The news of the fall of Zhongzhou soon spread to Chuzhou, to Nanping Mansion, and to Han Yuan's ears.

To be honest, Han Won still couldn't believe it when he heard about it at first glance. Although he had long known that the imperial court was terminally ill, such a behemoth, it was said that it would be overthrown, and the things in this world were really unpredictable.

When Han Yuan was thinking about where he should go and whether to serve Zhou Ning, the king of Wu, as orthodoxy, Bai Junwu took the lead and declared himself a vassal to Zhou Ning on behalf of Chuzhou.

Bai Junwu's father, Bai Jingwen, had already taken refuge in Zhou Ning, so Bai Junwu naturally had no choice but to surrender.

In return, Zhou Ning, in the name of the new Son of Heaven, appointed Bai Junwu as the governor of Chuzhou. The official position of governor was conceived by Zhou Ningxin, which is equivalent to the combination of the state pastor and the marshal, and the military and political power of a state.

Zhou Ning knew that there must be many people in the world who were not convinced by his rebellion this time, and he had to give them a little sweetness so that they would not oppose him.

Although Zhou Ning appointed Bai Junwu as the governor of Chu Prefecture, the original state pastor was not dismissed. Zhou Ning's meaning is that under the governor, the state pastor and the marshal still maintain the existence, but the two are under the control of the governor.

Just when Han Yuan was considering whether to take refuge in Zhou Ning, a holy decree came to the capital. It turned out that in order to win him over, Zhou Ning decided to appoint him as the marshal of Chuzhou to replace Bai Junwu's original position, but he was still subordinate to Bai Junwu.

Han Yuan was very dissatisfied with this, he didn't want to be subservient, not to mention that this person was still Bai Junwu, and he had always wanted to kill him. But if you don't accept the appointment, how should you refuse?

Just when Han Yuan had a headache, Liu Zhiyuan's support for the new emperor to ascend the throne in Yanzhou also spread to Chuzhou. Han Yuan immediately used this as an excuse to officially reject Zhou Ning's appointment, declaring Fengyanzhou as Zhengshuo and Wu King Zhou Ning as a traitor.

In order to make the generals of various states respond to him, Han Yuan also asked his younger brother to write a letter against Zhou Ning, which was spread to all directions.

Han Yuan made it clear that he wanted to break with Bai Junwu, and the three prefectures of Chuzhou were immediately divided into two factions, one of whom supported Han Won and the other part supported Bai Junwu.

Nampyeong Province is now the territory of the won, and the officials of the counties under the government all expressed their attitude, but the orders of the won were obeyed. Joke, Han Yuan has 30,000 soldiers and horses, and the officials under him, which one dares to disobey him.

Officials in Bac An and Tung Ninh provinces have different attitudes, some supporting the won and others opposing. Overall, there are slightly more people supporting Baek Jun-mu than South Korean won.

For those who support Bai Junwu, whoever occupies Gyeonggi in Daxia is the orthodoxy of the country, and they naturally have their hearts set on Zhou Ning.

After Bai Junwu learned that Han Won had released a rebellious article, his hatred for him deepened again. He wanted to count the soldiers and horses and kill Nanping immediately, but under the persuasion of several generals under him, he finally held back.

Because Bai Junwu only realized at this time that the troops in his hands were actually less than Han won. Han Yuan secretly accepted 30,000 deserters from Huang Lang and Wang Biao, and after a slight expansion, the current strength is close to 40,000. And he has less than 20,000 people on his hands.

Although Bai Junwu's soldiers and horses are all elites from the north, and they fight all year round, and their combat effectiveness is definitely stronger than that of the southern soldiers on Han won's side, Bai Junwu has his own concerns.

He can't fight hard with Han won, in this world now, only when there are soldiers in his hands can he have power, no matter how Bai Junwu says, he is also from a family, this reason is naturally understood.

In the absence of absolute superiority, he can only secretly expand his strength while trying to stabilize the won as much as possible. Thinking of this, he immediately ordered his soldiers to restrain their subordinates and not clash with the Han Won army in Nam Binh Province.

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Nanping Province.

Han Won once again brought together the people in a small circle, but this time it was not in the secret room to discuss secretly, everyone sat directly under the lobby of the Han Mansion and talked openly and honestly.

Han Yuan sat on a Taishi chair, and on both sides sat Li Kui, Ma Erhan, Ermao and others.

Han Yuan picked up the teacup in front of the table, sipped it to his lips, and said to everyone: "This tea is good, everyone try it." ”

When everyone heard this, they picked up their teacups and tasted them, and they were full of praise after drinking.

Han Yuan turned the teacup and said with a smile: "Rank, this tea is obviously bitter and astringent, I just said it casually, but you all take it seriously?" ”

Huang Lang immediately patted his ass: "Uncle said it was fragrant, even if it was, it was fragrant!" ”

When everyone heard this, they secretly despised it. This yellow bald man is really thick-skinned enough to say such things.

However, Han Yuan was very useful when he heard this, and praised him: "Deputy Brigade Huang said this sentence well, since everyone chose to follow me against Bai Junwu in Zhoucheng and Zhou Ning in Zhongzhou, then now for you, what I say must be something." ”

Seeing that everyone was thoughtful, Han Won continued: "I have only one meaning, I hope that for everyone, I, Han Won, am the authority and must not refute or question." Only when each of you establishes this awareness can we all not be scattered, can we unite and achieve final success. ”

At this time, Wang Biao, who had not spoken all along, suddenly asked, "Uncle Han, what should we do if anyone finds out that your decision is wrong, or if there is something we disagree with?" Is it just watching everyone go wrong step by step? ”

"You're asking a good question." Han Yuan squinted, stared at Wang Biao who was asking, and said coldly: "However, you have to remember one thing, as long as it is an order given by Han Yuan, even if you know that it is wrong, you must carry it out." ”

"Of course, people are not sages, who can do nothing, and I, Han won, naturally will not be rigid and self-serving, and make random decisions without consulting everyone. Before I announce the military order, I will definitely gather everyone to brainstorm, and if you have any opinions, you may wish to make them clear at that time. ”

Han Yuan's words had been made very clear, and everyone secretly reminded themselves in their hearts that they must be careful in their future actions and not go against his will.

"Uncle, you have now decided to take Yanzhou as orthodoxy, aren't you afraid that Zhongzhou will lead troops to retaliate?" Li Kui was a little worried.

Han Yuan said: "I have thought about this matter, and I think it is impossible for Zhou Ning to send troops over." First of all, Zhongzhou was initially decided, and the situation in various places has not yet been completely stabilized, and Zhou Ning has the heart to deal with me, so I am afraid that he will not be able to spare his energy; Secondly, Yanzhou has now announced that it is against Zhou Ning, even if Zhou Ning really gets out of the way, I am afraid that he will have to deal with Liu Zhiyuan first. Again, among Kyushu, there are still many generals in the states who have not shown their attitudes, and Zhou Ning will definitely not go out to Chuzhou. ”

Ma Erhan couldn't help but clap his hands and praise: "Tsk, uncle's vision, we ordinary people are really beyond our reach." ”

Hu Dahu said: "Ma Erhan, you can really speak." It seems that I really want to find a gentleman to teach me to read and write, otherwise I don't know what to say if I want to say a few good words about my uncle in the future. ”

Han Yuan smiled and said: "Don't pick what I like to hear, otherwise there will be too much nonsense, and it will inevitably make me have a bad impression of you, and I still know the sentence of loyalty." Of course, the advice of a wise person is not necessarily contrary to the ear, it depends on what you say. ”

After Han Yuan finished speaking, he discussed the next action with everyone.

"What I mean is to enlist the support of Tung Ninh and Pak An provinces. Bow first and then soldier, buy as much as you can with money and beauty, and know that it is better to win it with righteousness, if these are useless, then you have to use a knife to speak. ”

When everyone heard this, they all lifted their spirits.