Chapter 252 How to plan for Youzhou

Guan Yu and Gongsun Zan had been in a stalemate with each other for a long time because of this matter, but no matter what Gongsun Zan said, he could not change Guan Yu's mind.

Guan Yu's stubbornness is extraordinary. He believes in things that not only nine oxen can't pull back, but even nine elephants can't pull him back.

But in the end, with the arrival of Liu Jian's envoy, the dispute between Guan Yu and Gongsun Zan finally came to a resolution.

The envoy brought Liu Jian's handwriting, which clearly stated the time for Guan Yu and Gongsun Zan to send troops and their tasks.

The moment he saw the handwritten letter sent by Liu Jian, Guan Yu's heart suddenly came to life.

"Brother is really a good general of the Han Dynasty. Even if Han Xin is still alive, he is still like this."

After saying that, Guan Yu handed Liu Jian's letter to Gongsun Zan and said to him: "Brother Bogui, please read it!"

Gongsun Zan only came to his senses after seeing Liu Jian's handwriting.

"It turns out that Deran asked us to go get the moth thief's granary! He wants to trap the moth thief in Qingzhou and make him collapse without a fight!"

Guan Yu nodded and said: "Now in Qingzhou, those who fight against the moth thief are my brother and Da Sima. Now the moth thief's energy is focused on these two, and he will never worry about us!"

The messenger asked: "Do the two captains have evidence?"

Guan Yu stroked his long beard and said: "Before coming here, Guan and Brother Bogui received news in Youzhou that from the counties south of Yuyang, they have repeatedly contacted Wuhuan in western Liaoning in the past year. Although

They are all based on trade, but there are frequent actions. Although Guan and Brother Gongsun have no evidence at the moment, the two of us feel that there must be someone in the west of Youzhou who is plotting something evil, and the actions are not small!"

There's nothing wrong with Youzhou, so why are you sending troops to occupy it?

Just like the last time he went to Luoyang, Liu Jian's name was King Qin. Although he did not have an edict from the court, because of the current situation, he found this reason to march to Luoyang. There was no big problem, and everything was under the control of the court.

Within the human acceptable range.

Guan Yu laughed loudly and said: "Brother, what a plan! If you act like this, the moth thief will no longer have the strength to fight against us!"

Liu Jian stood up and came to the entrance of the tent. He looked at the dark clouds on the horizon in the distance and smiled lightly.

“It’s better to go to Yanzhou!”

Liu Bei and Zhang Fei were both surprised when they heard this.

"Let's go south!"

"And it will be difficult for our men and horses to spend the winter in the north. One winter will pass! At least two or three of the ten people will freeze to death. The damage is really too great."

He had previously estimated that if Guan Yu and Gongsun Zan were sent to the front line in Qingzhou, the crises they had previously hidden in Youzhou would most likely be triggered one by one.

As for the reason why he had to go to war to deal with the two thieves... it was very simple, he needed a reason to march into Youzhou!

"Why are you so alarmed?" Sima Ju frowned.

Xu He said: "Brother Sima means exactly what I mean. In my opinion, we might as well go south."

It's better to wait until they jump out to rebel before launching a conquest.

"You two handsome men, something serious has happened!"

In fact, he knew the specific facts better than Guan Yu and Gongsun Zan.

He naturally understood the meaning of Xu He's words.

Liu Jian said: "What my brother said is true. I know this matter well. There are 80% to 90% people in Youzhou secretly planning a rebellion."

Liu Jian said calmly: "What Yide said is inappropriate. Whether it is Zhengnan, Yunchang, or you, they are all my confidants. I believe what each of you says."

The yellow turban scout looked horrified and was trembling all over.

Sima Ju and Xu He are not ordinary people, and they will not make the same mistakes as Fu and Yuancheng.

After Guan Yu heard this, he seemed to be enlightened.

He is the shepherd of Jizhou, and he can dispatch troops and generals to conquer the northern border on his own, but the prerequisite is that there must be someone who poses a real threat to the Han Dynasty on the northern border.

The two of you said that someone in Youzhou wants to rebel, but you can't find any evidence or suspects. You are just guessing based on some clues. It would be too childish for me to report directly to the envoy like this.

Zhang Fei became anxious when he saw this, turned to look at Liu Jian and said: "Brother! Who do you believe?!"

Although the quality of their soldiers and horses is not high, they are better than more people.

In fact, Liu Jian had already sent people to secretly investigate these people a long time ago and got to know their situation.

"I really don't know how you brothers get along with each other!"

Although he did not answer Zhang Fei directly, looking at him, he seemed to be quite disdainful.

Sima Ju said: "Going to the south? In my opinion, it is better to go to Yanzhou. After all, there is food to grab..."

Seeing that Guan Yu had already said this, the envoy did not dare to say anything more and immediately agreed.

Liu Bei and Zhang Fei were silent after hearing Liu Jian's words.

"It is easier to survive the cold winter in the south. Although there are not so many fertile fields for us to plunder, it is always best to stay away from the Han court!"

"If you have anything to do with the captain, I will convey it to the lord on my behalf without leaving a single word behind!"

Youzhou was originally Liu Jian's hometown. He wanted to invade Youzhou, which was extremely sensitive for him. He had to have a reason that could convince everyone in the world!

After some careful planning, Liu Jian discovered that there was no more suitable reason than the rebellion between Zhang Ju and Zhang Chun.

When the envoy faced Guan Yu's tall body, he was naturally intimidated by his power and did not dare to look directly at him for a moment.

Liu Jian looked at the envoy and said, "Can you please go one more time and tell Yun Chang that I already know what he said. I will make my own arrangements later so that he can prepare to go south and raid the Yellow Turban Grain Road.

Don’t get distracted by other things!”

Liu Jian knew very well what he needed and how to do certain things.

Liu Jian said: "What happened in Youzhou is not completely certain at least yet, but the rebellion in Qingzhou is real."

"We cannot give up the hard-won victory in Qingzhou just because of some prejudgments. If we do that, we will lose both the battle situation in the north and the east."

Gongsun Zan nodded slowly.

Afterwards, Liu Jian discussed the military situation with everyone and let them disperse.

Nowadays, he is in charge of Jizhou. Although he has great power, in name, he can only exercise his power in three-thirds of the land of Jizhou.

"According to my opinion, it would be better to move our troops south. The emperor of the Han Dynasty and the Gongqing noble clan still have strong control over the north."

"Are you two worried about what Yunchang said?" Liu Jian asked them with a smile.

While the two were discussing, they saw a yellow scarf scout hurriedly walked in.

Gongsun Zan walked back and forth in the tent a few times and suddenly said: "Yun Chang, Deran's plan is good, but for us, the delay is too long. You and I have been away from Youzhou for so long... You need to know that we

The rear is not stable."

However, the two of them now dare not easily concentrate their forces to fight against Liu Jian and Liu Yu, so they can only maintain a stalemate.

"No one has any doubts!"

Liu Bei said: "Deran, you and I both know what kind of person Yun Chang is. I don't think this matter is as simple as what Shen Zhengnan said."

When he said this, Liu Jian turned to look at Shen Pei and said, "Of course, I also hope that each of you can trust the other! Just like I trust you!"

But after thinking about it for a while, Liu Jian gave up the idea.

Then, he reached out to Guan Yu and asked for Liu Jian's letter. He read it carefully and said, "Deran wants you and I to... march into the army at the beginning of next month?"

"Qushuai, our grain harvest, our grain harvest..."

The judge looked at Liu Jian with a smile but not a smile, and said: "This Lieutenant Guan Du is interesting. He has no evidence and just relied on conjecture to guess that someone in Youzhou has evil intentions. Is it just because of the differences between the locals and the Wuhuan people?"

With more trade, can we be sure that someone will rebel against the Han there?"

In fact, Liu Jian naturally knew what Guan Yu and Gongsun Zan said.

………

Let alone how harmful their rebellion would be to the Han Dynasty. Just based on the fact that Zhang Ju proclaimed himself emperor, even if Liu Jian brought millions of people from Jizhou to Youzhou, no one could tell the slightest fault.

Come!

"Brother Xu, I understand what you mean. This land of Qingzhou seems not suitable for us to stay any longer!"

It is easy to send troops, but the name is important.

Liu Bei said: "Deran, since you know that there are rebels over there in Youzhou, why do you still insist on letting senior brothers Yunchang and Bogui stay here? The longer they linger here in Qingzhou, the more likely they are to stay in Youzhou."

The chance of chaos is higher.”

"Brother Sima, winter is coming soon. We are now in a confrontation with Liu Yu and Liu Jian. If this continues, our troops and horses will be too small, and we may not be able to survive this winter here."

As a clan member of the Han Dynasty, in order to safeguard the dignity of the emperor and the honor of the Han Dynasty, it was perfectly justified to raise an army to kill the traitor who proclaimed himself emperor!

Liu Jian had previously considered killing Zhang Ju and Zhang Chun secretly and solving the "Juchun Rebellion" caused by these two thieves without bloodshed.

…

The more than 100,000 troops in Fuyun and Yuancheng were easily eaten by Liu Jian. This fighting power and ability to use troops are not comparable to ordinary people.

Zhang Fei snorted and said: "Sir, are you so sure that what Yunchang said is untrue? If what Yunchang said is true, we will fight with the Yellow Turbans on the front line. Once there is a change in Youzhou, it may not only affect the fishermen."

In the land of Yangshang Valley, even Jizhou may not be able to maintain peace!"
To be continued...