Chapter 127: Rebellion in Yandu, Dong Zhuo enters Beijing
May 21st, Yanjing.
At this time, at five o'clock, the court hall was as noisy as a vegetable market. The news was that they were discussing why the 150,000 troops on the battlefield were advancing so slowly.
Logically speaking, 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 20th 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 am afraid that they have deeper meanings. Your Majesty must not ignore it."
In the main hall, Qin Xiuwen, the 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 to their hometowns, the majestic Yan Dynasty has become dilapidated in less than a year, and wars are raging. The prosperous Yan capital is now even more panic-stricken, and soldiers are... He only has 20,000 horses. Over the past few days, 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 150,000 soldiers and horses push to Longyang, even if they no longer advance, the west of Yanjing will be given. Bring a buffer place, a chance to breathe.
After that, he would gather his strength and suppress the turmoil in several places one by one. He would use Guo Xin to suppress the rebellious power, clean up the food and wine bags in the court, and try to 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 say anything, a general had come out and frowned slightly: "How can we hesitate in using troops with 150,000 troops and horses in hand? For more than seventy miles, it was like a big net, and the rebels had no choice but to lose. However, Guo Xin didn't move forward. Wasn't he trying to make the rebels feel proud? "
Qin Xiuwen was deeply moved. Glanced at him.
"Is this what you think? General Guo is already in his seventies, what else can he have? If it weren't for Dayan, he would be having fun with his grandson at home, why bother to eat this in the army? "Bitter!"
"He may not have it, but he can't do it for future generations?"
"You!"
Qin Xiu stomped his feet in anger, 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 barely said a word, and the old god was listening, and the group was noisy.
However, the emperor above does not look so good-looking. At this time, it is impossible for him to replace Guo Xin just because of a few gossips. Facing the vicious rebels, he still has to come up with something A 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?
"Continue to talk about the battlefield. I still want to give Guo Qing's trust. The army is going to conquer the rebels, so don't talk behind their backs."
The quarrel subsided, and everyone in the court continued to discuss the battle. The tactics of the rebels were written down by the central commander, who summarized them and sent them to the front line for Guo Xin's reference.
In the middle of the discussion, a hundred miles of hurried cavalry rushed into the palace with small flags.
It was not yet light up, and the news had 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. When Qin Xiu heard about the war, he asked tremblingly, "Did General Guo withdraw to the west, deliberately let the rebels advance eastward, and implement the strategy of 'asking the emperor to bury you in the urn'?"
"I was shocked, or Qin Shangshu's guess was accurate... "
"If you are invited to enter the urn, the rebels will be destroyed by now."
"It is better not to underestimate the enemy and wait for the subsequent battle report to come..."
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 150,000 troops, but they have all been defeated!"
The court hall was suddenly silent, and a strange dead silence enveloped the hall.
The emperor stood up slowly on the imperial steps, 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 reversed the situation of the war." The emperor's body trembled: "Guo Xin...where are the others?"
"The commander held on to the last moment and died in the battle."
The emperor's body shook. He covered his forehead and stumbled back to the throne. He raised his hand feebly and waved: "Retreat from the court, gentlemen. Go back and gather your servants to guard the courtyard and prepare to defend the city. I will fight the rebels to the death in Yanjing!”
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 many times, 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 the masters in the palace to you. , let’s act together!”
Che Jin’s face was heavy, and he raised his hands heavily: “The general obeys the order!”
……
The news delivered to the court was Before everyone left the palace, word had already spread that 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 and looked at his son and grandchildren beside him. He simply said: "Husband, let's go and escape from Yanjing. The provincial rebels invaded the city and were taken prisoner."
The relatives around him looked at him like this.
In response to them, Qin Xiuwen sternly scolded: "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 to leave. Enter 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 if they knew that the city gate was closed, there were still long lines of people, including some officials. , changed his official robes, put on common people's clothes and mingled among them, handed money to the city gate guard, and let him and his family out of the city.
The same information is also spreading in all directions to the 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, 150,000..."< br>
His laughter was a bit weird, and then he asked them: "Do we have 150,000..."
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 other princes thought that if they united, they would have 60,000 to 70,000 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 150,000 troops to attack the other party, they were more or less gloating about their misfortune.
However, at this moment, I suddenly felt that all my troops, including all my troops, were meaningless in front of the opponent.
"Damn...that's 150,000 people."
Many people sighed in their hearts and were thinking about where to place their positions 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, attacking Yanjing is not a good job, why are you so anxious to ask for it?!" Li Jue followed the plump old man and looked at the groups of Xiliang infantry. Pass in front of you.
"Humph."
Dong Zhuo looked at the eastern sky and grinned: "Who among these people has the experience of me going to Beijing? They are even less interested in the fun of this. Clear.”
(End of this chapter)