The emperor sat in the tent, holding a bowl of porridge in one hand and a piece of information he had just received in the other.

Liu Ye sat opposite, lowered his head, looking at the porridge bowl in front of him, and did not pay attention to Lu Xiaohuan, who was playing with the short knife on the other side. In the past two days, Lu Bu and Liu Bei got very close to each other. Liu Bei kept his promise and gave Lu Xiaohuan the short knife that he regarded as treasure. No one knew whether it was a magic knife made by Pu Yuan, but this knife was indeed good. It was not only sharp but also beautiful, and it was a rare good knife. In Lu Xiaohuan's words, it was very comfortable to hold in his hands, as if it was originally grown on his hands.

This made Liu Ye very worried. The best soldiers were ominous, and the sword was there. It was not a good sign that the sword was growing on his hands. However, the father and son of the Lu family were not very good at studying, did not understand these, and did not pay attention to them. They only knew that they were happy with a good sword, but they did not know how much trouble this sword might bring.

Why did Liu Bei please the father and daughter of the Lu family so much? He wanted to re-list his clan and also wanted to be king?

Liu Ye was a little upset. This feeling has happened since the Liangzhou people entered the court, but now it is even more serious. The three states of Youbingzhou have produced elite soldiers and arrogant soldiers. It is already troublesome for the Liangzhou people to enter the court. If Liu Bei becomes a general whom the emperor relies on, the court will be even more difficult to control. The emperor is eager to revitalize and wants to use it, it is simply a drinking poison to quench thirst.

However, Sun Ce is not much better. Judging from the recent information received, the differences between the Ruying Group, Qingxu Group and Jiangdong Group are intensifying. Sun Ce is struggling and has to mediate. He no longer has the previous decisive decision. This time he returned to Jianye. It is said that undercurrents in Jiangdong, and the left-behind plot Yu Fan offended many people, and Sun Ce had to return to Jianye to stabilize the situation.

The emperor might think this was an opportunity, so he knew that Liu Bei had to take risks even though he repeated it.

"Zi Yang, Zi Yang."

The emperor's voice came from his ears. Liu Ye suddenly woke up and quickly raised his head and looked at the emperor. The emperor had finished reading the information and was drinking porridge with a bowl of porridge. His eyes glanced over the bowl of porridge, which was hard to understand. Liu Ye quickly apologized and calmed down his mind.

"Zi Yang, are you too tired recently?"

"When thinking about the situation, I was distracted for a moment. I hope Your Majesty will forgive you."

"I know you have worked hard recently, but you can't be distracted at this time. If you make a mistake, you will lose everything." The emperor gently tapped the information on the desk and said meaningfully.

"Only!" A layer of sweat appeared on Liu Ye's forehead. He assisted the emperor for seven or eight years, but the emperor had never said such a heavy word.

"Tell me, is Sun Ce's wings already formed, or is it difficult to return?"

Liu Ye did not dare to be careless and quickly organized the language. The information was sent by him. He had long estimated what questions the emperor might ask. This question was no exception. The court joined forces with Cao Cao, Yuan Tan, and Liu Bei to go from Yizhou to Qingzhou. The front line stretched for three thousand miles. The final focus was still on Yuzhou. Yuan Tan was attacking Yanzhou fiercely. The emperor and Liu Bei and Xun Yan had nearly 60,000 infantry and cavalry on the river. The time for the victory and defeat was ripe.

However, Sun Ce's main force was still stationed in Jianye and had no intention of going north. Instead, he arranged for Gan Ning to lead the navy to advance westward and station troops in Jiangling, and to attack Yizhou with the momentum. The war in Yuzhou was handed over to Man Chong, a governor of Yuzhou who had almost no formal combat experience.

Man Chong and Dong Zhao faced each other for several days, without a chance to win or lose. Although the mainland accuses Chenliu and forced Dong Zhao to retreat, the pressure faced by Yuzhou did not ease. In the civil strife in Yanzhou, Cao Ang had to lead the main force to suppress the rebellion and was unable to resist Yuan Tan's attack. The Yanzhou defense line collapsed. Once Yuan Tan obtained Yanzhou, he pushed the front line to the Sui River line and entered the hinterland of Yuzhou.

What exactly did Sun Ce want to do? It is obviously unlikely to give up Yuzhou, but it is not easy to defend Yuzhou with the 200,000 Yuzhou soldiers recruited by Man Chong. There is no danger to defend, and there are almost no cavalry. In front of Yuan Tan, Man Chong had no power to fight back. Judging from various signs, Sun Ce seemed to have decided to strengthen the walls and clear the wilderness, defend the Yingcheng, and retreat when Yuan Tan's grain was exhausted.

Of course this is a solution, but whether it can be successful depends on two conditions: one is how long Yuan Tan's money and grain can last, and the other is how many cities in Yuzhou can hold on. The county's city is well-defended, with sufficient soldiers and sufficient food, and maybe they can defend for a longer period of time. Those city defenses are simple and there are no permanent soldiers, so how long can only ordinary people's county towns last? If Yuan Tan can quickly break through the county town, take the county's grain and feed themselves, and use war to support the war, the result is really hard to say.

"Your Majesty, I think... it's both."

The emperor nodded and signaled Liu Ye to continue. Liu Ye said, "Sun Ce was kind to the kingly way. When he first implemented the new policy, he invaded the land everywhere. He said that he would not delay the merger. Although he had made enemies, he did play a role in recuperation. He did not add taxes easily in recent years, and the people had some food in their hands. This is exactly the confidence that he dared to give up spring plowing, strengthen the walls and clear the fields, and confront Yuan Tan."

The emperor's eyes flashed, he put down the porridge bowl, took a cloth towel and wiped his mouth.

"However, how long the city can last is not only food, but also soldiers. Yuan Tan has been fighting for many years, with 30,000 to 50,000 elite troops under his command, and 200,000 troops recruited, it is not difficult to siege one or two counties. Sun Ce hopes that those people who have only been trained to defend themselves by the city. I think it is too underestimated by Sun Ce's military habits."

"So, do you think he doesn't want to fight Yuan Tan, but he can't?"

"Your Majesty is wise. I think there is something wrong with Jiangdong, so he dare not leave easily." He paused and said, "Although Sun Ce is good at using troops, the rule of governance is too radical. The power of the classics is reversed, so it is better for Your Majesty to understand the situation. Zhang Hong, Yu Fan and Xun Lingjun are slightly inferior. The Wu Kingdom was first established, with more factions and more party struggles. They have no similar experience, and they are inevitably in a hurry and are in a mess."

The emperor was slightly slight. Sun Ce was a martial artist, and he had ideas, but he might not be able to execute it well. Zhang Hong and Yu Fan had no experience in politics. To put it bluntly, they were just scholars, not to mention that Yu Fan was arrogant and a crazy student, and was not suitable for being prime minister. It was normal for Sun Ce to let him stay in Jiangdong, which was very normal.

But he did not completely agree with Liu Ye. He felt that Liu Ye was a little too optimistic, or he was hiding his ears and deceived himself. The Yuzhou soldiers recruited by Man Chong did not have much combat experience, but Man Chong fought with Dong Zhao for several days with 10,000 people and 30,000 people, and did not suffer any losses. This already shows that the combat power of the Yuzhou soldiers is not weak. With Sun Ce's prudence, if he was not sure, he would not be so arrogant.

Liu Ye has been in a bad state recently and has been disturbed by too much from the outside world. He has contempt and rejection of Bingliang people - now he has to add people from Youzhou - and has envy of Lu Su on the outside. He has a tendency to act intentionally. Especially for Liu Bei, he is very hostile.

The emperor pondered, thinking about how to remind Liu Ye that a tiger came to report, and Xun Yan asked for a meeting.

The emperor exchanged glances with Liu Ye, stood up, and tidied up his clothes. "Zi Yang, welcome me to Xun Lingjun's brother."

"only!"

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Xun Yan knew that the emperor was interested in winning over the enemy, but he was still a little flattered. Liu Ye was the secretary-general order standing with Xun Yu, and personally went to the camp gate to greet him. The emperor greeted him outside the tent. This etiquette was too heavy for him to bear, and at the same time he felt proud.

If you can get such a favor from one branch and three parties, Ruying has no second family except Xun.

Xun Yan greeted the emperor and immediately introduced Sima Fu to the emperor. Although he enjoyed the feeling of being respected by the emperor, he did not want to be misunderstood by Yuan Tan, so he specially brought Sima Fu with him. Sima Fu's eldest brother Sima Lang and second brother Sima Yi were all under Yuan Tan's command - especially Sima Yi was deeply trusted by Yuan Tan. Liu Bei came to the west, and it was said that it was Sima Yi's suggestion - Sima Fu was testified, and Yuan Tan could understand his difficulties.

The emperor was very enthusiastic and told Sima Fuhan a few words. Speaking of Sima Fang, who was once the Jingzhao Yin, the emperor praised him a few words, saying that the people of Jingzhao felt that the court could gain a foothold in Guanzhong and regroup, which was inseparable from the foundation left by Sima Fang and other Jingzhao Ren. Sima Fu was grateful and became very close to the emperor at once, and felt like he was the same.

After entering the account and taking a seat, Xun Yan explained the purpose of his visit. He spread out the map and explained the current situation to the emperor. He hoped that the emperor would come forward and ordered Liu Bei to lead the cavalry to advance eastward and lure Xu Sheng to leave Shazhou. As long as the main force of the navy left Shazhou, he could attack Shazhou with his superior strength, cross the river, and enter Henan.

After listening quietly, the emperor asked, "After entering Henan, which level Xiu Ruo is going to attack first?"

Xun Yan was prepared for a long time. "Hangu Pass."

The emperor nodded and asked quietly, "What about?"

"Your Majesty, if Lu Su does not move, your Majesty will station in Luoyang and send a general to plunder Hongnong. I will advance east with Liu Bei to assist Dong Zhao in attacking Junyi again. If Lu Su comes to rescue Hangu Pass, I will join forces with Your Majesty to break Lu Su outside Hangu Pass, and then advance east and south, all of which will be fulfilled."

The emperor looked at Liu Ye, and Liu Ye asked again: "In the opinion of the general, what will Lu Su do about it?"

Xun Yan smiled. "I heard for a long time that Lingjun and Lu Su are close friends. You should know more about his character, so why should I take the exam to me?"

Liu Ye smiled and bowed his hand to ask for it. Xun Yan was not polite, and he pondered for a moment and said, "Lu Su is good at fighting, but he is more aware of the situation. He knows that the military disparity is too different and the field battle is not good. He is more likely to defend it according to the pass. He has been taking Hangu Pass for half a year and is very careful. Hangu Pass is probably not easy to capture. If he can't capture it for a long time, his morale is low and relaxed. Only when he breaks it with one blow. Yan suggested that after His Majesty enters Henan, he should be prepared for the attack." He paused and said, "It is best to send people to farm to show the intention of a long battle, and then send people to collect food to prepare for the war. Spring plowing is about to delay spring plowing, and there is no harvest in autumn, and the situation will be very serious."

"So, what does the general mean or should he use the main force to attack Yuzhou?"

Xun Yan's eyes flashed, and his jaws were slightly raised. "Yuzhou is rich, especially in the Xu County area of ​​Yingchuan. It has been farming for several years and has a wealth of households. If Your Majesty comes to the state of binge, he will be kind and the people will eat pots of slurry to welcome the king's army, the Central Plains may not be determined."

Liu Ye smiled. "Does the people of Yuzhou still have the imperial court in their hearts?"

Xun Yan looked at Liu Ye and said slowly: "Lingjun is from Yangzhou, and he is dedicated to serving the court, let alone from Yuzhou."

The emperor smiled.

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