Regarding how to fight for the world, Sun Ce and Zhou Yu had a tacit understanding and had a clear strategic direction, which was the basis for the cooperation between the two. If it weren't for this, Zhou Yu would never be willing to become Yuan Shu's subordinate.

Guo Jia's lightness and heavyness of Jing Fang's strategy are inconsistent with their plan, and it is more realistic. Sun Ce and Zhou Yu had hesitation about whether to fight for Yuzhou and how to fight for Yuzhou. If you want to fight, you are not strong enough and don't fight, you are afraid of losing the opportunity. Now after listening to Guo Jia's analysis, they know that even if Yuzhou is lost, they will not wait for the opportunity. They are very calm and let go of their psychological burden of worrying about gains and losses.

Zhou Yu understood the significance of Guo Jia to Sun Ce, and Guo Jia also understood the significance of Zhou Yu to Sun Ce. One is a confidant and the other is a back that can be relied on. Although there are different emphasis, the strategic goals are consistent and he immediately feels like a soulmate. The three ambitious young people open their hearts, point out the country, and talk about the future, as if they are responsible for the world.

The most urgent task is to first pacify Jiangxia and Nanjun, and then control the entire Jingzhou.

Guo Jia spread out the map and explained the strategy.

It has been three months since Yuan Shu died at the end of last year. As Yuan Shu's old subordinate, Liu Xun had neither attending funerals nor attending funerals. It is a matter of understanding that he had a strange ambition. If he did not attack in time, Jiangxia and Nanjun would be out of control. Considering that Sun Ce had launched a massacre of the Kuai family, the powerful men in Nanjun were likely to turn to Liu Xun, and Xiangyang would become the front line by then. Only Nanyang could control the only county.

However, it is unrealistic to attack from Runan to take Jiangxia. Runan and Jiangxia are separated by a series of mountain ranges such as Qingshan, Luoshan, Fuguangshan, and it is steep and difficult to move around. Only three passes can be accessed, namely Datun Pass, Mingqi Pass and Wuyang Pass. This is the watershed between the Huai River and Jianghan, and it is also the dividing ridge between the Central Plains and the South. These three passes are in Jiangxia and are in the hands of Liu Xun, so it is almost impossible to pass through here.

Even if you attack and capture the three passes, there are still more than 400 miles to go. Most of these 400 miles are mountain roads and water sieges, but there is not a county town with a sparse population, so supply is a big problem. When you arrive at Xiling City, you will be trapped in people and lack horses, which is extremely unfavorable to the battle.

Therefore, this path is not optional and another solution must be found.

There are two ways: one is to start from Nanyang, take Suixian and Anlu, go down along the river, and go straight to Xiling; the other is to go south from Xiangyang, first take Jiangjun, pacify Nanjun, and then go down along the river to take Xiling. Chen Ji, the prefect of Nanjun, was a general under Liu Xun, and was highly valued by Liu Xun, and did not surrender to Sun Ce.

"Nan County is more important than Jiangxia. Liu Xun did not settle Jiangling but Xiling. He had short-sighted eyes and took self-destruction. I suggest that half and two counties merge, first take Nan County, and then Jiangxia. Jiangxia has few household registrations and limited arable land. After taking Nan County, there is no need to rush to take Jiangxia. You can first stabilize Nan County, especially the counties west of Jiangling to prevent Yizhou from taking some action after the autumn harvest."

Sun Ce and Zhou Yu discussed it and thought that Guo Jia's tactic was more appropriate. Although it took a longer time, it was safe. Liu Xun was just a minor scabies, which was not enough to cause trouble. Liu Yan in Yizhou was a tiger lying beside the couch, and he might be bitten by him if he was not careful. If Jiangling fell, Jingzhou's waist would be broken, and the four counties in Jiangnan were beyond the reach. Liu Yan was holding Jingyi and was in a position to be condescending.

"Changsha is an old county led by Sun Yuzhou. Generals can send people to contact old officials. If they can do so without a fight, they can form a siege against Jiangxia and launch an attack from Jiangnan. At that time, Liu Xun will either surrender or die in addition to Yuzhang."

"Liu Xun is dead." Sun Ce raised his hand and laughed.

Zhou Yu also smiled and shook his head. "General, if you want to send someone to lobby Changsha, I have one to choose."

"Who?"

"One of my old friends, Jiang Gan from Jiujiang, whose courtesy name is Ziyi, is very wise and has a good eloquence. Not long ago, I rushed to Nanyang to see me and wanted to find a job. I had no suitable position for him, so I had to ask him to be a guest for the time being."

Sun Ce was not surprised at all. He was familiar with this history and knew that Jiang Gan was not the clown in the Romance of the Romance. On the contrary, he was not only a handsome guy, but also had excellent eloquence, and was known to be inconsistent with Jianghuai. There may be moisture in it. After all, he did not leave any commendable deeds besides lobbying Zhou Yu for his unsuccessful success.

"In the camp?"

"Here, I'll let him see the general?"

Sun Ce agreed. Regardless of whether Jiang Gan has talent or not, since Zhou Yu recommends it, he always wants to give Zhou Yu a face. Zhou Yu got up and went out, and Guo Jia seized the opportunity and said, "General, I suggest sending Zhou Yu out of Zhenjiangling."

Sun Ce just now felt that Guo Jia had something to say, but seeing him so cautious, he didn't beat around. "Transfer him from Nanyang?"

Guo Jia nodded and further explained: "Nanyang is the largest county in Jingzhou, with a population of 40% of Jingzhou, with the most wealthy families. At present, the most powerful control is the most powerful and its strength is not comparable to other counties. Moreover, Nanyang is well-connected. Once a chaos arises in the Central Plains or Guanzhong, those who take refuge in Jingzhou will first choose Nanyang. Such an important place cannot be controlled by others. The general and Gongjin have the same feelings, so it is natural that there is no obstacle, but others will have misunderstandings. There is no day, and the ministers have no two masters, so the generals cannot be neglected."

Sun Ce didn't say anything. He understood Guo Jia's good intentions. No matter how good his friendship was, he had to distinguish between the main and the secondary. Moreover, Zhou Yu's family background and reputation were better than him. Even if Zhou Yu had no idea, others would pay more attention to Zhou Yu intentionally or unintentionally. Over time, there would inevitably be rifts. But he also had his considerations. Now he cannot give up Yuzhou. Zhou Yu is the best candidate to guard Nanyang. So far, he has done a good job, and suddenly he was withdrawn, which is not appropriate.

"General, this is the best opportunity to take back Nanyang." Guo Jia insisted on seeing it. "Nanyang is the foundation of the general and cannot be misunderstood."

"Fengxiao, don't worry. I have considered this matter, but now is not the best time. First, I believe in Gongjin, and second, I have more important things to do. I can't get rid of myself for the time being and don't have the energy to manage Nanyang."

After hearing this, Guo Jia didn't say anything. Even if he wanted to say it, there was no time left. Zhou Yu's voice was already ringing outside.

"Ziyi, when you meet the general later, you will know what it means to meet a wise master." Zhou Yu laughed loudly and said, "If you miss this opportunity, I will doubt your vision, and this friend will not have to do it in the future."

"Gongjin, I have been with you for several years. This is the first time I have heard you praise others like this. Later, I will indeed take a good look at what kind of person can make you Zhou Gongjin say such words, and he is so devoted."

Sun Ce and Guo Jia exchanged a look. Before he finished speaking, Zhou Yu pulled a young man to lift the tent. This person was about the same age as Zhou Yu and was about the same height. He was a little thinner, with white skin, straight facial features, and a bookish spirit. However, his eyes were too agile and his lips were slightly thin, which seemed clever and calm. As soon as he entered the tent, his eyes swept, and he fell on Sun Ce's face and blurted out.

"A good appearance is indeed comparable to Gongjin. It's a pity that I can't carve enough, it's rough, not as beautiful as Gongjin's introverted and gentle as jade."

Zhou Yu's face changed drastically. Just as he was about to stop him, Sun Ce raised his hand and signaled Zhou Yu not to speak. He slowly pulled out the long knife and placed it on the table.
Chapter completed!