Imperial Power Of Han Dynasty

Chapter 835 One Hundred Thousand Army

However, Yuan Shao is not a fuel-efficient lamp. He also has tens of thousands of troops and horses. Even if his strength is severely damaged, there is no problem in breaking his wrist with Gongsun Du.

"Furthermore, even if Yuan Shao can't support it, he will definitely ask for help. Just as the so-called lips are dead and teeth are cold, Yuan and Cao are old friends. It is very likely that Cao Cao will help Yuan Shao and stop Gongsun Du." Jia Xu said again.

Liu Ye nodded, Cao Cao occupied Qingzhou, and it was not difficult to help Yuan Shao in Youzhou.

"Now my army is out on an expedition. The soldiers have been tired of fighting for a long time, and have long been war-weary. It's better to take a rest and watch the battles of the lords in the world. When the enemy's strength is depleted, our army will fight out again.

Hearing Jia Xu's words, Liu Ye was deeply impressed: "Also, let Gongsun Du and Yuan Shao fight to death by themselves. Our army just recuperates."

Luoyang sent angels to appoint Gongsun Du as the governor of Youzhou. Gongsun Du was overjoyed when he heard the words and prepared to send troops to attack Yuan Shao. However, Liu Ye ordered a rest and recuperation, and the prefectures under his command attached importance to farming and died down.

Eastern Liaoning, Xiangping City.

"Congratulations father, from today onwards it will be the governor of Youzhou." Gongsun Kang and Gongsun Gong congratulated Gongsun Du.

"Hehe, Liu Yuqing is generous, but I didn't expect it to be so happy to give to the officials." Gongsun Du laughed, full of spirits, he had occupied Liaodong before, and he was naturally number one in Youzhou. However, Youzhou Hao Xiong came out in large numbers, and nothing else, the prestige of White Horse General Gongsun Zan and Youzhou Mu Liuyu alone was far above Gongsun Du.

But Gongsundu is very clever and knows what it means to make a fortune by muffled sound. When Gongsun Zan and Liu Yu fought openly and secretly for the battle for Youzhou, Gongsundu had been committed to managing one-acre three-quarters of land in Liaodong, and at the same time going east. Conquer Goguryeo and conquer Wuhuan to the north to expand its influence and strength.

Because Gongsundu had always aimed the direction of expansion to the east, after Gongsun Zan defeated Liu Yu to obtain Youzhou, he didn't bother to pay attention to him. Instead, he went south to compete with Yuan Shao and was defeated.

Liu Yu and Gongsun Zan were defeated successively, but Gongsun Du was able to stand upright in Liaodong for a long time. His ability is naturally evident. However, Gongsundu’s ambitions are not small. He once discussed with his subordinates Liu Yi and Yang Yi to become kings of his own accord. He called himself Pingzhou Mu, split several counties of Liaodong from Youzhou, and established the fourteenth state of Han Dynasty. The ambition is naturally obvious.

"Now that the lord has been named the governor of Youzhou by the court, it is worthy of the name."

Liu Yi arched his hands and said, "He is well-known for being a teacher. Since the lord is the governor of Youzhou, he is justified in the crusade against Yuan Shao. When our army is in Youzhou, the general dare not look down upon me."

Speaking of using troops against Yuan Shao, Gongsun Du's commander of civil and military officers suddenly became excited. According to Youzhou, what a good thing, each of them would be senior officials in the state.

"Hmph, don't be proud, Liu Yuqing just wants to borrow a knife to kill someone, and treat Gu as that knife."

Gongsun Du coldly snorted, but his heart was like a mirror, and he saw it thoroughly.

"Liu Ye treats Gu as a knife, and Gu is just borrowing a name from him."

"Liu Ye used his army to expedition to Yizhou. Although he has returned from victory now, I am afraid that he will not send troops in a short time, but it is hard to guarantee that other princes will send troops to assist Yuan Shao." Gongsun Du said coldly.

Gongsun Kang frowned and said, "Father said, but is it Cao Cao?"

Gongsundu nodded and said, "Yes, Cao Cao now dominates the southeast, occupying one-third of the world. If Yuan Shao can't support it, he will definitely ask for reinforcements. Then Cao Cao can go north from Qingzhou or even send out from Beihai. The navy rushes to Liaodong!"

As soon as this remark came out, both Gongsun Kang and Gongsun Gong were shocked.

"Then...how is it good?"

"Naturally want to stabilize Cao Cao."

Gongsundu suddenly turned around and shouted, "Liu Yi!"

"Subordinates are here, I don't know what the lord has ordered?"

One of the generals and ministers of Liaodong walked out from the left. He was wearing a long robe, with long arms and two sharp eyes. It was Gongsundu's most valued cronies, Liu Yi, the lord of Liaodong. Gongsundu had to discuss with him even the major event of usurping the kingship, which shows Liu Yi's position in Gongsundu's heart.

"What do you say to make Cao Cao give up helping Yuan Shao?" Gongsun Du asked.

Liu Yi thought about it a little, and said bluntly: "It is better to return the counties of Donglai to Cao Cao, so Cao Cao will definitely not interfere."

The main theme of the Three Kingdoms period was land warfare. Although there were naval divisions in Jiangnan, most of them were fighting inland. Regardless of the fact that Liaodong is far in the north, Gongsundu has trained an offshore marine division. Under Gongsundu's order, the Liaodong navy went to sea on an expedition to Qingzhou and captured Taishici's Several counties including his hometown Donglai County were established as Yingzhou.

At that time, the princes of the Central Plains did not attack Yingzhou. This shows that Gongsundu's strength is not trivial. Otherwise, why didn't those princes dare to offend him?

Even now, Yingzhou is still under Gongsundu's control, and thousands of soldiers and horses are deployed. Cao Cao has a strong desire to control, he is naturally quite afraid of Yingzhou, which is near Qingzhou. If Yingzhou can be given to Cao Cao, Cao Cao will definitely agree.

Gongsun Kang frowned and said, "Will Cao Cao's generation of heroes agree because our army is sent to Yingzhou? Should Cao Cao get Yingzhou, or send troops to help Yuan Shao, wouldn't our army send Yingzhou out for nothing?"

Liu Yi shook his head and said deeply: "Please rest assured that the lord and the eldest son, Cao Cao will definitely agree."

Gongsundu nodded: "If that's the case, then send someone to contact Cao Cao. Our army must quickly prepare to launch an offensive against Yuan Shao when winter comes."

Youzhou is located in the north, which is today's Yanjing and northeastern regions. In winter, the weather is often cold, which is not conducive to attacking. In history, Cao and Wei had wanted to attack Youzhou many times. It was also because of the weather that they retreated. Gongsundu has led soldiers for many years, so naturally he would not make such a mistake.

"Kang Erru led his troops to Goryeo and told the lord to drive the soldiers and horses for my use!" Gongsun Du proudly said: "These barbarians will consume Yuan Shao's troops when they fight forwards. Our cavalry will be able to defeat Yuan Shao in one stroke. Youzhou is at your fingertips."

Gongsun Kang is the eldest son of Gongsundu, and he was sent to Goguryeo this time to experience him. Gongsun Kang agreed, clasped his fist and said, "Father, don't worry, the child will pay it back within two months!"

After all, after Gongsun Kang was ready, he led his pros and escorts to Goguryeo, and at the same time Gongsun Du was also mobilizing Liaodong soldiers.