Chapter 373 Sima Yi

Zitong County

At this time, Zitong County has been counted as the rear of the Shangjingzhou army. All the grain and grass were transported from here to Yizhou. With the arrival of the reinforcements, nearly 80,000 soldiers and horses have entered Yizhou. These soldiers and horses were divided into two ways, under the leadership of Gan Ning and Huang Zhong, and successively attacked Wudu County and Yinping, which are adjacent to Zitong County. County.

Wudu County is in Hanzhong in the east and Zitong County in the south. Gan Ning led 20,000 soldiers and horses to capture the whole territory of Wudu County in just ten days and captured the governor and captain of Wudu County alive.

And Yinping County is close to Wudu County. Just when the Taishou of Yinping County used all his troops to prevent Ganning, who had already captured Wudu County, Huang Zhong, who was preparing to attack Brazil County, suddenly appeared in Yinping County and captured Yinping County in just five days. The Taishou of Yinping County was killed on the spot.

In just 15 days, the Jingzhou army quickly captured the land of Yinping County and Wudu County, shaking the whole territory of Yizhou. In addition, the previous Zitong County is already the land of three counties, and the speed of Jingzhou's soldiers and horses is really incredible.

Shangyong, since Ma Chao led his soldiers and horses to leave Jingzhou, Zhao Yun led his 20,000 soldiers and horses to Zitong County again to prepare to attack Brazil County. The second county of Badong in Brazil is close to Jingzhou. If the two counties are captured, the whole southern part of Yizhou and Hanzhong will be connected with Jingzhou. It will also greatly save the supply of food.

"Master, the news came from Jizhou that the black nest was burned, and Yuan Shao's command had already collapsed." Zhuge Liang quickly walked into the big tent with a bamboo slip.

"Huh? Is Yuan Zhi coming back?"

He frowned, and Liu Qi suddenly said. His task to Xu Shu was to make Xu Shu put in a stalemate between Cao Cao and Yuan Shao no matter what method he used. Originally, Liu Qi did not intend to let Cao Cao Cao win the war so quickly.

Compared with Yuan Shao, Cao Cao is much more difficult to deal with. The generals under Yuan Shao's command are like clouds, and the counselors are like rain, far surpassing Cao Cao, but Cao Cao knows that he is good at people, but it is far from what Yuan Shao can imagine.

Moreover, Yuan Shao's position under Yuan Shao's command is suspended. The struggle between Yuan Tan and the three is fierce. Once Yuan Shao dies, the three will definitely compete with each other. Therefore, even if Yuan Shao defeats Cao Cao, it will not pose too much threat to Jingzhou.

But if Cao Cao defeats Yuan Shao, it will be different. Although Cao Cao is suspicious by nature, he is a hero. Once he is given a chance, he will definitely be able to fly to the sky, which is extremely unfavorable to Jingzhou.

No matter from which aspect, it is the best choice to let Cao Cao defeat as much as possible, but Liu Qi chose to let Yuan Shao defeat as much as possible.

Although Cao Cao defeated Yuan Shao and can expand his power in a short time, Jingzhou will also capture Yizhou in a short time. At that time, the power of Jingzhou will no longer need to be afraid of Cao Cao.

The most important thing is that although Cao Cao's defeat of Yuan Shao can expand his power and territory in a short period of time, Yuan Shao is the largest prince in the world after all, and it is not completely defeated by Cao Cao in a short time. As long as Yuan Shao does not die, Cao Cao will not easily occupy Jizhou.

Although Cao Cao Cao is based on the land of several states, the grain and fodder have not been sufficient. In addition, he has been fighting for years without food and fodder. Although he defeated Yuan Shao this time, he did not get any food and fodder supplement. In the battle with Yuan Shao, the consumption of grain and fodder must be extremely huge.

In contrast to Jingzhou, the land of Jingzhou was originally a rich land in the world. The land is fertile and the grain and grass are sufficient. Now it occupies the fertile land of Hanzhong. It only takes two years to worry about food and fodder.

When Han Gaozu fought with Xiang Yu, he was defeated in every battle, but there was never a shortage of food and fodder. Among them, Xiao He's dispatch was also because of Hanzhong.

After Cao Cao captured the land under Yuan Shao's command, it will take at least a few years to recuperate. During this period, Jingzhou has been able to develop into the most powerful existence in the world.

And Cao Cao's enemy is not only Jingzhou. The land under Cao Cao's command is located in the Central Plains, which has always been a place for the princes of the world. If possible, everyone wants a share.

"The master is right. There is news from Jizhou that Yuanzhi is on his way back to Jingzhou. I think Yuanzhi in Jizhou has been arranged." Zhuge Liang smiled and said that he was extremely relieved about Xu Yuanzhi and was not completely sure. Xu Yuanzhi would never return to Jingzhou in advance.

"Yes." A few nostalgia flashed in Liu Qi's eyes. Speaking of which, it had been several months since Xu Shu left Jingzhou. Xu Shu was the top counselor who first defected to him, which was of great help to the expansion of his power.

It can be said that without Xu Shu, there would not be him today. No one knows how difficult it is for him to lead 20,000 soldiers and horses to leave Xiangyang. If it hadn't been for Xu Shu to give him advice and deal with military affairs, I'm afraid that the huge Zhengnan army would be managed by him, let alone talk about the future.

And what Liu Qi cares most about is that no matter what he does, Xu Shu seems to be able to prepare something for him with a very tacit understanding and solve problems for him. Whether it is Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong, or Jia Xu, it has not made Liu Qi feel such a tacit understanding.

Although he attaches the same importance to several people, Liu Qi feels particularly cordial to Xu Shu, which is not comparable to Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong.

"Can there be any news from Jiangdong?" Shaking his head and shaking off the mixed thoughts in his mind, Liu Qi asked.

"Jiangdong has captured Shouchun, and now Jiangdong has recovered the whole Jiujiang County, but Cao Bing's leader is also the same. Previously, he used Shouchun to resist the Jiangdong army for almost a month, and then he had to give up Shouchun because of insufficient troops. Now he has retreated to Runan County, gathered the soldiers and horses of Runan County and Guangling County, and suppressed the soldiers and horses of Jiangdong in Jiujiang County, so that tens of thousands of troops in Jiangdong could not advance at all.

Zhuge Liang said with admiration.

"Oh, who is the leader of Cao Bing?" Liu Qi was a little surprised that Jiangdong Sun Ce was not assassinated as in history. He was assisted by Lu Su in advance. It can be said that Jiangdong was also full of talents at this time. In this way, he was still suppressed by Cao Bing, which shows the strength of Cao Bing's leader.

"The news from Jin Yiwei said that this person is a talent promoted by Cao Cao recently, called Sima Yi. After working as a calligrapher of Cao Cao in Cao Cao's mansion for a few days, he was appointed as a general responsible for guarding the area of Jiujiang County and Runan County, and I heard that this person is only in his twenties, which is really talented.

Zhuge Liang said with admiration on his face. However, Liu Qi, who was beside him, was already stunned. Sima Yi was the abrupt winner who depleted Zhuge Liang to death. How could he appear so early? As soon as he appeared, he directly led a soldier and horse to fight fiercely with Jiangdong without dividing the winner.

And according to Zhuge Liang, Sima Yi's talent and strategy at this time are already at the top, not inferior to Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong and others.

Then Liu Qi's eyes narrowed and flashed the murder, but he was thinking about whether Sima Yi would kill him before he attracted Cao Cao's attention. Then he abandoned this idea. The Sima clan is also a big tribe in the north. How can there be no guard? Not to mention, people like Sima Yi have their own means to save their lives. Assassination of him will only make him more vigilant.

"Order Jin Yiwei to pay close attention to this person, and his every move should be closely monitored, and everything from birth to now, including his preferences and habits, must be investigated clearly."

Liu Qi thought for a moment and said that people will have weaknesses. If you see through Sima Yi clearly, you won't believe that you can't find a way to deal with him. In fact, Zhuge Liang may not be able to deal with Sima Yi. At this time, Jingzhou is not only Zhuge Liang, a top counselor, nor a weak Shu Han. Naturally, he can afford it. But if Sima Yi really refuses to fight in the future, can't Jingzhou really consume with him?

"No." Zhuge Liang was shocked. Although he didn't know why Liu Qi was like this, he did not dare to neglect him. After thinking about it, although Sima Yi was extremely talented, he was still inferior to Guo Jia in his heart. Why did the master attach so much importance to Sima Yi alone?

"Master, three grain warehouses in Jingzhou have been prepared to be built, respectively in Wancheng, Nanjun and Changsha. Now nearly 700,000 loads of grain and fodder have been stored in the granary."

Zhuge Liang took a deep breath and said that a whole 700,000 loads of grain and fodder would not even think about it before, but at this time, it was intact stored in the granary in Jingzhou and could provide food and fodder for the army at any time.

"Heventy thousand!" Liu Qi also took a deep breath. At this time, he knew why these families in Jingzhou were so confident when they faced him.

If it is a peaceful and prosperous era, these 700,000 loads of grain and fodder alone can support 100,000 troops without worrying about grain and fodder within ten years.

These grains and fodder are the grain and fodder accumulated by the Jingzhou family for many generations. Unexpectedly, they were all taken out and stored in the granary. At this time, Liu Qi really understood why only the support of a few families could recruit troops to develop forces.

"These granaries are of great importance, and there must be no difference. At least 2,000 soldiers and horses must be stationed near each granary. In the county where the granaries are located, it is necessary to eliminate mountain thieves and water thieves, and urban defense should increase manpower."

Liu Qi solemnly said that the Jingzhou family stored grain and grass in the granary for chickens to lay eggs. Eggs and chickens accumulate more grain and grass. Once something happens to any grain warehouse, it is likely to cause these families to extract grain and grass one after another. At that time, once the supply is insufficient, he will lose his trust, and no one will store the grain and grass. When put in the granary, the granary is useless.

And after that, Liu Qi also planned to establish a bank, and this reputation could not be questioned.

"Don't worry, the lord, this problem was taken into account when establishing the granary. Now there are 5,000 soldiers and horses stationed near each granary until a county is completely cleared before it is withdrawn." Zhuge Liang arched his hand.

pedal pedal..................

The rapid footsteps suddenly sounded, and a young man walked in with a bamboo in his hand.

"My lord, Liu Zhang from Yizhou personally took 200,000 soldiers and horses to the north, and now he has arrived in Mianzhu!"