At this time, Zitong County was already at the rear of the Jingzhou army, and all the grain, grass and baggage were transported to Yizhou from here. With the arrival of reinforcements, nearly 80,000 soldiers and horses entered Yizhou. These soldiers and horses were divided into two groups.
Under the leadership of Gan Ning and Huang Zhong, Lu was unstoppable and successively captured Wudu County and Yinping County adjacent to Zitong County.
Wudu County borders Hanzhong to the east and Zitong County to the south. Gan Ning led 20,000 troops and captured the entire Wudu County in just ten days, capturing the Wudu County prefect and the captain alive.
Yinping County is close to Wudu County. Just when the prefect of Yinping County was using all his troops to guard against Gan Ning who had already captured Wudu County, Huang Zhong, who was preparing to attack Basi County, suddenly appeared in Yinping County in just five days.
Within a short time, Yinping County was captured, and the prefect of Yinping County was killed on the spot.
In just fifteen days, the Jingzhou army quickly captured the territory of Yinping County and Wudu County, shocking the entire Yizhou. In addition, the previous Zitong County was already the territory of three counties, and Jingzhou soldiers and horses advanced.
The speed is really incredible.
Shangyong, after Ma Chao led his troops and horses to leave Jingzhou, Zhao Yun led his 20,000 troops to Zitong County again, preparing to attack Brazil County. Brazil Badong County is close to Jingzhou. If these two counties are captured, the entire Yitong County will be defeated.
The southern part of the state and Hanzhong are connected with Jingzhou. This will also greatly save the supply of grain roads.
"Lord, there is news from Jizhou that Wuchao has been burned, and Yuan Shao's subordinates are in disarray." Zhuge Liang quickly walked into the tent with a bamboo slip.
"Huh? Yuan Nao is coming back?"
Frowning, Liu Qi suddenly said. The task he gave Xu Shu was to make Xu Shu keep Cao Cao and Yuan Shao in a stalemate no matter what method he used. Originally, Liu Qi had no intention of letting Cao Cao win the war so quickly.
Compared to Yuan Shao, Cao Cao is much more difficult to deal with. Yuan Shao has many generals and advisors, far more than Cao Cao. However, Cao Cao's ability to know people well and manage them well is far beyond what Yuan Shao can imagine.
Moreover, the position under Yuan Shao's command is vacant, and the struggle between Yuan Shao and Tan is fierce. Once Yuan Shao dies, the three will definitely fight each other. Therefore, even if Yuan Shao defeats Cao Cao, it will not pose a great threat to Jingzhou.
But it would be different if Cao Cao defeated Yuan Shao. Although Cao Cao was suspicious by nature, he was a tyrant. Once he was given a chance, he would definitely be able to soar into the sky, which would be extremely disadvantageous for Jingzhou.
No matter which aspect you consider, it is the best choice to defeat Cao Cao as much as possible, but Liu Qi chose the opposite and chose to defeat Yuan Shao as much as possible.
Although Cao Cao can expand his power in a short time by defeating Yuan Shao, Jingzhou will also capture Yizhou in a short time. By then, Jingzhou's power will no longer need to fear Cao Cao.
The most important thing is that although Cao Cao can expand his power and territory in a short time by defeating Yuan Shao, Yuan Shao is the largest prince in the world after all, and it is not something that Cao Cao can completely defeat in a short time. As long as Yuan Shao is not killed, Cao Cao will not easily
occupied Jizhou.
Although Cao Cao controlled several states, he had never had enough food and grass. In addition, he had been short of food and grass in successive battles. Although he defeated Yuan Shao this time, he did not get any food and grass replenishment. In the battle with Yuan Shao, the amount of food and grass consumed must be huge.
Extremely huge.
Looking back at Jingzhou, the land of Jingzhou was originally a prosperous place in the world, with fertile land and sufficient food and grass. Now that it occupies the fertile land of Hanzhong, it only takes two years to stop worrying about food and grass.
When Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty fought with Xiang Yu, he was bound to lose every battle, but there was never a shortage of food and grass. This was due to Xiao He's control, and it was also because of Hanzhong.
After Cao Cao captured the land under Yuan Shao's command, he needed at least a few years to recuperate. During this time, Jingzhou was able to develop into the most powerful existence in the world.
Moreover, Cao Cao's enemies are not only Jingzhou. The lands under Cao Cao's command are all located in the Central Plains. They have always been battlegrounds among the princes of the world. If possible, everyone wants a piece of the pie.
"My lord is right. There is news from Jizhou that Yuanzhi is on his way back to Jingzhou. It seems that Yuanzhi has made arrangements in Jizhou." Zhuge Liang smiled and said, he was extremely relieved about Xu Yuanzhi and was not completely sure. Xu Yuanzhi was
I will definitely not return to Jingzhou early.
"Yes." Nodding, Liu Qi's eyes flashed with nostalgia. Speaking of which, it had been a few months since Xu Shu left Jingzhou. Xu Shu was the top counselor who initially took refuge in him and helped greatly in the expansion of his power.
It can be said that without Xu Shu, he would not be what he is today. No one knows how difficult it was for him to lead 20,000 troops to leave Xiangyang. If Xu Shu had not been advising him and handling military affairs,
I'm afraid that the huge army conquering the south will be a mess under his management, let alone the future.
And what worries Liu Qi the most is that no matter what he does, Xu Shu seems to be able to prepare everything for him with a tacit understanding and solve problems for him. No matter whether it is Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong, or Jia Xu, Liu Qi does not feel
Such a tacit understanding.
Although he attached equal importance to all of them, Liu Qi felt particularly kind to Xu Shu, which Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong could not compare to.
"Is there any news coming from Jiangdong?" Liu Qi asked, shaking his head to shake away the complicated thoughts in his mind.
"Jiangdong has captured Shouchun, and now Jiangdong has regained the entire Jiujiang County. However, the people leading Cao Bing's army are also extraordinary. They used Shouchun to resist Jiangdong's army for almost a month, and then had to give up due to lack of troops.
Shouchun. Now he has withdrawn to Runan County, gathered soldiers and horses from Runan County and Guangling County, and suppressed the Jiangdong soldiers and horses in Jiujiang County, preventing the tens of thousands of Jiangdong troops from advancing even an inch."
Zhuge Liang said with admiration.
"Oh, then who is the leader of Cao's army?" Liu Qi was a little surprised. Sun Ce in Jiangdong was not assassinated like in history. He was assisted by Lu Su in advance. It can be said that Jiangdong was also full of talents at this time. This is still the case.
Being suppressed by Cao Bing shows the power of the people led by Cao Bing.
"The news from the Jin Yiwei said that this person is a talent recently promoted by Cao Cao, named Sima Yi. He only served as Cao Cao's scribe in Cao Cao's mansion for a few days, and was appointed as a general, responsible for guarding Jiujiang County and Runan County. He also heard that
To say that this person is only in his twenties is really a gift from God."
Zhuge Liang said with admiration on his face. But Liu Qi on the side was already dumbfounded. Sima Yi was the winner of killing Zhuge Liang forcefully. How could he show up so early and directly command an army and Jiangdong as soon as he showed up?
A fierce battle without a clear winner.
And according to what Zhuge Liang said, Sima Yi at this time was already among the top in intelligence and strategy, no less than Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong and others.
Then Liu Qi narrowed his eyes and flashed murderous intent, but he was thinking in his heart whether to kill Sima Yi before he attracted Cao Cao's attention. Then he abandoned this idea. The Sima clan is also a big clan in the north, how can it be without him?
Guards. Not to mention, people like Sima Yi usually have their own means to save their lives. Assassinating him will only make him more vigilant.
"Order Jin Yiwei to pay close attention to this person. His every move must be closely monitored, and everything about him from birth to the present, including his preferences and habits, must be thoroughly investigated."
Liu Qi thought for a while and said, people will have weaknesses. After seeing Sima Yi clearly, he would not believe that he could not find a way to deal with him. In fact, Zhuge Liang's talent may not be unable to deal with Sima Yi. Zhuge Liang was not the only top strategist in Jingzhou at this time.
The Shu Han is not weak, so they can naturally afford it. But if Sima Yi really shamelessly refuses to fight in the future, will Jingzhou really be able to fight him?
"No." Zhuge Liang was shocked. Although he didn't know why Liu Qi was like this, he didn't dare to neglect him. After thinking about it, although Sima Yi was very talented, he was still inferior to Guo Jia in his heart. Why did the Lord alone
Do you only attach so much importance to Sima Yi?
"My Lord, three granaries have been built in Jingzhou, one in Wancheng, one in Nanjun, and one in Changsha. Currently, nearly 700,000 tons of grain and grass have been stored in the granaries."
Zhuge Liang took a deep breath and said, a total of 700,000 tons of grain and grass, which Zhuge Liang would not have dared to think about before, is now stored intact in the granary in Jingzhou, and can provide grain and grass to the army at any time.
"Seven hundred thousand dan!" Liu Qi also took a breath. Only then did he realize why these aristocratic families in Jingzhou were so confident when facing him.
In a peaceful and prosperous age, these 700,000 dans of grain and fodder alone could support an army of 100,000 men without having to worry about food and fodder problems for ten years.
These grains and grasses were accumulated by the Jingzhou family for countless generations. Unexpectedly, they were all taken out and stored in the granary. Only then did Liu Qi truly understand why he was able to recruit troops and develop his power with the support of only a few noble families.
"These granaries are of great importance, and there must be no mistakes. At least two thousand soldiers and horses must be stationed near each granary. The county where the granaries are located must be rid of mountain and water thieves, and the city defense must increase manpower."
Liu Qi solemnly said that Jingzhou families store grain and grass in granaries so that chickens can lay eggs. Egg-laying chickens can accumulate more grain and grass. Once something happens to any of the granaries, it is very likely that these families will withdraw grain and grass one after another.
Once the supply is insufficient, he will break his promise, and no one will store grain in the granary, and the granary will be useless.
Moreover, Liu Qi plans to establish a bank later, and his credibility cannot be questioned.
"Don't worry, my lord, this issue was taken into consideration when building the granaries. Now there are five thousand soldiers and horses stationed near each granary. They will not evacuate until the entire county is completely cleared." Zhuge Liang said, cupping his hands.
Deng Deng Deng…………
Rapid footsteps suddenly sounded, and a young general walked in quickly with a bamboo slip in hand.
"Reporting to my lord, Liu Zhang of Yizhou personally led two hundred thousand soldiers and horses to the north, and has now arrived in Mianzhu!"