To be fair, Liangzhou is not a good place. It is ranked at the bottom of the Thirteen Prefectures of the Han Dynasty. It is sparsely populated and has barren land. The people living in this land are struggling to have enough to eat, no matter in prosperous or troubled times.

It was okay in the prosperous times. Relying on the granary of Yizhou and the support of the Guanzhong area, Liangzhou could barely maintain stability. But after the Yellow Turban Rebellion, the Han Dynasty turned from prosperity to decline and was unable to take care of this area. In addition, the Qiang people

The plundering and invasion by the Southern Xiongnu made this place look like a hell on earth.

Generally speaking, a poor place like this will not easily attract the covetousness of others. Just like Bingzhou and Qingzhou were ownerless before, and he was not in a hurry to swallow them even next to Yuan Shao. If this kind of place is not handled well, it will not only not be a help

, but it is a big burden.

Liangzhou has a vast territory and is sparsely populated, but it still has a population of more than one million to manage, and most of them are hungry. Moreover, the local Qiang and Han people are mixed, and horses and thieves are everywhere. Who would want to touch such a place?

But now, both Cao Cao and Liu Bei want to compete for this place because Yuan Shu wants it. And Liangzhou is not of any benefit to them, but it is of great significance to Yuan Shu. This is a great opportunity for Yuan Shu to gain a foothold in the north. If it is true

Liangzhou was occupied by Yuan Shu, and Cao Liu, who was already at a disadvantage, would probably have an even more difficult life.

Cao Cao could not even imagine how terrifying Yuan Shu would become with his shortcomings in land warfare made up. Cao Cao could not even imagine. This would be a truly giant existence.

Golden scales are just things in the pond. They can change into dragons when the storm happens. If Yuan Shu, the dragon from the south, really captured Liangzhou, he would really be out of control.

Since ancient times, there have been only a handful of cases where the south and the north have unified the world. Compared with the advantage on the water, the advantage of the northern land war is decisive.

Yuan Shu is now stronger and stronger, but as long as he does not gain a foothold in the north, he still cannot establish a victory. At the beginning, Cao and Liu could easily suppress Yuan Shu, the southern hegemon, south of the Yangtze River. Although part of Yuan Shu's army attacked Yizhou at that time

, but Cao Liu did not exert his full strength.

Unless he crosses the Yangtze River and finds an area to settle in the north, Yuan Shu can only be a southern overlord and does not fully occupy the general situation. He can only surround the Central Plains and has no way to start.

"Yuan Shu chose to dominate the south. Although he has a deep foundation and rapid development, his cavalry is always his flaw. We must not sit back and watch him take Chang'an or Liangzhou, we must restrict him to Hanzhong. In this way, Yuan Shu will succeed

The tiger in the prison, no matter how sharp his claws and claws are, must be kept obediently in the cage of the south." Xun Yu knew Yuan Shu's weaknesses best.

"But Yuan Shu has already settled in western Liaoning! In this way, the cavalry is no longer a shackle that restricts Yuan Guangdu. Even if he cannot take Liangzhou, there will be no shortage of horses." Cheng Yu said with some worry.

"It doesn't matter. It's not necessarily a bad thing for us that Yuan Jiujiu is targeting Liaoxi. His target is not us, but Yuan Shao." Xun Yu said with a smile.

In Xun Yu's eyes, Yuan Shu chose the south. Although he avoided the chaotic land of the north, he also lost his strategic initiative. It was extremely difficult to conquer the South from the north and the north from the south. Yuan Shu always used thunderous power to attack the South.

Although Xun Yu had conquered the southern aristocratic families and became the current overlord of the south across four states, Xun Yu still did not feel too much pressure. As long as he took a little precaution, Yuan Shu would not be afraid of Cao Cao once he unified the Central Plains.

Xun Yu was also aware of what Yuan Shu was doing in Youzhou, but Xun Yu didn't think it would pose any threat to Cao Cao. On the contrary, it was a good thing. Places like eastern Liaoning and western Liaoning were just tiny places, and Yuan Shu relied on them.

There is no problem in containing Yuan Shao's forces. But there are gains and losses. The occupation of these places will also contain Yuan Shu's forces.

Therefore, even if Yuan Shu's plan on the grassland succeeds, there are only two results. One is to contain Yuan Shao and bury a chess piece for Yuan Shu's future attack on Hebei. But again, Yuan Shu has to divide his heart and mind, which puts more pressure on Cao Cao.

Reduced. The second is to be beaten away by Yuan Shao, then everything Yuan Shu has done will be in vain, and both Yuan and Yuan will suffer.

"Yuan Jiujiu has a long-term view! Now he has set his sights on Hebei. He is so confident in preparing to face Yuan Shao so early." Xi Zhicai said in an incomprehensible tone.

"My little boy has always been so confident. He doesn't take me, Cao Mengde, seriously!" Cao Cao's tone was a little cold. Yuan Shu now began to think about the future battle with Yuan Shao. This was obviously for him.

The other party is confident that it can defeat the forces of Hebei and the Central Plains at the same time. They really treat themselves as a dishonor!

"My lord, don't be upset!"

"Haha." Cao Cao smiled slightly desolately: "The twins of the Yuan family are so arrogant. They regard each other as their enemy and disdain others. But I, Cao Mengde, am not Liu Biao, Liu Yan, Gongsun Zan and the like.

, since they despise me, I will let them understand the consequences of arrogance. A temporary lead is nothing, the one who laughs in the end is the king!"

Xun Yu, Xi Zhicai and Cheng Yu looked at Cao Cao, who was about to explode in silence, and smiled. This is their lord, with great ambitions, perseverance, and such a character, he will definitely achieve great things in these troubled times!

A wealthy family has the advantages of a wealthy family, but a poor family also has the benefits of being a poor family. A wealthy family comes from a high starting point and can easily achieve success, just like Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu in history, who all smoothly became the overlord of one party. But again, too much success

It also makes them unable to withstand failure, just like Xiang Yu, if they fail once, they will be doomed.

On the contrary, Cao Cao and Liu Bei, who were of low origin, struggled to make a fortune and suffered many setbacks. However, thanks to this, they developed an indomitable will and a broad mind, and finally had the last laugh.

Being able to afford to lose and let go is also a precious quality.

"Yuan Shu has had a smooth journey. In this battle of Xiliang, we will also let him taste the taste of a disastrous defeat." Xi Zhicai narrowed his eyes slightly and had a plan in mind.

"Lord, there is some good news here."

"What good news?"

"I have just received a report from a spy. Yuan Shu is probably planning to lead his troops to fight for Xiliang himself this time. If we can intercept and kill him this time and fight Xiliang, then Jiangdong..." Xun Yu said meaningfully.

"Haha!" Cao Cao was stunned for a moment, then looked up to the sky and laughed: "God help me! Yuan Shu actually planned to lead the troops himself, so he deserves to be buried in Xiliang!"
Chapter completed!