In Cao Cao's camp, there was naturally a lot of joy, but this time Guan Yu had a long face. But Yuan Shao's side is gloomy, although Yuan Shao is not short of food, and the food in the camp can last at least ten days, so that the rear can continue to be transferred. can be robbed of food by Cao Jun, after all, it is not a happy thing.

In the handsome tent, Cao Cao at this time no longer had the joy he had just now.

3,000 bags of grain, just a few more days. For a huge army of 100,000, it is tantamount to a drop in the bucket.

The important thing is that this time the grain robbery can be successful, but it does not mean that it can be done next time.

Is there a reason to rob food for a thousand days?

Only by finding Yuan Shao's grain storage can he hit the problem with one blow and solve the dilemma.

If Cao Cao was a traverser, even if there was no Xu You, he would have known that Yuan Jun's grain and grass were hoarded in the black nest. After Guan Yu robbed the grain, Yuan Shao had quickly sent Chun Yuqiong to lead 20,000 troops to garrison Wuchao to ensure that the grain and grass were worry-free.

But the question is, Xu You is going south on a sea boat, and it won't be long before he sets foot on the land of Jiangdong, who will come back to tell Cao Cao the news?

The battle in Guandu once again reached a stalemate, but this stalemate was a great disadvantage for Cao Cao.

Once Cao Cao's food is exhausted, I am afraid that he will not be far from destruction.

Yuan Shao's side is also constantly attacking Cao Cao's camp, Yan Liang, Wen Chou, Zhang He, Gao Ran, four generals, each leading 10,000 elite soldiers, constantly attacking and harassing Cao's army. During this period, skirmishes also broke out from time to time. The two armies of Yuan and Cao have their own victories and defeats.

But he said that Sun Ce was here, in Jiangling City, Sun Ce looked at the military reports that kept coming from the north, and he had a plan in his heart.

The elite Cao soldiers stationed in Huaibei and Yuzhou were transferred in large numbers.

In the city of Xudu, a large number of books and classics were packed and sorted, and the general Xiahou Dan, who was sitting in the rear, led 10,000 people to Luoyang, and only Xun Yu remained in Xudu.

Zhong Xuan, who was in Chang'an, hoarded grain and grass in the city and transported thousands of war horses to Guandu.

The atmosphere in the entire north seemed a little weird, which had to make Sun Ce suspect that the battle situation in Guandu at this time was about to be decided.

The elite soldiers were transferred, indicating that the war in Guandu was tight.

The strangeness in the city of Xu and Xiahoudun went to Luoyang, indicating that Cao Cao was preparing for the back road.

And Zhong Xuan in Chang'an City hoarded grain and grass and transported war horses, also to prepare a back road for Cao Cao.

Thinking about this, Sun Ce decided to personally lead the army to Xinye in case of disharmony.

Soon, Sun Ce ordered the soldiers to summon the city's Chinese warriors to come to the discussion.

It didn't take long for the hall to be crowded with civil and military personnel who were qualified to attend the meeting. Sun Ce looked at everyone, glanced around, and nodded secretly in his heart. I thought that I led my father's old department to live in Jiangdu County, but now it covers an area of thousands of miles, with hundreds of military generals under his command, and more than 100,000 troops.

Although time flies quickly, it is less than ten years.

If it is another ten years, who knows if I can dominate the world and sit in the position of the Ninety-Five?

As a traverser, you can't embarrass many seniors.

I saw Sun Ce cough lightly, and the subtle conversations in the hall suddenly stopped. Everyone bowed down in unison and greeted Sun Ce.

Sun Ce nodded and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, there is news from the Huainan Metropolitan Governor's Mansion that the elite of the Cao Army in Huaibei has been transferred away in large quantities. ”

After a pause, Sun Ce continued: "There is also news from the Secret Disc Division. Xiahoudun, who was left behind by Xu Du, suddenly led 10,000 soldiers to Luoyang. Zhong Xuan, who stayed behind in Chang'an, was hoarding a large amount of grain and grass, and sent thousands of war horses to Guandu. ”

As soon as Sun Ce's words fell, several people in the hall changed their colors when they heard it.

The military advisor Xu Shu stepped forward directly and said: "Lord, the battle of Guandu is about to be decided!" ”

Sun Ce nodded and said slowly: "What Yuan Zhi said is true, this Guandu battle has lasted for half a year, and it is finally going to be seen!" ”

looked at the people in the hall, some were eager to try, some bowed their heads in contemplation, and some were expressionless.

"The battle of Guandu is clear, which means that the pattern of the entire north will change dramatically. And the changes in the situation in the Central Plains will inevitably affect Jingyang Erzhou, and even more so the fate of everyone in our hall! Sun Ce said lightly, but these words made everyone's faces change color.

When the military advisor Chen Gong heard this, he directly came out and said: "The minister asks the lord to send troops and take the opportunity to seize Wancheng, all according to Nanyang County." ”

Hearing this, Sun Ce nodded, slowly got up, and said, "Although Nanyang belongs to Jingzhou, it is more closely connected with the Central Plains. It is connected to Luoyang in the north, Xudu in the east, and Wuguan in the west. Such an important place can be described as a veritable hinterland of the Central Plains. ”

As soon as the words fell, I saw a person come out of the column and said loudly: "The last general is invited to fight!" ”

Sun Ce raised his eyes and saw that this person was dressed in red armor and had a rebellious demeanor, but it was his beloved general Gan Ning.

Sun Ce smiled slightly, pressed his hand, and said, "Xingba, don't worry, this Wancheng must be taken, but there are more important things!" ”

When everyone heard this, they were all stunned, and their eyes showed a little dazed and puzzled.

Everyone has understood the importance of Wancheng, but they can't figure out what is more important than this except for taking Wancheng and expanding the territory?

I saw Yan Liang turn around slightly, his eyes looked to the north, his gaze became cold, and he said in a deep voice: "Pass my order, the cavalry of the Xiao Cavalry Battalion, the Tiger Battalion, and the Yangwu Battalion will assemble, and the Keri soldiers will send Xu Du!" ”

When everyone heard this, they suddenly realized!

I saw Zhang Zhao come out and ask: "The lord wants to welcome the Son of Heaven to Jingzhou?" ”

Sun Ce shook his head and said slowly, "How could Cao Mengde give me the opportunity to greet the Son of Heaven?" "For Cao Cao, the dedication to the emperor at this time is similar to a talisman. As long as the emperor is in hand, then the princes of Guanzhong, led by Han Sui and Ma Teng, have to give Cao Cao some face.

If Cao Cao wants to make a comeback, he must firmly occupy Guanzhong and Sili.

Sili is dilapidated, and even Luoyang is dilapidated. The so-called guarding the division is just trying to control Luoyang and its surrounding counties, which can be regarded as a barrier in Guanzhong. As for Guanzhong, the Western Liang princes occupied Liangzhou, and Cao Cao only intended to temporarily control Chang'an and its surroundings.

"Since it's not to welcome the Son of Heaven, I don't know why the lord led the army to Xudu?" Zhang Zhao asked with some confusion.

I saw Sun Ce suddenly turn upright, looked at the people in the hall, and said slowly: "Now that I have twenty counties under my rule, although I have the assistance of the kings, I still feel that there is a shortage of talents from time to time. Going to Xudu, there must be many heroes scattered due to the war, if they can be fully included in my Yi, wouldn't it be wonderful? ”

When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but bow their heads.

Everyone can also feel that as Sun Ce's territory gets bigger and bigger, the problem of talent shortage is getting more and more serious. Especially in the counties, it happens from time to time that the wealthy families control the localities. The reason for this is that Sun Ce's descendants have too few civil officials, so he can only compromise with local families and Haoqiang.

However, for Sun Ce, this is absolutely intolerable.

The so-called imperial power is not lower than the county, which is a common thing in China's feudal society. Sun Ce didn't think he could completely change the situation, but at least he had to take some of the power into his own hands.

If he has enough qualified civil officials in his hands, Sun Ce can completely rely on his strong force to put aside those noble families who are dragging him back and start anew.

Of course, the so-called reinvention does not completely exclude the participation of these noble families. But in this way, the control of the place was regained into the hands of the Marquis of Wu, that is, Sun Ce!

It's one thing to understand, it's another to let your own lord go on an adventure!

I saw Zhang Hong, who was engaged in sacrificial wine, frowned, and said in a deep voice: "The body of the lord's daughter, why take risks? The old minister is willing to go on this journey for the lord! ”

As soon as Zhang Hong's words fell, he saw another person stand up and say: "Zhang Gong is the right hand of the lord, how can he be in danger, and the minister is willing to go on a journey for the lord!" ”

It turned out that this person was Yi Cao engaged in Lu Jun.

Seeing this, Sun Ce couldn't help frowning secretly. It seems that the contradiction between the Jiangdong Shi clan and the Jiangbei Shi clan is deeper than I imagined.

To put it bluntly, it's easy to understand.

Although it is extremely dangerous to go to Xudu, since it is to recruit talents, these people will also be reused by Sun Ce in the future. Whoever goes to solicit will naturally have a bit of incense.

Although Zhang Hong has a relatively transcendent status under Sun Ce, he is a Jiangbei scholar after all. Lu Jun, who was born in the fourth surname of Wu County, naturally did not want such a good thing to fall on Zhang Hong, even if Lu Jun's health was not very good.

"You don't need to say any more, I've made up my mind!" Sun Ce said lightly, but there was a tone in his words that could not be refused.

When Zhang Hong and Lu Jun heard this, they could only give up.

Jingzhou officials such as Liu Xian, Yi Yuan, Han Song, and Fu Xun, who were newly joined under Sun Ce, were also silent. They are subordinate ministers, and they have not yet returned to their hearts at this time, but they are only in the way of the situation, so they have to join Sun Ce's command, so naturally they will not say anything. However, everyone also looked at the contradictory camp under Sun Ce's command almost as well.

Seeing that everyone was silent, Sun Ce opened his mouth and said, "Xu Shengke!" ”

Xu Sheng, who was wearing a helmet and armor, bowed his hand and said, "The end will be!" ”

Sun Ce nodded and said, "I order you to control all the units of the Northern Route Army, go south and cooperate with Cheng Pu, the capital of the Southern Route Army, to attack Jingnan." ”

Xu Sheng replied in a deep voice: "The last general respects his life!" I will live up to the trust of the Lord! ”

"Where is Gan Ning?" Sun Ce continued.

Gan Ning was overjoyed when he heard this, and arched his hand and said: "The end will be!" ”

Sun Ce looked at Gan Ning's happy appearance, and couldn't help but feel a little funny in his heart. This Gan Ning's personality is a bit like a child.

"Order you to lead your headquarters to the north, control the Xinye Governor Wen Ping, and the Zhangling Commander Huo Jun's department, and attack Wancheng!" Sun Ce said in a deep voice.

Gan Ning smiled and clenched his fists in response: "The last general will obey the order and will never live up to the trust of the lord!" ”

Sun Ce nodded, arranged some more military affairs, and ordered all the units of the forbidden army to return to Xiangyang and Wuchang to garrison one after another, and at the same time left some in Jiangling as a deterrent.

Looking at the backs of the people in the hall slowly retreating, Sun Ce was silent for a long time, and Huo Ran got up.

Soon, 5000 cavalry were assembled.

Sun Ce, under the support of Han Dang, Tai Shici, and Zhang Liao, went north.

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