"However, both of these two people have lost their courage and lack of political strategies. Even if they can go to Hanzhong, they will not be able to maintain them for a long time."

"The reason why Gu sent Yuan Jin as Fang Yue's deputy general was because he hoped that Yuan Jin could play his strengths and make up for Fang Yue. Chen Dadao's political shortcomings often made a reminder in front of Fang Yue, so that Hanzhong can attack and defend for a long time, and the southwest border is as stable as a rock. I can rest assured in Hanzhong."

Ma Yue said this, and the meaning was already very obvious.

Ma Yue means that if you just attack Hanzhong and win the battle, Fang Yue and Chen Dao are competent. But if you talk about governing Hanzhong, it depends entirely on you, Zhang Xiu. Fang Yue and Chen Dao do not know the power of the Hanzhong gentry. It is understandable that you, Zhang Xiu, clearly knowing the power of the Hanzhong gentry, knowing that Fang Yue and Chen Dao’s strategy are wrong, but you did not say anything to stop it. That is your wrong.

Zhang Xiu was sweating and exchanged coldly after Ma Yue's words, and knelt down and said anxiously: "I will be punished for death."

Ma Yue sighed, stepped forward and helped Zhang Xiu up, and said sincerely: "The general is innocent, but he is guilty."

Zhang Xiu said miserably: "Lord..."

Ma Yue waved his hand to stop Zhang Xiu and said in a deep voice: "Gu Xiang agreed with the general that from now on, Gu will not make the mistake of using people inappropriately. He also hopes that the general will be able to speak out in the future and speak out in the future, okay?"

Zhang Xiu paused for the first time and sighed: "Xu dared not obey orders!"

After a change of topic, Ma Yue continued, "This time the Hanzhong Incident was thanks to Yuan Jin's unrest in the face of danger and turning the tide. The 20,000 Liang army did not have the entire army. I would like to reward Yuan Jin to encourage the soldiers of the three armies."

"Don't dare." Zhang Xiu said anxiously, "A defeated general, I will never dare to be the lord's love so wrong."

"Yuan Jin deserves it!" Ma Yue said loudly, "If it weren't for Yuan Jin, Gu's 20,000 troops would have all died. Just relying on the lives of the 10,000 soldiers who survived, Gu would also reward you heavily."

"Master?"

Zhang Xiu was trembling, unable to hide the gratitude in his expression.

This time, Zhang Xiu lost to Hanzhong. He thought Ma Yue would be furious, but after the autumn settlement, he never expected that Ma Yue just criticized Zhang Xiu's self-protection method in a very obscure way, and praised Zhang Xiu's achievements in winning the defeat. This was a kind of affirmation and a great encouragement to Zhang Xiu.

After dealing with Fang Yue and Zhang Xiu, it was Chen Da's turn in the end.

Chen Dao stepped into Ma Yue's army tent with a frustration and was mentally prepared to be scolded. Speaking of which, Chen Dao was lucky enough. This was just the first battle Chen Dao joined Ma Yue's command, but he was defeated by Zhang Lu. Chen Daoyuan was about to be scolded, but unexpectedly, Ma Yue greeted him with a smile.

"See the lord."

Chen Dao bowed his hand and dared not look at Ma Yue in front of him.

"Yes." Ma Yue nodded and asked casually, "Shuzhi, where is the defeat of Liang army in Hanzhong this time?"

"Uh~~" Chen Dao obviously did not expect Ma Yue to suddenly ask this question. After thinking for a while, he reluctantly replied, "The Hanzhong gentry was too insidious, and the generals were negligent in preventing them, resulting in the defeat of Hanzhong."

"No, you are wrong, Uncle," Ma Yue shook his head and said, "The defeat of Hanzhong Liang army was actually lost to Gu. It was Gu's improper use of people that led to the defeat of Hanzhong. This has nothing to do with General. Gu just hopes that the general can get out of the shadow of Hanzhong's defeat as soon as possible, and make a name for himself on the battlefield, and make thousands of Nanyang soldiers."

Ma Yue's gentle words made Chen Dao's heart disappear. He clenched his fists and said to Ma Yue: "If the lord attacks Hanzhong again, he will be the pioneer!"

Ma Yue said, "I will be the vanguard of your three thousand elite soldiers and will leave the pass tomorrow to fight against the Hanzhong army!"

"Abide by the order!"

Chen Dao's confidence was restored and he responded with a loud bang.

Jia Xu nodded secretly when he saw it, thinking that his lord's master's skills were becoming more and more perfect. From the different attitudes of Fang Yue, Chen to and Zhang Xiu, we can see how skillful Ma Yue's skills were in control of people.

Fang Yue was an old general of the Liang army. He followed Ma Yue for many years and made great achievements. There was no problem with the loyalty of such generals, so he had to "reprimandly scold" to prevent his arrogance. At the same time, he should not punish too much to avoid the hearts of his old subordinates. This gave Fang Yue a reward of the thirty military sticks that were not painful, which made Fang Yue himself a little "overjoyed".

Zhang Xiu didn't join Ma Yue's command for a long time, and his loyalty was not very high. Moreover, Zhang Xiu himself was quite politically wise and was a versatile talent with both civil and military skills. Such a talent, Ma Butcher must be beaten, but it cannot be done too obviously! So Ma Yue just criticized Zhang Xiu very tactfully, and then rewarded Zhang Xiu's contribution to his victory in defeat.

In this way, Zhang Xiu was naturally convinced and she was grateful to Ma Yue.

In comparison, Chen Dao is the simplest. Chen Dao has neither Fang Yue’s great military achievements and qualifications nor Zhang Xiu’s political strategy and ambitions, so Ma Yue is easier to deal with. For a brave general like Chen Dao, Ma Yue only needs to find a way to rekindle his fighting spirit and restore his confidence.

It's night.

Ma Yue, Jia Xu, Fang Yue, Zhang Xiu, Chen Da, Xu Chu and other generals took advantage of the night to climb the wall and looked at the Hanzhong military camp outside the pass. Under the dark night sky, the Hanzhong army's camp was like a roadblock, crouching on the only way to leave the Hanzhong Plain in front of Yangping Pass. If the Liang army wants to step into the Hanzhong Plain, they must break through the Hanzhong Camp.

Ma Yue pointed to the Hanzhong camp, looked around the generals and said, "The Hanzhong camp is like a robbery moon, with its bulging wings tilted forward. If our army attacks the middle, the two wings will come to rescue it. If we attack its wings, it will be difficult to spread due to the steep mountains. Moreover, most of the Hanzhong army are 5 Dou Mi Cultists, who are fanatical and fierce and fearless. It seems that it is not easy to defeat the Hanzhong army."

After a long talk with Ma Yue, the estrangement in his heart disappeared. He sighed with regret: "It's a pity that Chen Cang and the two paths of Ziwu have been known to the Hanzhong rebels. At this time, the lord must have sent troops to garrison. Otherwise, the lord just needs to send a surprise soldier to go around the Chen Cang path and break the way back the Hanzhong rebels. The Hanzhong army will fall into a desperate situation where they cannot advance or retreat. It can be easy to break it."
Chapter completed!