The two sides exchanged their respective surrounding topographic maps, which made it clearer about the distribution of the forces under the separatist rule of the princes.

There were several powerful enemies around Sun Ce, some of which made Zhang Hua feel scared.

He doubted whether Sun Ce had the ability to defeat these princes.

So far, lords with a population of one million are either emperors with outstanding abilities, famous kings, princes, generals, and ministers, or rebel leaders and rebel leaders, and each of them is a dragon and phoenix among people.

In Hebei, the North China Plain is flat, with a large population and a million people. There are many princes, and their abilities are not weaker than Sun Ce, or even stronger.

"Time and fate. If you want to compete for the Central Plains, you also have to depend on luck."

Sun Ce was not afraid.

The stronger the opponent, the more excited Sun Ce is.

"Xiangxiang, my brother already has seven counties north of the Yellow River, with a population of one million. Do you want to come and serve?"

After the two sides had a similar conversation, Sun Ce asked Sun Shangxiang.

With Sun Ce's power, Sun Shangxiang can still live a life of luxury after she passed by.

Sun Shangxiang hesitated and glanced at Zhang Hua, hoping that Zhang Hua would try to keep him.

However, Zhang Hua was like a piece of wood, indifferent.

"Hmph." Sun Shangxiang bit her lip, "Brother, I want to finish learning archery and go to you again."

"Okay, you're grown up, brother respects your decision."

Sun Ce found Sun Shangxiang and was very spoiled for this sister.

At present, Sun Ce is the only relative whom Sun Ce has recovered. Sun Ce is even more fond of Sun Shangxiang, and he also rewards Sun Shangxiang with 300 taels of gold, 100 cloth, 50 kilograms of jewelry, and 20 maids.

Everyone in Jiangdong had no complaints about this. After all, everyone in Jiangdong also favored Sun Shangxiang, and this was the eldest lady of Jiangdong.

"My sister is ignorant, so I will entrust her to take care of you. But there is a saying that if my sister suffers even a little grievance from you, the previous covenant will not count. I will personally bring up a hundred thousand troops and come to ask for an explanation."

Before leaving, Sun Ce, who was still easy to talk to before, suddenly made a harsh statement.

It seems that Sun Shangxiang is Sun Ce’s bottom line, and Sun Ce does not want Sun Shangxiang to be involved in the struggle between the two sides.

In other words, the two sides can tear up the alliance in the future, but if Zhang Hua makes a fuss about Sun Shangxiang, it will be a situation that will never stop.

Unexpectedly, Sun Ce is still a girl.

"Since you are an alliance, if you encounter a strong enemy that is difficult to defeat, as long as you pay enough, I will consider sending troops to help you. And vice versa. Then, let's say goodbye."

When Sun Ce saw Sun Shangxiang, he discussed the content of the alliance again, so he led his troops away.

Sun Ce brought his troops here, one to ensure his own safety, and the other to demonstrate his strength.

Only princes with sufficient strength are qualified to discuss conditions.

"Only by being arrogant and impetuous can you achieve great things and catch up with your father and uncle."

Before Zhuge Ke left, Zhang Hua specifically warned Zhuge Ke.

If Zhuge Ke could change his complacent personality, he would be a good military advisor.

"I understand."

Zhuge Ke believes that Zhang Hua has seen through his character and is even more in awe of Zhang Hua.

Zhang Hua, Sun Shangxiang, Huang Zhong and others watched Sun Ce disappear into the wind and snow.

"Sun Ce and Taishi Ci, these two people are very powerful."

Huang Zhong believed that Sun Ce and Taishi Ci were extremely brave and powerful, and had been on guard against the two of them to prevent them from suddenly attacking.

Zhang Hua said: "Even if you can't conquer them for your own use, at least you can't be enemies with them."

If you really fight with Sun Ce and his group, Zhang Hua won’t even think about making a plan for Guanzhong.

The little overlord of Jiangdong is not a false reputation.

Sun Shangxiang glared at Zhang Hua: "You still want to conquer my brother, it's okay if he doesn't send troops to attack you."

Zhang Hua shrugged, who knows what will happen in the future?

If Zhang Hua couldn't survive, he married Sun Shangxiang, went to Sun Ce to become the prince consort of Wu, which would be a way out.

Similarly, Sun Ce also had the intention to leave behind the power of Sun Shangxiang in Zhang Hua.

"Just, why didn't there be a word to keep..."

When Sun Shangxiang thought that Sun Ce wanted to take him away, Zhang Hua couldn't help but be depressed.

Zhang Hua coughed lightly: "Because I know you won't leave."

"Hmph, I will leave next time..."

Before Sun Shangxiang could finish speaking, Zhang Hua pulled Sun Shangxiang into his arms. Sun Shangxiang felt a warm feeling, and wanted to speak but stopped, but instead lay in Zhang Hua's arms.

Sun Ce agreed to Sun Shangxiang stayed in Zhang Hua's power, and his intention was already very obvious, that is, political marriage.

However, Sun Ce still left it to Sun Shangxiang to decide and gave Sun Shangxiang the chance to come back, but the girl turned out.

Huang Zhong, Xu Chu and others turned a blind eye to it and thought nothing had happened.

If Xu Chu became Cao Cao's escort, the scene he saw would be more exciting because Cao Cao's hobbies were even more special.

Zhang Hua greeted Mulan in advance, but Mulan was not jealous of it.

Liu Rushi, who served the side, showed an envious look. It would be great if he could be hugged by the young master like this...

After the alliance with Sun Ce ended, Zhang Hua led his troops back to Xia Town.

Therefore, he understood the distribution of forces in Hebei, Taiyuan, Shangdang and other places. Several of the powerful forces made Zhang Hua feel afraid and could only hope that Sun Ce could defeat or restrain them.

Because some powerful guys, with Zhang Hua's current power, to be honest, are not opponents either.

Therefore, Zhang Hua must try his best to expand his power before these guys attack Heluo.

Before returning to Guanzhong, Zhang Hua checked the basic situation of the territory again.

【Territory】: Xia Town

【Level】: Level 3 Town

【Lord】: Zhang Hua

【Number of households】: 15812

【Population】: 62458

[People's Heart]: 93 (The people believe that the lord is the reincarnation of a god, but because many refugees were placed in Xia Town, the average people's hearts have declined)

[Public Security]: 85 (Influx of refugees, public security has declined)

【Prosperity】: 8735

【Future Evaluation】: China's Capital of Earth

【Farmland Area】: 450,000 mu

[City Defense Fortifications]: City Gate Tower, Corner Tower, Beacon Tower, Brick Rammed Earth Wall, Stone Arrow Tower × 16 (Fourth-level Military Building), Wood Arrow Tower × 16 (February Military Building)

【Special Building】: Star Observatory, Wuhou Temple

【The lack of prosperity for small cities when the distance is upgraded】: 6265

[Number of Territories]: Ten counties (Xia County, Luoshui County, Yishui County, Mengjin County, Wagang County, Hulao County, Xin'an County, Ruzhou County, Huayin County, Linjin County)

[Total number of households in the territory]: 620,000 households

[Total population of territory]: 2.31 million people

[Territory range]: to Hulao in the east, to Huayin in the west, to the Yellow River in the north, and to Ruzhou in the south.

[Territory Overview]: The territory is surrounded by strong enemies, and there are still bandits active in the territory. Many people have just been resettled and people are not sure.

...

After operation, Xia Town has a population of 60,000.

As long as Xia Town has a population of more than 100,000 and the corresponding buildings are built, Xia Town can be upgraded to a small city.

There are also hierarchical differences in cities. Basically, a population of 100,000 is a small city, a population of 200,000 is a medium city, a population of 500,000 is a large city, and a population of 1 million is a giant city.

"The population of 620,000 should be able to support 160,000 troops. Sixty thousand people are deployed in Heluo and 100,000 people are deployed in Guanzhong."

After Zhang Hua increased his population, he adjusted his troops to deploy.

In Heluo area, Hulao Pass's troops increased to 8,000, Wagang Village's troops increased to 7,000, Mengjin's troops increased to 5,000, Hangu Pass's troops 5,000, Ruzhou's troops 5,000, Luoshui County and Yishui County each had 2,500, Xia Town's troops 25,000.

Sixty thousand troops were guarding the key passes in Heluo, which was enough to block the enemy from all sides.

This is the subtlety of the Heluo terrain.

The eighteen princes of the eighteen routes of the throne were unable to conquer Luoyang.

If Nurhaci in the east attacked, the 7,000 troops from Wagang Village could immediately rush to Hulao Pass, and then the 25,000 troops from Xia Town could also be supported by Hulao Pass in subsequent support.

With the strength of Hulao Pass, it is possible to capture it unless Nurhaci sends more than 100,000 troops.
To be continued...