Chapter 381

"I didn't expect Liu Dai to be so useless." Liu Ye snorted.

Generally, the Central Plains refers to Yanyu and Yanzhou. As the Yellow River Basin area, these two states are densely populated and rich in resources. For example, Runan County in Yuzhou had a population of more than 2 million before the outbreak of the Huangjin rebellion.

Now Xu he takes Yanzhou and threatens the young men from the thieves. He is afraid that the number of the enemy troops is numerous.

Xun you continued: "according to the Scout's report, Xu he brought more than 100000 people from Qingzhou. After occupying Yanzhou, he coerced the people to join the army. So far, it is not clear how much concrete it is, but Xu he is known as a million people!"

Millions of people is a common word in war. It is usually used to show off the great power of one's own army, but this time it is likely to become a reality.

On hearing this, Yu Jin was slightly silent, and then said, "in this case, the enemy will not be defeated without fighting? If there are millions of people, there will be countless grain and grass consumed each month. Our army can not fight with the enemy and watch its success. "

Liu Ye nodded slightly, sticking to the strategy that was sometimes necessary. Zhuge Liang had a premonition that his life was not long before the last northern expedition. Therefore, he was eager to seek Sima Yi and fight against the main force of the Wei army. However, Sima Yi also knew this, so he deliberately set a high base and avoided fighting, so he dragged Zhuge Liang to death.

Xun you shook his head: "I'm afraid not?"

"Mr. Gongda, why is this? We have to fight against the Yellow turban bandits. We are not afraid of Xu He, but the number of enemy troops is so large that I am afraid it will be a bitter battle. "

Xun you grinned bitterly, looked at Liu Ye, and said, "general, you led the army to fight north and south. Now there are only two months left in the Treasury. If our army can't defeat Xuhe within two months, we will have to wait until next year."

Liu Ye a Leng, eyebrow frown way: "not just harvested a batch of autumn new grain?"

Xun you sighed: "if this batch of new grain had not just been harvested around Luoyang, the general would not have been able to use the army. He would have been able to sit and watch Xuhe invade the Central Plains."

Liu Ye led the 30000 troops in the northern expedition, which consumed nearly 30000 stones in a month. Xun you worked hard and raised money everywhere to support it. This ensured Liu Ye's food supply.

"Yongliang two prefectures have been dilapidated for a long time, with vast land and few people. Their harvest is limited. Now they have recovered Luoyang and obtained the school Wei of Sili. It is certain that the harvest will increase in the future. However, if the general uses a large army, the food and grass in the government can support 30000 army for two months at most." Xun you shook his head.

"In this way, it is imperative to have a decisive battle with Xu He within two months!" Liu Ye frowns.

Jia Xu nodded: "in any case, we must attack Xu he. After all, although Yanzhou was conquered by him, the foundation of the newly acquired land is not stable. If we wait until next year, when Xu he has a solid foundation in Yanzhou, it will be even more difficult for the general to attack Yanzhou again."

Although Xu he has a large army, Yanzhou is a new land, and the people's will is not attached to Xu he. If Xu he is defeated in the next year, he can withdraw to Puyang even if he is defeated. If he wants to eradicate Xuhe potential, he must fight for years.

In history, Cao Cao and Lv Bu fought for Yanzhou, which was actually a continuous campaign. Liu Ye did not want to be held back by Yanzhou because of the shortage of food and grass.

Liu Ye thinks for a while and gives orders.

"Gongda, immediately order Yongliang two states to do everything possible to allocate grain and grass to Luoyang."

"No!"

"Kuan Yi, you lead ten thousand army horses as the vanguard, go to Hulao pass, play my banner, and tell Xu He, Ben will come back!"

Zhang jaw embraces a fist: "Nuo, the end will order this to set off."

Ma Chao suddenly got up: "general, I'd like to go to Hulao pass with general Youyi."

Liu Ye shakes his head: "no, Meng Qi, you have other uses."

"The first battle between our army and Xu he is inevitable. But can we invite the princes of the world to encircle the Yellow turban army?" Liu Ye looks at Jia Xu and Xun you.

Xun you pondered for a while and said: "in Hebei, Han Fu was frightened by the black mountain army. Even if our army ordered by the emperor, I'm afraid Han Fu might not send troops. As for Yuan Shao, he was even more dismissive of Jizhou's ambition. Gongsun Zan has gone south to the plain, and Liu Yuyuan can't save the water near the fire... "

" what about Henan? "

Jia Xu said: "Kong Ji, the governor of Yuzhou, is a man of conversation. Even if he is forced to send troops, he may be a weak journey. However, it is said that after Yuan Shu occupied Runan County, relying on his family reputation, he wantonly recruited troops and horses, and his troops expanded rapidly. Most of the counties around Yuzhou fell from the wind. Although he was still the governor of Yuzhou in name, he actually controlled the territory On the contrary, Yuan Shu, the prefect of Nanyang, can be used by our army...

after hearing the speech, Liu Ye became interested: "Oh? You can tell me how to use Yuan Shu. "

With a smile, Jia Xu said, "Yuan Shu's ambition is not small. If he occupies the whole territory of Henan Province, he will inevitably border with Guanzhong, and then he will have one mind."

"Although Yuan Shu now occupies half of Yuzhou, his official position is still Nanyang prefect. Our army can order Yuan Shu to be commander in chief of the military affairs of Yu and Yang prefectures, and order him to send a troop to flank Chen Liu. Yuan Shu, the son of Yuan Shu, was so happy that he got the power of the governor of Yu and Yang states. He must point his troops at Liu Yao, the governor of Yangzhou. Liu Yao has served in Yangzhou for several years. Once they fight, Yuan Shu will not care about us in a short time. " Jia Xu talked with a lot of words.Yuan Shu lost Nanyang County and ran to Runan County. However, his official position had not been changed. Therefore, his civil and military officers were still in Nanyang County, which was quite embarrassing.

Liu Ye nodded: "well, in this case, Gongda drafted an imperial edict to appoint Yuan Shu as the Marquis of Ma County, and to supervise the military affairs of Yu and Yang prefectures, and ordered him to leave Xu county with a large army and threaten Chen Liu."

After a little pause, Liu Ye said in a positive tone: "He Yi led the army to take a step ahead. Tomorrow, someone will personally lead the rear army to Hulao pass!"

"No!"

Zhang jaw immediately walked out of the assembly hall. Among the more than 20000 Han troops stationed outside the city, he picked out 10000 elite divisions and rushed to Hulao pass day and night.

It is said that Xu he's million troops have ravaged the Central Plains. The soldiers stationed at Hulao pass were worried, but at night they saw 10000 troops stationed in Hulao pass.

The next day, it was morning.

"Is that the general's flag?"

"It's great that the general comes to Hulao pass in person."

On the top of the city of Hulao pass, there are three flags. One is Huang Qilin's flag, the other is Zhang's flag, and the last is Liu's flag.

Liu, general of chariots and horses!