Zang Ba originally thought that Han Zhan was now coercing the Son of Heaven to order the princes, even if he would not be as arrogant as Dong Zhuo, he was also a high-spirited and difficult lord to deal with. Who knew that when I saw him today, I was surprised to find that the other party was so approachable, and my good impression of him suddenly increased greatly.

When he arrived at the main hall, Han Zhan originally wanted Zang Ba to be the master, but he resolutely refused. The two sides apologized for a long time, and in the end, Han Zhan sat in the main seat, and Zang Ba sat on his lower left. After the two were seated, the civil and military officials of both sides sat down in their respective positions in turn.

After three rounds of wine and five flavors, Zang Ba began to cautiously ask Han Zhan about his next step: "Marquis of Anyang, I have already returned to Jizhou, I don't know how you plan to settle us?" ”

For Zang Ba's question, Han Zhan had already thought of the answer on the way here, and when he heard Zang Ba ask at this moment, he said without hesitation: "General Zang, didn't Benhou let Wang Hun tell you that as long as you return to Jizhou, not only can you add officials to the knighthood, but also the existing soldiers and horses and territory will not make any changes, and they will still be under your jurisdiction." ”

When Han Zhan spoke, the main hall was very quiet, not only Zang Ba heard it clearly, but even his subordinates Sun Guan, Wu Dun, and Yin Li heard it. Seeing that Han Zhan was willing to keep his promise, the generals present couldn't help but look at each other, and they all saw a relieved expression on each other's faces.

Now that Han Zhan is willing to fulfill his promise, the atmosphere of the next banquet will be much warmer. Not only did Wu Dun and Yin Li, who tried their best to advocate returning to Jizhou, get up to toast Han Zhan, but even Sun Guan, who had the strongest opposition, also stood up and saluted Han Zhan.

From Wang Hun's letter to himself, Han Zhan knew that the person who was most opposed to Zang Ba's return to Jizhou was Sun Guan, and he was very dissatisfied with him. At this moment, seeing that he came to toast to himself, he temporarily put aside his dissatisfaction with him, said a few words to him with a smile on his face, and drank a glass of wine.

After the banquet dispersed, Guo Jia and Zhao Yun followed Han Zhan to his room. After everyone sat down, Zhao Yun opened his mouth and asked, "Second brother, do you really plan to hand over Kaiyang, Taishan and other places to Zang Ba and others to govern?" ”

"That's right." Han Zhan nodded and replied: "This is one of the conditions for Zang Ba to return to Jizhou in the first place, and we can't be people who don't believe in their words." ”

After Han Zhan finished speaking, he saw that Zhao Yun was still frowning, and he looked worried, and added: "The main purpose of our dispatch this time is to take Qingzhou, feed Qingzhou with the grain of Jizhou, and ensure that there will be stable soldiers in the future." As for Mount Tai and Kaiyang, it is just an unexpected joy, even if Benhou wants to send someone to govern this place, there is no one to send. Even so, why not be generous and let Zang Ba and others govern this place, without worrying about the instability of the people. ”

Guo Jia talked to Zhao Yun privately, and knew what he was worried about, so he said: "Lord, General Zilong is also very kind, he is worried that you will hand over these two places to Zang Ba to manage, but do not send officials to restrain you, I am afraid that there will be a situation in the future." ”

"Big brother, since you are worried that there are no officials to restrain Zang Ba, then leave Zhou Cang behind." Han Zhan said to himself: "Zhou Cang and Zang Ba are old acquaintances, and leaving him behind will not arouse the vigilance of Zang Ba and the others." ”

Zhou Cang had followed Zhao Yun for a period of time, and Zhao Yun knew very well what he was like. Therefore, he did not object to Han Zhan's decision, and even took the initiative to propose: "When Zhou Cang was falling into the grass, there was also a sworn brother named Pei Yuanshao, it is better to let Zhou Cang recruit this person, stay in Kaiyang together, and take care of each other." ”

Han Zhan and the others rested in Kaiyang City for one night, and early the next morning, they pulled out the camp and set off in the direction of Jizhou. Zang Ba originally thought that Han Zhan would stay for a few days when he came to his own territory, no matter what, but who knew that he would leave in a hurry after only one night, so he hurriedly went to Han Zhan and asked: "Anyang Hou is in such a hurry to pull out, is there anything wrong with his subordinates?" ”

"General Zang is too worried." Since the imperial court's will to Zang Ba to be the marquis has not yet come down, Han Zhan no longer calls him the Marquis of Kaiyang, but calls him a military position: "The sergeants have been away from Jizhou for a long time, and they are homesick, now that Qingzhou has been taken, it is time for the squad to return to the court."

After listening to Han Zhan's explanation, Zang Ba's hanging heart was finally put back in his stomach, and he hurriedly bowed to Han Zhan, and said respectfully: "Even so, then my subordinates will send Anyang Hou respectfully!" ”

After the army left Kaiyang in a mighty way, Han Zhan instructed Zhao Yun: "Big brother, immediately send someone to send a letter to Han Sheng, telling them that they don't have to continue south, they can return to Jizhou via Mount Tai." ”

After the messenger was dispatched, Han Zhan urged the horse to Guan Yu's side and said to him, "Brother Yun, you and Brother Yide have fulfilled their promise to Benhou. When I returned to Yedu this time, Ben Hou must have ordered someone to release Liu Xuande and reunite the three of you. But I wonder where you're going next? ”

Guan Yu once considered that as soon as the battle in Qingzhou was over, he and Zhang Fei would return to Yedu, take Liu Bei away, and then find a place to live in seclusion. But after the war against Qingzhou, he realized that if there is chaos today, even if he wants to retreat to the mountains and forests, he will probably not be able to find a suitable place.

He hesitated for a long time before replying: "If you go back to Anyang Hou, after my two brothers return to Yedu, they will immediately hand over their military power and stay in the city with their eldest brother as ordinary people." ”

"Cloud Chief!" As soon as Guan Yu's words were finished, Guo Jia, who didn't know when he caught up, sighed and said: "You and Yide are both good martial arts, and they are suitable for establishing a meritorious service in the troubled times, if you are so incognito as an ordinary person, it would be a pity." ”

Han Zhan didn't want to embarrass Guan Yu, so he said to him: "Elder Brother Yun, when you return to Yedu, Ben Hou will immediately release Liu Xuande and give you three brothers a fortune." As for where to go next and what to do, it's up to you to decide, and Benhou will never interfere. ”

Seeing that Guo Jia seemed to want to say something, Han Zhan raised his hand to interrupt his words and continued to say to Guan Yu: "If you want to continue to serve in the army, Ben Hou can't ask for it; If you don't want to stay in Yedu and plan to go to others, Ben Hou will never stop you, and everything will be respected. ”

Guan Yu is a person who values love and righteousness, and when he heard Han Zhan say everything about this, he originally wanted to take Liu Bei away as soon as he returned to Yedu, and he couldn't help but be shaken. He clasped his fists at Han Zhan and saluted, and said politely: "The three brothers are grateful for the kindness of Anyang Hou. If he is sent in the future, as long as he says a word, Guan will definitely go to the soup and serve the Marquis of Anyang. ”