Han family achievements

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In the first month of the sixth year of Jian'an, Ma Teng, Han Sui and more than ten coalition forces from Xiliang suddenly sent troops to besiege Jicheng.

Xun Yu, Xun You, Zhong Yao, Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Huangfu Jianshou, Wang Lang and others gathered in Chongde Hall, each of them with a serious look, as if facing a formidable enemy.

Huangfu Jianshou looked worried and said, "Your Majesty, Xiahou Yuan's army is currently defending against the attacks of the Di people and cannot be separated for a while. Jicheng Governor Wei Kang only has 3,000 soldiers and horses. I am worried that they will not be able to hold out for long."

Wang Lang said: "If Xiahou Yuan fails to rescue in time, once Jicheng is captured by the bandits, the situation will return to the situation before last year. The morale of the three Qiang tribes will be greatly boosted, and it will be even more difficult to conquer them again."

Xun You said solemnly, "The Di tribe has gathered tens of thousands of people and, relying on the terrain, has been entangled with Xiahou Yuan endlessly, and has never been willing to fight a decisive battle. If Xiahou Yuan forcibly withdraws, he may be taken advantage of by the bandits, and the gain will not outweigh the loss."

Everyone was discussing the situation in Liangzhou.

Liu Bian, who was sitting in the main seat, had a gloomy face and was thinking in his heart.

Ma Teng, Han Sui and others suddenly besieged Jicheng, which was beyond everyone's expectations. It was only the first month of the year and spring had not yet begun!
Obviously, Han Sui and others took advantage of this point and hit the court's soft spot.

Liu Bian looked at Xun Yu, Cao Cao, Zhong Yao and others who were silent, and said thoughtfully: "What do you think?"

Liu Bei glanced around and said, "Your Majesty, it is too late to mobilize the army now. We can only hope that Wei Kang can hold on and Xiahou Yuan can quell the Di tribe and other rebels."

Liu Bian was very dissatisfied with this answer. He looked at Cao Cao and asked, "Grand Marshal?"

Cao Cao's beard had grown even thicker, and even after being trimmed, it still covered most of his face. Hearing this, he said, "Your Majesty, Lord Xuande is right. I think we can only wait and see until spring comes."

Liu Bian looked at Xun Yu and Zhong Yao expressionlessly and said calmly, "What about you?"

Xun Yu obviously sensed Liu Bian's dissatisfaction, and thought to himself, "Your Majesty, we cannot just sit and wait like this. I think we can send more envoys to Liangzhou to lobby the various tribes in Liangzhou and delay time."

Liu Bian raised his eyebrows and asked, "A plot to sow discord?"

Xun Yu raised his hand and said, "That's right. Ma Teng, Han Sui and others gathered more than ten tribes, 60,000 to 70,000 troops in the cold winter. There are many problems involved. With coercion and inducement, as long as it is done properly, it is entirely possible to cause internal strife and delay time."

Liu Bian said: "Yes, who would be more suitable to send?"

Zhong Yao immediately raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to go."

Liu Bian shook his head and said, "This time is different from the past. Our lives will be in danger. You can't go. Let's find someone else."

Zhong Yao did not give up, and said with a firm face: "Your Majesty, no one knows the Three Qiang better than me. No one else can complete this task except me."

Xun Yu said: "Your Majesty, this mission must be entrusted to Zhong Yao. Only if Zhong Yao goes can it show the importance of the court."

Liu Bian looked at Xun Yu and Zhong Yao, pondered, and said, "Okay. Take Ma Chao with you."

Zhong Yao raised his hand and said in a deep voice: "I obey your order!"

Xun Yu, Cao Cao, Liu Bei and others looked relieved. With Zhong Yao's trip, the pressure on Xiahou Yuan would be relieved a lot, and the court could rest assured for the time being.

As long as the imperial court waits until spring comes and Xiahou Yuan is free, it can once again use military force against the Three Qiang.

Now, it was no longer a question of whether the court should send troops or not. Han Sui, Ma Teng and others solved this problem for the court.

Liu Bian thought about it again and again, then looked at Huangfu Jianshou and asked, "Is Zhao Yun in the South Camp?"

Huangfu Jianshou didn't understand why, so he said, "Yes."

Liu Bian hummed, and then thought for a while, and said: "Send Zhao Yun, Zhang He, and Yu Fuluo, and appoint Xiahou Yuan as the General Du Liao to lead the troops. After the spring, go and suppress the Three Qiang!"

"I obey your command." Cao Cao raised his hand and responded.

However, Xun You heard something different in Liu Bian's words and glanced at Cao Cao intentionally or unintentionally.

Liu Bian turned to Xun Yu and said, "Prime Minister, is there any problem with the food and grass?"

Xun Yu had actually already thought about this issue. Hearing this, he pretended to think and said, "Your Majesty, it is the first month of the year, not yet the beginning of spring. Last year..."

"Prime Minister," Liu Bian said with an indifferent look in his eyes and an even calmer tone, "I gave you the spoils of the conquest of Yangzhou, and also forgave the Shangshutai's debt of millions to the Royal Money Shop. Are you trying to tell me that the court can't afford the money and food to conquer the Three Qiang?"

Facing Liu Bian's sharp gaze, Xun Yu sighed inwardly, knowing that he could not stop it, and raised his hand and said, "I will mobilize the granaries from all over the country. Before the beginning of spring, there should be enough for the 50,000 troops."

"not enough,"

Liu Bian flatly refused and said, "At least 100,000! In a battle next year, I want to completely pacify Liangzhou and eliminate this scourge!"

Xun Yu's face twitched, but he still said, "I obey your order!"

Liu Bian nodded slightly, looked at Huangfu Jianshou, and said, "Weapons, armor, equipment, war horses and other support, the military officer must prepare them properly and without any mistakes."

"I obey your order." Huangfu Jianshou said loudly.

Liu Bian noticed that Xun Yu, Xun You, Wang Lang and others were still worried. He took a deep breath and said solemnly, "If necessary, I will lead the army in person!"

Xun Yu, Xun You, Wang Lang and others all changed their expressions.

Wang Lang was anxious and was the first to speak, saying, "Your Majesty, the Three Qiang are already at the end of their strength, Xiahou Yuan is enough to pacify them, why does Your Majesty need to lead the army in person?"

Xun You followed up and said, "Your Majesty, leading the army in person is a compliment to the Three Qiang. I think it is unnecessary. Besides, the Han Dynasty has many generals. The Three Qiang are not worthy of Your Majesty's personal expedition."

Xun Yu, Zhong Yao, Huangfu Jianshou, Liu Bei and Cao Cao all gave advice one after another.

His Majesty the Emperor is leading the army in person, who can still sleep well?
Seeing that they were serious, Liu Bian said, "Let's prepare first. Zhong Qingjia will return from the Three Qiang and stay in Xiahou Yuan's army to give him advice. He can be regarded as a military commander."

Zhong Yao understood what he meant and said, "I obey your order."

Cao Cao looked calm, as if he hadn't heard anything.

It was Liu Bei who hesitated to speak.

In this battle, Xiahou Yuan was the commander-in-chief, and the others were basically people from the imperial court, so Liu Bei was almost a spectator.

But he couldn't ask for too much. After all, pacifying Yangzhou was his first achievement.

Liu Bian looked down from above, taking in everyone's expressions, and said, "Since I ascended the throne, I have always been cautious about conferring titles of nobility, and have not conferred titles lightly. This is because when the Twelve Eunuchs usurped power, they conferred titles of nobility on many people, causing the title of marquis to lose its due glory. Grand Marshal, after the court opens next year, commemorate the military merits of the generals and soldiers since I ascended the throne, and set out clear rules. All those who have made great contributions should be rewarded greatly!"

Cao Cao raised his hand and said, "I obey your order!"

Liu Bian looked at Xun Yu and said, "Civil officials cannot be granted the title of marquis, but the Three Dukes can be equal to the title of marquis. Anyone who has made contributions to the country should be listed as a Three Duke and be admired by all generations!"

Xun Yu raised his hand and said, "I accept your order!"

Liu Bian nodded slightly and said, "After the beginning of spring, the Crown Prince will offer sacrifices to the ancestral temples and the gods in all directions on my behalf, and inspect Mount Tai."

"We obey your command." Xun Yu, Cao Cao, Zhong Yao, Liu Bei and others raised their hands and responded loudly.

The purpose is simple and direct - it is a declaration that the revival of the Han Dynasty is imminent!

"His Majesty,"

Suddenly, Pan Yin ran in with small steps, came to Liu Bian's side, and whispered: "Your Majesty, the second prince has come down, clamoring to join the army and fight the rebellion for Your Majesty."

Liu Bian waved his hand and said, "Tell Dian Wei to take him back. Tell the guards not to let him out without my permission, not even the Queen Mother's."

"Yes." Pan Yin lowered his head and walked out.

Liu Bian looked at Xun Yu and said, "Xun Qing, He Yan's little fellows are pretty good. When you have time, take them with you and teach them well. Don't let their talents go to waste."

(End of this chapter)