In the core area of the Central Plains, there are Jizhou, Youzhou, Bingzhou, Xuzhou, Jizhou, Yizhou and other prefectures and counties.

They are the last territory of the Han Dynasty, and Xiliang has been attacked by the Yellow Turban Army because of its proximity to Zhangjiao's base camp.

If it weren't for the sudden killing of a Lu Bu in the middle, Xiliang would have been occupied by Zhang Jiao.

But even so, it also occupied two-thirds of Dong Zhuo's territory, so that he could only defend himself and could not fight back.

And Xichuan, which is easy to defend and difficult to attack, is occupied by Zhang Jiao

Because of the blessing of his ancestors, Yuan Shao occupied Jizhou and Bingzhou, as well as part of Xuzhou.

The other princes were divided into the rest of the states.

Xue Yun has also returned to his base camp - Jizhou at this moment.

Through the recruitment of troops during this time, Xue Yun's army broke through the 100,000 mark and already had 120,000 soldiers.

The number of generals under his command has also increased by more than a dozen.

One of them, with a double halberd in his hand, was a sturdy man, and he called himself Dian Wei.

It was this name that startled Xue Yun.

This was originally the first fierce general under Cao Cao in the early stage, but when attacking Zhang Xiu, he died for protecting Cao Cao.

It can be said that the ambition dies before the body is paid.

Even if Xue Yun knew Dian Wei's ability, he couldn't promote him too much in front of the public.

So let him be a general first, and if he kills the enemy on the battlefield and makes meritorious contributions, he will be promoted.

Dian Wei agreed, and Xue Yun asked Yan Liang to find a chance to try Dian Wei's skills, but not to go too far.

After all, hearing is false, seeing is believing, this Dian Wei is not as powerful as the legend, it is better to find someone to test the water.

On this day, Xue Yun was handling military affairs in the house, but during this time, he checked the names of all the princes or famous generals.

Sun Jian, Yuan Shu, Gongsun Zhan, Dong Zhuo, Zhao Yun, Lu Bu, Zhang Liao, etc., but there is no Liu Bei.

As the central character throughout the story line of the Three Kingdoms, it is impossible to do without his information.

Just when Xue Yun guessed what Liu Bei's identity was, Xu You suddenly walked in and said, "Lord, Zhang Jiao sent 50,000 troops to Youzhou, where Gongsun Zan is located. Now there are still more than 300 miles away from Youzhou, Gongsun Zhan is sending people everywhere to ask for help, what should we do? ”

"Oh? So fast? We defeated Zhao Dong and his 100,000-strong army twenty days ago, and now we have sent another 50,000 horses to attack Youzhou. It's just that we have just won, and as the so-called soldiers are strong and strong, even if Zhang Jiao beats us again, he will not be able to bargain for anything. So he aimed at the Youzhou where Zhao Yun was located, but he once wanted to rescue us, but it could be said that it was in vain. ”

Xu You nodded, and then said, "In addition, Zhang Jiao also said that if anyone dares to send troops to rescue, he will be his enemy." When Gongsun Chan is cleaned up, he will be next. ”

After listening to Xu You's words, Xue Yun sneered, "Hehe, even if he doesn't save Gongsun Zhan, he will be able to coexist peacefully with us?" ”

Xu You understood Xue Yun's words, and said respectfully, "Lord, if we send troops, it will be soon, and it will be too late, and Gongsun Zan and them may be wiped out." ”

Youzhou, where Gongsun Zhan is located, has less than 20,000 soldiers and horses, if it weren't for the fact that the Yellow Turban Army is the public enemy of the world, Xue Yun would have wanted to capture Youzhou a long time ago.

Xue Yun said, "We must send troops, because I said before in Anhua City, if anyone sends troops to rescue, I will be grateful, I didn't expect the opportunity to come so soon." ”

Xue Yun paused, and then said, "You go and call everyone over, and we will discuss the plan to send troops." ”

Subsequently, all the strategists and generals under Xue Yun arrived.

And through this period of recruitment, there are twice as many troops as before.

Among the strategists, there was also one person who surprised Xue Yun, and that was Xu Shu.

Xue Yun got this person, plus the fierce general Dian Wei, and used it well, but he could lower 100,000 male soldiers.

Xu You told what happened, and Xue Yun said, "If you have any ideas, you can say them and speak freely." ”

Yan Liang said, "Lord, this is a good opportunity, during this time, our soldiers and horses have expanded too quickly, and the good and bad are uneven, it is time to need a war, and only soldiers who have experienced the baptism of war can really grow up." ”

Tian Feng continued, "Lord, we must save Youzhou, because the lord said before, who can save the lord in danger, if that person is in danger in the future, he will also help." Although General Zhao Yun came when the crisis had been resolved, and did not get Gongsun Zhan's permission. But if we go to the rescue, the world will say that you will do what you say, and leave a good name of benevolence and righteousness. It's much better than having a few more cities. ”

Xue Yun said, "Okay, since that's the case, then we... ”

"My lord." Before Xue Yun finished speaking, someone openly interrupted, and everyone looked at the person who interrupted Xue Yun's speech—Xu Shu.

Xu You was about to reprimand Xu Shu for his unreasonable behavior, but was stopped by Xue Yun and asked, "Xu Shu, what do you think?" Do you think it is not saved? ”

Xu Shu shook his head and said, "If you don't save it, the lord will lose his trust in the world, which will be detrimental to the lord's reputation." ”

"So what do you think? Speak up and listen? Xue Yun asked.

"Enlighten the lord, there are many ways to rescue, and there is a plan below, which can not only prevent the lord's reputation from being damaged, but also give the lord a gift." Xu Shu's plan has been made.

Xue Yun couldn't wait to say, "Oh? Is there such a good thing? Let's hear it. ”

Xu Shu told his plan, which shocked the audience, they didn't expect that a literati who seemed to be powerless could come up with such a vicious plan.

Tian Feng reminded, "Xu Shu, do you know what the consequences of what you just said?" If your plans leak out, we'll be targeted. At that time, our enemies will not only be the Yellow Turbans, but also the other princes of this world. ”

"I know below." Xu Shu replied with four simple words, so that Tian Feng didn't know what to say for a while.

Xu Shu continued, "I want to ask the lord, and you, which of you can guarantee that after the problem of the Yellow Turban Army is solved, the world will be safe?" ”

Xu Shu's words made everyone present speechless.

They all know the situation in the world now.

There is the Yellow Turban Army outside, a rebel army, and there are eunuchs inside who control the government, and the emperor is young and has no rights.

The various princes were warlords fighting each other, and their enemies were not only the Yellow Turbans, but anyone but them.

It's very similar to the Warring States era, when the Seven Kingdoms competed for hegemony.

There is essentially no difference between the Son of Heaven at that time and the Son of Heaven now.

There was no army in his hands, and he had no rights, and the various princes supported their own troops.

The only difference is that these princes still have to listen to the holy decree, or give other princes the opportunity to destroy themselves.

Under the banner of crusade and rebellion, they will take that prince's territory for themselves.

So everyone didn't know how to answer Xu Shu's question.

In the end, it was Xue Yun who made the final decision.

"Just do what Xu Shu said, and you don't have to question it anymore."

After everyone listened, they said in unison, "Follow the Lord's command." ”