At the end of the second year of Xingping, with Tai Shi Ci retreating to Jiaodong, this year's war seems to have drawn a rest, Yuan Shao learned that most of the people in Beihai were moved to Jiaodong by Kong Rong, he tried to take advantage of the victory to pursue, Jiaodong also took it in one fell swoop, and won the land of Qingzhou, but the terrain of Jiaodong is not suitable for the army to develop, Tai Shi Ci is deployed layer by layer in Jiaodong, and various traps emerge in endlessly, so that the army was trapped for a while, and in the end, Yuan Shao can only temporarily give up the plan to enter Jiaodong, just arrange heavy troops in the Jiaodong area, Prepare Taishi Ci's soldiers out of Jiaodong.
The whole world, after entering the end of the year, finally calmed down, and if you think about it carefully, it is not difficult to find that although most people's eyes are attracted by the competition between the imperial court and Yuan Shu this year, the pattern of the entire world seems to have undergone subtle changes.
Yuan Shu was defeated by the imperial court, and lost such large counties as Nanyang, which was a loss of troops and a great decline in power, which contributed to the prestige of the imperial court At the same time, the former first prince also gradually declined, especially after Yuan Shu sent troops to recruit Liu Bei, after being beaten by Guan Yu in the area of Xu County, he became the laughing stock of the world, and then lived up to the prestige of the past.
Cao Cao entered and occupied Xuzhou, Langxie, Donghai and Pengcheng three counties, as well as Taishan County, which was previously attached to Tao Qian, completely changed hands, most of Xuzhou was obtained by Cao Cao, and Liu Bei also took the opportunity to seize Yingchuan, Yuan Shaojin occupied Qingzhou, Kong Rong and Tai Shici retreated to Jiaodong, but in the eyes of many people, Kong Rong, like Tao Qian, has also withdrawn from the historical stage.
Carefully calculated, the princes of the Eighteen Roads who were powerful in the past, to now, there are not many left, Eryuan, Cao Liu, Jiangdong has Yan Baihu, Wang Lang and other small princes in several towns, but it is not a climate, as for Chen Qi, who succeeded Tao Qian and occupied Xiapi and Guangling, he can't see anything powerful at the moment, and under the pressure of Cao Cao, Chen Qi can only temporarily ally with Yuan Shu.
Speaking of which, this point is also thanks to Liu Xie, because Liu Xie made a move, Yuan Shu did not usurp the emperor as in history, although the strength was greatly damaged, but did not become the target of the public, Chen Jue under the pressure of Cao Cao, can only join forces with Yuan Shu to fight against Cao Cao, not only that, according to the news detected by the nails buried in Xuzhou by the secret guard, Chen Jue has secretly contacted Yuan Shao after Yuan Shao occupied Qingzhou, as for the so-called matter, although there is no accurate information, but at this time, it is not difficult to guess.
After Yuan Shao occupied Qingzhou, although he had not completely torn his face with Cao Cao, the layout of Cao Cao had already begun.
Although the world is calm, there is an undercurrent, and Cao Cao is also actively looking for possible allies, such as Liu Bei, such as many forces in Jiangdong.
This game of chess is really messy Nanyang, Wancheng, Liu Xie casually threw a chess piece on the table, and said to Jia Xu opposite: "No, I have a headache." ” Go is such a thing, the calculation is too fine, he can't do it, far from the opponent of an old fox like Jia Xu, approaching the end of the year, although there is no New Year's talk about this year, but the custom of keeping the New Year has already been there, this big New Year, why do you want to find Jia Xu to be abused.
"Your Majesty is gifted and intelligent, and the ministers have been immersed in this way for decades, and they are almost defeated by Your Majesty."
Jia Xu smiled and put away the chess pieces, and said with a smile.
"Hey, don't think I can't see that Qing is letting me."
Liu Xie rolled his eyes speechlessly, but he didn't really care much, this is the case between monarchs and ministers, Jia Xu knows this very well, if he really doesn't give himself face to win, then there must be something.
"But I don't know what is the layout of Fengxiao in Shu" Liu Xie said while collecting the chess pieces.
For the things in Shuzhong, Liu Xie let go and handed it over to Guo Jia to do, Huang Zhong's soldiers and horses are stationed in Chencang, as long as Guo Jia gives an order, 50,000 elites will immediately enter Shuzhong, in order to avoid emergencies, is to clean up Yuan Shu, Liu Xie did not move this army of soldiers and horses, but now, it has reached the end of the year, it was said that it was two years, and now, it has been more than half, although Guo Jia did not say much, but through the intelligence of Shuzhong, everything is as usual, Guo Jia just spared no effort to reach various agreements with the Shuzhong family in business, Lead them to the trap.
Out of trust in Guo Jia, Liu Xie didn't ask much, but although through the family, to gradually increase the control of the imperial court over Shuzhong, and finally accept Shuzhong as the imperial court is also a way to take Shuzhong, but this is not consistent with Liu Xie's original intention, although these families can form dependence on the imperial court, but the family's control over Shuzhong has not been weakened in the slightest, but because of the continuous trade, the strength of the family has been strengthened and enriched, which seems to be contrary to Liu Xie's expected ideas.
"Feng Xiao has a great plan."
Jia Xu's movements slowed down, shook his head and sighed: "I just don't know if Your Majesty is willing to believe him" "It's a big deal" Liu Xie raised his eyebrows, glanced at Jia Xu, raised his eyebrows and said, "It seems that Wen He also knows about this." ” "I don't know everything, but I can see a little, during this period of Fengxiao, not only Chengdu and Ba County, but also used that Qin Yong to extend his hand to the land of the Southern Barbarians, Your Majesty can know that now the people of the Southern Barbarians are building cities in the Sanjiang area" Jia Xu said with a smile.
"That's why I'm confused."
Liu Xie rolled his eyes helplessly: "Fengxiao has been helping Shuzhong to pave bridges and roads and improve people's livelihood through the commercial and trade means of the imperial court. ” "Your Majesty has already guessed most of it, why worry," Jia Xu said with a smile.
"One of the most critical things is missing."
Liu Xie knocked on the table: "If I had issued an edict to summon Liu Zhang back to Chang'an, Liu Zhang would not allow it, and then send troops to Shuzhong, although it was difficult, but the division was famous, but this matter dragged on for a long time, and this righteousness was dispersed, and now the most important thing is that even if the Shu Road is flat, in what name will the imperial court enter Shu" This is the most critical, Guo Jia is paving the various problems faced by the imperial army into Shu little by little through various means, the imperial court does not have generals who are good at mountain warfare, so they will all be in the city, and the Shu road is difficult, so the Shuzhong family will be mobilized to pave bridges and build roads, Shuzhong is becoming more and more stable, and the imperial court will conquer again, and some teachers will be unknown.
"Then, it depends on the means of filial piety."
Jia Xu said with a smile when he heard this, he thought that Liu Xie didn't understand all kinds of keys, so he would ask this question, but since Liu Xie saw Guo Jia's purpose, with Guo Jia's ability, he naturally wouldn't run to do useless work, let alone prevent Liu Xie from assisting Liu Zhang.
"Now under the secret manipulation of Fengxiao, the officialdom in Shuzhong has now been divided into two factions, the family and the Hanmen, but the influence of the Hanmen is not enough to confront the family, but the Hanmen is more trusted by Liu Zhang because of the words of the emperor's uncle."
Jia Xu put away the chess pieces and said with a smile: "As for what kind of way it will be in the end, Weichen is also looking forward to it." ” Liu Xie heard this, and can only temporarily press the curiosity in his heart, he can't go to Shuzhong because of this, now the imperial court has possessed the land of Yongliang and Liangzhou, plus Hetao, Sili, Nanyang, no matter the population or comprehensive strength, by no means inferior to Yuan Shao, who is in the land of Sanzhou, next, if you can take Shuzhong, the land of Sanzhou, the country of Tianfu in Shuzhong, and the fertile soil of Guanzhong for 800 miles, forming a stable rear, which can continuously provide Liu Xie with sufficient grain and grass, as well as the gradual prosperity of animal husbandry, when the time comes, You can devote more energy to the Central Plains, reunite Jiuding, win the world, and build an unprecedentedly powerful Han Empire.
As soon as the year passed, Liu Xie began to prepare to return to the court, first the favored Tingwei Mansion said goodbye to Liu Xie, one step ahead, returned to Chang'an, and Liu Xie also had to go to Luoyang, the first track built by the Ministry of Industry from Chang'an to Luoyang has been completed, what is the effect, whether it can improve the transportation capacity of the imperial court, at this time Liu Xie needs to personally verify it.
Zhao Yun stayed in Nanyang, Liu Xie left 50,000 soldiers and horses, and in addition, Liu Xie also left Liao Hua and Li Tong, two new generals, to Zhao Yun.
These two people have good abilities, although they are not top-notch, but in time, it is no problem to be among the first-class.
Now there are a lot of soldiers and horses in Nanyang, Liu Xie brought 30,000 elites, after a series of battles, a lot of losses, about 20,000, and then the surrender of Qiaorui, and then Nanyang successively accepted the surrender army, counted, plus Liu Xie originally brought the surrender army, there are enough 80,000 people, leaving 50,000 surrendered to Zhao Yun for training, and the rest, brought back to Chang'an, continued to garrison Lanchi, handed over to Lu Bu for training, and guarded Chang'an.
Nanyang's Tingwei is now in charge of Xiahoulan, which is also one that makes Liu Xie more at ease, Xiahoulan has joined when Tingwei was first established, and now, he is in charge of Nanyang Tingwei, both qualifications and abilities are enough, which also makes Liu Xie more at ease.
And Nanyang is too guarded by Yuan Lian, at least during this time, he has done a good job, he can suppress the family, and his means of handling government affairs are no worse than Liu Ye, and most importantly, he can implement Liu Xie's decree and not be afraid of offending people, which is incomparable to Liu Ye's sleekness.
At the beginning of the first year of Xingping, after more than half a year of war and governance, after Yuan Shu presented the jade seal of the country, Liu Xie did not continue to expand the results of the war and enter the Central Plains, but transferred to Luoyang with a mighty army.
Although the princes' subordinates and staff had similar speculations, when Liu Xie really decided to return to the court, everyone was still relieved.
Now the power of the imperial court is getting stronger and stronger, especially after the attack on Yuan Shu, the imperial court has become a big mountain in the hearts of the princes, which makes the princes breathless, especially the neighboring princes, not to mention Yuan Shu and Liu Bei, even Liu Biao, who has always been good friends with the imperial court, after learning that Liu Xie returned to the court, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. t1706231537: