People in the Three Kingdoms: Starting from Preaching

Chapter 471: Countryside Man
The results of Ju Su's mission far exceeded the expectations of generals such as Wang Dang. They did not know how Ju Su negotiated. They only saw that the final result was that Ju Su not only achieved the expected goal of peace talks, but also took away two counties of Liangzhou from the Yellow Turbans.

Although Shangdi and Anding counties had already been occupied by the Yellow Turbans, the Yellow Turbans would march south in a few months and the army would soon withdraw.

Now that both sides have reached a consensus on peaceful coexistence after negotiations, the Yellow Turbans no longer need to station a large number of troops here, and can actually take over two pieces of solid ground.

Of course, it is possible that the Ma father and son would break their promise of a two-year truce, but after all, they had sworn an oath to heaven and earth in front of countless people.

If we say that this form is binding, then in fact it does not bind anything. But if we say that it is not binding, then it is the most binding thing in this era.

An oath is something that is meant to be torn up, but after being certified by heaven and earth, people will naturally have some reverence for it. People with a bit of shame generally won't do something like breaking an oath.

Of course, the Yellow Turbans would not really pin the situation on the moral standards of the Ma father and son. As long as this promise could restrain them for a certain period of time, it would be enough. After all, it would take a certain amount of time for the Ma family to integrate Liangzhou. Coupled with this promise, it would be enough to keep them in check for quite some time, at least not affecting Xuanxia's plan to march south.

As for the two counties that were captured this time, they can take this opportunity to start management and governance, implement the Yellow Turbans' policies, change the people's perception of the Yellow Turbans, and establish a mass base. In the future, when we conquer Liangzhou, this place will serve as an outpost.

At this point, Wang Dang's mission was completely completed. Although he was unable to take Liangzhou by force, he had managed to stabilize the situation temporarily.

He quickly ordered the army to return to the rear and begin resting.

From the counterattack against the invasion of Wei army to now, the Yellow Turban soldiers have been fighting for a long time. Even an iron man would be exhausted now and must have sufficient rest to recover in order to cope with the upcoming southern expedition.

Wang Dangju Su immediately sent the information of Liangzhou's stability to Beiping to supplement Beiping's combat plan.

When Liangzhou was stabilized, Lu Ping also stabilized Yanzhou and Xuzhou with the assistance of two powerful generals Zhao Yun and Taishi Ci.

Now the Yellow Turbans have completely achieved control over the two states. The local tyrants have been almost wiped out, and the land distribution throughout the territory has been fully implemented. In addition, with various policies that have been maturely implemented in Xuanxia, ​​the Yellow Turbans have won the support of the people of Yan and Xu states in a short period of time.

The people of these two places suddenly came from an extremely harsh environment to the governance of Xuanxia. This huge contrast made them so happy that they could hardly believe it.

Not only would the new Xuanxia government not forcibly collect food from them, but it would also distribute land, houses, and supplies to them, and there would no longer be any military service or labor service required of them.

The government will only employ labor in the form of hiring, which not only provides adequate labor protection but also requires voluntary participation from the people.

Even if conscription is compulsory to a certain extent, it only exists among voluntary military households. Moreover, due to concerns about the treatment of soldiers, the people can only rush to join, and no one will be dissatisfied.

The Yellow Turbans' good style formed a sharp contrast with the previous Wei army's heavy-handed and extortionate practices, so much so that the people were somewhat flattered.

They are not used to it unless the government and the army come to rob them.

Suddenly they were liberated from dire straits and not only achieved basic stability, but also various policies were so good that they could not believe it. In the eyes of the people, the Yellow Turbans almost became like heavenly soldiers who saved the people from suffering.

The people of Yan and Xu states are all loyal to the Yellow Turbans, which provides a solid foundation for the Yellow Turbans' southern expedition. When the southern expedition is launched, this place will be the rear of the Yellow Turbans.

All preparations have been made. Although Xuan Xia's southern expedition plan is confidential, as the time approaches, the land of Shenzhou is still unconsciously filled with tension and restlessness. For a war of this level, even if the specific plan can be kept secret, it cannot be completely unknown. To prepare for such a decisive battle, no matter how secretive the huge pre-war preparations are, they will eventually be felt by outsiders.

Liu Bei, who had just conquered Shu in the south, and Sun Quan of Wu could both feel the approaching danger.

The ministers of the two countries could easily determine through intelligence that Xuan Xia was preparing to launch a war. They just didn't know the specific time of the launch. But this was also a torture for them, just like a knife hanging over their heads that could fall at any time.

Xuan Xia's troops mobilized food and fodder and prepared to build ships. This huge movement could not be concealed. Both Shu Han and Wu knew that the scale of this war would be very large, even at the level of a decisive battle.

Of course they did not dare to relax. Even though they did not know when the war would begin, they could only passively start preparing for the war.

At this time, the exchanges between the two countries became increasingly close.

Xuan Xia is the overlord of the world and is invincible. The two small countries of Shu Han and Wu can only have a chance of survival if they stick together. At this juncture, both sides are trying their best to unite and cooperate to deal with the impending threat from Xuan Xia.

The Wu State was well aware that Xuan Xia was already training its navy. Although they were worried, they had no means to stop it. The only thing they could do was to train their navy more vigorously and maximize their advantages in future naval battles.

Sun Quan also officially appointed Zhou Yu as the Grand Commander of the Wu Army. From then on, the entire army was under the command of Zhou Yu. Needless to say, this trust and respect he showed to Zhou Yu was truly extraordinary.

Zhou Yu also felt that his responsibility was heavy, and he rarely even went home. He stayed in the military camp every day, eating and sleeping with the soldiers, and training the soldiers day and night without rest.

Although this would neglect his beloved wife at home, Zhou Yu had no choice. Xuan Xia was the most terrifying enemy he had ever faced in his life. If he couldn't get through this hurdle, then everything would be over. He could only devote all his energy to military affairs.

However, even he himself was not sure whether this would be useful. Although he didn't want to say it, he had to admit deep down that it would be difficult to even draw or lose in a less ugly way, let alone win the battle.

At this moment, Zhou Yu was not the only one who found it difficult.

At this time, in a mountainous and rural area in Jingzhou, Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Xu Shu were traveling together. They finally stopped at a thatched cottage. This was their third time to come to this place.

Xu Shu was not unfamiliar with this place. He thought back to the past when he once lived in seclusion here to practice, but when he saw the injustice in the world, he decided to go down the mountain and join in.

However, today's situation made him less confident in himself, so he thought of this place again.

Before he reached the thatched cottage and even knocked on the door, Xu Shu spoke to Liu Bei beside him: "My lord, things never happen more than three times. We will definitely meet him today. If we talk about the world's talents, the leader must be Sleeping Dragon. In comparison, I, Xu Shu, am just a rotten grass and a firefly. If he is willing to help my lord, he will definitely help Shu Han reverse the situation!"

At this time, before Liu Bei could react, he saw the wooden door of the thatched cottage was slowly pushed open, and then a handsome scholar walked out.

He was seen gently waving a feather fan with a smile on his face. He first glanced at everyone and then set his gaze on Xu Shu.

"Back then, Yuan Zhi came down the mountain to seek achievements, and today he has achieved his wish. Now he is in charge of state affairs and is ambitious. In comparison, I, Zhuge Liang, am still a country bumpkin. It is really shameful."

(End of this chapter)