Chapter 211

But if they were to enter the Hanzhong Basin.

I fear that Lu Bu, the leader of the Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry, would become more proactive than anyone else present!

Seeing the generals volunteering, Old Dong nodded noncommittally.

The reason this scoundrel Zhang Lu was able to entrench himself in Hanzhong was mainly by relying on the unique terrain near Hanzhong.

If they were to engage in battle on flat ground.

Just based on the group of soldiers under Zhang Lu's command.

I fear they would be beaten to a pulp by the Dong Zhuo army in minutes!

However.

Due to the mountainous terrain of Hanzhong.

A frontal assault on Zhang Lu would certainly not work either.

Before the Xiegu and Baoxie roads were officially repaired, the number of troops the Dong Zhuo army could deploy would be severely limited by the terrain.

In the crowd, Gu Yi and Jia Xu had not spoken.

The two of them were thinking about what method could be used to minimize losses while passing through Hanzhong.

A frontal assault on Zhang Lu was definitely out of the question.

Relying on diplomatic means, Zhang Lu could be deceived for a moment, but not for a lifetime.

Asking Zhang Lu for right of passage was even less feasible!

As long as Zhang Lu was not a fool, it was impossible for him to let the main force of the Dong Zhuo army pass through Hanzhong.

After all.

If the Dong Zhuo army were to wipe out Liu Zhang and then turn back to deal with Zhang Lu, Zhang Lu wouldn't even have a place to cry!

Suddenly, Jia Xu waved his hand at Gu Yi and said in a low voice:

"Linzhi, have you thought of a plan?"

"I have thought of one, but I always feel something is missing."

Hearing Jia Xu's inquiry, Gu Yi raised his eyebrows slightly and then smiled:

"Wenhe, your plans are always extremely vicious, aren't they?"

"Poor Zhang Lu, he was deceived by you, this old poisonous strategist, last time, which is why he agreed to help our army repair the road."

"Now, being targeted by you again, he is truly unlucky!"

"Sigh, Linzhi, you have the nerve to talk about me."

"Think back carefully, which one of us is more vicious?"

Gu Yi and Jia Xu looked at each other and smiled.

The styles of their plans indeed had many similarities.

The core starting point was always "human nature."

Utilizing the greed of human nature to formulate the plan most suitable for the current situation.

"Alright, Old Fox Jia, this time, let you be the one to explain the plan."

"I remember you have two sons."

"Although you yourself do not seek fame or wealth."

"You should at least consider your two sons, shouldn't you?"

"Perhaps after you offer this plan, your two sons will be granted titles or something along the way."

These words from Gu Yi hit the nail on the head for Jia Xu.

It might be because the intelligence of the Jia family for the last three generations had all been absorbed by Jia Xu himself.

Jia Xu's two sons were both ordinary people, mediocre to the point of being unable to be more mediocre.

Sometimes, they were even a bit dim-witted.

If one were to rely on them to strive for themselves, I reckon they would at most be ordinary minor officials in this lifetime.

But they had a good father named Jia Xu!

Jia Xu himself was not keen on fame and wealth.

But if he could earn some fame for his sons, Jia Xu was quite willing.

Historically, Jia Xu was exactly like this.

After Cao Pi established the Cao Wei regime, he promoted Jia Xu to Grand Commandant, ranking at the head of the civil officials.

But initially, Jia Xu refused this.

He wanted Cao Pi to transfer this reward to his sons.

Just like that, both of Jia Xu's sons obtained titles and received quite a few fiefs.

Jia Xu himself was also the first Grand Commandant under the Cao Wei regime.

From this, it can be seen.

Jia Xu was quite attentive to his two sons.

Now, after hearing what Gu Yi said, Jia Xu felt more and more that it made sense.

Therefore, he immediately stood up and proposed:

"I report to my lord, I have a plan I wish to offer."

"Oh? Wenhe, why don't you tell us about it."

Dong Zhuo felt a little surprised.

Usually, according to Jia Xu's personality, unless he was asked, it was basically unlikely for him to take the initiative to offer a plan.

What is this today… has the sun risen from the west?

However, regardless of the reason.

Taking the initiative to stand up and offer a plan was always a good thing.

Under Dong Zhuo's signal, Jia Xu began:

"Under Zhang Lu's command, there is a trusted strategist named Yang Song."

"I met this person last time."

"Although he has some talent, it is not much."

"More importantly, this person is extremely greedy for money."

"His desire for wealth has almost reached a pathological level."

"If we can successfully turn this person, taking Hanzhong will become as easy as turning over one's hand!"

Hearing this.

Dong Zhuo, Li Ru, and the others all nodded.

If Yang Song was truly as greedy for money as Jia Xu described.

Then it was indeed possible to use a plan to turn him.

After all.

Old Dong had nothing else in abundance, but he had plenty of money!

The vast amount of wealth Liu Hong had accumulated through selling offices and titles, as well as the wealth of the Ten Eunuchs and He Jin, had all eventually fallen into Dong Zhuo's possession.

For things that could be solved with money, for Old Dong, it couldn't be easier!

Thinking of this, Old Dong asked Jia Xu:

"Wenhe, in your opinion."

"Who would be the most suitable person to carry out this mission to Yang Song?"

Before Jia Xu could respond.

Gu Yi, who was on the side, snatched the answer:

"Wenhe previously went on a diplomatic mission to Hanzhong and is quite familiar with Hanzhong's affairs."

"This time, if he goes again, I presume he will succeed immediately!"

Dong Zhuo heard this and realized it was indeed the case.

Moreover, since his own granddaughter's husband had spoken, how could Old Dong not consider his opinion?

Thus, the mission to Hanzhong to win over Yang Song was handed to Jia Xu.

Under Gu Yi's entrapment, Jia Xu had almost become the "ace diplomat" of the Dong Zhuo army.

Every time there was a diplomatic mission, it almost always fell on him.

Fortunately, this old fellow Jia Xu had relatively sturdy bones. ===== CHAPTER 212 =====