Not only Yuan Shao and Cao Cao knew about Liu Bei's killing of Cao Ren at Hongzhi Slope, Zhang Yun and the generals of Luoyang also received the news.

After the three armies of Luoyang learned the news, their morale immediately increased and their fighting spirit became extremely strong.

Generals led by Huang Zhong, Taishi Ci and others came to see Zhang Yun one after another and asked him for orders to go to war.

On this day, no less than forty people gathered in the commander's tent, all of them were Luoyang's highest-ranking generals.

Taishi Ci presented his strategy to Zhang Yun in front of everyone.

"At present, Cao Ren is killed, Cheng Yu returns in defeat, and the Central Plains is shaken. Your Majesty is working tirelessly to fight fiercely on the front line. We are leading the main force of our dynasty to confront Yuan Shao here. We cannot sit back and watch the success or failure. According to the wishes of the general, Grand Sima can take advantage of

When the morale of the three armies was high, the troops were divided into separate groups. On the one hand, they attacked the important towns in Hebei, and on the other hand, they went south to join His Majesty, forcing Yuan Shao to death."

Zhang Yun stroked his beautiful beard, sat upright, looked at Taishi Ci with great dignity and said: "Ziyi has no lofty views, but there is no harm in saying it!"

Taishi Ci hurriedly said: "Cao Ren's death will definitely severely damage Yuan Shao's morale and shake Cao Cao's will. According to my opinion, Da Sima might as well send Da Honglu to lead 10,000 troops to station in Linfen. One can

Cooperate with General Xu and Marquis Lu Wen and provide them with food and fodder. Secondly, you can urge Marquis Lu Wen to lead his troops northward, attack Taiyue, and defeat Huchuquan back to Yanmen. If the Xiongnu is defeated, Xu and Lu can join forces.

Dahonglu captured Taiyuan and threatened the capital of Bingzhou!"

"Send General Zhao Zilong to lead 10,000 troops to attack Lucheng. The troops will go to Dai County to block the access between Hebei and the counties west of Yanmen, and to cut off the northern part of Bingzhou from the direction of Yecheng. The supply of Yuan's left wing cannot be preserved."

"Send General Gan Ning to lead 10,000 naval troops and follow the Yellow River's main road eastward to the border between Hanoi and Wei Commandery. If you go north, you can intimidate Wei Commandery, and if you go west, you can garrison Hebei to intimidate Shangdang and Guangping, so that Yuan Shao can't do anything.

Take care of each other."

"Let General Zhang Ren lead his troops to aid Taihang and protect Zhang Yan to prevent Heishan from being lost."

"Huang Hansheng can lead 30,000 troops to attack a pot head-on and contain Yuan Shao's main force."

"The last official will lead another 20,000 troops to the king's house and go down to Hanoi. As a link between the north and the south, one can cut off Yuan Shao's reinforcements from the south, and two, he can lead your majesty's northern expedition troops at any time."

After Taishi Ci finished speaking, he looked at Zhang Yun expectantly.

Xun You looked at Tai Shi Ci with bright eyes and nodded with satisfaction.

Xu Shu smiled and said: "This arrangement is very appropriate... What do you think, Taichang?"

Kuai Yue knew Taishi Ci very well and knew that he would give his advice after careful consideration.

"General Taishi is really a great general, and he can do it."

Taishi Ci's suggestion was approved by many generals and lieutenants present. All the generals were gearing up and looking at Zhang Yun expectantly, waiting for his order.

But after a long time, Zhang Yun slowly opened his mouth and said: "Ziyi's advice is very good... but it needs to be considered carefully. The matter is very important. Every move we make will change the trend of the world, so we should be careful."

It’s good.”

I have to say that Zhang Yun's words were very demoralizing.

Ma Xiu stood up and asked: "Da Sima, my subordinates think that the war strategy proposed by General Taishi is in line with the current situation. I would like to ask Da Sima to consider it carefully."

Zhang Yun sighed and said: "I am thinking carefully now... Think about it, there are so many talented people in Hebei, and how many talented people Yuan Shao has under his command? How could they not think of the method that Ziyi can think of? Besides, this is ten thousand.

Soldiers, with 20,000 troops, how to solve the logistics route of grain and grass? If someone cuts off the grain route, or is surrounded by Yuan's army, my troops and horses will not be able to support them even if they want to. When the time comes,

Being defeated one by one by the opponent, wouldn't it mean that we have lost our vitality? It is not easy for Your Majesty to establish a foundation. Now the troops in our hands are the capital in His Majesty's hands. I will never tolerate the slightest risk."

Wenpin stood up and said: "Da Sima, this opportunity cannot be missed."

"If this opportunity is risky, then I would rather lose it... However, Ziyi's idea is not unfeasible. Let me think twice before making a decision... Today, I will call it quits."

Everyone resigned helplessly. The generals had many complaints. It was obvious that they were dissatisfied with Zhang Yun for giving up the fighter plane, but there was no good way to do it. They could only let it go.

When there is an advantage, there is also a disadvantage. Zhang Yun does not take credit and is cautious in doing things. Although he can prevent himself from suffering excessive losses, at the same time, when the opportunity arises, he cannot grasp it. Everything is relative.

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On the other hand, Liu Qi ordered Pang Tong to spread rumors about Cao Ren's excavation of Hongchipo in Runying counties, and at the same time asked Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei to conquer the counties in Runan County.

However, Liu Qi's current strength is less than 10,000, which is not very sufficient. Moreover, if he wants to conquer Runan County, the next step will inevitably involve heading north to Huaiyang and Yingchuan.

Runan County was the second largest county in the Eastern Han Dynasty, with a very large number of households. However, after several years of large-scale population migration southward, the number of households in Nanjun, Changsha, and Jiangxia has surpassed Runan.

But even so, Runan County's population undoubtedly ranks first in the Central Plains region.

Since such a big piece of fat finally reached his mouth, Liu Qi must find a way to hold it.

While he was conquering Runan County, he sent people to Nan County and Wancheng to mobilize troops.

At this time, Yan Yan and Zhang Xiu from Shu had already led their troops to Nanyang. Liu Qi asked them to join forces and enter Runan. At the same time, he asked Li Tong to transfer his troops from Langling to Runan.

In this way, we can strengthen our own power, and according to the situation, we can leave troops and horses to garrison while discussing the matter of marching into Yingchuan.

Soon, news about Zhang Yun and Yuan Shao came from the north.

Liu Qi learned about Tai Shici's strategy, and then learned about Zhang Yun's decision. He was dumbfounded.

If he were in the north, he would undoubtedly adopt Tai Shici's strategy, but Zhang Yun would not adopt it. This was also within Liu Qi's expectation.

From Zhang Yun's perspective, there is really no need for him to take risks.

Although this would cost him a fighting chance, it could really make Liu Qi feel at ease.

Forget it, if you lose some fighter opportunities, then let's lose some. Some things cannot be rushed.

How can an area as big as Hebei and the Central Plains be eaten in one sitting? It’s unrealistic.

The rice is still good to eat one bite at a time.

However, he got Yuan Shao from Hebei Province to make Cao Cao the main general, gathered the generals in Yanzhou, and went south on time.

After Cao Ren died, Cao Cao and Yuan Shao divided their forces and marched south with 30,000 horses, quite confident that their troops would win.

Although grief and anger can affect a person's mind, Liu Qi felt that this matter might not happen to Cao Cao.

At that moment, Liu Bei once again sent someone with his own documents to urgently urge Li Dian, Yan Yan, Zhang Xiu and others to lead their troops into Yuzhou to join him.

At the same time, he also sent people to recall Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei who were attacking the city in Yuzhou.

Soon, the three brothers returned to Liu Qi, and Yan Yan, Li Dian, Li Tong and others had also arrived. Several soldiers gathered together and gathered tens of thousands of people. Liu Qi finally felt at ease.
Chapter completed!