Sun Quan hid in the crowd and watched Cai Ji standing at the head of the city turn his hands into clouds and his hands into rain, talking and laughing freely, and he cleaned up the snakes like Yan Rou and so on, and couldn't help but admire them. Although he is not a roundworm in Cai Ji's stomach, he doesn't know Cai Ji's plan for a hundred years. However, through the two decrees of salt and iron monopoly and mutual market mentioned by Cai Ji earlier, Sun Quan at this time seemed to have sketched a huge system of restraint in his mind.

Use the salt and iron monopoly to bind the barbarians, and use the mutual market to cherish the soft people, so graceful and powerful, why worry about the barbarians not to belong - thinking that Dongwu is rich in salt and iron, and can also follow this method to restrain Shanyue and other barbarians, Sun Quan is even more depressed when he was in Nanpi before, and feels that just what he has seen and heard today has been worth this trip to the north. Therefore, after Cai Ji drove back to the Qi army camp from the Great Wall, Sun Quan hurriedly got into the camp tent and recorded the previous conversations between Cai Ji and Yan Rou one by one, so that he could return to Soochow for reference and research in the future.

And just when Sun Quan was overjoyed about his own gain, Cai Ji and Zhang Liao, Zhao Yun and other generals in the Chinese army invited Yan Rou and others to a banquet. As for Yan Rou, she was directly poured with meat and vegetables by Donglai's soju, and before the sun went down, she was already drunk and fell on the food table, and she was still unconscious until noon the next day.

Compared with Yan Rou, who is not strong enough to drink, Cai Ji and all the generals under his account have a "massive" amount of wine. Far from getting drunk, the important ministers of the camp gathered in Cai Jishuai's tent early the next morning to discuss the details of the next battle against the state. Among the military generals and ministers attending the meeting, even the young Cao Pi and Sun Quan with two dark circles under his eyes were even included.

Sun Quan was both surprised and curious about Cai Ji allowing him to participate in the Qiying military meeting, especially when he saw that the mastermind sitting next to Cai Ji was Jia Xu, who had not appeared for a long time, and some expectations sprouted in his heart. From instigating Li Dao and Guo Yan to besiege Chang'an and force Lu Bu to retreat, to the battle of Guandu to help Cai Ji Chi aid Cao Cao to carve up Hebei. Jia Xu, who is low-key, has always been a blockbuster. Therefore, Sun Quan can be sure that today's military discussion will not just be a formality. Thinking about this, Sun Quan couldn't help but cheer up and secretly observed Jia Xulai.

At this time, Jia Xu was listening carefully, and Pang Tong, who was also the marching commander, introduced the situation of Gao Gan and Yuan Tan. But seeing this Qi camp mastermind, sitting in the hall in a pine-colored robe, his gray hair and temples combed meticulously, not only did he not see the slightest tiredness between his eyebrows, but he exuded a spirit of vigor.

According to the spies, the three thieves Gao Gan, Yuan Tan, and Budugen are now gathering in Pingcheng, claiming to have an army of 100,000. In fact, there were about 50,000 soldiers and horses, among which the 20,000 cavalry at the root of the pace were the most fierce. ＂

As Pang Tong said loudly the enemy's troops, the civil and military forces present all looked solemn. Although the other party lied about doubling the number of troops this time, 50,000 soldiers and horses was still a large number for the two states. It must be known that if a tribe outside the Saiwai can gather 5,000 young and strong elites, its leader will dare to call himself king. And Cai Ji's current army in Dai County is only more than 30,000 people. This even includes the 8,000 soldiers and horses she brought from Qingzhou.

Therefore, it is rare to see a Hu chief like Budugen who can pull up 20,000 soldiers and horses at one time, which shows that his title of Xianbei is not in vain. Of course, Budugen is not the only Xianbei single Yu outside the plug. Entrenched in the Kebi Neng Department in Shanggu County, Youzhou. As well as the three departments of Suli, Mijia and Que Ji outside Liaoxi, Youbeiping and Yuyang. are also self-proclaimed Xianbei Shan Yu. The strength of these four parts may even be above the root of the step.

In Cai Ji's opinion, Budugen was the first steppe wolf to pounce on her, and if she didn't cramp and peel her skin, then the whole wolf pack would rush up. But how to do more with less is a technical job. So after listening to Pang Tong's introduction, Cai Ji added to Jia Xu, who was sitting next to her, "Gu has already relied on what Mr. Wenhe said. In public, it was announced that General Zilong would be sent as the vanguard to Yanmen. It is believed that in a few days, the news will spread all over the country. ＂

It turned out that Cai Ji publicly appointed Zhao Yun as a pioneer on the Great Wall yesterday, not on a whim of her, but the result of Jia Xu's instructions behind her back. At this moment, seeing that his master had faithfully carried out the plan he had arranged, Jia Xu was quite satisfied and analyzed. "The city can't raise less than 50,000 soldiers and horses, and Gao Gan and Yuan Tan will follow the siege of Baideng in the past in order to win a quick victory. ＂

"Therefore, Mr. will plan and send Zilong as the vanguard to lead Gao Gan and Yuan Tan to dispatch, so as to cause people but not people? Cai Ji asked Jia Xu with interest.

In fact, when Jia Xu sent Zhao Yun to be a pioneer in Jianyi, Cai Ji did not explain the reason to her. Cai Ji just felt that Zhao Yun's strength was indeed enough to be a pioneer at that time, so he agreed to Jia Xu's recommendation without saying a word. However, after listening to Jia Xu's analysis at this moment, Cai Ji suddenly realized that the reason why the old man in front of him recommended Zhao Yun as a pioneer was not just because of his strength, but because he wanted to use Zhao Yun as a bait to lure the snake out of the hole.

It must be known that Zhao Yun is the first fierce general of the Qi camp who beheaded Yan Liang, if Gao Gan and Yuan Tan can defeat Zhao Yun, they can not only boost their morale, take advantage of the situation to plunder the two states, but even provoke her Cai Ji, so as to introduce the main force of the Qi army into the ambush circle they prepared in advance. Of course, the above is only an analysis from the perspective of Gao Gan and Yuan Tan. There is a saying in the art of war: "Those who are good at fighting will cause others but not others." "Mobilizing the enemy without being mobilized by the enemy is the decisive way to seize the initiative on the battlefield. Therefore, Cai Ji can also use Zhao Yun to introduce Gao Gan and others into the decisive battle site selected by the Qi army.

Seeing that Cai Ji could see his strategic intentions with a little stroke, Jia Xu finally had a smile on his face. Counting with his fingers, Cai Ji has been learning the art of war with Jia Xu for more than four years, and Jia Xu has almost taught the art of war, and what Cai Ji can do next is to continue to accumulate experience in one battle after another. As the so-called master leads the door, and the cultivation depends on herself, and what kind of Cheng Dù Cai Ji's art of war can achieve in the end still depends on her own understanding. Therefore, Jia Xuxuan even nodded to Cai Ji and encouraged, "That's right. It seems that the Lord has already read the art of war, and in time he will be able to master it. ＂

Cai Ji was quite happy to be so sure of Jia Xu, but Zhao Yun on the side was confused. He originally thought that he was sent as a pioneer in order to play the momentum of the Qi army in one go, but at this moment, listening to what Jia Xu and Cai Ji said, it seemed that he was asking him to be a bait. No, as Jia Xu's voice fell, Zhao Yun hurriedly blurted out and asked, "Then Xu Yun is defeated?" ＂

"General Zilong doesn't need to be defeated. "This time it was neither Jia Xu nor Cai Ji who answered Zhao Yun. Rather, it was Pang Tong, who sat across from him. Due to Jia Xu's advanced age, his energy and physical strength were limited, and he could not follow the army for tactical guidance for a long time, so the specific tactical arrangements fell on Pang Tong's shoulders. Pang Tong has no objection to Jia Xu's strategy, but he also has his own tactical style. So at this moment, in the face of Zhao Yun's question, Pang Tong followed and instructed in a deep voice, "General Zilong not only does not need to be defeated, but also strives for a big victory. The better the general's record, the more thieves he can attract out of the city. ”

Although deception is also a tactic. But after all, it can't be as enjoyable as an all-out attack. Zhao Yun'er heard that he didn't need to cheat, and the slight sense of grievance that had sprouted before was suddenly swept away, and he turned to a fist hug excitedly, "Oh! Yunding lives up to the trust! ”

Zhao Yun's appearance of rubbing his hands brought up the desire of all the generals present. The young Koji Yan was even more eager to ask for Zhandao, "Yan is willing to go to Yanmen with General Zilong." ”

Zhang Liao on the side was not as impatient as Koji Yan. But he also cast an inquiring eye at Pang Tong. Who knew that Pang Tong exchanged glances with Jia Xu. He waved his hand at everyone and said, "General Koji, don't worry, all the monarchs perform their own duties and have their own arrangements." ”

When everyone heard Pang Tong say this, they stopped shouting, so Pang Tong turned back to Cao Pi and Sun Quan and solemnly instructed. "From now on, please follow the main calendar."

Cao Pi and Sun Quan, who were named, although they didn't know what kind of medicine was sold in Pang Tong's gourd, they also knew that the art of war was the most important thing about fiction and reality. What's more, Cai Ji's defeat is not a good thing for the two of them. Therefore, Cao Pi and Sun Quan did not talk much, but both looked like they hugged their fists and said "喏".

In the next few days, Cai Ji did indeed lead Cao Pi and Sun Quan as Pang Tong said, along with Yan Rou, who had recently joined. He successively inspected Macheng, Gaoliu and other important towns of Dai County. At the same time, the news that the Marquis of Qi sent Zhao Yun to fight in Yanmen as the vanguard also spread quickly throughout You, He, and Hebei Prefectures as if he had grown wings. The forces of all parties in Heshuo also shifted their attention from the Cao-Liu War in the south to the Battle of Bingzhou, which had a close relationship with them.

"Oh? Cai Anzhen sent Zhao Zilong to Yanmen as a pioneer? Zhong Xuan, the commander of the party in the garrison, listened to the report of the military master under the account, and his right hand, which was about to be put down in the air, couldn't help but hang in the air.

"Yes. It is reported that Zhao Zilong has connected the three counties of Xialao County, Fanchou and Juyang, and is now marching west all the way from Luoshui to force Mayi. When Fu Gan said this, he couldn't help but pouted and said to Zhong Xuan, "Zhao Zilong is worthy of being a fierce general in the world who beheaded Yan Liang, and this expedition to the west is like entering a no-man's land. Don't hesitate, and ask the government to take advantage of the fact that the senior cadres are not careful, and quickly send troops to recover Taiyuan! ”

However, Zhong Xuan did not immediately reply to Fu Gan, but asked casually, "Where is Cai Anzhen now?" ”

Fu Gan didn't expect Zhong Xuan to suddenly ask him about Cai Ji's situation, and after being stunned for a moment, he immediately clenched his fists and replied, "Huifujun, according to the report from the spies, Cai Anzhen is traveling with the second son and others. ”

"Traveling on the plug?" Zhong Xuan frowned slightly. After fighting Gao Gan's rebellion, Cao Cao transferred Zhong Xuan to Shangdang and ordered him to strictly monitor the movements of Cai Ji and Gao Gan to prevent the Qi army from attacking the hinterland of Cao's army. And Cai Ji's current behavior was obviously a bit unexpected by Zhong Xuan, so he followed up and asked, "Are you sure?" ”

"Yes." When Fu Gan said this, he also vaguely felt that something was wrong in his heart. However, he soon found an excuse for Cai Ji's actions, "Thinking that Zhao Zilong is advancing all the way, Cai Anzhen feels that the thieves are not afraid, so he can travel to the plug with peace of mind and win over Zhuhu." It is reported that Yan Rou, the captain of Wuhuan, has already joined Cai Anzhen. ”

However, Fu Gan's remarks did not move Zhong Xuan. But seeing that the latter frowned, after muttering for a while, he suddenly gave a categorical order, "Pass the order, without the order of the government, the whole army is not allowed to fight without authorization." ”

"Why!?" Fu Gan looked startled, and hurriedly asked puzzled. In his opinion, it was far from enough for Cao Jun to only keep Shangdang and a county in Bingzhou after the Gao Gan uprising, and in order to ensure that Jizhou and Sili were not disturbed, Cao Jun had to at least reoccupy the important town of Taiyuan. And the current Gao Gan was just beaten by Zhao Yun and had no power to fight back, how could Fu Gan be willing to give up such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Zhong Xuan didn't pay attention to Fu Gan's eagerness to ask, but seeing that he continued to practice calligraphy, he said quietly, "Regardless of the fact that the Shangdang forces are not enough to storm Taiyuan, even if the government can recover Taiyuan at this moment, the prime minister will not allow the government to interfere in Cai Anzhen's battle." ”

Fu Gan, who heard Zhong Xuan's voice, couldn't help but show a suspicious expression, "The meaning of the prince is ......"

Zhong Xuan persuaded in the pen and Long Fei, "Yan Cai is not in a hurry, and the state war has just gathered, and the vicious war has not yet begun." ”

Fu Gan was mentioned by Zhong Xuan, and then he remembered that Gao Gan and Yuan Tan were certainly traitors, but Cai Ji, who was under the banner of rebellion, was not necessarily Prime Minister Cao's true ally. What's more, in terms of strength alone, Gao Gan and Yuan Tan are just diseases of the limbs, and Cai Ji, who is sitting in the land of Sizhou, is a real confidant. The longer the two sides fought in the two states, the more they consumed, and the more beneficial it was for Cao Cao. Perhaps, as Zhong Xuan said, he was too anxious just now. After Cai Ji and Gao Gan and others fell into a vicious battle, it was not too late to send troops to Taiyuan. Thinking of this, Fu Gan immediately patted his head with self-deprecation, and laughed loudly, "The prince of the mansion is reasonable, but if he cares, he will be chaotic, and he has forgotten that the snipe and the clam compete for the benefit of the fisherman!" ”

However, this time Zhong Xuan did not laugh with Fu Gan, he did not send troops to Taiyuan, although he had the idea of competing with the fishermen for profit, but the more important reason was that he had not seen the number of roads between Cai Ji and Gao Gan. At least as far as Zhong Ji knows, Cai Ji is not only a general under Zhao Yun's account, but there are even poisoners such as Jia Xu to help, so he believes that what Cai Ji is doing now is likely to be just a cover. On the other hand, although the senior cadres were defeated and retreated, they had not yet sent Xianbei cavalry, so it could not be asserted that the senior cadres were vulnerable just because Zhao Yun had captured a few cities. Therefore, according to Zhong Xuan's judgment, Cai Ji and Gao Gan and others have not used all their strength so far, so he, Zhong Xuan, naturally will not rush the limited forces in his hands into the melee to share the pressure for Cai Ji. After all, good steel has to be used on the blade, so that it can be worthy of the heavy responsibility entrusted by Prime Minister Cao Cheng.

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The Mid-Autumn Festival is busy, and the update is irregular, please forgive me. (To be continued......) (To be continued......)