Chapter 464

"That method only treats the symptoms but not the root cause."

"Let this Prime Minister sell a pass for now."

"After a while, you will naturally know what kind of method can completely annihilate those Jiangdong aristocratic families and also take Wu Jun without a fight."

Gu Yi didn't tell his few strategists the specific method.

It wasn't that he disliked them for being stupid.

But that method was not only applicable to Jiangdong but also applicable to all aristocratic families in the world.

To some extent, Gu Yi was not only cutting the roots of the Jiangdong aristocratic families but also cutting the roots of all aristocratic families in the world.

If he said it too early.

Gu Yi was afraid that the little hearts of these few strategists would not be able to bear it.

Fa Zheng, Chen Gong, and Jia Xu, although still full of doubts.

But they also knew that Gu Yi definitely had his own scale in his heart.

Trusting Prime Minister Gu was definitely right!

After all, hadn't they been living like this for so long?

Among the heroes of the world, when it comes to fighting wits.

Who is Gu Yi's match?

……

In the next few days.

Gu Yi still led the army to stay in Niuzhu and had no intention of sending troops to Wu Jun.

But in fact.

The Jiangxia Naval Force, as well as the Brocade Sail Thieves and the Camp-Crushing Battalion.

Had already, under the leadership of the three generals Su Fei, Gan Ning, and Gao Shun.

Sailed south along the Yangtze River, rushing to Yuzhang Commandery one step ahead.

The plans Gu Yi made had always been watertight.

Liu Bei's ability to escape was extremely strong.

Besides land routes, waterways were even more important.

Sending naval troops south in advance, besides monopolizing the entrance to the Yangtze River, also had the effect of making a feint to the east while attacking in the west.

Sure enough.

After learning the news that Gu Yi had sent naval troops south.

Liu Bei hurriedly reinforced the defense of Chaisang, his seat of government.

Gu Yi's move of sending a part of the naval force south.

Made Liu Bei mistakenly think that he wanted to do two things at once.

Sending land troops to attack Wu Jun, and naval troops to surprise attack Chaisang.

However.

Liu Bei waited bitterly for five days, but still didn't receive the news that the naval troops sent by Gu Yi were about to attack Chaisang.

Only after he sent scouts to inquire about the news again did he know.

The three generals Su Fei, Gan Ning, and Gao Shun had already led the army to bypass Chaisang and head straight for Yuzhang Commandery in the south!

This news directly made Liu Bei fall into a state of confusion.

For a moment, he didn't understand the purpose of Gu Yi's move.

What's the use of taking Yuzhang?

Yuzhang was just the poorest commandery among the six commanderies of Jiangdong.

Like chicken ribs, tasteless to eat, but a pity to discard.

However.

Zhuge Liang realized that something was wrong.

He hurriedly met Liu Bei urgently.

In the Chaisang City Lord's Mansion.

After Zhuge Liang hurriedly finished his salute, he went straight to the point:

"My lord, you must not let the army under Gu Linzhi take Yuzhang."

"Otherwise, my lord will be in danger!"

Regarding this, Liu Bei was a bit confused.

He hurriedly asked:

"Kongming, what does this mean?"

"The main force of our army is currently in Chaisang and Wu Jun."

"If we send troops to defend Yuzhang, wouldn't we fall into Gu Linzhi's trick of luring the tiger away from the mountain?"

"Furthermore, even if Yuzhang is taken by Gu Linzhi."

"As long as Chaisang and Wu Jun are still in our hands, there is still a chance of victory."

"Why bother dividing troops to save Yuzhang?"

After listening to what Liu Bei said, Zhuge Liang frowned deeply.

He could confirm now that Liu Bei hadn't guessed Gu Yi's intention at all.

Is the point that Yuzhang is conquered by Gu Yi?

It is not!

The point is that Gu Yi dared to go and attack Yuzhang Commandery, he must have possessed a strategy that could conquer Wu Jun with one hundred percent certainty!

Otherwise, even if Yuzhang is taken, it is useless like chicken ribs.

Although Zhuge Liang hadn't guessed what method Gu Yi could use to take Wu Jun besides a frontal assault.

But his intuition told him.

Once Yuzhang is lost, I'm afraid Liu Bei will definitely be completely finished!

Thinking of this.

Zhuge Liang took a deep breath and advised:

"My lord."

"Could it be that you really think that relying on the new recruits of the Jiangdong aristocratic families, you can defeat the elites under Gu Linzhi?"

"The Battle of Niuzhu has seriously exposed the gap in combat strength between the two sides."

"The infantry and cavalry under Gu Linzhi can be called the best in the world."

"Now, besides the Bashu naval force he trained himself."

"He has also gained the addition of the Jiangxia Naval Force."

"Even in the aspect of the naval force, which was his shortest board, it has been made up for by him."

"Even the armies under Yuan Benchu, Cao Mengde, and others are not Gu Linzhi's match."

"Let alone the new recruits under the Jiangdong aristocratic families who were transformed from retainers and hidden households?"

"For the Jiangdong aristocratic families, they cannot leave Jiangdong."

"Because as long as they leave Jiangdong and go to other places, they will never be able to be their local emperors again."

"But for you, my lord, why must you be tied to the same warship as the Jiangdong aristocratic families?"

"If Yuzhang Commandery is occupied by Gu Linzhi, it means your retreat route will be completely blocked."

"In this way, if you are defeated, how can you escape from this dead end?"

Seeming to be moved by Zhuge Liang's heartfelt words.

Liu Bei hurriedly stood up and held Zhuge Liang's hand tightly.

"Kongming, fortunately, I have your guidance today."

"If it weren't for your guidance, I'm afraid I..."

"Sigh!!!"

At this moment, Liu Bei seemed to have aged several years.

To put it bluntly.

The relationship between the Jiangdong aristocratic families and Liu Bei was just one of mutual utilization.

But now.