Great Han Empire

Chapter 159
February 186 AD.

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Li Hong and Xian Yufu took Zhao Yun and Fifty Black Panthers out of the city from Pegasus to meet Minister Liu Yu and Yilang Fu Xie (read xie).

At the end of his life, Yang Feng happily reached an agreement with Li Hong.He ordered all his troops to withdraw from the four cities of Yiyang, Xiangguo, Zhongqiu, and Bairen in Zhao State, and quickly entered the Heishan mountainous area at the southern foot of Taihang Mountain to hide.

Li Hong then arranged for Xian Yuyin to lead his troops to Yiyang City, Yan Rou to lead his troops to Zhongqiu City, Yan Liangwen Chou to lead his troops to Xiangguo City, and ordered Zhang Xi to take Juhu to join Gao Lan who was stranded in Yingtao. More than 1000 people were stationed in the barracks and guard camps in Bairen City, which is the closest to Yingtao.Yushi's Hu Tribe and Hengji's Black Panther Yicong stayed in Handan.At this point, after more than ten days, the entire territory of Zhao State was completely occupied by Li Hong's Fengyun Cavalry Army.

Yang Feng sent an army Sima to Handan.After discussing with Li Hong, the military commander immediately left Handan City with the family members of the Yellow Turban general and a group of more than 5000 soldiers, and directly withdrew to Heishan to join Yang Feng's main force.Li Hong was worried that they would not have enough rations on the road, so he deliberately sent [-] carts of extra food.

"My people, we reached an agreement with Yang Feng of the Yellow Turban Army privately to exchange captives for the city, won't this matter be leaked?" Xian Yufu said in a low voice.

Li Hong gave him a strange look, and said with a smile: "Yu Xing, don't worry, it's fine. When I talked with Yang Feng, only Zilong was present, so I won't let it out. Now it seems that the Yellow Turban Army retreated on its own initiative. , we took the opportunity to occupy, there is nothing to doubt."

"How do you explain that there are so many fewer prisoners in Handan City?" Xian Yufu asked.

"Let's say we only captured so many prisoners." Li Hong laughed, "Who else dares to investigate me?"

Xian Yufu was worried and didn't make a sound.

Li Hong was so bold that he released the leader of the Yellow Turban Army in full view, and negotiated with Yang Feng in private. If he was convicted according to the law of the Han Dynasty, killing him ten times would be enough.Xian Yufu found out that Li Hong had changed, became a little reckless, and acted recklessly.With more military exploits, Li Hong became more and more courageous, and he was also a little arrogant and rude. Not only did he not listen to the advice of his subordinates, but also many things did not go through the consent of the local county government or the court, and he overstepped his authority without permission. And go.When he was being questioned, he still spoke plausibly and asked his subordinates to lie with him, for a very good reason.What kind of person will Li Hong become in the long run?
Xian Yufu sighed, feeling heavy in his heart, worried for Li Hong.The few things Li Hong did recently made Xian Yufu feel uneasy.

After taking Handan, the troops seized a lot of spoils and money.After discussing with several military commanders, Li Hong didn't go to the court and asked Tian Zhong to pay them as military salary, and it was five times the military salary.After the list of the dead soldiers was counted, the pensions were also kept early, and they were going to be delivered as soon as the war subsided.

Li Hong privately rewarded Yan Liang with the two younger sisters of Yang Feng who committed a serious offense by the court.Then he asked Yan Liang to take them to Xiangguo and go with the army.During the war, he also allowed his subordinates to bring their family members with them, which was probably Li Hong's blatant violation of military discipline.

The most unbelievable thing for Xian Yufu was that Li Hong actually induced the captives of the Yellow Turban Army to change their course and join the army.In the spring, the army might still have to fight Yang Feng and go north to fight Zhang Yan. At this time, he even recruited prisoners from the Yellow Turban Army.Xian Yufu felt that Li Hong was really crazy.Now, [-] captives of the Yellow Turban Army have been reorganized into the Yanzhao trilogy, trained by Yan Wuwei and Xiaolan.Hu Ding and Qi Shen had already spoken quite well because of the Great Han Kingdom, so Li Hong specially arranged for them to also participate in the training of the Yanzhao trilogy, specially training the soldiers to ride horses.

"Brother Yuxing, you are always frowning and worrying a lot. If you continue like this, you will grow old." Li Hong said with a smile.

"I can't help it. I've worked so hard. Ever since I entered the Governor's Mansion with Mr. Liu, I haven't been at ease. Now that I'm with you, I'm even more tired." Xian Yufu said.

"Brother Yuxing, I'm sorry, I've made you worry a lot since I went south." Li Hong said apologetically, "I know what you're worried about? You think I'm too reckless, act recklessly, and often violate military discipline and the laws of the Han Dynasty. But have you ever thought about it, these things I did did not harm others, but helped those who should be helped."

Xian Yufu glanced at him, shook his head, and said in a low voice, "I know you well, so I know you have good intentions. But what about people who don't know you? What would they think? They would think you were arrogant, rebellious, colluding, and rebellious. The crime of bullying the king, you can die as many times as you want. There is a big difference between doing good deeds and doing good deeds according to the law."

Li Hong laughed.Xian Yufu glared at him, and continued: "Also, this time you let Zishan and Junyi alone lead troops to garrison Xiangguo County and Bairen County, isn't it inappropriate?"

"Oh." Li Hong said in surprise: "We discussed this matter together. You are also responsible for any inappropriateness. What is inappropriate?"

"We think it's best to go from righteousness (i.e. jade) and Shouyan, but you just denied it. Since you denied it, and Congyi and Shouyan are face to face, we naturally can't say anything."

Li Hong said loudly: "Congyi and Shouyan can't go anywhere, just can't go."

Xian Yufu and Zhao Yun beside him looked at him very strangely.Immediately, Li Hong realized his gaffe, and quickly covered it up: "Congyi is a veteran of Lulongsai. The Hu soldiers of these tribes are very familiar with him, and the soldiers also have feelings for each other. Once he leaves, who will lead the troops? Who can restrain these cavalrymen? He can't go anywhere, so he is with the Black Panther Yicong, and he can't go anywhere. Shouyan is in charge of the scout camp, let alone leave."

Since the deaths of Wu Zhao and Li Song in the battle of Hengling, and Zhao Wen who was killed in Changqing Lake, the veterans of Lulongsai have only jade left.So now Li Hong always keeps jade by his side intentionally or unintentionally.As for Zheng Xin, it was impossible for Li Hong to let him go.If you want to die, you have to die together.Li Hong couldn't let go of this kind of personal relationship, and he was unwilling to let go, and there were very good reasons for keeping Yushi and Zheng Xin.

Li Hong did not expect that his subordinates would have objections.With Yan Liang and Zhang Yun's talents, they would be able to lead troops alone to manage a small county town, so there must be no problem.If everyone has an opinion, it is because of Yan Liang and Zhang He's qualifications are too young.Li Hong thought.Among the troops, Xian Yufu had the most official position. He was the meritorious officer of Youzhou Governor's Mansion, followed by Yan Rou and Xian Yu Yin.The next in line is Yan Liang, the thief Cao of the Prime Minister's Mansion.As for Beard, Fist, and Hengji, although they are all army commanders and military candidates now, they are all horse thieves, from barbarians, and have little knowledge. It's not good, naturally it is impossible to lead the army alone.Yan Liang, Wen Chou, Zhang Yun, Zhao Yun, and Gao Lan are all young people from the background of common people. Although they have only been in the army for a year or two and their qualifications are low, they all have knowledge. These are the soldiers of the Fengyun Iron Cavalry Army from northern Xinjiang Unexpected.Leading troops to fight, as long as they have good martial arts and a good mind, they can barely do without literacy and education, but governing a county without illiteracy and education is absolutely impossible.

"Do you have a problem with Congyi and Shouyan?" Li Hong asked.

"No. It's their subordinates who have an opinion. They think that there is something wrong with the captain's employment. Instead of cronies, they use a bunch of Hebei people." Xian Yufu replied.

"What do they know?" Li Hong said angrily, "This is not going to the battlefield to kill people. This is going to take over the city and control the people's food and sleep."

"Everyone says that when it comes to fighting, the northern Xinjiang people have contributed the most. They have more scars than others when they fought all the way from Youzhou to Jizhou. But now, the adults reuse some Hebei people and let them lead the war. Is it too much? Rewards and punishments Appropriate." Zhao Yun also whispered to Li Hong beside him.

Li Hong was speechless for a moment.He felt that things were a little complicated.

"Did the soldiers say that, or did the chiefs say that?" Li Hong asked with a heavy heart.

"Everyone said it." Zhao Yundao, "Everyone is talking about it."

Li Hongwang asked Xian Yufu as if asking for help, "Brother Yu Xing, can you solve this problem?"

Xian Yufu shook his head.

"Okay. I think they are full of food and bored. Zilong, send me an order when you go back. The troops will immediately end their rest and start field training." Li Hong said fiercely, "It's okay to talk nonsense, okay. , I told you to be so busy that you don’t even have time to talk, let’s see if you still have any complaints.”

Xian Yufu laughed loudly, "Zimin, can you shut up everyone's mouths like this? I'm afraid they will scold you."

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Liu Yu's eyes were a little wet. He happily helped Li Hong and Xian Yufu up, pulled them to look at them again and again, and said loudly, "Both of you have lost weight."

"It's the same with your lord. Your lord works day and night on state affairs, and your hair is much more gray than last year." Xian Yufu said respectfully.

"My lord left Youzhou with a sudden illness, we have been thinking about it all the time. Is your lord in good health now?" Li Hong was very excited, he held Liu Yu's thin right hand affectionately with both hands, and asked with concern.

Liu Yu patted him on the shoulder hard, nodded repeatedly, "Okay, okay, I'm fine. Thank you, Zimin, I really want to thank you for what happened in Youzhou last year."

What Liu Yu was referring to was naturally clear to Xian Yufu and Li Hong.Li Hong hurriedly said: "My lord, I am ashamed to say that. My lord, according to your request, I have formed the Fengyun Iron Cavalry Army, and now I have fought all the way to Jizhou. My lord, tomorrow, I will let them practice. Show the boss the power of our northern Xinjiang cavalry."

Liu Yu opened his mouth and laughed out of relief.He pulled the two of them, turned his head and said to Fu Xie who was standing behind him: "Brother Nanrong, this is Leopard, this is the meritorious officer of Youzhou Governor's Mansion, and they were all my subordinates in the past. Look, these two are both Is it a rare talent?"

Although Fu Xie is only a councilor with a rank and salary of six hundred shi, he can participate in court discussions and has a high status.The three greeted each other.

(End of this chapter)