Chapter 1,231: Take One Step at a Time
Historically, after Gongsun Zan was besieged in Yijing, he sent his son Gongsun Xu to ask for help from the Black Mountain Army, but was caught by Yuan Shao. In the end, Yuan Shao used a trick and pretended to be the Black Mountain Army, luring Gongsun Zan's army out and marching under the city of Yijing. After defeating his army again, Gongsun Zan returned to Yijing and defended it. Then Yuan Shao's army besieged Yijing. Finally, Gongsun Zan set fire to himself after the city was broken.
Thinking of this, Huangfu Chaobo couldn't help but feel excited. Is Gongsun Zan going to commit suicide like in history? But now that the Black Mountain Army has surrendered to him, should he tell Gongsun Zan about this? However, based on Gongsunzan's current situation, he might even be worried about it, so it would be better not to tell him. Besides, if he really has contact with the Montenegrin Army, he will have another intelligence channel.
The remaining people quickly rushed to the side hall after receiving the summons. After everyone had arrived, Huangfu Chaobo signaled Guo Jia to explain the situation of Yan State to everyone in detail, and then asked: "Gentlemen, given the current situation of Yan State, how should we deal with it?" ?”
Regarding the situation in the Yan Kingdom, no one had many good solutions. Xun You finally said: "Your Majesty, the situation in the Yan Kingdom is really beyond our reach. The King of Yan believed in slander and even alienated his own kinsmen, generals and ministers. We It's just the allies who are even more powerless. Furthermore, based on our previous strategy, if the Yan State cannot protect the counties west of Yuyang, then we can only find a way to assist General Gongsun Fan to defend the Liaoxi counties in Youbeiping. "
"Yes," Lu Su also stood up and said, "Your Majesty has made arrangements before, and several generals from Youbeiping, Liaoxi and Lulong counties also understand our strategy, so the current plan can only remind the generals as soon as possible Strengthen your own strength to prepare for Wei's northward march to Youzhou in the later period."
Xu Shu sighed and said: "Having said that, King Yan mobilized the most elite soldiers and horses from each county, and then ordered a large amount of grain and grass to be transported from each county to Jicheng. As a result, the situation in all the counties in Beiping has changed. It’s not optimistic!”
When everyone heard this, they all sighed. It is indeed true. Although Gongsun Zan's arrangement strengthened the strength of Jicheng, it weakened the strength of Youbeiping counties to the most dangerous level. If Gongsun Zan did not have any dissatisfaction, Fortunately, there must be wars in the other counties, so they just need to hold on to the city and wait for the Royal City army to come to help.
But the current situation is that Gongsun Zan has made it clear that he wants to control all the elite soldiers and horses in his hands, but he is also suspicious of his subordinates and governors, and even his own brother is suspicious. Come on, once other counties are invaded by foreign enemies, it is hard to say whether the elite soldiers of the royal city will send troops to rescue them.
After listening to everyone's words, Huangfu Chaobo shook his head helplessly. It was true. Alas, it seemed that he could only take one step at a time.
"Shi Ah, send someone to tell Meng Yi to quietly contact Gongsun Fan and ask him if he can help. If there is any need for food, grass and weapons, you can give them private support. Don't let Gongsun Fan." Zan understands. Tell Gongsun Fan that for the sake of Yanbei County's safety, these things will be lent to him first or given on credit, and they will be returned later."
"It's just that if King Yan knows about it, I'm afraid..." Pang Tong said from the side;
"I guess we have been feared by King Yan now!" Guo Jia said with a bitter smile at the side;
Everyone was silent when they heard this. Although tens of thousands of cavalry did finally rescue Gongsun Zan from the siege of the joint dispatch, they did not pass by him. Several families and several prefects of Yan State gathered tens of thousands of cavalry at once. , no wonder he was feared by Gongsun Zan.
"Okay, this matter will be discussed later. Shi A, let me tell you about the situation in Guanzhong." Huangfu Chaobo waved his hand, interrupting everyone's silence;
"promise!"
Shi A came out of the queue and bowed to Huangfu Chaobo, and then bowed to the people in the palace. Then he walked to the map of Guanzhong hanging on the wall of the palace and introduced to everyone in detail the war between the three princes of Guanzhong.
The war in Guanzhong started on the fifth day after the start of the Shangdang war. However, the result was beyond everyone's expectation. It also made Ma Teng and Han Sui truly understand what it means that a skinny camel is bigger than a horse.
Ma Teng and Han Sui gathered an army of nearly 100,000 people, actually 40,000 cavalry and 60,000 infantry, and launched an attack on Dong Huang's Qin State. However, they were blocked by a 60,000-strong army led by Qin State Lieutenant Niu Fu. After arriving at the front lines of Ji County, Xianqin and Chengji in Hanyang County, they could not make any progress for two months.
You must know that Niu Fu is not a very capable general. The reason why he can be reused in Dong Zhuo's army is entirely because he is Dong Zhuo's son-in-law. Now he actually led 60,000 Qin troops to block the coalition forces of the Ma and Han armies. , and can no longer make half a step forward.
Not only that, under the provocation of Li Ru, the Ma and Han armies showed some signs of turning against each other. It must be said that Li Ru was very capable, even in front of Han Sui, who was known as the Nine Bends of the Yellow River. It’s also easy to do.
However, if you think about it, Li Ruke single-handedly shouldered the burden of Dong Zhuojun's civil servants, and almost turned the world upside down in the late Han Dynasty, which shows his ability.
"Judging from the current situation, if there is no further progress in the war in Hebei County, the Malayan and Korean coalition forces will probably retreat. After all, winter is about to enter, and winter in Liangzhou comes earlier than other places, so... Shi A said finally;
"Well, General Shi is right," Guo Jia added, "If my prediction is correct, Ma Teng and Han Sui's army will withdraw by the beginning of next month at the latest. However, the war in Guanzhong is estimated to be inconclusive within three to five years. Of course, if our army intervenes, the situation will be different."
"Regarding the issue of sending troops to Guanzhong, I will find time to discuss it with you all. We will talk about it later. Now that everyone is here, let's discuss the movements of other princes this year!"
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While the palace in Luoyang City was discussing matters, Lu Bu was also summoning Zhao's officials to discuss matters in the Jinyang Palace hundreds of miles away. However, unlike the situation in Tang, the Zhao army felt a little lonely.
Inside the palace, apart from Chen Gong, the serious strategist, the others had very limited strategic abilities. Only Qin Yi and Zhang Yang could barely be considered half strategists, while the rest, like Wei Xu and Li Feng, were only military generals. It was no problem to let them charge into battle, but as for making plans, it would be better to kill them.