Chapter 1303: Using Zhang Xiu
Bai Xiaowen informed everyone about Ma Chao's invasion, saying: "I have never lost to Ma Chao, since he has invaded, we must get rid of it."
After saying this sentence, Bai Xiaowen got a reminder of the rules of the spirit world:
"Great Unification Main Mission 2: Consolidate the North, trigger!"
"You have obtained 30 days of free exploration time. The current total free exploration time: 53 days, 14 hours, 28 minutes and 31 seconds."
"Please consolidate the rear of Yuan's camp before the free exploration time ends!"
Bai Xiaowen had his first experience, so focus on the notes below.
The standard for consolidating the rear is that northern China must be unified; there must be no organized rebels in the territory.
Different from [Great Unification Main Mission 1], these two conditions must be fulfilled.
Bai Xiaowen calculated it in his heart.
It’s no wonder that when the national policy was formulated before, the policies of suppressing bandits, garrisoning land, etc. to consolidate internal affairs did not trigger the main line of unification. It turns out that the second main line of unification included Liangzhou!
In terms of difficulty, it is actually similar to the difficulty of defeating Cao Cao; considering that the Xiliang Army and Cao Cao have a gap in intelligence and general strength, this second main line of unification is actually easier than the first one.
However, for the second unification mission, the Xiliang Army is only the main goal, not the only one. Bai Xiaowen still needs to wipe out several bandit leaders such as Zhang Yan and Bingzhou Horse Bandit in order to complete the task.
If it weren't for the Xiliang Army, Bai Xiaowen's extermination of Zhang Yan would have been nothing short of overwhelming.
But when Ma Chao violated the border, it was difficult to guarantee that Zhang Yan and others would not take advantage of the fire and rob them.
You must know that Zhang Yan was a very smart bandit in the Three Kingdoms period, with a strategic vision, so he can't be regarded as an ordinary bandit.
Bai Xiaowen's mind turned quickly, and many thoughts passed through in an instant.
At this time, the generals below asked for a fight one after another.
Bai Xiaowen said: "This time, I am determined to fight against Xiliang. Duke Tian is responsible for guarding Yedu's important land.
Xun is responsible for supervising the grain and grass. "
Tian Feng and Xun came out at the same time and said, "I will live up to my lord's trust."
Bai Xiaowen said again: "I'm going to pick up 50,000 elite soldiers and go to Tongguan." Then he reported a series of names of generals, such as Gao Lan, Han Meng, Zhang Liao, Xu Huang, Le Jin, etc., all from Yuan Cao's camp Famous generals.
Tian Feng said: "I heard that the Xiliang Army has 100,000 troops, most of which are cavalry, and they are powerful. My lord only brings 50,000 soldiers, isn't it too small?"
Bai Xiaowen said with a smile: "Soldiers are more expensive than many. Even if there are 100,000 troops in Xiliang, in my opinion, they are nothing more than chickens and dogs. Besides, there are still 20,000 to 30,000 elite soldiers in Tongguan, and we are fighting locally. Occupying the right time and place, although the troops are slightly smaller, they can secure victory."
Zhang Chulie said: "Master, why don't you take someone with you when you go out to fight?"
Bai Xiaowen said: "I will destroy Ma Chao on this expedition to the west. What I worry about is the horse bandits in Bingzhou and Zhang Yan in Heishan. If they take the opportunity to stir up trouble, they will inevitably disturb the people and make my foundation unstable. The general has both literary and military tactics , you can lead troops to guard Yedu; if Zhang Yan really sends troops to plunder, you will send troops to resist."
Zhang didn't expect Bai Xiaowen to let him be alone, feeling that his life had reached a new peak, he was overjoyed, and thanked him immediately.
Bai Xiaowen left Zhang Shoucheng, but also learned the lesson of Cao Cao's attack on Xudu.
If Cao Cao had left Xun one or two lord-level generals to defend the city, even with the assistance of 20,000 Youzhou troops, Bai Xiaowen might not be able to break through Xudu easily.
At this time, Yedu was located in the base camp of Jizhou, with the newly developed Henan provinces as a buffer, the safety factor was much higher than Cao Cao's Xudu. However, Bai Xiaowen will not take it lightly, leaving Zhang for this purpose besides guarding against Zhang Yan.
When the army was preparing, Bai Xiaowen went to find someone: General Yangwu, Marquis Xuanwei, Zhang Xiu!
Let me talk about Zhang Xiu's record first. He once defeated Cao Cao in Wancheng, killed Cao Cao's eldest son Cao Ang, nephew Cao Anmin, and even the general Dian Wei.
During the Battle of Guandu, both Yuan Shao and Cao Cao sent envoys to recruit Zhang Xiu.
Finally, under the persuasion of counselor Jia Xu, Zhang Xiu returned to Cao Cao again. In order to express his intention to disregard previous suspicions, Cao Cao married Zhang Xiu and named Zhang Xiu General Yangwu.
However, Zhang Xiu still lives timidly, trying to reduce his sense of existence.
If it is too high-profile, Cao Cao will think of it one day: Oh, it was you, who killed my favorite general, eldest son and nephew back then? That would be a tragedy.
After Bai Xiaowen pacified the Cao family, he moved many talents from Xudu to Yedu, including Zhang Xiu.
Living in Yedu, the new residence of General Yangwu, Zhang Xiu became more cautious.
After all, he once rejected Yuan Shao's solicitation and repelled the envoy sent by Yuan Shao; and after surrendering to Cao Cao, he and Cao Cao became relatives. In order to protect myself, it is better to continue to be a little transparent and reduce the sense of existence.
However, this trick was useful for Cao Cao, but it was useless for Bai Xiaowen.
Zhang embroidery is not obvious in "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms", but it is quite eye-catching in the predecessor of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, "Three Kingdoms Pinghua".
A title: Northern Gun King! Also known as "Sharp Spear Zhang Xiu", one knows that he is extraordinary, and his popularity is not low.
For Bai Xiaowen, such a large lord-level general is like a firefly in the dark night, so bright and outstanding, there is no reason not to pay attention.
Although Zhang Xiu ranks last among the lord-level generals of the Three Kingdoms, he is still a lord after all, and he is good at taking advice and never self-willed. As long as the problem of loyalty is solved, it can still be used with confidence.
General Yangwu's mansion, Bai Xiaowen suddenly visited, Zhang Xiu rushed to greet him.
When Bai Xiaowen approached Zhang Xiu, there was no such thing as "soliciting". Because Bai Xiaowen represented the imperial court, and Zhang Xiu was not an idler, but a General Yangwu and Xuanwei Hou who was conferred by the imperial court, so he should obey Bai Xiaowen's dispatch.
The word "use" should be more appropriate.
It is worth mentioning that Zhang Xiu's "appointment" with Bai Xiaowen did not seem to be surprising, and he readily agreed to the request to accompany the army on the westward expedition.
Bai Xiaowen also threw an insight at Zhang Xiu.
It turned out that Zhang Xiu, like Xia Houyuan, is a lord who focuses on agility, and his good marksmanship is "Hundred Birds Chaohuang Spear", which belongs to the type of hitting faster and faster. If the enemy failed to defeat Zhang Xiu in the first 20 rounds, it would be more and more difficult to fight later.
However, as a general and lord of the Three Kingdoms plane, it is a disadvantage if he does not have superior strength. For details, please refer to Xia Houyuan.
Moreover, Xia Houyuan has a good arrow technique, which is the positioning of an ADC, so it is understandable that his strength is lower.
No wonder Zhang Xiu ranked last among the lords. It is estimated that some rare leader-level generals may defeat him in a single fight.
Bai Xiaowen was not too disappointed, but asked, "Has General Zhang met Jia Xu?"
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