However, he said that Chen Xuzuo invited the Son of Heaven and wanted to send troops to completely pacify Guanzhong.

Chen Xu was about to convene the subordinate military and come to discuss the war, when suddenly someone came to report, and the military advisor Jia Xu asked to see him. When Chen Xu learned this, he didn't dare to slack off, and hurriedly went to greet him in person.

"Hey, I've seen the lord."

Chen Xu stepped forward and grabbed Jia Xu's arm and said, "I was about to gather everyone to discuss the matter of completely pacifying Guanzhong, but I didn't want the military advisor to come over in advance. ”

Jia Xu smiled and said, "Xu came this time, not for the war in Guanzhong, but to recommend talents to the lord. ”

"Oh?" Chen Xu was stunned for a moment and said, "What a great talent, worthy of being personally recommended by the military advisor?" ”

The current Chen Xu is not the hairy boy he was when he first debuted. At that time, Chen Xu had a very strong desire to possess any historical celebrity.

After all, there are now many top strategists and peerless generals who have gone down in history and are all working under Chen Xu. With the expansion of strength, Chen Xu, who has experienced too much, does not have the longing for the so-called historical celebrities in the past.

Jia Xu said: "The people I recommend are Yingchuan celebrities Zhong Xuan and Zhong Yuanchang. ”

"Zhong Xuanqi is not only talented, but also has a handful of calligraphy that shocks the past and the present. His resourcefulness and ability to handle government affairs are also beyond the reach of ordinary people. ”

"Since the lord has great ambitions, why don't you ask this person to be his arm?"

"Zhong Xuan?"

Hearing this name, Chen Xu was also shocked in his heart.

Although Chen Xu doesn't know much about this person's deeds. But he also knew that Zhong Xuan was a calligrapher, and in the various Three Kingdoms games in later generations, Zhong Xuan's resourcefulness was more than ninety.

With more than 90 of his cunning, he has become one of the top strategists. Even if Chen Xu didn't know Zhong Xuan's deeds, he knew that this person was extraordinary.

"Where is this man now?"

Jia Xu looked at Chen Xu's eager appearance, stroked his beard, and said with a smile: "Yuan Chang is now in the middle of the court, serving as the squire of the Yellow Gate. If the lord wants this person, he can recruit him with just a piece of paper. ”

After hesitating for a moment, Chen Xu said: "All celebrities are a little arrogant. I write down a piece of paper, will he really come? ”

"Hahahaha!"

Jia Xu laughed a few times and said, "Don't forget, my lord, you are now a general of the dynasty and a very popular minister. Even if it were forcibly expropriated, what would be wrong with it? ”

Chen Xu patted his forehead, only to realize that his thinking was still stuck in the past.

In the past, because he came from a humble background and was a thief, if he wanted to recruit a celebrity, he had to go to great lengths and use all means.

Even if he became a state pastor and divided one side, many celebrities still ignored him.

But now, Chen Xu is no longer what it used to be.

The Son of Heaven is not a subordinate, but he only grasps the initiative in the face of the princes, and he can rely on his own identity to forcibly recruit the wise men of the world.

Thinking of this, Chen Xu was overjoyed: "I'll let people recruit Zhong Xuan." ”

Sure enough, Zhong Xuan got Chen Xu's paperwork, didn't dare to slack off, and hurriedly came to meet Chen Xu.

Zhong Xuanzhi and Chen Xu treated each other politely, and then asked directly: "I have heard that Yuan Chang is a great talent in the world, and he has the ability to pass through the heavens and the earth. Now although the traitors Li Dao and Guo Yan have been given the head, the princes of the world are still divided into all directions. ”

"Yuan Chang is a Han official, and he should share the worries of the Son of Heaven and seek benefits for the people. Regarding the current situation, I don't know what Yuan Chang thinks? ”

Zhong Xuan's heart moved, he knew that this was Chen Xu who was taking the school exam. If you answer it properly, you will be able to use it again.

Secretly glancing at Chen Xu, Zhong Xuan secretly thought: "The general is burly and has a righteous face. Although he was born in the Yellow Turban, looking at what he did, he was also a hero with a heart for the world. It is by no means comparable to Dong Zhuo, Li Dao, Guo Yan and the like, which can be compared......"

"Among the princes of the world, I was very optimistic about Cao Mengde. However, since the general has taken the lead to welcome back the Son of Heaven, he has already occupied the righteousness. ”

"If he treats the Son of Heaven and the Ministers well, and doesn't be too arrogant, he will definitely be able to serve the Son of Heaven to conquer the Quartet."

"Today, I am relieved for the time being, if it can really be reused by the general, it will be a good thing. If the general is not the one who has done the work, it will not be too late for me to abandon him in the future. ”

Thinking of this, Zhong Xuan no longer hesitated, straightened out his thoughts, and said: "Although the general captured Guanzhong and welcomed back the Son of Heaven, he still did not completely control the land of Guanzhong. ”

"Although Guanzhong is the center of the Han Dynasty and the country of abundance, it is easy to defend and difficult to attack."

"But now there is famine everywhere, and there is not a single one of the people left, and countless people have fled to other states and counties. If the general wants to take Guanzhong as the foundation, look at the world, and stabilize Guanzhong first, it is the best policy. ”

Chen Xu asked: "How to stabilize Guanzhong?" ”

Zhong Xuan talked eloquently: "The reason why Guanzhong is easy to defend and difficult to attack is because there are Hangu Pass and Ji Pass in the east of Guanzhong, Sanguan Pass in the southwest, Xiao Pass in the northwest, and Wuguan Pass in the south. ”

"As for the junction between Guanzhong and Bingzhou, the terrain is even more dangerous, easy to defend and difficult to attack. The general should have a deep understanding of the fact that he went south from Bingzhou. ”

Hearing this, Chen Xu nodded.

If it weren't for the fact that the state army went upriver with a naval army and attacked Yong'an County, I am afraid that it would be extremely difficult to enter Guanzhong.

Zhong Xuan continued: "It is the existence of these five dangerous passes that makes the land in the middle of the pass impregnable. Even if the enemy has a million soldiers, I only need 5,000 elite soldiers to keep the enemy out of the country. ”

"However, although the general has the land of Guanzhong, these five checkpoints, except for Xiao Pass in the northwest in Liangzhou, the rest of the checkpoints are still in the hands of Li Dao and Guo Yanyu."

"The guards in these places are all close associates of Li Dao and Guo Yan. If the general wants to seize these four levels, he can only use a large army to suppress the border. ”

"As for Xiaoguan in the northwest, there are Ma Teng and Han Sui entrenched, and it is difficult to plot for the time being. The general can first take the pass, and then send a general, and the troops can be stationed in Chencang, and the pass will become a corner. ”

"Although the danger of Chen Cang is not as good as Xiao Pass, it is also easy to defend and difficult to attack. In this way, it can block the entry of Ma Teng and Han Sui. ”

"After the general completely pacifies Guanzhong, it is not too late to raise troops to capture Xiaoguan."

Zhong Xuan's words made Chen Xu overjoyed, and he attached more importance to Zhong Xuan in his heart.

Speaking of this, Zhong Xuan paused and continued: "The seizure of the land of the five passes is a military operation. If the general wants to revive the Han Dynasty, he must also develop production in Guanzhong. ”

"Today, Guanzhong has experienced repeated wars, famine, and people's livelihoods are withered and dilapidated. Generals should appoint talents, recruit displaced people, give relief to the people, lightly punish the poor, and win over the people's hearts. ”

"In this way, in just three years, the land of Qinchuan for eight hundred miles will definitely become the general's revival of the Han dynasty and sweep away the deepest foundation in the world."

When Chen Xu heard this, he was even more overjoyed, and said: "I have not been a general for a long time, and my command is lacking a long history, I don't know if Yuan Chang is willing to give in?" ”

Zhong Xuan said happily: "I don't dare to ask for what I want." ”

Zhong Xuan originally held the position of Huangmen Shilang, although he was a close minister of the Son of Heaven, but he was only an official position of 600 stones.

If it is a peaceful era and the imperial power is prosperous, this official position is even more popular than that of a county taishou.

However, if today's power falls and the princes rise together, the position of the Huangmen squire naturally seems a little chicken.

The long history of the General's Mansion, although it can only be regarded as Chen Xu's staff, is equivalent to the secretary general of later generations. However, this official position can only be held by those who are trusted by the generals.

Holding this official position, he can help the general to deal with various government affairs. Sometimes, you can even directly lead the army and lead the troops into battle.

It can be said that Chen Xu's power is monstrous today, and the position of general Changshi is also rising.

was suddenly entrusted with an important task by Chen Xu, and Zhong Xuan was also a little surprised.

If it were in peacetime, Zhong Xuan, who was born in a famous family, would definitely look down on Chen Xu. However, if there is chaos today, and the princes rise together, the virtuous people will naturally find a virtuous lord to serve them.

Chen Xu, who is now sitting in the state and Guanzhong, naturally deserves the title of 'male master'.

After Chen Xu got Zhong Xuan, he summoned his subordinates and discussed seizing the four dangerous passes.

Except for Lu Bu, who is still under house arrest, all the rest of the generals are here.

In the battle to seize Guanzhong, due to Jia Xu's planning, except for Ganning, who did not obey the military order at the beginning and attacked Yong'an County without authorization, the soldiers of the state basically did not participate in the war.

Even if Lu Bu killed Li Dao and Guo Yan, he also used Hun cavalry and Puzi to surrender.

It can be said that Jia Xu once said that 'the soldiers will seize the land of Guanzhong without blood', and this grand strategy has basically been realized.

In order to seize Guanzhong, the Chen Group invested a lot of manpower and material resources, and the generals of the state were also gearing up to do a big job. If you don't fight for it now, I'm afraid that after Guanzhong is completely pacified, I don't know when I will be able to make war achievements.

Yes, even Zhao Yun couldn't sit still.

Chen Xu straightened his clothes and said solemnly: "Although the four passes are steep, there are not many defenders among them. Moreover, now that there is a famine in Guanzhong, I expect that there will not be much grain and grass in the four passes. ”

"In my opinion, it is not difficult to break the four levels. Even if you can't force the siege of the city, you only need to surround the city, and within a month, the city will be full of food. ”

"Now that Guanzhong is newly determined, I can't leave Pusaka without permission. I want to punish the four generals and divide the troops to seize the four passes, I don't know who wants to go? ”

As soon as Chen Xu's voice fell, he saw Zhang Xiu hurriedly come out of class and played: "Although the general of Hangu Pass is a close confidant of Guo Yan, he will usually guard Hongnong County with his uncle at the end of the year, and he has a lot of intersections with this person. ”

"The last general asked the lord and me with 3,000 soldiers and horses to go and say that the Hangu Pass guard will open the city and surrender. If he is obsessed, he will break through the city and slay him to avenge my uncle's revenge!" ”

Hearing Zhang Xiu's invitation to fight, Chen Xu immediately said: "General Zhang Xiu is brave and powerful, so he can naturally take on this important responsibility." I rode 3,000 steps with you, and I even dispatched the lieutenants Jiang Wu and Li Le as your lieutenants, hoping that the general would not disappoint me. ”

Although Zhang Xiu knew that Chen Xu sent Jiang Wu and Li Le as deputy generals, it was a bit of a surveillance. But he was still overjoyed, and hastened to receive his order to give thanks.