Prancing Horse Xiliang

Chapter 353
"This……"

Ju Shou choked for a while, he was not good at flattering, he kept choking and didn't know what to do.

Saying anything at this time would only add fuel to the fire, not only would it not have the slightest style, but would only irritate Yuan Shao.

Jushou and Tian Feng exchanged a look, feeling uneasy for no reason.

Since Yuan Shao unified Hebei, he has gradually changed. He has become more and more ambitious and self-willed. Before when he was weak, he could listen to Tian Feng and Ju Shou's words, but now he is ambitious, and it is difficult to listen to loyal advice.

This is really not a good thing for the hegemony of the Hebei Army.

Although the Hebei army can be said to have the upper hand in all aspects, the two are really not optimistic, and the reason for the lord lies in the lord Yuan Shao, who is cunning, wise, decisive and decisive. Compared with the illustrious and scheming Luo Zheng, Yuan Shao is becoming more and more arrogant now, and he is becoming less and less able to listen to some good words.

Maybe this is the change of the country, the nature is hard to change!

Tian Feng and Ju Shou were worried, but there was nothing they could do.

Yuan Shao asked again: "Where is Luo Zheng, has he sent troops from Hangu Pass?"

Guo Tu replied: "Luo Zheng's [-] troops from Xiliang have gathered at Hangu Pass, and it's time to send troops now. Although there is Li Jue in the middle, but Li Jue is just a toothless tiger, forgive me. Can't live with Luo Zheng's [-] troops."

Yuan Shao frowned again, and said in a deep and displeased voice: "It's unreasonable to want to come out to take advantage of the fire!"

Tian Feng said: "Master, Luo Zheng's sending troops is a good thing for the army, and it can just relieve part of the pressure for our army."

Yuan Shao said unhappily: "What kind of pressure is distributed? I will send all the people in Hebei to go south to wipe out Cao A. Why do I need Luo Zheng to spread the pressure for me? Besides, Luo Zheng is not a good bird. This is clearly Those who come here to pick peaches are either tolerable or unbearable, and when the Central Plains are pacified, I will definitely teach him an unforgettable lesson!"

Tian Feng sighed again in his heart, but he still had to say, "I'm afraid the lord is thinking too much. I think that the purpose of Luo Zheng's sending troops this time should be Cao Cao, not to compete with the lord for the Central Plains!"

Yuan Shao was puzzled and said, "What do you mean by that?"

Tian Feng could guess in his heart, but he couldn't say it out.

Luo Zheng regarded Cao Cao as the number one enemy, and Tian Feng had already seen it when Luo Zheng condemned the envoy to form an alliance with Yuan Shao, and even sold Yuan Shao [-] Xiliang army horses, but if he said this, it would not be difficult Imagine Yuan Shao's reaction.

Now the soldiers from the four prefectures of Hebei are going south to the Central Plains. It is really not appropriate to be troublesome.

If Yuan Shao is stimulated, something unpredictable may happen.

Tian Feng quickly turned a few thoughts, and said: "My lord, why did you forget that our army and the Xiliang army are allies, and Luo Zheng's strategic focus has always been the Central Plains, and he wants to get rid of Cao Cao quickly. Therefore, I think This time, Luo Zheng's army is moving eastward, and the main goal is Cao Cao, not to compete with our army for the Central Plains."

Yuan Shao was dubious, and he didn't quite believe Tian Feng's analysis.

The counselor's appraiser said coldly: "Tian Feng, what you said is too childish, right? Luo Zheng's wolf ambition, this time he used Xiliang's army to go out of Hangu, how could he be so kind to help our army? There is no peeping in the Central Plains. Even if Luo Zheng has always wanted to get rid of Cao Cao and then quickly, how can the military and state affairs be influenced by private affairs. You are just coaxing a three-year-old child, how can you win people's trust."

Guo Tu, Xu You, Feng Ji, Xin Pi, Xin Ping and others all nodded their heads. They didn't believe that the Xiliang army came out in full force just to get rid of Cao Cao and not compete with Yuan Shao for the Central Plains. won't believe it.

Only Jushou remained silent and didn't say anything.

Tian Feng was silent, no one believed what he said, and he didn't know how to persuade these people.

Guo Hu also said: "My lord, the only solution for now is to cross the south of the river as soon as possible, defeat the Cao army, and then return to the division to repel the Xiliang army and Jiangdong Sun Ce who came to take advantage of the fire to rob us, and completely calm the Central Plains. Only then can we achieve a great cause that will last forever!"

Yuan Shao said happily, "Gongze's words are very suitable for me."

Ju Shou hurriedly said: "My lord, my lord, why don't you order an elite army to go back to the side and attack Xuchang, so that Cao's army will inevitably return to Xuchang to rescue, and it will definitely reveal its flaws. If our army can defeat Cao's army in one fell swoop, the general situation will be certain. "

It is undoubtedly an excellent suggestion. If Yuan Shao can adopt it, and take advantage of Cao Cao leading the army to go out and send surprise soldiers to attack Xuchang behind Cao Jun, it is very likely that Cao Jun will be caught off guard.

Even if the sneak attack fails, there will be no loss.

If Cao Jun cares about one thing and loses another, he is likely to reveal his flaws, thus giving the Hebei Army a chance to win with one blow.

Only the judge who disagreed with Jushou said coldly: "It's too risky to go deep into the enemy's rear alone, and I think it's inappropriate."

Yuan Shao thought for a while, Tian Feng and Ju Shou recently poured cold water on him, which really made him a little displeased. He was not very interested in attacking Xu Chang in a roundabout way. Indeed, it is too risky to send a lone army deep behind enemy lines, and this matter will be discussed later.”

Tian Feng and Ju Shou looked at each other, then sighed secretly again.

Xiangyang, Liu Bei's official residence.

"Yuan Zhi, how is the fight between Yuan Jun and Cao Jun?"

Liu Bei paced back and forth in the hall for a while, then stopped and asked Xu Shu who was sitting at the bottom.

Xu Shu replied unhurriedly: "Yuan Shao's eldest son, Yuan Tan, and his second son, Yuan Xi, are leading an army to storm Baima and Yanjin. Yuan Shao has assembled an army of no less than 20 in Liyang. Cao Cao has personally led an army of [-] to go north to Guandu. In half a month at most, Yuan Shao should raise his troops across the river and go down the river, and this battle to determine the situation in the north will start soon."

"Hundreds of thousands of troops fighting in melee, hey!"

Liu Bei sighed and said, "Since the first year of Chuping when the allied armies of the vassals raised their troops against Dong, Yuan Shao's southward expedition to the Central Plains should be regarded as the largest war among the vassals, right? I don't know who will win in the end!"

Xu Shu thought for a while, then shook his head and said: "It's hard to say, but Yuan Shao is very happy and self-willed, and although the Hebei army is no less than 30, they are all recruited from the county and the country. They can be regarded as elites. Only Yuan Shao's [-] army, and the [-] Black Mountain Army can barely fight. Although Cao Cao has few troops, he is a hero with great strategy, and there are many wise counselors and brave generals under his command. They are selected elite veterans, so the outcome is really hard to say. If you ignore the difference in troop strength, I think Cao Cao's chances of winning may be greater."

Liu Bei said in surprise: "Yuan Shao's Hebei army is no less than 30, even if they are not all elite, but Cao Cao can defeat Yuan Shao with only [-] troops. Is Yuan Zhi's inference too incredible?"

Xu Shu said: "That's why I don't dare to make an assertion, I have to wait for the results to know!"

Liu Bei nodded, thought for a while, and then asked, "What's going on in Guanzhong and Jiangdong?"

Xu Shudao: "Sun Ce has personally led the army to cross the river north, Luo Zheng's troops have left Hangu Pass, and Li Jue has already begun to surrender. This time Yuan Shao sent all the people from Hebei to the south, which can be said to have affected the nerves of all parties, whether it is Luo Zheng or Sun Ce is probably waiting for this opportunity, no matter what the outcome of the Guandu battle is, Cao Cao will definitely not have a good time. Even if he can get away with defeating Yuan Shao in the end, he will definitely be severely injured and unable to resist the simultaneous advance of Luo Zheng and Sun Ce."

Liu Bei said: "What if Cao Cao is defeated?"

Xu Shu said: "Not to mention, once the battle of Guandu is defeated, Cao Cao will not be far from defeat. At that time, the Central Plains will inevitably be divided by Yuan Shao, Luo Zheng, and Sun Ce. Even if Cao Cao can defeat Yuan Shao, can he keep the Central Plains? It's hard to say. Sun Ce won't say anything, this time Luo Zheng came out in full force, if he didn't defeat Cao Cao in one fell swoop, how could he retreat."

Liu Bei thought for a while and thought it was the same, and said, "Can our army take the opportunity to take back Nanyang?"

Xu Shu shook his head and said: "There is no need to rush this matter. Right now, my lord's top priority is to win over the Jingzhou gentry, and Yuan Shao sent troops south to the Central Plains. The situation in the world is changing. No one knows what the situation will be like. This battle between Zheng, Cao Cao, and Yuan Shao will only do harm to our army, not good."

Although Liu Bei was very unwilling, he was able to listen to his advice. Hearing the words, he sighed and said, "It's such a great opportunity, but our army can't do anything. It's really a pity! But what Yuan Zhi said is right, our army Just don't intervene."

The two discussed for a while, and Xu Shu left the mansion.

He was going to go back to the mansion, but when he reached the gate of the mansion, the coachman turned around and went outside the city.

Twenty miles away from the northern suburb of Xiangyang, under a hill, there are several reed houses and several acres of paddy fields.

At noon, in a wheat field, a young scholar in his twenties was bending over to weed.There are also a few younger Xiaosi helping out. It looks like a book boy's attire, with delicate skin and tender flesh.

It was a bit hot, and the people in the sun were sweating, and the young people wiped their sweat with their sleeves from time to time while farming.

Far away, the carriage stopped, Xu Shu got out of the carriage, and walked over slowly while admiring the scenery.

"Kong Ming, you really enjoy the countryside!"

Xu Shu walked to the edge of the ground, stopped to look at it for a long time, and then said hello.

The young man who is working in the fields is none other than Zhuge Liang from Langya who moved to Xiangyang Xiaowai with his younger siblings a few years ago. His nickname is Kong Ming. Xu Shu got acquainted and was cited as a close friend.

"Zi are not fish, how can you know the joy of fish!"

Zhuge Liang replied without turning his head, and said, "Brother Yuan Zhi, wait a moment, he will be fine soon!"

"Go ahead, I'm not in a hurry!"

Xu Shu was not in a hurry, just strolled on the ground stalks, admiring the rural scenery.

After waiting for about half an hour, Kong Ming finished hoeing the wheat field, wiped his sweat with his sleeve, handed the hoe to Xiao Si next to him, and said to Xu Shu, "Since Brother Yuanzhi is so leisurely, then go to the humble house to drink." Let's have a cup of tea!"

"Wait for your words!"

With a smile on his face, Xu Shu looked at some of Kong Ming's Xiaosi, and followed Zhuge Liang to Lushe not far away.

(End of this chapter)