"Master Fan, what do you think after seeing Xu Xiang today?" Zhu Youzhen looked at Fan Sheng opposite him and asked with a smile.

Fan Sheng shrugged, "It was completely unexpected."

"Oh, it can surprise Master Fan, but it's obvious that Xu Xiang is really capable!" Zhu Youzhen was a little proud, "I'm not bad at judging people, right?"

"Bandits are not scary, they are afraid that they are educated!" Fan Sheng had a rare humor, which made Zhu Youzhen laugh.

"This person has Gou Rui, is very scheming, is clean and neat, and has a robbery and a ruffian spirit. The ordinary people really can't deal with him. If you can do things for Your Highness in a decent manner, it will be a blessing for Your Highness." Fan Sheng thought for a while and said, "But it is precisely because of this person's personality that it is quite difficult to subdue him and make him completely loyal."

"In order to acquire these, I did not hesitate to exchange hundreds of heads from the former magistrate of Tai'an for exchange. What you mean is that Xu Xiang has not completely surrendered to me Luo!" Zhu Youzhen was a little surprised.

"This person is doing things in a solid manner and has solved the big trouble for you, Your Highness." Fan Sheng thought for a while and said, "But this person is not satisfied with this. Tian Guofeng is a very simple person. Chen Fu looks gloomy, but he doesn't have as much thought as Xu Xiang. But these three people are led by Xu Xiang. Your Highness completely subdued Xu Xiang, and completely subdued the other two."

"What exactly is Xu wanting?"

"He is a scholar." Fan Shengdao.

Zhu Youzhen nodded: "I understand. If you are poor, you will be safe. If you are rich, you will help the world, right? This is not difficult. Isn't what I am seeking? It's good to have ambitions, but I need ambitious people. Only such people can move forward bravely without being content with the present."

"But this person's methods of doing things are too fierce, and your Highness has to consider it when using this person." Fan Sheng suggested.

"Are you talking about the daytime?" Zhu Youzhen smiled: "In the afternoon, Sun Tonglin came to me and accused me of his in-laws, and asked for the pardon of Zhou Hao's suffering."

"How did Your Highness do it?"

"I still have to give him this little face. So I gave Xu Xiang a handwritten letter." Zhu Youzhen said.

"Xu Xiang agreed?"

"I didn't fully agree." Zhu Youzhen took out a note from the table. "Originally, he was going to shackle Zhou Hao for three days, and finally shackle Zhou Hao for one day. Then he wrote me a note in a fierce manner, asking me that the 100,000 households of Tai'an were heavy, or the Zhou family was powerful and powerful? Why did the 100,000 people have 100,000 soldiers? Even if everyone in the battle, how many soldiers can the Zhou family get? One hundred thousand people have 100,000 dan of grain, Zhou family emptied the family's capital, how much grain can they produce?"

Fan Sheng couldn't help laughing.

"In the end, I accused me of interfering in local administration. It was said that it was his duty as the monarch of the government. It was wrong for me to interfere at will. If he didn't do well, he could put on a backpack and go home with a document." Zhu Youzhen spread his hands: "I was speechless. In the end, I sent someone to apologize to him. He was so good that he suffered the thrust and told my envoy not to be an example. If there was another time, he would resign from his post."

"I'm really a good person!" Fan Sheng laughed: "He is sure that he is right, you can't bear to leave him."

"Indeed." Zhu Youzhen said: "I have seen many people who are attracted by the fire and powerful, and many people who are talented and virtuous, but this is the first time I have seen someone like him."

"Such a person is a double-edged sword." Fan Sheng said: "With it governing one party, he can quickly get the local area on the right track, but he cannot let it serve in a place for a long time, otherwise, he will easily turn this place into his one-man show."

Zhu Youzhen clapped his hands and said, "Mr. Fan and I have the same idea. Anyway, I will march south next time. When I capture a place, I will ask him to clean up these messy places for me, and then go to the next place. The work of cleaning up the messy stalls is the best for him."

The two looked at each other and laughed.

After saying that, Xu Xiang, Fan Sheng solemnly said to Zhu Youzhen: "Third Prince, the situation is now very urgent. You still have half a year to prepare for the army. After the spring of tomorrow, you must send troops."

"If Li Ze reached an agreement with Xiang Xun in the near future, then it will take about half a year for Xiang Xun to integrate the southeast, and then he will also march north." Zhu Youzhen nodded, "We must seize the lead in front of them and gain a first-mover advantage. Then compete with him for the territory in the central and southern regions."

"That's the truth." Fan Sheng said: "The south is rich. If the third prince can take over enough territory, then we will be at ease between advancing and retreating. The third prince has enough weights and will be more confident in the future. At that time, you just need to sit in the south and observe Chang'an quietly."

"If Xiang Xun can integrate the Southeast together, it may not be a bad thing." Zhu Youzhen's face gradually showed a proud look, "Or, at that time, I just need to defeat him and I can lay the foundation for the situation in the Southeast in one fell swoop."

"Don't underestimate your opponent at any time. Even if the opponent is a sick cat, you should treat it as a tiger." Fan Sheng reminded.

"This is naturally. The battle in Luzhou is unforgettable." Zhu Youzhen clenched his fists, and his heart felt a burst of pain.

"Your respectfully asked me to tell you that the first thing you do after the army is to take down Wuning and win Xuzhou with lightning speed." Fan Sheng said: "Xuzhou is one of the nine states in China. Since ancient times, it has been the key to the northern country and the southern gateway. It is a place that must be fought for by military strategists. Not only is the land fertile, but it is also the center of merchants and is known as the hometown of emperors. Now Wuning is in the hands of Pang Xun, which is really a waste of resources."

"Wu Ning Pang Xun, surrendered to my Daliang and attacked him without guilt. The court is afraid that there will be criticism." Zhu Youzhen hesitated a little.

"Hmph!" Fan Sheng sneered: "Pang Xun surrendered to my Daliang because of the current situation. He was squeezed by the two major towns of Xuanwu and Gunhai, and he had to do it. How could he be willing? This time the court launched a large-scale attack on the east and west roads of Shannan, asking Wuning to send troops to help. Pang Xun pushed for three or four obstacles, and finally only took 500,000 guan of money. Is the court exempted the 500,000 guan of money? This person has a close relationship with the Yangzhou Chamber of Commerce, and the president of the Yangzhou Chamber of Commerce is Jin Mantang. The relationship between this person and Tang and Li Ze has never been a secret. His unjust intention has been revealed."

Zhu Youzhen nodded.

"More importantly, Your Highness is also trying hard to win over this person. Pang Xun is the mother who has milk. No matter which side he eventually falls to, it will be unfavorable to you of the third Highness. Wu Ning must be in our own hands, take down Wuning and control Xuzhou. Not only can we gain a lot of money in the economy, but more importantly, we can use this to completely lock the Gunhai and isolate their connection with Chang'an and Luoyang. When necessary, we can go down in one go."

This involves the future court dispute. When Zhu Youzhen heard Fan Sheng say this, he couldn't help but take a deep breath.

"Which side of Xuan Wu?"

"Jing Xiang had thought of this a long time ago." Fan Sheng smiled and said, "Tai'an, as the base for His Highness's first attack, needs to leave enough personnel to defend. Liu Xinda can take on this position. He is in charge of Wu, Xu Xiang is in charge of Wen, and together with Tianping Cao Xuan, to resist the threat from the Tang army, it should be safe. When His Highness goes south, he passes by Xuanwu, he can leave the general Cao Bin in Xuanwu. Cao Bin is the third prince's person, but at the same time, he is also deeply trusted by His Majesty. He will not arouse others' suspicion. Zhu Chi, the third prince's uncle, is indecisive and nodding. If there is anything, how can he be a match for Cao Bin? At that time, Xuanwu will naturally fall into the hands of the third prince."

Zhu Youzhen stood up, walked to the map, and gestured with his hands, "In this way, Tianping, Xuanwu, and Wuning all took my hands, then looked south to Huainan, and then marched into Eyue. If necessary, you can also take down Gunhai. In this way, the general situation will be achieved. Just in Chang'an City?"

Fan Sheng smiled and said, "Your Highness, you only need to build this foundation and have a solid territory. In Chang'an City, you will respect me. If nothing happens, your Highness will also have capital competition. If something happens, your Highness will lead his army north and you will be able to easily enter Luoyang and Chang'an."

"So, Youzhen thanks Jingxiang and the chief officer." Zhu Youzhen stood up and bowed to the ground.

Fan Sheng sideways and said bluntly: "Respect your elders, the king chooses his ministers, and the ministers also choose his kings. Five years ago, I would never think that the Third Prince would be like this now. It is not difficult to achieve great things. Respect your elders say that God will give you great responsibilities to this man, and you must first suffer his muscles and bones and toil. This statement falls on the Third Princess, which is appropriate. I agree with it. I wish you bluntly, since your Majesty became emperor in Chang'an, you have no intention of advancing earlier. You live in the deep palace and are indulging in the land of beauty and gentleness, and don't care about Li Zedu in the north.

If you are forcing people, if you and I continue to die, you will not be buried. Your Highness seems to be strong, but you are more obsessed with force and despised the civil rule. You cannot see the sharpness of the Tang army in the north. It is precisely because of their achievements in the civil rule. After taking the East Road of Shannan, you do not want to build and just plunder, making the people live in poverty and complain. Is this a long-term way? Your Highness, this time you take the southern lands, remember to conquer one land, govern one land, and make it the basic foundation for Your Highness to compete for the world in the future. This is also the original saying of Respect."

"Youzhen remembers it!"

"Shi Hong, I've left behind your highness. All the spy detectives in the south know that this person knows, so let him play in front of your highness!" Fan Sheng bowed and said, "I'll set off to return to Chang'an tomorrow."

"Rong Youzhen put wine in order to practice it for Master Fan!" Zhu Youzhen smiled and stood up, walked to the door, and said, "Come on, come and order wine and food."
Chapter completed!