Three Kingdoms: The identity of the financial master behind the scenes was exposed by Cao Cao

Ma Chao stood up for Zhang Song. Ma Teng's negative words came to his lips and he could only swallow them.

"There are thirteen states in the world, and Cao Cao and his son have captured ten of them. Their national power is several times that of our great Qin state."

"If our army confronts the Wei army and competes with the national strength, it will eventually be unable to hold on and the first to collapse will be our great Qin army."

"Liu Bei, Sun Ce, Yuan Shu, these princes who were destroyed by Cao Cao and his son are bloody examples."

"The final outcome can only be death."

Hearing Zhang Song's words, Ma Teng's figure froze, and he was suddenly awakened.

"What Yongnian said is absolutely true, just keep talking. Ma

Chao nodded in agreement.

"Cao Cao used his troops deceitfully, and Cao Yuan was even more clever and full of cunning schemes."

"If we only defend, we will inevitably be dense and sparse, finding a loophole for Cao Yuan to defeat us in one fell swoop."

"At that time, Liu Bei had the natural danger of the Han River, and Sun Ce had the danger of the Yangtze River. They seemed impregnable, but they were both defeated by Cao Yuan's unexpected tricks. This is a lesson for others!"

Zhang Song's voice gradually became serious.

The two advisers Jia Xu and Fazheng couldn't help but nodded slightly.

Ma Teng was gradually convinced and asked:"What Yongnian said is indeed reasonable. In your opinion, how should I preemptively strike? ?"

Zhang Song called his guards and brought the huge map and laid it out in the main hall.

"Your Majesty, please see"

"If the traitor Cao and his son want to attack our country, Daqin, the troops from Hedong and Nanyang can only use partial troops."

"His main army will definitely march westward from Luoyang and go straight to Tongguan"

"Once the Wei army reaches Tongguan, the king will have no choice but to passively defend the city."

Zhang Song said while making gestures, moving his hand a little east of Tongguan.

"Therefore, I believe that the king should take action first, march out from the east of Tongguan, and take advantage of the Wei army's troops to gather and incorporate Hongnong County into the territory."

"In this way, our army's defense line moved eastward from Tongguan to the Hangu Pass area, giving us more room for maneuver and not having to stick to Tongguan."

Ma Teng's eyes flashed, and he couldn't help but get up and go down the stairs to look at the map.

Ma Chao, Jia Xu, Fazheng and others also gathered around

"What Yongnian said makes sense."

"Hongnong County is surrounded by the remnants of the Qinling Mountains to the south and the Yellow River to the north. The terrain is long and narrow, which is not conducive to the expansion of the Wei army and can weaken the Wei army's numerical advantage."

"Our army only needs to occupy Xin'an City in the east of Hongnong to prevent the Wei army from approaching Tongguan."

Fazheng also nodded in agreement.

A hint of pride flashed across Zhang Song's eyebrows, and he raised his hand and pointed to the north.

"When our army is restraining the main force of the Wei army in Hongnong, the king can divide his troops into two groups, one crossing the Yellow River from the east via Puban Pass, the other crossing the Yellow River from the north of Shaanxi City, and attacking Hedong County from both sides!"

"After Hedong County is conquered, our army can cross Jiguan to the east and threaten the hinterland of Yecheng. It can connect with the Huns to the north and capture Bingzhou. Our troops can move out of the Taihang Mountains and directly threaten the two states of Youji."

"In this way, we spread the war to Wei State, turned from defense to offense, and completely took control of the initiative."

Zhang Song took his time and laid out his overall plan.

Ma Teng suddenly became enlightened and couldn't help but admired:"Yongnian, I underestimated you. I didn't expect you to have such foresight. It really makes me impressed."

Zhang Song stroked his short beard, and there was a bit of pride in his eyebrows.

"Wenhe, Xiaozhi, what do you think?"

Ma Teng looked at Jia Xu and Fazheng.

After all, although Zhang Song has been in the limelight, Jia Xu and Fazheng are his most trusted advisers.

"The eternal plan is indeed a clever plan to turn defense into offense."

"Moreover, if we can capture Bingzhou, we can unite with the Huns and Xianbei people, and together with Gongsun Du in Liaodong, we can form a condescending semi-encirclement of Wei from north to west."

"I think this plan is feasible!"

Fazheng nodded repeatedly, agreeing with Zhang Song's strategy.

"Although Zhang Yongnian's strategy is brilliant, has your Majesty ever thought that it may not be easy for our army to take Hongnong County from the Wei army in a preemptive strike?"

Jia Xu was worried again. After he finished speaking,

Zhang Song sneered and said:"Careful work will pay off. The Wei army has just assembled on the front line of Luoyang. The number of soldiers and horses in Hongnong County is more than 10,000. It seems that the Cao thieves and his son are arrogant and believe that We dare not take the initiative to attack. This is our God-given opportunity to capture Hongnong."

Ma Teng nodded slightly, staring at the map, but he hesitated.

This is his character. He never has any ideas. Even if he knows it is feasible, he still can't make up his mind.

"Father, if our Ma family does not want to follow in the footsteps of Liu Bei and Sun Ce, we must strike first."

"Father, please stop worrying and give the order!"

Ma Chao sternly begged.

Fazheng and other ministers also gave their opinions.

Ma Teng had no idea, everyone had this idea, so he had to adopt Zhang Song's strategy.

Ma Chao was overjoyed and said with emotion:"Father, my son and minister are willing to lead the way. A group of elite soldiers captured Hongnong County for their father!"

Ma Teng had not yet spoken.

Fazheng said hurriedly:"Your Majesty, what is the status of the Crown Prince? I think that with the lessons learned from Jiguan, His Highness the Crown Prince should not be put in danger. After all, after capturing Hongnong and Xin'an City, there are Risk of being surrounded by Wei troops"

"Father, son——"

"It makes sense to be filial and forthright. Your Majesty, you must not take risks easily again. Ma

Teng interrupted Ma Chao's request for battle and glanced at the generals:"Who among you is willing to lead an army to attack Hongnong, capture Xin'an City for me, and block the Wei army's invasion of Tongguan!""

The words just fell.

A general came out and said with emotion:"Your Majesty, I am willing to take on this important task. Ma

Teng looked up and saw that the general who wanted to fight was none other than Hebei General Yan Liang.

This one of the Hebei heroes wanted to avenge Wen Chou, his brother, and wanted to vent his hatred and anger through killing.

"Yan Zi was good at attacking, so it would be best to lead his army to attack Hongnong.

Ma Teng nodded slightly and asked,"Who among you is willing to assist Yan Liang and go with him?""

No one said anything this time.

Even Zhang Song, who offered his advice, retreated quietly.

Capturing Hongnong was indeed a great achievement, but the Wei army will attack later, and Xin'an City will most likely be surrounded by the Wei army. , turned into an isolated city.

There are risks involved, and these smart counselors are naturally unwilling to take risks.

Ma Teng could not help but frown.

At this moment, a noble prince stood up and said with emotion:"Your Majesty, I am willing to lead the way. I, the righteous men from various aristocratic families in Wei State, went to assist General Yan to capture Hongnong County and take control of Xin'an City!"