"I will give you two 3 horses, go north immediately, and take back Yanmen County and Dai County under Zhao Xie's command."

 Xu Feng gave the order.

 "promise."

 Soon, the two led [-] Qin troops to the north and went straight to Zhao Xie's old Wodai County and Yanmen County.

 Xu Feng believed that after Zhao Xie was killed, the main force of the Zhao army was wiped out in the first battle in Pingyang, and capturing the territory of Zhao Xie's two counties was like picking something out of a pocket.

 At the same time, Xu Feng also sent two Qin troops to the eldest son of Shangdang County in the east and Jinyang in Taiyuan County in the north respectively, and took over these two big cities again.

 After Zhuge Liang's dozens of officials from the Great Qin Dynasty arrived in Pingyang, Xu Feng immediately sent these officials to Jinyang, Changzi and other cities to manage the people in several counties again.

 More than half a month later, Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun, who went north to Yanmen and Daijun, also sent people back with good news.

 The two had captured Shanwu City of Yanmen County and Dai County of Dai County respectively, bringing the two armies back into Daqin.

 The two went north here, basically did not encounter any war.

 The news of Zhao Xie's defeat in Pingyang had already spread throughout the two counties along with the retreating Zhao troops.

 The remaining Zhao soldiers and horses in these two counties have long been in panic all day long, and the local aristocratic families have already begun to plan a new way out.

 Some people even secretly defected to Yan State in the north, hoping that Yan State would send troops to take over the two counties.

 It's a pity that the Yan people moved slowly. When Zhao Yun and Huang Zhong arrived at the two counties, the Yan people had not sent troops yet.

 When the soldiers of Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun approached the walls of the two counties, the remaining generals of the Zhao army in the city did not resist at all, and surrendered directly.

 A week later, Xu Feng sent civil servants to the two counties.

 During this period, Xu Feng was in Pingyang City, but received two shocking news.

 "Your Majesty, I just received news from spies that a month ago, Han Xin led an army of [-] to attack Changshan Kingdom in the east.

 In just one month, Han Xin captured eight cities in the eastern county of Changshan Kingdom, and even Julu City was captured by Han Xin.

 Then, Han Xin led the army straight to Handan City to kill, and Changshan King Zhang Er mobilized 20 troops to fight. "

 In mid-August, Xu Feng was in Pingyang City when he saw Guo Jia who had rushed over and reported the news to him.

 "Sure enough, Han Xin has attacked Chang Shan."

 After Xu Feng heard the news from Guo Jia, he was not too surprised, but his expression was extremely dignified.

 According to Guo Jia's analysis to Xu Feng before, Han Xin's next move would probably be to attack Zhang Er's Changshan Kingdom.

 You must know that Zhang Er's Changshan Kingdom at this time mainly covers the three major counties of Julu County, Handan County and Hengshan County, and is located at the junction of Yan, Qi, and Zhao.

 These three counties are all densely populated counties, and they are relatively wealthy.

 Especially Handan County, as the capital of Zhao State back then, Handan was very prosperous, and it is no exception now. It was one of the few large cities in northern China at this time, with a population of hundreds of thousands.

 Originally, Xiang Yu assigned Zhang Er's capital city to Xiangguo City.

 But in fact, Zhang Er has been living in the palace in Handan, and he has taken Handan as his actual capital, and has never been to Xiangguo.

 After more than a year of expansion, Zhang Er took advantage of the population advantage in Handan to expand from tens of thousands of horses to more than 20 horses like Zhao Xie.

 It's a pity that in the face of the menacing Han Xin, his generals are no match at all.

 In just one month, a Julu County was lost, and most of the fiefdoms were gone.

 And Han Xin's appetite was not small, obviously he did not stop after capturing most of Julu County, and directly led the main force of the Qi army to kill Handan.

 Obviously, Han Xin took a fancy to the land of Handan.

 "Feng Xiao, do you think Zhang Er can block Han Xin?"

 Xu Feng asked Guo Jia.

 "Your Majesty, I specially studied the battle between Han Xin and Xiang Yu's Chu army in Jibei County.

 The minister found that Han Xin was indeed a military genius, he was very intelligent in leading the army, and he was as strict in governing the army as His Majesty.

 In Julu County, he played tricks on Zhang Er's generals and conquered eight cities in one month.

 Although Han Xin led the army to attack Handan this time, Zhang Er occupied the geographical advantage, and the soldiers and horses far surpassed Han Xin's Qi army, but Weichen still did not like Zhang Er.

 Weichen predicted that the battle between Zhang Er and Han Xin would be won or lost at about [-]:[-]. "

 "Is Sanqi open? Even Feng Xiao is optimistic about Han Xin?"

 Xu Feng murmured in a low voice.

 "If Han Xin is allowed to capture Handan, it will directly border Shangdang County to the east of us. Han Xin's threat is much greater than that of Zhang Er."

 With Zhang Er in the east, Xu Feng felt more at ease. If it was Han Xin, then Xu Feng probably wouldn't be able to sleep at night.

 "Feng Xiao, let our people always pay attention to the war in Handan.

 I need to know the latest progress of the war over there every day. "

 "No." Guo Jia agreed.

 "What else?"

 "Your Majesty, apart from Han Xin's attack on Changshan, there is another major incident that happened recently.

 According to Weichen's internal investigation in Shuzhong, news came that Liu Bang had failed in successive northward attacks on Hanzhong and failed to regain Hanzhong, so he set his sights on the south and east.

 Just after the spring of this year, Liu Bang sent troops south to attack the Yelang Kingdom and Dian in the south of central Shu.

 And two months ago, Liu Bang took command in person, assisted by Zhang Liang, and attacked Linjiang Kingdom eastward, and started a war with Linjiang King Gongao. "

 "Oh, what else is going on?"

 After hearing what Guo Jia said, Xu Feng was also surprised.

 However, after Xu Feng thought about it for a while, he felt that there was nothing wrong with Liu Bang's two actions.

 Zhang Liang must know that if Liu Bang wants to fight for hegemony in the future, what he needs most is land and population.

 Hanzhong was lost, and Liu Bang wanted to take it back from the Qin army. He was defeated twice, which has proved to be impossible.

 In order to obtain more population and land, Liu Bang can only focus on other places.

 Among them, the west of Central Shu is basically a primitive forest at this time, and there is no human habitation at all, so westward expansion is not acceptable.

 Liu Bang could only go east and south. At this time, there was Yelang Kingdom in the south of Shu, which is the area around the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau in later generations, where many primitive tribes lived.

 The same is true here in Dian, where many tribes also exist.

 Although the tribes in these two places are still in the primitive and backward stage compared with the civilization in the Central Plains of China.

 But anyway, these two places are vast, there are many tribes, and the population is large. If Liu Bang really beats them down, they can provide him with a lot of tax revenue and capable soldiers.

 However, Xu Feng was not worried either. The Dian land and Yelang country were not easy to conquer at this time.

 Otherwise, Qin Shihuang would not have let go of these two barbarian lands.

 At this time, the land of Dian and Yelang Kingdom, due to the terrain and temperature, kept the original jungle appearance here.

 Not only is the terrain rugged and hot all year round, it is also full of poisonous snakes, insects and ants, and poisonous miasmas are rampant.

 When outsiders go there, they will get malaria and other diseases if they are not careful. This kind of disease is basically synonymous with death in this era.

 Even Liu Bei, the later generation, paid a huge price when he conquered the land of Yunnan. It may not be easy for his ancestor Liu Bang to do it at this time.

 If Liu Bang hadn't been forced to do nothing, it is estimated that he would not have set his sights on these two barbarian lands.

 Compared with Yelang Kingdom and Dian to the south, Linjiang Kingdom to the east of Badi was originally the hinterland of Chu Kingdom, and it was a good land of fish and rice.

 Liu Bang's eye on Linjiang country was also expected by Guo Jia before.

 "The Yelang Kingdom and the Dian land in the south of central Sichuan are not easy to fight.

 If Liu Bang says it's not good, he will suffer a lot in these two places.

 On the contrary, Linjiang Kingdom in the east, once defeated by Liu Bang, is bound to greatly increase Liu Bang's strength.

 Xiang Yufeng's Linjiang Wang Gongao is probably not the opponent of Liu Bang and Zhang Liang. "

 Xu Feng said in a deep voice.

 "Your Majesty is right, that Gong Ao will definitely not be the opponent of Liu Bang and Zhang Liang.

 But don't forget, Your Majesty.

 Gong Ao, King of Linjiang, was originally the Shangzhu Kingdom of Chu, otherwise Xiang Yu would have entrusted him here.

 It can be said that among the fifteen princes entrusted by Xiang Yu, Gong Ao, king of Linjiang, is Xiang Yu's most loyal younger brother.

 Now, since Liu Bang is attacking Gong Ao, if Gong Ao can't stand it, he will definitely ask Xiang Yu for help.

 Xiang Yu will definitely not sit idly by then. "

 Guo Jia analyzed and said.

 Xu Feng's eyes lit up immediately after hearing Guo Jia's words: "What Feng Xiao means is that Liu Bang and Xiang Yu will tear their faces apart because of this incident, and thus meet each other in battle?"

 "Yes, Your Majesty."

 "Haha, good. If Xiang Yu and Liu Bang can fight, it will be very beneficial to us."

 Xu Feng laughed and said.

 It's no wonder that Xu Feng is so happy. Since he came to this era and changed the original historical trend, the relationship between Liu Bang and Xiang Yu has not deteriorated, and has even become more harmonious.

 This has always made Xu Feng very depressed, Xu Feng wished that Liu Bang and Xiang Yu would tear their faces apart.

 In this era, Xu Feng regards Liu Bang, Xiang Yu, and Han Xin as the greatest enemies. At this time, all three of them dominate one side and become the real power overlord of one side.

 It would be bad news for Xu Feng if the three of them joined forces without any conflicts and all dealt with Da Qin.

 Therefore, Xu Feng wished that there would be a conflict of interest between the three of them, and they would fight violently, not giving them a chance to jointly deal with him.

 "Feng Xiao, how about the battle between Liu Bang and Gong Ao in the south now?"

 Xu Feng continued to ask.

 "Returning to Your Majesty, I haven't received any more definite news yet.

 It will take at least four or five days for the news to be sent from the south. "

 Guo Jia shook his head and explained for Xu Feng.

 "The same goes for Feng Xiao and Liu Bang, you must always pay attention to them, and report immediately if there is any new progress in the war between them.

 Not only Liu Bang's side, but also Xiang Yu's Chu army in Pengcheng to the east must always pay attention.

 Xiang Yu has been silent for more than half a year, and there should be some movement this time. "

 Xu Feng told Guo Jia.

 "No, don't worry, Your Majesty, I have given orders to the spies everywhere. Once there is any new news, I will report to Your Majesty as soon as possible."

 The expansion of Han Xin and Liu Bang also put heavy pressure on Xu Feng.

 Xu Feng knew that these two guys were not easy to deal with. Once their strength skyrocketed, it would be difficult to deal with them.

 "No, I have to find a way to destroy Han Xin and Liu Bang's expansion, at least slow down their expansion, and buy more time for Daqin to recuperate."

 Xu Feng thought so in his heart.

Chapter 161 The enemy of the enemy is the friend

 161 An Enemy's Enemy Is a Friend

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 Xu Feng told Guo Jia what he was thinking, and wanted to hear Guo Jia's opinion.

 "Your Majesty, you are right.

 Whether it is Liu Bang who developed in Shu, or Han Xin who rose suddenly in Qi, from the current point of view, both of them have the potential to develop and grow in the future.

 It is very necessary for His Majesty to plan ahead and suppress the development of these two people. "

 After listening to Xu Feng's words, Guo Jia also agreed very much.

 "What's Feng Xiao's plan?"

 Xu Feng looked at Guo Jia expectantly and asked.

 After thinking for a moment, Guo Jia said, "There is no other way."

 "Feng Xiao, tell me quickly."

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