Treat the symptoms and cure the root cause.

You have to be able to turn it into three words and grab food. I didn't have it, so I naturally went to grab it. As for where to grab it? Chen Sheng thought for a while, and said to Zhou Cang next to him, as well as the guards in the hall, "Go and carry the map here." ”

"No."

Zhou Cang said yes to the guard, turned around and walked out. Soon after, the two returned, this time carrying a screen.

I saw that this screen is one zhang high, one and a half wide, it is not a painting in the middle, it is not an article, but a landscape map, Wancheng on the top, and the surrounding Xiangyang, Runan, Fancheng, Xinye, Xiangjiang, Hanchuan and other places are indicated, but it is a map centered on Wancheng.

After the screen was moved in, it was placed in front of Chen Sheng.

After seeing the map, Chen Sheng got up and came to the front of the map, looked left and right, and after looking at it for a long time, he showed a little smile.

However, Chen Sheng did not make a decision, but raised his head and shouted to Jia Xu: "Wenhe, I intend to cut grain elsewhere for military use. Where do you think it is desirable? ”

From Chen Sheng's order to bring the map from Zhou Cang, Jia Xu knew Chen Sheng's intentions, and he had already calculated it, so he smiled and said: "There is a lack of food in the army." If you want to take it, you will naturally take the land of abundance. And in these four weeks, in addition to Jingzhou, there is only Runan left in the land of abundance. ”

"The meaning of Wenhe is the same as mine." Chen Sheng said with a smile.

That's right, after Chen Sheng's observation, he came to the conclusion that he was going to enter Runan.

Now around Wancheng, except for Cao Ying, it is Liu Biao, Cao Ying has no food himself, but Liu Biao can't move for the time being, so what Chen Sheng can move is Runan.

Besides, Runan has a lot of grain.

As mentioned above, Runan is divided into three parts, one of which is Liu Pi, which occupies thirteen cities. The other is Li Tong, who is a famous general named after Wen Ping in history, with six thousand elite soldiers in eight cities. The remaining twenty or thirty cities were occupied by the prefectural order.

Because Runan is Yuan Shao's hometown, these twenty or thirty county orders are all based on Yuan Shao, and each has some elite soldiers.

Yuan Shao is prestigious, and the Yellow Turban Thieves will not dare to offend Liu Pi, not to mention some small thieves and bandits, so these twenty or thirty cities have always been peaceful.

If there is nothing to do, it is equivalent to prosperity and food. No matter how bad it is, now is before the autumn harvest, and if you capture these cities, it happens to be the autumn harvest, and you can directly collect taxes from the autumn harvest.

It's time to take it by force. This is a palliative. And with more than 20 cities, at least 120,000 more people, plus the original people, it should be no problem to get together 400,000. With 400,000 people to feed 30,000 or 40,000 elite soldiers, they also make up the number.

It is also a cure. A piece of fat, pretty good.

Originally, Chen Sheng's plan was still focused on Xuzhou, and he couldn't think of capturing twenty or thirty cities in Runan for a while, but now Liu Biao is running out of food, which is to remind Chen Sheng.

"As long as I capture these cities, no matter how much you Liu Biao reduces your assistance to me, I will be able to hold on." Thinking about it, Chen Sheng stroked his palm and smiled.

However, there is also Li Tong who occupies eight cities in Runan, this person only has 6,000 elite soldiers, and his strength is not good, but no matter how he says, he is also a famous general, which should not be underestimated.

This time, the number of troops used is more.

"Wenhe is about to be released?" Thinking of this, Chen Sheng suddenly felt a little headache, thinking too much, and simply didn't want to think about it, so he opened his mouth and asked Jia Xudao.

"The general can lead 6,000 elite soldiers to Li Tong's side to challenge. As long as General Chen Bing is outside, Li Tong must be worried about losing the city and will not interfere more. In this way, Liu Pi and Gong Du could be ordered to attack these twenty or thirty cities in Runan. As long as the city is in hand, most of the cities in Runan will be under the command of the general. The general can lead the Runan County Guard himself. ”

Jia Xu replied calmly when he heard this.

"Oh, Runan County Guard? Not bad. Chen Sheng's eyes lit up when he heard this, he didn't expect this. As a general of Jianzhong, he is temporarily stationed in Wancheng, and he has no official position of county guard, assassin history, which occupies Runan, so he can be called Runan County Guard, which can be regarded as a kind of progress. Very good.

However, Chen Sheng was a little worried about letting Liu Pi and Gong Du attack. These two guys, the defense of the city is okay, but this attack.

Thinking of this, Chen Sheng wondered whether to send Wei Yan and Liao Hua to attack? But if these famous generals are dispatched, what will happen to the defense of Wancheng?

Let's not talk about Cao Ying, judging from Liu Biao's attitude, I'm afraid I can't wait to drive me out of Wancheng. Wen Ping, Wang Wei These two guys can't be underestimated.

Thinking about it, Chen Sheng felt that his brain hurt again.

There is still a lack of manpower.

To be honest, Chen Sheng's luck is not good, otherwise he would not have become Chen Sheng, but directly became Yuan Shao, and that is his luck is so good.

However, today's Chen Sheng seems to have divine help.

Just when Chen Sheng was worried about the talents of Liu Pi and Gong Du, one of the great talents came without telling him.

At this moment, outside the gate of the General's Mansion, there was a person slowly walking towards the gate, this person was not good-looking, not tall, and there was no strange bearing on his body, the only thing that made people's eyes shine was that he exuded a capable atmosphere.

Soon after, the man stood outside the gate. He first glanced at the General's Mansion, and secretly said in his heart, "It's good to be ruined." ”

But no, Chen Sheng took over the entire power of Zhang Xiu, but gave up the magnificent Jianzhong General's Mansion to the lonely sister-in-law and nephew Zhang Quan.

The mansion where I live is not outstanding, and even slightly dilapidated.

"It's not really thrifty, I want to do big things, I just want to deceive the world and steal my name."

Immediately afterward, the man's heart whispered again. Immediately, this person's eyes lit up again, but he saw that although the mansion was dilapidated, the guards guarding the door were majestic, high-spirited, and mighty.

Really a first-class elite soldier.

"It seems that I want to do big things." The man's heart whispered again.

Suddenly, this person's sense of expectation for Chen Sheng rose more than one step.

"Who are you? Why stop here? This man stood for a long time, and looked back and forth, which made the guards look strange, and couldn't help but shout.

However, the words are quite polite, and there is no arrogance and domineering.

"It's not bad to run the army." The man said again in his heart.

Thinking about it, this person clasped his fists and saluted the guards, and said with a smile: "I am from this county, surnamed Li Mingyan, and I admire General Jianzhong Chen, so I have come to ask to see me." The sergeant was also asked to pass on his behalf. ”

Chen Sheng's guards in front of the gate must not only be mighty, but also have to restrain their fierce spirit, in addition, they also have the task of reporting on their behalf.

It is a person like Li Yan who usually informs on his behalf.

And such a person may become an important adviser or general under Chen Sheng. How can you be lazy. Therefore, the guard replied without hesitation, "Wait a minute. ”

After saying this, the guard immediately turned around and entered the mansion.

"It's also very efficient." Seeing this, Li Yan praised again.

As Li Yan claimed to be, he was a native of this county, that is, Nanyang County. Ben was a small official in the county, and he did a good job, but he was transferred by Liu Biao again and again.

It's kind of a bit of appreciation. But that's it, Liu Biao is notoriously talented and can't be used. Li Yan is really talented, and he can't be impatient after being a small official for a few years.

I heard that Chen Sheng was well-known in Wancheng, so he came here and planned to defect.

At the same time, Li Yan also brought good news, which would make Chen Sheng feel very bloody.

"I've brought this news with me, and I've shown you something extraordinary. This General Jianzhong should not treat me with a hundred miles of talent. I will be able to get rid of the life of being a small official under Liu Jingzhou and try to make a contribution. ”

Li Yan secretly said in his heart, he was very looking forward to the future.

"General." After accepting Li Yan's request, the guard also immediately came to the door of the hall. He stopped in front of the hall door and saluted into the hall.

And at this moment, Chen Sheng is having a headache about the candidate to lead the troops. Hearing this, he was a little impatient and said, "What's the matter?" ”

The general seemed to be in a bad mood. After hearing Chen Sheng's words, the guard suddenly mourned for Li Yan in his heart. It's not the right time.

After a year of turning in his heart, the guard was quick to speak, and quickly replied: "General Hui, there is a person outside the door who claims to be Li Yan of this county asking to see him. ”

"Li Yan?"

Chen Sheng's voice suddenly rose slightly. At the same time, Chen Sheng's face showed a look of surprise and joy, it was actually Li Yan.

This guy, Chen Sheng was very impressed.

First of all, this guy is one of the two auxiliary ministers left by Liu Bei, and the other is Zhuge Liang. Awesome, right? Even if he hated Liu Bei again, he had to be amazed by Liu Bei's insight.

This guy has rarely looked at the wrong person in his life. Therefore, Li Yan's talent is beyond doubt.

On the other hand, Li Yan dared to argue with Zhuge Liang, but of course he was defeated in the end. And the evaluation of Li Yan in history for doing this is actually not high, saying that Li Yan's virtue is at a loss, because he wants to compete with Zhuge Liang for power and profit, so he calls Zhuge Liang.

But who can know the truth of history? You must know that Zhuge Liang's power was monstrous at that time, and he was a real minister, and Li Yan may be a loyal minister, so he was worried when he saw it, so he wanted to call Zhuge Liang?

Anyway, no one knows what history is all about.

Therefore, this virtue is at a loss and can be put down for the time being. The most important thing is Li Yan's talent, Liu Bei thinks that this person can assist Liu Chan with Zhuge Liang, and he must have extraordinary ability.

Such a person is really rare, and he came in time.

Am I missing the main general who will attack the twenty or thirty cities of Runan? Li Yan can definitely take on the heavy responsibility, in other words, this twenty or thirty cities in Runan is within reach.

Thinking about it, Chen Sheng couldn't wait to see Li Yan immediately. Even, acting in a play Cao Ying saw Xu Yu and met barefoot. However, Chen Sheng was quite calm and did not do that.

As far as he knew, Li Yan was still a minor official and his reputation was not obvious. So sincerity and enthusiasm are confusing.

Thinking about it, Chen Sheng raised his hand and said, "Please come in." ”

"No." The guard thought that Chen Sheng was in a bad mood, and Li Yan came at the wrong time, but he didn't expect this to be the result, and he was stunned for a moment. But then he reacted, said yes, turned around and walked out.

(To be continued)