After Dongfang Jian returned to the Provincial Governor's Office, he immediately ordered Jia Xu to increase his intelligence reconnaissance on the grasslands. At the same time, he ordered Zhang Shiping, who was on the grasslands, to pay attention to every move on the grasslands at all times.
For a moment, all the intelligence systems in Youzhou were activated. Dongfang Jian activated all the intelligence systems under his command for the Xianbei people's unusual actions. Although Dongfang Jian had been in Youzhou for less than half a year, his intelligence system had already spread all over the Great Han Dynasty. It was still a little incomplete, but it was enough to deal with those arrogant guys on the prairie.
After September, October came.
However, what made Dongfang Jian depressed was that the first half of October was still as peaceful as the first half of September. It seemed that the Xianbei people had already disappeared. However, Dongfang Jian knew that the Xianbei people would not give up on invading Youzhou so easily. The reason why they didn't move was because they might have a bigger scheme. Although it was calm at the moment, there was actually a turbulent undercurrent. Once it arrived, it would be overwhelming.
After discussing with Jia Xu, Xi Zhicai, and the others several times, everyone still believed that it was better to hold on, because Youzhou did not have the capital to take the initiative to attack. However, Dongfang Jian still insisted on taking the initiative to attack because he believed that the best defense was offense. However, his advisor's words forced him to carefully consider whether it was appropriate for him to reenact his policies.
Just as Dongfang Jian was at a loss for what to do, the Xianbei people helped him.
On this day, when Dongfang Jian and the others were discussing matters, they saw an Embroidered Uniform Guard running over in a hurry. He was holding two boxes in his hands and reported to Dongfang Jian,""Reporting to my lord, General Lu Bu from Shanggu and General Guan Yu from Daijun sent urgent intelligence from 600 li at the same time.”
"Hand it over," Dongfang Jian replied.
The Embroidered Uniform Guard immediately handed the box to Dongfang Jian.
After Dongfang Jian received the box, he opened it and took out a piece of paper from each box. After reading it, Dongfang Jian's expression immediately changed. However, it was only in an instant that the strategists sitting below saw it. When they saw Dongfang Jian, their expressions changed. They wondered if the Xianbei people had started to invade.
Dongfang Jian handed the information in his hand to them and said,"It seems that these barbarians are much smarter than we thought.”
Jia Xu passed it to Xi Zhicai after reading it, and Xi Zhicai passed it to Xun You, who handed it to Tian Feng. Dongfang Jian had been discussing military affairs with the four of them for the past few days. Ever since they returned, Dongfang Jian had not let them out again because there were always a few people around him who came to discuss. Among Dongfang Jian's civil servants, only the four of them were proficient in military affairs, so they had always been by his side to consult him at any time. Of course, there was also Zhou Yu who stood at the side and listened attentively.
Dongfang Jian stood up and walked over to the map beside him. He looked at it carefully. This map recorded everything on the grassland. It was what Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang had recorded over the years. Dongfang Jian looked at the map and said," This group of Xianbei is led by Mijia from the eastern Xianbei. They have 200,000 cavalry. It seems that they are all here to take down Youzhou in one fell swoop."”
"The intelligence report says so, but I feel that something is wrong."”
Dongfang Jian turned around and looked at the four strategists with the same expression.""No matter what, we'll deal with whatever comes our way. Since the other party has already taken a stance, we have no choice but to retaliate.”
"My lord, you are right. Youzhou has been waiting for this day for a long time.”Xun You said.
Xi Zhicai looked at the map while reading the information, his brows tightly knitted. Dongfang Jian noticed his expression and asked,""Does Zhicai have any objections?”
"My lord, according to Zhicai's intelligence, it's not normal for 200,000 Xianbei soldiers to appear in Shanggu and Daijun at the same time. From the map, it can be seen that the eastern Xianbei is closer to Yuyang and Youbei, and they have invaded from these two places in previous years. Why did they change their location this time? In my opinion, they either have some conspiracy or have received someone's tacit approval and help.”Xi Zhicai analyzed.
Xi Zhicai's words made everyone fall into deep thought. Dongfang Jian looked at the map and suddenly remembered a movie he had watched in his later life. " If I'm not wrong," Dongfang Jian hurriedly said," the Xianbei people's real goal should be Yuyang or Youbei. The Xianbei people's purpose in carrying out such a large-scale operation is to cover it up.”
Jia Xu said," It's possible. After all, they are very familiar with Yuyang and Youbei. But with the Xianbei people's character, they can't think of such a plan."”When Jia Xu said this, he turned around and looked at the others. He saw from their eyes that they had the same thoughts as him.
Dongfang Jian looked at the four of them and said,"Have you already thought of who it is?"”
Jia Xu was about to speak when Dongfang Jian stopped him and said,""Why don't you and I write down what we think in our hearts on our hands?”
All four of them praised him. Then, the five of them each took a pen and wrote down their thoughts. When the five of them finished writing, they reached out their hands at the same time. The five of them immediately laughed when they saw it. The five of them had the same name written on their hands-Gongsun Zan.
Dongfang Jian replied," He's the only one. He's been stationed in Youzhou for many years and knows the local situation very well. Moreover, these foreigners are very afraid of him. He must have promised them something. Once we can't defend Youzhou, he'll write to the imperial court to ask Mu to defend Youzhou. By then, no one will be able to control him."”
Xi Zhicai said," I'm afraid this plan isn't something someone like Gongsun Zan could come up with. It must have been planned by his advisor, Guan Jing." Guan Jing was originally a cruel official. He was fawning but did not have any great plans. He was especially trusted by Zan. This person only knew how to curry favor and did not have foresight."
"It should be him," Jia Xu said."It's just that we didn't expect Gongsun Zan to do such a thing. He didn't hesitate to cooperate with the Xianbei for the power of Youzhou.”
" We underestimated him too much," Tian Feng said." We all thought that nothing would happen after we chased him out of Youzhou. We didn't expect him to do this."”
Jia Xu stood up and said to Dongfang Jian," My lord, this incident is my fault. I was in charge of intelligence and did not receive the information in time, causing my lord to almost make a mistake in judgment. Please punish me for my crimes."”
Dongfang Jian helped Jia Xu up and said," Wen He's words are different. This matter has nothing to do with you. If you want to blame someone, blame me for underestimating Gongsun Zan."”
Seeing that Jia Xu was about to speak again, Dongfang Jian continued,""Don't mention this matter again in the future. Now, let's discuss how to deal with the enemy!？”
Dongfang Jian pointed at the map and said," From our analysis just now, the Xianbei people's real target should be either Yuyang or Youbei. However, we can't rule out the possibility that their real target is Shanggu and Daijun.”
"My lord is right, but you think that the Xianbei people's real target is Yuyang, because that's where they often attack. Based on the Xianbei people's character, they would not attack another unfamiliar target.”Xun You said.
Dongfang Jian looked at the strategists with the same expression. He knew that they were thinking the same thing. Dongfang Jian looked at the map and suddenly had a bold idea. Dongfang Jian was also shocked by his own thoughts, but he immediately came to his senses and gestured back and forth on the map. Suddenly, his hand stopped at a place. The four of them knew that something was wrong from Dongfang Jian's expression. Then, they looked at Dongfang Jian's hand that was moving back and forth on the map as if he was looking for something. Seeing Dongfang Jian's hand stop at a certain spot, a thought suddenly appeared in everyone's mind. However, they immediately dismissed the thought. It was too crazy.
"Do you think it's possible to eat all these people?" Dongfang Jian suddenly asked.”
Everyone was shocked and thought to themselves,"It seems that the lord's heart is not ordinary." Everyone looked at each other and then suddenly stared at the map.
Jia Xu was also looking back and forth on the map. Suddenly, he said,""It's not impossible for my lord to eat all the invading enemies, as long as we can make others believe us.”
There was a reason why strategists became strategists. The moment Jia Xu said that, the other three knew what he meant.
Xi Zhicai said,"My lord, if we want to wipe out the invading enemy, we must use all the cavalry to destroy the enemy in the wild."”
Xun You said," Also, my lord, you have to send troops to reinforce Shanggu and Daijun. Let everyone think that you want to fight the Xianbei people in these two places."”
"Also, secretly move the troops of Lu Bu, Zhang Fei, Guan Yu, Taishi Ci, and Huang Zhong out and hide them."”
Jia Xu continued,"The reason why we transferred them is because the bravery of these generals can play the most important role at the critical moment."”
Dongfang Jianxin said,"It seems that the top strategists of the Three Kingdoms are not undeserved."
"Gongda, record the order." Dongfang Jian said after listening to everyone.”
Xun You immediately walked to the table and opened the paper to record the order. Dongfang Jian said," Order Zhang Liao's troops stationed in Yuyang to pay close attention to the movements of the Xianbei people. We must take good defensive measures. He also transferred Yan Liang's Left Wei Army to assist Yuyang under Zhang Liao's command, and then let Zhang Liao defend Lulong Fortress. He ordered Zang Ba's Xuanwu Guards to take over Zhang Fei's right Beiping defense. He ordered Gao Shun to take over Lu Bu's defense of Shanggu, Wen Chou's Youwei Guards to take over Guan Yu's defense of Daijun, and transferred Lu Bu, Zhang Fei, Taishi Ci, Huang Zhong, and Guan Yu's troops to Yanshan, which was 50 miles away from Yuyang. Tell all the defending troops that no one is allowed to send troops without my permission. Those who violate the military law will be punished.”
Xi Zhicai said," My lord, if you do this, the internal department of Youzhou will be empty. If the Wuhuan and Nanlou tribes attack us at this time, we will be in danger."”
Dongfang Jian thought for a moment and said," That's easy. Let Gongsun Du guard our north gate for us. If he dares to let anyone in, I'll take his life." I was worried that I wouldn't have the chance to enter Liaodong. Also, transfer the reserve soldiers we trained in Xuantu County. In addition, have Zhang Shi Ping go to the Wuhuan Tribe and tell them that we want the Xianbei to fight a decisive battle. Tell them not to interfere. If they don't interfere, we will give them some benefits. Otherwise, I want their entire tribe to be exterminated.”
Jia Xu said," Don't worry about this, my lord. Gongsun Du is not a fool. He is always on guard against us entering Liaodong. So, in order to not give us an excuse to enter Liaodong, he will definitely defend Liu City." Besides, our Youzhou reserve force is much better than ordinary soldiers. We can definitely defend Xuantu Prefecture.”
Dongfang Jian said," Mr. Yuan Hao, please go to Dai County and help Wen Chou defend Dai County. I'm worried about him being alone there."”
"Don't worry, Lord. Feng will set off immediately.”Tian Feng said.
Dongfang Jian nodded and said to Xun You,""Mr. Gongda, I'll have to trouble you to go to Yuyang. That's our first battlefield, and I'm worried that they won't be able to defend it. I'm not worried about Wen Yuan, but I'm worried about Yan Liang, that boorish fellow, bringing my sword with him. You must ensure that Wen Yuan's position as the commander is maintained.”
"Don't worry, my lord," Xun You said."I will help General Wen Yuan defend Yuyang.”
Dongfang Jian said to Jia Xu and Xi Zhicai,"Then I'll have to trouble the two of you to come with me to Swallow Mountain.”
The two agreed.
"Teacher, I want to go too. Bring me along." Zhou Yu said.”
The Dongfang family lowered their heads and said to Zhou Yu,"Gongjin, you have to know that it's very dangerous there. You have to think carefully."”
"I'm not afraid." Although Zhou Yu only said three short words, the Dongfang family could see the determination in his eyes. Dongfang Jian had originally planned to bring him along so that he could experience the atmosphere of the battlefield earlier. However, he was worried that he was too young and was a little worried. Now that Zhou Yu had suggested to go together, if he did not agree, he was afraid that it would leave a shadow in his heart, so he could only agree.
Just like that, Dongfang Jian secretly left Ji County with the 10,000 Dragon Legion Guards.
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