That night, after a fun time, Zhao Yu lay on the couch with his hands on his pillow, and unconsciously remembered the things he talked about with Zhang Ji today.

As he expected, although Jiangnan Yishi seems to be aggressive, he actually lacks foundation, or stamina.

The most obvious example is that Chen Shuo's Jiangxia Yishi, after occupying the entire Runan County, did not advance north according to the original strategy to attack Chen County and Chen Liu, and now because of Guan Shuo's request for help, he sent 50,000 reinforcements to Guan Shuo - according to Zhang Ji, if it were not for the urging of him and Huang Yun who came with him in the name of Jiangdong, Chen Miao probably did not plan to march north immediately.

Is it Chen Miao's deliberate passive slack?

Of course not, in the final analysis, it is nothing more than Chen Miao's Jiangxia Yishi 'eating up', and he can't digest Runan County immediately in a short time.

From this point of view, Chen Miao is still insightful, and he is by no means the kind of mediocre person who only cares about immediate interests.

But unfortunately, the timing was not on Chen Miao's side, whether it was Jing Chu or Jiangdong, they all asked Chen Miao to march immediately - Zhao Yu didn't know what Jing Chu's plans were for the time being, but on Jiangdong's side, Zhang Ji had clearly explained that Jiangdong needed other righteous teachers to go hand in hand to share the pressure for Jiangdong.

To put it mildly, it is not an exaggeration to say that Jiangdong is using several other righteous teachers.

But considering that Jiangdong Yishi is actually his 'Zhao Yishi', Zhao Yu is not easy to think otherwise.

『…… Shall I add fuel to the fire?'

Zhao Yu thought of this question again.

It is true that he can gain the trust of Guan Shuo and Chen Miao as the 'second son of the Zhao family in Luyang', and then help these two righteous teachers defeat Yang Ding in Ye County and Wang Shangde in Nanyang, and then join forces with the righteous teachers to march in Henan and Liang County, and go hand in hand with Jiangdong.

But the question is, what about after that?

In Mr. Ram's strategic arrangement, Jiangdong can be ruled by relying on complex terrain such as Jishui, Taishan, and Nanbei Lake to split the soil with the Jin State, but to the west, it is a horse Pingchuan, once the Jin State launches a ferocious counterattack, the Jin army can attack all the way to Yingchuan County without resistance and hit Kunyang.

At that time, how should he Kunyang resist?

The real problem is that the righteous teacher is almost at his limit, and even if the righteous master with an unstable foundation swallows a large amount of land, it will be difficult to make full use of it in a short period of time - which is why Mr. Ram decided to 'tear the ground and cure' and recuperate.

"With Kunyang, with my efforts in the past seven years, to bet that all righteous teachers can resist the counterattack of the Jin Kingdom, is this a big bet?"

Zhao Yu thought secretly.

"Young master?"

On the dark bed, Jing Nu's concerned inquiry suddenly sounded: "What's wrong?" ”

She heard Zhao Yu's long sigh.

"Something on my mind." Zhao Yu replied casually.

Hearing this, Jing Nu groped out of the bed, lit the oil lamp on the table, and immediately returned to Zhao Yu's side, leaned her head on her beloved's chest, and asked softly, "Can I know?" ”

Zhao Yu smiled, hugged Jingnu's smooth body, and said softly: "It's nothing, I'm just wondering if I can add fuel to the fire." ”

As he spoke, he gave a brief explanation to Jingnu.

Jing Nu suddenly realized at this time, and asked softly: "The young master wants to secretly help Guan Shuo and Chen Miao?" …… Isn't Mr. Ram not optimistic about the west? ”

"That being said......"

Zhao Yu nodded with a wry smile.

Indeed, in Jingnu's words, Mr. Ram's Jiangdong righteous teachers are indeed not optimistic about the righteous teachers in the two general directions of Jingchu and Jiangzhong, and think that these two righteous teachers are very likely to be defeated by the Jin State in the near future - the reason why Jiangdong sent Zhang Ji here is purely to see if these two righteous teachers can share the pressure for Jiangdong, to put it bluntly, it is 'leading the water to the west'.

However, Jiangdong has Jiangdong's considerations, and Zhao Yu also has Zhao Yu's considerations: let Jing Chu, as well as Guan Shuo and Chen Miao, ignore the forces of righteous teachers, and sit back and watch them be defeated by the Jin State in the near future, Zhao Yu feels that it is really a pity.

After listening to Zhao Yu's considerations, Jingnu said calmly: "I don't know about fighting, but if it is as the young master said, the two righteous masters of Jing Chu and Jiangzhong will undoubtedly be defeated, why should the young master fight for them with that only one chance of winning?" …… In my opinion, the defeat of the rebels is also beneficial to the young master, and the young master can absorb the soldiers of the righteous division like absorbing the subordinate soldiers, and wait for Jiangdong to accumulate enough strength......"

"Hmm......"

Zhao Yu thought about it, but still felt that Jing Nu's suggestion was more secure.

He gently patted Jingnu's little buttocks and said with a smile: "It's still Jingnu who is smart." ”

was suddenly attacked by her beloved, and Jingnu suddenly became shy.

While shy, she held Zhao Yu's face in her hand and whispered: "Young master, don't be anxious, for revenge, the young master has been waiting for nearly seven years, so why wait for another three or five years?" ”

Zhao Yu was stunned for a moment, and then realized that he was indeed too anxious.

In the case that Mr. Ram thinks that he should first 'recuperate' and 'consolidate his strength', he really shouldn't rush to add fuel to the righteous teacher.

He finally got the official position of 'Lieutenant of the Ministry' and mixed into the system of the Jin State, and now what he has to consider is how to take advantage of the rebellion of Jing Chu and Guan Shuo, Chen Miao and other righteous teachers to get a higher status in the Jin State and be allowed to have more troops.

As for revenge, when Jiangdong accumulates enough strength in the future to officially attack the Jin State, it will not be too late for him to follow up.

After dawn, Zhao Yu summoned Zhang Ji and instructed him: "Zhang Ji, I want you to return to Jiangdong immediately and inform my brother and Mr. Ram about my affairs." …… And tell them that since they are already in the 'bright place', I will accumulate strength in the 'dark place', and when Jiangdong is fully prepared one day, I will go hand in hand with them. ”

"Yes!"

Zhang Ji hugged his fists and said solemnly: "After I go back this time, I will explain the reason to the eldest prince and return to the prince." ”

"Okay."

Zhao Yu nodded with satisfaction: "I'll wait for you." ”

On the same day, Zhang Ji said goodbye to Zhao Yu and returned to the military camp on the south bank of the Shahe River with the two Jiangdong soldiers.

During this period, he told the two Jiangdong soldiers: "I have seen the matter of the leader of Zhou, remember not to leak it." ”

The two Jiangdong soldiers nodded repeatedly.

After returning to the barracks on the south bank of the Shahe River, Zhang Ji submitted his resignation to Huang Yun, who came with him, and prepared to return to Jiangdong Yishi.

Huang Yun was very surprised when he heard this, and he didn't understand the reason.

Zhang Jisui said with a smile: "I have more important things to return to Mr. Ram, and I can only ask Brother Zimei for the matter of urging the righteous teacher here." ”

Huang Yun was confused, but he couldn't stop Zhang Ji, so he could only let Zhang Ji leave and take the lead in returning to Jiangdong Yishi.

It is worth mentioning that when he learned that Zhang Ji was preparing to return to Jiangdong Yishi, Chen Miao took the initiative to find Zhang Ji and said to the latter with a smile: "Chen is also going back to Runan County to prepare for the north, why don't you and I go together for a while?" It just so happened that Chen also had something to ask Brother Zhang Ji about. ”

Of course, Zhang Ji would not refuse Chen Miao's initiative to show goodwill, after all, when he came, Mr. Ram also instructed him to try his best to win over other righteous teachers.

On the third day of the fifth month, Guan Shuo gathered all the generals under his command and decided to launch an offensive against Ye County.

It can be seen that he is still very jealous of Kunyang, and ordered Huang Kang to stay in the military camp on the south bank of the Shahe River, and ordered Liu De to lead the army to be stationed in Zhanshui on the west side of Kunyang, and be vigilant that Kunyang sent troops to support Ye County.

Knowing that this rebel army suddenly moved, the Nanyang cavalry sent by Ye County immediately reported to Wang Yan, Yang Ding and others.

Knowing that the rebels were about to use troops against Ye County, Yang Ding was very surprised: Guan Shuo really abandoned Kunyang and attacked Ye County first?

When he convened a military meeting, the county lieutenant Gao Chun suggested: "The rebels are menacing, and it is advisable to ask Kunyang for help immediately." ”

Hearing this, before Yang Ding could react, Wei Chi sneered first: "Guan Shuo ignored Kunyang on his side and attacked my Ye County first, doesn't the county lieutenant understand?" …… That Zhou Hu must have colluded with the rebels in private. ”

Yang Ding thought for a while and said, "Let's send someone to try, if Zhou Hu refuses to agree to send troops...... Make another plan. ”

Hearing this, Wang Yan said: "My subordinate general Sun Xiu is still in Kunyang, and he can ask Zhou Hu for help, if Zhou Hu is unwilling to agree to send troops, I will ask Sun Xiu to withdraw to Yexian." ”

"Okay." Yang Dingding said.

On the same day, Wang Yan sent several Nanyang soldiers and ordered them to meet Sun Xiu in Kunyang immediately.

About half a day later, these Nanyang pawns arrived in Kunyang and found the partial general Sun Xiu.

The soldier at the head said to Sun Xiu: "Passing on General Wang Yan's order, there are all kinds of signs that the rebels on the south bank of the Shahe River are about to use troops against Ye County, and the general hopes that General Sun Bi can persuade Zhou Hu to send troops to help; If not, the general ordered the remnants to return to Ye County immediately. ”

Hearing this order, Sun Xiu was very embarrassed.

Because he knew very well that Kunyang would not fight the rebels again—otherwise, how could Kunyang have opened up many military cantonments in the territory?

"I'll do my best." He sighed.

Leaving the messengers at his residence, Sun Xiu immediately went to the county government and asked to see Zhao Yu.

In the past few days, Kunyang has been paying attention to the movements of the rebels, how could he not know that the rebels are about to use troops against Ye County?

As soon as he heard that Sun Xiu came to ask for a meeting, Zhao Yu immediately guessed the reason.

Sure enough, Sun Xiu said with an embarrassed face and said the request of the general Wang Yan.

Zhao Yu said sincerely: "For the sake of General Sun, I, Kunyang, can support Yexian with some food after the autumn, but sending troops to help Yexian resist the rebels, forgive me Kunyang is powerless, and General Sun also knows that my Kunyang paid too heavy casualties in the last battle......"

Seeing that the other party's reaction was as he expected, Sun Xiu nodded in disappointment, and then sighed: "So...... Please ask Leader Zhou to allow me to lead the remnants back to Ye County. ”

In all fairness, Zhao Yu really had the intention to recruit Sun Xiu, but unfortunately, Sun Xiu was the general of the Nanyang Army after all, and a sentence of 'the general order cannot be violated' doomed him not to stay in Kunyang.

In addition to regretting, Zhao Yu could only ask someone to prepare some wine and food to see Sun Xiu off.

The next day, Sun Xiu returned to Yexian with more than 100 Nanyang soldiers with intact limbs and could fight again, and as for those soldiers who had lost an arm or broken a leg, he entrusted them to Zhao Yu, who solemnly promised to take care of these Nanyang soldiers.

After all, the reason why he was able to save Kunyang was that the three thousand Nanyang soldiers that day were indeed indispensable.

What's more, although it is difficult for those Nanyang soldiers with incomplete limbs to participate in production, these people are experienced veterans after all, and there is no problem in teaching county soldiers and militia - for example, they are sent to Xiangcheng and Runan.

A few days later, the Battle of Yexian broke out, and Guan Shuo led his Changsha Yishi to attack Yexian.

At the same time, Xiang Xuan, a general under Guan Shuo, was also attacking Xuchang.

In the case of war on both sides, Kunyang, Xiangcheng, and Runan, as if forgotten, have become a rare place of tranquility in this troubled world.

Because of this, refugees from Runan County and Yingchuan County have fled to the three counties of Kunyang to seek refuge.