No one would have thought that in Liu Bei's marching camp in Haixi County, everyone would be gathering around a 22-year-old young man to discuss the general trend of the world.
"Mr. Houde is a great talent. He inspired Bei to enlightenment with just a few words. He made three strategies. Bei felt that the strategy was too slow. After all, Jiuqu people were not the answer. The strategy was too urgent. Our army only had 3,000 people and insufficient food and grass. We wanted to capture Yangzhou Shang. It is difficult. Bei believes that the Chinese policy of urgency, slowness and moderation can just solve the current predicament and is just right."
Zhao Chen clapped his hands and thought, it would be strange for Liu Xuande not to choose a strategy. The next best option was a desperate move. There were still soldiers and horses struggling, so naturally he would not choose the best option. Liu Bei was not ready yet. You must know that when the eleven princes attacked Dong Zhuo, Sun Jian was extremely brave, and his son Sun Ce was even more brave. The tiger has been in the south of the Yangtze River for a long time, and it is by no means an easy move. There is only the right strategy, which can not only avenge the previous humiliation, but also only need to put down one's dignity and say a few nice words to Lu Bu to save his family and find a place to live, which is the best.
Liu Bei saw that Zhao Chen was not surprised because he chose the middle strategy, and he was completely impressed in his heart.
Generally speaking, a counselor will strongly recommend the best strategy. He can keep his composure and be confident, as if everything is expected by him, which is really unfathomable.
"If our army has a gentleman to help us, great things can be accomplished. Please help me, sir."
Liu Bei bowed again.
Zhao Chen quickly helped Liu Bei up and immediately made a gesture of invitation. He didn't say yes or no, but just walked out of the tent first, stretched outside the tent, and took a few breaths of fresh air.
Sun Qian and Jian Yong hurriedly asked their lord to come out of the tent together. Only Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were muttering in place.
What Zhao Chen didn't expect was that the battle outside the tent would be so tragic at this time. There were injured soldiers lying on the ground, and there was an endless stretch of blood flowing along the soil to the low-lying areas, exuding the smell of blood.
Although I have imagined countless war scenes in my mind, and I have seen artistically processed scenes on TV, when it was actually presented, I still couldn't resist the shock and dizziness.
Liu Bei saw Zhao Chen's dilemma and immediately ordered his soldiers to lead him to his tent and gave him some remaining food to calm his shock.
After eating, Liu Bei asked Zhao Chen: "Mr. Houde, Bei has always had a question."
"Mr. Xuande, please speak."
"Bei now only has 3,000 troops. Since Lu Bu is willing to accept Bei, why doesn't he just go back to Xiapi City instead of recovering Guangling County first?"
Zhao Chen smiled slightly. Historically, Liu Bei returned directly to Xiapi City and garrisoned Xiaopei. This helped Lu Bu resist the pressure from the north, but it was not conducive to future development. Now that he is here, he is absolutely not allowed to follow the same old path.
"Xuande Gong Mingjian, returning to Xuzhou now is also a strategy. He may be able to get Xiaopei, but he is mixed among many forces and only made a wedding dress for Lu Bu. If we capture Guangling first and have our own territory, over there It's different. When negotiating with Lu Bu, I can still speak with three points of confidence."
Liu Bei laughed loudly: "Sir, you are really funny."
It seems that in Zhao Chen's eyes, taking Guangling is like picking something out of a bag.
"I wonder if sir, there is any good plan to regain Guangling."
"Do you have a map of Guangling County?"
Sun Qian immediately took out the map and hung it in the camp tent.
Zhao Chen walked to the map, pointed at it, and said: "Yuan Shu detoured to Guangling to capture Xuzhou. The reason was that when Cao Cao attacked Xuzhou, the five counties of Xiapi and Pengcheng were massacred, and Yuan Shu could not obtain supplies along the way, so he was unable to do so. Instead of taking a detour from the south, I will let Yuan Shu return the same way. Everyone, please see, our army is now in Haixi, Yuan Shu's army is in Huaiyin, and the front has reached Huaipu. The terrain of Huaipu is flat and there is no danger to defend, so our army can take Huai first Pu, then Huaiyin."
"The Huaipu Ji Ling Army has 30,000 troops, which is ten times my number. What should we do?"
Zhao Chen pointed to the river on the picture and said: "Follow the trend and swim to flood Yuan's army."
Liu Bei was doubtful and said, "I would like to hear the details."
"Tomorrow is July and a half, and the river is rising. It's the right time. We can divide the three thousand people into three teams. Uncle Chen will lead a team of five hundred people and swim upstream to block the waterway. When the fire breaks out in the south, the gate can be opened. Release the water. General Guan led a team of 1,000 people to Luping Village in the south of Huaipu. The terrain here is the flattest. Ji Ling's army must have passed by. Seeing the fire in Huaipu, the swimming water rose sharply. He ignored Ji Ling's front army and saw Ji Ling's middle and rear troops rushing over. After arriving, they attacked from behind. Three teams of 1,000 people were divided into two groups. General Zhang led a group of 500 people and led a group of fire starters to ambush in the jungle on the north side of Huaipu. Wait for Ji Ling's front to pass by. After setting the fire, Ji Ling's army came in hot pursuit. There must not be many people there. After setting the fire, General Zhang took advantage of the situation to cover up the killing, and then joined General Guan to pursue and kill the reinforcements. As for the other group..."
Liu Bei saw Zhao Chen's dilemma. All the soldiers had been sent out, and he was the only one left, so he said, "Sir, just come and tell me."
Zhao Chen nodded and said, "Mr. Xuande led another group of 500 people to challenge Ji Ling's camp. After leading them to the jungle, they evacuated in the direction of swimming. Only if Gong Xuande goes there in person will Ji Ling hold on to him." .”
After hearing this, Zhang Fei immediately objected: "No, letting the eldest brother lead 500 people to fight against Ji Ling, isn't this putting the eldest brother in danger?"
This made Zhao Chen's eyes light up. Zhang Fei looked rough on the surface, but he was meticulous on the inside. No one else raised any questions. He came to protect Liu Bei first and could train him in the future.
Liu Bei then said: "Third brother, you and I are both on the battlefield, and this matter is not serious. It's just Mr. Houde, what should we do if Ji Ling doesn't come with us?"
Zhao Chen admired Liu Bei's courage and replied: "No, Ji Ling is eager for quick success and quick success. As long as Xuande Gong attracts him from time to time, he will definitely follow."
"good!"
Guan Yu narrowed his eyes and reminded: "You are just a kid with a yellow mouth, but you still dare to command an army. Brother, it is absolutely unbelievable. With 3,000 remaining soldiers against an army of 30,000, the chance of winning is slim!"
Liu Bei waved his hand and said, "Second brother, please be patient. This battle will be decided by your master."
Liu Bei knew best in his heart that the army had nowhere to go at this time. Instead of waiting to die, it was better to implement Zhao Chen's method. Maybe there was a glimmer of hope after burning the boat. Doing nothing would mean giving up.
Guan Yu sighed and said, "You all go to battle to kill the enemy. What do you do?"
This time it was Zhao Chen's turn to smile: "General Guan, I am not a member of the army, so naturally I am here waiting for the soldiers to return victoriously."
"ridiculous!"
Liu Bei stopped Guan Yu: "My second brother, haven't you heard that Zhang Liang was strategizing and winning a victory thousands of miles away?"
"All officers and men follow Mr. Houde's instructions and act quickly."
Zhang Fei and Guan Yu reluctantly replied: "Yes!"
Chen Dao, on the other hand, was extremely excited when Zhao Chen came to him to explain the mission. This was his first time participating in a war as a general. He was originally just a small guard beside Liu Bei. How could he have thought that there would be such an opportunity? .
Seeing Chen Dao's excitement, Zhao Chen smiled slightly: "Work hard, there will be more tasks like this in the future."
Chen Dao is also a rare general in Liu Bei's camp. He has a calm and calm temperament and is not panicked when encountering difficulties. He is a good young man. Since Zhao Chen has made up his mind to let Liu Bei unify the Three Kingdoms, he must train Chen Dao well.
Chen Dao took the order and left.
Later, Zhao Chen found Sun Qian.
"Brother Gongyou can prepare to break camp and move to Huaipu first."
"Sir, the battle has not yet begun, but he is already preparing to break camp. Could it be that he is absolutely sure?"
In fact, Zhao Chen himself is not sure. Although he has read dozens of times more military books than these people and has more knowledge than two years ago, after all, this is his first time to command in the field, and he usually just plays for fun. Strategy games such as Swallowing the World, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, etc., or discussing tactics with people from the Three Kingdoms Society, are all just words on paper. Whether they will be effective in actual combat remains to be seen.
But he can't show it. He knows that only if he is firm can everyone believe in him and his plan can be effectively implemented.
So Zhao Chen smiled slightly and said: "Ji Ling will definitely lose this battle. If we can gather some of Yuan Shu's defeated troops, we may be able to expand our military strength."
Looking at the confident Zhao Chen, Sun Qian bowed and replied: "I follow your instructions, sir."
Then turned and left.
Zhao Chen found Jian Yong again and said, "There will definitely be a visit from the Mi family in the next few days. Just meet Mr. Xuande when the time comes."
Jian Yong looked puzzled and asked, "Why do the Mi family want to find their master?"
"Of course I give money and food to others!"
How do I know why Mi Zhu came to Liu Bei? This is what happened in history.
Zhao Chen turned around and left with a smile, leaving Jian Yong alone in a daze.
The next day and night, after Zhao Chen finished instructing all the soldiers on the key points of their trip, he turned around and returned to his camp.
Liu Bei really treated Zhao Chen well and arranged an independent camp for him.
There were several guards outside the camp, and today's dinner, a few delicacies, was being prepared in the camp.
It is said to be delicacies, but it is actually some wild vegetables. In Liu Bei's camp during this period, there were even cases of people eating people. Where can the food come from? Some are good to eat.
Zhao Chen looked at some wild vegetables and felt worried. According to this model, he would starve to death before he could help Liu Bei unify the world. What kind of food was there? It was so unpalatable. Not as delicious as KFC’s French fries!
Speaking of French fries, Zhao Chen thought of the two raw potatoes and corn seeds in his backpack.
"It seems that the plan to plant potatoes and corn has to be put on the agenda. After all, people depend on food. Only with food can there be a population."
As for the defender after capturing Xuzhou in the first step, Zhao Chen's original ideal should be Zhang Liao, but now he is still under Lu Bu's sect, so he had to give up. Fortunately, Chen Dao is now under Liu Bei. Zhao Chen thought that Chen Dao was taken in when Liu Bei defected to Cao Cao, and if he trained this person, it would not be a problem to become the head coach of one side in time.
Speaking of training, Zhao Chen thought about writing down his thoughts for the soldiers to learn from.
The soldiers at the front were acting according to Zhao Chen's deployment, and the war was in full swing. However, Zhao Chen himself did not know that history was quietly changing at this moment.
