People in the Three Kingdoms: Starting from Preaching

Chapter 117 Dilemma
As soon as the word "rebellion" was uttered, the atmosphere in the entire living room froze. Tian Chou was about to shout at him, but when he saw Zhang Chun's calm look, he suddenly felt a strong sense of crisis, which made him control his emotions.

After taking a deep breath, he forced himself to sit down calmly, then looked at Zhang Chun, and Zhang Chun continued talking.

"Zi Tai, don't you think that the Han Dynasty is already in decline? The Yellow Turban Rebellion was about to be quelled, but now the war is raging again in Xiliang, and now even the Wuhuan have raised the banner of rebellion.

Not to mention, there are countless small rebel forces like Xu Chen in various places. The fires everywhere are a sign of the country's demise.

The troubled times are coming, and this is the time for local heroes to rise up. The world belongs to the Liu family, but Youzhou may belong to you and me. If you and I work together to seize power, wouldn't it be more satisfying than hiding in the counties?"

After saying this, Zhang Chun looked at Tian Chou with a smile, waiting for Tian Chou's response.

Tian Chou just felt a chill in his heart. He never expected that he would encounter such a scene today.

"The Zhang family's fortune was destroyed by Xu Chen. Why is General Zhang unwilling to join forces to defeat the enemy, but instead wants to join forces with the enemy?" Tian Chou answered in a deep voice.

Hearing the name Xu Chen, Zhang Chun's eyes flashed with coldness, but then he smiled: "Now that the Han Dynasty is in decline, it is better to plan for a larger territory instead of being obsessed with the family business of a mere county. If Xu Guangtou can help me with my great cause, it is not impossible for me to cooperate with him."

Tian Chou felt it was even worse. Zhang Chun, who was so petty, was actually willing to let go of his hatred for Xu Chen. That only meant that he wanted more and was determined to rebel.

With his mind racing, he said again, "Rebellion is a dangerous and hopeless situation. Last year, the Zhang and Tian families were both badly wounded after the great defeat. Even if they unite, they are still not strong enough. Does General Zhang think that he can accomplish anything with this little strength?"

At this time, Zhang Chun slowly put down the wine, looked at Tian Chou calmly, and then picked up something from the table.

Tian Chou took a closer look and found that it was a silk letter.

His face suddenly darkened. Although he didn't know what the content was, he could guess what was going on with his intelligence.

Sure enough, Zhang Chun’s next words confirmed his guess.

"The reason why I invited Zitai to discuss the matter is because the matter has been settled. Before this, I sent a secret envoy to send a letter to Qiu Liju, the leader of the Wuhuan in Liaoxi, to seek an alliance. Now that the reply letter has arrived, the matter is settled."

When Zhang Chun said this, he couldn't help laughing. The Wuhuan tribes were of the same blood. If Qiuliju united to rebel, the other tribes would follow suit.

With the entire Wuhuan rebellion and myself involved, there is nothing that cannot be accomplished in Youzhou.

Now, it depends on whether Tian Chou knows his place: "Now that things have come to this, what do you think, Zitai? Are you willing to work with Zhang to achieve great things?"

Tian Chou stood up and paced back and forth in the hall, seeming to be struggling and hesitating. Zhang Chun just sat there with a smile on his face, quietly waiting for his decision.

After a long silence, Tian Chou finally made up his mind, and then looked at Zhang Chun: "Since General Zhang has such ambitions, how can Tian not help? I will go back and join the rebellion with my relatives. Please wait for good news!"

Zhang Chun's eyes flashed when he heard this, and then he picked up the wine and drank without commenting.

Tian Chou bowed and said goodbye, then turned and left.

Zhang Chun did not stop him immediately, but just looked at Tian Chou's back with some amusement.

Walking out of the inner courtyard, Tian Chou looked solemn at first but not out of control. However, once he reached the street of Haozhuang, his expression could no longer be maintained and he suddenly became panicked. He summoned a dozen of his personal guards, mounted his horse and left quickly.

Zhang Chun is crazy. This guy is really crazy. He actually dared to rebel.
Even if the Han Dynasty declined, it would not fall so easily. The people of the world have their hearts on the Han Dynasty, how can it be destroyed just like that?

You still want to drag me, Tian, ​​into this? I am not that stupid. When I return, I will immediately...
Tian Chou rode quickly all the way, already thinking about how to deal with this matter. However, just when he was about to run out of the manor, he saw the gate in front of him slowly closing, and then dozens of Wuhuan cavalrymen slowly rode out from the left and right, all looking at him with a grin.

Seeing this scene, Tian Chou's face turned pale. He suddenly came to his senses and realized that he had revealed his flaws in his anxiety.

How could I leave so hastily after plotting a rebellion? Even if I dared to leave, Zhang Chun would not dare to let me go.

If he really wanted to start a rebellion, he would naturally take the initiative to lead Zhang Chun's army back, so that both sides could be truly at ease.

And why are there Wuhuan cavalry here?
Tian Chou felt hopeless at once, he knew that the Tian family was in great danger.

More than a dozen loyal guards stood on both sides of Tian Chou, nervously defending against the Wuhuan cavalry. However, the Wuhuan cavalry did not attack them, as if they were waiting for something.

Not long after, Zhang Chun came slowly over with a group of his followers. At this time, the look he gave Tian Chou was full of naked indifference, but when he really spoke, he still pretended to sigh.

"I did give Zitai a chance, but he couldn't grasp it. So you can't blame me, Zhang Chun, for being too extreme." "General Zhang, what do you mean? I really support this great cause. If you are worried, I can take you to Tian's house. How about that?"

Tian Chou's tone was stiff, and he was obviously extremely nervous, and he was trying to save the situation.

But Zhang Chun obviously had no interest in continuing the nonsense. He just waved his hand, and the Wuhuan cavalry on both sides laughed, then tacitly formed their battle formations and were about to launch an attack on Tian Chou.

Tian Chou was filled with despair when he saw this, so he drew his sword and ordered his men: "Today we have been framed by the thieves, and the only thing we can do is die."

The soldiers on the left and right looked at each other, with the determination to die in their eyes. As loyal henchmen raised by the Tian family, all they could do in this situation was to die for their master.

Tian Chou took one last look at Zhang Chun and said in a cold voice: "You have colluded with foreign tribes to cause chaos, and you will eventually die at the hands of foreign tribes!"

Zhang Chun laughed: "You should worry about yourself first!"

Almost as soon as he finished speaking, dozens of Wuhuan cavalrymen, armed with spears, suddenly launched an attack towards the fields. As the horses galloped at such a huge speed, the nearby ground trembled slightly, and a strong momentum like the charge of a herd of beasts suddenly rushed over.

Tian's troops shouted in unison and rode forward to meet the enemy. However, as soon as the two sides came into contact, the huge kinetic energy of the Tuqi cavalry broke their tight formation into pieces. Then the Wuhuan cavalry in the rear attacked sideways with swords raised, cutting off and killing the scattered troops one by one.

The whole process went smoothly and was over quickly, leaving only Tian Chou being picked up by the Wuhuan cavalry and thrown in front of Zhang Chun.

Zhang Chun had absolutely no mercy for this former companion. He would either cooperate absolutely or not. If that was the case, the only option was to die.

There was no unnecessary conversation. He just pinched Tian Chou's hair, and then with a light stroke of the sword, he cut off Tian Chou's head.

"Assemble the army immediately and join forces with the Wuhuan warriors to exterminate the Tian family!" At this point, Zhang Chun threw the head to his followers and sneered, "Take this head and visit the noble families in Youbeiping. Let them know who has the final say in this place after today!"

As Zhang Chun finished speaking, countless troops responded loudly, and then swarmed out of the manor together with the Wuhuan cavalry that appeared one after another.

Once the chaos starts, it is hard to stop it.

Zhang Chun raised the banner of rebellion, claiming to be the true emperor who would replace the Han Dynasty. He also announced to the world that Liu Hong was incompetent and immoral, and that he should abdicate and let a wise man become the emperor.

When the rebellion started, Zhang Chun quickly united with the Wuhuan forces, successively killed Liu Zheng, the governor of Youbeiping, and Yang Zhong, the governor of Liaodong, and coerced and coerced the powerful families of Youbeiping, both large and small. For a time, his power was very strong.

When this news came out, the entire Youzhou was shocked.

Everything happened too suddenly. The Yellow Turbans had not been pacified yet, and now Zhang Chun and Wuhuan rebelled at the same time. In a moment, several large counties including Youzhou, Liaodong, Liaoxi, Youbeiping and Xu Chen's Yuyang all lost the control of the Han Dynasty, and half of Youzhou fell.

After Zhang Chun allied with the Wuhuan and coerced the people, his mighty army of six or seven hundred thousand men was ready to launch an attack. However, before that, a messenger went to Yuyang first.

Inside the Yuyang government office, a messenger stood in front of Xu Chen and talked.

"My Lord has said that the grievances between us all stem from our positions, but now the situation is different. You and I are both enemies of the Han Dynasty. We are on the same path, so why hurt each other? It is better for us to join hands and seize Youzhou together, and then plan for the future!
Now I have gathered hundreds of thousands of Wuhuan people and want to advance westward, but I cannot. I intend to take the route through the Wuhuan, or join forces to attack them. I only hope that the Heavenly Master will understand the importance of this and follow the general trend!"

When the messenger finished speaking, he stood with his head bowed, waiting for a reply.

Xu Chen's expression was a little strange. He just said that he would consider it for a moment and sent the messenger away temporarily, then immediately summoned Wang Dang to talk about the story.

"Zhang Chun has joined forces with Wuhuan to rebel. We don't know whether this is a good thing or a bad thing. Now they want to march west to attack Gongsun Zan, but they want to pass through Yuyang. How should we respond?"

"Need I say more? Of course I refuse. Even I know the story of the attack on Guo through the false route, so how could the leader not know it?" Upon hearing this, Wang Dang quickly refused, as if he was afraid that Xu Chen would agree without thinking.

Xu Chen was helpless: "Of course I won't lend my way. What I want to ask is how we should treat them. Youzhou is in a mess right now, with Gongsun Zan and Wuhuan Zhang Chun. We are in the middle of it, so we have to think carefully about our position."

After hearing this, Wang Dang came to his senses. After this incident, the situation of the Yellow Turbans was indeed a bit delicate.

Now, on the left of the Yellow Turbans is Gongsun Zan, and on the right is Zhang Chun and Wuhuan. He is sandwiched in the middle. This position is too embarrassing and too dangerous.

Wang Dang naturally sensed this danger, and his tone became serious: "No matter what, we must not be attacked by both sides!"

This point is obvious. Xu Chen looked at Wang Dang and said, "The question now is, should we remain neutral, or stand with Gongsun Zan, or Zhang Chun Wuhuan?"

(End of this chapter)