The most powerful general in the Three Kingdoms

After thinking about it, Zhang Yan called his advisers, drafted a letter, and sent an envoy to deliver the letter to Zhou Cheng.

Zhang Yan then took a shower and changed into a new set of clean clothes.

At the same time, he sent people to notify the various canal commanders and generals under his command, and ordered his soldiers to carry money and food.

There is no doubt that this is a 'move'.

However, Zhang Yan did not force it.

Those who are willing to go along, set out together.

Those who were unwilling to go with him made his subordinates feel embarrassed and sent him away after giving him enough money and food to settle down a family.

The rest of the people fled to Yecheng together.

There is no doubt that Zhang Yan thinks this is a clever plan.

Don’t reach out to hit the smiling person.

He has done this, what can Zhou Cheng do?

After Zhou Cheng received the letter, he discussed it with Li Ru and Xu Shu.

After confirming the plan, Zhou Cheng sent a message to Zhao Yun and Ma Chao, asking them to lead their soldiers to station outside Yecheng, waiting for Zhang Yan to come and surrender.

Zhang Yan galloped up his horse and led the soldiers to arrive outside Yecheng half a month later.

Zhang Yan also ordered all the soldiers to pile all their weapons aside and wait for Zhou Chengjun's arrangements.

And he led his important leaders and counselors to Yecheng.

He looked like he didn't intend to resist at all.

No one has any reason to doubt Zhang Yan's determination.

Zhou Cheng had long known that Zhang Yan was coming and was already waiting at the city gate.

At this time, I was very happy to see Zhang Yan being so sincere.

Although he does not necessarily value these combat capabilities, from now on, there are no forces in the north that can threaten his rear, and he can move south more confidently and boldly.

As for the aliens within the territory, leaving Ma Chao and the cavalry behind would be enough to suppress them.

Zhou Cheng accepted Zhang Yan's surrender at the gates of Yecheng and held a grand ceremony to reward Zhang Yan.

Then, Zhang Yan and his entourage were entertained for a banquet at the prefecture of Yecheng.

At this moment, everyone was drinking happily, and everyone in Zhang Yan was filled with emotion.

After the banquet, arrange for everyone to live in another courtyard.

The next morning, Zhou Cheng sent a civil servant to invite Zhang Yan and his chief counselors to see him.

It was announced on the spot that Zhang Yan was appointed as the superior guard, responsible for cultivating fields, preparing defenses, developing industry and commerce, etc., to resist the Qiang and Hu. As for the local army, it was under Ma Chao's command.

The chiefs and counselors under his command each have their own appointments according to their specialties.

All soldiers who surrendered were also arranged separately.

Although Zhang Yan was weakened, it was still acceptable, otherwise we would have to go to war.

Moreover, when Zhang Yan saw that Zhou Cheng still let him stay in Bingzhou and expressed full trust, she was even more happy and thanked him quickly to show her loyalty!

After solving the problem of merging the states, Zhou Cheng began to think about whether the time was ripe to go south!

No, it’s not enough. There are still many problems in the north.

Xiliang.

When Ma Teng heard that Zhang Yan had surrendered, he was both happy and worried.

Fortunately, it turned out that Zhou Cheng sent Zhang He here not to annex him.

What's worrying is that Zhou Cheng has already surrendered Zhang Yan. Isn't he the next target?

Ma Teng was filled with worries. He knew that one day, Zhou Cheng would be free to deal with him.

Jingzhou.

At this time, Liu Biao still stayed in Jingzhou and lived in peace and security.

At the same time, he monitored Liu Bei and secretly defended Sun Ce.

In addition, Liu Biao's headache is still the issue of his successor, which affects his mood and health.

Inside Shouchun City.

Sun Ce was still assisted by Zhou Yu in conquering various large and small forces and integrating his control.

I hope that before Zhou Cheng goes south, we can stabilize the economy, expand the scope of actual control, and have the power to fight Zhou Cheng!

Zhou Cheng basically pacified the north, and the few remaining forces that were dependent on him were not to be feared.

In the northwest, Zhang He and Tai Shici were guarding the area, and Ma Teng was apparently attached to him, so there was no longer much of a threat.

At this time, Zhou Cheng thought about the idea of ​​​​expanding the navy, and prepared to build more ships and train the navy.

Zhou Cheng summoned Pang Tong and ordered him to take full responsibility. He recruited famous shipbuilders from all over the country and looked for a place suitable for naval exercises.

Pang Tong felt honored to be entrusted with the important task and accepted the order.

Zhou Cheng also summoned Zhao Yun, Zhang Liao, Xu Shu, and Jia Xu.

He appointed Zhao Yun as general and Xu Shu as military advisor, leading an army to station in Runan.

He appointed Zhang Liao as general and Jia Xu as military advisor, and led an army to station in Xuzhou.

Both armies selected nearby strong soldiers to supplement their numbers, with an upper limit of 100,000. They also recruited refugees on the spot, reclaimed land, and used fields to support their troops.

Then each of them waited for Zhou Cheng's order to guard the place at ordinary times and not to act without authorization.

Zhao Yun, Zhang Liao, Xu Shu, and Jia Xu all took orders and left.

He also ordered Li Ru, Guo Jia and others to recruit wise men again in Yecheng, in order to vigorously develop the northern economy and agriculture and increase grain production. _Please download the novel without underlining