Chapter 228 Rising to Fame

Many generals in the court have been tossing and turning in the past few months, unable to sleep.

Following the failure of Zhang Wen's expedition to the west, Han Sui killed Beigong Boyu and Li Wenhou, and led his army to sweep the northwest. The failed Lingdi no longer wanted Zhang Wen to continue to march.

Since the Yellow Turban Rebellion broke out, Emperor Ling used his treasury savings to support Huangfusong, and Zhu Jun and Lu Zhi's three-way army conquered the Yellow Turban, which cost a lot of money. However, the Yellow Turban Rebellion was indeed so powerful that Emperor Ling had to use his personal treasury to support it. one time.

But Zhang Wen mobilized more than 100,000 troops. The food and grass consumed by people eating horse chews every day and five baht is an astronomical figure. Consumption will be more than double normal.

Therefore, Emperor Ling strictly ordered Zhang Wen not to go to war, and repaired his armaments in Meiyang, and even cryptically proposed more than once in court meetings that Zhang Wen should be removed from the post of chariot general and returned to the court to serve.

However, the group of military generals in the court represented by He Jin, Huangfusong, and Zhu Jun firmly disagreed: the three assistants, the banners and screens of Chang'an, and the guards of the emperor's mausoleum, should not be abandoned.

Emperor Ling had no choice but to order Zhang Wen not to go to battle, and to lead an army to guard Sanfu. If possible, he would raise food and grass locally. He also wanted to build a few more new palaces in the palace.

At this time, another bad news came.

Geng Bi, the new governor of Liangzhou, gathered soldiers from several counties in Liangzhou, and launched an offensive against Han Sui. As a result, he was attacked by the enemy general Yan Xing and died on the spot.

This news had just reached Luoyang, and it immediately caused a new round of uproar in the court council. The controversy about whether to stick to Sanfu or abandon Sanfu was endlessly debated for a while.

On July 2, Emperor Ling held another court meeting.

"Your Majesty, Gaozu established his capital in Chang'an, and the imperial mausoleums are all in the suburbs of Chang'an. The three assistants guard Chang'an and protect the spirits of the past emperors of the Han Dynasty. How can we abandon them?" He Jin spoke earnestly. Liu Biao, Xun You, He Yong, Yuan Shao and others were counselors on various matters, so their words made sense.

Yuan Feng didn't change his face and said: "Liangzhou Qiang and Hu live together, and they can't do the way of being king, and they are not king's land."

There is a saying that goes out from Kanto, and from Kansai. The so-called pass in the story is also Hangu Pass. The culture and education in the vast area of ​​the Kanto was prosperous. Many civil officials in the Han Dynasty came from the Kanto, but the environment in the Kanxi was harsh, and the Qiang Hu always believed in force. Among the frontier army.

Yuan Feng, who was born in the Yuan family, a prominent family in Runan, has long disliked Kansai. It's okay to give up Sanfu. Don't the Qiang people want this land? Just give it to them, why bother to fight.

Emperor Ling nodded slightly, he had long thought of giving up Sansuke, but as the Son of Heaven, he couldn't speak in person. Now Situ, who is one of the three princes, has become his mouth, which is naturally excellent.

Yuan Feng went on to say: "Besides, Zhang Wen has been ineffective for a long time, stationed in Meiyang, and the 100,000 troops under his command cost countless money and food every day. It is better to be stationed in Tongguan. The mountains and rivers are so strong that even the Qiang people can't attack."

This can be regarded as poking the excitement of Emperor Ling, why did he give up Sansuke? Isn't it because Zhang Wen has been fighting for nothing and wasting money and food every day. If Zhang Wen can defeat Han Sui and pacify Liangzhou in one fell swoop, it will be nothing for him to spend some money.

But Zhang Wen really failed to live up to expectations, so Emperor Ling was quite annoyed.

Huangfu Song came out angrily, and said loudly: "The land of Liangzhou was obtained by Emperor Guangwu in a bloody battle led by Cen, Geng, and Feng Zhu generals. How can Your Majesty abandon it so easily?"

After a short pause, Huangfusong said to Emperor Ling: "If His Majesty Meng does not give up, I am willing to lead an army to conquer, and Han Sui will be captured and killed within half a year."

After Wang Mang usurped the Han, there were separatist regimes all over the country. At that time, it was the hero Kai Xiao who occupied Liangzhou in the northwest. Emperor Guangwu sent troops to conquer, and it took several years of bloody battles to regain the land of Liangzhou.

Zhu Jun also came out: "I am willing to conquer the Northwest with Brother Yizhen and serve the imperial court."

The two most famous generals of the imperial court came out at the same time. If Huangfusong and Zhu Jun really sent troops together, it would not be difficult to pacify the northwest.

And when the court debates were endless, a horse from the west gate of Luoyang City suddenly galloped into Luoyang City.

"Great victory, great victory!"

The knights who entered the city carried a yellow banner on their backs, held a silk book, and shouted loudly around the city.

"Anxi Zhonglang defeated Liu Ye by 25,000 thieves, and marched into Longxi County!"

Luoyang City was the capital of the Han Dynasty, with a population close to 500,000 and a prosperous culture. Hearing the knight's words, the discussion suddenly became heated.

"Liu Ye? Isn't he the empress of the great ancestor?"

"I heard that he was named Anxi Zhonglang General by the emperor. I didn't expect to win such a big victory just after taking office."

"I heard that the governor, Geng Bi, died. I never expected to win such a big victory."

After the Yellow Turban Rebellion, almost all the focus of the whole country was on Liangzhou, but the news was not good. Except for the battle of Linjing commanded by Huangfusong, there were almost no bright spots.

All of a sudden, people in Luoyang City had to discuss this matter. Many people even regarded Liu Ye as a rising general in Kansai. brighter.

And after the knight circled the city for a week, he drove into Miyagi

Just as the court was arguing, the footsteps of a member of the Jinwu Guard sounded at the entrance of the main hall.

"Report to Your Majesty, the great victory in Liangzhou!"

The dispute among the ministers immediately paused, and Emperor Ling and the ministers looked over. Could it be that Zhang Wen took the initiative to attack?

"Chen Anxi Zhonglang, General Liu Ye, played on the 17th of June. The last general led his army to defeat the 10,000 cavalry troops of Yan Xingbu, the rebel army. The governor Geng Bi was assassinated and died. I am temporarily acting as the governor and commanding the army. I am in a state of anxiety all day long. Please Your Majesty chooses someone else.

On the other hand, on June 15th, Luomen County's wealthy kingdom rebelled with more than 10,000 troops. Yu Jin, a lieutenant under a certain command, led the army to gallop and destroyed more than 10,000 thieves in two days. The Kingdom colluded with Han Sui, so he sent the school lieutenant Zhang Heng to lead an army of 5,000, and the ban designed to break it.

A certain general led an army into Longxi, supported Li Xiangru, the governor of the county, and vowed to deal with the Sui rebels to the end, wishing His Majesty peace. "

The hall fell into silence, He Jin suddenly laughed.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty. The great victory in Liangzhou is the blessing of the past emperors. Liu Yuqing's contribution to strategizing must be rewarded!"

For a while, the courtiers and generals of the Chinese and Chinese courts competed to congratulate Emperor Ling. After all, they had won a victory, which was true both emotionally and rationally. However, there were some small changes in the issue of Sansuke. The minister had other ideas in his mind.

"Your Majesty, Liu Lang will strategize, and the soldiers of Liangzhou fought bloody battles to achieve this hard-won victory. Your Majesty should commend them for their achievements." Huangfusong came out and said, he was delighted with Liu Ye's victory.

Emperor Ling nodded: "Liu Ye will be promoted to the general who seeks captives, with a salary of 500 shi and a reward of 100 bolts of silk."