Regarding how to dominate the world, Sun Ce and Zhou Yu have long had a tacit understanding and a relatively clear strategic direction, which is the basis for their cooperation. If it weren't for that, Zhou Yu would never want to become Yuan Shu's subordinate.

Guo Jia's strategy of light-heartedness and re-emphasis is implicitly in line with their plan, and it is more realistic. Sun Ce and Zhou Yu were hesitant about whether to fight for Yuzhou and how to fight for Yuzhou. I want to fight, my strength is insufficient, I don't fight, and I am afraid of losing the opportunity. Now that they have listened to Guo Jia's analysis, they know that even if Yuzhou loses, they will not wait for no opportunity, and they are determined and let go of the psychological burden of gains and losses.

Zhou Yu understood the meaning of Guo Jia to Sun Ce, and Guo Jia also understood the meaning of Zhou Yu to Sun Ce, one is a confidant, the other is a back that can be relied on, although the focus is different, but the strategic goal is the same, and he immediately has a sense of bosom friend. Three ambitious young people open their hearts, point out the country, and talk about the future, as if they take the world as their responsibility.

The top priority at the moment is to first pacify Jiangxia and Nanjun, and then control the whole of Jingzhou.

Guo Jia spread out the map and explained the strategy.

Since Yuan Shu died at the end of last year, it has been three months now, and Liu Xun, as Yuan Shu's old department, has neither a funeral nor a funeral, and it is already clear that he has different aspirations. If they don't crusade in time, Jiangxia and Nanjun will get out of control. Considering that Sun Ce once killed the Kuai family, Nanjun Haoqiang is likely to fall to Liu Xun, and then Xiangyang will become the front line, and Sun Ce can only control Nanyang County.

However, to take Jiangxia, it is unrealistic to launch an attack from Runan. Between Runan and Jiangxia, there are a series of mountain ranges such as Qingshan, Luoshan, Fuguang Mountain, etc., which are steep and difficult to walk, and only three passes can be passed, namely the Great Tunnel Pass, the Underworld Pass and the Wuyang Pass, which is the watershed of Huaishui and Jianghan, and also the boundary ridge between the Central Plains and the south. These three passes are in the territory of Jiangxia and are in the hands of Liu Xun, and it is almost impossible to pass through here.

Even if you attack and capture the three levels, there are still more than 400 miles to go. Most of these 400 miles are mountain roads, as well as Shuize, but there is no county seat, the population is sparse, supply is a big problem, and when it comes to Xiling City, people are sleepy and horses are lacking, which is extremely unfavorable to the war.

Therefore, this path is not an option, and another way must be found.

There are two ways: one is to start from Nanyang, take the road Suixian, Anlu, go down along the water, and go straight to Xiling; One is to go south from Xiangyang, first take Jiang County, pacify South County, and then go down the river to take Xiling. Nanjun Taishou Chen Ji was a general under Liu Xun, and he was quite respected by Liu Xun, and he did not surrender to Sun Ce.

"Nanjun is more important than Jiangxia, Liu Xun does not town Jiangling but Xiling, short-sighted, and self-defeating. I suggest that the two counties be considered together, first taking the southern county, and then taking Jiangxia. Jiangxia has few household registrations and limited arable land, so there is no need to rush to take Jiangxia after taking Nanjun, but you can first stabilize Nanjun, especially the counties west of Jiangling, in case Yizhou makes some moves after the autumn harvest. ”

Sun Ce discussed with Zhou Yu and felt that Guo Jia's tactic was more suitable, although it took a little longer, but it was safe. Liu Xun is only a minor disease of scabies, which is not enough to deal with. Liu Yan of Yizhou is the tiger next to the couch, and he may be bitten by him if he is not careful. If Jiangling is lost, Jingzhou's waist will be broken, and the four counties in Jiangnan will be beyond the reach of the whip. Liu Yan sits on Jing Yi and has a condescending tendency.

"Changsha is the old county led by Sun Yuzhou, and the general can send people to contact the old officials, if it can be decided without a fight, he can form an encirclement of Jiangxia and launch an attack from Jiangnan. At that time, Liu Xun will either surrender or die in addition to Yuzhang. ”

"Liu Xun is dead." Sun Ce raised his hand and laughed.

Zhou Yu also shook his head while laughing. "General, if you want to send someone to lobby Changsha, I have a choice."

"Who?"

"An old friend of mine, Jiang Gan, a native of Jiujiang, has a good character and a good eloquence. Not long ago, I rushed to Nanyang to see me, wanting to find a half-official position. I had no suitable position for him, so I had to ask him to be a guest for a while. ”

Sun Ce was not surprised at all. He is familiar with this history and knows that Jiang Gan is not the clown in the romance. On the contrary, he is not only a handsome guy, but also has excellent eloquence, and is known as having no pair between Jianghuai. There may be water in this, after all, he did not leave any commendable deeds except for the unsuccessful lobbying of Zhou Yu.

"In the camp?"

"Yes, I asked him to come to the general?"

Sun Ce agreed. Regardless of whether Jiang Gan is talented or not, since Zhou Yu recommended him, he always has to give Zhou Yu a face. Zhou Yu got up and went out, Guo Jia seized the opportunity and said, "General, I suggest sending Zhou Yu out of the town of Jiangling." ”

Sun Ce felt that Guo Jia had something to say just now, and seeing him so cautious at this moment, he didn't beat around the bush. "Transfer him out of Nanyang?"

Guo Jia nodded and further explained: "Nanyang is the largest county in Jingzhou, with a population accounting for forty percent of Jingzhou, the most wealthy families, and the most powerful control at the moment, and its strength is not comparable to other counties. And Nanyang extends in all directions, once there is chaos in the Central Plains or Guanzhong, and the evacuees go south to Jingzhou, they will first choose Nanyang. Such an important place cannot be controlled by others. The general and Gong Jin are in the same relationship, so naturally there is no hindrance, but others will have misunderstandings. There are no two days, there are no two lords, and the general must not be negligent. ”

Sun Ce didn't say anything. He understands Guo Jia's good intentions, no matter how good the friendship is, the main and secondary must be distinguished, not to mention that Zhou Yu's family background and reputation are better than him, even if Zhou Yu has no ideas, others will value Zhou Yu more intentionally or unintentionally. After a long time, it is inevitable that there will be disagreements. But he also has his considerations. Now he can't give up Yuzhou, Zhou Yu is the best candidate to guard Nanyang, and so far, he has done a good job, and it is not appropriate to suddenly withdraw him.

"General, this is the best chance to take back Nanyang." Guo Jia insisted that he had seen it. "Nanyang is the foundation of the general, and there is no room for error."

"Fengxiao, don't worry, I've already thought about this matter, but now is not the best time. First, I believe in Gongjin, and secondly, I have more important things to do, and I can't get out of my body for the time being, and I don't have the energy to manage Nanyang. ”

Guo Jia listened and didn't say anything more. Even if he wanted to speak, there was no time, Zhou Yu's voice was already sounding outside.

"Ziyi, when you meet the general later, you will know what it means to meet the master." Zhou Yu laughed loudly: "If you miss this opportunity, I will doubt your vision, and this friend will not have to do it in the future." ”

"Gong Jin, I have been friends with you for several years, and this is the first time I have heard you praise others like this. Later, I really want to take a good look at what kind of person can make you Zhou Gongjin say such a thing, and he is so desperate. ”

Sun Ce and Guo Jia exchanged a look. Before the words fell, Zhou Yu pulled a young man into the tent. This person is the same age as Zhou Yu, and his height is about the same, but he is slightly thinner, his face is white, his facial features are upright, and he has a bookish atmosphere, but his eyes are too smart, his lips are slightly thin, and he seems to be more clever and less calm. As soon as he entered the tent, his gaze swept away, and he fell on Sun Ce's face and blurted out.

"Good looks, really on par with Gong Jin. It's a pity that the carving is not enough, it is inevitably rough, not as restrained as Gongjin Yinghua, warm as jade. ”

Zhou Yu's face changed greatly, and just about to stop it, Sun Ce raised his hand and signaled Zhou Yu not to speak. He slowly drew his long knife and placed it on the desk.

"Jiang Ziyi, I heard that you like Zonghengjia, then tell me about the advantages and disadvantages of Su Qin and Zhang Yi. Well said, I hired you as an envoy to talk about Nanjun and Changsha. It's not good to say, today next year will be your death day. ”