It is said that Zhao Chen arranged for the generals and counselors to go north to capture Qingzhou, which made Guan Yu a little unhappy who was not included.
The next day, Guan Yu came to Zhao Chen with some tea leaves.
When Zhao Chen saw Guan Yu's unhappy look, he knew better.
Guan Yu also got straight to the point. In the past, it would have been impossible for Guan Yu to ask for help. But now it is better to be able to lower his head in front of Zhao Chen and patiently ask for advice.
"Military advisor, Yide and Shuzhi have made arrangements for this trip north to Qingzhou. Even the newly arrived Wen Yuan is traveling with the military advisor. Why don't you use a certain person?"
Zhao Chen joked: "Yun Chang, who will lead the army on the expedition is decided by the lord. Chen is just suggesting the lord. If Yunchang wants to join the Northern Expedition, it is better to talk to the lord."
Guan Yu glanced at Zhao Chen, hesitated for a long time, and said: "Big brother said... I want to listen to the military advisor..."
He really had already approached Liu Bei. Zhao Chen had to admire Guan Yu's tenacity. If he couldn't appease him, I'm afraid this trip to the north would not go smoothly.
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 capital of the lord. Now, in addition to Yun Chang, there is also General Huang Gongfu under the lord's account. There are strong enemies on both sides of Xuzhou's southwest, and General Huang Gongfu You can guard the west, and Chen Yuanlong is in the south. Only the most prosperous Huaiyin is also the key to facing Yuan Shu. It needs a commander who can guard one side, grasp Guangling, support Xiapi, connect the north and south, run through the east and west, and resist all forces. Fang’s forces. Among the many generals, only Yun Chang can handle this important task!"
When he said this, Guan Yu suddenly looked solemn, with a twinkle in his eyes.
The conversation between the two fell into silence.
After a moment, Guan Yu finally spoke: "Unexpectedly, the military advisor has put Guan in the position of commander. Guan really doesn't know. Please rest assured, military advisor, I will definitely defend Xuzhou. Modern military advisors will return victoriously."
When Zhao Chen heard this, he let out a long sigh of relief. It was finally solved. This rainbow fart was not in vain.
When Guan Yu said goodbye, Zhao Chen gave another warning: "Yunchang, Guangling in the south needs to pay close attention to Qu'a's movements. If there is any situation, you must inform me at any time. If General Ziyi has a letter to come to rescue, he must send troops to support. "
Guan Yu clasped his hands into fists and saluted: "I obey the military advisor's wishes."
Zhao Chen nodded.
After seeing off Guan Yu, Mi Lujun walked out with a smile: "A man as brave and arrogant as Guan Yunchang, apart from my lord, only his virtue can control him."
Zhao Chen smiled helplessly and said: "Yun Chang's strategy still needs to be tempered. If Liu Zhengli from the south can't resist, General Ziyi will definitely come to ask for help. It will just be enough for Yunchang to fight Sun Ce for a few rounds, which can be considered as practice."
With Chen Deng guarding Guangling, there should be no major problems, and Guan Yu will have no worries.
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The development of the situation was as Zhao Chen expected.
After Yuan Shu proclaimed himself emperor, Cao Cao was the first to raise troops and set out for Runan County, the largest county in Yuzhou.
There was also an episode during this period. When Cao Cao's army passed through a wheat field, Cao Cao's chariot and horses were frightened and strayed into the wheat field, damaging a lot of wheat. Cao Cao wanted to draw his sword and kill himself in order to ensure the execution of the law. Fortunately, Xun Yu persuaded him to cut off his hair and take his place as the head. This incident really improved Cao Cao's military discipline.
Sun Ce in the south expressed his independence and took over all Yangzhou. His strength increased greatly, and he formally broke with Yuan Shu. Then he launched an army to attack Qu'a.
Liu Zhang of Xichuan accepted Cao Cao's strategy of establishing close ties and attacking far away to contain Liu Biao.
Yuan Shu's letter asking for help was delivered to Liu Bei in Xiapi City just as Zhao Chen expected.
Liu Bei laughed: "The military advisor is really a god, he can predict such things."
When everything was ready, Zhao Chen drafted 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 hurried forward.
Zhao Chen estimated that it would take more than twenty days to go back and forth, during which time he would be preparing for the Northern Expedition.
For Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu and others, the 10,000-strong army sent out for the expedition was not a large-scale deployment of troops, and they could all provide food and grass supplies.
But for Liu Bei, Xuzhou was less than a year old, and a lot of work needed to be started from scratch.
Xuzhou is an important transportation thoroughfare and a battleground for military strategists. It also has vast plains and is one of the best sources of food and grass.
Therefore, Xuzhou often faces wars, and the competition for land is also extremely fierce.
Tao Qian and Taozhou Mu, historically speaking, seem to be mediocre people, that is only in military matters.
From the perspective of governing Xuzhou, Taozhou Mu knew people, was good at assigning tasks, and was relaxed and moderate. He served as governor twice and was called a powerful leader.
When Tao Qian first arrived in Xuzhou, he appointed Zang Ba, a Taishan native who fled to the East China Sea, and his compatriot Sun Guan as generals. As a result, the Yellow Turban Army was defeated in one battle, and the remaining Yellow Turban Army were forced to flee Xuzhou.
Zang Ba and others also obeyed Tao Qian's orders, which shows that at least Tao Qian can control Zang Ba, which is stronger than Lu Bu.
Later, Tao Qian promoted farming, promoted Buddhism, and appointed wealthy families. For a time, Xuzhou had enough food, the people were peaceful, and business was full of vitality. It was really rare for Xuzhou to have peace in troubled times.
It's just that Xuzhou now has to start over after a year and a half of war.
Therefore, Zhao Chen was quite worried about the food and fodder for the 10,000-strong army.
On this day, Jian Yong led Sun Shao to find Zhao Chen.
As soon as he entered the door, he said: "Military advisor, 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 again and hesitated for a long time without speaking.
Zhao Chen smiled slightly and said: "Xianhe doesn't have to be like this, Chen has already thought about the food and grass matter."
Jian Yong and Sun Shao were slightly surprised.
Sun Shao stepped forward and said, "The military advisor has expected that the food and grass have not been collected yet?"
"Of course." Zhao Chen then turned to Lu Xun and said, "As a military advisor, you know how many soldiers, how much food, how much baggage there are. Can Boyan remember it?"
Lu Xun respectfully replied: "Sir, the student has remembered."
After hearing this, Mi Luyun hurriedly stepped forward to comfort him: "Hude, the Mi family should still have some food and grass. I'll ask my eldest brother if he can support Houde in his expedition."
Zhao Chen stopped Lu Yun and said, "There's no need to ask. With Zhongzhong's intelligence, he naturally understands that the Lord's account does not have much food and grass. If the Mi family still has some food left over, he will definitely offer it at this time. There is no need to ask. Now it's more than half a month. We have no idea how to raise food and grass, and I'm afraid the Mi family will also have difficulties."
You know, when he attacked Guangling before, Zhao Chen thought he could replenish a lot of food and grass. After all, Guangling County was also considered the richest place in Xuzhou at that time.
But who could have expected that Wu Jing would squander such a wealthy place in Guangling County.
After Liu Bei's army succeeded, even the funds for the moon viewing activities on August 15 were provided by local wealthy families.
In the subsequent war against Cao Cao, most of the food and grass were supported by the Mi family.
No matter how rich the Mi family is, it cannot support the operation of the entire princes.
What's more, Zhao Chen left the big task of planting potatoes to Mi Zhu. Now Mi Zhu should devote all his energy to this, and there will be no major business activities.
It is said that the army moves forward before the food and grass are used. Generally speaking, the interval between two wars is usually more than a year, and it can only move again after the spring and autumn harvests.
There was insufficient food and fodder, so the army could only stay put.
But does Yuan Shu have the chance to become emperor every day?
Can't miss it no matter what.
Zhao Chen frowned and turned his gaze on the road to Qingzhou. Suddenly he saw a city, and then he relaxed his brows and smiled.
"God help me!"
