Prancing Horse Xiliang

Chapter 282 The biggest enemy
Luo Zheng thought about it, and had some impressions of that road.

Jia Xu only glanced at it, and said, "Although the terrain here is flat, it is very dangerous if it is used for building a city. The north side is the river with a twisting road to the east, and the south side is a cliff. As long as the new city is connected with the cliff, Only a few thousand soldiers and horses are needed to stop tens of thousands of troops. Moreover, Guancheng is located on the upper reaches of the river, so as long as the embankment is dug, even a million troops can be completely submerged.”

Luo Zheng's eyes narrowed, and then he said decisively: "Good, just do what Gong Ming said!"

After a pause, he said again: "Gongming will be responsible for the construction of the city. Eight thousand soldiers from the east of the river will be reorganized in the Chang'an camp. This general will give you [-] soldiers. You must build the city as soon as possible. Guanzhong Eastern Portal!"

Xu Huang said solemnly: "The last general obeys orders!"

When Xu Huang left, Luo Zheng ordered someone to call Cheng Ying over.

"Tell me about the situation in the Central Plains!"

After Luo Zheng returned to the case, he sat down and tapped the table lightly.

Cheng Ying said: "Right now, Cao Cao and Yuan Shu are still facing each other in the Huai River. I'm afraid it will be difficult to tell the winner in a short time. Yuan Shu can't defeat Cao Cao. Cao Cao has newly acquired Yuzhou, and he can't cross the Huai River south to fight Yuan Shu!"

Luo Zheng asked: "What about Xuzhou?"

Cheng Ying replied: "Since Tao Qian's death, Xuzhou has been dominated by Xuzhou gentry clans, and they have their own affairs. Both Cao Cao and Yuan Shu are trying their best to win over Xuzhou gentry clans, but Xuzhou gentry are still waiting and watching, and they don't want to get involved in the dispute between Yuan and Cao. .”

Luo Zheng said: "None of these gentry families are stupid, they are all smart people!"

Both Jia Xu and Cheng Ying remained silent, and these words were a bit demeaning to the gentry.

Luo Zheng straightened his face immediately and asked Jia Xu, "What do Wen He think of Cao Cao?"

Jia Xu pondered for a while, and then said: "Look at what this person has done, it is really a tyrant's trick! In the quagmire of the Central Plains Fourth War, this person was able to drive away Yuan Shu and occupy the two prefectures of Yan and Henan. If there is no accident, this person In all likelihood, he will become the lord's greatest enemy."

Luo Zheng took it seriously and said: "What Wen He said is very true, Cao Cao is indeed an unstoppable hero! The former Japanese general was ordered to lead an army to conquer the Kanto, and Zeng Yi destroyed the Cao clan. The future troubles, but they failed to do their best. As the saying goes, gold will shine no matter where it is placed. Cao Aman did not disappoint this general. Once Liu Dai died, this guy immediately enjoyed Yanzhou, and now he drove Yuan Shu away. Occupying Yuzhou, replacing this general will not do better than him."

Cheng Ying hurriedly said: "My lord is a hero with great talent. How can it be compared with Cao A's and others? Why should you be humble!"

Luo Zheng waved his hand and said with a smile: "Gongying has been following this general for a long time, so don't say such things. Although this general thinks he is no worse than Cao Ah, he will never be arrogant, let alone look down on Cao Ah. Even in some respects, this general is indeed inferior to Cao Cao, this man is truly an unborn hero, not comparable to Yuan Shu and Yuan Shao!"

Cheng Ying smiled awkwardly, but said nothing.

Luo Zheng said again: "Because of this, this general has always focused his strategy on the Central Plains. If it is only the Central Plains, it is not a worry for Cao A to hide it, but if he is allowed to defeat Yuan Shao and unify the Central Plains and the North, then this general will use his army Being out of Sili may not necessarily be the current opponent, so this general will absolutely not allow Cao Aman to become bigger."

Jia Xu had a different idea, but the old fox didn't speak out in a hurry.

Cheng Ying said in disbelief: "My lord, how can you be so sure that Cao Cao will defeat Yuan Shao. You need to know that Yuan Shao is also a great talent, and now he has defeated Gongsun Zan. He is very likely to unify the four prefectures of Hebei. If the people from Hebei are driven south to the Central Plains, Cao Cao will be able to Whether it can be stopped is a problem, how can we defeat Yuan Shao and unify the North and Central Plains!"

Luo Zheng said in a deep voice: "Gongying must not underestimate Cao Cao, Yuan Shao is definitely not his opponent!"

This is the advantage of being a time traveler. No matter how far the wheel of history is, the outcome of the battle between Cao Cao and Yuan Shao mainly depends on Yuan Shao and Cao Cao themselves, so the final result will probably not be wrong.

Of course, right now, no one would believe that Yuan Shao was no match for Cao Cao.

Even wise men like Jia Xu couldn't fully believe that if Yuan Shao unified the four prefectures in Hebei, he would be defeated by Cao Cao when he sent troops from Hebei to the south, let alone others.

Cheng Ying couldn't believe it, so she had to groan.

Luo Zheng waved his hand and said: "So, even if Guanzhong is initially settled, our army is temporarily unable to use weapons, even if Hangu Pass is occupied by Li Jue, this general must try to drag Cao Aman's hind legs, and can't let him go This guy took Xuzhou!"

Although Jia Xu reserved his opinion, since Luo Zheng regards Cao Cao as his greatest enemy, as a military adviser, he naturally wants to do his best to advise Luo Zheng, and immediately got up and walked to the military topographic map, pointing to Hedong and said: " My lord, please see, although Hangu Pass is controlled by Li Jue, it is difficult for our army to leave the Central Plains from Sili, but there is an official road in Hedong that leads directly to Shangdang Gaodu. Hulao Pass is only a hundred miles south to Yingchuan, and the cavalry can reach the city of Xuchang in just one day, traveling lightly. We passed through various dungeons, but we couldn’t transport food and supplies, so if we don’t solve the problem of food and grass, it will be very difficult for our army to pose a threat to Cao Cao.”

Luo Zheng also thought about this road a long time ago, but food and grass are indeed a problem, so he groaned silently.

Cheng Ying said: "Cao Cao moved to Xuchang, and there must be heavy troops stationed at various passes. How can our army reach Xuchang?"

Jia Xu smiled and said: "Our army is not trying to defeat Xuchang, as long as we harass Cao Cao from time to time, or when Cao Cao goes out, order a cavalry to go for a walk in Xuchang, so that Cao Cao will not dare to act rashly, the Lord's goal will be achieved. .”

Luo Zheng nodded again and again: "Yes, the purpose of this general is very simple, as long as Cao A conceals the two states of Yanyu that he can't rule with peace of mind, and dare not raise troops to attack Xuzhou. However, the transportation of food and grass is indeed a problem. Continue to support the war with war It is not advisable to use the same method. If you can't even transport food and grass, attacking Yingchuan will become empty talk."

Jia Xu pondered for a while, and said: "It's not impossible, but I still need to ask General Gan Ning to know if it's feasible."

"Gan Ning?"

Luo Zheng looked at the map, moved his eyes along the river, from Guanzhong to Hanoi, his eyes lit up, and said: "Gan Ning recruited a group of young men, and hid in Fuping to train the navy. After a year, I don't know How's the training going, Wen He is planning to let Gan Ning's navy transport the food and supplies from the river to Hulao Pass?"

Jia Xu nodded and said, "Your Majesty sees clearly that the only way to transport food and grass to Hulao Pass is by water!"

Luo Zheng thought for a moment, then said: "Quickly condemn people to Fuping to call Gan Ning!"

"As ordered!"

Cheng Ying agreed and immediately went out to make arrangements.

(End of this chapter)