Great Han Empire

Chapter 154
Liu Yu, Chancellor of Ganling, led three thousand soldiers into Yingtao City through the snow.

Julu County Chief Shi Chenli, Gongcao Shi Jushou, and Wuguan Guoyu greeted him out of the city in person.After greeting each other, Liu Yu asked about the situation, and was very sad to know that Master Feng Yi had died in the fierce battle.He said with emotion: "A month ago, I met Mr. Guo and Mr. Feng once. I didn't expect it to be the last time with the two adults."

He calmed down his excitement a little bit, and continued: "The yellow turban and horns have caused disaster in the two prefectures of Youji and Hebei, and the lives of people have been burned, and my minister has been harmed. It is really a heinous crime."
Chang Shi Chenli immediately replied: "According to Mr. Li's news, he was shot to death by Liu Ya during the battle a few days ago."

Liu Yu asked in surprise: "The news is accurate?"

Chen Li, Ju Shou, and Guo Yu shook their heads.Chen Li replied: "There is no confirmation."

Liu Yu then opened his mouth and asked, "Where is Captain Li Feng, Li Zimin? Why doesn't he come to pick me up?"

Ju Shou hurriedly replied: "My lord, he went south to attack Handan five days ago."

Liu Yu laughed, "This kid, before I went north to support Yingtao, he rushed south to fight Handan impatiently. This kid..." he cursed affectionately, "runs faster than a rabbit. Any news from him?"

Although the three people on the opposite side knew that Li Hong and Liu Yu knew each other, they didn't expect the relationship between the two to be so good. Listening to Liu Yu's tone, it seemed very unusual.

"My lord, there hasn't been any news from Mr. Xiaowei." Ju Shou replied worriedly.

"He used to fight like this in Youzhou. When the battle is won, he will show up. Don't worry, it's all right." Liu Yu said with a smile, and then asked: "Where has the Yellow Turban Army retreated now? "
"The ant thief who was defeated in Gaoyi City the day before yesterday suddenly abandoned the city and fled. Captain Pan has already rushed over with his troops." Wuguan Guoyu said, "The news that the army of the captain is not in Yingtao City, we suspect that the ants The thieves knew about it. They were probably worried that their home town, Zhending City, would be attacked, so they fled back overnight."

They were talking here when suddenly a small group of cavalry rushed out from the distant snow field and galloped towards them.

Chang Shi Chenli pointed at them and asked, "My lord, is that your scout? There seems to be something urgent?"

Liu Yu hurriedly took a closer look.

Ju Shou next to him screamed, "My lord, look at the car behind..."

Liu Yu laughed and said happily, "Everyone, follow me to pick him up. That's the car of the imperial envoys, and an imperial edict has arrived."

The three of them were very happy when they heard this, and followed Liu Yu to meet him in a hurry.

It was Yilang Fu Xie (read xie) who came to the court.He is from Lingzhou County, Beidi County, Xiliang. He is both civil and military, and his martial arts is very good.Originally the Sima of the guard in Huangfu Song's army, he was transferred to Liangzhou as the captain of Anding County because of the impeachment of the eunuch.At the beginning of last year, he went to Luoyang to work as Yilang.

Although Liu Yu and Fu Xie met for the first time, they had heard about each other for a long time, and they had been friends for a long time.Both of them are upright and loyal people with similar temperaments, and they talked very happily after meeting.

Fu Xie is well-known among the ruling and opposition parties.He is famous not because of fighting, nor because of talent, but because of cursing.

Last year, Boyu and Marquis Li Wen of the Northern Palace of Xiliang led a rebellion, and the court was unable to conquest, so the courtiers discussed how to resolve the matter.In order to defend the land of Xiliang and put down the rebellion in Xiliang, the imperial court spends money every year on conquests every year, with little effect. Therefore, in the imperial court, everyone has a fierce debate on whether to fight or not to fight.

Cui Lie, who was Situ at the time, boldly stated that he would give up Liangzhou during the court meeting.Hearing Cui Lie's words, Fu Xie was furious, and immediately shouted loudly: "Situ Ke beheaded! Behead Situ, and the world will be safe!" Every time he said this, everyone was shocked.

Cui Lie was furious and accused Fu Xie of committing a crime.In order to save Situ Cui Lie's face, Shangshu had to write to the emperor, impeaching Fu Xie without words.The emperor then summoned Fu Xie and asked him why he insulted Lord Situ.Fu Xie calmly replied: "Liangzhou is the stronghold of our great Han and the barrier of the country. How can we just say no to giving up? Now the Han and Hu forces in Xiliang are rebelling together, just because some state and county officials broke the law and discipline. What caused it is not a big deal. Cui Lie, as the Sangong, was the prime minister of the court. He didn't try his best to find a way to eliminate the rebellion, but he opened his mouth and said that he would give up my great Han territory. If this kind of person is not killed, he should be killed. Who? If the rebels occupy Xiliang, expand their power, and then invade Sanfu after their military strength increases, how will we resist? Isn't this a deep worry for the community?"

After hearing this, the emperor greatly appreciated his loyalty, and immediately adopted his suggestion, and the left chariot general Huangfusong led the army westward to conquer the Xiliang rebels.Since then, Fu Xie has become famous all over the world, and everyone knows that there is a loyal "Madman Fu" in the Northwest.

Fu Xie is in his thirties, tall and heroic, eight feet tall, probably because of his many years in the army in Xijiang, his skin is dark and lacks redness.

"Brother Bo'an ran so fast. I crossed the Yellow River and ran directly to Ganling Kingdom, but I missed it, saying that you took the troops to Anping Kingdom. When I arrived in Xindu, you ran to Yingtao It made me run non-stop all the way, chasing him day and night." Fu Xie said with a smile.

"Nanrong (Fu Xie's word) has worked hard. Why, the imperial decree is for me?" Liu Yu asked strangely, "Master Guo Mu of Jizhou and Lord Feng of Julu County were killed one after another. The Jizhou army suffered heavy losses, and the court did not get Audio?"

"I have been out of Beijing for more than ten days, and I came here to give you an order. Of course, I don't know how the court will handle the matter of Jizhou. But I have heard about the two adults who died successively on the road. Jizhou Ant The thieves are so rampant, don't you adults have something to do? Didn't you hear that the black panthers from Youzhou have gone south to take back Zhongshan? Where's his army?" Fu Xie asked.

"Master Li has already led his troops to attack Handan." Liu Yu smiled, "Five days ago, at the place under our feet, the leopards fought against the 5000+ Yellow Turban Army with 10,000 people, and they just defeated the ant thief and killed them. Nearly 10 people were killed, and the siege of Yingtao was broken."

"Oh?" Fu Xie said in surprise, "Youzhou cavalry are so powerful? So, Jizhou has solved the problem of rampant ants and thieves?"

Chang Shi Chenli hurriedly replied: "No. If the ant thieves in Zhao and Changshan were eliminated, all the cities in the two prefectures were recovered, and the ant thieves were driven to Taihang Mountain, then we can say that."

"Soon. In a few days, Leopard will probably send news from Handan. The rest is to solve the problems of Changshan Kingdom." Liu Yu smiled.

Fu Xie frowned and said, "If you don't get rid of Zhang Niu's horns, it's always a serious problem. Even if we drive the ant thieves up the mountain, when spring comes, they will come down the mountain to invade again, and it's hard to eradicate them completely."
"I heard that Zhang Niujiao died in the Battle of Yingtao." Wuguan Guoyu replied respectfully.

Fu Xie glanced at them in surprise and asked, "Why haven't we heard the news?"

"Unconfirmed. We heard it too, but we were not sure, so we didn't spread the word." Liu Yu hurriedly explained, "By the way, Nan Rong, you came here to make an order yourself. Is there any urgent matter for the court?"

"Your Majesty wants you to return to Luoyang, and leave immediately after receiving the order." Fu Xie said with a smile, "Your Majesty issued an order to promote Brother Bo'an as a minister. Congratulations, Brother Bo'an."

Shangshuling, in charge of the emperor's memorials and cashiers, is the head directly responsible to the emperor and in charge of all government orders, with a rank of one thousand shi.Shang Shuling and the emperor are together almost every day, and they are regarded as the emperor's confidants, with great power.

Chang Shi Chen Li and others, Liu Yu's own subordinates heard that Liu Yu had been promoted, and hurried over to congratulate him.

Liu Yu himself was also very happy. He smiled and said to Fu Xie, "Thank you Nan Rong for sending me such good news after traveling a long distance. I will go to the city later and wait for me to take a bath and change clothes to receive the order. bitter."

Fu Xie laughed loudly: "Thank you. Brother Bo An is already a minister, can you agree to a request from the next official?"

Liu Yu waved his hand and said, "Say it."

"I want to go back to Xiliang. I have written to His Majesty several times, but His Majesty has rejected them all. I hope Brother Bo'an can help me."

"It turns out that you sent me the imperial decree for a purpose." Liu Yu suddenly realized, "Is the situation in Xiliang not good?"

"Very bad. Since the beginning of autumn last year, General Zhang has led his troops to fight against the rebels. Although the two sides won each other in the early days, they were gradually lured into the hinterland of Liangzhou by the rebels. By November , was ambushed near Jincheng, and was defeated. The troops retreated as far as Fufeng County. Now Master Zhang is in Chang'an, writing a book every day, asking for reinforcements, and the situation is very bad."

Liu Yu was taken aback, and asked, "Does the imperial court have any countermeasures?"

Fu Xie shook his head solemnly, "Your Majesty is also frowning and has nothing to do. Now there are rebels everywhere, and there are endless wars. Not only is the treasury empty, but it is also difficult to recruit troops."

The joy in Liu Yu's heart disappeared.

Fu Xie went on to say: "Whether it is the Yellow Turbans in Jizhou or the traitors in Xiliang, who is not forced to turn back the troubles in this world? Who is forced to turn back? The root of the troubles is the gang of eunuchs who brought disaster to the country and the people." Eunuchs. Now above the court, eunuchs exercise power, and loyal officials do not enter. This is the root cause of the turmoil in the land of the Han Dynasty. If they hadn’t spread the disaster all over the world, where would there be a Yellow Turban uprising? Where would there be a Xiliang rebellion? In fact, foreigners Whether it is the invasion or the Yellow Turban rebellion, we can defeat them all, and we can win all battles. But how many loyal ministers and capable people can defeat the enemy now? Why do rebellious incidents come and go without end? It's all these traitors who misled the country. Since ancient times, treacherous and virtuous people should not coexist together, just like water and fire. However, His Majesty did not listen to loyal advice, and still entrusted them with important tasks to participate in political affairs, causing disasters to flourish. Your Majesty We should accept advice from the good, quickly kill slanderers, reuse loyal ministers and wise men, and revive our majesty and majesty."

Liu Yu stared blankly at the passionate Fu Xie, speechless for a long time.This lunatic Fu is really a lunatic, he dares to say anything.Liu Yu sighed for a long time, patted him on the shoulder, and comforted him in a low voice: "Nowadays, traitors are used more and more, and eunuchs compare themselves to traitors, arrogating power and harming the country. Bitter. In fact, things in the world are as difficult as messy, and easy to say. It is easy to distinguish between a horse and a deer, but if you insist on referring to the deer as a horse, disasters will naturally arise. You can talk about the current clan, relatives, and officials. Even among the eunuchs, he is also good and bad, and he is divided into loyal, traitorous, good and evil. If you want to revive the court, the simple and easy way is to choose the good and eliminate the bad. It doesn't have to be bloody. The key lies in your majesty. If Your Majesty accepts the advice, then the day of my great Han prosperity will be just around the corner."

(End of this chapter)