Listening to Xu Shu's explanation, even the most disapproving of the risk was convinced.

The greatest significance of the completion of the task in Hedong to Qingzhou is not the increase in population or momentum, but the consideration of strategic situation.

As long as the contradictions between Dong Zhuo and the Shi Party cannot be resolved, the conflict is inevitable. However, if the chaos in Chang'an can be dragged until the Qingzhou Army completes its rest and moves westward, it is the most perfect.

At that time, the Qingzhou Army will no longer face the 100,000 Xiliang Iron Cavalry led by Dong Zhuo, but the Xiliang Army that has been weakened in the civil strife, or the Xiliang Army that has changed its ownership and has low morale. If you are lucky enough, there will even be a situation where the Xiliang army has become a mess of sand and completely lost its ability to resist due to the death of the leader.

Of course, this state of affairs is very difficult to control, and if it is dealt with properly, it is possible to speed up the process, but it is even more difficult to delay the process, and it is naturally more difficult to control the process.

Whether it is Wang Yu, who has foresight and domineering, or Xu Shu, who is optimistic and confident, they don't expect too much from the perfect ending. After all, Qingzhou is too far away, and there is too much work to be done before moving westward. If you hold your hands too long and try to control the situation in Chang'an, it is very likely that you will make a wedding dress for others.

Therefore, Wang Yu's positioning for this trip to Hedong is very clear, that is, to draw salary from the bottom of the kettle, reduce the variables of Si Lizhou, and create obstacles for Cao Cao's plot to Guanzhong as much as possible.

Under this premise, Xu Shu's idea of attacking Mrs. Guo is not a senseless adventure, but a necessary action.

"But how?" Enthusiasm is there, dissent is gone, but the actual difficulties will not be reduced in the slightest. Someone in the crowd muttered in a low voice, putting the grim reality in front of everyone again. This matter is very difficult on the basis, so everyone can naturally only focus on Xu Shu, the coach.

"Again. There must be a road before the car reaches the mountain, it is useless to think about it here, and it is not advisable to draw up a plan out of thin air, the most important thing now is to find out the situation, see how much strength we have in our hands to put into battle, and finally, draw up a plan based on specific information. ”

Xu Shu is a man of action, and when he joined Liu Bei in history, he didn't mention the general trend of the world at all. Instead, he directly led the troops into battle, and led the new field army, which was outnumbered, and launched an attack on Xuchang several times, which is enough to praise that he actually won many victories.

"My plan is. Let's divide our soldiers into three ways! Xu Shu raised three fingers: "Yuan Shao and Ju Tong led the brigade to stay in Dongshan, and they acted together with Brother Guan, as well as Xiaoliu and Xiuyuan, with the goal of infiltrating Anyi and getting in touch with the Baibo Army......"

"Just the four of you?" Pei Yuanshao was taken aback, Xu Shu was the boss, and let his deputy stay in the safest Dongshan. How can it make sense to let the manager take the risk of sneaking in?

Xu Shu said with a smile: "Brother Guan is superb in martial arts, Xiaoliu has a wide range of connections in Wenxi, and Xiuyuan can gain trust when he comes forward." I am in charge of the overall situation, and I must personally see Bai Bo's current situation and discuss it with the four Qu Shuai in person before I can determine the future plan. Four people is already the maximum. If time weren't too tight, I would have liked to follow the example of my lord. Go to Chang'an and walk for it. ”

He made up his mind and then acted, and the reason was sufficient, although Pei Yuanshao and the others were very worried, they couldn't raise any strong objections, so they could only acquiesce in Xu Shu's arrangement.

Xu Shu turned to Ma Zhong and said, "Shouen, you pick a few people by yourself and go to the north." ”

"North? What are you going to do? Ma Zhong knew that Xu Shu had something to say, so he just nodded calmly and didn't make a sound, but Pan Zhang screamed in a fuss.

In fact, Xu Shu asked him to stay, and he was a little unconvinced, but the team that Xu Shu brought to Anyi was really streamlined, and even with his nonsense and brutal strength, he couldn't find a reason to replace any of them. Now that Xu Shu suddenly asked Ma Zhong to go north and carry out the task alone, no matter how calm he was, he would not be Pan Zhang.

"According to the news inquired by Xiaoliu, Mrs. Guo and the Huns are somewhat implicated, and this matter must be investigated. Shou En acts steadily, has good observation, and acts in the mountains and forests, even if it is the elite trained by the lord, it is inferior, and he is the best person to spy on intelligence. Xu Shu not only answered Pan Zhang's question, but also explained to Ma Zhong.

Ma Zhong only had time to nod his head again, and Pan Zhang's question came again: "Huns? What are the Huns to fear? They were killed by the lord in Gaotang, and more than 20,000 people were killed, and now they have been wiped out, right? ”

Xu Shu's expression was a little solemn: "It is precisely because of the heavy losses in Gaotang that they are bound to win Hedong." ”

"Why is that? For revenge? ”

"No, they're looking for a place to recuperate." Xu Shu shook his head, seeing that everyone's faces were puzzled, he simply explained: "Before leaving, the lord ordered me to visit General Bo Jue, please ask about the grassland ......."

A self-deprecating smile flashed on his face, and he said softly: "Before leaving, the affairs were complicated, and I thought the lord was too cautious, but now it seems that the lord has already made a clear judgment on the situation in Hedong, and let me go to visit General Bo Jue, which is clearly a hint!" ”

Gongsun Zhan has never dealt with the Huns, but the habits of the grassland tribes have always been the same, whether the name is Dog Rong, Donghu, or Xiongnu Xianbei, the difference is only a slight difference in appearance, and it is the same in bones.

The one who knows a person best is often his enemy. Gongsun Zhan, who was born in the border army, has dealt with the grassland tribe for most of his life, and when it comes to being familiar with the grassland, he is almost the first person in the Central Plains.

Wang Yu asked Xu Shu to visit Gongsun Zhan, undoubtedly to prepare him for dealing with the Huns in Hedong.

"The grassland pursues the law of the jungle, so the Huns gradually fell into decline after being repeatedly hit hard in the era of Emperor Wu. So much so that it could not stand on the steppe, and could only annex the state in order to seek refuge. While our Han gave it protection, he would not interfere with the grassland people's encroachment on it. ”

"In the past, the Huns could still rely on their geographical advantages to barely resist the offensive of Xianbei and Qianghu, but in the battle of Gaotang, the Huns suffered extremely heavy losses, and the tribal leaders below the king of Zuoxian Yu Fuluo were swept away, and the 20,000 elite troops were wiped out! The impact of such losses on the Huns can almost be comparable to the Mobei War of that year. ”

Pan Zhang interjected: "So, they plan to give up merging the state and come to Hedong?" To take refuge in the hinterland of my great man? Who gave them permission? ”

When he said the last few words, there was a thick anger in his tone, of course, this anger was not directed at Xu Shu, but as a Han Chinese, he was angry at the alien race who committed aggression in the name of the victim.

"Of course there are people!"

The corners of Xu Shu's mouth twitched, and a murderous sneer escaped: "At this moment, in the eyes of the Shi Party, Dong Zhuo is the most hateful enemy in the world, as long as Dong Zhuo can be overthrown, no matter who they cooperate with, they will not hesitate." What's more, in the eyes of the Yanyan princes in the court, the Huns are not a heinous alien race, but a very obedient watchdog, at least before being bitten back......"

As he spoke, he sneered and ordered in a solemn voice: "Shou En, your task is to find out the information of the Huns to the greatest extent, and I won't explain the specific content, you do your best, I believe you." ”

"Ma Zhong obeys the order!" Ma Zhong took the order proudly.

Pan Zhang's eyes were hot, and he also came up, salivating, and showed a flattering smile: "General Xu, I am also very good at this kind of snooping on others, smoking cold sticks, and catching live mouths!" It's okay to stop here and there, so why don't you let me go with you? ”

As he spoke, he poked Ma Zhong with his finger and urged in a low voice: "I said Shouen, you can help say something good?" Let's partner up, it's a perfect match, and it's invincible! If you're lucky, you might be able to assassinate a Hun leader or something. ”

Ma Zhong seemed very embarrassed, and it was a bit difficult to say good things. Speaking of which, the reason why he is silent is of course due to his nature, and it is not unrelated to Pan Zhang, a bad friend, when the two of them are together, Pan Zhang's words are rushed to finish, and when it is his turn, only silence is golden.

Xu Shu smiled and said, "It's just spying on intelligence, and it's a waste to use the two of you to go together." ”

"What's the waste? There is no waste at all, the running water is not rotten, and if people want to grow, don't they have to work? Pan Zhang was anxious, scraped together half a step more, and said in a low voice: "Yuan Zhi, what I said just now, I really don't like it very much, but you are a general in Qingzhou, a young man who is famous all over the world, how can you do such a tasteless thing as a personal vendetta?" ”

Xu Shu couldn't help it, and said: "Actually, here in Dongshan, there are also important tasks, and you have to do it." ”

"Really?" Pan Zhang looked at Xu Shu suspiciously.

"There is no joke in the army!" Xu Shu smiled slightly.

Pan Zhang looked at Xu Shu suspiciously, and looked around again: "Here, what can happen?" ”

Higashiyama is not a high mountain, but as the source of a large river such as Lianshui, the mountains and valleys here are still very deep. Not to mention the hundreds of people hidden, even if there are thousands of people in ambush, it is not easy to find passers-by outside the mountain and woodcutters who go into the mountains to cut firewood.

Unless Guo Tai is full and supports it, and suddenly searches the mountains in a big way, the Qingzhou army will be very safe here.

But Xiaoliu also said that Mrs. Guo's troops are mainly deployed on the front line of Linfen and Wenxi, how can he have time to go to Dongshan to find people, unless he is a god, pinch his fingers, even if he arrives at his own people.

"Be prepared." Xu Shuyun smiled lightly and said, "Jue, these days when I am away, your task is to dig traps, make traps, and turn Dongshan into a mountain of death, and Huangjia Valley into a valley of death!" As long as you complete these, when you are rewarded for your meritorious deeds in the future, I will guarantee you the first merit, how, can you do it? ”

"First merit?" Pan Zhang's eyes were bright, his nostrils were spewing heavily, his right hand was slamming on his chest, and he said loudly: "Wrap it on me, you just wait and see!" ”