The Battle of Lu'an was a test by Zhou Yu.

Although it was just a feint attack, Zhou Yu still put in a lot of money.

Ling Cao led his troops to attack, and Zhou Yu mobilized almost half of his troops in Lujiang. Of course, Zhou Yu also knew very well that it was not easy to conquer Lu'an. Guo Jia was not an idiot, and he had an old Cao general like Li Dian under his command.

If you really attack, you may kill one thousand enemies and lose eight hundred of them.

His purpose is to test Zhang Liao's reaction. If Zhang Liao and Guo Jia really have a conflict, they will inevitably reveal flaws.

No matter what, Zhang Liao and Guo Jia are now working under Liu Chuang's tent.

Even if there is a conflict, it is impossible to refuse to save him... However, the clues can still be seen from his dispatch of troops.

Just as Zhou Yu guessed, when Lu'an was attacked, Guo Jia did not ask Zhang Liao for help.

On the contrary, after receiving the news, Zhang Liao took the initiative to send troops, and Ling Cao immediately led his troops to retreat...

Zhou Yu saw this advance and retreat clearly and immediately let go of the big stone in his heart. It seemed that there was indeed a conflict and dispute between Zhang Liao and Guo Jia. If this was not the case, with Guo Jia's means, he would definitely give advice to Zhang Liao to attack him instead of sitting on him to rescue him. At first glance, the two seemed to have no problem. But this overly normal behavior made Zhou Yu convinced that the conflict between Zhang and Guo had reached an irreconcilable point.

At this moment, Zhou Yu ordered his full strength to attack Xiaoyaojin.

He knew very well that Liu Chuang would get news sooner or later, and he would never sit idly by and watch Zhang and Guo make such a fool of themselves.

Once Liu Chuang comes forward, Zhang Liao and Guo Jia will abandon past grudges even if there is a great conflict.

By that time...

In history, Zhang Liao fought against Sun Quan in Xiaoyaojin.

But he didn't want to go around in circles. He came to Xiaoyaojin again. However, his opponent was replaced by Zhou Yu. However, Zhou Yu's methods were much higher than Sun Quan. Although he was not as famous as the Battle of Red Cliff, Mei Zhoulang's skills were indeed not comparable to Sun Quan. Faced with the tide of the troops in Jiangdong, even Zhang Liao, who was used to the big scene, showed a embarrassed look.

Fortunately, Guo Jia would help him from time to time.

But for some reason, Guo Jia's timing of attack always deviates.

Whenever the most dangerous time of Zhang Liao, Guo Jia's reinforcements appeared, which also made Zhang Liao extremely angry.

"Although Guo Fengxiao often sends troops to provide assistance these days, he is not in time.

It can be seen that the conflict between these two people has reached an irreconcilable point... Otherwise, with Guo Jia's ability, how could it be impossible to find the right opportunity to attack? Governor, in my opinion, it is difficult for Zhang Liao and Guo Jia to coexist."

The tent of the Jiangdong Central Army was brightly lit.

Ling Cao talked freely and put forward his opinions to Zhou Yu.

However, Zhou Yu never made any sound. Instead, he frowned and kept silent.

"Governor, the Han army is now in conflict, which is really our opportunity.

Although Zhang Liao was embarrassed, he was a famous general under Liu Chuang. It would be very difficult to break through his defense line. Someone had a plan, why not attack Lu'an again. The governor had put his troops into Hefei before, and Lu'an would have been slackened and could attack him."

The person who spoke was a young general, Ling Tong, the son of Ling Cao.

Zhou Yu smiled and looked at him, and was about to speak, but suddenly heard the footsteps outside the tent, and a scout hurried in and knelt on one knee and said, "Report to the Governor, I have received the news that Governor He defeated the Han Navy in Shangyu and burned more than 20 ships. Today, the Han Navy has pushed out the bay and retreated back to Dongling Island... Governor He is about to move his troops without any injuries and attack Liu Yong."

"What?"

Zhou Yu was shocked when he heard this and shouted to stand up.

"Han Gongmiao repelled the Han army?"

“That’s right.”

Zhou Yu's face couldn't help but look a little ugly.

He Qi's victory in Shangyu was indeed beyond his expectations.

He and He Qi were both former subordinates of Sun Ce. However, because he kept a low profile, he gained Sun Quan's trust again. In contrast, He Qi has always shown great pride. If Sun Quan hadn't found a suitable candidate to accept Kuaiji, he might have deposed He Qi long ago.

However, for this reason, the relationship between He Qi and Zhou Yu is quite tense.

This time He Qi's victory in Kuaiji did bring great pressure to Zhou Yu... Originally, Zhou Yu planned to make steady progress and continue to expand the conflict between Zhang Liao and Guo Jia. But now it seems that it is probably unlikely.

With He Qi's victory, Sun Quan will definitely urge Zhou Yu to end the Battle of Lujiang as soon as possible.

in this way……

Zhou Yu's eyes flashed, and after a moment, he looked up at Ling Cao, "General Ling, Gong Miao Shangyu Dasheng, we must speed up as well.

You will lead the troops to raid Lu'an. At that time, I will cooperate with you and stop Zhang Liao.

Once Lu'an is conquered, you will return immediately. At that time, you and I will attack each other in front and back, and strive to repel the Han army in one fell swoop..."

Ling Cao and his son were overjoyed when they heard this.

The two of them hurriedly stepped forward and bowed, "I will definitely not let down the governor's entrusted!"

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Seeing that June is coming.

After Liu Chuang arrived in Donglai, he stayed for only ten days and waited for Ma Chao's arrival.

After the two brothers had a secret talk, Ma Chao took Ma Dai away. After that, Liu Chuang quickly appointed Xu Miao as the prefect of Pingyuan County and transferred Xu You from Pingyuan County. However, after receiving the order, Xu You did not take office.

He has been in poor health this year.

If Liu Chuang hadn't acted at that time, he would have been retiring and returning home long ago.

Now that Ma Chao's departure also indicates that the Ma brothers officially surrendered to Liu Chuang. Xu You's mission has been completed. After receiving Liu Chuang's letter, he immediately replied, begging to retire. In short, Xu You was nearly 60 years old, and Liu Chuang was able to understand, so he took the post of Xu You as the prefect of Pingyuan County and became a member of Daoting Marquis, allowing Xu You to return home.

After solving the matter between Ma Chao and his brothers, Liu Chuang felt relieved.

He then took people to Huang County, first worshiping Taishici's mother, and then staying in Chengshankou for several days before leaving Donglai and heading for Jinan Country.

Taishici's mother passed away last year.

After the old lady passed away, Liu Chuang unified the north. So the coffin was sent to his hometown in Donglai.

Unfortunately, Taishi Cizheng stationed troops at Liyang and fought fiercely with Jiangdong, so he was unable to return to his hometown to mourn his mother. This incident became a thorn in Taishi Ci's heart. During his correspondence with Liu Chuang, he even mentioned this matter repeatedly.

Taishi Ci is now dead in Liyang.

The Taishixiang avenged his father and also went to Lujiang.

This time, Liu Chuang restored Taishici. Taishici's body was buried in Luoyang, but Liu Chuang still built a tomb in Donglai. It was located next to the old lady's tomb. Liu Chuang even dressed in mourning himself and worshiped the old lady on behalf of Taishici, which moved countless people.

In Jinan Kingdom, Liu Chuang summoned Man Chong.

According to Liu Chuang's intention, he hoped that Man Chong would go back to Luoyang with him and serve as the Tingwei.

After thinking twice, Man Chong decided to follow Liu Chuang's arrangements. However, he recommended that Qi Zhi take over the position of governor of Qingzhou.

"Over the years, the wars in Qingzhou have continued to end and the people are in trouble.

Although he had been resting for a year, it was still not stable. Zao Zhi was good at political affairs and was better at farming... He was once a lieutenant of the Diannong School. The method of military farming was effective. Now, I would like to ask the Prime Minister to accept the favor and Zao Zhi took over Qingzhou, which would be a blessing for the people of Qingzhou."

After hearing this, Liu Chuang agreed after asking Xun Yu.

However, he asked Man Chong for one person.

"Liang Ziyu had great talents and was trapped in the Beihai, so he could not help but use his talents.

Now there are frequent wars in the north. After Liu Ziyang left the Daxianbei Mountain, although Tian Guo ordered him to take over the Daxianbei Mountain, he had the will but lacked strength.

After all, my father-in-law is old and even less good at politics.

Chen Gongtai died of illness last year, which made Shuobei and Shuofang even more vacant... I hope Liang Ziyu will go to Bingzhou and accept the surrender city. I believe that with his ability and cooperation with Tian Guorang, the northern border can be peaceful. I also ask Boning to give up his love."

Speaking of which, Chen Gong passed away, it was indeed a bit sudden.

He and Cao Cao seemed to have a lifelong entanglement. Two months after Cao Cao passed away, he died at home without any trouble.

Although Chen Gong has gradually faded out of the core over the years, its role in northern Xinjiang is indeed unparalleled.

Lu Bu is old and can no longer fight for many years.

Although the power of the tiger still shocked the northern border, it also showed a sense of incompetence.

Lu Lan once suggested that he hoped that Lu Bu could return to Luoyang to retire. Liu Chuang had been considering this matter and looking for a suitable candidate.

Liang Xi did not have the reputation of Lu Bu, but his wisdom was not inferior to Chen Gong.

It's time to make a change!

Liang Xi in history once made great achievements in the northern border. Now Liu Chuang decided to send Liang Xi to Bingzhou in advance, but history has not changed.

Today, Guan Hai is in charge of the northern border.

Youzhou is prosperous and its population has surged to as many as four million. The population of Bingzhou has also increased to more than two million, changing the bitter and barren state of the past. In addition, there are Zhang Yan and Tian Yu, the famous generals in history, although the Xianbei Dingling and Xiongnu coalition forces were strong, they could not really pose a threat to the northern border. The reason why they reported the war crisis in the northern border last year was more to allow the Han emperor to go north. The real situation is that the Han army did not suffer any losses except for a small defeat in Langjuxu Mountain.

Liang Xi in the past could further strengthen the power of northern Xinjiang.

However, Liang Xi was promoted by Man Chong. Now that Liu Chuang wants to reuse it, he also needs to ask Man Chong for his opinion.

Man Chong was calm about this and immediately agreed to Liu Chuang's request.

Afterwards, Liu Chuang inspected Lijin City in Pingyuan County and was about to go to Yanzhou to inspect, but suddenly received news: Guo Jia and Zhang Liao had a conflict.

After Liu Chuang received the news, he was also stunned.

He immediately said, "Zi Ming, what do you think?"

Lu Meng didn't expect that Liu Chuang would ask him for his opinions in front of everyone, and he couldn't help but become nervous.
To be continued...