Xu Huang's army entered Liaoxi County from Bailang City, passed through Liucheng and went to Yangle City in Liaoxi County to support Liu Yu.

While Gongsun Du's troops were confronting Liu Yu in a vassal state in Liaodong, tying up most of the troops, Xu Huang commanded his troops south to attack the cities of Tuhe and Bintu.

After the two cities were captured, Xu Huang commanded his troops to march eastward, preparing to enter Wuliu Mountain.

Fearing being surrounded and having his food supply lines cut off, Gongsun Du had to withdraw his troops and retreat to Wuliu City. In less than seven days, most of the vassal states of Liaodong were lost.

Gongsun Du finally experienced the power of this army that could destroy a country.

When the Great Xia army destroyed the four kingdoms of Buyeo, Wokou, Goguryeo and Yiluo, he thought about sending troops to support them, but finally decided to give up.

At that time, the Great Xia army was fierce and powerful. They had just joined the Great Xia from the Yellow Turbans and were unstoppable. A few years later, the Great Xia turned around and destroyed the Xianbei, showing its terrifying fighting power.

It was originally thought that Daxia would take morality and national destiny into consideration and would not take the initiative to invade Youzhou. However, it was led in by Liu Yu, and the other side could openly drive hundreds of thousands of troops into Youzhou.

He could do nothing but scold Liu Yu.

Liu Yu was a fool, stupid to the core and pedantic to the core. Studying Confucianism made him forget the evil nature of human nature.

Xu Huang set up camp in Fuli, allowing Liu Yu to attack without worry, while he kept his troops in place.

Not only Xu Huang took action, but Yuan Shao of Jizhou was also unwilling to be left out.

Upon learning that the Great Xia army had entered Shanggu County, captured Dai County, and that Gongsun Du was retreating step by step, Yuan Shao immediately drove his troops into Changshan State, attacked the cities of Fangzi and Gaoyi, and forced Gongsun Zan's troops to retreat.

With the troops of Daxia holding him back, Yuan Shao concluded that Gongsun Zan would not dare to act rashly and vowed to take back the Jizhou territory that Gongsun Zan had obtained from Han Fu.

Chaos broke out in Youzhou and northern Jizhou.

Lin Han, who captured Dai County, was not idle. He led 50,000 soldiers and more than 20,000 captured soldiers to station in Lingqiu City, facing Guangchang from afar.

Before Lin Han started his attack, Gongsun Zan sent an envoy.

The visitor was Tian Kai, a capable strategist under Gongsun Zan.

The last time Lin Han saw Tian Kai was in the alliance of princes that was fighting against Dong Zhuo. Now that he had transformed into the King of Great Xia, Tian Kai naturally could not recognize him.

Lin Han still admired Gongsun Zan, who was loyal and righteous and had spent half his life conquering the Xianbei.

But no matter how much he admires her, Lin Han will not be merciful.

"Greetings, King Xia." Tian Kai looked at Lin Han. This great King Xia was even younger than he had imagined. "King Xia, Lord Gongsun sent me here in the hope that King Xia would withdraw his troops."

Lin Han remained unmoved.

It is impossible to withdraw the troops, not in this lifetime. It is impossible to spit out the meat in your mouth.

"King Xia, the chaos in the Central Plains is the Han Dynasty's business. If Great Xia gets involved, it will damage the national dignity." Tian Kai said.

Hearing this, Lin Han smiled lightly.

The national dignity is even brought up as an excuse.

Daxia was built on the ruins of the other six kingdoms. Their predecessors were the Yellow Turbans, known as rebels in the world.

"Do you think this king cares about this?"

Tian Kai's pupils shrank. He knew that Daxia would not withdraw its troops easily, so he immediately said, "Our Lord Gongsun wants to ask King Xia what conditions are required for him to withdraw his troops. We can sign a peace treaty with King Xia."

"The person who invited me to Youzhou was Liu Yu, the governor of Youzhou. In what capacity did Gongsun Zan sign a contract with me?" Lin Han asked back.

Tian Kai's breath stagnated and he was speechless for a moment.

"King Xia, we both understand the current situation. I only ask you to give me the conditions for withdrawing our troops."

"Since this king has come here, he will definitely not return empty-handed."

"Lord Gongsun promised you that the status quo can be maintained. If King Xia raises his troops to attack elsewhere, Lord Gongsun would rather fight to the death with Great Xia than let Great Xia reap the benefits." Tian Kai said firmly.

Lin Han smiled but said nothing.

He believed in Gongsun Zan's determination and fought like a madman.

"I considered this step before I entered Youzhou."

"King Xia, this is a civil war in Han territory. Daxia belongs to outsiders."

"To be honest with you, envoy, many of my generals and soldiers are from Youzhou and Jizhou, and some are even from Jingzhou, Yuzhou, Qingzhou, and Bingzhou. They are originally from the Central Plains, so there is nothing wrong with returning home."

"Are you, the great Great Xia, willing to become a knife in the hands of Liu Yu?"

"Do you think I am a knife?" Lin Han asked with a smile.

Tian Kai was speechless for a moment.

They both knew what was in each other's mind.

Daxia is not a knife, but a group of man-eating tigers and wolves. Liu Yu is trying to get the skin of the tiger and dancing with the wolves.

They were forced to come and seek temporary peace.

"However, it's not impossible to maintain the status quo. My troops will no longer attack other counties controlled by Gongsun Zan, but there is a condition." Lin Han said.

Tian Kai was greatly encouraged. He thought the negotiations had reached a dead end, but unexpectedly there was a sudden turn of events. As long as there were conditions, they could talk.

"King Xia, please speak."

"This king wants half of Yuyang County."

"impossible."

Tian Kai blurted out.

Ceding territory in exchange for peace is simply a disgrace.

"My condition is half of Yuyang County and another army. I will not let him retreat. Whether he agrees or not is Gongsun Zan's business. You may leave."

Lin Han waved his hand and asked the soldiers to escort him out of the camp.

Tian Kai left unwillingly, but Yu Du was a little puzzled as to why the king would put forward this condition.

Seeing Yu Du's doubt, Lin Han said, "We are marching into Youzhou in the hope of maximizing our benefits at the lowest cost. With us here to contain Gongsun Zan, Yuan Shao in the south will benefit. If we reach a truce with Gongsun Zan, he will naturally deal with Yuan Shao."

"Then our entry into Youzhou this time will fail?"

"No, Xu Huang is still here. As long as Xu Huang's troops cooperate with Liu Yu to defeat Gongsun Du, and then let Liu Yu of Youzhou attack Gongsun Zan, it will be their fight anyway. Besides, based on my understanding of Gongsun Zan, he will never cede territory for peace."

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