Chapter 226 Seizing Anyi
After hearing this, Liu Xie was both happy and moved, and looked at Zhong Yao.
Zhong Yao replied in due time: "Your Majesty, all the grain, grass, money and silk are in the treasury, and they should be reported back later."
"Okay, okay."
The Emperor Liu Xie praised with a tone of admiration: "The captain led the army from Xuzhou to Hedong, a journey of more than a thousand miles. I was very happy. I originally thought Liu Aiqing from Xuzhou would come in person, but I didn't expect that the captain's son would do the work for his father." I saw today that Captain Fang Jue is so young and promising!”
"I dare not accept your majesty's praise like this."
Liu Feng's eyes turned red, and he kowtowed in thanks: "Tens of thousands of soldiers set out from Xuzhou, and after two months, they finally arrived in Hedong. This is the great blessing of your majesty."
Cao Cao was silently scolding the little fox. He wanted to speak, but found that it was better not to speak. Once he spoke, it would be like competing with a young man for favor.
He, Cao Cao, was the prefect of Yizhou and an important minister of the imperial court who was over forty years old.
But it was Cao Cao after all. After a little thought, he had a solution.
Just when Liu Feng and the emperor were talking about a certain topic, Cao Cao suddenly interjected: "Your Majesty may not be clear, but the Donghai Cavalry Commander is only twelve years old this year, but he is a bit tall."
< br>"Seriously what Cao Qing said?"
The emperor looked at Liu Feng in shock. His height was almost 1.7 meters tall in later generations, and he was not inferior to the burly men of the Eastern Han Dynasty.
As a result, Cao Cao jumped out and said that Liu Feng was only twelve years old, and the emperor was naturally shocked.
Especially when I looked at myself, I saw that Liu Feng, who was sixteen years old, was not taller than Liu Feng who was twelve years old. In an instant, the emperor Liu Xie lost the desire to chat.
Liu Feng turned his head and glanced at Cao Cao bitterly. This fat black man was just jealous of the pleasant conversation he had with the emperor, so he acted like this. He was indeed a treacherous minister, not as loyal as himself.
But counting the time, the news of the grain team entering the city should have reached the ears of Yang Feng and others.
Sure enough, not long after the silence inside the "Imperial Palace" came from outside the "Imperial Palace".
Emperor Liu Xie looked at Taiwei Yang Biao in surprise, and the latter winked at Zhong Yao.
Then, Zhong Yao quietly walked to the door to check, and then he was startled and ran back quickly.
The room was only that big in total, and Zhong Yao didn't have to hide anything at all. He directly reported to the Emperor and Yang Biao: "Your Majesty, it was General Xingyi and others who had a conflict with Captain Qi Du and Cao Yanzhou's attendants."
"Oh, that's it."
The emperor was a little nervous and a little eager.
Since the beginning of Dong Zhuo's chaos, his treatment has plummeted.
Although he became the emperor, none of the warriors around him really respected him.
Now the respectful Liu Feng and Cao Cao have finally arrived. Liu Xie hopes to use their strength to escape from the control of the Baibo thieves.
Yang Biao suggested: "Your Majesty, let's let General Xingyi and others in first."
"Good!"
Emperor Liu Xie nodded, and then He then comforted Liu Feng and Cao Cao and said, "General Xingyi fought bloody battles with the rebels and supported me to Hedong. Although his etiquette was lacking, he was loyal. I hope you two dear friends will understand me and don't take matters seriously with them. "
Liu Feng and Cao Cao bowed at the same time: "I will obey the holy will."
After a while, Yang Feng and others walked in, and here Pan Zhang and Dian Wei also rushed into the house with their soldiers, guarding Liu Feng and Cao Cao.
Yang Feng’s face is not very good-looking, or the faces of Bai Bo’s handsome thieves are all very ugly.
In fact, just outside the house, they had already suffered a loss and were taught a lesson by Pan Zhang and Dian Wei. If Yang Biao hadn't come out to dissuade them, Yang Feng and the others wouldn't have been able to enter this mini palace with their true abilities.
Pan Zhang and Dian Wei stood behind Liu Feng and Cao Cao, but they had completely different temperaments and personalities.
Pan Zhang was as arrogant as a victorious rooster, while Dian Wei was silent, like a stone statue, just protecting Cao Cao.
Looking at Dian Wei, Liu Feng couldn't help but drool, but it was impossible to get this man.
Dian Wei was originally a ranger from Yanzhou and Chen Liuji. When he was young, he avenged and killed others and was known for his bravery.
Later, when Dong Zhuo was in chaos, Dian Wei was recruited as a sergeant by Zhang Miao. His physical strength was amazing and he was favored by Sima Zhao.
The funny thing is that when Zhang Miao decided to respond to Chen Gong, welcome Lu Bu to Yanzhou, and assassinate Cao Cao in the back, Dian Wei actually said goodbye to Zhang Miao, turned to Cao Cao, and went directly to the general Xiahou Dun.
After that, in the battle of Yanzhou with Lu Bu, Dian Wei made many meritorious deeds. In the battle of Puyang, he helped Cao Cao turn the tables on him. Only then did he come into Cao Cao's sight and was transferred to the rank of general captain. .
It can only be said that in today's world of great strife, it is not the monarch who chooses his ministers, but the ministers who choose the monarch.
A mediocre leader like Zhang Miao does not have lofty ambitions and the ability to employ people. Even if by chance, he gets a strong general and a good minister, he still cannot keep it.
In terms of loyalty to Liu Feng, Pan Zhang is no weaker than Dian Wei to Cao Cao.
But Pan Zhang lost some points for his arrogant appearance, which was far less aura than Dian Wei's silence.
But no matter how loud Pan Zhang was, Yang Feng and the others could only look at each other angrily. After all, they were the ones who suffered a loss just now, not Pan Zhang and Dian Wei.
Seeing Yang Feng coming, Liu Feng knew that the real drama had begun.
So, in the eyes of Bai Bo's generals, Liu Feng bowed respectfully to the emperor and said: "Today in Bandang, there is drought and little rain, and the people are in dire straits. I sincerely ask the emperor to return to the capital as soon as possible to serve the world. Set an example to rectify people's hearts."
Hearing Liu Feng's plea to the emperor to return eastward, the anger on the faces of Bai Bo's commanders disappeared in an instant, replaced by panic.
But at this time, the emperor actually asked Yang Feng: "General Yang, Qidu Lieutenant asked me to return the capital as soon as possible and return east to Luoyang to stabilize the world. I deeply agree. Kuang Qidu The captain not only brought thousands of elites, but also tens of thousands of stones of food and grass, which was enough for the army to set off eastward. "What do you think of Yang Aiqing?"
The total strength of Bai Bo's commanders is about 15,000, Hu Cai, Li Le has the smallest number of troops, with only more than 2,000 men each. Han Xian has a little more, with 4,000 men. The remaining more than 7,000 men belong to Yang Feng. Among them, Xu Huang has more than a thousand troops, and he is actually on his way. Go to Hu Cai and Li Le, otherwise I wouldn't have had to worship the Cavalry Captain and be granted the title of Dutinghou.
Ten thousand shi of food and grass, if you save some food, it is barely enough for General Bai Bo to need for more than half a month.
And more than half a month was enough for the emperor to walk to Hanoi.
When you arrive in Hanoi, it will only be more convenient to supply supplies.
You must know that just transporting these 10,000 dan of food may cost thousands of dan.
This is still not far away and there are a large number of carriages and horses, otherwise the cost may be doubled several times or more than ten times.
Therefore, Liu Feng's desire to return eastward was absolutely no less than that of the emperor.
Yang Feng and other Baibo commanders looked very ugly, especially Yang Feng. The emperor was still asking him for his opinion, but he naturally didn't want to move.
It would be best if Liu Feng continued to pay tribute of grain, and the emperor continued to stay in Hedong. That was the situation that Baibo commanders wanted most.
"Your Majesty, the matter of returning to the East must be considered in the long term."
Yang Feng spoke after careful consideration. Since he could not object openly, he wanted to use a drag trick. .
Anyway, the food has already been eaten in the mouth, and it is impossible to spit it out again.
But how could Liu Feng let Yang Feng succeed in such a low-level trick? You must know that the emperor dreamed of returning eastward, but he was only forced by the force of Yang Feng and others.
Now that you are here, the emperor has the courage to do so. Are you still afraid of a mere Yang Feng like you?
Liu Feng spoke up and said: "Your Majesty, the matter of returning to the East must be decided independently. After all, General Yang is just a warrior. He does not understand the minds of the people in the world. He is eagerly looking forward to the emperor's return to the sacred capital. Your Majesty. Don't upset the hearts of the people."
The emperor was obviously moved by Liu Feng's words. He turned around and was about to say something to Yang Feng, but was interrupted by the latter: "Your Majesty, I also agree to return eastward. Yes, but the food was scarce before and the soldiers were hungry. How can we escort you back east? Now that we have food, we only need to feed it for a few days. When the soldiers regain their strength, I will escort the emperor back to Shenjing safely. "
Cao Cao suddenly sneered at the side and interjected: "In that case, it is better for us to escort the emperor back east first. General Yang's troops can continue to rest in Anyi. After the rest, they will come to Luoyang to serve the emperor. "
"You!?"
Yang Feng glared at Cao Cao, but found that Dian Wei behind him suddenly stared at him.
This burly, evil-looking man exudes an astonishing sense of oppression, which even a veteran on the battlefield can't bear. Especially since I just witnessed this strong man knocking down three of our own soldiers in just a few breaths. I am afraid that only Gongming can match his combat power.
Now that Gongming is not by his side, if this strong man gets aggressive, no one can stop him, let alone an equally brave and light-headed rooster warrior next to him.
Pan Zhang likes to be bright and luxurious.
Although he has restrained himself a lot under Liu Feng, he still likes to dress his armor in a dazzling way, resembling a rooster.
Therefore, the Baibo commanders such as Yang Feng did not know Pan Zhang's name and just called him the Rooster Warrior.
Yang Feng thought of Xu Huang at this moment, but he didn't know that Xu Huang also thought of him, Yang Feng.
When Xu Huang saw the continuous flow of grain trucks entering the city, he became vigilant and led his three hundred elite men to the city gate to strengthen the city's defense. But Xu Huang's caution did have an effect, but it seemed to have no effect.
Because the variables are too great.
When the soldiers of Bai Bo saw more than a thousand knights flying in the distance and the billowing smoke rising behind them, even Xu Huang's face turned pale, let alone the other ordinary soldiers.
"Enemy attack!"
Although Xu Huang's face turned pale, he still warned loudly and ordered the city gate to be closed immediately.
But he didn't expect the grain carts in the city gate and in front and behind the city gate to disperse at the same time, and two simple defensive car arrays were arranged inside and outside the city gate.
Xu Huang stood on the top of the city and just took a cursory look, but his heart sank to the bottom.
The carriage array in the city is in perfect harmony, and among the grain carts outside the city, strong bows and crossbows are constantly being taken out and sent into the city.
At the same time, the coachmen also jumped off their carriages, pulled out their spears from the grain carts, and went into the city to support them.
Xu Huangzhi looked at the simple vehicle formation that looked like a hedgehog and came to a conclusion.
That is, even if all three hundred elites are exhausted, there will definitely be no way to close the city gate before the cavalry arrives in the distance.
Xu Huang made a quick decision. Since the city gate could not be saved, he might as well go directly to the palace.
So, Xu Huang led three hundred elites directly to the palace. At this time, a full martial arts show was also being staged in the palace.
The two sides faced off in front of the emperor. One side insisted on returning eastward immediately, while the other side refused to agree to life and death and insisted on slowing down. The emperor preferred to return east immediately.
While arguing, Han Xian inadvertently took two more steps towards the emperor, which immediately triggered a fight on the spot.
"The traitor wants to kidnap the emperor!?"
Liu Feng shouted in shock, as if it was a signal, Pan Zhang and Dian Wei rushed out instantly and pounced towards each other.
The house is small to begin with, and Bai Boshuai each only brought one personal guard. This is no match for Pan Zhang and Dian Wei.
Liu Feng immediately moved and rushed in front of Liu Xie, holding the sword on his chest and protecting the emperor behind him.
The fat black Cao Cao's movements were a little slower. It wasn't that he didn't react quickly enough, it was just that he couldn't move fast enough.
Unlike Liu Feng's father, Cao Cao has always been a rookie in terms of martial arts. If the two of them really competed, ten Cao Cao might not be able to defeat one Liu Bei.
But if two people lead the army, then Liu Bei will be hung up and hammered by Cao Cao.
For a while, the entire "Imperial Palace" was in chaos.
The scholar-bureaucrats and ministers were actually very experienced. They looked for corners to hide in. If they couldn't, they all gathered in front of the emperor.
At the same time, the sound of swords was heard outside the "Imperial Palace". It was obviously Liu Feng and Cao Cao's retinues who were dealing with the personal guards of Bai Bo.
Pan Zhang and Dian Wei came down the mountain like tigers, and in just two or three attacks, they killed the four guards on the opposite side.
Yang Feng and others still want to struggle, but they are no match for Pan Zhang and Dian Wei.
In just a moment, Yang Feng and others fell to the ground and were stepped on by Pan Zhang.
"Aiqing, please don't do anything!"
The Emperor Liu Xie suddenly screamed, pulling Liu Feng's arm and saying: "Liu Aiqing, please don't hurt Yang Aiqing and the others."
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Liu Feng had no intention of killing Yang Feng and the others. In any case, these Baibo commanders fought bloody battles and led the emperor to escape from the control of the Liangzhou warriors.
Although he was a bit domineering during his stay in Hedong, compared with the Liangzhou warriors, he could only be regarded as a minor evil.
For Liu Xie, Yang Feng and others are actually closer than Liu Feng on a certain level.
After all, they have been together for more than half a year, and they have repeatedly sacrificed their lives to protect them. Liu Xie has to protect them regardless of emotion or reason.
Take a step back and say, if Yang Feng and the others were all dead and the Bai Bo army was digested, wouldn't it mean that only King Qin's army in Guandong would be left?
Having a single family is never a good thing for the emperor.
If Dong Cheng's power could have restrained the Baibo Army, the latter would not have expanded so fast.
"Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. The ministers had no intention of hurting General Yang and the others."
Liu Feng turned around and said softly: "It is just for your Majesty's safety and the plan to return to the east. I have no choice but to do so." For the time being, I feel sorry for General Yang and others."
Liu Xie was relieved after hearing Liu Feng's clear promise that he would not hurt anyone.
Then, he walked out from behind Liu Feng, came to Yang Feng and others, and said comfortingly: "Dear dear friends, I am returning to Luoyang east to sit in the sacred capital. This is the hope of the world, and I really dare not live up to it. This is The journey back to the East is long and cannot be separated from the protection of the four beloved ministers. I also ask the four beloved ministers to bear with each other for the sake of the country and understand the difficulties of the two beloved ministers, Liu and Cao, and not to bear any grudge against them. "
At this moment, Yang and Feng were all panic-stricken. Suddenly they were comforted by the emperor, and the four of them almost burst into tears with gratitude.
Just now, they thought they were dead, but they didn't expect that after a sudden turn of events, they could still save their lives and even their military power.
This made Yang Feng and the others overjoyed. They lay on the ground and expressed their loyalty to the emperor Liu Xie: "I am willing to return from the east of the emperor and swear to protect the emperor to the death. I will never dare to have other thoughts."
< br>The emperor was overjoyed when he heard this. After forcing himself to restrain himself, he turned around and thanked Liu Feng and Cao Cao.
"The loyalty and sincerity of the two beloved ministers can be learned from heaven and earth, and I will definitely reward you generously."
Liu Feng and Cao Cao looked at each other and thanked them together.
It seems that although the emperor is small, he is very thoughtful.
At a young age, he has already begun to try to seize military power.
However, the emperor never dreamed that Liu Feng had no intention of getting involved with the Baibo Army. This group of people was banditry, sloppy and slippery, and they were not good soldiers at all.
If the emperor wants it, just give it to him. Anyway, it will be Cao Cao who will be worried then, and it has nothing to do with him.
Zhong Yao came out and suggested to the emperor: "Your Majesty, you can quickly send envoys out to calm the armies to avoid unrest."
Emperor Liu Xie readily agreed and then went to see Liu Feng and Cao Cao.
After Liu Feng and Cao Cao looked at each other, Liu Feng said: "It is better to let Captain Pan take twenty people to escort General Yang and others out to appease the troops."
The Emperor Zhuan When asked about Cao Cao, the latter could only nod in approval.
So, under Liu Feng's orders, Pan Zhang left ten soldiers to guard Liu Feng outside, then ordered 20 people to leave with Yang Feng and others, and went to the city to appease Bai Bo's army.
Not far after they went out, they saw two groups of people confronting each other in the middle of the road.
One of the parties is Xu Huang who comes to look for Yang Feng, while the other party is Gao Shun.
It turned out that Xu Huang came to the palace to find Yang Feng to report, while Gao Shun went to help capture the city gate. As a coincidence, the two teams met on the main road.
Both sides were very afraid of each other, and for a while they actually confronted each other.
Xu Huang only had 300 men on his side, while the other side had 700 or 800 men. They were well-equipped and well-armed, so they were no match for him.
So Xu Huang immediately went on the defensive, trying to contain the opponent.
But Xu Huang didn’t have many people after all, so he was under considerable pressure.
In this way, Gao Shun had the opportunity to quietly separate 400 people, go around from both sides and rush to the city gate to support, while he stayed behind to contain Xu Huang, and at the same time prevent him from going to " Royal Palace".
The two sides unanimously faced off until Yang Feng was captured by Liu Feng, and then received the emperor's order to come out to appease the Baibo armies.
When Xu Huang saw Yang Feng from a distance and heard the other party's shouts, he quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
I was glad in my heart that this internal strife could no longer break out.
Gao Shun immediately assigned two hundred soldiers to follow Pan Zhang to "protect" General Bai Bo, while he himself rushed to the city gate with the remaining two hundred men.
On the opposite side, Xu Huang had no choice but to order his troops to get out of the way and watched Gao Shun's troops heading towards the city gate.
(End of this chapter)