Zhao Yan smiled slightly, then cupped his hands and responded: "Actually, the Governor doesn't have to worry about this matter!"

"Not long after you first took office in Guanzhong, you may not yet fully understand the power situation of all parties."

As soon as he finished speaking, he paused for a moment, and with a somewhat high tone, he said in a deep voice: "But now, the Shu thieves have just regained the land of Hanchuan."

"Now I want to get my hands on my cold land."

"This is not realistic!"

"The wealthy families in Liangzhou are determined not to side with them."

"What's more, the main force of the Shu army is still unable to move northward in the short term."

"Just a few thousand people are not enough to make all the wealthy families think highly of them."

"And our power is strong, and our military power is even greater!"

"As long as people can be sent to recruit, they will definitely respond."

"I hope the governor won't worry."

A series of words fell down.

After hearing this explanation, Du Ji's face gradually improved, and the solemn look on his face gradually relaxed.

Follow closely.

He changed his mind and asked tentatively: "According to Bo Ran, if the governor gathers all the elites from Guanzhong stationed around Chang'an to go on an expedition, is it possible?"

In one word.

Zhao Yan's face suddenly showed some suspicion. He looked up and saw a light smile on his face, which seemed to mean that he was not serious about this matter.

He immediately put his heart in his stomach.

With the same smile on his face, he responded half-jokingly: "If we gather all the elite soldiers and horses from all walks of life in Guanzhong to conquer them, it will be an easy task to completely annihilate the Shu thieves with this small force!"

"Even if Zhao Tong is good at running the army and his soldiers are very capable, he still won't be able to stir up trouble."

"But what is the point of killing a chicken with a bull's-eye knife?"

"If we mobilize the main army and horses, even if we can destroy them, the gains will outweigh the losses!"

All the words were finished.

Zhao Yansui looked at Du Ji's face with burning eyes, and continued to say with a smile: "After the Battle of Hanzhong, the grain and grass savings in Guanlong counties have been almost exhausted."

"You, Commander-in-Chief, were in charge of Hedong County before. You should be very clear about it. If it weren't for the logistics, food, fodder and other military supplies, how could the Prime Minister send people to come and be supplied by Hedong?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a smile appeared on Du Ji's face, and he said slowly: "Boran's words reminded Ji, but I ignored it."

In fact, he also knew that given the current situation, he did not really support his elite main force stationed in Guanzhong to gather and march westward.

Probably because of the previous battle in Hanzhong.

The several plank roads that go south from the Qinling Mountains are almost all rugged and difficult to navigate, and they are trails dug into the mountains.

Traveling lightly is no longer difficult.

Logistical pressure has naturally doubled.

This is also a battle situation affected by terrain.

Otherwise, even though Cao Cao lost the clan general Xia Houyuan, if the confrontation continues, the stalemate can still be maintained.

But due to the steep terrain of Yangpingguan.

And the logistical transportation is too difficult.

The lands of Guan and Liang have been in chaos for many years and have long lost their former prosperity.

Counties and counties are also in extreme depression, and people's livelihood is declining.

After supporting the expedition south to conquer Shu for a long time, I was overwhelmed.

The grain needs to be transported thousands of miles from Hedong County.

The cost is too high!

If this continues, it will surely shake the foundation of the country.

This may be the main reason why Cao Cao ordered the withdrawal of all troops and temporarily gave up the fight for Hanzhong County.

Since the Guanlong lands are now somewhat dilapidated and impoverished.

If we continue to use troops on a large scale, it will inevitably increase the burden on the state.

Why did Cao Cao send him to governor Guanzhong?

Du Ji's heart can be said to be as clear as a mirror.

It is nothing more than the importance of his own outstanding governance ability.

Let him gradually and stably develop the economy and people's livelihood in the Guanzhong area, as well as restore production and other government affairs.

Just as Zhao Yan analyzed just now, if we really assemble elite troops to conquer, the strategic materials spent will be a huge expense.

Even though the invading Zhao Tong troops were defeated.

But it’s not worth the loss!

Once the counties and counties in Guanzhong are once again involved in the war, and they are busy raising military rations, it will inevitably affect the progress of major events such as organizing spring plowing.

If we cannot develop steadily this year, next year will be even more difficult.

Du Ji obviously understood this truth.

However, he looked at Zhao Yan and analyzed the disadvantages of sending troops in large numbers, and there seemed to be a smile in his eyes.

"Bo Ran is indeed a person who has been with the Prime Minister for a long time. Looking at it today, it turns out that he has a long-term vision and is thoughtful and considerate!"

After saying these words, Du Ji slowly raised his hands and praised him, his eyes unconsciously showing approval.

"Haha!" Hearing this, Zhao Yan was not complacent, but still maintained a humble look, and responded with cupped hands: "The Governor's words are serious!"

"It's just that I arrived in Guanzhong a little longer than the governor, so I learned more about the local conditions."

"After a while, I think the governor's foresight will surpass mine."

The two of them had a long conversation.

They also gradually complimented each other.

Talk to the end.

Zhao Yan's face also regained its seriousness, and he said seriously: "Now Liu Bei's side has occupied the entire territory of Ba, Shu and Hanchuan."

"The two states of Jing and Yi that it is based on, its power cannot be underestimated!"

"It's enough to compete with our army."

As soon as he said this, he paused for a moment, then continued to stare closely at Du Ji, who was in the first place, and said in a deep voice: "From this point of view, as expected, the land of Guanzhong will be destroyed in the future.

It will be our stronghold against the Liu family!"

"Guanzhong and Hanchuan are only separated by the vast Qinling Mountains."

"If our army wants to guard against the invasion of the Shu army, it will inevitably need to garrison troops around Chang'an."

"But the garrison army needs to reclaim land and resume production. Otherwise, with the current situation in Guanzhong, it may be difficult to become the front line against the Liu family in the future."

The words fall here.

The smile on Du Ji's face became thicker and thicker. He obviously understood the meaning of his words, so he pondered for a while and responded directly:

"Therefore, Boran, is your current plan to make Liangzhou the main battlefield for invasion by the Shu army?"

"Use all parts of Liangzhou to contain the enemy's invasion and harassment."

"In order to gain enough development space for various places in Guanzhong?"

"Captain Shengming!"

"That's exactly what Yan said."

Both of them are smart people, and they naturally hit the mark when talking.

Looking at his effort, he could guess his intentions in just a moment, so Zhao Yan was not surprised at all.

"In that case, let's implement the plan just now."

"Let the governor Zhang Ji be responsible for paying attention at all times and taking charge of the current war on the front line."

"As for the wealthy families from various places in Liangzhou, you, Boran, will be solely responsible for convincing them to gather together in the county and township to aid Fei Yao's tribe and expel and defeat the Shu army."

The two discussed this matter for a long time.

After some finalization.

Du Ji also quickly discussed and decided on the next development strategy.

Use the areas in Liangzhou as the front line to contain the military strength of the Shu army.

This is to buy time for Guanzhong to resume production.
To be continued...