Great Han Empire

Chapter 173

Standing in the tall hall, Liu Yu heard the ministers attacking Li Hong. For the first time in his life, he felt that a person's origin is so important.If he is a nobleman, if he is a son of an official, if he is a relative of the emperor, maybe he is a general now, and his credit can be compared to Huo Qubing, the great general of Hussars in the previous dynasty.

He Jin looked at the ministers and shouted, "What are your lords' ideas?"

"Escort Li Zhonglang back to Beijing for trial, and send another leader."

"Great Changqiu Zhao Houye's younger brother, Chengmen School Lieutenant Zhao Yan is versatile in both literature and military, he can lead the army."

"Which lord said it, which one..." Da Changqiu Zhao Zhong stood at the side door of the hall and shouted loudly, "Which lord said it just now?"

Zhao Zhong is also over 50 years old, with gray hair, very handsome, and a big belly.He has a shrunken mouth and extremely thin lips. He looks like a well-behaved and eloquent person.

"Which adult was so kind just now?" Zhao Zhong said with a smile, "I know how capable my younger brother is. At most, he will only look at the gate of Luoyang. It is the adult who recommended my younger brother to lead the army westward to Liangzhou." Bufan, he can definitely lead the army to rebel. Who is it?"

There was no sound in the hall.

"Since I'm afraid of death and don't want to go to Xiliang to join the war, what is the reason for recommending my brother?" Zhao Zhong glanced at the minister in the palace with a smile, and continued, "Fortunately, there is a madman Fu in the Han Dynasty. They went to Xiliang to fight without entering the Luoyang gate, if they were all unable to shrink back like that lord, wouldn’t Chang’an be lost.”

General He Jin hurriedly asked, "Master Hou, is the emperor summoning you?"

"Yes. Your Majesty asked me to ask you lords to see if the matter will come to fruition. If so, General, Lord Situ, and Lord Sikong will follow me to see Your Majesty."

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The imperial court issued an order to the Handan camp with a fast ride of [-] miles, and promoted Li Hong to be the general of the Zhonglang, who was in charge of the captives, and held the festival.He was promoted to Xianyufu as the captain of Zhaowu.The marching route and the military supply point were delivered at the same time.

Three days later, Li Hong announced the formation of the Western Expeditionary Army and the officers of each department in the large tent of the Chinese Army.

Li Hong still followed the old method, drawing 3000 good riders from the infantry to supplement the cavalry army.In this way, there were 1000 cavalry and 4000 infantry in the entire Western Expeditionary Army, a total of [-] horses.

The Western Expeditionary Army established a cavalry army, five infantry armies, and a total of six armies.

The cavalry army has five divisions under its jurisdiction, and the infantry army has ten divisions under its jurisdiction. Each division has two units, each division has three villages, and each division has three hundred troops.

Black Panther Yicong built an army of two thousand horses alone.A thousand scout cavalry was built in the scout battalion, and a thousand cavalry cavalry in the Bingcao camp (formerly Weiwei Tun), all of which were directly under Li Hong's command.

The cavalry army is commanded by Hengji and has five divisions.Lou Lu, She Yingtong is the Sima of the Biebu, Fist, Lu Huanyang, and Shehu are the Sima of the Army, each with a two thousand cavalry.

The infantry army was commanded by Du Wei Xian Yufu.Under the jurisdiction of five armies and ten departments.Xian Yufu led an army by himself, Xian Yuyin, Yushi, Yan Rou was the Sima of the other division, and Yan Liang was the Sima of the army, each commanding an army.Under its jurisdiction are ten ministries, Hu Zi, Yan Wuwei, Tie Yue, Lei Zi, Xiao Lan, Wen Chou, Zhang He, Gao Lan, Fang Biao, Fan Li, etc. are army Sima or fake army Sima.

Zuo Yan is the marching Sima.Wei Zheng served as a false official for assassination and rape.Zhao Yun is the Sima of the army, and together with Hu Ding Qi Shen, he leads the Black Panther Yi Cong.Zheng Xin led the scout battalion for Sima of the other ministry, and Zheng Ming was his deputy.Tian Zhong led Cao Ying as the Sima of the other tribe, and Ji Wei served as Cao Shushi.

The troops set off immediately.The journey is 3000 miles.

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In March of the third year of Zhongping in the Han Dynasty (AD 186).

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In 25 AD, Chang'an City was captured by the Red Eyebrow Army.When the Red Eyebrow Army first entered Chang'an, they had strict discipline and good law and order, but as the food in the city ran out, they began to retreat westward, and ransacked Chang'an City before leaving.They wantonly set fire to palaces and tombs, searched for treasures, and looted the city. In the end, except for Gaomiao, Jingzhao Mansion and other buildings in Chang'an City, all the rest were destroyed.Although more than 100 years have passed, after repairs and renovations, Chang'an City can no longer restore its old scale and momentum.

Zhang Wen lived in Jingzhao Mansion in Chang'an City.His Taiwei Mansion is also in Chang'an City.

Because Zhang Wen was transferred to the post of Taiwei, he was naturally removed from the post of general of chariots and cavalry.The current chariot general is Da Changqiu Zhao Zhong, who is in Luoyang presiding over the rewards for the meritorious officials who conquered the Yellow Turbans.Taiwei's mansion has a long history, a family of officials, 47 members of the history and imperial family, and a huge organization.The Taiwei ranks first among the three princes. He is in charge of all affairs of the Han Dynasty, from the emperor to the common people, from civil affairs to military affairs, no matter how big or small.

Jingzhao Yin Gaixun was ordered by the Taiwei to go to Bashang to meet Li Hong, the general who was begging for captives. He was accompanied by Shi Sangyang, the head of the Taiwei's mansion, and Sima Taoqian.

Gai Xun's character is solid, and Dunhuang is widely known.He was born in a bureaucratic family, and most of his ancestors were two thousand stone officials.When he was young, he was promoted to Xiaolian by the governor of Dunhuang, and later became the chief historian of Hanyang.After Beigong Boyu and Bianzhang led the rebellion, he fought against the rebels Qianghu several times, made many military exploits, and was named the prefect of Hanyang.Soon after, he was conscripted by the imperial court as the captain of the captives, and went to Beijing to command the forbidden soldiers.The emperor heard his name and summoned him several times. He appreciated his talent, learning and loyalty very much, and regarded him as his confidant.After Zhang Wen arrived in the northwest, considering that once the army entered the hinterland of Liangzhou westward, the logistics supply of the Sanfu land would be very prominent and important. Therefore, the Sanfu land, especially the Jingzhao Mansion, the head of the Sanfu, must have a Important ministers sit in town to ensure nothing goes wrong.So he recommended Gai Xun to the court as Jing Zhaoyin.At that time, the emperor was preparing to promote Gai Xun and was unwilling to let him leave the capital.After repeated persuasion by eunuchs and ministers, the emperor reluctantly agreed to worship him as Jing Zhaoyin.Now that there are important military and state affairs in the court, the emperor usually writes an edict himself, and sends a fast horse to Chang'an to ask his opinion, which shows his trust in Gai Xun.

Gai Xun was of medium build, with a slightly dark complexion, his weather-beaten face was covered with wrinkles, and a pair of vicissitudes of life revealed an awe-inspiring and inviolable fortitude, which made people awe-inspiring.Sangyang was standing next to him, dressed in white and plain, with a white face and thin beard, probably because of the hard work, his face was very ugly and haggard.Tao Qian is not tall and thin, with a pair of sharp eyes on a sharp-edged face.Although the years are not forgiving, his hair and beard are black and white, but no matter where he stands, people can feel his wildness and arrogance without any posture.

The three of them were very surprised and puzzled when they saw Li Hong, who was dressed plainly and wore worn-out armor, hurried over.They heard about his appearance from Hanyang prefect Fu Xie and Madman Fu. They knew that he was young, only 20 years old, a sturdy and brave warrior, bold and unruly, but they didn't know that he was such an ordinary soldier.If it weren't for the silver seal and green ribbon on his body (the seal ribbon worn by Jiuqing and Erganshi officials), no one would know that he is an official of two thousand stones, and he is just a fierce soldier.

Li Hong walked three thousand miles, he had seen this kind of strange gaze too much, and he was used to it.

"Li Hong, the general who is seeking captives, has seen several adults." Li Hong said loudly while bowing and saluting.

Seeing three officials older than him at once made Li Hong feel a little nervous.Jing Zhaoyin, You Fufeng, and Zuo Fengyi are all three assistant chief executives, with a rank and salary of two thousand shi. They have a special status higher than ordinary county chiefs.Although Chang Shi and Sima in Taiwei's mansion cannot go to court to discuss politics, their status and official rank are high, and a small Zhonglang general is still a little worse than them.

The three returned the gift.Although the other party is younger and has a lower official position than the three of us, but the other party is a general who is begging for captives, commanding an army of [-], so he should not be underestimated, let alone be rude.Sangyang, the youngest of the three, took the initiative to introduce Li Hong.After the four got to know each other, they exchanged pleasantries again.Li Hong immediately introduced his subordinate Du Wei Xian Yufu and more than a dozen other ministers and army Sima to Gai Xun and the three of them.

Gai Xun made a special salute to Heng Ji, Lou Lu, and She Yingtong.

"The three young commanders were able to abandon the grievances of the Han and Hu, and follow Li Zhonglang's expedition to Xiliang for thousands of miles. It is really admirable." It has set a precedent for our military affairs. Li Zhonglang can lead such a large army, of course he can cross Yanzhao, turn his hands into clouds, and turn his hands into rain."

Li Hong said with a blushing face, "My lord, it's too much praise. The soldiers are united and united, and this is the foundation of victory this time. Without the blood and sweat of the soldiers, there would be no heavenly power of our Han Dynasty."

Gai Xun glanced at Li Hong appreciatively, and said with a smile, "I hope that the warriors of Yanzhao can help us calm down the western frontier and make further achievements in battle."

Xian Yufu took Xian Yuyin and Yan Rou to pay homage to Tao Qian.Tao Qian had served as the governor of Youzhou, and he was regarded as the old governor of Youzhou.He hurriedly helped Xian Yufu and the other three, and said with a smile: "Although I don't know you, I am very excited when I see you people from Youzhou and soldiers from Northern Xinjiang. I have been in Youzhou for about five years, I am very familiar with the mountains, rivers and rivers there, and I am very emotional.”

Sang Yang smiled and said: "Since Tao Sima heard that the Youzhou cavalry is coming, he has been looking forward to it and always talking about it. When he finally sees you today, he is naturally very angry."

Li Hong hurriedly said: "Thank you Master Tao for your concern."

Gai Xun pointed to Tao Qian and said: "Don't be polite to him. You and he are from your hometown. When you arrive in the northwest, if you have any difficulties, go to him directly. He will take care of you in the Taiwei Mansion. Everything will be convenient for you." .”

Tao Qian immediately laughed and said, "Your Excellency, what do you mean that I can use public servants to help my own interests?"

Sang Yang quickly waved his hand and said, "Okay, okay, stop gossiping, my lords, let's talk about the current battle situation."

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(End of this chapter)