March in spring.

Just after spring, the flowers and willows in the Central Plains are red and green. It is the season when grass grows and warblers fly north and migratory birds fly north.

Since October last winter, Yuan and Cao have launched a fierce battle at Kuangting.

After several months, the battle finally came to an end.

The Cao army launched a large-scale pursuit, which damaged the general Cao Chun and severely damaged Xiahou Dun, and successfully led most of them to retreat to the hinterland of Runan to form a solid defense line.

The other side.

Even though the vanguard of Cao's army suffered a crushing defeat, Cao Cao has also recaptured Yingchuan territory since his journey south, which is a great victory.

This battle also allowed Cao Cao to expand most of Yuzhou's territory to the south in addition to just taking Yanzhou.

Although Cao Cao was always worried about Cao Chun's death and could not swallow this, as an excellent commander, he was also very clear that his side was defeated for the first time and should not use troops alone.

Runan County is the ancestral home of the Yuan family, and its land is as solid as a god for the Yuan family and difficult to seize.

Perhaps... if you are not careful, you will also be in danger of overturning.

...

It is said that after most of the Yuan army slowly retreated to Runan County, they also began to discuss further combat plans.

Runan, the capital Pingyu City.

Yuan Mansion, in the lobby.

At this moment, as the legitimate son of the Yuan family, Yuan Shu was willing to sit on the ground as the head of the family to command everyone.

The one who knelt down from the side was his son Yuan Yao, sitting upright, with his eyes on his face and thinking quietly.

quite a while.

Yuan Shu cleared his throat and said, "Everyone, our army and Cao Zhe's troops have just experienced a deadly battle. Next, Shu should shrink the military defense line to defend, and then develop quietly inside."

"I wonder what you think?"

A word falls.

Looking at Yuan Shu's expression, the ministers in the hall were secretly surprised at this moment.

Is this really Yuan Shu?

Where did you go when you were arrogant and arrogant?

According to his nature, he suffered a secret loss from Cao Cao. If he had been on weekdays, he would have to die and see a good person.

But at this moment, he made the doubts that aroused in his heart.

It actually began to instruct all departments to start strengthening the strategic defense line for Yanzhou to move south.

Shangcai became the main military fortress of Yuan’s army.

"The Shangcai Defense Line is a must-pass place for Yingchuan to approach Runan. I wonder who will the general in the future governor to the construction and defense of the fortifications of the front line?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the Chief Secretary Yang Hong asked with a happy face and a very flattering look.

Words are gone!

Yuan Shu looked around and saw that no one volunteered to fight.

For a moment, he was a little sad.

The huge military group has no one to stand up and dominate the situation at this moment.

After pondering for a long time, Yuan Shu suddenly asked in a sideways, staring at the eight-foot general below, Zhang Xun, who was tall and burly, said in a deep voice:

"General Zhang, this time, you can build the Shangcai main defense line to resist the attacks of the Central Plains states on my hinterland. Can you be competent?"

After being named for a while, Zhang Xun was suddenly a little surprised.

He did not expect that this extremely important mission will now be used as the leader to dominate the political situation.

Such an opportunity appeared before him, and Zhang Xun suddenly became interested?

He shouted loudly without hesitation: "Please rest assured that Xun will definitely live up to his mission and defend Shangcai for the army to avoid the enemy taking the opportunity to invade."

Just finished speaking.

Before the ministers could wake up from the shock, Yuan Shu's first order was issued.

This time, Yuan Shu may have suffered so much stimulation, and he had fewer momentum than usual, and he was extremely humble in talking to everyone.

It is probably because of his son Yuan Yao's influence, his temperament has gradually begun to change.

Immediately, Zhang Xun was appointed as the general general, responsible for the general war on Cai on the front line, to protect the safety of the entire Runan area.

Immediately afterwards, just as the ministers were discussing the situation, Yuan Yao pondered for a long time, but he couldn't sit still, so he couldn't help but bow and said:

"Father, generals and sirs, our army has now left the battle circle and returned to our army's base camp Runan County, but he was so dazzling that our army should take the initiative to attack and look for fighter opportunities at this moment, rather than continue to defend passively."

Yuan Yao said slowly, and he slid down.

When everyone heard this, they looked at the young master they beloved in surprise with their eyes. What good ideas could they have?

Gradually...

The morale of the military has been slightly relieved.

"I wonder what the young master plans next?"

After a moment, Yan Xiang on one side also nodded repeatedly, expressing his consent to Yuan Yao's plan, and then asked.

"hehe!"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Yao said in a deep voice: "When the self-army migrated from Xu County, Yao had already made a decision in his heart. Yao hoped to use Runan County as the foundation to further attack Jiujiang, Lujiang and other counties in the south, and to cross the Yangtze River and seize it all!"

"Isn't it beautiful to transfer Nanyang County to Lu Bu to make peace with others?"

A strong speech immediately amazed everyone.

":... Let Nanyang County go to Lubu, what's the situation?"

"I don't know what the young master thought, then Lu Bu was already infamous and disgraced."

"If you don't deal with it, how should you defend in the future?"

For a moment, facing the discussions of the ministers, Yuan Yao pondered for a while and couldn't help but echo.

Yuan Yao has already thought about the issue of letting Nanjun, which means he must be let go.

After all, Nanyang is too far away from the Huainan counties.

If you have one force to control it, you will definitely not be able to successfully defend the counties and counties.

So, wouldn’t it be better to give up this land and let it play a greater role?

With everything ready, wouldn’t it be better to give this place to Lu Bu in exchange for his alliance?

After all, Lu Bu had no foundation at this time, and if he got a certain land, he would definitely succeed.

By then, the west, north and south of our side can form an effective buffer.

"I don't know what the young master thought, then Lu Bu was already infamous and disgraced."

"If you don't deal with it, how should you defend in the future?"

For a moment, facing the discussions of the ministers, Yuan Yao pondered for a while and couldn't help but echo.

Yuan Yao has already thought about the issue of letting Nanjun, which means he must be let go.

After all, Nanyang is too far away from the Huainan counties.

If you have one force to control it, you will definitely not be able to successfully defend the counties and counties.

So, wouldn’t it be better to give up this land and let it play a greater role?

With everything ready, wouldn’t it be better to give this place to Lu Bu in exchange for his alliance?

After all, Lu Bu had no foundation at this time, and if he got a certain land, he would definitely succeed.

By then, the west, north and south of our side can form an effective buffer.

After all, Lu Bu had no foundation at this time, and if he got a certain land, he would definitely succeed.
Chapter completed!