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The Han army finally won the battle of Yuhe, killing more than 7,000 enemies, capturing 10,000 people, and only more than 2,000 people fled. The 20,000 Jiaozhou army was almost wiped out, but the Han army also paid the price of more than 1,000 casualties. The battlefield was in a mess, and the smoke burned corpses was rolling. This was the consistent principle of the Han army. The battle quickly dealt with the corpses to prevent the occurrence of epidemics.

The soldiers who packed up the battlefield put bundles of armor and weapons on the wooden weapons platform. On the large wooden platform nearly ten feet in length and width, the accumulated weapons, war drums, flags and other objects were like a small hill, with nearly a thousand war horses and livestock tied aside. In another wilderness, tens of thousands of prisoners of war were sitting on the ground, looking worriedly at the smoke burning corpses in the distance, and their hearts were filled with worries about the future.

Thousands of Han soldiers guarded prisoners of war around, and dozens of soldiers dealt with the wounded soldiers back and forth in the group of prisoners of war. Most of them were given a medical kit to teach them how to disinfect, apply medicine and bandage. Some seriously injured soldiers with broken arms and legs were sent to the other side to be treated by military doctors.

At this time, Ma Dai took a captive official, Sima Wangfu. His war horse was shot down by arrows and was caught by Ma Dai's subordinates. Ma Dai stepped forward and bowed to Liu Jing, "Your Highness, you have captured the enemy Sima, named Wangfu."

Liu Jing nodded, walked to Wang Fu, and smiled faintly, "Wang Sima is from Yizhou, right?"

Wang Fu sighed and said, "I was originally a servant under Liu Zhang. Later, I followed Duke Qi and became Sima of Nanjun. I followed Duke Xuande to Jiaozhou. Today I was captured and I have aspirations to die. I hope Your Highness will fulfill it."

Liu Jing immediately ordered his left and right to "untie the rope for him."

The soldiers untied the rope for Wang Fu. Wang Fu gently moved his wrists that were tied to numbness and smiled bitterly: "My family is all in Jiaozhou. Although he is grateful to His Highness, he does not want to surrender to the Han army."

Liu Jing shook his head and smiled, "Don't you surrender. Go back and tell Zhuge Liang that I can negotiate with him and exchange the prisoners of war in Jiangdong Army in his hands. If he doesn't want to talk, I won't force it."

After saying that, he ordered his side and left, "Give him a horse, pick a few Guan Yu's personal soldiers and let them go back."

Wang Fu knew that Zhuge Liang must have wanted to negotiate, so he bowed and said gratefully: "Thank you His Highness the King of Han for your pardon."

He turned around and wanted to leave, but Liu Jing stopped him. Wang Fu was a little uneasy and asked, "Do you have any instructions?"

Liu Jing said in a gentle tone: "Govern Jiaozhou well and educate the barbarians of Jiaozhou. One day, I will give you a future."

Wang Fu felt his nose a little sore. He nodded silently, turned around and strode away. Lu Xun next to him sighed, "Your Highness's ambitions in the world, Lu Xun is convinced."

Liu Jing smiled slightly, "Since Boyan knows my mind, then tell me, how should I deal with the funeral of the Jiaozhou Army?"

Lu Xun also smiled and said, "After listening to Your Highness's words to Wang Fu, your Highness's thoughts are easy to guess. It must be exchanged for the Jiangdong army and let Zhuge Liang return to the south. This time, the Jiaozhou army was defeated in the north and could not recover its vitality within five years. Liu Bei had to settle down and make peace with Jiaozhou."

Speaking of this, Lu Xun said carefully: "But there is another suggestion for Beizhi."

"Tell me what suggestions"

"I suggest that Luling County be assigned to Jiaozhou, leaving a gap in Jiaozhou. Sooner or later, Liu Bei will perish in Luling County."

Liu Jing smiled sly, "Boyan suggests, do you think I will agree?"

The two looked at each other and laughed together

Not long after Zhuge Liang returned to Xinwu County, he immediately sent someone to the official road of Nanchang to inquire about the news. Zhuge Liang was very worried. He knew Guan Yu and knew that Guan Yu was proud by nature. He would not admit defeat easily even though he knew the danger, especially he would not compromise with him. This would plant the root of the miserable defeat of the Jiaozhou Army.

The Jiaozhou army was not strong, and Zhuge Liang knew it well. Although he led his army to unify Jiaozhou, it did not mean that the Jiaozhou army could sweep the Central Plains army. Although they lucky enough to defeat the Jiangdong army, it did not mean that they could defeat the Han army. Especially they had just equipped the Jiangdong army's armor and went on battle before they were trained. This effect was not as good as the leather-armored iron swords in the past. In addition to the high morale, Zhuge Liang still couldn't imagine that they could have any hope of defeating the Han army.

Zhuge Liang stood on the top of the city and looked west. At this time, a cavalry rushed towards the city and shouted under the city: "The military advisor can be there."

Zhuge Liang leaned his head and asked, "You can have news about the general."

"Qi reported to the military advisor, General Guan was defeated, and they were already ten miles away. They felt guilty and dared not come to see the military advisor."

Zhuge Liang was shocked and asked again: "How many defeated soldiers have come back?"

"About two thousand people."

Zhuge Liang couldn't help but sigh in his heart, and the entire army was wiped out. He did not listen to his dissuasion and fought forcibly. Now he has such a consequence. Although Zhuge Liang hated him, he also knew that it was not the time to blame him. At least he could not deal with the crimes of Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. Go back and let the lord deal with it.

Thinking of this, Zhuge Liang turned around and said to Guan Ping: "Go with me to welcome your father."

Guan Ping bowed his fists and said, "I would like to go with the military advisor."

The two of them turned over their horses, opened the city gate, and ran out of the city with their followers. They ran ten miles away. They saw the Jiaozhou soldiers resting on the side from afar. These were the remaining soldiers collected by Zhou Cang, with about 2,000 people, and they were the last escapers of this battle.

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei had already arrived at Zhuge Liang. They were ashamed, naked, tied thorns on their backs, kneeling beside to apologize. After a moment, Zhuge Liang and his horse arrived. Guan Yu shouted loudly: "The criminal general Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, apologize to the military advisor."

Zhuge Liang sighed and was amused in his heart. He quickly dismounted and helped them up one by one, comforted him with kind words, and ordered Guan Ping to wear clothes for his father, uncle and brother. Guan Yu said ashamedly: "I regret not listening to the military advisor's words, which led to the annihilation of the entire army. Guan Yu deserves to be killed. Please ask the military advisor to deal with it with military law."

Zhuge Liang sighed and said, "This is not only your fault, but I also have faults. I won't mention this matter for now. Let's apologize to the emperor together when we go back, but the situation may not be as serious as General Guan said."

Guan Yu was stunned and didn't understand what Zhuge Liang meant. Guan Ping next to him quickly added: "Father, we still have nearly 20,000 prisoners of war in Jiangdong Army in our hands."

Guan Yu then suddenly realized that they could exchange prisoners of war, but he was a little worried and said, "Now the Han army is winning greatly, is Liu Jing still willing to exchange prisoners of war with us?"

Zhuge Liang smiled slightly, "We still have more than 10,000 people in our hands, and we can strictly guard the new Wucheng. The Han army may not be able to break through if it does not pay a heavy price. I think Liu Jing is eager to rush to Jiangdong and will no longer be willing to pay the price, and he will not have time to waste it with us. He will definitely agree to make peace with us."

Guan Yu sighed, "The military advisor is high, and the clouds are stupid, far from the point of view."

Zhuge Liang was also quite happy. Although he had paid a heavy price, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were convinced of themselves from now on, which may not be a bad thing. He smiled slightly and said, "If I was not wrong, Liu Jing will send someone soon."

As soon as he finished speaking, soldiers rushed to report, "Wang Sima is back."

Guan Yu was overjoyed. Wang Fu was his confidant adviser and the person he trusted the most. He thought he had died in the chaos, but he didn't expect that he was still alive. Guan Yu was overjoyed. Zhuge Liang understood it. Wang Fu must have brought Liu Jing's news. He immediately ordered: "Please see Wang Sima."

After a moment, Wang Fu was brought up. He bowed to Guan Yu and Zhuge Liang, saying a little ashamed: "Biyi's war horse was shot to death and captured by the enemy, but Liu Jing released Beiyi and asked Beiyi to bring the message back."

Guan Yu felt Wang Fu's shame, so he patted him on the shoulder and comforted him: "This is my fault. It has implicated Guoshan. It is your greatest luck to be able to come back. Don't have any burden in your heart."

Wang Fu sighed. He thought of the last few words Liu Jing said, and felt even more ashamed of Guan Yu, but he couldn't say it. At this time, Zhuge Liang couldn't help asking: "Wang Sima, what do Liu Jing have to say?"

Wang Fu woke up and raised his hand to slap himself, but actually forgot the matter. He hurriedly said, "Liu Jing said that he could negotiate and was willing to exchange prisoners of war. If the military advisor was unwilling to negotiate, he would not force him."

Zhuge Liang sighed, there is still room for bargaining now. He said to everyone: "Liu Jing means that if we accept all his conditions, then the battle will end. Otherwise, not only will they continue to attack, but Huang Zhong's army will also enter Jiaozhou. This is actually the last chance he gives us."

Guan Yu pondered for a moment and asked, "Now the Han army has all the advantages, and can completely defeat us in one fell swoop, why did we let us go?"

Zhuge Liang smiled bitterly and said, "Did General Guan forget why he let us go back to Jiaozhou at the beginning to use us to unify Jiaozhou. The reason for this is similar. If we occupied the wealthy Yizhou, he would have conquered us long ago and would not have waited until today."

Guan Yu nodded silently, "I understand, everything is up to the military advisor."

This is Guan Ping's tribute and said, "Military advisor, I am willing to go to Nanchang to negotiate with Liu Jing."

Zhuge Liang's thoughts changed. Guan Ping had saved Liu Jing in Xinye. Perhaps Liu Jing would give more benefits to Jiaozhou for Guan Ping's sake and let Guan Ping go. However, thinking of this, Zhuge Liang smiled and said, "I will write a letter. General Guan Xiao can go to Nanchang and give the letter to Liu Jing, without saying a word."

"The last one will follow the order"

After two rounds of negotiations, the Han army and the Jiaozhou army finally reached an agreement. The two armies exchanged prisoners of war, and all the Jiangdong army prisoners of war were exchanged for all the Jiaozhou army prisoners of war. Liu Jing also allowed the Jiaozhou army to withdraw from Jiaozhou. In addition, he had ordered Huang Zhong that the Han army stop attacking Jiaozhou and withdraw back to Jiangling.

At the end of the negotiation, Liu Jing reluctantly agreed to assign Luling County to Jiaozhou in view of his former friendship, which was to give them a little compensation for this northern expedition. At this point, the storm of Jingnan finally came to an end. The Han army not only took back all Jingnan, but also seized Yuzhang and Poyang counties from the Jiaozhou army.
Chapter completed!