Sun Ce's heart moved, and he stopped talking.

Dong Yu and Guo Jun are not locals, they can only evaluate the war from the gains and losses, and seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, but Lou Gui can't think like this, he is a local, and he can't be completely rational. Huang Zhong and Wen Ping may have thought the same way, but they just didn't say it. If he hadn't been stimulated by Qin Mu, Lou Gui would probably have stopped there, and he wouldn't have said it so bluntly.

"Hansheng, Zhongye, tell me your opinion."

Huang Wen and the two glanced at each other, then turned around and bowed to Sun Ce. Huang Zhong said: "General, as a warrior, should eliminate violence and calm the people, as a general, it is the responsibility to defend the land." We are both warriors and generals, and it is a matter of course to protect Nanyang. But as generals, we can't do our own thing. If the general fights, Zhongye and I are willing to be the vanguard, and we will not turn our heels. If the general wants to retreat, we can understand it, but the general's order is obeyed. ”

Sun Ce looked at Wen Ping. "Zhongye?"

Goodbye to the clerk. "What Huang Hansheng said is the voice of Wenpin."

"Voice?" There was a sneer outside, and Zhao Yan pushed the tent in, and a chill came to his face. He shook off the snowflakes on his shoulders, and his knife-like eyes swept over Huang Zhong and Wen Ping. "As a soldier, it is your duty to advance when you hear the drums, retreat when you hear the gold, and prohibit the order. Since General Sun is the lord of Nanyang, doesn't he know the responsibility of defending the land, and he still needs you to remind him? To fight or not to fight, it is only about the advantages and disadvantages. The enemy is weak and I am strong, and it is okay to fight. The enemy is strong and I am weak, and if we know that we cannot do it, is it not a dead end? Once defeated, how can you defend the land and surrender to Xu Rong? ”

Huang Zhong and Wen Ping had cold faces and didn't say a word.

Zhao Yan put his hands behind his back, slowly walked in front of Sun Ce, and said in a deep voice: "General, recently, the generals and soldiers in the battalion have been talking a lot, and the morale of the army has been fluctuating, and the ban has not stopped. It seems that Huang Hansheng and Wen Zhongye are not strict in governing the army, and they must be severely punished to set an example. ”

Before Sun Ce could speak, Huang Zhong and Wen Ping left the table and bowed down. "Please enforce military law."

Lou Gui froze there, stunned for a moment, walked to Wen Ping's side, knelt down, kowtowed, and said, "Lou Gui is dead, dare to speak for the general." If the general thinks it's okay, Lou Gui is willing to hold a sword and halberd and be the general's forerunner. If the general thinks it is impossible, Lou Gui is willing to die to thank Huang Hansheng and Wen Zhongye. ”

Zhao Yan said sharply: "Are you trying to threaten the general?" ”

Lou Gui was furious, raised his head, and shouted: "Zhao Boran, have you forgotten how Xu Rong ravaged Yingchuan and killed Li Min?" ”

Zhao Yan's eyes tightened. He walked up to Lou Gui, stared at Lou Gui's eyes, and said word by word: "Lou Gui, I have never forgotten." The reason why I oppose the general's march is precisely because I am worried that the general will be coerced by others, and the enemy will be underestimated and then cause a great defeat, and then Xu Rong will run rampant, not only Shunyang and Xixian counties will suffer, but the entire Nanyang will repeat the mistakes of Yingchuan. As a general, when you focus on the overall situation, do not fight for the gains and losses of one city and one pool, you are familiar with military books, don't you understand this truth? ”

"How do you know you're going to lose?" Lou Gui stood up abruptly and glared angrily at Zhao Yan. "You've only been in the army for a few days, and how many battles have you seen? I have fought with generals, I have seen the courage of generals, I know where the general's advantages are, I dare to say that as long as it is properly deployed, the general has at least seventy percent chance of defeating the strong with the weak and defeating Xu Rong. If the fighter plane is delayed and Xu Rong is allowed to gain a firm foothold in Nanyang, it will be a mistake for the general. ”

"So you still know that you are the general of the defeated army?"

Lou Gui's face changed several times, his forehead was bruised, his eyes became sharp, and his hand pressed on his waist. "Say it again."

Zhao Yan disdained it and took out the long knife on his waist first. "Want to duel? I'm with you. ”

Sun Ce sweated violently. These Han people have such a violent temper, and the generals are just military generals, why do scholars duel at every turn? He hurriedly got up and pulled Zhao Yan and Lou Gui apart. "Bo Ran, put the knife away, and listen to his opinion before it's too late. Lou Zibo, tell me why we may delay the fighter. ”

"Whoa!" Lou Gui glared at Zhao Yan fiercely, and arched his hand: "General, Xu Rong's breakthrough into Nanyang is good for a quick battle, and it is not good for lasting." He has a clear superiority in forces, so why not move quickly? In addition to the lack of food and grass, there are other reasons why the Xiliang soldiers are good at field warfare and are not good at attacking cities. If you sit back and watch Xu Rong commit murder but can't do anything, then the people of Nanyang will think that the general is weak and timid, and for the sake of interests, they can only succumb to Xu Rong in order to seek peace. Xu Rong entered a city, then a city is the general's enemy, caught under Wancheng, besieged but not attacked, sent troops to plunder the side county, then the general is the enemy, the owner is only Wancheng. The general is merciful and refuses to kill more innocents, but Xu Rong will not do this, if he escorts the families of the soldiers in the city to the city, will the general still be able to defend Wancheng? ”

Sun Ce frowned, feeling that what Lou Gui said was reasonable. He had just taken possession of the South *** Foundation, and those powerful families had no good impression of him, and they couldn't talk about any support. When they encounter Xu Rong who kills people without blinking, the lesser of two evils, they will most likely have to bow their heads first and admit their cowardice, watch the two tigers fight, and then find a way later.

Zhao Yan also put away his anger. "Having said that, it is also for the purpose of victory, and the enemy cannot be lightly attacked."

Lou Gui ignored him, and then said: "General, the Xiliang soldiers are good at fighting, but the military discipline is lax. The ancient name will use troops, and the order will be forbidden, so that the attack will be conquered and the battle will be won. Although Xu Rong was good at using soldiers, he connived at the Xiliang soldiers to rob Yingchuan, which shows that he may not be able to prohibit it. When such an army has the upper hand, everyone competes for the lead, and once the situation is unfavorable, they will immediately disperse, as evidenced by the previous general's defeat of Duan Xuan. ”

Sun Ce felt justified and nodded.

Lou Gui was greatly encouraged, and his voice became louder. "Although our army has only 15,000 men and lacks cavalry, it is well-trained and well-armed, and the soldiers have the responsibility to defend the territory, and everyone is vying to be the first. If you can choose the right terrain and curb the advantage of the cavalry as much as possible, even if you can't win a big victory, you won't be defeated. Xiliang soldiers are known for their elite, and the generals are weak and strong, as long as they are not defeated, they can reverse the impression of the world, and the counties can also have the courage to hold on, so that Xu Rong will not be easy to succeed. At that time, the counties will only obey the general's orders, the more the general fights, the stronger Xu Rong becomes, the more offensive and defensive are in the hands of the general, and the victory or defeat is self-evident. ”

Lou Gui stopped, took a breath, and glanced at Zhao Yan intentionally or unintentionally. "General, I have exhausted my words, and the choice between advance and retreat is only up to the general."

Zhao Yan crooked his mouth. "I didn't expect you to be a mess in commanding the troops, but you have some brains to make plans, but I don't know why you want to command the troops, it seems that you only have the wisdom of knowing people, but you have no self-knowledge."

Lou Gui's face froze, and he rolled his eyes in anger.

Zhao Yan turned to look at Sun Ce and arched his hand. "General, I think what Lou Zibo said is desirable, but you have to plan carefully, and you can't waste the war."

Sun Ce smiled and beckoned. "Shi Yuan, prepare some wine and meat, let's discuss it together and see how to compete with Xu Rong. Lou Zibo, from now on, you will come to me to counsel the military. ”

Lou Gui was overjoyed and hurriedly bowed down to receive the order.