"Lord, there is something unusual about the movements in Jiangdong these days!" Xu Shu, from the Suiyang Yamen Office, hurriedly showed Chen Mo the latest information. During the recent period, Jiangdong has been mobilizing troops and horses frequently, and the most important thing is the mobilization of supplies. This is

We must take advantage of Chen Mo's unsteady footing to attack the Central Plains.

"It seems that it is not easy to return to Luoyang." After reading the information, Chen Mo said to Xu Shu helplessly.

Jiangdong cannot act alone and must at least contact Liu Bei. However, what Chen Mo is most worried about is that Jiangdong and Cao Cao join forces. Although in today's world, in terms of the vast territory and the largest population, Chen Mo must belong to Chen Mo. However, Chen Mo has just won the Central Plains.

There was no time to really convert the population and land of this part of the Central Plains into its own strength. However, the troops that were originally sufficient in Guanzhong had to be rebuilt with the expansion of the territory. To guard against local princes, they had to conquer various places from time to time.

There are rebels, bandits and local clan rebellions. Even if there is no external interference, it will take a lot of time for this situation to be completely stabilized.

Now Chen Mo's foothold is not stable. Sun Ce's choice to go north at this time is undoubtedly the best time for Jiangdong, but for Chen Mo, it is the biggest threat. He knows very well that now he has blocked Qingzhou, but he is at sea.

If it cannot be blocked, Jiangdong is the only prince who can get in touch with Cao Cao.

In terms of military strength, Cao Cao can mobilize the most troops and horses now. Chen Mo has to blockade Qingzhou, Xiliang, and Bingzhou. The border guards in Youzhou cannot move lightly. They also have to guard against attacks from Jingzhou, Hanzhong, and Jiangdong. Locally

An army was also needed to exterminate the bandits. In this way, the actual troops that Chen Mo could mobilize did not increase due to the expansion of the territory, but shrank. However, when Cao Cao concentrated his efforts, the troops that he could mobilize did not decrease.

Reverse increase.

And Jiangdong has the natural geographical advantage of the Yangtze River natural moat, so it can also attack with all its strength. The current situation is not good news for Chen Mo, but if he is asked to spit out the territory he has already obtained, Chen Mo will naturally refuse.

Now he is just on the right track. As long as this year's disaster relief is successful, he will be able to win over half of the people's hearts in the Central Plains. If he gives up at this time, it will be more difficult to regain the Central Plains.

"I don't want to fight this battle." Chen Mo looked at Xu Shu and said with a smile, "Does Yuan Zhi have a plan?"

Xu Shu smiled bitterly when he heard this. He didn't want to fight, but the problem was that this matter did not depend on his or Chen Mo's will. For Chen Mo, it was definitely not a good thing to start a war at this time, but for Cao Cao and Sun Ce, it was a dangerous situation.

Chen Mo fought back and even gave Chen Mo the best chance to break the undefeated streak he had built in the past. They would definitely fight.

After thinking for a moment, Xu Shu said: "My lord, in fact, Jiangdong and Qingzhou are also unstable internally. Sun Ce has been quite aggressive since he raised his army and suppressed the Jiangdong gentry with tyrannical means. There is dissatisfaction within Jiangdong, and Cao Cao's defeat in the Central Plains also made

His prestige has been greatly reduced, especially when Cao Cao's large number of troops and officials poured into Qingzhou, which also brought oppression to the local wealthy families and gentry in Qingzhou. But the problem is that both of them now hold absolute power. Even if they are dissatisfied with their rule, they may be

It is difficult to resist, and Cao Cao only has one state, but he has 200,000 troops. If this battle is not fought, Qingzhou's annual taxes in the future may not be enough to support the army of 200,000, so I think

,Cao Cao’s move is imperative!”

Chen Mo nodded. Xu Shu's analysis was good. Now that he has taken charge of the Central Plains for the first time, he is not like when he was in Guanzhong in the past. There are dangerous passes to defend. In the Central Plains, there are no dangerous passes like Hangu Pass, Martial Arts Hall, and Tongguan.

But there are no dangerous places like Qinling and Taihang to protect you.

If this battle breaks out, it will be very chaotic. Chen Mo is not sure of victory. It is Chen Mo's principle that it is best not to fight an uncertain battle. Before this, including the decisive battle with Cao Cao, Chen Mo was in a dominant position.

, not that he will win, but that even if he loses, Chen Mo has enough ability to protect himself and will not lose too badly. The worst result is something he can accept.

As for the current battle, the worst result is that the Central Plains that has just been won will have to be lost before it can be warmed in one's hands. Moreover, one's own strength will be severely damaged. In the next five or even ten years, I will not be able to win again.

In the picture, it is difficult for him to accept this result.

But from the perspective of the war, Cao Cao and Sun Ce both had reasons and determination to fight this battle. What Xu Shu said was correct.

"Be prepared for the worst." Chen Mo nodded helplessly. Looking at it now, this battle must be fought. No matter how unwilling he is, he must fight. Cao Cao and Sun Ce cannot let go of this opportunity, and even Liu Bei will

Come and get involved, this is what every Central Plains overlord must experience.

In the past, Dong Zhuo controlled the court and occupied Luoyang. As a result, all the princes in the world came to fight against him. Yuan Shu and Yuan Shao also became the strongest princes successively. As a result, they were jointly targeted by other princes. Yuan Shu committed suicide, founded his country and proclaimed himself emperor, and was defeated by Cao Cao and Liu Bei.

, Sun Ce personally defeated Yuan Shao, and Yuan Shao was dragged down from the throne of the first prince by Chen Mo and Cao Cao.

Now it is Chen Mo's turn. This feeling is not easy, but as long as this disaster is passed, Chen Mo's position as the number one prince will no longer be shaken, and the next step is to gradually wipe out the world.

"Here!" Xu Shu nodded. He knew what the worst plan was. When Chen Mo fights, he always calculates defeat before calculating victory, prepares for the worst, and then strives for the greatest result. This has always been the case.

It's the same this time, but this time it's also the closest to the worst.

Xu Shu left. Seeing that there was no one around, Chen Mo sat cross-legged behind the desk, thinking about this matter.

Cao Cao must fight. There are so many troops. If he doesn't fight, Qingzhou won't be able to support them, but it will definitely be a huge burden. After raising these troops, Cao Cao can hardly do anything.

If Cao Cao or Sun Ce were to attack alone, Chen Mo would naturally be confident to deal with it, but if both of them attacked at the same time, Chen Mo couldn't help but feel a bit tricky.

It would be great if Jia Xu were here. Although Xu Shu and Xun You are both highly intelligent, these two people act in a relatively upright manner and are not unscrupulous. For Chen Mo, what he wants is to achieve his goal.

Chen Mo didn't care about the means.

"Lord, a letter from Luoyang." Dian Wei came in from the door and saluted Chen Mo. Dian Wei was a little stunned when he saw Chen Mo sitting cross-legged behind the desk in such a carefree manner.

"Ahem~" Chen Mo naturally changed his posture, knelt down, waved to Dian Wei and said, "Bring it to me."

"Here~" Dian Wei came to his senses and hurriedly handed the letter to Chen Mo, turned around and left. When he reached the door, he thought of something and turned back to Chen Mo: "My lord, the person who sent the letter is Yang Qing, do you want it?"

See you."

Dian Wei was not very familiar with Yang Qing. He was elusive all day long, and was rarely seen even around Chen Mo. Moreover, he had an aura of hostility in him, which was different from the hostility they had on the battlefields of hundreds of battles. The aura in Yang Qing

The anger is vicious and vicious, like a poisonous snake. Dian Wei doesn't like to be close to such people.

"Let him come in." Chen Mo heard the words and said with a smile.

Dian Wei agreed, turned around and walked out quickly.

Chen Mo unfolded the letter. The letter was not signed, signed, or stamped, but Chen Mo knew that this letter was sent by Jia Xu, and the letter stated that it was about the current situation. Jia Xu gave a solution to Chen Mo's current situation.

There is not much content on the way to the predicament, there is only one sentence: Although the strategy is heroic and strategic, it is unprepared. Although there is the natural moat of the Yangtze River and millions of people from the east of the Yangtze River to protect it, it is the enemy of one person.

My lord, don't worry about this person.

A very simple sentence, without even giving a clear strategy, as if he was just commenting on Sun Ce to Chen Mo, but Chen Mo understood.

Yang Qing came in at this moment and saluted Chen Mo: "See you, my lord."

"Ah-Dai, there is no need for these polite formalities between you and me. Sit down." Chen Mo saw him, his eyes lit up, and he waved, "Do you know who I met when I returned to Xia Qiu a few days ago?"

"I don't know." Yang Qing shook his head. Although Chen Mo said there was no need to be polite, he couldn't really be polite. He was no longer the ignorant child he was before. He knew the rules. After sitting down on his knees, he smiled and said: "Is it possible that there were still people alive in the village back then?

?”

The Taiping Rebellion destroyed their Zhuangzi, so naturally there were people in the village who survived. Otherwise, where did Chen Mo's name come from? But they can no longer be found.

"Do you still remember A Duo?" Chen Mo nodded and said, "His mother is still alive. I asked Xia Qiuling to take care of her. If you have time, you can go back and take a look."

As a childhood playmate, Chen Mo felt somewhat guilty about A Duo. If he hadn't shown off his talent when he was young and brought a group of children to rescue Li Jiu, A Duo would not have died, at least he would not have died there.

Ah-Dai nodded. Although the childhood relationship was beautiful, after so many years, the impression was not too deep. It would be fine to go back and take a look. It didn’t seem to matter if he didn’t. But since Chen Mo said it, if A-Duo is ready to have time, he should still

Go and have a look.

"Why did I ask you to deliver the letter this time? Did Wen He ask you to deliver the message?" Chen Mo looked at Dumb and smiled.

"No." Ah-Dai shook his head: "Sir, he only asked me to deliver the letter. When it comes to this, the lord will naturally arrange things for me."

With Dui's current status, he shouldn't be asked to do this kind of errands, but since Jia Xu didn't tell him, he wouldn't ask more questions.

Chen Mo nodded and said: "But there is something. You have to go to Jiangdong to kill someone."

"Who?" Dumb asked directly.

"Sun Ce." Chen Mo said with a smile: "This man must die, is it possible?"

"Qing will leave now." Ah-Dai stood up and said.

"I'm not busy, not in these two days." Chen Mo shook his head and said, "How are you going to kill him?"

"At the end of the day, I need Jiangdong Tianwang soldiers to listen to my orders, and then check the whereabouts of Sun Ce. I heard that this man is quite brave. He needs to be carefully deployed, and he may also need some powerful crossbows." Dumb thought, what he has basically done these years.

He knew all about these things, how to kill a person, and the routines. He definitely didn't let him do it by himself, otherwise if he just stretched out his hand, even if Sun Ce was willing to challenge him in a duel, he would not be his opponent even if ten of them were killed.

Chen Mo felt relieved when he heard this. Ah-Dai was obviously confident and nodded: "Okay, the members of Jiangdong Skynet can be at your disposal, but no matter whether it succeeds or not, you must come back alive."

"A-Dai doesn't dare to die without his master's orders!" A-Dai's heart warmed and he said solemnly.

"Prepare whatever you want. Our military forces from all over the country will fully cooperate with you." Chen Mo stood up and hugged Dumb.
Chapter completed!