The Three Kingdoms: Steamed Buns and Pickled Cabbage, I Became the Emperor

Chapter 97 Ye Chen wants to eat a full meal

Cheng Yu said as he spoke.

While pointing to Xuzhou and Guangling on the map.

Guangling County is located in the south of Xuzhou.

It borders Yangzhou.

Once they occupy Yangzhou, they can face Xuzhou directly.

The same is true.

Tao Qian wanted to attack Guangling.

The truth will definitely be revealed in Yangzhou.

"So, let Cao Bao station troops in Quyang, and let Zhao Yu station troops in Huaiyin."

"Just to keep an eye on me?"

"To prevent my troops from entering Yangzhou?"

Ye Chen said slowly.

Upon hearing this, Cheng Yu nodded.

"My lord, based on the information we have obtained so far!"

"This is probably what Tao Qian meant!"

"Ha ha!"

Ye Chen laughed.

"It seems that Tao Qian made a mistake!"

"I guess he never expected that our army would defeat Zhang Chao."

"Not only did we not suffer heavy losses, but our forces became even stronger!"

"Thinking of using these 60,000 people to keep an eye on me is really a bit unrealistic!"

Ye Chen finished speaking.

All the counselors nodded in agreement.

Previously.

When Zhang Chao and Ye Chen were fighting.

Tao Qian did not take any action.

I guess in his opinion.

There is no way Ye Chen can defeat Zhang Chao.

result.

Who would have thought that Ye Chen actually won.

Originally, Zhang Chao was in Guangling to guard the gate for Tao Qian.

Now this gate is occupied by Ye Chen.

no way.

Tao Qian could only build another gate to guard Yangzhou.

So, Cao Bao and Zhao Yu were sent out.

"As expected, everyone says Tao Qian has no ambition to make progress."

"It seems to be true!"

Ye Chen said with a slight smile.

in fact.

Think in normal terms.

Tao Qian was not wrong.

He defeated Zhang Chao's army of 30,000.

Normally, it would at least be a lose-lose situation.

No time.

There is no way to recover at all.

But even so, let's see what Tao Qian means.

It means to gather troops for defense, with no intention of attacking at all.

It seems.

Tao Qian is indeed old and aging as people say!

A great time to attack.

I would rather miss it than try to attack.

"My lord, you are right. I am afraid that Tao Qian is feeling the pressure from you now!"

"So the storage of troops in Huaiyin and other places is to tell the lord not to act rashly!"

Gu Yong, who was standing aside, immediately saw clearly that Tao Qian was playing a balancing act.

Although he is also from a Jiangdong family.

But I still can't understand why Tao Qian did this.

Xuzhou is surrounded by wars on all sides.

How can this be maintained by being cautious and guarding achievements? ?

Don't say anything else.

As for that Zang Ba, it was obvious that he didn't get along with Tao Qian.

But Tao Qian still left him in Danyang and let him lead the army alone.

Isn't he afraid that the Tibetan tyrant will suddenly stab him in the back?

Previously.

The same thing happened when Ye Chen and Zhang Chao fought.

It would be enough to send troops to help Zhang Chao and eliminate Ye Chen.

Why would they suddenly send out 60,000 troops now to guard against Ye Chen?

"hehe!"

"Tao Qian probably thinks that he can balance me this time!"

"Just like when he balanced the Tibetan Tyrant!"

Ye Chen laughed disdainfully.

The Tibetan tyrant back then also had 30,000.

Now it seems that in Tao Qian's eyes, I also have 30,000 soldiers and horses.

Back then, Tao Qian was able to subdue the Tibetan tyrant.

I guess this time, he also has the idea and plan to conquer me.

This is a balancing act.

Tao Qian still thought too simply.

What time is it now.

What a troubled time!
Fight for the world, brother!
Who talks about balance? Either you die or I live!
and.

Ye Chen still remembers.

In the original history.

When Cao Cao led his army to attack Xuzhou.

At that time, Zang Ba and his Taishan Army did not move at all.

This can be seen.

Tao Qian's idea is so naive.

In this troubled times.

Tao Qian was destined to die. "My lord, Cao Bao and his men are keeping their troops in reserve, probably waiting to see what decision you will make!"

Cheng Yu glanced at Ye Chen and spoke slowly.

Tao Qian stationed his troops in Guangling County.

In Cheng Yu's view.

There are only two meanings.

On the one hand, be prepared.

On the other hand, put enough pressure on Ye Chen.

Let Ye Chen be like the Tibetan tyrant before.

He took the initiative to surrender to Tao Qian.

Surrender at his feet.

"Not bad!"

Hearing what Cheng Yu said.

Ye Chen nodded and turned his gaze to Wang Can and Gu Yong.

He also wanted to hear what these two people meant.

"Zhongxuan, Yuantan, what do you think?"

Ye Chen asked.

About it.

But it concerns the future survival of Guangling.

Have to be cautious.

then.

The two of them pondered for a while and thought about it carefully.

Gu Yong bowed to Ye Chen.

Be the first to speak your mind.

"My Lord, I think the safest approach is not to act rashly!"

"Let's deal with Tao Qian first. During this time, we can accumulate more strength."

"When you are sure, then you can strike Tao Qian with a thunderbolt!"

In his opinion.

Xuzhou will be fought sooner or later.

But if you can fight it later, it’s best to fight it later.

after all.

The total military strength of Guangling now is only 45,000.

Although five thousand new soldiers were recruited.

The training time is too short and the combat effectiveness is difficult to guarantee.

They were compared with Tao Qian who had an army of 100,000.

The difference in the number of troops is real.

but.

Guangling County has a good development prospect.

There is a large population and sufficient food and fodder.

Just give it another year.

Store up food and fodder, and train soldiers in secret.

It will definitely narrow the gap in military strength between us and Tao Qian.

If we fight again at that time, our chances of winning will be much greater.

"My lord, I think what Gu Yong said is correct!"

Wang Can, who was standing aside, said something that was consistent with Gu Yong's suggestion.

"My Lord, I once heard you say, Build high walls, store up food, and slowly become king!"

“I think this is a very good idea!”

"Now we should act according to these nine words!"

now.

The number of people under Guangling County reached more than 900,000.

As long as there is enough food and grass.

That is an unlimited source of troops.

and so.

There is no need to rush into war with Tao Qian.

If the war turns into a quagmire, Guangling's current good situation will be ruined.

After listening to what the two said.

Ye Chen didn't say much except nodding.

What they both said does make sense.

According to the current situation.

This is indeed the safest way.

Just slowly accumulate strength in secret.

In the end, the victory between him and Tao Qian will definitely belong to him.

after all.

Except for the food and fodder that is visible.

He also has a reputation system.

Let alone Tao Qian.

Even if we face Yuan Shao and Cao Cao.

He can outlast the other party.

but.

Then I thought about it.

While he was developing, others were also developing.

If Ye Chen remembered correctly.

That is in the middle of this year.

A massive uprising will break out in Qingzhou and Gunzhou.

The Yellow Turbans will come back again.

This is a good opportunity for him to gain some benefits.

and so.

No matter what, he had to deal with Tao Qian before this time.

Completely control Xuzhou.

This uprising spread to several states.

It was finally pacified by Cao Cao.

After Cao Cao put down the uprising, he directly gained hundreds of thousands of civilians and one hundred thousand soldiers.

I ate so much that I was full.

and so.

As a member of the Yellow Turban Army with a legitimate background, there is no reason why Ye Chen would gain less than Cao Cao!

(End of this chapter)