Zhao Yun asked: "Lord, when should our army attack?"

Yang Fan was silent for a moment and asked, "Liu Zhang is weak, our army is strong. Ruo Zilong, you are Zhuge Liang. Would you choose to lead your troops into Ba County and resist our army together with Yan Yan, or do you do dangerous moves, send troops directly to Hanzhong and sneak attack on the rear of our army?"

Zhao Yun said in confusion: "Liu Zhang's troops are only 20,000 people stationed by Pang Xi, 8,000 people stationed by Li Yan, and 20,000 people stationed by Yan Yan, which is 28,000 people. Including the funding of various families, the maximum number of troops is about 40,000, while Liu Bei is even more unbearable. He must be guarded against Cao Cao. This time he enters Shu, he will lead up to 20,000 troops, and he must fight quickly! And our Yang family army is famous all over the world. If we follow the steps and fail to fight for a long time, Cao Cao will definitely take advantage of the opportunity to attack Nanyang County. If they want to repel our army, they must take dangerous moves and attack Hanzhong!"

Yang Fan nodded and smiled, "Zilong said it well! Since they want to fight quickly, why don't we drag it? Liu Bei's rule is only three counties, and the generals are only Zhang Fei and Wei Yan. As long as the main force of our army does not move, how dare Liu Bei lead his troops into Shu without authorization?"

Zhao Yun asked with a puzzled look on his face, "Lord, are you planning to send troops all the way to attack Chengdu?"

Yang Fan's eyes flashed and he smiled and said, "Soldiers are the devil! Since Liu Bei wants to occupy the dove's nest, why don't I ask you to get into the trap!"

Zhao Yun was confused and asked in confusion: "Master, are you planning to besiege Liu Bei first?"

Yang Fan nodded and smiled, "Yes, since he, Liu Bei, wants to get involved in Yizhou, he has to pay a price! I want him to be depressed and become the food for everyone! As the saying goes, a blacksmith must be strong himself. Since Liu Bei dares to jump up and down and walk on a single-plank bridge, he must have this awareness. He will personally cut off the single-plank bridge under his feet and let him know that some things are fine, but if you want to reach out, you have to bear the corresponding blow! Don't think that you have found a young boy who has read a few books, and with the assistance of several people who have fought several battles, you will dare to compete with the heroes and dominate the world!"

Guo Jia said disgustedly: "What the lord said is right. Liu Bei has always regarded himself as a loyal minister, but he does not know that he is the most unfaithful person in the world. He first surrendered to Cao Cao, and then became an enemy with Cao Cao, stealing Xuzhou. After Xuzhou was defeated, he continued to surrender to Cao Cao. Seeing a little opportunity, he immediately changed his party and defected to Liu Biao. After Liu Biao's death, he incited Liu Cong and Liu Qi to conquer each other, thus stealing Jingzhou! Such a person cannot give him a chance. He has to find trouble as soon as he gives him an opportunity. Our army is committed to steady action. If Liu Bei is there, the world will have to be in chaos for a few more years."

Zhao Yun smiled bitterly and said, "What ambition is it to fight for dominance in the world? In the face of interests, even relatives can harm each other, let alone change their families and vote for others!"

Yang Fan shook his head and said, "When Liu Bei lost Xuzhou, he could still re-submit Cao Cao's tent. This shows that this person is very good at tolerance, and such a person is the most terrifying! Compared to Liu Zhang, I would rather beat Liu Bei first! Even if I pay some price for this, I will destroy him first! Just have Sun Quan and Cao Cao in the Central Plains to restrain each other! With Liu Bei's existence, variables will definitely increase!"

Zhao Yun said in confusion: "Lord, you have many talented people and talents. Since you are so afraid of Liu Bei, why not send someone to assassinate? With Wang Yue's power, killing Liu Bei is like taking something out of your pocket!"

When Zhao Yun mentioned assassination, Yang Fan's expression was dark. Seeing that Yang Fan stopped talking, Zhao Yun suddenly woke up his wrong words, and the scene became silent. After a while, Guo Jia sighed and said, "My lord, since you can't let go, why not just stop it today? Ma Chao and Pang De are now in Nanzheng's cell. As long as you give your order, they will separate immediately and avenge the mistress!"

"Oh!" Yang Fan sighed and said, "After Ruyan's death, I had thought of sending people to kill Ma Chao and Pang De directly. However, I wanted to kill them both on the battlefield, but after so many years, after really capturing Pang De and Ma Chao, this idea never appeared again!"

Xun You said with relief: "Lord, you haven't thought about it, but it's a pity that Ma Chao and Pang De's martial arts are, right?"

Yang Fan nodded slightly and responded freely: "Gongda, what you said is right! Ma Chao and Pang De have talents, and have lived in Xiliang for many years. If I want to reopen the Silk Road, with him and help him, I will definitely achieve twice the result with half the effort. However, if I don't kill him, how can I be worthy of my wife and children?"

Guo Jia smiled and said, "Lord, this world is so great, there are so many strange talents. Even if we can't find them, we can train ourselves. Why bother so much for a mere Ma Chao? From the perspective of this, just killing them directly can also comfort the mistress's spirit of heaven! It's better to save such trouble, right?"

Ma Chao is a five-tiger general under Liu Bei's command in history. His reputation naturally has an impact on Yang Fan. However, on one side is his wife who died tragically, and on the other side is a prisoner of war on the battlefield. The superiority and inferiority are judged. Yang Fan makes a good decision. However, when it comes to making a decision, Yang Fan is a little hesitant. I don't want Ma Chao to fall to the ground at a young age. Guo Jia said it right. Talents can be cultivated and searched. However, Ma Chao is not an ordinary talent, but he is a top talent. This requires perseverance and talent. Therefore, Yang Fan will delay this matter again and again.

Xun You seemed to see the knot in Yang Fan's heart, but as a subordinate, he could not make a choice for the master without authorization. However, Ma Chao's courage, he still needs to remind Yang Fan. Xun You said softly: "Ma Chao's courage is rare in the world, and even Zilong gave him a high evaluation! I don't want to influence the choice of the lord, but to remind the lord, since the mistress is dead, Ma Teng, and Yuan Shao is dead, then why should you be undecided for a person who is trying to do something? This is not the lord in your mind! If you can't bear it, let Ma Chao do something for our army to repay. If you really want to avenge the mistress, just cut it with one knife!"

Zhao Yun nodded and echoed: "What Gongda said is right. This Ma Chao is a rare brave general. Even in our Yang family army, he can definitely rank first."

Dian Wei said in a hatred: "My son, Ma Chao, why should you be sympathetic? As long as the lord gives orders, I will take Ma Chao's head now!"

At this time, Jia Xu, who had been silent, said in a slight manner: "I have a plan to solve the lord's doubts!"

Yang Fan asked anxiously: "Wenhe, will the plan come out?"

Jia Xu smiled and said, "The confusion in the lord's heart is just because of Ma Chao's courage! However, as Fengxiao said, the world is so great that without him, Ma Chao, others will not survive? Obviously, Ma Chao does not have that ability. After all, he is just a Liangzhou man with outstanding martial arts! Moreover, most of our generals follow the lord for a long time, and they all hold a grudge against Ma Chao who assassinated the lord. Moreover, it is also because of Ma Chao.

This led to the tragic death of the mistress and the young master lost his mother! Even if you force Ma Chao to stay under your command, have you ever considered the feelings of other generals? For example, Gao Shun, Zhang Liao, Guan Yu, Huang Zhong, Zhao Yun, and the powerful generals under their command, will they still accommodate Ma Chao? Obviously, no, these people are all powerful generals who hold heavy troops and guard one side. Why should the lord be disappointed with the hearts of all the generals for just one Ma Chao?"

Yang Fan sighed and said, "Wenhe, did you also let me kill Ma Chao?"
Chapter completed!