The Most Romantic of the Three Kingdoms

It was late at night when Pan Zhang's military report reached the prefecture of Tanxian County.

Because Xun Zhen had an order, as long as it was a military report on the front line, no matter when it was delivered, it must be handed over to him immediately, so the military officials on duty at night did not dare to delay, and immediately took the military report and went to Go to the back house and ask to see Xun Zhen.

It was rare today that there were not many official duties, so Xun Zhen went to bed early. After being woken up, he gently moved the snow-white arm of Chi Mai, got off the bed, put on his clothes and went to the door to catch the military newspaper.

The official reported: "Ming Gong, this is an urgent military report from General Pan of Lihu County."

After speaking, he stood aside and waited for Xun Zhen's instructions after reading it.

Xun Zhen opened the seal, glanced at it briefly, and immediately focused, three eyes and two eyes. After reading the contents of the general's report, he ordered: "Zhao Zhicai, meet at Fengxiao Hall."

The official promised to leave, but Xun Zhen stopped him, looked up at the night, and asked, "What time is it?"

"Ming Gong, it's the fourth watch."

If it was summer, the eastern sky is almost bright at this time, but this early spring, the days are still short, and the night is still dark.

Feeling the harshness of the early spring night wind, Xun Zhen changed her mind and said in her heart, "The last time I visited the state, Zhicai suffered a lot from the long journey. I have seen him look bad these past two days. Anyway, it's four watch. Now, don't worry about it now." He said, "When you go outside Zhicai and Fengxiao's house, don't wake them up. When they wake up, ask them to go to the prefectural hearing hall as soon as possible. I'll wait for him in the hall. both."

The official replied, "Yes."

"Return to Pan Zhang and tell him to continue to inquire about the situation in Dongjun."

The official took the order and left.

The maid Chi slept soundly, and Xun Zhen didn't want to disturb her, so she didn't go back to the house, covered the door, and walked quietly on the corridor.

Holding the military newspaper presented by Pan Zhang in his hand, Xun Zhen fell into thought.

Cao Cao would abandon Dongjun, which was somewhat unexpected to Xun Zhen.

For example, Zhang Miao and his like, although they are still lingering, can ask them to abandon their existing sites and develop in other places. Needless to say, it is definitely impossible, but Cao Cao was able to give up Dongjun. The so-called strong man broke his wrist, perhaps referring to That's the kind of determination.

To the east of the Eastern Commandery is Xunzhen, and to the west is Yuan Shao, a narrow county, sandwiched between the two largest forces in the current Northland, and it is indeed a bleak future for development. Is it Xun Zhen instead? What choice will Xun Zhen make?

After thinking about it, Xun Zhen said in her heart, "I will probably be like Meng De, and I will resolutely abandon Dongjun for the time being, in order to avoid the sharp edge of the enemy, find another place for development, and wait for something to be achieved, or Wait patiently until the right time comes, and then plan to counterattack."

"However, among the heroes in the world today, if Yuan Ben is the first one, even if he is strong for a while, there is nothing to worry about. Only Mengde can be regarded as a formidable enemy. He wants to abandon Dongjun and go west, but I can't just watch him leave Dongjun and give it to him. A respite!"

"I really don't want to have a direct border with Yuan Benchu's turf right now. I originally planned to wait until Yuan Benchu ​​and Gongsun Zan went to war, and then plan to move westward, take Dongjun and Chenliu, and occupy Qingzhou in the north, but now it seems that in order not to call Meng De I have to use Bingdong County ahead of time! It's just that Dongjun is adjacent to Jizhou in the west, how can I fight it so that I can wrap Meng De in Dongjun and prevent him from escaping?"

There is no need to use a map, the situation of the mountains and rivers around Dong County and the situation of neighboring counties can be said to have already been imprinted in Xun Zhen's mind.

He stopped and looked at the night sky.

The shape of a very narrow county running northeast and southwest seemed to appear in the deep night sky.

I don't know when the fog started, and the fog covered the stars and the moon.

But this narrow county hanging in the night sky is clearly visible through the thick white fog.

The southwest and northeast of this county are nearly 400 li long.

The northeast part is wider, but the longest part is less than 200 miles wide; the southwest part is wider.

The part is narrow, and the narrow place is only a few dozen miles.

The Yellow River flows into this county from Hanoi County, flows through the central and northeastern parts of the county, and flows northeast to Pingyuan County.

This county has no depth, except for a large river, there is no other dangerous pass.

The lack of depth was one of the main reasons why Cao Cao reluctantly abandoned this county; but from Xun Zhen's point of view, the lack of depth also made it difficult for him to "enclose Cao Cao in Dongjun so that he could not escape".

Thinking of the Wei country where Cao Cao went down to the county, it is located in the southwest of Dongjun, on the north bank of the Yellow River, only a short distance of thirty or forty miles from Jizhou. If you gallop lightly, you can run into Jizhou in the afternoon.

How can this stop him?

Xun Zhen was helpless, looking at the hazy night sky, feeling a little regretful.

He thought to himself: "Did I beat Meng De too hard? If I knew he would make the decision to give up Dongjun, this time in the battle between Kangfu and Changyi, I should let him take a step and not let him go. Persecuted in the narrow East County, one county."

The door opened, and Xun Zhen heard light footsteps.

Before he could turn his head, a large cloak was thrown over him, followed by Wan Mei's voice: "Everyone, it's cold outside, why don't you go inside?" , went out to find him.

"I'm thinking about something important."

The maidservant Chi brought Xun Zhen a big cloak, but she was wearing only a thin tulle silk skirt.

When the night wind blew, she shuddered and snuggled into Xun Zhen's arms.

The maidservant Chi was quite tall and tall. She didn't need to raise her face to see Xun Zhen. She murmured, "What's the matter?"

There is a saying that "beauty under the moon".

Although the moonlight at the moment was obscured by the fog, it was very hazy, but because of the haze, it made the maid's appearance even more vivid. The star eyes with curved eyebrows, like autumn waves, and red lips like cherry blossoms, were thought-provoking.

From these red lips, I suddenly remembered some scenes before going to bed tonight.

Xun Zhen didn't say any more, and said with a smile, "I heard that Chunxiao is worth a thousand dollars for a moment. Ah, let's not talk about that, it's a good day and Chunxiao, don't let it go."

Embracing the plump body of Maid Chi, Xun Zhen returned to the house with her.

The incense of the furnace is sultry indoors, and the moonlight outside is faint.

...

Xun Zhen got up early in the morning, washed her hands, and ate some food. She left her maid Chi, who was still sleeping because of exhaustion, and went to the front yard.

to the front yard.

After a short wait, Xi Zhicai and Guo Jia came one after another.

Xun Zhen showed Pan Zhang's military report to the two of them.

The two watched.

Guo Jia frowned and said: "Duke Ming, Cao Dongjun is far from comparable to Zhang Mengzhuo's generation. His people are resourceful and able to win people's hearts, and his younger brothers and all Xiahou have courage. It will be a little trouble for me in Xuzhou."

Xun Zhen asked Xi Zhicai and said, "Zhi Cai, what do you think?"

Xi Zhicai pondered for a while, and then said with a twist: "Ming Gong, Pan Zhang's military newspaper said in a report that the Dongjun gentry secretly reported that Cao Dongjun intends to flee to Bingzhou. Although this is what the gentry said is groundless, it may not be without reason. Bingzhou, out of essence. The place of death also overlooks Guanzhong. If Cao Dongjun is allowed to flee to that place, it will not be a minor problem for me in Xuzhou, but he will definitely become a big problem for Xuzhou in the future!" He said firmly, "Definitely cannot sit idly by!"

Xun Zhen nodded and said, "I think so too." Looking at the two of them, he expressed his consideration and said, "I also think that Meng De can't go to Bingzhou, but Dongjun is narrow and adjacent to Jizhou, even if I am now ordering Pan Zhang to attack, I'm afraid it will be difficult to leave Meng De! What can you teach me when the two of you are here?"

Guo Jia thought for a while and said

: "It's really a hassle."

Xi Zhicai pondered for a long time, and said, "There are no more than two plans at the moment."

"Zhi Cai, Qing Guo Qi Shi, how many two things?"

Xi Zhicai shook his head slightly and said, "Empress Ming, although there are two strategies, neither of these strategies will work."

"Come on and let me listen."

Guo Jia also focused his attention and waited for Xi Zhi to talk about his two plans.

Xi Zhicai said: "First, don't let Pan Zhang launch an attack, let Zilong go through Pingyuan County, and attack the counties in the northeast of Dong County, in order to attract Cao Dong County's attention; Cross Puyang without attacking, rush across the river, and attack Weiguo!"

"Using Zilong to feign an attack to make Pan Zhang attack Weiguo?"

Xi Zhicai said: "Since Cao Dongjun has decided to give up Dongjun, he must be preparing to evacuate Dongjun. It is necessary to collect food and salaries from various counties. Under this situation, in order to prevent riots in Dongjun. , affecting his plan to withdraw troops, in the face of Zilong's sudden attack, he is bound to send troops to block, so his attention will inevitably be transferred to Zilong's side.

"It is precisely because he is preparing to withdraw his army that his army must be uncertain now. Although the distance from Huxian to Weiguo is separated by a large river, the distance is very close, only a hundred miles. If Pan Zhang can get Puyang, Weiguo, etc. The tyrants and the people of the county help each other and attack Weiguo, but before Caodong County fails to make a timely response, it is possible to block the county and capture him, Zhong believes, there is still a possibility."

Xun Zhen nodded and said, "Qing said very well, this strategy is indeed feasible. What is the second strategy of Qing?"

Xi Zhicai said: "If the best policy doesn't work, spread rumors in Ji, pointing out that Caodong County is not a long-term resident, so as to influence Yuan Benchu ​​and make Yuan Benchu ​​not let him go to Bingzhou. This is the second policy of loyalty."

The second strategy is equivalent to a substitute strategy for the first strategy.

The first strategy has the possibility of success, but to be honest, even Xun Zhen, including Xi Zhicai himself, have little grasp of this strategy. There is no other reason, or that reason, Dongjun has no depth, Weiguo is too close to Jizhou, and there is also the Yellow River between Hu and Weiguo~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Even though Pan Zhang got the help of Dongjun tyrants , can quickly cross the Yellow River and attack Weiguo City, but can Cao Cao be captured before he escapes? No one can guarantee this.

Because, in Xun Zhen's view, the second strategy is more likely to be successful than the first strategy.

After all, Xun Zhen knew Yuan Shao's character quite well.

Outside wide and inside taboo, arrogant and arrogant, he has many relatives. This judgment, based on Yuan Shao's current governance, can be said to be not bad at all.

Xun Zhen asked Guo Jia and said, "Fengxiao, what do you think about your honor?"

Guo Jia said: "The two strategies of supervising the army are both brilliant. Jia thinks that they can take both measures and do them at the same time!"

Xun Zhen saw that Guo Jia seemed unfinished, and said with a smile: "What else do you think? Fengxiao, let's say it together."

Guo Jia said: "I received a letter from Cheng Junchang before, and Dongjun is almost bare and the people are struggling to live. From this, it can be inferred that whether Caodongjun wants to flee to Bingzhou or not, at least he abandoned Dongjun and left. This will not be false. Duke Ming, before Therefore, those who do not attack Dongjun are in order to temporarily avoid direct conflict with Yuan Benchu. Since Dongjun will be taken now, and Dongjun will be taken for me, Jiayu thinks that Pingyuan and Chenliu can also be taken!"

Xun Zhen agreed with Guo Jia's opinion, asked Xi Zhicai, and said, "Zhi Cai, what do you think?"

Xi Zhicai calmly said with a smile: "Once the three counties have been acquired, Qingzhou can also take it! Rumors that lied about Ming Gong's reading of the Taiping Classics are spreading to Qingzhou, and when Qingzhou is in hand, and then using fields and grain as bait, millions of Qingzhou yellow scarves will not be used. It is difficult to be used by the Duke of Ming, and our people in Xu will be greatly supplemented by this. Then we will expand our army and exercise military force, and wait for Ji and You to fight, or gain the benefits of the fisherman, or take advantage of the opportunity that the two sides have no time to take care of them, and send troops out of Yuzhou. After attacking and destroying the thieves of Li Jue and Guo Si, and welcoming the Son of Heaven back to the old capital, then the decision of the sea will be just around the corner!"