The Supreme Call of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 140 Liu Xiao's Ghost Idea
Jinan County, Prefect's Mansion.

Now almost everyone is smiling, even Xu Huang and Yue Fei, who have not recovered from their injuries, have joined the celebrating crowd.

Yuan Shao had an army of more than [-], with countless advisers and generals, and even Lv Bu was in the battle. In the end, he could only be defeated and lost. This time the victory was too important. He was able to defeat Yuan Shu head-on, then break Cao Cao's insidious tricks, capture Xiahou Dun alive, and finally defeat Yuan Shao, consolidating the confrontation. Qingzhou and Xuzhou had to pass, and they fought against the three major forces one after another, and finally gained the upper hand. , almost all the forces looked at Liu Xiao with admiration!

Looking at the world, there is no force that dares to challenge the three major princes one after another, and can still be invincible in the end.

"Lord!"

Xun Yu said with a smile: "First decide Xuzhou, then Qingzhou, my lord, this is a real battle to become famous, from now on no one dares to underestimate Liu Xuangan!"

Liu Xiao said with a smile: "It's thanks to the gentlemen. It is not so easy to defeat Yuan Shao without all of you sharing the same hatred and fighting against a powerful enemy."

Xun Yu pointed at the map on the wall with his finger, and said in a deep voice: "My lord, although Yuan Shao has been defeated and Tai'an County has been taken into our pocket, we may face two powerful enemies, Cao Cao and Yuan Shao, at any time." Their attack, our actions are still not very optimistic..."

Liu Xiao asked: "Then what is your opinion?"

Xun Yu pondered slightly, and replied: "Continue to pursue, give up Leling County, we will attack Pingyuan County with all our strength, after taking Pingyuan County, we will then attack Qinghe County, as long as we can take Pingyuan County and Qinghe County, you see... "

Xun Yu pointed at the map with his hand and said with a smile: "The Jizhou occupied by Yuan Shao will be divided into two halves by the plains and the Qinghe River. Once a war breaks out between Yuan Shao and Yuan Shao, we only need to order a general to lead an elite division to advance in detail and occupy it. Zhaojun, Julu, and Jizhou will be unable to care about each other. In this way, whether we attack the front line of Bohai County in Leling, or the front line of Yecheng and Weijun, Yuan Shao can only bypass Bingzhou before he can rush to the other side to help. The entire line The length is more than 1000 miles, which is impossible to take into account! In other words, in the future, as long as we want, we can eat half of Yuan Shao's Jizhou at any time!"

Fang Xuanling nodded and said: "Wen Ruogong is right, but to capture Pingyuan and Qinghe, our army will have an absolute advantage. I'm afraid Yuan Shao will be restless day and night. Jizhou is rich in resources and people. It is Yuan Shao's granary and headquarters. Even if he loses half of the land in Jizhou, Yuan Shao cannot maintain his rule in the three states. He simply does not have enough money and food! It's just..."

Fang Xuanling hesitated for a moment, and said in a deep voice: "Our army is exhausted from fighting for several days. Now Yuan's army is divided into two, each guarding the city, and Bingzhou and Youzhou still have a large number of troops, and they want to take the plains. County and Qinghe County are not so easy, once they fall into a protracted stalemate, it will be too much pressure on Qingzhou's logistics..."

Liu Xiao said in a deep voice: "Quick battle, quick decision, only one month to take Pingyuan and Qinghe, if you can't succeed in one month, then give up the action. Although we have won one after another, it will consume too much for us. Absolutely not to fish in a dry marsh!"

one month...

Xun Yu smiled bitterly. Pingyuan County and Qinghe County are both large counties with large populations and tall cities. Now Yuan Shao's army is stationed. How can they capture two counties in one month?

Xun You said shyly: "My lord, if it takes a month, then we should not launch an attack. The two counties are stronger than the other, and the garrison is strong. If we defend the city, how can we conquer it in a short period of time?" gone?"

"What if you tune the tiger away from the mountain?"

Liu Xiao said coldly: "Order Gao Chong Zhao Yun to lead an elite force to attack Yecheng. Now that Yecheng's defenses are empty, Pingyuan County will definitely support Yecheng with all its strength. We will ambush the Pingyuan County defenders between Pingyuan County and Yecheng. , can definitely defeat it in one fell swoop, and then capture Pingyuan County!"

Xun You shook his head and said: "My lord, first of all, Yuan Jun is already frightened and dare not send troops easily. Even if he sends troops, how can he know that Yuan Shao will mobilize the garrison of Pingyuan County to rush for reinforcements? After all, Shangdang County is not far from Yecheng, and high-ranking officials are there. Shangdang has thousands of cavalry stationed and can rush to Yecheng's aid at any time; secondly, compared to Pingyuan County, Yecheng is taller and is the largest city in Jizhou with a population of hundreds of thousands. It is not something we can break if we want to. Yes, most of the grain and grass transported from Jizhou are stored in Yecheng. If Yuan Shao defends, it will not be in danger of falling even if it takes half a year. How can the plain garrison rush to help quickly?"

Liu Xiao shook his head helplessly and thought to himself, it would be great if there were artillery in this era. With one shot, most of the seemingly indestructible city wall would fall down. However, it is easy to think about it. Artillery, not to mention the current Iron-making technology is too backward. Even if the technology is improved, the output is not so easy to increase. One artillery consumes thousands of kilograms of copper and pig iron. Two artillery consumes tens of thousands of kilograms. Copper and iron, and they may not be usable yet. You must know that even in the Ming Dynasty, it was common for artillery to explode, not to mention the current casting technology and materials?

However, thinking of artillery, Liu Xiao's heart suddenly shook. By the way, it is impossible to make artillery in a short time, but gunpowder can't help me, especially the simplest black powder. It is necessary to get out the black powder, fill it with one or two cylinders, and quietly bury it under the city of Pingyuan County. If there is a loud noise, the city wall of Pingyuan County will collapse by half, and even Yuan Jun will be scared to death!
Hey, that’s it!

Liu Xiao said in a deep voice, "Where is Dian Wei?"

Dian Wei put down the leg of lamb in his hand, raised his head blankly, and asked, "Lord, what's wrong?"

Liu Xiao said unhappily: "I know how to eat, I have work to do! I order you to lead 50 people to collect charcoal in Jinan County and Qi County. The more the better, it is best to collect two thousand catties of charcoal for me within three days. !"

Dian Wei nodded quickly, and didn't ask what it was used for, anyway, just do what the lord ordered.

"Ziyi!"

Tai Shici quickly stood up and said respectfully: "My lord, what are your orders?"

Liu Xiao said in a deep voice: "Go to Qijun and Qingzhou to buy a large amount of traditional Chinese medicine deshuang. The more the better, even at high prices. You must get it for me in three days! Even if you buy out all the traditional Chinese medicine shops!" dragon!"

Zhao Yun also stood up.

Liu Xiao ordered: "You bring a team and search for me in the three counties with all your strength. It's okay to post a notice. I want sulfur! The more the better!"

(End of this chapter)