Subsequently, Liu Hong and his generals held detailed discussions on weakening the Southern Wuhuan and attacking Goguryeo.
They didn't disperse until sunset, after they had finished their discussion.
The following day, Liu Hong immediately ordered the entire army to rest for three days in preparation for the New Year celebrations.
The entire army cheered and jumped for joy. Many soldiers, led by officers of all ranks, left the camp to help the people of Xuantu County repair their houses, clean the streets, and deliver various New Year's supplies.
After receiving help from the Han army, the people of Xuantu County spontaneously donated their winter supplies and local specialties to the army camp.
For a time, Xuantu County, a border county located at the northernmost edge of the Han Dynasty, was plunged into a sea of joy.
December 30th.
That night, countless bonfires were lit in the Han army camp stationed in Xuantu. From afar, the flames of the bonfires illuminated the night sky of Xuantu in a fiery red.
The soldiers in the camp were also excitedly sitting around the campfire, watching the roasted meat sizzling with hot oil and emitting a fragrant aroma, constantly swallowing their saliva.
In the center of the camp, Liu Hong sat on the ground with a big bonfire, surrounded by military generals such as Huangfu Song, Zhu Jun, and Xu Rong.
Young men such as Xi Zhicai, Tian Feng, Ju Shou, and Zhang Zhao were also pulled by Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Yuan Shao, and others to a bonfire not far from Liu Hong, where they drank wine and ate meat heartily.
Now that the constraints of the old ministers in the court are gone, these young people have completely let loose. While drinking and eating meat, they also loudly discuss the wonderful prospect of the Han Dynasty conquering all directions in the future.
Without the Empress Dowager and the others keeping an eye on them, even Liu Hong couldn't help but drink heartily with Huangfu Song and the others.
As the gong sounded at midnight, all the generals rose to congratulate Liu Hong on the arrival of the fourth year of Jianning.
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