The World of Yellow Sky

On the sixth day when Xu An led the generals of the Ming court to Pingyuan City, the 5 troops under his command had already arrived outside Pingyuan City, and set up a barracks outside Pingyuan City.

Xu An was sitting in the office room and was confirming the logistics arrangement and situation with Xu You, while Yan Zhong was also sitting beside them listening to their discussion.

Very close to Qingzhou Pingyuan City, there is a granary set up by Yuan Shao. The granary there was the supply base of Qingzhou Wei Army on the north bank.

Qingzhou has enough food and grass to store grain, enough to support an army of [-] for more than a year. Of course, this means that they are stationed in Qingzhou and do not go out to fight.

If you go out to fight, the time that the military rations can be supported will be greatly shortened. After all, the loss in the middle and various situations will reduce the reserve of military rations.

Qingzhou Plain County is located in the North China Plain in the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River. The land is fertile and the weather has been favorable in recent years.

Although Yuan Shao is not very good at fighting, he still has a certain talent for management. Under his management, Wei Guo's economy is not too bad.

If Yuan Shao were allowed to control a country without foreign aggression and military disasters, then he would definitely be able to maintain the country's tranquility and economic prosperity.

It's just that this is a troubled time, and there is no time for Yuan Shao to develop with peace of mind.

Of course, Qingzhou has so much grain reserves, thanks to the powerful family in Qingzhou. This time, the public trial in Hebei has enabled Mingting to obtain a large amount of financial revenue, and the household department warehouse that was almost bottomed out has become sufficient again. .

"The Jizhou army is mainly to attract attention, and it can be supported by the grain reserves of Weijun and Dongjun counties alone."

"The food for our army to attack the Qingzhou Army is first transported from the nearest Qingzhou Plain County, and the logistics convoy is fully prepared."

"The arrangements for Youzhou and Jizhou have also been made properly, and the war has reached a stalemate. We can dispatch food from Jizhou and Youzhou."

"Tianjin Military Port and Dinghai Port have been built. Both military ports can be used as cargo ports. Grain and grass from Liaozhou and Youzhou can be continuously transported to Qingzhou through the two ports."

"On the coast of Qingzhou and Jizhou, many trade and freight ports have also been built, and materials can also be transported."

Xu An nodded slightly, Xu You's arrangements were very detailed and orderly, and all aspects were considered relatively complete.

Xu An glanced at Yan Zhong, who was looking at the logistics plan written by Xu You.

Sensing Xu An's eyes, Yan Zhong also nodded, and Xu An was completely relieved.

In the past, Yan Zhong was in charge of the logistics of the Yellow Turban Army. After reading the plan, Yan Zhong nodded to him, proving that there was indeed nothing to pay attention to.

"The war in Liaodong should be over now, right?"

Xu An raised his head and looked at Jia Xu who was beside him.

Jia Xu is the government order of the Central Military Mansion, and he is in charge of these matters. Xu An personally managed these matters when Jia Xu was away.

"Gongsun Du Yu Dasheng, the lord of the Yilou Kingdom was captured and surrendered. He was willing to submit, and was granted the seal by the Han officials, and was named Yilou chieftain."

"Woju State was destroyed by our army, its leader was beheaded, and its citizens were incorporated into the household registration. Goguryeo Kingdom has also been destroyed by our army. When the Goguryeo Army attacked Woju, the Liaozhou Army broke through the Goguryeo capital. , the Goguryeo army outside was also annexed by our army."

"However, there are still a few remaining forces in the country. Gongsun Du has already recruited a lot of soldiers from the original Woju country to counter the rebellion."

"The leader of the Fuyu kingdom, Wei Qiutai, died of illness, and the son of the country, Jianwei, died in battle. The country was in constant turmoil. Gongsun Du planned to wait until the turmoil subsides before sending troops to Fuyu."

"The names of the four countries in Liaodong are all removed, and now there are only a few funeral affairs that need to be cleaned up."

"The Liaozhou Navy and the Haidong Navy have merged. The Liaozhou Army and the Haidong Army are being transported to the islands of Qingzhou and Dinghai Port in an orderly manner, as a springboard for crossing the sea."

"About one month later, the main force of the Liaozhou Navy will arrive at Bohai Naval Port not far from Pingyuan County."

"correct……"

Jia Xu paused.

"Gongsun Du wrote a letter of recommendation to Duke Ming a few days ago."

Jia Xu stood up, took a letter from her sleeve, walked to Xu An's desk and put it down.

"A letter of recommendation?"

Xu An looked a little puzzled, how could Gongsun Du take the initiative to recommend talents to him.

And still picking up the South Expedition, could it be that Gongsundu wanted his two sons, Gongsun Kang and Gongsun Gong, to follow the army in the South Expedition, and also wanted to share a share of military merit.

This is human nature, and there are indeed vacancies for generals and school positions in the army, and it is okay to stuff one in to give Gongsun a little noodle.

After all, Gongsun Du had just pacified the four kingdoms of Liaodong.

In the original time and space, Gongsun Kang was quite capable.

After the death of his father, Gongsun Du, who succeeded him as the prefect of Liaodong, he captured and beheaded the brothers Yuan Shang and Yuan Xi who were plotting to commit crimes, and dedicated their heads to Cao Cao. He was worshiped as General Zuo and named Xiangpinghou.

Later, he defeated Goguryeo, trapped its capital, and crusaded against Han Yan, setting up Daifang County.

However, Gongsun Gong was much weaker. After Gongsun Kang's death, because his second son was still young, he inherited the position of Liaodong prefect, but was later forced by the grown-up Gongsun Yuan to abdicate and was imprisoned.

While thinking about it, Xu An unfolded the paperwork that Jia Xu handed over, and then his face brightened.

The people recommended by Gongsun Du are none other than Tai Shici and Zhao Yun? !

"It seems that Ming Gong is very satisfied with the two people recommended by Gongsun Du."

Jia Xu gently pinched his beard and said with a smile.

His ability to observe words and expressions, he can be said to be top-notch.

"This Gongsun Du really impressed me..."

Xu An looked at the document handed over by Gongsun Du.

"I originally thought that Gongsun Du was a domineering person, but I never thought that Gongsun Du would let go of his good generals to serve in the army."

This time Gongsun Du did give him a big surprise. At the beginning, he asked Gongsun Du to marry Tai Shici, but Gongsun Du did not agree, and Xu An naturally did not force him.

As for Zhao Yun being under Gongsun Du's command, Xu An knew nothing at all.

He didn't send the Eagle Wolf Guards to inquire about Zhao Yun, but the Eagle Wolf Guards were all focused on Gongsun Du, so naturally they didn't care about a little captain.

"Gongsun Du is indeed a domineering person, but that also scores points."

Xu You was a little helpless.

"The last time he saw you, he was no different from a mouse."

Xu An was stunned for a moment, then he remembered the abnormalities of Qu Yi and Xu Rong, and smiled.

"Am I that scary?"

But this joke made the atmosphere in the room a little dull.

Xu You and Jia Xu looked at each other without speaking.

At this time, Yan Zhong slowly put down the document in his hand, and looked at Xu An.

"Didn't Duke Ming notice it himself?"

Xu An frowned slightly, and he began to wonder if there was any problem.

"Duke Ming should have noticed that the attitude of the people around him towards him is changing."

Yan Zhong closed the document in his hand and put it aside.

"Minggong's question, I can answer it."

"The current Minggong is indeed a bit scary."

"Now Minggong gives me the same feeling as when I was in Weiyang Palace."

Xu An's expression sank, he remembered what happened when he was in Weiyang Palace.

In the room, the atmosphere became more and more dull.

Xu An kept thinking about all the things that happened during this period. It seemed that there were indeed many problems in his body, and those small things one after another were subtly affecting him.

"I believe that Duke Ming will be able to solve these problems in the future. Now let's decide on the layout of the Southern Expedition."

Yan Zhong noticed the change in Xu An's mood, and immediately interrupted Xu An's thoughts, and brought the topic back to Nanzheng.

"There are Yu Du and Xu Rong on the other side of Jizhou. They have the same official positions, so who will be the main general?"

Xu An was not angry when his thoughts were interrupted. He understood that the problems that occurred to him needed to be solved by himself, and he also understood what the problems were. It is really not appropriate to be distracted now, and maintaining this state for the time being does not have much impact.

"Let Yu Du be in charge of the logistics. If you don't go to the battlefield, leave all the military power to Xu Rong."

Xu Rong and Yu Du had to choose one, Xu An naturally chose Xu Rong.

After all, Xu Rong was the man who defeated Cao Cao and Sun Jian, and almost defeated Dong Lianjun.

If it weren't for Dong Zhuo's tricky maneuvers, changing generals just before the battle, and replacing Xu Rong, who was not from Liangzhou, Sun Jian might not even have the ability to advance in Luo.

Yanzhou is extremely important. Although the Han army has no horses, no one can guarantee that Yuan Shu will lead troops across the Yellow River and launch the Northern Expedition when the main force of the Ming army attacks Qingzhou.

The two brothers of the Yuan family have done quite a lot in history.

"Chang'an City is still the same, let Liu Bi supervise the country?"

"Ah."

"The main force of our army is now in Hebei and Qingzhou."

"Then I will arrange for Li Heng and Wang Ren to lead the troops in Wuguan and Shangyong."

"The situation in southern Xinjiang is stable, Zhang Yang has already returned to Chengdu, there is no need to worry."

"It's just that Duke Ming transferred Gan Ning to the navy. The current Yizhou navy can only defend and cannot attack."

"There is no need to harass and disperse troops elsewhere."

Xu An waved his hand.

"It is enough to have garrisons and military garrisons in various places. If we disperse the elite, we will give up the advantages of our army. Only by clenching five fingers can we concentrate our strength and make a fist."

"The Qingzhou Army has about [-] people. The news came from the Eagle Wolf Guards. They lost a few hidden lines and connected them. They are all generals in the army. There is no big problem with this number. It should be up and down. fluctuation."

"There is no way to send out the deployment map of Qingzhou. The Eagle Wolf Guards received too many obstacles in Qingzhou."

"However, after I checked all the information, there is one thing that I am very concerned about."

Yan Zhong stood up from his seat, walked slowly to Xu An, and pointed to a place in the east on the map of Qingzhou.

"A year ago, it seemed that a Han army entered this place and dispersed the local residents. There is something wrong with this place..."

Chapter 835 Han Ting

"The Ming army Chen Bing is in the north, and wants to invade the south."

"According to the investigation by the embroidered clothes envoy, most of the troops in Jizhou today are Ming troops from Jizhou and Youzhou. Their predecessors were soldiers from the Taihang Military Region and the Two Counties Military Region respectively. There are about [-] soldiers."

"It's not clear who will lead the Ji Youming army, but the leader is either Yu Du or Xu Rong. This has already been determined."

Chen Du, inside the Dongming Hall.

A group of important officials of the Han court sat in it, staring at the map placed in the hall.

Guo Jia stood beside the map, pointing to the location of Yanzhou and telling the movement of the Ming army.

The Han and Wei Dynasties have been fighting for several years, and Guo Jia played a role in making suggestions, so he has made a lot of contributions.

The Battle of Qingxu, the Battle of Dongjun, including the subsequent encirclement of Qingzhou, and countermeasures all have credit for Guo Jia.

"The main attack direction of the Ming army will definitely not be in the direction of Yanzhou. The Ming army is divided into four levels, one is directly under the jurisdiction, the other is the military area, the third is the defense, and the fourth is the garrison."

Since then, Guo Jia has been continuously promoted because of his military merits, and now he is an official to a military division.

It is said that the official name Jijiu is the head of the department.

Guo Jia is no longer just an official following Liu Chong.

Inside the Dongming Palace, all the important officials, either from the states or from the Sangong, and officials at the level of Jiuqing, all focused their eyes on Guo Jia, but Guo Jia still maintained a calm expression.

"Most of the Ming troops stationed in the Liyang area today are soldiers of the second, third, and fourth ranks."

"The Embroidered Clothes Messenger previously reported that he found a large group of Ming troops moving in the direction of Pingyuan County."

"so……"

Guo Jia stepped forward and pointed to Qingzhou on the map.

"The Ming army's main attack direction is very clear. As expected, the Ming army will give priority to attacking Qingzhou this time."

"Previously, Mr. Cao believed that the Ming army would most likely bypass the Dahe River, imitate the old Gongsun Du, invade Donglai County from the sea, and then advance by sea and land, attacking Qingzhou from the east and west."

"The Ming army's plan should not be much different from what Cao Shijun expected."

Guo Jia paused, he wanted to give everyone a time to think.

And mentioning Cao Cao, who is now the shepherd of Qingzhou, Guo Jia knew Cao Cao and had a little friendship with him.

Although Cao Cao is quite outstanding in military training, he is only unsatisfactory in terms of fighting.