Great Han Empire

Chapter 139

"Is there still something to be happy about now?" Li Hong looked at Tian Zhong, Li Han and Fu Qiang who were standing beside him, all of them were expressionless, and asked strangely, "Why do you look unhappy? .”

"Congratulations, my lord. You are already a captain." Li Han couldn't help but yelled loudly.

Li Hong was taken aback for a moment, and then he understood. He immediately asked Xian Yufu, "Is there an order from the imperial court?"

"Yes. Lord Inspector felt that the court's rewards and punishments were improper, and he has already written a letter." Xian Yufu said, "Lord Inspector and Wang Taishou came to write in successively, asking us to try our best to keep quiet, so as not to anger the soldiers and shake the morale of the army."

Li Hong looked at Xian Yufu in puzzlement, and asked suspiciously, "Aren't all the officers and men rewarded?"

Tian Zhong finally couldn't bear it anymore, and cursed angrily: "Damn it, there is nothing else except changing your Xing Li Feng to Captain Li Feng. What the hell is this world? We annihilated The enemy is 18, 18."

Fu Qiang said very angrily: "Brothers are bleeding and sweating, and they don't even have any rewards. If the captain hadn't paid some military pay, I'm afraid everyone would have to drink the northwest wind." Last time he participated in the blocking battle at Jiuliting.

"Forget it, compared to some people, we are not bad. The year before last, Zhonglang defeated Lord Lu Zhi in a row against the Yellow Turban Army. Because he didn't bribe the eunuchs who came to proclaim the edict, he was framed and was directly arrested and sent back to the capital to squat. Prison. General Huangfu has made outstanding achievements. Last year, because he offended the eunuch Zhao Zhong, he was dismissed and left home. Although we didn't get any rewards this time, at least we got a little benefit by following the captain. The right is a reward from the emperor. It's over." Xian Yufu sighed and comforted him.

Tian Zhong wanted to scold again, but seeing Xian Yufu's stern eyes, he had no choice but to swallow his words back.

Xian Yufu is a meritorious service officer of the Governor's Mansion. Although he is not as high-ranking as Li Hongda, he represents the Youzhou Mansion. Moreover, Xian Yufu is rigorous, steady, upright and loyal, and has always been respected by his colleagues. In front of him, Tian Zhong naturally dare not Too presumptuous.

Li Hong didn't care about this matter, he said indifferently: "Brother Yu Xing is right, the imperial court will not reward me. Immediately, I will be promoted from righteous brother to army Sima, what do you think?"

Tian Zhong immediately turned his anger into joy, gave a thumbs up to Li Hong, and praised loudly: "Okay. I told them on the way that the first person to be rewarded for being promoted to captain must be Master Yu."

Li Hong immediately said again: "Everyone is promoted to a level."

Tian Zhong immediately yelled: "You are crazy, where can we get money for military pay?"

"Yes, do you have a solution?" Xian Yufu asked.

"Jizhou's army is gone, and now we are relying on us to fight the battle in Jizhou." Li Hong said strangely, "Who will not give us the military salary of Jizhou Prefecture?"

Everyone suddenly realized, and all of them were overjoyed.

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When Feng Yi received the news sent by Li Hong, he immediately gave up Gaoyi, the seat of the Mufu in Jizhou, and led his army back to Yingtao City, the prefecture of Julu County.

Jizhou Mu Guodian's entire army was wiped out, causing huge losses to Jizhou soldiers.Now he has only 5000 people, and it is impossible to defend the small city of Gaoyi. It is better to retreat eighty miles and defend Yingtao City.Yingtao City is tall and strong, with a large population, so it is natural to take advantage of it when defending it.

Feng Yi wrote to the imperial court on a fast ride of eight hundred miles, asking for reinforcements.

At this time in Jizhou, only Li Hong's Youzhou iron cavalry could still fight, and the rest of the states and counties had no more troops.This situation is the same as when the Yellow Turban Army just broke out the year before last. Except for a small number of guarding troops, the states and counties did not have any redundant troops.This is all due to the fact that the Han Dynasty has not experienced war for a long time and the imperial court has abandoned military affairs.Originally, there were still a certain number of county soldiers in each state and county, but because of corruption and bribery by bureaucrats at all levels, they falsely received military pay, resulting in a serious shortage of actual soldiers.

The Yellow Turban Army wiped out the official army in Guhongling, and their morale was greatly boosted.Under Zhang Niujiao's plan, they immediately planned to seize Yingtao City in one go.

After receiving Zhang Niujiao's order, Yang Feng, who was stationed in Zhao State, immediately led 10 people to leave Handan and head north quickly.

The Yellow Turban Army lost about 7 people in the battle of Guhongling, and the troops of the three generals Bai Rao, Wulu, and Chu Feiyan all suffered losses. However, at the request of Zhang Niujiao, they quickly assembled 10 people and headed south quickly. .

On the tenth day after the Battle of Guhongling, the Yellow Turban Army gathered at the gate of Gaoyi. Under the command of Zhang Niujiao, 20 people captured Gaoyi City in one day.Then the troops began to attack Yingtao City.

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Feng Yi looks like a loyal elder, he never gets angry or scolds his subordinates, and treats others kindly.Although Feng Yi is not a big official, he is good at financial management and likes dealing with businessmen. Over the past few decades, his family has a lot of money and thousands of hectares of fertile land.Just when he was happy to return to his hometown and enjoy a good old age, the yellow turban ant thief suddenly rebelled and shattered his dream.The wives, children and relatives who stayed at home were killed by the ants, hundreds of mansions were burned by the ants, the good land was occupied by the ants, and the property was robbed by the ants. In the end, all he had was hatred.

In Guangzong, in Xia Quyang, he led the soldiers to slaughter countless rebels, but he did not relieve his hatred, he still hated ants and thieves extremely.

Captain Pan Feng was always by his side.Pan Feng is an all-round talent in civil and military affairs. Although he is a little keen on fame, he is warm-hearted, easy to make friends, and has deep plans.He is in his 30s, tall and strong, with thick bones, a square face, thick eyebrows and big eyes, and a beautiful black beard.

"This Jizhou..." Feng Yi said with a heavy heart, "The situation in this Jizhou is in danger."

"Your Excellency, you are too worried. Although Master Guo accidentally fell into the trap of an ant thief and died for the country, there are still the iron cavalry of Master Li of Youzhou in the north, and the reinforcements of Master Liu, the Prime Minister of Ganling, in the south. Zhang Niujiao wants to swallow it all at once." Jizhou is nothing more than a daydream." Pan Feng said loudly without fear.

Feng Yi glanced at Pan Feng, but ignored him.

"Although Mr. Li gave his full support and marched five hundred miles in two days, he still hadn't had time to rescue Mr. Guo. Our entire army was wiped out in Guhongling, and Mr. Li only rescued [-] people. Zhang Niujiao is powerful, just like the thief back then. Brother Zhangjiao is the same as brother Zhangjiao. He not only has prestige among the ants, but also knows how to use soldiers. Don’t look down on this kind of person. If you don’t pay attention, you will be killed by him. Now we don’t have many soldiers on hand. Master Guo was buried in Guhong Ridge. Without soldiers, why fight?" Feng Yi smiled wryly.

Pan Feng hummed unconvinced, but did not refute.

"Do you think we can defend Yingtao?" Feng Yi asked.

"We only have 6000 people. Compared with the 20 people of the Yellow Turban Army, it is indeed a little too small. But Master Li in Xiaquyang is only [-] miles away from us, and he is there in a blink of an eye. How long can Zhang Niujiao resist under the internal and external attacks? "

"You mean that Master Li's 20 cavalry can defeat the [-] ants in this city?" Feng Yi laughed.

Pan Feng knew it was absolutely impossible, so she didn't speak.

"The sooner the Youzhou iron cavalry come, the sooner we will be destroyed." Feng Yi pointed to the Yellow Turban Army camp below the city with flags flying, and said slowly, "Zhang Niujiao is now using us as bait to catch Mr. Li. A big fish."

Pan Feng's complexion changed drastically, and he immediately understood the meaning of Feng Yi's words.

Feng Yi turned to look at Pan Feng, and asked with a smile: "Zhang Niujiao invested 18 troops in Zhuojun, and finally escaped alone. Do you know how he was defeated?"

"It was eaten by Lord Li's cavalry bite by bite." Pan Feng replied.

Feng Yi nodded, and continued: "Lord Li's nickname is Leopard, and this leopard circled around Zhang Niujiao, biting this cow, biting it here and there, and biting it to death. How can we kill it?" Kill this leopard? Dig a hole, lure the leopard into the hole, and kill it with a stick."

Feng Yi stood on the tower with his hands behind his back, letting the biting cold wind caress his cheeks.

Pan Feng felt the biting cold wind go straight to his bones, and he shivered twice involuntarily.

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Gao Lan was supported by Wen Chou and Zhang Yun, one on the left and one on the right, and walked into the Chinese army tent.

In the two large braziers in the middle of the big tent, the fire was raging.Zhao Yun was squatting aside adding firewood.Li Hong bent over and lay on the ground, looking at the map.

Gao Lan finally saw the world-famous leopard.Sure enough, as the rumors said, he was tall and fierce with disheveled hair, but he didn't look like an idiot, nor could he look bloody. I felt that he was more like a bold and sturdy soldier.

Seeing them coming, Li Hong stood up quickly, greeted Gao Lan while helping to support Gao Lan's waist, and worked together with Wen Chou and Zhang Yun to put him on the cowhide tape on the ground.Gao Lan was shocked and repeatedly declined.Isn't it impolite for a junior officer to lie in the large tent of the Chinese army and talk to a captain.

"The ribs are injured, and you need to lie down and rest. Don't feel rude, they are all people who lick blood with knives, take it easy." Seeing Gao Lan struggling endlessly, Li Hong said a little unhappy.

Gao Lan's heart warmed, and he lay down quietly without saying a word.

"I heard from Zijun that you were injured by Zhang Niujiao's kick?" Li Hong asked with a smile.

Gao Lan blushed, looking a little embarrassed.

"In Luronse the year before last, I was the last remaining officer after the war. I was the head of the village at that time. This year in Guhongling, you are also the last remaining officer after the war, but you are a military officer. From this point Let’s say, our experience is very similar, so we can become good brothers.” Li Hong stretched out his big hand to him, and laughed loudly: “Come on, let’s shake hands, we will be brothers from now on.”

Gao Lan was infected by Li Hong's arrogance, and hurriedly reached out to hold him together.

Wen Chou said with a smile on the side: "Brother Zhengqing, don't be embarrassed, you were kicked by Zhang Niujiao, that's a good thing, and it will be the capital of bragging in the future. I was also kicked by others, but that's not bragging It's money."

Zhao Yun and Zhang Yun burst out laughing.Gao Lan looked at him puzzled.

"I was kicked out of the big tent by the adults, that's a shameful thing." Wen Chou cried out strangely.

Li Hong shook his head helplessly, and said with a smile: "Okay, okay, don't mention it again, next time I have a chance to kick you and give you a long face, how about it?"

Wen Chou shook his hands again and again, looking at Zhao Yun, Zhang Xi said loudly: "Then I haven't been beaten to death yet. That tiger-headed Yan Zishan here is simply the thug of this group of people, too powerful."

"Brother Zijun, what are you, us, do you want to leave here?" Zhao Yun asked.

Wen Chou blushed immediately, and hurriedly said: "Slip of speech, slip of speech."

Li Hong said at the side: "Master Guo has been killed, and your troops are finished. Now there are only a few of you left. I think you stay with me for the time being. After the Yellow Turban Army is wiped out, go back to the Jizhou army." .”

Gao Lan and Wen Chou repeatedly agreed.

"When will the judge leave?" Wen Chou asked.

"Tomorrow. His injury has not healed. The conditions in the camp are too poor, so we can only send him to Xindu City for treatment." Li Hong said, "I invite you here today to ask about the terrain near Yingtao City. "

"Has the Yellow Turban Army attacked Yingtao?" Gao Lan asked in surprise.

"Yes. We must rush to the rescue immediately."
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(End of this chapter)