Three Kingdoms: The Yellow Turbans finally revolt

Guan Hai led a million Qingzhou Yellow Turbans to join the King of Bohai Sea. After half a month of brewing, the news spread to Luoyang Chaotang, and the court was once again shocked.

General Dong Zhuo praised the King of Bohai as "the pillar of the great Han, the blessing of the country", and at the same time asked His Majesty to give the Bohai Palace in Luoyang, and then asked for a reward of ten thousand gold, countless silks, and placed it among them. Dong Zhuo carefully selected dozens of She is a beauty, and she is regarded as a servant of the royal family.

What Liu Qing didn't know was that his palace in Yecheng hadn't been completed yet, but there was an extra mansion in Luoyang out of thin air, and its scale was several times larger than the newly built one in Yecheng.

It is also unheard of to reward Luoyang's mansion for a foreign king, but it does not prevent all officials from following Dong Zhuo's example, giving gold to those who give gold, and gifts to those who give gifts.

But Liu Qing, who was thousands of miles away, didn't know all of this.

During this period of time, it can be described as busy and crazy. Liu Qing and Jushou returned to Linzi, Qi County, which is where the Qingzhou government is located. During the past few years when Qingzhou was poisoned by the Yellow Turban, the governance system was severely damaged.

Especially in Beihai, the registered population dropped sharply from 50 million to 15. However, these people did not all disappear, but those who fled and fell grass. Most of them became the Yellow Turban Army.

What Jushou has to do now is to re-register and register them for their return to their hometowns. After that, they will divide the fields and cultivate them, so that the agricultural production will take the lead in getting on the right track.

There are six prefectures in Qingzhou, Liu Bei is in charge of Pingyuan, Cao Cao is in charge of Jinan, and Jushou is also in charge of the six counties of Qi County. I didn't move him for a while.

As for Beihai County and Donglai County, Sun Shao, chief governor of Qingzhou, and Gongcao Wang Xiu have worked hard during this period of time, assisting Jushou. Liu Qing intends to give them the opportunity to make Sun Shao the acting prefect of Beihai and Wang Xiu the acting governor of Donglai County. Prefect, as for whether this code can be removed, it depends on their performance in office.

Then Zhou Cang and Liao Hua were designated as Captains of Beihai and Donglai respectively, responsible for the security and defense of the county. The county captains of the counties in the county were responsible for security and arresting thieves. Zhang Yun selected dozens of outstanding talents from the army to serve as temporary county captains. The responsibility is to eliminate bandits in the state as quickly as possible, so as to ensure smooth agricultural production and smooth commercial roads.

Qingzhou is recovering its vitality in an orderly manner. Except for the food that is often in short supply, everything seems to be on the right track.

At the same time, Zhang Liao and Zhao Yun's troops also quietly marched to Pingchang County, which is the border of Xuzhou.

Naturally, this point could not escape Tao Qian's investigation. For this reason, Tao Qian also ordered Zang Ba and Sun Guan to lead troops to station in Gumu County, facing Pingchang across the river.

In Pengcheng, the governor's residence, Tao Qian specially convened a group of staff for this matter, to discuss countermeasures for the possible entry of King Bohai into Xuzhou.

However, after discussing in the classroom for a long time, there was no conclusion, and the representatives of all parties insisted on their own opinions.

Mi Zhu bluntly said that he could invite the King of Bohai to enter Xuzhou to jointly exterminate the Yellow Turbans and restore peace to Xuzhou. Of course, Dong Zhuo called him an expert.

Xiao Jian, Prime Minister of Langya, as a representative of local forces, firmly opposed King Bohai's entry into the territory of Langya Kingdom. He not only opposed the entry of King Bohai's soldiers and horses into Langya Kingdom, but also opposed Zang Ba leading troops into Langya Kingdom. As a local force that took advantage of the situation, Xiao Jian Only nominally attached to Tao Qian.

Regarding Xiao Jian's objection, Tao Qian naturally pretended not to hear it. He said solemnly: "Zang Ba and Sun Guan have already rushed to Gumu, and now the King of Bohai is coming, and it is no longer a matter of meddling in Xuzhou!"

Tao Qian was born as a military general, and had tens of thousands of Danyang elite soldiers under his tent. Although Xiao Jian had some private soldiers in Langya, Tao Qian did not take him seriously.

"My lord, since the king of Bohai went south, he has occupied several counties in Yanzhou, and Qingzhou has been swallowed up by him alone. Now he is leading the army to look at Xuzhou, so he has to guard against it. Since the king of Bohai has a problem with the Yuan family, it is better for the envoy to come forward. Go and get in touch with One or Two, so that they can send reinforcements to reject the Bohai King!" Chen Deng said.

"Brother Chen, Yuan Shao is busy fighting Dong Zhuo, so he may not have time to take care of it," Mi Zhu said.

Chen Deng glanced at Mi Zhu, and said: "How will you know if you don't try it? Sir, with the bravery of Danyang soldiers, if you get Yuan's support again, strength alone will be enough to make people fear."

Mi Zhu thought hehe, have these people never heard of the legend of King Bohai?
Something that can scare the King of Bohai probably doesn't exist yet.

Ruo Rong approached Tao Qian, and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "Brother, why don't you use the name of Ping Huangjin to invite the King of Bohai to come, and then plan to get rid of it..."

Tao Qian was taken aback by Ruo Rong's bold idea, and quickly shook his head: "No, the name of the Bohai King is known all over the world. Whoever dares to harm him will be the enemy of the great man!"

This won't work, that won't work, the discussion is over, after everyone left, Cao Bao stayed behind.

"Ah Leopard, do you have an idea?"

Cao Bao said, "General, do you still remember Zhang Kai?"

"The surrendered Yellow Turban?"

"Exactly, although this person is mediocre in force, he has a special talent and is good at sneaking in. It is better to send this person to secretly kill King Bohai..."

Cao Bao made a cutting gesture, and Tao Qian frowned again.

In all fairness, he didn't want to be an enemy of King Bohai.

In troubled times, Tao Qian went from bottom to top, step by step to become the governor of Xuzhou with his military merits, and gained a firm foothold in Xuzhou, where the situation is complicated. The Danyang soldiers are firmly in the leading position among all the forces.

In time, if the imperial court further expands Limu, then he will be Xuzhou Mu, a real local official. At this point, he will be able to enjoy his old age in peace.

In order to accumulate achievements, Tao Qian even sent troops to Yanzhou and Qingzhou to crusade against the Yellow Turbans, and then developed his power by the way.

However, he bumped into King Bohai.

Not only Taishan County was acquired by him, but even the whole Qingzhou was taken into his pocket. Now, he has even set his mind on Xuzhou.

Can't resist, can't disobey, because Pinghuangjin is a well-known teacher.

But once King Bohai came in, the complex situation in Xuzhou would inevitably change suddenly, and the balance he worked so hard to maintain would be completely broken. If he lost those supports, Tao Qian would only be the general leading the army.

After thinking about it, Tao Qian still felt that Chen Deng's strategy was the most appropriate, so he immediately ordered someone to call Chen Deng back.

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In Runan County, between the rice fields, Yuan Shao rode his horse slowly. Because the aisle was narrow, he could only pass on one horse.

"My lord, it is enough to send someone to inspect the farming affairs, why do you need to go there yourself?"

Guo Tu's voice came from behind.

"Food production is the most important thing at the moment, and there must be no mistakes. Only after seeing it for yourself can you rest assured."

"This year's precipitation is normal, and it should be a good year."

Yuan Shao looked at the green field from a distance, and said to himself: "With food, you will have the confidence to fight!"

He stopped suddenly, turned around and asked, "How about the Lihu battle?"

Guo Tu shook his head, "Xu Rong doesn't seem to have any aggressive intentions. The interval between battles is getting longer and longer. Now, it has been a few days since he fought, but he still hasn't retreated."

"Xu Rong is trying to test the bottom line of our grain and grass. Ever since he broke the grain and grass, he thought that Yuan's mountains and waters were exhausted. It's ridiculous. I, Yuan, raised my arms. I don't know how many people are supplying food. The shortage is only in front of me. Xu Rong likes stalemate. Let's go to a stalemate, how is the battle in Nanyang?"

"According to the military report sent back last time, Ma Teng led his army out of Wuguan and arrived at Danshui. Huang Zu led his army to capture Nanxiang, and he and Ma Teng had already joined forces. After Cai Mao's army captured Xinye, We are going up the Wushui River, marching into Yuyang, and if we talk about water warfare, only Qiao Rui is proficient in the road account, but Qiao Rui and Sun Jian are resisting Li Jue and Zhang Ji."

"The situation in Nanyang is so passive."

Guo Tu approached and said, "My lord, don't blame Tu for talking too much. Gonglu and my lord are not the same people."

The corners of Yuan Shao's mouth twitched, and even others could see that the dispute between the concubine and the concubine had always been like a deadly enemy. If Yuan Shao hadn't adopted him, after Yuan Kai's death, the two would probably have quarreled over who would be in charge of the Yuan family.

"The top priority is to unify the outside world. If the road is really defeated in Nanyang, order Gao Lan to go to the rescue."

"Here!"

"How is Chen Wang's preparation?" Yuan Shao asked again.

"My lord, everything is ready, just wait for the right time. December of this year is the auspicious time for enthroning."

"So, there is still half a year left to train soldiers and prepare for war, which is just right!" Yuan Shao said again, now, he pays attention to everything about farming and military affairs, while other miscellaneous affairs are all handed over to Feng Ji and Xin's brother disposition.

Guo Tu showed embarrassment, hesitated again and again, and said: "My lord, there is one more thing."

"What's the matter?"

"The King of Bohai has pacified the Qingzhou Yellow Turbans, and Guan Hai led a million Qingzhou Yellow Turbans to serve the Bohai King."

"What!" Yuan Shao was astonished, then returned to normal in an instant, and then sneered twice.

"Hey, even if the Yellow Turban eats one stone of grain for two months, the millions of grains stolen from me will be exhausted in those two months. I don't know how long the King of Bohai will be able to raise the Yellow Turban! I'm afraid this time, he It is cleverness that is misunderstood by cleverness.”

"My lord, right now, the King of Bohai is stationing troops on the border of Xuzhou. It seems that the King of Bohai wants to take Xuzhou because of the matter of food and grass."

"Xuzhou is not something he can take whenever he wants! Gongze, send someone to tell Tao Qian that if he can hold back for half a year, he will be promoted to Xuzhou Shepherd when Liu Chong takes his place!"

Half a year... Guo Tupin took this time limit, and Tao Qian's Danyang elite soldiers should not be unable to survive for half a year.

If it lasts for half a year, does the King of Bohai still have food to supply soldiers and horses?
"Okay! My lord, I'll do it here!"

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"Half a year? Feng Xiao, are you talking too much about this king's strength?" Liu Qing said.

When asked how long it would take to eat Xuzhou, Guo Jia said half a year.

"My lord underestimated Tao Qian's ability too much."

"With Mi's help, will it take half a year?"

"My lord, when the war starts, I'm afraid that the Mi family will be in constant trouble and can't take care of themselves. My lord, don't rely too much on others."

"It's you who said this time the secret was so rare that I asked the king to agree to the Mi family, but now you say that the Mi family can't do it." Liu Qing complained, then changed the subject, and said, "How are Wen Yuan and Zilong preparing? I heard that the other side Zang Ba, what a provocative move."

"My lord, marching into Langya, everything is ready, but the map is missing."

"Why is there a lack of maps?"

Guo Jia shook his head, "If you don't have it, you don't have it. The gods don't know about this kind of problem."

"Perhaps it is simply because the two places are too remote, so no official map has been made."

"Without a map, wouldn't it be like a blind man? How can this king let Wen Yuan and Zilong enter an unknown place?"

"My lord is too cautious. I believe that without a map, Zilong and Wenyuan can defeat the Taishan bandits."

Taishan bandits refer to Zang Ba and Sun Guan.

"Eh? Taishan County Prime Minister Zhuge Gui is from Langya, how about asking him to accompany the army as a guide?" Liu Qing suddenly thought of the Langya Zhuge clan.

"What a good idea!" Guo Jia laughed.

As soon as he said it, Liu Qing immediately sent a letter to Zhu Ling on Mount Tai, ordering him to escort Zhuge Gui to the front line and act as a guide. In addition, Liu Qing planned to give him a holiday, and when he returned home, he would also meet Liangzi on the way.

A few days later, Zhuge Gui arrived, and more than a month had passed since the day Guan Hai came into effect, and all the preparations that should be made were done.

In Pingchang County, Zhuge Gui finally arrived in anticipation of everyone, and this guide will escort the troops for the next advance.

Everyone was very happy when Zhuge Gui arrived. However, before Liu Qing could close his mouth with a smile, Zhuge Gui suddenly said something surprising: "Your Majesty, I heard that your Majesty is going to the Langya Kingdom to clear up the Yellow Turbans, so on the way on the carriage, the The map of Langya Kingdom has been drawn."

Finished drawing?

Liu Qing almost thought he had misheard.

Zhuge Gui went on to say: "Since I was young, I have loved the mountains and rivers of my hometown, and I have traveled almost all over the mountains and rivers of Langya. It is not difficult to draw this picture, but it has been a long time, and there may be discrepancies."

"Look! Take a look!" Liu Qing said impatiently.

At the same time, Zhao Yun, Zhang Liao and others also had their eyes shining.

Zhuge Gui took a scroll of long silk and slowly spread it out, densely packed information was written on it, the location of the thirteen counties of Langya, mountains and rivers such as Mount Jiwu, and the Yishui River, all clearly drawn.

Liu Qing now believes that Zhuge Liang's talent for painting is inherited from Zhuge Gui.

This map has initially met the needs of the march, Liu Qing laughed and said: "Zhuge Jungong, you don't want to go back to Taishan County, this king is asking for leave for you, come with me, go home and have a look!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Zhuge Gui thanked him.

Zhang Liao looked at it twice, then put away the map, gave Zhuge Gui a grateful and admiring look with a smile, and announced in the hall: "Today, we will mobilize troops to march and cross the river twenty miles south of Pingchang County!"

According to field surveys, there is a big turning point in the river course here, the river course is shallow and narrow, and it can be passed by on horseback. Coincidentally, this turning point is shown on Zhuge Gui's map. Such details made Zhang Liao secretly admire .

Liu Qing smiled and said to everyone: "So, this king wishes Wen Yuan the victory!"

Zhao Yun also stepped forward, cupped his hands and said, "My lord, Yun wants to attack Gumu with Wen Yuan from the north. If it goes well, maybe tomorrow, my lord will be able to hold a celebration banquet in Gumu!"

"Remember to lure the snake out of the hole! Don't smash the city!" Guo Jia reminded.

"Military commander, don't worry! Once I cross the river, I'm not afraid that Zang Ba won't come out! As long as he dares to come out, let him taste what it's like to be attacked!"

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