With Cao Pi's wandering and persuasion, all the Cao soldiers in Xuzhou in Yanzhou surrendered to Chen Mang, leaving only Zang Ba active in the Taishan area.

Zang Ba began to fight on the battlefield since he fought against the Yellow Turban Army, and then fought against Lu Bu, Liu Bei, and Cao Cao one after another. Although he had never won, he never lost his life.

After Chen Mang learned about his experience, he was surprised. After giving him the title of Wuwu Kai in the late Han Dynasty, he immediately ordered Zilong to take 3,000 infantry soldiers to go to Mount Tai to encircle and suppress.

Zang Ba is not a fool either. He knew that Chen Mang was already in a general trend of unification of the world. He did not surrender at this time, but just wanted to win a few victories in exchange for the promotion.

After taking Zilong around Mount Tai for a few days, and after two small victories, he immediately submitted a petition to Chen Mang for surrender, and obtained the title of Mount Tai Marquis. He took his subordinates out of Mount Tai with satisfaction.

On Xudu's side, after Sun Ce burned the Tongquetai, he was sent by Chen Mang to attack Jiaozhou.

At this time, Zhu Fu, the governor of Jiaozhou, imposed heavy taxes on the people, causing the people to live in misery and were killed by local barbarians, and the entire Jiaozhou was in chaos.

As soon as Sun Ce's army arrived, the prefect Xie immediately surrendered to Sun Ce, joined forces to quell the turmoil in Jiaozhou, and finally quelled the turmoil before the end of the year.

In a heavy snow that swept across the north, the year of Jimao slowly came to an end.

On the first day of the first lunar month in 200 AD, Chen Mang proclaimed himself emperor in Luoyang and established the Ming Dynasty, with the reign of Taiping.

The Central Plains, which had been turbulent for decades, finally ushered in real peace. Some people who moved back to Luoyang cried with joy and celebrated the hard-won peace with tears and laughter.

After the great seal of ministers, Chen Mang stood on a dilapidated pavilion in the palace, looking at the rebuilt new capital Luoyang? Suddenly he turned his face to look at Jia Xu beside him: "Wenhe? You were really a sinister at the beginning. Was it your idea or Li Ru's idea to burn Luoyang back then?"

Jia Xu said angrily: "Your Majesty? I am loyal and honest? How could I come up with such a vicious plan! Of course it was the idea of ​​that guy Li Ru!"

Chen Mang rolled his eyes and said, "Don't insult the honest people anymore. Our honest team dare not accept you... But when it comes to Li Ru, I always feel that this old guy is still alive."

Jia Xu was slightly stunned, then nodded and said, "Since Li Jue was defeated by Cao Cao the next year? Li Ru has lost his whereabouts? But Yi Xu's opinion, a disaster like him should not die so easily."

Chen Mang's eyes lit up: "Wenhe, have you heard a word? The most dangerous and convenient place is the safest."

A glimmer flashed in Jia Xu's eyes? Then he counted on his fingers: "If he wanted to escape, after he left Li Jue, he should have left immediately. According to his cautious personality, he is likely to hide within Cao Cao's sphere of influence.

Chang'an, Xu Du, Luoyang... Your Majesty is wise? Li Ru is likely to be hiding in this Luoyang City now! Your Majesty, Xu will take him here!"

Jia Xu said? He turned around and walked downstairs, and led a team of soldiers to search for various taverns.

On the avenue in front of Luoyang City Gate? An old man in gorgeous clothes squatted on the ground, with a group of six or seven-year-old children sitting around.

The old man looks mighty? He has a white face and a short beard? He holds a handful of red fruits in his hand? He distributed them to the children around him one by one, and ordered: "Zhang A San, take a large army to Xuzhou to attack Lu Bu! Xiao Shitou, you go to attack Sun Ce from Jiangdong. When you are triumphant, I will submit a letter to the emperor and be a marquis for you!"

Several children received the red fruit and immediately thanked him, "Thank you, Prime Minister!" After that, they stood up and scattered.

When the old man laughed, a sigh sounded beside him: "Oh, the great prime minister of the Han Dynasty has fallen into such a field, and it is a life of his life..."

Cao Cao suddenly turned his face and saw a little old man wearing a hat standing aside, carrying a bag, looking like he was about to leave the city. Cao Cao immediately said with his eyes glowing: "I know you! You are... you are my son Cao Ang, my son!"

When the old man was stunned, Cao Cao had already hugged his thigh and started crying bitterly.

Li Ru was stunned for a moment and hurriedly said in a low voice: "Prime Minister, you have recognized the wrong person, hurry up and let go of Ru!"

Cao Cao shouted: "How could I admit my mistake? You are my son Cao Ang! My son, come with your father to fight against Chen Mang's dog thief!"

With Cao Cao shouting loudly, the people nearby immediately turned their eyes over, and they were stunned and dodged aside from afar.

Li Ru's cold sweat came down and hurriedly pushed Cao Cao hard.

At this time, Jia Xu led a team of soldiers out of the street corner and shouted, "Bold, who is calling the emperor's name directly!"

Li Ru quickly lowered his hat and covered his cheeks.

Jia Xu had already seen clearly that it was Cao Cao, and couldn't help but sigh helplessly. He suddenly saw the familiar figure holding Cao Cao. Who was it not Li Ru?

Jia Xu immediately smiled and said, "Brother Wenyou, are you going to leave the city?"

Li Ru's body stiffened, she sighed slightly, and said, "Wenhe, I haven't seen you for a few years. You have entered the cabinet and become the prime minister. I am very proud of your congratulations here."

Jia Xu smiled and waved his hand: "Come on, bring him into the palace and wait for the lord to leave." After his words, several soldiers stepped forward and escorted Li Ru towards the direction of the palace.

Cao Cao lay on the ground and shouted, "Thief Chen, how dare you kidnap my son? I am incompatible with you!"

After everyone left, Jia Xu looked speechless and said to Cao Cao: "Your Majesty will forgive you, so why bother to pretend to be crazy here?"

Cao Cao's body trembled slightly, he glared at Jia Xu with a defensive look, got up and walked home, and said, "I remember your appearance. My son Cao Chong is invincible in the world. When I go home, I will call Cao Chong and beat you together!"

Cao Chong?

That three-year-old child from the Cao family?

Jia Xu was amused and crying when he heard this, and shook his head helplessly, ignoring Cao Cao, who was pretending to be crazy and stupid, turned around to chase the soldiers.

When Jia Xu arrived at the palace, Chen Mang was already asking Li Ru in the main hall.

Chen Mang stood in front of Li Ru in a dragon robe, and asked the wise and polite people: "Mr. Wenyou, now Liu Biao occupied Jingzhou and Liu Bei occupied Yizhou. The two of them believed that the Han Dynasty was orthodox, and neither of them would submit to me. Han Sui and Ma Teng occupied Liangzhou, and Gongsun passed by Liaobei to become king, which made me feel at ease. Do you have a clever plan to relieve my worries?"

The cold sweat on Li Ru's head was flowing down, his eyes fixed on the steel knife that Chen Mang was placing on his neck, and he didn't dare to swallow his saliva, for fear of accidentally cutting his throat. He said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, Ru has a plan to defeat Ma Teng Han Sui... Your Majesty, put the knife down first!"
Chapter completed!