People in the Three Kingdoms: Starting from Preaching

Chapter 261 Where is the Benefit
On the country road, two people walked together. They were both dressed like ordinary people, but the temperament on their bodies was difficult to conceal. Whenever people saw them, they couldn't help but look at them sideways.

In ancient times, people's activities in relatively fixed areas, and unfamiliar faces themselves were eye-catching, not to mention that one of these two people was young, handsome and extraordinary, and the other had a calm expression and sharp eyes. This obviously unique temperament naturally attracted more attention.

Although the common people they met on the road felt that these two people were of extraordinary status, they did not dare to provoke them because of this.

If they knew the true identities of these two people, their attitudes would definitely change drastically, from their current avoidance to excitement, because these two people are indeed extraordinary. This young man is none other than Xu Chen, the current Prime Minister of Xuanxia, ​​Heavenly Master of the Natural Religion, and leader of the alliance.

Next to Xu Chen was Ju Shou, who had come with him on a secret visit to the countryside.

As Xu Chen walked, he looked at the golden fields on both sides of the road. It was the time of autumn harvest, and looking at the growth of the crops, he knew that this year would be another bumper year.

In fact, Youzhou may not be free from drought and flood disasters, but thanks to Xuanxia's persistent water conservancy construction, the agricultural disaster resistance has been greatly improved.

Nowadays, as long as it is not a super disaster, Xuan Xia can handle the general situation, which is why he can see the scene before him.

As long as he saw the endless fields of grain, Xu Chen felt at ease. A good agricultural harvest was the basis for supporting Operation Xuanxia. This kind of operation not only involved investment in people's livelihood, but also military plans.

The two walked along the way, observing the people's sentiments and chatting about recent important affairs.

"The battle report of the Alliance outside the Great Wall has arrived. After the two armies have been confronting each other for a long time, Huochuquan and Kebineng still have no intention of withdrawing. The envoys sent by the Alliance to invite them to join have also been rejected. It seems that they are really determined to fight to the death with the Alliance. I am afraid that this battle will not end well. There will definitely be a big war later. I don't know what the result will be."

Although Xu Chen's words were filled with worry, his tone was still calm.

The development of the alliance is crucial to Xuanxia, ​​but not that critical. After all, it is just icing on the cake. What is really important is the base of Xuanxia itself.

Even if the alliance does not develop well, it will not be a big loss for Xuan Xia.

The smooth development of the alliance will only bring more economic benefits and a stable external situation to Xuanxia.

In any case, Xuan Xia does not need to pay any extra costs, so just let it develop freely.

"Although my lord has long judged that this battle will take a long time, I still did not expect it to drag on for so long. Now that they have been at a standoff for two months, I think they can no longer hold on. It is time for a major battle."

Ju Shou certainly understood all this, so he wasn't particularly concerned, but he still gave his own opinion: "But the outcome of this battle is actually irrelevant. If we win, it won't be a big win, and if we lose, it won't be a big defeat. In the end, it will just be a setback to the alliance's progress."

"The alliance has its own committee. They can decide what to do. We just need to take a look at the battle report." Xu Chen nodded and stared at him. "There is new movement from Yuan Shao. This guy is not willing to stay calm."

As soon as Ju Su heard it, he knew what was going on. Not long ago, Changshan sent a report that the Black Mountain bandits who had been entrenched in the southern part of the Five Elements Mountain suddenly surrendered to Yuan Shao, thus hindering Zhang Baiqi's advancement plan.

However, after seeing the report, Ju Su immediately realized that the key was not the Black Mountain bandits themselves, but that the Black Mountain bandits' surrender opened the way for Yuan Shao.

In this way, when Yuan Shao develops towards Bingzhou, he does not have to worry about the hidden dangers behind the Five Elements Mountain and can march straight ahead.

Subsequent intelligence continued to arrive, confirming Ju Su's guess. As expected, Yuan Shao could no longer sit still and immediately began to use military force against Bingzhou in an effort to subdue Zhang Yang of Bingzhou and Yu Fuluo of the Xiongnu.

Xu Chen looked at Ju Su and said, "Gentleman, what do you think, how should Xuan Xia react? Should we just sit back and watch Yuan Shao become more powerful?"

Ju Su pondered for a while, then shook his head.

"I think that after the Yanshan bandits surrender, Bingzhou will sooner or later fall into Yuan Shao's hands. Now is a time when heroes are rising up. People like Zhang Yang and Yu Fuluo are already in need of good wood, so surrendering to Yuan Shao is not something difficult for them to accept. Even if I, Xuan Xia, want to hinder them, I have no way to start. Instead of doing that, it is better to take advantage of this opportunity to gain other benefits."

Xu Chen nodded frequently upon hearing this. This concise analysis of the current situation did make sense.

Xuan Xia had no way to interfere in the affairs of Bingzhou and could only watch Yuan Shao develop.

If he sent troops to Bingzhou to obstruct the attack, Yuan Shao, Zhang Yang and Yu Fuluo might join forces to attack him, which would be an embarrassing situation where he would be in trouble both inside and outside.

Xu Chen smiled and said, "How about Bohai?"

Ju Su laughed and said, "My lord is wise. Bohai is great. Once we take Bohai, Xuanxia can overlook Qingzhou in the south and contain Yuan Shao in the west with Changshan. Although it is only a county, it is very advantageous and can be taken."

Xu Chen continued, "Yuan Shao will not tolerate another encroachment on Jizhou. Once he starts, there will be a war. What do you think are the chances of winning?"

Ju Su pondered for a moment and said, "I think that if Yuan Shao takes Bingzhou and subdues Yu Fuluo, his strength should not be underestimated. However, I, Xuan Xia, have also been gathering strength for a year and can fight a big battle. I have at least a 60% chance of winning."

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This result was not much different from what Xu Chen had thought. Although this was only their prior estimate, it was enough to drive them to launch this war.

Not to mention that the 60% expectation has a slight advantage, even if there is only a 40% or 50% chance of winning, you can still give it a try.

Most things in this world involve risks. A 40% to 50% chance of winning is actually already very high. Thinking back to the time when I was fleeing into exile with the remnants of the Yellow Turbans, every battle was like licking blood on the edge of a knife. There was no such chance of winning at that time, but I had to bite the bullet and take the gamble anyway.

Now that my business is bigger, I have more room for error. Even if I fail, I have sufficient capital to make a comeback. I don't need to hesitate when the time is to act.

Along the way, Gongsun Zan and Liu Yu were all defeated by him, and Yuan Shao would be no exception.

Although Xu Chen remained silent, Ju Shou could still feel Xu Chen's restless emotions. Xuan Xia had been gathering strength for more than a year, and everyone from top to bottom was eager to make a career.

Even the most ordinary people of Xuanxia are looking forward to the day when Xuanxia sweeps across the world and takes control of China. Only when all the old forces are eliminated can these golden fields truly belong to them.

"Let alone Xuanxia's grain tax after this autumn harvest, now Xuanxia's industry and commerce are flourishing, and the profits and commercial taxes of various government-run salt and iron mines alone are countless. With such sufficient money and grain, we can fully support the foreign war. My lord, there is no need to worry."

Ju Shou looked at the fields full of abundant grain in front of him, stroked his beard with a smile, and gave a radical suggestion.

In fact, he has always been conservative and steady, but now that he has the strength, there is no need to hesitate at all, just fight!
Xu Chen also had a plan in his mind. This military intention certainly could not have emerged suddenly. It just happened that there was an excellent opportunity now, so he could take action.

"Then we will recruit 20,000 soldiers to start training and prepare money and food. One month later, we will order Lu Ping to take Bohai County directly. In addition, we will recruit another 20,000 soldiers as reserve troops to replenish the battlefield at any time according to the situation.

Also order Zhang Baiqi to recruit soldiers and prepare for war, and if necessary, Changshan must also send troops to support possible future wars!
After we take Bohai, Yuan Shao will also take Bingzhou. That will be the time for the real battle. We need to be fully prepared for the battle!"

After the leader Xu Chen gave the order, the entire Xuanxia soon began to operate according to his will.

There is no powerful family in Xuanxia. Whether it is the central government or the local areas, power is unprecedentedly efficient and concentrated. Xu Chen's will can be directly transmitted to the grassroots level of the villages.

This is the absolute benefit of destroying and rebuilding. There is no need to compromise with any interest group, and all the strength can be effectively utilized. This is the basis for Xuan Xia's 60% chance of winning.

(End of this chapter)