Two fierce generals competed in a camp outside Tancheng. Both sides also used long spears. One was powerful and heavy, the other was flexible and sharp. They fought back and forth for dozens of rounds, but there was no winner. The surrounding soldiers included Zhou Yafu, Li Guang, and Hua Mulan.

and others, all watching the battle between two fierce generals.

Wang Tiejian came to Xuzhou and saw Zhao Yun using a gun. He couldn't help itching his hands and challenged Zhao Yun specifically.

Although both men use long spears as weapons, their styles are different. Zhao Yun's marksmanship focuses on flexibility, while Wang Tiejian's marksmanship focuses on strength.

And like Zhao Yun, Wang Tiegiang is also a loyal man who swears not to surrender to the enemy to the death.

This is also the reason why Chutian cannot detain Xu Fengnian and Wang Tiejian.

Even if he leaves Wang Tiejian behind, Wang Tiejian will not surrender.

"If Jiujiang Lao Qin knew that we were trading with each other, he would definitely have trouble sleeping and eating in Xianyang City."

After Xu Fengnian signed a mutual trade treaty with Chu Tian, ​​some of his generals were jealous of Chu Tian.

Sure enough, everything is good for others.

"I heard that the man in Tancheng is the famous general Le Yi, one of the top commanders of the Warring States Period. Le Yi is really unlucky. He has no chance to perform, so he is trapped in Tancheng by you. Now he is about to fall into the tiger's mouth."

Xu Fengnian was not only jealous of Chu Tian's current generals, but also Le Yi who was in Tancheng. Le Yi was defending Tan City, surrounded by the Langya Kingdom army... No matter how Xu Fengnian thought, Le Yi would fall into Chu Zimou's clutches.

Zhao Yun and Wang Tiejian fought for hundreds of rounds, regardless of the outcome. Both sides were sweating profusely and recognized each other's strength.

"Wang Tiejian, it's time for us to go back."

Xu Fengnian seemed to have a good relationship with Wang Tiequiang, and she directly shouted at Wang Tiequiang.

Wang Tiejian stopped his momentum and said to Zhao Yun: "We will compete again when there is a chance in the future."

Zhao Yun was also out of breath: "I'm happy to accompany you."

Wang Tiejian followed his lord and left the camp of the Langya Kingdom army.

"You can sideline Ma Teng, suppress the original aristocratic families in Longxi County, and form your own power. Such a person is terrifying. Fortunately, he is not in Xuzhou."

Chu Tian believed that although the lords of Longxi were only in one county, they were more difficult to deal with than the lords of Xuzhou.

The lord of Longxi could become a local emperor and had the determination to conquer the Central Plains, which shows how powerful he is.

"The defenders in the city have no intention of surrendering yet?"

Chu Tian asked Fang Xuanling beside him about dividing the Tancheng defenders.

Fang Xuanling replied: "Most of them place their hope on the reinforcements from Xiapi. If the lord can defeat the reinforcements from Xiapi, the determination of the Tancheng defenders will definitely be shaken."

"Contact the Pi Chen family as soon as possible."

Chutian was not interested in a long siege.

Being dragged down by a city for a year and a half is hard for anyone.

"My lord, General Xue has defeated Xiangbi and Lanling counties!"

When Chutian was trapped below Tancheng, Xue Rengui led 10,000 soldiers to capture two counties of Donghai Kingdom.

Xia Liang conquered three counties, brothers Mi Zhu and Mi Fang conquered Xianqu County, and Xue Rengui conquered two counties. Currently, there are thirteen counties in the East China Sea, six of which are in the hands of Chu Tian.

In addition to the thirteen counties of Langya Kingdom, Chutian has a territory of nineteen counties.

Moreover, Xue Rengui is still conquering the remaining counties of Donghai Kingdom.

Except for Tancheng and Xiapi who were still resisting, many counties surrendered. Xue Rengui brought 10,000 new soldiers and basically suffered no losses.

Defeat the enemy's main force, whose territory does not have the force to organize an effective defense.

Tao Qian even concentrated all the Donghai Kingdom's troops in Tancheng, leaving only two to three thousand miscellaneous soldiers in each county.

In Xiapi City, the officials in Xuzhou were terrified.

Tao Qian, a herdsman in Xuzhou, was defeated and fled back to this city. Due to his old age and the shock of the defeat, Tao Qian fell ill after returning to Xiapi.

Cao Bao was defeated and captured, the family was shaken, and the elderly Tao Qian was under tremendous pressure.

"Will Mr. Zhou Mu..."

"It's hard to say. After all, Mr. Zhou Mu is old. Whether he is frightened by this or not is another matter."

"The Mi family has completely turned to Langya Prime Minister. His vision is really ruthless. I didn't expect that he could bet on Langya Prime Minister."

The officials went out to visit the sick and were worried about the future of themselves and their families. It didn't matter who served as the pastor of Xuzhou. What mattered was whether the interests of their families could be guaranteed.

Chen Deng, the captain of Diannong School who was less than thirty, heard his colleagues whispering in private and fell into deep thought.

The Mi family suddenly revolted in support of Lang Yaxiang without even saying hello to him, leaving him a little passive.

"Mi Zhu doesn't seem to be someone who loses his temper easily. He must have been instigated by Mi Fang, so he acted rashly. Mi Fang's choice was unexpectedly correct."

Chen Deng was worried.

A retainer stopped Chen Deng: "Master Yuanlong, our master has entrusted me to come to see you."

Chen Deng recognized his identity. He was a servant of the Mi family.

"The Mi family eats meat, but my Chen family can only drink soup."

Chen Deng knew Mi Zhu's intention.

The Mi family was the first to stand up to support Chu Tian, ​​so it would be the first success. The Chen family followed behind the Mi family, but was a step slower after all.

In Xia Pi City, the Xuzhou Allied Forces regrouped and the 70,000-strong army headed north again under the leadership of Yang Ye to support Le Yi who was besieged in Tan City.

Chen Deng stood on the wall of Xiapi City and watched the army that stretched for more than ten miles marching towards the north.

He said to the servants beside him: "When you go to Huaipu, please ask the old man to come to Xiapi to take charge of the overall situation."

…

"Is Tao Qian seriously ill?"

Chu Tian was sitting upright, opposite Mi Zhu.

Mi Zhu told Chu Tian an important news.

Xuzhou Mu Tao Qian became seriously ill after his defeat.

Why does Chutian feel that he is suspected of bullying the old man...

Tao Qian didn't have many years to live. He was hit many times and his body suddenly couldn't bear it.

Chu Tian couldn't help feeling that his young age was also a kind of capital.

Chu Tian can outlast countless opponents just by relying on his own lifespan. If they are also heroes, whoever lives longer may win...

A long life means you can do whatever you want.

Sima Yi and Tokugawa Ieyasu relied on their longevity to outlast their contemporaries and finally conquered the world.

For Chu Tian, ​​this is an opportunity.

"Are the Chen family willing to serve me?"

"Chen Yuanlong has invited the old man of the Chen family to come to Xiapi City to take charge of the overall situation."

"If the Chen family and his son can help, Xuzhou can be settled."

When Chu Tian learned that Chen Gui, Chen Deng and his son were willing to come forward to help, the difficulty of occupying Xuzhou would be greatly reduced.

Behind Chen Gui and Chen Deng is not just the Chen family, but most of the aristocratic families in Xuzhou.

The aristocratic families finally began to take sides.

Chu Tian, ​​who won the Battle of Xuzhou, was so powerful in Xuzhou that his reputation was unprecedented, and the aristocratic families were afraid. Coupled with Tao Qian's critical illness, the aristocratic families had to choose a capable person to be the state shepherd to protect their interests.

After all, they just need someone to protect their family.

In troubled times, only powerful princes can protect them.

"In the event that Mr. Zhoumu dies, General Fubo can immediately petition Chang'an to request the title of Xuzhou Mu."

"I have arranged it."

"I have an unkind request...I don't know if I should say it or not..."

Mi Zhu hesitated.

"If Zizhong has any requests, you can ask them."

As Chutian's big benefactor, he generously donated one hundred thousand taels of silver to Chutian and had tens of thousands of servants. Chutian would certainly respond to his request.

Mi Zhu was still a little hesitant: "I have a little girl who is still in the boudoir and is unmarried. I heard that General Fubo has not yet married. I would like to offer her to the general to marry Qin and Jin."

"..."

Sure enough, Chu Tian had already guessed that Mi Zhu would use marriage to transform the Mi family from a business family to a political family. Unexpectedly, what was supposed to come actually came.

Political marriages and financial donations are not uncommon. Mi Zhu relied on two methods in history to hold a high position in the Shu-Han camp. If Mrs. Mi had not been captured by Cao Cao and her whereabouts were unknown (historical facts), Mi Zhu's status might have been even higher.

"How old is your sister?"

"Thirteenth year."

"Ahem..." Chu Tian looked strange, "Let's not mention this matter for now."
To be continued...