The situation that Yuan Shao hoped for appeared.

After Gongsun Chan killed Liu Yu, Xun You didn't have any reaction, and he simply ignored the affairs of Youzhou.

Yanzhou was very "anxious", Xun Yu, Xun You's uncle, personally wrote a letter and gave an order, asking Xun You to attack Gongsun Zhan, but Xun You was still unmoved.

The reason is very simple: Xu Ji's "mother" is in the hands of Gongsun Zhan. But the information Yuan Shao received was that Xun You did not have any measures to rescue Xu Ji's mother at all, and in the face of Yanzhou's order, Xun You just said that he did not dare to act rashly, for fear of accidentally injuring Xu Ji's mother.

This is clearly a prevarication.

At the same time, Wang Yun's appointment of Zhang Shao has come to Xuzhou.

Zhang Shao became the new Xuzhou Thorn History. Guo Jia, on the other hand, ordered Yu to lead 5,000 Yanzhou troops to attack the original Xuzhou Thorn Shi Cao Bao.

Although Cao Bao is the general of Xuzhou, but at this time Xuzhou's military spirit has been dispersed, in the face of the momentum of the Yanzhou army, the Xuzhou army has not done anything, not to mention that more troops have been controlled by the other three families in Xuzhou, no one will really help Cao Bao. And Cao Bao's own ability is not enough to fight against Yu Tuo.

Therefore, Cao Bao was easily arrested, and the Cao family was also swept into the dust of historical memory by Guo Jia. Guo Jia's actions once again aroused "dissatisfaction" on the Yanzhou side, and Xun Yu asked Guo Jia to escort Cao Bao to Yanzhou, on the grounds that he was afraid that Guo Jia would kill Cao Bao with one sword.

Guo Jia once again "refused" Xun Yu's proposal, Guo Jia's reason was very simple, Cao Bao's matter was a matter of Xuzhou, and this matter should be handled by the newly appointed Xuzhou assassin Zhang Zhao, so Xun Yu should not ask Guo Jia for someone at all.

And Zhang Zhao's attitude is also very simple: don't hand over people. Wang Yun's letter also stated. All the affairs of Xuzhou were handled by Zhang Zhao, and he believed that Yanzhou's army should withdraw from Xuzhou.

Therefore. Guo Jia then ordered the 5,000 men and horses in Yanzhou to return to Yanzhou.

In the eyes of outsiders, this incident is definitely a signal for Guo Jia to break away from the Yanzhou army.

Immediately, the newly established Xuzhou Army began to train under the organization of Yu Tuo. Meanwhile. The three major families in Xuzhou provided Zhang Zhao with a large amount of supplies. Coupled with all the materials of the Cao family, Zhang Zhao began to build the city and build a large number of buildings. Everyone thought that this was Guo Jia taking precautions, stabilizing Xuzhou's defenses, and preparing to turn against Xu Ji in the future.

Only those in Yanzhou who knew the inside story knew that Guo Jia was only preparing to fight against Cao Cao's army, which was becoming an enemy day by day.

Don't forget that Cao Ren is in Guangling! Yuan Shao saw that things were really developing in the direction he expected and Guo Tu expected, and after asking Guo Tu's opinion. Yuan Shao finally launched a full-scale operation: in order to crusade against Yuan Shu, the second alliance of princes began.

This time, Yuan Shao's slogan was "punish the thieves internally, and the country will rebel externally".

It can be said that Yuan Shao's hand is extremely beautiful. It can be described as a win in one fell swoop. First of all, Yuan Shao has gained the support of the entire Yuan family, you must know that Yuan Shu's rash claim to be emperor has put the entire Yuan family on the cusp. The Yuan family turned out to be loyal ministers of the Han Dynasty, the fourth generation and the third duke, and the old officials of the family, and they were originally the first in the world, but they were tossed by Yuan Shu, and the prestige of the Yuan family plummeted.

Now Yuan Shao is actually reinvigorating his family by doing this, so he is. Of course, the Yuan family fully supports it. And the strong political influence and economic strength of the Yuan family is a great help to Yuan Shao. Secondly. Yuan Shao once again became the head of the world's popularity, and was once again elected as the leader of the alliance, which was a great help to Yuan Shao in terms of prestige and strength. And this also set the whip for Yuan Shao to prepare to fight against Xu Ji.

At least. This alliance Yuan Shao was entrusted by Wang Yun.

Now there is no emperor in the world. It can be said that the order of the court is the order of the emperor, and there is an order of the court. Who dares to ignore Yuan Shao and others? Even if Xu Ji wants to move himself, he must first think about the consequences.

Although Yuan Shao has gone through the loss of the two major battles in Jizhou, he still has some people under him.

This time, the person who wrote the crusade against Yuan Shu was the Chen Lin who wrote the crusade against Cao Cao in history.

This Chen Lin scolded Yuan Shu in the text. As soon as Yuan Shao's text came out. There were a lot of people who responded.

The imperial court adopted the principle of proximity, since Zhang Ji's army was originally in Sizhou. Then send Zhang Ji's army to Yuzhou to support Yuan Shao.

Liu Xuan was originally Yuan Shu's mortal enemy, and of course he would not let Yuan Shu go when he had this opportunity.

Cao Cao was originally in Jiangdong to conquer. But he will definitely not pass up this opportunity to increase his popularity. So he ordered his younger brother Cao Ren, who had been stationed in Guangling, to join the Allied army. Cao Ren, together with Liu Xuan, began a war against Yuan Shu in the east of Yangzhou.

Although Liu Xian was too busy to take care of himself, he would not give up such an opportunity to fall into the ground, because the battle with Sun Ce was tense, so he only sent 5,000 cavalry to do things perfunctorily.

Sun Ce had no choice, and now Sun Ce was anxious to break off relations with Yuan Shu, so he also responded to this military operation, and in order to show his attention, Sun Ce and Zhou Yu personally led troops across the river to attack Yuan Shu. Zhang Zhao, the new assassin of Xuzhou, participated in this alliance according to Xu Ji's order, but did not send troops, on the grounds that Xuzhou is now too busy to take care of itself and can only support it spiritually.

How could Yuan Shao take this matter to heart? Now there are so many people who have promised to crusade against Yuan Shu, and there is not a single Xuzhou missing.

For Yuan Shao, the significance of Xuzhou is not to participate in the alliance crusade against Yuan Shu, but to turn Xuzhou into a heart disease that makes Xu Ji uncomfortable. Don't say that Xuzhou can't divide the troops, even if the troops come out, Yuan Shao will persuade Xuzhou to withdraw the troops.

The last person to join the alliance was Gongsun Chan as a matter of course.

For a long time, Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zhan have been dealing with Xu Ji in one south and one north.

However, Yuan Shao is not concerned with Gongsun Zhan, Yuan Shao has long ordered Yuan Ba and others, who kidnapped Xu Ji's mother, to firmly grasp Xu Ji's mother in their hands, as long as Xu Ji's mother is in their hands, with Xu Ji's person, he is afraid that he will be jealous for a long time. However, Yuan Shao did not invite the army of Yanzhou, his reason was that Zhang Zhao was originally an official of Yanzhou, although he was now appointed by the imperial court to assassinate Xuzhou. But it should also be regarded as a Yanzhou person. Since Xuzhou had already participated in this alliance, there was no reason for Yanzhou to send another army to participate in this matter.

On the surface, it is for the sake of Yanzhou. But all discerning people can see that Yanzhou has been excluded by Yuan Shao.

All the time. The beautiful Yanzhou army will be left out in the cold. No one will remember that Yuan Shu was defeated by the Yanzhou army in Yanzhou to have today's fate, and people only remember that Yuan Shao was the hero who fought against Yuan Shu.

All of a sudden, all the eyes of the world were focused on Yuzhou. Yuan Shao seems to be the biggest beneficiary of this war.

And Xu Ji, the strong man who kept Yuan Shao awake at night, was leading a team of phantoms disguised as Yuan Shao's soldiers at this time, stationed outside Gwangju City in Runan County, Yuzhou.

Xu Ji came here for only one purpose: to welcome Chen Dao. After Chen Zhi spent Jiangxia, he stopped in Pingchun City, and Chen Zhi sent people to reconnoiter the intelligence of the entire Central Plains war situation. found that there were many things that were disagreed, especially the fact that Yuan Shao became the leader of the alliance. Chen Zhi didn't dare to act rashly, so he asked Gan Ning to send someone to contact the Yanzhou army.

It didn't take long for the people sent to contact the Zang Ba army, who had been subsuming the Yellow Turban Army in Yuzhou.

Zang Ba was overjoyed after confirming that this was a man sent by Chen Zhi, and hurriedly informed Xu Ji. When Xu Ji heard that Chen Zhi had come back in time, he was naturally overjoyed, so he took the manpower to disguise himself as Yuan Shao's army and waited for Chen Dao's return here.

Now in the north of Yangzhou and in the territory of Yuzhou, the struggle between Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu is underway. There was also a steady stream of armies of many princes. So of course, Xu Ji has no problem in disguise like this.

At noon, Chen arrives!

Xu Ji personally went out to welcome him.

Amidst the laughter, the two people hugged each other tightly at the gate of the camp.

Long. Xu Jicai let go of his arm and grabbed Chen to the side of his shoulder with both hands. Deep emotions shoot out of the eyes. said to Chen Zhi in a deep voice: "Uncle Zhi, I miss it here day and night, and all I have in my mind is your heroic posture of single-handedly winning the pass in Jingzhou." I want you to return as soon as possible, but it's a pity that there are still frequent wars in the Central Plains. Before I revealed my identity, Uncle Ling stayed in Jingzhou for a long time. ”

Chen Zhi had a grateful look in his eyes. said to Xu Ji sincerely: "Where did the lord say it? This trip to Jingzhou is really a good exercise for his subordinates. I really understand what it means to have a heaven outside the sky. Lu Bu is not the only opponent in the world. What's more, the reason why this is the case is also because his subordinates are not defeated by Lu Bu, and the lord must be extremely tired. ”

Xu Ji knew that the person Chen Zhi was referring to was Huang Zhong.

This is a matter of course, you must know that even Guan Yu in his heyday was helpless against Huang Zhong, whose martial arts were in decline, and he was just evenly divided.

The current Huang Zhong is in the year of fighting, and he is afraid that his kung fu is on par with Lu Bu. It was also a very normal thing for Chen Zhi to be shocked by Huang Zhong's martial arts.

So he smiled and said, "Uncle Kan really wants to fight Huang Zhong again!" But we don't have to worry about running out of chances. ”

Chen Zhi understood and said: "My subordinates understand!" I heard that Huang Zhong has already joined Sun Ce's men, and in the future, the lord will conquer Jingzhou and let his subordinates meet Huang Zhong for a while! ”

Xu Ji smiled mysteriously, "But before that, Uncle Zhi, you don't want to go south, but go north." Chen Zhi was stunned, but Xu Ji turned his eyes behind Chen Zhi, fell on Gan Ning Gan Xingba's face, and said with a smile: "But General Gan Ning will stay in the south for a long time." ”

Gan Ning was originally a little restrained, although he was willing to be bold, but after all, the young man in front of him is now a well-known figure in the world, and Xu Ji has lived the life of a superior person for a long time, so the feeling that Xu Ji gives him is completely different from the feeling that Chen Zhi gave him. That's why Gan Ning, who has always been uninhibited, doesn't know what to say. However, Xu Ji's words broke the barrier between the two people, and in Xu Ji's words, Gan Ning didn't feel the kind of politeness towards the guests at all. Xu Ji told him what he wanted him to do so directly, but it was right for Gan Ning's temper.

All of a sudden, Gan Ning relaxed, came up and bowed to the ground, and said in a deep voice: "Gan Ning Gan Xingba has seen the lord, and he was originally serving the lord to death!" Xu Ji pulled Gan Ning up. looked at the eight hundred strong men behind Gan Ning, and saw that everyone had a copper bell tied around their waists, and their hearts were really worthy of their reputation. He hurriedly ordered his subordinates to arrange the residence of these newly joined brothers.

Then Xu Ji pulled Chen Dao with his left hand and Gan Ning with his right hand, and walked towards the camp together.

After entering the camp, Chen Zhi couldn't wait to say, "Lord." What do you mean I want to go north? Xu Ji told him about the latest development of the battle situation in Youzhou, and then said in a deep voice: "It's a pity that Liu Yu died. His ability to govern the place is one of the few in my Han Dynasty. However, Liu Yu's death also solved a big trouble for us, with Liu Yu here. We have never been able to deal with the ethnic minorities in the north, and now Gongsun Chan has solved a big problem for us. ”

Chen Zhi sighed when he heard this: "General Gongsun is really unwise. He really shouldn't have gone against the lord. Xu Ji knew that Chen Zhi was ill, so he said sincerely: "Uncle Zhi, don't think so much, although he is a strong shield for my Han to resist foreign invaders, but everyone has their own principles and positions, and their own interests are centered, General Gongsun has a merit to my Han, which no one can erase." But he was so dizzy. It is normal to have a future fate, and Uncle Zhi doesn't have to be too sad. ”

Chen Zhixiong's body was shocked, but he didn't speak.

Xu Ji stood up. Standing with his hands in his hands, he said proudly to Chen Zhi: "Since ancient times, my Chinese evaluation characters have always been kings and losers. How ridiculous is this, even in the run-down of the characters, didn't they do a good thing or two while they were alive? Chen Zhi and Gan Ning had a strange light in their eyes and looked at Xu Ji, who was proudly independent at this time. Listen quietly.

Xu Ji snorted coldly and said, "People say that Qin Shi Huang is extremely cruel, but how much did Qin Shi Huang do for my Huaxia?" You can say that he did it for personal gain, but it is undeniable that many of Qin Shi Huang's measures were for the benefit of future generations. Then he turned to look at Chen Dao. said to Chen Zhi in a deep voice: "Uncle Zhi, I know why you are like this. In this case, it is inconvenient to use your life's energy to defend the territory of China and purge the grassland peoples. Remember our ancestors' oath that 'those who dare to offend the power of the Han Dynasty will be punished even if they are far away'! Because. The conquest of foreign tribes is also the merit of General Gongsun's life! ”

Chen Zhi was stunned by Xu Ji's words, and his blood was boiling. couldn't help but stand up and said excitedly: "The lord's words today, Chen Zhi dare not forget for a moment!" If you don't step on the grassland, you won't return! Xu Ji nodded vigorously, also looking excited.

Although Gan Ning was a bystander, he also felt that there was a raging fire in his heart. Although he was not familiar with Xu Ji, he was completely moved by Xu Ji's words, and it was the first time he had seen such a far-sighted and far-sighted person. And if Chen Zhi fulfilled his promise in the future, throughout his life, he continued to kill and fight on the grassland, becoming a nightmare for the grassland people, although until Chen Zhi died of old age, foreign wars were still going on, but Chen Zhi became a role model for countless Chinese men, going forward and succeeding, striving to be the first, and sacrificing his life for the country to expand thousands of miles!

Xu Ji looked at Chen Dao, who was a little excited and speechless, and said slowly: "Uncle Zhi, don't worry, I will teach you military things, but I have another set of methods to deal with the grassland people, I will let the grassland people have no place to stand, and there is no way for them to graze in the places we have occupied." A cold glint flashed in his eyes. Although Chen Zhi didn't understand a little, he was full of confidence in Xu Ji and nodded when he heard this.

Gan Ning said to Xu Ji at this time: "What the lord said is very true, originally I still looked down on Qin Shi Huang, and felt that he was old and confused, and it was really inexplicable that he actually ordered Xu Fu to find such an ethereal thing as an overseas immortal mountain. However, after listening to the lord's words, I found that Qin Shi Huang really had more merit than his fault, and the fact that his subordinates ridiculed him was really a little insignificant compared to his merits. ”

Xu Ji looked at Gan Ning, shook his head and said, "Gan Ning, you are wrong, do you think Qin Shi Huang is really old and confused?" Do you think that Qin Shi Huang really sent Xu Fu to the sea to seek the elixir of immortality? Gan Ning and Chen Zhi were stunned when they heard this.

Xu Ji said in a deep voice: "As far as I know, Xu Fu went to sea twice before and after, and after Xu Fu returned to the sea for the first time, he once asked Qin Shi Huang for a large amount of grain seeds and 'hundred labors', and then went to sea for the second time, and for Xu Fu's strange request, Qin Shi Huang actually agreed, don't you think it's strange?" ”

Gan Ning scratched his head, not understanding what it was. Chen Zhi's body was shocked, and he said to Xu Ji: "My subordinates know, the immortals themselves are immortal and omnipotent, how can they need grain seeds and hundreds of labors?" It was clear that the people brought by Xu Fu needed to reclaim the land and build houses and tools! ”

Xu Ji nodded with a smile and said in a deep voice: "So I dare to say that the place where Xu Fu went must be a desert island, and Xu Fu's second trip to sea was definitely not to look for an elixir, but to reclaim a desert island on the orders of Qin Shi Huang." It's a pity that for some reasons, Xu Fu lost news with us, but it can definitely be said that Qin Shi Huang never gave up opening up the territory for my China throughout his life, majestic! Yingzheng! That's how it should be! After a pause, Xu Ji yearned for it: "I always wonder what is the other end of the sea?" We are all descendants of Emperor Qin and Han Wu, should we inherit the legacy of Emperor Qin, in addition to sweeping Liuhe, but also go overseas and turn the sea into our world! ”

Gan Ning was speechless by Xu Ji's words.

At this time, he already clearly felt that Xu Ji's cultivation of the water army was not only to conquer Jiangnan, he also had a more ambitious goal! Sure enough, Xu Ji turned around and said to Gan Ning: "Xingba, I want you to train a navy for me, not only across the Jiangnan, but also for me to open up the ocean!" ”

Gan Ning was shocked by Xu Ji again, couldn't bear it anymore, and knelt down with tears streaming down his face.

"A man has gold under his knees", but there are some things in life that are far more valuable than gold! (To be continued......)