The battle on the south bank of Zhanghe River ended with Yuan Shao's defeat. In desperation, Yuan Shao had to urgently transfer 50,000 troops from Yecheng to guard Jiangshui. Because Gongsun Zan could not find a way to cross the river for a while, Yuan Shao also temporarily got a breath of breathing.

On the third day after the war between Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan ended, Yang Fan, who was far away in Jinyang, received the news. This result was beyond the expectations of most people. No one expected that the battle would end so quickly. The two sides invested nearly 200,000 troops, and the battle was completed in just one month.

In Jinyang, in the mansion of the General of Cavalry, Yang Fan summoned his civil and military officials to discuss.

Jia Xu first told everyone in detail about the beginning and end of the war in Jizhou, and then put forward his own suggestions, saying: "Yuan Shao was defeated at the beginning. On the surface, Yuan Shao may not have the power to turn the tables. In fact, it is not. In my opinion, a centipede worm will die without being stiff. Yuan Shao can achieve what he has today, as if it were accidental, but it is inevitable. Yuan's family was a deeply rooted family. The small family that relied on the Yuan family in the Han Dynasty was like a carp crossing the river. There were countless disciples of Yuan family, such as the former Jizhou master. Han Fu came from the Yuan family. According to my estimate, there would be a battle between Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan, and that battle would determine who was the real master of Jizhou."

Jia Xu's analysis is unique and profound. Every sentence conveys a meaning to everyone, that is, Yuan Shao can still hold on, and our army should watch the fire from the other side of the river.

As the most vocal one among the Yang family army, Xi Zhong continued to say after listening to Jia Xu's words: "Wenhe is right, and this is not the best time for our army to attack."

Guo Jia is a radical, but he has a different view. "In the battle of Zhanghe, we were not optimistic about Gongsun Zan, but they followed the example of the King of Western Chu, and went to a desperate battle. After winning this battle, they also wiped out half of the military power of Jizhou in one fell swoop. We cannot ignore such combat power. Now Gongsun Zan is at its peak. It is not possible to let him act in one go. If he takes advantage of the situation, he might take advantage of the situation to take over Jizhou. I suggest that when Guan Yu's Dongdaying goes east to the Lucheng area, he will put some pressure on Gongsun Zan so that he will not dare to go south again so blatantly."

As one of the few strategists in the late Han Dynasty, Xun Yu's considerations were like Guo Jia. He nodded and agreed: "This statement of filial piety hits the key points of Gongsun Zan. As long as our army moves, the war between Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shao will continue. In this way, it can also consume the strength of the aristocratic families in the two states and achieve the strategic goals of our army in the early stages. Therefore, I think that the Dongdaying should be sent to put pressure on it."

Since Xun You came to Bingzhou, he said too much. Sometimes he wouldn't ask him, and he would say it himself. After Xun Yu, Xun You said: "My lord and his colleagues may have forgotten one thing. The New Year's Eve will be over. After the New Year's Eve, it will be spring. If this war is delayed until the New Year's Eve, it will continue next year. Our army will have to wait for another year. In addition, Gongsun Zan's white horse Yicong is the world's fiercest. If he wants to sit firmly with the three counties of Zhongshan, Anping and Hejian in Jizhou, by the coming year, our army will face the Youzhou army at the strongest period. From this point of view, our army should make plans early."

Xun You's words seemed unintentional, but they sounded very reasonable. They suddenly made these powerful people start to reconsider the layout of Jizhou.

Yang Fan's fingers rhythmically hit the desk in front of him, and he frowned, as if thinking. Obviously, Xun You's words hit Yang Fan's heart, forcing him to think carefully.

Suddenly, Yang Fan thought of something and asked Jia Xu: "Wenhe, did Yuan Shao's envoy visit Liangzhou a few months ago? Can you find out the purpose of the envoy?"

Jia Xu quickly replied: "Our army has very few eyewitnesses in Liangzhou. Only the envoy of Yuan Shao was Xun Biejia's brother - Xun Chen. Xun Chen had sent envoys to Han Sui and Ma Teng respectively. We cannot know what they said, but afterwards, news came that Han Sui suddenly became sworn brothers with Ma Teng."

While speaking, Jia Xu glanced at Xun Yu intentionally or unintentionally. The meaning was obvious, and he obviously wanted Xun Yu to continue talking.

Xun Yu is so smart. In history, he was able to get into a person who was regarded as a right-hand man in Cao Cao's mansion, which was full of talents. His mind was naturally and thorough. From Jia Xu's first glance, Xun Yu guessed what he thought. But before Yang Fan could ask, he had to calm down for a while and wait quietly.

As expected, as soon as Jia Xu finished speaking, Yang Fan asked, "Wenruo, what is your brother's ability? Tell us all."

Seeing that everyone looked at him, Xun Yu hurriedly stepped out and replied: "Xun Chen is my brother. He has been smart since he was a child. He first met Zhengrong when he was over ten years old. If he really went on a mission to Liangzhou, and then combined with Ma Teng and Han Sui, he must have convinced these two people."

When dealing with aristocratic families, they always have treasures. Just like the brothers Zhuge Liang, the younger brother was in Shu Han and the older brother was in Dongwu. This can not only ensure the continuation of the family, but also play a role in interconnectedness.

Yang Fan knows this very well. Isn’t Xun You, who is under his command, such an example? If Yang Fan had not won the bet with Xun Yu, it would have been possible that Xun You would still be under the command of any prince in the south.

Judging from Xun Yu's confident words, Yang Fan immediately judged that Xun Chen's wisdom was no less than his brother Xun Yu.

After hearing the conversation between several people, Xi Zhong immediately asked, "Lord, are you worried that the Liangzhou soldiers and horses would attack Shuofang?"

Yang Fan smiled bitterly and said, "The Liangzhou horse is invincible. If our army really sends troops, I am really worried that Zhang Liao's Beida Camp will not be able to resist the Liangzhou military. You all know that the elites of Beida Camp lost all their losses in the battle of Jilusai. Now those kids are just babies who have just joined the army. If they really meet the barbaric Liangzhou Iron Cavalry, the outcome is really hard to say."

Yang Fan’s concerns are not unreasonable. In the five major battle camps of Bingzhou, the number of new recruits in Beidaying ranks first in the army. Among the 100,000, 70,000 or 80,000 are new recruits who have never been on the battlefield. How can he not worry?

Xi Zhong whispered: "Lord, it's better to let Zhao Yun's Xidaying and Beidaying change defenses. How about it? Shangjun Mountains and high places are dangerous. If Liangzhou attacks from Shangjun, Zhang Liao can also deal with it."

As soon as Xi Zhongyan was spoken, Guo Jia opposed: "This matter has to be discussed for a long time. Zhang Liao was originally a general of our army. If he suddenly adjusted defense, he might feel dissatisfied!"

Guo Jia and Zhang Liao had a good relationship, so it was not surprising that they spoke to him at this time, and his words were quite meaningful, which made Yang Fan hesitate for a moment.

Jia Xu is older and looks at things the most thoroughly. Although Guo Jia's words are somewhat conceived, they can't resist repeated scrutiny. Jia Xu is unwilling to refute it just to take care of Guo Jia's face. However, Jia Xu cannot let Guo Jiahu do it in this major decision.

He tactfully advised: "Our army's irregular adjustment of defense is a routine practice, and its purpose is to enable each battalion to be familiar with different environments. Moreover, the majority of cavalry in the Xidaying is so that it is understandable to adjust defense to Shuofang. The Beidaying is originally a large number of infantry and good at attacking and mountain combat. If they adjust defense to Shangjun, wouldn't it be like fish in water?"

Seeing that Jia Xu also agreed to adjust the defense of the two major battle camps, Xun Yu, Xun You and others also expressed their support. Everyone knew that this was the best solution at present.

Yang Fan was silent for a while and finally decided to say, "Okay, then Xi Zhong will draft a transfer order to allow Beidaying and Xidaying to exchange defense zones. This matter must be completed within one month. At the same time, the order was issued to Guan Yu in Mayi. From today on, the Dongdaying will officially enter a state of combat readiness, so that Guan Yu will be prepared to send troops at any time. Finally, Tian Feng and Ju Su and the other two rushed to Dongdaying to standby to assist Guan Yu."

Yang Fan's order was obvious, that is, after the Beidaying and Xidaying were replaced, he would go east to Lucheng and prepare to march into Jizhou.

After the meeting that had been held in the morning, Yang Fan, who had a rare leisure time, hurried to the backyard. As soon as he entered the yard, Yang Fan saw Zhen Jiang sitting by the pond basking in the sun with Yang Qi in his arms.

This beautiful picture made Yang Fan feel a little stunned. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart and said, "Isn't this family just pursuing happiness and well-being?"

At this time, Yang Fan had already thrown away those major issues of family and country. His only idea at this time was to stay with his wife and children.

Zhen Jiang also noticed someone behind her, and then turned around and saw Yang Fan standing there blankly looking at the mother and son. Zhen Jiang was a little funny and said in a sweet voice: "Husband, are you done with your major affairs?"

Listening to Zhen Jiang's complaining words, Yang Fan suddenly felt a little apology in his heart. He moved behind Zhen Jiang several steps, then reached out and brought Zhen Jiang and the child into his arms, and said softly: "I am really lucky in my life. If I can get a wife like this, what else can my husband ask for?"

The guards and maids around them all looked down and didn't dare to look. They all knew that the lord Yang Fan was going to coax his wife again. The sweet words made people feel their faces burning whenever they heard them.

Zhen Jiang's pretty face turned red. She had not changed her identity for her mother yet, as if she was a girl, shy and timid. However, she still reached out to hit Yang Fan and said shyly: "You want to coax me again, they are all watching, let go!"

Yang Fan ignored it and said arrogantly: "It is natural for the husband to hold his wife. No matter how jealous they are, they can't do anything. Besides, they are old husbands and wives, why are they shy?"

Zhen Jiang was defeated and could only let him hold Yang Fan like this. For her, Zhen Jiang also cherished such a few warm moments.

Yang Fan suddenly thought of something and asked softly: "Jiang'er, you haven't gone shopping since you gave birth to a baby, right? Let's go, today, I will take you and the baby to go shopping with you, how about it?"
Chapter completed!