Xiahou Xuan was convinced and said: "What Ziming said is absolutely true. This time I go to Chang'an to prepare for the expedition. First of all, I have to stock up on food and grass and solve the problem of logistical supply. It is true that the troops and horses have not been moved, so food and grass must go first.

I plan to use Ren Lan as the food and fodder transportation envoy, what do you think?"

Ren Lan was Xia Houxuan's confidant, and he served as Xia Houxuan's chief historian during the Huainan War. This time Xia Houxuan gave the position of chief historian to Cao Liang, so he naturally had to give Ren Lan a new position, so Xia Houxuan thought about it.

, decided to let Ren Lan serve as the more important food and grass transportation envoy, responsible for the entire logistics affairs of the army.

Cao Liang nodded and said: "Ren Changshi is a cautious and prudent man, considers things carefully and meticulously, and is worthy of this position."

Cao Liang and Ren Lan worked together, and the two of them cooperated very well. Ren Lan's strength was that he was thorough and meticulous, and managed military affairs in an orderly manner, but generals were not his strong point. Being the chief of staff who planned military affairs was a bit difficult. If

As a logistics director, he would be quite competent.

Ren Lan's shortcomings were strategy and command. During the Battle of Huainan, it didn't matter when Xia Houxuan was in office. After all, it was Xia Houxuan who was in charge of the army. Ren Lan was just assisting, but when he actually took charge of military affairs, he seemed powerless.

, without Cao Liang's assistance, the Southern Conquest Army would not have known which ditch Ren Lan would lead them to.

Therefore, it was the wisest decision for Xia Houxuan to abandon Ren Lan as Chang Shi this time. With Ren Lan's ability, it was quite suitable to be a logistics minister.

Xia Houxuan asked again: "How about joining the army, or should I be appointed from the plateau?"

Cao Liang shook his head and said, "That's inappropriate."

Xia Houxuan was very surprised and said: "Is it possible that Ziming had a lot of trouble with him when he worked with him last time?"

Cao Liang chuckled and said: "Do you think I am the kind of person with a small belly and a small intestine? In fact, I have a very harmonious relationship with Gao Yuan, and nothing unpleasant happened. It's just that I feel that joining the army is a good thing.

As a military adviser, one should make some achievements and be able to plan and resolve worries for the general. From this point of view, Gao Yuan is not qualified for the job."

To be honest, Cao Liang and Gao Yuan both joined the army in the southern expedition last time. Cao Liang was extremely dazzling, while Gao Principle had no sense of existence at all and did not play the role that joining the army should have. Cao Liang discussed the matter and did not do anything.

No personal feelings involved.

Xia Houxuan nodded. Since Cao Liang disagreed, he gave up. The staff team is very important. Without a staff team that works together, nothing can be done by Xia Houxuan alone. Now that Cao Liang is the leader,

Shi, naturally we have to ask for his opinion when it comes to setting up a staff team. Otherwise, if a group of people under his control are constraining each other, things will get messy.

"In your opinion, who can join the army?"

Cao Liang said: "I think Yang Hu and Du Yu are the most suitable." Cao Liang is about to get married to Yang Huiyu, so Yang Hu will be his brother-in-law. However, Cao Liang does not shy away from relatives in favor of talents, and frankly recommends Yang Hu and Du Yu.

Xia Houxuan slapped his forehead and suddenly realized: "Look at me, how could I forget about them? Last time we went to Huainan, the two of them performed very well, and they are worthy of joining the army."

During the last expedition to Huainan, Yang Hu and Du Yu served as officials for the first time, serving as Zhonglang. Although their positions were light and low, their performance was remarkable, especially in the breakout battle of Anfengdu.

Very outstanding, he successfully led his troops to complete the breakout. In the battle of Anfeng City, he led his troops to defend the city and completed the defense task brilliantly. After returning to Beijing this time, they all received promotions. One was appointed as General Sima of the Armed Guard, and the other was appointed as General Sima.

He defeated the guerrilla general Sima.

Although they both served as officials in Luoyang, they belonged to different armies. Their previous interactions had become less frequent. However, Cao Liang had always been thinking about them. He summoned them under his command this time because he wanted to bring them together.

Conspiracy to do great things together.

Although it is said that people like Yang Hu, Du Yu, Deng Ai, Shibao and others will grow into famous generals in the future, no one's road to becoming a famous general will be achieved overnight. Talent is important, but the growth experience acquired is also indispensable. Cao Liang was surprised

After traveling to this world, a lot of things have been changed subtly. The trajectory of this era has already deviated, which may affect everyone.

Therefore, Cao Liang deliberately provides them with a good growth environment, which will help them grow and take the most solid steps on the road to becoming famous generals.

In this way, the staff of General Zhengxi, with Cao Liang as the chief official and Yanghu Duyu as the army member, were formed. However, Xia Houxuan did not rush to let them go, but arranged for them to set off with Cao Liang.

Cao Liang asked again: "What is Grand Tutor Sima Yi's attitude towards this expedition?"

Xia Houxuan snorted lightly and said: "Of course that old man Sima Yi is against it as always. If the general returns from this expedition victorious, his reputation will be greatly increased and his position in the court will become more solid. Sima Yi is obviously not

He is willing to see it, so it is reasonable for him to try his best to obstruct it. But this time the general has made up his mind, and no one or anything can stop it, so this expedition is imperative. "

Cao Liang knew in his heart that Cao Shuang was self-willed and insisted on going his own way, and he was afraid that there would be no harvest in this expedition. However, Cao Liang could not say this in front of Xia Houxuan, because Cao Liang had no evidence to prove that Cao Shuang would definitely fail. Prophets are often

Heresy, even if Cao Liang really knew the outcome of the expedition, he would not be able to tell it at this time.

What's more, it's really not appropriate to pour cold water on the confident and smug Xia Houxuan now. So what Cao Liang can do now is to give Xia Houxuan some kind reminders so that they can make as few mistakes as possible and avoid failure.

Even if failure cannot be avoided in the end, we should try to reduce some losses as much as possible.

The road to Shu is as difficult as reaching the sky, so Cao Liang is not optimistic about the prospect of conquering Shu this time. However, Cao Liang also secretly has some concerns in his heart. Even if he cannot win the battle, he must participate as much as possible.

Among them, any war, even a failed war, is an experience for me.

Experience is a necessary step for growth. Maybe Wu and Shu will become Cao Liang's enemies in the future, and Cao Liang will eventually face them. But at this moment, Cao Liang's number one enemy is still Sima Yi, and Sima Yi, who is experienced and experienced in the world.

In comparison, he was still far behind, so Cao Liang was eager to temper himself, let himself grow, and have the capital to compete with Sima Yi.
Chapter completed!