Since we have decided to send troops to Guanzhong, the next question is how to send troops.

After Cao Cao defeated Liu Bei, he actually had a full border with Ye Zhao. The two sides separated by the Taihang Mountains and the Luoyang area as the boundary. There were actually many places where they could use troops. For example, Yanmen and Hedong could send troops, but Cao Cao obviously had already taken these into consideration. He arranged heavy troops in Dai County and Hanoi area, and even asked Cao Ren to guard Henoi, and General Li Dian to guard Dai County. There were many mountains and roads, so it was difficult to break through these two places.

Of course, you can also detour Wuhuan Mountain and go to Yuyang. However, in that case, this army will become an isolated army and the logistics cannot keep up. Even if Ye Zhao is better than Cao Cao in terms of military quality and equipment, he will not dare to violate such a military taboo.

"So, I think the lord can use the name of rebuilding Luoyang to send people to occupy Luoyang, and then seize the five passes of Hulao, Yique, Arc de Arc deputies, Xuanyuan and Mengjin." Guo Jia smiled and said, "If you get Luoyang, Cao Cao will definitely make a fuss in these five passes."

Before Yuan Shao suffered a great defeat, Luoyang was between the three major forces of Ye Zhao, Yuan Shao and Cao Cao. In order to avoid further conflict, before deciding to fight, both Ye Zhao and Cao Cao, Yuan Shao tacitly regarded Hangu Pass as a buffer zone and no one took it.

But now that Yuan Shao is defeated, Cao Cao is dominating the He/Bei, the Central Plains. It is inevitable that Ye Zhao and Cao Cao, the two northern overlords, will fight, so whoever occupy Luoyang will take the lead.

"I also have this intention, but who will take on the task of rebuilding Luoyang?" Ye Zhao said with a smile. This was the strategy they had planned before. Luoyang is a hub between the north and south east and south. It can conquer Cao Cao to the east, and go south to Jingzhou to the south. For Ye Zhao, this is a springboard for conquering the world.

"Prime Minister, I am willing to go!" Guan Yu stepped out and bowed.

"Lord, the last general will be able to guard Luoyang and not be defeated by the thieves of Cao!" Zhang Liao took a step forward and said loudly.

Immediately afterwards, Zhao Yun, Hua Xiong, Zhang Xiu, Ma Chao, and Wei Yan all asked for the battle, hoping to take on this task.

Ye Zhao looked at Guan Yu who stood up first and sighed in his heart. He naturally knew why Guan Yu was so anxious. Cao Cao destroyed Liu Bei. Although Liu Bei was not dead, his life was ruined. Guan Yu was somewhat concerned about the friendship, so he asked for his life at this moment, which meant to help Liu Bei vent his anger.

However, Guan Yu was the most unsuitable in Ye Zhao's heart. His personal feelings were too strong. He was about to choose one of the other generals, but he saw the person from the hall coming out and bowed and said, "Prime Minister, I am willing to go to war, please let the Prime Minister beg me."

As soon as this person came out, everyone shut up. The sixteen-year-old Ye Zheng stood in the hall without being humble or arrogant, bowed to Ye Zhao, with a solemn expression.

The generals stopped, not because of Ye Zheng's identity. After all, Luoyang is of great importance to Ye Zhao. He does not have enough ability, and going to do it will only make bad things. You must know that Cao Cao is facing in Luoyang. And once Yique Pass is occupied, Lu Bu is likely to send troops from Nanyang and Yingchuan, but he does not have enough ability to defend himself.

However, Ye Zheng's ability was sent by Ye Zhao to join the army at the age of thirteen. He started as a young man. In two years, he almost became the commander and then served as the county magistrate. At the beginning, he was only around Chang'an and had a lot of governance. In the war in the Western Regions, Ye Zheng and his friends were sent by Ye Zhao to Yiwu to be the county magistrate.

The Han people were slaughtered and there were great wars around them. When they could face the attack of Cheshi Kingdom at any time, Ye Zheng gathered people little by little. In less than a month, they relocated their troops, Yihe and Liuzhong, and temporarily recruited troops. With the land of the four counties, they led their troops to attack Jinmancheng when they were fighting in the rear of the Cheshi Division. They were quite outstanding in both political and military capabilities. In addition, Hao Zhao, Wang Shuang and Guo Huai were also quite capable and made many military achievements in the Western Regions. After the battle in the Western Regions, the three were named the captain for their military achievements, and Ye Zheng was directly promoted to the prefect of Xizhou after the war.

Ye Zheng was renamed at that time. Before Guan Yu met Ye Zheng, he didn't know Ye Zheng's identity. He didn't recognize Ye Zheng until he met. Guan Yu was frightened.

Ye Zheng grew up all the time without accepting any help from Ye Zhao. Whether it is civil or martial arts, it is a replica of Ye Zhao back then.

Ye Zhao also became an official at the age of sixteen, and used the land of Macheng to stir up the situation. The only thing that is probably Ye Zheng is lucky than Ye Zhao. Ye Zhao's situation at that time, but he could not be promoted even if he had any merits. He had to use all the money in place to have the opportunity to be promoted. Although Ye Zheng was incognito and had few officials below to see Ye Zheng, the officials under Ye Zhao's command were clear and rewarded for his merits. Only in this way could Ye Zheng prove himself.

After that, the Western Regions were stable, and Ye Zheng, with the support of Guan Yu, Zhao Yun and others, returned to the court to serve as an official and served as the General of the Five-Secret General. He called on Guo Huai and Wang Shuang to come back with Ye Zheng.

"Ye Zheng!" Looking at his son, Ye Zhaoruo said that he was not proud at all. After all, Ye Zheng was recognized by his ministers today, all his ability and ability are based on his own ability and ability. For any father, there is nothing more proud than his own son's success. However, in this meeting hall of the Prime Minister's Office, Ye Zhao would never give Ye Zheng any favors. He just looked at him and said indifferently: "You are just a yellow-mouthed child, Yun Chang, Zilong, Wen Yuan, and Meng Qi are all long-time generals on the battlefield. Do you think you can do better than them?"

Ye Zheng shook his head and said, "I dare not compare with all the generals, but I have advantages that all the generals do not have."

"Oh?" Ye Zhao was happy: "Let's hear it."

Not to mention Ye Zhao, the civil and military officials in the hall looked at Ye Zheng curiously, not knowing how he would convince Ye Zhao. When he was eleven, he was thrown into the arena to fight with the prisoners. When he was less than thirteen, he was thrown into the military camp. Not long after he came out at the age of fifteen, he was sent to serve as the county magistrate, and even threw him to the battlefield of the Western Regions. Ye Zhao was harsh on his son, but when he listened, everyone else felt heartbroken. If Ye Zheng and Ye Zhao had not carved out in the same mold, they would have almost doubted whether this was his biological child.

"Cao Cao doesn't know me, Ye Zheng!" Ye Zheng said loudly.

"You just want to tell me this?" Ye Zhao's heart moved, but he understood Ye Zheng's thoughts. However, judging from the smiles on the faces of many civil and military officials in the hall, it was obvious that not everyone could understand Ye Zheng's meaning. He smiled and said, "What kind of person is Meng De? I wonder what strange is you, a child?"

"All the generals have been through the battlefield, killed countless enemies, made great achievements and were stunning all over the world. However, the generals' style of conduct and the methods of leading troops have probably been well known to the world." Ye Zheng said jokingly: "Cao Cao must have extraordinary features when he is recognized by the Prime Minister, and his subordinates are all heroes. If you let the generals guard, you will inevitably be targeted by the enemy. However, Cao Cao is not only me, but I know that all the generals under him have the military strategy, knowing yourself and your enemy, and you will never be defeated in a hundred battles. Therefore, I think I can take on this important task."

"Some truth." Ye Zhao nodded and said, "Do you know who is the person guarding the Tiger Prison now?"

"He is Cao Cao's companion Cao Hong, and he is also a general under Cao Cao's command." Ye Zheng bowed and said.

After Ye Zhao supported Liu Bian ascended the throne, Cao Cao knew that there would be a battle between the two sides, so he ordered Cao Hong to occupy Hulao Pass first, and prepared to use Hulao Pass to block Ye Zhao in Hulao Pass.

"I am indeed a general, and I am both brave and talented, but it is difficult to deal with." Ye Zhao smiled and said, "How do you deal with him?"

"Although Cao Hong is brave and stubborn, he is stubborn and self-righteous. If General Guan, General Zhao and others go, they will not dare to go out of the pass easily to fight. However, if an unknown person like me may show that the enemy is weak and lure him out of the pass, our army will ambush the troops and side, and will definitely be able to defeat his crowd!" Ye Zheng said loudly.

Guo Jia, Xi Zhicai and others couldn't help but lit up. Ye Zhao nodded with a smile and said, "It seems that you have prepared for a long time. What do you think?"

If it was something else, Ye Zhao could decide, but Ye Zheng was his son. He could not agree to it himself, and he still needed the Chinese civil and military officials to agree to it.

"I think the prince said is right. If our general comes out to Luoyang, Cao Hong will definitely not dare to come out of seclusion easily. But if the prince comes forward, with Cao Hong's character, it is possible that he underestimates the enemy as the prince said." Guo Jia smiled.

"I'm going to discuss it!" Guan Yu sighed and stepped forward. If it were someone else, he could still fight, but Ye Zheng asked for a fight, Guan Yu could not fight, not only because of the other party's identity, but most importantly, since Ye Zheng studied, he has always regarded Guan Yu with respect. Guan Yu really couldn't compete with Ye Zheng when Ye Zheng wanted to make merits.

Even Guan Yu, who is the most arrogant and most unlikely to let go of this matter, chose to give way to Ye Zheng. Naturally, the others would not be ignorant of Ye Zheng's face at this time. With Ye Zheng's ability and qualities now shown, Ye Zhao's future heir is likely to fall on Ye Zheng. For this future master, everyone is naturally willing to show goodwill.

"How many soldiers do you need to rebuild Luoyang and retake the Huzhu?" Ye Zhao looked at Ye Zheng and said.

To maintain public order in Luoyang, if it is true that after the Hulao Pass was successfully captured as Ye Zheng said, the defenses in various places also need Ye Zheng to preside over the leadership of the situation. There must be no less troops, but not too many. After all, the movement is too great, and it is likely that Cao Cao's army will be directly attracted. Both sides are still in the layout stage. Neither Cao Cao nor Ye Zhao can fight directly at this time.

"I want the new army of Lan Chi, 30,000." Ye Zheng thought carefully for a moment and bowed.

The Lanchi New Army was the place where Ye Zheng joined the army. Ye Zheng was the most familiar with and easier to control.

There were 30,000 troops, but Ye Zhao actually felt that it was a bit too much. However, it was Ye Zheng’s first time to lead a single army. Ye Zhao could not really ask Ye Zheng according to the standards of famous generals. Finally, he nodded and smiled and said, “In addition, who are you going to use for the military advisor?”

"Fa Zheng." Ye Zheng bowed to Fa Zheng and said, "Zheng wants to ask me for help."

"Xiaozhi, what do you think?" Ye Zhao couldn't help but look at Fa Zheng and smiled. Fa Zheng had a lot of experience in participating in the war in recent years, and had no lack of experience. With Fa Zheng accompanying him, Ye Zhao was more at ease.

"I am honored to be favored by the prince. I am willing to go to war with the prince." Fa Zheng nodded with a smile.

"You boy, you will choose." Ye Zhao looked at Ye Zheng and smiled: "Well, besides Kou Nao, I will add another general to you."

"This..." Ye Zheng hesitated: "Are you all, I'm afraid..."

"It's not all the generals present!" Ye Zhao naturally knew that Ye Zheng was worried that he would not be able to control the generals under Ye Zhao's command, so he said directly: "The Hangu Pass Guard Guan Ping will go to war with you, and you will be assigned to your dispatch in this battle."

Ye Zheng's eyes lit up when he heard this and he bowed to Ye Zhao: "Thank you for your fulfillment."

Guan Ping, as one of the outstanding generals of the younger generation of Shu, was chosen in terms of martial arts, military tactics and even internal affairs. Although several generals around Ye Zheng who came out of the Lanchi camp with him were also good at it, they were not as easy as Guan Ping's generals who had rich combat experience and were more versatile.

"Go and prepare. In three days, the Lanchi army will gather outside Chang'an City." Ye Zhao waved.
Chapter completed!