"Why did Chu Zimou move so fast? According to my estimation, the princes near Xuzhou could hold Chu Zimou back for at least one to two years. I didn't expect that he could deal with the threats posed by the surrounding princes so quickly.

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Guanzhong, Xianyang City, Jiujiang Old Qin received the news that Chutian had defeated powerful enemies from all directions. He was surprised and thought that the development of his power must be accelerated.

His layout will also be faster.

"We have completely captured and consolidated the two counties of You Fufeng and Zuo Fengyi of the Seven Counties of Si Li. Wen He and Dong Zhuo have lived long enough. Only if Dong Zhuo dies can I, the captain of Si Li, take over Jing Zhaoyin

.Occupy the three auxiliaries (Fufeng on the right, Fengyi on the left, and Zhaoyi on the left), and Hongnong County and Sanhe (Hedong County, Hanoi County, and Yin County in Henan) to the east. Sitting on the land of seven counties, you can surpass Chu Zimou in Xuzhou.

The six counties of the country."

After Jiujiu Lao Qin took refuge with Dong Zhuo, he gradually became Dong Zhuo's trusted subordinate. If Jiujiu Lao Qin hadn't been older, Dong Zhuo would even consider accepting Jiujiu Lao Qin as his adopted son.

At present, there are not many princes who have six counties or more than six counties. Yuan Shu counts one, and Xuzhou Mu Chu Zimou.

Jiujiang and Lao Qin attempted to annex the seven counties of Sili.

If you capture the seven counties of Sili, you may be able to rival Chu Zimou. The population of the seven counties of Sili is no less than that of Xuzhou occupied by Chutian plus one Taishan county.

This is also his only chance to compete with Chu Tian in the Central Plains.

If you capture Sili, you can reach Longwangshu to the west, and you can enter the Guandong region to the east.

Jia Xu, who served as military advisor and captain under Dong Zhuo, visited Xianyang City.

The rebuilt Xianyang City was already a medium-sized city at this time, adjacent to Chang'an City. After the governance of the old Qin Dynasty, Xianyang City became the economic and cultural center in Guanzhong after Chang'an City.

Meng Tian, ​​Meng Wu, Li Xin and other generals sat at attention, listening to their lord's strategic plan.

Jiujiu Lao Qin began to spread his troops in Guanzhong and became the lord of Guanzhong!

"My lord, I have convinced three key figures that once Dong Zhuo dies, we can use them to control the Bingzhou Army and the Xiliang Army."

As a minister of Dong Zhuo, Jia Xu called Jiujiu Lao Qin his lord. The reason was also very simple. Before the stranger recommended Jia Xu to Dong Zhuo, Jia Xu had already recognized Jiujiu Lao Qin, who was good at strategy, as his lord.

Jia Xu was a pawn that Jiujiu Lao Qin arranged to join Dong Zhuo's power very early. Because of Jia Xu's promotion, Dong Zhuo occupied Luoyang according to the schedule and recognized Lu Bu as his adopted son. At the same time, Jiujiu Lao Qin became an important figure in Dong Zhuo's power.

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"Since Wang Yun and Lu Bu have agreed to act, Dong Zhuo's death will come soon. And once we annex the Xiliang Army and the Bingzhou Army, our power will greatly increase."

Jiujiang Lao Qin had coveted Dong Zhuo's Xiliang Army and Lu Bu's Bingzhou Army for a long time, so he made careful arrangements.

"The lords of Longxi County should not cause us any trouble... They have occupied Longxi County and Jincheng County, and are attacking Hanyang County. They are unable to interfere in Chang'an. This is our opportunity."

In addition to considering the power struggle in Chang'an City, Jiujiang Lao Qin also considered entering his biggest enemy, the group of powerful people in Longxi County, into the layout.

The lords of Longxi County had a mutual trade treaty with Xuzhou Mu, and they were important allies for Chutian to contain Jiujiang and Lao Qin.

The lord of Longxi County owns two counties, his goal is to unify Liangzhou, and he is a geographical enemy with Jiujiang Lao Qin in Guanzhong.

Li Xin wondered: "Dong Zhuo has many elite soldiers under his command, such as Lu Bu, Guo Si, Li Jue, Zhang Ji, Niu Fu, etc. Once Dong Zhuo dies and these generals lose control, what will happen?"

Jiujiang Lao Qin didn't take it seriously and looked at Jia Xu: "Commander, please explain to General Li."

Jia Xu replied: "This matter will still fall on the third key person."

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In western Liaoning, Gongsun Zan led three thousand white horse followers and tens of thousands of cavalry to join his sworn brother, Prince Yan, to compete for the western Liaoning Corridor.

Youzhou has a vast territory and a large number of excellent horse-producing lands. If someone can unify Youzhou, his power will be no less than that of Xuzhou.

In "Lords", the population outside the customs is larger than in history, because many lords and players choose to be born outside the customs. When they build villages, they bring a large initial population.

The most important areas outside the Pass are the Liaodong and Liaoxi Corridors. By controlling these two areas, you can control half of Youzhou and can enter the Pass at any time.

If the entire Youzhou is occupied, the momentum can be the same as that of the Liao Kingdom in history. When the Central Plains was weak, the Liao Kingdom even had the power to suppress the Central Plains.

Prince Yan was accompanied by Di Qing and Fan Zhongyan, who led the cavalry to join Gongsun Zan.

Gongsun Zan had generals such as Yan Gang, Tian Kai, Shan Jing, and Zou Dan under his command.

Because Prince Yan once defeated the Wuhuan tribe and helped Gongsun Zan to rescue him, Gongsun Zan became sworn brothers with him, imitating Liu Guanzhang. The two major forces in western Liaoning merged to dominate western Liaoning, and the Wuhuan tribe could not compete with them.

Just one Gongsun Zan can give the Wuhuan tribe a headache, not to mention Prince Yan's general Di Qing and civil servant Fan Zhongyan.

"Our enemy is Mingguan, the governor of Liaodong. He is so powerful that my brother cannot imagine it."

Prince Yan was very afraid of Mingguan, the governor of Liaodong, especially when he learned that the most powerful general in Mingguan was Chang Yuchun, known as "Chang Shiwan".

If Chang Yuchun were given a hundred thousand generals, they would be enough to dominate the world!

It is generally believed that Chang Yuchun was the second most famous general under Zhu Yuanzhang after Xu Da.

Gongsun Zan didn't care much: "No matter how brave the other party is, facing my white horse and obeying him, he will always drink hatred!"

"We have to be on guard. I have coerced several Wuhuan tribes to send troops this time. We have a total of 80,000 cavalry and 30,000 Wuhuan cavalry. As long as the 110,000 cavalry are properly deployed and the mobility of the cavalry is used, we may be able to defeat Mingguan.

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Prince Yan mobilized as many troops as possible, and then he had the courage to fight Mingguan.

He and Gongsun Zan each sent 40,000 cavalry, and at the same time forced the defeated Wuhuan tribe to send troops to help. The Wuhuan cavalry were aggressive and good at fighting, and they were a great help.

Mingguan is an unprecedented enemy, and all forces must be considered to win.

Gongsun Zan comforted his sworn brother: "I heard that Mingguan is powerful in Liaodong, but this is western Liaoning. As long as he dares to come, he will never come back. When you defeat Mingguan, my sworn brother, we must go and kill him."

Liu Yu, the shepherd of Youzhou. When the time comes, I will be the shepherd of Youzhou, and you, my sworn brother, will be the chief historian and prefect, and we will share the wealth and honor."

"I hope we can defeat Mingguan, otherwise we will all become prisoners."

Prince Yan had Gongsun Zan to help him, but he was still walking on thin ice.

The territorial ranking of Mingguan, the governor of Liaodong, fell out of the top five in the Eastern Han Dynasty, but the territorial ranking does not represent the real military strength. Especially for lords outside the pass, they can call on a large number of cavalry and are more martial than ordinary lords in farming areas.

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Jixian County is where the governor Liu Yu of Youzhou is located.

As a benevolent prince, Liu Yu was also involved in the wars of troubled times. He had a hundred thousand Youzhou troops under his command. Not long ago, he fought with Gongsun Zan in Youbeiping County, and returned with a heavy defeat.

"Gongsun Zan went to western Liaoning to fight with the governor of Liaodong?"

Liu Yu, the shepherd of Youzhou, secretly breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that his powerful enemy Gongsun Zan had left Youbeiping County and entered the Liaoxi Corridor. Gongsun Zan was a fierce general and Liu Yu could not fight with him.

Out of his friendship with Gongsun Zan and the need to guard against Yuan Shao, Liu Bei did not intervene in the battle between Liu Yu and Gongsun Zan.

Zheng Xianyufu suggested to Liu Yu: "Liu Xuande is currently fighting with Yuan Benchu ​​in Guangzong County, Julu, where Zhang Jiao died of illness. If the lord takes advantage of the battle between the two men to send his troops south, he can take advantage of Bohai County, Henan River

Jian State, Zhongshan State, and even the entire Jizhou. When the time comes, the lord owns Youzhou and Jizhou, two big states, and can compete for the world."

Liu Yu was not interested in his subordinates' ambitious plans: "The imperial court appointed me as the shepherd of Youzhou. I should protect the country and the people. How can I have any second thoughts?"

Xian Yufu had nothing to do with Liu Yu who had no intention of fighting for the world.

Youzhou is a big state, and it has one of the best horse-producing areas. Currently, Liu Yu's army has more than 100,000 troops, and has the capital to compete for the world. But Liu Yu's character is destined that he will not become a party.

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"Report, Liu Xuande sent an envoy to ask for help!"

Liu Yu relaxed because Gongsun Zan went to western Liaoning to help Prince Yan fight the war, so Liu Bei sent strangers to ask for reinforcements from Liu Yu.

"Liu Xuande and Yuan Benchu ​​are both imperial officials. No matter which side they send troops to help, it is against benevolence and justice."

Liu Yu finally decided to sit back and watch, unable to do anything.

In Julu County, Liu Bei's forces were in a bitter battle. Yuan Shao relied on his reputation to recruit a large number of talents from Jizhou, and there were many generals.

Jizhou was divided between Jizhou Mu Yuan Shao and Zhongshan Prime Minister Liu Bei. Yuan Shao occupied Weijun, Zhaoguo, Qingheguo, and Bohaijun, a total of four counties. Liu Bei occupied Changshanjun, Zhongshanguo, Hejianjun, and Anpingguo, the same four.

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Yuan Shao's forces and Liu Bei's forces fought over the ninth county, Julu County.

Whoever can seize the ninth county will have the territorial advantage of one more county.

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei fought fiercely, appearing in and out of the enemy's formation, and their horses were as powerful as a thousand!

The fierce general Shi Wansui fought with Zhang Fei with a gun, but he was not at a disadvantage.

Yan Liang and Wen Chou simultaneously commanded their troops to attack Guan Yu.

The high-level heavy infantry "Euphorbiners" led by Zhang He charged into the battle and attacked Liu Bei's central army!

Ju Yi's soldiers first climbed up and fired a volley of heavily armed crossbowmen to hit Liu Bei's flank!

The number of generals under Liu Bei's command was still small, and Yuan Shao's second- and third-rate generals attacked one after another, making Liu Bei unbearable.

Gao Lan led the light cavalry in an attempt to cut off Liu Bei's food route and attacked Liu Bei's rear camp. He was defeated by Ashina Sheer, the Turkic prince who was ambushing him, and the morale of Liu Bei's army increased.

Liu Bei stubbornly resisted the offensive of Yuan Shao's army. When he learned that Gao Lan was defeated by Ashina Sheer, his frown relaxed a little.

"Gao Lan was defeated by a little-known general under Liu Da'er. How should he be punished?"

Yuan Shao was accompanied by his trusted alien lord Zhao Long, as well as counselors such as Tian Feng, Ju Shue, Shen Pei, and Guo Tu.

Gao Lan's defeat made Yuan Shao furious. Originally, as long as Gao Lan destroyed Liu Bei's grain road in Julu County and the morale of Liu Bei's army was shaken, the outcome would be decided.

What angered Yuan Shao the most was that Gao Lan lost to an unknown general, Ashina Sheer. Yuan Shao had never heard of Ashina Sheer.
To be continued...