Ailang left Luoyang and went to Xuchang soon. At the same time, his wives and daughters also moved to Xuchang. As for the current situation, the territory of Lu Bu army has expanded westward for more than a thousand miles, covering Yanzhou, Luoyang, Runan and other places. If the capital is continued to be placed in Shouchun, it will be very unfavorable for Lu Bu army to control the territory, because Shouchun at this time was too easterly compared to the territory currently occupied by Lu Bu army, and it is too far from the main battlefield. Therefore, Ailang accepted it.

The suggestions of all the strategists are to move the capital from Shouchun to Xuchang. Xuchang is located west of Yanzhou, very close to Luoyang and Jingzhou. It is originally the capital of the Cao family. It is large in scale, complete facilities, fertile land and densely populated. As the capital, it can be said that it is natural and no matter how suitable it is, there will be no problems. In fact, Ailang originally planned to set up the capital in Luoyang, but because the strategists felt that Luoyang is actually on the front line now and is not suitable as the capital, he gave up.

While Ailang was relocating the capital, the army was also making adjustments. The main force and most of the strategic materials were mobilizing to Luoyang, Jingzhou, Qingzhou and Yanzhou to readjust the deployment in order to prepare for future wars. The additional training work of the various departments of the war was also being carried out intensified. The work in this regard was responsible by the military governments of various places, and local officials did not intervene. It should be noted here that Ailang had completely stripped the local governments of military affairs not long ago, recruited and trained recruits, paid tribute to the families of the injured and injured soldiers, and various preferential policies implemented for the families of the military. They were no longer implemented by the local governments, but instead implemented by a parallel agency, the military government. The military government does not belong to the civil service system, nor the military general system, but directly belongs to the Qin Palace, and is directly responsible by Ailang.

While all aspects of work were still in full swing, the disposal of Hanzhong had already been put on the agenda. During Hanzhong, Cao Cao surrendered to Cao Cao. However, with the full introduction of Cao's power from Yanzhou, Guanzhong, Luoyang, Hanzhong became an enclave. At this time, the great governor of Hanzhong was still Zhang Lu, but he did not express his attitude at this time of great changes in the world, and seemed to be still loyal to Cao.

In the study, Ai Lang discussed the situation in Hanzhong with several people. Ai Lang asked Guo Jia: "Fengxiao, Zhang Lu, I heard that he and Cao have become in-laws, is that true?" Guo Jia said: "But it happened. But the situation is not as the outside world thinks. When Prime Minister Cao was still alive, the two parties made a marriage contract. Zhang Lu's daughter Zhang Qiying would marry Prime Minister Cao Yu. However, this matter was not completed until Prime Minister Cao died. The subordinates heard that the reason was that Zhang Qiying was attached to General Ma Chao and was very resistant to the marriage, so Zhang Lu did not send Zhang Qiying to Xuchang to finish the marriage."

When Ailang heard this, he was immediately happy and said with a smile: "This is the first time I heard it! I didn't expect that Ma Mengqi would have such a romantic event!" Guo Jia smiled and said, "I'm afraid General Ma Chao himself doesn't know about this matter! Ma Chao defected to Zhang Lu that day. I guess it was because of the heroic figure on the battlefield that made this Miss Zhang Qiying fall in love with him!" Ailang nodded with a smile and said with a teasing voice: "Normal! Beauties have loved heroes since ancient times!"

He paused and asked, "Fengxiao, what should we do with this Hanzhong? Can peace methods be taken into account?"

Guo Jia said, "This matter is hard to say. I'm afraid it's time to get it done." Then he smiled and clasped his fists at Ailang and said, "Lord. It's good to send a messenger to test it. Even if it doesn't work, it won't hurt us." Ailang nodded, "Okay. Send a messenger to take a look." He looked at Guo Jia, "Fengxiao, choose a suitable candidate for me." Guo Jia agreed with his fists.

Jizhou was originally the capital of Yuan Shao, but now the Cao family retreated from the south, and Jizhou became the capital of the Cao family again. In this round of war, the Cao family couldn't help but lose a large area of ​​land, and the troops suffered heavy losses, which was severely damaged. Cao Pi, who retreated to Jizhou, could not have the idea of ​​conquest at all. At the same time, various Cao troops contracted their defense lines and strictly guarded the border with Lu Bu to prevent Lu Bu's army from attacking.

Cao Pi sat in the hall, Sima Yi and Xun Yu stood in the hall. Many people might feel a little strange when they saw this. When the war was in full swing, why were Sima Yi and Xun Yu, the two most important counselors, not there, but let the seriously ill Guo Jia take the lead? If one of them was in Luoyang, the situation might not have become like this! In fact, during the war, these two people were not idle. Sima Yi was in Dongping to guard against the Lu Bu army in Qingzhou. Dongping was actually the capital of Yanzhou.

It is not far from Mount Tai. Although the Lu Bu army has occupied most of the Yanzhou counties and counties, the counties east of the Yellow River west of Mount Tai are still in the hands of Cao's army. Sima Yi is in Dongping to guard against Jia Xu, while Xun Yu is in the rear of Youzhou. In fact, it is precisely because these two people are in Dongping and Youzhou that they stabilize the situation in the rear, so that they will not cause chaos in the rear after the defeat. Cao Pi relied on this to stabilize his position after the defeat, and there was no situation of uncontrollable collapse.

Cao Pi seemed a little depressed. At this time, Xun Yu was reporting the current situation to Cao Pi: "... According to the order of the lord, the county is currently training the people. It is estimated that after the matter is over, our army can be restored to a scale of more than 600,000. Although the food and supplies are a little scarce, it should be solved in time. The most important thing at present should be to stabilize the hearts of the people. The subordinates suggested that the meritorious generals and officials should be rewarded and the families of the injured and injured soldiers should be given a serious punishment. At the same time, the people who are traitors and confusing the public should be strictly investigated and punished."

Cao Pi nodded and said, "It should be like this when you investigate the evil people who are confusing the public." Then he frowned and said distressedly: "But, this reward for the meritorious soldiers and the pension of the casualties... Now that the money and food for reorganizing the military are not enough, how can there be extra money and food for doing this?"

Xun Yu clasped his fists and said, "Although my subordinates are not talented, they still have some family property. I am willing to donate all of them to reward the soldiers!" Cao Pi couldn't help but be moved. Sima Yi clasped his fists and said, "Mr. Wen Ruo is so envious, and his subordinates admire him very much. He is also willing to donate all his family property to reward the soldiers in the army!" Cao Pi couldn't help but say, "It's my great blessing for the two gentlemen to be so public and forget about themselves!" Then he said, "For the two gentlemen, how can I be stingy with money, as the lord, take out all my family property to work hard!" Xun Yu and Sima Yi were both happy. Sima Yi said, "In this way, not only can the hearts of the people be stabilized, but the officials and civilians will be grateful to the Prime Minister and be loyal to the Prime Minister!"

Cao Pi thought about it and said to Xun Yu: "This matter is settled. Mr. Wenruo, I will leave this matter to you to be fully responsible!" Xun Yu bowed and agreed.

Cao Pi stood up, walked into the hall, looked out the door with his hands behind his back, and couldn't help but frown and said, "Now Lu Bu is rising strongly! I really don't know how to deal with it!"

When the two heard this, they couldn't help but show a solemn expression. Sima Yi clasped his fists and said, "Although Lu Bu was in full swing, the losses in this battle were not a minority. Moreover, due to the disturbance of the Yellow Turban Remnants, Lu Bu is currently attacking on a large scale, and he has to turn to stabilize the place as the top priority! Therefore, there is no need to worry about Lu Bu's threat for the time being! The current right is a huge threat to us, and it is the same for Liu Bei! Their alliance is over here! Liu Bei will never want to see Lu Bu continue to grow up! Now it is time to join forces with Liu Bei to deal with Lu Bu!"

Xun Yu nodded deeply with consent, then clasped his fists and said, "What Zhongda said is very true. I will add one more thing. Lu Bu is not only a major threat to us, but also to the barbarians. In this battle, all the barbarians suffered heavy losses in Lu Bu's hands! Therefore, it is time to unite Liu Bei, join the barbarians, and fight against Lu Bu together!"

Cao Pi frowned, looking a little reluctant, and murmured to himself: "Liu Bei took me into Guanzhong and Xiliang, and the barbarians took advantage of the situation to rob me when I was weak! I wish I could peel them up and get cramps to relieve my hatred! But today I want me to unite with them?!..."

Sima Yi hurriedly said, "Prime Minister, don't act irresponsible! Now only by joining with them can we deal with Lu Bu! It's not too late to deal with them after destroying Lu Bu!" Cao Pi smiled and said to Sima Yi: "I naturally understand this principle! What I just said is just to vent my depression!" He paused, "Since that's the case, Mr. Wen Ruo will send appropriate officials to Chang'an and Xianbei dens to form an alliance to deal with Lu Bu." The two couldn't help but be happy, and they clasped their fists and said, "Prime Minister is wise!"

Sima Yi immediately said, "Prime Minister, this matter is naturally an urgent matter, but there is another thing to consider, that is the issue in Hanzhong!"

Cao Pi frowned and said, "I have been thinking about this matter. I will never want it to fall into Lu Bu's hands in the rich land of Hanzhong, but in this situation, how can I protect Hanzhong!..."

Sima Yi immediately said, "I can't protect Hanzhong, so I handed Hanzhong over to Liu Bei!" Cao Pi was stunned, then frowned and nodded, and cursed unwillingly: "It's just a big-eared thief who weaved mats and shoes!"

Zhang Lu hurriedly walked towards the front hall, frowning tightly. Although Zhang Lu was a prince with a prominent status, he was neither wearing casual clothes nor official robes. He was wearing a Taoist robe. He was seen as a robe, just like a master of Hanzhong.

Zhang Lu hurried to the hall. An official wearing a Taoist robe immediately stepped forward and said, "Master, Liu Bei's envoy has reached the border and wants to come to see the leader! In addition, the secret envoy sent by Prime Minister Cao Pi has entered the city!"

Zhang Lu frowned and paced back and forth in the hall with annoyance.
Chapter completed!