Three Kingdoms New Emperor

Chapter 430 You Still Have a Chance

All of Liu Xie's current troops include the three thousand guards with five senses that he brought from Chang'an. These people have been training for more than a year, and they are also elite soldiers selected from the Northern Army. A man who has experienced hundreds of battles, his combat effectiveness is beyond doubt.

In addition, there are three thousand Xiliang cavalry, these guys will not say much.He has a high foundation, and he followed Zhang Xiu in Nanyang County to fight against those rogue Yellow Turbans in Yuzhou.

The remaining 3000 people are the remnants of the Yellow Turbans who were recruited by Jia Xu and Tai Shici.Compared with the previous two teams, this team is naturally shabby now.But after all, it was Jia Xu and Tai Shici who led the army, and Liu Pi and Zhou Cang who led the army. They also experienced a tough battle in the ancient city, so they can be regarded as fighters who can stand the test.

And as Liu Xie handed out the fine armor and weapons of the Han Dynasty, and immediately sprinkled the copper coins, the Han army's system of rewarding according to merit was popularized again.These people immediately acted like red-eyed wolves, not to mention their combat effectiveness, but their fiery fighting spirit, which was definitely ten times more intense than that of the Five Senses Guards and the Xiliang Iron Cavalry.

The last army was the 2000 people Xun You gathered in Yingchuan.Of course, apart from the 500 tigers that Xun You brought from Chang'an, the remaining [-] people can only fight soy sauce.However, this problem is not too big. Once five hundred Tigers and Ben troops are mixed in, the combat power of those recruits will immediately rise by three levels.After all, recruits are not good at fighting, but there are people who should rush and run when they need to. As long as the morale is there, they can always look like veterans—veterans are treasures, and this is true.

Calculated in this way, Liu Xie has more than 1 troops.To have these 1 people fight against Yuan Shu's [-] troops seems like hitting a stone with a pebble.But after a careful analysis of the overall strength, we know that the strength of the Han Dynasty is by no means inferior to Yuan Shu.

First of all, on the issue of command, Yuan Shu's level is really not up to the table. After General Ji Ling was abducted last year, his subordinates really didn't have a good plan for a general.As for Liu Xie, let's not talk about his own level, just talk about the gathering of piles of famous generals, plus a bunch of old foxes and little foxes, these people alone can almost crush Yuan Shu.

Secondly, in terms of combat power, Yuan Shu's [-] troops assembled by means of military force, most of which were still wielding hoes in the field the day before yesterday, how could they compare with Liu Xie's men?Coupled with the equipment and equipment, it is even worse than Yuan Shu.Liu Xie's equipment requirements for all the Han army are at least a leather armor and a set of weapons according to his own arms.And the equipment of the cavalry is even more sophisticated and even astonishing. It is really not too easy to pick and kill ten Yuan Shu soldiers.

In terms of morale, most of Yuan Shu's soldiers were from Yangzhou, so it was a bit reluctant to let them fight Xuzhou.Although Yuan Shu can stimulate these soldiers by looting, such stimulation is unjust after all. Lien Chan and Lian Jie are not bad. Once they encounter setbacks, deserting soldiers may be inevitable; although Liu Xie also has this concern here, but once His actions were just. Secondly, the correct reward system made Han soldiers look like professional soldiers. They fought hard to earn money and fight for the future of their wives and children. No matter Xuzhou or Yangzhou, as long as there is a place where they can fight.

In the end, it was Liu Xie.In this era, he is not just a commander, he is the emperor who represents the entire Han Dynasty.Moreover, he is the emperor with the highest reputation and most recognized by the people. It is unreasonable for Liu Xie to fight Yuan Shu, and he can fight whenever he wants.But if you, Yuan Shu, want to take the initiative to fight Liu Xie, you can try it. It is a big question whether your soldiers dare to greet Liu Xie.

Moreover, after arriving in Xuzhou, Liu Xie can quickly dispatch Tao Qian and Liu Bei's soldiers with a strong posture.And the people of Xuzhou who were injected with this injection of heart-boosting agent will also obey Liu Xie's orders unconditionally.Calculated in this way, it may be impossible to say that Liu Xie's soldiers are stronger than Yuan Shu's.But it is not impossible to say that Liu Xie is stronger than Yuan Shu.

After all the counselors silently went through this analysis in their minds, they found that the strategy of playing Zhicai is not unfeasible.But the main thing is that they all saw Jia Xu who had lowered his eyelids and said nothing at this time, and there seemed to be thousands of waves hidden in his calm face.

Everyone on the side is a person with a clear mind, who can't guess that the strategy of Xi Zhicai is actually Jia Xu's strategy?Xi Zhicai and Jia Xu have been together for so long, can they keep silent about the situation in Henan, Yan, and Xu?And how could Jia Xu, who was in charge of explaining the situation to His Majesty, just waited for the right time for Liu Pi and Zhou Cang to bring out Xi Zhicai?

The most helpless thing is that they found that apart from this plan to protect Xuzhou, they really couldn't think of a clever plan for a while, let alone take into account the war in Yanzhou.Obviously, it would not satisfy the emperor to focus on this and lose the other, but in order to attack Cao Cao, he lost the hearts of Xuzhou and the world.After all, the original intention of sending troops this time was not to conquer territory.

Looking around at Xi Zhicai and Jia Xu, Liu Xie also had a hint of understanding in his eyes.However, he didn't say anything to Jia Xu, but said quietly to Xi Zhicai: "After hearing Mr.'s plan, why do I feel that you are still helping Cao Cao? This plan seems to be flawless, but emotionally , I really can’t accept it.”

Xi Zhicai also smiled lightly at this time: "Your Majesty can't accept it and can't do anything about it. Who told you to be the son of heaven. Every son of heaven is the leader of the world, why? Shangye! Since you are the son of heaven, you must act on your behalf. Dao. This is His Majesty's unique advantage, but also a weakness that restrains his progress..."

"In this way, Mr. Xi admitted to helping Cao Cao?" Liu Xie secretly sighed, no matter whether Xi Zhicai could survive or not, he finally knew the horror of Cao Cao's ability to control people.But after all, he was unwilling, so Liu Xie couldn't help but said: "There is an old saying that when a bird is about to die, its song is also sad. When a person is about to die, his words are also kind. Mr. Xi is now on his deathbed. Why are you still so secretive to me? Could it be that Cao Mengde has such a charm that you can't help but be confused?"

Xi Zhicai took a long breath, his body seemed to be exhausted, but his eyes showed a burning look, and he replied loudly: "Your Majesty's words are wrong, it's not because Cao Mengde's skill of controlling people is so good. , It is impossible to be like a passive flow in a sublime art. The reason why I am like this is that the heavens really have no intention of helping Cao Mengde. The more important reason is that I have already lost my relationship with Cao Mengde..."

Xi Zhicai's voice gradually softened, and his eyes began to relax, which seemed to be full of nostalgia for the past.He seemed to have thought of something, and continued with a knowing smile, "I want to get acquainted with Cao Mengde. At that time, Cao Mengde was just a defeated general who was defeated by General Xu Rong. But at that time, Cao Cao was such a loyal and caring man?"

"After I follow this person, I have the pity of the heavens, and I am not ashamed of my ambition. I helped Cao Mengde cut the yellow scarves, so that the people of Yanzhou would no longer suffer from chaos... Unfortunately, when my life was approaching, Cao Mengde also fainted. Xuzhou before the incident , I have tried to persuade you... Forget it, since the fate is gone, why don't I take the opportunity of heaven to make another plan for Cao Mengde, which is considered as the most benevolent, but I have a clear conscience."

Having said that, everyone thought this was Xi Zhicai's last words.Unexpectedly, when Liu Xie opened his mouth to speak, Xi Zhicai suddenly showed a shocking relieved smile, and Youyou said again: "The people I have known in my life, but the emperor and Cao Mengde are the best Ping the world. Therefore, how can I be willing to let the emperor make Cao Mengde suffer a serious setback at this time? It is a pity that in the end, whether His Majesty will continue the Han unification, or whether Cao Mengde will break it and establish it, I will not be able to see..."

When he finally expressed his regret, Xi Zhicai was already very angry, and the burning look in his eyes gradually dimmed, and finally faded away like a stream of light.But just when Xi Zhicai was about to close his eyes, the emperor Liu Xie suddenly smiled coldly: "Mr. Xi, you still have a chance. All my temptations are just to know your sincerity. I know You are here, how can you not be prepared for people like you who have traveled the world?"

Xi Zhicai suddenly opened his eyes wide, looking unbelievable, but the heavy drowsiness in his body surged, he forced his chaotic brain, and suddenly realized: "This acupuncture, and the decoction just now?  … "

"It's just a way to soothe the nerves and nourish the spirit, let the gentleman sleep." Liu Xie explained lightly, and then his face became very contemptuous, as if deliberately trying to play Zhicai and said: "Mr. Xu Yiji, although I generally agree with it, I dare not listen to it all. Among them, it is better to make some small adjustments..."

Xi Zhicai really wanted to know what adjustment Liu Xie was going to make, but he couldn't hear a word of what he said afterwards, and even the people around him became blurred.Finally unable to withstand the power of the medicine stone, he fell to his head and fell into a deep sleep.And the only exclamation in my heart is: This emperor... is so hateful!

However, only such a person can fight Cao Cao...

(End of this chapter)