After encountering the episode of the Black Mountain Army, Liu Qing and his party set off again and soon entered Taiyuan County.

After entering the Fenshui River Valley Plain, the terrain gradually became flattering. Not only were the cities densely populated, but the pavilions were much larger than elsewhere.

"Lord, Bingzhou has a vast territory. The places where it can engage in grain production are only concentrated in this valley plain. If the lord governs according to the law similar to Jizhou, it may not work."

Guo Jia looked at the green wheat along the way and felt a sense of emotion.

In fact, Liu Qing had considered the issue of eating in Bingzhou for a long time. Relying on the local area alone, he would definitely not be able to be self-sufficient and needed to be transported from other places where grain is produced.

It is true that grain production is Bingzhou's weakness, but Bingzhou is not without strength. Bingzhou's biggest advantage is the mineral deposits in the mountains, just like the coal and iron in Yanmen County.

Among the mountains of the Luliang Mountains in Taihang, there are mountains and Fen Rivers, which run through the entire area. The mountains are high but the forests are not lush, the water is long and the grass is not abundant. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is poor and the water is bad, and the soil in the cold and the soil in the cold mountains is thin. However, under it, there are extremely rich minerals, especially coal and iron ore.

"If you develop coal and iron in a large scale, you will grow the world, and the people of Bingzhou will become the richest people in the world, do you believe it?"

Guo Jia remained silent and refused to respond.

It’s hard to say believe, but I dare not say not to believe, because if I say not to believe, the next sentence of the lord must be a bet.

When I bet with my lord, it was not that I lost nine out of ten bets, but that I lost ten bets. I never won since Yingchuan’s first bet.

"Lord, is it possible that the appointment list of the Bingzhou Governor has not reached this Taiyuan area, why hasn't anyone seen us come to welcome you all the way?"

Liu Qing knew a little about this. Dong Zhuo came to take office in the past, and this was almost the same treatment.

Dong Zhuo is considered an old qualification, and he is in this situation. He is under twenty years old and is appointed as the governor of Bingzhou. It sounds shocking. However, in the eyes of those old antiques, he is probably still treated as a young boy.

Qualifications and reputations can only be achieved through years and circles. It is not enough to rely on military achievements alone.

Liu Qing replied casually: "I don't care when I welcome the banquet, but I dare to stumbling when I promulgate the government, don't blame me for being rude."

"The prefect of Taiyuan Zang Min is good at governing the county and is quite famous. If this person can join the lord, he will take charge of Bingzhou and achieve twice the result with half the effort."

"I remember Dong Zhuo said that when he first came to Jinyang, he was not favored. It was obvious that this person was not easy to be with him, and I don't know if he had any connection with the Yuan family."

"Lord, I know a little about this. Zang Min has a name called Hong. He was successful at a young age. Because of his father's merit, he was appointed as the chief lord and now he is a Gongcao of Guangling. He joined the Chenliu League with the prefect Zhang Chao." Guo Jia said.

"In this way, there is nothing to see. Zhang Chao is Zhang Miao's younger brother. Now Yuan Shao is interested in Yanzhou, and Zhang Miao is in danger. Now Yuan Shao confronts Xu Rong again in Dongjun, and Zhang Miao has been watching. In such an environment, can you know the consequences of being waiting and watching? "

"Of course, it is not tolerated by both sides." Guo Jia replied.

"If Zang Min is really talented and practical, I am willing to spend time to win over it. Now it seems that Zang Hong is a good entry point!" Liu Qing smiled, then turned around and said to Ban Ming: "Tell Gao Shun to enter Li Yang in the camp, pay close attention to Chen Liu."

If Liu Qing guessed correctly, as soon as the war in Dongjun ended, whether it was Yuan Shaosheng or Xu Rongsheng, the next step was to attack Chenliu County.

Because Chenliu is the gateway of the three places of Yanzhou and Yuzhou, it is really too important.

No matter who moves Chenliu, Gao can send troops to Chenliu in the name of rescuing Gao.

Of course, there may be a third situation in the war situation in Dongjun, that is, Yuan and Dong Zhuo are in stalemate, and Lu Bu is still in charge of Puyang and checking and balancing the two.

This is what Liu Qing wants to see most.

The only thing that is relied on is Chen Gong.

Chen Gongtai, don’t let me down!

...

Dongjun, Puyang County, at sunset.

Chen Gong, who had been traveling around for a day, returned to the county government. As soon as he entered the palace, he heard the clamor of timidity coming from inside.

Chen Gong glanced at him as he walked by and saw Lu Bu drinking and having fun with the generals under the tent.

"Come on, drink this cup together. I, a Bingzhou athlete, have been wandering for several months. In the bloody battles of you, I finally got a place to live! Come on, do it!"

Lu Bu held up the wine cup, and the bold voice was heard clearly by Chen Gong, who was standing outside the door.

Everyone responded quickly, and there were bragging words such as I slashed a few and shot a few, etc.

Chen Gong had a headache for no reason and went straight into the hall, looking at Lu Bu, whose eyes were already blurred.

"Fengxian! Yuan Shao and Xu Rong are confronting each other in the territory, how can you get drunk!"

Lu Bu was still in a state of mind. When he saw Chen Gong coming, he quickly reached out to grab Chen Gong and wanted to catch him in the banquet to have fun together, but he caught him several times and was empty because Chen Gong was standing far away.

"Can anyone train the surrendered soldiers in the city and the newly recruited recruits?"

"Wei Xu is practicing!" said Lu Bu.

However, when Chen Gong saw that the closest seat to Lu Bu was Wei Xu. When he heard Lu Bu's words, he hurriedly said, "Wei Yue is practicing!"

Wei Yue was not present at the scene, but compared to the few people present, Wei Yue was just a mere military marquis. How could he train with thousands of surrendered soldiers and recruits?

Chen Gong sighed, waved his sleeves and left the hall.

After conquering Puyang, he ran around to appease the panic-ridden Puyang people and the wealthy families who were eager to escape, and they lost a lot of verbal talk before they gained their support. The originally comfortable mood disappeared as soon as they returned to the county government.

He suddenly remembered what Cheng Yu said when he left, and Lu Bu was just a barbarian warrior. He could not protect Dongjun by relying on him.

"Zhongde, Zhongde, maybe your choice is right!" Chen Gong sighed.

"Report—"

A notice interrupted Chen Gong's contemplation.

"Report to Mr. Yuan Shao's army advanced to the White Horse, Wen Chou and Xu Rong fought in Wenxiang, Fan Chou and Ding Yuan fought in Weixiang, and both sides suffered damage in both wars, regardless of the top or bottom."

"Talk again and report again!" Chen Gong said.

If the two armies fight, the winner will be the best result. The more they consume, the more stable they will be in Puyang. This delicate balance will be maintained as long as possible.

What Chen Gong is most afraid of now is external influence. Chen Liu and Zhang Miao will not send troops. He knows that, and with Zhang Miao's temperament, it is extremely difficult to change his mind.

Another unsettling factor is that the Yellow Turban Army is located in the east.

When Chen Gong thought of the variables still, he couldn't sit still and ran back to the hall and shouted:

"Fengxian! Fengxian! Fighting!"

...

"The two battles were not won, and each suffered casualties. Can Jianyang and Bingzhou Iron Cavalry also be unable to defeat the Xiliang Army?"

In the military tent, Yuan Shao looked at Ding Yuan with a tired face and asked indifferently.

"The Xiliang army is like a wolf or a tiger, and the envoy has not only found out today."

Ding Yuan replied politely, hiding the rude words in his heart.

That sentence is: During the Battle of Hanoi, you were chased away by Fan Chou, so why bother to ask this question!

Yuan Shao looked at Wen Chou, who was not very interested, but he stopped talking.

He was already depressed and stopped attacking.

Before fighting against Xu Rong, Wen Chou was so excited. After all, Xu Rong defeated Bao Xin and Sun Jian one after another, Wang Kuang and Zhang Miao. Later, he scored twice and defeated Zhang Miao and Sun Jian again, and captured Yingchuan prefect Li Min, and cooked him to death.

It can be said that Xu Rong's reputation is as great as his reputation.

If Xu Rong can be defeated in one battle, Wen Chou's name will become famous all over the world.

However, after the battle, Wen Chou realized the difference between the two. He arranged troops and commanded the battle in front of the battle. Even if he was extremely brave, the outcome of the battlefield was not determined by the courage of one person. In other words, if he had not been extremely brave, he might have been defeated in this battle.

"It's rare for General Wen Chou to draw with Xu Rong!"

After Yuan Shao was confused, he still inspired some slutty and discussed things with the truth. Xu Rong was not an ordinary person, and it was not easy to be able to get a draw.

When Ding Yuan heard this, he felt uncomfortable.

Wen Chou is your general, and it is rare to get a draw. My Bingzhou children fought bloody battles, but if they get a draw, that's it?

Isn't this a double standard?

Isn't Fan Chou strong? Your 30,000 Yuan Shao's army was beaten by one of Fan Chou, and finally he went out with 400,000 stones of food and grass to ask for help from the Bohai King, and he was able to escape from the heavens. Ding Yuan complained.

Not only did it cost the troops and generals, but it was unheard of forcing all the food and supplies, but it was also unheard of forty-one thousand stones to be taken out of credit.

He even criticized him for the draw with Fan Chou. If it weren't for Yuan Wei's sake, Ding Yuan would not have been a junior. When he was the governor of Bingzhou, Yuan Shao was still serving as a follower for He Jin.

He has reached this point today, even if he voted for Yuan and got this position, he has earned it step by step, not like Yuan Shao, and there has been someone paving the way.

After a few breaths were quiet in the military tent, Yuan Shao turned his attention to Bao Xin who had just arrived.

"General Bao, why did he lead only hundreds of people to come?"

"The envoy of the Returning Envoy, the Yellow Turban soldiers came to the city of Lu County and wanted to attack the city in large numbers. The city was already inadequate in its defense. I, the eight hundred soldiers, were already at the limit."

When Yuan Shao heard this, he couldn't say anything.

You can't say: Don't guard it, let the Yellow Turban come over!

"Now is Jinan Prime Minister Cao Cao guarding the city of Lu County?" Yuan Shao asked.

"It was General Cao who provided a helping hand to block the Yellow Turbans. When the lower officials left, the soldiers of the plain prime minister Liu Bei had already rushed to Lu County."

Cao Mengde, who is meddling in other people's business! Yuan Shao whispered, who else? Pingyuan Xiang Liu Bei?

This Liu Bei and Yuan Shao had heard of it in the war report. The last time was when the Yellow Turbans in Qingzhou launched a massive invasion of Jizhou, Liu Bei also went to help.

He really wanted to get the plain face because of this.

Yuan Shao whispered again in his heart.
To be continued...