"Actually, all of this is like a tree." Guo Jia opened his mouth and said metaphorically.

"A tree?" Yuan Shao asked curiously.

"That's right." Guo Jia nodded, "If a tree wants to continue to grow, then it needs to keep branching, even if some branches occasionally deviate from the wrong direction, most normal branches will lead the whole tree to continue to grow upwards." ”

As he spoke, Guo Jia looked at Yuan Shao and continued, "Now Lord Yuan is like the trunk of this tree. ”

"It's kind of interesting, what about you?" Yuan Shao asked with interest.

"I am the leaf." Guo Jia replied.

"Leaves?" Yuan Shao probably didn't expect Guo Jia to have such a low position on himself.

"That's right, not only me, but now all the strategists under Lord Yuan are also leaves. Each leaf is different, each represents a thought, represents an idea, each leaf is leading the trunk, and it is the right direction to grow. Can you imagine that when a tree trunk is surrounded by so many leaves, can it still grow upwards in the right direction?! Guo Jia said.

Yuan Shao probably understood at this time that Guo Jia was talking about the problem that he couldn't make up his mind. Indeed, there are many strategists and many ideas, and they are often indecisive, and it is difficult to make accurate judgments. Yuan Shao actually knows the problem of indecision himself, but he just doesn't know how to solve it.

So Yuan Shao hurriedly asked, "Then what is the best way to be filial piety?" ”

"In my opinion, what Lord Yuan lacks now is branches! There are still as many leaves on the tree as before, but if there are only a few branches on the entire trunk, it will be easier for the trunk to see the correct growth direction! Guo Jia said directly.

Since Yuan Shao's biggest problem is indecision, then, according to Guo Jia's idea, the best way is to leave everything to the decision-making group to do, just like the emperor handed over all the big and small things to the prime minister to do. Of course, now Yuan Shao has not found a talent like Zhuge Liang to Liu Bei. Therefore, Guo Jia took a step back, and if the prime minister fails, then the three princes. Anyway, like now, like a hundred officials in the court, there are many people and things, in Yuan Shao's place, it is definitely not a long-term way.

If Yuan Shao can follow Guo Jia's advice, then in the future, before the Battle of Guandu, according to Guo Jia's plan, the one who can climb to the position of the so-called "Three Princes" should be one of his Guo Jia, Xun Yu or Xun family, then even if the last one is not Tian Feng, in that case, Guo Jia has a great chance of turning things around!

Or to put it forward, if Yuan Shao could not be indecisive, then the situation of the battle of Guandu in history would not have formed, and Yuan Shao would have been able to attack it before Cao Ying destroyed Lu Bu and the rear was unstable, and the battle would be decided. If they can unify the north in such an early period, the rest of Sun Quan and the others have not yet become a climate, and the subsequent sweep will definitely be overwhelming!

Or go further, it is estimated that it will not be Cao Ying's turn to welcome the Son of Heaven.

It's just that Guo Jia's words have some truth, but in Yuan Shao's ears, what he sees is more Guo Jia's selfishness and desire for power!

It's true that the leaves have not decreased, but the leaves have changed from growing on the trunk to now growing on the branches, doesn't this give the branches a lot of rights for nothing?!

Dong Zhuo knew that he had to balance his subordinates, how could Yuan Shao deliberately give his subordinates so much power? Now, if anyone wants to rebel, it's just a leaf. But in the future, if the branch wants to rebel, how many leaves will there be on any branch?!

Therefore, even if Yuan Shao knew his own problem, he would never listen to Guo Jia's opinion. He doesn't have that courage, and he doesn't have that kind of trust in the people under him! Of course, Yuan Shao is also a little arrogant, in his opinion, indecision is also thoughtful, not only will not cause any big consequences, on the contrary, it may be the key to his success.

So Yuan Shao shook his head and said, "Although there are many people, it seems to be a little chaotic, but brainstorming, this little problem is nothing to worry about." Moreover, in many cases, decisions need to be made on the spot. If you really convey the problem layer by layer, and then wait until the discussion is completed, then pass it back layer by layer, and finally discuss it again, how much time will be wasted. ”

Guo Jia was speechless for a while, time is indeed very important, but the correct surname of decision-making is obviously more critical than time! And why don't you think about the time when so many people gather, the time when they get together to argue and the time when you Yuan Shao hesitates! Even if there is an urgent matter and you need to make a decision in person, are Guo Jia and these fools? They alone can't come up with a plan and make the right judgment?

At this moment, Guo Jia was completely dead to Yuan Shao. That's right, he Guo Fengxiao does have selfish intentions, and his selfishness is not small, but this kind of thing will help Yuan Shao even more, if Yuan Shao can't be made emperor, then what's the point of Guo Jia having great power under Yuan Shao?

Yuan Shao can only see other people's problems, but can't face up to his own problems, and he doesn't want to change, so he can only perish step by step.

Regardless of whether Yuan Shao's final outcome will be like history, according to what Guo Jia originally thought, since he can't see the hope of high power here in Yuan Shao, he has to switch to Cao Shao.

After sending Yuan Shao away, Guo Jia finally began to seriously think about how to get away from Yuan Shao safely.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration flashed in his mind, but Guo Jia remembered Xun Yulai again.

Speaking of which, it was the incident that gave Guo Jia a great reminder. Since Feng Ji was able to come up with a specific plan at that specific time period, then, without Guo Jia to say, Xun Yu himself should already have a plan to leave now.

Since Xun Yu not only left Yuan Shao in history, but also left Yuan Shao safely, can Guo Jia discuss with Xun Yu and learn from it by the way?

Thinking of this, Guo Jia decisively took the initiative to visit Xun Yu. Guo Jia knew that if Cao Ying wanted to succeed, Xun Yu's help was absolutely indispensable. Then, before Xun Yu himself decides, or before he makes a move, Guo Jia will pull Xun Yu to join Cao Ying. Even if it won't be the credit on the surface, Cao Ying will definitely be very grateful to Guo Jia in his heart!

"It's really rare for Master Guo to visit in person." Xun Yu kindly led Guo Jia into the house.

Guo Jia put on a straight face, pretending to be angry and said, "Brother Wen Ruo, when did you see me like this!" ”

"Haha, I thought you forgot about our old friends when you became a big official." Xun Yu said with a smile, this was quite euphemistic and made Guo Jia very comfortable, because Xun Yu obviously recognized Guo Jia as a commonplace.

"Aren't I afraid that people will misunderstand us and form a party for personal gain?" Guo Jia said casually, sat down, served tea, and exchanged a few words casually, Guo Jia glanced at Xun Yu, Xun Yu knew that Guo Jia must have something to discuss, so he immediately waved back.

(To be continued)