Yuan Shao nodded, and his heart had already begun to favor Xu You.

"Lord, do you think Cao Cao or Lu Bu is stronger or weaker?" Frustration stepped forward.

Yuan Shao looked at him and replied, "Before Cao Cao took Xiliang, he was weaker than Lu Bu. After taking Xiliang, he won the support of the Western countries and formed 140,000 iron cavalry, even if Xiang Yu and Li Yuanba were strong, it was difficult to resist. ”

"Does the lord really think so?" Frustrated asked.

Yuan Shao frowned.

Fu Zhi chuckled and said, "The minister thinks that Lu Bu's strength is still stronger than Cao Cao's. Even if the Sun, Cao and Liu alliances may not be able to gain the upper hand. ”

"Isn't it an exaggeration?"

"Whether it is an exaggeration or not, just look at the past examples. Four years ago, Li Yuanba and Lu Bu, two people and two horses, killed Cao Liu's 130,000 army. In the first battle of the East China Sea, Xiang Yu killed Zhang Xun and Lei Bo's 150,000 troops. The Battle of Pingshan, the elimination of the tiger and leopard horseman. In the battle of Yuyang River and backwater, Xiang Yu hit the Qingzhou Army again. In the Battle of Jiangxia, Li Yuanba slaughtered Huang Zu's 40,000 naval troops on a single horse. Do you think that more people can win? How could Cao Cao and Yuan Shu's soldiers and horses ever be missing? From the first year of Jian'an to the fourth year of Jian'an, they have invested five or six hundred thousand troops, what is the result? Now the alliance of Sun Cao and Liu is at war with Lu Bu, although the number of troops has increased and they also have a large number of war horses, but the minister does not think that they can win. In the war in the Central Plains, Lu Bu still had the upper hand. ”

Not many people agree with the frustrating remarks.

Even Tian Feng, who has always been good friends with him, is not optimistic.

Xu You asked: "According to Lord Fu's meaning, Lu Bu is invincible in the world?" ”

"Isn't it?"

"Well, even if he is invincible in the world. The lord takes Xuzhou first and weakens Lu Bu's strength, why not? Lord Fu repeatedly suggested that attacking Yanzhou wouldn't it destroy the alliance and help Lu Bu? ”

Frustrated: "Ziyuan's words are wrong. It was precisely because Lu Bu was too strong that he couldn't attack rashly. ”

"The minister suggested attacking Yanzhou and Sili first, for four reasons."

"One, Cao Cao gathered 300,000 troops to attack Xuzhou, is all his elite, and has the intention of not breaking Xuzhou and not giving up, if the lord sends troops to Xuzhou, he will not only be attacked by Lu Bu, but also attacked by Cao Cao, because Cao Cao is afraid that the lord will rob Xuzhou and make him fall short. At that time, the lord had to face at least 400,000 enemy troops. Even if you can win, you will suffer a heavy blow. ”

"Second, the relationship between the lord and Lu Bu is already very delicate, if the lord takes the lead in sending troops, it will be tantamount to declaring war on Lu Bu, and there will be no room for maneuver in the future. My Central Plains states and counties will also be threatened by him from time to time. ”

"Third, Cao Cao went all out to advance Xuzhou, and the rear was empty, which was the time for our army to destroy Cao. As long as Yanzhou and Sili are captured, Cao Cao's territory will be divided into two. Then collect Xiliang and Yuzhou, garrison troops for several years, wave millions of troops to fight with Lu Bu, and it will be decided by a battle! ”

"Fourth, in the land of Guanzhong, there are Luoyang and Chang'an, which are the capitals of all dynasties and the orthodoxy of dynasty change. If the lord doesn't take it, how long will he stay? ”

After the frustration was finished, the hall was silent.

Yuan Shao's thoughts changed again, and he began to gradually become depressed.

"Hahaha... Lord Frustration is really eloquent. Xu Yu said formally: "I admire it." ”

"Each other."

Yuan Shao glanced at the ministers and asked, "Everyone, who else do you want to admonish?" ”

"Lord Frustrated's strategy is indeed very clever, but... The minister was also worried, from the transfer of troops from various states and counties to crossing the Yellow River and starting a war with Cao Cao, it would take at least several months, and it didn't matter whether Cao Lu was still at war at that time. If Cao Cao comes back to help, won't we fall short? Xu Yu said.

"Even if Cao Cao comes back to help, his strength will be frustrated, and he will never be the opponent of the lord. I am invincible. Frustrated said.

Tian Feng and Guo Tu never spoke.

After Yuan Shao hesitated for a while, he finally made up his mind, took the case, and said: "Order the soldiers and horses of all states and counties to assemble in Wei County, and march to Yanzhou in the middle of the month. ”

"The lord is wise." Frustrated, overjoyed.

"No."

All the generals couldn't close their mouths. No matter who or where they hit, they are very willing.

Xu You, Tian Feng, and Guo Tu, although they had different ideas, they were powerless to refute them.

Strategy development and swift promulgation.

In a month's time, Youzhou and Bingzhou each raised 150,000 troops and assembled in Wei County. Yuan Shaoqin led an army of 200,000 out of Jizhou, joined up with various armies, and killed Yanzhou.

At this time, the war in Xuzhou has become a stalemate.

Fan Lihua, Luo Cheng, and Bai Qi, after a lot of effort, finally entered Xiapi, relying on the strong city defense of Xiapi, and fought with Cao Ren for more than half a month.

Although the city was still in his hands, the bows and arrows, boulders, rolling logs, and fire oil necessary to defend the city were almost used, and even a large number of people's houses were demolished to defend the city.

Fortunately, Lu Bu, Xiang Yu, and Li Yuanba arrived and stationed troops in the west of the city, pinning down a large number of enemy troops, and relieving the enemy's offensive.

"Now around us, there are 5,000 tiger and leopard battalions, 10,000 dragon battalions, and 50,000 volunteer soldiers, all of whom are well-equipped war horses, especially the dragon battalion and the tiger and leopard battalion, which are brave and good at fighting, and should not be underestimated."

"There are another 20,000 Qingzhou troops and 30,000 foot soldiers, stationed in the northwest camp and the southeast camp, holding the official road of our army to Xiapi, if we don't capture a big battalion as soon as possible and rush to the aid of Xiapi City, then Xiapi is very likely to fall."

In the tent, Lu Bu looked at the sand table and said eloquently.

"I received news from the shadows that Xu Huang has conquered Donghai County and Jian'an County, and ordered Cao Hong to lead 30,000 tiger battalions to help, less than three hundred miles away, and arrive at noon tomorrow."

Xu Shu, Zhang Liang, and Mu Guiying all stood beside Lu Bu with worried expressions.

Li Yuanba stood behind him with an indifferent expression.

Xiang Yu walked over and said, "Although there are many enemies, they can't defeat me and Yuanba, and I am confident that I can defeat the Longxiang Battalion and the Tiger Ben Battalion." ”

"How is General Xiang going to deal with the enemy?" Zhang Liang asked.

Xiang Yu said: "It's very simple. You lead the army to storm the southeast camp, and when the enemy's cavalry goes to attack you, I will lead the army camp to block it, even if I can't destroy it all, I can hold him back for half a day until the southeast camp is broken. ”

"General Xiang is really wise and brave." Zhang Liang said with a smile.

"The ovary is over-awarded."

"Lord, you might as well follow General Xiang's plan, how about it?" Zhang Liang looked at Lu Bu and asked.

"Do you think it's possible?"

"Okay, as long as you can hold back the enemy's cavalry, you will have a chance to break through the southeast battalion. Kill to the east and engage Cao Ren's siege troops, if Fan Lihua can seize the opportunity to attack our army on both sides, Cao Ren will be defeated! ”

"Good!" Lu Bu answered, and he was about to give an order.

Xu Shu exclaimed: "The lord can't, we have 40,000 troops in our hands, including 10,000 chariots, 5,000 broken barracks, and 5,000 dragon guards, can we stop 65,000 iron horses?" And the soldiers and horses attacking the southeast battalion, only the 10,000 foot soldiers under General Xiang, and General Mu's Danyang soldiers, I am afraid that it will be difficult to win. In the end, the enemy village cannot be broken, and the enemy's iron cavalry cannot be intercepted, and it will fall into a place of no return. ”

(End of chapter)