"The most important thing now is how to arrange the city defense to defend the west, and where to locate the capital of Zhao." Xun Chen looked at Yuan Shao.

"Your Majesty, do you plan to focus more on offense or defense?"

"What's more important than attack, so what if it's more important than defense?" Yuan Shao did not answer immediately, but asked.

"If Your Majesty is more concerned with defense, you can place the capital in the center of the plain and build two gates on the west side of the plain, with some fortresses in between. Even if the enemy invades in large numbers and loses the front, we will have enough time to retreat and clear the country to force the enemy back.

Although the army will cause a lot of losses, it is absolutely safe. As long as the city has a constant supply of water and food, you can rest easy." Xun Chen said.

"What if it's more important than attacking?"

The judge's eyes narrowed: "Build the capital directly on the west side, and build fortresses and city walls on the north and south sides of the capital to block the enemy from abroad. The emperor will guard the gate of the country, and the king will die in the country. With the strong military strength of our country, Zhao can, as long as we work together,

If we work together, we are not afraid of any strong enemy. If there is an enemy coming, we can take the initiative to attack and annihilate any invading enemy."

Looking at the judge who was full of determination and confidence, Yuan Shao smiled slightly: "Just do as Zheng Nan said. I'm not here to be a guard dog for Yuan Gongli. The situation in the world is changing rapidly. If I can't

If we seize the opportunity and seize the initiative, what chance will we have to conquer the world and rebuild our country, Zhao?"

"But Your Majesty, this will make it difficult for the enemy to take a step towards Zhao, but it will also be a desperate move and put Zhao in danger. If the Northern Huns really lead their cavalry out, I am afraid it will be difficult for Zhao

Resist." Guo Tu said slightly worried.

The advantage of cavalry against infantry is indeed too great, especially on such plains. The Northern Huns were not Gongsun Zan, they were not that "brave and fearless" and would do the kind of "stupid thing" of using their own shortcomings to overcome the enemy's strengths.

If more than 100,000 light cavalry are commanded properly on the grassland, they can easily defeat enemies several times their size.

"It doesn't matter, I believe in Zhengnan. Moreover, if it really comes to that point, Cao Mengde and the others will not ignore it," Yuan Shao said confidently.

Yuan Shao firmly believed in the alliance between Zhao, Wei, Han and Wu.

This is different from the situation when the princes were fighting for hegemony. Today, outside the Han Dynasty, the four forces have the same position. They are all prosperous and suffer losses. They are an absolute iron alliance. Moreover, Yuan Shu, who has always been behind the scenes, cannot allow the other three parties to be attacked on one side.

Always indifferent.

"Is there any movement over the Northern Huns?"

"No, apart from sending 30,000 cavalry patrols on its eastern border to be on guard against us, there are no plans to attack us," Guo Tu said.

After Xu You abdicated and took up his position as the liaison between Chu and Zhao, Guo Tu took over his intelligence work. With his keen insight and small tricks, Guo Tu did a very successful job.

There is no difference in Xu You.

"The Northern Huns are in decline after all! They don't even have this kind of courage." Yuan Shao shook his head and said disdainfully: "I thought they were a tough guy, but I never thought that they would become a dog with a broken spine like the Southern Huns."

"Since the Northern Huns don't have the guts to come to us, let's go to the door and see if the so-called Northern Huns are really qualified to inherit the title of Northern Huns. Otherwise, I will tell Yuan Gonglu

, renamed them the Western Xiongnu, and destroyed them directly."

In the eyes of Yuan Shao and others, the Northern Xiongnu is not only a name, but also a qualification, a qualification that is enough to be regarded as a powerful enemy.

Only enemies who are strong enough are qualified to be treated with tactics. Otherwise, it is better to suppress them with force and destroy them directly.

"You Ruo, you send someone to inform Cao Mengde and the others. In addition, draft a letter of war to the Northern Xiongnu, saying that in one month we will meet with the Four Kingdoms to hunt him on the grassland."

"No." Xun Chen said.

"Zhengnan, you go and prepare 20,000 elite troops, mainly chariots and infantry, supplemented by cavalry. In addition, euphorbia soldiers will accompany you."

"No." Shen Pei said.

"In this battle, Yan Liang, Wen, Chou, Zhang He and Han Meng will accompany me, while the rest of the generals will stay behind. If you are the Prime Minister in the rear, I will obey his command."

"Your Majesty, I am requesting you to go." A deep voice sounded.

Everyone looked at the silent figure.

Chunyu Qiong.

After Jizhou was defeated by Zhang Ren in the first battle, Chunyu Qiong underwent an astonishing change. His whole person could be said to have completely transformed. He changed from his violent and drunken character in the past, and became silent and resolute, like Gao Shun.

And not only his character, but also his abilities were reborn from the ashes. Furthermore, his flaws were completely made up for, and he truly became the last impenetrable line of defense in front of Yuan Shao.

Only two people knew the reason for this miraculous change, not even Yuan Shao. Because he didn't care, he only needed to know that it was a good thing and that Chunyu Qiong had always been loyal to him.

"Zhong Jian, please be patient for a moment. This battle is just for military training and there is no need for your participation. You only need to defend the capital for me and bring me back." Yuan Shao said.

"Nuo." Although she was unwilling to do so, Chunyu Qiong had no choice but to say.

"This is the first joint battle between me and the three of them. I believe that the three of them will not disappoint me." Thinking of those three figures, Yuan Shao couldn't help but laugh.

A terrible enemy becomes an extremely reliable teammate. Thinking about the many generals under Cao Cao and Liu Bei, even Yuan Shao couldn't help but feel a little excited.

...

"Yuan Benchu ​​is really impatient."

When they saw the letter in their hands, Cao Cao and Liu Bei thought at the same time that they wanted to have a fight when they were just starting to get ready.

Unlike Yuan Shao, when it came to arranging the city defense, the two of them had no intention of replacing the defense with attack and refusing to retreat until death.

Because Yuan Shao has a flat terrain and is relatively in the hinterland, it is relatively safe. In addition, this guy has a strong ability to attack troops, so frontal attack is the best way.

And they are located between the Northern Huns and the Kushans, so the situation is extremely sensitive. Not only may the Northern Huns invade, but the Kushans will never stop. In addition, they are located in a terrain with many mountains, especially Liu Bei, whose territory is basically surrounded by mountains.

Directly prepare to build a city on the mountain.

According to the advantage of the terrain, as long as Liu Bei hides in the mountains among the mountains, even if the Northern Huns come out in full force, he will only be in trouble. Anyway, most of his subordinates are infantry, and he is good at winning over the people.

There is nothing wrong with that kind of ethnic management. And Liu Bei managed in this way.

Scattered but not chaotic, condensed but not gathered. Thinking about how difficult the Southern Barbarians and Shanyue are, you will know how disgusting it is to attack such enemies. What's more, the Northern Huns are all light cavalry, and they definitely have no idea at all.

Similarly, after staying under Yuan Shu for so long, Cao Cao learned more than Liu Bei. Referring to the layout of Liaodong, Cao Cao also relied on the large number of mountains on the east side to start a large-depth defense layout. Although it was not as difficult as Liu Bei, it was a bit less difficult.

, but fortunately it is easier to manage.

Countless bastions and passes have armed this area like a hedgehog, making it absolutely unpalatable.

Unlike Yuan Shao, who was either dead or alive, the two of them were fearless and even wished that the Northern Huns would attack. When it came to attacking the enemy, even the Northern Huns at their peak were not worthy of carrying shoes for the Han people.

However, correspondingly, the normal development speed of the two of them will definitely not be as fast as that of Yuan Shao. However, Cao Cao and Liu Bei have never developed characters in a stable manner.

If the rear is well consolidated, there will be no way in or out. Countries such as Kushan, the Northern Huns, and even Parthia have plenty of people, money and food. Anyway, the most indispensable thing in the Western Region is horse bandits. As long as they are clean, who can prove who did it?
Chapter completed!