Yuan Huaihe stood behind Hu Chair in the hall with a complex expression, carrying his hands on his back. The map on the wall was clearly visible, including prefectures, counties, rivers, lakes, mountains, and official roads, one by one, and they were all lifelike, squeezed into his mind.

He did not expect that Jiang Feng would dare to launch a crazy attack on the two states of Wu, Chu and Yang when the Shatuo soldiers were approaching.

This is indeed a bit crazy.

The Jin army had destroyed Daliang and even took the initiative to provoke and invaded Caozhou and Songzhou. Everyone knew that this was a test, but the test meant that the Shatuo people had the desire and impulse to start a war against Xuzhou and Caizhou. If they did not deal with it well, it would turn into a war.

Under such circumstances, Xuzhou actually dared to launch a large army to move south and launch an attack on Chuzhou and Yangzhou at the same time.

Yuan Changhe also knew that Xuzhou's power was expanding very quickly. The Xuzhou General Administration Office, which established itself, had five towns under its jurisdiction, integrated the original Insurgent Army, Taining Army, Pinglu Ziqing Army, and Huaiyou Army. Their military strength had far exceeded Caizhou, and even more than twice that of Caizhou Army.

Perhaps the quality is still a bit inferior to that of Caizhou's elite, but in terms of overall strength, the Xuzhou army has completely overwhelmed Caizhou.

Perhaps the Xuzhou army used this as a reliance to dare to attack the Jin army that invaded Caozhou, and even killed all the invading Jin army, but it could only expel the Jin army from Songzhou in a relatively gentle manner.

It's okay, Jiang Feng dared to launch an attack on the two prefectures of Chu and Yang at such a juncture, and even used the two armies of Huai Youjun and Wuning. It would be fine if the Huai Youjun did not face the Jin army directly after all, but the Wuning army guarded Xuzhou and directly faced the line of Songzhou. Once the line of Songzhou is penetrated by the Jin army, even Xuzhou will face the threat of the Jin army directly, but Jiang Feng dared to release this army and go south.

Of course, Li Bing, the idiot, did give Jiang Feng the best chance. Needless to say, there must be Qian Yuanguan and the ant thief to collaborate here, otherwise it would be impossible to create such an excellent opportunity, which made Yuan Changhe's eyes red with envy.

These are the two prefectures of Chu and Yang, especially Yangzhou, which are almost all metropolises that can be compared with Bianliang, Luoyang and Chang'an. Even cities such as Xuzhou, Nanyang, Xiangyang and Guangzhou are inferior to those of Xuzhou.

Although there is no specific news yet, Yuan Huaihe is sure that Chu and Yang are most likely to change their surnames to Jiang.

Jiang Feng was not good at fighting or preparing for battles, and was better at planning and then moving. However, Li Bing, although there were capable people around him, he could not use the blade and always liked to go out to fight in person. This was the biggest problem for the ruler.

If it were in the past, Caizhou would definitely have to get involved and drag Xuzhou down, but this time, Caizhou could not.

The Shatuo people's entry into the Central Plains has completely changed the relationship between Nanyang, Caizhou and Xuzhou. The Hu people are powerful and everyone understands that if they fight alone, they will suffer a big loss. Joining forces is the best way to deal with it.

The problem is that once Xuzhou acquires the two states of Chu and Yang, it basically declares that Xuzhou is invincible. Even if it faces the Shatuo people alone, Xuzhou will not be afraid. However, for Caizhou, Xuzhou suddenly becomes a quasi-ally. Caizhou cannot deal with the Shatuo people alone and must ask for support and assistance from Xuzhou.

This is really a painful ending that makes people sigh but have to accept. No matter how they do it, this situation has put Caizhou in an unfavorable situation. Even Caizhou cannot be reversed and can only bear it passively.

The army of Shatu people in the north is still constantly adjusting and changing. Judging from the news from the scouts' detailed feedback, the Shatu people are preparing to raise military supplies, which should be to prepare for the southward journey.

Yuan Huaihe believed that the first choice for the Jin army to go south would be Nanyang, but it is not ruled out that they would choose Caizhou. What does Li Cunhou think about is also influenced by those Shatuo nobles.

Even if the Jin army really takes Nanyang as its main combat target, Caizhou will still bear considerable pressure. Whether to provide assistance to Nanyang or not, whether to support it secretly or actively assist, how to cooperate, and what role Xuzhou will play is a difficult problem.

The sound of rapid footsteps came, and Yuan Huaihe suddenly turned around, but saw Yuan Huaiqing, Yuan Wuwei, Yuan Wuwei and Yuan Wuwei step in quickly, their faces were gloomy and clear, and they suddenly realized in their hearts, fearing that something they were worried or looking forward to would still happen.

"How is the situation? Tell me."

"Brother, the news just passed back, Xuzhou Wuning Army and the navy team broke through the Shanyang City of Chuzhou, and the Shanyang Guards surrendered." Yuan Huaiqing licked his lips and said in a low voice.

"As a matter of fact, Jiang Feng was swallowed by Chuzhou. If Yangzhou got it, it would be impossible for Yangzhou to escape from Jiang Feng's palm."

Although he had expected it, Yuan Changhe's heart sank after hearing this news, but then he relaxed again, thinking with self-comfort, that if the two states of Chu and Yang fell into Xuzhou, the Shatuo people would be helpless in Xuzhou. If the Jin army wanted to fight with Xuzhou, they would probably be unable to fight.

"Where is the other side of Yangzhou?" Yuan Huaihe asked again.

"There is no news from Yangzhou yet, but does the head of the family think Yangzhou can be spared?" Yuan Wuwei asked quietly.

Yuan Huaihe glanced at the nephew who was known for his wisdom in the next generation, and asked calmly: "If you can't escape, how should we deal with it?"

Everyone has considered this issue, but there is no good solution.

In the short term, Caizhou has to rely on Xuzhou to offset the pressure of Shatuo people being scattered and selected people. However, if you really depend on Xuzhou, Caizhou will almost become its vassal in the future. How can it compete with Xuzhou again?

Yuan Wuwei was speechless, yes, how should he deal with it?

If you go to drag Xuzhou's hind legs? Then you will be really interrupted by the other party.

Xuzhou is not something that Caizhou can provoke now. Even if Caizhou is full of hostility, he has to completely suppress it and act like he is moving forward and retreating hand in hand.

Really shake hands and make peace and form a brotherly alliance?

Is this possible? Not to mention the various previous hatreds, the interests of both sides are not together at all. Caizhou cannot surrender to Xuzhou, nor can it become a vassal of Xuzhou.

Even if conflicts can be avoided now, it is under pressure from Shatu people. Once the external pressure is alleviated, the contradiction will suddenly become prominent, and another war will break out is a high probability event.

"Whether we want to fight against Shatu people or Xuzhou, the only way is to accumulate and improve our Caizhou's own strength. This is the fundamental and the key." Yuan Wuwei said with some difficulty: "Whether Shatu people or Xuzhou are, they will not have much kindness to us. The current position of Caizhou also determines that if we do not want to become the on-trade food for Shatu people and Xuzhou, we must seize the opportunity and quickly strengthen ourselves."

"Oh? Lao Qi, what you mean is that you have some ideas? How can we solve this dilemma now?" Yuan Huaihe and Yuan Huaiqing's eyes fell on Yuan Wuwei's face, and even Yuan Wuwei was excited.

This new generation of children, who are one of the three horses of the Yuan family, is far inferior to Yuan Wuwei and Yuan Wudi in terms of martial arts. Even some newcomers in the Eight Pillars of Ruyang have caught up and started to slowly catch up with Yuan Wuwei. However, in terms of wisdom, Yuan Wuwei is certainly difficult to match, and Yuan Wudi is even more difficult to beat. He is the one who can really take on the responsibility.

"Our Caizhou is located in the place of four battles, especially as the Shatuo people entered the Central Plains, the power of Xuzhou expanded. In fact, we are in the gap between these two major forces. If we are not careful, we will become prey."

Yuan Wuwei has been thinking about Caizhou's way out for a while.

The Shatu people are in the north, and now they want to force the Shatu people to seek death, so he does not think there is anything wrong with the Caizhou army's strategy in Songzhou.

Caizhou cannot compete with Xuzhou. Xuzhou can afford the risk of fighting against the Shatuo people, but Caizhou cannot afford it, so Caizhou can only drive away the Shatuo cavalry in a polite and polite way.

We must not only let the Shatu people see the bottom line and determination of Caizhou, but also not to stimulate the Shatu people too much to avoid the Shatu nobles who feel that they are being swept away and fight.

To the east is Xuzhou. Caizhou has missed the opportunity to curb Xuzhou's development. Xuzhou is now unstoppable. Caizhou is no longer a rival to Xuzhou now, and Caizhou must also accept this reality.

Therefore, when formulating strategies, you must recognize such reality. You cannot make the Shatuo people and Xuzhou become enemies of Caizhou, or the most direct enemy, and you cannot fight against it.

So how can Caizhou survive and strengthen itself?

"From the current situation, the Shatuo people are very likely to choose Nanyang as a breakthrough point for the southward journey. On the one hand, they confronted the Shatuo people, which would restrain the strength of both of them. In addition, I am not the south, but more likely to be the north. Although the two states of Chu and Yang were suddenly attacked by them, my personal opinion is that their future main battlefield should still be the north. Although I don't understand why Jiang Feng was considering this, we can see the force configuration of the Tianping Army, Ziqing Army and the three towns of Pinglu Army."

The Pinglu Army's military strength and weapons and armor are growing rapidly and changing clothes, which is a signal in itself. The Shangyunxi tribe in Puzhou accepted a large number of Daliang surrendered troops and was reorganizing them and making detailed reports. It is said that Wang Miao's stay was also seen in Puzhou, which means that the center of gravity of the Xuzhou Privy Council is still in the north, and the strength of the Puzhou garrison is also in a period of rapid expansion.

It seems that Puzhou is close to Huazhou and Huazhou, and it confronts the Jin army, but Yuan Wuwei does not think that Xuzhou will take the initiative to get into evil with the Shatuo people.

This is something that many people have not noticed. In Yuan Wuwei's opinion, if Jiang Feng really intended to use troops in the south, then he would not have done such a move.
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