After some analysis and discussion, Liu He finally decided not to launch a final encirclement and suppression of Yuan Shao for the time being, wanting to use Yuan Shao's intention to get involved in Chang'an, and force Yuan Shao to consume with various forces in Guanzhong, so that he could save a lot of troops and time for himself, which would be more beneficial in the long run.

With Liu He's existing forces, if he concentrates all his efforts on besieging Yuan Shao, according to Guo Jia's calculations, Yuan Shao can be forced into the Yellow River for a long time of one and a half years or half a year for a short time, but it is always the best policy to attack with troops and rely on military means to attack hard, and it is the best policy to make full use of the conflicts and contradictions between various forces and constantly consume the strength of the opponent.

Although Yuan Shao lost the territory of Jizhou, and was controlled by Liu He, Huguan, Tianjingguan, and Jiguan in several throat passes, but the hundred-legged insect died but did not stiffen, not to mention that Yuan Shao had not yet reached that step. Although the overall combat strength of Yuan Shao's troops was lower than that of Liu He's troops, after all, there were still 80,000 of them, and if they relied on the city to hold on, it would also cause great trouble to Liu He's troops, and most importantly, it would cause heavy casualties to Liu He's troops.

Although fighting a war always kills people, Liu He will still try to avoid some casualties that can be avoided, although his habit makes people feel a little procrastinating, but it can save many lives. The number of lives saved in one or two battles may not be conspicuous enough, but if each battle can avoid the death of too many soldiers and civilians, it will accumulate year after year, it will be very impressive.

In the seven years since Liu He returned to Youzhou, because of Liu He's intervention or direct intervention, at least 100,000 soldiers and more than 900,000 people were avoided, and this million lives saved because of Liu He are now contributing to Youzhou and Liu He.

Liu He wrote a letter to Zhao Yun, relaying Jicheng's opinion to him, reminding Zhao Yun not to persecute Yuan Shao too harshly, and to temporarily retreat to Hanoi if necessary. Anyway, the Huguan and Tianjing Pass, which entered and exited Bingzhou, have now fallen into his own hands, even if Zhao Yun retreats to Hanoi, when he wants to completely liquidate Yuan Shao in the future, he does not necessarily have to send troops directly from Hanoi to Hedong.

In order not to affect Zhao Yun's judgment, Liu He did not use military documents this time, but told Zhao Yun about the prediction and analysis of the situation on Jicheng's side in the form of a personal letter, which was tantamount to acquiescing to Zhao Yun's ability to deal with it on the spot, and there was no need to strictly abide by Jicheng's plan.

In addition to writing a letter to Zhao Yun, Liu He also approved a plan to form a third battalion in Jizhou. There are two battalions of Zhenwei and Zhenwu in Jizhou, each with 20,000 horses. The Zhenwei battalion under the command of Tai Shici moved to Huguan and Tianjingguan in Bingzhou, and only the Zhenwu battalion led by Xian Yufu remained in Jizhou, and the troops seemed to be a little stretched, so it was very urgent to form the third battalion.

Among the five troops in Youzhou, although the Xiaocai Guard and the Dragon Tiger Guard are all military-level establishments with separate numbers, they were named "Wei" by Liu He, mainly because these two troops belong to mobile combat units, which have no geographical restrictions and can appear anywhere. The other three troops, the Youyan Army, the Zhenbei Army, and the Duliao Army, but their main combat direction can be seen from the number.

When the two forces of Zhenwei and Zhenwu were first created. At that time, Jizhou was still nominally under the management of Han Fu, and Liu He, in order to avoid suspicion, neither used "so-and-so" Wei nor "so-and-so" army to name these two troops. Instead, the relatively low-key word "battalion" was used. Now Jizhou needs to establish a third force, and before the Zhenwei Battalion and the Zhenwu Battalion were not renamed, Liu He named the third battalion the Zhenyong Battalion.

The Zhenyong battalion had the same number of personnel as Zhenwei and Zhenwu, and after the formation was completed, it was mainly stationed in Qinghe County in the south of Jizhou. The main task is to deter and defend the Cao army of Dongjun south of the Qing River, and in wartime, it can also support Tian Kai in the direction of the Qingzhou Plain, or reinforce the Zhenwu battalion on the Wei County side.

After the number and establishment of the Zhenyong Battalion were finalized. Liu He also put a lot of effort into selecting the battalion's commander, deputy general, and military division. After careful consideration, Liu He boldly appointed Sun Li, the deputy general of the Dragon and Tiger Guard, as the chief general of the Zhenyong battalion, Chen Rong, the strategist who originally followed Zang Hong, as the military advisor, and Tang Meng, the commander of the Xiao Cavalry Guard, as the deputy general.

Sun Li's "root red miaozheng", belongs to the local generals of Youzhou who Liu He personally recruited and cultivated, and his loyalty to Liu He is naturally undoubted, although his age seems to be a little younger, but the military exploits accumulated over the years are also very prominent, enough to send him to the position of the main general.

Liu He's advisers have always been in short supply, because his territory has been constantly expanding, and many scribes who can serve as military advisors have to govern the locality, so picking and choosing can only fall on Chen Rong's head. Since Chen Rong was able to stand up when Zang Hong was in trouble, and thought of using Liu He's power to save Zang Hong from Yuan Shao, it also proved that he was a courageous, knowledgeable, loyal and reliable person, so he was appreciated and reused by Liu He.

The deputy general Tang Mengxing was born in the army, and has been following Zhao Yun to the east and west to kill, originally in the Xiao cavalry guard and Wuhuan people crushed Chihu two belong to the "hum" two generals, this time finally went one step further, from the lieutenant to the position of deputy general.

After the main candidates for the Zhenyong battalion were determined, the headquarters immediately issued orders to Sun Li and Tang Meng, and at the same time issued a letter of appointment to Chen Rong.

Sun Li had just returned to Jicheng to rest with thousands of Dragon and Tiger Guard infantry who had participated in the war in Liaodong, and after learning that he had a new appointment, he actually went to the Gongzi's mansion to play tricks with Liu He, and refused to go to Jizhou to take up his post. Everyone else wants to be promoted, but Sun Li, this guy, is reluctant to take office because he is reluctant to leave Liu He.

Murong Ping, who was also the deputy general of Longhuwei, saw Sun Li pestering Liu and Sapo to play tricks, so he had to persuade him: "Sun Deda, you kid doesn't know anything!" Although the Zhenyong Battalion is at the beginning of its creation, it is exactly the same establishment and treatment as the Zhenwei Battalion and the Zhenwu Battalion in the famous Zhenji Prefecture. ”

Sun Li rolled his eyes and said angrily: "You said it so well, why don't I let Gongzi send you to Zhenyong Camp?" ”

When Murong Ping heard this, he immediately became anxious, waved his hand and said, "Then how can it be done!" I still want to stay in Dragon Tiger Guard, don't blame me for this! ”

Liu He looked at the two undisciplined subordinates, and reprimanded: "You two guys are pushing around, is it really child's play to be the order issued by the Commander's Office?" Sun Deda, I order you to leave within three days, and you must rush to Qinghe County within seven days, if you disobey, you will not be spared! Now, you two can fuck off! ”

After the two lieutenants left the Gongzi's mansion shoulder to shoulder, the eldest lady Cai Yan came to Liu He's side. "Seeing that he is going to be the father of two children, why do you still explode from time to time when you talk to your subordinates?"

Regarding Madame's anger, Liu He explained with a smile: "These two guys have been following me, and they are reluctant to leave Longhuwei for a long time, but I can't delay their promotion." Long Huwei's status is special, and if the two of them stay by my side, they will not have the opportunity to serve as the main general. This time, I will release Sun Li first, and when I find a suitable candidate, I will also release Murong Ping. ”

"Personnel transfers in the army have always been sensitive, you can think so far for your subordinates, and it is not in vain for them to swear allegiance to you one by one." Cai Yan felt it.

"Being a soldier and fighting a war is a job of tying your head to the waistband of your trousers, and outsiders look majestic, but how hard it actually is, only those who have really been in the army for many years will understand. Although I don't have to risk my own frontline now, I understand what the soldiers are thinking, so I will do my best for them as long as it is within my ability. ”

When Liu He said these words, his face was serious, and he was not deliberately pretentious.

Three days later, Sun Li, Chen Rong and Tang Meng left Jicheng together and rushed to Qinghe to form the third army in Jizhou.

At the same time as Sun Li and the others left, Zhang He, who was originally sitting on the western front of Youzhou, suddenly received an order from the headquarters, and then quietly led the rested and replenished Xiao cavalry guards to leave the western front and move towards the hinterland of Jizhou.

At present, there are two troops on the western front of Youzhou, Xiao Cavalry Guard and Youyan Army, because Liu He decided not to put any more pressure on Yuan Shao of Bingzhou for the time being, so only one of the two troops can ensure the safety of the western front. Considering that it will take at least one to two years for the Zhenyong battalion to fully form its combat effectiveness from its inception, and Zhang He is very familiar with the terrain of Jizhou, and the mobility ability of the Xiao cavalry guard is the most among all armies, Liu He transferred Zhang He to the area of Julu in the hinterland of Jizhou in order to deal with some unexpected situations.

Some time ago, Zhang Yan of Montenegro made a big move in Bingzhou that made Liu He very vigilant in his heart, he didn't want the guys of the Montenegrin Army who were addicted to eating big households to return to the mountains and consume the materials they looted from Bingzhou, and then cast their greedy eyes on Jizhou, which was empty in defense. To deal with these mountain bandits who are good at swimming and plundering, the horsemen who come and go like the wind are undoubtedly the most suitable.

In addition to worrying about the whole situation of the Montenegrin Army in Jizhou, Liu He is now also worried that Cao Cao in Yanzhou will take a risk and suddenly attack Jizhou. More than half of the territory of Yanzhou East County is north of the Yellow River, in the past Yuan Shao and Cao Cao were back to back, so East County has no threat to Jizhou, and now Yuan Shao's territory in Jizhou has been occupied by Liu He, Cao Cao immediately sent the general Cao Ren to lead 30,000 soldiers and horses to be stationed near Dunqiu north of Puyang, and the attitude of containing and defending Jizhou is obvious.

Before Yuan Shao is completely resolved, Liu He will not easily tear his face with Cao Cao for a decisive battle, but Cao Cao may not sit back and watch Liu He clean up Yuan Shao and then turn around to deal with himself, so Jizhou, which seems to have ended the war, is actually still on the verge of a new war breaking out at any time, and even the military advisor Guo Jia is not sure when the next war will happen. (To be continued......)