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Chapter 302 and Yuan Shao rescued Zang Hong and stabilized Yanzhou
"If we cease fighting with Yuan Shao, then Liu Bei will be at odds with Yuan Shao. If Yuan Shao wants to take the initiative to attack us, he will worry about Gongsun Zan, Zhang Yan, and Liu Bei behind us, and Liu Bei will not take the initiative to attack Yanzhou! "

"In this way, we can come out completely empty-handed and attack Cao Cao from several directions. Marquis Wen can also send troops from Dong'e to attack Linyi City, which is guarded by generals Xun Yu and Le Jin!"

Xu Shu immediately pointed out the key points, and placed the results of the two choices in front of Feng Yao.

"My lord! I think this is a great opportunity for me!!"

Liu Shun looked excitedly at Feng Yao. Liu Shun felt extremely honored to be able to participate in this secret meeting today! !

Although Liu Shun has been only the commander of the scout battalion until now, and his position has not been promoted compared to other generals who followed Feng Yao, but at this moment, Liu Shun felt that this choice was not wrong!Although the Scout Battalion has a small number of people, it belongs to the battalion directly under Feng Yao. It is the most trusted unit of Feng Yao's subordinates besides the personal entourage!
Yang Wu's eyes showed anticipation, he clenched his fists tightly, pressed it on the table, and said excitedly, "As long as Yuan Shao can give us a month, we can completely defeat Cao Cao!"

After the three expressed their opinions, they all looked at Feng Yao respectfully, waiting for Feng Yao's decision.

"Hehe! I was still a little worried that Yuan Shao would immediately repent and continue to attack my father-in-law's territory after winning Dongwuyang! Now I am completely relieved!!"

"I guess Yuan Shao already wants to give up Cao Cao because of Cao Cao's defeat, and wants to attack Gongsun Zan in the north with all his strength while we are in a decisive battle with Cao Cao!"

"The only thing I want now is that our ally, Gongsun Zan, won't be defeated by Yuan Shao so soon!"

Feng Yao couldn't hide the joy in his heart.

This joy is not only because of optimism about the current situation, but more importantly, if there is a truce with Yuan Shao, I believe it will be easier for Zhao Yun to leave Jizhou with his family and get rid of Yuan Shao's control!

If Zhao Yun disagreed before, Feng Yao guessed more or less that it was because Zhao Yun's relatives and clansmen were under Yuan Shao's control. If Zhao Yun voted alone, because of the hostile relationship, Yuan Shao would definitely vote with Zhao Yun's family. threatened!

And those who drag their families and want to travel thousands of miles from Jizhou, Hebei to Yuzhou, it is impossible not to be discovered by Yuan Shao's officers and soldiers in various counties and counties!

Another point is that in history, because Zhang Chao's clan was killed by Cao Cao, Zang Hong and Yuan Shao turned their faces. After being besieged by Yuan Shao, he defended Dongwuyang to the death. Ren Yuan Shao sent people to persuade him to surrender many times but refused to surrender. In the end, the city was broken and captured Finally, he died generously!For is a righteous word!In order to repay Zhang Chao's favor! !

And now, Feng Yao is kind to Zhang Chao!Thanks to Zang Hong! !

Although the development of the matter is somewhat different from the historical facts mastered by Feng Yao, the one who besieged Yongqiu and wanted to kill Zhang Chao became Yuan Shao's general Yan Liang, but the same thing is that Zang Hong's loyalty, Zang Hong's choice, Zang Hong's Hong chose to break with Yuan Shao, and has been besieged in Dongwuyang for almost half a year!It's a critical moment of life and death!
"Father-in-law is definitely anxious to break the siege of Dongwuyang, so he will definitely fight Yuan Shao head-on. Such a situation is not good for Yuan Shao! It is also not good for us to attack Cao Cao!"

"If we can stop the war with Yuan Shao, we can avoid premature consumption of strength by starting a war with Yuan Shao, defeat Cao Cao quickly, return to rescue Runan as soon as possible, and attack Liu Biao with all our strength! We can also get Zang Hong, who can manage a state like me. A talent for his benefactor!"

"And I just gave up Dongwuyang, which has become an isolated city for us. Dongwuyang on the north bank of the Yellow River is dispensable for our alliance, but for Yuan Shao, if If you can't get it, it's like a thorn in your flesh, a thorn in your eye! If you don't take this city, Yuan Shao dare not withdraw! If Yuan Shao doesn't withdraw, your father-in-law will have to fight Yuan Shao! You can't attack Cao Cao!"

"This stalemate is only beneficial to Cao Cao, not to everyone! Even if Cao Cao occupies Qingzhou, it will not only have little effect on Yuan Shao, but he will worry that Cao Cao will become his enemy in the future!"

Feng Yao has made a decision!Decided to temporarily truce with Yuan Shao!Immediately pass this decision back to Lu Bu in Yanzhou! !
Lu Bu was overjoyed and led the army Chen Yucangting to help Zang Hong in Dongwuyang withdraw while guarding against Yuan Shao's sudden attack.

The withdrawal of troops from Dongwuyang has been going on for most of the day. Yuan Shaojun did not chase after Zang Hong to attack as promised, and happily accepted Dongwuyang!
Zang Hong withdrew a total of [-] soldiers from Dongwuyang, as well as the family members and wealth of these soldiers, and with great emotion, under the escort of Lu Bujun, they arrived safely in Dong'e County! !
"Your Majesty! I want to meet your son-in-law!" After Zang Hong's entire army crossed the Yellow River, he immediately appealed to Lu Bu excitedly.

Lu Bu laughed and said, "Ziyuan, you don't have to worry, my son-in-law has already recommended you to be the prefect of Taishan County! Rest here for a day, and you can start to take up the post tomorrow!"

Zang Hong wept with gratitude. In order to express his loyalty to Lv Bu, according to the usual practice, he wanted to keep his eldest son and his wife in Juancheng, but Lv Bu refused, saying: "Ziyuan, you are a righteous man who can entrust your life. Believe it!"

So far, Lu Bu's Yanzhou counties and states are all in his hands, and the state government is still in Juancheng according to Feng Yao's suggestion. All the former Puyang officials and important money and grain documents have been transferred to Juancheng.

The seven counties and states in Yanzhou are as follows:

The prefect of Dongjun also ruled Zhongchen Palace and Puyang.

Zhang Liao, prefect of Jiyin.

Chenliu prefect Zhang Miao.

Rencheng was merged into Shanyang County, and the prefect Xue Yong.

The state of Jibei is banned.

Geng Liang, Prime Minister of Dongping Kingdom.

Zang Hong, the prefect of Taishan County.

In the end, Lu Bu discussed with all his subordinates according to Feng Yao's suggestion.

Decided to slightly change the range of exclusions:
First, give up the southern part of Taishan County, the area south of Mengshan that is not convenient for Taishan to manage, and transfer Feiguo and Nancheng.

Second, because the entire north bank of the Yellow River in Dongjun became Yuan Shao's territory, Dongjun formed a long and narrow strip on the south bank of the Yellow River, and because of the blockage of Juancheng, Dongjun on the south bank of the Yellow River became east and west.

The east is divided into Fan County, Dong'e, and Gucheng, and the west is divided into Puyang, Baima, and Yan counties.

There is also Chen Gong's current position, because Lu Bu withdrew from Puyang and changed the state administration to Juancheng, Chen Gong is no longer suitable for both the central government and the prefect, so he can only choose one of the two.

Regarding this article, after discussion, the three eastern counties were merged into Jiyin County.

Chen Gong was reappointed as Biejia and concurrently served as the prefect of Dongjun, and still governed Puyang.

Although Chen Gong was somewhat dissatisfied with the loss of rights, he could only accept it.

……

On the seventh day of March, the rain that had rained for seven consecutive days finally stopped.

Outside the city, the trees were washed by the rain, and the green leaves on the branches became clean and bright, much more lush than before!

The ravines, fields, and streams are cheerful and smooth!
But Cao Cao's camp, which was camped on the top of the mountain, seemed a bit dull!
Because of the rain and the temperature, a lot of food was wet, and it started to become moldy. Every day, a large number of soldiers fell ill. Some were weaker, or had injuries, and even died of illness. .

(End of this chapter)