The most worrying thing about the excitement of Jizhou is probably Gongsun Zan. Gongsun Zan was not very lucky and was driven out of Youzhou by Fang Zhiwen. However, from another perspective, he was still lucky. Hanoi was a very interesting place. Zhang Yang's destruction made Gongsun Zan get a big advantage, and most of Shangdang County was useless.

The Jizhou incident was in chaos. Gongsun Zan was originally full of expectations and hoped to get a big bargain again. But he didn't expect that Han Fu was so unreasonable. The big situation was not only a mess, but also fell down so quickly that it caught people off guard. Before Gongsun Zan rushed forward to pick up the bargain, the territory there had been changed. This made Gongsun Zan, who was carefully prepared and full of expectations, feel so sorry for him!

Fortunately, the matter in Jizhou is not over yet. Yuan Shao then made great efforts to fight with Zhang Jiao. This is undoubtedly another once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Gongsun Zan must not miss it again this time.

However, there are some considerations to how to use this opportunity. Should we join forces with Zhang Jiao to attack Yuan Shao, or the other way around?

"Everyone, now that the war in Jizhou has begun, our army has made sufficient preparations. If you want to make a difference, do you have any good suggestions?"

Guan Jing narrowed his eyes and thought, and did not rush to speak. Gongsun Yue was no longer the naughty person he used to be. He had already learned the important skill of late-strike, so he was not rushing to speak. What's more, the situation in Jizhou is now unpredictable, and how to gain enough benefits from the great changes in Jizhou is not an easy thing.

Dong Zhao was new to him and had not made any contribution to Gongsun Zan. Seeing that everyone was frowning, he couldn't help but speak with a slight pride: "I think the change in Jizhou is when our army has great achievements."

"Oh? What's your good idea for Gongren? Come quickly!" Gongsun Zan said with a smile, stroking his beard.

"General. The origin of the Jizhou Incident is Yuan Shao's strength. Lu Bu's provocation is just a reason. Now that Yuan Shao has annexed Han Fu, his strength has increased greatly, and he has the idea of ​​annexing Zhang Jiao. However, Yuan Shao, whose strength has increased greatly, has undoubtedly become a big trouble for Lu Bu, so he has provoked Yuan Shao and Zhang Jiao to fight. In order to weaken Yuan Shao and further pave the way for Lu Bu to defeat Yuan Shao."

Gongsun Zan nodded frequently when he heard it. Dong Zhao's analysis level was very high. He explained the root cause of the changes in Jizhou from a downward perspective. Moreover, following this logic, it is not difficult to infer the impact of these changes on Gongsun Zan's power. Sure enough, Dong Zhao nodded and praised when he saw Gongsun Zan's approval, and continued with a slight pride:

"For our army, Yuan Shao may become an enemy, but our army is sandwiched between Zhang Liao and Lu Bu, like being stabbed into Lu Bu's flesh. Lu Bu wants to get rid of it anyway. It is difficult for our army to compete head-on with the combined strength of Lu Bu and Zhang Liao. The reason why our army is still safe and sound is because there are Yuan Shu, Yuan Shao, Cao Cao and others around Lu Bu. Therefore, for our army, Yuan Shao is an important force to check and balance Lu Bu. If Yuan Shao is defeated by Lu Bu, the next one to be targeted by Lu Bu will definitely be our army. At that time, Lu Bu took the power of Yanzhou, Bingzhou and Jizhou to attack our army. How can our army resist?"

Gongsun Zan held up the smile on his face and said solemnly: "In this way, we should support Yuan Shao, not weaken him!"

Dong Zhao raised his lips and said, "But if Yuan Shao swallowed Zhang Jiao's territory in one mouthful, his strength would soar, it is hard to guarantee that he would not covet our army!"

"This Gongren, you can't do it either on the left or on the right. Then how should our army face the current situation?"

"Haha, general, don't worry! The only way to resolve this contradiction is to directly send troops to Taihang."

"Send troops to Taihang?"

"Yes, send troops to Taihang! Our army can go out of Hukou Pass east, and then advance north along the eastern foot of Taihang Mountain to capture Zhao State!"

"Gongren, I am not asking how to send troops to Taihang, but asking why we should send troops to Taihang?"

"This matter is simple. In order to prevent Yuan Shao from taking all the benefits of Zhang Jiao. Our army's capture of Zhao State and even Changshan can help Yuan Shao quickly end the battle of Jizhou. At the same time, it will not allow Yuan Shao to occupy all the benefits of the battle of Jizhou. Our army's strength will be improved. At that time, we will take the initiative to make peace with Yuan Shao and work together to fight against Lu Bu. When we attack Bingzhou, wouldn't that beautiful!"

Gongsun Zan thought carefully about Dong Zhao's idea. Guan Jing seemed a little distracted. His eyes were on the map on the side, and the generals in the room were also talking in a low voice. Dong Zhao glanced at everyone, lowered his eyes slightly, and waited proudly for everyone to savor their plans.

Gongsun Zan thought for a while. Dong Zhao's plan looked good on the surface, but to be deeper, there were two problems here. One was how would Yuan Shao react if he took down Zhao State or even Changshan himself? Will he be so angry that he started a war with him directly instead of dealing with Lu Bu first?

The other is that Zhao State is not far from Shangdang, but it is still blocked by Guangping County. In the future, Zhao State will become an enclave, which will be very troublesome in strategic terms.

Based on the above two points, Gongsun Zan had to carefully consider Dong Zhao's plan, although he could not think of a better plan than this one.

"This matter is of great importance, so let me think twice. Let's just say that today. Let's break up."

Dong Zhao was slightly stunned for a moment, glanced at Guan Jing, who was not thinking about it, shook his head helplessly, and retreated with the generals.

Gongsun Zan was pondering for a while, but still had no clue. He was about to go back to the back house to relax, but Guan Jing sneaked in from outside quietly. Gongsun Zan couldn't help but feel a little funny when he looked at his sneaky look.

"Why is Shiqi? What are you hiding?"

Guan Jing smiled distractedly: "No one of my subordinates hides, but they also hides from everyone. The ancients said, 'If the king is not secret, he will lose his ministers; if the matter is not secret, he will be ruined', and if the subordinates just want things to be accomplished."

Gongsun Zan smiled and said, "I understand, Shiqi has important things to discuss with you."

"That's right, the lord might have guessed what happened?"

Gongsun Zan's eyes rolled: "Is it because of Gongren's plan?"

"The lord is wise, that's right!"

"Shiqi thinks this strategy is not possible?"

"The lord has doubts, otherwise why should I discuss it again? Now that the war in Jizhou has begun, time cannot be wasted. At this time, the lord cannot make up his mind just because Gong Ren's plan is not thorough!"

Let’s sighed: “I do have concerns.”

"The two things that the lords are concerned about are: one is whether Yuan Shao will hold a grudge against his lord, and the other is that Changshan, Zhao, is both enclaves, and they are almost unpredictable?"

"That's right, Shiqi knows me!"

"Haha, is the one who is here to relieve your lord's worries?"

"Oh?! How can Shiqi relieve my worries?"

Guan Jing looked around and there was not even a maid in the room. Guan Jing was just so pure.

"Lord, my subordinates will talk about the second concern first. Please look at the map. If our army exits Hukou Pass and conquers Zhao State along the eastern foot of Taihang, Zhao State will be separated from Shangdang and become an enclave. However, if our army seizes Shicheng, sneaks westward through Taihang, and then sneaks north along the western foot of Taihang, and takes advantage of Zhang Liao's unpreparedness to attack Leping State?"

Gongsun Zan thrust his body suddenly and his eyes lit up. He looked at the map and imagined the situation in that situation. The more he thought about it, the brighter his eyes became.

"If Leping State is down, it can be connected with Zhao State, and can attack Zhang Liao in the north of Shangdang to the south, and can even threaten Jinyang from the side. If Zhang Liao can be forced to give up the northern part of Shangdang, our army's territory can be connected without fear of Yuan Shao's threat."

Guan Jing nodded with a smile: "That's right. As long as Leping Kingdom is taken, our army will have a good situation. If it is as the lord speculated, our army will add Leping, Zhao Kingdom, and even Changshan, and the complete Shangdang County. The strength will undoubtedly increase greatly. In this way, Yuan Shao's covetousness for our army will be weakened. More importantly, our army's military balance against Zhang Liao will be broken, forming a strategic advantage of multi-point offense, which can be turned into an offensive, and the entire Bingzhou may be taken down by me. Under this expectation, Yuan Shao will not rush to start a war with our army."

‘Bang!’ Gongsun Zan slapped the desk table, and the excitement on his face could no longer be concealed. Unexpectedly, Guan Jing’s little changes in Dong Zhao’s plan could revitalize the entire Bingzhou situation. If this plan could be done, even if he didn’t want Zhao State or Changshan, just relying on the strength of the entire Bingzhou and the barrier of the Taihang Mountains, he could curb Yuan Shao’s ambitions and force Yuan Shao to choose to go south to Yanzhou first, rather than conquer Bingzhou where he was dangerous everywhere.

"Good! Great good! This plan is amazing for a scholar!"

"Haha, lord, don't speak loudly. Before this plan is finally implemented, don't reveal any noise. If something is not secret, then the big thing will be gone!"

Gongsun Zan suppressed his voice and laughed in a low voice, stroking his beard with great pride. If this plan could be done, major events would be settled, and he would not have to worry all day long when Lu Bu and Zhang Liao would be attacked north and south.

"It's the extreme, it's the extreme. This matter needs to be absolutely confidential. You and I know this matter, and it's not something that others can know."

"I understand!"

On August 27, Gongsun Zan suddenly announced a war with Zhang Jiao, and personally led a large army out of Hukou Pass, and then headed north along the eastern foot of Taihang Mountain.

Gongsun Zan suddenly left Hukou Pass and made Yuan Shao very nervous. However, Yuan Shao still had some arrangements in Wei County, and Wen Chou's troops could also return to the rescue at any time. Fortunately, Gongsun Zan seemed to have really attacked Zhang Jiao. It was purely a transit in Guangping. On September 2, Gongsun Zan successfully captured Shimen, and then pointed to Zhongqiu, and acted as if he was fully cooperating with Yuan Shao to attack and destroy Zhang Jiao.

Although Yuan Shao didn't quite understand what Gongsun Zan was doing, the appearance of Gongsun Zan now undoubtedly made Zhang Jiaoxue worse. Gongsun Zan cut off the connection between Julu and Wu Tao, which would definitely shake the morale of Julu soldiers. This was a huge benefit for Yuan Shao. As for whether Gongsun Zan would occupy Zhao State in the future and refuse to leave, Yuan Shao was not very worried.

Just send troops to drive away if you don’t leave. Could Gongsun Zan be stronger than Lu Bu? Gongsun Zan survived under the attack of Lu Bu from the north and south! Gongsun Zan acted like this and probably wanted to please him and eventually want to form an alliance with him to fight against Lu Bu!
Chapter completed!