Chapter 835 (2/2)

Gongsun Kang frowned and said, ”what my father said is Cao Cao?”

Gongsun Du nodded and said, ”yes, Cao Cao is now in the southeast, occupying one-third of the world. If Yuan Shao can't hold on, he will certainly ask for help. At that time, Cao Cao can go northward from Qingzhou, or even send a Navy from Beihai to attack Liaodong!”

As soon as he said this, Gongsun Kang and Gongsun Gong were shocked.

”So... What to do?”

”Naturally, it is necessary to stabilize Cao Cao.”

Gongsun Du suddenly turned back and called, ”Liu Yi!”

”I'm here. What can I do for you?”

One of Liaodong's generals and ministers walked out from the left. He was wearing a robe, tall and long arm, with two sharp eyes and sharp eyes. He was Gongsun Du's most valued confidant, Liu Yi, Liaodong's master. Gongsun Du even wanted to discuss with him such a big event as usurping the throne. This shows Liu Yi's position in Gongsun Du's mind.

”What do you think should be done to make Cao Cao give up his aid to Yuan Shao?” Gongsun Du asked.

Liu Yi pondered a little and said frankly: ”it's better to return the Donglai counties to Cao Cao. In this way, Cao Cao will certainly not interfere.”

The main theme of the Three Kingdoms period was land warfare, while in the south of the Yangtze River, although there were mariners, most of them fought inland. Although Liaodong is far away in the north, gongsundu trained a near sea division. Under the command of gongsundu, Liaodong Navy once went out to sea to make an expedition to Qingzhou during the fierce battle among the Central Plains princes. He captured several counties including his hometown Donglai county and established them as Yingzhou.

However, the Central Plains princes did not attack Yingzhou at that time. This shows that Gongsun Du's strength is very important. Otherwise, why did those princes dare not offend him?

Even today, Yingzhou is still under Gongsun Du's control, and thousands of troops are deployed. Cao Cao had a strong desire for control, so he was afraid of Yingzhou, which was near Qingzhou. If he could give Yingzhou to Cao Cao, he would certainly agree.Gongsun Kang frowned: ”will Cao Cao's generation of heroes agree because our army sent them to Yingzhou? If Cao Cao had captured Yingzhou and sent troops to help Yuan Shao, wouldn't our army send Yingzhou out in vain? ”

Liu Yi shook his head and said in a deep way, ”please rest assured that the Lord and the eldest son will agree.”

Gongsun Du nodded: ”in that case, send someone to contact Cao Cao. Our army should be ready as soon as possible and launch an offensive against Yuan Shao when winter comes. ”

Youzhou is located in the north, that is, today's Yanjing and northeast. In winter, the climate is often cold, which is not conducive to attack. In history, Cao Wei once wanted to attack Youzhou many times, but Qiu Jian led the Wei army to attack Liaodong, which was also because of the weather retreat. Gongsun Du, who led the army for many years, naturally did not make such a mistake.

”Kang'er Ru led his troops to Gaoli and told him to drive his troops to use for us.” Gongsun Du said boldly: ”these barbarians who attack the vanguard consume Yuan Shao's troops. Our army's iron cavalry will attack Yuan Shao in one fell swoop, and Youzhou will be available at that time.”

Gongsun Kang, the eldest son of Gongsun Du, sent him to Koguryo to experience him. Gongsun Kang promised to come down and said, ”father, don't worry. The child will be returned in two months.”

After he was ready, Gongsun Kang led his entourage to Koguryo. At the same time, Gongsun Du was mobilizing troops from Liaodong.