"What am I afraid of?"

Seeing Wang Yun's method of agitation, Wang Xu was also glared at him, and he became excited. But before he had time to be happy, his momentum was already weak, and he pretended to be helpless and said: "But I'm afraid it won't work in a short time, if you want soldiers without soldiers, if you want food without food, if you want materials without materials, it's really difficult for a smart woman to cook without rice!" ”

"The virtuous son-in-law broke Liu Biao a few months ago, and now he has the seven counties of Jingzhou, how can he have no soldiers and no food? Didn't you deceive me? Wang Yun said with a little anger.

Wang Xu also made up his mind to go around in circles with Wang Yun, and even whispered comfortingly: "Father-in-law is angry!" Please listen to the son-in-law's explanation, how? ”

At this moment, the shape shì is stronger than people, and Wang Yun also knows that he can't offend this cheap son-in-law, so he took the opportunity to slow down his tone and said: "Virtuous son-in-law, the current shape is critical, and it is the time to send troops, if you can reorganize the dynasty, support the Han family, and pacify the world, you will be the hero of the Zhongxing of the Han Dynasty." At that time, it will be under one person, above ten thousand, and it will be passed down through the ages. That's for your good, too! ”

Scold! Even coaxing, and even writing blank checks, if this Wang Yun goes to the next life, I am afraid he will also mix well.

He laughed secretly in his heart, but Wang Xu pretended to take a deep breath solemnly, and slowly explained: "Father-in-law, it's not that the child doesn't have the heart to help the world. Ever since I followed General Huangfu to fight for the Yellow Turban, how could I not have done my best for the Han Dynasty? When he was begging for Dong, the child also took the lead and tried his best, until the princes looked like they were separated and disputed with each other, so they had to give up. After returning to Jingnan, I also worked hard to develop and strengthen my strength, and I only hope that one day I can share my worries for His Majesty. ”

"In that case, why did the virtuous son-in-law shirk it?" Wang Yun was puzzled.

"It's not that you shirk, but you really don't have that strength." Wang Xu sighed, shook his head and said: "My father-in-law also knows that since I came back from Dong, Liu Biao has been plotting against my Jingnan, and last year he even inexplicably sent an army to attack, and in a short period of time, he caused me Jingnan to suffer heavy losses, and my father-in-law should also know about this." If it's not a critical moment. His soldiers fought to the death. Turning the tide is imminent, I'm afraid I'm already on the ground. ”

It finally took a year to relieve a little breath, and Liu Biao went out of Nanyang again. His actions exposed great ambition, and the son-in-law was forced to be helpless, in order not to be eliminated by him. Only then did the rebels crusade arose. But the process was still not smooth, Liu Biao colluded with the Jiaozhou forces, attacked us back and forth, attacked Jiangling and failed, until General Zhang Liao's surprise attack was successful, and the situation of the battle was completely reversed. But the losses were also very large. Moreover, in the confrontation of more than two years, the entire Jingzhou has been violently consumed, and the treasury is less than one out of ten, so what can the son-in-law use to please the thief? ”

Wang Xu's words are all facts, and Wang Yun knows it, but in fact, it is real and false, which greatly exaggerates the loss. And it just so happened that Wang Yun couldn't know the details.

After listening. Wang Yun also believed a little, and his brows showed a hint of worry. But after a moment of silence. But he still didn't give up and asked: "How many soldiers and horses are there in Jingzhou now?" ”

Knowing that this can't be hidden from Wang Yun, the other party will know sooner or later, Wang Xu also said truthfully: "At present, it is estimated that the establishment is 200,000, but in fact, it is only more than 120,000 so far." If you subtract the water army, it is only 100,000. ”

Hearing this, Wang Yun's eyes suddenly lit up, and he hurriedly said, "It's enough!" Jingzhou only needs to leave 30,000 or 40,000 to cooperate with the navy to stay behind, and the rest of the people can send troops to recapture Chang'an! Isn't that enough for you? ”

"Hey!" Wang Xu scolded secretly in his heart, but he still said with truth in his mouth: "Father-in-law! This is really embarrassing for the son-in-law, there are a lot of people, but almost all of them are newly recruited recruits, how to go to the battlefield? Speaking of which, there are simply less than 50,000 soldiers to fight. ”

said, and put on a very aggrieved look, and said helplessly: "Moreover, it's not that the son-in-law is alarmist, if these 50,000 elites leave Jingzhou one step, then Jingzhou may fall tomorrow, and then Chang'an will not be taken, but the foundation of Jingzhou will be lost, I am like a rootless wanderer, how can I stabilize the world?" ”

"What do you mean by that?" Wang Yun frowned.

"Could it be that my father-in-law doesn't know yet?" Wang Xu pretended to be surprised and glanced at Wang Yun.

"What don't you know?"

"Yizhou Liu Yan has the heart of self-reliance!"

"What?" Wang Yun was so shocked that he jumped up from the mattress.

For this, Wang Yun really didn't know that the Shu Road itself was rugged and steep, and after Liu Yan seized Hanzhong, he controlled it even more strictly, cutting off all access roads with the Sili region, and was only allowed to go south, not north. And the intelligence system of the imperial court was paralyzed a few years ago, and it was completely up to him to send someone to investigate, so he really didn't understand. After thinking about it, he said in surprise: "What does the virtuous son-in-law mean by this?" Didn't Liu Yan write that the rice thief blocked the road, so he couldn't communicate with the imperial court? ”

"Father-in-law, the rice thief during the Yellow Turban Uprising had already taken refuge in Liu Yan, and now Zhang Lu in the Han Dynasty was secretly instructed by Liu Yan. I am afraid that the princes of the world have already known about this matter, only the court has been in turmoil in the past two years, coupled with Dong Zhuo's control, so it has been deceived! Saying that, Wang Xu smiled nonchalantly, and then opened his mouth again: "If you don't believe it, my father-in-law has time to investigate now, and I believe there will be results." ”

Hearing this, Wang Yun instantly became angry and said angrily: "This Liu Yan, who is still a member of the royal family, has done such a rebellious thing!" ”

Seeing him so excited, Wang Xu smiled secretly in his heart, but his mouth added fuel to the fire. "Father-in-law, what's so angry about this, today, the princes are sitting on one side, and how many people are like me, holding the heart of Kuang Fu Han? Isn't Liu Biao also a member of the Han family? He used to sit in Jingbei, with more than 100,000 armor, strong soldiers and horses, not only did he not want to forge ahead, but attacked me for no reason, and his ambition was not small. Not to mention the brothers of the Yuan family, it can be seen at a glance. ”

"Hey!" With Wang Xu's words, Wang Yun sighed dejectedly, and slowly softened. "So what now? Do you want to let Li Dao, Guo Yan and others cause trouble to the dynasty? If this continues, when will this big man have stability? ”

"It's impossible to be safe." Wang Xu muttered so in his heart, but he definitely didn't say so, he also looked worried about the country and the people, and sighed: "Hey, that's why I'm very helpless." Jingzhou is the land of four wars, what can I do? There is Liu Yan in the west, Liu Biao in the north to seize Nanyang, and Yangzhou Liu Yan in the east to sit on the male army, plus his own vitality is greatly damaged. It is simply impossible to send troops. ”

These words are undoubtedly a bombshell. Wang Yun's expectations were completely shattered, his eyes were gloomy, and the study was silent because of this.

Wang Xu looked at the depressed Wang Yun quietly, and after a long time, he felt that he should have broken off the other party's thoughts, so he suddenly said: "Father-in-law, although the form is difficult. But we should not despair. ”

As if a drowning man suddenly grabbed a life-saving straw, Wang Yun suddenly raised his head and said excitedly: "Could it be that the virtuous son-in-law still has a way to save the country?" ”

"Of course!" Wang Xu smiled slightly. After going around with Wang Yun for so long, of course it is impossible to say it in vain, you must always make good use of it.

"How?"

"Stabilize the foundation and strengthen the strength. Help the world with strong soldiers! Wang Xu is sure of authenticity.

As he spoke, he looked at Wang Yun, who was a little confused, and didn't wait for him to react, and immediately explained: "It is precisely because the current situation is complicated, so if you want to ensure the safety of your majesty and stabilize the situation, the first thing to ensure is that you have enough strength in your hands. And there is a stable rear. When the time comes, you will be able to be subordinate to the art of war, and you will be able to achieve it overnight. ”

With Wang Xu's guidance. Wang Yun thought seriously for a moment, suddenly came to his senses, and exclaimed, "You mean Yizhou?" ”

"Not bad!"

Wang Xu was already happy in his heart, but said with a faint smile on his face: "Let's put it this way, Liu Yan has risen to the heart of self-reliance, and sooner or later he will get rid of it." It is better to expose his sinister intentions now and publicly denounce them. When Yizhou is taken, the country of abundance is obtained, and the fertile fields are thousands of miles, a large number of elite soldiers can be recruited and hoarded materials, grain and grass. When the time comes, as long as a few generals are sent to guard Jingzhou and eliminate worries, they can send troops to the division and press the border with hundreds of thousands of male soldiers. ”

"Hahaha! Well, the virtuous son-in-law is indeed the pillar of the country. Wang Yun immediately took the case and agreed loudly.

But the smile didn't last long, he quickly calmed down, and hesitated: "But in this way, it is bound to be protracted." Besides, Yizhou is surrounded by mountains on all sides, and the river is steep, and it is not an overnight achievement to calm down! ”

Wang Xu continued to induce: "Eh! Why is my father-in-law so anxious, and those who have become great things since ancient times must take it step by step. can think about Yue Wang Goujian's lying salary and tasting courage, Han Xin endured the humiliation of his crotch, it was not because the time had not come, and he was not strong in his own energy. What's different about the situation now? ”

Besides, although Yizhou is steep and Liu Yan is quite capable, he is perverse and unpopular. And we obey the righteousness of the royal family, obey the heavens and obey the people, as long as we refine the soldiers and horses, plus my Jingzhou civil and military talents, why not? If you really want to rest assured that you will send troops to the division, Yizhou will take it, otherwise you will be attacked from several sides, and the threat is too great. ”

Although Wang Yun is also a human spirit, there is nothing false in these words, and there is no reason to refute them. After thinking about it for a while, he nodded and said: "Since this is the case, then you really should wait, but I will suffer for a few more years after suffering His Majesty and the civil and military officials." ”

Seeing that Wang Yun finally took the bait, Wang Xu finally breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "It's best if my father-in-law can figure it out, but this kind of thing should really be done early." The father-in-law is now very famous in the world, and with the blood edict of the imperial court, and with his majesty, it is better to publicly expose Liu Yan's plot as soon as possible, so as to get the dependence of the world, and win the support of the local wealthy families and the people in Yizhou, that way, it will also be beneficial to take Yizhou as much as possible. ”

In fact, after talking for a long time, what Wang Xu really cares about most is this. Wang Yun is now wearing a blood edict, and in the name of His Majesty, he openly gave a name for an order, then Jingzhou will really have no scruples in the future, and it can be deduced that it is the blood edict of His Majesty, which is not only justified, but also supported by the people and soldiers.

It is especially useful to deal with Yizhou, because when Liu Yan was in power, there were often rebellions in Yizhou, because he strongly showed his self-reliance when the time was not ripe, which caused many people to resist. It wasn't until Liu Zhang took over that he was content with the status quo and gradually calmed down.

However, Wang Yun is not stupid, he has only heard Wang Xu's one-sided words at present, and Liu Yan is a member of the Han family after all, of course he is unwilling to give the biggest bargaining chip lightly, because that will mean that Wang Xu can do everything in the future in the name of the Son of Heaven.

After hesitating for a while, he slowly spoke: "Virtuous son-in-law, it's not that I don't believe you, it's just that Liu Yan is a relative of the Han family after all, and he is also a prince, so he should be cautious." Why don't you wait for me to confirm before you do this? ”

"Huh!" Wang Xu smiled slightly, and nodded without hesitation, anyway, these are facts, if you want to check it, you can check it. "Of course you can, my father-in-law is loyal to the country and does not show favoritism, which is more worthy of admiration."

As he spoke, he also took the initiative to change the topic, showing that he had no other selfish intentions. "Since the matter has been decided, let's wait for my father-in-law to investigate before we discuss. Today is the day of the sister-in-law's concubine, why don't you freshen up and go and drink two cups of shock? ”

"Oh? Such things should be attended. ”

"Then it's better to go now!"

With the politeness of the two, Wang Xu didn't mention what happened just now, and led Wang Yun to the VIP courtyard to freshen up with a smile...... (To be continued.) )