On October 3, 195 AD, the prime minister's mansion gathered together, and the atmosphere seemed solemn and deep, and all the people who arrived looked serious.

However, this seriousness is not that something big happened, but that the time is ripe.

Because just half a month ago, Zang Ba of Xuzhou officially surrendered to Chen Fu, and Zang Ba occupied the three counties of Mount Tai, Langya, and Lu, adjacent to the three continents of Ji, Xu and Qing. His surrender would have an extremely powerful effect on the plan of unification.

Today, the autumn harvest is prosperous in Guanzhong, and the continuous supply of food and grass has filled the three large warehouses in Chang'an.

Therefore, the time for troops to send Hangu was ripe.

After a gentle step, Chen Fu brought Li Ru to the hall.

The ministers of the "Lord" immediately stood up and saluted.

"Sitting!!" Chen Fu pressed his hand and sat in the main seat, nodding to Li Ru.

After Li Ru waved his hand, under the pull of two tiger guards, a map that seemed to cover the Central Plains and the four northern states appeared in front of everyone.

"Everyone, after repeated discussions and research, the lord decided to officially implement the unified plan at the beginning of next spring," Li Ru said seriously.

When everyone heard this, their faces showed a little excitement.

"This unified plan is unprecedented in scale. The imperial court will mobilize more than 580,000 troops. The goal is to eliminate all forces north of the Yangtze River, including Yuan Shu of the Central Plains, Yuan Shao of Jiyou, Liu Bei of Xuzhou, and Kong Rong of Qingzhou, completely laying the foundation for all eternity," Li Ru waved his hand.

"My Lord will win"

After Chen Fu nodded, he said, "Wenyou, continue."

"No" Li Ru's response, he whispered loudly: "The plan of great unification is based on the Central Plains. Tomorrow is the beginning of spring, Yuan Shu will launch a large-scale attack on Liu Bei in Xuzhou. This is a signal of war. Our army must recover the Central Plains and pacify Xuzhou within three months. Then, against Hebei and You Yuan Shao form a north-south team, and eat him with absolute force, so there will be no war north of the Yangtze River."

"After completing this strategy, we will rest for two years and prepare for the troops. We will command a million powerful troops, destroy Jingzhou, cross the Yangtze River, and complete the unification of the world."

"promise"

Hearing this, Chen Fu stood up and said seriously: "You guys, you must not be entrusted with the matter. The people should not suffer from the war. Can you determine the troubled times and stabilize the world? In the next two years, you will be in vain for the rest of your diligence and slackness."

"Register"

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The next morning, in an accord in the mansion, Chen Fu, Li Ru, Xun You, Jia Xu and Guo Jia, gathered together separately.

"The great unification plan is related to the great cause of the future. I have read the list of commanders you have proposed and I understand that it is your heart, but I must command the battle myself," said Chen Fu.

After hearing this, Guo Jia smiled and said, "Supreme Minister, Jia has said a long time ago that the lord will definitely take action in person in this battle."

Li Ru smiled bitterly and said, "I agree."

If he was still the former counselor Li Ru, he would definitely be like Guo Jia, even if he said frankly, but now he is the number one official of military affairs, Chen Fu's brother-in-law. Chen Fu's decision to take action personally, that was Chen Fu's decision, but he could not directly propose it, because he proposed it too formally, and Chen Fu's safety will always be the first.

After Chen Fu nodded, he said, "Gou commanded Zhang Ji's second legion, Meng Qi's third legion, Zhang Xiu's fourth legion recovered the Central Plains, Hengyi commanded the first legion, Zilong's sixth legion, Guo Si's fifth legion, and Guo Si's fifth legion, and the troops suppressed Jizhou. This configuration is very good. Gu lets you come here today, it is about Jiujiang's issue, the grand unification plan. If there are still omissions, then it is Cao Cao of Jiujiang. Gu doesn't want to see it, he will get into it."

After hearing this, Li Ru nodded and said, "Lord is wise, then Liu Yao is a coward. He gave him the governor of Yangzhou and had 30,000 elite soldiers. He did not dare to attack Shouchun for a long time, but he really failed to resist the lord's entrusting."

"He is also afraid of Cao Cao's strength, but he also has his role. As long as he keeps stationing troops in Guangling, Cao Cao will not dare to do his best to cross the river," Xun You said with a smile.

"Lord, what you are worried about is probably the one you received from Cao Cao's sending to join Liu Bei some time ago." At this time, Guo Jia said.

"Yes, Gu launched such a big war, and the goal is to complete the unification of the world. Therefore, it is estimated that their hostility will become a strong alliance under the pressure of Gu, for fear of being eaten by Gu, Liu Biao in Jingzhou is strong but not brave, and Boping will give pressure from Yizhou, so he can't move, but Cao Cao and Sun Ce are different. One of them is a hero today, and the other has a dire heart and a talent around him. Gu thinks they will definitely take action." Chen Fu nodded.

"Then they can't take action. Lord, I received a message from Yangzhou Wei yesterday. It may be inaccurate, but it may also be true."

"Speak and listen." Chen Fu's eyes moved.

"Recently, Shouchun Yangzhou Governor's Office seems to be recruiting some wandering masters, and the salary given is quite considerable. Yangzhou Guard noticed this situation and sent someone to sneak in secret. Although he had not received any specific orders, Cao Cao did not give them any official positions, but asked them to cross the river one after another." Guo Jia raised his lips slightly.

Hearing this, Jia Xu suddenly laughed and said, "Cao Cao should have done this long ago."

"What does Wenhe mean?" Chen Fu's eyes gathered.

"Report to the lord, Sun Ce, is brave and resolute, can fight well, and has the posture of a king. If you try to defeat him openly, it is not impossible, but it takes too long." Jia Xu said, shook his head and said, "But Sun Ce has a fatal flaw. I discovered it very early, that is, he is arrogant with martial arts, and he has very few guards when he goes out. This is nothing to ordinary generals, but for the hero who wants to fight for the world, this is a terrible personality. It must be known that my lord's martial arts skills are the best in the world, and no one can defeat him. Every time he goes out, there are still thousands of tiger guards accompanying him. This is not timid, but fame and great cause. If you don't even pay attention to your own safety, you will be in trouble."

"Wenhe said so much. Sun Ce was careless and unprepared and would die at the hands of ordinary men." Guo Jia nodded.

"That means to save the filial piety, or to sit idly by," Li Ru asked.

"It's not true, it's participation, killing Sun Ce," Guo Jia said with a cold look.

"Assessed" Li Ru was slightly surprised.

"Yes, in the past, in order to ensure that Cao Cao could not successfully seize Jiangdong, Sun Ce was arranged to go over and he also completed his mission. Because Cao Cao was unable to seize Jiangdong for a long time, but now our master's great cause is accomplished, Sun Ce is useless, but it will be an obstacle to the lord's great cause. Sun Ce is the soul of the generals in Jiangdong now. Once he dies, the so-called Sun family's great cause will collapse in an instant. Before this collapse, they will take revenge on Cao Cao at all costs, so Cao Cao will have no chance to interfere in the battle of the Central Plains."

"Sun Ce is dead, can they still do it?" Xun You frowned.

"It can be done, because there is one more person"

"You mean Zhou Yu"

"Yes, Brother Zhou is the confidant of the lord. The Minister of Personnel of the court is in charge of the power of employing people. He is so powerful. However, Zhou Yu, brother Congzi, has been reluctant to surrender. The reason is Sun Ce. Therefore, if something happens to Sun Ce, the lord can send a message with the emperor's order, posthumously named Sun Ce as the Marquis of Wu, and send important officials to surrender. This is the time when the Sun family is most powerless, and they will surrender."

When Jia Xu heard this, he nodded and said, "This strategy is very good. Zhou Yu is a versatile person. Cheng, Han, Huang and Zu are also extraordinary. If he can surrender, it will be a blessing for the court."

"Then give it a try, Fengxiao, this matter is fully handed over to you. Before the war officially begins, it must be resolved," Chen Fu said coldly.
Chapter completed!