The Rebellious Officials and Traitors of the Late Han Dynasty

Chapter 394 If you offend everyone, then who will die?
Hanzhong, Nanzheng.

The Yang family is a prominent and powerful family here. Yang Song, Yang Bai, Yang Ren and so on are all members of the Yang family. The Yang family members are spread across both the military and political sides, and their influence is extremely strong.

This situation was very normal in the late Han Dynasty, when everything was controlled by the aristocratic families. Since Zhang Lu came to Hanzhong, the Yang family began to prosper.

On New Year's Eve, the Yang family members gathered together, but Yang Song and others did not stay in the front hall, but went to the study.

"The scouts reported that the Prime Minister appointed Wei Yan as the General of the Western Expedition, Xu Rong, Hao Zhao, and Chen Dao as deputy generals, and Xun You as military advisor. He raised an army of 50,000 and prepared to conquer Hanzhong. I suspect that after Wei Yan, the Prime Minister will lead the army himself." Yang Song said in a low voice.

"Impossible! Didn't the Prime Minister say that he was preparing to attack Jingzhou? Why would he come to Hanzhong?" Yang Bai exclaimed in shock.

Wei Yan was the main general, which was completely different from Qin Shou's personal expedition. Once Qin Shou personally led the expedition, it meant that Qin Shou attached great importance to this place and would not give up until he took it down.

Facing Wei Yan, Yang Bai thought that he and Zhang Wei and others could still fight if they defended Yangping Pass. But if Qin Shou led the army in person, it would be impossible to resist the attack of the Cavalry Army with only Zhang Wei and others.

"Don't you know how to make a feint to the east and attack in the west? Don't you know how to sneak into Chencang?" Yang Song snorted coldly, "If the Prime Minister didn't have such a plan, he would have appointed Wei Yan as the General of the Western Expedition. Now that things are stable and Han Sui, Yan Xing and others are in charge of Xiliang, why do we need the General of the Western Expedition? This General of the Western Expedition is clearly coming for Hanzhong."

Yang Bai and Yang Ren nodded immediately after hearing this. What Yang Song said was not without reason. If Qin Shou really led a large army to come, how would the Yang family respond?
"Brother, do you have any plans?" Yang Bai asked hurriedly.

Yang Ren also looked at Yang Song, waiting for his answer.

"Hanzhong is no match for the Prime Minister. If we go into battle against the Prime Minister, we will be courting death. My Yang family is a big family in Hanzhong and we cannot die like this. My two brothers are both brave men and should serve the court. How can you be wronged by one side?" Yang Song sighed.

Yang Song knew how capable his brothers were. Among the generals in the court, they were nothing. But it was completely different in Hanzhong. Picking a general among the short men, such as Zhang Wei, Yang Bai, and Yang Ren, were nothing. Zhang Lu had no one under his command and could only use these people.

In this way, these people were able to take control of the military power, but it was not certain that these three people could hire soldiers and be opponents of the imperial court, even if they defended Yangping Pass to the death.

Yang Bai and Yang Ren looked at each other. Although they were not brothers, they were from the same clan and knew that Yang Song was forcing the two families to make a choice.

"Brother, you're joking. We are all brothers from the same clan, so naturally we should follow your lead." Yang Ren unexpectedly expressed his opinion first.

On the one hand, he thought that Zhang Lu really had no hope, and it would be better for him to surrender to the court so that he and others could gain wealth and honor.

"Prime Minister, how do you plan to reward my brother?" Yang Bai asked hurriedly.

"Hanzhong prefect, titled marquis." Yang Song did not hide anything from the two men, and said: "The prime minister is clear about rewards and punishments. If the two brothers submit to the court, they will definitely get more than I do."

Yang Bai and Yang Ren's faces immediately showed joy when they heard this.

The Cavalry Corps has clear rewards and punishments, and this has long been known throughout the world. If one can seize this opportunity to become a member of the Cavalry Corps, one will surely be rich and glorious in the future.

"Master actually has already thought about surrendering to the imperial court, but Zhang Wei disagrees." Yang Bai snorted coldly.

Everyone is not stupid, so they naturally know why Zhang Wei did not submit to the court. Zhang Lu was granted a title of nobility and a general, and they could also benefit from it. Only Zhang Wei, who was second to none and above ten thousand people, became an ordinary general. The difference between the two is too big. "Although we are brothers, brotherhood is nothing in front of my future and life. This Zhang Wei is really a man who wants to die." Yang Song's eyes flashed coldly.

Submitting to the imperial court, and rising to prominence from then on, such a good thing cannot be ruined by others. Yang Song's words made sense, this was a way to die.

"I'm afraid that all the civil and military officials in Hanzhong wish that the other party would die." Yang Ren nodded. Others might not know, but that's what he thought.

"Master allowed Zhang Wei to lead the troops to garrison Yangping Pass this time out of brotherhood. You two should accompany him. I believe you should know how to resolve this matter next!" Yang Song said quietly.

Yang Ren and Yang Bai looked at each other and nodded quickly.

Cutting off the path of talent is like killing one's parents. How could the Yang brothers agree to this?

"We will help the Prime Minister's army to enter Hanzhong. My Yang family will definitely be valued by the Prime Minister. By then, wealth and glory will be a given." Yang Song said, holding up the wine glass in his hand.

"We will follow your orders, brother." Yang Bai and the others responded quickly.

In Moling City, Cao Cao stood on the steps, looking up at the sky with a trace of desolation on his face.

Xun Yu, Cheng Yu, Guo Jia and others stood behind him.

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"At this time, Qin Shou must be hosting a banquet for his ministers in the Weiyang Palace!" Cao Cao suddenly sighed.

"At this moment, Qin Shou is full of vigor and ambition, thinking about raising troops to march south next year to seize Jiangdong and Jingzhou!" Guo Jia chuckled and said, "He used to laugh at Yuan Shao, but now he is Yuan Shao himself."

After Yuan Shao defeated Gongsun Zan, he did not rest and recuperate, but hurriedly went south to attack Qin Shou, but was defeated by Qin Shou. Now Qin Shou has just defeated Yuan Shao, seized Hebei, and defeated Wuhuan. He should have rested and recuperated. However, the other side is eager to go south and want to unify the world. What is the difference between him and Yuan Shao?
Cao Cao stroked his beard, nodded, and sighed, "Feng Xiao is right. Zhuge Kongming is really a talented person. It's a pity that he was used by Liu Bei."

There was a hint of jealousy in his words. Why did Liu Bei get all the good things?

"Zhuge Liang emptied the entire Nanjun, and the food and grass he obtained can meet the needs of a year. Even if he confronts Qin Shou for a year next year, he doesn't have to worry about the problem of food and grass." Xun Yu stroked his long beard, looking very envious of him.

"Liu Bei got half of Jingzhou, but it couldn't change the overall situation. Jingnan is still a little small." Cheng Yu was not optimistic about Liu Bei and thought that even if Liu Bei occupied Jingnan, he could not change the overall situation.

"My lord, compared to Jingzhou, I am more worried about Bashu." Guo Jia said with some concern: "Bashu must not fall into the hands of Qin Shou or Liu Bei, otherwise it will be disadvantageous to us in the future."

"Don't worry, Fengxiao. We will deal with the affairs of Bashu after the battle of Jingzhou is over." Cao Cao comforted him, stroking his beard.

When everyone looked at Cao Cao's appearance, they immediately knew that Cao Cao must have his own ideas about the Bashu area.

(End of this chapter)