A few days later.

Yang Hong arrived in Shouchun.

He truthfully reported the process of the mission to the Military Aircraft Department.

"It must be Sima Yi who is playing tricks again." After Yang Hong finished speaking, Jia Xu agreed.

"Mr. is right, as soon as Sima Yi returned to Xudu, he was summoned by Cao Cao, and then... He was also driven out of the city. Yang Hong said with some shame.

"How can it be?"

Xu Shu sat aside and said slightly angrily: "The envoy we sent to negotiate, even if Cao Cao disagrees, he shouldn't drive you away." Isn't that a clear indication that you don't take us into account? ”

"yes."

"Cao Cao is demonstrating to us..." Chen Gong said: "He knows that our artillery is running out, and our combat effectiveness is not as good as before, and he still has the Shenji Battalion." Don't you want to go to war? ”

"It's not enough to demonstrate, go to war.... Not so much. It's just to show us that he doesn't want to sell Hanzhong. Jia Xu said.

"A few gentlemen, that subordinate..."Yang Hong wanted to speak and stopped.

Chen Gong said: "You step back first." If you didn't buy Hanzhong, it's no wonder you, if you were someone else, it must be the same. ”

"Mr. Xie."

Yang Hong breathed a sigh of relief and hurried away.

The failure of the plan to buy Hanzhong surprised Chen Gong, Jia Xu, and Xu Shu. 50,000 yuan to buy Hanzhong, Cao Cao was not moved. According to Yang Hong's report, Cao Cao never asked the price again.

In other words, no matter how much it is, it will not be sold!

"The lord is here..."

Just when the three of them were silent, Lu Bu came to the lobby of the Military Aircraft Department.

The three of them saluted respectfully.

Lu Bu asked, "How was the trip to Xudu?" ”

"Failed. Cao Cao not only rejected us, but also drove the envoy Yang Hong out of Xudu. Xu Shu said.

"What?" Lu Bu thought he had misheard: "Is Cao Cao so bold?" Could it be that Yang Hong is exaggerating? ”

"No, it won't. Yang Hong is steady, and his ministers can trust him. Chen Gong said.

Lu Bu slowly sat down on the top seat, and his expression became a little solemn. Yang Hong was driven out of Xudu, which not only showed Cao Cao's attitude of refusing to sell Hanzhong, but also did not take Shouchun's assassination of the Shifu in his eyes.

If it was before, Cao Cao dared to do this?

"He thinks our artillery is gone. So... Is that what it means not to be afraid of war with us? Lu Bu gradually reacted.

Chen Gong, Xu Shu, and Jia Xu didn't reply.

Lu Bu thought for a while and snorted: "Hanzhong is the place I must take." Only by controlling Hanzhong can saltpeter mines be mined, and there can be a new army. It has a bearing on the combat effectiveness of our army, and we cannot afford to retreat. The Military Aircraft Department immediately worked out a battle plan, I want to take Hanzhong! ”

When Yang Hong reported that Cao Cao refused to sell Hanzhong, Chen Gong, Xu Shu, and Jia Xu had already expected that Lü Bu would forcibly seize Hanzhong. Not too much of a surprise now.

Chen Gong unfolded the map and said, "It is very difficult to capture Hanzhong. If you don't get it right, it's a big battle. ”

"yes." Jia Xu stepped forward and persuaded: "My lord." The matter of the saltpeter mine in Hanzhong should be considered in the long run. Anyway, Cao Cao didn't know that saltpeter could make gunpowder, and when we were ready and decided to start a war with Cao, it would not be too late to seize Hanzhong. ”

"I don't think so." Xu Shu said: "There are saltpeter mines in Han, which can enhance the combat effectiveness of our army. Before the decisive battle with Cao Cao, it is extremely beneficial for us to take Hanzhong first. Although there were some difficulties, Cao Cao was more difficult than us. If we really want to fight, our army will win. ”

Lu Bu took the map unfolded by Chen Gong in his hand and said, "You should no longer discuss whether to go to war, you should discuss how to go to war." I have to take Hanzhong! ”

"Public platform."

"Yes."

Lu Budao: "You are the foreman of the Military Aircraft Department, and the Minister of Military Aircraft, this matter will be handed over to you." Get back to me within three days. Remember that the key to conquering Hanzhong is speed, and it is best to end the war within three months. ”

"No."

Chen Gong responded.

In the next few days, Chen Gong met with Xu Shu and Jia Xu to discuss the matter of entering Hanzhong.

Zhang Liang is still teaching generals at all levels who have come to participate in the military academy.

At this point...

The case of bank funds lending has ended, and Bao Zheng has disposed of more than a dozen officials involved in the case. If the circumstances are serious, the sentence will be decided! Accomplices are sentenced to imprisonment ranging from five to 10 years.

Originally, Lu Bu wanted to use this edict to inform the world and shock officials everywhere.

But He Shen sent all the money to Shaofu, and the main culprit He Shen was acquitted, and Lu Bu couldn't issue an edict anymore.

Three days later.

Assassin's House.

Chen Gong sent the battle plan drawn up by the Military Aircraft Department.

"Tell me, how are you going to capture Hanzhong?" Lu Bu sat in the living room, holding a tea bottle.

Chen Gong opened the fold, looked at it and said, "There are seven ways to enter the Han. Each of these roads was extremely difficult and difficult for our troops to reach. That's what we planned. First dispatched 100,000 Jingzhou troops to attack Xicheng. Transferred Liu Bowen's 50,000 banner army to attack Shangyong. Attract troops from Hanzhong and Yuzhou. Bai Qi's 2nd Group Army attacked west to take Runan, the seat of Yuzhou, and pinned down the troops of the two prefectures and counties of Yuzhou. Zhang Liao and Wei Yan's 3rd Group Army started from Xuzhou and stationed in Pengcheng to contain Xu Huang's 150,000 Yanzhou army. The lord's father-in-law led the main force of 200,000 troops out of Huainan and directly attacked Xudu, so that Cao Cao did not dare to act rashly. As a result, the troops of Yu, Yan, and Sili counties were all dragged down, and they did not dare to aid Hanzhong. General Gan Ning led an army of 50,000 sailors along the Han River to attack Chenggu County, the gateway to the east of Hanzhong County, and joined forces with Luo Cheng, Lu Xun, and Liu Bowen to destroy Cao Ren's 150,000 troops, and then occupied Hanzhong. ”

"You're in a big battle, aren't you? It's all on this, why don't you take the two states of Yuyan with all your might? Lu Bu was a little speechless, according to the battle strategy formulated by the Military Aircraft Department, 600,000 troops were mobilized, which seemed to be only capturing Hanzhong.

Chen Gong arched his hand and said: "My lord, although Hanzhong County is small, it is not easy to attack. These 600,000 troops must be dispatched. If any road is missing, it may lead to Luo Cheng, Lu Xun, and Liu Bowen being surrounded. Or maybe Jingzhou was raided by Cao Cao. ”

"Hmm."

Lu Bu took a sip of tea unhurriedly and said, "After this battle, I have to cultivate for a long time. Then my plan to dominate the world will have to be postponed. ”

"What does the lord mean?"

"Just follow your plan. I will treat the battle of Yizhou as if it is not over yet, and I will take Hanzhong County and then cultivate well. Lu Bu had already planned in his heart to postpone the elimination of Cao Cao for a year at most.

It's just that the scarcity of artillery in the Academy of Science and Technology makes it impossible for the new army to fight.

Thinking about it again, Cao Cao's Shenji Battalion used a large amount of liquor to make bomb attacks, and its strength should not be underestimated.

Lu Bu was a little worried.

However, this concern is only fleeting. Because he thought of Luo Cheng, Bai Qi, Lu Xun, and Liu Bowen, all of whom were masters of land warfare, with hundreds of thousands of troops in their hands, were they still afraid that they would not be able to fight Cao Cao?

"Since the lord agreed, the minister gave the battle order later." Chen Gongdao.

"Hmm."

Lu Bu nodded.

After Chen Gong returned, he wrote countless orders and sent people to the front line.