I will be the master of Xuande

Chapter 560 Yuan’s “Reunification”

Of course Qiao Rui cannot return to Cao Cao.

His family originally belonged to the same family as Yan Xiang, Yang Hong and other families in Jiujiang County, and they were all strong supporters of Yuan Shu.

After Cao Cao arrived in Jiujiang County, in order to quickly control Jiujiang County and shock the major local families, he naturally had to set several examples.

Either support some families who are close to Cao, or completely suppress some families who are close to Yuan.

Qiao Rui's family and Yan Xiang's family are both within the scope of suppression.

However, Qiao Rui was luckier than Yan Xiang. Yan Xiang's family was accused of rebellion by Cao Cao and almost all of them were wiped out.

But Qiao Rui is relatively able to see the direction of the wind.

He moved his family members out of the old place as quickly as possible and moved them to a village on the border of Xuzhou and Jiujiang County for temporary resettlement.

Although the lives of most people in the family were saved, the family wealth accumulated over generations was lost in one fell swoop and became confiscated by Cao Cao.

Therefore, it is impossible for Qiao Rui and Cao Cao to pee in the same pot now.

The relationship between him and Cao Cao is just like the 42 rebellious families that Liu Jian dealt with in Jizhou. They are life-and-death enemies who cannot get along with each other due to the current situation.

When forces alternate with each other, one or another situation will always occur.

Qiao Rui tactfully told Liu Jian about her family's current situation.

Liu Jian didn't say much, but he understood clearly in his heart.

Later, he asked Qiao Rui about the specific situation of his family when they were in Jiujiang County.

From Qiaorui's description, Liu Jian could tell that Qiaorui's family was quite powerful in Jiujiang County at that time, and they also had a wide range of connections...

It's a pity that the sun is declining now.

But even so, Qiaorui knew more about the various factions in Yangzhou than most northerners.

Having such a person under his command who knows the inside story of various places in Yangzhou will be very helpful for future unification.

So Liu Jian said to Qiao Rui:

"Since Mr. Qiao really wants to submit to me, Liu will naturally welcome you."

"What Yun Chang said just now is indeed true, but it is also a well-known truth that good birds choose trees to roost in, and good ministers choose their masters to serve."

"You have worked hard to save Yuan Jiujiu this far."

"Your family has lost all its ancestral heritage due to Yuan Jiujiu's involvement, and the clan members have been displaced. No matter how you say it, you are worthy of him."

"If you are willing to work together, then you will move your entire family to Xuzhou, and you will stay with me."

Qiao Rui was overjoyed after hearing this.

He hurriedly clasped his fists at Liu Jian: "Qiao Rui is willing to serve the general to the death."

Liu Jian nodded and said: "Okay, in that case, you will be my guide to lead me to Pengcheng Kingdom. I want to help my brother Xuande deal with Sun Jian and Zhou Yu."

Qiao Rui couldn't help but feel nervous after hearing this.

After all, he had just been defeated by Zhou Yu with a fire, and he felt inexplicable fear towards Cao Jun in his heart.

Now Liu Jian allowed himself to be his guide and went back to the battlefield that frightened him... Qiao Rui felt a little hard to accept it for a while.

But he quickly suppressed that fear. After all, he had just surrendered to Liu Jian. If he couldn't handle this little thing well, how could his Qiao family have a chance to thrive again in the future?
"General, don't worry. I have just fought against Cao Jun. I am more or less familiar with the enemy's details. I am willing to open the way for the general and lead him to defeat Zhou Yu's army."

"Very good."

Later, Liu Jian ordered his sergeants to take Qiao Rui to change into a clean set of armor, and to find a war horse and useful equipment for him.

After his sergeants led the bridge and left, Guan Yu immediately said to Liu Jian: "Such a despicable villain, why does my brother still have to use him?"

"Yun Chang, you have too high demands on people. Not just anyone in this world is as loyal as you. Most people survive for their family and themselves."

"If you want to pacify the world and prosper the nation, you must use everyone's strengths. Although some people are not virtuous, but since they have something that can be used by me, they can be retained... Yuan Shu cannot make them return to their hearts. , doesn’t mean I can’t do it.”

Guan Yu nodded secretly after hearing this.

How can Yuan Shu be compared with his elder brother?
Later, Liu Jian looked at the corpses there and ordered Guan Yu and Zhang Fei: "Let the soldiers cremate the corpses in these villages. Don't let these corpses be exposed to wild beasts, in case there is another plague." , and it is not a good thing for other people and livestock nearby."

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei took the order.

……

...After Yuan Shu and others walked not far away, they encountered another group of soldiers and horses coming to greet them.

That army was sent by Yuan Shao from Jingzhou to Pei.

The leading general is Ji Ling, a direct lineage general under Yuan Shao's command, who was born in Nanyang County.

Ji Ling in history was indeed Yuan Shu's subordinate.

However, in this life, Yuan Shu did not settle in Nanyang County, but Nanyang County became Yuan Shao's foundation.

And Ji Ling, the great hero of Nanyang, naturally became Yuan Shao's subordinate.

Ji Ling saw Yuan Shu and his party and quickly sent troops to protect them.

Then, he came to Yuan Shu.

"The last official, Ji Ling, is currently a captain under the command of Yuan Jingzhou. A certain family is stationed in Pei State. He has received orders from the lord general. Hearing that Duke Yuan was defeated in Xuzhou, he came here to greet him."

"Don't worry, Mr. Yuan. With Ji Ling here, no matter who he sends to pursue you, he will definitely not be able to hurt you even a hair."

When Yuan Shu heard this, his face was expressionless and he didn't say much.

This boy Yuan Shao is really not an ordinary person.

Cao Cao was your subordinate. He sent troops to defeat me, and then you sent people to pick me up.

What if you tell me that the pursuers don't dare to touch me?
Destroy me, those who beat me are your people, those who greet me are your people, and those in the middle who intercept and kill me are probably also people under your command...

Thinking of this, Yuan Shu felt bitter in his heart.

He unexpectedly put away his arrogance and said to Ji Ling: "Then please take me to see Ben Chu."

Yuan Shu originally wanted to stop at Yuan Zhong's place in Pei State first, and then see what happened before going to see Yuan Shao.

But now, he probably has figured it out.

Since he has fallen to this point and he has chosen this path, his final outcome must be attributed to Yuan Shao.

Since you will surrender sooner or later, why do you have to wait until later?

So, Yuan Shu and others headed to Jingzhou under the leadership of Ji Ling.

During this period, Yuan Shu asked Ji Ling to help him gather the remaining defeated generals. After all, the original fire could not burn out Yuan Shu's army. It seems that many soldiers and horses were frightened by the fire and scattered. If he could gather twenty-three out of ten, , it will also be useful to Yuan Shao in the future.

Ji Ling was surprised when he saw that Yuan Shu had given him the power to gather the defeated troops.

If he were to summon the defeated soldiers on behalf of Yuan Shu, no matter how many he recruited back, then these soldiers would naturally be taken under Ji Ling's command, and then they would not have any share in Yuan Shu's favor.

Although he didn't know what Yuan Shu was planning, Ji Ling still did as he was told.

Most of the defeated soldiers could not be recalled, but Ji Ling still summoned thousands of remaining defeated soldiers.

In addition, Yuan Shu's old generals Liang Gang and Chen Ji also got wind of the news and came to defect to him.

These troops are Yuan Shu's last capital.

However, neither the defeated soldiers nor the defeated generals returned to Yuan Shu's hands in the end.

Ji Ling took over instead of Yuan Shu.

Yuan Shu seemed to take it for granted and showed no objection.

Ji Ling sent fast riders to report what happened in Pei State back to Yuan Shao at starry night.

At this time, Yuan Shao was in Jiangxia County, personally leading his troops to quell the local bandit troubles, and at the same time taking the opportunity to train the navy.

After receiving the news from Ji Ling's eight-hundred-mile cavalry, Yuan Shao couldn't believe it.

"I don't think so. After this battle, Yuan Gongli became so decadent that he even gave up the soldiers, horses and generals that were supposed to belong to him, and gave them all to Ji Ling..."

Having said this, Yuan Shao turned to look at his confidant Zhou Ang: "He is really no longer as energetic as he used to be."

Zhou Ang said: "The road was so badly defeated that even the legitimate son got involved. If it were an ordinary person, he would have jumped into the river and committed suicide. It is not easy for him to survive until now. How can he have any ambitions?"

After saying that, Zhou Ang cupped his hands and said: "Congratulations to my lord, if the highway comes to Jingzhou, then the Yuan family in Runan will no longer be divided in the future, and the assets of the Yuan family will be under the control of my lord!"

Not wanting to, Yuan Shao shook his head.

"Don't forget, there is another person named Yuan in Hebei."

(End of this chapter)