In the study, Liu Xiu sat on the top.

Pang Tong, Jia Xu, Kuai Liang and others sat below, and Deng Zhan was also among them.

This time, Liu Xiu's face was solemn.

After everyone saw this, the expressions on their faces had a solemn look, because Liu Xiu's posture was afraid that he was going to do a big job.

Liu Xiu said: "Please come here to discuss the next use of troops. ”

When everyone heard this, their faces looked 'pale'.

Liu Xiu continued: "Jingzhou has been recuperating for more than a year, and in this year, whether it is Cao Cao' or Sun Quan, their respective strengths have developed. In such a situation, we are confined to Jingzhou, which is to sit back and wait. If we want to expand further, then we can only start the war, otherwise the further we go, the more unfavorable it will be. ”

After all, Cao 'Cao' controls the north and has a stronger background, and once Cao 'Cao' is given enough time, he may go south again.

For Liu Xiu, he didn't want to see such a situation.

As an old minister, he also attaches great importance to Jiangdong, a neighbor. Yi Yuan said in a deep voice: "My lord, the existence of Jiangdong has always hindered Jingzhou, and I propose to seize Jiangdong and connect the land south of the Yangtze River. Then, the lord can take advantage of the situation to go north, and fight Cao 'Cao' in one go. ”

For Yi, Cao '' is the last thief, and he must be taken in the end.

And Sun Quan's entrenchment in Jiangdong must also be won.

If you want to take it, you will naturally take Jiangdong first.

Liu Xiu bowed slightly, but looked at the others.

Kuai Liang opened his mouth and said: "My lord, I think that Jiangdong is just a skin problem, so I don't have to worry about it. The threat to us from Jiangdong is not great. However, Koto has played a pivotal role in helping us. ”

"It is true that Jiangdong and Jingzhou are opposed, but Jiangdong and Jingzhou are facing Cao 'Cao' at the same time. ”

"As long as Jiangdong exists, then the front line of Yangzhou and Xuzhou will contain Cao's 'Cao's army, so that Cao's 'Cao' does not dare to relax. ”

"Once we attack Jiangdong, then we will have to defend against Cao Cao. ”

"With Jingzhou's current foundation, it is simply unrealistic to maintain such a wide display and resist such a strong Cao Cao. Therefore, under the circumstance that Cao's '' is strong, Jiangdong can only suppress it, but cannot completely eliminate it. ”

Kuai Liang's expression was firm, and he said: "I suggest that we should ally with Jiangdong to resist Cao's ''." Regardless of whether Jiangdong sends troops or not, we can go north to Nanyang County, seize the entire Nanyang County first, and then directly 'force' Xuchang. ”

For this arrangement, Liu Xiu thought about it and had a certain amount of truth.

It's just that Liu Xiu once discussed with Pang Degong, and he has a certain opinion on this situation.

Now attacking Cao 'Cao', if there is an all-out war, Liu Xiu is in a weak position. Whether it is food, talent, or foundation, it is far from enough, and it is still not as good as Cao's ''.

Liu Xiu only nodded and did not speak.

Kuailiang's suggestion was slightly better than that of Yizhi, but it was not in line with his heart.

Liu Xiu looked at Pang Tong and Jia Xu, and only listened to Pang Tong's 'color' and said: "My lord, I think that Mr. Zirou's analysis has some truth, but it is not to attack Cao 'Cao', but to unite Jiangdong to resist Cao 'Cao'." At present, it is enough for us to hold the boundary of Nanyang County that we have occupied. Now the focus should be on taking a big rear. ”

Liu Xiu's eyes lit up, and he said, "Shi Yuanji will be released?"

Pang Tong said slowly: "Although the 'Jiao' Prefecture is located in a remote area, the land is 'fertile', under the governance of the Lord, the 'Jiao' Prefecture can already provide a certain amount of food and soldiers for the Lord, but after all, the 'Jiao' Prefecture is underdeveloped, and it is difficult to become a real rear. ”

"So in the next suggestion, it's time to seize Yizhou. ”

"As long as Yizhou is under the control of the lord, Yizhou, Jingzhou and 'Jiao' are connected, the lord will control half of the country, and it does not belong to the north controlled by Cao 'Cao'. ”

Pang Tong's eyes flashed with a 'fine' light, and said: "Emperor Gao Liu Bang went north to Hanzhong, and finally fought with Xiang Yu. The lord seized the land of Yizhou, and also had the basis for a decisive battle with Cao. ”

Liu Xiu had a smile on his face, and Pang Tong's analysis hit his heart.

In the current situation, it is most appropriate to take Yizhou.

After hearing this, the rest of the people also suddenly realized.

Liu Zhang, Yizhou in the west of Jingzhou, has always been stupid and incompetent, such a place is placed in front of Liu Xiu, if you don't take it, it is really heaven to take it instead of taking it.

Kuai Liang changed his words and said: "Shiyuan's analysis is indeed reasonable, and he agrees with it. ”

Yi said: "Although the land of the four battles in Jingzhou is currently defended, there is no strategic depth of retreat after all. He also agreed with Pang Junshi's analysis, first capturing Yizhou, and then attacking Cao 'Cao'. ”

Jia Xu stroked the beard under his chin and said slowly: "Lord, the old man also agrees with Pang Junshi's analysis. But before that, the old man thought that he should form an alliance with Zhang Lu in Hanzhong. ”

As soon as these words came out, it immediately caused a burst of discussion.

Liu Xiu's brows also trembled slightly, this matter was something he didn't take into account.

Ally with Zhang Lu!

Liu Xiu's mind turned and asked, "What is the reason?"

Jia Xu said: "The lord's attack on Yizhou is like a tiger coming out of the mountain, not to mention Zhang Lu, even if it is Cao's '', how shocked will he be." Under such circumstances, Zhang Lu must have been extremely frightened in his heart, worried that after the lord cleaned up Liu Zhang, he would point his soldiers at him. ”

"Therefore, before the lord takes Yizhou, he must stabilize Zhang Lu. ”

"Otherwise, Zhang Lu directly attacked the lord, or Zhang Lu threw himself at Cao's '', which would add countless variables to the lord's seizure of Yizhou, making the situation more and more complicated. ”

Jia Xu said: "Now stabilize Zhang Lu and form an alliance with Zhang Lu, on the one hand, we can strengthen Zhang Lu's determination to resist Cao Cao's 'Cao', and on the other hand, agree to carve up Yizhou with Zhang Lu." ”

"Zhang Lu and Liu Zhang have their own contradictions, the lord attacks Liu Zhang, and in the case of the lord's promise, Zhang Lu will resist Cao 'Cao' with all his might, and will help the lord attack Liu Zhang. ”

Jia Xu pursed a smile on the corner of his mouth and said, "After the lord destroys Liu Zhang, then it will not be easy to destroy Zhang Lu?"

Pang Tong stroked his palms and said: "Wonderful, wonderful!"

Kuai Liang's eyes also flashed with a 'fine' light, and said, "This is the greatest saving of our troops." ”

Yi said: "Jia Junshi's strategy is really a deep plan. ”

After hearing this, the expressions on everyone's faces were quite surprised.

One by one, they also thought that this was the most suitable strategy, which could save Jingzhou's troops to the greatest extent, attack Yizhou to the greatest extent, and resist the attack from Cao Cao'.

Liu Xiu nodded and said, "Jia Junshi's words are indeed an old plan. ”

"Attack Yizhou, first form an alliance with Zhang Lu. ”

"This battle, I began to prepare. ”

Liu Xiu's eyes fell on Kuai Liang and Yi Zhi, and said, "Kuai Liang and Yi Zhi listen to orders." ”

"Humble duty!"

The two of them sat up straight at the same time and listened to Liu Xiu's words.

Liu Xiu instructed: "The two of you immediately prepare food and grass for the army, and at the same time, the two of you are still in the rear. ”

"No!"

Kuai Liang and Yi should respond, and it is already a practice for the two of them to stay and sit in the town.

"Deng Zhan listens to orders!"

Liu Xiu ordered again.

"Humble duty!"

Deng Zhan stood up and clasped his fists and saluted.

Liu Xiu instructed: "You mobilize the soldiers of the Jinyi Guard, go to Hanzhong County to meet Zhang Lu, and explain to him the intention of the official to form an alliance with him. If he wished, the official would personally meet at the place where Hanzhong and Nanyang County 'intersected'. ”

"No!"

Deng Zhan got the order and agreed.

Liu Xiu looked at Jia Xu again and said, "Master Jia, you immediately mobilize the personnel, contact Fa Zheng, Zhang Song and others in Chengdu to explain the matter of our upcoming troops, and let them be ready and listen to orders at any time." ”

"No!"

Jia Xu also gave up.

Liu Xiu finally looked at Pang Tong and said, "Pang Junshi, you mobilize the soldiers and contact Lu Su, the Third Army Division stationed in Wuling County, and ask them to prepare to send troops to Yizhou." ”

"No!"

Pang Gong also gave up.

If Liu Xiu wants to move Yizhou, it is impossible for an army to send troops.

The Third Army led by Zhao Yun and Lu Su had been stationed in Wuling County for many years, and had been preparing for the planning of Yizhou. After all these years, it's time to make a move.

Whether it is Zhao Yun or Lu Su, they are all top talents.

The two joined forces to send troops, one article and one martial arts, Liu Xiu believed that they could enter the territory of Yizhou in a very short time.