We agreed that you, a weak strategist, would fight against three heroes by yourself?

In just a few months, Li Jue and Guo Si made conquests for several months in Chang'an, Guanzhong, where Sili was located.

From the beginning, the two became friends and guarded Chang'an together, but later turned into enemies. In the end, the benefits were not worth it.

No one can refuse that kind of right that is subordinate to one person and superior to ten thousand people.

Starting from Dong Zhuo, then to Li Jue, and the remaining Guo Si, naturally they couldn't sit still.

The two compete with each other and win or lose.

After the previous locust plague in Chang'an, coupled with the war between the two, it will be difficult for Chang'an to recover for a period of time.

As for Li Jue, Guo Si and others.

What they value is only their immediate interests. Chang'an's life and death has nothing to do with them.

And Xiandi Liu Xie, caught between the two, was the most painful.

He is obviously the most powerful person in the world, but he is like a puppet, being manipulated by others!

Liu Xie felt aggrieved, but he could only tolerate it.

Even though he knew that the envoy he sent was hung outside the east gate, Liu Xie did not dare to lose his temper in front of Li Jue.

It seems that it is difficult to sleep well this night in Beiwu.

Until early June!

Zhang Ji led troops from Shaanxi County to Chang'an and personally began to negotiate an agreement between Li Jue and Guo Si.

The originally tense atmosphere began to change a little.

At that time, Li and Guo met in Zhang Ji's camp.

"Childish, mostly!"

"You and I all followed Grand Master Dong at the beginning. At that time, we felt like brothers!"

"When the Grand Master was killed by Lu Bu's traitors, we were leaderless. At that time, all the princes in the court wanted our lives!"

"If it weren't for our concerted efforts, would we be where we are today?"

"Now that all the princes in the world are watching with eager eyes, if you two are fighting each other again, wouldn't it mean that you are at war with each other?"

"In the end, I'm afraid that both of you will lose. Don't you and I know that during the Warring States Period, the lips were dead and the teeth were cold?"

Zhang Ji looked at Li Jue and Guo Si and couldn't help but offer words of advice.

After these words were finished, all three people in the entire camp remained silent.

The atmosphere seemed a bit stagnant.

It seems that following Zhang Ji's advice, both of them recalled the time when they trusted each other before.

However, once some gaps appear, they cannot be filled casually.

Li Jue was willing to talk because it was difficult to stay in Chang'an. Similarly, Guo Si had similar ideas.

This time Zhang Ji persuaded them, and the two looked at each other.

"As long as Yuan Jiang persuades you, the matter will be over!"

After looking at Guo Si, Li Jue was the first to let go.

Hearing this, Guo Si didn't have much opinion: "It's possible to strike out. How do you plan to treat the emperor?"

"You two, Chang'an is no longer an inhabitable place. Why don't you allow Your Majesty to move on during this trip?"

Seeing that the two had reached a ceasefire, Zhang Ji breathed a sigh of relief and then made a suggestion.

"Your Majesty wants to return eastward!"

The corner of Li Jue's mouth curled up slightly. The emperor wanted to return to Luoyang. Now all the princes in the court had this intention.

But Li Jue didn't want the emperor to go back to Luoyang.

On the one hand, because of Dong Zhuo, Luoyang, which was once prosperous, is now sparsely populated.

The huge Luoyang has become an abandoned city.

On the other hand, returning to Luoyang would somewhat increase the power of the imperial court, which Li Jue and others did not want to see.

"How about moving to Hongnong!"

Li Jue suggested.

This was something Li Jue thought about carefully after learning that the princes in the court wanted to return to Luoyang.

Hongnong is a great place!

On the one hand, it was a warning to the emperor. This was the fiefdom of the former young emperor. On the other hand, Hongnong was indeed a good place compared to the ruined capital of Luoyang.

"Hongnong?"

"you!"

Guo Bin was stunned for a moment, and then the corners of his mouth twitched unconsciously.

However, he had no objection to Li Jue's proposal.

Their interests are now agreed upon.

As for where the emperor would move, Guo Bang didn't have much idea.

Whether it is Hongnong or returning to Luoyang, there is not much difference for Guo Bin.

After the three people discussed it, the war in Chang'an temporarily stopped.

Knowing this situation, Liu Xie was somewhat excited.

However, the idea of ​​Donggui had just been expressed, and the immediate response he got was that Li Jue planned to let him move to Hongnong!

"Your Majesty still wants to return to Luoyang?"

At that time, Li Jue, Zhang Ji and Guo Si were working together.

Before setting off from Chang'an, Liu Xie's thoughts about returning east seemed to be stuck in his mind.

With Liu Xie's extra persistence, all the ministers in the court expressed their intention to return eastward.

Faced with this situation, after Li Jue refused several times, he felt helpless.

"Since he wants to return to Luoyang, let him go back and have a look!"

"Look at that ruined city!"

…

"Da Sima agreed?"

Hearing that Li Jue and others relented, Liu Xie couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. It was only at this moment that he felt like an emperor.

However, for a small intention of returning eastward, he had to send envoys more than ten times.

The emperor's power is really fully demonstrated at this moment!

After confirming his return to the east, Liu Xie was thinking about returning to Luoyang as soon as possible.

It's just that God doesn't have his wish!

In the same month, because Li Jue scolded his subordinate Yang Feng one time, Yang Feng gradually felt a little resentful.

Another deputy general gave an example of Fan Chou and others in front of Yang Feng.

After saying these words, Yang Feng's heart began to waver.

That night, Yang Feng turned to make friends with Guo Si.

Even the Qiang and Hu soldiers that Li Jue had recruited before were also rewarded by Liu Xie for returning eastward.

After these people were satisfied, it didn't take long for them to leave under Li Jue.

Change comes too fast.

It was so fast that Li Jue was a little overwhelmed.

Yang Feng defected and his own troops declined continuously. Li Jue was worried that Guo Si would take this opportunity to attack him, so he led his troops to kidnap Liu Xie.

Zhang Ji is still there, and with Zhang Ji between the two, the short-term changes have been temporarily suppressed.

The three of them exchanged their daughters for hostages, which was regarded as a marriage, and then they got back together.

Due to this change, in July, Guo Si, whose power had greatly increased, followed Li Jue and called himself the Han Chariot and Cavalry General.

Immediately, everyone led their troops out of Tunchiyang. In the same month, Liu Xie was grateful for Zhang Ji's meritorious service and named him the General of the Han Dynasty Guard Banner, Yang Ding as the Rear General, Yang Feng as the Xingyi General, and Dong Cheng as the Anji General.

A series of rewards was like making a deal with the emperor.

After the reward was over, the army began to take Liu Xie on their way back east to Luoyang!

…

"What a great Sima, what a chariot and cavalry general..."

The changes in Chang'an made Cao Cao couldn't help but sneer.

Within the Juancheng Yamen Office, the air pressure became a little lower with Cao Cao's sneer.

The positions of three princes, generals of chariots and cavalry, these positions were difficult for ordinary people to reach in their lifetimes.

Cao Cao thought that his ideal when he was young was just a general of Han Dynasty conquering the west and a title of Marquis Cao.

However, right now, this ordinary person will be in a position that will last for several years. Just because of the so-called troubled times, it can be placed on people's heads at will.

Who are Li Jue, Guo Si and others?

These people were just generals under Dong Zhuo before!

If it were the time when the Han Dynasty was at its peak, in the final analysis these people would not even be the so-called miscellaneous generals.

but now.

It's really a joke.

The power of Hanting seems to have been lowered a lot because of the self-proclaimed nature of these two people.

Of course, since Dong Zhuo's cholera court, the power of the entire Han court has become less powerful day by day.

Nowadays, they have become like decorations.

Although Cao Cao was a little disdainful.

But deep down in my heart, I was still a little sour after all.

He worked hard over the years, from serving as an official to punish the powerful, to later serving as a Langguan.

During the Yellow Turban Rebellion, he followed Zhu Jun to pacify the Yellow Turbans. After settling in Yanzhou, he also pacified the Yanzhou Yellow Turbans.

Then follow the crusade against Xuzhou!

Over the years, I have been working hard and thinking about helping the Han Dynasty.

However, until now, the imperial court has not officially recognized him as the Yanzhou Mu.

Compare what they did to Li Jue, Guo Si and others.

It's really disappointing.

Hearing Cao Cao's tone, Xi Yu knew that Lao Cao was starting to feel sad.

However, Cao Cao did more things later than Li Jue and Guo Si.

After taking the emperor to Xudu, Cao Cao was not polite at all when he rewarded himself.

First, he proclaimed himself Sikong, followed by the power of leading chariots and generals, and also taking an overview of the government.

This is even more excessive than Li Jue and Guo Si.

At least, these two people don't actually ask for much from the court, just the so-called status.

And where is his Lao Cao!

That’s all I want!

Later, unable to satisfy Sikong's status, Cao Cao restored his former title of prime minister and proclaimed himself Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty.

At this point, Cao Cao's approach was almost the same as that of Dong Zhuo.

But if you go to the palace with swords and shoes, you won't be able to save them when you enter the court.

This is why Liu Xie felt like a puppet, and even wrote in blood in the end, issuing the so-called Belt Edict.

As for the subsequent promotion to the Duke of Wei, and then to the King of Wei, the Han court was no longer taken seriously by Cao Cao.

What he did was even more extreme than Dong Zhuo!

Anyway!

In terms of Cao Cao, he is actually not much different.

"My lord, your majesty has now set out to return eastward. He will definitely pass by my land of Yanzhou. We can use this opportunity to welcome your majesty!"

Xun Yu didn't seem to hear the amusement in Cao Cao's tone, so he casually gave him some advice.

For Xun Yu, this was the time to please the emperor.

His long-cherished plan to help the Han Dynasty has begun to bear fruit.

If they can please His Majesty, the future situation of the Han Dynasty will become more and more prosperous.

After Xun Yu finished speaking, Cao Cao nodded.

Thinking of the emperor, Cao Cao was naturally a little moved.

Only with the existence of Li Jue and Guo Si, and now Zhang Ji, these three forces are united with each other.

It is not that easy to please the emperor among these people.

"Everyone, I want to welcome the emperor, but Li Jue, Guo Si and others will definitely stand in my way. How should our army respond?"

Cao Cao was naturally happy to welcome the emperor.

However, people like Li Jue and Guo Si are still facing problems after all.

With the strength of Yanzhou, although it can compete with the strength of these people head-on, it is difficult to guarantee that the emperor will fall into his hands.

After Cao Cao raised the question, he began to look at the crowd quietly.

Xun Yu frowned, Li and Guo were indeed facing problems.

Even he couldn't think of any way to deal with it in a short time.

unless.

Unless these people start fighting among themselves again.

It's just that the changes in Chang'an have already appeared. At this time, can Li and Guo really still fight?

"Brother, don't think too much!"

"I think it's better for me to just wait for the good news!"

"Like Li Jue, Guo Si and others, it is bound to be impossible for them to live in peace and quiet on their way back to Luoyang!"

"The Emperor is returning eastward. Since there is a possibility of passing through Yanzhou, I think I will just wait quietly!"

Xi Yu knew it and Liu Xie returned to Luoyang.

But after returning to Luoyang, Liu Xie will find that the Luoyang in his memory is no longer the original Luoyang.

After being burned by Dong Zhuo, the entire vicinity of Luoyang was in ruins.

In addition, there is another severe drought this year. Not to mention Chang'an, Luoyang is also full of disasters.

At that time, as long as Lao Cao leads his troops to Luoyang, Liu Xie will roll into the bowl himself.

Xi Yu didn't say anything more after he finished speaking.

For more than half a year, the current situation in Yanzhou feels like it is unparalleled in any other country.

Because of the blank paper, the entire Juancheng business has developed accordingly.

At the same time, a series of tools such as Yanzhou's unique waterwheels also began to be introduced to the Han states.

Now, Xi Yu felt that it was not Cao Cao who needed to please the emperor.

But it is possible that after the emperor learns about the situation in Yanzhou, he will take the initiative to come and find Cao Cao!

…

July, Youzhou.

Ever since Gongsun Zan killed Liu Yu, the subordinates of Youzhou who had been grateful for Liu Yu's kindness could no longer sit still.

Liu Yu had previously served as the shepherd of Youzhou and was very popular.

After Gongsun Zan killed Liu Yu, he did not implement benevolent policies like Liu Yu.

On the contrary, in order to compete with Yuan Shao for territory, Gongsun Zan began to attack Yuan Shao crazily.

Under such circumstances.

Xian Yufu, who was originally engaged in Youzhou, united with the state soldiers, and planned to avenge Liu Yu, the shepherd of Youzhou.

Xian Yufu recommended Yan Rou, who had a good reputation in Youzhou, as Wuhuan Sima.

Subsequently, Yan Rou mobilized the Hu and Han people and obtained tens of thousands of troops. She immediately began to attack Zou Dan, the governor of Yuyang appointed by Gongsun Zan.

That month, the two armies fought in the north of Lu County. Yan Rou defeated Zou Dan and beheaded more than 4,000 people.

After that, Xian Yufu united with King Wuhuanqiao and more than 7,000 Hu cavalrymen to meet Liu He, son of Liu Yu, in the south.

At that time, Liu He was in Jizhou. When Yuan Shao, the shepherd of Jizhou, learned of the incident, he sent General Qu Yi to join Liu He, Xian Yufu, King Wuhuanqiao and others to join forces of 100,000 to attack Gongsun Zan.

In early August, Yuan Shao and others defeated Gongsun Zan in Baoqiu, beheading more than 20,000 people.

Immediately, in the same month, Daijun, Guangyang County, Shanggu County, Youbeiping County and other counties all rebelled against Gongsun Zan.

Throughout Youzhou, Gongsun Zan was scattered like a tree falling down.

In each county, troops were raised to attack and kill the officials appointed by Gongsun Zan, and then joined forces with Xian Yufu, Liu He and others.

Gongsun Zan was defeated one after another, and by the end of August, Gongsun Zan had no choice but to retreat to Yijing.

Same month.

Since the emperor set out to return eastward.

Li Jue, Guo Si and others marched into Xinfeng and settled there temporarily.

In addition to Youzhou, the situation in the entire south is also changing.

Sun Ce, who was originally affiliated with Yuan Shu, has begun to show signs of rising with the help of Yuan Shu.

The beginning of the year.

Sun Ce led his troops of five to six thousand men to help his uncle Wu Jing take the initiative to attack Liu Yao, the governor of Yangzhou.

When the army arrived at Liyang, Sun Ce immediately began to attack the two Yangtze River ferries at Hengjiang and Dangli that Liu Yao's generals Fan Neng and Zhang Ying refused to defend.

In this battle, Fan Neng and Zhang Ying were defeated, and Sun Ce immediately headed east to the Yangtze River.

In April, Sun Ce captured Liu Yao's military camp in Niuzhu Mountain and obtained all the grain, weapons and other supplies.

In August, Sun Ce defeated Muling City guarded by Xue Li and Xiapi City guarded by Zuo Rong. He also defeated Meiling, Hushu, Jiangcheng and other places, and went straight to Qu'a, Wu County occupied by Liu Yao.

Later, Liu Yao was defeated in battle and retreated to Dantu.

…

"What a Sun Ce, what a Sun Bofu!"

Yanzhou Juancheng!

After learning that Xuzhou Xiapi and other places were captured by Sun Ce, Cao Cao felt a little bad.

Since Sun Jian's death, Sun Ce has been affiliated with Yuan Shu.

When Cao Cao and Yuan Shu fought before, Sun Ce had not surrendered to Yuan Shu at that time.

But this time, as Yuan Shu gradually began to trust Sun Jian, the eldest son of the Jiangdong Tiger finally began to show his fangs to all the princes.

Sun Ce was extremely brave in the first battle, quite like Xiang Yu in his time.

Cao Cao didn't pay much attention to Sun Ce at first, but now, as the other party attacked Xuzhou, Cao Cao became annoyed!

Since Xuzhou was captured, although Xuzhou belonged to Cao Cao, Cao Cao did not dismiss all officials in Xuzhou.

This time, Sun Ce's attack on Xiapi seemed to be venting his anger for Yuan Shu.

The opponent hurriedly attacked Xiapi, only carried out some looting, and did not occupy the city. They quickly retreated after following the layout.

This situation made Cao Cao a little angry.

At the end of August, Cao Cao sent Cao Hong, Xiahou Dun and others to garrison Xuzhou to assist Cao Ren in defending Xuzhou.

After that, Sun Ce did not attack Xuzhou.

After that, Sun Ce led his army into Qu'a, pacified the counties and treated the people well.

It was ordered that all Liu Yao's subordinates who surrendered would not be held accountable, and those who were willing to join the army would be exempted from tax and service at home. After using this method, they actually followed suit with the withdrawal of 20,000 troops and more than a thousand horses.

After that, Sun Ce occupied Danyang County and Wu County, and there was a faint tendency to threaten Jiangdong.

Within the Juancheng Yamen Office.

Cao Cao was so angry that Sun Ce suddenly appeared, and his teeth ached.

Sun Ce appeared too quickly!

Like a dazzling star, in just half a year, his reputation has grown with each battle.

"Sun Wentai, you do have a good son!"

Although Cao Cao was a little angry, he still quite recognized Sun Ce.

If he and Xun Yu and others had not already agreed, Yanzhou and Xuzhou now need to recuperate, and he would never have swallowed this easily.

At this time, Xi Yu beside him was slightly stunned.

Sun Ce!

Hearing this name, Xi Yu was naturally very familiar with it.

However, Sun Ce is indeed like a star, he emerges quickly and his brilliance is extremely dazzling.

But unfortunately, his star is a comet that disappears in a blink of an eye.