Fan Lihua raised her hand and said, "Master Meng doesn't have to be polite. You are the assassin of Xuzhou, the official from the second grade, higher than our position. We should salute you. ”

"Don't dare, don't dare..."

Meng Gongwei waved his hand again and again.

How dare he let Fan Lihua salute him. To know Fan Lihua's identity, it is not just the governor of Xuzhou, but also Lu Bu's wife. Besides, even if he is only the governor of Xuzhou, he is stronger than him. Because he has hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses, and he is only a civilian official, even the mobilization of local armies requires documents from the military department.

(Note: Taishou can mobilize local armies and is under the jurisdiction of the Assassin Mansion.) But the local military power is in the hands of the Taishou. The Assassin's Mansion is only in charge of internal affairs and has no right to interfere in the military, unless it is instructed by the Ministry of War. In this way, it not only strengthens internal affairs, but also prevents the history of assassination from becoming large and weakens the centralization of power. ）

Fan Lihua said: "The matter of dividing the war zone, please ask Lord Meng." Remember to take care of the people and not let the war trouble them. ”

"No."

Meng Gongwei turned around and wanted to leave.

Fan Lihua was still not at ease, and said, "Lord Meng, wait..." ”

"What else does General Fan command?"

Fan Lihua stepped forward and said, "You first post a notice to explain the significance of dividing the war zone." Don't let the people think that it was because we couldn't beat Cao Yuan that they let them go to the safe zone to avoid trouble. In that case, it will affect the credibility of the banknote. ”

"I understand."

Meng Gongwei stepped back.

Fan Lihua, Yue Fei, Qi Jiguang and others continued to discuss the plan to resist the enemy.

It is not an easy task to rely on the strength of the Xuzhou army to inflict heavy losses on Yuan Tan. In particular, the 100,000 crossbow arrow troops under Xu You's account have super combat effectiveness, and Xu You is resourceful, and he is fully capable of confronting the Xuzhou army.

"Report..."

At this time, a soldier ran into the main hall, hugged his fists and said: "Governor of the Great Metropolis, the Military Aircraft Department has ordered General Mu Guiying to personally lead the Danyang soldiers to come to help, and reinforce Xuzhou 300 artillery pieces, 20,000 shells, about 15 days later, arrived in the East China Sea." ”

"Good...!"

The crowd shouted excitedly.

Mu Guiying is well-known for being good at fighting, and the Danyang soldiers under his command are even more elite in a hundred battles, and all of them can be ten with one. Coupled with powerful artillery, are you still worried about not being able to defeat Yuan Tan?

Fan Lihua waved her hand at the soldier, and the soldier exited the main hall.

"Ladies and gentlemen..."

Fan Lihua said with a smile on her face: "With the help of Danyang soldiers and artillery, it will be much easier for us to hit Yuan Tan hard." I decided to personally lead an army of 100,000 to Linlang County to set up defenses... ”

"General Fan has thought of a strategy to defend against the enemy?" Yue Fei asked again.

"Not yet..."

Fan Lihua said: "But I believe... There will always be a way, wait until you get to the front. ”

"Now there's something more important..." Qi Jiguang said suddenly.

"What's the matter?"

Fan Lihua and Yue Fei both looked over.

Qi Jiguang said: "Our Donghai County has been occupied by the Cao army several times, this time General Mu Guiying led the Danyang soldiers to help, will it be intercepted by the Cao army?" The last general suggested sending a detachment of soldiers and horses to meet General Mu. ”

"Is this necessary?"

Fan Lihua disagreed: "Mu Guiying's Danyang soldiers have very strong combat effectiveness, and there are 300 artillery pieces and 20,000 shells, Cao Cao dares to move her?" Aren't you afraid of being killed? ”

"Be careful to make the ship of ten thousand years..."

Qi Jiguang said.

Fan Lihua thought for a moment. Mu Guiying's Danyang soldiers and artillery were the key to inflicting heavy losses on Yuan Tan, and there could indeed be no accidents, so he ordered: "General Qi will return to Donghai County immediately and prepare to meet General Mu." In addition, Donghai County and Peng Chengguo were also handed over to the general. I appoint you as the general of the second theater of operations, lead the troops and horses of the headquarters to garrison, and keep an eye on Cao Cao for me. If there is an abnormality, you must hold the line at all costs. ”

"No."

Since taking refuge in Lu Bu, although Qi Jiguang has been reused, it is the first time to perform such an important task. In Qi Jiguang's heart, he is also very much looking forward to being able to establish meritorious service in the second war zone.

"We will lead the remaining soldiers and horses to Linlang County and prepare to meet Yuan Tan."

"Everything is up to the general."

The people answered.

June of the eighth year of Jian'an.

Yuan Shao decided to march south again, mobilized 400,000 horses, and assembled in Pingyuan County, preparing to cross the Yellow River and capture Xuzhou, the capital of the Central Plains. At the same time, the 250,000 troops of Yuan Tan and Xu Yu also pounced on the gateway of Xuzhou like locusts.

Fan Lihua sent Qi Jiguang to guard the second war zone, and flew with Yue to Linlang County to set up defenses.

A war between Yuan and Lu gradually kicked off...

At this time, Cao Cao, who was in Xudu, was very hesitant. I don't know whether to fight Lu Bu or sit back and watch the success or failure. A few days ago, Yuan Shao's envoy had come to Xudu, claiming to accept Hua Xin's advice and gather 600,000 troops from Hebei to march south, hoping that Cao Cao could also send elite troops to attack Yangzhou. Cao Cao summoned the civil and military forces under the tent to discuss an enterprising strategy.

"Meet the King of Wei..."

"Please be seated."

Cao Cao looked sad on his face, and first looked at Guo Jia: "Fengxiao once said that by the hand of Yuan Shao, we will sit and watch the success or failure of attacking Lu Bu." But Yuan Shao came to envoy and asked us to capture Yangzhou, did we agree? Or don't say yes? ”

Guo Jiaying said: "Return to King Wei." Yuan Shao has already sent troops, and his request can be ignored. ”

"But can Yuan Shao beat Lu Bu? If Yuan Shao is defeated, it will be difficult for us to protect ourselves. You must know that the current situation is that Lu Bu is stronger than the princes from all walks of life, and we should help Yuan Shao to prevent Lu Bu from sitting big. ”

Cao Cao was worried. After Yuan Shao's defeat, he would become the key target of Lu Bu's attack.

"That's what King Wei said. The minister also agreed to send troops to Yangzhou to contain Lü Bu's Yangzhou army, and let Yuan Shao concentrate his forces and capture Xuzhou. It is expected that Yuan Shao's 600,000 army will not be unable to defeat Xuzhou, right? Xun Yu said.

"The minister also agrees to send troops to Yangzhou..."

Xun You and Cheng Yudao.

"The minister doesn't agree!"

Guo Jia said with certainty: "Yuan Shao can't beat Lu Bu, but he can weaken Lu Bu." We should focus on the south, and don't let Lu Bu really get Yizhou. ”

"You mean... Aid Liu Bei? Cao Cao asked.

He had thought so before that. But the war in the Central Plains is worrying. After Yuan Shao's defeat, he must have been more cautious and retreated to Hebei, not daring to fight again. Looking at the world, as long as he is a prince and Lu Bugan, how can there be a reason not to perish?

Guo Jia said: "It is certain to help Liu Bei, but we must pay attention to ways and means. We can't make Lu Bu feel that we are helping him. In that case, he will become Lu Bu's great enemy. ”

"That's a nice thing to say. But how can you help Liu Bei? What about the Central Plains? What should I do if Yuan Shao loses? Cheng Yu asked.

"Zhongde. Yuan Shao had an army of 600,000 and was not so easily defeated. ”

Cao Cao was afraid of Lu Bu in his heart, and clearly knew Lu Bu's strength, and said: "Lu Bu is too strong, I'm really worried... Yuan Shao will not be able to bear it. If he is defeated, the consequences will be unimaginable. ”

Guo Jia said: "King Wei rest assured. Within a year, Yuan Shao will not be defeated. Don't forget, he trained 100,000 crossbow arrows in Qingzhou. There is a Black Flag Army in Youzhou, and there are soldiers who died first in the state, all of which are the elite of a hundred battles. If it can't defeat Fan Lihua's Xuzhou army, it will be too incompetent. ”