After more than a year, Xiang Ji finally set foot on the land of Xuzhou again.
After settling in Hebei, Xiang Ji led his army back to Xuzhou.
The border defense of Bingzhou was completely handed over to Ding Feng. Xiang Ji left Zhang He here as his deputy to assist Ding Feng, and the military advisor was the newly surrendered Fengji.
As for whether Zhang He is more famous than Ding Feng or has more experience than Ding Feng?
Just kidding, nepotism has always been around.
Of course, this does not necessarily mean that you must appoint your relatives or even close associates.
But after all, the saying that there is a difference between closeness and distance is not for nothing.
Compared to Zhang He, Xiang Ji still trusted Ding Feng, who had a good foundation and Miaohong roots.
What's more, if he were to take the official position, Ding Feng would be higher than Zhang He after he made great contributions to guarding the Shangdang.
Zhang He didn't have any complaints about this. His family knew about his family affairs, and his previous criminal record was still fresh in his mind.
Now being able to be appointed as the second-in-command of Bingzhou is all due to his proper ambush and bravery in the previous battle at Baishan.
As for the discipline of military advisors?
As a newcomer, what opinions would he dare to raise?
Of course, there will be some handling for the reduction of various registrations in Hebei.
For example, the last generals of Hebei, Zhang Nan, Gao Gan, Gao Lan, and Ding Feng were divided into deputy generals.
Regarding the resettlement of Yuan Shang, King of Qi in Hebei, Xiang Ji has also taken care of it.
After all, this was the first prince to surrender to him, and Xiang Ji couldn't give him a thumbs-up just for the sake of Tu Yi.
After some thought, Xiang Ji awarded him the title of Marquis of Pingyuan, which was hereditary and could be regarded as leaving the last glory to the old Yuan family.
Of course Yuan Shang was very grateful for this.
You know, Yuan Shang previously thought that even if he could save his life, he would probably be imprisoned in Pengcheng forever.
Obviously, he underestimated Xiang Ji's ambition.
In Xiang Ji's view, he was no match for him even when he was victorious. In the current situation, would he still dare to counterattack?
And for a small plain county, he can't make any trouble.
After all, Pingyuan County is geographically located there.
Nowadays, Jizhou has become an inland area that has no borders with the outside world, and Pingyuan is an inland area within an inland area. Isn't Yuan Shang still a bit honest?
Of course, Xiang Ji not only resettled these surrendered people.
Even the generals behind him who followed him all the way to the battle, they were all promoted one level.
You must know that at this moment, Tai Shici, Zhao Yun and other generals, after this promotion, have reached the level of former general and post general, and can be regarded as entering the ranks of senior generals.
Xiang Ji had never dared to promote generals too quickly before, because he was afraid that he would not be promoted in the future, but even so, Taishi Ci and Zhao Yun, who had the most merit, still became the supreme military generals of the Chu State.
Leading his 30,000 troops, Xiang Ji was getting closer and closer to Pengcheng, the capital of Chu State.
As for why there are only 30,000 soldiers and armor?
Gao Lan is in charge of Youzhou, and you don't leave enough soldiers and armor for him? You can't let him just take the few thousand cavalry from his headquarters, right?
As for where to get to Bingzhou, it's easy to say.
There are 50,000 wounded soldiers in the Shangdang. After some recuperation, their combat effectiveness is still guaranteed.
Now, after successive battles, the Chu State has reached the stage of self-cultivation and recuperation.
Xiang Ji has set his next strategic goal in the south, so the north will naturally recover slowly.
However, Xiang Ji forgot one sentence: all things in the world are often planned and cannot keep up with changes.
Xuzhou, Pengcheng.
"Long live Dachu!"
"Long live the Overlord!"
"Welcome to the Overlord on his triumphant return!"
"I respectfully welcome the Overlord on his triumphant return!"
Traveling quickly along the way, with thousands of thoughts, Xiang Ji finally returned to Pengcheng.
Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar Pengcheng, Xiang Ji put aside his thoughts and devoted himself wholeheartedly to the celebration.
Yes, Xiang Yu, the overlord of Western Chu, once said that if you don’t return your brocade to your hometown, it’s like walking in brocade at night!
Now that I am as big as the sky, dominating half of the country, what else can I not let go of? What else can I hold on to?
Now, it’s time to celebrate!
Xiang Ji knew that having captured the entire territory of Hebei at this moment was a qualitative leap for the Chu State.
With the acquisition of Hebei, not only the troops can be replenished more effectively, but also the money and food supplies will be much higher than before.
Of course, this is not the most important thing.
You must know that what Xiang Ji values most in the land of Hebei is that together with Mobei, it can provide him with a steady stream of war horses.
In order to obtain some war horses, Mi Zhu and the others even tried every means to enter the sea from Liaodong and transport them all the way by sea.
In this era, sailing is no child's play.
Even if you are just sailing close to the coastline, it is still full of unknown risks.
After all, the highest technology of ships in this era is just building ships.
The so-called building boat is a large river boat that sails inland.
It would be really difficult for him to sail in the sea and face the powerful wind and waves.
This is why Xiang Ji knew that Sun Quan would definitely flee overseas and ignored him.
Yes, Xiang Ji is not a fool.
A person as famous as Sun Quan never showed up during the annihilation of Jiangdong.
Even many Jiangdong generals, such as Pan Zhang and others who had fought against him before, also disappeared.
This is easy to guess.
These young generals from Jiangdong must have fled early with Sun Quan.
As for its destination?
It's just the mountains of southern Fujian, not overseas.
The mountains in southern Fujian were unrealistic, and Xiang Ji didn't believe that Sun Quan was willing to be a savage.
Then there is only one way out.
overseas!
If others don't know, how can Xiang Ji know?
If you start from Kuaiji and go all the way south, you will not be far from Wanwan.
Moreover, in history, it was Sun Quan who discovered the place and even established a government office.
However, due to the lack of navigation skills, Xiang Ji could only look at the sea and sigh with helplessness.
But what Xiang Ji didn't expect was that just when he suddenly remembered that Sun Quan who had fled overseas, this guy actually sent an envoy to Pengcheng.
Now, he has been waiting in Pengcheng for many days.
After returning to Pengcheng and recuperating for a few days, Xiang Ji held his first court meeting since his return.
Just when he thought he would face various performances, he never thought that Jia Xu would actually bring him an unexpected person.
"You mean? Your name is Lu Xun? Are you the envoy sent by Sun Quan?"
Xiang Ji never expected that he would see Lu Xun here, and that he would be Sun Quan's envoy.
You must know that when he occupied Jiangdong before, Xiang Ji ordered Zhao Yun to inquire about Lu Xun's family.
However, because Lu Xun was not found, Xiang Ji temporarily dropped the matter.
But now, this Lu Xun has become Sun Quan's envoy?
Xiang Ji looked at Lu Xun in front of him, full of amusement.