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Chapter 198 Strategic Policy
Prince Ming's Mansion, study room.

A group of military generals headed by Zhou Tai and Zhou Yu wore ordinary uniforms, and more than ten people were divided into two rows and stood straight.

At this time, everyone's eyes are focused on the center.

What's in the center?

In Liu Gan's study, the books and bamboo slips piled up in the cabinets are basically decorations.

In the entire study room, Liu Gan has always valued one thing the most, and that is the field simulation sand table in front of him.

Different from the previous Jiujiang County sand table, what is now placed in the study is a brand new sand table.

The workmanship of this sand table is far better than that of the previous one. Whether it is a city, a village or a mountain or river, there is an exquisite craftsmanship in every place.

On the gully of the sand table, two big red characters are particularly eye-catching: Xuzhou.

The so-called knowing the whole leopard at a glance, from the first time everyone present saw this sand table, everyone knew that Liu Gan's next target was Xuzhou.

Li Shu's rebellion has always been a thorn in Liu Gan's heart, and all the generals understand that sooner or later this thorn will be pulled out.

As for when to pull it out and who to pull it out, the final decision rests with Liu Gan.

"I believe you have also seen that our army's next strategy must be to take down Xuzhou! If you have any opinions, feel free to speak up."

Liu Gan stood upright in front of the sand table, with his hands behind his back, his tone indifferent.

Finally able to speak, Xu Sheng was the first to hold back, and quickly said: "My lord, the general thinks that this is not the best time to attack Xuzhou!"

"Oh?" Liu Gan frowned slightly, and said lightly, "Why did Wen Xiang say that?"

Wen Xiang is Xu Sheng's epigraph.

Xu Sheng is a representative of the younger generation under Liu Gan's command. Since joining the army, he has followed Liu Gan to participate in major battles, and now he seems to be among the generals of the Four Campaigns.

In Liu Gan's army full of talents, Xu Sheng may not be as good as many generals in terms of marching and fighting ability, but when it comes to defending the city and ambush, Xu Sheng is a well-deserved first-class general.

On this point, all the generals were convinced by Xu Sheng, and many generals even humbly asked Xu Sheng for advice on how to defend the city. .

Therefore, Xu Sheng was able to stand out from many generals at a young age and get the opportunity to participate in this highest military meeting.

"Although Li Shu has a heart of disobedience, he did not openly become an enemy of our army. It is said that an enemy's enemy is a friend. As long as our army does not take the initiative to provoke Li Shu, the general believes that Li Shu will not take the initiative to attack Our army!"

"Besides, at this time, Yuan Shu is facing enemies on three sides, and he is already in a position of defeat. The city will be destroyed and people will die sooner or later. As long as our army takes this opportunity to march northward, we will definitely be able to take the entire Pei Kingdom in one fell swoop!"

Xu Sheng had a serious expression on his face, and he spoke eloquently.

Some of the generals agree with it, but some don't, and the one who disagrees the most is Zhou Tai.

Seeing Zhou Tai striding forward, he said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty, Yuan Shu's son is just a clown, Li Shu is our army's confidant, the enemy's enemy is a friend, that's for gentlemen, such a despicable person like Li Shu, The only thing in his eyes is the word benefit, if our army doesn't attack him today, sooner or later he will come to attack us!"

Liu Gan took a deep look at Zhou Tai, he found that Zhou Tai was much more mature than before, at least he would no longer talk about hatred.

At this time, Zhou Tai, even though he hated the enemy deeply in his heart, knew how to restrain his edge, suppress and hide.

Liu Gan is very pleased with Zhou Tai's growth.

"Besides these, do you generals have any other opinions?"

Liu Gan asked indifferently, he was not in a hurry to express his opinion, he wanted to hear more opinions, and he might be able to get some unexpected gains.

The generals did not move for a long time, and only after a while did one person come out from the corner.

The corner of Liu Gan's mouth twitched, he stared at the man and said, "What's Zijing's opinion?"

Lu Su bowed slightly, and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I dare not take a high opinion. In my opinion, Peiguo has now become the place of the Four Wars. It is not easy to win. Even if our army can win it for a while, we want to keep it for a long time. It will definitely cost countless troops and financial resources.”

Liu Gan took it for granted.

Lu Su continued: "On the other hand, Xuzhou has a rich population, abundant food and grass, and Li Shu's management of Xuzhou is still young, and neither the people's hearts nor the foundation are stable enough. Moreover, Xuzhou is near the sea, and our army's newly built ships can carry more than [-] troops. At that time, the land and water armies will advance hand in hand, and Xuzhou can be said to be at your fingertips!"

Hearing this, Liu Gan was taken aback for a moment, and blurted out, "The newly built ship can carry 2000 people, is this really true?"

Lu Su said sternly: "Don't dare to lie to Your Majesty, all the high-rise ships have been launched yesterday for trial use, and the largest one of them, the 'Giant Whale', is enough to carry 3000 people!"

"Why didn't you tell this king about such an important matter!" Liu Gan's words contained anger. Two brothers, Zhong Lixu, will be named generals of the building and ship! By the way, all the shipbuilders, designers, and those who participate in the design of the new building and ship will be rewarded, and their salary will be doubled!"

"Your Majesty, the two brothers Zhongli are still young and have no military exploits at all. If you rashly designate them as Generals of Louchuan, I'm afraid they won't be able to convince everyone!" Sun Fujin said.

Sun Fu's worries were not unreasonable. Since the Zhongli brothers entered the army, they had not achieved an inch of merit, and relied on their shipbuilding skills to become captains of the building and ships. Many soldiers in the army refused to accept them.

However, the appointment of the two was personally issued by Liu Gan. Even if someone disagrees, they will not openly oppose Liu Gan's appointment. After all, Liu Gan has a supreme and detached position in the army.

However, it is different now, brothers Zhongli have been promoted again, this time they are still named generals!
How could two shipbuilders with no military exploits be able to become generals?

As soon as the imperial edict came out, Sun Fu knew with his toes that there must be many people in the army who were dissatisfied.

"Your Majesty, please think twice before acting!" Sun Fu said in a deep voice.

"It doesn't matter, I just want everyone in the world to know that talented people, regardless of their birth height, regardless of their age, I will let them use them! Only talents are promoted, and talents are not shunned. That's the kingly way to use people!" Liu Gan said in one word, laughing out loud.

No one can understand Liu Gan's excitement. With a 3000-man building and warship, he will be invincible on the water and sea ever since.

Even if Liu Gan loses in the battle for hegemony, he can retreat to the Yangtze River and rule the river. As long as there are 3000 people in the building, boats and warships, even if the enemy has millions of lions on land, he will never be able to do anything to this world's number one naval force.

"Your Majesty, Miss Mi asks to see you."

When Liu Gan laughed heartily, Pan Zhang pushed open the door and entered, whispering the report in his ear.

Liu Gan restrained his smile, coughed dryly twice, and said, "Tell her that the king has something important to do today, and I don't have time to see her."

Pan Zhang said in a low voice, "Miss Mi said that she has a very urgent matter. I think it's better for you to go out, Your Majesty."

Liu Gan was puzzled, why is Mi Zhen so urgent?
"Women are troublesome." Liu Gan sighed softly, and said to the generals: "Generals, discuss it first, and I will return as soon as I go. I hope that when I come back, I can hear a set of perfect strategic policies!"

"Here!"

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(End of this chapter)