It is said that Zhao Chen arranged for the generals and strategists who went north to take Qingzhou this time, which made Guan Yu, who was not arranged, a little unhappy.

The next day, Guan Yu came to Zhao Chen with some tea.

When Zhao Chen saw Guan Yu's unhappy face, he knew it in his heart.

Guan Yu also got straight to the point, if it was in the past, it would be a fantasy to let Guan Yu beg someone, but now it's good, he can bow his head in front of Zhao Chen and ask patiently for advice.

"Military division, this time I went north to take Qingzhou, Yide and Shuzhi have arrangements, and even the new Wenyuan traveled with the military division, why not use so-and-so?"

Zhao Chen joked: "Yun Chang, who will lead the troops to the battle is determined by the lord, and Chen just suggested that the lord." If Yun Chang wants a northern expedition, it is better to listen to the lord. ”

I saw Guan Yu glancing at Zhao Chen, hesitated for a long time, and said, "Big brother said...... Listen to the ...... of the military advisor"

He really had already found Liu Bei, Zhao Chen had to admire Guan Yu's tenacity, if he couldn't appease him, I am afraid that it would be difficult to go north smoothly this time.

Zhao Chen thought for a moment and said solemnly: "Yun Chang, do you know why you need to stay in Xuzhou?" ”

Guan Yu shook his head, naturally he didn't know.

Zhao Chen explained earnestly: "Xuzhou is the root of our army and the foundation of the lord. Now the generals under the main account, in addition to Yun Chang, there is also General Huang Gongfu. The southwest of Xuzhou is a strong enemy, General Huang Gongfu can defend the west, and there is Chen Yuanlong in the south. Only the most prosperous Huaiyin is also the key to facing Yuan Shu, and it is in need of a commander who can guard one side, grasp Guangling, support Xiapi, connect the north and south, connect the east and west, and resist all forces. Among the many generals, only Yun Chang can handle this heavy task! ”

At this point, Guan Yu's face suddenly turned solemn, and his eyes flashed with a hint of light.

The conversation between the two fell silent.

After a while, Guan Yu finally spoke: "I didn't expect that the military advisor had put Guan in the position of commander, Guan really didn't know." Please rest assured that the military division will guard Xuzhou well, and the modern military division will return victoriously. ”

When Zhao Chen heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief, and finally solved it, this wave of rainbow farts was not blown in vain.

When Guan Yu said goodbye, Zhao Chen said again: "Yun Chang, Guangling in the south needs to pay close attention to Qu'a's movements, and if there is a situation, you must inform me at any time." If General Ziyi has a letter to come to the rescue, he will definitely send troops to support. ”

Guan Yu clasped his hands into fists and saluted: "Obey the will of the military advisor." ”

Zhao Chen nodded.

Seeing Guan Yu away, Mi Luyun walked out with a smile: "Guan Yunchang is such a brave and arrogant person, except for the lord, only Houde can suppress him." ”

Zhao Chen smiled helplessly: "Yun Chang's strategy still needs to be tempered, if Liu Zhengli in the south can't resist it, General Ziyi will definitely come for help, just let Yun Chang and Sun Ce fight for a few rounds, which can be regarded as experience." ”

Guangling is guarded by Chen Deng, there should be no major problems, and Guan Yu can also have no worries.

……

The development of events was as Zhao Chen expected.

After Yuan Shu became emperor, Cao Cao was the first to raise troops and set off towards Runan County, the largest county in Yuzhou.

There was also a small episode during this period, when Cao Cao's army passed through the wheat field, Cao Cao's chariot and horse were frightened and strayed into the wheat field, injuring a lot of wheat. Cao Cao wanted to draw his sword and kill himself in order to ensure the implementation of the law, but fortunately, under the persuasion of Xun Yu, he cut his hair and acted as the head. This one really made Cao Cao's military discipline rise sharply.

Sun Ce, in the south, expressed his independence, and received all the strength of Yangzhou, and officially broke with Yuan Shu, and then raised troops to attack Qu'a.

Xichuan Liu Zhang accepted Cao Cao's plan of long-distance friendship and close attack to contain Liu Biao.

As Zhao Chen expected, Yuan Shu's letter for help was delivered to Liu Bei in Xiapi City.

Liu Bei laughed: "The military advisor is really a god, and such things can be predicted." ”

When everything was ready, Zhao Chen prepared a letter to Liu Zhengli in the south and Gongsun Zan in the north, and submitted it to Liu Bei.

Liu Bei smiled and nodded, and the messenger quickly whipped up.

Zhao Chen estimated that it would take more than 20 days to go back and forth, during which he was preparing for the Northern Expedition.

An army of 10,000 went on an expedition, for Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu and others, it was not a large transfer of troops, and the supply of grain and grass could be supplied.

But for Liu Bei, the new Xuzhou has been less than a year, and a lot of work needs to start from scratch.

Xuzhou is a traffic artery, a place where soldiers must fight, and there are vast plains, which is one of the best grain and grass.

Therefore, Xuzhou often faces wars, and the competition for land is also extremely fierce.

Tao Qian Tao Zhou Mu, historically, seems to be a mediocre person, that is only in the military.

From the point of view of governing Xuzhou, Taozhou Mu Zhi is good at his duties, relaxed and moderate, and has twice served as a stabbing history, which can be called a hero.

When Tao Qian first arrived in Xuzhou, he appointed Zang Ba, a Taishan man who died in the East China Sea, and his fellow villager Sun Guan as generals. As a result, the Yellow Turban Army was defeated in the first battle, and the remaining Yellow Turban Army was forced to flee from Xuzhou.

Zang Ba and others also obeyed Tao Qian's order, which shows that at least Tao Qian can control Zang Ba, which is stronger than Lu Bu.

Then, Tao Qian promoted Tuntian, preached Buddhism, and appointed wealthy families, which once made Xuzhou have sufficient food, the people were peaceful, and commerce was full of vitality, so that Xuzhou could have peace in the troubled times, which was really rare.

It's just that today's Xuzhou, after a year and a half of war, has to start over.

Therefore, Zhao Chen was quite worried about the grain and grass for the 10,000 army to travel.

On this day, Jian Yong led Sun Shao to find Zhao Chen.

As soon as he entered the door, he said: "Military Division, General Gongsun of Youzhou and Liu Zhengli of Yangzhou have replied." ”

Zhao Chen nodded: "Okay, we can send troops to Qingzhou tomorrow." ”

"But......" Jian Yong then hesitated for a long time without speaking.

Zhao Chen smiled slightly and said, "Xianhe doesn't have to be like this, Chen has already expected the matter of grain and grass." ”

Jian Yong and Sun Shao were slightly startled.

Sun Shao stepped forward and said, "The military advisor has expected that the grain and grass are not enough? ”

"Yes, yes." Zhao Chen then turned to Lu Xun and said, "As a military advisor, you know how many soldiers, how much grain and grass, and how much baggage. Can you remember Bo Yan? ”

Lu Xun replied respectfully: "Sir, the student remembers. ”

When Mi Luyun heard this, she hurriedly stepped forward to comfort: "Houde, the Mi family should still have some grain and grass, I will ask the eldest brother if he can support Houde on the expedition." ”

Zhao Chen stopped Lu Yun and said: "There is no need to ask, with Zizhong's intelligence, he naturally understands that there is not much grain and grass under the main account, if the Mi family still has surplus grain, he will definitely take the initiative to present it at this time, no need to ask." Now that there is more than half a month, there is no way to raise grain and grass, and I am afraid that the Mi family will also have difficulties. ”

You must know that when he attacked Guangling before, Zhao Chen thought that he could replenish a lot of grain and grass, after all, Guangling County was also the richest place in Xuzhou at that time.

But who would have expected that Wu Jing would squander such a rich land as Guangling County.

After Liu Bei's army succeeded, even the funds for the moon viewing on August 15 were still funded by local wealthy families.

And then in the war against Cao Cao, most of the grain and grass were supported by the Mi family.

No matter how rich the Mi family is, it can't support the operation of the entire princes.

What's more, Zhao Chen handed over such a big thing as planting potatoes to Mi Zhu, and now Mi Zhu's energy should be all invested in it, and there are no major business activities.

Generally speaking, the interval between the two major battles is generally more than a year, and it can only be moved again after the spring and autumn harvests.

There was not enough food and grass, and the army could only stand by in place.

But how can Yuan Shu's opportunity to become emperor come every day?

Can't miss it anyway.

Zhao Chen frowned and looked on the way to Qingzhou, and suddenly saw a city, and then his brows stretched and smiled slightly.

"God help me!"