Xun You and Guo Jia were very interested in Han Zhan’s statement and asked one after another: “Wu Zhiting Hou has any clever plan, so why not talk about it.”

"According to this Marquis' analysis, the Yellow Turbans in Yanzhou is about to start up." Han Zhan said mysteriously: "Liu Dai, the governor of Jizhou, is worried about his life, so we must prepare for the future and report to the court as soon as possible."

Hearing Han Zhan talking again, Xun You couldn't help but sigh and stopped talking. Guo Jia was considering another thing: "Lord, although you are the Marquis of Zhangshuiting, we have never had any contact with the ministers in the court. Even if you report to the court, Yuan Shao is the governor of Yanzhou, the court will not agree."

Regarding Guo Jia's concern, Han Zhan smiled and said, "If you are just a puppet today, Dong Zhuo is the one who holds great power. During the period when we went to war, my uncle has been making friends with important officials in the court through various means, especially Dong Zhuo's counselor Li Ru, who gave them a lot of money. As the saying goes, "Money can make ghosts push the mills, collect money and eliminate disasters. When we report to the court to Yuan Shao as the governor of Yanzhou, he will definitely help him."

After hearing this, Guo Jia nodded thoughtfully, thinking that Han Zhan's words were quite reasonable. After a while, he suddenly smiled and said, "Lord, what you said, 'You are saying, 'You can make the devil push the mill, collect money and eliminate disasters', is quite appropriate."

When Han Zhan heard Guo Jia's praise, the sweat on his forehead fell down. He knew that he had accidentally said a saying that had not yet appeared in this era. Fortunately, Xun You continued to ask, which invisibly resolved his embarrassment: "Lord, even if we report to the court to Yuan Shao as the governor of Yanzhou and the court agrees, Yuan Shao may not necessarily give up Yecheng to us?"

"That's right, a mere Yanzhou governor is indeed not enough to make Yuan Shao surrender Yecheng to give up." Guo Jia agreed with Xun You's statement.

"Apart from Yuan Xi, don't we still have Yuan Tan in our hands?" Han Zhan said confidently: "As long as Yuan Tan is still in our hands, Yuan Shao will definitely weigh the interests, and the chance of us occupying Yecheng is quite high."

Seeing that Han Zhan was obsessed with Yecheng, Xun You asked in confusion: "Lord, Jizhou City is also a good choice as the capital of the entire Jizhou. Even if Gongsun Zan starts an attack, we have enough strength to defeat them. Why do you have to go to Yecheng?"

Han Zhan smiled faintly at him, and then said, "Watch the Great Veteran in the West, and the Palace Yedu, he took the emperor and ordered the princes to store their soldiers and horses to fight against the back court. Who can control it?"

Hearing Han Zhan’s words, Guo Jia and Xun You both showed incredible expressions. After a long time, Guo Jia bowed to Han Zhan on the back of the horse: "The lord is far-sighted, so Jia is better."

The three of them joined Zhao Yun's army and returned to Jizhou in a mighty manner.

Five miles away from the city, Han Zhan saw Zhang He, Tian Feng and a group of people greeted him on the side of the road. Han Zhan quickly turned over and dismounted and walked towards the two of them.

Zhang He and Tian Feng saw Han Zhan coming to him and bowed and said, "(Last General) to see the lord!"

Han Zhan quickly reached out and helped him, saying, "Yun Yi, Yuan Hao is exempt from gifts!"

After Tian Feng stood up straight, he pointed to a middle-aged man with three long beards behind him and introduced to Han Zhan: "Lord, let me introduce you to you. This person is Zang Hong and Zang Ziyuan, the son of Zang Min, the prefect of Taiyuan, and is now Gongcao under the prefect of Guangling Zhang."

Although Tian Feng reported a bunch of titles, Han Zhan still didn't know who Zang Hong was. However, seeing that Tian Feng was so respectful to this person, he must be an important figure in this era, so he would rather say politely: "Zhan has met Mr. Zang."

Unexpectedly, Xun You, who was standing behind Han Zhan, suddenly said excitedly: "Is it Zang Hong Zang Ziyuan, who advocated the Sour Jujube Alliance?"

"It's just the only one who is here." Zang Hong answered in a humble and arrogant manner and asked back, "I wonder if you are?"

When Xun You heard the other party’s question, he quickly replied respectfully: “In the Yingchuan Xun You!”

Han Zhan knew that it was the alliance ceremony of the eighteen princes to confront Dong Zhuo, which was the sour jujube alliance mentioned by Xun You. He always thought that this alliance was organized by Cao Cao and Yuan Shao, but he didn't expect that Zang Hong in front of him was the advocate. He quickly said enthusiastically: "Mr. Zang, this is not where the narration is, let's go back to the provincial governor's mansion."

"Yes, yes." Xun You hurriedly said, "Mr. Zang, let's go back to the provincial Muslim Mansion."

Half an hour later, Han Zhan held a banquet in the prefecture's palace to entertain Zang Hong. After three wine tours and five flavors, Han Zhan asked politely: "Mr. Zang, I wonder if you are here in Jizhou today, do you have any advice?"

"It's a long story," Zang Hong sighed and said, "After the Sour Jujube Alliance, the Kanto Alliance once achieved a stalemate. After the ignition of the princes, hesitated and asked the Dong bandit to control the emperor to flee to Chang'an. Later, because the food and grass were exhausted, the coalition army announced its disintegration. Today, the prefect of Guangling Zhang ordered me to go to Youzhou to contact Liu Yu, preparing to raise an army to attack Dong Zhuo again. Unexpectedly, when he walked near Jieqiao, he found that Yuan Benchu ​​and Gongsun Bogui were fighting, and there was no way to pass ahead, so he could only return here temporarily."

When Han Zhan got up to go to the toilet, Xun You followed him. He whispered to Han Zhan: "Lord, Zang Ziyuan is a rare talent, you must find ways to keep him."

Han Zhan did not agree immediately to Xun You's recommendation, but asked back: "Cousin Gongda, is this Mr. Zang really a talented person?"

Seeing that Han Zhan was not interested in Zang Hong, Xun You became a little anxious and hurriedly said, "Lord, Zang Ziyuan is better than You's talent and intelligence, and is a rare talent. If the lord let him go today, he will regret it sooner or later."

Seeing Xun You so much respect for Zang Hong, Han Zhan thought to himself that since Xun You recommended this person so much, it seems that this person has a good ability, and he just wants to conquer Qingzhou. After seizing Qingzhou, he can be allowed to serve as the governor of Qingzhou. I believe he will definitely be competent.

Because he was considering how to keep Zang Hong, he was a little absent-minded after taking his seat, so that Guo Jia called him a few times before he woke up from his thoughts. He looked at Guo Jia with a side face and asked in confusion: "Fengxiao, what's wrong with you?"

"Lord," Guo Jia sat upright in his seat and bowed to Han Zhan, "Mr. Zang is asking the lord if the road to Youzhou is smooth now?"

"Unsolute, unobstructed, it can be said to be unobstructed." After Han Zhan finished speaking, hesitated for a moment and decided to keep Zang Hong. After all, there are too few people who can use it now: "Mr. Zang, Zhan has a heartless request, don't you know whether to say it or not?"

"Mr. Ting, please speak!" Zang Hong said politely.

"Sir went to Youzhou just to contact Liu Yu and form a coalition force to fight against Dong again?" He said this, he deliberately paused for a moment, saw Zang Hong nodding in affirmation, and then continued: "But with Zhan's opinion, it is impossible to gather the eighteen princes again."

"What Tinghou said is very true," Zang Hong agreed with Han Zhan's statement: "So Hong planned to contact Liu Yu first. He is a relative of the Han Dynasty. If he comes forward, there will definitely be many capable and ambitious people who will respond."

Faced with Zang Hong's naive thoughts, Han Zhan shook his head and said to him: "Mr. Zang, please forgive Zhan's words. Your trip will definitely be a waste of money. Even if Liu Yu agreed to jointly send troops with Zhang Taishou to attack Dong Zhuo, do you think that with the strength of your two families, can you defeat Dong Thief?"

Hearing Han Zhan’s sharp question, Zang Hong shook his head with a wry smile: “Mr. Ting, let alone the power of our two families, even if there are a few more princes, they are not a match for Dong Zhe at all.”

Seeing that Zang Hong was not stubborn, Han Zhan asked tentatively: "Mr. Zang, I wonder if you can stay in Jizhou and assist me?"

"Mr. Ting, what did you say?" Zang Hong stared at Han Zhan with wide eyes and asked, "You asked me to stay in Jizhou and assist you?"

"That's right." Han Zhan nodded, and repeated what he had said to Guo Jia and Xun You: "Zhan wanted to welcome the Great Master in the west, and that is, the capital of the Palace, and took the emperor and ordered the princes to store their soldiers and horses to fight against the back court. Who can control it?"

Zang Hong and Tian Feng were shocked when they heard Han Zhan say this. They never dreamed that he had such ambition. After a long time, Zang Hong asked tentatively: "Mr. Tinghou, do you think that with the few cities you occupy, you can dominate the north and the world?"

Zang Hong's words were very tactful, but Han Zhan still heard his disdain from his words. After a moment of silence, Han Zhan nodded and said, "Mr. Zang, I plan to send troops to capture Qingzhou. After I seize Qingzhou, I wonder if Mr. Zang can take over the position of governor of Qingzhou?"

After Zang Hong and Han Zhan finished speaking, a contemptuous smile appeared on his face: "Mr. Ting, if you remember correctly, although you have a title, you are just a small national order. How can you appoint me as the governor of Qingzhou?"

"Mr. Zang, you are right. Zhan's current official position is just a small national order." Han Zhan saw that Zang Hong was not willing to submit to him, so he said seriously: "But don't forget that Zhan can take over the governor of Jizhou. Once Zhan becomes the governor of the prefecture, the old subordinates of his former father will continue to submit. When I take Qingzhou and annex Bingzhou, then there will be a land of three states. When the emperor comes to the west, he will be able to dominate the northern border."

Han Zhan's words stunned Zang Hong. After thinking for a long time, he asked, "Mr. Ting, I wonder how you plan to seize Qingzhou?"

"Qingzhou Yellow Turbans were in chaos, and the states were depressed and all became Qiuxu. Jiao He, the current governor of Qingzhou, was critically ill and his life was not long." Han Zhan said confidently: "I only need to send a general to advance eastward to easily seize Qingzhou. It's just that it's easy to occupy Qingzhou, but it's not easy to manage it. I wonder if you are willing to help me?"

"This, this?" Zang Hong couldn't help but hesitate when he heard Han Zhan say this.

"Mr. Ziyuan," Xun You was a little anxious when he saw Zang Hong's undecided look, and hurriedly persuaded him: "If you are willing to serve as the governor of Qingzhou, Jizhou will provide you with money and food to assist you in governing Qingzhou."

"That's right, Ziyuan, my lord is right." Tian Feng listened to the side for a long time and felt that it would be no difficulty to seize Qingzhou. If his old friend was the governor of Qingzhou, he would definitely give Qingzhou a new look. Therefore, he also persuaded: "There are many people in Qingzhou and there are few grains. As long as you serve as the governor of Qingzhou, we will provide you with enough money and grain. With money and grain, are you still afraid that Qingzhou will not be managed well?"

Seeing that his friends were also persuading him, Zang Hong repeatedly weighed the pros and cons, he finally nodded and said, "Okay, since Tinghou is so kind, then Hong will promise you. As long as you take Qingzhou, Hong will take office immediately."

After getting the candidate for the governor of Qingzhou, everyone drank a lot of pain. After the banquet ended, Han Zhan called Guo Jia to his study and asked him for advice: "Fengxiao, do you think it is feasible for this marquis to take charge of the governor of Jizhou by himself?"

"It is not enough to just take over the governor of Jizhou by himself." Han Zhan thought that his proposal would be opposed by Guo Jia, but he said: "I suggest that the lord proclaim himself as General of Wei again, so that it would be legitimate to seize Qingzhou and Bingzhou in this way."

Guo Jia's proposal scared Han Zhan. You must know that Yuan Shao was just a chariot general who led his own chariot general. This guard general was only one level lower than the chariot general. He asked cautiously: "Is this appropriate for Fengxiao?"

"It's appropriate!" Guo Jia said affirmatively: "Now, County Magistrate Xun is contacting important officials in the court. As long as Dong Zhuo does not object, the court will also acknowledge the matter."

Han Zhan stood up and walked back and forth around the house with his hands behind his back. He was thinking in his heart whether he should follow Guo Jia's advice and proclaim himself General of Wei. After all, it was a bit shocking to do so. After walking back and forth in the house several times, he suddenly thought that if he proclaimed himself General of Wei and the governor of Jizhou, then the positions of Guo Jia and others could also rise, and the uncle and nephew of Xun would no longer have to be entrusted to hold positions at the county level.

Thinking of this, he stopped and stared at Guo Jia and said, "Fengxiao, immediately send someone to send a letter to my uncle, and I will prepare myself to take the governor of Jizhou and proclaim myself as General of the Guard. Let me share my anger with him and see how he contacts the court."

Seeing that Han Zhan followed his advice, Guo Jia felt relieved, thinking that as long as your position is improved, people will come to you continuously. The situation of resigning as resolutely as Chen Zhen will be greatly reduced in the future. He stood up and said to Han Zhan, "Please rest assured, lord, I will immediately compile a letter to Mr. Xun and send him a quick horse to him. At most, we will get Mr. Xun's reply in four days."

As soon as Guo Jia left, Patch walked in from outside, walked to Han Zhan, and whispered: "Young Master, the Chu Army Marquis of the Strong Crossbow Camp asked for a meeting!"
Chapter completed!