It is said that Liu Bei led an army of 20,000 all the way to Guangling County, Guan Yu was in the front army, Liu Bei and Zhao Chen, Sun Qian, Jian Yong, and Zhang Fei were in the middle army, and the rear army was led by Chen Zhi.

Although the army has been opened, Liu Bei has always had a doubt in his heart, the first two battles were Zhao Chen's strategy before the army moved, and the soldiers only need to implement the strategy.

He asked Zhao Chen: "Strategist, why didn't you make a plan for this trip to Guangling County?" Could it be that we only need to lead the army to the next stop in Guangling County like the second brother and Shu Zhi, and they will surrender? ”

Zhao Chen smiled politely, what does Liu Bei think, nothing can compare to the turf in the turbulent era, where will anyone easily hand over the city.

Zhao Chen has always been unable to understand, during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, there were often princes who exchanged a treasure for a piece of jade, and a treasure was exchanged for a city.

Today's Guangling is very important for the entire Xuzhou and Yuan Shu, and it is easy to take Guangling County, but Zhao Chen is not limited to this.

"Don't worry, the lord can strategize, win a thousand miles, and can also respond on the spot and sharpen his knife before the war. In many cases, the more difficult the battle, the more necessary it is to adapt to the actual situation on the battlefield. The situation in Guangling County is more complicated than it really is. ”

Zhang Fei blew his beard, stared at his big eyes, and asked suspiciously: "Military division, our army has already explored the situation in Guangling County, it is too guarded by Wu Jing, mediocre, and the five thousand soldiers leading the army are also the old and weak remnants left by Yuan Shu, eleven counties in Guangling County, our army has accounted for eight of them, and our army in the east has all taken over, only Yuguo and Tangyi County in the west are still struggling, and there is no support in the periphery, what is the complexity of the situation?" ”

Zhao Chen said with a smile: "It's really a good thing that Yide can analyze the situation and have his own judgment." ”

Fortunately, it is Zhang Fei, if this is the second brother Guan, then Zhao Chen, who can't be scared, sulked, explained why he didn't make a plan earlier, I'm afraid he will be suspected of having no strategy and not knowing how to march.

Zhang Fei heard Zhao Chen's praise and laughed twice.

"Leaders, naturally, need to understand something."

"Wing De is right. However, the analysis of the situation should take a far-sighted view, broaden the horizon, and enlarge the pattern. ”

"Strategist, what do you mean?"

Zhao Chen straightened out his thoughts and explained the reason: "Guangling County is connected to Yangzhou in the south and Jingyu in the west, with a population of one-third of Xuzhou, many plains and waters, and developed commerce, which is a vital strategic place. Yuan Shu's occupation of Guangling gave him the capital to seize Xuzhou, and then it is very possible to swallow Yangzhou. With such an important city, do you think Yuan Shu will easily give up Guangling County? ”

Zhang Fei immediately answered: "Of course not!" ”

Although Yuan Shu's power in Guangling has been basically cleared now, Guangling is very important to Yuan Shu, and Guangling Taishou Wu Jing is Sun Jian's wife and brother, Sun Ce's uncle. When Xue Li and Zhenrong attacked Moling City last year, Wu Jing led his army to help Sun Ce attack the rebels and captured all the rebels. Therefore, our army will go to take Guangling, and the dust will definitely attract reinforcements from two routes. ”

Liu Bei listened to Zhao Chen's analysis, and his heart did not calm down, but became more worried: "Then according to the will of the military division, is it difficult for our army to take Guangling County?" ”

In many battles in the past, Liu Bei was always in a passive state, either responding to the attacks of other princes, or going to the rescue at the request of others, and rarely took the initiative to attack the city. Relying on Zhao Chen today, he dared to lead an army of 20,000 to capture Guangling County, and naturally he was inevitably uncertain.

Zhao Chen saw Liu Bei's thoughts, and said: "No, lord, it is easy to take Guangling County, but in the eyes of dust, talent is the key to victory." Now that there are not enough people to lead the army in our army, and the logistics work is heavy, if we can pass the battle of Guangling and receive a few generals and ministers, it will be very good. ”

Liu Bei smiled awkwardly: "Military advisor, before the war started, you discussed subduing the enemy generals, so sure?" ”

Sun Qian also had some doubts: "If it is according to what the military division said, it means that the enemy has sent many troops. There are many enemy troops, and when the division of troops is coming, our army will fall into passivity. ”

"Gongyou's words are reasonable, and Chen has already thought of a way to deal with it."

Liu Bei hurriedly said: "Military advisor, please speak!" ”

"Fang Cai said, our army will definitely attract reinforcements from two ways to take Guangling, which two roads?"

"All the way to the west of Yuan Shu, the leader is very likely to be the general Zhang Xun or Qiao Rui, these two people can lead the troops, but the battle is slightly inferior, after the big and small battles win less and lose more, this road dust only needs a little tricks, so that they have no return."

"On the other side of the south side of Sun Ce Sun Bofu, although this person is now dependent on Yuan Shu, in fact, he is waiting for an opportunity to move. His father, Sun Jian, was brave and resolute, crisscrossing Jiangdong. On the basis of his father, Sun Ce attacked the Jiangdong territory, and there were many capable people such as Huang Gai, Han Dang, and Song Qian, assisted by Zhou Yu and Zhou Gongjin, and his strength was far above our army. At this time, Sun Ce was attacking Qu'a Liu Xiang and Liu Zhengli, Qu'a (now Danyang) to Guangling (now Yangzhou) was less than a hundred miles, our army was going south, and Sun Ce did not need a day to come to the rescue. Along the way, our army can make good use of it. ”

Liu Bei stroked his little beard and listened very carefully.

Zhao Chen rode a horse and briefly analyzed the current situation faced by Liu Beijun in a few words, and also gave everyone a hint that he, Zhao Chen, was confident in this battle and would win this battle.

Liu Bei's heart was a little calm.

Zhao Chen added: "There is one thing that can be prepared in advance. ”

"What?"

"Lord, if Chen's expectations are good, Sun Ce should already be thinking about sending troops to rescue Wu Jing at this time. Sun Ce turned around, and Qu A's pressure on Liu Miao could be relieved, and our army could not let go of this credit. Our army can send a messenger to Liu Zhengli to explain his intentions, take this credit, and ask Liu Zhengli to send troops to support, and attack Sun Ce with our army before and after, and give Sun Ce a heavy blow. It can not only reduce the pressure on the south after our army takes Guangling, but also allow Liu Zhengli to repay the hatred that has been suppressed for a long time, which can be described as killing three birds with one stone. ”

Liu Bei had to give a thumbs up to Zhao Chen's foresight, as if in Zhao Chen's eyes, the surrounding terrain, mountains, rivers and lakes, and even all forces could become a means for him to use on the battlefield, and people couldn't refuse, this thought was really terrifying.

Fortunately, Zhao Chen is now under his own door, if he is robbed by others, he will be uncomfortable in the future.

Liu Bei smiled and nodded in agreement: "There is a trip to Lao Gongyou for this matter, and he will go to Sun Zhengli immediately to explain the reason." ”

"Yes!"

In terms of knowing people, Zhao Chen admires Liu Bei very much. Who is suitable for what kind of things with what specialties, Liu Bei is clear in his heart.

Although Sun Qian was slightly deficient in marching planning, he was good at diplomacy and was a little more rational and calm than Jian Yong.

It is most appropriate to hand over this trip to Sun Qian.

Sun Qian took over the task and prepared to set off.

Zhao Chen grabbed his sleeve and told him in his ear: "Liu Zhengli is resolute and courageous, but he is indecisive and has a good face. Gongyou must emphasize Sun Ce's strength on this trip, and the opportunity for revenge is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and give him a suggestion on the side, led by Donglai Tai Shici and assisted by Sun Shao of Beihai, a battle must be completed. ”

Although Sun Qian was puzzled, he did 100% of Zhao Chen's words.

Zhao Chen knew very well in his heart that it was very important to take Guangling as a base, and more importantly, it was necessary to recruit talents.

Today's Liu Miao still looks down on Tai Shici, he once said: "If I use Ziyi, Xu Zijiang will laugh at me for not knowing how to use people." ”

This good face gave Zhao Chen a chance.

Tai Shi Ci is also a person, a spear, a bow, holding a double halberd to dare to fight Sun Ce's thirteen horsemen, a person who does not fall behind in a hundred rounds. This courage is definitely worthy of being called the top general of the Three Kingdoms. The most important thing is that Tai Shi Ci is good at shooting, and he is a real marksman. Such a person, how could Zhao Chen let him run into Sun Ce's hands.

As for Sun Shao, many people don't know him. That was the first prime minister of Eastern Wu, and Kong Rong once commented on Sun Shao as "Langmiao Caiye". Although his fame is not as big as Gu Yong, Lu Xun, and Buqi, he was overshadowed by Zhang Zhao's limelight during his tenure, but his political strength is in front of him, after all, he is a prime minister, not an ordinary person, and with a little training, he should be a good logistics housekeeper.

If you get these two hands on them, you can wake up laughing in the middle of the night.

Speaking of starting Qi, Zhao Chen regretted a little, he didn't find this person when he captured Huaiyin, and he didn't have time to ask the step trainer. According to historical records, at this time, Buqi should be the most declining time, wandering alone, and only took refuge in Sun Quan when Jian'an was five years old, and it is very likely that he was on the way to Huiji to avoid chaos at this time. If he encounters it, he must take it, and he must not be left in the hands of Sun Quan.

At this time, the foot trainer of the small house in Huaiyin was staring blankly at the sky.

There are only two of them in the family, mother and daughter, and they are less lively and more worried.

Wan Shi made some food and brought it to the step trainer: "It's only been a day since you missed him?" ”

The foot trainer blinked his watery eyes, looked at his mother, and asked, "Didn't mother think about it?" ”

Wan's was asked by her daughter, and she couldn't help but be stunned, and the warmth came from within.

The setting sun fell on Wan's face, staining her entire cheek red.

Suddenly, the guards outside the door came in to report, and a man who claimed to be a member of the Bu family asked to see him.