The news that Liu Zhang was going to become the king of Shu spread, and the major princes were all thinking about it.

The Han family has been dead for several years, and people's hearts have been changing, such as the general trend has gradually become clear today, it depends on who can finally defeat the heroes and set the world.

If you don't want to be the emperor, you won't get the loyalty of your courtiers.

Because you have no ambitions, what future does that large group of people have with you, it is better to break up early.

It is a good choice to take the throne, which can make his courtiers feel at ease and see hope, so Wu Yi and others got that Liu Zhang wanted to be king, so they immediately went to Luo Zheng to also take the throne to protect their interests.

This is also the courtier under Luo Zheng, the first to appeal to him, the sovereign.

Only a small number of people such as Jia Xu, Xun Yu, and Fa Zheng did not say anything, neither agreed nor reacted, these people are all human beings, and naturally understand the stakes involved, and do not want to be involved in this kind of interest appeal.

It is a good choice to be called the king, and if Luo Zheng has the intention of becoming a prince, they will naturally support and agree.

But before finding out Luo Zheng's true intentions, it is difficult to express this attitude.

Especially on this occasion, it is even more inappropriate to make a statement.

Zhao Yun, Xu Chu, Gao Shun, Zhang Liao, Xu Huang and other generals did not say anything, these people are not stupid, even Xu Chu, who doesn't like to use his brain the most, can feel the demands of some people, let alone others.

I don't like to use my brain because of my personality, but it doesn't mean that people are stupid, who is stupid in this world.

These people are all participants and executors of the core of the Luo Zheng military group, and they do not want to mix with this kind of interest appeal.

Luo Zheng temporarily suppressed this demand, did not refuse, but did not agree, and just put it aside.

The appeal for interests is not to form gangs and factions, nor is it to form parties for personal gain. It is a good thing to have normal interest appeals, which means that these people have already got on their own chariots and have no other thoughts, they just want to follow their own promotions and make a fortune, which is of course a good thing.

However, it is still early to claim the title of king at this time.

After all, Luo Zheng is not Liu Zhang, he is a relative of the Han family, and it is reasonable to call him a king.

The military meeting discussed the plan for the implementation of the army's strategic strategy for the next year or several years, the plan for the expansion of the army, the objectives of the local counties and counties, and the selection and appointment of soldiers.

If you don't understand, ask on the spot to understand.

If it is necessary to oppose it, it will be put aside for the time being; If you need to agree, just nod and clapp.

If there is a disagreement, it will be raised on the spot, and everyone will discuss how to implement it.

Governing a county is relatively simple, but governing a country involves all aspects. At this time, no matter how high a person's wisdom is, there are places that cannot be considered, which requires a group of capable courtiers to work together and come up with advice.

Fortunately, those who were able to participate in today's military meeting were all people who really had the ability.

has no ability, he will only be a fool who will be sloppy, and there is no soil for survival under Luo Zheng.

Even Elfang, a guy who tends to be inflammatory, has his strengths, and in the past two years, he has been doing business all over the world, and has brought Luo Zheng a lot of urgently needed materials in Guanzhong and Liangzhou, and by the way, he has also spied on a lot of information.

At the end of the military discussion, Luo Zheng left a few people such as Jia Xu, Xun Yu, Fa Zheng, and Cheng Ying.

A few people entered the side hall, each of them sat down, and some of the soldiers offered them leisurely.

If it is not a regular military discussion, the atmosphere is more relaxed.

Luo Zheng said: "Fang Cai only discussed the general strategic direction, and then the specific details will be touched, Li Dao will be able to breathe, when will the troops be dispatched, how much price our army will pay, the specific situation of Luoyang, etc., let's talk about it!" ”

Jia Xu said: "Cao Cao has unified the Central Plains, Yuan Shao will also pacify Hebei in three or two years, these two people will have a battle, this is the general trend, there is nothing to say." I thought that before Yuan Shao raised troops to go south to the Central Plains, our army should not move lightly, just sit and watch Yuan Cao fight, and now it is harmful to take the subordinate, it is really not a wise man's doing! ”

Fa Zheng also said: "Hangu Pass is a watershed, our army does not go out of Hangu Pass, there is Li Dao in the middle, Cao Cao and Yuan Shao will naturally let go of the battle without worries." If our army occupies the division, it will be different, whether it is Cao Cao or Yuan Shao, they will have some concerns, and they don't want to be taken advantage of by our army, so they naturally can't let it go. It is even possible that Yuan Shao and Cao Cao are very likely to unite to deal with the lord first, at least to make our army's vitality greatly damaged, and then unable to enter the pass, it is possible for these two to let go of the battle. Therefore, in agreeing with the views of the military advisors, our army only needs to stand still and sit back and watch Yuan Cao fight. ”

Luo Zheng showed his appreciation and said: "The filial piety analysis is to the point, and he is really talented." ”

Even Xun Yu rarely praised it, "Filial piety and high visibility!" ”

This analysis is not only aimed at the general trend, but also has an incisive analysis of people's hearts, which can be described as unique.

Fa Zheng hurriedly said modestly: "I have been taught by the lord and the military advisor, and I don't dare to take credit for it. ”

Cheng Ying is also a person with vision, and he also nodded and said: "The military advisor and Xiaozhi analyzed it, and there is no objection to it." ”

Luo Zheng pondered for a long time and said, "Since everyone thinks so, then let Li Dao's gang bounce for a few more days, and when Yuan Shao raises troops to the south, he will clean up this guy." However, what is the situation in Luoyang now? ”

Cheng Ying replied: "There are about two million people in the vicinity of Luoyang and Hanoi occupied by Li Dao, but since Dong Zhuo entered Beijing, Luoyang has been plagued by military disasters for many years, and the loss of people is very strict. The specific number of mouths is unknown, but as far as the current situation is concerned, the people under Li Dao's rule will not exceed 500,000 at most, and they will not be able to support Li Dao's tens of thousands of Xiliang rebel troops at all, so this guy has to often plunder Chenliu, Yingchuan and other places and Nanyang under Cao Cao's rule. ”

"500,000!"

Luo Zheng sighed: "In just a few years, more than two million people have dropped by more than seventy percent, hey! ”

Xun Yu said: "The military disaster is only part of the reason why the people have migrated, and the lord has often fought endlessly over the years, but the people under his rule have increased unabated. In fact, in the final analysis, it still depends on whether the princes can treat the people well and whether they can give the people a way to live. The benevolence of the lord to the people is rare in the world, and the people under his rule pay little taxes, labor is light, and they can be fed and clothed, so naturally they will not flee with their families. Li Dao was tyrannical and expropriated, and he didn't think about the place, and the people couldn't survive, so they naturally had to flee. ”

Cheng Ying also nodded and said, "Not only are the people fleeing in a big way, but many of the soldiers under Li Dao's command have also escaped. Judging from the current situation, in another two or three years at most, it would be good if Li Dao's tens of thousands of Xiliang rebels could have at most 10,000 left. ”

Luo Zheng frowned and said: "Cao Cao already has Yan, Yu, and Xu Sanzhou, that guy is not a good stubble, this general will not take Luoyang, but Cao Apu will not let go of Li Dao, and he can't be unguarded." ”

Jia Xu said: "Let Cao Cao take Luoyang is nothing, if Yuan Shao really pacifies Hebei and raises troops to the south, Cao Cao will inevitably do his best to meet the enemy in the north, no matter who wins or loses, the lord can break through Luoyang with a thunderous momentum, and intervene in the war in the Central Plains." No matter who wins or loses between Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, they will inevitably be greatly injured at that time. ”

Luo Zheng said: "What about Yuan Shu and Liu Biao, is it possible that they will also take the opportunity to come and get a piece of the pie?" ”

Fa Zhengdao: "I think that the Lord doesn't have to worry about this, these should be Cao Cao's worries." Cao Cao is also an immortal hero, Zhongyuan was originally the place of the four wars, there is no danger to defend, how could Cao Cao give Yuan Shu a knife to stab him in the back. If it is not bad, Cao Cao will inevitably destroy Yuan Shu within two or three years, and even send troops to Nanyang, seize Wancheng, and drive Liu Biao's forces to the south of Xiangyang in one fell swoop, so that he can safely deal with Yuan Shao's troops to the south. ”

Luo Zheng said with a smile on his face: "Filial piety is straightforward, which makes General Ben suddenly open!" ”

Fa Zheng hurriedly said a few words modestly, and immediately felt that he was a little sharp, and looked at Jia Xu again, and it happened that Jia Xu also looked over, and there was only appreciation in his eyes, so he was a little relieved.

Luo Zheng waved his hand and said: "That's it, let's talk about the Xianbei people, they all say that the central Xianbei may go south in the spring, is there any accurate faith, if the Xianbei people really go south, how many soldiers and horses will be dispatched?" ”

Cheng Ying said: "According to the news brought back from the desert by the merchants who came and went to Mobei, the Xianbei tribes drove their cattle, sheep and livestock to the area of the old camp in Danhan Mountain before the winter, and the Xianbei people will send troops has been determined. ”

Jia Xu said: "Xianbei is born from grass, the tribes are too scattered, only when there is a big military operation, those tribes that are scattered far away will move to the area of the old camp in Danhan Mountain, in order to concentrate as much as possible, so as not to go out to the army, and the old camp is empty when people take advantage of it." Now that the Xianbei tribes have begun to move, there is no doubt that the Xianbei people will send troops. ”

Luo Zheng said in a deep voice: "How many soldiers and horses can the Xianbei people send south?" ”

Jia Xu shook his head and said, "It's hard to say this, Xianbei in the central part is the most powerful, and there are 70,000 soldiers in the war." Even if it will not pour out of the nest, the number of troops dispatched will not be less than 30,000, and it will only be more, not less. ”

"At least 30,000 cavalry!"

Luo Zheng rubbed his eyebrows and said, "The cavalry combat effectiveness of the Xianbei people is still above that of the Huns and Qianghu, and 30,000 cavalry is not a small number. Cavalry is no better than infantry, as long as the battle is lost, it can be led away. It will take time to expand the army, and the 10,000 Zahu cavalry under the command of this general plus the Hetao are only 20,000 cavalry. It is not a problem to stop the Xianbei cavalry from going south, but how to annihilate the living force of the Xianbei people, and to agree on a feasible method, do you have a good plan? ”

Xun Yu said: "The casualties of hard fighting are too great, and only outwitting can we reduce the casualties of our army." ”

Jia Xu also said: "The art of war is cloudy, the world changes momentum, and the use of soldiers is easy." Xianbei people are cavalry, if our army takes the initiative to attack even if it can break the Xianbei cavalry, it is difficult to annihilate the main force, it is better to wait for the attack according to the danger, consume the sharp spirit of the Xianbei people, but the battlefield has a turnaround, when the world changes, and then a big counterattack, you can break the Xianbei cavalry in one fell swoop, and take advantage of the situation in the north to expedition to the desert. ”R1152