Chapter 74

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

Liu Bian asked for Guo Jia's opinion.

"Your Majesty, this subject feels that it would be best for Wenhe to go."

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

"It would be best for him to persuade Xu Rong. Moreover, even if Xu Rong doesn't agree to surrender, Wenhe will not be in any danger."

After hearing Guo Jia's words, Liu Bian also felt that having Jia Xu go to persuade him was the best choice, and immediately said to Jia Xu.

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

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

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

After speaking, he admonished Tai'a, who was waiting beside him, gravely.

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

Tai'a also guaranteed to Liu Bian solemnly.

With his strength at the second heaven of the Postnatal Realm, plus two Shadow Guard members of the first heaven of the Postnatal Realm, and five hundred soldiers with the strength of third-rate martial warriors.

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

He had cultivation in his body, and moreover, his strength had already broken through to the second heaven of the Tongsheng Realm 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 humble subject will definitely try my best to persuade Xu Rong to surrender and will not fail Your Majesty's great kindness!"

"Then this humble subject 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 precious subject, be careful in everything; remember, if you see that the matter cannot be done, you should prioritize your own safety."

Liu Bian admonished Jia Xu with a grave face.

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

After hearing Liu Bian's words, Jia Xu was moved to tears; being able to be 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 quickly left the team.

"Your Majesty, the battle report from General Zhang Liao has been sent!"

Not long after Jia Xu left, the Eunuch Chief Steward Li Liangcheng hurriedly came before Liu Bian and reported respectfully. After speaking, he respectfully presented the battle report to Liu Bian.

Liu Bian took the battle report and looked at 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's side having new good news again.

Otherwise, Liu Bian couldn't 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!"

"Next, only Niu Fu in Taiyuan Commandery remains; 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."

"Moreover, the most important thing is that the four martial generals who have been fighting 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 people; these four were truly loyal and righteous people.

And they had been fighting against foreign tribes for many years; they were true great generals guarding the border.

Being able to obtain these four people made Liu Bian even happier than obtaining the entire Xihe Commandery.

"Congratulations to Your Majesty for obtaining another commandery!"

Guo Jia, Lü Bu, and the others were also full of joy after 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 inside.

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

Moreover, with these four present, the Xiongnu would not dare to easily cross the border, and Zhang Liao could rest assured to recover the entire Bingzhou.

"Come here."

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

"Your Majesty!"

After hearing Liu Bian shout, Li Liangcheng immediately stepped forward respectfully to respond.

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

"The soldiers under their command are still to be commanded by themselves, and they are allowed to cultivate 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 grave tone.

"Yes! This slave will send people to the five generals at the fastest speed!"

Looking at Liu Bian's grave expression, Li Liangcheng also didn't 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 no incidents along the way and led the army toward Fuping City in Beidi Commandery.

After two days of rushing, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei had already led an army of ten thousand and arrived under Niyang City.

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

Zhang Fei on the side, seeing Niyang City close at hand, couldn't help but say to Guan Yu.

"Third Brother, don't be reckless; although we can take it by forced assault, the casualties will be great."

"His Majesty trusts you and me, the two brothers, so much; we must absolutely not disappoint His Majesty."

"Moreover, as early as before setting off, Military Advisor Guo Jia already gave me a silk bag, saying that after I arrive at Niyang City, I can open it."

"Let's look at the military advisor's meaning first!"

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

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

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

But he wasn't 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 great; you must know, these armies of Liu Bian had all cultivated martial arts techniques.

Moreover, after such a long time of cultivation, these soldiers were already at the strength of third-rate martial warriors; losing one was not a small loss.

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

Only to see that as he watched, a trace of joy also 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 it; he has already had Minister Wenhe contact the Shadow Guards lurking in the city in advance."

"After our army arrives, we just need to be prepared; at the hour of Zi tonight, the Shadow Guards 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.

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

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

These soldiers had been living with him for more than a month, and they also had some feelings for each other.