The imperial army recaptured Puyang without bloodshed.

At this point, except for the rebel army that fled to the State of Lu, the three provinces of Ji, Yan, and Qing were completely recovered, and all the soldiers and officers cheered with joy.

A report of victory was immediately sent to Luoyang.

Wang Yue, Lu Zhi, Zhang Huan, Huangfu Gui, and others also ordered the army to rest and celebrate their victory. As for the 90,000 rebel soldiers who fled, they only sent people to supervise them.

Two days later, upon learning that the rebel army had left Rencheng and was approaching the State of Lu, Wang Yue and the others gathered together.

After some discussion, Huangfu Gui, Dong Zhuo, Gao Shun, and Huangfu Song led 5,000 Imperial Guards, 15,000 Northern Army soldiers, 20,000 Luo Army soldiers, and 400 million Jizhou Army soldiers, totaling 80,000 troops, to pursue and suppress the rebels.

The remaining troops were stationed in Puyang, awaiting further instructions from the imperial court.

Meanwhile, Lü Bu led the Imperial Guards away from Puyang and headed towards Luoyang.

December 27th.

When the good news reached Luoyang, the people of the city cheered.

Liu Hong immediately ordered all officials to attend court to discuss further follow-up matters.

Inside the Chongde Hall, Liu Hong sat on the imperial throne with a radiant face, and the officials below were equally delighted.

After the celebration, Liu Hong first looked at Chen Fan.

"Grand Tutor!"

"Your subject is here!"

Chen Fan also stepped forward with a smile and bowed.

"How is the Great Proclamation written?"

"Your Majesty, apart from the tax exemption policy stipulated by Your Majesty, the five-year plan formulated by the court, as well as all reform matters, have been clearly laid out!"

Liu Hong nodded: "Alright, hand it over to the Royal Printing House immediately and print it as soon as possible, making sure it spreads throughout the three prefectures!"

"promise!!"

Liu Hong then looked at Hu Guang: "Minister, have the candidates for the officials to take up their posts in the three prefectures been selected?"

"Your Majesty, I have selected two thousand students from this year's admitted students, five hundred students from the Imperial Academy, and nine hundred students from the three academies, for a total of three thousand four hundred people!"

Liu Hong nodded in satisfaction: "Good, make arrangements immediately and make sure they are in office by the time of next year's spring plowing!"

"promise!"