Faced with Liu Zhang's sudden displeasure, Xu Shu was stunned for a moment, then chuckled and shook his head.
"Mr. Qin, you misunderstood."
"What worries Shangshu Jia, Shangshu Xun and Liu Prefect is that Liu Bei, who was crippled by Qin Gong, resists Cao Cao's attack."
"But in my opinion, Cao Cao has almost no chance of victory."
What a loud tone!
Jia Xu raised his eyelids and looked at this young man again.
What kind of background did Liu Bei have to give Xu Shu such confidence?
Xun You and Liu Ye also had the same question in their minds, and they unanimously chose to wait for Xu Shu's next chapter.
The same is true for Liu Zhang!
It is true that Cao Cao was defeated in the Battle of Chibi in history, but that was when Liu Bei occupied Jiangxia and Cao Cao and Sun Liu allied forces fought in Chibi!
Jiangxia is currently in the hands of Lu Xun, and Nanjun occupied by Liu Bei is the first to bear the brunt. How can it be the same as history?
"Yuan Zhi, please tell me frankly!"
"As you command!"
"Actually, the reason is very simple. Mr. Qin is just a fan of the authorities."
"How Qin Gong won the battle of Yiling, how Cao Cao will be defeated when the time comes, it's that simple!"
Seeing everyone looking at me and me with puzzled expressions, Xu Shu spoke quickly.
"What I'm talking about below are the main factors that determine the victory of the war, not human strategies or tactics."
Liu Zhang touched his forehead, feeling extremely helpless.
I clearly told Xu Shu to tell the truth, but I'm still beating around the bush!
The mastermind always likes this group of military advisors to test your Majesty's IQ. . .
After a while, the wily Jia Xu finally spoke up.
"Mr. Xu is referring to the navy, right?"
"What Jia Shangshu said is absolutely true!"
"The key to Qin Gong's ability to roam both sides of the Yangtze River unscrupulously and finally achieve a decisive victory is that the Yu Fu Shui Army defeated the Nanjun Navy!"
These words were meant to put down Pang Tong, but Liu Zhang did not refute anything.
In the final analysis, only by mastering the river water can we use all strategies.
Liu Bei lost the Battle of Yiling in history because his navy was inferior to Jiangdong Lu Xun.
Liu Zhang won the Battle of Yiling not long ago because his navy was stronger than the Nanjun navy.
Without the huge advantage of the navy, it would not even be possible to implement the strategy.
"Yuan Zhi, I understand what you mean. South boats and north horses. Cao Cao's northern army is not used to water warfare, right?"
Xu Shu nodded, but did not speak.
He could feel that Liu Zhang still had something to say.
As expected, Liu Zhang soon raised questions.
"Yuan Zhi, you used to be in charge of Liu Bei's Jiangbei Army. Do you think there is any difference between Liu Bei's naval force and his lack of it?"
"It's not that I look down on Liu Bei. If his naval force is placed in the rapid waters of the Yangtze River, his ship may be destroyed and people may die!"
Liu Zhang was not polite either. Although his words were a bit unpleasant, that was what happened!
The strongest force in Jingzhou was the Jiangxia navy led by Huang Zu, which historically gave Guan Yu an advantage.
But Huang Zu is still alive and opposed to Liu Bei.
It would be better if Cao Cao did not go south.
Once they go south, given the character of the Kuai brothers, they will have to surrender to Cao Cao!
At that time, the Jiangxia navy will be able to take advantage of Cao Cao.
"What Mr. Qin said is absolutely true. The last strength of Nanjun's navy was also destroyed by the Xiaoting fire."
"But Qin Gong seems to have forgotten that Liu Bei and Sun Quan are in an alliance. If Liu Bei is destroyed, will Sun Quan be safe and sound?"
"Sun Zhongmou inherited the ambition of his father and brother, and he is able to lead Jiangdong at a young age. He is by no means an ordinary person!"
"He must understand the meaning of lips dying and teeth falling cold!"
Liu Zhang had already guessed that Xu Shu would say this. As a person who is familiar with the trend of history, how could he not know about the alliance between Sun and Liu.
"Yuan Zhi, it is true that Liu Bei and Sun Quan have united, but Sun Quan is not stupid enough to send troops to Jingzhou to resist Cao Cao, right?"
"Cao Cao's first attack when going south is Nanyang County. Going further south, he must cross the Han River to attack Nan County!"
"As for Sun Quan, it's good if he can keep Jiangxia intact. How can he have the ability to take care of others?"
"Cao Cao was angered and attacked Ruxukou from Huainan again. Sun Quan was afraid that his country would be destroyed!"
After Zhou Yu invaded Jiangxia, Sun Quan expanded his territory a lot, but there were even more places connected to Cao Cao by land.
Lujiang County and Jiangxia County can both be attacked from land!
Xu Shu waved to the waiter and pointed to the map again.
"Mr. Qin, please take a look, three adults!"
"This is Nanjun, this is Jiangling where Liu Bei is stationed, and this is where our Qin army is stationed."
"I wonder if you have noticed that after Cao Cao invaded Nanjun, Jiangling became an extremely embarrassing place."
"Whoever occupies Jiangling may be threatened by our Qin Gong's flanks."
Just when Liu Zhang was still confused, Jia Xu and three others exclaimed at the same time.
"Retreat to Jingnan (Public Security)!"
Xu Shu turned to look at Xun You, his eyes full of admiration.
Jia Xu and Liu Ye were talking about Jingnan, but Xun You was talking about the police.
"Xun Shangshu has a unique vision, Xu Shu admires him!"
"Excessive praise!"
Xu Shu had long heard that Xun You was the man who made the greatest contribution to the expansion of Qin's territory.
When I saw it today, it certainly lived up to its reputation!
"No, what do you mean?"
"Is it possible that the big-eared thief is willing to give up on Nanjun?"
The four of them sang in harmony and looked at each other with affectionate expressions, which completely confused Liu Zhang.
Jia Xu and the three of them looked at Xu Shu together again, giving him this opportunity to show his face.
Xu Shu did not refuse and immediately explained to Liu Zhang.
"Mr. Qin, as long as you temporarily abandon Nanjun and withdraw from the south of the Yangtze River, this game of chess will be alive!"
"Temporarily giving strategically important places like Jiangling to Cao Cao will not only make him threatened by our Qin State, but also create a situation where Sun Quan can move down the river!"
"There is indeed a way to attack Jiangxia County from Nanyang County, but it is extremely rugged and can only be used as a feint attack with a partial force. The most direct way is to go down the river from Nanjun County and attack Xiakou directly!"
"So the moment Cao Cao announced his move south, Sun Quan would start preparing troops."
"The moment Liu Bei retreated to the public security, Sun Quan's army set off."
At this moment, the corner in Liu Zhang's mind finally turned around.
I have been struggling with Nanjun. If Nanjun is gone, will it become a prelude to the Battle of Chibi?
Liu Bei in history did not take full control of Jiangxia, but was stationed in Xiakou.
In this case, Cao Cao did not choose to attack by land.
At this moment, Jiangxia was garrisoned by Lu Xun, so he would certainly not feel uncomfortable attacking from the land.
"Yuan Zhi, do you mean to let Sun Quan and Liu Bei break into a war with Cao Cao and use this time to make up for the four years we lost?"
Xu Shu smiled and nodded, and couldn't help but sigh that Liu Zhang finally understood.
"exactly!"
"After Cao Cao pacified the north, he must have been complacent, allowing him to take advantage of his victory and go south, falling into the quagmire of war."
"This battle will, firstly, last for a long time, and secondly, Cao Cao will definitely lose!"
"With all this going on and on, how does Mr. Qin feel about it compared to four years?"
