Great Military Division

Chapter 308 The sword must finally be unsheathed!Wolf riding leopard riding, usher in the first battle!
"Zhong Yao?"

Liu Bian searched carefully from the list.

Surprisingly found.

Zhong Yao's performance is very impressive, and he also has the credit for recommending Huang Zhong.

What's more, this person has also been a Sangong in history, and there is absolutely no problem in terms of personal ability: "If he is the prefect of Runan, there must be no problem."

"Zhong Yao is indeed a good choice."

"but."

The Military Division Alliance did not directly deny it, but gave its own point of view for choice: "Judging from Zhong Yao's historical performance, it is a bit overkill to put him in Runan to deal with the Yuan family."

"The expert's suggestion is still to put Zhong Yao in Sili, to be the captain of Sili, to recruit disaster victims, to open up wasteland, to rebuild the economy, and to lay the foundation for us to return to Luoyang in the future."

"After all, in history, Zhong Yao has performed outstandingly in the Sili area. He not only has Xiao He's general ability in internal affairs, but also has Zhang Liang's scheming skills."

"also!"

Then, the Military Division Alliance emphasized again: "Zhong Yao was born in the Yingchuan family, and like the Yuan family in Runan, he belongs to the Ruying family. Although the Zhong family is difficult to compare with the Yuan family, there are similarities in the family after all."

"Experts' opinion, I still want to find a capable person who has strong work ability and disdains the family, or deeply feels the disaster of the family, to serve as the prefect of Runan."

Liu Bian had to admit it.

The military division alliance considers the issue very comprehensively.

but
He has gone through the entire performance appraisal form, but still hasn't found a suitable candidate.

Or should I put it this way, although Liu Bian has already begun to take examinations to select scholars and has the germination of the imperial examination system, but from now on, most of the people who really get promoted through examinations are the children of aristocratic families.

It's not that there are no people from purely poor families, but there are very few, and they haven't experienced farming in Nanyang, so they will be directly promoted to be the prefect of Runan, and it may be difficult for them to convince the public.

Liu Bian felt worried: "Who should we choose?"

The Alliance of Military Advisors immediately gave an opinion: "Actually, it is a very good choice to release Shang Shupu, shoot Xixian, and become the prefect of Runan with two thousand stones."

"Play Zhicai?"

Liu Bian naturally understood the intention of the Military Division Alliance at once.

Xi Zhicai came from a poor family, and judging from his experience, he doesn't have a good opinion of the aristocratic family.

In addition, Xi Zhicai's work ability is very strong. During his one-year stay, he has selected too many talents for the court, which can be said to be indispensable!

"That's right!"

Liu Bian nodded with great interest: "Xi Zhicai is indeed a good candidate, but if he is sent to Runan as the prefect, then who should the bus department be in charge of?"

The Alliance of Military Divisions has long thought: "Master Bian, don't forget whose disciple Xi Zhi is."

Liu Bian suddenly realized: "Sima Hui? But isn't he a hermit?"

The Alliance of Military Divisions naturally knew this: "If you don't give it a try, how will you know if it will work? Let Xi Zhicai bring the paper developed by the court and the edict of Lord Bian to communicate, and see what conditions Sima Hui has. Have time."

"That's true."

Liu Bian breathed a sigh of relief, and thought: "Cao Cao has only won one battle now, and there is still a certain distance before he can truly occupy Runan County. We have enough time to prepare."

"That's right!"

The Alliance of Military Division added: "If we can get Sima Hui, with his status in Confucianism, our education may be able to develop more deeply."

"it is good!"

Liu Bian nodded affirmatively: "Then let Xi Zhicai try it. It just happened that a test has just finished recently. If you want to organize another group, it will take at least ten days."

"Come on!" Liu Bian shouted loudly.

"Yes." Zhu Tong turned into the hall.

"It is passed on to the opera sages to enter the palace for an audience."

"Here."

Soon.

Xixian rushed to Wende Hall, stepped forward, bowed his body and cupped his hands: "I, Xixian, see Your Majesty."

Liu Bian waved his hand to signal his flat body: "Get up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Only then did Xi Xian straighten up, and tentatively asked: "I don't know what your majesty is calling your ministers into the palace?"

Liu Bian didn't hide it, and said directly: "Zhicai, you have been in charge of the Public Transport Department's affairs during this period, it is indeed a bit overkill, and now you have entered the regular course examination, you are a great achievement."

"but."

Turning the subject, Liu Bian said softly: "Now, the imperial court has more important things that need you to do, so I intend to hand over the position of the Bus Department to someone else."

"Oh?"

Xi Xian frowned, and hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, it's not that I don't want to let go of the bus department, it's just that this position, just as you expected, has too many temptations."

"If you hand it over to anyone at will, I'm afraid it will destroy the rules and regulations that I have worked so hard to establish. Therefore, I hope from the bottom of my heart that I can continue to work in the Public Transport Department for at least two years."

This Nima!
It is indeed a worry!

Liu Bian smiled lightly, waved his hand to interrupt Xi Xian and said, "I'd better ask in another way, if you want to resign from the Public Transport Department, is there any suitable person to recommend?"

"This"

Having said this, Xi Xian naturally understands that he must relinquish the position of the Public Transport Department.

Therefore, Xi Xian frowned and pondered, but after a long time, there was still no suitable candidate.

In fact, it is not that there are no suitable candidates.

only.
A perfectionist like Xi Xian is also very picky about the selection of talents. If there is any point that is unsatisfactory, he will be rejected immediately.

"I think there is no suitable candidate for Laizhi."

Liu Bian didn't bother to give Xi Xian time to think, so he interrupted directly.

"I'm really sorry."

Xi Xian bowed his body and cupped his hands, sighing: "Minister"

Before Xixian could finish speaking, Liu Bian exhaled and said: "Well, I will say one person, if you think it's okay, then hand over the bus department to this person, if you are not satisfied, you can discuss it later."

Xi Xian bowed: "Your Majesty recommends, how dare I."

Liu Bian smiled lightly: "It doesn't matter, I know that you are continuing the examination for the imperial court, and you are sincerely thinking about the imperial court. I will never blame you, don't worry, just speak freely."

Xi Xian was so moved: "Thank you, Your Majesty, I wonder who your Majesty wants to enlist?"

"You know this person, and he has a very close relationship."

"I know you?"

"kindness."

Liu Bian nodded: "It's Sima Hui, the respected teacher."

Xi Xian was stunned: "Master Jia?"

"That's right!"

Liu Bian smiled lightly: "I don't know how to be talented, what do you think?"

Xi Xian nodded without hesitation: "It would be great if the family teacher can come out of the mountain, but he is used to wandering around and wild cranes, so I'm afraid he will refuse His Majesty's conquest."

Liu Bian was naturally aware of this, so he simply kicked the ball back and kicked it back: "Then it depends on your ability, Zhicai, but I have entrusted the imperial court's face to your hands."

"what?"

Xixian was stunned for a moment: "Your Majesty, I can't guarantee this."

Liu Bian smiled lightly: "I believe in your ability! The imperial court needs talents like respecting teachers, not just for taking exams to obtain scholars. In the future, the imperial court will pay more attention to the education of students from all over the world. Everyone in Nanyang is studying, and this is just the beginning."

"The respected teacher has taught books all his life, but it's just a private school and a fine house. If he can accept my conquest, in the future, the people in the world will be able to eat and study, wouldn't it be wonderful?"

Imperial examinations and popularization of education.

This is a topic that can never be separated.

If you want to implement the imperial examination, you must popularize education.

Today, Liu Bian has already completed hardware such as papermaking and movable type printing, and only the key executives are missing.

Sima Hui is one of the candidates. Even if he enters the imperial court, he still needs to investigate secretly before making a final decision. After all, he also has a family background.

In the eyes of the experts of the Military Division Alliance, the best candidate was not Sima Hui, but Zheng Xuan, who was far away in Qingzhou. He was a student from a poor family, but he won the common respect of scholars all over the world in terms of knowledge.

It is no exaggeration to call it Taishan Beidou!

"That's it"

Xixian naturally knows the ambition of his master, and understands that if he borrows the power of the court, it will be easier to advance, so he boldly agrees:

"Ok."

Xi Xian nodded and nodded: "I should do my best."

Liu Bian was delighted: "Since that's the case, let's set off as soon as this round of exams is over!"

Xi Xian cupped his hands: "Here."

Immediately.

Bow down and leave the hall.

Looking at the back of Xixian leaving, Liu Bian had a thought, and asked tentatively: "Teacher, I remember that Zhuge Liang should have studied under Sima Hui, right? If Sima Hui is conscripted, will he follow?"

"Don't think too much, Master Bian."

The voice of the military division alliance followed: "According to historical records, Zhuge Gui died in 189. After Zhuge Xuan learned of this, he returned to Langya to handle his funeral, and then took over the five brothers and sisters including Zhuge Liang and Zhuge Jin."

"Although there is no record in the history books when Zhuge Liang entered Jingzhou, according to experts' calculations, Zhuge Liang should still be in Langya, Xuzhou."

"Of course!"

The Alliance of Military Advisors emphasized: "This is only a possibility. As for the specific situation, it is not certain. After all, Lord Bian has returned to the palace for a while. Whether he will come to Nanyang is another matter."

"Oh?"

Liu Bian smiled lightly: "If you really come to Nanyang, it will be fun."

The Military Division Alliance said softly: "Genius children are worth cultivating. Maybe he can accompany you to truly sweep the world."

Liu Bian said sonorously, "It's definitely possible!"

******
Yuzhou, Chen County.

Changping County.

City head.

Yuan Shu frowned and raised his eyes to look around.

but see
Outside the city, there are two armies on horseback and in a clear formation, with swords and guns like ears of wheat, and swords and halberds like hemp forests.

In the middle is a banner with a large flag, sitting on a purple horse.

It is none other than Cao Cao!
"Cao Agui!"

Yuan Shu's teeth were itching with hatred, and he clenched his iron fists tightly, wanting to squeeze the air out: "This kid came really fast, he really wants to press every step of the way, and he won't die."

Yan Xiang nodded, and said with his beard: "This is Cao Cao's style. After finally winning such a big victory, how can he not take advantage of the victory to pursue and expand the results of the battle?"

"Judging from the speed at which he arrived today, Cao Jun must have not had a hangover last night. If we really take the risk of attacking at night, we are afraid that there will be no return, death and no life."

Yuan Shu thought so, and heaved a sigh of relief: "Zixiang, it's lucky to have you here, otherwise our entire army would be wiped out. Next, what should our army do?"

"This"

Yan Xiang didn't want to hurt morale, but he couldn't hold it back after all, and said honestly: "I think our army should avoid their sharp edge, take a defensive position, and use deep ditches and high fortifications to resist, and consume the opponent's patience."

"If our army can hold on for two months, it will surely usher in a severe winter. At that time, thousands of miles will be frozen. How can Cao's army fight in the severe cold? They will definitely retreat without fighting, and our army will also have a chance to breathe."

Although this strategy is relatively useless, Yuan Shu also understood the current situation and nodded affirmatively: "The only way to do it now is to do so."

"Brother Meng Zhuo!"

Immediately, Yuan Shu turned to look at Zhang Miao: "I don't know what you think?"

Zhang Miao had no choice but to stay here. He had completely lost confidence in the fight with Cao Cao. It was his intention not to fight as much as possible: "Naturally, I will follow Brother Gong's opinion."

"it is good."

Yuan Shu let out a sigh of relief: "Where is Ji Ling?"

Ji Ling cupped his hands: "The end is here."

"Order! Hang up the exemption card, no one is allowed to fight without an order."

"Here."

Although Dian Wei beside Zhang Miao didn't speak, he was secretly contemptuous in his heart.

The opponent has just arrived and their foothold is not stable. Isn't it a good time to attack?
They are all a bunch of guys who were scared to break their eggs!
now.

It is under the banner of the big banner outside the city.

Cao Cao stared at the waiver sign hanging high above the city, and smiled with his beard: "Sure enough, as I expected, Yan Xiang will definitely take a defensive position in this battle to delay the opportunity."

"But it's a pity."

Cheng Li next to him took up the conversation and said confidently, "Yuan Shu and Zhang Miao never expected that we still have siege-type ballistas. A small county like Changping cannot sustain it at all."

"Zhongde." Cao Cao ordered.

"Yes." Cheng Li bowed.

"How long will it take for our ballista to arrive?"

"About two days!"

"it is good!"

Cao Cao took a deep breath, and his eyes glowed fiercely: "Then let Yuan Shu and Zhang Miao breathe for another two days. After two days, when the siege ballista arrives in Changping, they will launch a strong attack."

Cheng Li bowed his hands and said, "Here."

"Remember!"

Cao Cao warned: "Be sure to send heavy troops to protect the road, in case the enemy troops retreating from Zhaoling and Fugou make a surprise attack. If the ballista is missing, we will never be able to enter Runan."

Cheng Li patted his chest and assured: "Don't worry, general, if you leave it to Zihe and Zilie, there will be no problems."

"kindness."

Cao Cao's heart was hanging, so he let go, and continued: "Where is the son's filial piety?"

Cao Ren cupped his hands: "The end is here."

"You send people to set up camp quickly."

"Here."

"Zhongde, Yuanrang, Miaocai."

"exist."

"Lead an elite team and follow me to investigate the city."

"Here."

Although the siege ballista is very powerful, and a small county like Changping can't support it at all, but even so, it is still necessary to choose a suitable attack point, so as to get twice the result with half the effort.

"Look, general."

While everyone was looking around the city, Cheng Li raised his finger and pointed to a crack in the direction of the east gate: "There is a crack there. It seems that the city wall has been in disrepair for a long time, so it should be usable."

"It really is"

Cao Cao's eyes lit up suddenly, and his eyes fixed on the crack: "This is indeed a breakthrough."

Cheng Li nodded: "General, I have a sentence, I don't know if I should say it or not?"

Cao Cao frowned: "Zhongde, is there anything else we can talk about between you and me?"

"This siege ballista is good, but it will destroy the city wall. No matter who is the prefect of Runan in the future, it must be rebuilt. Not to mention time-consuming and laborious, it is still the weak point of the city defense."

hiss-!
Cao Cao gasped: "What do you mean?"

Cheng Li bowed: "If we can use the siege ballista, we will try not to use it as much as possible. Once the city is breached, Yuan Shu and Zhang Miao will definitely flee. We should find a way to deal a fatal blow to them on the way."

"Makes sense!"

Cao Cao nodded with great interest: "But we only have a thousand cavalry under our command. Even if we are good at fighting, it may be difficult to deal a fatal blow to Yuan Shu."

"General."

Cheng Li was naturally aware of this point: "I heard that Your Majesty has appointed Lu Bu and Huang Zhong to form elite wolf cavalry and leopard cavalry. If they can enter Yuzhou to assist in the battle, will they not be able to eliminate Yuan Shu?"

Naturally, Cao Cao had heard about the riding competition.

He was also very interested in the new leopard and wolf cavalry established by His Majesty the Emperor: "Okay! After we return to the camp, I will immediately hand over a memorial to your majesty, requesting the imperial court to send leopard and wolf cavalry to fight."

Cheng Li cupped his hands: "If so, Yuan Shu will definitely be defeated!"

Cao Cao waved his hand: "Let's go, continue to investigate."

Cheng Li: "Here."

******
Changping County.

Yuan Shu camp.

At this moment, Yuan Shu and Zhang Miao are discussing military affairs.

Although the exemption card has been raised, if Cao Cao forces a war, they will still be forced to fight.

Moreover, this kind of thing has a high probability of happening, so they have to guard against it.

"My lord, the reason why Cao Cao didn't go to war is because the siege equipment hasn't arrived yet."

After Yan Xiang analyzed the current situation, he immediately turned back to the battlefield itself and continued to analyze in depth: "Based on the distance from Xinji to Changping, the siege equipment will definitely arrive within three days at most."

Yuan Shu frowned: "That's true, what can Zixiang do?"

Yan Xiang bowed: "I believe that the lord and the county guard should each send messengers to let the two generals Zhang Xun and Wu Hao wait for the opportunity to destroy their siege equipment."

"Whether it's a strong attack or a surprise attack, even if the opponent is already prepared, we can delay it for a day. If we can prevent Cao Cao from sending troops back to help, we can even take the opportunity to fight back."

"kindness."

Yuan Shu nodded, and said deeply: "It makes sense, no matter which route succeeds in the future, Cao Cao will never have the possibility of continuing to attack the city, and our crisis will be resolved."

"Brother Meng Zhuo."

Yuan Shu looked up at Zhang Miao: "What do you think? The sooner the crisis is resolved, the sooner you can return to Chenliu, right?"

Zhang Miao wished so: "Okay! I will send someone to inform Wu Hao, brother Lu, don't worry."

Yuan Shu smiled lightly: "That's very good."

Yan Xiang was satisfied: "Then let's continue to discuss countermeasures."

"Report—!"

At this moment, a long announcement sounded from outside the tent.

Yuan Shu and the others looked up.

However, seeing his own soldiers rushing into the account, he bowed his body and cupped his hands and said: "My lord, Cao Cao led an elite team to investigate the situation outside the city, and he stayed at the east gate for a long time."

"East Gate?"

Yuan Shu frowned, secretly speculating on Cao Cao's thoughts: "Cao Cao must have chosen the main gate to attack, but there shouldn't be any special damage in the direction of the east gate, right?"

The soldier cupped his hands: "There is a crack."

"crack?"

Yuan Shu couldn't help being surprised: "How big is the crack?"

The soldier thought for a moment, then gestured with his hands, "It's probably this wide."

Yuan Shu let out a sneer: "That gap is not enough for Cao Cao to take advantage of. I thought there was a gap?"

The soldier replied: "Changping city defenses are inspected every day, and there are absolutely no cracks."

Yuan Shu nodded: "That's good, just let Cao Cao reconnaissance at will, no matter which one he chooses as the main attack direction, we can make targeted adjustments."

The soldier cupped his hands: "Here."

Immediately.

Bow and leave.

Although it is a very normal operation to carry out reconnaissance before the battle, Yuan Shu did not take it seriously, but it aroused Yan Xiang's suspicion, and even became nervous subconsciously.

"Zixiang, what's wrong with you?"

Yuan Shu noticed the change in Yan Xiang's expression and asked tentatively.

"Oh, nothing."

"only."

Yan Xiang hurriedly waved his hands and shook his head.

"Just what?"

Yuan Shu was worried and hurriedly asked.

At present, Yan Xiang is the only person he can rely on, and any thought of the other party may determine the direction of this battle.

Yan Xiang didn't dare to lie, so he had to answer honestly: "My lord, I have an ominous premonition. Cao Cao's move is definitely not as simple as it seems on the surface. If he doesn't care about that crack, why should he stay for a long time?"

"This"

Yuan Shu frowned: "Could it be that Zi Xiang knew about Cao Cao's plan?"

Yan Xiang shook his head, and said softly: "Although I don't know what Cao Cao is planning, the bursts of crossbows fed back from Zhang Xun and the super long-distance crossbows we encountered this time are enough to prove that Cao Cao has carried out all-round efforts on equipment. innovation."

"Well, that makes sense."

Yuan Shu couldn't help but feel palpitations whenever he thought of the defeat scene that day.

Especially when the blood splashed on his face, the fear in his heart was completely erupted.

Yuan Shu took a deep breath, trying to suppress the turbulent memories, and said softly, "According to Zixiang's meaning, could it be that Cao Cao also innovated the siege equipment?"

Yan Xiang didn't dare to answer directly, so he could only ask back: "Isn't it possible?"

The current Yuan Shu is as afraid of Cao Cao as a tiger: "It is indeed possible, but I don't know Zixiang, can I deal with it?"

Yan Xiang Nianxu pondered: "Anyway, we have to send someone to repair the crack first, at least to repair it easily."

"can!"

Yuan Shu nodded without hesitation, and greeted, "Come here!"

General Ji Ling cupped his hands: "The end is here."

"Immediately send an order to Changping to order someone to repair the city wall. You must fill up all the cracks on the city wall before Cao's siege equipment arrives in Changping."

"Here."

Ji Ling responded.

Immediately.

Bow and leave.

Yuan Shu turned around and asked, "Is there any suggestion for Zixiang?"

Yan Xiang shook his head: "Not for the time being, how about reporting it later when I think about it?"

"can!"

Yuan Shu naturally agreed: "Zixiang thinks about it carefully, and must think through Cao thief's thoughts. If Changping is broken again, we will really have nowhere to go."

Yan Xiang knew this well: "My lord, don't worry, I will do my best to ensure Changping is not lost."

Yuan Shu nodded heavily: "Please!"

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