only listened to the drama Zhicai said: "Although the land of Qingzhou has the benefit of fish and salt, it has repeatedly suffered from the scourge of the yellow turban and is dilapidated. Qingzhou Yellow Turbans, millions, in order to avoid the Yellow Turban Army trapped beasts, when the siege of three que. However, our army has only 20,000 soldiers, and the number of troops is insufficient, so it is inevitable that some fish will slip through the net. I don't know where the lord wants to go to pursue the remnants of the Yellow Turban. ”

On the surface, Xi Zhicai was asking Liu Bei where to chase after the Yellow Turban Army ran away.

But in fact, Xi Zhi was asking Liu Bei about the strategic issues after conquering Qingzhou in the future.

It's just that the Three Kingdoms in reality are different from the Three Kingdoms game after all. I can't take a fancy to that piece of land, so I just go straight to fight. At least there is a plausible excuse, and chasing the remnants of the Yellow Turban is one of the best excuses. Historically, Cao Cao's first two pieces of territory were obtained in the name of fighting the Black Mountain Army and the Qingzhou Yellow Turban.

Xi Zhi was born in a poor family, and his family has been taken to the plain by Liu Bei. and gave the Grange Mansion, which had long been tied to Liu Bei. Liu Bei also regarded Xi Zhicai as a confidant. On weekdays, I talk about the world, and I also have the feeling of cleaning up the old mountains and rivers from scratch.

Therefore, Liu Bei is not surprised that Xi Zhi asked such a question. just asked: "I don't know what Mr. thinks, where will the Yellow Turban Army go." ”

Xi Zhicai said: "In the land of Qingzhou, Xu Pi is embraced on the left, Jizhou is on the right, and Yanyu is on the front. The Yellow Turban Army is trying to escape, and it's just these three directions. ”

When Liu Bei heard this, he nodded, Shandong's geography is like this, if you don't run in these three directions, then you can only go to sea by boat.

Xi Zhicai continued: "In the land of Hebei, there are one million household registrations, 100,000 armor, and enough soldiers and food. The ancestor is the first to set Hebei, and then to level the world. If the Qingzhou Yellow Turban is cornered, it will inevitably go north to Jizhou and unite with the Montenegrin Army, and the lord cannot be unguarded. ”

Hearing this, Liu Bei immediately solved a doubt in his heart. No wonder when Yuan Shao ran away, he didn't go back to his hometown, but ran to Jizhou, which was obviously to learn from Emperor Guangwu.

Liu Bei asked again: "Qingzhou Yellow Turban Army, how can it flow in the direction of Jizhou." ”

Xi Zhicai said: "The lord should first take the land of Jinan, then collect the soldiers of Mount Tai, and finally unite the soldiers and horses of Qingzhou to attack the back of Zhang Rao of Qi State." I expect Zhang Rao to flee in the direction of the Bohai Sea. In this way, there is another benefit. ”

Liu Bei asked, "What benefits?" ”

Xi Zhicai said: "Although the soldiers and horses under the command of the lord are strictly trained, most of them are new recruits after all. Qingzhou yellow scarf Zhang Rao, there are many people. Mount Tai Guanhai, for Mount Tai thief, Mount Tai has always been a place where elite soldiers come out, and the combat power must be extraordinary. The lord is easy first and then difficult, not only can he train the team, but he will not lose too much. Why not kill two birds with one stone? ”

Liu Bei was overjoyed and said, "Mr. is really my Zhang Liang." ”

As for Taishan and not under the rule of Qingzhou, this kind of thing will be vague for the time being.

The Taishan area not only sends strong troops, but also connects Yanzhou, Qingzhou, and Xuzhou.

Five days later, outside Gaotang County.

Gaotang is close to the Yellow River, and although Pingyuan County is administratively under Qingzhou, most of it is geographically north of the Yellow River.

In fact, throughout the ages, the setting of administrative regions has not been a complete geographical unit. Rather, they contain each other, so that a relatively complete and self-contained geographical unit is separated, so as to reduce the risk of local fragmentation. This is true of Pingyuan County in Qingzhou and Dongjun in Yanzhou, most of the territory of these two counties belongs to the Hebei region, but administratively they are under the administration of Qingzhou and Yanzhou south of the Yellow River.

Although no one in China has written any books similar to "Geopolitics", it does not mean that Chinese do not understand this knowledge, but Chinese pay more attention to the human factor.

The so-called "time is not as good as the location, and the location is not as good as the people".

However, Liu Bei is a traverser and is relatively more influenced by Western doctrines. Therefore, more attention is paid to geographical advantages.

Looking at the Yellow River from afar, Liu Bei sighed: "The Yellow River is dangerous, and it is difficult to cross lightly." ”

On the side, Guan Yu gently stroked his beard with his hand and said, "Brother, don't worry, a ferry has been prepared, which can transport thousands of people across the river at a time, and an army of 20,000 people, but only three or four times." ”

Nodding, Liu Bei said: "With you, I am always relieved." Shipbuilding, you have to keep an eye on it, this is related to my future layout, I don't worry about others. ”

Listening to Liu Bei's words, although Guan Yu's expression remained unchanged, his hand holding his beard was a little faster.

"Let's go, come with me to see if the people are there."

After looking at the Yellow River, Liu Bei returned to the camp with his horse, Guan Yu followed, and said, "Big brother, you have brought too many recruits this time, do you want to transfer some old county soldiers to follow." ”

Naturally, there were county soldiers in the plains, about six or seven thousand people. These county soldiers were recruited one after another during the Yellow Turban Rebellion, and their combat effectiveness and experience were relatively much stronger than those of the recruits. Liu Bei's government soldiers at the beginning were these county soldiers. Otherwise, Liu Bei would not dare to take the recruits who had just enlisted for a month to fight the Wuhuan people.

"No need, the soldiers and horses have already been mobilized, and I have already brought two thousand veterans to escort them. Besides, a group of rabble, with the training of our men, it is not difficult to break it. Liu Bei shook his head and said.

In order to crusade against the Qingzhou Yellow Turbans, Liu Bei mobilized a total of 20,000 horses, 3,000 cavalry, and 17,000 infantry, including 2,000 veterans.

Among the 20,000 people, Du Bo and 100 generals, who were in charge of 50 people, except for a small part, were promoted by military exploits, and the rest were brought out by Liu Bei and Gaotang County. Everyone's name, Liu Bei can call out accurately. This is where Liu Bei's confidence lies in daring to go for half a year and hand over the army to Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.

Before coming to the big tent of the Chinese army, Liu Bei first rode a horse under the escort of Dian Wei and inspected the barracks.

20,000 men, according to wartime standards, set up eight large battalions. Liu Bei also dismounted at random and went into the shed where the soldiers ate to spot check to see if there was any embezzlement of food expenses. will also randomly find a few government soldiers to ask a few words. By the way, take a look at your acting skills and be that beloved soldier like a child.

When Liu Bei finished inspecting the camp tent and returned to the big tent of the Chinese army, he ordered: "Beat the drum and beat the general." ”

According to Liu Bei's military law, after beating the drum and beating the general, after the three-way drum, the person who does not reach the point will be fined 20 military sticks.

The three-way drum sounded, and all the generals arrived at the big tent of the Chinese army.

"Now, let's start the roll call." Someone shouted loudly.

One by one, the generals came forward to sign up, in fact, this is also a process of brainwashing, that is, using a conditioned reflex to tell them that you are my Liu Bei's subordinate.

"Back to the generals, the generals and colonies of the various ministries, and no one was absent."

Liu Bei waved his hand, asked him to step back, and glanced at the generals, Liu Bei secretly said, I have to find a pioneer officer to come out first.