I, Liu Bian, Sanxing Han Dynasty

Chapter 447 Return in triumph
As it turned out, Lu Zhi did not lie to Liu Bian, nor did he use words like "the dog has licked all the noodles, and the chicken has eaten all the rice". After Liu Bian and Lu Zhi finished a day's official business together, he directly told Liu Bian a specific timeline - two years if there is no major disaster.

In September, the sky is high and the air is clear.

Luoyang welcomed a dusty team.

Everyone in the team was riding horses, most of them were young people, and the few older ones looked like they were not easy to deal with.

One of the young men said, "Father, look at Luoyang, how prosperous it is! Even if you spend your old age here, you won't find it boring."

The man called "father" became angry immediately after hearing such filial and commendable words.

He mercilessly slapped his son on the back of his head and scolded him, "You little bastard, you don't even expect your father to do you any good! What use is there for you!"

"If you want to blame someone, blame it on my father himself. He didn't make a decision sooner, but had to wait until the situation was hopeless and there was nothing he could do before he decided to come to Beijing." Although the son was beaten and scolded, he still spoke with confidence.

The father wanted to reach out his hand again, but seeing that his son was not afraid at all, he finally put his hand down.

He sighed to himself, "I, Zhang Yan, have been a wise man all my life, but in the end I was defeated by my own rebellious son. How pitiful and pathetic!"

The father and son were Zhang Fang and Zhang Yan.

Zhang Yan described himself as extremely miserable.

Zhang Fang, who had experienced the rebellion in Jizhou and the fighting on the battlefield, was no longer troubled. He asked Zhang Yan, "If you want to return to the Black Mountain Army, I will go back with you tonight and occupy the mountain as the king. Maybe we can die together one day!"

After hearing her son's criticism, Zhang Yan finally smiled bitterly and stopped talking.

He looked at the prosperity of Luoyang that Zhang Fang had described.

With the end of the drought, Luoyang, as the most prosperous capital of the Han Dynasty, was no longer in danger of food shortage. Now the city and its surroundings have regained their vitality, and the people continue to smile on their faces, as if the disaster in the first half of the year had never happened.

Zhang Yan looked at this place and suddenly thought of his life in the valley, and also of the hometown that he had to leave. He suddenly felt sad - "It's a pity that no matter how prosperous this place is, it is not my hometown!"

Zhang Fang never expected that his father, who left home at a young age to become a thief, still wanted to return to his hometown one day.

He hesitated for a moment and said, "Don't worry, father. I will work hard to make meritorious deeds and ask for grace from His Majesty so that you can return home!"

Just as he finished speaking, his father, who he imagined should be excited and even crying, slapped him on the back of the head again.

"How stupid are you? Why don't you save up your merits for a title? Your father has no old friends in his hometown, so why go back? I was just imitating those corrupt scholars to sigh, but you took it seriously... If you become an official in the future, you might be sold out without even knowing it!"

Zhang Fang was really angry this time. He sped up his horse and shook off Zhang Yan.

Zhang Yan didn't chase after him. She looked at Zhang Fang's back with a smile on her face.

In fact, if he insisted on staying in the Montenegrin Army, unless Ying Shao was prepared to fight another battle, he could only let it go.

But Zhang Yan was convinced by Ying Shao's words: "Parents who love their children will plan for them in the long run."

If he stayed in the Black Mountain Army, not only would he be in danger, but Zhang Fang would also inevitably be influenced by him and his future would be worrying.

When Liu Bian heard that Zhang Yan had come to the court, he summoned him immediately.

If Zhang Yan had taken the initiative to come to the court during the Black Mountain bandits' rebellion this year, Liu Bian might even have considered conferring him the title of marquis. However, this was no longer possible, as some opportunities were gone once they were missed.

Liu Bian was a little disappointed when he saw Zhang Yan for the first time.

I don't know if it's because he's old, or because he's suffered too many blows this year. At least from Zhang Yan's sturdy figure, Liu Bian can hardly associate him with Feiyan.

During the conversation, Zhang Yan was very reserved and did not show Liu Bian the generosity of a bandit leader at all.

However, these did not prevent Liu Bian from treating Zhang Yan well. When he met Zhang Yan, Liu Bian generously appointed Zhang Yan as General Fenwei and granted him a residence in Luoyang.

After that, Zhang Yan could live out his retirement in Luoyang with his salary.

As for the original Black Mountain Army, it was disbanded on the spot and, according to different regions, was affiliated with various counties and kingdoms in Jizhou.

Small generals such as Wang Dang and Sun Qing became officers in the Jizhou Army. Those in the Black Mountain Army who were unwilling to serve as civilians were also recruited into the state and county troops.

After meeting Zhang Yan, Liu Bian met Sun Ce and others who were eager to resume their duties as Yulin Lang.

They themselves might not realize that they had made a trip to Jizhou, but Liu Bian felt it was very obvious when he saw them that this group of Yu Lin Lang were definitely not the ordinary people of Wu.

The officers of the Han Dynasty have successors!
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One month after Sun Ce and his men returned, the General of the Cavalry, who had worked hard to investigate the case in Jizhou and made great contributions, finally led his army back home. Even though they left all the food and other supplies in the local area, the army still returned with a full load.

It is said that when Dong Zhong left, the people of Hejian State cheered and took out firecrackers that were only used during the New Year and burned them to celebrate.

And Liu Bian did as he had agreed with Dong Zhong and others, and went out of the city to greet them when they returned to Luoyang.

"General Hussars!"

"This trip has made great contributions!"

Liu Bian was generous in his praise.

Among the trio of Dong Zhong, Zhang Rang and Man Chong, Liu Bian was most worried about Dong Zhong. It would be disastrous if he suddenly decided to do something.

Fortunately, Dong Zhong remembered his instructions and only traveled around Hejian State.

"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty!" Dong Zhong was also very happy. He looked at the happy emperor and did not forget to fight for himself again, "Your Majesty, if there is such an opportunity next time, I will recommend myself to go!"

"Definitely next time!" Liu Bian agreed readily.

After dealing with Dong Zhong, Liu Bian looked at Zhang Rang and Man Chong who were actually doing the work.

"Thank you for your hard work this time, Mr. Zhang!"

Such concern could normally make Zhang Rang's face burst into smiles, but when he felt Man Chong standing next to him, Zhang Rang's smile was inevitably mixed with a bit of bitterness.

Pain and happiness.

"If it weren't for Mr. Zhang, the cleansing of the remnants of the rebels would never have been as smooth and thorough as it is now!"

Zhang Rang said with a smile: "It is only thanks to your majesty's honor and prestige that the villain is willing to surrender!"

This is not Zhang Rang's flattery.

In Jizhou, he and Man Chong used the threat of having their entire clan play Candy Crush Saga to make many bandits surrender voluntarily.

Liu Bian had anticipated all these when he sent them out, but he did not expect that one day Zhang Rang would become a character who made hidden suggestions in his words.

After all, this law can only be implemented with the authority granted by Liu Bian.

However, looking at Zhang Rang who was smiling happily, Liu Bian felt that he might have misunderstood!

Then he looked at Man Chong again: "You are indeed a strong and good minister!"

(End of this chapter)