Three Kingdoms: The Yellow Turbans finally revolt

Kuai Liang didn't say anything in the end, the King of Bohai's attitude towards Hao Qiang had to make him cautious in his words and deeds.

After the Kuai brothers left, only Liu Biao was left sitting where he was, his mind still thinking about the letter from the King of Bohai.

He, Liu Biao, relied on powerful forces to quickly rectify Jingzhou and establish his own rule. However, several powerful tyrants immediately showed signs of invincibility. He has been an official in the court for many years. Liu Biao is not completely ignorant of the situation in this world. The reason why the people are in poverty Unbearable, it is because the tyranny is too strong, squeezing their living space.

If this problem is not resolved, the civil unrest in Jingzhou will never stop. Repression may not really bring about long-term stability in Jingzhou.

Perhaps, if one's own strength is insufficient, it is not impossible to borrow external force. Liu Biao thought, and suddenly thought of Liu Yu, and murmured: "Perhaps, it is not impossible to imitate Liu Bo'an."

"Husband, are they all gone?"

A voice suddenly came from the side, which surprised Liu Biao.

"It's Madam, why is Madam here?"

Liu Biao looked at Cai's style coming, saw his good looks and gorgeous clothes, so he couldn't help but take a second look.

"My husband is busy all day long. Every time I go back to bed, it is already midnight, and I get up early in the morning. If I don't come, I won't see my husband." Cai lamented, in words, it was obvious that he was blaming Liu Biao for his inhumanity.

"Jingzhou is initially settled, and there are many natural affairs. Moreover, Changsha has not yet been recovered. The soldiers are fighting on the front line. As a state shepherd, how can I sleep peacefully in the rear." Liu Biao said, and immediately picked up a folded document and read it.

Mrs. Cai walked behind quietly, put her hand on Liu Biao's shoulder, and said, "Then you should rest more. If your husband collapses from exhaustion, then what can Jingzhou do, what can I do?"

"I see, madam, go back first, by the way, does Qi'er have a daily greeting?"

"Don't worry, husband, Qi'er is filial and sensible, quite a gentleman, but..." Cai lowered her voice and said softly, "I also want to have a child for husband."

Liu Biao's gaze froze as he browsed the document, paused for a few breaths on a word, and then continued to look down. Seeing that Liu Biao was unmoved, Cai had no choice but to leave first.

When she turned her back, the smile on Cai's face stopped instantly, and the softness gradually disappeared.
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As night falls, the sky is dim, only the outline of the distant mountains on the horizon is still clear, and the things in front of me are already unclear.

Gao Shun overlooked the mountains in the north. According to the map, the majestic mountains were the Qinling Mountains.

North Qinling, South Daba, and Hanzhong are surrounded by two mountains. The terrain is very dangerous. Hanzhong is the most critical link between Yizhou and the Central Plains. Whoever occupies Hanzhong will take the initiative.

There is a river between two mountains, and the main stream is the Mian River, and the downstream of the Mian River is called the Han River, so Hanzhong is also called Han Mian.

As dusk fell, there were still a few people coming in and out at the gate of Xixian County. People were in a hurry. This was the last chance to enter and leave the city.

The guards are also urging, close the city gate early, and get things done early.

"Hurry up!" said the guard and pushed the old man, who was carrying a bundle of hay, obviously wanting to sell it in the city for some money, but failed.

The old man was pushed, and the other was unsteady, and fell to the ground.

"You don't have eyes! Get up, leave, it's almost time!" Not only did the guard not help him, but he kicked him in the back at random. Fortunately, he kicked casually and didn't kick him out a second time.

The guards just wanted to drive people away, but they had no intention of harming them.

The old man struggled to stand up, turned his head and looked up, there was a torch lit at the gate of the city, under the dim light of the fire, the word "Xi County" on the wooden sign on the top of the city was faintly visible.

He sighed, straightened his waist, and planned to pack the hay and come back tomorrow. Suddenly, he looked into the darkness ahead, and besides the strong wind and the crackling of the torch, there were other sounds in his ears.

Rumble.

The old man squinted his eyes, intending to take a closer look, when several tall black figures suddenly appeared in the night, like strange beasts.

It was a cavalry!

And a lot of cavalry!
As soon as the old man rolled over, he rolled to the side and hid in the darkness.

The cavalry suddenly appeared, and a guard was taken aback for a moment, wondering if it was his own soldiers and horses, but soon realized something was wrong.

"Close the gate, close the gate!"

Just when the guards were about to close the door, it was already too late.

"Whoosh whoosh!"

Dozens of crossbow arrows shot out from the darkness, and immediately shot several defenders into sieves, and then the cavalry stepped on the door, smashed open the unclosed city gate, and slashed at the defenders with the first knife in their hands.

The cavalry trapped in the camp filed in, and after three times, five divisions and two, they captured the city gate, and the army went straight to the county government.

There is no garrison in Xi County, and there are more than a hundred county soldiers in the area, usually used to patrol the law and order and inspect bandits. In the face of Gao Shun's trapped camp, their combat power is almost negligible.

Similar things happened at almost all the gates of Xixian County. In a short time, the gates of all the city gates of Xixian County were lost one after another. Only one of them was successfully closed, but the troops of the trapped camp were guarding outside and did not attack or leave.

After Gao Shun entered the city, he immediately sent troops to seize the closed city gate, and he himself led the army to gallop towards the county government.

The county mansion was empty, and the county magistrate was not here at all. It was not until half an hour later that magistrate Feng arrived late.

County Magistrate Feng was also assured by the county lieutenant that the soldiers and horses entering the city were imperial soldiers and horses, not bandits and rebels, so they came to the county government.

"I didn't know the general came, so I'm too far away to welcome you. Forgive me!" County Magistrate Feng respected Gao Shun without the slightest figure.

"How many troops are there in the city?" Gao Shun asked first.

"There are only [-] county soldiers." The county lieutenant took the words and replied.

Gao Shun checked in his mind. According to the statistics just now, the enemy captured about 120 people, killed more than 30 people, and the remaining dozens of people should have fled and hid.

"Has Zhang Lu stationed troops nearby?" Gao Shun asked the second question.

County Magistrate Feng quickly shook his head, "No, Zhang Lu's army is mainly stationed in Nanzheng and Baozhong areas to guard against enemies on Xiegu Road."

This point, Gao Shun can also confirm, now outside Xiegu Road, is Ma Teng's army, used to confuse Zhang Lu.

Sure enough, Zhang Lu was fooled and stationed all his troops near the Xiegu Road. In this way, he might be able to continue to advance towards the west city.

But Xicheng is Guancheng, and it won't be as easy as Xixian County. At that time, we have to wait for Xu Huang and Li Jue's two armies to converge before attacking Xicheng.

Before that, he wanted to control Xi County and not let the wind leak.

"Don't be alarmed, the county magistrate, Gao came here for the traitor Zhang Lu, and has nothing to do with the county magistrate. It is a helpless act to force into the city today. The casualties of the soldiers will be compensated routinely, but tonight's matter must be kept secret. Xi County will be closed for the next few days." Gao Shun said.

In fact, County Magistrate Feng still doesn't know who Gao Shun is, but his life is of the utmost importance, and he will agree to whatever the general says.

Gao Shun glanced at the county lieutenant again, and said: "Wounded soldiers and prisoners, you go and accept them, and then calculate the compensation for casualties."

"Follow the order! Follow the order!" The county captain bowed back.

Taking Xi County went more smoothly than expected, so Gao Shun sent scouts overnight to Xicheng, Shangyong and other places.

Speaking of Shangyong, although it is located in the south of Xi County, it is very close to Xiangyang, Jingzhou. Gao Shun is familiar with the map, so he naturally knows this. Occupying Shangyong will also be helpful for going south to Jingzhou in the future.

On the other side, Xu Huang and Li Jue traveled starry night to Xixian County to meet Gaoshun.

In the evening, Liu Biao was reading at night by candlelight, and the visitor hurriedly reported it.

"My lord, Nanxiang came to report. Li Jue and Xu Huang's two armies did not stop after arriving at Nanxiang, and continued to go west."

Liu Biao understood immediately, it seemed that, as Kuai Yue expected, these soldiers and horses of King Bohai had indeed rushed to attack Hanzhong.

Liu Biao raised the candle, walked to the hanging map, and skillfully found the location of Xiangyang.

Going west along the position of Xiangyang is Fangling County in Hanzhong.

Liu Biao muttered to himself, "Fangling Shangyong County is an important town in Miannan, and also the gateway to the west of Jingzhou."

He suddenly turned around and said loudly: "Shizong, Shizong! Quickly call Zhang Yun to see him!"

Liu Xian, courtesy name Shizong, was in the business of Liu Biao's other driver, and was checking documents with Liu Biao in the mansion, when he heard Liu Biao's exclamation, he hurried to make arrangements.

Soon, Zhang Yun was called to the state pastoral mansion.

"Uncle, summoned Yun to come here overnight, what's the matter?"

Zhang Yun's mother is Liu Biao's sister, so Zhang Yun is Liu Biao's nephew. Because of this relationship, Liu Biao has a lot of love for her.

"Yun'er, I have something urgent that I need you to do immediately."

"What's the matter? Uncle, please tell me!"

Liu Biao turned around and faced the map again, holding a candle to light it up, "Look! This is Xiangyang. Now there are changes in Hanzhong. Zhang Lu rebelled in Hanzhong. The King of Bohai has raised troops to fight against him. Hanzhong is bound to be in chaos. Fangling and Shangyong counties are my gates in Xiangyang, I will take advantage of the situation, and I promise you five thousand soldiers, and you can set off overnight!"

Zhang Yun took the order to resign, while Liu Xian still stood aside.

"Shizong, do you think my actions were inappropriate?" Liu Biao asked.

Liu Xian replied: "My lord's move is very clever, why is it inappropriate, Xiangyang City is on the border of Hanzhong, if Fangling is acquired by others, Xiangyang will have no advantage at all, now that Hanzhong is in chaos, it is a good opportunity for our army to occupy, my lord makes a decisive decision , is a wise move!"

Liu Xian's approval made Liu Biao heave a sigh of relief.

"I just don't know if this move will irritate King Bohai." Liu Biao muttered.

"Don't worry, my lord, the purpose of attacking Hanzhong is to put an end to the chaos of Zhanglu. The king of Bohai is going to get it. My lord is also a member of the Han family. Why can't I go?"

I have to say that Liu Xian looked at the problem from a deeper level than Liu Biao. Zhang Lu's rebellion was the rebellion of the big man. King Bohai could go to suppress the rebellion, and I, Jingzhou Mu, could go too!

"In this way, ordering Zhang Yun to send troops is justified! I'm just worried that after the king of Bohai solves Zhang Lu and occupies Hanzhong, he will ask me for the two places."

"My lord, don't worry, Hanzhong is dangerous, and the King of Bohai may not be able to win smoothly. Besides, if that day really comes, let's discuss it again!" Liu Xian suggested.

This is equivalent to occupying it and saying it, leaving it alone.

"That's all, that's it for now!" Liu Biao said, walking to the table.

Liu Xian silently followed behind.

Liu Biao thought for a while, and decided to ask Liu Xian for his opinion on the matter in his heart.

"Shizong, I have an idea in my mind, you can calculate it for me."

"Please tell me what's the matter, my lord."

"Currently, the counties in Jingzhou have been preliminarily determined, but there are still two counties that have not yet been settled. Changsha County is occupied by Sun Jian, and Nanyang County is named Jia Xu, but in fact, it is occupied by the King of Bohai. I am thinking, whether to invite the King of Bohai Send troops to help me destroy Sun Jian?" Liu Biao said.

"Will the King of Bohai exterminate Sun Jian?" Liu Xian was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly laughed.

"Why did Shizong laugh?"

"My lord, if Bohai defeats Sun Jian and occupies Changsha, how will you deal with yourself? How will you repay? Will you hand over Changsha to others? Or will you exchange Nanyang?"

What Liu Xian said made Liu Biao speechless, and he no longer had the idea of ​​asking the King of Bohai to send troops, and even this idea changed to: There must be no reason for the King of Bohai to send troops.

Because Jingzhou is the territory of the Han Dynasty after all, King Bohai, as the champion general, has a higher position than the Taiwei, so the affairs of Jingzhou are naturally under his control.

As long as Sun Jian is labeled as a rebel, he can enter Jingzhou in the name of the court and attack Sun Jian.

Liu Biao suddenly felt a sense of urgency.

"I understand. It seems that the battle of Changsha has to be done quickly. Shizong, now that Nanyang is empty, General Cai Mao no longer needs to garrison Caiyang. It is better to order his navy to go down the river and enter Dongting to help the war in Changsha. How about ?”

Liu Xian thought for a while and replied, "Yes!"

"Okay, the night is getting dark, Shizong should go back to rest earlier!" Liu Biao said.

Liu Xian bowed and bowed, and then left.

On the way back, Liu Xian also read: Liu Biao's hard work is a blessing to the common people, but it is a pity that he reused Jingzhou's tyrants, and tyranny is the disaster of the people. For a while, he didn't know that Liu Biao was like this. Fortune is curse.

The next day, Liu Biao got together to discuss matters, and suddenly got a big piece of news.

According to news from Yuzhang County, Yangzhou, Sun Jian sent Han Dang and Zhu Zhi to capture Yichun, and Zhou Shu, the prefect of Yuzhang, died suddenly.

Liu Biao was shocked.

He fought with Jingzhou with several times more soldiers and horses, but Sun Jian not only defended, but even mobilized troops to attack Yuzhang County, which undoubtedly slapped Jingzhou severely.

"The prefect of Yuzhang passed away suddenly, and Yuzhang is in danger. If Sun Jian takes Yuzhang, the battle of Changsha may be even more distant. Everyone, what should we do?"

Kuai Liang said: "My lord! Immediately recommend a new prefect to the imperial court!"

"Is there anyone for Zirou?"

"My lord, Zhuge Xuan, a famous scholar living in Xiangyang, may be able to let him go!"

Liu Biao thought for a while and made up his mind.

"Okay, recommend to the imperial court to present Zhuge Xuan as the prefect of Yuzhang!"
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At about the same time, Liu Qing, who was far away in Jizhou, also got the news.

Bohai Prince's Mansion, Liu Qing listened to Xun Yu's report in front of him, and felt that there seemed to be something strange about what he reported.

"Yuzhang prefect Zhou Shu died at this time, isn't it too strange?"

"My lord, there are no sentries in Yangzhou. According to Lu Kang's report, the second general Han Dang and Zhu Zhi under Sun Jian's command has captured Yichun. If they march to Nanchang, the next city will be Xingan. The prefect of Yuzhang collapsed at this time. , It’s really strange, most of them were harmed by others.”

"Do you think Sun Jian did it?"

"Sun Jian is reckless, it is not abnormal to do such despicable things." Xun Yu obviously did not take Sun Jian seriously, he continued: "The most urgent thing is to appoint a new prefect."

"Is there anyone for Wen Ruo?"

"My lord, there really is a person, Zhu Hao, named Wenming, he is the son of Zhu Jun, he is quite talented, and he has a father's style, and he is skilled in military affairs. Perhaps, he can stop Han from becoming Zhu Zhi."

"Okay! Then order Zhu Hao to be the prefect of Yuzhang to rule Nanchang!" Liu Qing ordered.

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