On the fifteenth day of the first month, Yizhou Mu Liu Zhang ascended to the throne of Shu, and he was not shocked.

There was no reaction from all the princes in the world, only Yuan Shu sent a congratulatory letter to Liu Zhang. Maybe after this guy became the emperor, he was already under pressure, so now that someone is the king, he can share some of the invisible pressure of being in the limelight!

Luo Zheng did not claim the title of king, and Cao Cao, Yuan Shao and others also did not claim the title of king.

Everyone is a smart man, and they don't want to be in such a limelight until the foundation is undecided and several of the biggest enemies are eliminated. Even if you want to be king, you must wait until the great cause can be expected before you can take advantage of the trend.

According to the news from Mobei, the cavalry of the central Xianbei has begun to assemble towards the royal court of Danhan Mountain.

Luo Zheng is also seizing the time to prepare for war, and the 20,000 elite infantry stationed in the Chang'an camp have already gone north in batches and rushed to the Hetao area to assemble, and bags of military rations and various baggage equipment have also set off from Chang'an and transported directly to the Hetao through Shangjun.

The 10,000 elite cavalry of the Chang'an battalion are ready to go out at any time.

Everything is going on in an orderly manner, and you can't feel the slightest atmosphere of war on the cool land.

When the country is strong, the people's hearts will be strong, and they can hold their heads up and hold their chests high.

The self-confidence and strength of the nation must be watered by winning one battle after another, and only when more battles are won can the morale of the people under its rule become stronger, and the army can develop the invincible belief that it will win every battle, and this is closely related.

Over the years, Luo Zheng fought in the east and west, and there were no fewer battles and no fewer deaths, but he never led the war to his rule.

The people of Guanzhong and Liangzhou have gradually become accustomed to war, and they are accustomed to thinking that Luo Zheng's army will not lose the battle, and the war will not burn to their doorstep.

At the beginning of February, Yuan Shao impatiently raised 30,000 troops and went to Youzhou again.

Gongsun Chan had fled to Youbeiping, where he had been in business for many years.

Yuan Shao failed to sweep away Youzhou in one go, seeing that Cao Cao had already pacified Yan, Yu, and Xu, how could he not be in a hurry, if he let Gongsun Chan catch his breath, and then wanted to sweep Youzhou, he would have to spend a lot of time.

Cao Cao seized the time to govern the three states under his rule, and for the time being, he could not care about the use of troops abroad.

In mid-February, news came again from Mobei that more than 30,000 cavalry had been assembled in Xianbei in central China.

Luo Zheng received the news, and immediately ordered Yan Xing, the fierce general of Xiliang, to lead the 10,000 elite cavalry of the Chang'an battalion to the north first, and then led the newly organized 3,000 wolf cavalry to Hetao, where Jia Xu, Fa Zheng, Cheng Ying and other staff officers and military officers dealt with the important affairs of the military aircraft.

At the north gate of Chang'an, 3,000 cavalry were waiting in formation, and the weather was severe.

Luo Zhengjia had a stomach and body, rode a sweaty and bloody BMW, refreshed, and said to Xun Yu and others who saw him off: "Wen Ruo, this general is not in Chang'an, Wen Ruo has worked hard for all things, don't make the soldiers worry about the rear." ”

Xun Yu arched his hand and said: "Don't worry, the lord will not disgrace his life!" ”

Luo Zheng nodded, there is nothing uneasy about Xun Yu, for so many years, he has been out on expeditions all the year round, and Xun Yu has always been taking care of the family, allocating money and food for the army, preventing the surrounding enemies, and there has never been any chaos.

At present, the surrounding area of Chang'an is peaceful, and there is no strong enemy to attack, and there is nothing to worry about.

Luo Zheng didn't say anything more, immediately turned the horse's head and rode away.

Three thousand wolves rode to gather in Jingcong, rolling north, and raising a cloud of smoke and dust on the official road.

Xun Yu stood at the north gate and watched for a long time, until the three thousand cavalry disappeared from sight, and then returned to the city.

Meiji, the former Shan Yu Wang Ting, today's Xiliang Army Battalion.

Luo Zheng led three thousand wolves to arrive in the dust, and Zhao Yun's Gao Shun, Yan Xing and other generals who arrived early greeted him, and before he could speak, he went straight to the Chinese army commander's tent and summoned the officers above the captain to come to discuss the military.

Jia Xu, Fa Zheng, Cheng Ying and other military ministers are on the left.

Zhao Yun, Gao Shun, Yan Xing and other commanders of the army are on the right.

Luo Zheng's eyes were scorching, he looked around at the civil and military under the tent, and said, "Tell me, let's talk about it, how should this battle be fought?" ”

Jia Xu said: "The specific combat strategy has been set as early as Chang'an. However, we do not know the specific terrain of the Hetao, and how to implement this operational strategy depends on how the generals implement it. ”

Fa Zheng and Cheng Ying also nodded, they were just staff officers, and they were only responsible for formulating specific combat strategies.

The general direction has been formulated, and as for how to fight the war, that is the matter of the generals who command the army, and they can only put forward opinions according to the rapidly changing situation on the battlefield when the war comes, and let Luo Zheng decide whether to carry it out.

A strategist is a strategist, and it is impossible to replace a commander of the army.

Otherwise, just let the strategists lead the army, and what do you have to do with the generals?

Luo Zheng looked at Zhao Yun and said, "Zilong, you are most familiar with the situation in Hetao, you can talk about it first!" ”

Zhao Yundao: "The strategy set by the lord and the military is already very clear, the morale of the Xianbei people in the south is strong, if our cavalry fights hard with it and has little chance of winning, you can 20,000 elite infantry to hold the main road to the pass, and then with the help of favorable terrain, kill and wound the Xianbei cavalry as much as possible, and when the Xianbei soldiers are killed and wounded and their morale is no longer there, then turn defense into attack to defeat the enemy." ”

Luo Zheng said in a deep voice: "This general knows what to do, but where can he be armed?" ”

Zhao Yundao: "From the desert over the Yin Mountain to the south of the Hetao, the only entrance is the Manyi Valley. Previously, when the last general pursued the Hun cavalry, he had been to Manyi Valley, and a few days ago he went to check with Gao Shun and Yan Xing, two generals, and he could stand in the village. ”

Gao Shun and Yan Xing also nodded, the terrain of Manyi Valley is dangerous, and it is indeed the best place to block the Xianbei cavalry.

Luo Zheng walked to the military topographic map and looked at it for a long time, and then asked Jia Xu and others, "Does Wen He have any objections?" ”

Jia Xu stroked his beard and said: "There is no objection below!" ”

Fa Zheng and Cheng Ying also nodded, and they had no objections.

Luo Zheng paced a few steps and said in a deep voice: "Since this is the case, then do what Zilong said." ”

After a pause, he asked, "What about the 20,000 infantry, have you ever gone north?" ”

Gao Shun replied: "I have already gone north to Heyin and are camping on the south bank of the river. ”

Luo Zheng groaned, and said categorically: "The military topographic map is just an approximation, what the specific terrain is, you have to see it yourself to know, let the army set up camp first, and you wait for General Duben to go to Manyi Valley early tomorrow morning to see what is going on." ”

"Yes!"

Everyone gave up their hands in unison.

Xuchang, Cao Cao's official base.

Cheng Yu said: "Lord, Chang'an is urgent!" ”

Cao Cao's expression froze, and he said, "What's the matter in Chang'an?" ”

Cheng Yu said: "Xizuo sent back the news that Luo Zheng had already left for the north and went to the Hetao. ”

Cao Cao perked up and said: "In this way, is it true that the Xianbei people are going to raise troops south to the Hetao in the spring?" ”

Cheng Yu replied: "Eight or nine is not far from ten, otherwise Luo Zheng would not be able to raise his army to go to Hetao." There were only 30,000 soldiers and horses in Luo Zheng's Chang'an camp, and this time they all went north to the Hetao, except for the Xianbei people who wanted to go south, there was nothing else. ”

Cao Cao struck and said: "The Xianbei people are moving south, this is a good opportunity to destroy Li Dao." ”

Guo Jia shook his head and said: "This is not the time to attack Li Dao, although Li Dao is in decline, but there are still tens of thousands of Xiliang rebel army, if you can't quickly break Luoyang, once the war is stalemate, it will be troublesome for Luo Zheng to break through the Xianbei people and go south." Moreover, the recuperation of Yan and Henan under the rule of the lord has just begun, and it is really not appropriate to make a big move at this time. ”

Cao Cao said abruptly: "It is also said that Guanzhong is strategically located, Luo Zheng has fought repeatedly, but he has always led the war to pass through the cool, and there is the benefit of gold and rice, and the people are rich year after year, the people are rich, the money and food are not excellent, and the strength is getting stronger and stronger." The Central Plains is a flat river, there is no danger to defend, and there are many strong neighbors around, Cao also wants to build water conservancy, reduce taxes, and make the people live in peace, but these years have been war-torn constantly, I want to take a breath and have no chance, you say, God is so unfair! ”

Xun You said: "Lord, this is just an objective condition, Guanzhong and Liangzhou are actually not easier to govern than the Central Plains, if it weren't for Luo Zheng slaughtering millions of corpses, and destroying the Hu people of Fanbang who did not respect his orders with bloody killings, Aneng would be prosperous today." If Yuan Shao and Yuan Shuzhi are exiled to Liangzhou, it is difficult to say whether Guanzhong and Liangzhou can be pacified. ”

Cao Cao was vain, and when he heard Xun You's faint warning, instead of thinking about it, he smiled and self-examined: "What Gongda said is very true, it is a little lacking in responsibility." It is true that you can't complain about the hardships of the shape and continue to work hard. Although Luo Zheng's enmity and Cao are as deep as the sea, Cao has to admit that this person is indeed not comparable to Yuan Shao and others. The land of Guanliang has been in chaos for hundreds of years, and this guy can sweep away Hulu and make Guanzhong and Liangzhou rule, which is indeed beyond the ability of ordinary people. If Yuan Benchu is allowed to go to Liangzhou, I think he can pacify Liangzhou, let alone unify Guan Liang and make Guanzhong and Liangzhou rule. ”

Guo Jia said: "My lord, Yuan Shao has already sent troops to Youzhou, and Gongsun Chan can't hold on for long." Qingzhou and Bingzhou are all based on the forces of the gate lords, and there is no strong enemy, and within two years, the four prefectures of Hebei should be owned by Yuan Shao, leaving little time for our army. At present, the top priority is to straighten out the internal affairs of Yan and Henan Prefectures, select and appoint talents, so that the people will not move their families and flee, and then wait for the autumn grain to go to the field, try to solve Yuan Shu, and when Yuan Shao raises troops to the south, our army will not suffer from the enemy. ”

Cao Cao said: "What about Li Dao, this is also a scourge. ”

Guo Jia said drunkly: "This lord doesn't have to worry, Li Dao is mediocre, so why worry." Now the people of Luoyang are only hundreds of thousands, how can they raise tens of thousands of Xiliang rebel troops, at most three or two years, they will inevitably be at the end of the road, only a few thousand soldiers and horses to guard the tiger prison pass, so that they can not attack. ”

Liu Ye said: "What if Luo Zheng sends troops to take Luoyang? ”

Cao Cao frowned, also a little worried about this problem.

Guo Jia said: "Jia thinks that before the lord and Yuan Shao divide the victory, Luo Zheng will not send troops to Luoyang!" ”

Cao Cao immediately understood what Guo Jia meant.

Cheng Yu, Xun You, Liu Ye and others wrinkled and pondered, and seemed to gradually understand. R1152