Zhang Shuang attacked Liu Yan in the south and succeeded, not only gaining a population of nearly two million in Yizhou. also received Liu Yan's soldiers and horses in their entirety by the way.

Zhang Shuang's sphere of influence already has a total population of more than 11 million people in Haizhou, Bingzhou, Liangzhou, Yizhou, and Sili. The number of soldiers and horses is innumerable.

In particular, Jingzhou, which can directly threaten Liu Bei to the east, has an excellent upper hand that is easy to attack and easy to defend.

When the news spread, the loyal people of the world lost their voices.

In Nanyang County, Wancheng.

The flag of the word "Xu" on Wancheng flew over, Xu Shu and others guarded the city together with Wu Kuang, the general of the Southern Guard, and faced Liu Bei's hundreds of thousands of elite soldiers, as stable as Mount Tai.

Outside the city, Liu Bei's camp, and inside the Chinese army's big tent, Liu Bei and Wenwu sat separately, and their breath was very solemn.

"Zhang Shuang's climate has been completely become. Even if I join forces with Cao Cao and Yuan Shao, it will be difficult to deal with him. Liu Bei sighed and said.

Even Zhang Fei opened his mouth at this moment, and he couldn't say it anymore. "Big brother, why bother to raise your ambition and destroy your prestige." Here comes the words.

"At present, it is better to be safe. Zhang Shuang needs to digest the territory he receives, so that his orders can reach all directions smoothly. It takes time, effort. Although the lord also annexed Jiaozhou and Yangzhou, he also has internal problems, and he can also turn inward and consolidate the current foundation first. Kuang Fu Han room, you need to take your time. ”

Zhang Zhao said.

Liu Bei pacified Yangzhou and obtained a large number of civil and military generals, and Zhang Zhao was the most representative.

"That's right. The current Zhang Shuang has the power of the Qin State back then, and it is the time of heaven. You have to think long-term, and you can't attack recklessly. Zhou Yu also nodded and said.

He was the same year as Sun Ce and was even more friends. But fate kept the two of them on two sides. Because Liu Bei is a figure he admires.

"Okay, let's go back to Xiangyang first. Let's prepare for Jingzhou's defense first. Liu Bei saw that the wise and resourceful people under his command all said this, so he sighed and made a decision.

"No."

All the civil and military promised, and went down to prepare. this day. Liu Bei retreated. Before retreating, Liu Bei looked north at Wancheng, which was a pity. "As long as Liu Yan persists a little longer, we will succeed."

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The tiger prison is closed. "Zhang", "Zhang" word flag flying, guarding this Xiongguan is the general Zhang Liao. Northern Guard General Zhang Ming. Under their command, in the face of Cao Cao's attack, he was also as steady as Mount Tai.

Cao Cao was also in the big tent of the Chinese army, and the conference was civil and military, and he made an impassioned speech. The news came. Immediately lost his voice. got rid of all the civil and military forces on the spot, led Guo Jia, Xun Yu, and Xi Zhicai out of the camp and looked west at the Tiger Prison.

"This Xiongguan was originally to protect the safety of the division and the Han family. Now it has become an important defensive force for Zhang Shuang, which is really ironic. ”

Cao Cao sighed and said lamentingly: "If there is no pass here. Zhang Shuang needs at least 200,000 elite soldiers. to block my way. ”

"This is Zhang Shuang's geographical advantage, there is really no way to make it disappear like this." Xun Yu smiled bitterly and shook his head.

"The location. Location. It is by this that Zhang Shuang has developed the momentum of sweeping the world. Hateful, hateful. Cao Cao's grief became even stronger.

"My lord, now is not the time to hate these. You might as well retreat and go back to Yuzhou first. Now Zhang Shuang is no longer something that can be conquered and eliminated casually. Think long-term. And our Central Plains Yanzhou, Yuzhou, and Qingzhou have all experienced huge wars. Dilapidated, now should be the time to repair the internal government. ”

Guo Jia shook his head. Persuaded.

"Feng Xiao is right, sighing is useless. It's just a white injury. Xi Zhicai nodded and said.

"Retire." Cao Cao had nothing to say, sighed, and gave the order. On the same day, Cao Cao withdrew his troops and returned to Yuzhou.

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And the state, the pot is closed. Hanging the banner of the word "Xu", Xu Huang led the generals of Bingzhou to resist Yuan Shao's attack here. Yuan Shao raised 200,000 troops, but he could not break through this pass.

When the news of Zhang Shuang's annexation of Yizhou came, Yuan Shao was simply crazy.

"My family is the fourth and third duke, and his reputation is world-famous. My talent is not under Zhang Shuang, and I have struggled for many years to get Jizhou and Youzhou. Zhang Shuang mobilized his troops and horses, and in only a few months, he obtained Yizhou, which is simply unreasonable. ”

Yuan Shao locked himself in the big tent of the Chinese army, sulking, and a little confused about the future.

"Now the world is competing for power, and Zhang Shuang is the strongest. Liu Bei is second, Cao Cao is again, and I am the weakest. This persimmon is soft to pinch, which is a truth that everyone knows. Zhang Shuang has ambitions to dominate the world, and the next one to bear the brunt must be me. What should I do? ”

At this time, Tian Feng, Fu Zhu, Feng Ji, Guo Tu and others walked in. Bow down and say, "My lord." ”

"Is there anything you guys are doing together?" Yuan Shao took a breath and asked.

In fact, Zhang Shuang's biggiving, it is good for Yuan Shao. The reason why Yuan Shao failed in history was that there were too many ministers, and Yuan Shao couldn't make a decision, so he lost many battles.

Now Zhang Shuang has accepted the trial and beheaded Xu You. Solved many internal disagreements for Yuan Shao. Besides, Zhang Shuang's strength has formed a huge oppressive force.

Yuan Shao's failure in history lies in his arrogance, the first in the world. Ministers and generals are proud. And now, under Zhang Shuang's coercion, how dare they be proud.

Therefore, the current Yuan Shao is actually his strongest time, and the ministers form a willpower and twist it into a rope, and no one dares to fight inwardly.

The four of them glanced at each other, and finally Tian Feng came out and said, "Lord, Zhang Shuang's power is too strong, it is impossible to get rid of it at once." He also needs a little time to digest the Liangzhou and Yizhou that he has taken. So now is a good time for us to grow. I think we should go back to Yecheng. On the one hand, repairing the city wall, training armor soldiers, pacifying the people, and fighting thieves, Jizhou and Youzhou are solid as a long-term plan. ”

After a pause, Tian Feng said again: "Zhang Shuang is strong, and it lies in the cavalry. And we, the three princes of Kwantung, lack cavalry. I think we should be in the north to unite with Zhang Shuang's Xianbei people, strong Karasuma people. As our cavalry unit. In addition, the opening of trade routes can allow Cao Cao and Liu Bei's people to go north to buy horses through our Jizhou and Youzhou, and also establish cavalry troops. In this way, we can counter Zhang Shuang's cavalry advantage. ”

Tian Feng's suggestion is very constructive and is a very long-term interest consideration. The rest of the advisors also nodded in unison, Yuan Shao naturally had no second way to choose, and there was no place for hesitation. Then he nodded and said, "Okay, let's retreat and return to Yecheng to think about it in the long run." ”

So Yuan Shao also retired.

The fierce war of four heroes and millions of soldiers against Zhang Shuang once again showed drama, and the weak Zhang Shuang won again. And after this war, all people of insight know that it will be a relatively long period of peace.

For the loyal and righteous people in the world, they are worried. But for the people of the world, it is a blessing. It is said that after the establishment of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the decree has been unclear and the country is dim.

The Qiang rebellion, which lasted for a hundred years, further reduced the national strength of the Eastern Han Dynasty.

The Yellow Turban War was only a relatively large rebellion, and there were countless other large and small rebellions, and the people were struggling to make a living. And now Zhang Shuang, as a thief, is entrenched in the West. Dongfang Liu Bei, Cao Cao, and Yuan Shao are all momentary heroes. Under their command, the potential of various cities and counties was tapped.

Encourage economic development and crack down on thieves. For a time, the Quartet presented a thriving attitude.

And as the pattern gradually stabilizes, there is a very popular saying circulating in the market. Now it's three heroes against one thief, evenly matched.

No matter what, the people finally have a good life.

And in this case, Zhang Shuang led his troops back to Luoyang. This day is the fifth day of June, the seventh year of the Great Cause. After Zhang Shuang came back, he first accompanied his wife and children at home, Shuangzhu. After that, he entered the palace and warmed up with the Queen Mother.

Then, according to the current situation, they settled down for the time being. Digest the interests of Liangzhou and Yizhou. On the other hand, it also pays attention to promoting poor talents and expanding its influence. Weaken the power of the Maison.

One day, Zhang Shuang will prepare for his ascension to the throne and pass on his rights to his son. He can do whatever he wants with his prestige, the control of the army. But this is only a momentary strength.

Not a lasting one.

According to Meteor, Zhang Shuang's foundation is not a good business. Although the country is strong, it seems to be tired, and if Zhang Shuang has an accident, it will collapse.

What Zhang Shuang is doing now is to solve this problem.

And with Zhang Shuang's return, there is also an undercurrent in Luoyang City. This undercurrent is very complex. First of all, Zhang Shuang's generals, loyal ministers, henchmen, and henchmen began to move, and they united with each other, intending to persuade Zhang Shuang to become king.

As Zhang Shuang's career gradually grows stronger, his momentum gradually becomes high-pitched, which is extremely normal. Zhang Shuang wants to be the founding monarch of the country, and everyone also wants to be the founding father, get the title, and pass it on to future generations. or leave a name in the annals.

All kinds of ** pushed them to become Zhang Shuang's strong backing and pushed Zhang Shuang forward.

In Luoyang City, there is still a hidden force loyal to the Han family, the only remaining power. This force felt the breath of the mountain rain coming and the wind filling the building, as if it was a frightened snake, entrenched together, and began to exude a fierce aura.

The person headed by this force is none other than Wang Yun, who Zhang Shuang is trying his best to guard against.

On this day, in a manor outside Wang Yuncheng, Wang Yun planned with Shisun Rui, Yang Zan and others.

"Zhang Shuang is getting stronger, he has killed the Son of Heaven before, and the next step is probably to become the king, and gradually cut off the wings of the Han family, and the ultimate goal is probably to Zen Rang. In such a situation, we had to launch. Because if you don't start it, I'm afraid you won't have a chance. Wang Yun sighed.

In the dark room, the light is on and off. A large shadow was formed on Wang Yun's face, as if the current Han family was gradually replaced by a shadow, and would eventually turn into historical dust. (To be continued) >