Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan left the prefecture and left Linzi County on the same day. Li Ru, Tao Qian, Cao Cao and others who stayed in Linzi County came to visit each other. After talking to Wang Yan, they left each other. All the princes who came to visit showed great kindness to Wang Yan, but for no reason, Wang Yan showed enough abilities and strength.

In the next few days, Wang Yan stayed in the provincial Mu Mansion to accompany Wang Yun, Yang Xu and others.

On the 16th day of the first lunar month, Wang Yan took Yang Yafei, Guo Jia, Jia Xu and others to leave Linzi County and head straight to Donglai County.

When I returned to Donglai County, it was already the fifth day of the second month.

Wang Yan immediately arranged for Hu Zhao to prepare for spring plowing. Donglai County was in trouble. Farming was the foundation of the people, and there was no slightest sloppiness. Hu Zhao personally presided over the spring plowing matter, so it was quickly promoted.

Next, Wang Yan made every effort to prepare for the dispatch of troops. After receiving Wang Yan's order, the Hero Tower, led by Wang Yue and Shi A, tried their best to inquire about the news from various places and report the situation of bandits in various counties and countries one by one.

On March 18th, the news was investigated.

On this day, Linzi County sent back news that Gongsun Zan's 3,000 war horses were sent to Linzi County, and Yuan Shao's 500,000 stones also arrived at the same time.

The news came, which greatly encouraged Wang Yan.

With food and war horses, Wang Yan doesn't have to worry about food in a short period of time.

On March 26, Wang Yan led his troops west to Donglai County and entered Beihai Kingdom. During his time in Beihai Kingdom, Wang Yan commanded his army to the bandits' nests, fought three consecutive battles, three battles and three victories, and easily wiped out the bandits in Beihai Kingdom.

Next, Wang Yan led his army to Jinan Kingdom and Pingyuan County, west of Qingzhou.

These two places border Yanzhou. Wang Yan led his troops to attack. According to the agreement with Cao Cao, while expelling the bandits, he expelled a large number of bandits in Yanzhou to create opportunities for Cao Cao.

On the 20th day of the fifth month, Wang Yan fulfilled Cao Cao's promise in nearly two months.

All the bandits in Qingzhou were driven into Yanzhou.

Wang Yan swept Qingzhou and became even more famous, and Qingzhou also had a major change in the atmosphere.

Officials from various counties and countries no longer dare to deceive superiors and subordinates, and there are no more bandits in the territory.

The entire Qingzhou has completely changed its appearance.

During the months of suppressing the bandits, Wang Yan's troops continued to suppress the bandits, but instead increased, but instead increased to 10,000 people. The elite cavalry under his command were equipped with 1,000 people, and the remaining war horses were temporarily placed in Donglai County.

On June 18, news came out of Yanzhou that the prime minister of Jibei Bao Xin and other Yanzhou gentry welcomed Cao Cao as the governor of Yanzhou.

The reason was that after the Yanzhou Governor Liu Dai was killed, Cao Cao avenged Liu Dai, wiped out the bandits in Yanzhou, and expanded the power of Yanzhou. In addition, Cao Cao was once the initiator of the former attack on Dong Zhuo and was loyal to the court. Yanzhou officials unanimously recognized Bao Xin's proposal, and Cao Cao was appointed as the governor of Yanzhou.

On June 29, news came out of Jizhou that the general Yi under Yuan Shao defeated Gongsun Zan at Jieqiao. After the battle, the offensive and defensive momentum between Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shao changed. Gongsun Zan withdrew from Jizhou and stopped attacking, but instead shifted his target to Youzhou.

Instead of taking advantage of the victory to pursue, Yuan Shao stopped his troops and made every effort to rectify Jizhou. When he fought with Gongsun Zan, Jizhou was in chaos. Many officials from various counties and countries surrendered, while some remained neutral, which made Yuan Shao see clearly his control over Jizhou.

In the next time, Yuan Shao eliminated dissidents, supported his confidants, and completely controlled Jizhou.

Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shao stopped their troops, and Youzhou and Jizhou temporarily calmed down. During this period, Dong Zhuo, who was located in Luoyang, was already immersed in the dilemma of luxury and stationed troops in the pass, and had no intention of sending troops.

The whole north was in a state of peace.

At this time, the south was also divided by the princes.

Yuan Shu occupied Yuzhou, Liu Biao occupied Jingzhou, Sun Jian and his son did not seize the jade seal because of Wang Yan, and Sun Jian was not killed. They have lived well so far. After returning to Changsha, they occupied Yangzhou, forming a separatist situation in the south.

All states in the world are divided up.

In the second half of this year, except for some minor frictions, no major war occurred in various places.

In the second year of Chuping, it gradually drifted away in the turbulent tide.

It was another winter, and the people of Donglai County had no worries on their faces, and their faces were filled with joyful smiles. This year, Donglai County had good weather and good weather, and the people had good harvests. In addition, the government exempted many taxes, so the people had surplus grain at their homes.

Qingzhou has made great changes this year compared to the past. Both taxes and population have made great progress and growth, no longer in the past withered and decayed, nor in the past, nor in the robbers robbed everywhere.

Qingzhou is full of vitality.

Compared with Qingzhou, Jizhou has a much better foundation and has developed even faster.

After Yuan Shao took control of Jizhou, he adopted a strategy of stable development. In just one year, his strength continued to increase, with countless soldiers and countless grains under his command.

In the near future, Yuan Shao summoned his civil servants and military generals to discuss matters at the provincial governor's office.

In the hall, everyone sat down.

Yuan Shao's eyes swept over the civil and military officials and generals under his command, and a look of pride appeared in his eyes. Compared with last year, Jizhou this year has already undergone too many and too big changes.

The strength of Yuan Shao is even more incomparable.

Yuan Shao said in a deep voice: "Call you all to announce the arrangements after the spring next year."

Xu You said: "Please make an announcement."

Guo Tu quickly spoke, "My lord is far-sighted, please make clear."

The people below stared at Yuan Shao with bright eyes.

Yuan Shao clenched his fists, waved his hard in the air, and said gritting his teeth: "I still remember Wang Yan's wedding at the beginning of the year. The official went to Linzi County to seek alliances. Not only did Wang Yan not form an alliance, but he extorted 500,000 stones of grain from Jizhou. The lessons of the past are as if yesterday is still alive, and I dare not forget it. Today, Jizhou has a qualitative leap in strength. I no longer worry about Gongsun Zan. Moreover, after a year of development, it has enough strength to conquer Qingzhou."

Speaking of this, Yuan Shao said firmly: "I decided to send troops to attack Wang Yan after the beginning of spring. What do you think of this? Everyone expressed their opinions."

Yan Liang immediately stood up, clasped his fists and said, "Lord, I am willing to be the pioneer."

Wen Chou also clasped his fists and said, "Lord, the last general is willing to be the vanguard. If you attack Wang Yan, you must not be without the last general."

The other generals asked for war one after another.

All the civil officials and generals in Jizhou knew about the arrogant incident of King Yan of Hulao Pass in the past and the fact that Yuan Shao was extorted 500,000 stones of grain. Now that they heard that it was about to start, the generals were ready to go, and they wanted to start the war immediately.

After thinking for a while, Xu You slowly spoke: "Since the lord has decided to attack Qingzhou, then you can start preparing now."

Yuan Shao asked, "Ziyuan, will you come out?"

Xu You had a lot of confidence on his face, and he stroked his beard under his jaw and told his plan.

After hearing this, Yuan Shao praised him repeatedly.

Guo Tu also agreed with Xu You's plan and said: "I also agree with Xu Ziyuan's suggestion. His plan can not only buy us the time to prepare, but also shorten the time to attack Qingzhou."

Yuan Shao asked, "Don't you think?"

Ju Su, Tian Feng and others nodded repeatedly, unanimously agreeing with Xu You's suggestion.

Yuan Shao ordered: "Since that's the case, this matter will be handed over to Xu You to prepare for the attack on Qingzhou in the beginning of next spring."

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Chapter completed!