The World of Yellow Sky

Chapter 545 The Northern Expedition!

At the end of the meeting, everyone bid farewell to Liu Chong.

Sun Jian stepped on his horse and left Liu Chong's Chariot General's Mansion with Sun Jing and others.

At this time, Chen Du was already shrouded in endless darkness. Except for some light coming from the direction of the imperial palace, the rest of the place was not at all bright.

The guard at the front held a lantern and looked around vigilantly.

They were Sun Jian's personal guards, and they were all elites who had gone through hundreds of battles. Even in the safest city of Chendu, they did not relax their vigilance at all.

The light of the lantern swayed with the bumps of the horses, and the shadows reflected by the people fluctuated. The cold sound of horseshoes echoed on both sides of the street, as if directly hitting the chest.

"Xiaotai, why did you signal me not to answer Chen Wang's question earlier?"

After walking some distance away from General Cheqi's mansion, Sun Jian asked Sun Jing his question.

The strategy Xun Yu had in mind was not much different from the strategy he had in mind.

Sun Jing turned her head to look at Sun Jian, sighed, and shook her head.

"My elder brother is good at military strategy, but he knows little about being an official. The official career is not the same as the military."

Sun Jing was a little heavy. He had also discovered many unfamiliar faces in Liu Chong's government office. Although he didn't know them, he had heard of them these days.

Today's Chen Wang Liu Chong is just like the previous great general He Jin, recruiting celebrities and making friends with heroes.

Chen Wang and Liu Chong are now deeply trusted by Liu Xie. The emperor is young, and the only person he can rely on is Wang Yue, the commander of the embroidered messenger, and only Chen Wang.

"Chen Wang Liu Chong is now an official worshiping general of chariots and cavalry, and because the emperor is young, he handles most of the affairs of the government on his behalf. His power is becoming more and more powerful, and his power is even more glorious than that of the old general He Jin."

Sun Jing's face was gloomy. Sun Jian had been fighting abroad for a long time, so he was beyond the reach of these changes in the court. According to Sun Jian's character, Sun Jing also knew that Sun Jian didn't bother to pay attention to these things.

"You mean that King Chen and Liu Chong may have the intention of disobedience?"

Startled, Sun Jian suddenly turned his head and asked in a deep voice.

Sun Jing shook her head and said in a low voice.

"In the past, Liu Chong, the king of Chen, sacrificed to the gods together with Wei Min, the former minister of the country, in order to seek longevity. As the late emperor knew, he should be punished according to the law. But Chen Wang and Liu Chong were pardoned, and after Chen Wang repented, he was grateful for his kindness."

"The Son of Heaven went south to the Kingdom of Chen. King Chen immediately moved out of the palace and used it as the Son of Heaven's palace. He also handed over most of the command of his subordinates to the Son of Heaven. He protected the Son of Heaven and never neglected it."

"Although King Chen seems to be acting like He Jin in the past, he is actually far from him. Now Chen has two guards, Yulin and Huben, with a total of more than [-] people. A few days ago, King Chen wrote to the court to request a reset. The Northern Army has a fixed number of troops of [-], five school lieutenants, and Lu Yu [yù] will be the Northern Army's Zhonghou."

"Lu Yu? Isn't he in Zhuo County?"

Lu Yu is Lu Zhi's only son left in this world. In the past, in order to escort Liu Xie out of Luoyang, Lu Zhi led his family soldiers to the rear, died of exhaustion, and his body was brought back by the Xiliang army.

After receiving the news that Lu Zhi died and his body was brought back by the Xiliang army, Lu Yu, who had already escaped from Luoyang, rode a fast horse on the starry night, returned to Luoyang, and asked to see Dong Zhuo.

Dong Zhuo was originally furious because of Liu Xie's escape and the Kwantung Allied Forces' crusade. At this time, when he heard that Lu Zhi's son Lu Yu asked to see him, he immediately ordered the guards to take Lu Yu down and kill Lu Yu.

However, Cai Yong was in Dong Zhuo's government office at that time. Hearing about this, he advised Dong Zhuo not to act rashly.

Dong Zhuo was persuaded by Cai Yong in the end, and let Lu Yu enter the mansion. At that time, Dong Zhuo was entertaining guests, and Lu Yu entered Dong Zhuo's mansion to meet Dong Zhuo.

Going forward to make a compromise, he was responsible for righteousness, kowtowed, and asked to use his life in exchange for his father's death in peace.

The guests at Dong Zhuo's banquet were all moved, they all left the table to intercede for Dong Zhuo, Cai Yong also left the table, counted Lu Zhi's achievements in detail, and pleaded with Dong Zhuo.

Dong Zhuo was finally convinced by Lu Yu. After the banquet, he handed Lu Zhi's body to Lu Yu. Lu Yu led a lonely horse and left Luoyang with Lu Zhi's body on his back. Returned to Zhuojun for burial.

"At the beginning of this year, Lu Yu was summoned by the emperor to Chendu to serve as a servant."

Sun Jing turned her head and glanced at the dark street. Although today is young, she can't treat her like a child.

In fact, Sun Jing once thought that Liu Chong had a heart of disobedience, but when he saw that Lu Yu was the Marquis of the Northern Army, he knew that Liu Chong was not the protagonist of this drama.

If Liu Chong really wanted to be He Jin, if he really wanted to be Huo Guang, if he really wanted to be the Son of Heaven, it would be impossible for Lu Yu to be the Marquis of the Northern Army.

Lu Zhi desperately escorted Liu Xie to escape. No matter whether it was public or private, Lu Yu would unswervingly stand on Liu Xie's side, not Liu Chong.

If Liu Chong really wanted to seize power, then the position of Marquis of the Northern Army should be held by Liu Chong's cronies. If he controls the Northern Army, he can control Chen Du and the Son of Heaven. Liu Xie was firmly in control.

It is certain that Huben and Habayashi will not be re-established, but Liu Chong did not. Everything he does is what a loyal minister should do.

"You are now leading Yuzhou Mu, which is equivalent to the original Sili Captain. You have also been awarded a fake festival. There are countless generals under your command. Your authority has reached an extremely dangerous situation. Every move will be magnified by everyone."

"My brother can cooperate with the matter of Yangzhou and ask other people to bring it up, but he must not bring it up by himself."

"The only places that the imperial court can control now are Yuzhou and Yangzhou. My brother has taken over the shepherd of Yuzhou, and then manages the affairs of Yangzhou. This is the way to die!"

"I know Elder Brother doesn't think that way, but in the eyes of everyone, Elder Brother wants to control the government, wants to control the Emperor, and follow Dong Zhuo's example!"

"The cunning rabbit dies, the lackey cooks; the flying birds are exhausted, the good bow is hidden; the enemy's country is destroyed, and the adviser is dead. Demou has already told you everything that needs to be said, and I will not say more."

Sun Jing's voice was deep and his tone was terrifyingly cold. He turned his head and stared at Sun Jian with a solemn expression.

"Brother, can you please tell me what your final decision is?"

The night wind was cold, and Sun Jian's heart was full of turmoil at this moment.

Didn't he immediately report the discovery of the Chuanguo Jade Seal? The current Chuanguo Jade Seal was placed in the mansion by him.

Although he was determined at the time, he was finally persuaded by Cheng Pu and did not disclose the matter immediately.

Because of the news of the loss of the Chuanguo Yuxi, there was already an uproar in the Guanzhong area. At that time, Sun Jian had only more than [-] soldiers under his command, and the rest of the soldiers were resting in Luyang.

If it is discovered that the matter of Chuanguo Yuxi is leaked, it may cause an uproar, and may even trigger the Xiliang Army to send a large army to attack, so Sun Jian finally chose to temporarily suppress the matter and chose to keep it secret.

Of course this is only one of the reasons...

After that night, the Jade Seal of Chuanguo appeared in Sun Jian's dreams almost every day.

"Ordered by heaven, you will live forever!"

"Those who hold the Imperial Seal will be destined!"

"Heaven and Fuqu, you will be blamed instead!"

Every word Cheng Pu said that night was actually remembered by Sun Jian in his heart.

How many people in the world can resist the position of the Ninth Five-Year Lord, the throne of the Son of Heaven?
The Han Dynasty was in decline, but he controlled Yuzhou, and he had countless elite soldiers and generals. He led Yuzhou Mu, Wanhuhou, and Taiguguan. .

As for Yangzhou, which is close to Yuzhou, Wu County is his hometown, and the Lujiang Zhou family has a good relationship with his family...

Yangzhou Inspector Chen Wen is indecisive, lacks courage, and does not understand military strategy. If he wants to occupy Yangzhou, he does not even need to use force. Served by one's own cronies.

At that time, Yuzhou and Yangzhou will all be in his hands, and there will be no one in the Chendu court to restrain him.

The Yellow Turbans in the north are about to move, Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shao are in a fierce battle, Qing and Yan are also fighting together...

Maybe he really has the qualifications to be the Ninth Five!
The sky and the earth are turning upside down, the fire is burning, the building is about to collapse, and a tree is hard to hold...

Most of Taipingdao's prophecy has been fulfilled, perhaps the Han Dynasty has really lost its destiny, and this Jade Seal of Chuanguo was really gifted to him by heaven.

When he was holding the Chuanguo Jade Seal back then, he even had a feeling of sympathy, as if the Chuanguo Jade Seal belonged to him and belonged to him.

There was nothing to say all the way, and Sun Jian didn't answer Sun Jing's question in the end.

Back at the mansion, Sun Jian waved away the crowd and walked towards the inner house alone.

Sun Jing stood in place, staring at Sun Jian's back slowly disappearing into the darkness. Liu Chong became more and more defensive towards Sun Jian, but Sun Jian didn't notice it at all.

"Brother..."

Sun Jian's figure trembled slightly, and he stopped in his tracks. He heard Sun Jing's shout, but he didn't turn his head, he just stopped.

"No matter what brother's choice is, all of us are willing to follow you forward."

Sun Jian said nothing, he raised his hand, waved it lightly, and disappeared into the darkness like this.

Today, Sun Jian's status has undergone earth-shaking changes, but Sun Jian seems to have not yet adapted.

In the past, Sun Jian was just a Sima of a department, a sheriff of a county, but after only a few years, he has become a marquis of thousands of households, a state shepherd in charge of a state, and a powerful minister in charge of holidays.

Sun Jian has now stood in a higher position than Zhu Jun, Lu Zhi, and even Huangfusong in the past, and his every move is changing the situation in the world.

……

In the first year of Chuping, the sixth day of the seventh month was the second day after Sun Jian returned to Chendu.

At the court meeting, Sun Jian presented the Jade Seal of the Kingdom, and everyone was in an uproar for a while.

It has been confirmed by many parties that the Jade Seal of the Chuan Kingdom presented by Sun Jian is indeed the Jade Seal of the Chuan Kingdom that was lost when Dong Zhuo moved his capital to Chang'an.

"Ordered by heaven, you will live forever!"

The news that Liu Xie had obtained the Jade Seal of Chuanguo swept through the thirteen prefectures of the Han Dynasty like a hurricane, attracting the attention of the whole world.

……

July [-]th.

Sun Jian led [-] troops to garrison Yangxia City in Chenjun, south of Chenliu Commandery in Yanzhou.

The envoys of the Chendu court entered the east county of Yanzhou, and Liu Dai claimed that he could not recover from illness.

July seventeenth.

The imperial court of Chendu issued an edict to enumerate Liu Dai's evil deeds, and revoked Liu Dai's position as governor of Yanzhou on the grounds that he killed Qiaomao without orders and proclaimed himself a governor, and made Chen Qun the new governor of Yanzhou. The ministers and sheriffs of the remaining counties appointed were also dismissed.

Sun Jian swore an oath to the army in Yangxia, and after reading the call to action, he launched the Northern Expedition. Chen Qun, the governor of Yanzhou, also led the army northward.

Zhang Miao, the prefect of Chenliu County, Cao Cao, the prefect of Jiyin County, and Bao Xin, the governor of Jibei, responded on the same day. Chen Qun took over the troops of Jiyin County and Chenliu County, gathered troops in Jiyin County, and attacked Shanyang County eastward. , Rencheng State, and Dongping State.

Bao Xin, the Prime Minister of Jibei Kingdom, also used his troops to attack the three prefectures in the south, attacking from both sides.

July twenty-fourth.

After only seven days, Sun Jian led the army to drive straight in, from Chenliu County all the way north, and approached the city of Puyang.

Liu Dai was caught off guard, he didn't expect the response of the court in Chendu to be so quick, Yuan Shao was fighting Gongsun Zan at this time, and he couldn't take care of himself, Liu Dai had no choice but to stick to the city.

July [-]th.

Liu Dai bound his hands, went out of the city and surrendered, and the three counties of Shanyang County, Rencheng State, and Dongping State were all flat.

Yanzhou Inspector Chen Qun and Puyang took office as Yanzhou Inspector, and re-appointed prefects and state ministers for the three places.

But less than half a day after the good report written by Sun Jian and others was sent to Chendu, two urgent military reports were delivered to Chen Qun and Sun Jian.

The first urgent report was about the Yellow Turban Army.

The Taishan County was breached by the Yellow Turban Army. The Yellow Turban Army occupied an important pass, relying on the location to cut off the connection between Taishan County and other counties. The Qingzhou Army has already freed up its hands.

And the Xuzhou army also experienced changes, and there was no way to harass Qingzhou again.

In the past, in order to quell the resurgent Yellow Turban Army, the imperial court at that time appointed Tao Qian as the governor of Xuzhou. After Tao Qian took office, he appointed Zang Ba and his fellow villager Sun Guan as generals to suppress the Yellow Turban Uprising.

From then on, Zang Ba was subordinate to Tao Qian, defeated the thieves, and worshiped him as the captain of cavalry.

However, not long ago, after Zang Ba completely drove the Yellow Turban Army out of Xuzhou, he did not withdraw his troops and returned. Instead, he joined forces with Sun Guan, Wu Dun, Yin Li, Chang Xi and his elder brother Sun Kang, gathered the army, and settled down. In the Kaiyang area, he became the hegemon of his own side, neither obeying orders nor calling.

Sun Jian's complexion gradually darkened, the plan could not keep up with the changes, and now the Qingzhou Army was free to assist Yuan Shao, but they were threatened by the Yellow Turban Army and were forced to set up a large number of troops on the border of Taishan County , to prevent the intrusion of the Yellow Turban Army.

Taishan Yellow Turban is now known as [-], and it is also a force that should not be underestimated. Ants devour elephants is not alarmist.

But these actually didn't have too much impact on the overall situation. They had already occupied Yanzhou, and Yuan Shao had already wiped out one arm.

But after another urgent report was opened, everyone fell into silence.

On July [-], Gongsun Zan took advantage of the victory to pursue and occupied Qinghe Kingdom, and then captured Guangzong City in Julu County to the west of Qinghe Kingdom.

Yuan Shao had assembled a large number of troops at this time, stationed in the south of Guangzong, and a battle broke out between the two sides at Jieqiao...

(End of this chapter)