About a month ago, he fought all the way to Shanggu County. Governor Li of Shanggu County personally led the officials and generals in the county to greet him and Zhao Kuan at the city gate.
After receiving the letter of surrender from Shanggu County, Zhao Kuan planted the flag with the word "Zhao" on the tower.
Things went so smoothly that Tuoba Yilu was very puzzled as to why Zhao Hanzhang asked him to come to Shanggu County. Then, Duan's Xianbei army pressed on the border.
They passed through Beiping County quickly, and the army stood in black crows at the junction of Beiping County and Shanggu County, with a strong tendency to shout down.
Zhao Kuan and Governor Li immediately asked Tuoba Yilu to suppress the Duan Xianbei and block the enemy outside Shanggu County.
Only then did Tuoba Yilu confirm that Zhao Hanzhang's purpose was not to let him take over Shanggu County, but to guard Shanggu County to prevent Duan's Xianbei from going south and disrupting her plan to occupy Youzhou and destroy the Xiongnu.
At that moment, Tuoba Yilu's heart was on fire. For the long-term interests of the Tuoba tribe, he should not stop the Duan family from Xianbei. Once Zhao Hanzhang unified the north, he would be useless, and the Tuoba tribe would also lose the nutrients for development. Only if Youzhou, Jizhou and Bingzhou continue to be in chaos and remain in the same state of fragmentation as before, can the Tuoba tribe take advantage of the situation and develop.
Not to mention the distance, the money Liu Kun paid to hire the Tuoba tribe every year was enough for them to have enough food and clothing for more than half a year. If they also raised sheep and herded horses, they would have no worries for a year.
But he was put on the fire by Zhao Kuan and County Shou Li, and coupled with the promise he made to Zhao Hanzhang before setting off, he couldn't lift his feet;
After racking his brains and thinking of a way, he destroyed a batch of grain and grass privately, and when he left on the pretext of lack of food and grass, County Sheriff Li had ten carts of grain and grass delivered;
Tuoba Yilu again excused his lack of troops, so Zhao Kuan said that he would send a letter to Zhao Hanzhang, asking Zu Ti and Zhao Ju who were nearby to come to the rescue.
He heard that Zu Ti and Zhao Ju were nearby, so he didn't forcefully leave. He could only stay silently. Sure enough, not long after, Zu Ti arrived, and the three armies faced each other across the river.
Tuoba Yilu didn't want to fight and just wanted to leave, so he didn't move. Duan Xianbei and Zu Ti didn't move either for some unknown reason. They just stayed here and consumed food and grass in silence.
Until Shi Le arrived not long ago, he brought the news that Zhao Hanzhang had won a great victory and the Xiongnu Kingdom had been destroyed.
Tuoba Yilu was not happy at that moment, only frightened and slightly chilled.
The Huns were so powerful that they were defeated by Zhao Hanzhang. Will Youzhou and Bingzhou really have a place for their Tuoba tribe in the future?
But there is still a glimmer of hope amid this concern - Liu Kun, he and Liu Kun have a good relationship, and relying on Liu Kun in the future, the life of the Tuoba tribe should not be difficult, but he did not expect that Zhao Hanzhang would transfer Liu Kun away .
Oh, he knew it all along, but Liu Kun always refused, why did he suddenly agree?
Bei Gongchun, Bei Gongchun, that is a fierce general that neither Shi Le nor Wang Mi can beat, and he is evenly matched with Shi Le, so if calculated, he will lose to Bei Gongchun.
Although he couldn't calculate like this during a war, after all, there were many factors on the battlefield, but he just couldn't help it and didn't think he could suppress Bei Gongjun.
At this moment, Tuoba Yilu missed Liu Kun extremely.
As for whether Zhao Hanzhang knew about his plan, it depends on how Zhao Kuan saw it and how he reported it.
Tuoba Yi and Lu Yilin threw the sword to the guard, and he and Tuoba Yulu squeezed out smiles and went out.
Zhao Kuan stood in the autumn wind with his hands folded. When he heard the footsteps, he turned around, cupped his hands and said with a smile: "General Tuoba, the envoy is already waiting for you. Please come."
Tuoba Yilu agreed with a smile and went to see Zhao Hanzhang with Zhao Kuan.
Zhao Hanzhang and Fu Tinghan went directly to Zu Ti's army, and then notified Shi Le and Tuoba Yilu to see her.
The two armies were separated by more than 20 miles, not close, but not far. Tuoba Yilu and Zhao Kuan rode on horseback and quickly led people to Zuti's camp. Shi Le also arrived just in time. The two met at the gate of the camp.
On the table, they looked at each other competitively.
Zhao Hanzhang came here to have peace talks with Duan Xianbei. He called the three people here to ask about Duan Xianbei's military strength and the results of the conflicts that occurred during this period.
Knowing that the most they did was greet each other's ancestors and push each other, and there were no casualties in the conflict, Zhao Hanzhang was silent for a while.
Then I became more confident in the peace talks.
Zhao Hanzhang immediately asked Zhao Kuan to draft a letter of credence and send someone to deliver it to Duan.
She smiled at Tuoba Yilu and said, "I brought good wine, but my brother stayed here and we drank in the evening."
After that, she asked Zu Ti to entertain Tuoba Yilu, while she left Shi Le to talk.
Before Tuoba Yilu left, he couldn't help but glance at the smiling Zhao Hanzhang, feeling uneasy in his heart.
Zhao Hanzhang did not stay in the big tent, but went out to enjoy the breeze with Shi Le. The two rode directly to the river and looked at Duan's camp on the other side of the river.
She nodded her chin across the river and said, "Despite the cold weather in Beiping County, it has open plains and large tracts of land, which are very suitable for growing wheat and beans. If managed well, it can feed many people."
Shi Le looked at the other side with bright eyes and asked: "But Beiping County is now occupied by the Duan family and Xianbei. Does the envoy want to send troops to the Duan family?"
Zhao Hanzhang shook his head, "Don't look at the fact that our three armies are gathered here now, but the strength is insufficient. You have 10,000 people, Zuti has 20,000 people, and the Tuoba tribe has the largest number, but it only has 30,000 soldiers and horses."
"If we really want to fight, the Duan family on the opposite side can mobilize nearly 100,000 troops. What's more, Tuoba Yilu may not try his best, and he will be burned when the time comes." Zhao Hanzhang sneered, shook his head and said: "It's inappropriate, it's inappropriate."
But in Shi Le's opinion, these are all excuses. The real problem is, "The envoy can no longer provide food and grass."
Zhao Hanzhang sighed, "Shilong's insight is true. I can't afford the food and grass to fight another war. The people of Youzhou have reached their limit, so at this time we can only take a step back and wait until the future..."
Shi Le's eyes were bright and he whispered: "In the future, I will take back Liaoxi County as well."
Liaoxi County also belongs to Youzhou, but it was given to the Duan family by Wang Jun. He also asked for the title of Duke of Liaoxi for Duan Wumuchen and the court. Like Liu Kun, they made a temporary compromise and they got the benefits. Trouble
But he lost it to Zhao Hanzhang.
Oh, now there is one more Shi Le who is sharing the trouble with her.
Zhao Hanzhang's injured heart was soothed. Just as he was about to encourage Shi Le, he heard him ask quietly: "Where is Daijun? Sir, does Daijun also belong to me, Youzhou?"
Zhao Hanzhang:......
She retracted her previous thoughts, feeling like another arrow had been stabbed into her hurt heart.
Zhao Hanzhang thought for a while and then said: "Daijun will be changed to Daiguo, and it will be temporarily the fiefdom of Tuoba Yilu."
Shi Le raised his eyebrows, temporarily?
Does this mean she will take it back in the future?
Of course Zhao Hanzhang would not say that she wanted to take back the fiefdom. She only said to Shi Le: "I promised Tuoba Yilu that I would not go back on my word. General Shi, under my rule, I will not allow you to attack each other privately."
She is the real owner of this large piece of territory. Shi Le is just the governor of Youzhou, and Tuoba Yilu is just the lord of Daiguo City. They only have management rights, but no ownership rights. She will never allow the previous things to attack each other and grab the territory.
If there is no change, where will the people find a stable space to develop agriculture?
Shi Le felt threatened by Zhao Hanzhang, pursed his lips and agreed, saying that he would obey orders.
Only then did Zhao Hanzhang regain his power and smiled with him: "General Shi, you have the imperial court as your backer. I hope we can work together to build Youzhou well in the future."