The first general of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 301 The Situation of the World
"My lord's words are not bad, in fact it is exactly so. Then Sun Quan can be regarded as a hero, even if he is not as good as Sun Ce can be a pioneer hero, but with him, Jiangdong will definitely have a firm hand."

Zhugejin also recognized Sun Quan's talent very much, but Zhugejin came to see Wei Tao not because of the battle between Jiangdong Army and Cao Army, but because of another matter, and he said it immediately.

"My lord, after the defeat of Ma Teng and Han Sui, they led people into Xichuan. I'm afraid it's an example to follow."

"Yizhou?"

Wei Tao was taken aback for a moment, but then he understood that there are not many princes in the world, and it is impossible to have many people who can serve him. It can be said that Ma Teng and Han Sui are like this now, and it is impossible.

However, Wei Tao soon smiled. Although Yizhou is easy to defend and difficult to attack, it is very difficult to lead troops from it, so Wei Tao has no worries.

"Liu Zhang is a cowardly and incompetent man, even if he owns a state, he doesn't think about making progress. Even if there is a rebellion under his command, he can't surrender. There is nothing to fear."

"My lord, if it's just Liu Zhang, there is no need to be afraid."

Zhuge Jin smiled wryly, he naturally understood Wei Tao's words, but at this time he had to speak like this.

"My lord is busy with Xiliang affairs, but I don't know. When my lord attacked Xiliang, Yizhou also used swords. I don't know why, but Liu Zhang trusts Liu Bei, the emperor's uncle, and gives him all the power in the general. It attacked Hanzhong. Although Zhang Lu in Hanzhong established the Five Dou Rice Religion and practiced the method of killing, it was only able to withstand Liu Bei's attack. But ten days ago, there was news that that Zhang Lu's counselor Yang Song actually betrayed Zhang Lu, opened the gates of Hanzhong, and allowed Liu Bei to drive straight in, and Hanzhong has returned to Yizhou."

"Liu Bei!"

If it was someone else, Wei Tao wouldn't mind much, but Liu Bei is different. How can it be so simple for heroes who can divide the Three Kingdoms in history?
Even Wei Tao couldn't help asking at this time.

"Then what happened to Liu Bei? Sure enough, he has taken Jizhou? Is Yizhou owned by Liu Zhang or Liu Bei?"

"My lord, forgive me."

Hearing Wei Tao's question, Zhuge Jin showed a bit of bitterness on his face, and then bowed to Wei Tao.

"My lord, Sichuan people are xenophobic, so our army doesn't have many spies in Yizhou. In addition, during the Xiliang war a while ago, our army focused all its attention on Xiliang, but it relaxed its focus on Yizhou. Inquire. If Ma Teng and Han Sui hadn't fled into Sichuan, I'm afraid I wouldn't have noticed it for a while."

Hearing Zhuge Jin's words, although Wei Tao was a little annoyed, he also knew that it was Zhuge Jin's fault.

After all, Sili was originally ten rooms and nine empty spaces. If he wanted to recover, Zhuge Jin had to deal with a lot of affairs, which was difficult to distract. In addition, Sichuan people were xenophobic and the road to Shu was difficult, so the news from Yizhou had always been slow.

Of course, there is another reason why Zhuge Jin didn't mention it, that is, Wei Tao's original ambition was to expel foreign enemies, and he didn't intend to compete in the Central Plains, so he didn't pay enough attention to the interior of the Central Plains, which made the news even more sluggish.

Being able to know this now is because Zhuge Jin is doing his best. Even though Wei Tao is a little unwilling, he has no reason to blame Zhuge Jin.

"Since that's the case, the extra manpower is going to Sichuan. I want to know whether the officials of Yizhou, big and small, have their heart towards Liu Zhang or Liu Bei. In addition, Jingzhou is also giving me more manpower. Although Liu Biao is in name only, but After all, sitting on Jingxiang for a long time, people's hearts are all attached, so it should not be underestimated."

In the past, Wei Tao really didn't need to care about the affairs of the Central Plains, but now that he has the idea of ​​fighting for the world, it is naturally impossible for Wei Tao not to care, and immediately issued an order to Zhuge Jin.

"promise!"

Zhuge Jin also understood the importance of this matter, and nodded slightly to deal with it.

Chang'an is the ancient capital, and Chang'an is the residence of the emperor, so even though there are ten rooms and nine empties in Sili, in fact Chang'an is still prosperous.

In order to wait for the exact news from Yizhou, Wei Tao did not immediately lead the army back to Jizhou, but waited in Chang'an.

This wait is another half a month.

"Unexpectedly, this Liu Bei is indeed an outstanding person of the generation. The lord in the past also said that he should pay attention to him. Gong Jin and I thought it was because of Guan Yunchang and Zhang Yide, but they underestimated this Liu Xuande. If he is the emperor... "

After getting the news, Zhuge Jin immediately smiled wryly, and even said a disrespectful sentence involuntarily. Although the voice was not loud, it could already be seen that his heart was shocked.

This is Zhuge Jin, and I don't know what it would be like if it were someone else.

"Ziyu, Liu Xuande is a flood dragon in this world, but he has never been able to enter the water. If he gets Yizhou, it will be like a flood dragon entering the sea!"

In fact, it wasn't just Zhuge Jin who sighed, even Wei Tao, who had been prepared for a long time, sighed very much after getting the news.

It is said that about [-]% of Liu Zhang's advisers are looking forward to Liu Bei's leadership, and almost all generals follow Liu Bei's orders. It can be said that Liu Bei is the lord of Yizhou rather than Liu Zhang.

How long has it been since Liu Bei arrived in Deyizhou, and he has already replaced Liu Zhang. Such an ability cannot help but be amazed.

"But this is Liu Zhang. I heard that Liu Zhang is the one who prefers to be at ease and not to worry about affairs. After Liu Bei came, he actually entrusted him with great power. Even the advice from his loyal advisors was ignored. Let it go. And as Liu Bei showed his ability, he was not only unsuspecting, but even more dependent. It can be said that Liu Bei's ability to do this was basically entrusted by Liu Zhang."

After all, Zhuge Jin was a top strategist, and she came back to her senses at this time, but with a wry smile on her face.

"How can such a mediocre person be convincing? And with Liu Bei's administration, especially after he led people to attack Hanzhong, more people are already pondering whether he is worthy of assistance, and their hearts are already biased towards Liu Bei. As long as Liu Bei If we step up our efforts to win over Yizhou, even if Liu Bei himself has no intention of capturing Yizhou, he will replace Liu Zhang."

For Liu Bei, Zhuge Jin didn't know what to say, but he could only say that Liu Bei himself was a hero.

"This is also expected."

After saying something secretly in his heart, Wei Tao stopped paying attention to Liu Bei, and instead asked about the situation in Jingzhou.

"Ziyu, what about Jing Xiang now?"

"My lord, although Liu Biao is seriously ill, as long as he doesn't die, there will be no chaos in Jingzhou. However, Liu Biao's two sons, Liu Qi is mediocre, and Liu Cong is young and cowardly. In addition, the Cai family of Jingzhou controls the power of Jingzhou. If you want to abolish the elders and establish the younger ones wholeheartedly, I am afraid that there is a scourge of internal troubles."

Zhuge Jin naturally knew that Wei Tao didn't want to listen to these routines, so after a slight pause, he continued to speak.

"Now that Liu Biao is still alive, nothing will happen. Once Liu Biao passes away, Jingzhou will surely be destroyed by Xiao Qiang, and the Cai family will definitely be able to fulfill their wishes. It is a big taboo to abolish the elders and establish the young, and the Jingzhou people will definitely be chaotic. It is a battleground for military strategists, and I am afraid that not only the lord, but also Yizhou, Jiangdong, and Cao Cao will covet the land of Jingzhou. If the lord also goes south, a big war will be inevitable!"

"Four directions fight!"

Wei Tao was slightly taken aback again, and then his face sank.

"If that's the case, I'm afraid there will be many casualties!"

But now, even Wei Tao can't say that he will no longer continue to go south, he has already set off to compete in the Central Plains, unify as soon as possible, and break the minds of foreign enemies, unless there is one person who can quickly calm the other princes, otherwise, Wei Tao It is impossible to change your mind again.

What's more, even if Wei Tao didn't go south, there was also a three-way battle, and the number of casualties may not be small.

"Yes, and with the strength of the lord, it is very likely that other people will join forces to make things difficult for the lord, and the lord may be even more difficult to deal with."

Zhuge Jin spoke to Wei Tao again at this time.

"Even though our army is powerful and led by our lord, it is still difficult to face the power of the three parties. If we are not careful, we may be defeated by Cao Mengde's attack on Jiangdong in the past."

The more he listened to Zhuge Jin's words, the more Wei Tao couldn't help frowning secretly. Zhuge Jin's words were not alarmist, but something very likely to happen.

I originally expressed my intention to compete in the world. If there is a big defeat, then the other princes will never give up the opportunity to pursue the victory.

And when the time comes, no matter how civil war breaks out in the Central Plains, one's own ideas will have to be subverted. It is a hundred times worse than ignoring the affairs of the Central Plains and directly resisting foreign enemies.

"My lord, it's not just that. If my lord wants to go south, there will be another person blocking the main road, Wancheng Zhangxiu."

At this moment, Zhuge Jin didn't seem to see Wei Tao's embarrassment, so he spoke again.

"In the past, when Zhang Jin went down to the south, he didn't pay much attention because the lord Zhi was not in the Central Plains. Later, he invaded Jingzhou. In order to appease him, Liu Biao ceded Wancheng. Later, Zhang Ji died, and his son Zhang Xiu inherited the family business. Although Wan The city is not big, but it has been run by the Zhang family's uncles and nephews for several years, and there are countless soldiers in reserve, plus Zhang Xiu is good at fighting, it may not be easy to take down Wancheng."

Wei Tao couldn't help frowning secretly, he knew that Zhuge Jin didn't intend to suppress morale and raise difficulties, but told himself all the situation.

The situation was bad, but not serious, but Wei Tao had to deal with it.

"Ziyu, do you want me to surrender Zhang Xiu first? It is impossible for Wancheng to resist an army, and that Wancheng Zhangxiu has been staying in Wancheng for these years, and I don't see him making any moves. Obviously, it is not because I have the ambition to help the world, if I try to persuade him to surrender, then there is a chance to make him surrender. Ziyu, is my statement true?"

"What the lord said is not bad, it is exactly so."

Zhuge Jin nodded with a slight smile.

"And that Zhang Xiu can be considered a talent. The reputation of the Northern Spear King is not based on bragging. To be able to get more generals is to be a general!"

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