Chapter 489: The scruples of the military advisors
"Well, then why didn't he do it?" Dong Zhuo's face was a little more solemn at this moment, which was what he was most worried about. Although Fa Zheng had already made a suggestion to him because of this, he also divided 100,000 troops and ambushed them on the road behind him, in order to prevent Zhang Chao's sudden attack, but after all, this time they brought 600,000 troops, and with only 100,000 people, I am afraid that it will be difficult to stop it, and even if one is not good, it is possible to fall into a heavy encirclement.
Looking at Dong Zhuo's anxious appearance, Fa Zheng looked down on him from the bottom of his heart. Those who have achieved great things should not be impatient no matter what situation they encounter, which is the most basic quality. But obviously, after experiencing so many ups and downs, Dong Zhuo does not have such a heart.
This is also destined to make this person unable to become a big thing. Isn't it ridiculous to still want to win yourself over?
It's just that although he thinks like this in his heart, Fa Zheng won't be stupid to bring it up now, once this Dong Zhuo is unhappy, he will kill himself at any time.
didn't dare to express the thoughts in his heart, Fa Zheng just said with a smile, "King Yong is too worried." It is precisely because Zhang Chao is very cautious that he will not go west casually. Chang'an has an army of 200,000 military advisors Zhuge Liang, and there are peerless generals like the three generals, if he doesn't solve the matter there, I'm afraid he won't have any desire to go west. So for now, we're safe. ”
"Oh." Hearing Fa Zheng's analysis, Dong Zhuo was indeed a lot more relieved. Even if Zhang Chao is cautious, if he doesn't solve the problem for Liu Bei's 200,000 troops in Chang'an City, he will not go west, doesn't that mean that there is no danger here?
Thinking in his heart, Zhang Chao will make a move with Zhuge Liang next, at that time, no matter who wins or loses, it will be advantageous for him. He only needs to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight, and the enemy's strength is weakened, which is naturally an excellent thing for him. "Well, then as Mr. Xiaozhi said, I won't worry about it, hehe, then continue to surround Ma Teng."
"No!" Who thinks, Fa Zheng shook his head and said: "King Yong, now should be the time for you to show your strength." ”
"I'm showing my strength, is Mr. Xiaozhi asking me to attack Guzang? But do you know that there are 200,000 heavy troops of Ma Teng there, I'm afraid it's not easy to capture. Dong Zhuo's face was slightly cold. Except for the 100,000 army he put behind him to prevent Zhang Chaohui's surprise attack, he now only has 300,000 soldiers in his hands, although it is also an extremely strong force, it can attack 200,000 people with 300,000 people, he still can't be sure.
Having said that, even if he wins, I'm afraid it will be a heavy loss, does he still have the ability to gain a foothold in Xiliang at that time? I'm afraid that no matter Zhang Chao or Liu Bei, they all have the ability to rape him.
Dong Zhuo is preoccupied, and when it comes to attacking, he naturally won't agree casually.
And Fa Zheng saw all this, and he was indeed not panicked, the role he can play here is to lead Dong Zhuojun, so that he can attack when he says he can attack, and he can retreat when he says he retreats. Otherwise, why wouldn't he stay in Guan Yu's barracks, what would he do here?
After having this task, Fa Zheng has been doing very well, at least gaining Dong Zhuo's initial trust. It's just that now when it comes to sending troops, this person really hesitates.
Fortunately, Fa Zheng had already prepared for this, and when he saw Dong Zhuo shaking his head, he smiled and said, "King Yong is too worried." When it comes to troop strength, we really don't have much advantage now, but Ma Teng has long been in turmoil, saying that there are 200,000, but in fact, I am afraid that only half of the people who can really fight. And as long as we can go down with thunder, even half of those 100,000 people will be discouraged. In this way, it is equal to 300,000 people against his 50,000 number, so why not worry? ”
"Of course, the reason why we are attacking now is also to fight the big picture. Think about it, if we can't take this opportunity to take Ma Teng, once Zhang Chao wins outside Chang'an City, then they will come to deal with us wholeheartedly, and at that time, we will be in a predicament and face the danger of being attacked on both sides, and then it will be really dangerous. Looking at the big picture, now is our chance. ”
Fa Zheng persuaded Dong Zhuo with the words he had prepared a long time ago, expecting that the other party could send troops.
As long as Dong Zhuo sends troops, Ma Teng will inevitably be in danger, which may lead Zhang Chao to save the troops, so that Zhuge Liang in Chang'an City will be safe, and at that time, whether he is attacking or defending can come from all changes, and he will change from passive to active.
This is also the most important mission of Fa Zheng to stay by Dong Zhuo's side.
In this regard, Fa Zheng also has some confidence. It's just that he still underestimated Dong Zhuo a little.
Maybe for other things, Dong Zhuo will be obedient to Fazheng, but when it comes to sending troops, he also has his own ideas. "Well, Mr. Xiaozhi is right. In this way, I will think about it first, after all, sending troops is a big deal. ”
Dong Zhuo actually began to prevaricate, which made Fa Zheng can't help but say anxiously: "Master, don't." Now is the opportunity, if we don't send troops at this moment, I am afraid that the overall situation will change. ”
"Hey, isn't Chang'an City not taken by Zhang Chao yet, that's the case, why has the overall situation changed, hehe, sir, don't worry, don't worry." Dong Zhuo really laughed out loud at this meeting. In his heart, he didn't completely trust Fazheng. Of course, this is not the main reason why he does not send troops now, he still wants to see Zhang Chao and Zhuge Liang face off. On the contrary, now that the troops are dispatched, it may attract Zhang Chao's attention, if this is the case, I am afraid that these two people will not be able to fight, so how can he take advantage of the fisherman?
Once Zhang Chao and Zhuge Liang are hot, it is not too late for him to send troops and horses at that time. At that time, even if Zhang Chaosheng was victorious, he would be hit hard in the future, where would he still have the ability to attack himself at that time? At that time, he could truly become the king of Xiliang with peace of mind.
Dong Zhuo had his own opinions and ideas, and in the face of Fa Zheng's persuasion, he only delayed, which also made him miss the best time to attack, and brought Zhang Chao an opportunity to attack Chang'an City.
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And the state of Jinyang City.
A letter urging grain with Zhang Chao's warrant was sent to the Lu Su military division in charge of internal affairs. Looking at this letter, even a character like Zhi and him was a little confused.
It's just that it was Zhang Chao's order, and Lu Su naturally wanted to carry it out unconditionally. But while preparing grain and grass, he still went to the mansion of the chief military advisor Guo Jia to ask for advice.
Guo Jia and Lu Su are very familiar with each other, and when they heard that a friend came to the door, the former went to the study.
When there were only two people left in the room, Guo Jia smiled and said: "Brother Lu, what's the matter, you can ask each other, this is a secret room, except for the two of me, there is no one else." ”
With no outsiders, Lu Su naturally spoke much more directly, "Brother Guo, Su has something unclear, and I ask my brother to solve his doubts." ”
"Hehe, you can't talk about solving puzzles, let's learn from each other." Although Guo Jia is the chief military advisor, he has never underestimated Lu Su. This person has been dealing with internal affairs in Jinyang City most of the time, and he can get Zhang Chao's trust so much, and he can do things so well, his ability is undoubted, and being able to be with such a person is also a learning process.
Seeing Guo Jia's politeness, Lu Su also smiled, but when he thought of what he wanted to say, his face became a little darker and said, "Brother Guo, the lord sent someone to urge grain and grass this time, it looks like he is going to storm Chang'an City." ”
When it came to the war, Guo Jia's face became much more solemn. "Yes, it looks like this."
Hearing that even Guo Jia thought so, Lu Su couldn't help but get up anxious and said: "Chang'an City has high walls, how can it be so easy to attack, the lord does this, but it is easy to lose both." ”
The next words, Lu Su did not continue. Although the current Zhang Chao seems to be one of the most powerful princes, but there is still Cao Cao in the south, once he finds an opportunity, the prime minister will definitely exert his strength, if so, the Zhang Chao group that was injured in front of Chang'an City is afraid that it will be dangerous.
Lu Su can think of this, and Guo Jia can naturally think of it too. For this reason, the mobilization of so much military ration made him worried.
According to the previous plan, Zhang Chao had already brought a lot of military rations, and once he could defeat Liu Beijun, he could join Ma Teng in Xiliang, the other party had been operating there for so long, and the grain and grass were still sufficient, so there was no need for support from the state. But now that he needs military rations, it makes it clear that Zhang Chao has no way to go west at all, but wants to attack Chang'an with an iron heart, which also made him very puzzled.
Zhang Chao is different from other princes, if he competes in intelligence, he will not be afraid to face Cao Cao. Guo Jia, who has been with him for the longest time, is naturally very clear about this.
Outsiders think that Zhang Chao's achievements and deeds today are inseparable from these civil and military generals. But only Guo Jia knows that from having nothing to the current powerful forces, many decisions come from the lord himself.
In this way, Zhang Chao's intelligence is also extremely high. Then he and Lu Su both saw that Chang'an City could not be stormed, why couldn't the lord see it?
But if he still has to mobilize military rations and carry out onslaught without changing his mind, there must be a reason for him.
Most of the time, Zhang Chao is a person who can listen to what he says, even if it is a different opinion, he will listen to it. But there are other times when he decides something that is not in line with his goal and will not stop. Just like the original attack on Jizhou, everyone thinks that they should wait, waiting for Yuan Shao to fight with others, and when his strength is inferior, he will do it. But Zhang Chao is indeed a word, and the facts have proved that the lord's decision is right. Jizhou was captured, and the military and financial resources were improved to a certain extent.