Rise of the Heavens

Chapter 318
No one would object to Gao Cheng's decision. The prestige of the Han Dynasty has not completely declined. Even the world's wizards like Zhang Zhao, Xu Xuan, and Chen Jiao have a deep sense of identification with the Han Dynasty.Dong Zhuo did not have the slightest affection for the abolished emperor.Gao Cheng decided that going north to the alliance with the heroes of the Kanto was exactly what they meant.

Xi Zhicai nodded inwardly. If Gao Cheng was going to stand still, he would be ready to persuade him. Right now, Dong Zhuo has become a public enemy when he abolishes the emperor. Only by going north to the alliance can the people of the world know who Lujiang Gaocheng is.

In this world, apart from strength and cultivation, the most important thing is reputation. As long as Gao Cheng has established his reputation, when the world is chaotic, those talented and famous people will take the initiative to come and join him.

Gao Cheng said with a smile: "You have Zibu sitting in Lujiang, I don't have to worry about it! This time, I will use Xi Zhicai as the military adviser, Chen Jiao as the army, Lu Dai, Chen Dao, and Zhou Tai as the generals, leading [-] elites to follow me northward. League!"

Lujiang County was his base camp, so he could not afford to lose, so he left Zhang Zhao, Gao Tai, Wen and Wu to sit in the rear, Jiang Qin replaced Lu Dai in command of the navy, and Xu Xuan sat in Longshu to guard against the mountain barbarians.

"Mr. Xuande, you join forces with me and go north together! I will lend you five thousand soldiers and horses, and when we invade Luoyang and kill Dong Zhuo, I will definitely recommend you to His Majesty to fulfill the promise we made in Luoyang!"

Gao Cheng set his sights on Liu Bei. When he went north, he didn't dare to leave Liu Bei behind. He knew the ability of the founding monarch of Shu Han very well, and he couldn't underestimate him in the slightest.

Liu Bei straightened up, cupped his hands and bowed to the ground, and said respectfully, "Thank you, envoy!"

Regardless of Gao Cheng or Liu Bei, both of them knew in their hearts that at that time, the three brothers Liu Bei went south to Lujiang to play for Gao Cheng, and it was just a transaction.Now Gao Cheng is going to lend Liu Bei five thousand soldiers and horses according to the agreement, and is willing to recommend him as an official official of the court.It is enough to offset the hard work of the three brothers in Lujiang over the past few years.

Guan Yu stroked his long beard and narrowed his eyes, accepting this result.At the beginning, the three brothers were in exile in Luoyang, and they didn't have a single soldier under them. Now they have [-] soldiers and horses, which can be regarded as accumulating a little strength.

With him and Zhang Fei as generals, five thousand soldiers and horses can be equivalent to fifty thousand troops.If there is another foothold, it can develop rapidly according to the Lujiang model.

In fact, even without Gao Cheng's recommendation and borrowing troops, Liu Bei would not be too disappointed.In the past few years of training in Lujiang, he has gained experience in governing the local area, and Guan Yu and Zhang Fei's ability to command troops has also been greatly tempered.After going out, follow Gao Cheng's method to recruit talented people and appease the refugees... It won't take long to rebuild a prosperous place.

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For two days, Zhang Zhao continued to coordinate supplies in Shu County, allocated grain, grass and equipment, mobilized [-] soldiers from Longshu and Yangquan, plus [-] elites trained by Gao Cheng, a total of [-] soldiers and horses. After cultivating the golden bell jar, one can stand up to ten soldiers.

Then Jiang Qin led the navy to go south along the waterway, preparing to take Gao Cheng and these soldiers across the Huai River along the water and enter the boundary of Yuzhou.The sky was clear on this day, and teams of heavily armed soldiers boarded the ship one after another.

Gao Cheng was wearing a black robe, Zhou Cang was holding the Kunwu sword, and Pei Yuanshao was carrying a hard bow.Zhang Zhao, Gao Tai and others escorted him to the big river like stars.

"Let's go here! Zibu, Uncle Gao, Lujiang County will be handed over to you!" Gao Cheng waved his hand, making everyone stop.

Zhang Zhao looked serious, bowed respectfully, and said, "Don't worry, I'm here, and there will be no accidents in Lujiang River! I wish you a victory in the north and make great contributions to the great man!"

Gao Cheng smiled, he was quite at ease with Zhang Zhao, he waved his sleeves, turned around and strode onto the boat.Lu Dai, Chen Dao, and Zhou Tai were three generals, and two military advisers, Xi Zhicai and Chen Jiao, followed closely behind.

The three of Liu Bei and Zhang have already boarded another large ship at this time. Liu Bei and Zhang Fei are standing on the deck watching this scene.At this time, Guan Yu's majestic body strode forward.When he came to the two of them, he said in a deep voice: "Brother, I have already checked the five thousand soldiers sent by Gao Shijun. They are all young and strong. With a little training, they will be an elite soldier! In addition, there are [-] armor and weapons, and a whole [-] stone grain and grass!"

Zhang Fei looked happy, and said: "Gao Shijun is really interesting! We have worked hard for him for a few years! With soldiers, horses, weapons and food, we three brothers can make contributions wherever we go!"

Liu Bei's face was calm, making it impossible to see his thoughts. He said lightly: "Second brother and third brother, there is no one foundation, and soldiers, horses, food and grass are water without a source and trees without roots. Contribute to the meritorious service in this battle against Dong, and when the time comes, His Majesty will award the meritorious ministers, and we will be able to gain a foothold and lay a solid foundation!"

Both Guan Yu and Zhang Fei nodded, agreeing with Liu Bei's words.

At this time, Gao Cheng boarded the big ship with a group of civil and military personnel, and then Jiang Qin loudly issued an order, and dozens of large ships pulled anchor and set sail.

The fleet passed the big river, the river roared, and dozens of large ships lined up in a long line in the river. After more than ten days, the river suddenly widened and reached the confluence of Feishui and Shaopo. Further north is the first tributary of the Yangtze River. Huai River.

The Huaihe River is the dividing line between Lujiang River and Runan County. Now the Central Plains government is chaotic and corrupt officials are rampant. Runan, the largest county in Yuzhou, has withered.A large number of people dispersed to Xuzhou in the east and Lujiang in the south, bringing sufficient labor to both places.

Gao Cheng came to the deck and looked forward from a distance. He saw a wide river running from east to west. The water vapor was vast, and a thin layer of water mist shrouded the Huai River. The mist was vast and the mist was light. Look open-minded and stretch the heroic spirit in your heart.

"You Ping! In front of you is the place where you roamed all over the past, so this can be regarded as revisiting the old place!" Gao Cheng smiled, and his eyes fell on Zhou Tai beside him.

When Zhou Tai led the water bandits across the Huaihe River, it was a coincidence that he took refuge in him. Now that a few years have passed, Zhou Tai has gone through hard training and is already a strong man in the realm of refining gangsters.In Lujiang County, the strength is second only to Chen Dao.

Zhou Tai smiled when he heard the words, and also showed a trace of emotion, and said: "If I hadn't taken refuge in the lord, maybe I would still be a water thief on the Huaihe River now! It is my luck for Zhou Tai to meet the lord!"

When Jiang Qin beside him heard this, he took it seriously.He has the same identity as Zhou Tai, they were both water thieves in the past.Such an identity is like a puddle of mud in front of those aristocratic families.Only under Gao Cheng's command can they have the opportunity to show their abilities, make contributions, and honor their ancestors.

(End of this chapter)