The two letters that Du Ruhui submitted and just received were Wang Shouren, who was stationed in Yingchuan, and Gao Xi, who was stationed in Nanyang. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

Wang Shouren and Gao Xi are both great talents with great strategic vision.

Their report not only reported on the situation in Yuzhou and Nanyang, but also analyzed the current situation and put forward their own strategic suggestions.

What Wang Shouren and Gao Xi have in common is that both of them believe that under the current situation, it is not appropriate to have too many clues, but should grasp the most important matter, adjust the strategic layout, and gradually shift the strategic focus.

The two of them unanimously pointed out that the next strategic focus should gradually shift to the south.

Their reason was that although the Guanzhong Plain was rich and Chang'an was once the capital of the empire, current events were different.

The two also made a detailed analysis: Chinese civilization originated in the Yellow River Valley. Qishan is the foundation of the Zhou Dynasty; The Guanzhong Plain was the land of abundance during the Qin Dynasty. However, with the establishment of the Han Empire, the political, economic and cultural center of China has gradually shifted from west to east.

After the rise of Guangwu, the center of the Han Empire gradually moved southward.

Yuzhou, Yangzhou, Jingzhou, Xuzhou and other places, with convenient waterways and dense populations, are gradually replacing Jizhou, Yongzhou and other places to become more political, economic and cultural active and prosperous.

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The difference between the two is the specific direction of the shift in the strategic focus.

Wang Shouren believes that Yuzhou is the top priority.

His reason was that Yuzhou was in the north of Gongjing Division, and in the south controlled Wu Chu; It is connected to Yanxu in the east and Jingxiang in the west. It is connected to the three rivers of the Yellow River, the Huai River and the Yangtze River. The land is fertile and the population is large.

After capturing Runan in Yuzhou, he could then march into Lujiang County or Jiujiang County in Yangzhou and extend his influence along the Yangtze River.

In addition to strategic considerations, Wang also listed several favorable factors for attacking Runan:

First, Liu Bei attacked Jiujiang and contained the main force of Yuan Shu's puppet Han army, and Runan was relatively empty.

Second, in order to quickly accumulate wealth, Yuan Shu adopted Jia Yidao's suggestion and implemented a monopoly on grain, salt and cloth under his rule. Although the monopoly system is a feasible method, it is not well prepared, rushed, and seriously damages the interests of the family, and incurs the dissatisfaction of the lords of the noble clans. Many prominent families who once supported Yuan Shu's puppet Han court complained and even changed their minds.

Third, Yuan Shu supported the establishment of the puppet Han court, which was a rebellion of the Han Dynasty and a public enemy of the world. Attacking Runan can not only gain territory and population, but also help improve the popularity of the lord Liu Mang.

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Gao Xi believes that the best choice at present is to fully recover Nanyang County.

After capturing Yingchuan and Nanyang, in order to avoid making enemies with Jingzhou and avoiding Liu Biao and Yuan Shu from approaching, Gao Xi suggested that Liu Biao should be allowed to seize Caiyang, Xiangxiang, Zhangling, Suixian and other places in the south of Nanyang.

Gao Xi believes that from a strategic point of view, the importance of recovering the southern part of Nanyang is indeed inferior to that of other strategic directions, such as Yongliang, Yuzhou, Jizhou, etc.

However, the recovery of the southern part of Nanyang has the lowest cost and the lowest cost, which is incomparable to the implementation of other strategies.

Liu Biao's strategic intention is obvious, emphasizing the southeast and ignoring the north.

Although it occupies the southern part of Nanyang, it has no intention of continuing to advance northward.

In the battle of Poyang Lake, Jingzhou was defeated, and Liu Biao had no time to take care of both sides.

In the past, worried that Liu Biao would be inclined to Yuan Shu, Liu Mang wanted to win over Liu Biao and take the initiative to give up the southern lands of Nanyang. Now, Liu Biao is busy fighting against Sun Ce, and he will never dare to be an enemy of Liu Mang again, and in turn, he will take the initiative to show favor to Liu Mang.

This is the best time to regain the southern part of Nanyang.

It doesn't take too many troops, and it won't be bad for Liu Biao, so why not?

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This meeting was originally to discuss the possibility of using troops against Jizhou, but it gave birth to many clues.

Liu Mang felt a headache......

Li Wei walked in gently.

With Deng Ai crossing the Qinling Mountains and establishing miraculous achievements, Li Wei matured a lot. But Liu Mang still let him return to himself for further training.

Although he was not promoted, Li Wei is no longer just a small follower, but has become Liu Mang's personal follower, participating in more important and even confidential affairs.

Li Wei walked up to Liu Mang and whispered, "Miss Wei Shuo is here, I want to see the lord." ”

Liu Mang frowned. I'm having an important meeting, and I don't know when it's over, so I really don't have time to see her.

Li Wei knew what Liu Mang meant, and said: "The little one said, but Miss Wei said that she didn't mind waiting, and just asked the lord to finish his official duties and see him." ”

Liu Mang nodded. "So be it. You and Dezu (Yang Xiuzi Dezu) accompany her to the small study to sit down, and when the meeting is over, I will go to see her. ”

Wei Shuo is a student of Zhong Xuan, Yang Xiu has a very good relationship with Zhong Xuan, and he is also very familiar with Wei Xuan.

Li Wei came in and interrupted the meeting.

Li Wei left, and the atmosphere in the room became even more dreary. Liu Bowen and others, no one spoke.

Liu Mang said to Du Ruhui: "What is Keming's opinion?" ”

"My subordinates are ashamed...... How to decide, difficult to ......"

Du Ruhui and Fang Xuanling are collectively known as "Fang Mou Du Xuan", Du Ruhui is the best at choosing the best decision-making suggestions from many clues.

And what was being discussed today, even he shook his head and said that it was difficult......

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Liu Mang's proposal to help Cao Cao and attack Yuan Shao failed to get the support of his staff.

The aides agreed with Cao's strategy to resist Yuan, but felt that the timing was inappropriate.

Jizhou is too strong, and at the same time it is not sure that it will start a war with two strong enemies, Jizhou and Xiliang Army.

The suggestions of Wang Shouren and Gao Xi were not supported by Liu Bowen and others.

Fighting Yuan Shu again, from a strategic point of view, is not wrong.

However, the preparation for war is debatable.

Deployed in Yingchuan and facing Yuan Shu, it was Wang Zhongsi and Yue Fei. In order to support Liu Bei, and at the same time for the Yongliang Campaign, part of the main force and all the war horses were transferred from Wang Zhongsi and Yue Fei.

The troops were insufficient, and there were no cavalry interspersed with detours, and it was quite risky to march into Runan.

As for Gao Xi's suggestion, some of the aides agreed, but did not support it.

The reason is simple.

The main force of Nanyang, all of which are assigned to Chang Yu Spring.

In the bloody battle, the spring suffered great losses and needed a good rest. And the area of Wuguan and Shangxian still needs to be garrisoned. It is often encountered in spring, and it cannot be transferred south for the time being.

Transferring troops from other places to Nanyang was too far.

There are not enough troops, and now it is not suitable to compete with Liu Biao for the south of Nanyang.

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Every strategic goal has merits, but none of them is perfect.

After repeated discussions, the meeting lasted into the evening and was still inconclusive.

I had no choice but to dismiss the meeting.

Liu Mang sat quietly for a while, adjusted his mood, and went to see Wei Shuo with Shangguan Wan'er.

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Wei Shuo came to Hongnong from Yanmen.

After staying in Biansai for a year, Wei Shuo lost weight and became dark. Galloping across the vast grasslands and climbing the majestic mountains made Wei Shuo feel refreshed.

After seeing Liu Mang and Shangguan Wan'er, and saluting and greeting, Wei Shuo said excitedly: "There is a good thing, let the captain see it!" ”

As he spoke, he opened his package and took out a few rolls of words.

Wei Shuo unfolded one of them and presented it to Liu Mang and Wan'er.

"What is this?" (To be continued.) )