Three Kingdoms: Domination of the World

The battle in Yuzhou came to an end. After treating the soldiers with mild or moderate illnesses in the barracks, Suo Chao bid farewell to Generals Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun. The next battle plan was for Huangfu Song to march north to Dongjun, while Zhu Jun would lead his troops to attack Zhao Hong in Nanyang.

On a bright, sunny morning, Sun Jian and Suo Chao stood amidst verdant mountains and clear waters, surrounded by lush forests and a gurgling stream. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on them.

"Foster father, I'm going back to Mo Nan County!"

"Bo Yi! I'm also going to follow General Zhu to Nanyang!"

Sun Jian had a kind face, and a hint of reluctance in his eyes. He gently patted Suo Chao's shoulder and said earnestly:

"My child, we part today, and I don't know when we'll meet again. Your adoptive father hopes that you can become a true hero and contribute your strength to your country and its people."

"Bo Yi, don't forget to write home often! Your mother misses you very much."

"Okay, I've got it all down."

Suo Chao held his adoptive father's hand tightly, tears welling up in his eyes. He held back his tears and said firmly:

"Suo Chao will always remember my foster father's teachings. I will definitely work hard and will never let you down!"

At this moment, a breeze blew, and Sun Jian's battle robe fluttered in the wind, and he seemed to have transformed into a majestic god of war. Suo Chao looked up at his adoptive father, his heart filled with admiration and gratitude.

In this tranquil and beautiful setting, Sun Jian and Suo Chao walked away, their farewell filled with blessings for each other and hopes for the future. This lush landscape witnessed the profound friendship between adoptive father and son and will become a lasting memory in their hearts.

Northland.

The Xianbei were unable to capture the city after a prolonged siege. The Han army's defenders were exceptionally tenacious, and sieges across the city made no progress, leading to a protracted standoff and a war of attrition. Suo Chao, after three days, finally returned to Monan County.

"General Yan Yan, how is the defense situation in Mo Nan County?"

"General, the Xianbei army attacked the city repeatedly, but was repelled every time by our army."

"General Yan, you have worked hard."

"Where is General Zhao Yun?"

"Oh! General Zhao went to defend Shuofang County. The Xianbei were trying to break through the weak Shuofang County. Generals Wang Jie and Liu Dao urgently requested assistance, and General Zhao led his troops back to defend."

"Ok!"

Suo Chao returned to his room and began to carefully read the letter from home. In the letter, Uncle Qiang said that the clinic was operating normally and that when the Yellow Turbans rebelled, they were repelled by Zu Maoshu who stayed behind.

"Uncle Zumao, you've worked hard!"

"Uncle Qiang is really a money-maker! The clinic has expanded again, and we've established in-depth cooperation with the prefectural governor's office."

In the letter, Wu Xiu, Suo Chao's adoptive mother, urged him to take good care of himself and informed him of the family matters. She was most concerned about her nine-year-old brother Ce, who kept clamoring to join his brother and father in the campaign against the Yellow Turbans.

"Haha, Brother Ce's martial arts skills shouldn't have fallen behind!"

The two sisters wrote about the situation in the palace. Empress Song's son Liu Shi was appointed crown prince, and the struggle in the palace became more intense.

"In this time and space, Liu Shi, who originally didn't exist, was made the crown prince. How interesting!"

Suo Chao replied to each letter. He urged his family to take good care of themselves and offered to travel north to find him if things proved impossible. After completing his letters, Suo Chao began to consider his next steps. He understood the cruelty of war and the weight of his responsibility.

"I must build Mo Nan County into an indestructible base."

Suo Chao decided to strengthen the defenses of Monan County and sent spies to closely monitor the Xianbei's movements. He also contacted other county governors to discuss a plan for dealing with the situation in the north.

"Brother Fengxian, I've long heard of your great name! Your deeds are well-known!"

"Oh? Why does General Zhenbei call me Senior Brother?"

"Brother, Master Li Yan often mentions your name in front of me."

"Haha, I see! Junior Brother Boyi, I also admire your achievements in the North!"

"Haha, my martial arts skills are still far behind my senior brother's."

In this turbulent era, Suo Chao knows that only by unity can we resist the invasion of foreign enemies and protect the peace of the people.

"Liu Biejia, Youzhou has fallen, and our northern counties have failed to provide adequate support. This is not a very glorious thing."

"Hmm! I wonder what General Zhenbei's plan is?"

"Let's take back Youzhou first. It's a great shame and humiliation that Youzhou was occupied by Murong Chui!"

The fact that Youzhou had been occupied by Murong Chui was like a thorn in Suo Chao's heart, deeply hurting him. He secretly vowed to recapture Youzhou and let the Xianbei know that the Han people were not to be bullied.

"Now that the North is full of great generals, I am confident that we can turn defense into offense."

"Very good! The fall of Youzhou has always been a knot in my heart!"

"The matter of retaking Youzhou still depends on you generals."

All the generals attending the meeting nodded silently, expressing that they would work together to regain the lost territory as soon as possible.

"We in Jiuyuan County are willing to cooperate with this operation."

"We in Shuofang County also agree."

"We in Beidi County also agree."

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Before the army could move, the preparation of food and fodder was essential. To this end, Suo Chao actively liaised with other prefecture governors to discuss a joint strategy against the Xianbei. Through his tireless efforts, the prefectures gradually formed a close alliance, jointly plotting the recapture of Youzhou. To achieve this goal, each prefecture actively prepared for war, gathering elite troops and food supplies in the Yunzhong area.

At the same time, Suo Chao also worked to strengthen the defenses of Monan County. He personally supervised the soldiers as they built the city walls, reinforced the gates, and set up numerous traps and obstacles outside the city. He also organized military training for the soldiers to improve their combat capabilities.

"General Yan, the defense of Mo Nan County is now in your hands."

"Okay, General. Please rest assured, with me here, the enemy will never be able to capture our county."

Under Suo Chao's meticulous planning, the defenses of Mo Nan County became impregnable. The Xianbei launched repeated attacks, but were each repelled by the Han army led by Suo Chao. As their losses mounted, the Xianbei began to panic. Murong Ke, Tan Shihuai, and Budugen retreated to Mo Bei, waiting for another opportunity to fight.

Murong Chui realized that continuing to attack Yunzhong County would only lead to greater losses. Therefore, he decided to change his strategy and continue the feint attack from the front, while secretly leading the main force of the Xianbei to attack Dingxiang County.

Upon learning of the Xianbei's movements, Suo Chao led the Han army in pursuit like an arrow from a bow. During the pursuit, Suo Chao engaged the Xianbei in close combat numerous times, resulting in a close fight, with both sides winning and losing. Undeterred, Suo Chao pursued them relentlessly, determined to capture Murong Chui. At the critical moment, Tuoba Tao's troops descended like a divine force, forcing Suo Chao to retreat in defeat and return to Yunzhong Commandery.