I, Liu Bian, Sanxing Han Dynasty

Chapter 17 Departure

The candidate for the general to conquer Liangzhou has not yet been officially decided. As the Taiwei, Zhang Wen has the decision-making power second only to the emperor in this matter.

Considering that Emperor Ling would never object to Zhu Jun becoming a former general commanding three auxiliaries and 20,000 troops for Dong Zhuo, this is probably the final result of the matter.

No one objected.

In fact, Zhang Wen had another reason for choosing Dong Zhuo as a former general, which was that Taichang Yuan Wei once came to recommend Dong Zhuo. Yuan Wei not only came from a famous family, but also served as a Situ. The current Taichang was also the head of the Nine Qing Dynasties. He came to recommend him, and Zhang Wen had no reason to refuse.

However, he felt some kind of signal from the emperor's move of allowing Liu Bian to come to court, and he didn't have much affection for Dong Zhuo, so he could only feel sorry for Yuan Wei, Yuan Ciyang, and suffer Dong Zhuo and Dong Zhongying.

Later, Liu Bian asked about Sun Jian and found out that Sun Jian was currently serving as Yilang.

Yilang is one of the Lang officials under Guang Luxun. He is in charge of advisors and dealing with emergencies. The rank is six hundred stones, and more virtuous and upright people will be recruited to serve.

Yilang is a senior reserve cadre of the imperial court. Many ministers such as Zhang Wen, Lu Zhi, Huangfu Song, Yang Biao, etc. have served as Yilang. There are many people in this dynasty who have directly served as prefects with Yilang. Sun insisted that he had a bright future.

In fact, the closest relationship between the DPRK and Sun Jian was not Zhang Wen, but Zhu Jun. Strictly speaking, Zhu Jun could be regarded as Sun Jian's successor.

When Zhu Jun led his army to annihilate Huangjin Bocai's tribe, he asked Sun Jian to serve as an assistant army commander. Before that, Sun Jian served as county magistrate of three counties. Later, Sun Jian's southern and northern campaigns began.

Sun Jian also selected the generals who sent troops to Liangzhou this time.

As the recruitment of troops from Henan and surrounding counties has been completed, Emperor Ling's health has also improved, and the recruitment of troops by the third auxiliary has been slower.

Liu Bian also had a deep understanding of the Han army's expedition process during these days.

Just when Liu Bian thought everything was going well, something went wrong in Yongle Palace.

At the court meeting to confirm the candidate for the general, General Dong Chong recommended General He Jin to lead the army to regain Liangzhou.

He gave a very good reason. The general commanded the Northern Army. Now all five battalions of the Northern Army were on the march to conquer Liangzhou. It was clear that He Jin would be the main general.

Of course He Jin didn't want to go, but it didn't mean that he was self-aware and knew that it would be okay to defeat the Yellow Turban Army with his ability. If he defeated professional soldiers like the Liangzhou rebels, he would probably not be beaten.

It was because Dong Zhong recommended him to go there, and He Jin understood the truth of not letting his opponent get what he wanted.

Later, the scholars on He Jin's side found various reasons to persuade Xiang Xiang at the court meeting. Dong Zhong's side was weak in power and no match in terms of volume, but he insisted on the fact that the general commanded the troops.

As the parties involved, Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun couldn't express their opinions. If Emperor Ling didn't speak up, the matter would not be settled.

Liu Bian learned the news from Emperor Ling in Yutang Hall, which also made Liu Bian realize that he currently lacked a means to obtain information directly from the previous dynasty.

"What do Bian'er think of the general going to Liangzhou to annihilate the rebels?"

Liu Bian noticed that apart from Emperor Ling, there was only one Zhang Rang serving in the palace, and simply asked: "Father, do you want to hear the truth?"

"Of course I want to hear the truth." Emperor Ling leaned forward and became interested.

"The general just used to fight against the Yellow Turbans. If he goes to Liangzhou, he will be most happy with the rebels in Liangzhou. I'm afraid that by then all the money from my father's Xiyuan will not be enough for the general to lose."

How can you lead an army to attack Liangzhou even if you enter something like that? Can he fight? Can't fight! Do you know that you don’t have this ability?

Emperor Ling thought of various possible answers for Liu Bian, but he did not expect this one.

He asked Liu Bian funnyly: "You have never seen a general leading troops to fight, so how do you know that he will not be able to defeat him?"

Liu Bian replied: "I see that he has been nudged by Yuan Shao all day long. I guessed it." Emperor Ling clapped his hands and praised him: "Haha, he has been nudged all day long! Well said! This looks a bit like me."

Zhang Rang, who was standing by, immediately echoed, and laughter spread throughout Yutang Hall.

That night, some cavalry knocked on the city gate at night, and the urgent military information sent back by Huangfu Li and Liu Bei of Hanyang County finally arrived in Luoyang.

When it comes to such a major matter, even Zhang Rang doesn't dare to delay, and has the courage to wake up the Ling Emperor from Rourou Township.

Before seeing this military information, Emperor Ling had been holding on to a sense of luck, that is, the situation in Liangzhou would not be as bad as Fu Xie and Huangfu Song said. But the current military report broke his fantasy. If it is not handled properly, the rebels will rob Sanfu again.

That night, the sound of knights' hooves resounded through the streets. From General He Jin to Lieutenant Zhang Wen, all the ministers related to sending troops to Liangzhou were among the emperor's summons.

Liu Bian was also awakened by Guo Zhi and was summoned by Emperor Ling to observe the affairs of the emperor and his ministers.

This time, Emperor Ling did not wait for He Jin and Dong Zhong to quarrel with each other, and directly agreed to Zhang Wen's proposal, with Huangfu Song as the main general and Zhu Jun as his deputy.

The Henan army will set out tomorrow, and Zhu Jun will go to Chang'an, located in Jingzhao, one of the three auxiliaries, as soon as possible.

In addition, regulations must be established for chariots, horses, soldiers, food, grass and luggage.

In the past, Emperor Ling didn't pay much attention to it, and everything was mainly promoted by Zhang Wen, Huangfu Song and others. Now, under Emperor Ling's attention, everything is being processed expeditiously.

Since then, the national war machine, headed by Shangshutai, centered on Taiwei Mansion, one of the three princes, based on the relevant nine ministers and local counties, and with bureaucrats as connecting points, was officially launched.

The military strength of the Eastern Han Dynasty was by no means as small as the more than 10,000 people guarding Luoyang seemed.

Liu Bian suddenly understood, no wonder some people would sigh - "The country is always weak and lost, and the only Han is lost because of its strength."

The Han Dynasty was not destroyed by external forces, but by internal strife!

But after the civil strife, it was weakened.

Ritual and music have collapsed, morals have declined, and clothing has deteriorated. For more than three hundred years, the shadow of war has always shrouded this land.

Liu Bian suddenly felt that this might be the meaning of his existence.

"Bian'er, Bian'er?"

When Liu Bian came to his senses, the court meeting was over and Emperor Ling was calling him.

"Are you sleepy?"

Liu Bian shook his head.

"Come, take a walk with me."

Liu Bian imitated the minister's behavior, cupped his hands and said, "Dare you disobey me?"

Under the dim moonlight, Emperor Ling took Liu Bian and walked inside the palace, while Zhang Rang was two steps away.

"When I ascended the throne, I was only about the same size as you. Before that, your grandmother and I lived in Hejian. Your grandfather died early. I ascended the throne at a young age, but was bullied by evil officials and lived in poverty. At that time, , the flesh is no longer visible, and your grandmother often lets me eat while she is hungry. I know that your grandmother loves money. This is all a result of the poverty in Hejian. What can I do? "

Liu Bian didn't know why Emperor Ling played the emotional card with him. He didn't know how to answer, so he just listened quietly.

(End of this chapter)