Yuan Shu died of vomiting blood.

Lin Han didn't express much emotion when the Jinyiwei brought this news. It was now 194, five years before Yuan Shu's death.

The time of death changed, but the result remained the same: he died of vomiting blood.

After Yuan Shu's death, the situation in the Central Plains underwent subtle changes.

The State of Chen and most of Yingchuan, a small part of northern Runan, and some towns in Chenliu fell into the hands of Cao Cao, while several towns in western Runan and part of Yingchuan fell into the hands of Sun Ce.

Most of Chenliu was in the hands of Zhang Miao, and most of Pei and part of Liang were in the hands of Yang Ji.

The eastern part of Runan County, including the Pei State and Liang State parts, was controlled by Kong Rong and Qin Linglong.

Several cities in southern Runan fell into Lin Han's hands as Lei Bo and Chen Lan surrendered.

Yuzhou became the location with the most complex forces.

After Yuan Shu's death, the whereabouts of the imperial seal became unknown.

The death of a prince brought Yuzhou into a brief period of peace. The long-term war consumption was too much for the princes. After Yuan Shu's death, they finally had some time to rest.

Digest the gains from the attack on Yuan Shu, and at the same time stockpile war food in preparation for the next war.

Many princes knew that this was only a temporary calm, and when the struggle began again, it would be extremely brutal.

…

With the intervention of the Great Xia Dynasty, the situation in Youzhou changed significantly.

After Lin Han entered Juyongguan in Shanggu County, he became an iron thorn in the hearts of Gongsun Zan and Gongsun Du.

Gongsun Du withdrew the battle line, Gongsun Zan stationed his troops, and did not dare to act rashly. Only Liu Yu changed his previous cowardly style and launched a large-scale attack, preparing to take back all the towns that had been lost before.

At this time, Lin Han was meeting the envoy sent by Liu Yu.

During the Zhou Dynasty of Qi, Liu Yu's assistant had a beard and wore a crown, looking very serious.

"King Xia, the governor asked me to bring you a message. He thanks the King of Great Xia for sending troops to quell the rebellion. He will definitely reward you handsomely in the future." Qi Zhou showed no respect at all, as if he was still a subject of the Han Empire and Great Xia should be their vassal state.

Lin Han didn't care about Qi Zhou's attitude. He just smiled. Only he knew what was hidden in his smile.

"Is the envoy's arrival an instruction from the governor?" Lin Han smiled and continued with Qi Zhou's words.

"The governor sent me here to instruct King Xia to cooperate with the governor to attack Gongsun Zan's troops." Qi Zhou said proudly, as if he was sure of victory.

"Oh? Then I wonder where to attack next?" Lin Han asked.

"Attack Yuyang first and clear out Gongsun Zan's base camp." Qi Zhou said.

Zhang He and Yu Du raised their eyebrows and were about to speak when Lin Han stopped them with a hand, still smiling: "Emissary, but I think it would be better to attack Dai County first."

Qi Zhou paused, looked at the map behind Lin Han, stared at the garrison layout of each department, and finally nodded.

"Then let's attack Dai County first." Qi Zhou said.

"Follow the messenger's instructions."

After Qi Zhou left, Zhang He and Yu Du looked at Lin Han in confusion, wondering why the king should be so polite to a minister of the fallen Han Dynasty.

Seeing their expressions, Lin Han smiled and looked towards the door through which Qi Zhou left.

"Liu Yu is pedantic, a saint, and compassionate. He's read too much into Confucianism and always thinks the Han land today is still the Han land under the rule of the Han Empire. He still boasts of his Confucian style and integrity. It's better to agree with them first."

"What about next?"

"Later? There is no later. The outcome of Daxia was determined after it entered Youzhou. They are using a false route to destroy Guo. I don't even need to borrow this route. They invited me in themselves." Lin Han said.

Destroy Guo by taking a detour.

Zhang He and Yu Du's expressions brightened slightly, and they nodded without saying anything.

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The Xia army led 60,000 troops and attacked Dai County from the valley, breaking two cities in a row, which shocked Gongsun Zan.

He wanted to send troops to support, but he did not dare to act rashly.

Shanggu County is located between Dai County and Yuyang, Zhuo County and Guangyang County, dividing their battlefields. There are still 90,000 elite troops in Juyong Pass. If they act rashly, the troops in Juyong Pass will cut off their retreat, and no matter how many troops go, they will never return.

Lin Han led the army in person, with Yu Du as his deputy general, leading 60,000 soldiers and horses, including 5,000 light cavalry, 10,000 heavy cavalry, 20,000 spear and shield soldiers, 10,000 sun-shooting guards, 10,000 spearmen, and 5,000 horse-slaying guards, all of which were special troops.

There were two siege vehicles accompanying him.

After the capture of Dangcheng and Sanggan cities, Lin Han cut off the connection between the northern and southern parts of Dai County and continued to head towards Gaoliu City.

With the technical advantages of siege equipment, as well as the combat effectiveness and morale advantages of the soldiers, Lin Han was not in a hurry. He took steady steps and advanced slowly.

Gaoliu was the seat of Dai County, and Hao Wen was the county magistrate.

When Lin Han led his troops there, Hao Wen was standing on the top of the city wall.

There were only a few thousand soldiers in Gaoliu City.

Because the war with Han Fu in Jizhou was tense, Yuan Shao later went north to attack, and Gongsun Zan had no time to take action. He took the entire Dai County for himself, only taking a few cities in the southern part of Dai County, and did not attack the towns in the north.

Now the northern part of Dai County belongs to him.

With the enemy at the gates, Lin Han could almost see the panic among the defenders in Gaoliu City.

"Hao Wen, if you surrender, I won't kill you." Lin Han rode out of the line and shouted to Gao Liucheng, "I'll only give you ten breaths to think about it. Surrender and I won't kill you."

"King Xia, I will not participate in the war. I only want to stay in Gaoliu City. You have already committed an injustice by entering my Han territory. Why do you still want to attack me?"

Hao Wen still felt reluctant to give up his life as a local tyrant.

Now that there is no emperor in Han territory, the county magistrates no longer have to pay taxes to the national treasury. All the taxes go into his hands. He lives a comfortable life like a local emperor.

"Ask your governor about this. Liu Yu asked me to come and quell the rebellion. Ten breaths later, attack the city."

Lin Han waved his hand, and the siege vehicle was slowly pushed out in the military formation. Under the protection of spear and shield soldiers, it slowly moved towards the city.

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