Chen Gong smiled faintly and continued: "Bingzhou has many mountains and few lands, and it is not a wealthy place, and it is close to barbarians. Now Yanmen, Jiuyuan and others are invading and fighting by Hu people, leaving only Shangdang and Taiyuan counties, and the household registrations are not as good as that of Hanzhong. Even if Sun Ce gets Bingzhou, his harvest is limited, and he may have an extra burden. The court's wealth is exhausted, and although he is dragged down by Liangzhou, Bingzhou is also one of the reasons. How can you know that the disaster of Saiweng getting a horse?"

Fa Zheng suddenly realized and almost exclaimed.

The world's wealth is in the Central Plains, Bingzhou and Liangzhou, which is a bitter and cold place. Not only can it not provide financial resources to the court, but it requires subsidies to the court. Once a war occurs, it will almost inevitably consume a lot of military expenditure, and the Han Dynasty was dragged down like this. For Sun Ce, after taking over Henoi and Hedong, all the wealthy lands have been acquired, and Bingzhou and Liangzhou will not bring him more benefits, but will increase his expenses.

Sun Ce's new policy could get rich quickly, but he could not truly solve the problem of food supply. Bingzhou and Liangzhou were vast. In these places, cavalry was the main force. Usually, a war horse required rations for two people, while in war it required rations for five or six people. The cost of supporting a cavalry of ten thousand people was nearly 10,000 infantry. In addition, the huge transportation cost was enough to drag down Sun Ce.

Getting Bingzhou is not necessarily a good thing for Sun Ce. If it is handled improperly, it may become a problem.

From another perspective, Shangdang and Taiyuan have limited household registration. Even if the Wang brothers win the hearts of the people, how long can they last? Losing is just a matter of time. If Sun Ce has enough money and food to support the army, he does not have to persuade the surrender, bully others with power and win in battle, he can take this opportunity to clean up Shangdang and Taiyuan families, and teach the generals the way to attack and defend, and then switch to Yizhou, which is definitely not a blessing for Yizhou.

If Bingzhou voluntarily surrendered, Sun Ce could not completely eliminate the Bingzhou family, and the generals would not have enough opportunities to train troops. In the future, they would seem to have many soldiers and wide generals, but their combat power would be limited. It seems that they have won a great victory, but in fact they have laid hidden dangers.

After understanding this, Fa Zheng looked at Chen Gong with admiration and had to admit that Chen Gong was better in his judgment of the general trend of the world. It makes sense that Cao Cao trusted him, not just because of his old friendship.

"Sun Ce is smart, and the military advisory department is full of talents. Ju Su and Guo Jia are all outstanding people. It is impossible for him to see this." Chen Gong took a sip of tea and said slowly. When he saw Fa Zheng's eyes, he was not in a state of turmoil. "So, if Sun Ce accepted the request to surrender in Bingzhou, he might not be greedy for me, but because he was unable to achieve his strength, he had to settle for the second best. King, looking at the world, the place where Sun Ce can benefit Sun Ce is the only place. The king should deploy early and seize the opportunity."

Cao Cao nodded in agreement and turned to Fa Zheng. "Xiaozhi, what do you think?"

Fa Zheng bowed and said, "I think what Chen Xiang said is very true. As early as two years ago, Sun Ce sent Cai Mao to take Yizhou to open up wasteland and plant rice. Speaking of which, he was paying attention to Jiaozhou earlier, but because Liu Yao and a high-ranking official in Jiaozhou, he had never succeeded, but instead defeated his father Sun Jian. Now that the Central Plains are pacified, he has the possibility of sending generals and even going to Jiaozhou in person. I attached the strategy of Chen Xiang, and sent good generals to Jiaozhou, especially Jiaozhi. Among the counties of Jiaozhou, Jiaozhi's household registration is second only to the South China Sea and is also the gateway to Yizhou. We must be careful."

A chuckle flashed in Cao Cao's eyes. Fa Zheng recognized Chen Gong's opinion in this way, but it was not without any benefit to the setback in Chang'an. Now Fa Zheng has lost his young and crazy young maniac, and has become much more calm and sophisticated. He knows to cooperate with Chen Gong.

Cao Cao immediately discussed with Chen Gong and Fa Zheng who to send to Jiaozhi. Jiaozhi was originally controlled by Liu Yao, but now Liu Yao led his troops northward to disturb Wuling and Lingling, and was fighting with Sun Yi. Jiaozhi was actually the responsibility of the Shixie brothers. Cao Cao was not unfamiliar with Shixie. Thirty years ago, Shixie served as the Shangshulang in the palace and was also a disciple of Liu Tao from Yingchuan. Cao Cao had contact with him and knew that he was not an ordinary scholar and would not be willing to bow to Liu Yao.

Yuan Shao and his son had passed by, and Liu Han had sunset, and Liu Yao's influence on Shi Xie became weaker and weaker. If the war in Jingzhou was not good, Shi Xie would probably break away from Liu Yao's control and seize the other side. If he could really occupy Jiaozhi, it would be fine. I was afraid that he would go to the well to observe the sky, and did not know Sun Ce's true strength, so he would rashly fight and be easily defeated by Sun Ce.

There are too many examples like this.

After thinking about it, Cao Cao couldn't find a suitable candidate. Cao Ren was suitable, but he was facing Zulang in Yizhou County and could not escape. Xiahou Dun was also available, but he was still in Louguan and guarding the southern gate of Yizhou's hinterland. He should not leave it lightly.

"King, Yu Jin, Le Jin is useful, and Meng Da can do it." Chen Gong finally proposed his own candidate.

Cao Cao weighed it. "Who is planning for the army?"

"Zhang Song."

Fa Zheng had a very good relationship with Zhang Song. After listening to Chen Gong’s advice, Zhang Song immediately agreed: “I also think Zhang Song is competent.”

Cao Cao thought about it and accepted the advice of Chen Gong and Fa Zheng. He sent Yu Jin to Jiaozhi, Meng Da as his deputy, and Zhang Song to plan for the army. Yu Jin was a steady man and performed outstandingly in the battle of Louguan. Meng Da also had talent in aspects, but lacked experience. Zhang Song was a native of Yizhou. Although he was extremely talented, he had never been valued because of his short stature and ugly appearance. Xi Zhicai recommended him before his death, and now he has put him out and stood alone, which is also a recognition of Xi Zhicai.

Cao Cao immediately summoned Zhang Song to inquire about Jiaozhou strategy. Zhang Song was surprised, but he seized the opportunity and responded steadily. Cao Cao was very satisfied and immediately issued an order to transfer Yu Jin and Meng Da to Jiaozhi. Cao Ren was controlled by Cao Ren, and Zhang Song rushed directly to Dianchi Lake and met Cao Ren first.

In mid-November, Wang Rou arrived at Sun Ce's camp.

Wang Rou, whose courtesy name was Shuyou, was from Jinyang, Taiyuan. Although he was a Confucian scholar, he was proficient in martial arts and knew military tactics. He was a versatile civil and military talent. He was a typical Bingzhou scholar, which was very different from Ruying scholar.

Standing in front of Sun Ce, Wang Rou looked at Sun Ce for a moment and bowed to salute.

When Wang Rou looked at Sun Ce, Sun Ce was also looking at Wang Rou and the young knight behind him. The knight looked in his early twenties, but he was tall, about the same height as Guan Yu around Sun Ce, and was particularly conspicuous in the crowd. However, he was not as strong as Guan Yu, thinner and more agile.

Seeing Sun Ce looking at the knight, Wang Rou was right in his mind. He waved his hand and ordered the knight to come forward to salute. The knight bowed and gave a deep bow.

"Hao Zhao, Taiyuan, I have met the king."

Sun Ce smiled, it turned out to be you. But he said nothing, just nodded.

He knew Wang Rou's thoughts, and bringing young talents like Hao Zhao to show off Bingzhou's strength and gain psychological advantages so as to gain more benefits during negotiations. But then again, Bingzhou is really a place where talents are produced. In addition to Hao Zhao, the Wang family in Jinyang also emerged in many talents and became a high-ranking gang between the Wei and Jin Dynasties.

But for Sun Ce, the generals of Bingzhou are a double-edged sword. On the one hand, he has more talents to use. On the other hand, if Bingzhou has these talents, he will inevitably have to occupy a place in the court. The factional struggle will be more intense, and he will inevitably need to spend more energy to balance.

Hao Zhao is really tall, and he is not showing weakness even if he bent over.

"They are majestic and wear armor. I guess they are very skilled in martial arts?"

Hao Zhao said lightly: "The king is bravest in the world, but he dare not speak of his courage in front of the king."

"Is he a child of a noble family so humble and respectful?"

"I dare not, my family has a hundred acres of land and food and clothing."

Wang Rou interrupted: "Bo Dao is a righteous man. His eldest father, Gong Hao, refused to rely on Liang Ji, and his family was defeated. However, Bo Dao was majestic and had little martial arts and was determined to defend the country and protect the land. In the future, he would revive the Hao family of Taiyuan."

Sun Ce raised his eyebrows, glanced at Wang Rou, and smiled meaningfully. "I am worthy of being a child of Bingzhou, and I am full of vigor."

"The king praised it, and he was ashamed of it. Rou was born in Bingzhou and grew up in Bingzhou. He had never seen the world. If there was abrupt point, please let the king be with him."

"You don't have to be humble. Gu is not a scholar. He likes to speak straightforwardly. Since he has joined forces with him, Gu will be straightforward. Wang Gai sent him to come, is he willing to surrender?"

Wang Rou frowned slightly and pondered a little. "The king is wise and invincible to the world. The scholars and common people in Bingzhou are not stubborn stones. Knowing that the destiny of heaven is back, they dare not act against the heavens, which leads to the misfortune of the creatures. The king is sincere and naturally cannot ask for it. But..." He paused, raised his eyelids, and looked at Sun Ce. "The king won the world with his benevolence and righteousness, and the villain passed on his family with loyalty and filial piety. He also asked the king to calm the anger of thunder, forgive the faults of the deceased, and complete the foundation of the sons of the Wang brothers. If the king is forgiven, not only the Wang brothers, but also the people of Bingzhou will be grateful to the king for his benevolence and righteousness, and eat pots of slurry to welcome the king."

Sun Ce picked the corners of his mouth slightly, looked at Wang Rou, smiling without saying a word. Yuan Yao sneered and said, "Chunqiu regards revenge as righteousness, and the Wang brothers are sons. Are my Yuan children not born to their parents?"

Wang Rou looked at Yuan Yao. "Dare you ask me, yes?"

"Runan Yuan Yao."

Wang Rou suddenly realized. "It turned out to be Yuan Junhou, I'm lucky to meet you." As he said that, he gave a big gift. Although Yuan Yao was unhappy, he had to return the gift. After the two of them had finished the gift, Wang Rou asked again: "Rou is not talented, I want to ask Junhou for something, can you?"

"I dare not take it for advice, I can just talk." Yuan Yao smiled, but there was no smile in his eyes. "Although Yao had no talent or virtue, he really wanted to learn about the literary and martial arts of the Bingzhou Junjie."

Sun Ce secretly praised Yuan Yao's words, which are very strong and in line with my wishes.

Wang Rou secretly called it bad. Yuan Yao was born in a famous family and should be humble and polite. Why did he speak so arrogantly? Is it because his father Yuan Gonglu's bloodline or was it immersed in the habits of the King of Wu? No matter what the reason is, it indicates that this negotiation will not be easy.

"Dare you ask the Lord, if someone kills innocent people with a knife, the guilty one will be a knife?"

Yuan Yao did not think. "Nature is human."
Chapter completed!