Zhou Xing looked around at the people in the room. Except for Li Ye and Wang Xiu, the others were all the original members Liu Bei brought from Xuzhou, and they were all very trustworthy people.

After Liu Bei wiped out the Donglai bandits and implemented the policy of tax reduction and exemption, these two people were already die-hard loyal to Liu Bei, so it didn't hurt to say something to them openly.

"You should know that my lord's ambition is not just to let the people of Donglai live a good life, but to let the people of Qingzhou and even the whole world live a good life! Now that Yuan Tan is the governor of Qingzhou, he absolutely does not want to

Seeing that the lord's army is strong, but with our current strength, we simply cannot resist the Yuan family. We must show weakness to others, so that we can develop steadily and not be tabooed by the Yuan family."

"Previously, it only took us less than three months to exterminate and expel the four major bandits in Donglai. We have shown our sharpness and reputation, and recruited thousands of thieves as soldiers. I am afraid that we have been tabooed by Yuan Shao. Now Liaodong

The attack by soldiers and horses is a good opportunity for us to show our weakness to Yuan, letting Yuan know that although we are brave enough to suppress the thieves, we are timid against the Liaodong soldiers. Moreover, let Yuan see that we only have mediocre strategies and no good plans.

It will make Yuan feel more confident about her lord."

"This is the original intention of the military advisor." Jian Yong said with a smile, "Building a fort and setting up camp ten miles away from Jinkou may seem like a mediocre plan, but in fact we are waiting for the Liaodong troops to transport their horses across the sea. As for the timidity, Yun Chang, Yide, you

Have you ever been timid?"

"I always thought that military advisors were timid before. It turns out that military advisors are not really timid, but have other agendas! Hahaha..." Zhang Fei laughed after finishing speaking.

Guan Yu was silent and looked at Zhou Xing. The anger on his face had disappeared, and he thought to himself: It turns out that Zhou Wensheng is much more far-sighted than he thought! The eldest brother was indeed right! Although this person is not lovable, he can be a strategist!

However, the suggestion he made was refuted by Zhou Xing face to face. Guan Yu felt that he had lost face. Although he had no resentment in his heart, he had no intention of showing favor to Zhou Xing.

Wang Xiu, Li Ye and others suddenly realized at this moment, and they all looked at Zhou Xing with admiration.

Liu Bei understood Zhou Xing's thoughts a long time ago and was satisfied in his heart, with a smile on his face.

Zhou Xing added: "In addition, when we attack the enemy, we must win, but not a big victory. If we win a big victory and the Liaodong soldiers and horses are greatly damaged, they will not dare to come again in the future. If the Liaodong soldiers do not dare to come, there will be no danger in the county."

Without thieves and bandits, the Yuan family will definitely ask us to reduce our troops. If we reduce our troops, we will not be able to quell the chaos in the world, and we will not be able to bring peace to the people of Qingzhou and the world. If we do not reduce our troops, we will disobey the Yuan family and attract Yuan's troops.

The crusade."

"Lord, Guan Xiaowei, this is what I meant when I was in Xuzhou. Only by surviving and developing first, and then when we become stronger, can we be able to help the Han Dynasty and pacify the world! And if we want to survive,

You have to show your weakness to others, but not your strength."

Guan Yu nodded silently, obviously agreeing with Zhou Xing's words, but did not speak.

"Commander Zhou, if we camp ten miles away from Jinkou, will the people near the sea be harmed by Liaodong soldiers and horses?"

Li Ye, a meritorious official, cared about the people of Donglai. He remembered this and quickly asked Zhou Xing.

Zhou Xing replied: "We can temporarily move the people in the coastal areas inland, and then let them go home after the Liaodong soldiers have retreated. Even if the Liaodong soldiers and horses come to attack again in the future, they can't come often, so just avoid them then."

, this matter needs to be done by Li Gongcao and County Magistrate Wang."

Li Ye nodded and said: "That's fine."

No one objected to what Zhou Xing said, and Liu Bei immediately decided: "According to the military advisor's policy, Yuan Sheng Shu will rule, and you two will immediately move the people near the sea to avoid the enemy."

"Yun Chang Yide, you two are responsible for gathering troops and horses to prepare for war. We will set off when the Liaodong troops are about to land, and build a fort and camp ten miles away from Jinkou."

"Xianhe Zifang, you two continue to intensify the work of farming, opening up fields and settling the refugees. Zizhong, there are many people returning home, you should also pay more attention. If there is no food and hunger, you can provide food relief. Don't

Make one person starve to death!"

"No."

Everyone responded in unison, stood up and dispersed, each performing his or her duties.

Liu Bei did not send troops immediately because he did not want others to know that he had been prepared. He wanted others to think that he had rushed to respond when the Liaodong troops were about to land, and he did not dare to attack before all the Liaodong troops had landed.

Standing outside to resist the enemy shows one's mediocrity and weakness.

There are pros and cons to doing this.

Lishi can hide one's strength so that others cannot see one's intelligence and strength, especially Yuan Shao, so that he can rest assured of oneself so that one can develop steadily in Donglai.

The disadvantage is that it will make people disappointed, and some people will think that they are mediocre and unintelligent and will not join us.

However, comparing the two, Liu Bei believes that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

I now have Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Liu Zheng in the military, Zhou Xing in the plan, Wang Xiu and Li Ye in the government, and Mi Zhu Jian Yong and others to help me. For now, it is enough.

No, there is still one Sun Gan left with nothing to do!

Everyone else has gone to work, and now there are only three people in the room, Liu Bei and Zhou Xingsun.

Sun Qian has no specific responsibility and will only participate in discussions when necessary.

Zhou Xing understood the principle of making the best use of people, but Sun Qian did not understand military affairs. Now Liu Bei only has one county, and it is not Sun Qian's turn to handle political affairs. However, the job of running errands and working as a lobbyist is suitable for him.

"My lord, since Gongsun Du of Liaodong has sent troops to attack, we should go to the governor of Yuan for help to show that we have no confidence in repelling the enemy. My lord can write a handwritten letter asking Gongyou to go to the governor of Yuan and borrow two thousand troops from him.

, ten thousand dan of grain, and three hundred powerful crossbows."

Liu Bei was a little shocked: "Borrow troops? Will he give them?"

Zhou Xing smiled and said: "I expected he would refuse to give it, but we don't want it either. This is just an act of weakness to the Yuan family."

"What if he is willing to give it? If Yuan's soldiers are in Donglai, will they..."

Liu Bei was worried that Yuan Tan's troops would stay in Donglai to monitor him, which would be disadvantageous.

Zhou Xing smiled again: "My lord, do you know that there is a general under Cao Cao named Zhu Ling, who is from Jizhou?"

Liu Bei thought for a moment: "Zhu Ling? It seems to be Yuan Shao's general."

"Yes, Zhu Ling was originally a general of Yuan Shao. When Cao Cao attacked Xuzhou, Yuan Shao sent him to lead troops to help. After that, Zhu Ling stayed with Cao Cao and no longer returned to Yuan. Since the Yuan family has this precedent, how can it be willing to lend troops to help now? . Even if Yuan Tan is willing to borrow the money and sends troops here, how would he know that the general leading the troops is not another Zhu Ling? In the name of the lord's benevolence, he can extend his kindness widely, even if he cannot win his heart, he can still make Yuan Tan like him. No doubt, this matter can be worry-free."

"Hahaha..." Liu Bei was overjoyed, with no trace of worry on his face, and said, "The military advisor was a ranger before, and he is so young. I didn't expect that he knew about this!"

Zhou Xing said with confidence: "Since Xing is coming to assist the lord, he should know more about the world's affairs."

Liu Bei also followed Zhou Xing's wishes and personally wrote a letter asking for help and sent Sun Qian to Pingyuan to meet Yuan Tan. In addition to borrowing troops, he also asked for food and powerful crossbows.

Since Kong Rong left, Yuan Tan moved the governor's office from Linyi in Qi State to Pingyuan County in Pingyuan State shortly after he captured Qingzhou.

Pingyuan County is to the north of the Yellow River and is close to Jizhou. Moreover, Tian Kaichu fled and Zang Hong moved back to Dongjun. Yuan Shaozheng sent troops to besiege, so he asked his son to move to Pingyuan to garrison in Youzhou. Gongsun Zan of Yi Jing.

Because of this, Yuan Tan paid even less attention to Liu Bei who was far away in Donglai.

He also knew that Donglai was in chaos and there were very few people, but he did not press Liu Bei for money or food.

Watching Sun Qian leave, Zhou Xing remembered that he had to persuade Taishi Ci's mother, and said to Liu Bei: "My lord, thousands of soldiers are easy to get, but good generals are hard to find. If Taishi Ci can help me, my lord's great cause of helping me will be achieved earlier." !"
Chapter completed!