People in the Three Kingdoms: Starting from Preaching

Chapter 449 Everything is ready
Looking at Xiahou Dun's body, Xun You felt mixed emotions. After all, he had worked with Xiahou Dun for a long time and they had some friendship. Watching him die in front of his eyes was a sad thing.

Despite this, Xun You did not show any emotion on his face, and did not dare to keep his eyes on Xiahou Dun for too long.

Since you have already surrendered, you should not be nostalgic about the past, otherwise people will think that your surrender is insincere, which can easily lead to trouble. For example, Cai Yong was captured and killed by Wang Yun just because he said a few words of regret about Dong Zhuo.

"Xiahou Dun is stubborn and unyielding, so he deserves to die. It's a pity that I failed to help the righteous army persuade him to surrender." Xun You turned his head and bowed to Taishi Ci.

Taishi Ci put away his weapon and nodded: "It's okay. Although our army is seeking a formal trial to settle the crimes, we will not force it. Just die if you want to."

At this point, Taishi Ci paused, looked at Xun Chen, then looked at Xun You, and finally said in a deep voice: "Although you surrender, you still have to accept transformation. Only after the transformation is completed can you be free. Soldiers will resettle you later, remember to cooperate."

Xun You dared not be negligent and quickly bowed and said yes.

After Taishi Ci finished speaking, he turned around and walked away, disappearing from their sight.

While the soldiers were busy, Xun Chen and Xun You looked at each other, and the uncle and nephew were speechless for a while.

It was Xun Chen who broke the silence first: "Although the Yellow Turbans are harsh in their treatment of the nobles, they are reasonable. As long as you have not committed a serious crime, you can get away after accepting reform. I have some careers in Xuanxia, ​​and you can help me with some things. Although you are not as good as the nobles before, you are still respectable."

Xun You sighed, then nodded and said, "From now on, I will be in your care, uncle."

Xun Chen nodded, then patted his shoulder and said in a deep voice: "For three generations of Xuanxia, ​​scholars like me were not allowed to join the government or the religion. You should not have any thoughts in the future. It will be a blessing as long as you can live a stable life."

Xun You said: "My nephew understands the current changes and will behave himself and will not cause trouble for my uncle."

As he was speaking, he heard footsteps and a group of soldiers approached.

Xun Chen glanced at Xun You and said, "The soldiers are here. Just follow their instructions. Labor reform is not easy, but it will pass if you endure it. I, your uncle, also went through this. Just be patient."

Before Xun You could say something, Xun Chen had already left, shaking his head.

He was alone, looking at the stern-faced Yellow Turban approaching, feeling very nervous. He really wanted to know to what extent the discomfort Xun Chen mentioned was, and he didn't know if his delicate skin and tender flesh could withstand it.

However, he had already experienced a lot of the Yellow Turbans' style, and it seemed difficult to show mercy here.

Logically speaking, Xun Chen had already gotten close to Xu Chen, so it shouldn't be difficult to take care of his nephew and exempt him from the labor reform process. However, his uncle never mentioned it, which was something Xun You had not expected.

He believed that if possible, his uncle would be willing to take care of him. Since he didn't mention it, it only meant that such a thing was completely unfeasible.

The secretary of the Yellow Turban leader and the prime minister of Xuanxia could not even arrange such a small matter. This kind of thing is unimaginable whether it happened in the Han Dynasty or the Wei Dynasty.

The world has really changed.

"Master, Xiahou Dun has died in the battle. Our army has begun to control the many surrendered soldiers and generals." On the other side, after Taishi Ci got down from the city wall, he immediately found Xu Chen who had just led his troops into the city.

At this time, Xu Chen was accompanied by Lu Ping, Zhao Yun, Guan Hai, Zhang Rao and other generals. After hearing Taishi Ci's report, Xu Chen just nodded to show that he knew, and quickly turned his attention to the city.

All I could see were the surrendered soldiers of the Wei army. At this moment, they were marching in formation under the command of the Yellow Turbans to other places. It was obvious that the Wei army soldiers were very nervous and uneasy.

Fortunately, there were guards in each queue who spoke loudly to comfort the soldiers, which made the soldiers feel a little more at ease.

This kind of scene is nothing uncommon. Most enemy soldiers have this reaction when they are first captured. Later they will naturally understand that their current worries are unnecessary.

Although the Yellow Turbans would exercise centralized control over them, they would not treat them harshly.

The order in the city was quickly brought under control. Xu Chen looked at Lu Ping with great satisfaction and said, "You should be credited with the first merit in this battle. Whether it is delaying Xiahou Dun's support to Xuchang or forcing them to retreat with a smaller force, it is a great achievement."

Lu Ping was very calm, and just calmly bowed and replied: "This is just what my subordinates should do. The main battlefield where the leader is is the real key to victory or defeat."

Xu Chen chuckled: "You don't have to be so modest, you fought well and I will remember it in my heart."

Lu Ping stopped talking, and although the other generals were very envious of Lu Ping, they were also very convinced.

Although Lu Ping was not on the front line in this battle, it was indeed not easy for him to hold back Xiahou Dun with the remaining 20,000 troops after most of the Qingzhou troops were withdrawn.

Even if Zhao Yun and Taishi Ci asked themselves honestly, they might not have done better than Lu Ping.

At this time, Xun Chen rushed over from the top of the city wall and said, "My lord, although we have taken Langya, Wu Han's reinforcements may attack at any time, so we should be prepared first."

Lu Ping said in a deep voice: "Master, rest assured. I have ordered the Qingzhou soldiers to enter the city to defend it. We will not give the enemy any chance."

Xu Chen nodded slightly, and as he led them through the city, he began to talk: "After Xiahou Dun was destroyed, there is no remaining Wei power in Yan and Xu states. I will leave the task of conquering the remaining areas to you. I want you to stabilize the two states within one year. Can you do it?"

Zhao Yun, Taishi Ci and the others looked at each other and nodded: "Master, rest assured, we will not fail in our mission."

They were led by Xu Chen to Xuzhou and had long known their mission, which was to divide their troops and conquer a large number of counties and towns in Yan and Xu after this battle. This was not only to occupy the actual ground, but also to establish an effective governance system in various places in the face of possible harassment from the Wu and Han countries.

Xu Chen looked at Lu Ping again and said, "If the Wu-Han coalition retreats, the rest of the things will be handed over to you. Xuanxia has many state affairs that need to be dealt with by me. I will return to Beiping at that time. The wars in Yan and Xu will be coordinated by Lu Ping. You should obey orders and follow the command. One year later, I will lead the army to the south, and I don't want you to hold me back."

When the generals heard this, they felt their hearts pounding and they couldn't help but start fantasizing about the southern expedition.

A year is not a short time, but it is definitely not long either.

"Xuan Xia will win!"

(End of this chapter)