Why don't the men take Wu Hook and collect Guanshan Fifty Prefectures. -------Tang Dynasty. Li He's Thirteen Songs of the South Garden. Part 5》

It is said that Chen Long returned to Lingling and opened the mansion, which can be described as a hall full of heroes and heroes. When everyone listened to Chen Long's appointment, it was the excitement of the crowd and the high spirit of war.

Chen Long left behind a few high-ranking generals and auxiliary officers, members of the so-called political and military leading group, to set a good plan for follow-up development. While the strategists were pondering, Chen Long said first: "Jiaozhou and Jingzhou must be, I originally intended to win Jingzhou first. However, Liu Biao's new appointment, the soldiers are attentive, and they cannot seize power unless they are very strong, and the opportunity has been lost. If you force it, where do you start? ”

When Xi Zhicai first arrived, he didn't want to speak immediately, but Zhou Budo broke the silence and said: "Shicai Gongyan said, Guiyang County and Jiaozhou border my Lingling in Taoyang County, and there are bandits raging. Why not start from here, in the name of suppressing bandits, and take advantage of the situation to seize the power of Guiyang; You can also pretend that you don't know the path, invade Jiaozhou, known as the Jiaozhou assassin Chen Long's troops, see if the local troops in Jiaozhou can take advantage of the situation, and then look at Shixie's reaction, and then decide how to deal with it. If he sent troops, he would be in the name of rebelling against Jiaozhou. ”

Xi Zhicai couldn't imagine that this little fat man was so wise, so he couldn't help but be impressed and nodded slightly. Chen Long asked: "Lingling troops, how about dealing with a Jiaozhou?" ”

Huang Gai said confidently: "The First Legion is all veterans, and they have been training for more than half a year, and their morale is flourishing. And the horse bow infantry is complete, which can be used to cooperate with the battle. took down the gang of natives in Jiaozhou, and his subordinates were very confident and were willing to be pioneers. ”

When everyone's words are opened, they are no longer restrained. Guo Jiadao: "However, taking Guiyang is like slashing Liu Biao's heart, and the consequences are unpredictable." I expect Liu Biao to be flawless in half a year, but it will be difficult to say after half a year. We also have to prepare to deal with Liu Biao. As for Jiaozhou, why not salute first and then soldier? ”

Chen Qun also said: "Exactly." We have the emperor's edict, and we can justify our appointment to Jiaozhou. The lord can lead the first legion, go to take office with great fanfare, fight steadily along the road, leave a good back road, strictly prevent sneak attacks, and wait for you to lead the troops to the city of Jiaozhi, Shixie is incompetent. ”

Chen Long listened to everyone's discussion and said with a smile: "It seems that everyone still thinks that we should seize Jiaozhou first, and not touch the interests of Jingzhou." ”

In fact, in Chen Long's heart, he didn't know that it was easy to hand over the state and it was difficult to take Jingzhou. But Jingzhou is the core of resisting Cao Cao and Sun Quan and winning the world, what queen does he have in the court now, and Liu Biao is just starting out, if he doesn't take it now, it will be more difficult in the future. There is another important reason for the early expulsion of Liu Biao, that is, without Liu Biao, there will be no more Liu Bei, a hero, who defected to Liu Biao and seized Jingzhou in seven years. Without Liu Biao, Liu Bei could only be like a lost dog, running around and achieving nothing. The general trend of the world will only be Cao Cao, Sun Jian and himself.

Pan Jun said: "My lord, my subordinates are most familiar with the geography and terroir of Jiaozhou, and I am willing to personally bring spy personnel to investigate." Give me two months, and the geography and troop deployment of the various regions of Jiaozhou will be clearly known to the lord of the Baobao. ”

Chen Long didn't answer, looked at Xi Zhicai and said, "Zhicai, although you are new to the city, you can speak freely." My rule here is democracy, you are the military advisor of the Third Legion, and you are only responsible for me when you speak. ”

Xi Zhicai hurriedly got up and agreed, thought for a while and said: "Jiaozhou has more than enough self-preservation, but it doesn't have the ability to attack Lingling, so even if we don't take Jiaozhou, we can live and work in peace and contentment, and we don't have to worry about a fire in the backyard." All you need is a letter to make friends with Shi Xie, so that he can nominally recognize the lord. As for the mineral vein materials in Jiaozhou, let Yang Huai help the master to do a big business, mutual benefit and reciprocity, Jiaozhou has always been poor, why not do it. ”

"Therefore, the focus of the lord's strategy is still Jingzhou. Although Liu Biao has an edict, his foothold is not stable, and his power can only radiate to the Xiangyang area. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity must not wait for him to be full-fledged. Shi Caiyuan said bluntly, there are bandits around Guiyang who have plundered our county, and they can make a big fuss and take Guiyang first. ”

Chen Long was overjoyed, but he didn't expect that Xi Zhicai's ability to observe words and emotions was good. Xi Zhicai continued: "Just kill a few bandit leaders and force them to confess to the grain and grass looted in Lingling County The main messenger behind it is Guiyang Taishou Zhao Fan, and Guiyang can be passed on. ”

Chen Long was overjoyed and said: "Zhicai's words are very good. Jingzhou I will never give up to Liu Biao, all the generals should know my determination! After that, he slammed his fist on the tea table in front of him and said: "The first army has been training for a long time, the second army is all new soldiers, and the third army is still being formed." Therefore, this expedition to Guiyang, with the First Army Corps as the main force, with Gong Fu as the commander-in-chief, and Chengming and Zhicai as the commanders-in-chief, you are limited to three months to make a detailed battle plan and form a written manuscript, which I will see. If you need espionage, you can negotiate with the main mother Zhang Ning. When the spring is warm in February of the following year, we will set out immediately. ”

Huang Gai, Pan Jun, and Xi Zhicai all stood up and replied, "Order!" ”

The division of the Second Group Army, which had not yet spoken, was affected by the warm atmosphere and also spoke: "My lord, since the strategy of seizing Guiyang has been determined, it is also necessary to prevent the counterattack of Liu Biaojun. The northwest of Lingling is Wuling, the north is Jiangling, and the northeast is Changsha. We also need to be prepared in advance. ”

Long Chen smiled and looked at the frustrated professor and said, "The military advisor is very worried. The heavy task of defending Lingling naturally fell on the heads of Zilong and the Second Army of the Military Division. Give you half a year, give me another combative soldier, but have confidence! ”

Zhao Yun and Fu Zhu also stood up and said, "Please rest assured, lord!" ”

Chen Long nodded with satisfaction, and saw Zhang Ning next to him looking at him with a smile, his beautiful eyes showed a little approval, and he couldn't help but smile: "Zhang Ning is engaged, your spy unit is very important, and the heavy responsibility of detecting the enemy situation and searching for intelligence is on you." Especially when Liu Xian is in Xiangyang, I just keep an eye on Liu Biao's movements, and as soon as there is a disturbance, I will immediately report it. Zhong Xuan and Zhao Da are in Liangjing, and they also have to keep a close eye on the key figures such as He Jin, Dong Zhuo, Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, and Sun Jian, and their movements must be reported at least once a month. The silver funds for carrying out the work are also arranged by you, and you can find Gongyan to withdraw them. ”

Liu Xian hurriedly stood up and replied, "Obey the orders of the lord!" ”

Chen Long said: "Well, pay attention to your own safety!" When you see that the situation is not good, you will run! Everyone burst out laughing.

Zhang Ning lowered his head and wrote down a string of names on the silk cloth, folded them in his sleeves, and then Shi Shiran stood up, smiling like a flower and saying: "General Wenlong's order, how dare I disobey." It's just that I am known as the head of espionage, and I don't have a yamen office, so I haven't seen a penny of the work funds you promised to give. ”

All the generals held back their smiles, and their expressions were all strange. Chen Long saw Zhang Ning's ridicule, and his handsome face burned slightly: "Of course, this will be arranged immediately." There is a separate courtyard on the left side of my city lord's mansion, which can open another gate for Zhang Ning to engage in office. As for the funds, I will ask Gongyan to allocate 100,000 taels to you first, and then talk about it if it is not enough. ”

Zhang Ning saw that Chen Long was quite generous, showing a charming smile, and his teeth were white, which stunned all the generals including Zhao Yun. Zhang Ning said: "Thank you for the generosity of the general. However, this year, the funds of 20,000 taels in Xiangyang, 20,000 taels in Chang'an, and 50,000 taels in Luoyang will be delivered, and 90,000 taels will have to be removed immediately, and there are still 10,000 taels left in these 100,000 taels. ”

Long Chen blushed and said with a smile: "That's the same." Zhang Ning has calculated everything, and the spy department will hand it over to you, and I am very relieved. Funds can be replenished by Gongyan at any time. Saying that, he glanced at Jiang Wan, Jiang Wan hurriedly stood up and said, "Masterdam, after you open the yamen, as long as you calculate the head, you will naturally have funds allocated every month." Zhang Ning sat down with a smile.

After the plan was decided, Chen Long suddenly saw Zhou Cang probing his brain at the door, and said with a smile, "Zhou Cang!" In the future, if there is an urgent report, shout at the door to report! ”

Zhou Cang snapped and shouted, "Report!" "Come in!"

Zhou Cang led a person behind him, sweating profusely, wearing a crumpled civilian clothes, obviously coming from a long distance. Zhou Cang said: "This person claims to be a subordinate sent by Huang Zhong in Changsha, and he has a letter to hand over to the lord in person. ”

When the man saw that Chen Long was extraordinary, he bowed his head and said, "The villain Huang Xu is Huang Zhong's own son." Today, my father and the Wu people Su Dai fought in Changsha, but they were critically ill and widowed, and they were trapped in Changsha County, isolated and helpless, and the situation was as dangerous as an egg. Remembering the general's loyalty and righteousness, he specially ordered me to break through the siege and come to ask for help. Please, general, send troops to save my father! ”

Chen Long was shocked when he heard this, and stepped forward to help Huang Xu and said, "It turns out to be the son of the old man, please take a seat quickly." "Forcibly pressed Huang Xu on the seat, let people serve tea, and took some snacks to satisfy his hunger."

Chen Long saw that Huang Xu was anxious, and said to the generals: "Lingling was besieged by the Yellow Turban Army that day, and I also asked for help everywhere. Only Hansheng, despite the long distance and small troops, resolutely led the troops to rescue. Hansheng is also my friend, Uncle Huang An's friend, how can he not be saved when he dies? ”

Zhou Budo frowned slightly and said, "Huang Xu, how many enemy troops are there?" ”

"There should be more than 50,000 people, all infantry. My father had only 5,000 men and was defending the county. General Liu Biao's nephew, General Liu Pan, and Taishou Han Xuanzhen guarded Changsha City, but they were also besieged by the Su Dynasty's troops, and there was no rescue. The defenders of Xiangyang were all pinned down by Yuan Shu's troops and could not be rescued, so I traveled day and night to see General Wenlong. ”

Zhou Budo asked again: "However, when my brother comes, is it by horse or boat?" How many days did it take? ”

"When I came, I rode a horse, and the people and horses just boarded the river boat halfway, and they traveled day and night, and got off the boat at the Xiangshui ferry, and walked for three days and three nights."

Zhou Budo struck his palms with a blow, and said confidently: "So brother is worry-free." As he spoke, he stood up and said something, and when he said this, there was a division of teaching, and the blood stained Changsha Youxian County, and the soldiers pointed directly at Han Xuan. The wall gathered in the Xiangjiang River, and Chen Long won the general again.