and Xun You fully exerted their wisdom and talent. Guo Jia was known for his strange schemes and repeatedly proposed unexpected strategic concepts, catching the enemy off guard; while Xun You was good at steady layout, ensuring the army’s logistics were worry-free, and also proposed key tactical suggestions at critical moments.

With their assistance, Gu Yi’s army gradually reversed the battle situation and formed a suppression trend against Yuan Shao’s army. However, just as victory was about to be achieved, a sudden piece of news plunged the entire camp into an unprecedented crisis—Yuan Shao’s ally, the powerful force in the north, Gongsun Zan, suddenly sent troops south, intending to join forces with Yuan Shao to fight against Gu Yi.

Facing this sudden change, the camp was suddenly panicked. Many people thought that dealing with two powerful enemies, Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan, at the same time was an almost impossible task. However, Guo Jia and Xun You were not panicked because of this. They knew that in this chaotic world, only by analyzing calmly and making decisive decisions could they turn danger into safety.

The two summoned the generals overnight to discuss countermeasures together. After listening to the opinions of all parties, Guo Jia proposed a bold plan—divide the enemy and defeat them one by one. He suggested that Gu Yi first concentrate his troops to quickly defeat Yuan Shao, and then turn to deal with Gongsun Zan. And Xun You was responsible for formulating a detailed tactical plan to ensure the smooth implementation of the plan.

After Gu Yi listened to their suggestions, he immediately decided to execute them. In the following days, Gu Yi’s army was like a tiger coming down the mountain, launching a fierce offensive against Yuan Shao’s army. Under the meticulous planning of Guo Jia and Xun You, the army broke through like a bamboo, and soon defeated Yuan Shao’s main force. Yuan Shao himself was also captured in the chaotic army and finally chose to surrender.

This battle not only made Gu Yi’s army famous but also let the world see the wisdom and talent of Guo Jia and Xun You. And Gongsun Zan, after learning the news of Yuan Shao’s defeat, was also too scared to act rashly and finally chose to hold still.