Chapter 111 We should recruit troops

Not long after Guan Yu returned to the city with Liu Yi's head, Taishi Ci also returned with his troops.

Of these two men, one shot Yang Yi and killed more than 1,300 enemies; the other killed Liu Yi and killed more than 1,800 enemies.

Both of them returned home with a great victory. Except for Zhou Xing and Mi Zhu, everyone in the city was very happy.

It's not that Zhou Xing and Mi Zhu were unhappy. It was always a good thing to defeat the Liaodong soldiers, but they were just a little worried at the same time.

Taishi Ci saw the worry on Zhou Xing's face, recalled the words of Zhou Xing's military counselor, and said quickly: "Commander Zhou, don't worry, I have been merciful this time. I originally captured five or six hundred people, but later

I let them all go and did not pursue them to Jinkou, otherwise I would have killed more enemy soldiers."

Guan Yu, however, would not defend himself. He asked Zhou Xing with a slightly cold face, "What is Military Advisor Zhou worried about?"

Zhou Xing just shook his head slightly and did not answer.

Even if Liu Bei is here at this moment, there is nothing he can do.

Mi Zhu, the prefect of Donglai, answered for him: "Zhou's military advisor is worried that our military might be so powerful today that we may attract strong enemies. We are not members of the Yuan family, and they will not tolerate the existence of strong soldiers in the state. If the Yuan family introduces troops,

How can we resist the attack?"

"Humph, if the soldiers come to block it, what will happen if the Yuan family comes to attack? Guan is definitely not afraid of the Yuan family! He pissed me off, so he went to Yecheng and captured Jizhou!"

Guan Yu suddenly became arrogant and made bold words.

He knew what the consequences would be, but the thing had already been done, and it was absolutely impossible to admit his mistake, and he was not wrong either.

"Yes, Military Advisor Zhou, we have recruited 3,000 new soldiers and 10,000 horses. It is enough to defend the two counties of Donglai in Beihai. Don't be afraid of Yuan's attack!" Tai Shici followed, "Besides, the Liaodong soldiers are here.

Although we were defeated this time, we were victorious by defending the county, and we were not going to attack Liaodong. The Yuan family may not be jealous because of this. Zhou's military advisor was overly worried!"

Zhou Xing sighed softly: "Well, I don't blame you for this. If you want to protect the county without killing the enemy, you can't do it. As for Yuan Shao, I just hope he won't care!"

Indeed, as Taishi Ci and Guan Yu said, they had exercised restraint, otherwise the Liaodong army would have suffered a more disastrous defeat.

After the Liaodong soldiers fled to Jinkou, they sent people across the sea to bring in a ferry, and in fear they crossed the sea and returned to Liaodong.

As the Liaodong soldiers retreated, the disbanded 1,000 new soldiers led by Mi Fang gradually returned to Huang County, and another 2,000 soldiers recruited also rushed to Huang County.

The three thousand new soldiers stayed in Donglai and were trained by Guan Yu. Zhou Xing and Tai Shici led two thousand soldiers and horses back to Beihai Xiami.

"Military advisor, what should we do now?"

When Liu Bei heard the news, he was also worried.

As a general, what you think about is how to kill the enemy and make meritorious service, but as a monarch, the first thing you think about is how to strengthen yourself. Only when you have enough strength, you will think about how to destroy the enemy!

Liu Bei understood that his current strength was at most stronger than Zang Ba. Not to mention fighting Yuan Shao, he couldn't even fight Lu Bu.

If we work together with Zang Ba, we might be able to fight Lu Bu, but the chances of winning are not great.

However, if it were only if, Zang Ba was neither his subordinate nor his ally, so it was impossible for him to join forces with him to deal with Lu Bu.

Unless he agrees to give Xuzhou to him.

But in that case, instead of him helping himself, he would help him.

If Zang Ba disobeys his orders and gives Xuzhou to him, he will not be relieved either.

Now as long as Zang Ba does not become his enemy and allows a buffer between himself and Lu Bu, then Nan Mian will be worry-free, which is already good.

Zhou Xing thought for a while before replying: "Let's just wait and see what happens! However, we must be prepared for Yuan's attack."

Liu Bei nodded: "It's time to get ready, but we have too few troops. Should we recruit soldiers in Beihai immediately?"

"I'm afraid it's inappropriate." Zhou Xing waved his hands gently and said, "We don't know yet whether the Yuan family will attack. If we recruit troops now, it will arouse Yuan family's suspicion and Yuan's soldiers will come faster. We have very little food. At present, we have little food.

The most urgent thing is to step up farming and accumulate grain and grass. Only with grain can we have soldiers. Otherwise, having soldiers without food will be in vain!"

Zhou Xing paused for a moment and then said: "However, soldiers still need to be recruited. If you can't recruit soldiers in Beihai, you can go to Mount Taishan in Yanzhou to recruit soldiers."

Liu Bei was slightly happy: "The military advisor wants Zang Xuangao and Sun Zhongtai to recruit troops for us?"

"Yes, you can ask Sun Zhongtai to recruit three thousand Taishan soldiers. We will provide them with food and grass. They will be trained by Sima Liu Zheng and stay in Langya County. Now Guan Cheng has fled to a small island in the sea to recruit troops to guard against thieves. Of course, it should not attract Yuan's attention.

.If the Yuan family leads troops to attack, these soldiers and horses can come to help."

Langya County is within the territory of Langya County in Xuzhou, quite far away from Ju County. Liu Zheng will lead troops and horses to garrison there. It will not threaten Zang Ba, so he should agree.

Liu Bei and Zhou Xing have learned that Liu Zheng and Zang Ba joined forces to attack Guan Cheng. Guan Cheng had no way out and had to flee into the sea with hundreds of people and live on a small island.

Liu Zheng is currently staying in Langya County with a thousand soldiers. If Zang Ba and Sun Guan recruit 3,000 Taishan soldiers for him to command, then the 1,000 soldiers he currently commands can be recalled to Xiami.

Of course Liu Bei agreed with Zhou Xing's proposal.

He trusted Zhou's military advisor, and also trusted Zang Ba and the Sun brothers, as well as other Sima Liu Zheng, who were also trustworthy people.

However, I don’t know if Zang Ba and Sun Guan would agree to letting others recruit soldiers for themselves.

"That's natural, but will Zang Xuangao and Sun Zhongtai be willing?" Liu Bei asked.

"My lord, my wife's brother Sun Bo'an is sending secrets. Why don't you ask him? As long as he agrees, I believe Zang Xuangao and Sun Zhongtai will also agree."

Regarding this matter, Zhou Xing does not need to avoid anything.

If the lord is Cao Cao or Yuan Shao, it is impossible for him to do this, as it will arouse suspicion.

But Liu Bei is different. It is good to choose Liu Bei as the lord here. As long as you do things honestly, the other party will trust you absolutely.

The less he avoids taboos, the more Liu Bei will trust him.

"Well, okay, here, go ask Sun Bo'an to come."

Liu Bei gave the order, and someone outside the door agreed and left.

"Military advisor, Yun Chang has always been arrogant. Even I sometimes find it hard to get him to act according to his orders. Military advisor, don't blame him for what happened in Donglai this time. It is difficult to restrain himself when killing enemies on the battlefield. Moreover, Yun Chang has already been killed this time.

They were very restrained. Although the Liaodong soldiers and horses were severely defeated, most of them still returned. Gongsun Du would not be reconciled, and he should come back again in the future."

Zhou Xing could tell that Liu Bei was speaking for Guan Yu.

However, I didn't care at first. It would be best if I could survive and develop. If I couldn't, I would grit my teeth and help Liu Bei to pacify the world, kill Cao Cao, and avenge "himself".

Zhou Xing couldn't help but think of his previous life. In his previous life, the force he was in had been struggling to develop and bear the burden of humiliation. Now it has become a little stronger, and finally attracted the attention of powerful enemies, who launched full suppression and containment.

If we did not persist in the development stage and were suppressed and targeted by powerful enemies very early on, it would be difficult to develop so powerfully in a short period of time.

Therefore, he has always hoped that his strategy of maintaining survival and development can be carried out, as long as it takes another two or three years.

Of course, if he is noticed and suppressed by Yuan now, he can only assist Liu Bei to fight and will never succumb to a powerful enemy!
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