Upon hearing this, Qiu Liju and the other two were immediately tempted.

Without waiting for the three to reply, Liu Hong continued, "When you leave, I will allocate another 60,000 shi of grain to you."

"Your Majesty, we are willing to send troops."

Upon hearing the benefits promised by Liu Hong, Qiu Liju and the other two agreed without hesitation.

Immediately, the three followed behind the military commander, received their respective rewards, armor, and provisions, and happily headed towards their respective tribes.

December 1st.

After settling matters in Yuyang, Liu Hong led his army eastward, heading straight for Xuantu.

Lu Zhi also mobilized 50,000 troops stationed in Yuyang to set off with the main army.

Although Lu Zhi had already sent someone to deliver a message to Murong Tu, he stayed in Yuyang just in case.

Liu Hong also handed over command of the 80,000-strong army to Huangfu Song.

As the army marched eastward, Liu Hong would stop for two days at each county he passed through, and summon local wealthy merchants to tell them about his development of the Northeast and the construction of a transportation network.

With the emperor himself giving his approval, the wealthy merchants of Youzhou naturally expressed their full support.

Zhang Zhen and the engineering team, who came with the army, also carefully surveyed the road conditions in various places and formulated a road construction plan.

Even before Goguryeo was conquered, a complete plan for governance and subjugation had already been formulated.

After several days of marching, Liu Hong led his troops into western Liaoning.

Yang Biao, the governor of Liaoxi, also led officials of all levels in Liaoxi Prefecture to go out of the city to welcome them.

After the army entered the city, Liu Hong summoned Yang Biao and others.

"Sigh, Wenxian, it's been two and a half years since you took office, hasn't it?"

Looking at Yang Biao's weathered face, Liu Hong couldn't help but sigh.