Hou Junji had nothing to say about Fang Xuanling's analysis of the situation, but this was only an analysis of the surrounding situation and a preliminary decision on what they should do.
However, Fang Xuanling's words could be seen by any capable general.
This wasn't enough to prove that Fang Xuanling was a rare strategist.
"Other than the powerful Jiang Du, the other factions in the surrounding area are mainly the Revolutionary Army. Thus, when we clear out the factions other than Jiang Du, we basically have to eliminate the factions that are mainly the Revolutionary Army.”
Fang Xuanling continued. A map appeared clearly in his mind.
"That's true."
Cao Yun agreed with Fang Xuanling's words.
"My lord, the most powerful force around Liyang County is Du Fuwei of Huainan County. He is a powerful man with at least 50,000 soldiers.”
Fang Xuanling's voice became a little low.
A 30,000-man uprising army was indeed the strongest uprising army around Liyang County.
Even though Du Fuwei's rebel army might not be a regular army, in terms of military strength, they could still dominate Huainan. Even the imperial court could not do anything about them.
In terms of threat, Du Fuwei was indeed the greatest threat to Cao Yun.
Hou Junji was a bit surprised. Fang Xuanling was speaking the truth. Before Liyang County had fallen, Hou Junji had already understood the situation.
"Other than Huainan County, there is another force. It is Zhao Baofan from Tong 'an County. This person's power is stronger than Du Fuwei's, and his military strength is estimated to be around 50,000.”
Fang Xuanling continued his analysis.
Cao Yun nodded. Fang Xuanling's analysis was quite detailed. While he analyzed the surrounding situation, he also gave an overall evaluation of the various factions and a division of strength.
It was clear that Fang Xuanling had some understanding of the various factions. These were not things that could be said so easily. He must have some understanding of them.
"After that is Lujiang County, which is the closest to us. This place does not belong to the ranks of the Revolutionary Army, but the ranks of the Sui Army. This subject suggests that my lord start from Lujiang County.”
Fang Xuanling continued.
Cao Yun's expression was normal. Lujiang County was not weak.
Because Lujiang Prefecture was tall and sturdy, it was not easy to take down. Fang Xuanling had chosen to attack Lujiang Prefecture for his own reasons.
Hou Junji narrowed his eyes. He was getting more and more convinced that Fang Xuanling wasn't as simple as he thought. After some analysis, he turned his attention to Lujiang County.
"Why attack Lujiang County? The Sui army here is not weak.”
Hou Junji asked, trying to put some pressure on Fang Xuanling.
Fang Xuanling was unmoved, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.
"Lujiang County has about 30,000 regular soldiers. This strength is above Du Fuwei and the others. If you want to establish a foothold here, you must take Lujiang County.”
he said slowly.
But this was not enough. Cao Yun was still waiting for Fang Xuanling's other reasons, and Hou Junji was in no hurry to ask.
"Lujiang County has advanced equipment and sufficient rations. If we can take down this place, not only will we obtain incomparably sufficient resources, but we will also obtain a strong city.”
Fang Xuanling continued.
"Even so, it's not enough for my lord to take the risk to attack Lujiang County.”
Hou Junji shook his head.
After all, not only did Lujiang County have sufficient military strength, but Tu Wanxu was also not a simple-minded general with well-developed limbs. He was a person with a certain level of strategy.
"Of course, this is not the main point. The most important thing is that if we take down Lujiang County, we can use the momentum to recruit Du Fuwei, Zhao Baofan, and the others.”
Fang Xuanling's expression turned solemn. This was the main reason why he had asked his lord to attack Lujiang Prefecture.
"This plan is not bad!"
Hou Junji clapped his hands in approval. He hadn't thought of this at first, but he had thought more about the resources he would gain from taking Lujiang County and strengthening his lord's foundation.
Moreover, if they didn't conquer Lujiang County, it would be a fool's dream to recruit Du Fuwei and the others. They didn't have the capital and ability to move Du Fuwei and the others.
However, if they could take down Lujiang County and strengthen their own strength, it would be easier for Du Fuwei and the others to surrender if they were to offer recruitment at this time.
Cao Yun frowned slightly. Fang Xuanling's analysis of the surrounding situation was quite unique, and he had a very accurate grasp of the strength of each faction.
If they did as Fang Xuanling said and conquered Lujiang County, it might really cause Du Fuwei to surrender. After all, the loss of Lujiang County and the growth of Cao Yun's army had given Du Fuwei a lot of pressure.
"This plan is feasible."
Cao Yun took out his own judgment and directly finalized it.
Fang Xuanling stroked his beard and smiled. He had analyzed this plan and put a lot of effort into it.
"However, we can recruit Du Fuwei, but not Zhao Baofan.”
Cao Yun suddenly said.
Du Fuwei was born as a commoner, so after he joined the uprising army, he had been wholeheartedly serving the people in Huainan County and had never done anything to harm them.
On the contrary, after the uprising, he killed those corrupt officials as he wished. This showed how his personality was.
As for Zhao Baofan, although he had 50,000 soldiers, he had done things that hurt the people. How was he different from those aristocratic families?
As long as they had done something that harmed the people, they could forget about joining Cao Yun's camp. This completely went against Cao Yun's original intention. He was naturally unwilling to recruit Zhao Baofan and even wanted to kill such a person.
Fang Xuanling and Hou Junji glanced at each other.
They knew a little about the two of them, so they understood why their lord was unwilling to recruit Zhao Baofan.
"My lord raised the army for the sake of the people. It is reasonable not to recruit Zhao Baofan.”
Hou Junji thought to himself.
Fang Xuanling and Hou Junji saw Cao Yun's determination to serve the people, and this made them even more determined to follow Cao Yun.
In this chaotic world, only those who won the hearts of the people could rule the world. Only such a person could be considered to be a benefactor of the common people when he became an emperor in the future.
"I want to kill Zhao Po."
Killing intent flashed in Cao Yun's eyes as he released a powerful pressure.
"Yes, my lord!"
Hou Junji and Fang Xuanling clasped their hands and shouted.
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