As soon as Guo Jia got out of it, Zhu Huan borrowed the slope to get off the donkey and apologized, and the matter was over. The credit is recorded, and the reward will be issued quickly, but it will take some time for the official position to be adjusted. Sun Jian is a general of Zhengdong, Sun Ce is a rebellious general, just a miscellaneous general, the space for the generals to rise is limited, and the court needs to adjust.

Sun Ce immediately asked Gu Hui to write a recital, detailing the course of the battle, attaching the merit book to the back, and Sun Jian personally sent it to Luoyang, presenting it to the Taiwei Zhu Jun, and then sending someone to Chang'an. After arranging for Tai Shici to be stationed in Rencheng, Sun Jian moved to Yingchuan to strengthen the troops at the western end of the defensive line, and if necessary, he could also take over Luoyang. Yuan Shao's father and son were inevitably scolded in the performance, and by the way, he put forward the political proposition of respecting the Son of Heaven and crusading against Yuan Shao, and officially implemented Xun You's strategy.

In fact, after this battle, Sun Ce also knew the difference in strength between the two sides. He defeated Yuan Tan, but Yuan Tan is just a Yanzhou assassin, Yanzhou's strength is far from being comparable with Jizhou, and Yuan Tan's appeal is far from being compared with Yuan Shao, even so, he was able to defeat Yuan Tan by chance, and paid a lot of price. If Yuan Shao came to attack at this time, he would most likely have to give up all the gains and retreat to Yuzhou to hold on.

Respecting the Son of Heaven and calling on Jia Xu and Gongsun Zhan to besiege Yuan Shao together, so that Yuan Shao could not go south with all his strength, was the best result he could think of. This is exactly the strategy Xun You planned for him before. As a strategist, Xun You estimated the final situation before the war, and he deserves to be the first-class wise man of this era. Sun Ce was therefore full of confidence in the war in Jingzhou. As Guo Jia said, with Xun Yu assisting Zhou Yu, there will be no problem unless there are major uncontrollable factors.

After settling down for defense, Sun Ce prepared for the class, and he chose to return to Runan from Changyi West, and had to meet Zhang Miao on the way. Zhang Miao actually sent someone to attack Suiyang, whether it was perfunctory Yuan Tan or really wanted to take advantage of the loophole, he had to make Zhang Miao pay the price.

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Ming Yan Pavilion.

Xin Bi leaned against the wall of the car, turned his head to look at the slanting wind and drizzle outside the car window, his eyes were silent, and there were a few strands of silver hair on his sideburns, which were particularly dazzling in the green silk.

He Hao let out a long sigh and slowed down his tone. "George, you are in the prime of spring and autumn, how can you go into hiding at this time? If I have this plan, then it is barely reasonable, how can you ......"

Simbi turned his head slowly. "Where can I go without retreating? You wouldn't suggest that I attach myself to Sun Ce, would you? ”

"Xiansi is not dead, can't he find a way to save it?"

"He Gong, Xian Si and I have done our best, even if we save it, if we do it again, it will be the same result, not to mention that there will be no such opportunity at all. I think you know this very well, so you don't need to persuade anymore. ”

He Hao sighed again. Of course, he knew that Yuan Tan was hopeless. The defeat was already unforgivable, not to mention capture. Yuan Shao can pretend to be a loving father to accept Yuan Tan, but it is impossible to give him another chance. Yuan Tan and Xin Bi both thought of this, so they all gave up, Yuan Tan was silent, relieved to be a prisoner, and Xin Bi was bent on retreating.

"That'...... What about Cao Zixiu? ”

"Cao Zixiu is a loyal and filial person, if he is ruling the world, he can be the responsibility of one party, but it is a pity that he was born in troubled times, and there is an opponent like Sun Ce, and his ambition is difficult to reward." Simbi let out a long sigh. "Although I didn't kill Bian Rang with my own hands, Bian Rang died because of me, Dongjun Shizi hated me to the bone, I was by his side, not only could not help him, but would hurt him."

"George, Xian Si is defeated, Cao Zixiu is not able to do it, in your opinion, who can be the opposite of Sun Ce?"

Simbi was silent for a long time and shook his head. "I've been thinking about this since I left Rencheng. After repeated weighing, it can only be said that within three years, he was fledgling and still not an opponent of the alliance leader. ”

"And what about three years from now?"

Simbi shifted his body uneasily, and was distracted for a moment. "Three years later, the Son of Heaven will be seventeen."

Seeing that Xin Bi God did not keep his mind and answered the question, He Hao couldn't help but feel sad. "George, I really don't understand, how did you get to this point?"

"Maybe that's my life." Simbi lowered his head and took the initiative to stagger the topic. "He Gong, what are your plans?"

"I ...... I don't know. "He Hao pondered for a long time, gloomy and sad." I heard that Xiansi was captured, and I was already in a mess, and I didn't know what to do, so I came to chase you and ask for a plan. But hearing you say that, I don't think it's necessary. What about bringing him back? Maybe it's better to let him stay with Sun Ce. It's just ......"

"Gong He, you wait here, when Sun Ce returns to Runan, he should pass through Chen Liu, and you just happen to meet him. You once rated Cao Mengde as a talented person back then, and now you can see what kind of character Sun Ce is. ”

He Hao glanced at Xin Bi and was noncommittal. After a moment, he frowned again. "Will Sun Ce pass by Chen Liu?"

"Definitely. Zhang Mengzhuo sent people into Suiyang, which directly affected him to attack Changyi, and it was impossible for him not to express it. ”

He Hao's brows became tighter and tighter, he stared at Xin Bi for a long time, and suddenly said, "George, you can rest in Chenliu for a few days." I've seen Xiansi, and I want to go to Yecheng, and if possible, I'll bring your family back. Your brother went to Chang'an, and there was no one to take care of his family, so it was useless to stay in Yecheng. ”

Xin Bi nodded and agreed to He Hao's suggestion. His brother Xin Ping had an estrangement with Yuan Shao because of Han Fu's affairs, and now he has left Yecheng, and he has fallen into such a field, the family must be sad to stay in Yecheng. He was alone when he returned to his hometown in Yingchuan, and his mansion and land were all taken away by Sun Ce, and he even had a problem with his life. Staying in Chen as a guest for the time being, at least don't worry about life. Zhang Miao and Yuan Shao looked at each other, but now that the situation is urgent, Yuan Shao needs Zhang Miao to block Sun Ce, and he will not tear his face with Zhang Miao for the time being.

With Xin Bi's consent, He Hao immediately rushed to Chen Liu, and Xin Bi walked slowly behind. Zhang Miao already knew the news of Yuan Tan's defeat, and was panicking in his heart, seeing that He Hao was like a drowning man grabbing a straw and immediately grabbed it desperately. He Hao then recommended Xin Pi to him. After weighing, Zhang Miao accepted He Hao's suggestion, invited Xin Bi to stay in Chen as a guest, and sent Dong to visit Xin Bi.

Xin Bi didn't know Dong Wan, but he had met Dong Wan's brother Dong Zhao, and he also knew that Yuan Shao had vetoed letting Dong Zhao come to Yuzhou because of Dong Wan's visit. Yin Kui himself is still in Changyi, and he was forcibly detained by Yuan Tan. He inquired about it sideways, knowing that Brother Dong did not know about this matter, so he hid it and didn't say it.

Dong Wan was very interested in the history of the battle in Shanyang, and wanted to ask but was embarrassed to speak, Xin Bi knew that Dong Wan must have been ordered by Zhang Miao to explore his truth and truth, but he was relatively calm, so he told him what he knew one by one, and even told him about being attacked and injured by Sun Ce. Although it is not very comprehensive, under his reasoning, the basic outline is already very clear, and the gains and losses are also vivid.

Dong Wan was surprised, his face was afraid, and he didn't dare to despise Xin Bi, but became more and more respectful.