Zhao Yun has always been a low-key, modest, and respected person.

After more than 40 years in the army, Zhao Yun has never cared about the gains and losses of his position, and he has always put the people of the country first, and the most important thing is that Zhao Yun is not Liu Yan's kind of mascot, his credit is great.

In this time and space, because of Zhang Xi's chaotic entry, Zhao Yun lost the credit of the savior on a single horse, but Changbanpo entered and exited seven times, and only relied on more than a hundred rangers to repel thousands of tigers and leopards, which is more dazzling than the credit of the savior on a single horse.

At least Cao Chun and Cao Xiu were unwilling to encounter a "hanging" general like Zhao Yun on the battlefield again.

After that, he led the troops to pacify Guiyang County, led the troops into Sichuan to pacify Jiangyang, Qianwei two counties, surrounded Chengdu, and the battle of Hanzhong was lined up with empty camps, scaring Cao Cao, and the Northern Expedition took the lead several times. It can be described as a great achievement.

But such a general, in his twilight years, issued such an emotion, and everyone present felt uncomfortable.

Especially Zhang Xi. The Five Tiger Generals, in Zhang Xi's heart, have a filter bonus.

But Zhuge Liang didn't want to bring Zhao Yun's thoughts, Zhang Xi could also understand that the Han Dynasty was full of talents now, and there was really no need to let this old general who had worked hard for half his life continue to fight for the country.

He has worked hard enough, and he deserves to live out his old age.

In addition, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, two generals, both died on the battlefield at an "advanced age", and everyone didn't want Zhao Yun to have an accident, and they were all the same.

Zhang Xi also didn't want Zhao Yun to have an accident, but Zhang Xi couldn't stand Zhao Yun's emotion of "heroic ending" now.

Therefore, Zhang Xi thought for a moment and said to Zhao Yun, "The old general should not be like this. The two sons of the general, both of whom are adults, are the time to make contributions and inherit the mantle of the general. Xi is cheeky, and he asks the general's second son to help, I don't know if the general is willing?! ”

The older generation must have hopes for the next generation, if Zhao Tong and Zhao Guang can inherit the mantle of Zhao Yun, continue to fight on the battlefield for the Han Dynasty, and serve the country. Maybe the old general's sadness can be alleviated a little.

But when Zhao Yun heard Zhang Xi's words, he hesitated.

"The second son is not successful, and I ask the chief to take care of him." Zhao Yun said.

In fact, Zhao Yun's original intention was not to let his two sons go to the battlefield like this.

At least in Zhao Yun's opinion, the experience and level of his two sons are far behind, even Guan Ping and Guan Xing's level can't be reached, if they are placed in their own army, when they are a captain, Lao Zhao dislikes them, how dare they let them go out to lead the troops alone.

However, the current scene, coupled with the sad mood just now, made Zhao Yun somewhat touched.

Zhao Yun is not the kind of person who is proud, he is very low-key, but he is also very pragmatic.

I am indeed old.

Maybe when you can't go to the battlefield, your experience can still help the big man. But I really can't compare with when I was young, and even with myself seven years ago.

Seven years ago, Zhao Yun was still able to lead the Liangzhou cavalry to fight in Tongguan, but now his health is indeed much worse.

Perhaps, it's time to train your own son to take over.

The level of his two sons is really not good, and they are young. Zhao Tong and Zhao Guang were born to Zhao Yun after Liu Bei captured the four counties of Jingnan, and now one is twenty-four years old and the other is only twenty-one years old, compared to the second generation of the Guan and Zhang families, they are indeed about ten years younger.

Because of his qualifications and experience, Zhao Yun has never dared to let go. But if it is put in Zhang Xi's army, Zhao Yun thought about it and felt that it was not impossible.

On the one hand, Zhang Xi is extremely cautious in the use of troops, so he naturally will not rashly let his two sons take on big responsibilities, so that his two sons are too poor in ability, resulting in the corruption of state affairs.

On the other hand, Zhang Xi's ability to see people and train his subordinates is still very good, but anyone who has followed Zhang Xi, whether they have been unknown or has become famous, can improve.

Maybe he can't teach his two sons, it's because he can't teach people, if after Zhang Xi's training, the two sons can grow, then it is a good thing for both the Han and the Zhao family.

If the son can have a good income and inherit his family business and title, then . In fact, the rapid retreat is not an unacceptable result for Zhao Yun.

Therefore, Zhao Yun chose to agree to Zhang Xi and handed over his two sons to Zhang Xi for training.

Then Zhao Yun retired from Zhuge Liang.

He knew that Zhuge Liang had summoned so many people this time to discuss the Northern Expedition, and he chose this time to find Zhuge Liang with the original intention of seeking war.

Although he has not been able to succeed in the battle now, at least his son's future has been settled. In addition, Zhao Yun can't take off the high hat that Zhuge Liang brought to him, and the responsibility of guarding the Son of Heaven is also something he must take.

In this case, don't delay these people to discuss the major affairs of the Northern Expedition.

Everyone sent the old general out of the door first, and then returned to the main hall to continue the discussion.

Zhao Yun's arrival this time can only be regarded as a small episode, and when everyone readjusts their mentality, Zhuge Liang began to officially preside over this strategic military meeting.

"The purpose of this Northern Expedition is indeed to capture Heluo and Yanzhou, but it is only a troop force, and it does not require 400,000 troops. Liang thinks that 250,000 to 300,000 people are enough to be square, Shangshu Province is responsible for logistics preparation, so many troops go out to fight, how long will it take for Shangshu Province to prepare food, grass and ordnance?! ”

The 400,000 troops required were discussed by Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong, and Li Yan together, and the purpose was to make the local families in Yizhou hemorrhage to support the Northern Expedition Xu Miao's side was injured by mistake.

And Li Yan cooperated with Zhuge Liang to act in such a play, sold a handful of Yizhou locals, and now it can be regarded as a preliminary gain of Zhuge Liang's trust, at this time, Li Yan will not miss the opportunity.

"Back to the prime minister, if it needs to be complete, it will take a year, and if it is only for the expedition, half a year is enough." Li Yan said.

Then, Li Yan began to explain the reason for what he said.

Li Yan needed a year to prepare logistics, and he made arrangements for the overall logistics affairs in full consideration of the possible changes in the war at the front, and even the need for a stalemate on the front line, and the war exceeding the standard of two years.

If it was just according to the normal plan of sending troops to fight against the war, Li Yan could raise the grain, grass and ordnance needed by the army in front for a year in half a year.

I have to say that as long as Li Yan doesn't come out of the moth, his ability is really good, and he is used to coordinate logistics, and even some overkill.

Obviously, Zhuge Liang was also very satisfied with Li Yan's statement, nodded with a smile, and said to Li Yan, "In this way, you still need to worry a lot about it." ”

Then, Zhuge Liang turned his head to look at Jiang Xu and Zhang Xi, and said, "The land of Qinzhou needs to send at least 50,000 troops to Yongzhou to help, and the land of Jingzhou needs to be the same, two generals, is there a problem?!" ”

When Jiang Xu heard this, he was a little embarrassed.

However, Zhuge Liang is now discussing the issue of troop transfer with you, and what he wants to see is not your ability to complain about difficulties, but your ability to solve problems as the chief officer of a state.

Therefore, Jiang Xu thought for a moment and said, "There are few small soldiers in Qinzhou, and the number of county soldiers is only 40,000, and the number of county soldiers can be 30,000, and another 20,000 Qianghu rangers can be recruited to help in the battle, does the prime minister think it's okay?!" ”

Zhuge Liang nodded slightly.

In fact, Zhuge Liang also knew that Qinzhou was a separate county from some of the original counties in Yongzhou, and there were a total of four counties under its jurisdiction, which was better than the bitter cold land of Liangzhou. With 50,000 soldiers and horses, Jiang Xu is indeed a little embarrassed.

Jiang Xu could think of recruiting 20,000 Qianghu rangers to help in the battle, which was not easy.

Therefore, Zhuge Liang's response to Jiang Xu is still recognized, but he is still a little uneasy.

"Qiang Hu is unruly and difficult to control, Bo Yi thinks, who can control it?!"

"Ma Mengqi's brother, Ma Dai, is enough."

As soon as he heard that Ma Dai was asked to lead the Qianghu rangers, Zhuge Liang thought for a while, nodded, and agreed.

Although Ma Dai's prestige among Qianghu is definitely not as good as Ma Chao, Ma Dai has been staying in the northwest for so many years and is not playing, with his own ability, as well as Ma Chao's remaining prestige, it should be no problem to lead the Qianghu cavalry to fight.

After solving the problem in Qinzhou, Zhuge Liang looked at Zhang Xi.

And Zhang Xi thought for a while, and also said, "Jingnan is initially decided, you can't move lightly, Jiangling needs to defend Jiangdong, and you can't easily transfer troops, Xiangyang and Xiangyang are heavy, don't lose lightly, Xi thinks that it's better not to move." ”

The difficulties on Zhang Xi's side are more practical.

Jingzhou is a place that must not be able to easily transfer soldiers, after all, there is a tiger's eye on Dongwu next to it, which is the first line of defense against Dongwu.

Therefore, Zhuge Liang can understand Zhang Xi's difficulties, but he is still dissatisfied.

"According to the will of the Yuan Chief, only 30,000 soldiers from Nanyang are available?!" Zhuge Liang asked rhetorically.

I asked for at least 50,000 yuan.

Jiang Xu's entire county soldiers add up to less than 50,000 people, and they also managed to piece together 50,000 people for themselves, and at the same time they can take into account the local defense problems of the county. Are you Zhang Xi not as good as Jiang Xu?!

Of course, Zhang Xi knew Zhuge Liang's dissatisfaction, but he couldn't help it, Qianghu alien race, could he compare with the white-eyed wolf of Dongwu?!

The combat power of the two sides is not of the first grade.

Moreover, Zhang Xi is not without alternatives.

"Xiangyang can't be moved lightly, but the soldiers of the three eastern counties can be called north. There are 30,000 people in Kou Feng's department, plus the soldiers of Nanyang County, there are 60,000 people, which can be used. Zhang Xi said.

Zhuge Liang slightly coiled the strength in his mind, thought for a while, shook his head slightly, and said, "Kou Gongzhong's soldiers are within the scope of mobilization. The chief needs to think of another way. ”

Now Zhang Xi is also worried.

The troops of the four counties of Jingnan must not be transferred, and the 30,000 infantry and 30,000 sailors in Jiangling are also necessary to defend Jiangling, after all, the Dongwu army in Jiangxia next door now has 40,000 sailors and 30,000 infantry.

If you transfer troops from Huainan and Jiangdong, you can send you a whole 100,000 troops in minutes, and you can't hold it at all if you don't have enough troops.

After thinking about it, Zhang Xi could only say that he said, "In this way, Xi dispatched 20,000 foot soldiers from Xiangyang to the north, and Jiangling divided 10,000 troops to Xiangyang to assist in defense." ”

That's the only way to do it.

(End of chapter)