Three Kingdoms: Prosper Han from the beginning of brushing favorability

Chapter 316 Do you want to leave Ziwu Valley?

In fact, Liu Chan underestimated Ma Chao, who was once a prince in some respects.

He was able to live comfortably among the Qiang Hu and the northwestern Han people. He had been fighting with people for half his life. Even if he was the one who lost the fight in the end, how could he not even know how to get close to others?

It's just disdain.

Now that Ma Chao's knot has been resolved, all he wants to do is follow Liu Chan and start a great career again. It's not easy to get close to Wei Yan, who seems aloof, but in fact only knows how to do things for the Liu family.

And Wei Yan is not a lunatic. He is still very willing to get close to people who have real abilities and are loyal to the Liu family...such as Zhuge Liang.

He had a normal relationship with Ma Chao before, but he felt that this person had never surrendered to the Liu family from the bottom of his heart. He had a gloomy face every day, and it seemed that only he, Ma Chao, was in his eyes.

But since he went to Shangyong with the prince, he saw amazing changes in Ma Chao.

Not only is the resentment and hostility less and less, but the most rare thing is that the other side has gradually begun to show far more positivity towards Hanzhong's defense than before.

He is measured but well-controlled when doing things. He does not boss Wei Yanyi around just because he is in a high position. Instead, he has shown unprecedented kindness on several occasions.

From the beginning, the two were indifferent and indifferent, but gradually became more cooperative and able to maintain harmony on the scene.

It's not even close to being a friend, or even being a confidant, but for a colleague in official business, it's enough.

Of course Liu Chan is happy to see this change. If Wei Yan can take this as an opportunity to correct his character flaws, it will be a rare good thing.

"Your Majesty, Prince, we have been tired for a long journey, and let the army set up camp. Let's go to the city first," Wei Yan said.

Lao Liu and Liu Chan entered the city first, and the troops that arrived one after another were stationed in different areas.

Later, Zhuge Liang, Fazheng, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun and others also arrived one after another, plus Wei Yan, Ma Chao, Ma Dai and others from Hanzhong, forming an all-star version of the Northern Expedition lineup, gathering in Mianyang County.

After a short rest and listening to Wei Yan's report on Hanzhong's recent development and defense work, Lao Liu presided over the first military meeting before the official Northern Expedition.

Liu Chan first briefly explained to the generals in Hanzhong his plan to go west from Qishan and the strategic concept he wanted to achieve.

"...In this way, if our army successfully captures Longyou and separates Cao Wei from east to west, it will be a matter of time to regain Liangzhou."

After Liu Chan finished speaking, Ma Chao was the most excited.

Capture the western part of Yongzhou and Liangzhou?They are so clear!
"Your Majesty, Prince, I am willing to be a vanguard and recover the northwest for my great Han!" Ma Chao stood up and clasped his fists.

Old Liu smiled and said: "Haha, Meng Qi doesn't have to be impatient. If he wants to use troops against the northwest, how could I forget you? Then you will go west out of Qishan with me and leave the responsibility of guarding Yangping Pass to your younger brother."

Ma Dai also stood up and said: "Yes, the final duty of the general will be to live up to His Majesty's trust."

However, Wei Yan seemed to have different views on the Northern Expedition route.

He looked a little anxious and said: "Your Majesty, Prince, now that Cao Pi's army is in the east, his country must be empty. Since our army is out in full force, why not directly occupy Guanzhong?"
"If we can capture Guanzhong and General Guan can occupy Wancheng, then Luoyang will be surrounded by two sides. The Central Plains can be secured!"

Wei Yan was not only anxious, but also a little puzzled. This matter is not difficult, but why did Prime Minister Zhuge and so many smart people not think of it?

Why attack Yongliang? Attack Guanzhong!

Unexpectedly, after he finished speaking, it did not arouse the huge response as expected, nor the applause and praise that he deserved.

Instead, Lao Liu and everyone laughed and looked at Liu Chan.

"Hahaha, what my son said is true." Old Liu said with a smile, quite pleased.

Being able to guess the other person's thoughts shows that he is very accurate in reading people. It is also one of the essential skills of an emperor. Of course he is happy.

Zhuge Liang also smiled and said: "The prince doesn't have much contact with the literary chief, but it's rare to be able to guess what the Chinese chief is thinking." Fazheng said: "The prince is so capable, even the ministers can't match him."

Zhang Fei said happily: "I knew what the prince said was correct."

Zhao Yun: "That's not what you said before..."

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Liu Chan smiled and said nothing at first, but seeing that Wei Yan was still full of doubts, he said: "Gu Ruo guessed it right. General Wen Chang said he 'occupied Guanzhong', but he wanted to divide his troops to go to Ziwu Valley and attack Chang'an by surprise?"

Wei Yan was shocked and didn't say anything for a long time.

[Wei Yan favorability +5] (58)

Only then did he understand what everyone was laughing at. It seemed that the prince had figured out his thoughts before he arrived in Hanzhong... This was amazing!

Wei Yan was not only impressed, but also a little in awe.

He cupped his fists and said, "The prince knows things like a god, and Yan indeed has this intention. I have been in Hanzhong for a long time, and I know the situation in Guanzhong quite well. Zhang He stationed troops in Chencang and guarded Sanguan, whether the troops left Jigu or Baoxie Road to attack Yi County , is not a good strategy.

"But if we go through the Ziwu Valley, we will be only a short distance away from Chang'an if we move in a hurry. We will definitely be able to catch Cao Wei by surprise!"

Although the prince guessed his thoughts, Wei Yan did not give up his original plan. Instead, he felt that the prince and he wanted to go together.

Little did he know that it was Liu Chan who denied Stud Guanzhong and advocated taking Yongliang first...

"I know that Xiahou Mao, the general guarding Chang'an and Cao Wei's Anxi general, is not only cowardly and unintelligent, but also prefers to buy family property to make a living... Such a mediocre person will definitely abandon the city and leave if he sees our army besieging the city.

"At that time, we can attack Chang'an, and then send our troops eastward to surprise Tongguan! With Tongguan in hand, we can threaten Luoyang if we advance, and we can defend Guanzhong if we retreat..."

"Wait a minute!"

Wei Yan, who was talking excitedly, was suddenly interrupted by Liu Chan and was confused for a moment.

"I have a question for you, General Wen Chang." Liu Chan stared into Wei Yan's eyes, "What if Xiahou Mao doesn't leave?"

Wei Yan's excitement gradually cooled down. He knew what the prince meant, but he still said: "This man is just a mediocre man. How can he not run away when my heavenly soldiers arrive?"

Liu Chan shook his head. It seemed that Wei Yan still had a way to go to overcome his character flaws.

"Yu Jin hated the surrender of generals the most in his life. He even personally beheaded his colleagues who surrendered. He was highly regarded by Cao Cao... Did General Wen Chang ever think that not only did he surrender, but he is now teaching at the Taixue of my great Han Dynasty?"

Wei Yan finally paused: "This..."

Liu Chan continued to advise: "General Wen Chang puts the key to victory in the enemy general's thoughts. If Xiahou Mao wakes up before the battle, he will not be able to escape...

"At that time, our army will have reinforcements from Luoyang in the east and Zhang He's troops in the west. They will be trapped under Chang'an City, and the food route will be cut off... How should we deal with the situation in Guanzhong like a dragon trapped in a shoal?"

Wei Yan: "..."

Now that the prince said this, he realized that his idea seemed to be a bit taken for granted.

"Yan has been taught." Wei Yan sighed and said, "I didn't think carefully about this matter. In this case, I won't go to Ziwu Valley."

At this time, Liu Chan suddenly shook his head again and said with a smile: "No, Ziwu Valley still has to leave."

Wei Yan looked at Liu Chan blankly, feeling that his brain was a little exhausted...

Why don't you play your cards according to the routine?
(End of this chapter)