"No."

Hearing Cao Cao's words, Li Dian had some confidence.

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At the time of the great chaos in Xiliang and the flames of flames, Yuan Shao, who was far away in Wei County (Yecheng) in Hebei Province, finally made up his mind to go south again after hesitating for more than two months. Appointed Wen Chou as the vanguard general, led an army of 50,000 to cross the Yellow River, and occupied Chenliu.

Yuan Shaoqin led an army of 350,000 and then followed.

Xu You, Guo Tu, Fu Zhu, Yan Liang, Zhang Jaw, Gao Lan... Wait for a large number of civil and military generals to follow the expedition, and the troops will go straight to Yanzhou!

Early July.

The weather is getting hotter and hotter.

Wen Chou's 50,000 troops, after crossing the Yellow River, easily occupied Chenliu, and built an extremely strong and huge camp on the front line of Guandu, as a fortress to advance Yanzhou, but also to respond to Chenliu.

Xu Du.

Prime Minister's Office.

Xun Yu summoned the generals and issued combat missions.

"Wen Chou's 50,000 troops have occupied Chenliu and built a camp in Guandu. Yuan Shao's 350,000 troops will enter Yanzhou within half a month. Even if I transfer troops now, I won't have time to eliminate Wen Chou before Yuan Shao enters Yanzhou. Therefore, the war with Yuan Shao is destined to be a protracted war. ”

Xun Yu instructed the soldiers to hang the map in front.

While the soldiers were hanging up the map, Xun Yu continued: "Now there are 120,000 troops stationed in the city of Xudu. Among them, the 40,000 Tiger Battalion, led by General Xu Huang, had the strongest combat effectiveness. It was followed by 20,000 Qingzhou troops, 10,000 iron-locked chariots, 30,000 elite infantry and 20,000 newly recruited recruits. In order to prevent the Yangzhou army from raiding Xudu, we must leave 20,000 men behind to protect the safety of Xudu. ”

"In other words, we have only 100,000 troops at our disposal. If you have a good idea, why don't you offer it? ”

Originally, Xun Yu didn't want to ask the civil and military for advice, because in his opinion, everyone here was rubbish, and the plans offered could not be as good as his. Since he has military power, he can be dictatorial in times of crisis. However, he immediately thought that the enemy's army was pressing the border, and it was necessary for all the civilians and the military to be harmonious, and if he engaged in dictatorship, he would cause unnecessary trouble if he aroused the dissatisfaction of his colleagues. So he was patient and gave the officials a chance to speak.

Don't drive Chen Qun and say: "The enemy army is too strong to be defeated." The best policy should be to defend the city. ”

"Can you transfer troops from Yuzhou?" The main bookkeeper Yang Xiu asked.

Among all the strategists, Xun Yu valued Chen Qun and Yang Xiu the most. Especially Chen Qun, like him, is a native of Yingchuan, born in a famous family, has family interests, and belongs to the same line.

Xun Yu said: "The soldiers and horses in Yuzhou have all been transferred to Guanwai, and it is impossible to support Yanzhou. ”

"Changwen just said that it is necessary to defend the city as the best policy, I think so, I don't know if there is a defensive strategy?"

(Note: Chen Qun, long text.) ）

Chen Qun said: "Yanzhou has five counties, three countries and 78 counties, and it is impossible to defend it comprehensively. You can only pick a few places and hold on to the key points. First of all, Puyang and Dingtao are important towns in Yanzhou, and they must be heavily guarded. Then add 10,000 troops to Hugao Pass, and build a camp between Puyang and Dingtao to respond to each other. If you want to stick to it for a month or two, it's no problem. ”

Xun Yu was surprised that Chen Qun's strategy was the same as he thought.

The long text makes sense. If you can hold Puyang and Dingtao, you can prevent the enemy from expanding. Xun Yu smiled and nodded.

Yang Xiu remained silent...

The rest of the officials, too, have no opinion.

Xun Yu looked at the map and said, "Since you all have no opinions, then I will give the order." Cao Hong and Cao Zhen, each led 10,000 elite soldiers, stationed in Puyang and Dingtao. Cao Xiu led 10,000 troops and garrisoned the Tiger Pass. With Xu Huang and Cao Xiu, he led the Huben battalion, the Qingzhou army, and 10,000 iron-locked chariots to build a camp between Puyang and Dingtao, and prepare for the two counties. In view of the small number of troops in each army, I will send an order to Jiyin County, Shanyang County, Taishan County, Rencheng, Dongping, and Jibei to send 2,000 soldiers from each county to reinforce Puyang and Dingtao. Our purpose is not to eliminate Yuan Shao, but to defend. As long as he can hold Yanzhou for two months, the prime minister will return to the army, and then he will have a decisive battle with Yuan Shao. Do you understand? ”

"Understood." Everyone answers.

Wen Chou captured Chenliu and camped in Guandu. Yuan Shaoqin led 350,000 troops across the Yellow River and prepared to advance Yanzhou. Xun Yu quickly made a decision and gathered 100,000 troops to garrison dangerous places. The soldiers and horses of the counties were frequently moved.

Such a big movement naturally can't be hidden from the princes of the world.

Liu Bei, Sun Ce, Zhang Lu, and Liu Zhang all had no reaction.

Yangzhou.

Shou Chun.

Military Aircraft Division.

Chen Gong, Zhang Liang, Jia Xu, Li Shanchang, and Xiao He were engaged in a heated debate.

Zhang Liang and Li Shanchang advocated the occupation of Yingchuan and Yuzhou, and marched to Luoyang and Chang'an, joined up with Lü Bu, and eliminated Cao Cao in one fell swoop.

Xiao He did not express his opinion.

Chen Gong wanted to send 100,000 troops to Guanzhong by the way, and after meeting with Lu Bu, he would make plans.

Jia Xu, as a newly surrendered strategist, is not good to say, only that Cao Cao cannot die, and he should focus on Yuan Shao. In other words, Jia Xu wanted to help Cao Cao and repel Yuan Shao.

Therefore, the advisers argued.

Chen Gong said: "The lord is still in Xiliang, once the battle starts, Cao Cao will do whatever it takes to encircle and suppress the lord." Although our army is strong, it cannot be rescued in time. Therefore, before joining the main guild, you must not attack Cao. ”

"I agree with the public station's strategy." Jia Xu said.

"There are Yuan Ba and Xiang Yu beside the lord, a full 60,000 elites, and there is no problem in holding on for a month or two. Our army can be divided into two routes, all the way into Yuzhou, all the way into Guanzhong, and meet with the main guild. If the war goes well, Cao can be destroyed in less than half a year. At least you can occupy Yuzhou and Sili. Li Shanchang said.

Zhang Liang also nodded, agreeing with Li Shanchang's words.

"Lord Xiao, what do you think?" Chen Gong asked.

"Now it's two to two, and your vote can play a key role."

"How can it be two to two?" Jia Xu was puzzled.

Chen Gong said: "Didn't you agree with my strategy just now?" We are kind to Shanchang and Zhang Liang, and the number of votes is just equal. ”

Jia Xu smiled: "Gongtai, you may have misunderstood. I just said that I agree with your strategy, not to use the road to go to Guanzhong, but not to attack Cao for the time being. If you want to ask me what I think, I still say that Cao Cao can't die, and he should put the military focus on Yuan Shao. ”

"Huh? How did you.... ”

Chen Gong wanted to reprimand Jia Xu.

Jia Xu interrupted him and said, "I know what you have to say. Are you trying to say that I still care about the old master? ”

"You said it yourself, I didn't say it."

Jia Xu said: "My family is in Shouchun, and I don't have any choice, so why should the public station be careless?" My advocacy of helping Cao to attack Yuan is well thought out and well reasoned. Don't you want to hear about it? ”

"Well, I'd like to hear how good you are." Chen Gong said displeasedly.

(End of chapter)