The Rebellious Officials and Traitors of the Late Han Dynasty

Chapter 78 Western Attack Strategy
Yang Xiu even said he didn't dare.

"The general is currently leading the army in Hongnong. It is inappropriate to station the army here for a long time. Xiu thinks that the general should not lead the army to attack Hedong?"

"Hedong is the place where the ancient emperor Long Xing was born. Now Bai Bo is causing chaos. Why doesn't the general take advantage of it?"

Yang Xiu suggested.

"Hedong?"

Qin Shou thought for a while and nodded slightly.

Originally, he wanted to seize Chang'an and Guanzhong, then work hard to manage it, and wait for the time to come, then break out of Guan and seize the entire world. This was the same as the Qin Dynasty back then.

But now Yang Biao's words reminded him that attacking Chang'an City at this time would be detrimental to him. The world would think that he was similar to Dong Zhuo, Li Jue and others, who wanted to control the emperor.

Lost righteousness.

"I will consider this matter seriously. Thank you Dezu for reminding me."

Qin Shou did not refuse face to face. After all, someone gave him a suggestion. It would seem inappropriate for him to object.

"Yes."

Yang Xiu was not disappointed. He had not yet joined the Knight Cavalry Army, and it was the first time he made a suggestion, and he had no hope of being accepted by Qin Shou.

"Lord, although Yang Xiu's words make some sense, he actually considers the issue from the perspective of the Yang family. His father, Yang Biao, still wants to use his own strength to regain the Han Dynasty, and does not want the lord to make contributions."

"In other words, this is not just Yang Biao, but a wealthy family like Yang Biao."

Li Ru came out with a cloak.

"Can they do it?"

Qin Shou said with a smile but not a smile: "Can the party members led by Yang Biao deal with Li Jue and Guo Bang? How can they succeed if they don't have soldiers and horses in their hands?"

"My lord is brave. At this time, we should launch the slogan of exterminating the traitors. After attacking Chang'an, I believe that the emperor will be very dissatisfied with both Li Jue and Guo Si at this time. If my lord takes action, the emperor will definitely regard my lord as his savior." "

Li Ru put forward his own different opinions. He believed that this was the best time to attack Guanzhong. Immediately proposed to attack Guanzhong.

"No."

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard Jia Xu's voice. He was here to explain Qin Feng's affairs to Li Ru. He happened to hear the conversation between Qin Shou and Li Ru and hurriedly stepped forward to stop them.

"Mr. Wenhe."

After Qin Shou invited the other party to sit down, he chuckled and said: "This is Mr. Li Ruli. We are both familiar with each other, so I won't introduce you. Now both of them are assisting me. I hope that these two gentlemen can Unite sincerely and work together to achieve a great cause."

"Don't worry, my lord, Mr. Wenhe and I have known each other for a long time. I will definitely stay with Mr. Wenhe and serve my lord." Li Ru seemed very conscious.

"I don't dare, I don't dare." Jia Xu sighed: "I know that such a trivial matter in Chang'an cannot be difficult for my husband, but I didn't expect that my husband would come to vote for the lord."

"The world is so big. Apart from being anonymous, only the Lord's place is suitable for me." Li Ru said with a bitter smile.

He is unwilling to give up. He is full of talents and knowledge. Is it possible that he is under the age of Lin Quan? Qin Shou happened to be there, so he came to Qin Shou without hesitation.

"Sir, you just said that Li Ru's plan was somewhat inappropriate. Could it be that you have other ideas?" Qin Shou asked impatiently.

"Of course there is nothing wrong with Wen You's plan, but the time is wrong. My lord should wait for a while." Jia Xu chuckled.

Li Ru's eyes lit up after hearing this, and he clapped his hands and said, "Wen He is still thoughtful. If my lord goes to Chang'an City at this time, it will only make the world think that my lord is the second Dong Zhuo, and he is here to fight for power."

"After a period of time, when Li Jue and Guo Si have made Chang'an city full of complaints, and all the officials in the court can't stand their evil deeds, then it will be justifiable for my lord to go to welcome the Emperor's return eastward."

"These ministers, if they don't receive a lesson, they don't know the kindness of the Lord." Li Ru said coldly.

"So, we should go to Hedong at this time to attack the Baibo Army?" Qin Shou chuckled.

Since the army cannot attack Chang'an, it will attack in another direction. It seems that attacking Hedong is a good choice.

"Hedong is located opposite Guanzhong, located in the mountains and rivers inside and outside. If the Lord occupies Hedong, he can form a semi-surrounding situation on Chang'an. No matter what the civil and military officials in Chang'an choose, they can only obey the Lord's orders."

Jia Xu analyzed.

Qin Shou nodded repeatedly after hearing this.

In fact, he has been making a choice between conquering the Central Plains or marching westward to Guanzhong. The advantages and disadvantages of both sides are equally obvious.

Guanzhong occupies a favorable geographical position, and Hulao Pass and Hangu Pass are enough to resist many enemies; but the population is insufficient and the economic aggregate is not enough. Both Luoyang and Guanzhong have been devastated by the war.

Unlike the Central Plains, which has a large population and a developed economy, even recruiting troops is faster than in Guanzhong.

"My lord, although the Central Plains is very good, there are many aristocratic families in the Central Plains. Do you think these aristocratic families can accept your lord in a short period of time?" Jia Xu saw Qin Shou's reluctance.

Li Ru also nodded. This was Qin Shou's disadvantage, as he did not have the support of a wealthy family.

Look at Yuan Shao. After rebelling against Dong, he obtained the official position of General of Chariots and Cavalry, and then easily occupied Jizhou. His troops and horses were strong, and his strength was greatly increased. Looking at Cao Cao again, he was also defeated and now he has become the governor of Dongjun.

This is the gap.

If Qin Shou occupied the Central Plains at this moment, the aristocratic families in the Central Plains might not support Qin Shou.

In the early stages of the war, without the support of aristocratic families, it would be much more difficult to unify the world, and it would also be very difficult to develop.

But all this is much less in Guanzhong and Luoyang.

After Dong Zhuo made such a fuss, there were many fewer aristocratic families in Guanzhong, which made it easier for Qin Shou to rule.

"Occupy Hedong, Sizhou, and Guanzhong, and then devour Xiliang, Hanzhong, and Bashu, creating the situation of strong Qin. After a few years of rest and recuperation, taking advantage of the great war in the Central Plains, troops were sent out from Hulao, Wuguan and other places to sweep the Central Plains."

"It is even more possible to occupy Bingzhou, leave Jingxingguan, and attack Hebei."

"Occupy Guanzhong, advance and retreat freely."

Li Ru analyzed.

Jia Xu also said: "The strength of my lord lies in my courage and the danger of mountains and rivers. You can develop quietly in Guanzhong. Although the Central Plains is very good, there are too many aristocratic families in the Central Plains, and my subordinates think it is not conducive to my lord's great cause."

Neither of them believed that attacking the Central Plains at this time was an excellent opportunity.

Because they saw clearly that Qin Shou's enemies were not only Cao Cao and others, but also the local powerful and powerful families, who were the local kings.

"I understand what you two gentlemen have said. It seems that we can only attack the White Wave Army now."

Qin Shou took a deep breath.

It is a pity to give up such a good opportunity like this.

"Lord, the angel is here."

Dian Wei's voice came from outside.

(End of this chapter)