The strongest devouring system in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 215 Seeking More Benefits

Upon receiving intelligence from spies while still in the south, Chen Er immediately ordered a search to determine the strength Liu Xie currently controlled and Yuan Shao's movements.

Although Yuan Shao's strength has been greatly diminished, as an ancient family of the Han Empire, the Yuan family must still have backup plans, especially if Yuan Shao and Liu Xie get together.

Yuan Shao, who is righteous, will pose a great threat to the region he governs. Although Chen Er has never been afraid of threats, wouldn't it be better to nip them in the bud?

The First and Second Regiments were ordered to enter a state of combat readiness, and Bingzhou and Jizhou were also to enter a state of Level II combat readiness, ready to mobilize reserves at any time. As Chen Er dictated the orders, Wang Hui quickly jotted them down in his notebook, intending to write them down on slips of paper and send them out by carrier pigeon.

Because the use of carrier pigeons had gradually become widespread in the district he was in charge of, Chen Er had already received intelligence before Liu Xie's letter for help arrived, giving him enough time to prepare for the current situation.

The purpose of heading south has been basically achieved. Chen Er has gained a preliminary understanding of the other two Chosen Ones. The next step is a showdown between the three forces. At this point, the problem in the north has become the main issue.

He had to resolve this as soon as possible; he didn't want any problems to arise in his rear that would hold him back during the future showdown between the North and the South.

"Yuan Rang, Bo Ning, the South is entrusted to you two. Your task is to accumulate strength and firmly control Yuzhou and Yangzhou. I replied that the North will resolve the issues in Yanzhou and Sili as soon as possible. It has dragged on for so many years, it is time to resolve them all at once." Chen Er instructed Xiahou Dun and Man Chong.

The two men named by Chen Er immediately assured him that they would manage the two states in the Southern Organization District as well as an impregnable fortress.

With the assurances of the two men, Chen Er nodded in relief and then returned to Ji Province under the escort of the dragon cavalry. He intended to take charge of Ji Province and resolve the conflict with Yuan Shao in Yan Province as soon as possible.

According to the intelligence department's analysis, Yuan Shao's organizational strength in Yanzhou was no more than 30,000 men, posing no significant threat. However, this analysis was from several months ago.

Chen Er was unaware of what had happened at this point, and it was hard to say that Yuan Shao hadn't contributed to Liu Xie's sudden attack on Gongsun Zan, given the numerous conflicts between them.

If Liu Xie and Yuan Shao were to unite, they would likely be able to stabilize the situation in Sili and even Yongzhou in a short period of time, and would gather more power. This is not the situation that Chen Er wants.

"Let's just deal with it all at once!" Chen Er thought to himself. He had kept Yuan Shao around to keep Gongsun Zan in check, but now that Gongsun Zan was gone, Yuan Shao had naturally lost his last remaining value.

The existence of Yanzhou has greatly affected the north-south connection of the area he governs. It is time to resolve this. As for Liu Xie, if he is sensible, Chen Er does not mind leaving him and Luoyang and the surrounding area to Liu Xie, letting Liu Xie and the loyal ministers of the Han Dynasty do their thing.

Upon returning to Jizhou City, Chen Er received an imperial edict brought by Liu Xie.

Chen Er was naturally not swayed by Liu Xie's petty tricks. He was more concerned with how to gain more benefits for the district he was governing in this upheaval.

"As for benefits, if there are enough benefits, no one will waver in front of him. If he doesn't waver, it only means that the benefits given to him are not enough, and it is not enough to move him."

Chen Er spoke to Tian Feng and Gao Shun.

In order to prepare for the large-scale battles that may break out in the future, Chen Er transferred Gao Shun, who was guarding Xuzhou, back to Jizhou to coordinate the joint operations of various organizations and regiments, while Tian Feng was tasked with logistics.

"My lord, do you mean that Yuan Shao is going to make a move this time?" Tian Feng asked.

Chen Er nodded and then shook his head, looking at Tian Feng and Gao Shun with some doubt. He then said, "This time, it may not only be Yuan Shao who wants a share of the pie. The forces of Liangzhou, Jingzhou, and Yizhou will not let go of such a good opportunity."

"Yongzhou and Sili are a huge piece of meat, especially for Yuan Shao, who wants to enter the Guanzhong region to extend his strategic depth. And there is another important factor that we cannot ignore, namely the Luoyang arsenal!"

"I don't need to elaborate on the strength of the Luoyang Arsenal, especially after we shared the flintlock technology with Gongsun Zan. The Luoyang Arsenal has become the second largest arsenal in the world. This temptation must be a great temptation for many forces."

"Yes, the Luoyang Arsenal was established under the lord's personal management, but I never expected it to end up like this." Tian Feng was very familiar with this matter, as he had been following Chen Er all along.

"Has the intelligence department sent any news back?"

Chen Er asked Wang Hui, who looked up at Chen Er and said, "Not yet. The latest news came from Yanzhou five hours ago. It seems that Yuan Shao is mobilizing his large forces."

"Have you figured out Yuan Shao's current troop strength and equipment capabilities?" Chen Er asked. Wang Hui shook his head and replied to Chen Er, "There is no detailed report on this yet. I suppose the intelligence agents are still actively investigating."

"Immediately tell the intelligence department to intensify intelligence gathering on Yanzhou and Luoyang."

"Wait!" Just as Wang Hui was about to turn around and go out to relay the order, Chen Er immediately stopped him and said, "Also, immediately send an order to the General Staff of Yuyang to immediately mobilize the First and Second Cavalry Divisions to go south. The Xiliang side is very likely to get involved in this change of events, and we must have more cavalry to deter them."

"Yes, my lord!" Wang Hui and Zhao Yun answered in unison. Once the cavalry arrived, they would be in charge of command, so Zhao Yun also stood up and answered Chen Er's order.

"My lord, the main forces of the First and Third Organization Regiments have been assembled. Ji Province and Bing Province have also mobilized two reserve divisions. The Huangpu Military Academy has sent word that Bing Province can mobilize more than 50,000 organization troops."

"However, I believe that the troops that Bingzhou can mobilize are mostly new recruits. I think the main focus in Bingzhou is deterrence, and the main battlefield is still in the east," Gao Shun reported to Chen Er.

After saying that, Zhao Yun asked a question that everyone was concerned about: "My lord, what is our objective this time?"

"The main objective is to occupy Yanzhou, control Hulao Pass, and confine the Luoyang court to the area west of Hulao Pass."

Chen Er said that he did not intend to take on the heavy burden of Liu Xie. Over the years, the district he had governed had become quite influential.

He no longer needed the so-called trick of "holding the emperor hostage to command the princes." Chen Er, who came from modern society, firmly believed in one principle: truth lies only within the range of cannons.