Three Kingdoms: My father-in-law is Lu Bu

Chapter 132 Aftershocks Quartet
The news of the defeat of Ji Ling's [-] army came back, and the remaining few thousand scattered soldiers fled back to Shouchun. Guangling, Lingbi, and Donghai were captured by Ye Xiaojun in less than three months.

Huainan Shouchun in Yangzhou, Shouchun City, which was originally dressed up in joy, suddenly became quiet.

"Trash! Bastard!"

"Ji Ling mistook me! Fifty thousand troops! Five cities!"

"If he hadn't died, I would cut him to pieces!"

Yuan Shu smashed several beloved jade toys and was so angry that he almost couldn't breathe in the city lord's mansion.

Yan Xiang held back the fear in his heart, and said bravely.

"My lord, Ye Xiao sent someone to tell him that he still has more than [-] surrendered soldiers from our army. If he doesn't send someone to redeem them before the end of the month, they will all be slaves."

Yuan Shu was taken aback, and scolded Yan Xiang: "What's the use of redeeming a bunch of wine bags and rice bags?"

Yan Xiang smiled wryly. He made this suggestion because most of Ji Ling's 5 people were local children from Huainan. If the captives were not redeemed, it would be a huge blow to the hearts of the people.

"My lord, please forgive me for speaking bluntly. If we don't redeem these surrendered soldiers, it will affect the rule. I think we still need to deal with them."

Han Yin who was standing opposite Yan Xiang said with a sneer.

"Yan Xiang! Don't you know that my lord is in a hurry right now? Putting these surrendered soldiers with Ye Xiaojun to consume their food, grass and energy is also a strategy to attack the enemy. Why do they need to be redeemed now?"

Yuan Shu's eyes lit up, he thought Han Yin's explanation was very reasonable.

"This matter can be done according to what Han Yin said. Ye Xiao's thief will definitely not be able to support so many people. He will have to send our soldiers back when the time comes."

Yuan Shu looked at Han Yin with a relaxed look, but he still couldn't come out with the news of Ji Ling's defeat, so he hurriedly asked.

"Han Yin, by the way, how is the matter of selecting concubines in Huainan area entrusted to you?"

Before Han Yin answered, Yan Xiang said in shock, "My lord? Choosing a concubine? What choosing a concubine? Why don't I know such a big thing?"

Han Yin walked up to Yuan Shu with some complacency, cupped his hands and said, "My lord's arrangement has already been completed, and more than 300 good-age sisters have been selected from various places, and all of them will be delivered to Shouchun in a few days."

"Okay! It's still Han Yin, you are reliable in your work, unlike some people who make you worry about it."

When Yuan Shu heard that more than 300 beauties were going to be sent to Shouchun, his heart became a little restless.

"My lord, there are records in the historical records. Even though King Zhou Wen owns two-thirds of the world, he still proclaims his subject to Yin. The matter of proclaiming emperor must not be done now."

Yan Xiang jumped out suddenly and tried his best to dissuade Yuan Shu and Han Yin.

"Yan Xiang, the lord's proclaiming the emperor is in accordance with the destiny. After ascending to the high position, he must be powerful all over the world. Come and vote from all directions to solve the current predicament! What is your intention, why are you preventing the lord from breaking the game?"

Yan Xiang was dumbfounded, not knowing how to refute Han Yin's words.

Seeing this, Yuan Shu trusted Han Yin's words even more, and waved Yan Xiang back.

"Get out! If you can't get things done, you'll come here to make trouble for me."

Crazy, the lord is crazy, Han Yin is crazy, everyone is crazy.

Yan Xiang only had these days left, walking down the street disheartened, and then returned to the house.

Until Madam happily came out of the house to say hello.

"Husband, are you back? The honored guest has been waiting for a long time, you really are."

Yan Xiang was a little puzzled.

"VIP?"

He has been working as an aide to Yuan Shu for many years, and rarely makes other friends. Where is the distinguished guest?
"Yan Xiang, I haven't seen you for many years, it looks like you are getting old too, haha."

Jia Xu's figure was sitting in the middle of the hall, looking at Yan Xiang leisurely.

"Mr. Jia? It's really you!"

Yan Xiang's mood turned from cloudy to sunny, he ran to Jia Xu in two or three steps, and solemnly performed a disciple salute.

In Wancheng, Cao Cao touched the seal on the table.

"Feng Xiao, for this thing, I died a son, a nephew, and a guard who was worth a fortune. Is it worth it?"

Guo Jia sat below, and when he heard Cao Cao's emotion, his face was a little heavy.

"Ahem, my lord, Wancheng has returned to our army, and Liu Biao is nothing to worry about in the west. Our army has a lot to do in the north and south, and the subordinates think it is worth it."

When Cao Cao heard Guo Jia's cough, he felt a little worried. Guo Jia's health has been getting worse and worse since this time.

"Okay, Fengxiao, you're sick, go back and rest quickly, and I'll take a good look at you when I find a famous doctor."

Guo Jia bowed his hands in gratitude, his eyes fell on the map, and his face became a little regretful.

"My lord, my subordinates realized that they underestimated Ye Xiao. They didn't expect this sparrow to have the potential to become a giant. Now that Xuzhou has been taken down by him, the foundation has been stabilized. It will not be easy for us to move him in the future."

Cao Cao had already received the news of Yuan Shu's defeat, and he was not in a good mood, but he couldn't bear to let Guo Jia blame himself, so he persuaded him.

"Feng Xiao, Ye Ziming was just getting complacent for a while, we'll settle the score with him later."

Guo Jia shook his head. He no longer dared to underestimate Ye Xiao. Suddenly, he suggested, "My lord, why don't you give Ye Xiao a high-ranking official position, anyway, he also took Xuzhou. How about lighting him up again?"

Cao Cao clapped his hands and smiled, he understood what Guo Jia meant.

"As expected of the filial piety, this trick can drive away wolves and devouring tigers. I will go back and give Ye Xiao the title of General of the Eastern Conquest. He will guard Xuzhou and help the emperor guard the south of Jiangdong. Look at Sun Ce, Liu Biao, and those in the south. The crowd can't sit still!"

In Yecheng, Jizhou, Yuan Shao's face was a bit unsightly.

What he held in his hand was also the battle report of Yuan Shu's defeat in Xuzhou, and a secret letter related to Yuan Shu.

"My younger brother is so arrogant. He lost half of his family property in Yangzhou, and he still has the mood to do this!"

Yuan Shao's council hall was full of civil servants and military generals, seeing the lord talking about Yuan Shu in an elder brother's tone, it was difficult for everyone to take up this topic.

"Okay, Ye Xiao has already taken Xuzhou, it's good or bad for us, at least Cao Mengde lost one state."

Yuan Shao dropped the letter a little bored, and looked at the civil servants under his command.

Fengji was the first to stand up and suggest.

"My lord, I heard that Cao Mengde and Ye Ziming have an armistice agreement. Presumably these two people may join forces to target our army. Why don't you send someone to contact Ye Xiao earlier, and promise to win over the other party with benefits."

Yuan Shao stroked his beard and felt that what Feng Ji said made sense, so he nodded in agreement.

"Yuan Tu is right. You can't make an alliance between Cao Cao and Ye Xiao. It just so happens that Ye Xiao has newly acquired Xuzhou. Why don't you be an envoy in Fengji and bring gifts to Xuzhou?"

Feng Ji hurriedly nodded, this is a good job, no matter how many gifts he brings, as long as he can persuade Ye Xiao not to form an alliance with Cao Cao, he can enrich himself.

"My lord, I don't think so, because Xuzhou is located."

Tian Feng stood up to oppose, which made Yuan Shao a little embarrassed.

The entire meeting hall was caught in a fierce debate.

At the same time, Liu Biao of Jingzhou, upon receiving the news that Ye Xiao had mastered Xuzhou, smiled slightly and declined to comment.

Yangzhou Sun Ce clenched his fists tightly, and the letters in his hands fell on the ground. His eyes passed through the void and looked in the direction of Luzhou.

(End of this chapter)