Chapter 432: Set off for the north
Beat Cao Cao. It's definitely still going to be fought. The battle of the world. Where is the reason to let the opponent grow up gradually. The question at hand is just a question of whether to hit first or last. In terms of Dong Zhuo's heart. Naturally, the sooner you fight Cao Cao, the better. But in the face of Yuan Shao, who is as powerful as him. Dong Zhuo also had to fight. Especially now that Yuan Kui is alive. The forces of the Yuan family are fully able to unite in this case. Plus now he's already starting to do it. Even if you want to put it off, it's not possible.
Dong Zhuo is a little messy. Guo Jia was not affected in the slightest. After coming back to his senses from his contemplation, he couldn't help but smile: "My lord. Cao Cao's heart is nothing more than to sit and watch me and Yuan Shao compete for the benefits of the fisherman. At least at present, when Yuan Shao's main force has not yet entered the final stage of competition with our army. Cao Cao will never take the initiative. Otherwise, once the lord's army did not go north to confront Yuan Shao, it would turn south and go south. How can Cao Cao's strength be able to block the iron hooves of the lord's army. And even if he got lucky enough to block it. The land of Yanzhou has long been ravaged by our army. Until then. How else can he Cao Cao go to fight for the world. Chia believes. To be able to get those two old friends to do their best. He Cao Cao wouldn't not even have such a little vision. But ......"
The voice turned. Guo Jia whispered for a moment and then spoke again: "But. It's not an option to just leave him alone. It's just that there are very few people under the lord who can be similar to Xun's uncle and nephew. Taking the initiative is obviously not an option. And now it seems that the lord has the Yellow River in hand. But the so-called natural risk. It can also be fatal at some times. Don't forget, my lord. Now more than half of September has passed. It won't be long before winter comes. Wait until it's cold enough for the Yellow River to freeze. The Yellow River can be used everywhere as a passage for large armies. It's hard to prevent."
Said here. Guo Jia seemed to have thought of something. A melancholy flashed in his eyes. Immediately, when his eyes swept over Dong Zhuo. After discovering that his face seemed to be affected by him, he also hung a melancholy color. Guo Jia immediately grinned: "Actually, the lord doesn't need to worry too much. As long as our army does not face Yuan Shao for a day. Cao Cao didn't dare to make a slight move for a day. And this time the troops. Although the initial results of the lord are good. But it was mostly because Yuan Shao was caught off guard. The further you go, the slower it gets. In a short period of time, there was no victory between the lord and Yuan Shao. Cao Cao can't be a threat there for the time being."
"That said. But now Cao Cao's troops are not going. My heart is like a fish in my throat. Before he was able to set up troops in Puyang and other places. If our army brigade goes north. Wei Jun is only afraid of ...... here" Guo Jia's words only slightly made Dong Zhuo feel a little refreshed. But it didn't completely remove the worries in his heart. this era. No one knows Cao Cao's power better than him. Guo Jia's analysis is good. But in Dong Zhuo's opinion, it is still not enough. Far from reassuring him.
Guo Jia couldn't help but be stunned when he heard it. He never thought that Dong Zhuo would care so much about Cao Cao. But then he let go of that doubt. After a deep groan, he said slowly: "The lord's concerns are also reasonable. The army marched north. It's not okay to have a stable rear. That's it. The lord can leave another soldier in addition to Xu Huang and Zhang Xiu. Just add a calm and good guard. Strictly guard against the words of rigidity. No matter how much he Cao Cao has, he can't use thousands of means. The lord should go north with peace of mind."
"Feng Xiao has a candidate in his heart." Eyes lit up. Dong Zhuo couldn't help but ask. He had this idea. It's just that there has been no suitable candidate in the selection of the remaining generals.
This one. Guo Jia was directly stunned. Dong Zhuo asked out loud. If he still can't understand Dong Zhuo's thoughts, he will call Guo Jia's name in vain. Dong Zhuo has already thought about it in his heart. I also came up with such a large analysis. It's a shame. Shaking his head and smiling bitterly, he lowered his head and pondered.
His previous analysis was really good. Later, his proposal was for the purpose of using An Dongzhuo's heart. Dong Zhuo, such a "understood" person, couldn't make a choice. He's just talking about it casually. And where will there be someone to choose from. But looking at Guo Jia's reaction. Dong Zhuo's heart began to look forward to it.
Although Dong Zhuo looked down on Yuan Shao. But I have to admit that Yuan Shao's strength is indeed very great. Yan Liang, Wen Chou, Zhang He, Gao Lan Zhiyong. Tian Feng, frustration, discipline, and the wisdom of judgment. They can be described as a masterpiece of the moment. A little careless. It's hard to guarantee that you will stumble and hit your head and break the bloodstream. It is a rare person in the army who is as brave as Lu Bu. And among the rest of the generals. Whether it's Zhao Yun or Tai Shici. A new person needs merit to gain a foothold. One person has been guarding the rear for Dong Zhuotun for a long time. Don't say whether Taishi is willing or not. Even Dong Zhuo himself felt unbearable. And now the big war with Yuan Shao. It's time to sharpen them. Dong Zhuo didn't want Tai Shi Ci to miss such a good opportunity at all.
Maybe someone will think. Since I brought Zhao Yun and Tai Shici. Wouldn't Lu Bu be able to liberate himself? But the question is. People like Lu Bu. Is it the kind of person who can follow orders and guard to the death? If Dong Zhuo left it behind. I'm afraid that Cao Cao doesn't need to play any tricks. Lu Bu, who couldn't hold back, had already taken the initiative to attack.
As for Ma Chao, Ma Dai, Li Su, etc. Either the grinding is not enough, or the ability is insufficient. Also until now. Even if you have a lot of generals in your hands. But Dong Zhuo still felt in his heart that there was still too little people in his hands.
"What does the lord think of Du Ji." Just when Dong Zhuo was uncertain. Guo Jia's voice suddenly rang out.
"Du Qi." Raised eyebrows. Dong Zhuo was obviously surprised by Guo Jia's proposal for Du Ji.
"Not bad." Xu felt Dong Zhuo's surprise. Guo Jia immediately nodded affirmatively. Then he explained loudly: "Now Wei County has been decided. Although there was a danger of Puyang before. But it also allowed the winner to take the opportunity to completely eliminate the unstable factors in his land. It is inevitable that the army will go north. Case. Why don't the lords move the administrative office in the rear from Ye County to Handan?"
Between the openings is a question. But the tone is really an affirmative. Dong Zhuo's heart moved when he heard this. After thinking about Handan's location again. I really got a little excited in my heart.
"Yuan Shao will be in Ye County. It is nothing more than to be adjacent to Luoyang. In fact, if it is only based on Jizhou. Xindu should be the place where Yuan Shaozhi is located. The location of Ye County is too difficult. The same is true for the lord. And Handan is on the passage connecting the state and Jizhou. It is just convenient for the deployment of rear materials. And the words of the army stationed in Handan. The lord can choose a random pair of generals to be qualified for the position of guard. In this way, Du Ji can free his hands. His people are steady and witty. There is its presence in the . It will definitely stop Cao Cao's footsteps." saw Dong Zhuo's face. Guo Jia suddenly spoke up again.
"Du Ji is really a good choice. Good. Then transfer Du Qi to Wei County." Think about it. But the more Dong Zhuo thought about it, the more he felt that Du Ji was suitable. After a moment of thought. Immediately clapped.
As long as Dong Zhuo can approve it. After listening to Dong Zhuo's words. Guo Jia's heart suddenly let go of most of it. Exhale softly. Guo Jia then continued: "Xu Huang has an army of 20,000. Zhang Xiu also has an army of 20,000. Jia thought that leaving another 10,000 troops would be enough. Other than that. The three of them can train the strength of the people in their daily lives. If there is no war, it will be enough. Once something happens. You won't be caught off guard when you're short on manpower."
"The words of filial piety are very good. But 10,000 soldiers is not too little. In my opinion. It's better to leave 20,000 soldiers for Du Ji. If anything happens. I'm good to be able to deal with it." Nodding in between big thumbs up. Dong Zhuo said a word. But it made Guo Jia a little crying and laughing.
Think about it too. How big can a Wei County be. At most, it's a county. But it's such a small place. was left with an army of 60,000 by Dong Zhuo. Just think about it, you can feel the abnormality and horror in this. 60,000 soldiers of a hundred battles. The fact that these hands were gathered together was enough to give Cao Cao a power that would make him feel a lot of pressure. But now Dong Zhuo opened his mouth and there was an obvious meaning of too little. Guo Jia can only be speechless for this.
But no matter what, Dong Zhuo is the master. Now that Dong Zhuo's words have been spoken. Without much influence, Guo Jia naturally would not interfere with Dong Zhuo's decision. He immediately nodded in agreement and responded.
Twenty thousand pawns are a good choice. Originally, when Dong Zhuo led troops to support Puyang, he brought more than 25,000 people. Except for those who were lost in the war. It's almost enough for Dong Zhuo's mouth. After the herald told Lu Bu and the others to rush back. The entire Ye County suddenly began to get busy.
And until now. Dong Zhuocai finally had time to meet with several Ye County families under his command when he attacked Ye County before. After appeasing him, Dong Zhuo asked people to arrange for the old and young of their clan to be sent back to Chang'an. After leaving Cui Yan, Xun Chen, and Zhang Jin by their side to do things. Dong Zhuo sent Lu Weihuang to Lu Bu's men.
Over the next few days. Dong Zhuo waited for Lu Bu and the others to rush back. On the one hand, he began to ask the soldiers to send the families of important people under Yuan Shao in Yexian County to Handan first. At the same time, all kinds of materials piled up in Ye County also began to be loaded into cars under the transportation of the soldiers. Then set off with the team.
During this time. The only thing that makes Dong Zhuo feel sorry is . Since the county town was broken until this time. No matter how Dong Zhuojun searched and searched. has not been able to find the traces of Yuan Xi, Gao Gan and others who escaped. When everything was arranged, the army was about to leave, and there was still no news coming back. Dong Zhuo had to sigh and order to set off very unhappily......