Jia Xu didn't say anything for a long time.

He was very disappointed. It was fine for Zhao Qu, but he was just a scholar. How could Yang Fu, Yan Wen and others use such a foolish move? Yuan Tan responded perfunctorily, but Cao Cao was not perfunctorily, but he was defeated by Zhou Yu and Huang Zhong. Sun Ce's main elite stationed in Xiangyang without moving. The emperor did not guard the pass at this time and protected himself. He even took the initiative to attack. What is the difference between stretching his neck and letting someone cut him?

Seeing that Jia Xu didn't say anything, Zhao Qu was not in a hurry. After drinking a glass of wine, he savored it for a while, and then slowly said, "Are you worried about me?"

Jia Xu bowed slightly. "Shu Xu was ignorant and did not know the profound meaning of it. Please give me advice from Brother Boxing."

Zhao Qu smiled and said, "I dare not be a counselor. Junhou is a wise man praised by Mr. Yan. However, Junhou is far away in Hedong and is not familiar with the situation in Guanzhong, which is natural. Junhou is worried about whether Guanzhong has enough financial resources and material resources to support this war?"

"As Brother Bo Xing said, Guanzhong has just implemented the Shi Family System for a year, and the savings have not been abundant and the military has not been trained. Is it too hasty to go to the expedition at this time? Even if Zhou Yu and Huang Zhong have achieved something and attacked from both sides, it is not easy for Sun Ce to conquer Yizhou. Why not wait and see and wait for the change?"

Zhao Qu nodded. "The king and the lord are cautious, and what he said is very good. But he only knows one thing, not the other. Sun Ce's military power is strong, occupying the Central Plains states. In terms of land and household registration, there are two parts of the world. In terms of financial resources, it is even more than even more. In other states, except for the two states of Jiyi, there are either few household registrations or short financial resources, and cannot be compared with the Central Plains. The profit is in absent, and there are many people who secretly collude with Sun Ce for the sake of wealth. The only people who can really fight for the court are Sili, Bingzhou, Liangzhou, and Yizhou controlled by Cao Cao. Once Yizhou changes hands, how can the court revival? Therefore, Yizhou is in danger, and the court cannot remain indifferent and wait for death."

Jia Xu pretended not to understand Zhao Qu's reminder. "So, the imperial court's reading is just to support Yizhou, and it is not really sending troops?"

"If Sun Ce knows how to advance and retreat and withdraw from Yizhou, this is to support Yizhou and take the opportunity to train the military parade. If Sun Ce does not know how to advance and retreat, the court will naturally punish it to give Yizhou a chance to breathe. Junhou, put yourself in the shoes of the people, think about it, if Bingzhou is attacked by Sun Ce, don't you want the court to help?"

Jia Xu was disgusted, but he showed no sign of his face. He nodded repeatedly to show his agreement. "Brother Boxing said very much. But I still have something to do. If Sun Ce does not retreat, with the existing military strength and money and grain storage in Guanzhong, how likely is it to win?"

Zhao Qu's expression was proud. "Have you forgotten that Guanzhong implemented the system of scholars and family, lived in the same place for the people, served as soldiers during the war, and prepared their own food without military pay. All the expenses were just cavalry from Liangzhou. Moreover, even if the four barriers in Guanzhong were not defeated, they could still be defended by the Shiguan." He glanced at Jia Xu and said meaningfully: "Of course, it would be better if we could seize Wuguan and control them in the hands of our Liangzhou people like Hanguguan."

Jia Xu's heart moved slightly, stroked his beard, and he didn't say anything for a long time.

Although the court's move was reckless, it was a helpless move. If Sun Ce was sitting on the way to capture Yizhou, the consequences would be even more unimaginable. It would be a choice to bluff the situation and raise troops to Nanyang, and make a statement for Cao Cao. If the emperor conquers Wuguan and Nanyang is tense, even if Sun Ce does not send troops to reinforce, he will not dare to leave Xiangyang lightly. Besides, even if the emperor cannot succeed, he will tear his face with Sun Ce, and he will clearly distinguish between the enemy and us, and he will only rely on Liangzhou people, including him. At this time, Sun Ce will not have the spare energy to attack Hongnong, and maybe he will win him over in order to stabilize the right wing.

The question is whether Sun Ce can counterattack Guanzhong? From the perspective of the situation, it is quite difficult for Sun Ce to attack Guanzhong, but it is relatively easy to attack Nanyang from Guanzhong. However, there are exceptions in everything, especially when it is related to Sun Ce, Zhou Yu and Huang Zhong are examples that are close to you.

Sun Ce's financial resources can support the attack of two groups, but what about the three groups and four groups? What if Yuan Tan also took the opportunity to launch an attack? But it's not stupid. Everyone knows that this is a good opportunity to siege Sun Ce. Yuan Tan and Sun Ce have a grudge against killing their father, and they are incompatible and are threatened by the Jizhou family. There is a high probability that this opportunity will not be missed.

The situation is not clear and the time is not here, so it is better not to make a hasty decision. It is better to take a look again.

"Brother Bo Xing, if the court sends troops, who should be the general?"

Seeing Jia Xu pondering, Zhao Qu was very nervous. At this moment, he finally breathed a sigh of relief when he heard Jia Xu's words. "The emperor is the emperor, the Grand Marshal Sun Rui takes the steps, the Wen Hou Lu Bu takes the cavalry, and the generals of our Liangzhou follow the battle."

"Who is the leader, Secretary-General Liu Ye?"

"There are Yang Fu and Yan Wen." Zhao Qu looked at Jia Xu. "Actually, we all think that Junhou is the most suitable candidate, but the power in Guandong in the court is still strong, and the Grand Tutor Huangfu Song is still there. He criticized Gong Dong's old subordinates, so he can only serve as a partial teacher. Junhou, this is a good opportunity. If he succeeds, who dares to say that there is no one in Liangzhou?"

"I can cooperate with the court's actions, but I have a request." Jia Xu twisted his fingers and said word by word: "I want Huangfu Song's head."

Zhao Qu was stunned. "What?"

"Wang Yun set up a plan and Lu Bu is against his righteousness. They are all the culprits who killed Mr. Dong. They should have died, but the court struggles are inevitable. Now that the court is employed, I will not pursue Lu Bu for the time being. Huangfu Song is not the case. He took revenge on his private revenge and slaughtered Mr. Dong's family. I cannot let him die as good as Wang Yun. If I want me to send troops, I will give me Huangfu Song's head first."

Zhao Qu was anxious. "Judge, it is probably inappropriate to make this request and threaten the court at this time? After the great victory, the government affairs will be in the hands of our Liangzhou people. How can we take revenge be a matter of one sentence?"

Jia Xu smiled indifferently. "Brother Boxing, you always say that you are from Liangzhou, but you forget one thing. Huangfu Song is also from Liangzhou. Gong Dong did not kill him because of his old love. But what did he do? He killed the Dong family and didn't even let him go. If you enter the court, you will meet him every day, aren't you afraid? Or are you the same as him, and you think that Gong Dong is dead? If that's the case, how can I know if the Liangzhou people you mentioned include us, Gong Dong?"

Zhao Qu was speechless and avoided Jia Xu's eyes with guilt. Jia Xu was right. Although everyone is from Liangzhou, there are differences between Liangzhou and Liangzhou people. For example, Jia Xu, Dong Yue, Niu Fu, the former subordinates of Dong Zhuo who are notorious, they are not willing to get too close. They are forced to pull them up to help the momentum.

But Jia Xu wanted to avenge Dong Zhuo and wanted Huangfu Song's head, which was difficult. Between them and Huangfu Song, they of course chose Huangfu Song. What's more, Huangfu Song was the Grand Tutor and the Emperor's military strategy teacher. How could the Emperor kill Huangfu Song?

"June..."

"Brother Boxing, I'll just ask." Jia Xu raised his hand and interrupted Zhao Qu. "Of course, this is just my personal opinion, and others may not agree. You can go to Hongnong to have a look, maybe Dong Yue will have different opinions."

Zhao Qu wanted to cry without tears. Dong Yue was a member of the Dong Zhuo clan, his relationship with Dong Zhuo was closer than that of Jia Xu and Dong Zhuo, and he was more urgent to pursue Huangfu Song. Even if he could let Huangfu Song go, Dong Yue would not be able to let go after Jia Xu made this request, otherwise how could he convince the public?

Zhao Qu was anxious when he failed. While setting off for Hongnong, he sent someone to return to Chang'an and inform Yang Fu of Jia Xu's request. Although they looked down on Jia Xu and others, they knew very well that Dong Zhuo's old subordinates were far above the new soldiers in Guanzhong. Without Jia Xu and others to help, the possibility of the emperor defeating Sun Ce was greatly reduced. Not only that, before obtaining Jia Xu's support and ensuring the safety of Guanzhong, the emperor did not dare to leave Guanzhong at all.

Zhao Qu was waiting for Yang Fu's reply and was not in a hurry to go to Hongnong, but Jia Xu did not hesitate at all. He immediately sent someone to inform Dong Yue and asked him to apologize to Jiang Gan. Although he knew that the court was unlikely to agree to his conditions, this was a rare opportunity and he could not miss it. He had to give it a try. Please understand Jiang Gan and give him some time.

After receiving the news from Jia Xu, Dong Yue was in a dilemma. He was unwilling to meet Sun Ce. Dong Zhuo is dead. Whether the rise of Liangzhou people has nothing to do with him. His life is pretty good now, so why bother with twists and turns?

But he could not refuse Jia Xu's proposal and gave up the opportunity to avenge Dong Zhuo. His subordinates were mainly from the people of Xiliang, mostly followed Dong Zhuo all the way out of Liangzhou, and many of them were related to each other. Dong Zhuo was killed and the Dong family in Lintao was destroyed. They all held a grudge. If they had the opportunity to kill Huangfu Song and seek some justice for Dong Zhuo, they would not refuse. If they opposed Jia Xu's proposal, his subordinates might mutiny immediately.

What's more, he is also a Dong family in Lintao, and some family members died at the hands of Huangfu Song. If he doesn't get revenge, who can still respect him?

Dong Yue thought about it and was helpless, so he had to come to find Jiang Gan.

After reading Jia Xu's letter, Jiang Gan saw through Jia Xu's intention at first sight and couldn't help but sneer. What avenge Dong Zhuo is simply a cover, and Jia Xu is taking advantage of the situation to rob. On the one hand, this is forcing Dong Yue to show his position and actively cut off his relationship with Sun Ce; on the other hand, he is using the court to respect himself, raising the asking price, and watching the situation before it is clear.

But he had no choice. Whether it was moral or practical interests, he could not ask Dong Yue to reject Jia Xu's proposal. Strictly speaking, Sun Ce was also an enemy of the people of Xiliang. Preventing the people of Xiliang would only arouse their anger and cause trouble. Not only that, he also had to urge Dong Yue to fight to be the leader and ensure control of the Liangzhou army. Dong Yue's ability is far inferior to Jia Xu. His only reliance is that he is Dong Zhuo's tribe and old subordinate, controlling nearly 10,000 Liangzhou army. Once he loses the support of his subordinates, he will have no value.

Jiang Gan decided to retreat as an advance. He explained Jia Xu's intention in detail to Dong Yue, and finally told Dong Yue that Chunqiu revenge, you should avenge Dong Zhuo and revenge your family. No one can stop you. Even if you want to attack Nanyang and avenge the 20,000 army was annihilated, we can understand. I will repay the King of Wu and wait for you in Nanyang. However, you must also be vigilant, don't be used as a knife to make a wedding dress for others.

Then, Jiang Gan left Hongnong and returned to Xiangyang.

The long-awaited wedding was cancelled, and the 30,000 stones of sea salt that was within reach were gone. Dong Yue and his daughter were very depressed.
Chapter completed!