Three Kingdoms: Ancestors of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 833 Granting Talisman
In summer and autumn, when the time of the Wei Dynasty was approaching, the war machine of the Han Dynasty was running rapidly, and more than 10,000 soldiers and horses from the five prefectures of Yong, Liang, Yi, Ba, and Ning gathered in Sili.Countless sailboats carried the grain and grass from the northwest along the Weishui River to Xinfeng Dagang, and [-]+ Bashu peasants were pushed by carts and carts to transport the grain and grass from all over the Han Dynasty to Guanzhong in an endless stream.

In the early morning, mist shrouded the city of Chang'an. Today's palace roads no longer had the noise and excitement of the past, but were replaced by a murderous atmosphere.All the generals of the Han Dynasty did not wear court uniforms, but all wore armor to attend the court meeting. Their faces looked extremely cold, and the usual laughter had long since disappeared.

"Boom!"

At the beginning of the court meeting, civil and military officials slowly walked up the stone ladder.General Wang Ping walked to the gate of the palace with his long sword in his hand.He was about to take off the saber around his waist as usual, and take off his steps to enter the palace, but was stopped by the attendants.

The attendant slightly bowed his hands towards Wang Ping, and said respectfully: "The general is well! Today His Majesty has authorized the general not to untie his sword, but to put on his shoes to participate in today's palace meeting."

Wang Ping showed embarrassment, and said: "This..., I am afraid it is not in accordance with the etiquette!"

"cough~"

Situ Jiang Wan at the side paled, coughed and said, "General, this is His Majesty's grace, there is no need to refuse."

Since joining Jianxing for 24 years, Jiang Wan's health has deteriorated day by day. Nowadays, Ma Liang and Fei Yi handle most of Shangshutai's affairs together. Jiang Wan gradually withdraws from the stage, and only major matters will appear.Now that the army is going on an expedition, it is undoubtedly a major event, and it is necessary to attend.

"No!" Wang Ping calmed down, straightened his armor, kowtowed into the hall, and said loudly, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!"

Under the envious eyes of everyone, Wang Ping entered the palace with sword shoes and became the first minister to enter the palace with sword shoes since the founding of the Han Dynasty. This was a treatment that even Zhuge Liang had never enjoyed.

In the hall, Liu Chan was sitting on the couch, watching the people under the steps complete the court ceremony, and then asked them to get up and take their seats.

After the ceremony was over, Liu Chan looked around at the crowd through the crown, and said solemnly: "It has been 25 years since I found my ancestors in Bashu and established the country. After many times of the Northern Expeditions of our Han Dynasty, we conquered Longyou, Dingliangzhou, and Pingguanzhong. , returned to Jingxiang, and descended to Luoyang, and today, it has become a great country in the world."

"Today, the kingdom of Wei is terrified, the young master is in power, the powerful ministers are in power, and the state affairs are in ruins. It is appropriate to send troops to the Northern Expedition to destroy Wei, rejuvenate the world of our emperor and Han, appease the people of China, and make our great man shine brightly in the world."

"Rejuvenate the Han Dynasty, unify the world!" All court officials bowed their heads and knelt down, echoing loudly.

"Where is General Wang Ping?"

"Chen is here!"

Wang Ping stood up with his sword and went out, and answered.

Liu Chan stood up from the couch, looked at Wang Ping at the bottom of the steps, and asked, "Wang Qinggui is my great general today, do you dare to lead the army to the north to rebel against Wei?"

"I am willing to take on this important task to sweep the north for the great Han, so as to rule the world." Wang Ping replied with cupped hands.

"Okay!" Liu Chan paced slightly on the steps and asked, "Since the general is in charge of important tasks, do you have anything to say to me?"

Wang Ping pondered a little, and said: "Your Majesty, this dispatch of troops is related to the unification of the world, and I am well aware of the great responsibility. It should be safe to supervise the soldiers and horses of each state, but it is difficult for the Dao Kingdom and the Three Guards to be unified. "

In the Dao Kingdom and the Three Guards, Liu Chan was often worried about being used by others to cause chaos. He strictly ordered that only his own tiger talisman had the right to dispatch. Ordinary generals went out as usual, and they could only govern a small branch under Liu Chan's orders.

Liu Chan put his hands behind his waist and said in a deep voice: "Qinggui is a general of the Han Dynasty, and he should command the entire army, regardless of whether Qiang Hu, the three guards or horses can be dispatched."

As he said that, Liu Chan turned around and took the neatly arranged Tiger Talismans from the case, and rubbed them in his hands a few times, the cold texture came to his skin.

Stepping down the steps slowly, Liu Chan held the tiger talisman and looked at Wang Ping, and said: "This tiger talisman was cast by Emperor Xianzu who founded the country, and the first emperor Beng Suu, I gave this tiger talisman to the prime minister, and he will lead the soldiers and horses of the great Han. Expand the frontiers and conquer the north and south. When the Prime Minister died of illness, I will take this tiger talisman into my own hands."

After a pause, Liu Chan took a deep breath and said, "The general is in command of the entire army today, and I will give this tiger talisman to the general for the great Han to destroy Wei."

Wang Ping took two steps forward, knelt on the ground, held his hands high, and waited for the tiger talisman granted by Liu Chan.

However, when Liu Chan handed the tiger talisman to Wang Ping's hand, he stopped moving and said: "General, with this tiger talisman, you can dispatch any soldiers and horses in the whole country. Anyone who violates the military order can be dealt with with full power; and I After that, you can be dispatched by Qing. At the same time, Qing can act cheaply and reward any official title."

After finishing speaking, Liu Chan solemnly handed over the tiger talisman symbolizing the supreme power in the army to Wang Ping, and then helped Wang Ping up.

Holding the tiger talisman in both hands, Wang Ping respectfully said: "After the minister cuts off Wei Wei, I should present it to Your Majesty with respect."

Liu Chan patted Wang Ping's shoulder and said with a smile, "I wonder if you still have any difficulties?"

Wang Ping put the tiger talisman carefully, cupped his hands and replied: "Your Majesty is old, this should be your last expedition. However, there are many children and grandchildren in my family, and it is difficult to share the money, food and farmland equally. I beseech Your Majesty to reward some more farmland." , as an eternal karma.”

Hearing this, Liu Chan laughed loudly, thumped Wang Ping's chest proudly, and said clearly: "Qing is not Wang Jian, and I am not the first emperor, so why bother."

When Qin destroyed the Six Kingdoms, Wang Jian led an army of 60 to conquer Chu.Wang Jian knew very well that Qin Shihuang was suspicious by nature, and now that the soldiers of the whole country are in his hands, he must be worried.Therefore, from the beginning of the expedition, Wang Jian asked Qin Shihuang for a reward of farmland and houses every once in a while, so as to dispel Qin Shihuang's worries about his support for self-reliance.

At the moment, Wang Ping also knows that he has a heavy army in his hand, and it is easy for Liu Chan to worry that he will support himself. He also wants to follow Wang Jian's approach to eliminate Liu Chan's worries.

But to his surprise, Liu Chan actually pointed out this matter and chose to believe in himself.

Wang Ping was a little moved. Up to now, he did not expect His Majesty to trust him so much.Only death can repay the kindness of knowing you!

Wang Ping bowed his head and saluted, and said gratefully: "I am deeply favored by Your Majesty, and this battle can only be repaid by a deadly battle. Your Majesty, please stay in Chang'an City and wait for news from me."

Du Qiong beside him showed worry, and said: "The comet is about to fall, the general is taking orders today, and talking about the word death, it may be unfavorable!"

Wang Ping looked at Du Qiong, and said in a solemn voice: "The general went out to fight, and when he was shrouded in horse leather, life and death have long been ignored, so why is death unfavorable."

"This~"

Du Qiong hesitated for a while, but still said: "Your Majesty, according to the minister's night view of the world, this battle against Wei will be full of twists and turns, and prudence is the most important thing."

Wang Ping sneered, and said: "For example, Du Taichang is good at warp and latitude, but Ping is good at military strategy. According to the calculations of Chen Temple, if you don't win this battle, you will also be undefeated."

Wang Ping was about to set off, and Du Qiong's frustrating words would make anyone unhappy.

Liu Chan comforted the two, and said with a smile: "The general can go out with peace of mind, and the most important thing is to use troops prudently. What Du Taichang said is just for the military."

Du Qiong's words were just an episode, after the expedition was decided.Liu Chan raised a toast to Wang Ping and wished him triumph.After Wang Ping drank it, he retreated with all the generals, returned to the army, and prepared to leave for Luoyang.

When it was time to dispatch troops, Liu Chan stood on the tower of Chang'an City, looking at the marching army, and remained silent for a long time.

Wang Ping's expedition meant that Jiang Wei of Hedong and Deng Ai of Jingzhou also raised their troops together. For this battle that will determine the world, Liu Chan had some expectations and some hesitation in his heart.

At this moment, the attendant came over and said: "Your Majesty, Jiang Gong fainted in the Shangshutai, and has been sent back to the mansion for treatment!"

"what!"

Liu Chan frowned. At the critical juncture, Jiang Wan's condition became more and more serious. He was really worried that it would affect the supplies of the Wei army and the political situation of the Han court.

"Send the doctor to Situ's mansion quickly to treat Jiang Situ and spare no expense in medicinal materials!" Liu Chan ordered.

"promise!"

After a pause, Liu Chan shouted again: "Add the Xiahou Shaofu as a servant, and order him to enter the Shangshutai to assist the ministers in handling state affairs."

"promise!"

(End of this chapter)