Three Kingdoms: Liu Bei seeks the master and seeks to conquer the world

Chapter 76 Raise troops in Qingzhou, Liu Bei even crosses Mount Tai

"What a miraculous creation!"

Mi Heng's concern for the sky lantern is not that it can be used for military signal transmission, but that it can be lifted into the sky!
Bamboo strips, paper, burning turpentine, and a headlamp made of simple materials can float into the air, which is beyond the scope of Mi Heng's current knowledge.

"If this sky lantern is made bigger, can people be lifted into the sky?" Mi Heng suddenly had a question.

Can people lift off into space?

Naturally it is also possible.

Just upgrade this sky lantern into a hot air balloon.

In basic theory, the principles of sky lanterns and hot air balloons are actually the same.

Zheng Ping did not discourage Mi Heng's enthusiasm, and responded with a smile: "Theoretically, it is possible, but there are many conditions and risks that need to be considered. If Zheng Ping is interested, he can carefully figure it out in his spare time."

Although it was a temporary question, Mi Heng was still taken aback when Zheng Ping said that the production principle of this sky lantern can make people lift into the sky.

"Unexpectedly, it really can!"

Mi Heng didn't question Zheng Ping's answer, and he was very interested in the sky lantern, so he asked Deng Xu for a sky lantern, and prepared to study it carefully.

"Before that, let's draw up the announcement to appease the people of Leling City." Zheng Ping rode his horse into the city and handed over the paperwork to Mi Heng.

With Mi Heng who is good at documents, Zheng Ping naturally doesn't have to do everything by himself.

Leling City was also the hardest-hit area where the Yellow Turbans were rampant.

Most of the officials in this city were killed by the Yellow Turban.

Although among these officials, there are good scholars who have been affected.

But in this chaotic world, being kind doesn't mean you can save your life.

In order to appease the enmity between the soldiers of the Yellow Turbans and some civilians and the soldiers of the Yellow Turbans, Zheng Ping cannot punish them according to law for the time being.

This is troubled times.

Human life is worthless, and it is a luxury to want to be fair and just!
Among them, the most severely affected is an innocent woman.

For example, the concubine of the former Leling order who was forcibly taken by Sima Xing was also snatched by the former Leling order.

How sad is it to be humiliated by corrupt officials and yellow turban thieves?
"Lieutenant Deng Du, restrain the soldiers of the five counties. Anyone who presumptuously robs the property of the soldiers and the common people, or bullies the soldiers and the common people, shall act according to the military law!"

"Warning all the troops, stay in the barracks and don't run around if you have nothing to do. If you accidentally get framed by the wicked, you have to disembowel yourself to prove your innocence."

"After returning to the plains, the Lord Fu will personally reward the soldiers of the five counties."

Zheng Ping told Deng Xu carefully.

After the two armies are at war, it is inevitable that many casualties will increase.

Whether it is a county soldier or a soldier, there is a fire in his heart.

If it cannot be properly arranged, the light will intensify the contradictions, and the most serious will cause mutiny.

Deng Xu knew the severity and went to clean up military discipline.

Zheng Ping came to the county government office, followed the same pattern, and recruited scholars in Leling City to make up for the official vacancies in Leling City.

At the same time, they sent people to raise Sima Fear's head with a flagpole, and went to Yanci City to persuade him to surrender.

In less than [-] days since dispatching troops, Zheng Ping defeated the Yellow Turbans in Ande, Ge, Ban, and Leling counties, and even beheaded Sima Ai, who claimed to be the commander of the land.

The yellow turbans from Shiyin and Zhu'a'er counties had already fled, and only the yellow turbans from Xieci were still occupying the city.

When Sima Hori's head appeared at Yanci City, the Yellow Turban bandit soldiers on the city panicked.

"Yes, yes, it's handsome Qu Shuai——"

"Digong Qu is so handsome, how is this possible?"

"Even the land lord Qu Shuai is dead, so does Huang Tian no longer take care of us?"

"A traitor is in power, but a good person can't live long, I hate it so much!"

"I will swear to the death to avenge my father, Qu Shuai!"

"Revenge? How? Can we fight?"

"..."

The sounds of decadence, roars, and panic all erupted one after another at the top of the city.

Among the yellow turban bandits who were tired of times, there were many believers who had received Sima Fear's favor, so they didn't surrender in fear as soon as they saw Sima Fear's head.

After seeing Sima Fear's head, these bandits aroused even deeper hatred.

"Go to Le Anguo, let's vote for Xu Qushuai!"

"We will avenge the Duke of Qu Shuai's revenge!"

soon.

The tired Yellow Turban made a decision.

Some people lost their will to fight and chose to surrender.

But more yellow scarves chose to go to Le'an country to join Xu He.

Liu Bei's reputation, to these Yellow Turban soldiers, is no different from that of the dead Yan Ciling!
"Report!"

"Reporting to the Prime Minister, the Yellow Turban of Tici City abandoned the city and fled to Le'an Country!"

Zheng Ping, who got the news, frowned slightly.

"Xu He of Le'an State is currently the largest group of Yellow Turban bandits in Qingzhou. They occupy four counties in Le'an State and three counties in Qi State. They beat Qingzhou Inspector Jiao and the rats with their heads in their hands."

"If you attack the enemy across the border, not only will you encounter Xu He's stubborn resistance, but it may also arouse Jiao He's suspicion."

"The current situation in Qingzhou is no longer as simple as conquering the Yellow Turbans."

The Yellow Turban disaster in Qingzhou, since the autumn harvest, is not a matter of one county in Pingyuan County, but has swept through six counties of Qingzhou!
The more powerful ones included Xu He from Le'an Kingdom, Zhang Rao from Beihai Kingdom, and Guan Cheng from Donglai County, in addition to Sima Wei, the commander of Qu Shuai who was wiped out by Zheng Ping in a flash.

Among them, the Yellow Turbans of Le'an, Qi, and Jinan were mostly gathered under Xu He's command, with more than [-] people gathered.

The Yellow Turbans of Beihai Kingdom gathered under Zhang Rao's command, more than [-] people gathered.

Guan Cheng of Donglai County was originally a pirate, unlike Xu He and Zhang Rao who coerced the people and gathered tens of thousands of people.

Guan Cheng only needs to be young and strong, not old or weak. He has more than [-] vicious men who can fight under his command.

In the whole of Qingzhou, except for the Yellow Turban bandits in Pingyuan who were defeated by Zheng Ping, the Yellow Turban bandits in the other five counties had already gathered a crowd.

Jiao He had already had a rift with Liu Bei, if Zheng Ping sent his troops to Le'an, Jiao He would not be grateful to Zheng Ping, and more likely, Jiao He would blame Liu Bei on the grounds that he hated the Yellow Turban and fled to Le'an.

"Lieutenant Deng Du, you stay in Leling. If there is no military order, you can't leave the city!"

"Zhengping, follow me back to Pingyuan City to meet the Fujun."

Zheng Ping thought for a while, and did not send his troops to Yanci City again.

Yanci City was too close to Le'an Kingdom, if troops were stationed, Zheng Ping's mobile force would not be enough; if no troops were stationed, even if soldiers were recruited to fill the vacancies of officials, it would be easy for the Yellow Turbans to take over again.

Instead of this, it is better to let Yanci City maintain the status quo for the time being.

Knowing that Zheng Ping had returned to Pingyuan City, Liu Bei was so excited that he rode out of the city to welcome Zheng Ping ten miles away.

"Show me!" Seeing Zheng Ping from a distance, Liu Bei shouted loudly.

Hearing the familiar voice, Zheng Ping followed the sound in surprise, but saw Liu Bei leading more than ten cavalry galloping towards him.

"It's the prince!"

Zheng Ping also rode his horse forward, quite excited.

This place is ten miles away from the city, but Liu Bei made a special trip to greet him, anyone would be moved.

Behind Zheng Ping, Mi Heng's eyes were filled with astonishment.

Although I have heard of Corporal Liu Bei Lixian for a long time, but that is just a rumor.

Mi Heng has always been skeptical about rumors.

But now, Ni Heng has witnessed Liu Bei's courtesy to the Magi!
As soon as he heard that Zheng Ping had returned, he went out of the city ten miles to greet him. This kind of courtesy is rare in the world.

You know, Liu Bei is now Prime Minister of Pingyuan, and the nephew and son-in-law of Pingyuan King Liu Shuo!

With such an identity and status, even if he is willing to host a banquet to entertain a sage, he can be called a corporal, let alone go out of the city to greet him?

Mi Heng silently calculated the time and distance, and was even more astonished.

Calculated according to the time when the messenger went to notify Liu Bei, Liu Bei almost rode out of the city when he heard that Zheng Ping was back!
"Liu Bei, Prime Minister of Pingyuan, is indeed as rumored, he is a true gentleman of benevolence and virtue!" Mi Heng couldn't help praising secretly.

Mi Heng has a very poisonous eye for seeing people, and it is not easy to use good words to evaluate a person.

Even Chen Ji and Chen Qun's father and son, in Mi Heng's eyes, are regarded as people trying to catch fame.

As Prime Minister of Pingyuan, he can neither pacify the Yellow Turban nor punish corrupt officials, for fear of being stigmatized. Chen Ji like this is something that Ni Heng despises.

"Yun Chang pacified the Yellow Scarves in Gaotang County, and even conspired to pacify other counties."

"Now that the Yellow Turbans in the nine counties have been pacified, spring plowing in the coming year will not be delayed due to the rampage of the Yellow Turbans."

"God bless me plain!"

Liu Bei was in a turbulent mood, and told Zheng Ping his heartfelt heart.

After talking for a long time, Liu Bei still couldn't get enough, wishing he could go back to the city immediately with Zheng Ping and have a long talk.

"Your Majesty, this is Mi Heng, a sage from Banxian County. His style name is Zhengping. He is quite talented and can join the army. But his character is straightforward and he has offended many scholars from the same county." Zheng Ping introduced Mi Heng to Liu Bei.

Mi Heng quickly greeted Liu Bei: "Banxian Mi Heng, I have met the Fujun!"

Liu Bei looked at Mi Heng carefully, and seeing Mi Heng's dignified appearance and humble attitude, he already had a three-point favor in his heart, and immediately replied: "Uprightness is a virtue! Although loyal words are harsh, they are good for action."

"It is my honor to have your help, sir!"

In Lixian Corporal, Liu Bei has unique charm and eloquence.

Whether it's demeanor or tone, it gave Mi Heng a feeling of spring breeze.

This made Ni Heng feel very close: "It is my wish to be able to do things for the lord, and the lord can just call me Zhengping!"

moment.

Liu Bei and Zheng Ping rode horses side by side, restrained and asked about the business: "Xianmou is returning this time, but is there anything important to discuss?"

Zheng Ping nodded: "Your Majesty, although the Yellow Turbans in the nine counties of Pingyuan have been calmed down, the Yellow Turbans in the other five counties of Qingzhou are becoming more and more rampant."

"Xu He from Le'an State gathered more than [-] people, occupying four counties in Le'an State and three counties in Qi State. Jiao He no longer dared to go out of the city to fight Xu He."

"Zhang Rao of Beihai Kingdom also gathered more than [-] people, and the Prime Minister of Beihai could only barely hold on to Ju County, and it was difficult to go out of the city to fight."

"Guan Cheng, the pirate in Donglai County, gathered more than [-] vicious gangsters, looting houses and seizing cities."

Seeing Zheng Ping's description of the status quo of the Yellow Turbans in Qingzhou, Liu Bei was also worried: "The Yellow Turbans in the five counties have gathered together, and it is difficult to break them individually. If they cannot be broken this year, the spring plowing in the five counties of Qingzhou will probably be affected next year."

"Since the Yellow Turbans in the nine counties of Pingyuan have been defeated, how about I send troops into the remaining five counties to conquer the Yellow Turbans?"

Although the Yellow Turbans of the Five Counties are powerful, Liu Beibing is not afraid.

It is Liu Bei's great ambition to put down the Yellow Turbans in Qingzhou. How can he hold back because of the Yellow Turbans' power?
Zheng Ping shook his head: "Your Majesty, rashly raising troops to the five counties will easily attract Jiao He's suspicion. At that time, not only will you not be able to defeat the Yellow Turban, but it may also affect your reputation."

"Jiao He is not very friendly to Fu Jun."

Liu Bei couldn't help being a little annoyed: "Now that the country is in crisis, does Jiao He still care about my personal grievances? If I don't hate him for rejecting my talent, how can he still suspect me?"

Zheng Ping sighed softly: "Although Fujun is open-minded and ignores previous suspicions, Jiao He may not believe it! As the governor of Qingzhou, he was blocked in the city by the Yellow Turban and dare not fight, but Fujun is only a plain minister, but he can win consecutive battles against Huangjin .”

"The more open-minded the Fujun is, the more Jiao He will hold grudges."

"The human heart is like this!"

Liu Bei clenched his fists, apparently restraining his inner anger: "Xianmou, what are you going to do?"

Zheng Ping had already made a plan: "You can't raise troops in the five counties, but the governor can raise troops in Beihai Kingdom and Donglai County first, first defeat Zhang Rao in Beihai Kingdom, then defeat Donglai County's Guan Cheng, and finally raise troops in the three counties." Soldiers, kill Xu He in Le'an."

"In this way, all the Yellow Turbans in Qingzhou can be pacified!"

Liu Bei immediately said happily: "Xianmou is Kong Beihai's prospective son-in-law. Kong Beihai would not refuse to send troops to the Beihai Kingdom. If he just sent troops to the Beihai Kingdom, the strength of Pingyuan County would be a bit stretched. If Xu He attacked, So what?"

"It doesn't matter!" Zheng Ping said confidently: "According to the time, Yide should have found Lu Shangshu. I have ordered Deng Xu to strictly guard Leling City. Even if Xu He comes to attack, it will be difficult to take down Leling City in a short time. of."

"When Lu Shangshu arrives in Pingyuan, Xu He's soldiers will not be difficult to retreat."

"And the soldiers in Pingyuan City can be handed over to Liu Ziping, and the governor only needs to take Gaotang's soldiers and horses to Beihai Kingdom."

"Taishan Yanglin is my father-in-law's son-in-law. I'm going to visit Taishan, borrowing the name of the Taishan Yang clan to borrow troops from Ying Shao, the prefect of Mount Tai."

Ying Shao, the prefect of Mount Tai, was eager to learn and read a lot when he was young. He once participated in the military campaign against Bian Zhang Han Sui.

And Ying Shao is very proficient in the official duties of Han officials, and even wrote the book "Han Official Yi".

The content includes: the origin and development of Han officials, positions, titles, lost officials, suburban sacrificial offerings, Fengchan, Shangling, Jitian etiquette, public service, imperial seals, criminal system, military affairs, etc.

There is a clear and clear system of official duties, and the Taishan Army under Ying Shao's command, even if it does not have too outstanding generals, its combat effectiveness is not weak.

For Zheng Ping, Ying Shao's Mount Tai army would not be weaker than the plain troops, and would even be even better!

"Although Taishan Yang's family has a good reputation, Ying Shao, the prefect of Taishan, may not be willing to borrow troops."

"Some time ago, Pingyuan King Liu Shuo hosted a banquet for the Liu clan in Qingzhou, and the Donglai Liu clan also sent people to the banquet."

"Liu Dai, governor of Yanzhou, was born in the Liu family of Donglai. I'm going to seek a letter from King Pingyuan."

"I'm going to borrow troops to pacify the Yellow Turbans in Beihai and Donglai County. I think Liu Dai will sell some thin noodles."

Liu Bei thought for a moment, and decided to use the influence of Liu Shuo, the king of Pingyuan, to establish friendship with Liu Dai, the governor of Yanzhou.

After all, this Liu Dai is also from Qingzhou!

(End of this chapter)