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Zhao Yun, Lu Bu, Dian Wei, Xu Chu, Zhou Tai, and Jiang Qin were all appointed as generals, while Ling Tong and Ling Cao were appointed as colonels, with other officers each receiving their respective ranks.
From then on, all power was concentrated in Long Chen's hands.
State affairs had to be reported to Long Chen first, and only then presented to the emperor.
This effectively meant holding the emperor hostage to command the warlords, and for a time, all the warlords in the various states and counties of the Han Dynasty were discussing Long Chen bringing the emperor to Yangzhou.
Danyang Commandery, Jianye.
After settling the emperor, Long Chen turned his attention back to the war in Xuzhou.
Returning to his residence, he invited Jia Xu and Xi Zhicai to discuss the matter.
Just as he was savoring a cup of mellow and flavorful black tea, the door to his residence suddenly creaked open.
Long Chen smiled.