Moling.

It was dark, but there were lights in the city.

Zhang Lang Mansion.

The overlapping guards, the Praetorian Army more than doubled than usual, suggesting that something important was going on inside.

in the conference hall. Zhang Lang summoned all the henchmen in Moling and gathered together for a profound discussion.

The dark red flames, Pu snorted and burned, and the faint smoke slowly dispersed in the air hall. Maybe the waiter added some spices to the lamp oil, so the whole venue was filled with bursts of sandalwood. The atmosphere in the conference hall was very dreary and oppressive, and everyone was thinking about it, as if they had encountered some big problem. Zhang Lang was better, leaning directly on the tiger skin throne, rubbing his temples with both hands, it seemed that he also felt a headache.

This was the third time he had done such an action, and the heavy heart made him not notice Tian Feng's expression of wanting to speak at all.

At this time, someone finally spoke out to break the deadlock, and Zhang Zhao cautiously said: "My lord, in the opinion of my subordinates, it is better to ask Liu Biao for peace first?" As soon as he finished saying this, he immediately continued, fearing that Zhang Lang would misunderstand: "What do my subordinates mean, since we really don't have much strength to directly confront Liu Biao now, it is better to find a way to stabilize Liu Biao, and give him some benefits while he has not yet sent troops, so that he can dispel the idea of sending troops." When General Zhao returned triumphantly, was he asking Liu Biao to spit it out? ”

After Zhang Zhao finished speaking, he kept giving Gu Yong a look, and the latter understood that Zhang Zhao was afraid that his financial budget would be overdrawn, and he was unable to develop agriculture and commerce, so he couldn't help but ask: "What Master Zhang said has some truth, so it is relatively safe to lose an expedient measure." ”

As soon as Gu Yong's words ended, Zhang Lang snorted coldly, obviously not very satisfied with their conservatism, and shouted: "Since I Zhang Lang started the army in Xuzhou, I have repeatedly won more with less, and won by surprise. ”

Zhang Zhao hurriedly moved, and he couldn't hear in his voice that he should be Zhang Lang's anger and a little turbulent, and said quite calmly: "The subordinates don't mean that, but the subordinates think that the eldest husband can bend and stretch, not fight for temporary benefits, and everything should be the first situation." Of course, if there was a better way, it would be great. ”

Zhang Lang patted the chair hatefully, and said in a deep voice: "Tian Feng, what do you think?" ”

Tian Feng lowered his head and pondered for a long time before he said slowly: "The battle with Liu Biao must be fought, but how to fight is still a scholar, and the lord is still thinking about it." ”

Zhang Lang nodded, knowing that this matter was in no hurry.

However, the newcomer Wei Yan was trusted by Zhang Lang and his confidence soared, but he was not qualified enough and his official position was not high, so he didn't dare to speak without permission, so he could only keep his eyes on Zhang Lang. Sure enough, the hard work paid off, Zhang Lang finally found out his intentions, his heart moved, when Zhuge Liang six out of Qishan, Wei Yan once offered Zhuge Liang, let the Zhuge brigade send Longxi, he took 5,000 people, soldiers out of the Meridian Valley, directly to take Chang'an, but the conservative Zhuge Liang thought that this plan was too risky, so it was not adopted, even so, it can also be seen that Wei Yan's bold and adventurous spirit, especially in this predicament, especially needed. Zhang Lang couldn't help but look forward to it, and asked Wei Yan: "Wei Yan, do you have an idea?" ”

Although everyone knew that Zhang Lang had just promoted a person named Wei Yan recently, they didn't know what he was capable of, and they couldn't help but look at him when they heard it. Obviously, Wei Yan was very excited, his originally dark red face became even redder, and his voice was even more neutral: "If you want to attack Jingzhou with Jiangdong, you can divide it into two parts: water and land." Because the Jiangdong counties are located in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, although there is such a strong city as Xiakou, it still has to go up the river, and the Jingzhou naval army has extremely strong combat effectiveness, which is generally very unfavorable for our army. Since the waterway can't be opened, it starts from the land area, Changsha and Guiyang are the key targets, only in this way, to attract the attention of Liu Biao's defense, it is possible to open the breach from the Yangtze River, and advance into Jingzhou closely. ”

Zhang Lang sighed, Wei Yan may be very troubled in the future, but now, he is still very immature, that is, not everyone is a genius, Zhang Lang shook his head and said: "Wei Yan, you have to figure it out, now it is Liu Biao who is coming to beat us, not us going to trouble them." Think about how to hold on to it is the problem. ”

Wei Yan's face was flushed, and seeing that his expression was still a little embarrassed, he knew that he was very dissatisfied with himself.

Zhang Lang's eyes looked at Sun Ce and Lu Su again.

The two of them made contact with Zhang Lang's gaze and lowered their heads at the same time.

Zhang Lang was very depressed, and it seemed that these two people would have to take a while to get used to themselves.

The scene fell into a dull mood again.

Zhang Lang muttered: "If only Feng Xiao was here, I wouldn't have to be so annoyed." ”

Everyone couldn't help but think of Guo Jia at the same time, and they also sighed secretly in their hearts.

Huang Xu, who was dressed in armor in the lower row, suddenly thought about it: "Lord, why don't you repeat General Jiang's sudden attack on Suizhou?" ”

Everyone lit up at the same time, Jiang Qinqi's soldiers said that they traveled thousands of miles, traveled eight hundred at night, rushed to Suizhou from Xiakou like lightning, beat a Liu army by surprise, and successfully won, and also held on for half a decade, forcing Huang Yuan to retreat to Xiangyang, which became a good story in Jiangdong for a while, and even became a classic in the defense war to encircle Wei and save Zhao, so that many people are still happy. ”

This time it was Tian Feng's turn to speak, he frowned and said, "Huang Xu, why are you the same as Wei Yan, and you haven't figured out the form yet?" The crux of the question now is: How do we kill the enemy and retreat the enemy, but how can we successfully lay a defensive line and prevent Liu Jun from rushing and killing us without any scruples. ”

Although Huang Xu was a generation taller than him, and respected him very much, he still fought back: "Mr. Tian, Liu Biao hasn't sent troops so far?" In that case, what are we talking about here? Could it be that it became a way to prevent Liu Biao from killing, to mobilize the soldiers, and to spread out such a vast defense line in Jiangdong, which not only dispersed the limited forces, but also gave Liu Biao a great opportunity to break through. How can this work? ”

Zhang Lang said with a dark face: "Liu Biao's dispatch of troops is inevitable, and I believe it will not take long, at this point, you don't need to discuss, I know more than you." What you have to think more about is how to make the most of your limited forces. Because we have no information about Liu Biao's strategic deployment so far, we don't know at all which route they sent troops from, how many troops they have, and who the leading generals are. If it comes head-on, I'm not worried, I'm just afraid that they will come to the yin, overnight, the army will press the border, and before our reinforcements come up, we will take the defensive town, which is what I am most worried about. ”

Huang Xu said seriously: "Since we don't know, let's lead the snakes out of the hole, lure them out, and then lead them by the nose." ”

Zhang Lang suddenly woke up a little, and said with a flash of surprise in his eyes: "Huang Xu, do you make it clear?" ”

Huang Xu said respectfully: "Actually, as long as the lord sends a team of men and horses to engage in some conflicts at the border of Liu Biao, Liu Biao, who had a plan, will certainly not let go of such an opportunity, and sending troops will become justified." In this way, isn't it clear that their goals are being made clear? We don't worry about when they will come to the yin, so that soldiers don't have to worry about being brave all day long on the front line. ”

Zhang Lang nodded approvingly: "Yes, as long as Liu Biao's army is clear, we will have a chance to use a plan, you are right." Zhang Lang walked away, walked towards Huang Xu, and looked up and down carefully, although Huang Xu was still like a thin at the beginning, but the face that was yellow before had already become dark, and it also showed a faint ruddyness, from the color, it looked like a healthy could not be healthier. Zhang Lang patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Yes, it seems that these experiences have made you grow a lot of knowledge." ”

Huang Xu said obediently: "This is all the cultivation of the lord. ”

Zhang Lang laughed, swept away the haze just now, and said happily: "Huang Xu, you immediately take 3,000 men and horses to Yuzhang, now the Yangtze River defense line is very tight, and there is an old thief like Huang Zu to guard it, it is not easy to fish in troubled water." On the Yuzhang side, taking advantage of the fact that Changsha Guiyang has no preparations, you go to stir up a few games. Remember, you must make Liu Biao angry. By the way, you and the Lu brothers also killed the water thieves in the turning sun. Speaking of this, Zhang Lang's eyes were gloomy.

Huang Xu happily took the order.

Zhang Zhao, who had been silent for a long time, finally couldn't help but speak: "Lord, if you do this like this, even if Liu Biao is as you wish, the soldiers are overwhelmed, then how much strength do we have to resist?" ”

Zhang Lang laughed twice and did not speak.

Tian Feng said: "In this way, what Wei Yan and Huang Xu said earlier may still come in handy." ”

Zhang Zhao worried: "Things are easier said than done, Zhao Kuo back then......

Zhang Lang quickly stretched out his hand to interrupt Zhang Zhao's words and said, "I said Zibu, why are you becoming more and more timid the more you live?" I admit that you are indeed a good hand in domestic affairs and in the construction and development of the city, and no one else in Jiangdong can catch up with you now. But militarily, you are nothing to say that it is difficult to hear once, you are afraid of the wolf in the front, the tiger in the back, and you are worried about this and that. ”

Zhang Zhao didn't know whether Zhang Lang was praising or criticizing himself, he only felt that the hot old face was flushed.

Zhang Lang seemed to have come back to the high-spirited and inspiring words at the beginning of the late Han Dynasty, and he said with a full spirit: "Not long ago, as you know, Cao Ying defeated Yuan Shao's 700,000 men and horses with 70,000 troops, and won this battle that seemed to have a huge disparity in strength. What does Cao Ying rely on? It's not that there are many people, but that there are a few of them who are shrewd minds; In that case, why can't we? Moreover, the gap between us and Liu Biao is not very large, so we should be more confident. ”

A few somewhat conservative civil officials finally didn't have anything to say.

Zhang Lang was in a very good mood, turned to Tian Feng and said: "Fu Hao, it seems that I am worried about it again, you are now secretly starting to mobilize the people you can mobilize, you must have more than 50,000 people, if it is really not enough, you can transfer some people from Shouchun, Huaisi, etc." But be sure to say hello to Zhang Liao in advance, they have a plan to protect the key routes in these places, just in case. ”

Tian Feng nodded.

Zhang Lang looked at Zhang Zhao again, looked at Zhang Zhao's depressed expression, and said with a smile: "Zibu, are you worried about your military funds again?" Every time you have to go to war, you are like this, don't you know? Without war, there would be no progress of the times. Invest some money in order to make more money. Alright, don't stink. I know you have a way. Hehe. ”

Zhang Zhao still said with a happy face: "Lord, my subordinates really feel that they should be based on their own development, the foundation is stable, and the heritage is rich, so that they can have the capital to fight in the east and west." ”

Zhang Lang smiled: "You, a whole perfectionist." I won't say much to you, if you still recognize me as the lord, just do it, and we won't have much time. ”

Zhang Zhao nodded helplessly.

After Zhang Lang finished the assignment, the tiger eyes glanced at everyone, his eyes began to become serious, he put on a straight face, and said seriously: "You also know that I, Zhang Lang, should take Xuzhou as the foundation, but I didn't take advantage of the chaos in Qingzhou to develop in the north, that is because the northern form is too chaotic, and I don't have much strength." When I Zhang Lang decided to go south to Jiangdong, I had already decided to build this natural defense line according to the danger of the Yangtze River, with Shuchuan in the west as the head and Hanzhong as the control point; China takes Jingzhou as a springboard and the two lakes as a strategic point; Soochow itself held the Jianghuai defense line and organically united the entire Yangtze River, and only by controlling these three points could the Yangtze River defense line be considered complete. I originally planned to use ten years to pacify, stabilize and develop the six counties and eighty-one prefectures of Jiangdong, but the greatest capital for me to fight for the Central Plains. Now there is nothing left in the ten-year period, fortunately, the Eastern Wu is stable, the defense line is perfectly formed, although there are still some deficiencies, but we are running out of time, Cao Yingguandu's victory, will inevitably speed up the unification of Hebei. Once the northern part of the Yellow River is successfully unified, then the south of the Yangtze River will inevitably face the disaster of the sword. So now we have to speed up the pace, fortunately, we are doing well, and now, it is time to start connecting with the "Chu body". This is the beginning of the second step of our Yangtze River defense line. Jingzhou, as a springboard for the Central Plains and an important base for the Northern Expedition, can not only shield the south of the Yangtze River and deepen the depth, but also is a natural granary, and the important surname of the geographical location is needless to say, so this time, we will bring down Liu Biao and control the two lakes area anyway. Increase the weight of the confrontation with the north. Here, I ask you to work together. After Zhang Lang said this, he took a breath and bowed deeply to everyone in the venue.

Everyone panicked, everyone knelt down, deeply moved by what Zhang Lang said, everyone held a breath tightly, and only hoped that the battle with Liu Biao would start as soon as possible to fulfill Zhang Lang's wish.

And Zhang Lang finally opened the second step of the struggle for hegemony in the Central Plains, ready to start fighting Jingxiang and complete his grand plan for the Yangtze River defense line.

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