Chapter 347: Jia Xu Goes to Fuping

"Fengxiao, what do you think of what Wenhe said, is it feasible?"

Liu Bian asked for Guo Jia's opinion.

"Your Majesty, this minister feels that it is best for Wenhe to go."

"After all, Wenhe was also under Dong Zhuo back then, and he and Xu Rong are old acquaintances."

"It is best for him to persuade Xu Rong. Moreover, even if Xu Rong does not agree to surrender, Wenhe will not be in any danger."

Hearing Guo Jia's words, Liu Bian also felt that Jia Xu was the best candidate to go and persuade him, so he immediately said to Jia Xu.

"Since that's the case, then I will trouble you, Wenhe, to make a trip yourself!"

"This time, you take two Shadow Guard members of the Postnatal Realm and five hundred soldiers, and let Tai'a personally escort you!"

"Tai'a, you must ensure Wenhe's safety!"

After speaking, he warned Tai'a, who was waiting beside him, seriously.

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty; this minister will definitely ensure General Jia returns safely!"

Tai'a also guaranteed to Liu Bian solemnly.

With his Postnatal Second Heaven strength, plus two Shadow Guard members of the Postnatal First Heaven, and five hundred soldiers with the strength of third-rate martial generals.

Protecting Jia Xu to retreat completely was not a difficult task; don't forget, Jia Xu was not some weak scholar.

He had cultivation, and his strength had already broken through to the Tongsheng Second Heaven realm in these days.

Seeing that Liu Bian cared so much about his safety, Jia Xu was also very moved and immediately thanked Liu Bian:

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty; this minister will definitely try my best to persuade Xu Rong to surrender and not fail Your Majesty's great love!"

"Then this minister will go and prepare!"

After thanking Liu Bian, Jia Xu prepared to leave; he wanted to persuade Xu Rong to surrender as soon as possible.

"Go! My dear minister, be careful in everything; remember, if you see that it cannot be done, prioritize your own safety."

Liu Bian warned Jia Xu with a serious face.

"What virtue or ability does this minister have to be valued so much by Your Majesty? This minister will definitely not fail Your Majesty's entrustment!"

Hearing Liu Bian's words, Jia Xu was moved; being loyal to such a wise monarch was the most correct thing he had done in his life.

After thanking Liu Bian, Jia Xu led Tai'a and the others and left the team quickly.

"Your Majesty, General Zhang Liao's battle report has been sent!"

Not long after Jia Xu left, the Eunuch Chief Steward Li Liangcheng hurried to Liu Bian's side and reported respectfully. After speaking, he respectfully presented the battle report to Liu Bian.

Liu Bian took the battle report and read it quickly.

As Liu Bian watched, the smile at the corner of his mouth was harder to suppress than an AK!

Looking at Liu Bian's appearance, Guo Jia, Lü Bu, and the others could also guess that it must be Zhang Liao who had new good news.

Otherwise, Liu Bian could not be so happy.

Sure enough, after Liu Bian finished reading, he said happily to the crowd:

"Zhang Liao sent a battle report; now, they have successfully taken Xihe Commandery!"

"The next step is Niu Fu in Taiyuan Commandery; as long as we take Jinyang City occupied by Niu Fu,"

"then the entire six commanderies in the south of Bingzhou will soon be under our control."

"And, most importantly, the four martial generals who fought against foreign tribes: Li Su, the defender of Meiji City; Hao Zhao, the defender of Pingding City; Wang Chang, the defender of Guangyan City; and Jia Kui, the defender of Luogu City, have all joined the imperial court!"

What Liu Bian was happiest about was the joining of these four; these four were truly loyal people.

And they had fought against foreign tribes for many years; they were true frontier-guarding generals.

Being able to get these four was even happier for Liu Bian than getting the entire Xihe Commandery.

"Congratulations to Your Majesty for gaining another commandery!"

Guo Jia, Lü Bu, and the others were also full of joy upon hearing Liu Bian's words.

"Congratulations to Your Majesty; with the joining of these four generals, the speed of General Zhang Liao recovering Bingzhou will be even faster."

Guo Jia, as a military advisor, could see the pros and cons in this.

With the reputation of these four in Bingzhou, the resistance of other cities in Bingzhou would also be much smaller.

And with these four present, the Xiongnu would not dare to cross the border easily, and Zhang Liao could go and recover the entire Bingzhou with peace of mind.

"Someone."

After listening to Guo Jia's words, Liu Bian also nodded, and subsequently, he shouted to Li Liangcheng beside him.

"Your Majesty!"

Hearing Liu Bian shout, Li Liangcheng immediately stepped forward respectfully.

"Pass my decree, enfeoff Li Su, Hao Zhao, Wang Chang, and Jia Kui as captains under Zhang Liao's Bingzhou Army."

"The soldiers under their command will still be led by them, and they are allowed to practice martial arts techniques."

"Send this decree to Zhang Liao and the four of them as quickly as possible!"

Liu Bian said to Li Liangcheng with a serious tone.

"No! This slave will send people to the five generals at the fastest speed!"

Looking at Liu Bian's serious expression, Li Liangcheng also did not dare to be negligent; after responding to Liu Bian with a solemn expression, he bowed and left.

After solving this matter, Liu Bian and the others had nothing to do along the way, leading the army toward Fuping City in Beidi Commandery.

After two days of rushing, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei had already led ten thousand troops to the foot of Niyang City.

"Second Brother, is this Niyang City? There are only five thousand people guarding it; how about letting me lead men to attack it!"

Zhang Fei, seeing Niyang City close at hand, could not help but say to Guan Yu.

"Third Brother, do not be reckless; although we can take it by storm, the casualties will be great."

"His Majesty trusts you and me brothers so much, we must not let His Majesty down."

"Moreover, as early as before setting out, Military Advisor Guo Jia already gave me a brocade pouch, saying that after arriving at Niyang City, I can open it."

"Let's see what the military advisor means first!"

Hearing Zhang Fei, Guan Yu immediately stopped him and explained patiently to him.

"It was my recklessness; I almost ruined His Majesty's great matter; the military advisor is still the one who thinks thoroughly."

After listening to Guan Yu's explanation, Zhang Fei also had a lingering fear; he was relatively reckless.

But he was not stupid; if it were still like before, when he was with Liu Bei, then maybe it would really be as Guan Yu said.

The casualties would become very large; you must know, these armies of Liu Bian had all practiced martial arts techniques.

And after such a long time of practice, these soldiers were already third-rate martial generals; losing one was not a small loss.

Subsequently, Guan Yu took out the brocade pouch given by Guo Jia from his bosom and checked it in front of Zhang Fei.

One saw that as he watched, a look of joy appeared on Guan Yu's face.

Seeing the joy on Guan Yu's face, Zhang Fei hurriedly asked: "Second Brother, what did the military advisor say?"

"Hahaha, Third Brother, the military advisor has already arranged everything; he has already had Lord Wenhe contact the Shadow Guards lurking in the city in advance."

"After our army arrives, we just need to prepare; at the hour of Zi tonight, the Shadow Guard will open the east gate and welcome the army into the city."

Looking at the curiosity on Zhang Fei's face, Guan Yu also revealed a smile and explained to him.

"The military advisor and the others are still the ones who think thoroughly; in this way, we can easily take Niyang City with minimal casualties!"

After listening to Guan Yu's words, Zhang Fei was also a bit happy; after all, he did not want his army to suffer too many casualties.

These soldiers had lived with him for more than a month, and they also had some feelings for each other. ===== CHAPTER 348 =====