In the spring of the first month of the third year of Jian'an, with Gao Chong and Sun Ce's main forces retreating, the war spreading across Lujiang County finally subsided. Sun Ce was extremely reluctant to accept this result, not only because Songzi was still in Gao Chong's hands, but more importantly, the battle of Xiaogushan almost lost all the main forces of the al-Fang Navy.

In the battle for the counties in Jiangdong, the importance of the navy is unquestionable. Sun Ce certainly knew what it meant if he lost more than a hundred warships and many well-trained soldiers.

"Bofu, Yin Gufeng, a citizen of the three counties in Jiangdong, can be compensated soon." On the way to withdraw, Zhou Yu comforted Sun Ce.

Zhou Yu was not as pessimistic as others about this war. From a strategic perspective, for Sun Ce and Gao Chong, the opportunity for fighting for Lujiang was originally equal, and there was no question of who would come first and who would come later. Being able to grab Wancheng from Gao Chong was a great victory in itself. After all, among the counties in Lujiang, Gao Chong only saved Songzi.

If Sun Fu had not had the defeat in Xiaogushan, this battle would have been a complete victory.

However, there is no need to see Xiaogushan’s failure too severely. Although nearly 4,000 soldiers and more than 100 warships were lost, the elite troops led by himself are still there. As long as it takes time to train a navy scattered across the Yangtze River.

Upon hearing this, Sun Ce smiled bitterly and said, "Although Gong Jin's words are good, this time it will inevitably make Gao Chong's son proud."

Zhou Yu untied the cloak tied between his collar and laughed: "Good and misfortune depend on each other, and arrogant soldiers will be defeated. This time we suffer this loss, and maybe we will talk about his favor next time!"

When Sun Ce heard Zhou Yu speak heroically, he also shouted: "Those who know my heart are Gong Jing. This time, I just started in Wancheng, and the real contest is still behind!"

Zhou Yu heard the words and said with a smile: "Bo Fu left Li Shu to guard Wancheng. Could it be a bait?"

Sun Ce lowered his voice and said solemnly: "Gong Jin, how can you say such a major matter lightly? However, the places where Gao Chong is based are mostly deep valleys and forests, which are inconvenient to walk. Moreover, the area extends south to Guiyang, Lingling, and north to Songzi, long north and south and narrow east and west. Gao Chong's soldiers have fewer defenses. If Gao Chong intends to send troops to Lujiang and Jiujiang, we can--."

Zhou Yu urged the horse to fight, raised his whip and pointed straight to the south, saying, "Bo Fu, then I am willing to repay these two defeats as the general!"

Sun Ce smiled and said, "Your Majesty's plan is indispensable."

Just as Sun Ce and Zhou Yu were planning for the next confrontation, Gao Chong also withdrew the main force back to Yuzhang and worked with Zhu Huan to pursue Liu Xun, who fled from Pengze.

In the winter of December 2nd year of Jian'an, Liu Xun's 20,000 troops, who were captured by Gao Chong, were in Pengze, Haihun, Shangliao area. On the 17th, Liu Xun, in trouble, mustered up his last courage and launched a final attack on Pengze City. However, he was defeated by Xu Sheng and Gan Ning. The seven thousand main forces following Liu Xun were killed and three thousand people were killed. All the rest of the people were dispersed. Liu Xun fled west in a hurry under Zhu Huan's pursuit, and finally fled to Jiangxia almost alone.

The two generals Xu Sheng and Chen Lan left behind, while the Ganning Navy continued to station troops in Pengze and Xiaogushan. On the one hand, they prevented the attacks of Huang Zu from the upper reaches of Jiangxia; on the other hand, they occupied the Yangtze River waterway and maintained the connection between the south and north of the Yangtze River.

Gao Chong, Xu Shu and Liu Ye returned to Yuzhang to rest. Although this time he repelled Sun Ce's attack, the losses on his side were quite large. Mei Qian was seriously injured and Lei Xu was also seriously ill after the Xin battle. There were more than a thousand soldiers who died in Peng Ze and Baiyashan. For Gao Chong, who was in difficulty in recruiting soldiers, this big battle could be said to have exhausted Yuzhang's confidence. It was not so easy to recover quickly.

Yuzhang Prefect's Mansion.

On this day, Gao Chong was having a headache about how to eliminate Liu Xun and Yu Kou. Xu Shu, Liu Ye, Gu Yong, Xu Shao and Xu Jing, who had just rushed back with Gao Chong, were all here.

"Order Zhu Huan to quickly eliminate the remnants of Liu Xun. If anyone continues to do evil, he will kill him!" After seeing the emergency documents sent by Haihun, Gao Chong was furious.

The scattered in the sea and the remaining parts of Liu Xun in the Shangliao area were scattered into several treacherous groups, attacking the city and harassing the people, and it was almost the same as the bandits. If they did not kill them again, they would probably bring endless troubles.

Xu Shu said: "Lujiang children are brave and brave. If you just use strong people, they may be counterproductive. Why don't you send Lei Xu to help him? One can make up for the lost troops, and the other can calm the thief."

Liu Ye also advised: "The main purpose of treating thieves is to use kindness and power. The reason why Liu Xun's subordinates attacked the village was because of the loss of food. Now, various counties can be ordered to post notices that those who disperse Liu Xun's soldiers who are willing to surrender will be exempted from death. In this way, they can choose their strong strength and receive their citizenship and join the army to be a strong soldier."

Gao Chong said: "Although Yuan Zhi and Ziyang's words were reasonable, since the two emperors Huan and Ling, the government has been mostly lenient. The powerful thieves knew that lenient and repeatedly violated them. If they did not use strong medicine, they might not be able to control them. Now, thieves should be strict and supplemented by lenient. They should not be lenient and lenient, and they will not be stubborn and have no intimidating dignity."

Liu Ye nodded and said, "What the Pamperor said is very true. In order to join the army, Ye should do his best to pacify the bandits and purify the local area."

Just as Gao Chong and Xu Shu and Liu Ye were discussing the matter of pacifying the thief, they saw a man strode from outside the door. The soldiers guarding on both sides were about to stop him. When they saw the person's appearance, they hurriedly put away their weapons and retreated.

"Brother-in-law, this battle is so satisfying!" With this shout, Lu Xun ran in quickly with a dusty face.

When Gao Chong saw that it was Lu Xun, he was happy first, and then he was worried. He was happy that he had not met Lu Xun for a long time and was worried. He was worried that Lu Xun came from Luling so quickly. Could it be that Musha had something unexpected?

Seeing Gao Chong's face feeling worried, Lu Xun hurriedly said, "Brother-in-law, Sister Musha has recovered from illness and is now in the carriage outside the door. I'm here to inform you first."

Before Lu Xun finished speaking, Gao Chong jumped up, swept past everyone like a whirlwind, and rushed towards the door of the mansion.

"Hey, brother-in-law, I haven't finished talking!" Lu Xun stood in the middle in a daze and muttered to himself. However, Xu Shu, Xu Shao and others couldn't stop smiling.

At the door of the Yuzhang Prefect's Mansion, a group of Yue girls with white feathers were standing beside two carriages. Next to the carriage, there was a burly 50-year-old general riding a horse and escorting his sword.

Gao Chong stepped out of the mansion with a single step and saw the silk curtains of a carriage standing on both sides rolling up the front. Inside, a Yue woman wearing a phoenix hairpin with a silver collar on her neck and a red and yellow dress was walking out. Her face was a little pale, but she had a more pathological charm.

"Musa--." Gao Chong exclaimed.

The woman raised her head when she heard the sound, smiled slightly at Gao Chong, and said, "My husband returns to his post in triumph, Musha is late for congratulations!"

Gao Chong looked at Musha in a daze, as if he was a little disbelief, and said, "Not too late, no too late."

Musa looked much better than before Gao Chong went to war. Musa, who had been on the sickbed for several days, had been unable to enter the rice grains and survived with only a little water. Now, Musa could endure the pain of long-distance fatigue. She came from Luling in a carriage and could also get off the carriage by herself. All this is a miracle.

"Huang Zhong has seen the coach!" Just as Gao Chong Shen was not lying in his ears, a loud shout suddenly sounded.

Gao Chong looked calmly, but Huang Zhong stood beside him at some point and said loudly to himself.

Gao Chong said happily: "When did Hansheng come? Why didn't I see it just now?"

"Just now——, I was standing next to the princess. Didn't the Pampered Sui see?" Huang Zhong said in silence.

At this time, Lu Xun, Xu Shu, Liu Ye and others also walked out of the mansion. Liu Ye smiled and said, "Don't blame Han Sheng. When the Pamperor sees Princess Musa, there will be no trace of you in his eyes."

Although he had long been married to Musha, Gao Chong's face was flushed in front of the crowd, and he had to stammer: "This——, oh, wasn't Han Sheng guarding in Hengyang? Why did he come to Yuzhang together?"

Upon hearing this, Huang Zhong asked loudly: "Zhongnian is only fifty years old, and his arms still have the power to open the mountain. He still has the ability to kill the enemy generals with both hands. It is really annoying to defend Hengyang so hard. The favored Wancheng was in a fierce battle. Why don't I be the pioneer?"

Gao Chong was speechless when Huang Zhong said this. He ordered Huang Zhong to guard Hengyang, on the one hand to prevent Liu Biao from peeping Jingnan and stabilize the situation; on the other hand, he was to deter the rebellious forces of Guiyang, Changsha and Lingling counties. Now, more than half a year has passed, and Jingnan is slowly recovering its previous prosperity under the governance of Zhang Ji, Huan Jie and Li Tong. Li Tong in Lingling is even planning an attack on Jiaozhi. At this time, Huang Zhong stayed in Hengyang, which was indeed a bit of a waste of talent.

Seeing this, Xu Shu rescued the siege and said, "Han Sheng is determined to kill the enemy, but is he afraid of losing a place? Songzi City is now guarded by Xu Sheng. Han Sheng is interested in guarding the gateway of Jiangbei."

Huang Zhongxi said: "Military advisors must keep their word."

Xu Shu turned to Gao Chong and said, "What do you think of the coach?"

Gao Chong laughed and said, "The military advisor has a deep meaning in this arrangement, so how can we not follow it? If Songzi is guarded by Han Sheng, Wen Xiang can be a major camp in Pengze, and Xingba's army can free up their hands to advance eastward and take the throat of the Yangtze River - Shicheng. If we can get under it, our army can even threaten Moling and Qua."

Liu Ye pulled Xu Shu, Huang Zhong, and Lu Xun, and said, "When talking about these things at this time, isn't it a big temple scenery? Yuan Zhi, Han Sheng, and Bo Yan came from afar. How about you and I bet on the east to welcome them?"

After saying that, Liu Ye squeezed his eyes at Gao Chong, and laughed and walked outside with Xu Shu, Huang Zhong, Lu Xun and others.

When everyone left, Musha called the maid to move the clothes brought from Luling into the mansion, but mysteriously pulled Gao Chong to a carriage behind.

Musa asked, “Do you know how my illness has improved?”

Gao Chong had this doubt in his heart. Seeing Mu Shacha ask, he had to answer honestly: "I'm not hiding it from the princess, I'm just about to ask why."

Musha smiled and said, "The reason lies in this carriage."

Gao Chong heard the words and looked up and down the carriage. Seeing that except for the silk curtains closed, the carriage was not much different from other carriages, he was puzzled and said, "Can this carriage still cure diseases?"

Musa chuckled on Gao Chong's forehead and said, "Who said the carriage was cured? I mean, it was the person in the carriage who cured my illness!"
Chapter completed!