Guo Jia interrupted the incident and Zhu Huan apologized by taking advantage of the situation. Even if the matter was over, the credit was recorded and the rewards would be issued soon, but the official position would have to be adjusted for a while. Sun Jian was the general of the East and Sun Ce was the general who was fighting against rebellion. He was just a miscellaneous general. The space for the generals to rise was limited, and the court still needed to adjust it.

Sun Ce immediately asked Gu Hui to write a memorial, detailing the battle, attaching the merit book to the back, Sun Jian personally sent it to Luoyang, presented it to the Taiwei Zhu Jun, and then sent someone to Chang'an. After arranging Taishi Ci to Rencheng, Sun Jian moved to Yingchuan, strengthened the troops at the western end of the defense line, and could also take over Luoyang when necessary. The memorial, he would inevitably scold Yuan Shao and his son, and by the way, he proposed the political proposition of respecting the emperor and attacking Yuan Shao, and officially implemented the strategy of Xun You's plan.

In fact, after this battle, Sun Ce also knew the difference in strength between the two sides. He defeated Yuan Tan, but Yuan Tan was just the governor of Yanzhou. Yanzhou's strength was far from comparable to Jizhou, and Yuan Tan's appeal was far from comparable to Yuan Shao. Even so, he could defeat Yuan Tan and paid a considerable price. If Yuan Shao came to attack at this time, he would probably have to give up all the results and retreat to Yuzhou to defend.

Respecting the emperor and calling on Jia Xu and Gongsun Zan to beat Yuan Shao together, so that Yuan Shao could not go south with all his might. This was the best result he could have imagined. This was exactly the strategy Xun You planned for him before. As a strategist, Xun You estimated the final situation before the war and deserved 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 You assisted Zhou Yu, there would be no problem unless there were major uncontrollable factors.

After getting settled down for defense, Sun Ce prepared his troops. He chose to return to Runan from Changyi west, and wanted to meet Zhang Miao in the middle. Zhang Miao actually sent someone to attack Suiyang. Whether it was perfunctory Yuan Tan or really wanted to take advantage of loopholes, he had to make Zhang Miao pay the price.

Mingyan Pavilion.

Xinpi leaned against the wall of the car, turned his head and looked at the slanting wind and drizzle outside the car window, his eyes were dry and silent, and a few silver hair on his temples was particularly dazzling in his black hair.

He Yong sighed and slowed down his tone. "George, you are in full swing, how can you retire at this time? If I have this plan, it would be reasonable, how can you..."

Xinpi turned his head slowly. "If I don't retire, where can I go? You won't suggest that I rely on Sun Ce, right?"

"Xian Si is not dead, can't he find a way to save him?"

"Mr. He, Xian Si and I have tried our best. Even if we save them, we will be the result of this, not to mention that there will be no such opportunity at all. I think you should be very clear about this and there is no need to persuade you again."

He Yong sighed again. Of course, he knew that Yuan Tan had no hope. The defeat was unforgivable, let alone being captured. Yuan Shao could pretend to be a kind father, but he could not give him another chance. Yuan Tan and Xinpi thought of this, so they gave up. Yuan Tan quietly and felt at ease to be the captain, and Xinpi was determined to retire.

"What about...Cao Zixiu?"

"Cao Zixiu is a loyal and filial man. If he is in the world, he can be the responsibility of one party. It's a pity that he was born in a chaotic world and has an opponent like Sun Ce, and his ambitions are hard to fulfill." Xinpi sighed. "Although I did not kill the same person with my own hands, but I died because of me. The scholars of Dongjun hated me to the core. When I was by his side, I would not only not help him, but would harm him."

"George, Xiansi was defeated, and Cao Zixiu was not strong enough. In your opinion, who can compete with Sun Ce?"

Xinpi was silent for a long time and shook his head. "After leaving Rencheng, I have been considering this issue. I have repeatedly weighed the pros and cons, and I can only say that within three years, he has not yet grown up and is still no match for the leader."

"What about three years later?"

Xinbi moved his body uneasyly and was ecstatic for a while. "Three years later, the emperor will be seventeen."

Seeing that Xinpi was unpretentious and answered the question that he was not satisfied, He Yong couldn't help but feel sad. "George, I really don't understand, how could you get to this point?"

"Maybe this is my life." Xinpi lowered his head and took the initiative to stagger the topic. "Mr. He, what are your plans?"

"I... don't know." He Yong pondered for a long time, feeling sad. "I heard that Xian Si was captured and I was already in trouble. I didn't know what to do, so I came to chase you for advice. But after hearing what you said, I felt it was unnecessary. So what if I save him? Maybe it's better to keep him by Sun Ce's side. But..."

"Mr. He, please wait here. When Sun Ce returns to Runan, he should pass by Chenliu. You happened to meet him. You once commented on Cao Mengde as a talent, and now you can see what kind of character Sun Ce is."

He Yong glanced at Xinpi and refused to comment. After a while, he frowned again. "Will Sun Ce pass by Chenliu?"

"It will definitely happen. Zhang Mengzhuo sent people into Suiyang, which directly affected his attack on Changyi. He could not have said anything."

He Yong's brows became tighter and tighter. He stared at Xinpi for a long time and suddenly said, "George, you should rest in Chenliu for a few days. I have seen Xian Si and want to go to Yecheng. If possible, I will bring your family back. Your brother went to Chang'an, and the family was unattended, so it would be useless to stay in Yecheng."

Xin Pi nodded and agreed to He Yong's suggestion. His brother Xin Ping had a estrangement from Yuan Shao because of Han Fu's affairs. Now he has left Yecheng. He has fallen into such a land again. He will definitely be sad to stay in Yecheng. He is also alone when he returns to his hometown in Yingchuan, and his homeland and property have been taken away by Sun Ce, so he even has a problem with his life. Stay in Chenliu for the time being, at least you don't have to worry about life. Zhang Miao and Yuan Shao are in harmony, but the situation is urgent now. Yuan Shao needs Zhang Miao to block Sun Ce, and he will not break up with Zhang Miao for the time being.

With Xinpi's consent, He Yong rushed to Chenliu, and Xinpi walked slowly behind him. Zhang Miao had already learned about Yuan Tan's defeat and was panicked. Seeing that He Yong was like a drowning man grabbed a straw and immediately grabbed it desperately. He Yong immediately recommended Xinpi to him. After weighing the matter, Zhang Miao accepted He Yong's suggestion and invited Xinpi to be a guest in Chenliu and sent Dong to welcome Xinpi.

Xin Pi did not know Dong Jean, but he had met Dong Jean's brother Dong Zhao, and also knew that Yuan Shao had rejected the matter of asking Dong Zhao to come to Yuzhou and change Yin Kui because of Dong Jean. Yin Kui himself is still in Changyi and was forcibly detained by Yuan Tan. He asked indirectly for a few words, and knew that Dong Jean's brothers did not know about this matter, so he ignored it.

Dong Fang was very interested in the story of the war in Shanyang, and was embarrassed to speak. Xin Pi knew that Dong Fang must be ordered by Zhang Miao to find out his reality and reality. He was quite calm, so he talked about what he knew one by one, and even said that he was injured by Sun Ce in Fang. Although it was not very comprehensive, under his reasoning, the basic outline was already very clear, and the outcome was vivid in his mind.

Dong Je was surprised and looked frightened. He did not dare to look down on Xinpi at all, but became more respectful.
Chapter completed!