Chapter 1764: Indescribable

Xu Huang rushed back to Changancheng, his heart filled with joy and anticipation for successfully persuading Huchuquan. He knew that this move not only won precious peace for Bingzhou but also paved a path for Gu Yi's great cause of unification.

Back in Changancheng, Xu Huang went straight to Gu Yi's mansion to report the situation of the Southern Xiongnu royal court one by one.

"My lord, I have not failed the mission. Chanyu Huchuquan has agreed to form an alliance with us to fight against Yuan Shao and other forces together." Xu Huang's voice carried a hint of excitement.

Upon hearing this, a gratified smile appeared on Gu Yi's face. He patted Xu Huang on the shoulder and praised: "Xu Huang, you have made a great contribution this time. I will surely reward you for your merits and not let your hard work go to waste."

Xu Huang lowered his head modestly: "My lord, you are too kind. This is my duty; I dare not speak of merit."

Gu Yi laughed and immediately summoned strategists like Li Ru, Chen Deng, and Zhuge Liang to inform them of the news brought back by Xu Huang.

"Everyone, Xu Huang has successfully persuaded Huchuquan, and the Southern Xiongnu will form an alliance with us. In this way, we can concentrate our forces to deal with Yuan Shao's threat." Gu Yi's tone was full of confidence.

Li Ru nodded in praise: "My lord, Xu Huang's contribution cannot be ignored. However, we still need to act cautiously. Yuan Shao is cunning and deceitful; if he learns that the Southern Xiongnu have formed an alliance with us, he will surely take other measures to deal with us."

Chen Deng also echoed: "Mr. Li Ru is absolutely right. We should strengthen defenses everywhere and closely monitor Yuan Shao's movements. Once he makes any move, we can react quickly."

Zhuge Liang gently waved his feather fan and said slowly: "Besides this, we can also use this alliance to further woo other forces. For example, Ma Chao, Han Sui, and others in Xiliang also have grievances with Yuan Shao. If we can form an alliance with them, we will surely enhance our strength."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yi's eyes lit up: "Kongming's words are exactly what I think. I will immediately write a letter and send an envoy to Xiliang to invite Ma Chao and Han Sui to Changancheng to discuss major matters."

In the following days, Gu Yi strengthened defenses everywhere while actively wooing other forces. Yuan Shao, as Li Ru expected, was furious upon learning that the Southern Xiongnu had formed an alliance with Gu Yi. He immediately summoned his strategists to discuss countermeasures.

"Gu Yi is extremely cunning; he was actually able to persuade the Southern Xiongnu to form an alliance with him. In this way, our plan has been disrupted." Yuan Shao's face was as gloomy as water.

Strategist Tian Feng advised: "My lord, since the Southern Xiongnu have become our enemy, why don't we unite with other forces to deal with Gu Yi together? For example, tribes like the Wuhuan and Xianbei in the north also have grievances with Gu Yi. If we can form an alliance with them, we will surely enhance our strength."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Shao nodded: "Tian Feng's words make sense. I will immediately send envoys to the north to form an alliance with tribes like the Wuhuan and Xianbei. At the same time, we must also strengthen defenses everywhere to prevent Gu Yi from launching a sudden attack."

However, Yuan Shao's wishful thinking did not work out. Gu Yi had long anticipated that he would take such actions, so he had made preparations in advance. He not only strengthened defenses everywhere but also sent spies to keep a close watch on Yuan Shao's movements.

Not long after, Gu Yi received good news from Xiliang. Ma Chao, Han Sui, and others had agreed to form an alliance with Gu Yi to fight against Yuan Shao together. This news delighted Gu Yi, and he immediately summoned his strategists to discuss the next action plan.

"Everyone, Ma Chao, Han Sui, and others have formed an alliance with us. We can now concentrate our forces to launch an attack on Yuan Shao." Gu Yi's tone was full of fighting spirit.

Li Ru reminded: "My lord, although we have wooed Ma Chao, Han Sui, and others, we still need to act cautiously. Yuan Shao is cunning and deceitful; he will surely set many traps, waiting for us to take the bait."

Gu Yi nodded: "Mr. Li Ru is absolutely right. We will surely act carefully and not give Yuan Shao any opportunity."

In the following days, Gu Yi led his army to launch multiple attacks on Yuan Shao's territory. Both sides fought back and forth, and the situation was exceptionally fierce. However, because Gu Yi had made full preparations in advance, his army always maintained the advantage.

Finally, in a decisive battle, Gu Yi's army successfully defeated Yuan Shao's main force. Yuan Shao was forced to retreat, losing vast territories. This victory brought Gu Yi's reputation to its peak, and he became a hero in the eyes of the people of the world.

Xu Huang once again made great contributions in this battle. He was not only brave and good at fighting but also offered advice to Gu Yi many times, becoming a capable general under Gu Yi. Whenever Xu Huang was mentioned, Gu Yi would praise him endlessly, calling him his right-hand man.

In the following days, Gu Yi continued to expand his influence. He successively pacified tribes like the Wuhuan and Xianbei in the north, unifying the entire northern region. At the same time, he actively wooed forces in the south, attempting to achieve national unification.

However, the road to unification is not smooth. Gu Yi still needs to face many challenges and difficulties. But he firmly believes that as long as he persists in his efforts, one day he will be able to realize his dream and become the true hegemon of the world. ===== CHAPTER 1765 =====