Destroy Cao Cao, then fight Yuan Shao, and then defeat Liu Biao. Maybe Luo Chen will have to go through a battle of Chibi and then be forced to return north. Luochen is a little undecided about the military strategy ahead. He thinks that he will go to see Zhuge Liang at this time, maybe dig Zhuge Liang over before Liu Bei...

Nanyang is the boundary of Jingzhou, so it is quite dangerous to go there. Fortunately, it is in the countryside, and you will not know if you go to the local government secretly. Luochen only brought Yan Qing there. Luochen is still quite short of manpower. Now he has to develop gunpowder and make stirrups, and also implement the land-equalization system on a large scale, attack the powerful, and prepare for battle. His generals are busy around the world. Like Yan Qing, who has been working with blacksmiths to make stirrups lately, and this time Luo Chen has set him up to meet Zhuge Liang.

Luochen summoned Zhang Juzheng, Lu Bu, Lin Chong and Xu Da in Beijing, and announced that he was going to see Zhuge Liang.

".'Nanyang? The boundary of Jingzhou? I'm afraid it's not safe for the lord to go." Yan Qing was the first to express concern. Xu Da and Zhang Juzheng also expressed concern.

"What Zhu... Zhu Liang? Wolong? I've never heard of him!" Lv Bu said, "He's a farmer who cultivates the land. What's there to see and take such a big risk?"

Everyone couldn't help laughing, and Luo Chen also laughed: "I didn't come to invite you to discuss, I have already decided, I just let you know, lest you find that I am not panicking. Xu Da can return to Tongguan tomorrow, pay close attention to monitoring. Cao's army moves, ready to fight at any time!"

"Yes, my lord." Xu Da said.

"I don't want to relax all the measures! In addition, Lv Bu can expand his army a little, including Ma Dai. He can also expand his army. Be careful not to recruit strong men. Temporarily use the recruitment system. When the government military system is fully promoted, the conscript system can be used."

All civil servants and generals were ordered to leave.

Luochen and Yan Qingxiao (Qian's) stayed overnight and arrived in Nanyang in a few days.

Nanyang really has beautiful scenery! It is summer, the paddy fields are green, and the four fields are green. The peasants sang aloud, saying:

The sky is like a dome, and the land is like a chess game. The world is divided into black and white, and exchanges strive for honor and disgrace.

Those who are honored will be at peace, those who have been dishonored will be mediocre. There are seclusion in Nanyang, and high sleep is not enough!

Luochen is familiar with this lyrics, and it seems to be from "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". Nai hit the horse and went forward: "Brother! Is there a Mr. Wolong here?" The farmer nodded: "Yes, the hut behind the hill in front is his home. This song is written by Mr. Wolong! We listen to him sing every day. , I will learn it slowly." Luo Chen was overjoyed, thanked the farmer, dismounted and walked to the hill.

I saw that the small hill was covered with green color, there was flowing water, and the breeze was blowing. Luochen and Yanqing saw a small thatched hut in the distance and walked over quickly. I wonder if I can see Mr. Wolong. .

Chapter 18 Nanyang

It is said that Luochen led Yanqing to Nanyang to visit Mr. Wolong. I saw the green hills here, the gurgling water, and the quiet and beautiful scenery. Luochen's tense physical and mental state in these days is also quite relieved.

The two led their horses slowly to the front of the thatched hut, and Luo Chen knocked on the door lightly. The door of the wood opened with a creak, and a boy stuck his head out. The boy looked up and down at Luochen and Yanqing. The two men were majestic and heroic. Although they were not wearing military uniforms, it could be seen from their saber and standing posture that they seemed to be generals or princes. Category.

"Who are the two guests looking for? Is there anything?" the boy asked.

"Luochen, the prime minister of the next dynasty, came to ask Mr. Wolong for advice. I wonder if Mr. Wolong is at home?" Luochen replied hurriedly.

"Mr. Wolong seems to have gone out to travel..." The boy scratched his head. At this moment, a voice came from the door: "Who is that?" Just as he was talking, a fifteen- or sixteen-year-old youth in green clothes walked out. "Young Master, this person said that he was the Prime Minister of the Dynasty Luochen." The boy replied hurriedly.

The young man was shocked and hurriedly opened the firewood door: "547 has neglected the two of you, please sit in the house."

Luochen entered the bookstore with the boy. The facilities in the house were simple and the books were piled up.

"The next one is Mr. Wolong's younger brother, Zhuge Xu." The boy said, looking quite curious: "I heard that the prime minister of the dynasty was a hero, Chang'an is very far away from here, I don't know why the general came so far..."

"I heard that Mr. Wolong from Nanyang is a genius in the world, but he is able to settle down in the country, so he came here to ask for advice." Luo Chen saluted, "I don't know when Mr. Wolong will come back?"

"My brother has been traveling for a while, and I estimate that I will be back in a day or two... The general came from a long way. If you don't dislike it, you might as well rest in the humble house for a day or two and wait for your brother to come back." Zhuge Xu warmly invited him.

Luochen had already planned, he was far away from here, and couldn't follow Liu Bei's three-way visit to the cottage. He planned to find a hotel to stay in if he didn't see Zhuge Liang and wait a day or two. Of course, the battle situation in the north is changing rapidly, and after two days of dust, you have to go back and be ready to fight at any time... There is still a problem with staying in a hotel, that is, there are too many people and it is not safe. Luochen thought for a while, and then agreed, this place is quiet and safer.

"Please don't advertise that Prime Minister Luo came here." Yan Qing, who was behind him, said to Zhuge Xu. "Understood, I understand." Zhuge Xu hurriedly agreed.

The two of Luochen stayed in the side room. After reading a book at night, Luochen was ready to fall asleep. In the dimness, he heard the firewood door open with a creak, as if someone had entered. Mixed with Zhuge Xu's voice: "Sir, it's still late...it's getting late." Yan Qing next to him woke up immediately. In the dimness, Luo Chen saw that he was holding the sword in his hand instantly, and was quite alert. Luo Chen also got up and turned his ears to listen to the movement outside.

The visitor seemed to be alone, and he slowly paced into the room as if he had started to eat.

This person doesn't seem to be Liu Biaojun or Cao Jun's killer. This person entered the house to eat so calmly. Could it be that Wolong is back? Luo Chen guessed wildly in his heart.

"Why are there two more northern horses in the stable?" The man spoke, it seemed to be a young man.

"Uh..." Zhuge Xu's voice sounded, and he seemed rather hesitant, "It's two relatives of my family... who came to visit and are already asleep."

"Hehehe... I've never heard of your family's relatives in the north." The man obviously didn't believe it, but when he saw Zhuge Xu covering up, he didn't ask any further questions, and took the initiative to change the subject: "When is Mr. Wolong? Come back, this trip was when I was going to work at Liu Biao's office, and I didn't catch up with him."

"Maybe I'll be back in a day or two." Zhuge Xu was relieved to see that he didn't ask any more questions, "How do you feel when you work at Liu Biao's office? I heard that Liu Biao is a hero and recruits talents." (baad)

Luo Chen heard the gentleman sigh softly: "No, no, Liu Biao has no ambitions, is indecisive, lacks strategic vision... The so-called recruiting talents but not reusing them, treats talents as decorations. The situation in the northern war is certain, whether it is Yuan, Cao or Luo. , it will definitely lead to the south, and the good days of Jingzhou will be over by then."

Hearing this heroic argument, Luo Chen felt itchy in his heart. This person is likely to be a talented person. Now, it seems that he can't find a wise master to display his talents. Why didn't Luo Chen recruit him? In this way, even if you can't see Zhuge Kongming, it's a worthwhile trip.

He rashly opened the door of the side room and entered the main room. "Sir, it's your courtesy." Luo Chen rashly saluted. Zhuge Xu was shocked. Luochen looked up at the guest, who was very tall, wearing a square scarf and fluttering robes, with a refined appearance. The guest seemed to be looking at himself with interest. This is because Yan Qing was afraid that Luo Chen would not be safe, and also came out.

"The heroic spirit of the two gentlemen..." The gentleman said with a smile, but looked at Zhuge Xu mockingly, "The two generals, are they not the generals of the northern princes or something."

Luochen did not hide it, and said directly: "In Luochen, when the prime minister of the court Luochen."

When the gentleman heard this, he couldn't help but be taken aback: "I heard that General Luochen is a young hero, but unexpectedly he is so young..." Then he stood up and saluted, "I am disrespectful and disrespectful, the general has been in stable custody for several months, and the hero Sitting in Hanzhong, you can advance and retreat strategically, and you are truly a wise and wise master of martial arts, and I admire him below.”

"Sir, the prize." Luo Chen replied humbly. "To tell the truth from Mr. Luo, I have been deeply confused and tired recently, and I am in urgent need of the guidance of Mr. Wolong and Mr. people who are safe and secure in the country. I am really anxious..."

"Oh, yes, this is Mr. Xu Shu, the character is Yuanzhi, and he is a close friend of my brother." Zhuge Xu introduced.

"I just listened to Mr. Yuanzhi's eloquent comments on Liu Biao, and now I see that Mr. is elegant and unrestrained, and he has an extraordinary aura. Luochen encounters Mr. Xu Yuanzhi today. It is really a blessing for three lives..." Luochen said respectfully and authentically.

Luochen didn't go around detours, and regardless of the night, he sat down to ask Xu Shu the strategic trend of the world: "Luochen is deeply confused, Yuan and Cao are both powerful, I want to join forces with Yuan Shao to destroy Cao Cao, but Cao Cao is a traitor, how can it be so easy to solve? 1. Secondly, even if Cao Cao is destroyed, Luo Chen and Yuan Shao will be the two tigers in the north, and they will inevitably compete. At that time, Luo Chen will even go as far as Youzhou and other places to encircle and suppress the forces in Hebei. How difficult it will be! I'm afraid I really can't afford the cost of war. Thirdly, what's more serious is that if I march into the Central Plains and the three tigers gather together, who knows if Yuan Shao will be able to maintain the alliance, and the advisors from Hebei are not stupid! I can't even go south to attack Liu Biao..."

Xu Shu nodded again and again: "The general's analysis is extremely reasonable. Xu Shu dared to analyze one or two for the general.".

Chapter Nineteen Questions

But he said that Xu Shu wanted to analyze the current situation for Luochen. He asked Zhuge Xu to take out a map and frowned: "What the general said is very reasonable. Now the south is Sun Ce, Liu Biao, and Liu Zhang. The overall strength of the south is far inferior to that of the north. Today, Liu Zhang is dark and weak. Liu Biao had no ambitions, and Sun Ce was incapable of expeditions to the north, so the north was just three tigers fighting each other, and it could be said that the northern space was closed."

"Now there are three options for generals: First, as the general said, participate in the battle of the northern Central Plains, destroy Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, Liu Biao and even Yizhou Jiangdong in turn, and unify the world. But this method consumes too much energy, and it is possible that the general's strength is insufficient. Second, take advantage of the war in the north, expand forces to the south, accumulate strength, and prepare to fight against the victors after the war between Yuan and Cao. This is the way to compete in the Central Plains. Third, to recuperate in the territory and defend Tongguan, the general's control area can at least guarantee Decades of peace. So we are ready to wait and see, and when the world changes, we will make another good plan."

Luochen listened to Xu Shu's analysis, which was watertight and very logical, and felt a sense of relief. He couldn't help but be overjoyed, and repeatedly said: "Sir, sir! , but Xu Shu couldn't decide which plan was better.

Unconsciously, the sky was getting brighter, and both of them were a little tired. Luochen decided in his heart that he must hire Xu Shu as his adviser, and said, "Where does Mr. work? Why don't you go back to Chang'an with Luochen, so that Luochen can ask for advice from Mr. at any time..." Xu Shu laughed and didn't refuse: "I'm stupid. , and Mr. Kong Ming, like Yinghuo Bi Haoyue, but since the general is so sincere, he is willing to do his best." Luo Chen was very happy, and the two chatted for a while, and each went to sleep.

Luochen woke up at noon and saw Xu Shu talking to someone in the haze. At this time, Yan Qing said in his ear: "My lord, Mr. Wolong is back." Luo Chen was shocked and woke up most of the time. He hurriedly got off the bed and saw a young man, eight feet tall, with a face like a crown jade, feather fan and silk scarf, with a gentle yet elegant air. "Luochen is not ashamed, sir, he is still sleeping soundly." Luochen salutes deeply. "I've heard of Mr.'s name for a long time, and when I see him today, I've been hungry and thirsty all my life." Mr. Wolong smiled and hurriedly returned with a feather fan: "Nanyang is a blunt savage who came from a long way in vain. It's not ashamed."

A few people sat down in the main room, and Luochen couldn't wait to speak: "Luochen is here this time, just wanting to ask Mr. for advice." Then Kong Ming nodded understandingly: "Xu Yuanzhi has already told me that the general is wise and wise, What is rare, there must be an opinion... I am afraid it will be difficult to help the general in the savage of Nanyang." Luo Chen was anxious: "How can you be humble!" Then Xu Shu also advised him: "Mr. Kong Ming may as well tell us your opinion, we all study."

Seeing that it was difficult to refuse, Kong Ming had no choice but to take out the map and start to analyze: "Xu Yuanzhi's three options are very accurate. The third option is a conservative one, that is, stick to Tongguan, cultivate your life, and seek other opportunities. You have to do it as a last resort. But the general, who is determined to forge ahead, is trying to make a difference at this time, and I'm afraid he may not be willing to choose..." Luo Chen couldn't help laughing: "Sir knows me."

"Okay, then the other two options. General Luo has already realized the difficulty of the first option." Kong Ming shook his feather fan lightly and pondered a little: "But I heard that General Luo still stationed 100,000 troops at Tongguan, ready to compete in the north. "Luochen got up and replied, "Yes, to be honest, Mr. said that my original plan was like this, but I was pondering the difficulties and was a little hesitant, so I came to ask Mr. Kong for advice." Kong Ming shook his head: "General of 100,000 horses, Cao Cao three There are more than 100,000 people, Yuan Shao has reached more than 800,000; the strength of the general is not optimistic, and I am afraid that I will not be able to support it to the end."

The dust frowned in thought. Zhuge Kongming spoke again: "The general dealt with Cao Cao and defended Tongguan for more than a month. Most of the army was damaged. It could only barely maintain it and could not counterattack. If this situation was in the hands of others, Chang'an would have been conquered long ago. Fortunately, the general was conquered. Deploying a formula, not chaotic in the face of danger, and the alliance. In the end, Cao Cao was forced to withdraw. This time the general and Cao Cao played against each other showed two problems: one is that the general is indeed wise and powerful, which is rare today. , this is a fact." Luo Chen heard this and nodded again and again: "It's true that our army has not been able to face off against Cao Jun, but Cao Jun is still far stronger than me."

·0 Seeking flowers