He suddenly turned around and took two steps to the wall that was covered with light green velvet curtains. Cheng Dayou pulled the curtains open with a huh, and a huge geographical location diagram centered on Jiujiang was presented to the generals.

"Look at it, where is our Jiujiang? There is Huanggang in the west, Jinzhong in the northwest, the imperial capital Zhongzhou in the north, Anqing in the south, and the largest granary of Jiangnan County in the east - Huzhou. At present, Situ Tai's army has controlled the entire Donghai County. Among the three prefectures in the southern part of the East China Sea, Luyang is a support point for Situ Tai to threaten the imperial capital, and Jinling is the focus of Situ Tai's control of the army. Now, according to intelligence, the army in Jinling has reached a legion. I judge that once Situ Tai defeats the East China Sea, it is a support point.

After the integration is completed, we will inevitably go south to the south of the Yangtze River. Situ Biao, who is south of us, has not been idle in the past few months. In addition to actively winning over the gentry in Anqing, Yueyang and Wenning, he has also made great efforts to integrate the navy. In addition to expanding the army, he is also increasing efforts to integrate the navy. The waterways in the south of the Wuhu River are crisscrossing and traversing. The navy's mobility and concealment are far stronger than the army infantry. I don't think he will only stay in the current territory of the Three Mansions. It is hard to say where his target will be."

Before Cheng Dayou finished speaking, someone immediately asked: "My lord means that Situ Biao will attack us?"

Another person immediately denied: "This is impossible. We have surrendered to the empire now. Situ Biao and we should be standing in the same trench. How dare he launch an attack on us? Moreover, although our southern part and northern part of Anqing are flat, Xunyang Town, a strategic location between them, is controlled by us. If Situ Biao wants to attack us, he will have to pay a considerable price."

The questioner was not willing to be outdone and immediately refuted: "That's not necessarily the case. The adults once said that we are now based on interest relations with each other. Without allies or friends, anything may happen. As for Xunyang's important land, it is just a tactical problem. As long as you find a way to overcome it."

Another man wanted to fight again, and Cheng Dayou waved his hand to stop the dispute between the two. "I am not sure what Situ Biao wants now, but it should not be targeted at us. Although he has the possibility of attacking us, if everyone thinks about it, he will not only be in a reasonable and reasonable manner, but also our current military strength needs to be measured. Will this cake hurt your teeth? The greatest possibility is to attack the Maqihans westward, or—"

Cheng Dayou hesitated for a while before continuing: "Go to Jinhua or Huzhou!"

After a long silence in the room, a general asked stammeringly: "My Lord means that Situ Biao will attack Situ Yuan?! This seems unlikely, right?"

"There is nothing impossible! Situ Biao can't chew on the Maqikhan people now. Situ Jun is now crowding in Huanggang Mansion with more than 100,000 people. He can only stare at it. If we control the strategic location of Xunyang Ji, he will pay a greater price. Huzhou and Jinhua in the east are the largest grain-producing areas in Jiangnan. From a geological perspective, these two prefectures should actually belong to the same alluvial plain as the five prefectures of Wuhu County. Look at the current grain prices, they have reached the heavens, and the drought is still expanding. If this continues, I won't

I know where the food price will rise in September. Look at Huzhou and Jinhua in the east. Huzhou is moistened by Taihu Lake. Even if the drought is severe, the area around Taihu Lake will not be affected too much. Jinhua has Fuchun River and Qiandao Lake, which is similar to Huzhou. How important will such a fertile land be when there is a grain shortage in the entire Central Continent? Will Situ Biao be moved?" Speaking of this, even Cheng Dayou himself couldn't help but smack his lips, as if he was tasting the fat and delicious taste of the fertile land.

At this time, the generals slowly came back to their senses and turned their eyes to the east. Since Situ Biao dared to take action, why would he not dare to move?

"The people in Jiangnan are weak and the combat effectiveness of the army has always been low. Even the Seventh Legion, which has been arranged in the original seven legions of the Empire, is difficult to match with some independent divisions in the north and west of the Empire, let alone to compare with the First and Second Legion, which has always been among the forefront of the Imperial Army's combat effectiveness. So I judge that once Situ Tai goes south, it may be difficult to resist with Situ Yuan's military strength alone. Perhaps the Milanese will also intervene. Since even the Milans can intervene, Situ Biao will definitely not be able to descendants, so why do we

Are you still staying in Jiujiang in a daze?" Cheng Dayou's eyes were fully exposed. "Huzhou is vast and is raised by the water of Taihu Lake. There is no worries about water and drought within a radius of a hundred miles around the lake. Taihu Lake is originally a natural regulating valve. When floods come, the lake can accommodate excess floods. When drought comes, the water level of the lake exceeds the surrounding rivers and canals, and the lake can feed back to the surrounding areas. This great treasure land now has such a good opportunity. If I don't take it, wouldn't I let down the favor of heaven? It would be punished by heaven."

A sensational remark deeply attracted all the generals in the hall, including his own financial officer. If Huzhou can be taken into account, then Jiujiang will not be an isolated island, and can be promoted and defended, and it is a chain of mutual success. Huzhou is not only a major grain-producing area, but also has a very developed industry and commerce in its jurisdiction, and its fiscal and tax revenue is far greater than Jiujiang. It has extremely important significance in both strategic and economic sense. Once connected with Jiujiang, its strategic situation will inevitably be greatly improved, and its expansion space and influence will be greatly extended.

"But sir, have you ever thought that if we really go to Huzhou, we can use a legitimate name to prevent Situ Tai from occupying Huzhou, but it will directly conflict with Situ Tai's interests. Situ Tai's military strength cannot be underestimated. Although we are not afraid, we need to be careful." Another subordinate tactfully raised his own worries.

"If there are no three or three, I dare not go to Liangshan! Situ Tai is a strong man, but are we cowards? There is no benefit that can be obtained without taking risks. If you want to take Huzhou, you will have to pay a price for bleeding. A battle with Situ Tai is inevitable, but I think if we can show our strength in the first battle and make Situ Tai feel our strength, he may consider his main attack direction. In addition, this time, Situ Tai's army went south is only between five divisions and seven divisions, and I judge that once he goes south, Situ Yuan can't resist, the Milanese will definitely send troops in the shortest time. At that time, the two strong people will face a lot less pressure. Of course, this is just my opinion and guess, but I think this is worth taking! "

It is impossible not to say that Cheng Dayou's inference is full of many speculations. Once a war occurs, many things are not as simple as imagined, but his last sentence is right, some are worth taking. Life is a gamble, and the outcome of winning or losing can often change the lives of many people.

Cheng Dayou's analysis convinced all his subordinates that his long-term image had taken root in the minds of all cadres, and the huge temptation of interests made them feel that this excellent opportunity must not be lost. All the arranged work was carried out in an orderly manner. Two independent divisions and the Fifth and Sixth Independent Division of the Southern Military Region were formed. Cheng Dayou even proposed to the local chamber of commerce for his first loan since he entered Jiujiang. The flattered merchants collected the amount of the two million gold coins proposed by Cheng Dayou within two days, and the president of the chamber of commerce personally sent it to the city guard house.

Just as Cheng Dayou was deliberately planning to participate in the upcoming Southeast War, another protagonist who should have been the Southeast War was also busy, but it seemed that this time, he did not want to participate in this war that was related to the fate of the Tanghe Empire.

Some thin middle-aged men were carefully reading a stack of paper placed on the desk. The star marks above the paper marked the level of information and the urgency of the information. While browsing the information selectively, their eyebrows were sometimes frowned and sometimes stretched out. The slightly white temples made the young woman who quietly walked in and gave a bowl of bird's nest feel sad.

"Master, let's have a midnight snack first. This is the golden-blooded bird's nest specially sent by the Khan King to the princess. It will be a great replenishment for the body. Let's see after eating it."

"Well, I know, let it go. I'll wait a moment before eating." Without raising my head, the middle-aged man's eyes were still staring at the letter in his hand. "Wen Ning Mansion's military deployment and adjustment are frequent, the military power is increasing, the garrison has reached three divisions, and there are signs of increase. What does Situ Biao want to do? Can he still want to counterattack?"

The middle-aged man murmured to himself in confusion. Situ Biao, a guy, has been expanding his army and preparing for war during this period, but Baling has already had three corps stationed on his own, and Ya Ning is in charge. Even if his navy is dominant, it is unlikely to conquer Baling City. However, if he wants to counterattack his hinterland, it is even more impossible. Situ Biao has been entrusted for a long time and will not be able to see the joints in the middle. So what is he going to do?

With doubts, the middle-aged man then put down the letter, and the next letter was obviously in the same handwriting: "Situ Biao seemed to have the intention of reconciliation, and he had sent an envoy to Sanglin City, but his intention was not clear."
Chapter completed!