At the end of the second year of Xingping, as Taishi Ci retreated to Jiaodong, the war this year seemed to have put a halt. After learning that most of the people in the Beihai were moved to Jiaodong by Kong Rong, Yuan Shao tried to pursue Jiaodong and took down Jiaodong in one fell swoop, and all the land of Qingzhou were obtained. However, the terrain of Jiaodong was not suitable for the army to be launched. Taishi Ci deployed defenses in the Jiaodong area, and various traps emerged one after another, causing the army to be trapped for a while. In the end, Yuan Shao had to temporarily give up his plan to march into Jiaodong, and just arranged heavy troops to guard against Taishi Ci's troops from Jiaodong.

After entering the end of the year, the whole world finally calmed down. It is not difficult to find that although most people's vision was attracted by the competition between the court and Yuan Shu this year, the pattern of the whole world seemed to have undergone subtle changes.

Yuan Shu was defeated by the court and lost such a large county as Nanyang, which caused losses to the army and generals. His power declined. While it encouraged the power of the court, the former largest prince gradually declined. Especially after that, Yuan Shu sent troops to conquer Liu Bei. After being beaten by Guan Yu in Xu County, he became a laughing stock for the people of the world and lived up to its former power.

Cao Cao occupied Xuzhou, Langya, Donghai, Pengcheng counties, and Taishan County, which was previously affiliated with Tao Qian, completely changed ownership. Most of Xuzhou was acquired by Cao Cao, and Liu Bei also took the opportunity to seize Yingchuan. Although Yuan Shao occupied Qingzhou, Kong Rong and Taishici retreated to Jiaodong, in the eyes of many people, Kong Rong, the princes, like Tao Qian, had also withdrawn from the historical stage.

After careful calculation, there are not many left of the eighteen princes who were once powerful. Two Yuan, Cao Liu, and Jiangdong have Yan Baihu and Wang Lang, but they are not in a good position. As for Chen Gui, who replaced Tao Qian and occupied Xia Pi and Guangling, there is no sign of greatness at the moment. Under Cao Cao's pressure, Chen Gui could only temporarily form an alliance with Yuan Shu.

Speaking of which, I also have to thank Liu Xie for this. Because Liu Xie took action, Yuan Shu did not overthrow the emperor as in history. Although his strength was greatly reduced, he did not become the target of public criticism. Under the pressure of Cao Cao, Chen Gui could only join forces with Yuan Shu to fight against Cao Cao. Not only that, according to the information found by the nails buried in Xuzhou, Chen Gui had already secretly contacted Yuan Shao after Yuan Shao occupied Qingzhou. As for what he said, although there was no accurate information, it was not difficult to guess at this time.

After Yuan Shao occupied Qingzhou, although he had not completely broken up with Cao Cao, his layout for Cao Cao had already begun.

Although the world is calm, it is undercurrents. Cao Cao is also actively looking for possible allies, such as Liu Bei and many forces in Jiangdong.

This game of chess is really messy!

Nanyang, Wancheng, Liu Xie threw a chess piece on the table and said to Jia Xu opposite him: "I can't get it anymore, I have a headache."

The plot of Go is too fine and he can't do it. He is far from being an opponent of an old fox like Jia Xu. As the end of the year approaches, although there is no saying of the New Year, the custom of staying up to the New Year has already existed. For this New Year, why do you want to find Jia Xu to be abused?

"Your Majesty is talented and intelligent. I have been absent from this path for decades, but I have almost lost to your Majesty." Jia Xu smiled and hugged the chess piece.

"Hey, don't think I can't see that you are asking me." Liu Xie rolled his eyes speechlessly, but he didn't really care. This is the case between the king and the ministers. Jia Xu knew this well. If he really won without giving him face, there must be something wrong.

"But I don't know what Feng Xiao is planning in Shu?" Liu Xie said while holding the chess piece.

Liu Xie let go of the matter in Shuzhong to Guo Jia, and Huang Zhong's troops were stationed in Chencang. As long as Guo Jia gave the order, 50,000 elite troops would immediately enter Shuzhong. In order to avoid emergencies, they even dealt with Yuan Shu. Liu Xie did not move this army. But now, it was the end of the year. It was two years ago. It was more than half of what he said. Although Guo Jia didn't say much, judging from the information in Shuzhong, everything was as usual. Guo Jia just spared no effort to reach various agreements with the Shuzhong family in commercial to attract them to the trap.

Out of trust in Guo Jia, Liu Xie did not ask much, but although the court gradually increased the control of Shuzhong through the aristocratic families and finally adopted Shuzhong as the court was also a way to take Shuzhong. However, this was not consistent with Liu Xie's original intention. Although it could make these aristocratic families rely on the court, the aristocratic families' control over Shuzhong did not weaken at all. Instead, because of the continuous trade, strengthening and enriching the strength of the aristocratic families seemed to be contrary to Liu Xie's expected idea.

"The plan for Fengxiao is very great." Jia Xu slowed down and shook his head and sighed: "I just don't know if Your Majesty is willing to believe him?"

"What's the big plan?" Liu Xie raised his eyebrows, looked at Jia Xu, raised his eyebrows and said, "It seems that Wen He knows about this."

"I didn't know everything, but I just saw a little bit. During the period of Fengxiao, not only Chengdu and Ba County, but also used Qin Yong to extend his hands to the southern barbarians. Your Majesty can tell that the people of the southern barbarians are now building cities in the Sanjiang area?" Jia Xu said with a smile.

"That's why I'm confused." Liu Xie rolled his eyes helplessly: "Fengxiao has been helping Shuzhong paving and road building to improve people's livelihood through the court's trade means. I understand how to move the people of Man Yue into the city and let them voluntarily enter the city. It is not difficult to understand that the people of Man Yue have lived in the mountains for a long time, good at mountain warfare, but are not good at defending the city. Moving them into the city will be much easier in the future."

"Your Majesty has guessed most of it, why are you worried?" Jia Xu smiled when he heard this.

"The most critical thing is missing." Liu Xie knocked on the table: "If Liu Zhang refused to allow him when I issued an edict to summon Liu Zhang back to Chang'an, and then sent troops to Shu, although it was difficult, but the army was famous. However, after this matter was delayed for a long time, the righteousness would be disbanded. The most critical thing now is, even if the Shu road was built to smoother, what name would the court enter Shu under?"

This is the most critical thing. Guo Jia used various means to pave the various problems faced by the imperial army entering Shu. The imperial court did not have generals who were good at mountain warfare, so he brought them all into the city. The road to Shu was difficult to move, so he mobilized the Shu family to pave bridges and build roads. Shu became more and more stable. When the court fought again, some of the troops were named Wuming.

"Then it depends on the method of filial piety." Jia Xu smiled and thought that Liu Xie did not understand the various keys, so he asked this question. However, since Liu Xie saw Guo Jia's purpose, with Guo Jia's ability, he naturally would not go to do useless work, and he would not be able to prevent Liu Xie from assisting Liu Zhang regardless of it.

"Now under the secret manipulation of Fengxiao, the officialdom in Shu has now been divided into two groups: aristocratic and poor families. However, the influence of the poor families is not enough to fight against the noble families. However, the poor families are more trusted by Liu Zhang because of the words of the emperor's uncle." Jia Xu put away the chess piece and said with a smile: "As for what method will be in the end, I am also looking forward to it."

When Liu Xie heard this, he could only temporarily suppress his curiosity. He could not go to Shuzhong because of this. Now the court already owned the two prefectures of Yongliang. In addition, Hetao, Sili, and Nanyang, regardless of population or comprehensive strength, it is definitely not inferior to Yuan Shao, who is dominating the three prefectures. Next, if he can take over Shuzhong, the three prefectures, the country of Tianfu in Shuzhong, and the eight hundred miles of fertile soil in Guanzhong, forming a stable rear, which can continuously provide Liu Xie with sufficient food and grass, and the gradual prosperity of the animal husbandry industry, at that time, he can devote more energy to the Central Plains, reunite the Nine Tribes, and strive for the world, and create an unprecedentedly powerful Han Empire.

After the end of the year, Liu Xie began to prepare for returning to the court. First, the man-gooded Tingwei Mansion said goodbye to Liu Xie, took a step forward and returned to Chang'an. Liu Xie had to go to Luoyang. The first track built by the Ministry of Works, from Chang'an to Luoyang, has been completed. What is the effect and whether it can improve the transportation capacity of the court, is still necessary to verify it personally.

Zhao Yun stayed in Nanyang, and Liu Xie left behind 50,000 troops. In addition, Liu Xie also left two new generals Liao Hua and Li Tong to Zhao Yun.

Both of these two have good abilities. Although they are not top-notch, it is okay to be ranked first in time.

Now there are many soldiers in Nanyang. After the 30,000 elite troops brought by Liu Xie, a lot of them were lost after a series of battles, and about 20,000 were still there. Later, Qiao Rui's surrendered army, and then Nanyang conquered the surrendered army one after another. After all, Liu Xie originally brought the surrendered army, there were 80,000 people, leaving 50,000 surrendered troops for training for Zhao Yun, and the others were brought back to Chang'an, and continued to station in Lanchi, and handed over to Lu Bu for training to protect Chang'an.

The head of the Nanyang Tingwei is now Xiahou Lan, which is also one of the things that makes Liu Xie more at ease. Xiahou Lan had joined when the Tingwei was first established. Now, he is the one who takes charge of the Nanyang Tingwei. Both his qualifications and abilities are enough, which makes Liu Xie more at ease.

Yuan Huan, the prefect of Nanyang, did a good job at least during this period, and could suppress the aristocratic family and handle government affairs as well as Liu Ye. The most important thing is that he could implement Liu Xie's government orders and not be afraid of offending others. This is something that Liu Ye cannot compare with.

At the beginning of the first year of Xingping, after more than half a year of war and governance, after Yuan Shu presented the imperial seal, Liu Xie did not continue to expand the results of the war and forge ahead to the Central Plains, but instead led a large army to transfer to Luoyang.

Although the princes had similar speculations, when Liu Xie actually decided to return to the court, everyone still breathed a sigh of relief.

Now the power of the court is becoming more and more powerful, especially after the brutal attack on Yuan Shu, the court has become a mountain in the hearts of the princes, which makes the princes breathless, especially the nearby princes, not to mention Yuan Shu and Liu Bei, even Liu Biao, who has always been in contact with the court, was relieved after learning that Liu Xie had returned to the court.
Chapter completed!