Fazheng slightly bent his body and bowed quietly to Liu Zhang. He knew that once his lord decided something, it would be difficult to change it, but Fazheng also knew his mission, which was to keep his lord's calmness and decisiveness from changing. Cheng Qiangang is arbitrary and willful.
"Xiaozhi." Liu Zhang said slowly: "No need to persuade me any more, I have already decided to rest for three days and start the northern expedition to the Central Plains."
"Lord..." Fazheng felt that he had finished what he should say. In the end, he might only have to remonstrate with death. Fazheng is not afraid of death, but that is not his style. But in Fazheng's view, the current Northern Expedition to the Central Plains will cause endless harm. Could it be Do I really have to be like Wang Lei and retaliate with death?
The entire lobby was silent, and you could hear the drop of a needle. Huang Yueying lowered her head and thought for a while, then said to Liu Zhang: "My lord, if my lord must go on the Northern Expedition, please Yueying be the vanguard."
Fazheng and the civil and military personnel looked at Huang Yueying. Up to now, Huang Yueying had only written a confession to persuade Huang Zu to surrender. The rest of the time was spent getting familiar with the affairs of the Sichuan Army. None of the civil and military personnel in the Sichuan Army had yet seen what military talents this woman had.
However, even with military talent, Fazheng felt that Huang Yueying should not ask for the vanguard at this time. In this way, no one could stop Liu Zhang's Northern Expedition.
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Liu Zhang and Huang Yueying were walking in the garden. The lotus flowers were blooming in the lotus pond. They were breathing the fresh air. Liu Zhang said: "I can't tell that you are capable of martial arts. You seem to be very powerful. No wonder I was there last time in Huangjiawan. Stay with me and make sure I'm fine."
Huang Yueying said with a smile: "My master is a scholar of hundreds of schools of thought, and I naturally know a little bit about it. It's just military strategy, and martial arts is the lowest. Often a person's martial arts skills are too high, and his wisdom will be buried, because he doesn't know how to do it." Get used to thinking with your brain.”
When Huang Yueying said this, she said to Liu Zhang: "My lord, you owe me a reason why you insist on the Northern Expedition? My lord acts. Although he is arbitrary, there should be reasons every time, and it is definitely not the ones you said in the hall."
"I can't hide anything from you." Liu Zhang was silent for a while and said: "Yueying, who do you think will win the battle of Guandu?"
"I've said it before, but how do I know? It's Cao Cao and Yuan Shao who are fighting. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses, seven percent salary and three percent destiny. Why should I worry about it? However, if I have to choose one." Huang Yueying held up her fingers. He held his chin and thought for a moment: "I hope Cao Cao wins."
Liu Zhang shook his head: "I hope Yuan Shao can win. Cao Cao is obviously much stronger than Yuan Shao. Cao Cao was the eunuch after the eunuch. At that time, the eighteen princes challenged Dong. Cao Cao was the weakest branch. If it weren't for a fake letter According to the imperial edict, his name does not appear on any of the eighteen princes.
However, in just eight years, Cao Cao unified Yanzhou, recruited troops from Qingzhou, attacked Tao Qian, defeated Lu Bu, defeated Liu Bei, and destroyed Yuan Shu. He welcomed the emperor and dominated the Central Plains.
On the other hand, Yuan Shao, the fourth and third prince, had never fought any tough battles at all. He raised troops in the Bohai Sea. Four parties came to surrender. He relied on conspiracy to seize the city and rebelled against the guests. He captured Qingzhou because Cao Cao had no one. Recall Kong Rong to the court and divide Qingzhou with Cao Cao.
The only thing worthy of praise is to defeat Gongsun Zan, but Gongsun Zan was very good at dealing with foreigners. He was not suitable for fighting a civil war. He was from a poor background and did not understand politics. He annihilated Liu Yu and lost the hearts of the people. He also offended Wuhuan because of his resistance to foreigners, so Yuan Shao united with Wuhuan. Huanren forced Gongsun Zan to death on the Yijing Tower, which is really not a great achievement."
Huang Yueying nodded: "I understand what my lord means. In terms of the army, Yuan Shao is strong and Cao Cao is weak, but in terms of lord, Yuan Shao can't even compare to Cao Cao with a finger. My lord would rather choose a weak opponent than a weak one."
Power, right?"
"That's right."
Huang Yueying breathed a sigh of relief: "My lord, have you ever thought about it, since Yuan Shao can conquer Hebei without fighting a tough battle, can't he also conquer the Central Plains and Jiangnan?
The fourth and third princes of Yuan Shao, if they win at Guandu, they will definitely drive millions of troops southward. And it is foreseeable that with Yuan Shao's reputation and the great victory at Guandu, the scholars in the world will definitely think that the general trend of the world belongs to Yuan, and they will definitely surrender to the enemy, and the Central Plains bomb can be determined.
, when Yuan Shao's troops approach the Yangtze River, our situation may not be as good as Cao Cao's now.
And what I want to tell my lord is that if Cao Cao wins, it will take only a few years to annex Hebei based on Cao Cao's reputation.
Although Cao Cao is a hero, is my lord worse than him? Although Guo Jiaxunyu is powerful, are Fa Xiaozhi and I afraid of them? If nothing else happens, my lord only needs to give Yueying ten years and three years to recuperate.
In the seventh year, Yueying conquered the world for my lord."
"You are quite confident."
"Confidence is what a counselor must have." Huang Yueying said and looked at Liu Zhang: "Yueying believes that the lord has a grudge against Cao Cao in his heart. Yueying doesn't know where this grudge comes from, but no matter what, the lord should eliminate it.
If it’s bread, crush it; if it’s walnuts, smash it. Like Yueying, you are absolutely sure to defeat your opponent.”
Liu Zhang was silent for a long time and sighed: "Yueying, you are right. It seems that I have some knots that I can't get rid of. But if that's the case, why do you still ask to be a pioneer in the Northern Expedition?"
Huang Yueying smiled and said: "Three reasons. First, I tried to persuade the lord, but the lord would not listen. Second, Yueying had no meritorious service since arriving at Sichuan Camp and needed to establish military prestige. Third, we did have a battle that we must fight.
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"Oh? What kind of battle?"
"It was reported that in order to prevent our army from going north, Cao Cao sent more troops from Chang'an to Qingni Pass. Wancheng's 30,000 troops, led by Le Jin, one of Cao Cao's five generals with different surnames, advanced into Fancheng.
Fancheng is the gateway to Jingzhou. If it is gained, it will be at an angle with Xiangyang. It will be an important defense town for Jingzhou and will also oppress the Central Plains. If lost, it will become a springboard for Cao's army to attack Xiangyang. Xiangyang will face the front of Cao's army due to its geographical location.
Extremely important.
Our army has to take Fancheng, otherwise it will be impossible for Jingzhou to relax its defenses, let alone recuperate."
Liu Zhang nodded. After listening to Huang Yueying's words, he also felt that Fancheng was too important and must be taken regardless of the Northern Expedition.
"Le Jin, Cao Cao's five generals with different surnames are ranked second. They are brave and resourceful. The Xiliang army stationed in Fancheng with 30,000 Zhangxiu, plus the Chang'an army at Qingni Pass, cannot be underestimated. It seems that I
We still have to attack with all our strength this time.”
Huang Yueying smiled softly: "The five generals with different surnames ranked second, just in time to establish my military prestige. They came just in time."
Liu Zhang looked at Huang Yueying with a confident face in surprise.
Huang Yueying said: "Lord, don't worry. Although I prefer internal affairs, if I can't even deal with a Le Jin, how can I be the Sichuan Army's military advisor? My lord only needs to give me 30,000 elite soldiers and Fan Lixiang's 20,000 peasant troops. Then
Announced to the world, the Sichuan army will devote all its strength to the Northern Expedition.
My lord is stationed in Xiangyang. I promise to use these 50,000 troops to conquer Fancheng soon. My lord will take this time to think about whether we will go for the Northern Expedition."
"Fan Lixiang's Peasant Army?" Liu Zhang didn't understand why Huang Yueying named this army that was unable to fight.
"The peasant army has its uses."
"Is this why you came to Fan Lixiang for military discussion?"
Huang Yueying smiled and said: "At that time, I didn't know that my lord was going to go on the Northern Expedition. Jingzhou is recuperating and recuperating. Fan Lixiang is indispensable. Forget it, we can wait until we get to Fancheng to talk about these things."
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There was a knock on the door, Fazheng put down the bamboo slips and opened the door. Huang Yueying stood outside.
"It turns out to be Commander Huang, what's the matter?"
"Can I come in and sit?"
Fazheng hesitated for a moment and stepped aside. Huang Yueying went straight into the room. Huang Yueying looked around: "Sir, there seems to be nothing else here except the booklet."
"What's wrong with Commander Huang?" Fazheng asked.
Huang Yueying looked at Fazheng: "Sir, it seems that he doesn't welcome me very much. Is it because he resents Yueying for sharing his power, or is it because he is eager to win in the hall today?"
"It's both." Fazheng sat down and picked up the bamboo slips and started reading.
Huang Yueying said: "I'm afraid there is neither. My husband has followed my lord through several ups and downs. He has always been thinking about the Sichuan Army. Looking at the furnishings in this room, I know that my husband has nothing else to think about except helping my lord to unify the world."
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Sir, it’s not that Yueying is dissatisfied with your power, nor is it that Yueying is eager to win, but that Yueying ignores the overall situation and blindly caters to the Lord, right?"
Fazheng glanced at Huang Yueying in surprise. Huang Yueying suddenly stood up straight and bowed to Fazheng, who quickly stood up.
Huang Yueying said with a solemn expression: "Sir, Yueying is here to apologize to you today. Because the Sichuan Army is now in a difficult situation and there are many hidden dangers. Your husband is the Lord's arm, and Yue Yingtian is the military advisor of the Sichuan Army. If you and I cannot be honest and clear up our doubts and cooperate heartily."
, the Sichuan army will undoubtedly perish."
Fazheng looked at Huang Yueying for a while, put down the bamboo slips, and sighed deeply: "Advisor Huang..."
"Call me Yueying."
"Yueying, you are right. Now the Sichuan Army is in a difficult situation and there are many hidden dangers. You know clearly that our foundation is unstable and we urgently need to recuperate. Why do you still support your lord in the Northern Expedition? Why do you want to be a pioneer? How can you not let the law be rectified?
Do you think you are disregarding the overall situation, flattering the Lord, and striving for success?"
Fazheng paused as he spoke: "Since we are talking honestly, I will tell the truth. I did have a prejudice against you just now, and I have decided to find a way to get the lord to remove you."
"Thank you for your honesty, sir. It seems that the people gathered under my lord's command are indeed a group of loyal ministers and good generals. In this way, Yueying will not worry about the failure of his great cause." Huang Yueying said: "Tell the truth, sir, I only asked for orders to attack Fancheng. I believe that sir, too.
It can be seen how important Fancheng is to us.
And the important task of persuading the lord not to go to the Northern Expedition must still be left to the sir. I have persuaded the lord just now, and the lord now also has doubts about the Northern Expedition. As long as the sir adds more fire, the lord will definitely give up the idea."
Fazheng's expression twisted. It turned out that Huang Yueying had gone to persuade Liu Zhang in private. How could he not have thought that with the temper of the lord, how could he persuade Liu Zhang so easily, especially in the lobby? When the Sichuan army ministers persuaded Liu Zhang to accept Xiao
Taking Furong as a concubine is a lesson.
I really misunderstood Huang Yueying.
Fa Zheng bowed to Huang Yueying: "Fa Zheng misunderstood the girl and said bad words. Please don't blame her."
Huang Yueying bowed her hands and said: "Sir, I hope this is the first and last time we apologize to each other. From now on, we only need to stand side by side to fight against the enemy and help the lord conquer the world.
As for how to advise the lord, I believe that with your wisdom, you should be able to think of it. Yueying only added a superfluous sentence, and told the lord all the hidden dangers in detail.
The people's hearts are unstable. Which people's hearts are unstable? Is it the Cai family, the Huang family, or some officials and generals in Jingzhou? How powerful are they? What will be the consequences if they take action?
It is also unclear how many thieves there are in Jingzhou, how long it will take to eradicate them, and how harmful they will be.
The people's livelihood is in decline. How much tax can a county collect and how many troops can it support? If there is a disaster, there will be a surplus of food.
I believe that as long as the lord knows these specific figures, he will definitely give up the idea of the Northern Expedition."
After Huang Yueying finished speaking, she bowed respectfully to Fazheng and left. Fazheng thought about Huang Yueying's words.
Fa Zheng now probably knows what kind of person Huang Yueying is. She doesn't talk eloquently, but has a thorough understanding of everything. She starts with the details. This type of person is a truly down-to-earth person.
Just like that message. If you just tell the people about the family's harm to the country and the people, it will definitely not affect the people's emotions. Only when it is specific about something, Old Man Li in the East Village, Blacksmith Wang in the West Village, things that happen around the people will be more interesting.
Inciting power.
The Lord always only takes charge of the overall situation and knows all the situations, but is not specific. Huang Yueying's method is indeed a good method.
"Regardless of her military and internal affairs talents. Just based on these few things, Huang Yueying is a great talent. It is a blessing for the Sichuan Army to have her." Fa Zheng thought.
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Huang Yueying took Fan Lixiang, Yan Yan, Gao Pei, Samoko and other generals and led an army of 50,000 to the land on the north bank of the Han River.
Huang Yueying called Samoko and said: "General Samoko, our army has crossed the Han River. In the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains, my lord's army of one hundred thousand will move soon. As the saying goes, before the troops and horses are moved, food and grass will go first. As a vanguard army, we should first prepare for
The rear army set up a food and fodder camp.
There is a mountain not far away, named Iron Mountain, with cliffs on two sides and water on one side. It is the best place to store grain. I want you to build a grain camp there. All the grain transported from the Han River for the Northern Expedition will
When you are stationed in Tieshan, you must guard the camp and make sure nothing happens."
"yes."
Samoko led six thousand barbarians to Iron Mountain. The veteran general Yan Yan said to Huang Yueying: "Military advisor, food and grass are closely related. Although General Samoko is brave, he lacks caution. Besides, the barbarians like to drink. Can we change it to another one?"
A careful general?"
"It doesn't matter, the relationship between food and grass is very important. The most important thing is that the generals are loyal and loyal. General Shamoko deserves it." Huang Yueying said.
The generals in the rear were a little dissatisfied. Huang Yueying meant that people like her were not as loyal as Samoko.
The Sichuan army set up three camps twenty miles away from Fancheng and got stuck on the fortress leading from Fancheng to the Han River.
At dusk, the other two camps were set up, but Fan Lixiang's camp was not set up yet. Fan Lixiang found Huang Yueying: "Military Advisor, our army is not good at setting up camps. In the past, we were behind all the camps. This time, Military Advisor
Put us in the front and ask the military advisor to send someone to guide us."
Fan Lixiang was a little embarrassed. She really couldn't find any talents except Liu Min in her peasant army. However, Huang Yueying left Liu Min in Xiangyang this time, saying that Xiangyang was short of civil servants and asked Liu Min to use military force to supplement his civil service.
As a result, not only did my peasant army not know how to arrange troops and coordinate offensive and defensive operations, but now it couldn't even set up a camp. Setting up a camp was not as simple as setting up a tent.
Huang Yueying thought for a moment and said loudly: "Well, I will personally guide General Fan to set up camp." Huang Yueying strode to the peasant army's tent with Fan Lixiang.
Gao Pei looked at Huang Yueying's figure from behind and said suspiciously to Yan Yan: "Old general, why do I think this woman is so unreliable? What kind of combat power does the peasant army have? Although Fan Lixiang has made many meritorious deeds and has many military exploits, how can I
Are they serious about fighting this time? Can we do it if we put them in front of us?"
"She is our Lord's military advisor and the commander-in-chief of the Northern Expedition. As our general, we should be fully loyal to her and don't think about anything else."
"Definitely." Gao Pei sighed: "Okay then, I'll see what kind of camp she can set up."
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Huang Yueying and Fan Lixiang walked towards the peasant army camp. Huang Yueying asked Fan Lixiang: "I heard that many people died when you trained this army recently."
Fan Lixiang said nonchalantly: "There is no way. Since they are not good at formations, then train them to risk their lives, otherwise this army will be hopeless."
"Then do you want me to train for you?" Huang Yueying said.
"How should military advisors be trained?" Fan Lixiang looked at Huang Yueying.
Huang Yueying walked into the camp gate and saw the peasant troops standing guard all around. Although they were all energetic, their positions were messy and their overall murderous intent was not enough. At first glance, they were not an army that could fight head-on.
Huang Yueying said to Fan Lixiang: "Train to death. After this training, maybe only half of your army will be left."
Fan Lixiang was shocked and looked at Huang Yueying, wondering why this woman was more ruthless than herself.
"Do you agree?" Huang Yueying stared at Fan Lixiang and asked.
Fan Lixiang thought for a while. Ever since Liu Zhang encouraged her to achieve military exploits, she was almost worried about this ineffective army. She had to rely on conspiracies to fight any battle. As long as she fought openly and openly, she would definitely lose, but how could she
Are these people allowed to fight every time?
In the final analysis, the frontal combat effectiveness of soldiers is the most important.
In this case, why do we need so many people?
Fan Lixiang thought for a moment and replied: "Okay, the military advisor is free to do it."
Huang Yueying smiled and said, "Then let me tell General Fan the details."
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In Fancheng, a soldier came to report urgently: "Report to the general, the Sichuan Army's Northern Expedition vanguard force of 50,000 troops is attacking. They are now stationed twenty miles away to watch the river in the south."
"Is Liu Zhang crazy?" Li Ze, the general of Cao's army, said loudly: "Less than two months after landing in Jingzhou, he unexpectedly went out to invade the north. Fortunately, General Le had the foresight to take Fancheng while he was weak, otherwise the Sichuan army would have gone straight into Yuzhou."
Le Jin, the commander of Cao's army and Fancheng's army, frowned and thought, "The Sichuan army is invincible. The 50,000-strong army cannot be underestimated."
Le Jin was brave and good at fighting, and he also had a strategy. He asked the soldier who reported the news: "Who is the vanguard of the Sichuan army and the general who leads the army?"
"Reporting to the general, this is Huang Yueying, Liu Zhang's new military advisor."
ps: #tyrantliuzhang# Thanks to the lazy Seven Emperors for the reward.