An unknown small mansion in Taiyuan County, Taiyuan County, and Prefecture

A sudden heavy snowfall turned everything in the house into a white expanse.

The willow trees, which had lost their leaves, were covered with fluffy, shiny silver stripes; Evergreen pines and cypresses in winter and summer, piled with fluffy, heavy snowballs.

This snow-capped scene made everything in the house quiet.

However, the silence did not last long before it was broken by the pace of a dozen people.

The dozen or so people came in a hurry, and did not stop at all to watch the beautiful snowy scene.

After a short time, a young man with a handsome face and extraordinary bearing arrived, and everyone stepped forward to salute, and said respectfully: "See the lord!" ”

This young man is none other than Han Cheng; These dozen or so people are the backbone of Han Cheng's subordinates.

Among them, the generals include Zhang Liao, the chief general of the Qinglong Army, Han Hao, and Yan Rou; Huang Zhong, the commander of the Vermilion Bird Army, Wei Yan, the main general, and Zhang He, the general of the Lang Army; Gao Shun, the chief general of the Xuanwu Army; Ordinary army commander Zhao Yun, Lang general Xu Huang.

Wenchen has Han Ye, Xu Miao, Cui Lin, Jia Kui, Wang Ling, Wang Chang;

The strategists include Li Ru, Fu Zhu, Sima Yi, Xu Shu, and judges.

These people are either generals with heavy troops, or Taishou who governs a county, or Han Cheng's trusted people.

The land of the two states has a large number of people and complicated affairs, and Taiyuan County also has a nominal emperor.

Han Cheng couldn't handle so many things alone. Only through these people can they control the territory in their hands that Han Cheng's rule can be more solid.

These people will spread out through their subordinates and pass on Han Cheng's various policies to the common people.

Today, the reason why he wants to avoid the eyes and ears of the ministers of the court and gather here is because Han Cheng deliberately wants to create this opportunity to get close to the backbone of his subordinates, so that it is suitable to win them over; Second, it is necessary to discuss some important matters to prevent the leakage of information.

Half an hour later, the crowd arrived at the chamber that had been prepared long ago.

Han Cheng said solemnly: "You are all my cronies, and I won't say those 'kind words' anymore."

The main reason for letting you come here today is to tell you one thing: in the past five years, we have not expanded our territory, but focused on defense! After five years, not losing territory is the biggest victory! ”

Among these people, if you want to talk about martial arts rankings, Huang Zhong is definitely one of the best figures; But when it comes to planning strategic plans, Huang Zhong is a little worse.

When Han Cheng finished speaking, the 'brave and decisive' Huang Zhong immediately stood up and asked Han Cheng dissatisfiedly: "The Fenwu Army has indeed just gone through many battles, and the soldiers are very tired and really need to rest.

But it doesn't have to be five years, right? I think half a year is enough! If we don't attack for five years, everyone will dominate the world, and we are still in a daze in Merge State and Youzhou? ”

Although Han Cheng is usually more kind and very friendly to others, he also has the majesty of being the lord.

Who would dare to be so presumptuous in front of him? If it weren't for Huang Zhong's special identity, how could he dare to use such an attitude?

It has long been beaten out by a random stick.

However, everyone is used to it.

After all, it was Huang Zhong, the 'brave and decisive' Huang Zhong.

After Huang Zhong finished speaking, Li Ru immediately stood up from his seat and said softly to Huang Zhong: "General Huang, the lord doesn't mean that we won't attack others, if we have the chance, we will still attack others."

The problem now is that when someone else attacks us, we have to defend. ”

After listening to Li Ru's words, Huang Zhong asked with a surprised face, "En? With our current strength, it's not bad not to fight others, who would dare to attack us?

Yuan Shao? Or Cao Cao?

No matter which side they come, we don't beat them all over the ground to find teeth, even if we don't have the ability.

Unless...... Unless they come together. ”

Huang Zhong thought about it, but still said the words that were not going to come.

After hearing Huang Zhong's words, Li Ru sat down directly.

cast Huang Zhong with an admiring look, as if to say: General Huang, you are right.

At the same time, everyone saw Li Ru's attitude and understood a lot.

Could it be that Huang Zhong is right?

In fact, at the end of last year, after Han Cheng issued an order to blockade Merge Prefecture and Youzhou, they were very surprised: "Well, why do you want to do this?" ”

Among these dozen or so people, smart people such as Xu Miao, Xu Shu, Sima Yi, Li Ru, Fu Zhu, Zhang Liao and others can guess one or two.

In doing so, it must have something to do with the cavalry's horses.

But Han Cheng didn't speak, and they didn't dare to speculate, if they guessed correctly, it would be a big deal.

And as for the unintelligent people among these dozen people, they can't take these into account.

What they think about is probably that it shouldn't be my business, why should I care about this?

Han Cheng knew that these things could not be said to the outside world, and if they were said, no matter whether they succeeded or not, there would be chaos among the military and the people.

But the people here are their own cronies, and they should know something.

Therefore, Han Cheng sorted out his words and said to everyone present: "General Huang is right. I don't think it will take until March for Cao Cao and Yuan Shao to gather forces to attack us.

As for why, I won't hide it. The reason is that I blocked Bingzhou and Youzhou, cutting off the source of their war horses. If they don't act, then in five years, the world will definitely be ours. ”

After everyone heard this, they all looked like they suddenly realized.

Some people really suddenly realized; But some people can only pretend to be suddenly enlightened.

It's not good to be too smart, especially in this kind of thing.

Seeing everyone's expressions, Han Cheng said in his heart: "Some of you can really pretend!" ”

So he continued what he had just said: "Since everyone understands, let me tell you the purpose of inviting you here today."

It's very simple, there is only one, that is, let everyone brainstorm and think about how to prevent Cao Cao's attack?

Although there were two attackers, Yuan Shao of Jizhou was not terrible.

Our opponent is mainly Cao Cao of Yanzhou.

Cao Cao's subordinates have outstanding strategists, brave generals, and elite soldiers, and he is our great enemy. ”

Everyone nodded unconsciously.

Over the years, he has been fighting with Yuan Shao constantly, losing less and winning more, and he really has no fear of Yuan Shao, the first prince in the world.

And everywhere in the west and east, the famous Cao Cao made the people of the Fenwu Army have a trace of pressure.

This phenomenon is contrary to common sense, after all, Yuan Shao is the strongest at this time.

I'm not afraid of the strongest princes, but I'm afraid of the second in line, I can't say anything!

But Han Cheng agrees with this very much.

Because Yuan Shao is really not as powerful as Cao Cao!

Look down on it, look down on it, he can't beat us anyway.

After listening to Han Cheng's words, the judge said to Han Cheng: "My lord, since this is the case, I suggest that we take the initiative to give up the land of several counties in Hanoi County.

Then the heavy troops were placed on the border of Shangdang County, Shangjun and Xihe County.

Hanoi County is the land of four wars, and we need too many troops to defend these counties, and the gains outweigh the losses! ”

After hearing this, Han Cheng smiled slightly, and praised in his heart: "The trial match is really good at guarding, this idea of giving up Hanoi County is indeed the most in line with the current situation, an excellent defensive strategy, and you can't lose a big one because of a small one." ”

As soon as the judge finished speaking, Zhang Liao on that side said: "We can't just defend, the best way to defend is to attack."

We can arrange multiple forces of cavalry to enter the territory of Yuan Shao and Cao Cao and destroy them!

so that they cannot concentrate and attack us with all their hearts. ”

After hearing this, Han Cheng also agreed very much. Zhang Liao's idea is not bad.

After Zhang Liao finished speaking, Xu Miao stood up and said, "Cao Cao and Yuan Shao came together to attack us, which means that they have formed an alliance. In that case, why can't we find an ally? ”

After Han Cheng heard Xu Miao's words, his eyes lit up. I really didn't think of this strategy.

Li Ru and Fu Zhu and other strategists probably had the same idea as Han Cheng, they were thinking about how to arrange troops for defense, and they really didn't think about finding someone to form an alliance.

After all, at this time, the geographical location of the territory occupied by Han Cheng faced the most important question: who to find an alliance?

To the east and south are Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, who are trying to fight themselves;

To the north is Kirbineng of the Xianbei Department of Youzhou, and it is useless to form an alliance with him for this battle;

To the west is the chaotic Liangzhou, with dozens of forces, and dozens of leaders, large and small.

Where are the allies?

Han Cheng was also confused and asked Xu Miao, "Jingshan, who are the allies you are talking about?" Sun Ce? ”

Xu Miao replied confidently: "'Jiangdong Little Overlord' Sun Ce, although he is brave and invincible, he is not our ally.

One is that it is too far away from us, and far water cannot save the near fire; The second is that Cao Cao will definitely appease Sun Ce well, otherwise, with Cao Cao's caution, it is impossible to send troops.

The allies I'm talking about are the Qiang people in Liangzhou! ”

After Xu Miao finished speaking, the general Zhang He asked puzzledly: "Liangzhou Qiang people? Now that there are so many leaders on their side, which one should we ally with?

Moreover, these Qiang people are capricious, whoever gives more benefits will help whomever they want, don't find an ally when the time comes, but have one more enemy. In that case, we're going to lose a lot of money. ”

Xu Miao still looked confident, and calmly replied: "If we don't need them to send troops, then we won't be afraid that they will become our enemies." ”

Zhang He was even more puzzled and asked, "What kind of ally is it if you don't send troops?" ”

Xu Miao looked serious and said slowly: "War, many times, it is not the strength of the army, but the national strength.

Qiang people are heavy on profits, isn't it just right?

War horses can no longer flow out of our Bingzhou and Youzhou.

Therefore, Liangzhou became the only source of war horses for Cao Cao and Yuan Shao, unless they did not want to have cavalry.

If we arrange a person who can speak the Tao and persuade the major leaders of the Qiang people to increase the price of war horses tenfold, will Cao Cao and the others have to pay ten times the price to buy these war horses?

And we are mainly defensive, their cavalry is not of much use.

Great wealth was spent, but nothing was used.

As long as we drag him for three years, will Cao Cao and Yuan Shao still be able to resist the pressure and come to attack us?

When the time comes, we will have strong soldiers and horses, and there will be many cavalry, so what they have to consider is how to carry our iron cavalry south, right? ”

Everyone present was silent in thought.

Xu Miao's way of fighting was incomprehensible for a while.

Han Cheng had already understood.

In fact, Xu Miao said so much, mainly in one meaning - "War, many times, it is not the strength of the army, but the national strength." Use national strength to drag down Cao Cao and Yuan Shao. ”

Thinking of this, Han Cheng couldn't help but be happy in his heart: "This kind of gathering is really good. Depending on the location and the angle from which you look at the problem, you may be able to get unexpected gains. Next time you need to, do it again! Hey! ”