Chapter 579 Liaodong

In nearly half a month, Xu You finally rushed back to Jizhou. In Jizhou, there were naturally warm hospitality from officials along the way, which made Xu You regain a lot of self-confidence. However, when he thought of Jia Rong in Chang'an, he was not happy at all. As a counselor under Yuan Shao's account, he knew what his behavior in Chang'an meant. That was betraying the lord, but in order to survive and be able to be beautiful, he did not hesitate. Jia Xu's analysis also gave him a more detailed understanding of the world and a clearer understanding of the princes.

If you ask Yuan Shao and Jia Rong who he is more optimistic about, it is Jia Rong. Cao Cao occupies the vast territory of the Central Plains. Yuan Shao only has a state of Jizhou, and his strength is limited, and the Xiliang Army is strong and the first in the world. It seems that under such a lord, he can be more peaceful.

In troubled times, no one wants to die a cowardly and become a loess. Xu You is also a member of the family, and also wants to make some contributions to the family before he dies. Of course, it is best to be famous in history, which is the dream of all literati.

"What kind of man dies for a confidant? Isn't there another saying that a good bird chooses a tree?" Xu You muttered secretly.

I don't know why, after returning to Jizhou from Chang'an, Xu You treated Yuan Shao with the same awe as before. He always liked to compare Yuan Shao and Jia Rong. Gradually, he found that Jia Rong's behavior was so unfathomable, and Yuan Shao's words and deeds, Xu You could quickly guess the following, the more like this, for Yuan Shao didn't care even more.

"Lord Xu's envoy to Chang'an, I don't know if it will go well?" Tian Feng came forward and asked. At this time, Yuan Shao still did not come, and the ministers were talking about it in private.

Xu You laughed and said, "King Liang is also in awe of his lord. How can he be a messenger? I have lived in Liang Wang's house for several months and experienced the prosperity of Chang'an. It really lives up to his reputation."

Ju Shu came forward and asked, "What about the alliance between the two armies?"

"This matter should be discussed after the arrival of the master." Xu You pretended to be profound and said.

In Jizhou, Xu You still has a high status. Every time Yuan Shao has something to do, he always talks with Xu You Tian Feng and others, and Xu You is the spokesperson among the counselors. Although Yuan Shao did not say it clearly and is hidden, Xu You is the first person to be a counselor in Jizhou.

Seeing Yuan Shao walk out, the officials and generals calmed down one after another. After the great worship, they stood quietly on both sides.

After Yuan Shao said a polite word, he looked at Xu You and said with a smile, "Lord Xu has made an envoy to Chang'an. I don't know what's going on?"

In fact, he had received Xu You last night, and the results were all known. He was very satisfied with Xu You's performance on this trip.

"My lord, King Liang is willing to ally with the Jizhou Army. The battle in Qingzhou can end so smoothly, and to a certain extent, it is also the help of King Liang."

Yuan Shao's face tightened. Last night, he didn't hear Xu You mention this matter. He hurriedly asked, "What's the reason?" There is a little displeasure in the tone. Whoever wins the victory and hears about the victory, in fact, there is the help of others behind it, and there will definitely be no good mood.

"Lord, have you ever heard about the man in black in Yanzhou?" Xu Youdao.

It's okay not to mention the man in black. When it comes to the man in black, the officials in Jizhou suddenly talked about it. Jizhou was not spared. Many officials and generals were assassinated, and unfortunately they died directly.

"The man in black? There are also in Jizhou. Does this have something to do with the King of Liang? Yuan Shao's tone tightened.

Xu You said slowly, "Lord, when I first arrived in Chang'an, I also heard that there were people in black in Chang'an City, repeatedly assassinating officials in the city. Even King Liang had suffered and almost been injured. For this reason, the Xiliang army once made a big move to block the city."

"After the investigation of King Liang, these people in black found that it was Cao Cao's work. The leader was Deng Zhan, a famous chivalrous man in the world. Now he has been killed by King Liang, and the corpse capital has been hung on the gate." Xu You said exaggeratedly.

Yuan Shao and the counselors of Jizhou did not know that there was such a thing. Not all the princes had so many eyes and ears. Even if they had eyes and ears, it was still difficult for them to find out some upper-level things. What was sent back to Jizhou was nothing more than trivial things.

"Please also ask Lord Xu to make it clear about the man in black in Jizhou." Seeing Xu You's constant betrayal, some counselors couldn't help asking.

"The man in black in Jizhou may have been done by Cao Jun." Xu You said, "King Liang has made an alliance with our army, and he will definitely not do this."

"The repeated appearance of people in black under Cao Cao's rule is already panicked. At the beginning, King Liang told the inferior position, which was also his fight to support the Lord and Cao Cao." Xu Youdao.

Although Yuan Shao, who was at the top, was not worried, he was still faintly happy. He could get the support of the Xiliang Army. Only when he fought against Cao Cao in the future could he free up more hands and feet. Maybe he could buy weapons, armor and horses from Chang'an.

"This time I went to Chang'an, Lord Xu made great contributions and was rewarded with a hundred taels of gold." Yuan Shaodao.

Officials came forward to rejoice one after another, and Jizhou's financial situation was also very bad. It was not as powerful as it seemed. In successive wars, even Cao Cao was reluctant to take out a hundred taels of gold to reward his officials and generals at one time.

"Thank you, Lord." Xu Youdao.

After everyone dispersed, Yuan Shao left Xu You alone.

"Ziyuan, sit down quickly." Yuan Shao laughed.

"I wonder if King Liang can agree to sell weapons and horses to our army?" Yuan Shao asked what he wanted to know most.

After Xu You sat down, he arched his hand and said, "Since King Liang has decided to form an alliance with our army, he has promised to provide weapons to our army, but these things are expensive."

"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter, as long as you are willing to sell it." Yuan Shao is happy.

"Lord, in terms of price, there will be a negotiation between the humble position and the Xiliang Army." Xu You took over the responsibility and bought weapons, which involved a lot of benefits. Xu You was able to take the opportunity to make up for the losses of the trip to Chang'an.

Yuan Shao personally sent Xu You out of the door, and even sent soldiers to escort him to Xu You's house, which attracted a lot of discussion among officials in the city.

After Gongsun Du learned that Weilan and 3,000 soldiers had rushed to Liaodong, he immediately sent Liu Yi to lead the army to meet the enemy.

He Xuren in Weilan, even the strong Jizhou army, has been defeated under his hands. What's more, Liu Yi, in three battles, Liu Yi was defeated. There were 5,000 people in his hand, and more than 2,000 people left. He fled back to the city in embarrasssment, relying on the city and maneuvering on the Xiliang army.

I'm used to seeing the strong city under the rule of the Xiliang Army. Looking at the city in Liaodong, I think it's not the case. Under a charge of the army, I'm afraid it will be difficult to protect it.

Weilan was indeed worthy of the name of a brave and wise general, showing his weakness to the enemy, which led Liu Yi to go out of the city and fight with the Xiliang army again. He was killed by Weilan and cut off an arm of Gongsun Du.

Gongsun Du sent his general Yang Yi again to fight, but he could not win. Three thousand vanguard troops occupied the land of the three counties, causing Gongsun Du to panic. Recently, unidentified people in black appeared in the city, and assassinations were endless.

Not only him, but also some officials in Liaodong are panicked, but anyone who has some insight will realize the strength of the Xiliang Army.

"Marquis, please see me." The bodyguard outside the door came in and said.

"Gun adult? What is he doing here? Gongsun Du said, "Let him in."

After Guan Ning came in, he did not pay a big visit, but just arched his hand slightly. He was a famous literati. Naturally, he would not learn from the flattery of ordinary officials, and he didn't need it.

"What's the matter with the master coming?" Gongsun Du asked, and there was no displeasure in his tone. Guan Ning is a famous literary master. Over the years, he has made a lot of contributions to Liaodong. He is famous, and Gongsun Du usually does not dare to be too presumptuous in front of him.

"Come for tens of thousands of people in Liaodong." Guan Ning said lightly.

"Oh, what does this mean? Do you have any good strategy to defeat the enemy? Gongsun Du asked.

"No, but I can send an envoy to the Xiliang Army to persuade him to retreat." Guan Ningdao.

Gongsun Du was a little disapproving in his heart. If he sent to the Xiliang Army, he could withdraw from the army. It was too simple to see the Xiliang Army. However, Guan Ning was a famous figure and was willing to do something to make an envoy. Naturally, he would not refuse. He smiled and said, "It's the luck of our army to be able to do this. I don't know what are the requirements?"

"It only takes two soldiers to accompany you."

As soon as Guan Ning came to Huang Zhong's army, he was detained. He didn't even see Huang Zhong's face. Nonsense, what can a Confucian student do? Instead of letting him chatter in front of him, it's better to be detained directly to save trouble. It's not too late to release it after the matter in Liaodong is settled.

Weilan's battle in Liaodong was very smooth, which made Ma Chao a little anxious. He didn't want to come to Youzhou for nothing and hurriedly asked Huang Zhong to fight.

Huang Zhong agreed and ordered Ma Chao and Lu Bu to take 2,000 soldiers and horses to the battlefield.

Lv Bu's command is mostly athletes on the grassland, with superb riding skills, and Ma Chao's cavalry is not so much. Although he has a relationship with Zhao Yun, Zhao Yun will not hand over the 500 blood guards in his hand. It was Zhao Yun who worked hard to ask for it from Jia Rong.

With the help of cavalry, Lv Bu repeatedly established meritorious deeds on the battlefield, harassed the enemy, and cut off the grain road. In just half a month, he made a great reputation in Liaodong.

Gongsun Du couldn't resist and retreated all the way to the county. Xitu relied on Jiancheng to deal with the Xiliang army. After his grain and fodder was consumed, he would retreat. In his opinion, the climate in Liaodong was poor. Even the Xiliang army, it was difficult to adapt to it in a short time. He was waiting for the Xiliang army to retreat by himself, but he ignored the Xiliang army. The determination of the layers and the fighting spirit of the soldiers at the bottom.

Jia Rong was leisurely in Chang'an again. There was Zhang Zhao and Zhang Li in political affairs. Only a big thing would make him make a decision. The previous handling of public affairs made him feel very painful. He decided to decentralize power again, which was also because he was very relieved to Zhang Zhao, Zhang Li, Jia Xu and others.