The Three Kingdoms become stronger when they get treasures

Chapter 397 The matter of unification, who else is better than me

Zhang Wu took advantage of the fact that Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong, Xu Shu and others were in Xiangyang, and summoned military advisers, important ministers and generals to discuss future development plans.

Pang Tong, as the chief military advisor, was the first to speak: "My lord, everyone, we are now confronting Cao Cao from the north to the south, and we are temporarily maintaining a balance. Cao Cao's army has no navy and cannot cross the river south. We have no cavalry and dare not go deep into the northern plains. But the balance is only temporary. , within two years, war will inevitably break out again between the two sides. Our army is currently stationed in three places, Jianye, Fancheng and Jiameng Pass. If our army takes the initiative, it can send troops from Jianye to attack Hefei and then live in longevity. In the spring, we can completely capture Yangzhou, and we can also go out to Jiameng Pass and capture Hanzhong. If Cao's army moves first, they will definitely attack Fancheng with heavy troops."

Zhuge Liang said: "Although we defeated Cao Cao many times in the past few years, we always took advantage of the geographical advantages. We either won the battle with water troops, or blocked each other with danger. If we took the initiative to attack, I am afraid that the casualties will be relatively large. From a bright point of view Hefei is easy to take, and Shouchun is not difficult, but if you want to take the initiative to send troops to the Central Plains within ten years, Hanzhong and Liangzhou will have to take it."

Zhuge Liang's remarks actually expressed two development strategies. One is to attack Huainan as the main strategy, and then wait for the opportunity. When there are changes in the north, send troops from Huainan to take Yuzhou and Xuzhou, and then attack the hinterland of the Central Plains.

The implementation of this plan is relatively simple in the early stage, because the land of Huainan originally belonged to Yangzhou, with vertical and horizontal rivers and developed water systems, which can give full play to the advantages of Zhangwu's water army, but after pushing the battle line north to the Huaihe River line, it can no longer go north. bide your time.But it is uncertain how long it will take. Maybe Cao Cao will die in two or three years, and the north will be in chaos, so Zhang Wu can lead his army to unify the country from east to west.Maybe even if you wait ten or eight years, you won't have a chance.

The second strategy is to take Hanzhong, then occupy Liangzhou, and obtain a horse-producing land to train the cavalry, so that the initiative is in your own hands. And the East unified the world.

This plan requires risks, because Hanzhong and Liangzhou are not so easy to fight. The combat effectiveness of the Cao army's infantry and cavalry is stronger than that of the Chu army, and they have an advantage in strength.

As a time traveler, Zhang Wu naturally knew that he couldn't wait for an opportunity. Although Cao Cao was old, he seemed to be able to live for many years. Although he couldn't remember clearly, he would not die for at least three to five years.Even if Cao Cao died, Cao Pi who succeeded him was not an idiot, and there were still a large number of civil and military talents left by Cao Cao.

Therefore, it is more correct to take Hanzhong first. After all, Zhang Wu is not young anymore. He wants to unify the world as soon as possible, and then he wants to have some time to plan the overall framework of the new dynasty. Expand a bit.

Zhang Wu is very clear that if the great cause of reunification is handed over to the next generation, it will be nothing more than the replacement of the old and new dynasties, which will not change the course of history much.If you can complete the unification and live for at least another ten years, it will be enough to make major changes to this era, make this country, this nation further ahead of the whole world, and avoid some tragic things that happened in the history of later generations.

For example, the chaos of China, the rule of the Han Dynasty by foreign races, the seclusion of the country and falling behind the whole world, and then being invaded by the overtaking powers.

Zhang Wu said: "The trend of the world, if it is united for a long time, it will be divided, and if it is divided for a long time, it will be united. The Great Han Dynasty has been in chaos for more than [-] years since the ancestor Gaozu cut the white snake uprising to the period of Emperor Ling. More than ten years have passed. The common people live without a fixed place, their wives and children are scattered, and what is more, they change their children and eat or become military rations. The people of the world have been suffering for a long time, and they all hope that the world will return to unity so that they can live and work in peace and contentment. No one can stop the general trend, but whether Cao Cao came to unify us, or we unified Cao Cao in the past, it all depends on everyone here."

Those present were all senior members of Zhang Wu's group. Those who have followed Zhang Wu for a long time know that Zhang Wu's judgment on the general trend of the world is unparalleled in the world, and those who have followed Zhang Wu for a short time also know that Zhang Wu never fights uncertain battles.Now that the world is divided into north and south, although Cao Cao can definitely be regarded as a talented and bold hero, they have more confidence in their lord.

The world has been in war for so many years, and it is time to unify and live a good life. For these people who are in charge of half of the world, they certainly don't want Cao Cao to come and unify them.And if they can help the lord complete the great cause of unification in their lifetime, their power and status will be raised to a higher level.

Some people do have very noble morals and lofty ideals, but how many people would object that while realizing their ideals and ambitions, they can also bring fame and wealth to themselves and make their names go down in history?
In this world, there are many people who do not seek profit, and there are many people who do not seek fame, but how many people neither seek fame nor seek profit?Or I don't think it matters, but I have to think about it for future generations, right?

The civil servants and military generals at the scene have tasted the taste of power, how many of them are willing to give up?
Xu Shu, who came from a poor family, has the deepest experience. When he was young, as a ranger, he was a gangster to put it bluntly, and a small official in the county could rule him honestly.Later, he worked hard and devoted himself to learning, but he had nowhere to display his abilities, and no one appreciated him. Fortunately, he met Zhang Wu and trusted him.

Now Xu Shu is one of the three front army commanders under Zhang Wu. He commands an army of nearly [-] and shoulders the important task of resisting Cao Jun's invasion of Yizhou. He is a famous strategist and mastermind in the whole world. All of this was given to him by Zhang Wu. of.

Xu Shu said: "My lord, everyone, I used to travel around in my early years and saw a lot of tragedies in troubled times. To be honest, over the years, no matter whether it is Yuan Shu, Yuan Shao, Lu Bu, Liu Biao, Liu Zhang, Sun Quan, or Cao Cao, I I have never seen such a benevolent and righteous person as the lord! Therefore, for the sake of the common people in the world, the world must be unified by the lord!"

As soon as this remark came out, everyone present agreed, this is not Xu Shu flattering Zhang Wu, it is the fact.Since Zhang Wu took control of Jingzhou, not only has there never been any atrocities, but he has implemented benevolent policies many times, always thinking of the people.It can be said that the common people in Jingzhou live the best life in the whole world, and the government in Jingzhou is also the clearest in the world.

Older and more experienced people like Huang Zhong, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Kuai Yue, etc. have a deep understanding of this, because they have also seen a lot of atrocities or inhumane things of the previous princes.

Moreover, Zhang Wu has never killed anyone indiscriminately or in vain, and he is not as fond of killing famous people as Cao Cao. Under Zhang Wu's rule, as long as you keep yourself safe and abide by the law, you don't have to worry about any unexpected disasters.No matter how rich the aristocratic family is, as long as they don't do illegal things, they don't have to worry about their wealth being taken away by others.

Zhang Wu's policy of "protecting the safety of personal life and the safety of private legal property" has won the support and support of all aristocratic families.

Working under Zhang Wu's command is not only reassuring, but also very comfortable, because Zhang Wu respects his subordinates very much, and this respect comes from the heart, not just pretending.

Therefore, everyone present felt that, looking at all the monarchs in ancient and modern times, Zhang Wu could be regarded as a very wise and mighty lord.

In such troubled times, it is also their luck to meet such a wise master!
(End of this chapter)