In the following plot, Zhang Fan began to strengthen Bingzhou's defenses. He ordered his soldiers to build city walls, forts, and outposts to ensure Bingzhou's security. At the same time, he also actively trained the army to improve their combat effectiveness and discipline.
At the same time, the Xianbei people were not idle either. They gathered forces outside and prepared to attack Bingzhou again. Their leader Tuoba Liwei was very uneasy when he learned that the Han army in Bingzhou was becoming increasingly powerful under the leadership of Zhang Fan. He decided to send envoys to the Han Dynasty to conduct peace talks with the Han Dynasty to gain more support and benefits.
In Luoyang, the capital of the Han Dynasty, Han Ling Emperor Liu Hong received Xianbei's envoys. After listening to the terms of peace talks proposed by the envoy, he couldn't help but hesitate. He knew that the Xianbei people were one of the threats to the Han Dynasty, but at the same time he also needed to stabilize the border and reduce the losses and suffering caused by the war. Therefore, he decided to send an envoy to the Xianbei tribe to negotiate with Tuoba Liwei.
During the negotiation, Tuoba Liwei put forward his own conditions: the Han Dynasty must give the Xianbei people a certain amount of land and resources, and recognize the Xianbei people's status in Bingzhou. He also threatened that if the Han Dynasty failed to meet these conditions, the Xianbei people would attack Bingzhou again.
The envoys of the Han Dynasty brought Tuoba Liwei's conditions back to Luoyang and handed them over to Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty. Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty convened ministers to discuss countermeasures. After a fierce debate, he finally decided to give the Xianbei people a certain amount of land and resources, and asked them to promise not to attack Bingzhou again.
This decision spread to Bingzhou, and Zhang Fan and the ministers expressed their opposition. They believed that this was a humiliation and compromise to the Han Dynasty, and they could not allow the Xianbei people to advance further. However, Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty had made up his mind, and Zhang Fan and others had no choice but to comply.
However, this decision did not bring peace and stability. Although the Xianbei people received land and resources from the Han Dynasty, they were not satisfied. They are still looking for opportunities to attack Bingzhou and expand their sphere of influence.
Zhang Fan realized this and decided to take more active measures to prevent the Xianbei invasion. He began to strengthen Bingzhou's defenses and build walls, forts and outposts to ensure Bingzhou's security. At the same time, he also actively trained the army to improve their combat effectiveness and discipline.
In this process, Zhang Fan demonstrated outstanding leadership and military talents. He can formulate corresponding tactics and strategies based on different terrains and enemy situations. He is good at observing and analyzing the enemy's weaknesses and adopting targeted attacks. He also cared about the lives and welfare of his soldiers, minimizing their casualties and suffering as much as possible.
Under the leadership of Zhang Fan, the Han army in Bingzhou gradually grew stronger. Rich nobles and troops from all over the country also joined the ranks of the Han army, and they fought together for the security of the country.
At the same time, the Xianbei people were not idle either. They gathered forces outside and prepared to attack Bingzhou again. Their leader Tuoba Liwei was very uneasy when he learned that the Han army in Bingzhou was becoming increasingly powerful under the leadership of Zhang Fan. He decided to send an envoy to the Han Dynasty for a second negotiation with the Han Dynasty.
During the negotiations, Tuoba Liwei once again put forward his own conditions: the Han Dynasty must give the Xianbei people more land and resources, and recognize the Xianbei people's permanent status in Bingzhou. He also threatened that if the Han Dynasty failed to meet these conditions, the Xianbei people would attack Bingzhou again, plunging the entire Bingzhou into a disaster of war.
The words of the Xianbei envoy echoed over the court, causing an uproar. Han Ling Emperor Liu Hong frowned, feeling worried. Since he ascended the throne, the Xianbei people have repeatedly invaded the border, burned, killed, looted, and committed all kinds of evil. Now, Xianbei leader Tuoba Liwei is even more open-mouthed, demanding that the Han Dynasty cede large tracts of land and recognize its permanent status in Bingzhou.
While the ministers were discussing, Zhang Fan, the governor of Bingzhou, stepped forward and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I think this is a trick of the Xianbei people. They saw that our defense in Bingzhou was getting stronger and our military strength was getting stronger, so they wanted to use the name of negotiation to negotiate. Just to delay. When I let down my guard, they will definitely come back."
Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty was shocked when he heard this. He knew that what Zhang Fan said was true, but if he insisted on going his own way and refused the Xianbei people's demands, the war would surely reignite and lives would be ruined again.
"In your opinion, what should we do?" Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty turned his eyes to Zhang Fan.
Zhang Fan pondered for a moment and said: "Your Majesty, I think we should first stabilize the Xianbei people and strengthen border defense. In addition, we need to actively contact the rich and nobles from all over the country to jointly resist foreign aggression."
After hearing this, Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty nodded repeatedly, secretly praising Zhang Fan for his wisdom and courage. An envoy was immediately sent to inform the Xianbei people that the Han Dynasty was willing to set aside some land and provide resources, but refused to recognize its permanent status in Bingzhou.
When the news reached the Xianbei tribe, Tuoba Liwei became furious. He was determined to invade the territory again and fight to the death with the Han army. However, at this moment, his subordinate Wei Yue raised objections.
"Your Majesty, the Han Dynasty is now on guard, and Zhang Fan of Bingzhou is both wise and brave. If our army acts rashly, we may be ambushed by the Han army. In the opinion of my subordinates, it is better to postpone sending troops and find a better strategy."
Tuoba Liwei couldn't help but calm down after hearing this. He knew that what Wei Yue said was true. He had been defeated by Zhang Fan many times before, so he would have no chance of winning if he sent troops rashly this time. So he decided to adopt Wei Yue's suggestion and postpone the crime.
At the same time, Zhang Fan did not dare to slack off in Bingzhou. He knew that the Xianbei people might come back at any time, so he actively rectified the armament and strengthened the city defense. In addition, he also recruited children from wealthy and noble families to join the army to jointly defend his homeland.
One day, while Lu Bu was chatting with Cheng Lian, Tan Ma came to report that the Xianbei people had assembled and would launch a large-scale attack on Bingzhou in the near future. Lu Bu was shocked when he heard the news, but Cheng Lian was calm and composed.
"General, there is no need to panic," Cheng Lian said. "Although the Xianbei people are menacing, as long as our army works together and fights bravely, we will definitely be able to repel the bandit army."
Zhang Fan quickly convened a military meeting after hearing the news. At the meeting, it was decided that Lu Bu would lead the main force to face the enemy head-on; Cheng Lian would lead the elite cavalry to attack the Xianbei camp; Wei Yue would be responsible for guarding the city and surrounding areas. Everyone agreed in unison and their morale was high.
A few days later, the Xianbei army arrived at the border of Bingzhou. Tuoba Liwei groaned secretly when he saw that the Han army was waiting for them. However, the arrow was on the string and had to be fired. He immediately ordered the entire army to attack.
The Xianbei army rushed towards the Han army's position like wolves and tigers. For a time, arrows rained like rain, and war drums shook the sky. Lu Bu led the main force of the Han army to resist tenaciously, while Cheng Lian led the cavalry to sneak behind the enemy's rear and prepare to launch a surprise attack.
However, Xianbei leader Tuoba Liwei was not satisfied with such results. He knew very well that Bingzhou Zhang Fan was powerful. If he could not annihilate the main force of the Han army in one fell swoop, there would be endless troubles in the future. So, he ordered the Xianbei army to assemble and prepare for the final charge.
At this moment, the cavalry led by Cheng Lian suddenly came out from behind and rushed into the Xianbei camp. The camp suddenly fell into chaos, and the Xianbei soldiers ran away with their heads in their hands. Tuoba Liwei was shocked when he saw this and hurriedly ordered the entire army to retreat.
When the Han army saw this, their morale was greatly boosted. Lu Bu took the opportunity and ordered the entire army to pursue and kill countless Xianbei soldiers. After this battle, the Xianbei people were severely weakened and no longer dared to invade the Bingzhou border.
Zhang Fan breathed a sigh of relief after hearing the news in the city. He knew that the victory in this battle was hard-won and it all depended on the concerted efforts and bravery of the generals. So the people in the city were ordered to go out of the city to welcome him and celebrate the victory together.
While the whole city was rejoicing, Zhang Fan did not relax his vigilance. He knew that although the Xianbei people had suffered heavy losses, they were still a serious concern of the Han Dynasty. So he ordered to continue to strengthen border defense and closely monitor the movements of the Xianbei people.
In the days that followed, Zhang Fan actively contacted wealthy nobles from various places to discuss strategies to resist foreign aggression. He knows that only by uniting as one and fighting the enemy together can the peace of his homeland be ensured.
At the same time, the Xianbei people were not depressed after their defeat. Tuoba Li learned from the pain and decided to regain his strength and make a comeback. He knew that if he wanted to defeat the Han army and seize Bingzhou, he must seek new allies and support. So they sent envoys to various places to contact other nomadic forces to jointly deal with the Han Dynasty.
After learning about the Xianbei people's movements, Han Ling Emperor Liu Hong felt worried. He knew that in order to stabilize the border and quell foreign aggression, he must seek long-term peace and stability. So he convened ministers to discuss countermeasures, and sent envoys to various places to contact wealthy nobles and noble forces in various places to discuss strategies to quell foreign aggression.
During this period, Zhang Fan's reputation and influence in Bingzhou increased day by day. He not only guarded the border and resisted foreign aggression, but also actively implemented various reform measures to improve people's livelihood and develop the economy. More and more wealthy nobles and gentry forces began to support Zhang Fan, seeing him as the hope of quelling foreign aggression and stabilizing the border.
One day, Lu Bu and Cheng Lian were on the tower overlooking the border, and they were filled with emotion. They knew that in order to completely quell Xianbei's troubles, it was far from enough to merge the states alone. It is necessary to contact the powerful nobles and gentry forces in various places to form a joint force in order to finally defeat the foreign aggression.
"General," Cheng Lian said, "nowadays, wealthy nobles and noble forces from all over the world regard Governor Zhang as a hero and savior. Why don't we take the opportunity to contact the wealthy nobles and noble forces from all over the world to jointly support Governor Zhang in quelling foreign aggression?"
When Lu Bu heard this, his eyes lit up: "This is a wonderful plan! I will report it to Governor Zhang right away."
After saying that, Lu Bu turned and left, going to report the matter to Zhang Fan. This strategy also received strong approval from Zhang Fan. He knew that in order to quell foreign aggression and stabilize borders, he must seek broader support and cooperation. So it was decided to send Lu Bu and Cheng Lian as envoys to various places to contact wealthy nobles and gentry forces to discuss strategies to quell foreign aggression.
In a desolate wilderness, the Han cavalry led by Zhang Fan faced off against the Xianbei army. The Xianbei army rushed towards the Han army's position like wolves and tigers. For a time, arrows rained like rain, and war drums shook the sky. Lu Bu led the main force of the Han army to resist tenaciously, while Cheng Lian led the cavalry to sneak behind the enemy's rear and prepare to launch a surprise attack.
