My Chinese ancestors

Chapter 127: Rebellion in Yandu, Dong Zhuo enters Beijing

May 21, Yanjing.

At this time, at five o'clock in the morning, the court hall was as noisy as a vegetable market. The news was that the 15 troops on the battlefield were discussing why the advance was so slow.

It stands to reason that such a huge army only needs to push all the way to Longyang County, force the rebels into the city, and then besiege the city and trap them to death.

However, the news came on the morning of May [-]th that the main army was still in Yushanyuan.

"Your Majesty, don't trust the words of others. Guo Xin is old enough to plan for the country. How can he not know the importance of it? Although the rebel army is small, it must be cautious. I feel that General Guo's style of play is based on safety and there is nothing picky about it. However, some people in the court have repeatedly slandered me, and I’m afraid they have deeper meanings. Your Majesty must not ignore it.”

In the main hall, Qin Xiuwen, Minister of War, walked out of the queue and said these words in a deep voice.He is over fifty this year and has experienced two dynasties. He is close to Guo Xin, who has also experienced two dynasties, and there are not many ministers like them in the court.

Seeing the old ministers passing away one by one, or resigning and returning home, in less than a year, the majestic Yan State has become dilapidated, wars are raging, and the prosperous Yan capital is now even more panicked, with only [-] soldiers and horses. Over time, his hair and beard have become much whiter than before.

However, he still mustered up his energy, mobilized troops, horses, and food, and did his best to conquer the rebels.

He strongly recommended Guo Xin to lead the army. Only when such an old minister leads the army can he rest assured. When 15 soldiers and horses push to Longyang, even if they no longer advance, it will bring a buffer to the west of Yanjing. A breather.

After that, he would gather his strength to clear up several turmoils one by one. He would use Guo Xin to wipe out the remaining power of rebellion, clean up the food and wine bags in the court, and win over those who wanted to join forces.

Only then can the Yan Kingdom truly return to stability.

In the queue of generals on the right, before Che Jin could speak, a general came out and frowned slightly: "How can we hesitate in using troops? We have 15 troops and horses in our hands, stretching for more than 70 miles, like a big sheet." Net, the rebels have no choice but to be defeated. However, Guo Xin is holding back, isn't he trying to make the rebels self-respecting?"

Qin Xiuwen looked at him deeply.

"I'm afraid this is what you are thinking, right? General Guo is already in his seventies, what else can he think of differently? If it weren't for Dayan, he would be having fun with his grandson at home right now, why would he go to the army to suffer like this!"

"He may not have it, but can't he do it for future generations?"

"you!"

Qin Xiu was so angry that he stamped his feet, raised his hands to the emperor in the Jinluan Palace, and shouted: "Your Majesty, please allow me to challenge him to a duel!"

This kind of thing has long been common in the court. Xiao Wenbi almost didn't say a word. The old god was listening, and the group was noisy.

However, the emperor above did not look so good-looking. At this time, he could not replace Guo Xin just because of a few gossips. Facing the vicious rebels, he still had to show some heroic spirit.

He raised his hand and stopped the quarrel between the two parties. After all, it was impossible for the two to have a fight like a gangster street fight in front of civil and military officials. Then wouldn't he, the emperor, become the leader of the gangsters?
"Continuing to talk about the battlefield, I still have to give Guo Qing his trust. The army is going to conquer the rebels, so don't talk behind your back."

After the quarrel subsided, everyone in the court continued to discuss the strategy of fighting the rebels. The leader of the court wrote it down, and after summarizing it, he sent fast horses to the front line for Guo Xin's reference.

In the middle of the discussion, a hundred miles of hasty cavalry rushed into the palace with small flags.

It's not yet light up, and the news has been sent to the main hall here.

——Rebels advance eastward.

"Advance eastward?" Chaozhong Wenwu was stunned for a moment, and even Kitamiya was stunned for a while, and he didn't react for a while.Qin Xiu heard about the war and asked tremblingly, "Did General Guo withdraw to the west, deliberately let the rebels advance eastward, and implement the strategy of 'asking the emperor to put you in a urn'?"

"I was shocked. Qin Shangshu's guess was accurate..."

"If I ask you to commit suicide, that group of rebels will be destroyed by now."

"It's better not to underestimate the enemy. Let's wait for the battle report later..."

There were a lot of chatter in the court room. In fact, it could be seen that this group of civil and military officials usually seemed relaxed. Ever since the army set out to march westward, their nerves had been in a tense state. Now that the battle report came, Ling Qi just opened his mouth.

They couldn't help but interrupt and express the anger they were holding in their hearts.Just as you were guessing Guo Xin's strategic intentions, the interrupted Ling Qi looked at Wen and Wu who were whispering to each other and shouted anxiously.

"There are still 15 troops, and they are all defeated!"

There was suddenly silence in the court hall, and a strange dead silence enveloped the hall.

The emperor on the imperial steps stood up slowly, hesitated for a moment, and asked softly: "When... did this happen..."

For a moment, there was silence all around. There were expressions of disbelief on the faces. Many people's eyes became empty. Thinking of the next step, the rebels would come to the city, their bodies in official robes couldn't help but tremble slightly.

"Just yesterday afternoon, the rebels encroached step by step and turned the tide of the war." The emperor's body trembled: "Guo Xin...where are the others?"

"The coach held on to the last moment and died fighting."

The emperor's body swayed. He covered his forehead and stumbled back to the dragon chair. He raised his hand feebly and waved: "Retreat from the court. The ministers will go back and summon their servants to guard the courtyard and prepare to defend the city. I will stay in Yanjing." Fight to the death with the rebels!”

The civil and military officials in the court lowered their faces and simply said: "Resign" and then slowly exited the hall. The commander of the imperial city did not leave, but walked forward to the imperial steps.

"I... have been defeated in many battles, and no matter what my plan is, I have never succeeded. I feel that there must be a spy around me. Tonight, I will lead my troops to surround the Taishi Mansion. I will send you some experts from the palace to work together!"

Che Jin's face was heavy and he cupped his hands heavily: "General, I will obey the order!"

……

The news delivered in the court had already spread before everyone left the palace. Qin Xiuwen left the imperial city in a carriage. People were hurriedly walking on the street outside the carriage curtain, and a look of horror could be seen on everyone's face.

There are rumors everywhere in the city right now. Those who can leave have already packed up their belongings to avoid the war before the city gates were closed. The remaining small households are now taking to the streets to buy food and store it at home.

The once prosperous Yanjing has become so desolate in an instant.

Back at the mansion, Qin Xiuwen looked at the old trees in the courtyard and the falling leaves. His relatives at home were also nervous and anxious. His first wife pursed her lips, looked at his sons and grandchildren beside him, and simply said: "Husband, Let’s just go and escape from Yanjing. The provincial rebels have invaded the city and taken prisoners.”

The relatives around him looked at him like this.

In response to them, Qin Xiuwen gave a stern scolding: "Get out!"

"My Qin family has been deeply favored by the emperor. Now that the Yan country is in trouble, we will not remember the favor over the years and run away. How can Qin leave with his family?"

Qin Xiuwen ignored them and turned around and walked into the study.

However, this morning, all kinds of news had spread throughout the city, and the atmosphere among the people was extremely frightened and tense. Even though they knew that the city gate was closed, there were still people queuing up in long queues, including some officials who had changed out of their official robes. , put on common people's clothes and mingled among them, handed money to the gatekeeper, and let him and his family out of the city.

The same information is also spreading in all directions east, north, and south.

During this day, this news that could shock countless people was still spreading wildly. Duan Jin and other princes who were attacking the city in the south were already in a strange atmosphere when they heard the news.

Many people were still confused and even slapped themselves in disbelief.

In the huge military tent, Duan Jin raised his face and looked at the generals in the army and the other princes who came after hearing the news: "Haha, 15..."

His laughter was a little weird, and then he asked them: "Do we have 15..."

After the laughter, he whispered again.

"From now on... let's not speak loudly in front of him."

In the big tent, the generals and the other princes thought that if they united, they would have [-] to [-] troops. Along the way, they could attack the city and conquer the surrendered troops. When they arrived at Yanjing City, even if they were not elite soldiers, they would be able to defeat them. The one in Zhou didn't dare to look down upon him.

When the imperial court mobilized 15 troops to attack the other side, they felt more or less gloating about their misfortune.

However, at this moment, he suddenly felt that all his troops, including all his troops, were meaningless in front of the opponent.

"Damn...that's 15 people."

Many people sighed inwardly and were thinking about where their position should be in the future.

……

While this news was still being transmitted in all directions, on the road from Yushanyuan to the east, a group of troops and horses that had been prepared in advance were on a forced march.

"Dong Gong, it's not a good job to attack Yanjing, why are you so anxious to ask for it?!" Li Jue followed the fat old man and watched groups of Xiliang infantry passing in front of him.

"Humph."

Dong Zhuo looked at the sky to the east and grinned: "Who among these people has the experience of me going to Beijing? They don't even know the fun of it."

(End of this chapter)