Chapter 23 Consignment to Yuzhou

Late at night, in Xuzhou City, in Zhao Feng's mansion.

The fierce gasp came from Zhao Feng's room, and it took a long time to come to an end. Husband, are you going to go on an expedition again soon? Lying in Zhao Feng's arms, Diao Chan asked quietly.

"Yes, I will send troops tomorrow. But this time I'm going to Yuzhou. There should be no big battle to fight. Zhao Feng answered, but his hands were still swaming on Diao Chan's delicate body.

"When you go on an expedition, husband, you'd better be more careful. I'll wait for you at home." Under Zhao Feng's teasing, Diao Chan also gasped more and more quickly. After reluctantly saying this, he was pressed under Zhao Feng to start a new round of battle.

There was nothing to say all night. The next morning, Zhao Feng and Guan Yu gathered at the school at the agreed time. Good morning, second general!" Zhao Feng saw that Guan Yu had come earlier than himself, and then there was a teenager behind him.

"It's not too late for Bo Tao." Guan Yu not only nodded to Zhao Feng, but also generally responded with at least a few words. As Zhao Feng guessed, a madman like Guan Yu will only respect those who really have the ability. For example, Xu Shu and Zhuge Liang in history, and Zhao Feng now.

"Ping'er, why don't you meet Uncle Zhao?" Guan Yu turned around and greeted the young man behind him. I've met Uncle Zhao!" The young man came forward and saluted. Little brother, you don't have to be polite, second general, is this one?" Zhao Feng vaguely guessed who he was, but it was better to be sure.

"He is my eldest son, Guan Ping, who moved to Xuzhou from his hometown in Hedong last year. I'm 15 years old this year, so I'll take him to play this time and have a lot of experience. Guan Yu looked at Guan Pingdao with a loving face, and his expression was not arrogant at all (Guan Ping was Guan Yu's eldest son in history, and he was the adopted son in the Romance. Here is still according to history. After all, it is impossible for Second Master Guan to pass five passes and kill six generals).

"So that's it!" Zhao Feng also understood. At this time, Liao Hua, Hao Meng, Hou Cheng, Jian Yong and other civil and military officials who should go on this expedition also arrived one after another. Finally, the left-behind officials also came to see them off under the leadership of Liu Bei.

"The second brother has worked hard all the way here. Please be careful. Everything is more than Xianhe. Bo Tao and others discussed it. Every time we go to a county, we have to send someone back to tell us, so that we can feel at ease. Liu Bei finally told him a lot, and Guan Yu also nodded repeatedly and listened carefully.

"Big brother, third brother, take care, I'll go!" Guan Yu finally bowed his hand to the crowd and said goodbye, and then turned over the red rabbit horse. Zhao Feng and others also followed closely. This time, the dispatch of troops to Yuzhou first passed through the three places of the State of Lu, the State of Pei and the State of Liang, which had been under the control of Liu Bei, and then from near and far to pacify Qiao County, Chen County, Ruyin in turn, and finally Liu Pi and Gong of Runan to open up the whole Yuzhou.

"That's the only way!" Zhao Feng sighed. Originally, according to his idea, it was best to take down Qingzhou in the north and connect it. But now Qingzhou has been guarded by Yuan Shao's general Ju Yi led by 100,000 troops, which is difficult to break through for a while. However, it is also because Ju Yi is too powerful that Wu Dun and Yin Li, who were originally fooling around in Qingzhou, were beaten to heaven and earth a while ago, so they came to Xuzhou to defect to Liu Bei. In addition to the previous Guan Hai, Sun Guan, Chang Xi and others, Liu Bei has received 80,000 or 90,000 troops from the Yellow Turban. Zhao Feng knew that this also meant that Lao Cao's Qingzhou soldiers, who fought in the world, were dug up by himself.

"It's not bad!" Zhao Feng thought about it carefully. With Lao Liu's family background, this development speed is very fast, and no matter how fast it is, it will be counterproductive. Not to mention anything else, let's say that Yuzhou is now, and the corresponding left-behind personnel are also a little overstretched. Before sending troops, Zhao Feng and Liu Bei had discussed it, and the other counties in Yuzhou were enough. Only Liu Biao in Jingzhou in Runan and Cao Qian in Yanzhou were the most important. Considering the ability and loyalty of the people in Xuzhou now, I'm afraid Guan Yu can only be guarded.

There was nothing to say all the way. 50,000 troops left Xuzhou, passing through Pengcheng to Peiguo, and then to Liangguo. It seems that Zifang and Zhongfu have done a good job!" Along the way, these counties, which were already desolate and uninhabited, have gradually become smoke-cooked families. The people who worked in the field knew that Guan Yu and others were the army of Xuzhou, and their military discipline was strict, so they were not afraid, and even bold children ran with the team.

"Hahaha!" Seeing a child fall on his buttocks, Guan Yu couldn't help laughing. Second General, I didn't expect Brother Zifang to have this ability. You look at the State of Liang, and you are about to catch up with our Huaiyin County. After arriving at the boundary of Liang, Zhao Feng was also surprised to see that the place he had become more and more prosperous. He didn't expect that this secret recipe also had a hand in governing the place.

"It's unexpected." Guan Yu also nodded and admitted. He led an expedition to here a year ago. At that time, the State of Liang was very desolate, but he didn't expect that it had developed to this point now. Although it is not as good as the most prosperous Langya and Donghai counties in Xuzhou, it is no worse than Huaiyin County.

"Brother Zifang, I haven't seen you for a long time!" Under Liang Guocheng, Mi Fang actually went out to greet more than 30 miles in person. He was Liu Bei's brother-in-law. Guan Yu and Zhao Feng were not easy to neglect, so they hurried forward to salute. The second general, General Zhao, the two of you must be able to calm down in Yuzhou!" Mi Fang said with a smile. Not seen for a year. Mi Fang lost a lot of weight, but she was obviously much more capable. She was no longer the fat general in Xuzhou City.

"Zifang, I have seen the people of Liang live and work in peace and happiness all the way, and the city is thriving. It seems that Brother Zifang has made a lot of effort in the past year!" Zhao Feng sighed first, but it's normal to think about it. Mi Fang is from the Mi family, a big merchant in Xuzhou. Anyway, she should have some talent in internal affairs.

Unexpectedly, Mi Fang blushed, and then said to Guan Yu and Zhao Feng, "The two generals laughed. It's not my fault that Liang Guo can have such a situation now, but thanks to one person."

"Who?" Guan Yu and Zhao Feng looked at each other and asked at the same time. It's absolutely a talent to be able to build Liang Guo to such a point in a year.

"This person is from Nanyang, Jingzhou. His surname is Li Yan, and his name is square. A year ago, the lord left me stationed in the State of Liang. This person was originally the county magistrate of Zigui County under Liu Biao's account. Later, he heard that the lord marched into Yuzhou and came to defect. I saw that he was familiar with political affairs, so I asked him to assist in the management. I don't want to have both humanities and martial arts. In the past year, Liang Guo has not only revived his industry, but also recruited 4,000 new troops and is stepping up his training. Mi Fang said happily.

"It's really rare for such a person!" Zhao Feng said it easily, but there was a storm in his heart: Li Yan, the Shang Shuling of the State of Shu in history, and one of the important ministers of Liu Bei in Baidi City. This person is also a literary and military genius. If he is a thesis talent, Zhuge Liang is in charge of the domestic government affairs every time during the Northern Expedition during the Shang Shuling period. In terms of martial arts, he can fight against Huang Zhong for dozens of rounds, and he has suppressed the Nanbang rebellion with thousands of county soldiers, at least he is a quasi-first-class talent. Zhuge Liang once used him as the governor of Jiangzhou to resist Lu Xun of Eastern Wu. The latter was claimed to be no less than Zhou Yu. Li Yan could actually be compared with him, and his ability should not be underestimated.

In history, Li Yan fled to Shu during the Battle of Chibi. Why did he come to Yuzhou now? Zhao Feng thought about it for a long time, probably because this buddy could not be reused under Liu Biao, so he ran Liu Bei's potential stock to seek development. After all, in history, Li Yan was under Liu Biao and Liu Zhang, and the largest official position was the county magistrate.

"If these talents are only limited to one county, they will really be buried. Zifang, let Li Yan follow us to pacify the whole Yuzhou." Guan Yu also obviously feels that he is short of manpower now. Although they came with Liao Hua and others this time, they were only generals. They could defend the city, but it was difficult to govern. Therefore, Jian Yong led a large number of civil servants to come. If there is a person who is good at literature and martial arts, it should be much easier.

"The second general has a request, and he should obey." Mi Fang hurriedly ordered someone to call Li Yan to come. After a while, Li Yan came. Zhao Feng looked at Li Yan carefully. This guy seemed to be in his twenties now. He looked very capable and knew at a glance that he was a person with some ability.

"Zheng Fang, the second general wants you to calm down Yuzhou with him. You have to be effective!" Mi Fang said with a smile. Strictly follow your orders!" Li Yan looked at Guan Yu and Mi Fang's boxing.

"Zheng Fang, what is the situation in Yuzhou now?" Guan Yu didn't say much. He was just busy asking about the details and tested Li Yan by the way. It's not too bad. At present, Chen County is guarded by Chen Jiao, an official under Cao Wei. This man is a civil servant, and his soldiers are only three or four thousand county soldiers. Qiao County was guarded by Du Yuan, a yellow scarf thief who had just defected to Cao, and he was guarded by more than 10,000 people. In addition, the two counties of Runan and Ruyin are occupied by Huangjin Liu Pi and Gong, but Anfeng and Yiyang are in the hands of Yuan Shu. Xiangcheng has now been abandoned, and the rest of Yingchuan has been occupied by Cao's army. Li Yan said in detail.

"That is to say, as long as we take Qiao County, most of the whole Yuzhou will be in our hands." Zhao Feng analyzed Li Yan's words, which is probably what he meant. Exactly, Qiao County is located in the middle of Yuzhou. If you can't take it down, it is difficult to connect the whole Yuzhou. If you take Qiao County, there will be eight counties in Yuzhou, and the second general can occupy at least five counties. Li Yan also agreed.

"In that case, let's take Qiao County to do the operation. Du Yuan, er, Yuan Jian, this Du Yuan seems to have heard from you in the premise? Guan Yu suddenly remembered something and turned to ask Liao Hua.

"Exactly, Du Yuan originally fell in Woniu Mountain with me. When I went to Liu Shijun, I strongly advised him to go with him, but at that time, he was persuaded by Cao Qian and refused to go with me. Unexpectedly, he has now defected to Cao Qian and has become a county governor. Cao Jian actually valued him so much." Liao Hua is also a little unbelievable.

"Waiting to take Yuzhou, is Yuan Jian afraid that he can't be a Taishou?" Zhao Feng smiled, and everyone around him also laughed, and Liao Hua scratched his head embarrassedly. Hao Meng and others who marched to Yuzhou this time, Hao Meng and others who went out with the army were all bright in their hearts. As long as they could take the state and county, they could probably get a Taishou.

"In this case, after two days of rest, our army will immediately march into Chen County and Qiao County. After taking these two counties, we will contact Liu Pi Gongdu of Runan and Ruyin." Seeing that the situation was almost clear, Guan Yu also made a quick look. So everyone went back to the headquarters

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