Chapter 716 Visiting Chang’an in Person

"What?"

Sima Lang was shocked. He looked at Liu Ye and then Zhang Song with a surprised expression.

what happened?

Didn’t we agree to attack Hanzhong? Why are you attacking Yizhou again?

This guy Zhang Song.

Liu Ye frowned: "What does Zhang Zheng mean? I don't seem to understand."

Zhang Song loudly said: "Liu Yan and Liu Zhang's father and son did not respect the imperial decree and occupied Yizhou, which was like a separatist regime. Otherwise, if Liu Yan dies, the imperial court should appoint someone else to serve as the governor of the state. How can the father die and the son succeed?" The state is a imperial state and county, not a feudal state!"

In the early years of the Han Dynasty, the great ancestor Liu Bang lamented the demise of the Qin Dynasty. He believed that the Qin Dynasty perished because Qin Shihuang implemented the system of prefectures and counties and did not have feudal clans to protect the central government. Therefore, the Han Dynasty actually implemented a parallel system of prefectures and states, which included states and prefectures directly under the jurisdiction of the imperial court, as well as feudal states of princes and kings. The so-called "anyone who is not the Liu family but is a king will be attacked by the whole world."

Of course, the officials of prefectures and counties are directly appointed by the court, while the feudal state is succeeded by the son after the death of the father. It just needs to be reported to the court and asked for permission. In fact, it is just a formality.

"The general pacified Guanzhong and killed Dong Zhuo. He was a hero who helped the court and wiped out the world. But now that Liu Zhang has separated Yizhou, the general only knows how to attack Zhang Lu. The biggest traitor is right in front of him. Isn't this a blind eye?" Zhang Song shouted loudly.

Liu Ye's expression changed: "Yongnian is right, I have learned a lesson."

Zhang Song was overjoyed, walked forward a few steps on his knees, and then handed over the topographic map of Yizhou in his hand.

Liu Ye solemnly took the picture, and then said: "Can Yongnian return to Yizhou and serve in Yizhou as a general?"

Zhang Song was overjoyed: "How dare you disobey?"

"In this case, Yongnian can go back quickly. When the situation is settled, I will be put to some important use." Liu Ye promised.

"Thank you, General!"

Liu Ye immediately arranged for Zhang Song to live in his house, ate with him and discussed the world situation. Zhang Song was quite honored.

After sending Zhang Song away, Liu Ye immediately summoned Guo Jia, Jia Xu and others to discuss matters.

"Congratulations, General." Guo Jia said with a smile: "Yizhou is very rich, and the road to Sichuan is difficult and dangerous. Even Sima Cuo's expedition to Shu was very difficult. With this map of the mountains and rivers, Yizhou is like a woman in front of our army. But take off his clothes and it’s all in his eyes.”

Liu Ye laughed loudly: "Fengxiao, you are really a womanizer. You have to stop drinking and sex, so that you can continue to serve the court."

After Guo Jia coughed up blood, Liu Ye forcibly stopped taking Wu Shi Powder and sent a famous doctor to live directly in his house. If he had any illness, he would immediately go to check it out. Under such comprehensive care, Guo Jia's sickly body finally recovered gradually. Although he was not as good as the elite soldiers in the army, his face became visibly rosy.

"General, as a result, our army's strategic formation will change."

Jia Xu said sadly.

Liu Ye smiled: "Wen He, just say it."

"Our army's previous plan was to conquer Hanzhong and wipe out Zhang Lu. The reason why we did not attack Yizhou was because the road to Sichuan was difficult and dangerous, making it difficult for the army to deploy, and the transportation of grain and grass was unsustainable."

"But now there are three advantages to going to Yizhou!"

Jia Xu held out three fingers, and Liu Zhang nodded slightly, indicating that he could just say it.

"One: Yizhou is rich and has always been called the land of abundance. It has millions of people and gorgeous Shu brocade. If Yizhou can be annexed, the national strength will be greatly increased. With Yizhou's accumulation over the years, it can be said that it can expand its army by 50,000. "

"Second: Zhang Song presented a map of the mountains and rivers of Yizhou, which made Yizhou, which was originally difficult to get in and out of, like a treasure trove in the eyes of our army, and Zhang Song also agreed to serve as an internal agent in Yizhou."

"Third: The art of war is based on surprise. Liu Zhang thought that our army only wanted to wipe out Hanzhong, but he didn't know that our army planned to capture Yizhou. In this way, the Yizhou army would be unprepared, and he would fight an unprepared army with a prepared army. How can we not win?"

"Hahaha, okay!"

Liu Ye stood up and said with a smile: "With these three benefits, I don't have to conquer Yizhou even if I don't want to."

"Haha, Liu Zhang is weak. I really don't know why Liu Yan wanted to take his son as his heir in the first place." Guo Jia said with emotion.

Liu Ye shook his head: "I have to thank Liu Yan for my filial piety. If the lord of Yizhou is smart and capable, and Yizhou's civil and military forces are fully assisting him, and Zhang Song doesn't come to present his plan, how can our army conquer Yizhou?"

"Haha, what the general said is absolutely true."

"However, if you only attack Hanzhong, you will order a general to lead the army. If you want to annex Yizhou, you must personally supervise the army."

Jia Xu asked for orders: "Please go to Chang'an in person to supervise all the troops and horses, control the troops, and wipe out Ba and Shu in one fell swoop!"

"Um."

Liu Ye stood up without hesitation: "Send an order to the Luoyang New Army Camp to send an additional 20,000 troops to Nanyang. Junyi's side has to guard against Liu Biao and also has to conquer Hanzhong. I'm afraid 30,000 troops are not enough."

Previously, the main offensive directions of Liu Ye's army were the Central Plains and Hebei, while the Nanyang direction was mainly on the defensive. Therefore, the number of soldiers and horses under Zhang Zha's command was not large. Including Pang De's cavalry stationed in Wuguan, the total number did not exceed 30,000. people.

To attack Zhang Lu, Zhang Zha would have to mobilize 10,000 to 20,000 people. As a result, the defense in the direction of Nanyang would inevitably be empty. Although Cai Mao's previous expedition to Nanyang was defeated, it would be difficult to deal with Liu Biao if he sent troops again.

"Order Ma Teng to dispatch all the troops in Guanzhong to Chang'an. I will personally go to Chang'an to supervise the division. First, Zhang Lu will be destroyed, and then Yizhou will be pacified!"

"Gongda is guarding Luoyang, Fengxiao and Wen, and you two will go with me to Chang'an."

"No!" Guo Jia and Jia Xu cupped their hands with serious expressions on their faces.

Although Yizhou only has one state, its strength is extraordinary. It has a strong military and a favorable geographical location. Even if Liu Ye has a great advantage, he still cannot relax, otherwise he is likely to overturn.

"After Yizhou is defeated, it will be time to send troops to fight Cao Cao."

Liu Ye looked towards the east, revealing a strong fighting spirit.

The relationship between Cao Cao and Liu Ye is very complicated. The two fought side by side during the Battle of Changshe, and their comradeship was the closest. They were both ambitious people, so they had a very good relationship.

Later, Cao Cao was appointed as the governor of Qingzhou on Liu Ye's recommendation, but since then, the relationship between the two has changed. Cao Cao and Yuan Shao colluded together and became Liu Ye's enemy in the east. They became more and more powerful, gradually replacing Yuan Shao and becoming the first person to compete with Liu Ye.

"Who is the rival of the world's heroes, Cao Liu!"

Liu Ye always had a feeling that Cao Cao would soon pacify Jiangdong, and he would also be able to pacify Yizhou. The duel between the two men, no matter who wins or loses, will determine the ownership of the entire world.

This day seems not far away.