Chapter 313: Pre-War Analysis

"After all, our soldiers only started cultivating a month ago. To have such good results, you all have made great contributions."

Regarding the army being able to achieve such good results, Liu Bian said to the crowd with gratification.

"It is all because of Your Majesty's wisdom; your subjects dare not claim credit!" The officials said with panic.

"Alright, let's not talk about polite words. Elai, tell the officials about the situation of your Huben Army!"

Liu Bian interrupted the flattery of the officials and said indifferently to Dian Wei.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, in my Huben Army, besides this subordinate and Zhongkang reaching the Postnatal First Heaven realm, ten people have broken through to first-rate martial generals, one hundred to second-rate martial generals, and the other soldiers all have the strength of third-rate martial generals."

Dian Wei reported respectfully to Liu Bian.

"Good, worthy of being the elite I selected!" Regarding the strength of the Huben Army, Liu Bian had already known. This time, it was to show his face in front of the officials to show the strength of the Great Han Empire.

"Your Majesty, your subject's Xiyuan Eight Captains, currently, those who have broken through to the Postnatal First Heaven realm are: Xiahou Yuan, Yu Jin, Cao Ren, Cao Hong, and Le Jin, five people. Ten at the second-rate martial general realm, one hundred at the third-rate martial general realm, and the other soldiers are also about to break through to the third-rate martial general realm."

Following that, Cao Cao stepped out and reported the cultivation results of the Xiyuan Eight Captains.

"Good, this doesn't count the 100,000 Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry led by Zhang Liao. Under his command, there should also be a few who have broken through to the Postnatal realm. Then in my hands, there are more than twenty Postnatal realm experts."

Liu Bian said excitedly to the crowd.

"Your subjects congratulate Your Majesty!" The officials below congratulated him excitedly.

"Your Majesty, now, our soldiers have all entered the door of cultivation. Between heaven and earth, there will no longer be any army that will be our opponent."

"Your humble subject feels that for this expedition, with the strength of Liangzhou and Bingzhou, our army can easily break it."

"General Zhang Liao has expanded the Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry to 100,000 people in this month."

"And the 50,000 people who joined later are now fully equipped."

"Although the training has only been twenty-something days, their combat power is already not inferior to the armies in the hands of other warlords."

"And if we send all 100,000 troops to Bingzhou, then only 50,000 Yulin Army will be left to guard the Sili region."

"Although Your Majesty has issued an imperial decree, it is hard to guarantee that others will not covet it. Therefore, your humble subject suggests that for this expedition to Bingzhou, General Zhang Liao only needs to take 50,000 troops. Troops should be elite, not numerous."

"What we have in our hands are true elites."

Below the hall, Xun Yu analyzed with a solemn face.

"What do beloved subjects think?" After listening to Xun Yu's analysis, Liu Bian looked at the crowd below and asked.

"Your Majesty, your subject agrees with what Lord Xun Yu said. In the Bingzhou region, currently, there are only the 20,000 troops in the hands of Dong Zhuo's son-in-law, Niu Fu. 50,000 troops are enough for us!"

Jia Xu was full of confidence, wise, and smiled at the crowd.

"Your Majesty, currently speaking, it is mainly to guard against Liu Dai of Yanzhou. This person is a member of the Han Imperial Clan, and according to seniority, he is Your Majesty's Imperial Uncle."

"And ever since this person served as the Inspector of Yanzhou, he has been vigorously developing his forces and recruiting talents from all walks of life. His intentions are self-evident!"

Guo Jia below, at this time, also stood out, looking at the crowd wisely, and spoke slowly.

"As for the Inspector of Jizhou, Han Fu, as a disciple of Lord Yuan Kui, your subject concludes that although this person has the heart of a thief, he does not have the guts of a thief. At this time, he will definitely be watching."

"If the Imperial Court's army achieves a great victory this time, later Your Majesty only needs to ask Lord Yuan Kui to go to Jizhou in person, and he will definitely submit to Your Majesty."

"If the Imperial Court's army is defeated, even if Lord Yuan Kui comes forward, he will not submit to Your Majesty."

"Therefore, as long as we can successfully capture the two provinces this time, more than half of the warlords of the Great Han will submit to Your Majesty."

Guo Jia looked at the crowd and continued. As a famous strategist in history, his talent can be seen.

"Your Majesty, the three lords are right. Your subjects second that!"

The officials below, who didn't understand the situation, after listening to the analysis of the three, also suddenly realized and echoed in unison.

"The three of you are right. It is about the same as what I thought in my heart. Han Fu has a heart higher than the sky but guts thinner than paper. He does things with hesitation and is not worth fearing."

"It is Liu Dai of Yanzhou that really needs to be guarded against."

"These Imperial Uncles of mine, not one of them is a simple character. They are all waiting for me to die so they can inherit this Great Han land!"

After listening to the analysis of Xun Yu and the three, Liu Bian also knew in his heart, but thinking that these people were originally members of the Han Imperial Clan, seeing that the Great Han Empire was about to collapse, they were each still calculating their own small plans and seeking their own interests.

Thinking about it made him angry. If he didn't have the system, it is said that the history of this world would be the same as the previous life, and finally, the land would be divided into three, and the Sima clan would steal the fruits, finally making the entire Han people almost extinct.

"Hmph, these people are really damned. I will kill them sooner or later!"

Speaking to the end, Liu Bian was also furious, and there was killing intent in his voice.

"Your subjects are panicked, hope Your Majesty forgives their sins!"

The officials were also frightened by Liu Bian's appearance, kneeling down one after another, full of panic.

"All rise. I am not blaming you!"

Looking at the officials kneeling on the ground, Liu Bian withdrew the killing intent in his heart, a helpless expression appearing on his face.

He muttered to himself in his heart: "Being an Emperor is only bad in this point. These people always kneel to you at every turn. It's really annoying!"

Liu Bian took a deep breath, adjusted his emotions, and then announced loudly: "Issue a decree to Zhang Liao, ordering him to lead 50,000 troops three days later to capture the entire Bingzhou region. Those who resist will be killed without mercy!"

His voice echoed in the court, carrying majesty that could not be questioned.

Then, Liu Bian continued to issue orders: "Order his subordinates, Colonels Zhang He and Gao Lan, to each lead 25,000 troops to guard against Liu Dai of Yanzhou."

His gaze swept over the officials present, a trace of coldness flashing in his eyes.

Subsequently, Liu Bian wrote the imperial decree on the spot, stamped it with the jade seal, handed it to Eunuch Chief Steward Li Liangcai, and instructed: "Send someone to deliver it to Zhang Liao in Chang'an at top speed."

Li Liangcai respectfully took the imperial decree and hurriedly replied: "Understood, this slave obeys the decree!"

Watching Li Liangcai's back as he hurried away, Liu Bian said to the officials again: "Alright, you all go and prepare too!"

His tone was calm and firm, making people feel awe.

After speaking, Liu Bian immediately got up and left the Court Hall with steady steps.

Watching Liu Bian's back as he slowly disappeared, the officials shouted in unison: "Understood, your subjects take their leave, respectfully send off Your Majesty!"

Their voices were neat and uniform, full of respect and obedience to the Emperor.

They were very fortunate that when they chose to stand in line at the beginning, they stood on Liu Bian's side. Those who chose Dong Zhuo under Dong Zhuo's lewd power at the beginning.

Now the grass on their graves is already two zhang high!!! ===== CHAPTER 314 =====