Han Xiang

Chapter 192 Yuan Shao Has No Choice

"Sun Ce is in his prime at this time. How could he die in a year or two? If he survives in three years, Mr. Zijing will go to Jiangdong. You praise him for his ability to help the world. If he becomes Sun Ce's mastermind, you will still defend him." live"

Zhang Fei suddenly stopped in the middle of talking, and turned the subject to wink at Long Xiang: "When did you start counting the three-year period? Did you write down any documents? What you said is unsubstantiated. If you don't write it down, write it down immediately, and count from now on."

Seeing Zhang Fei messing around, Long Xiang smiled happily and said: "Yide doesn't have to be like this. As the saying goes, people can't stand without faith. If Sun Ce doesn't die at the end of next year, I must fulfill my promise. If Hefei can't keep it, I won't keep it. Then Huainan will fall." In the hands of Sun Ce, I happened to take the parts to vote for the envoy."

"Hey, why does your accent sound like that of your elder brother? No wonder you don't see each other often, and your elder brother still trusts you so much." Zhang Fei shook his head and smiled wryly.

Seeing this, Lu Su smiled and said, "Yun Qi and Uncle Huang are both benevolent and righteous gentlemen, and that's why I want to stay in Hefei."

Zhang Fei sighed: "It's easy for a benevolent and righteous gentleman to suffer. There is only one year and three months left before the three-year agreement. I don't know if my elder brother and I were in Runan at that time. If Yun Qi took away the Hefei part, he would definitely take all the parts at the same time." Qu’s family, the migration of tens of thousands of people is not easy.”

"One year and three months, the time is not too short. I have enough time to prepare. Just now Zijing has analyzed that Yuan Cao can't tell the winner in a short time, so the gentleman didn't go to Runan so soon. Since Yide Come to Hefei, why don't you help me train soldiers?" Long Xiang still smiled openly.

Zhang Fei nodded solemnly, and replied affirmatively: "I just can't be idle, so it's best to have something to do, how about practicing tomorrow?"

Long Xiang waved his hands and said with a smile: "Don't worry about Yide, you've been working so hard for the past few months, so take a good rest first, I plan to build a beacon tower in Shishui and a defensive outpost in Tuntian District, and it won't be too late to practice after these facilities are completed. "

"Okay, then you should send out agents to investigate, and if you have news about the eldest brother and the second brother, tell me as soon as possible."

"You don't need to be reminded by Yide. We have been paying attention to the Yuan-Cao battle. The outcome of the war is not only related to Yuan Shao and Cao Cao himself, but also very important to other princes."

"What do you say?"

"Let Zijing explain your doubts to you."

Lu Su got a hint from Long Xiang, and he had to explain: "Cao Cao coerced the emperor to command the princes, and Yuan Shao was sitting on four states with soldiers and sufficient food. No matter which of the two wins, it is not good for the other princes. If the emperor's uncle has the desire to compete in the Central Plains The longer the Yuan and Cao families fight, the better they will be, and only when they lose will they be able to give outsiders a chance, otherwise the world will either be surnamed Cao or Yuan."

"Very well said."

Zhang Fei nodded straightly: "I finally understand what a schemer is. Mr. Zijing has the talent to help the world, so you are worthy of being called a schemer."

"General Zhang, you're being polite. Lu Su has little talent and little learning. He can't be called economical and economical. Even in this city of Hefei, there are people who are more resourceful than me."

"Hefei? Sir, you mean Long Yunqi?"

Lu Su smiled and didn't answer, but Long Xiang heard that he was talking about Liu Ye, so he smiled and explained to Zhang Fei: "Zi Jing is talking about his friend Liu Ziyang, and Zi Yang is indeed a resourceful man. He lives in Zijing's home. Book House, I will introduce you later."

"Is your surname Liu? I need to meet him."

Liu Bei had never mentioned Liu Ye to Zhang Fei before, but seeing that both Lu Su and Long Xiang admired him so much, Zhang Fei guessed that this person had some abilities, and immediately lamented that he was different from other people.

Eldest brother has been wandering for half his life, after King Jing of Zhongshan, he has not met a single conspirator for so many years; Long Xiang has just turned [-], and he is not from a prominent background at all, but he got two conspirators at once, it is unbelievable to say it.

Seeing Zhang Fei bowing his head in thought, Long Xiang didn't tell him Liu Ye's real identity. The gold content of his Han family clan is much purer than Liu Bei's.

After Long Xiang and Lu Su jointly solved the problem, Zhang Fei settled down in Hefei.

When it was raining, Zhang Fei drank and chatted with people in Jun Sima Mansion, and he admired Liu Ye's conversation and wisdom; Tian Qing went out with Long Xiang to supervise the construction of beacon towers and outposts.

Hefei's unique cement and unique craftsman camp ensure the speed and quality of construction.

Long Xiang started from dusting and laying bricks, and began to teach civil engineering to bridge masters. Zhang Fei, who watched and watched, was amazed, and thought that Long Yunqi was proficient in construction.

The men were busy outside during the day, and Xia Houjuan did not sit in the room. Long Xiang greeted Chen in advance, and she was often invited to the back house as a companion.

Xia Houjuan lost his father in his early years. Although he was later adopted by Xia Houyuan, he lived a poor and simple life. He and Zhang Fei arrived in Hefei. However, because of her young age, Zhang Fei and Long Xiang had a close relationship, and the mother and daughter of the Qiao family treated her very well. Very caring.

Apart from chatting among the women, Chen taught her how to be a husband and raise a child, Qiao Wei shared her needlework skills with her, and Qiao Wan taught her how to make noodles.
Forced to leave his hometown, Xia Houjuan felt the long-lost family affection instead.

Long Xiang's experience in the past few years was told by the sisters of the Qiao family. Xia Houjuan was envious and moved. She relayed it to Zhang Fei at night. Both husband and wife were full of praise for Long Xiang. idea.

During this time, Shouchun sent back information every few days.

At first, it was mostly news from the northern part of Lujiang River. Chen Lan, Mei Cheng and other forces were swinging between Yan Xiang and Li Shu, and they didn't really turn to any side.

In mid-April, news of the Yellow River battlefield slowly emerged, including Guan Yu beheading Yan Liang on the white horse, and Zhang Fei was so angry that he didn't eat for a day. Finally, after Long Xiang's persuasive persuasion, Zhang Fei stopped being angry and said that he would ask him face to face when they met.

Cao Cao won two battles in Baima and Yanjin, but took the initiative to move the battle line back to Guandu, and started a long-term confrontation with Yuan Shao, and the news on the battlefield stalled again.

On the fifth day of May, the season was close to Xiaoman, and there was heavy rain in Hefei.

On rainy days, farmers rest and craftsmen stop working.

When Long Xiang was free, he invited the city's Chinese military to gather in the Sima Mansion of the Army to drink and feast with the crowd.

When talking about the battle between Yuan and Cao during the meeting, everyone couldn't understand why Cao Cao was victorious and retreated, and why he chose Guandu, which is very close to Xu, as the battlefield.

Long Xiang immediately asked Master Lu to clarify the confusion for everyone, while Lu Su showed humility and gave Liu Ye the opportunity to perform.

The atmosphere among the officials in Hefei was harmonious, which was very different from the bad situation in Lujiang. Liu Ye felt touched and left the table to stand up.

"Yuan Shaoqiang, Cao Cao is weak, Hebei is abundant, and Henan is short of grain. This is well known. Moreover, there are many ferries in the lower reaches of the Yellow River. Cao Cao defends the front line of the Yellow River with inferior forces. It is unrealistic to completely defend. Retreating to Guandu will not only shorten his own grain roads, but also Extending Yuan Shao's supply line is killing two birds with one stone."

"Sir, well said."

Zhang Fei was the first to stand up and support.

Liu Ye nodded slightly in greeting, and added with Nianxu: "Although I have never been to Guandu, I can guess that the terrain there is more dangerous. Cao Cao has few troops and can only defend but not attack. It is inevitable to take advantage of the geographical advantage."

"Didn't Yuan Shao also have counselors? Why did he follow Cao Cao when he retreated to Guandu? It is completely possible to bypass the dangerous place of Guandu."

Apart from Zhang Fei, Hao Meng is the general who has experienced the most battles in Hefei. The question he raised at this time is also the question that all the generals want to ask the most.

"this one"

Seeing Liu Ye frowning hesitantly, Lu Su took out a map from his pocket and followed the topic: "Because Yuan Shao didn't have a choice."

(End of this chapter)