Prancing Horse Xiliang

Chapter 207
Chuping three years, early February.

When Luo Zheng was mobilizing soldiers, horses, food and grass, and arranging the expedition, a major event that shocked the world happened in Luoyang.

On the first day of February, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty built a Zen altar, offered sacrifices to the heavens, and issued an imperial edict. Following the example of Yao and Shun, he abdicated the emperor to the prime minister Dong Zhuo.

However, more big men and courtiers have chosen to follow the trend of this era.

The ceremony was completed, Dong Zhuo officially ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, changed the name of the country to Great Liang, changed the Yuan to Xingwu, and established Luoyang as the capital.

At the same time, with Chang'an, the western capital, as the accompanying capital, the government was opened to control festivals, and the three divisions of Yitong were established.

After Dong Zhuo ascended the throne, he rewarded all the civil and military officials, including Li Ru, the military adviser, as the situ, the commander-in-chief of the officials, the generals under his command, his son-in-law Niu Wei as the general, his brother Dong Jue as the general of the hussars, and his younger brother Dong Min as the general of the guard.

Duan Yan, a confidant general, was granted the title of General of Chariots and Cavalry, Xu Rong was named General of Conquering the East, and Li Jue was named General of Conquering the South.

General Guo Si was the general who conquered the west, Fan Chou was the general who conquered the north, and Zhang Ji was the general who conquered the west.

The rest of the generals in Xiliang were promoted to ranks, and the Xiliang army was very powerful for a while.

In order to appease the courtiers who were close to him, Dong Zhuo also looked at Yang Biao, Zhong Fu, Wang Yun and others who had taken refuge.

Wang Yun is Da Sikong, Yang Biao is Taiwei, Zhongfu is Taishi and so on.

It's just that everyone can see it obviously.

Although these official positions seem to be glorious and rank among the top three, they are all in name only.

The official structure of the Han Dynasty had many overlapping functions and powers, and many official positions were only false titles that only received Dai Lu and did not do practical work.

Especially Yang Biao's Taiwei, with a general, the Taiwei is just a display.

When the news spread, the world suddenly boiled.

The nearly 400-year-old country in the Eastern and Western Han Dynasties collapsed just like that.

Although the princes of the world have long lost confidence in the Han Dynasty, when this moment comes, there are still many people who cannot accept it for a while, especially those among the gentry who have their hearts in the Han Dynasty, and they are even more excited.

The princes from all over the country who were sharpening their swords and preparing to expand abroad all died down and stopped.

At this time, if anyone dares to risk the displeasure of the world and attack the state and plunder the county, he will definitely be cast aside by the people of the world.

Even Yuan Shu, who didn't pay much attention to the Han court, temporarily stopped his troops and waited and watched the development of the situation.

Sun Gongzan, who had just stabilized the situation in Youzhou and was about to move his troops southward when attacking Jizhou, also stood still for the time being.

The tenth day of February.

Yanzhou Mu Liu Dai took the lead in publishing an article calling for thieves, intending to send [-] Yanzhou troops to serve the king.

Subsequently, Liu Biao, Mu of Jingzhou, Liu Yan, Mu of Yizhou, Liu Yao, Mu of Yangzhou, and Liu Bei, Prime Minister of Pingyuan, also sent troops in response.

Dong Zhuo blatantly usurped the Han, and the most intolerable thing was the Han family members who belonged to the clan.

Even Jingzhou Mu Liu Biao and Yizhou Mu Liu Yan, who did not participate in the battle against Dong in the first year of Chuping, had to temporarily put aside all their thoughts at this time, and responded to Liu Dai's army to serve the king immediately.

As a descendant of the Liu family, if he remains indifferent at this time, he will definitely be recorded in history.

And, predictably, definitely not a good name.

Youzhou, Gongsun Zan's official residence.

"My lord, quickly retreat!"

Guan Jing, the advisor, said loudly to Gongsun Zan: "Dong Zhuo's blatant usurpation of the Han Dynasty is a great treason. Before long, the princes of the world will definitely raise troops to serve the king. Even if the lord can't afford to serve the king, he must not attack Jizhou at this time, otherwise he will be punished by the people of the world." Spoiled, who else will be willing to serve the Lord at that time, please learn from the Lord."

"This……"

Gongsun Zan's face was cloudy and uncertain, and he was extremely unwilling.

Tens of thousands of troops have already assembled in Fan Yang, how can they retreat just by saying retreat.

Entering Jizhou is a long-established plan, if it is canceled rashly, it will severely damage morale.

However, as Guan Jing said.

If you continue to march into Jizhou at this time, you will definitely be drowned by the saliva of the people in the world.

"Brother, the military division is right."

Gongsun Zan's younger brother, Gongsun Fan, also said: "Now that Dong Zhuo is openly usurping the Han Dynasty, our army should raise troops to serve the king so that we can occupy the righteousness. Otherwise, the people of the world will definitely be ashamed, and wise men will not do it. Please order the troops to retreat!"

The rest of the civil and military also seconded their opinions one after another, and they all disagreed with continuing to attack Jizhou.

Gongsun Zan sighed, "Okay, just follow what Shiqi said."

Yecheng, Yuan Shao's official residence.

Yuan Shao looked around at the generals, civil and military, and said loudly: "Dong Zhuo is openly usurping the Han, what's your opinion?"

Don't drive Tian Feng to be the first to speak: "Master, Dong Zhuo is a rebellious traitor. Not only did he bring trouble to the capital, but he also openly usurped the Han and made him stand on his own. Everyone should punish him. I think that my lord should put aside the prejudice with Gongsun Zan for a while. Unite the princes of the world to fight against the traitors, help the Han Dynasty together, so as to calm the hearts of the people in the world, and in this way, the merits of the society will be in the country."

"Yes, as it should be!"

Staff member Ju Shou was the first to agree.

The other counselors such as Guo Tu, Xu You, Shen Pei, Feng Ji, Xin Ping, and Sim Pi, as well as generals such as Ju Yi, Zhang Ying, Pan Feng, and Gao Gan, all joined in as second counsel.

At this time, no one would object to Tian Feng's proposal.

Yuan Shao was reluctant, but seeing that all the subordinates and generals agreed with him, he didn't dare to show it, lest his subordinates and military should be separated, so he nodded and said: "Yuan Hao's words are true, quickly punish people to go to Youzhou to meet Gongsun Zan. Discuss this."

"I obey."

Tian Feng accepted the order gladly, turned around and left.

Qiao County, Yuan Shu's official residence.

Jin Shang looked at Yuan Shu, who was very displeased, and said cautiously, "My lord, if Dong Zhuo usurped the Han, the princes of the world must raise troops to serve the king, punish the rebels, and help the Han family. Will my lord also raise troops to serve the king?"

Yuan Shu said disappointedly, "Dong Zhuo usurps the Han, so what does it have to do with this general?"

"This……"

Jin Shang hesitated for a while, and reminded: "Dong Zhuo's usurping the Han to stand on his own is really treasonous and immoral, and is not tolerated by the people of the world. If my lord does not serve as a king, he may be criticized by the people of the world, and it will be bad for my lord's reputation."

Yuan Shu said with a displeased face: "The old thief Dong Zhuo is really not a joke. He would not usurp the Han long ago, and he would not usurp the Han. He chose to usurp the Han at this time. This caused the general to suspend his plan to attack Yangzhou. It is really disappointing."

Jin Shang asked: "Then my lord, are you still going out to serve the king?"

Yuan Shu frowned and thought for a long time before saying, "Let Qiao Rui bring [-] troops to help out!"

Only then did Jin Shang heave a sigh of relief, and he cupped his hands and complimented, "My lord is wise."

Beihai, Kong Rong's official residence.

"Rebel, Dong Zhuo, you will die!"

Kong Rong wept blood and shouted, "Call out the soldiers and horses quickly, and send troops with our army to serve the king."

Xia Cheng, Tao Qian's official residence.

Wu Jun, Sun Jian's official residence.

"Zhicai, do I want to send troops to serve the king?"

Sun Jian rubbed the center of his brows, and asked about Xi Ping next.

Xi Ping said calmly: "Dong Zhuo's rebels are openly usurping the Han, and the princes of the world must raise troops to serve the king. As a Han minister, the lord is naturally duty-bound. However, at the beginning of the Wu County, the lord's troops will not exceed [-], and will not exceed [-], and this time he will go to Luoyang. There are many princes' territories in the middle, and the Guanshan Road is far away, so it is really difficult for an army to travel far."

Sun Jian said in bewilderment, "Zhicai means..."

Xi Ping smiled and said: "It's righteousness to raise troops to serve the king. My lord, why don't you take the opportunity to recruit wise men and recruit soldiers. After you have recruited thousands of soldiers, it will not be too late to enter Jingqin king. At that time, heroes from Jiangdong will surely come to vote after hearing the news."

Only then did Sun Jian suddenly understand, and he said: "It's a good plan, just follow the advice of Zhicai."

Within ten months, the princes of the world raised troops to serve the king one after another.

Not only did Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shao temporarily stop their cooperation and send troops to serve the king together, even Yuan Shu had to temporarily put aside his plan to attack Lujiang, and sent General Qiao Rui with [-] troops to attack the Yang people from Luyang.

Cao Cao, Chenliu prefect Zhang Miao, Jinbei minister Bao Xin and other princes also raised their troops.

For a time, the world was covered with war clouds, and wars broke out again.

Liu Dai, Mu of Yanzhou raised 20 troops, Liu Biao, Mu of Jingzhou raised [-] troops, Liu Yao, Mu of Yangzhou raised [-] troops, Yuan Shao, Mu of Jizhou raised [-] troops, and Gonggong Zan, governor of Youzhou, raised [-] troops. Nearly [-] troops were raised, and they marched from all over the Kanto to several passes in Luoyang, the capital of Gongwei, with great momentum.

Dong Zhuo had been prepared for a long time, and immediately dispatched troops to guard the pass.

Duan Yan, the general of chariots and cavalry, led an army of [-] people out of Guanzhong to guard Chang'an.

Xu Rong, the general who conquered the East, led [-] troops to calm Dagu Pass and reject the soldiers of Nanyang and Yuzhou.

General Li Jue led an army of [-] to conquer the South, calmed Hulao Pass, and rejected the soldiers of the Central Plains and Hebei.

Zhenxi General Zhang Ji led [-] troops to guard Wuguan to resist Jingyang's soldiers.

Guo Qin, the general who conquered the west, and Fan Chou, the general who conquered the north, each commanded [-] soldiers and horses, stationed in Luoyang, the capital.

In order to deal with the Qin King's division of the princes of the world, this time Dong Zhuo mobilized almost all the troops under his command, and even the tens of thousands of recruits who had not been on the battlefield for a long time were all dispatched to various passes.

As long as you can repel the teachers of the kings from all walks of life, the world will be stable.

Dong Zhuo's ambitions were so high that all the ministers of civil and military affairs were also in high spirits, wanting to make great contributions to the world.

Wuzhi, and the state army camp.

Lu Bu's face was cloudy and uncertain, and he paced up and down under the tent irritably.

Wei Xu cautiously asked: "My lord, Dong Zhuo's blatant usurpation of the Han Dynasty is really treasonous. The princes of the world will inevitably raise troops to attack the king in Jingqin. Should our army also send troops to serve the king, so as not to incur verbal criticism from the nobles in the world?"

Lu Bu said coldly: "Ma Teng is attacking the city fiercely, how can I ask this general to raise troops to serve the king?"

"This……"

Wei Xu was speechless for a while, unable to connect.

Zhang Liao said: "My lord, righteousness comes first, a little personal grievances are nothing. The general thought he could try to discuss with Ma Teng to see if he could stop the army for a while and join forces to serve the king, punish the country's thieves, and revive the Han Dynasty."

Lu Bu frowned and said, "Even if Ma Teng is willing, the Qiang soldiers under his command might not be willing, right?"

Zhang Liao said excitedly: "As long as there is a chance, it is worth trying. Otherwise, if we continue to fight hard with Ma Teng, it will inevitably be a situation where both losers, and Luo Zheng will only take advantage of the fisherman."

Zang Ba, Hou Cheng, Cao Xing, Hao Meng and other generals also nodded in agreement. This battle was really too hot.

If you can make peace with Ma Teng, everyone will be happy.

"Well, okay!"

Lu Bu hesitated for a long time, but finally nodded in agreement.

(End of this chapter)