Back to the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty

Chapter 545

"That's right! A new state should be established!!"

"I also support the inclusion of Pingzhou in the Han territory!"

"me too!"

All the generals clasped their fists in agreement.

Yuan Yao saw that the opinions of the people were unified, and he said loudly: "Okay!! I announce that Pingzhou, the No.16 state of the Han Dynasty, was officially established! It temporarily governs Dongguo County and Xinbaekje, and Guan Cheng will be the first governor of the state. Also the prefect of the Eastern Kingdom!! In the new Baekje Kingdom, Guo Zu will still be the prime minister!"

"My lord is wise!! We wish the establishment of Pingzhou together!!" All the generals congratulated in unison, and a festive atmosphere spread in the air immediately.

After saluting to Yuan Yao, Guan Cheng also became the object of congratulations by the generals.

"Congratulations to Governor Guan!" Guo Jia said.

"General Guan! Congratulations on becoming the first governor of Pingzhou!!" Man Chong cupped his hands.

"Brother Guan, congratulations. Unexpectedly, it took nearly a month for you and me to attack Sanhan, but it took you only ten days to attack Japan. Alas, it can't be compared!!" Guo Zu walked up to Guan Cheng and took a picture. Pat him on the back.

"Hehe, where, where, this is all the credit of the lord and Guo Junshi, otherwise, even if you and I join forces, it will take at least two months to destroy the Japanese!" Guan Cheng said.

"That's right! Without the lord's cavalry, the marching speed would not be so fast, the effect of the surprise attack would be much worse, and the enemy would have more time to prepare and resist. After this battle, I finally understand why the lord wants to use Guo Junshi again. Yes, the lord is still wise!!" Guo Zu said.

After the generals congratulated for a while, their voices gradually died down.

Guo Jia congratulated Guan Chengdao as a sacrificial wine for being a military adviser, and soon returned to Yuan Yao's side.

"Feng Xiao, I didn't expect the Japanese country to be captured so quickly. There is still plenty of time left for us. I want to continue to attack instead of going back now! What do you think?" Yuan Yao asked.

Going back home is not going back directly to Dahan, but to return to New Baekje, establish a sub-center of power in New Baekje, then attack Gongsundu in the north, and then fight with the four countries. This is the previous plan, but attacking Wa Surprisingly smooth, so there are more possible choices.

Guo Jia looked at the excited general, and replied respectfully: "The morale of the generals is high now, and it is what all soldiers hope to continue to attack the alien race! In this kind of easy war, it is easier for soldiers to gain military exploits! My lord is wise, at this moment we should go all out and continue our attack."

The current location of Yuan Yao's army is the northernmost tip of Dongguo County. Going further north, less than [-] miles across the sea, there is still an island. However, the island is now controlled by the Yilou Kingdom.

Although the four kingdoms of Yilou, Fuyu, Woju, and Goguryeo surrendered to the Han, they were only surrendered. Except for a little tribute every year, they were not ruled by the Han. After the Yellow Turban Rebellion, the relationship between these vassal states and the Han It has long been clear that there is no real existence, and instead of paying tribute, they began to send troops to plunder the Han people.

In the past, these four countries had little relationship with Yuan Yao, but now that Pingzhou is established, the new Baekje Kingdom is separated from Woju Kingdom by several mountains, and Dongguo County is so close to Yilou. It will be very difficult for Pingzhou to develop if these alien races are defeated! !
The four major alien races in the Northeast have a vast land and few people. They are good at attacking but not good at defending. If you fight with a small army, the Han army must suffer. If you use a large army to break through, it will cost a lot of money and food. All along, as long as these alien races are willing to surrender, they will not attack again.

But Yuan Yao's goal is not just to unify the Central Plains. In Yuan Yao's eyes, the Northeast, which looked like a worthless land in the Han Dynasty, is fertile and extremely cold in winter. The pests are frozen to death in winter, so it is very suitable. Cultivated black soil.

If this land can be quickly occupied, then Pingzhou will develop at a rapid rate, and it will be located in the easternmost part of the world!

"Okay, since you think so, then I will continue to attack!!!" Yuan Yao made up his mind.

Next, is the route of attack.

There are three possibilities:

First, the whole army will continue to attack northward, first break Yilou, then press down from north to south, and finally withdraw troops in New Baekje!But in this way, the rear is empty, if the Huren and Gongsundu are allied, they are likely to attack the new Baekje country!And if the stalemate is in the north, if there is a change in the court, Yuan Yao will spend more time and money to rush back to the Central Plains!
The second army first withdrew to New Baekje, based on New Baekje, the whole army attacked north!But after such a slack, morale can't be as high as it is now!And because of the money obtained in the extermination of the Japanese, after the morale drops, many soldiers will be dazzled by the wealth.

Third, divide the troops into two groups, and attack from the north and the south at the same time, but in this way, they will fight against the four kingdoms of Yilou, Goguryeo, Woju, and Puyu at the same time! !It will even force Gongsundu to become hostile in advance.

Yuan Yao is most satisfied with the third attack plan. Although it is more risky, Yuan Yao now has an army of 20, and he can completely divide his troops into two groups!
Having made a decision, Yuan Yao immediately issued an order.

"The generals listen to the order!!"

"Although the Wa Kingdom is destroyed, Yilou poses a great threat to our Pingzhou!! I decided to divide the troops into two groups, one led by Guan Cheng, and continue to attack. First destroy Yilou, and then attack Fuyu!!"

When the generals heard the order, they immediately folded their fists and knelt down, loudly saying: "My lord is wise, we obey!"

"Guan Cheng! I ordered to prepare immediately, and attack Yilou starting tomorrow!!" Yuan Yao ordered loudly.

Guan Cheng was overjoyed, he took a deep breath, his eyes flashed, and he said loudly: "Guan Cheng obeys orders!!"

The island occupied by the Yilou Kingdom faces the northernmost tip of Dongguo County across the sea, and the distance is less than [-] miles. If Yilou is not destroyed, I am afraid that it will often be plundered by the Yilou Kingdom!
Of course Guan Cheng is willing to start by attacking Yilou!
"Yilou Kingdom is vast and sparsely populated. If we want to destroy it, we must have the assistance of iron cavalry! Guan Cheng, I will transfer five thousand iron cavalry to your command for the time being, so we can destroy Yilou together!!"

"Where are Xu Huang and Ma Chao!!" Yuan Yao said.

"The last general is here!!" Xu Huang and Ma Chao were refreshed and hurried forward to listen to the order.

"Xu Huang and Ma Chao, each of you will lead two thousand cavalry to assist General Guan in attacking Yilou!" Yuan Yao ordered.

"Obey, my lord!" Xu Huang replied loudly, and Ma Chao also replied loudly after hesitating for a while.

Seeing Ma Chao's expression, Yuan Yao felt a little joy in his heart. Before that, Ma Chao had always called him a general, but now after ten days of fighting against the Japanese, his attitude changed. Akira called the Lord together! !

Perhaps, after the first battle with Yilou, Ma Chao might be able to change, no longer ambitious, but loyal and sincere.

"Ma Chao, I heard that you have a general named Pang De, who is also good at martial arts. Now you and Xu Huang are going to attack from the north. I don't have any generals to lead the cavalry, so let Pang De follow me to lead the cavalry." Let's go!" Yuan Yao said.

Ma Chao hesitated for a moment, then cupped his fists and said, "Thank you for your appreciation, my lord. I will send Pound here later."

(End of this chapter)