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

Chapter 98 The much-anticipated decision

A few months later, the Yellow Turban Rebellion broke out.

Boss Cao got rich overnight.

He had 100,000 soldiers.

He even organized the elite troops among them into Qingzhou soldiers.

Later, Gunzhou was captured in one fell swoop.

Take this opportunity.

Boss Cao’s strength has greatly increased.

Completely ranked among the top princes in the world.

To know.

On one side of Gunzhou is Xuzhou.

Wait until Boss Cao really takes over Gunzhou.

Will you still watch yourself develop in Guangling County?

In Ye Chen's opinion.

Sooner or later, I will have to confront Boss Cao.

If we don't take Xuzhou soon.

How to deal with Boss Cao in the future.

A small Tao Qian can possess such strength.

Not to mention Boss Cao.

Others may not know, but Ye Chen knows.

Boss Cao was the biggest winner during the turbulent Three Kingdoms period.

On the other hand.

The war in Nanyang now.

I heard that the Battle of Nanyang was won because Yuan Shu returned to defend in time.

Not only did it block Sun Jian's attack, it even had the potential to counterattack.

This is for Ye Chen.

It’s not really good news.

Sun Jian.

Known as the Jiangdong Tiger.

Although he was the governor of Changsha, he was from Jiangdong.

to be frank.

Ye Chen didn’t know either.

If Sun Jian was defeated, would he return to his hometown Jiangdong?

Living in troubled times.

He also had to compete with Yuan Shao, Cao Cao and others.

in fact.

There is not too much choice and time left for yourself.

It's like a speed race.

Whoever is weak and runs slowly will die.

In Ye Chen’s plan.

First take Xuzhou, and then quickly capture Yangzhou.

With the land of two states, he was qualified to advance westward to Yuzhou and Jingzhou.

Then he would fight with the northern princes for the world.

Looking at the history of the Three Kingdoms.

There is a sentence written on it: Whoever controls the north controls the world.

and so.

He must march north in the future.

Let’s talk about Sun Jian.

If Sun Jian were defeated.

Returned to Jiangdong.

So the first thing he did when he returned was to capture Yangzhou.

By then, with the elite troops from Jiangdong under Sun Jian, Yangzhou would be within his reach.

Once Sun Jian occupies Yangzhou ahead of himself.

Even if he took Xuzhou, he would still face being besieged from all sides.

There is Yuan Shao above, Cao Cao in the west, and Sun Jian below.

Just think about this situation.

Ye Chen felt like his head had grown three times bigger.

and so.

From the perspective of the overall situation.

He simply didn't have the time to practice Tai Chi slowly with Tao Qian.

"No matter what, I have to take full control of Xuzhou before they rise up."

after all.

There are only so many places in the thirteen states of the Han Dynasty.

If you are slow, your territory will be taken away by others.

In the end you will have nothing to show for it.

In Ye Chen's opinion.

At this stage.

He doesn't have to rush to take Gunzhou.

But Xuzhou and Yangzhou must be taken as soon as possible.

after all.

The South is where he lives and works.

“Your suggestions are all good!”

“But I still have my opinion!”

Ye Chen pondered for a long time, and finally spoke slowly.

Hear this.

In the military tent, everyone's eyes turned to Ye Chen.

Ye Chen’s choice.

It will determine the future direction of Xuzhou.

Even bluntly.

It will determine the future direction of the entire south and the world.

Once the war breaks out, it means that the entire Xuzhou will be engulfed in flames.

But if you choose to be with Tao Qian.

And a period of peace can be ushered in.

at this time.

In Guangling City.

"Ye Chen, what is your choice?"

"Is it a war?"

"Is it peace?" Chen Deng looked towards the county magistrate's mansion and guessed silently.

He has actually been in Guangling City for quite some time.

But he was not in a hurry to find Ye Chen.

He is waiting for an opportunity.

The opportunity to display your talents.

If Ye Chen chooses to go to war with Tao Qian.

His stage has come.

If you choose to hide first.

Then he might as well wait a little longer.

For thousands of years, what noble families lacked the least was time and patience.

"Da da da!"

There were bursts of rapid horse hoofbeats.

Several figures riding war horses galloped through the city and rushed towards the military camp outside the city.

Seeing this scene, Chen Deng was cheered up.

Looks like this is paying off!!
the other side.

A few days later.

Following the news from Huaiyin and Quyang.

Everyone in the entire Xuzhou city felt that something big was about to happen.

after all.

The biggest thing in Xuzhou now is that Tao Qian sent troops to attack Ye Chen.

It's impossible that no one is paying attention.

after all.

This battle may determine who will have the final say in Xuzhou in the future.

It didn't take long.

Rumors began to spread everywhere.

Everyone was clear about one thing.

The one from Guangling City.

Mobilize the troops.

Even though it's just a few short words.

But in the city of Xuzhou, it was like a thunderclap.

Suddenly, everyone began to plan and think about their own future.

now.

In the government office of the governor of Xuzhou.

Tao Qian looked at the battle report sent by his men and angrily cursed at Ye Chen.

"Ye Chen is truly a tiger and wolf!"

Originally, he was thinking of stationing his troops in Quyang and Huaiyin.

Give Ye Chen a reminder.

Let him be fine and don't bother himself.

If this kid is scared.

Like the Tibetan tyrant, it is best if you can submit to yourself.

Never imagined.

This kid is so ungrateful.

It's simply a wolf's ambition.

He even dared to take the initiative to send troops to seize his Xuzhou.

He is really so bold.

Do you really think that Tao Qian is made of clay?

"Go, notify all the civil and military officials to come and discuss this matter!"

Tao Qian gave an order to the guards outside the door.

Thinking of the contents of the battle report, he felt the blood boiling in his chest.

at the same time.

Mi family.

"Brother, what is Ye Chen thinking?"

"He actually took the initiative to attack Tao Qian!"

When Mi Zhu got the news.

People are stupid.

Ye Chen sent 40,000 troops from Guangling, and they will arrive in Ping'an County soon.

This posture.

It is absolutely necessary for Tao Qian to meet him with swords and fight him.

"I didn't expect Ye Chen to be so resolute!"

Mi Fang shook his head and smiled bitterly.

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Xuzhou.

Guangling County.

Pingan County.

A day or two ago, Ye Chen mobilized 40,000 troops and stationed them in Ping'an County, confronting Tao Qian's army in the direction of Huaiyin.

Ping'an County Government.

"My lord, our army is only sixty miles away from Huaiyin now, and we can reach it overnight!"

Cheng Yu pointed to the map.

Explained to Ye Chen.

Ye Chen now has quite a few civil officials under his command.

There are more people like Gu Yong, Wang Can and others.

There's no need to leave Cheng Yu alone to deal with it.

So this time the army went out to fight.

He also brought Cheng Yu over.

"My lord, according to the report from our spies."

"Cao Bao has already led his troops to support Huaiyin. He will arrive in a day at most."

"So as to join forces with Zhao Yu in Huaiyin!"

after all.

Ye Chen’s army set out.

It is impossible that there is no news at all from the Xuzhou direction.

Cao Bao came from Quyang to provide support.

It is clear.

That was when Tao Qian knew that he was going to send troops.

As Tao Qian's two armies merged into one.

This means that the total enemy strength will suddenly increase to 60,000.

(End of this chapter)