Compared with Liu Ji's full of energy, Yuan Yao seems very calm and calm, although the Huiji Zhou family is also a wealthy family, but after all, he has never heard of it.

Yuan Yao's idea is very simple, how big can a person from the later generations who I haven't even heard of be able to do it?

As long as it's not Zhou Yu, other characters with the surname Zhou are probably the same.

The cultivation has to continue, after all, Yuan Yao has gone through the most difficult first change, and that kind of day makes Yuan Yao have a palpitation that the past is unbearable.

Although the cultivation of the second change was also quite difficult, the feeling of unobstructed whole body in the end gave Yuan Yao a sense of satisfaction that he had endured bitterly, and he was willing to do so.

After only a few days, Liu Ji came to Yuan Yao's courtyard again, and this time even Yuan Yin was there.

"Lord, as expected, Zhou Xin was quite bold in sending troops this week, and before Duke Yuan had time to react, he quickly occupied Yangcheng!"

"And according to the scout's report, Zhou Xin marched very quickly along the way, and the marching route was even more hidden, deliberately bypassing Runan County, from Jiujiang County to Peiguo, and entering Yanzhou Chenliu County to attack Yangcheng in one fell swoop."

During the narration, Liu Ji spread out a map of animal skins on the stone table, drew a reverse C-shape on the map with his fingers, and waited for Yuan Yao's reaction with a light smile.

"That's... In your opinion, what should we do? Looking at the simple map on the desktop, Yuan Yao seemed to have understood a rough idea, and he didn't have any idea.

"Virtuous nephew, this Zhou Xin can take Yangcheng unknowingly, it must not be a simple character, once he is allowed to gain a firm foothold, I am afraid that the entire Yingchuan County will completely fall under his control!" Yuan Yin spoke with a hint of anxiety.

As a native of Yuzhou, Yuan Yin is naturally very familiar with Yingchuan County, which is adjacent to Runan County, Zhou Xin's occupation of Yangcheng is equivalent to directly cutting off the return route of Yuan Shu and others to the south, and also cutting off the connection between Yuzhou and Nanyang County, Yuan Yin is naturally anxious.

"Lord, don't say it, although Zhou Xin is only a civil official this week, he is very accurate!" Even at this time, Liu Ji still didn't have the slightest hint of worry, and was still in the mood to laugh in admiration.

"Sir, when is it? Don't laugh here, hurry up and think of a way for my brother! Yuan Yin was not as big as Liu Ji's heart, and said to Liu Ji in an urgent tone.

After all, Yuan Yin is the camp that chose Yuan Shu, if he loses to Yuan Shao like this, his previous bets will naturally fall short, so he will inevitably be anxious.

Glancing at Yuan Yin, who was flustered, and then at Yuan Yao, who had a consistent complexion, Liu Ji had a smile of affirmation on his face.

is worthy of being the lord, calm and not chaotic in case of trouble, this is the bearing that the master should have, I Liu Ji has this master, why can't I show my strengths?

And Yuan Yao, who was staring at the map, had no expression on his face, but his heart was a mess.

Anyway, where is Yangcheng? This map is too rudimentary, isn't it?

As for Zhou Xin occupying Yangcheng?

It's not a powerful character, Yuan Yao really didn't take him to heart in his heart.

What's more, isn't there a big guy Liu Ji standing in front of him?

"Lord, please look!" Liu Ji naturally didn't know the reason why Yuan Yao was as stable as Mount Tai, so he explained it on the map with a serious face.

"Although the geographical location of Yangcheng is very important, Zhou Xin has traveled thousands of miles after all, on the one hand, people are sleepy and lack of horses, and they only have the power to protect themselves, and on the other hand, the Zhou family has no foundation in Yingchuan County and cannot quickly gain a foothold."

"As long as Yuan Gong moves south, Zhou Xin's men and horses with less than 10,000 people are powerless to resist, plus Zhou Xin is only a civilian official, I am not optimistic about his ability to lead the army to fight."

Hearing Liu Ji's analysis, Yuan Yao had a feeling of sudden enlightenment, and couldn't help nodding again and again: "It makes sense." ”

Not only did Yuan Yao understand, but Yuan Yin, who was a little anxious on the other side, also calmed down.

"Compared with Zhou Xin, the current patriarch of the Huiji Zhou clan, I actually care more about his younger brother Zhou Ang, Zhou Ang is different from Zhou Xin, as Yuan Shao's former general, he naturally has made great achievements in marching and fighting, and now he is still serving as the Taishou of Jiujiang."

"Jiujiang, as the north gate of Huainan, has been a battleground for soldiers since ancient times, and the king of Chu once set the capital in Shouchun in Jiujiang County, which shows its importance."

"Zhou Ang has been recruiting troops here for more than a month, plus the soldiers and horses he brought from Yuan Shao, once he sends troops to Yangcheng to support, it will inevitably pose a threat to Yuan Gong!"

Listening carefully to Liu Ji's analysis, Yuan Yao lay on the map and watched for a long time before raising his head and said suspiciously: "Our Ruyang is closer to Yingchuan County, if we send troops to help now, we will definitely be able to reach Yangcheng before Zhou Ang, and even if Zhou Ang comes over, we can defeat him!" ”

"The virtuous nephew is really smart, and now we have 5,000 soldiers and horses in our hands, as long as we send troops immediately, we will definitely be able to completely defend Yangcheng, and there will be no return for that Zhou Ang!" Hearing Yuan Yao's method, Yuan Yin couldn't help but applaud loudly and gave a thumbs up.

"The lord's method can indeed play the role of a surprise soldier, but Berwyn also has a plan, and the lord can refer to it." Liu Ji first affirmed Yuan Yao, and then offered Yuan Yao another plan.

"Oh? Tell me about it! Although Yuan Yao was quite complacent about his thoughts, he still said modestly.

"Lord, we can do this..."Liu Ji said in Yuan Yao's ear.

After listening, Yuan Yao looked at Liu Ji who was smiling lightly in front of him, pretended to show a trace of hesitation on his face, and replied strangely: "We do this, isn't it right?" ”

"Virtuous nephew, I think this plan is feasible!" Yuan Yin on the side didn't see Yuan Yao's expression, and looked at Yuan Yao greedily.

"Since my uncle is also in favor, let's try it?" Seeing Yuan Yin's expression, Yuan Yao took the opportunity to say.

"Lord, my subordinates also think they can give it a try!" Even Wei Zhongxian, who has never spoken, stood up and voted.

"Okay, then we'll do what we do!" Yuan Yao basically had no doubts about Liu Ji's ability, and with fierce generals like Huang Zhong and Xu Chu under him, his heart swelled with pride and ambition in an instant.

......

Yuan Shu camp.

"Humph! A mere Zhou family dares to go against my Yuan Shu! ”

"Li Feng obeys orders! Order you to take the 3,000 Tiger Ben Army as the striker, and follow me to crusade against Zhou Xin! ”

As soon as Yuan Shu finished speaking, he saw a burly general standing out under the tent, holding his fists and leading the order.

Since Sun Jian had already led his troops to attack Dong Zhuo, Yuan Shu could only personally lead his troops to attack Yangcheng, as the leader of the southern army against Dong Zhuo, Yuan Shu's subordinates naturally did not lack soldiers.

This Li Feng is a powerful general, when Yuan Shu served as the general of the Tiger Ben in Luoyang, Li Feng followed Yuan Shu as the commander of the Tiger Ben Army and went to Nanyang together.

......

Ruyang City, Yuan Yao left 800 city guards, accompanied by Liu Ji, led 4,500 people to prepare for the army, looking at the army with a clean appearance, Yuan Yao waved his hand, and the whole army slowly left the city at night.

In the warehouse on Yuan Yao's left hand, there was a large amount of grain, grass and money taken from Yuan's family in Ruyang, which made Yuan Yao have no worries about this trip.

The army did not march north, because the destination was not Yangcheng at all.