The Nameless of the Common Clans

"Lord, there is something unusual about the movements in Jiangdong these days!" Xu Shu, from the Suiyang Yamen Office, hurriedly showed Chen Mo the latest information. During the recent period, Jiangdong has been mobilizing troops and horses frequently, and the most important thing is the mobilization of supplies. This is It is necessary to attack the Central Plains while Chen Mo's foothold is not stable.

"It seems that it is not easy to return to Luoyang." Chen Mo said to Xu Shu helplessly after reading the information.

Jiangdong cannot act alone and must at least contact Liu Bei. However, what Chen Mo is most worried about is Jiangdong joining forces with Cao Cao. Although in today's world, in terms of vast territory and large population, Chen Mo must belong to Chen Mo. However, Chen Mo has just won the Central Plains. There was no time to really convert the population and land of this part of the Central Plains into its own strength. However, the military strength that was originally sufficient in Guanzhong had to be rebuilt with the expansion of the territory. To guard against local princes, it was necessary to conquer various places that appeared from time to time. Even if there is no external interference from the rebels, bandits and local clans, it will take a lot of time for the situation to be completely stabilized.

Now that Chen Mo's foothold is not stable, Sun Ce's choice to go north at this time is undoubtedly the best time for Jiangdong, but for Chen Mo, it is the biggest threat. He knows very well that now he has blocked Qingzhou, but he is at sea. Jiangdong is the only prince who can get in touch with Cao Cao.

In terms of military strength, Cao Cao can mobilize the most troops and horses now. Chen Mo wants to blockade Qingzhou. The border guards in Xiliang, Bingzhou, and Youzhou cannot move lightly. They also have to guard against attacks from Jingzhou, Hanzhong, and Jiangdong. Locally An army was also needed to exterminate the bandits. In this way, the actual troops that Chen Mo could mobilize did not increase due to the expansion of the territory, but shrank. However, when Cao Cao concentrated his efforts, the troops that he could mobilize did not decrease. Anti-increase.

And Jiangdong has the natural geographical advantage of the Yangtze River natural moat, so it can also attack with all its strength. The current situation is not good news for Chen Mo, but if he is asked to spit out the territory he has already obtained, Chen Mo will naturally refuse. Now he is just on the right track. As long as this year's disaster relief is successful, he will be able to win over most of the people of the Central Plains. If he gives up at this time, it will be more difficult to regain the Central Plains.

"I don't want to fight this battle." Chen Mo looked at Xu Shu and said with a smile, "Does Yuan Zhi have a plan?"

Xu Shu smiled bitterly when he heard this. He didn't want to fight, but the problem was that this matter did not depend on his or Chen Mo's will. For Chen Mo, it was definitely not a good thing to start a war at this time, but for Cao Cao and Sun Ce, it was a dangerous situation. Chen Mo fought back and even gave Chen Mo the best chance to break the undefeated streak he had established in the past. They would definitely fight.

After thinking for a moment, Xu Shu said: "My lord, in fact, Jiangdong and Qingzhou are also unstable internally. Sun Ce has been quite aggressive since he raised his army and used tyrannical means to suppress the Jiangdong nobles. There is dissatisfaction within Jiangdong, and Cao Cao's defeat in the Central Plains also made His prestige has been greatly reduced, especially when a large number of Cao Cao's troops and officials poured into Qingzhou, which also brought oppression to the local wealthy families and gentry in Qingzhou. But the problem is that both of them now hold absolute power. Even if they are dissatisfied with their rule, they may It is difficult to resist, and Cao Cao only has one state, but he has 200,000 troops. If this battle is not fought, Qingzhou's annual taxes in the future may not be enough to support the 200,000 troops, so I think , Cao Cao’s move is imperative!”

Chen Mo nodded. Xu Shu's analysis was good. Now that he has taken control of the Central Plains for the first time, unlike when he was in Guanzhong in the past, there are dangerous passes to defend. In the Central Plains, there are no dangerous passes like Hangu Pass, Wuguan, and Tongguan. But there are no dangerous places like Qinling and Taihang to protect you.

If this battle breaks out, it will be very chaotic. Chen Mo is not sure of victory. It is Chen Mo's principle that it is best not to fight a battle that he is not sure of. Before this, including the decisive battle with Cao Cao, Chen Mo was in a dominant position. , not that he will win, but that even if he loses, Chen Mo has enough ability to protect himself and will not lose too badly. The worst result is what he can accept.

As for the current battle, the worst result is that the Central Plains that has just been won will have to be lost before it can be warmed in one's hands, and one's own strength will be severely damaged. In the next five or even ten years, he will not be able to win again. Tu Zhongyuan, this result is difficult for him to accept.

But from the perspective of the war, Cao Cao and Sun Ce both had reasons and determination to fight this battle. What Xu Shu said was correct.

"Be prepared for the worst." Chen Mo nodded helplessly. At present, this battle must be fought. No matter how unwilling he is, he must fight. Cao Cao and Sun Ce cannot let go of this opportunity, and even Liu Bei will Come and get involved, this is what every Central Plains overlord must experience.

In the past, Dong Zhuo controlled the court and occupied Luoyang. As a result, all the princes in the world came to fight against him. Yuan Shu and Yuan Shao also became the strongest princes successively. As a result, they were jointly targeted by other princes. Yuan Shu committed suicide and established his country and proclaimed himself emperor. However, he was defeated by Cao Cao and Liu Bei. , Sun Ce personally defeated Yuan Shao, and Yuan Shao was dragged down from the throne of the first prince by Chen Mo and Cao Cao.

Now it is Chen Mo's turn. This feeling is not easy, but as long as this disaster is passed, Chen Mo's position as the number one prince will no longer be shaken, and the next step is to gradually wipe out the world.

"Here!" Xu Shu nodded. He knew what the worst plan was. When Chen Mo fought, he always calculated defeat before winning, prepared for the worst, and then worked hard to achieve the greatest results. This was always the case. It's the same this time, but this time it's also the closest to the worst.

Xu Shu left. Seeing that there was no one around, Chen Mo sat cross-legged behind the desk, thinking about this matter.

Cao Cao had to fight. If he didn't fight, Qingzhou wouldn't be able to support so many troops, but it would be a huge burden. If he supported these troops, Cao Cao would be unable to do anything.

If only Cao Cao or Sun Ce came alone, Chen Mo would have the confidence to deal with it, but the two attacked at the same time, which made Chen Mo feel a little tricky.

It would be better if Jia Xu was here. Although Xu Shu and Xun You were both highly intelligent, they were more upright and would not resort to any means. For Chen Mo, what he wanted was to achieve his goal, and he didn't care about the means.

"My Lord, there is a letter from Luoyang." Dian Wei came in from the door and saluted Chen Mo. He was a little stunned when he saw Chen Mo sitting cross-legged behind the table.

"Ahem~" Chen Mo changed his posture naturally, knelt down, waved to Dian Wei and said, "Give it to me."

"Here~" Dian Wei came back to his senses, hurriedly stepped forward to hand the letter to Chen Mo, turned around and left. When he reached the door, he thought of something and turned back to Chen Mo and said, "My lord, the person who delivered the letter is Yang Qing, do you want to meet him?"

Dian Wei was not very familiar with Yang Qing. He was elusive all day long, and he was not often seen even around Chen Mo. Moreover, he had a violent aura, which was different from the violent aura of people like them who had fought in the battlefields. Yang Qing's violent aura was that kind of sinister, feeling like a poisonous snake. Dian Wei didn't like to get close to such people.

"Let him in." Chen Mo smiled when he heard it.

Dian Wei agreed and turned around and walked out quickly.

Chen Mo unfolded the letter. There was no signature or seal on the letter, but Chen Mo knew that it was sent by Jia Xu. The letter was about the current situation. Jia Xu gave a way to solve Chen Mo's current predicament. There was not much content, only one sentence: Although Ce is brave and strategic, he is frivolous and unprepared. Although there is the natural barrier of the Yangtze River and the protection of millions of people in Jiangdong, he is only the enemy of one person. My lord, don't worry about this person.

It was a very simple sentence, and there was not even a clear strategy. It seemed that he was just commenting on Sun Ce to Chen Mo, but Chen Mo understood it.

Yang Qing came in at this time and bowed to Chen Mo, saying, "My Lord."

"A-Dai, there is no need for these politeness between you and me. Sit down." Chen Mo saw him, his eyes lit up, and waved his hand, saying, "Do you know who I met when I returned to Xia Qiu a few days ago?"

"I don't know." Yang Qing shook his head. Although Chen Mo said that there was no need for politeness, he couldn't really be unceremonious. He was no longer the ignorant child he was at the beginning. He knew the rules. After kneeling down, he smiled and said, "Could it be that someone was still alive in the manor back then?"

The Taiping Rebellion destroyed their manor back then. There must be someone alive in the manor, otherwise where did Chen Mo's name of Fen Lang come from? But it can't be found anymore.

"Do you remember A-Duo?" Chen Mo nodded and said, "His mother is still alive. I asked Xia Qiuling to take care of her more. If you have time, you can go back and see her."

As a childhood playmate, Chen Mo felt a little guilty about A-Duo. If he hadn't been so brave when he was young and took a group of children to save Li Jiu, A-Duo would not have died, at least not there.

Ah Dai nodded. Although the childhood feelings were beautiful, after all, so many years have passed, and the impression is not too deep. It's okay to go back and take a look. It doesn't matter if you don't take a look. However, since Chen Mo said so, Ah Duo should go and take a look if he has time.

"Why did you come to deliver the letter this time? Did Wenhe ask you to bring a message?" Chen Mo looked at Ah Dai and smiled.

"No." Ah Dai shook his head: "The master only asked me to deliver the letter. When it comes to this, the lord will naturally arrange things for me."

With Ah Dai's current status, this kind of errand should not be asked to come, but since Jia Xu didn't say it, he wouldn't ask more.

Chen Mo nodded and said: "But there is one thing, you have to go to Jiangdong and kill someone."

"Who?" Ah Dai asked directly.

"Sun Ce." Chen Mo smiled and said: "This person must die, is it possible to do it?"

"Qing will leave now." Ah Dai stood up and said.

"Not in a hurry, not in these two days." Chen Mo shook his head and said, "How are you going to kill him?"

"I need the soldiers of Jiangdong Skynet to listen to my orders, and then check the whereabouts of Sun Ce. I heard that this man is quite brave, so we need to have a thorough deployment, and we may need some strong crossbows." Ah Dai thought, he has basically been doing these things for many years, how to kill a person, he knows the routine, it must not be let him go by himself, otherwise he will reach out, even if Sun Ce is willing to fight him alone, ten of him will not be his opponent.

Chen Mo was relieved after hearing this, Ah Dai was obviously confident, nodded and said: "Okay, you can dispatch the members of Jiangdong Skynet, but no matter whether it succeeds or not, you come back alive."

"Without the order of the lord, Ah Dai dare not die!" Ah Dai felt warm in his heart and said solemnly.

"Prepare whatever you want, the forces of our army from all over the country will fully cooperate with you." Chen Mo stood up and hugged Ah Dai.

"Yes!" Ah Dai bowed to Chen Mo, bowed and said goodbye...