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Chen Lang came to the study, and Chen Gong and Pang unified to meet him.

Chen Lang walked to the book case and sat down, smiling and saying to the two men: "You two gentlemen don't have to be polite, please sit down." The two thanked them, and then sat down one by one at the first right. Chen Gong is Chen Lang's humeral minister, and Pang Tong, due to Jingzhou's outstanding performance, has now been appointed as the prefect of the southern county, and follows Chen Lang as a military commander. Xu Shu, who joined Chen Lang with Pang Tongyi, was sent to Xichuan by Chen Lang to serve as Huang Zhong’s military commander.

Chen Gongchao Chen Lang clasped his fist and said: "Lord, I just received the report that Cao Cao defeated Yuan Shao in the battle of Guandu, and is now chasing the death to the north! Yuan Shao's defeat was like a mountain, and his vitality was greatly injured, Li Yang and Ye. The city, Chaoge and other places have been sighted one after another. In addition, the general ban led a hundred thousand troops to break Pi and attacked Qingzhou. Yuan Tan was defeated like a mountain. The great clans of Qingzhou had abandoned the Yuan family and turned to Cao Cao. It was only a matter of time before the entire Qingzhou fell. Up."

Chen Lang frowned and said, "Although I had expected Yuan Shao to lose, I didn't expect him to lose so fast!"

Chen Gongdao: "In the battle of Guandu, Yuan Shao obviously underestimated the enemy, but Xu You's reversal was also a key factor in Yuan Shao's defeat. The advisers under Yuan Shao, the enemy never forgot to fight internally, and Guo Tu and others seized it. After Xu You's handle, he went forward to slander Yuan Shao. Yuan Shao was furious. Although Gu Ji was fighting against Cao Cao and did not deal with Xu You temporarily, it inevitably made Xu Youxin suspect and fear resentment. This prompted Xu You to turn to Cao Cao. Xu You’s move exposed Yuan Shao’s Wuchao, a place where the food was concentrated, to Cao Cao. Cao Cao led an elite raid on Wuchao! Wuchao’s grain and grass were burned, which laid the foundation for Cao Cao’s victory! But one thing needs to be noted, although Cao Cao occupied it. With so many favorable conditions, the battle for Guandu was not easy. The raid on Wuchao almost failed. During Yuan Shao's crisis, the handsome army raided Cao Jun’s camp eventually failed, but Cao Jun also won very thrillingly! This shows that the Hebei Army did indeed. The combat power is extraordinary!"

Chen Lang nodded.

Chen Gong said: "Yuan Shao is currently organizing troops and horses near Handan, preparing for a decisive battle with Cao Jun."

Chen Lang asked, "Do you think Yuan Shao can stop Cao Jun?"

Chen Gong and Pang Tong looked at each other, and Chen Gong smiled and said to Pang Tong, "I wonder if Mr. Feng Chu has any ideas?"

Pang Tong smiled slightly and said jokingly: "The public platform is under the examination school!" Everyone laughed. Pang Tong turned towards Chen Lang and said with his fist: "Lord, although Cao Cao won the battle of Guandu, Yuan Shao's strength is still not to be insulted. Although Yuan Shao is conscientious and undecided, he also has his own advantages. I believe he will definitely draw from Guandu. Lessons from the defeat of the war. Now Yuan Shao is stationed in Handan. If it is deep ditch and high fort against Cao Jun, I predict that Cao Cao's army will be difficult to attack, and eventually it will inevitably have to retreat because of the exhaustion of food and grass."

Chen Gong nodded admiringly and said, "Mr. Fengcu is indeed well-deserved. This is a very high opinion!" Pang Tong smiled and clasped his fists and said, "The public platform has been awarded!"

Chen Gong said to Chen Lang, "Although Yuan Shao has some weaknesses, he has always had morals for the people, and the people still love Yuan Shao very much. From the point of view of the people, it is not easy for Cao Cao to succeed in one fell swoop. "

Chen Lang thoughtfully nodded.

An official from the dusty messenger suddenly rushed in, holding a letter in both hands and knelt and said: "Enjoy the lord, the latest military newspaper from Jizhou!" Then he got up and ran to the book case and presented the letter to Chen Lang. He immediately stepped aside.

Chen Lang opened the envelope, took out two wooden tablets and looked at it again. Putting down the wooden tablet, he said to Pang Tong Chen Gong: "It's really not as good as the heavens! You certainly didn't expect that Yuan Shao suddenly became ill not long ago and has already returned to Jizhou to recover. The current military affairs in Handan is presided over by Yuan Shang."

Chen Gong and Pang Tong were both shocked and couldn't help but glance at each other. Chen Gong said: "Yuan Shang is Yuan Shao's son at this time, and Yuan Shao has always been favored by Yuan Shao. However, in recent years, Yuan Shao has never heard the news that this person has made merits. I'm afraid it's just a very incompetent dude! Such a person is probably not Cao Cao's opponent!"

Pang Tong said: "What the public platform said is extremely true! But I am afraid it is too early to make a statement!"

Chen Gong smiled and said, "Oh? I have to ask Mr. Feng Chu instead."

Pang Tong smiled and clasped his fists and said, "I dare not dare." Then he said to Chen Lang: "Although Yuan Shang is not Cao Cao's opponent, but Yuan Shao must have explained when he left, and the trial and mating Tian Feng and others are all resourceful and talented. For generations, as long as Yuan Shang obeys their strategy, I'm afraid Cao Cao will not only be in vain, but also have to bang his head and bloodshed."

Chen Lang thoughtfully nodded, and said to the two of them: "What do you think we should do?"

Pang Tong clasped his fist and said: "Cao Cao must not be able to solve Yuan Shao smoothly. I think we should fix it with Soochow for the time being, and at the same time appease Zhang Lu and Yong Kai and others, and then free up to attack from Huguan, not seeking to monopolize Yuan Shao's territory, but And we must not let Cao Cao monopolize the benefits! Otherwise, it will be very detrimental to us!"

Chen Gong nodded and hugged his fist towards Chen Lang and said: "Master, Shi Yuan said it is absolutely true. Cao Cao must not be allowed to annex Yuan Shao, which is very detrimental to us. However, I think that we should not only reconcile with Soochow, but also as much as possible. The land united with Soochow and made Soochow go out of Huainan to attack Cao Cao's back."

Pang Tong smiled and said, "The public platform is very clever!"

Chen Lang smiled and said: "Strategies are good ones, but Soochow Wu and us are now as deep as the sea. It is not easy to reconcile with them, let alone form an alliance; besides, Zhou Yu, Lu Su, Lu Xun and others are very resourceful people, can't they see our intentions?"

auzw.com Pang Tong smiled and clasped his fists and said: "The lord's words are extremely true, this kind of strategy is naturally not hidden from Zhou Yu and others. Not enough for this matter is also very beneficial to their Soochow. Cao Cao, they have a great opportunity to invade Yanzhou and Xuzhou, and it is very possible to carve up Cao Cao's territory with us. Of course, they can also choose to join forces with Cao Cao to deal with us, but they only lost in Jingzhou. , Shouldn’t think it’s a simple thing. It’s up to them to choose."

Chen Lang smiled and said, "Well, just take this opportunity to explore Soochow's plans. If the intentions are not good for us, we might as well plan ahead." Then he looked at the two of them and asked: "Who do you think will come out? Make Soochow suitable?" Pang Tong clasped his fist and said, "Subordinates think that Ma Di is most suitable for this important task?"

Chen Lang thought of Ma Di, and couldn't help but nodded, "Okay, just send Ma Di this time!"

Later that day, Chen Lang received Zhang Lu's messenger. Zhang Lu's messenger is Zhang Lu's younger brother Zhang Wei.

When Zhang Wei saw Chen Lang, he couldn't help being caught by his power. He couldn't stop shaking, fell to his knees with a thump, and said tremblingly: "You are under the authority, and you see you under the authority, and you see His Royal Highness Qin, Chitose, Chitose, Chitose! "

Chen Lang smiled and said, "General Zhang doesn't need to be polite, just get up and talk."

Zhang Wei only felt flattered, thanked him repeatedly, and stood up, but he still bowed his head and dared not look directly at Chen Lang.

Chen Lang asked: "General Zhang Lu sent a general, why?"

Zhang Wei hurriedly said: "My brother admires the martial arts majesty of King Qin. He has long wanted to participate in the feat of his subordinates, but he has been inconvenienced. This time, he ordered the official to come to see the king, and he wanted to express admiration to the king Secondly, I also hope to be able to serve the king.” Then he held a booklet in both hands and said respectfully: “This is a gift from the brother and the officials to express the sincerity of the brother and the Hanzhong officials to serve the king. , Please accept it!"

Dian Wei went down and took the gift list and forwarded it to Chen Lang.

Chen Lang took a casual look at the gift list, put it down, and said to Zhang Wei: "You wait to cast the effect, I am very happy! My Qin army has always used military merit to judge the title. You wait for the military, civilians and land in Hanzhong to come to cast the effect, which is equivalent to Having established military merits, I asked the emperor to designate Zhang Lu as Guiyi General Hanzhonghou, and the officials under him would also be added to the ranks!"

Zhang Wei was overjoyed and said, "Thank you, King Longen!"

Chen Lang pointed to Chen Gong, who was sitting on the right, and said to Zhang Wei, "Mr. Chen Gong, you must have heard of it."

Zhang Wei hurriedly said: "Mr. Chen Gong's name is like a thunderous ear!" Chen Gong smiled slightly.

Chen Lang said: "I asked Chen Gong to return to Hanzhong with you to announce to Zhang Lu, how do you think?"

Zhang Wei was overjoyed and said, "It's no good that Mr. Chen Gong can go there in person!"

Chen Lang said, "General Zhang will have a good rest tonight, and you will be on the road tomorrow morning!" Zhang Wei bowed and thanked him.

Chen Lang asked Zhang Wei to take Zhang Wei to rest in the guest house.

When Zhang Wei left, Chen Lang said to Chen Gong: "I will let Dian Wei lead a hundred fangs to go with her husband."

Chen Gongxiao asked, "I'm afraid the lord doesn't just want to subordinate and accept Hanzhong, right?"

Chen Lang smiled slightly and said: "This matter will inevitably have variables, so we must be fully prepared. At the same time, this is also a good time to seize Hanzhong. I will make Jia Xu Zhang Liao, Huang Zhong Xu Shu and others secretly send troops to approach Hanzhong. If Zhang Lu really changes his mind temporarily, I will use force to resolve Hanzhong."

Chen Gong and Pang Tong couldn't help but worship: "The lord is wise!"

Later that day, Chen Lang dressed in casual clothes and brought Zhang Fei to the street to wander around. Luoyang Street was bustling and hustling. Two people were walking on the road, rubbing shoulders with pedestrians. They were not walking smoothly. It just felt like the air was not so fresh. Zhang Fei couldn't help complaining: "Big Brother, there seems to be more people in Luoyang City, and I can walk all the way..." At this moment, Zhang Fei accidentally bumped his shoulder with an oncoming young man. Zhang Fei was furious, and shouted angrily: "Did you blind your dog?"

The young man was shocked when he saw Zhang Fei's fierce appearance, and then he burst into anger and shouted, "You are blind! It's clear that you hit me!"

Zhang Fei's eyes waited, and he stretched out his right hand to grab the man's shirt.