The following day.

Yuan Xi took Yang Shuo to the upper reaches of Mazishui and surrendered the 10,000 Goguryeo troops stationed there.

Subsequently.

The king of Goguryeo, Gao Yanwei, sent an envoy to ask for peace, promising to give 30,000 stone grain to make up for his previous mistakes.

Yuan Xi accepted the peace negotiations and returned the captured more than 30,000 Goguryeo soldiers and the general Yang Shuo. But weapons, armor, and horses are not returned, these are important strategic materials.

Mid-July.

Yuan Xi and Bang Dun returned to Xiangping, the administrative office of Liaodong County.

A full 30,000 stone grains, enough weapons and armor to equip 50,000 troops, and 10,000 good horses, can be described as a great harvest.

He Mao, Jiao Touch, and Cui Yan also led the army back one after another.

Celebration banquet.

Yuan Xi raised the bottle and said: "Our Northern Expedition has only been two months, and we have eliminated Gongsun Du, repelled Goguryeo, suppressed Sanhan, and completely received Gongsun Du's territory. ”

"When I return to Jixian County, I will reward him again!"

"Childe is polite, this is what we should do." Cui Yan said.

"We respect the son..."

He Mao, Jiao Touch, and Badun all raised their wine bottles one after another.

"Please..."

The crowd drank it all.

Thinking that the pacification of Liaodong and North Korea was all their credit, he couldn't help laughing. Bun Dun has always respected Yuan Xi, and he is very pleased to be able to help Yuan Xi eliminate Gongsun Du.

Because the stronger Yuan Xi is, the more stable his position in Wuhuan will be.

The wine has been three rounds, and the food has five flavors...

Yuan Xi took out a map, hung it behind him, and said, "In a few days, I will return to Jixian County." Before I go, there are a few big things to do. First of all, the Korean Peninsula and the Liaodong Peninsula must implement the county system. Then we will send the troops in our hands to garrison them. General He Mao and Mr. Cui Yan remained in Xiangping to govern. I will report to Jizhou, promote He Mao to be the general of Fenwu, and take charge of the soldiers and horses from all over the country. Cui Yan is the main secretary and concurrently serves as a military advisor. I hope that you will work together to defend Liaodong and North Korea and give me a stable rear. ”

"Thank you, Childe..."

He Mao and Cui Yan were grateful.

Before Yuan Xi arrived in Youzhou, they were not even second-rate civil and military under Yuan Shao. Now he has become a general and military advisor on the border, and his status is second only to Yuan Xi.

The experience of getting rich overnight is really sour.

Yuan Xi pressed his hand and motioned for them to take their seats. Then he sketched a few times on the map with a brush, handed the map to Cui Yan, and said: "Liaodong Peninsula is under the jurisdiction of Liaodong County." In the northern part of the Korean Peninsula, Joseon County is established. In the south, there is a belt county. The officials who govern the county can be temporarily replaced with the original ones, and I will send reliable officials to replace them within a year. ”

"Yes."

Cui Yan carefully put away the map.

Yuan Xi sat down and said: "After dividing North Korea into two counties, we have five more counties in the northeast of Youzhou, namely Zhongliao County, Liaodong County, Lelang County, Obifang County, and Korea County. Nominally, it is still under the jurisdiction of Jizhou, but it does not have to respect the orders from Jizhou. All official documents of military and internal affairs were sent to the Youzhou Assassin's Mansion. Without my orders, not a single soldier can be moved. ”

"No..."

He Mao and Cui Yan responded.

Yuan Xi's words seemed to be a bit rebellious, and they wanted to break away from Yuan Shao's forces, but they didn't feel uncomfortable. Because Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang had already done this, the Qingzhou and Bingzhou under their jurisdiction would not let the officials of Jizhou interfere at will, except for asking Jizhou for weapons, tribute war horses, and grain. Yuan Xi was able to conquer Gongsun Du's territory, all by his own ability, and he was not under the control of Jizhou.

Five days later.

Yuan Xi finished everything and prepared to return to Youzhou.

Before leaving.

He was still a little uneasy, called He Mao, and advised: "I only took 50,000 troops, and the rest will be given to you." You have to collect all the troops in the shortest possible time. The training plan is still as I said before, one actual combat drill every month until they all become elites, and then they will conduct ordinary training. ”

"The last will wake up."

"And Gongsun Du's elite spearmen, also handed over to you. This is a very warlike army, and with them, it will be easier for you to fight against the Goguryeo cavalry... ”

He Mao promised in a long voice.

After the instruction is completed.

Yuan Xi led 50,000 soldiers and horses, left Xiangping City, and returned to Youzhou through several counties in Zhongliao and Western Liao.

The 2,000 cavalry (the others were killed) and the 4,000 Wuhuan soldiers who were in the air. He took away 10,000 war horses and 30,000 stone grains obtained from the battle against Goguryeo.

A few days later.

Arrived at Yuyang, the seat of Yuyang County.

Badun said goodbye and returned to Wuhuan Mountain.

Before leaving, Yuan Xi gave him 5,000 stone grain as a reward. He was speechless with gratitude, but said that if there was a war in the future, he would only need a letter to help him.

Yuyang ordered Tian Chou to come to the mansion with an official document and met Yuan Xi and said: "Mr. Xun Chen has sent someone to send urgent reports three times, urging Gongzi to teach as soon as possible. Jizhou was not to be a minister, and Ling Gongzi led all the soldiers and horses to Liyang to help in the battle. ”

"Got it."

Yuan Xi took the official document with a hint of solemnity on his face.

The beginning of the Battle of Guandu was in Hanoi County. Hanoi is under the jurisdiction of the Si, but it is north of the Yellow River and on the side of the state. Yuan Shao did not want Cao Cao's soldiers and horses to cross the Yellow River, so he would fight back.

After that, there was the Battle of Guandu.

According to the time, the war in Hanoi County should have ended now. Yuan Shaotun troops in Liyang, marched to Baimajin, and then passed through Puyang, Dongjun, and arrived at Guandu.

If nothing else, within a few months, there will be a report of failure.

Yuan Xi thought secretly: "Now go to Guandu, I don't know if I can save Yuan Shao?" ”

"Childe...?"

Tian Chou saw that Yuan Xi was thinking about it, and called softly.

Yuan Xi came back to his senses and said, "I will leave you 30,000 soldiers and horses and rush back to Jixian as soon as possible." The documents for your appointment as the Taishou of Yuyang County will also be sent later. Henceforth... This Liaoxi County, Yuyang County, and Xuansu County all depend on Mr. Not only must we guard against Uhuan, but also against Goguryeo. The responsibility is heavy, but it is not allowed to be sloppy. ”

"Childe, please rest assured, with my Tian Chou here, even if you fight for your life, you won't let the alien race step into Youzhou for half a step!" Tian Chou replied with a fist.

"Hmm."

Yuan Xi trusted Tian Chou very much, and he was more relieved to hand over the soldiers and horses to him than to himself.

Fifteen days later.

Yuan Xi returned to Jixian County.

Xun Chen talked about the front line of Liyang again.

"I have 20,000 soldiers and horses in my hands now, and it's useless to go. Let's wait. "Yuan Xi doesn't want to go to Guandu to go to the troubled waters, it is more important to develop his own small forces.

Anyway, Yuan Shao will lose.

Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang will eventually become their enemies, if they don't prepare now, when?

Xun Chen hurriedly said: "Gongzi eliminated Gongsun Du, occupied the counties of Liaodong, and left the soldiers and horses in Liaodong to garrison, it doesn't hurt to take some to Liyang, and the lord will not blame Gongzi for this." But if the son doesn't go, the lord will blame him in the future... ”

"You make me think again."

Yuan Xi did not directly agree, nor did he refuse. He must carefully consider the major matters related to the future and life and death.