Xiang Ao was in a coma for another two months.

After Yuan Shao's soldiers and horses were deflated on the bank of the Yishui River, he once again sent a large army to march into Youzhou under the banner of resisting Xianbei. When Xiang Ao was unconscious, he quickly occupied Zhuo County and Guangyang County. The Northern Regions did not completely stagnate when Xiang Ao was in a coma, and under the arrangement of Xi Zhong and Xu Shu, they gathered the remnants of Gongsun Zan and occupied Shanggu County, Yuyang County, Youbeiping County and the west of the Great Wall in Liaoxi. The eastern part of western Liaoning was divided by Xianbei and Wuhuan, who seized the opportunity to invade. Gongsun Du took this opportunity to completely break away from the control of the Han court, set himself up as the king of Liaodong, and divided the five counties of Liaodong.

As a result, Youzhou has been divided into quarters, and the situation is extremely tense. Yuan Shao stationed heavy troops in the area of Juyong Pass to strictly guard against Xiang Ao's soldiers and horses; On both sides of the Great Wall in western Liaoning, soldiers and horses from the Northern Regions and Xianbei soldiers and horses were stationed to confront each other. Especially around Lulongsai, Xianbei has always been in a posture of imminent movement, and it seems that he is ready to attack Youbeiping at any time.

"Now that there are 20,000 cavalry stationed in Youbeiping, the consumption is really too great, do you need to reduce your armament?"

Xiang Ao rubbed his aching head, cracked his mouth and said, "What's the drop?" Underarmed? ”

For the situation in the Northern Regions, both inside and outside, Hu Zhao knows best, and after Xiang Ao asked, Hu Zhao said with a wry smile: "My lord, my Northern Regions have sufficient grain and grass, full armor, and no shortage of armaments. ”

When Xiang Ao heard this, he frowned suspiciously and looked up at Hu Zhao.

"Lord!" Hu Zhao stood up again and said: "There were originally more than 50,000 regular soldiers and horses in the Northern Domain, plus the remnants left by General Gongsun, a total of 70,000 soldiers and horses. Most of the soldiers and horses were stationed in the area of Lulongsai and Taiyuan, responsible for defending the Xianbei and Baibo armies. ”

"Zhicai and Yuan Zhi have analyzed, Yuan Shao occupies the rich Jizhou, and there is only Yanzhou Cao Cao in the south who will not turn against Yuan Shao for the time being, and although there are a large number of yellow turbans in Qingzhou in the east, it does not pose a threat to Yuan Shao for the time being. In this way, Yuan Shao is very likely to raise a large army to attack Youzhou and pacify the rear. ”

After Hu Zhao said that, Xu Shu took over and said worriedly: "Lord, with Yuan Shao's temperament, collusion with Xianbei is probably expected, and the lord has to guard against it." ”

Xiang Ao nodded, continued to rub his temples, closed his eyes and thought about it. Although Bai Bo was trapped in Taiyuan by Xiang Ao's army, tens of thousands of Bai Bo soldiers and horses were not a small threat to the Northern Regions. Coupled with the fact that the Qiang people were still invading all parts of Shangjun, Xiang Ao's soldiers and horses could not concentrate on dealing with Yuan Shao. However, Yuan Shao's Jizhou borders nearly half of the frontier governed by Xiang Ao, and the threat is not small.

"Xu Shu listens to orders!"

"The last general!" Xu Shu looked indignant, stood up excitedly, and solemnly clenched his fists at Xiang Ao.

"Immediately lead the military order of my general's mansion, lead General Jiang Yan, General Gao Shun, and 30,000 troops, and drive Bai Bo to the east of the river no matter what."

"The last general commands!"

Xiang Ao took a deep breath, opened his mouth again and said, "Order Yan Gang and Guan Jing to lead 10,000 elites, recruit new soldiers, and garrison Lulongsai." ”

"As for Juyongguan." Xiang Ao squinted his eyes and thought for a long time: "Order Zhao Yun to go to Daijun to assist Duke Lu in defending Juyongguan and Daijun Laishan." "Laishan is the border between Daijun and Zhongshan, the terrain is dangerous, and it is also a battleground for the two states.

After Xiang Ao gave the order, the generals immediately ordered their adjutants to go to the camp in Wuyuan County to apply for the mobilization of grain, grass, soldiers and horses.

"Has General Bergui's funeral been completed?"

"Rest assured, General Gongsun's body has been buried after it was transported back to Youzhou." Hu Zhao took over and said: "In the past, the soldiers under the command of General Gongsun were willing to follow the lord and obey the lord's dispatch. ”

The surrender of the Youzhou soldiers was a matter of course, Xiang Ao didn't feel strange and nodded and asked, "How did Kong Ming arrange Tian Yu?" ”

"General Gongsun's entrustment when he was dying, General Zilong has told Zhao." Hu Zhao sighed slightly, and continued: "General Zilong is willing to disband and optimize the righteous servants under his command and belong to the Dao White Horse righteous subordinates, so he will wait for the approval of the lord." As for General Tian Yu, he temporarily cultivated in Wuyuan City and waited for the lord's order. ”

Let Bai Ma Yicong merge with Zhao Yun Yicong, this is what Xiang Ao thought, since Zhao Yun has no opinion, Xiang Ao didn't think too much about it: "Then merge Bai Ma Yicong with Zilong's Yicong, and still use the military flag of Baima Yicong, Zilong is the main general, and the country is the deputy." As for how to practice, Zilong is in charge. ”

Hu Zhao nodded, keeping this matter in mind. Youzhou's new soldiers and horses have to be handled properly, otherwise it will affect the rare unity of the Northern Regions.

"By the way, the lord, and the only son of General Gongsun..."

When Xiang Ao heard this, he looked stunned, and sighed: "Kong Ming went to explore the mouth, if the continuation is willing, I am willing to recognize the continuation as a son." ”

Hu Zhao's eyes widened, and he was about to persuade Xiang Ao not to do this, but after thinking about the situation in Youzhou, Hu Zhao sighed helplessly and closed his mouth. In this case, how could Xiang Ao, who had been a monarch for many years, not see Hu Zhao's worries.

"Kong Ming doesn't have to worry, Xu'er is not an ambitious person. Besides, Brother Bogui had a request before his death, and I will not be able to bear it. Hearing this, Hu Zhao nodded, and said no more.

The various forces in Youzhou are deadlocked, and it took more than half a year in a flash, and it took four years to come to Chuping.

After months of rest, Xiang Ao finally returned to normal. The generals of the Northern Regions were also relieved, not worried about Xiang Ao's body. Xu Shu also drove the Baibo army out of Taiyuan in a few months. Since then, the entire state has finally been brought under Xiang Ao's rule. When Yuan Shao and Xiang Ao were in a stalemate, the Montenegrin army not only occupied the whole county of Wei County, but also sent troops to Julu, Zhao and other places, and seemed to have great ideas about Jizhou.

After receiving the support of many families, Cao Cao brought almost the entire Yanzhou under his rule and confronted Yuan Shu in the territory of Yuzhou. As for Tao Qian in Xuzhou, it seems that he does not intend to participate in the struggle for hegemony among the princes, and he is in the territory of Xuzhou, working hard to govern and govern his reputation. Liu Bei, who was stationed in the plains, after learning of the defeat of Gongsun Zhan, frequently came into contact with Beihai Xiangkong Rong, and seemed to have made some agreements in private.

Changsha Taishou Sun Jian refused to accept the rule of Jingzhou Mu Liu Biao, and under the threat of the Jingzhou army, he was forced to withdraw from Jingzhou, and led his generals and more than 10,000 elites to return to his hometown in Wujun, Yangzhou, intending to plot the border of Yangzhou, which was temporarily untouched.

Dong Zhuo, who temporarily shrank up and watched the brawl between the heroes, fought with Liu Yan to fight for Hanzhong. The Liangzhou warlords Ma Teng, Han Sui and others were still fighting with the raging Qiang people, and they had no time to take care of the situation in the Central Plains for the time being. The same is true, which has led to continuous local wars in various places, but there has not been too large-scale wars, which has put the people of the world at ease.

At this time, in Chang'an City, there was an undercurrent.

Since moving the capital to Chang'an, Wang Yundu has never stopped his plan to kill Dong Zhuo. Especially after learning that it was the Han court that seemed to be the reckless Lu Bu's loyalty, Wang Yun began to plot against Lu Bu, so that Lu Bu and Dong Zhuo turned against each other, and took back the power of the Han Dynasty from Dong Zhuo's mangfu, so as to restore peace in the world.

"Now Dong Zhuo's cholera is out of line, and the princes of the world do not listen to the orders of the imperial court. I don't know if Marquis Wen has any plans in the future, how to assist His Majesty in governing the world? ”

In Wang Yun's mansion, Lu Bu, who was invited to come, sat a few days ago, glanced at Wang Yun with great vigilance, and said lightly: "What Your Majesty refers to is what this Houbing Peak is looking for." Ben Hou has no great talent, so he can only go into battle for His Majesty to kill the enemy. ”

When Wang Yun heard this, he raised his eyebrows, silently picked up the teacup and saluted Lu Bu, and then said: "Wen Hou is loyal to his liver and courage, he is really a model for my generation!" The old man represents the people of the world and toasts Wen Hou for a cup. ”

"Don't dare, don't dare!" Lu Bu still raised his glass lightly and drank together, and there was no trace of emotion in his face. Seeing this, Wang Yun's face was a little helpless. Originally, I thought that Lu Bu was just a reckless man with a little bravery, but when I talked about it today, I didn't want Lu Bu to hide his central thoughts. In desperation, Wang Yun, who was anxious about the safety of the court, had to sit up straight and prepare to speak out.

"Dong Zhuo is cruel and unkind, not only disregarding the safety of the people in the world, but also insulting His Majesty, so that the majesty of the court is completely lost, so that the heroes rise together and the princes are divided. In the long run, where is the imperial court? Where does the Han exist? ”

Seeing Wang Yun discussing Dong Zhuo so bluntly, Lu Bu's heart sank, and he secretly exclaimed: The main topic is here.

"Wen Hou is loyal to His Majesty and thinks about the Han River, Shan Sheji, do you want to watch the Han Dynasty destroy in the hands of Dong Zhuo like this?" Wang Yun looked at Lu Bu with a calm face, stopped talking, and waited for Lu Bu's response.

Lu Bu raised his head and looked directly at Wang Yun, as if he wanted to see Wang Yun's thoughts in Wang Yun's eyes. After a long time, Lu Bu sighed and said in a deep voice: "What can you do at this time?" Ben Hou brought the elite of Bingzhou at this time only thousands, but there are tens of thousands of Liangzhou elites under the command of Taishi, not to mention, over the past few years of operation, but also recruited a lot of soldiers and horses loyal to Taishi, how can Ben Hou be the enemy? Besides, the Taishi is also the righteous father of Benhou! ”

Wang Yun's eyes lit up, as long as Lu Bu could loosen his mouth, Wang Yun would have a chance to get rid of Dong Zhuo.

"Wen Hou is righteous!" Wang Yun looked at Lu Bu with admiration, got up and bowed deeply, and then said: "Although the Han Dynasty rules the world with filial piety, Chang Lun has a saying, and the king of heaven and earth is a teacher. Besides, Dong Zhuo is not Wen Hou's own father, he just wants to use Wen Hou's talents to consolidate his power. ”

"Having said that, although the old man is not as talented and righteous as Wenhou, he is a little thin among the scholars. If Wen Hou can help His Majesty get rid of Dong Zhuo, the old man will definitely correct Wen Hou's name, so that Wen Hou can be admired by the world. ”

Lu Bu looked at Wang Yun, who was bowing deeply in front of him, and his heart was struggling. Assisting His Majesty and supporting Sheji is Lu Bu's lifelong wish. Although he had no choice but to serve Dong Zhuoxu and the snake, Lu Bu never gave up the persistence in his heart. But Dong Zhuo is his father-in-law after all, and the world knows that if he kills his father and rebels, I am afraid it will be difficult to gain a foothold in the world in the future.

Wang Yun looked up at Lu Bu, who was struggling in his eyes, the corners of his mouth curled slightly, and said in a deep voice: "Wen Hou thinks that following Dong Zhuo can help Sheji?" Or maybe Wen Hou can't let go of the power in his hands? ”