Xu Ji finally concluded: "In short, now the world is divided into four, and there are Xu Ji in the north, Cao Mengde in Jiangdong, Sun Ce in Jingzhou, and Liu Bei in Yizhou. ”

Tian Feng said: "The so-called knowing oneself and knowing one's opponent is invincible, and from the current situation, it is impossible to achieve a quick victory." ”

Xu Ji said helplessly: "Let's not talk about military matters, the economic situation of these states is really not optimistic, before I entered Chang'an, Xun Wenruo has written many letters to me to express his dissatisfaction, thinking that it is not suitable for our army to fight again during this time, if it is not for the Youzhou battlefield in the future, it can be self-sufficient, only need to produce tools, and Zhang Xiu's grain and grass in Chang'an area do not need us to provide, I am afraid that Xun Wenruo will come to reason with me in person at that time." Fu Zhu nodded and said: "In the troubled times, it is already a miracle that the lord does not levy troops during war, does not raise taxes, and maintains the stable development of various industries. ”

Xu Ji smiled bitterly: "The north has been basically pacified, and the economic construction of the newly conquered prefectures and counties is also a problem, and we have to deal with stubborn and conservative families and internal political reforms adapted to local conditions. The war against ethnic minorities in the north of Youzhou and Bingzhou is getting more and more intense, and it is a major matter that our army is now in the process of defense and construction. Tian Feng was more concerned about the military, so he said: "Our army should also have a good rest, the army of the forbidden department, the elite of the Chinese army under Gao Shun, and the army of the original general Bocai under the department of Zang Ba have all been fighting for many years, and they have been running long distances all the way, and the soldiers are tired, so it is really not suitable to use these three armies to fight in a short time." ”

Fu Zhi also thought on the side: "Xun You's army is a siege force, and its mobility is poor. In the plains field battle, it is good to be able to use it for self-protection, and his department is the magic weapon of the lord's strategy to attack the city. But it is not a sharp weapon when the two armies fight each other. And the rest of the army is actually not my elite troops in Yanzhou. Counting on the fingers, the Xiliang cavalry, Jingzhou soldiers, Xuzhou soldiers, Youzhou army, Yuan Shu army, Yellow Turban army, as well as the Bingzhou army, as well as the army newly recruited by Liang Xi, have exceeded the original army of our Yanzhou. It is really not conducive to our army's operations, so the reorganization of the armies in various localities is imminent. If the inside is unstable, why should it be outside? Tian Feng also said: "Look at the enemy." It seems to be weak but strong. Yizhou Liu Bei took Hanzhong Zhang Lu as his shield and Ma Teng, Han Sui, Li Cui, and Guo Yan as his wings. It is also possible to use Chang'an's disobedience to the lord's land opposition forces to involve the lord's energy. It's a real headache. And Sun Ce of Jingzhou made it clear that he would rule by dividing the river and using the advantage of the navy to block our army from moving south. Vigorously develop the four southern counties of Jingzhou. With the support of the clans, and the army is provided by these clans, plus the surrendered original Jingzhou army, the power is flying over every day. Although Cao Cao in Jiangdong is busy pacifying the local clans, it is not a problem because of Cao Cao's means of winning over people, because of the war in the north. A large number of refugees from Yuzhou and Xuzhou crossed the Yangtze River and ran to Cao Cao's place. Cao Cao has sufficient human resources, and the most annoying thing is that Cao Cao left Liu Miao in the north of Yangzhou, and the lord wants to go south, and he must first pass through Liu Xuan's pass, which is really a headache. Xu Ji sighed: "It is precisely for this reason that our task in the next section is more internal, although there will be wars, but also sporadicly." ”

Everyone in the room nodded, and Tian Feng remembered something and said: "By the way, my lord, I heard that the guards of Tongguan and Qingni Pass are all from the Wang family, and Wang Yun's nephew is also leading the army at the lord's office, right?" ”

Xu Ji smiled: "I know what Yuan Hao wants to say, hum!" In fact, the Taiyuan Wang family has not really succumbed, Wang Ling and Wang Chen are just doing this out of helplessness, and Jiuhou is only afraid that he will become elbows and armpits. But I've already figured out how to find someone to talk to the Wang family. Facing everyone's inquiring eyes, Xu Ji said leisurely: "Guo Jia." ”

Tian Feng immediately high-fived and said, "Good idea, lord!" With this ghostly talent, the Wang family doesn't want to play any tricks again! And the battlefield of Bingzhou does need a commander, although Liang Xi is a talent, but not a real military talent, although Xu Huang I haven't seen it yet, but at best he is only a wise general, and Bingzhou now seems to be stable on the surface, but the hidden internal and external troubles are really more dangerous than Youzhou. With filial piety here, the lord should be able to sit back and relax. Xu Ji stood up and stretched, and said comfortably: "This is still second, I left Fengxiao in Xuzhou to confuse the enemy and take Xuzhou, Fengxiao has done a good job, but Fengxiao is an extremely strong person, if he stays there again, he will definitely think hard about how to deal with Cao Cao, with Fengxiao's talent, there is naturally hope for success, but Cao Cao has many capable people and strategists, and there are more Cheng Yu or such opponents who can keep pace with Fengxiao or even be better than Lao Lao, for a long time, Feng Xiao will definitely exhaust all his efforts for the things here, Feng Xiao is already weak, if something happens because of this, how can I be embarrassed by this friendship? It is better to transfer Fengxiao to Bingzhou, the weather in Taiyuan is good, suitable for recuperation, and compared with Cao Cao, the Qianghu, Xianbei, and the families in this place, it is really not worthy of even lifting shoes, Guo Jia raised his hand, and they had to obey. Frustrated, he frowned and said: "Although the lord said so, but as soon as Feng Xiao leaves, what will Xuzhou do?" Although Yu Tuo is a wise man, he ......"

Xu Jiyi waved his hand and said: "It doesn't matter, first of all, Cao Cao will not take the initiative to provoke me in a short time, and secondly, I am ready to reuse Chen Deng, this kid's talent is not under Yu Xuan, there are two people plus Zhang Zhao, Xuzhou is fine." ”

Everyone nodded. Xu Ji sighed and said, "Now I just hope that there will be more talented people here." Xu Zijiang, who had not spoken, laughed and said: "Wen Lie doesn't have to worry, the old man is here to solve Wen Lie's troubles." ”

Xu Ji was overjoyed and looked at Xu Zijiang, who said indifferently: "Wen Lie might as well make public the matter of the old man's residence in your mansion." ”

Xu Ji and Tian Feng immediately understood what Xu Zijiang meant. Xu Zi will be the most famous scholar in the world, who has not appeared for many years, and now he lives in Xu Jidi's mansion as soon as he appears. This is simply creating momentum for Xu Ji, with Xu Zijiang, I am afraid that Xu Ji's mansion will be full of people!

It won't be long before I am afraid that the person with the highest reputation in Chang'an City is Xu Ji.

Xu Ji even felt that Xu Zijiang was doing this to create momentum for himself to be the emperor.

Come to think of it. Xu Ji bowed down and said solemnly to Xu Zijiang: "Mr. is affected by Xu Ji Hongchen. Xu Ji was uneasy. Xu Zijiang laughed and stood up. Pulling Xu Ji and said: "Don't say those innocuous words, I want to sleep with Wen Lie tonight, so as to listen to the strange things in Wen Lie's stomach, since the Ying Yin meeting, I have never heard that kind of interesting thing." ”

Of course, Xu Ji knew that Xu Zijiang was referring to some knowledge of the later generations, and of course he would satisfy him, anyway, Xu Zijiang would have great powers. It's impossible to build a laboratory, so let's put into practice all the things he said.

The two of them left the hall laughing and talking. Naturally, the rest of the people dispersed.

And so the night passed.

In the following period, Xu Ji entered an unprecedented busy stage.

In addition to the daily routine of participating in the morning pilgrimage. It is to speed up the implementation of their own strategy in Chang'an. The first thing Xu Ji did was to consolidate Chang'an's barrier to the north, and he asked Liu Xie for the next holy decree. Give Lu Bu an official and enter the knighthood. Express your sincerity to Lu Bu. Ask Lu Bu to defend the Northland. Defending against Qianghu, colleagues threatened the army of Li Daoguo in Anding and other places.

Xu Ji quickly got a response from Lu Bu, and Lu Bu, who was alone, immediately expressed great sincerity and was willing to cooperate with Xu Ji.

And Zhang Xiu and Jia Xu were of course sent by Xu Ji to the Hanzhong region. Continue to confront Zhang Lu. In order to strengthen the strength of Zhang Xiu's army, Xu Ji handed over Dian Wei, Zhou Cang, and Pei Yuanshao to Zhang Xiu. Now Liu Beijun has retreated, and there are no generals in Hanzhong except for Yang Ren, a defeated general under Zhang Xiudi. Although Ma Teng is powerful, his subordinates are just Ma Chao and Pang Tong.

Now Zhang Xiu and Jia Xu are very dissatisfied with the transfer of Chang'an Ling Prince Fu and others, but Xu Ji's reasons are extremely legitimate, and they are helpless.

Subsequently, Guo Huaihe followed Tian Feng to begin the reorganization of the army in the Chang'an area. In just a few days, Tian Feng showed great appreciation for Guo Huai's ability. Even think that even if you don't have yourself, it will take time. This Guo Huai can also be on his own.

Fu Zhu and Li Yan quietly disappeared in Chang'an, and Li Yan, of course, returned to Jingzhou to prepare to capture Nanyang. And Fu Zhu waited for the arrival of Zhang Yan's army in Lu City.

The news that Xu Zi would live in Xu Ji's mansion also spread in Chang'an City at this time, and the so-called celebrities in Chang'an City ran to Xu Ji's mansion to ask for a meeting. Of course, Xu Zijiang met their requirements, chatted with these idlers every day, and even created momentum for Xu Ji intentionally or unintentionally, making Xu Ji's reputation soar day by day.

You must know that although Xu Ji originally had some prestige, there will be xenophobia in every era, and Chang'an is the seat of the imperial court, so of course these celebrities will look down on "soil buns" like Xu Ji who have risen in the local area. But after Xu Zijiang publicized this, everyone was impressed by Xu Ji, so someone would come to visit Xu Ji every day, hinting at his convincing to Xu Ji. The enthusiasm of the scene almost overwhelmed Xu Ji.

Originally, these people were afraid of Xu Ji because Xu Ji was in power, which was a kind of submission, but now it is a kind of convincing, and the difference is huge, which shows that the number of people who will make trouble for Xu Ji in the future will be greatly reduced. The prince's faction didn't expect Xu Ji to come to this hand, originally most of the military power in Chang'an City was already in Xu Ji's hands, and now the people's hearts have shifted to Xu Ji's side, but there is no way to save it, only to stare at Xu Ji becoming more and more popular day by day.

During this period, the only thing that made Xu Ji a little ridiculous was that another little child came to him. This child is Yang Biao's son, Yang Xiu Yang Dezu, who came to ask Xu Ji for a house. The reason is that since Wang Yun is rebellious, then his son Yang Biao is a good person, and of course Yang Biao should be released. However, the imperial court has its own laws of the imperial court, and of course it will deal with this matter properly, but at least the house confiscated by Wang Yun should be returned to them first.

This Yang Xiu is really interesting, he actually has good negotiation skills, and he knows that he will make a concession like a deal, for fear that directly rehabilitating his father will anger Xu Ji. So I want a house first, get a place for my family, and remind Xu Ji not to forget his father's affairs. Xu Ji has long known this Yang Xiu's ingenuity, if it comes to improvisation, even Cao Cao is really impressed, but this person is the same as Qingzhou's nominal assassin Shi Kong Rong, who likes to talk a lot and make trouble with Cao Cao, otherwise Cao Cao would not have killed him.

Yang Xiu, who is still a child, has already shown this kind of signs. Although Xu Ji likes Yang Xiu's talent very much. But that kind of aggressiveness hidden behind the humble appearance is really too disliked, so Xu Ji is ready to educate Yang Xiu when he is not yet grown. agreed to Yang Xiu's request. Even his father could be released right away. There's one requirement though. That is, Yang Xiu must go to the academy in Yanzhou to study. Yang Xiu didn't expect things to go so smoothly, so he hurriedly nodded in agreement.

Xu Ji was secretly laughing. When you arrive in Yanzhou, you kid suffers.

An improved Yang Xiu should be worth people's expectations!

During this period, war reports from all over the country also poured into Xu Ji.

Xu Wei sent an army to feint to attack Qinchuan, causing Li Wei and Guo Yan to be in a hurry and send heavy troops to defend, Xu Wei saw that his goal had been achieved. He began to withdraw his troops and asked Xu Ji for the next move. Xu Ji ordered Xu Wei to return to the army and go to the Wugong area. Assisted Tian Feng and Guo Juhuai in reorganizing the army.

Xu Wei is also a veteran of Yanzhou, and the thousand people under his command are also shadows, and he has joined in. Of course, Tian Feng's training will get twice the result with half the effort.

Subsequently, Xu Ji received a battle report from Lü Bu, and they were indeed attacked by Qianghu, but because Lü Bu was on guard. In turn, there is a big killing. Qiang Hu fled in embarrassment, and did not dare to move forward in the area of the Great Wall. At the same time, the warriors of Bingzhou also fought, and another army of Tuoba Xianbei and Qianghu began to invade Bingzhou from the north and west of Bingzhou, respectively.

Yu Fuluo and Hu Chuquan fought Tuoba Xianbei at Yanmen Pass, and the two sides are now engaged in a tug-of-war, and no one can help anyone.

And the unlucky Qiang Hu suffered a big loss again, and they met Xu Huang in the west of Bingzhou. was lured deep by Xu Huang and set up a series of ambushes. After several defeats in a row, he fled from the wind. However, because Xu Huang's army was not strong, he did not dare to go deep alone and pursue the enemy, but he did not seek merit but sought no fault to defend on the border line. Liang Xi sent Zhang Hu, a delegation of envoys, in the hope of obtaining temporary peace in exchange for ease of the pressure on the annexation.

However, the most unlucky ones were Li Dao, Guo Yan and others, who were driven south by the Xianbei of Hexi in the north for unknown reasons, and were caught off guard, and were frequently mobilizing troops and horses to resist foreign enemies.

The war in Youzhou went well. Chen Zhi, who was relaxed, won consecutive battles, especially after Xu Ji tightened his belt and brought out the Yanzhou cavalry, he attacked even more vigorously, and the Xianbei people who were killed in every battle did not leave any armor, and did not leave a pawn. As for special products such as cattle, sheep and horses, they can be grabbed as soon as they can, and then these things are sent back to the field. Now the Xianbei people are afraid of Chen to the extent that they are far more afraid of Gongsun Chan than before.

After Tian Chou waited for a large number of Yanzhou handicraftsmen and the Yellow Turban Army to descend, he began to build a new city in Youzhou, Yan Rou also met with his lost brother Yan Zhi and recognized each other, and then the two also taught the nomadic herding techniques to these Yellow Turban Army soldiers, teaching them the necessary grazing knowledge, especially not to dry up and fish, keep grazing in one place, and carry out the necessary care for the grassland. These originally homeless peasants were impermanently given cattle, sheep, horses, and their own shelter, and heard that they would not be required to pay taxes for decades, and of course they rejoiced and stayed here, but if they heard that the steppe people were coming, they all gritted their teeth with hatred, and showed a strong sense of belligerence to protect their property.

The 50,000 soldiers of the Zhen family in Jizhou were enriched to the land that no one cultivated because of the war, and engaged in agricultural production. I believe that in a few years, this will be a fertile field. The craftsmen of Yanzhou worked day and night to create all kinds of materials for production and warfare. They are here because they have received the generous rewards promised by the Yanzhou government, and although these rewards will not be cashed until a few years later, they are absolutely exciting, coupled with the credibility of the Yanzhou government. That's why the rights of these artisans are supported.

As for the Central Plains, Yuan Shao's history has finally come to an end.

Under the onslaught of Zangba's army and Gaoshun's army, Yecheng and the ancient city were lost one after another. In the end, even Runan was captured by Gao Shun's army, and Yuan Shao's only master, Yuan Min, in order to cover Yuan Shao's escape, met Gan Ning Gan Xingba in the chaos, and fought with Gan Ning for more than 20 rendezvous, and was swept under the horse by Gan Ning with an iron rope, and died.

Yuan Shao was defeated and fled to Gepo, but was rejected by Zhang Ji.

Zhang Ji showed the holy decree that Wang Yun was defeated and Liu Xie returned to Chang'an safely under the protection of Xu Ji.

Yuan Shao knew that his general trend was gone, so he screamed and killed himself with a horizontal sword outside Gepo City. The defeat of Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu, and the death of Yuan Min marked the disappearance of the famous Yuan clan in the history of the Great Han Dynasty, and the so-called Four Worlds and Three Dukes were just a joke.

The remnants of Yuan Shao's defeated army were all absorbed, and the land of Yuzhou fell into Xu Ji's grasp.

At this time, the situation has finally become clear, and Xu Ji's next plan is undoubtedly to stabilize the north he has occupied, the current situation is slightly better than Cao Cao's situation at that time, but there are more hidden dangers, Lu Bu is an extremely unstable factor There is no doubt that he still needs to rely on the big tree of Xu Ji at the moment, and Xu Ji can also use his strength for the time being.

But the biggest trouble at the moment is actually the trouble of Yizhou and Liangzhou, this is the only worry that Xu Ji is worried about, if he can't solve these troubles, then the subsequent conquest of Jingzhou or Jiangdong is a great danger, and if you want to unify it, you must first seize Yizhou, which is also the strategy that Jia Xu set for Xu Ji before.

In other words, Xu Ji's next plan is undoubtedly to stabilize Chang'an first, and then the goal is Yizhou. (To be continued......)