Zhang Yu and the others set up a big camp on the border and temporarily stationed there.

Several generals counted them, and then held a meeting in Zhang Yu's big tent.

"Ladies and gentlemen, after our efforts, we took Youbeiping County, and completely controlled Youbeiping County in a short period of time, but our efforts are also huge, from Changli County to Youbeiping County, we have killed more than 200,000 troops." Zhang Yu said.

The harvest was gratifying, two counties, millions of people, and a large place.

At the same time, the casualties were also very large, and Zhang Yu could expect that the pension of more than 200,000 casualties alone could squander the money of the entire Liaodong.

After Zhang Yu finished speaking, everyone began to report.

"My lord, there are still more than 13,000 soldiers under my command who can fight." Zhang Liao said first.

Indeed, Zhang Liao's loss was the greatest, and he blocked the frontal attack of Yan Liang and Wen Chou.

Zhang Yu nodded silently.

Then Dian Wei reported that his casualties were not very large, but he also killed more than 10,000 people.

Tai Shici's losses were relatively small, with losses of several thousand.

And Huang Zhong also lost thousands of people, although Huang Zhong's loss of the number of people was small, but it was not easy to replenish the heavy cavalry.

In addition, Zhao Yun's losses were not small, the reinforcements who had ambushed Yuan's army before, and later in the process of chasing and killing Zhang Yu, they were ambushed by Ju Yi, and the losses were not small, and more than 20,000 people were killed.

Combined with the previous losses, the total loss of more than 100,000 people in this battle.

However, Yuan's losses were definitely more than 300,000.

"The supplementary forces of each army will be sent over soon, and we will recruit troops in all counties, but this batch of recruits has a short training time, and after everyone receives it, the combat strength of the army will definitely decline greatly, and high-intensity training must be carried out to recover the combat strength." Zhang Yu said.

Several generals said that there was no problem.

As combat strength declines, it is imperative to raise it as soon as possible to maintain combat effectiveness.

On the other side, Yuan Shao also had a sad face.

Half of Qingzhou was occupied by Cao Cao, and Yuan Shao stabilized the situation here, and the loss of Youbeiping County was not a great loss for him, but the loss of 300,000 troops was a very big loss for him.

Now, after support from other places, Yuan Shao has another 300,000 army in his hands, but he does not dare to attack and return to kill.

Because this is a two-sided battle.

At the same time, with an army of 300,000, Yuan Shao had no confidence.

"Lord, Qingzhou is important, this barren land on the edge of Youzhou, there is no need to worry about losing one or two counties." Guo Tu persuaded him.

lost two counties, invested hundreds of thousands of troops before and after, and spent an unknown amount during the period, just hundreds of thousands of grain and grass were gone, and hundreds of thousands of equipment were lost, which made Yuan Shao, who was wealthy, also feel painful.

"Now Qingzhou must be taken back, there are not many soldiers and horses in Qingzhou, and some of them must be transferred back from Youzhou, but Zhang Yu is right under his nose." Yuan Shao said.

Everyone was silent, but Yan Liang came out and said: "Lord, although we have suffered huge losses, Zhang Yu's losses are not small, and we will definitely not be able to fight a big war in a short period of time, even if we can start it, we will defend it, and he may not be able to take advantage of it." ”

What Yan Liang said was the truth, before the combat strength was restored, Zhang Yu would definitely not attack.

But Zhang Yu's army of more than 100,000 is here, how can he ignore it.

The judge came out and said: "Lord, it's better to make peace with Zhang Yu for the time being, and then solve Cao Cao first, and then go back and fight Zhang Yu." ”

Yuan Shao nodded again, as if this method could also be used, but Yuan Shao quickly reacted, this Zhang Yu is a vampire, he took the initiative to make peace, and he will not be severely pit by Zhang Yu once when the time comes.

Yuan Shao said: "Zhang Yu is a wolf who can't be fed, and he will definitely not let go of this great opportunity this time." ”

Everyone was speechless, this Zhang Yu is indeed such a character.

After a while, Xu You came out and said, "Lord, my subordinates have a way. ”

Everyone looked at Xu You, which made Xu You extremely proud, everyone had no way, but he had a way.

"Tell me, what's the solution?" Yuan Shao asked anxiously.

Seeing Yuan Shao's anxious look, Xu You couldn't say how proud he was. ，

Xu You pulled his clothes before bowing with both hands: "At the beginning, now we have suffered a lot of losses, and in the face of Cao Cao's pressure, it is imperative for us to expand our army, and the expansion of the army requires a large number of weapons and equipment, why are we only a million troops?" It's not that the weapons and equipment can't keep up. ”

"Now that we are under our rule, with a population of more than 30 million, it is easy to recruit three million troops, but the production of weapons and equipment cannot keep up."

Speaking of this, Xu You glanced at everyone, wanting to see their eyes adoring him.

After Xu You's analysis, some people who didn't understand it also understood, but most of Yuan Shao and other staff members knew this truth.

Xu Yu continued: "We can buy equipment from Zhang Yu, his weapons and equipment are cheaper than our own construction, and we can also use this to suspend the two sides, and we will go all out to deal with Cao Cao and resolve this crisis." ”

Yuan Shao suddenly said, although he was very reluctant, but this was indeed a good way.

In this way, Zhang Yu can be given benefits, and he will not be robbed.

The most important thing is that with this method, Yuan Shao can quickly expand his troops.

Everyone also felt that the method was feasible, but it was uncertain whether Zhang Yu would send troops or sell weapons to them.

"We just fought with Zhang Yu, does he dare to sell us weapons?" Yuan Shao said.

Xu You patted his chest and said: "At the beginning, I had the confidence to persuade Zhang Yu, as for whether to sell weapons or not, you don't have to worry too much, this Zhang Yu is very profitable, give him more money when the time comes, where is his philistine face still accounting for the things that we have fought against." ”

Everyone believes this, because Zhang Yu's previous approach was like this, as long as the interests of reality, interests are not face-saving.

But this is just their conjecture, and someone needs to implement it.

"Okay, who dares to negotiate with Zhang Yu?" Yuan Shao also agreed to this plan, and at this time it was nothing more important than his rapid expansion of strength.

Xu Yu raised his head and said loudly: "Originally, I can just go, and I will definitely persuade Zhang Yu." ”

Yuan Shao immediately agreed and let Xu Yu go to Zhang Yu's camp.

The two armies are facing each other, and the distance is not far, and it can be reached in half a day.

However, this was not the time, and Xu Yu set off early the next morning.

In the afternoon, Xu You was outside Zhang Yu's camp.

When Zhang Yu received the news, he was also stunned for a moment.

"Haha, I'm afraid Yuan Shao won't be able to stand it." After receiving Xu Youlai's news, Zhang Yu didn't know Yuan Shao's specific purpose, but it was nothing more than to negotiate peace.

At this time, if peace is negotiated, whoever proposes it will suffer.

Obviously, Zhang Yu also knew about Cao Cao's invasion of Qingzhou, and at this time Yuan Shao wanted to stop fighting and then go back to recapture Qingzhou.

But then he will be ready to be slaughtered.

(End of chapter)