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Chapter 878 Military Supervisor
Get rid of the Yuan brothers at the same time?

Everyone was startled when they heard Su Yao's words.

Jia Xu immediately understood and added, "Mr. Tang is wise. In my opinion, we can also send a military supervisor to his camp to monitor Yuan Shao's movements, and at the same time contact Xuzhou Governor Tao Qian and Jingzhou Governor Liu Biao to mobilize their troops to fight and form a siege on Yuan Shu."

"Military Supervisor? That's a good idea."

Su Yao smiled slightly after hearing this.

Military supervisors are an indispensable and important role in the history of ancient wars.

Its emergence as early as the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period was already evident, and its main missions were to supervise military actions, ensure the smooth flow of military orders, and prevent generals from becoming self-reliant and so on.

When the army goes out to fight, the military supervisor is like a mirror hanging high in the sky, always monitoring every step of the army's actions.

From the daily training of soldiers and the enforcement of discipline during marches to the tactical deployment and strategic decision-making during combat, the military supervisors need to pay close attention and have the right to make timely corrections if any mistakes are made.

For generals, the existence of military supervisors is like a double-edged sword.

On the one hand, the military supervisor can use his keen observation and rich experience to provide advice and suggestions to the commander-in-chief, thus avoiding strategic mistakes caused by the general's personal omissions or prejudices.

On the other hand, the supervision of the military supervisor is also a restriction on the power of generals. It divides their responsibilities and prevents them from making arbitrary decisions or acting recklessly. Especially for generals who are suspected of having their own troops, the existence of the military supervisor is even more of an eyesore.

Therefore, when the central government's authority remains intact, the court's military supervisors become a key factor in maintaining military stability and ensuring the smooth progress of the war.

For example, the full title of the governor of the Han Dynasty was actually the Military Inspector-General, who was an official who supervised all the armies and would return to his post after the war.

However, with the changes of the times, the governor gradually changed from a temporary official who was dismissed after his duties to a permanent official, and thus became the top military official.

Now that Yuan Benchu ​​is receiving the imperial edict and the army, it is only natural to send a military inspector general over there.

Su Yao pondered secretly in his heart, his eyes slowly swept over the crowd, trying to find the most suitable candidate from their expressions.

For a moment, there was silence in the government hall, and everyone was waiting for Su Yao's decision.

"Lord Tang, in my humble opinion, Guo Jia Guo Fengxiao can take on this important task."

Xun Yu saw that Su Yao had been silent for a long time, so he took the lead in recommending:

"Guo Fengxiao is extremely intelligent and can act in an unconventional way but hit the nail on the head. He also has a keen insight into people's hearts. He will definitely be able to maneuver freely in Yuan Shao's army and report his every move in a timely manner."

Su Yao nodded slightly. He was naturally aware of Guo Jia's talents. But not to mention that Guo Jia still had tasks to do in the Audit Department, just the task of supervising the army was arduous. For a moment, he was a little reluctant to let Guo Jia go.

It's not that he thinks Guo Jia can't handle this matter, but now is not a peaceful era after all. He and Yuan Shao are not on good terms, and if there is any mistake, the military supervisor will lose his head. Is it necessary to let Guo Jia take this risk? For a moment, Su Yao was a little hesitant.

Coincidentally, Wang Yun also raised an objection to this:
"Minister Xun, although Guo Fengxiao is a man of great talent, he is too impulsive. The position of military supervisor is related to the overall situation of the war and cannot tolerate any carelessness. What if he makes a big mistake because of his impulsiveness? I think a steady person is more suitable."

Zhu Jun also nodded in agreement: "Doctor Wang is right. The military supervisor must monitor Yuan Shao, coordinate with all parties, and respond to emergencies on the battlefield. Only a steady and cautious person can be competent."

Su Yao pondered for a moment, and his eyes fell on Lu Zhi, who had been silent all the time: "Mr. Lu, what do you think about this matter?"

Lu Zhi slowly raised his head, his expression solemn and his eyes full of deep thought.

He stroked his beard and spoke calmly: "Lord Tang, in my opinion, General Huangfu Song is the best choice for the military supervisor."

"General Huangfu served in two dynasties and made great military achievements. He quelled the Yellow Turban Rebellion in his early years and gained great fame. He is highly respected in the army. He is upright and loyal. His loyalty to the court is evident to all."

"Huangfu Song has been on the battlefield for a long time and is well versed in military strategies and battlefield situations. He has rich experience in marching and deploying troops, as well as dealing with unexpected events."

"Although Yuan Shao is ambitious, he probably wouldn't dare to act rashly in the face of General Huangfu Song's reputation." Su Yao frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.

He naturally knew the reputation of Huangfu Song. This man was indeed a rare and good general with a very high prestige in the court and the country. He had also made another contribution by persuading Liu Yu, which was enough to show that he was reliable.

The only problem is that Huangfu Song is old after all, and whether his physical condition can still withstand the tiring job of military supervisor has become a major concern in Su Yao's mind.

"Don't worry, Lord Tang." Lu Zhi bowed and said, "Although Huangfu Yizhen is over 60 years old, he still insists on practicing martial arts every day. The day before yesterday, he even competed with me in archery and all three of his arrows hit the bull's eye. Let him stay in the rear to supervise the army, there will be no problem."

Just as Su Yao was about to agree, Jia Xu suddenly coughed and said, "Lord Tang, I have a plan that will satisfy both sides. It would be better to appoint General Huangfu as the commander-in-chief, Guo Fengxiao as the military advisor, and General Guan as his deputy. This will not only show the court's attention, but also unite the local coalition forces, so that they will not fight on their own and be taken advantage of by the thieves."

Su Yao's eyes lit up: "Wenhe's plan is brilliant! Let's do it this way."

Then he turned to Xun Yu and said, "Draft an edict immediately: General Huangfu Song will be appointed as the governor of Jijie, Guo Jia will be the military advisor, and he will lead Guan Yu and other troops to the south to help Yuan Shao."

"Then send a letter to Xuzhou Governor Tao Qian and Jingzhou Governor Liu Biao, asking them to mobilize their troops and join forces with the imperial army to encircle Yuan Shu."

"Ok?"

Dong Cheng, the attendant who had been listening in silence, suddenly uttered a surprised voice:

"Isn't it reported that Liu Biao of Jingzhou is secretly colluding with Yuan Shu? What's the point of us issuing an edict to him?"

"That is why we need to issue an edict to him."

Jia Xu gently waved his feather fan and said:
"If Liu Biao disobeys the order, he will be a traitor; if he obeys the order and sends troops, he will become an enemy of Yuan Shu; if he pretends to obey but secretly disobeys, he will not be able to escape the reason for accountability later. No matter what choice he makes in this war, the result will be in our favor."

"That's right, but Xuzhou's words"

While Su Yao was speaking, he turned his gaze towards Xun Yu:
"Wen Ruo, you need to draft another secret decree for Tao Qian, saying that the court knows that he has few soldiers and generals in Xuzhou, so he is allowed to do what he can, and mainly provide the navy."

Xun Yu understood and said, "I understand."

After the meeting, all the ministers left. Su Yao stood alone in front of the sand table, with his arms folded across his chest and his eyes closed, staring at the terrain of the Jianghuai region through the system strategic map.

"Does Lord Tang have any other instructions?" Jia Xu came back and asked in a low voice.

Su Yao didn't even blink, and asked directly: "Wenhe, what do you think Yuan Shao has a chance of winning this time?"

Jia Xu pondered for a moment and said: "In terms of strength, Yuan Shao has insufficient troops and has traveled a long distance, so his chances of winning are less than 50%. But with the support of General Huangfu and General Guan, as long as Lu Kang can resist to the end and everyone works together, the chances of winning should be more than 70%, but..."

"But what?"

"It's easy to save Lujiang, but it's hard to destroy Yuan Shu."

"Yuan Shu controls Jiujiang and Hefei, and has the advantage of location. He also has the support of some Jiangdong noble families. If he defends with all his strength, it will take more than a month to take it down. If the war drags on for a long time, there is no guarantee that there will be no unexpected changes."

"But no matter what, after this battle, one of the Yuan brothers will be injured, which is a good thing for our court."

Jia Xu's answer was very cautious. Su Yao nodded slightly without commenting. He was silent for a moment, then opened his eyes and walked out of the hall in big strides.
"Come on, follow me to see the young lady from the Yuan family. I want to see how much money Yuan Benchu ​​is willing to invest."

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Didn’t you say that we would hold a banquet in three days?
Jia Xu stared at Su Yao's back, his eyes a little dazed for a moment.

Even today, he still has a hard time keeping up with the general's free-wheeling ways.
(End of this chapter)