It's all abstract destiny, you're one emperor through the ages

Chapter 225 No One Knows Rebellion Better Than Me
Pay attention, the man in front of him is called Zhongxuan, and he has a dream to pass down from generation to generation.

rebel.

He is meeting with a rebel leader. Let us wait and see whether his rebellious cause will be successful.

"Get up, you have traveled all the way and come from a long distance, and you have worked hard."

Liu Ke stepped forward directly to help Zhongxuan up, and even patted the dust on Zhongxuan's lapel.

Zhong Xuan just felt flattered, never expected that the emperor would be so approachable.

Not only is he not a serious official now, but Pu Qianbu has not yet resigned from his official position because of the Zhong clan.

It can be said that his current identity can be a folk bandit, a suburban bandit, an official of Donghu, and a child of the Zhong family.

Only not Hanchen.

How could the emperor treat such an unknown person with such courtesy? !
Zhong Xuan hastily said:
"Your Majesty, Cao Min is here on behalf of the righteous men from Runan. Cao Min feels honor and does not feel hard work!"

Liu Ke just nodded, still treating each other with courtesy, and at the same time asked someone to serve tea.

Who cares, it's not a Hanchen, it's a Han citizen!
They revolted against the Donghu people for the sake of the big man, and the big man must not treat him badly.

This is in line with his policy of Gongyang Confucianism, reciprocating.

【Name: Zhongxuan (Guo Shi)】

【Age: 22】

【Command: 86; Force: 95; Wisdom: 90; Administration: 81】

[Characteristics: Sky Crack, Sword Gall and Qin Heart, Daqing Si, Flying Tiger, Running Attack]

Moreover, Liu Ke has seen Zhong Xuan's ability, which is definitely top-notch.

Although the command is only second-rate, being in charge of the secretary is a civilian job. Zhong Xuan should not have led the army much, so he can grow up slowly.

After all, Yue Shaoqian's leadership was only 95 when he first changed jobs in his early years, and he reached 104 in four years.

And the force is comparable to generals like Hou Junyan, and the intelligence is 90%, which is enough for governance.

The point is, it's too young.

Liu Ke went to 24, and Zhong Xuan was only 22.

There is no limit to the future, and it is definitely not a loss to be more loyal.

After a little courtesy, Liu Ke returned to the main seat.

Zhong Xuan suppressed his excitement, what is Ming Jun, this is Ming Jun!

If the pilgrim emperor had been born 20 years earlier, his grandfather would not have been forced to become an official of Donghu.

Not to mention taking him to climb high and look far away from time to time, pointing to the mountains and rivers, he can only entrust his desire to regain lost ground and the plan of rebellion on his children and grandchildren.

Afterwards, Zhong Xuan roughly explained the purpose of the trip, as well as the situation of the Guiyi Army and the Donghu people in the front of Runanpu.

"Your Majesty, the grass people's trip is actually a matter of returning to the south."

"The governor of Runan County is a veteran general in the front of Pu. The soldiers and horses in his army are elite. The offensive is like a surging river. The situation of the rebel army is not optimistic."

Liu Ke frowned slightly, and said:

"Earlier, I sent people to inquire. The rebel army is powerful and popular among the people. Even though the Runan governor is somewhat capable, how could the situation have taken such a sudden turn for the worse?"

Although Runan was far away from the Han army, and was obstructed by the spy cavalry of Donghu sentry in Xiangyang County, communication was inconvenient.

But when crossing the river, the situation was still very good!

How long has it been, why can't you be optimistic?

However, Liu Ke didn't doubt it too much. After all, the Guiyi Army had to rely on a strong man like Zhongxuan to travel through several counties on Qingqi to deliver letters to Jiangling.

It is enough to show that the situation of the Runan Rebel Army is indeed not very good.

Seeing this, Zhong Xuan explained:

"The Donghu people only used troops at the beginning. Although it is difficult to resist, we can also fight for a while."

"But then they actually used a strategy, using military power to suppress it, and using a soft policy on the other hand, using recruiting and reducing burdens to disintegrate the rebels everywhere."

"Most brethren, just..."

The atmosphere in the mansion was a little tense for a moment, and the civil and military personnel looked at each other in blank dismay, showing worry in the silence.

Liu Ke's frown deepened, and he stared at Zhong Xuan closely, asking him to continue talking.

"The Donghu people used two approaches, and suddenly stepped up the offensive while the brothers were hesitating, so that some brothers could not resist the temptation and separated."

"Although the rebel army still occupies a few small cities and can go deep into the mountains and forests to hide, they still face the dilemma of insufficient combat power and no follow-up."

There was helplessness and anxiety in Zhong Xuan's words, and he rubbed his fingers subconsciously, as if he wanted to find a way to solve the severe situation.

The silence in the mansion seemed to freeze, and everyone was lost in thought.

Liu Ke took a deep breath, his eyes solemn:
"Zongxuan, do you have any suggestions?"

With firm gaze, Zhong Xuan said:
"The grassroots are not talented, and they want to seek an official position for the righteous men in Runan."

The generals nodded slightly.

This is not a problem. Donghu people's recruiting for the rebels is nothing more than using high-ranking officials and generous salaries to buy people.

This point, the big man can also give.

If the officials are appointed, it will also make this rebel army more righteous, and the righteous men will be able to fight Donghu more firmly.

But what Zhong Xuan thought was not just that, he continued:
"In addition, please His Majesty send reinforcements to support Runan!"

"The rebels need support."

The atmosphere in the mansion became tense again, and became much more depressing for a while.

It's not that the court doesn't want to send troops, but that it's somewhat unrealistic.

Jiang Xia hasn't won it yet, they just planned to fight Xinye and Wancheng.

If the plan can be followed smoothly, after Xinye and Wancheng are taken down, it is indeed possible to support Runan County.

But it's not feasible at all.

After all, there is such a dreaded big nail as Xiangyang City in the hinterland.

The Northern Expedition of the Han Dynasty led by elite soldiers with full combat effectiveness, but there was really no possibility of dividing the troops.

Moreover, supporting Runan is equivalent to pulling the Donghu people in Puqian into the war.

At that time, what the big man will face is the three Donghu soldiers from Shi Zhouhe, Qiyan, and Puqian.

Even if the support is successful and the rebel army is branched out, it is still vulnerable to multiple attacks.

At that time, the front line will be stretched and the supply line will be tight, and it is easy to cause major accidents.

After Liu Ke pondered for a moment, he opened his mouth and said:

"What Zhong Xuan said is reasonable. The crisis situation of the rebel army at this time cannot be ignored."

"You can come up with a list. The rebel army has made great achievements in fighting the Donghu people for the imperial court. Naturally, I will not be stingy with rewards."

"But the matter of reinforcements mentioned is no small matter. It involves a large amount of food, fodder, supplies and dispatch of soldiers and horses. It cannot be acted hastily."

Zhong Xuan could also understand that if the emperor had agreed without hesitation, he still felt that there was a problem!

But logically, he still wants reinforcements:
"Cao Min thanked His Majesty for the reward."

"But the matter of reinforcements is imminent. If no action is taken, when the Donghu people completely infiltrate the rebel army, it will cause even greater disasters!"

"I just ask His Majesty and the Caomin to have a thousand soldiers and horses. The Caomin is willing to lead the army one step ahead and open the way for the reinforcements!"

Zhong Xuan knelt on the ground with a resolute expression on his face. Although his voice was low, it spread throughout the mansion:

"Although the grass-roots farmers don't have the strength to carry the weight, there are still countless people like the grass-roots people in Runan. They are shrouded in horse leather and fighting to the death with the Donghu people."

Liu Ke stared at Zhong Xuan, he didn't interrupt Zhong Xuan's words, but just listened silently.

In fact, it is not impossible. With Zhongxuan's ability and a thousand elite Han troops, it is not too difficult to open a main road to supply reinforcements and reach Runan.

But the risks are obvious. Sending troops to support Runan County, in the eyes of most people, is undoubtedly the next best strategy in the current situation.

According to the previous plan, it is safe to fight steadily and take the whole territory of Jingbei!

The Northern Expedition of the Great Han can go smoothly now, because it took advantage of the civil strife in the Eight Divisions of Donghu.

If the Donghu people work together, it is hard to say whether it can continue like this.

Why bother with an extra Puqianbu?
Thinking about the pros and cons, Hou Junyan faced Zhong Xuan and said proudly:
"Just because of your empty teeth, you want His Majesty to change his strategy and support Runan?"

He is a man who likes to use intrigue and adventure.

But this is not about taking thousands of soldiers and horses, making surprise raids, and considering the gains and losses of a city.

The mobilization of tens of thousands of troops at every turn, followed by countless food and materials, involved a larger strategic direction.

And even the situation of the whole world.

In this case, it is feasible but not dangerous.

Hou Junyan's rebellious brother Xiu Tubi also said bluntly:
"If the Northern Expedition fails, you will not regret dying!"

Zhong Xuan didn't avoid his eyes, stared directly at the two of them, stared, and said brazenly:
"Death, what are you afraid of?"

Fu Wenwu's face was solemn, and he secretly exchanged glances, as if he was weighing Zhong Xuan's words.

The two of them didn't speak well, but they were generally fine.

You don't have to be afraid of death, but we have to consider the life and death of tens of thousands of soldiers and horses in the Northern Expedition!
Seeing everyone like this, Zhong Xuan said slowly:

"Generals, do you know how many people in the Central Plains are displaced and homeless, looking south to Wangshi for another year?"

"How many people have thrown their heads and blood in order to return to the Han?"

Zhong Xuan bit his lower lip tightly, with a few strands of blood in his eyes:
"It can be seen that those Runan rebels should have been waiting for the Han army to enter the city like these Jiangling people?!"

"But they chose to pick up their weapons and take the initiative to fight!"

"The imperial court is doing its best to make the Northern Expedition and revive the Han Dynasty!"

"How do you know that the people in this world are not trying to return to the south, longing for the big man, and resisting Donghu?!"

Zhong Xuan stood up, with a calm voice:
"If you can see that Kyushu is unified, even if you die hundreds of times, thousands of times, why not be afraid!"

"Zongxuan, sweet as sweets!"

At this moment, everyone's eyes focused on Zhong Xuan.

It was as if he could feel the flame burning in his heart.

However, the situation remains unresolved.

The grand plan of the Northern Expedition cannot be decided on the basis of one person's words.

Even if you are an emperor, if your prestige is insufficient and you are weaker, it is impossible for you to act arbitrarily.

Everyone is looking at the emperor, but fortunately their emperor is very prestigious and powerful, and he can act arbitrarily.

Liu Ke, who was at the top, glanced at Xue Jia.

Xue Jia, who was coughing in the corner, smiled and nodded.

Liu Ke really didn't understand what this sick man meant.

Not too embarrassed to ask.

So he murmured, and said neither salty nor weak:

"The strategy of the Northern Expedition remains unchanged. According to my previous arrangement, we will deploy troops and generals to transport food and fodder."

"After taking down Xinye and Wancheng, besiege Xiangyang City."

"As for the Runan Rebel Army."

He paused and continued:

"Chongxuan, please come up with a list first, and I will make some rewards."

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Zhong Xuan was silent for a while, then nodded in agreement.

He probably understood the emperor's thoughts.

Maintain the original Northern Expedition strategy, and continue to dispatch troops, horses, and fodder.

This kind of matter involving the overall situation is really not something that can be changed by the life and death of a rebel army.

However, the emperor also expressed his concern for the rebels.

It should be to use more rewards to win people's hearts.

To make up for the inability to send reinforcements.

To be honest, Zhong Xuan can understand, after all, in the current situation, it is really not good for the imperial court to send reinforcements.

It is also easy to suffer from it.

For the emperor to do this, to be able to give enough rewards is already considered the utmost benevolence and righteousness.

For example, if you have a kidney deficiency and need a kidney replacement, and they have ten yuan in their pocket, they give you five yuan for the surgery, which is enough.

You can't let someone donate a kidney to you, right?
Liu Ke looked at Zhong Xuan, still so calm:
"I heard that you are quite talented in literature, Zhongxuan."

"Then draft a personal edict for me."

"I can't give you a thousand soldiers and horses, and I can't send tens of thousands of reinforcements."

"But I alone can be worthy of a million heroes."

Zhong Xuan, who was still a little silent at first, was stunned.

At first hearing this, I just feel arrogant.

Can be more detailed, even quite realistic.

Today, it is true that he swallows thousands of miles like a tiger, and he should reach a million troops.

All the generals were also stunned.

Only Xue Jia was a little bit better, he nodded to show that he let the emperor do what he wanted.

It's just that I didn't expect it to be such a bold idea.

After thinking about it for a while, he understood the reason.

Just before the generals wanted to speak out to dissuade them, Xue Jia stepped forward and said:

"Xiangyang City is easy to defend and difficult to attack. Even if His Majesty comes in person, it will be difficult to capture for a while."

"Your Majesty can take this opportunity to enter Runan with ease."

"With His Majesty's power, it is enough to stabilize the rebel army, and then you only need to take the rebel army and withdraw in the direction of Wancheng."

"It is expected that at that time, our army has recovered Wancheng, and the two sides can join forces in one place."

"Not only can we win the hearts of the rebels, but also encourage the Han people in the north to fight against the Donghu. Our army also has one more general, one more army, and we are more confident in attacking Xiangyang."

When the generals thought about it, it was true.

This is the only way to solve the crisis of the rebel army without dispatching large army support.

The emperor went there in person, and everything was solved.

The only thing to worry about is the safety of the emperor entering Runan alone.

But it doesn't seem like a big deal.

Donghu people's horses are not as fast as his donkeys, and the heavy armored iron stupa can't hold a chessboard.

Traveling thousands of miles alone is not a problem at all.

However, the generals still persuaded them.

Regardless of whether it was a major event or not, whether the emperor's force value was high or low, he shouldn't take such risks.

Liu Ke's attitude is as firm as ever:
"You don't need to say too much, I said earlier that there is no big man in this world who should be abandoned."

Zhong Xuan was so moved that tears filled his eyes and threw his body to the ground, he swore to the sky:
"I will never return to Han soil in this life, and I will not be a human being!"

Liu Ke just waved his hand.

Rebellion, I am good at this.

And from his point of view, Gui Yijun's kidney deficiency needs to be replaced with a kidney, so it's enough to replace the Donghu people's kidney with Karma?
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Xiangyang City, Sheriff's Mansion.

"Jiangling City was captured by Li Jingji, can it be more outrageous?"

"The Han army has almost no losses. I am afraid that they will attack all parts of Xiangyang County in the near future and turn Xiangyang City into an isolated city!"

"And that Xiu Tubi, as my Donghu's general, he actually surrendered to the big man?!"

"When did Shi Zhouhe's department treat him badly!"

Da Helu was pacing back and forth in the mansion with the urgent letter from Baili in his hand.

The look of grievance on the old face made people feel a little distressed.

When he was in Hou Junyanjue North Road, his willingness to support Jiangling was indeed not strong.

In his heart, he wanted Shi Zhouhe of Jiangling to defend first, so as to consume more of the Han army's thoughts.

Only in this way can he keep his Xiangyang City longer.

But who would have thought that Shi Zhouhao didn't resist first, and died directly, and Xiu Tubi surrendered with a group of generals.

Isn't this giving money, food and people to the Han army in vain?

This is good, you Jiangling not only did not consume the Han army, but also made it harder for them to fight.

Seeing Da Helu pouring out bitter water, his cronies felt helpless.

Although it is really outrageous for Li Jingji to win the city.

But let alone Jiangling.

Even this Xiangyang, if you don't suppress the old man, and wait for the Han army to come to the city, I'm afraid they will surrender!
"General, now that things have happened, it's useless to complain any more. You should think of a way to deal with that Liu Zhier!"

"Ah."

Da Helu nodded. He is not an emotional person, but the Han army made him really helpless.

Now it's normal to vent a little bit of emotion.

"Tell me, how should we deal with Liu Zhi'er now!"

The confidant cupped his hands and said:
"General, Liu Zhi'er has now occupied Jiangling, the next step should be to attack Xinye and Wancheng, so as to isolate Xiangyang from the north."

Da Helu nodded and said:
"In this case, let's write a letter to let the defenders of the two places prepare in advance and support them for a little longer."

"At the same time, that Liu Zhi'er first came to Jiangling, and there are quite a few members from my tribe, who have not yet sincerely attached themselves."

"We should send a light cavalry to harass, not to mention defeating the Han army, at least we can't give Liu Zhi'er a chance to win the hearts of the people!"

After thinking about it, Da Helu found that none of these coping methods could reassure him.

It was my son's idea before, that it would be safer to cede Xinye and Wancheng and force the front of Lapu into the water.

After all, the Han army is now attacking Xinye and Wancheng, and it is estimated that it will only take a few months.

Instead of letting others regain their lost ground, it is better to give it to Puqianbu!
I just don't know when we can negotiate with Pu Qianbu.

There is not much time left for them!
Just at this moment, a voice came:
"The child has lived up to his father's entrustment, and the great event has been accomplished!"

Da Helu raised his eyes and saw that it was Da He Chucai who came.

"As expected of my Ogabe unicorn!"

Da Helu was quite pleased.

Dahe Chucai cupped his hands and said:
"Father, my son is going here. Not only did he negotiate with the Puqian Ministry to cede the city, but he also asked Ji to assist the Runan County Guards and suppress the big Han rebels."

"Rebels?"

Da Helu was stunned for a moment, and said: "The volunteer army of Zhang Yiping?!"

"Exactly."

Dahe Chucai nodded and said:
"That Zhang Yiping is quite capable of using soldiers. If it wasn't for tricks, it would be really difficult."

"However, now that the internal chaos in the Puqian Department has been settled, they will definitely come to take over the city."

"When the Han army confronts their soldiers and horses, Xiangyang City will be as stable as Mount Tai."

Da Helu nodded repeatedly like garlic:

"Since this is the case, then I will not send anyone for my father, and stick to this Xiangyang City."

Dahe Chucai shook his head:
"inappropriate."

(End of this chapter)