Chapter 518

Yuan Shao laughed: "That's right, after Gongsun Zan is eliminated, Hebei will be the only one in the world from now on."

Ju Shou on the side frowned when he heard the words, and thought to himself: Not to mention that Liu Ye is now dominant in Guanzhong, looking at the Central Plains, but Lu Bu under his command is still occupying Bingzhou, how can our army be called the overlord of Hebei?

However, although Jushou knew it in his heart, he would not say it out of his mouth, but...

"My lord!"

Seeing that Tian Feng was about to speak, Jushou thought to himself: It's broken, this guy Tian Yuanhao is going to commit another crime!

"Although our army defeated Gongsun Zan, how can our army be called the overlord of Hebei when Lu Bu still occupies Bingzhou?" Tian Feng said bluntly: "Besides, in terms of strength, Cao Cao now occupies Qingxuzhou and Liu Yuqing even supports the emperor. Standing in Guanzhong and looking down on the world, the strength of our army is far from enough."

Yuan Shao frowned, and Ju Shou hurriedly said: "My lord, don't be angry. Yuan Hao's words are mature and seek the country. Everything is for the sake of the lord. Please be careful."

Yuan Shao took a deep breath, and said coldly: "Forget it, although Gongsun Zan was defeated, it will take some time to conquer Youzhou. When the time comes, let Yuan Hao act as an agent of Youzhou and govern Youzhou."

Tian Feng, Jushou and others are all famous scholars in Hebei. When Yuan Shao took over Jizhou, he naturally invited them to serve in the government to show his respect and love for talents.

However, Yuan Shao's sense of these two people is indeed not very good, especially Tian Feng, who often makes Yuan Shao difficult to let go of his words. Although his honest words are harsh, Tian Feng's words are too harsh.

Simply, let Tian Feng go to Youzhou to stay away from him, so that his ears will be clean.

"Promise, Feng will definitely govern Youzhou well for the Lord." Fortunately, Tian Feng was loyal enough to agree without saying a word, and Ju Shou heaved a sigh of relief.

But Xu You had a panoramic view of this situation, and a glimmer of light flashed in his pupils.

"Pass my general order, issue a call to action to persuade the counties of Youzhou to surrender, and after you have completely pacified Youzhou, you will be sent to Yecheng!"

Gongsun Fan did not live up to Gongsun Zan's expectations, and invited Zhang Yan's reinforcements from Heishan. Zhang Yan already had animosity with Yuan Shao, and he and Gongsun Zan had a bitter relationship in Hebei, so he immediately decided to send troops to threaten Yecheng and encircle Wei to save Zhao. Eliminate Gongsun Zan's threat.

But just in the middle of sending troops, the news of Gongsun Zan's defeat and self-immolation in Yijing spread. After Zhang Yan learned about it, he immediately withdrew his troops and returned to Montenegro. After all, he sent troops to support Gongsun Zan. Now that Gongsun Zan is dead, why would he send troops?

Gongsun Fan begged Zhang Yan bitterly, but of course Zhang Yan refused, and immediately led his troops back to Montenegro. In despair, Gongsun Fan drew his sword and killed himself. At the same time, Yuan Shao issued the call to action and announced it widely. After seeing the call to action, most of the prefects and county magistrates in Youzhou immediately changed flags and surrendered. Most of the counties and counties in Youzhou surrendered in anticipation. The loyalists still stick to the city, but were quickly broken by Yuan Shao's soldiers, and the entire Youzhou fell into Yuan Shao's hands.

Since then, the Gongsun family has dominated Youzhou for more than ten years. At its peak, the Gongsun family, which once occupied half of Hebei, has completely withdrawn from the stage of history, while Yuan Shao is based in Jizhou and Youzhou, occupying more than half of Hebei, and has become another big prince in the world. .

After the pacification of Youzhou, Yuan Shao took his son Yuan Xi as the governor, Changshi Tianfeng as Jizhou's other driver, Gao Lan led the army, and then led the army to Yecheng.

"Everyone!" Yuan Shao said in high spirits: "This time our army defeated Gongsun Zan and completely occupied Youzhou. Youzhou is a place where horses are born. In the future, our army will be able to form a large-scale cavalry unit. Then, please speak freely, my army will come down to you." What is the strategic direction of the next step?"

"My lord!" Xu You came out and said triumphantly, "There is a plan here, which can not only attract a strong support for the lord, but also get a county without any effort."

"Oh?" Yuan Shao said with interest: "Since that's the case, let Ziyuan talk about it."

Xu You raised his head and said, "Although Pingyuan County belongs to Qingzhou, it faces Henan across the river. It is located in the north of the Yellow River and borders Jizhou. Therefore, Pingyuan County is tasteless to Cao Cao. It is a pity that it is tasteless to eat and discard."

"Now that Cao Cao occupies Huainan, Huainan is the place of the Four Wars. Sooner or later, Cao Cao will have a battle with Sun Ce, Liu Ye, and Liu Bei. Therefore, our army can form an alliance with Cao Cao and promise to join hands with him to fight against the enemy, but he must cede the plain. Jun, what do you think, my lord?"

Yuan Shao frowned when he heard the words: "A certain person is the fourth generation and third prince, how can he form an alliance with the eunuch?" Although Yuan Shao had a good relationship with Cao Cao when he was a child, but since Yuan Shao's power expanded, he looked down on Cao Cao a little.

What are you kidding? Our roots are upright and Miaohong. After four generations and three generations, there is no more famous family in the world, but Cao Cao is the descendant of eunuch Cao Teng. How can it be compared?

Xu You hurriedly said: "My lord, the alliance with Cao Cao is only a temporary matter. Since ancient times, there has never been a firm and unbreakable alliance. Naturally, the alliance can be torn up in the future. Besides, from the current point of view, the alliance with Cao Cao has a lot of benefits and no harm. First, our army can use Cao Cao to contain Liu Ye, and second, our army can join forces with Cao Cao to fight against the enemy, why not do it?"

Yuan Shao nodded slightly, looked at Jushou: "Gongyu, what do you think of Ziyuan's strategy?"

"My lord, Ziyuan's strategy is feasible, but a certain one thinks that one of them is not appropriate." Ju Shou said seriously: "It is indeed beneficial and harmless for our army to form an alliance with Cao Cao, but Pingyuan County should not be ceded."

"In the old days when Qin and Chu formed an alliance, why did Chu State cede the land of Hanzhong?" Xu You said dissatisfied.

"Qin and Chu form an alliance, Qin is strong and Chu is weak, and the weak is strong, so it is natural to make a break." Ju Shou argued: "Now our army occupies the two states of Youji, and Cao Cao occupies Qingxu and a part of Yangzhou. The strength of the two sides is not equal. Up and down, how can we force Cao Cao to cede land?"

"Hmph! Pingyuan County hangs alone to the north of the Yellow River, and borders our army's territory but not Cao Cao's. Then Cao Cao will not agree to the situation after examining the situation?" Xu You snorted.

"Since the two armies have formed an alliance, it is natural to put integrity first. How can they cede territory without forming an alliance?"

Jushou cupped his hands to Yuan Shao and said, "If Lord Meng does not give up, I would like to go to Linzi personally to discuss the alliance with Lord Meng, but please don't cede the land."

"In this way, the alliance between our two armies is of no benefit?" Yuan Shao dissatisfied.

"No, the alliance between our army and Cao Cao can contain Liu Ye and reduce the pressure on our army. Second, it can gain room for development and practice."

Ju Shou said high-spiritedly: "In my opinion, my lord can go north first and then south, and continue to plot the Central Plains."

"First north and then south?"

"That's right, the north of our army is outside the Great Wall, and the Wuhuan and Xianbei people roam the grasslands."