Chapter 252 King Chen
Liu Feng thought that his respect for Dong Zhao was more important than that of Cao Cao, and he handed over ten thousand troops in the capital to the opponent. There was no way Dong Zhao could let him down. .
This is not about Liu Feng’s inflation, but who in the entire Luo can afford this price?
What Cao Cao could give to Dong Zhao, Liu Feng could give him, and more.
Besides, if Dong Zhao wanted to vote for Cao Cao, he could have done so long ago. Being able to stay would mean that he chose Liu Feng.
A smart man like Dong Zhao would rarely do something he would regret betraying, and besides, his younger brother was still in the Xuzhou army.
All the Xuzhou troops left in Luozhong were peripheral forces. The closest ones were those under Yang Feng. There were originally 7,000 troops, of which more than 2,000 under Xu Huang's troops were captured by Liu Feng. passed, and thus dropped to 5,000 people.
The second is Han Siam, who also has 4,000 men. At this time, he has completely sided with Xuzhou. Guangyang and Han have nearly 10,000 troops, and they can also influence Hu Cai and Li in Hedong. Two parts of music.
Coupled with the seven or eight thousand men Zhang Yang, Yang Chou and Sui Gu, as long as the three of them, together with Yang Feng and Han Xian, unite with Dong Zhao, there really is no need to worry too much about Cao Cao's Yanzhou Army.
This is not to say that if the two sides go to war, Yang Feng and others can win. Even if they are tied together, they cannot withstand Cao Cao's meal.
However, political struggles between Beijing and China rarely involve direct fighting, and the role of military power is limited to the card table most of the time.
Having such a military force of nearly 20,000 people from Luozhong standing on the side of the emperor can greatly increase the emperor's say and use this to balance and contain the general Cao Cao, at least making him unable to do anything. Achieve monopoly of power and do whatever you want.
Liu Feng and Dong Zhao talked about the same thing, asking him to communicate with Guo Gong and Zhong Yao in everything, try to maintain the balance of power in Luozhong, and not let Cao Cao's family dominate.
That's all Liu Feng wants.
After settling the basic situation in Luozhong, Liu Feng set off again, first heading south with nearly two thousand Sanhe knights who later defected.
After arriving at Yingyin, he gathered all the main generals, including He Yi and He Luan, as well as Huang Shao, who had just surrendered.
Now the total number of Xuzhou troops in Yingchuan has reached 35,000. This does not include He Luan's 3,000 troops, tens of thousands of Yellow Turban troops who surrendered, and hundreds of thousands of Yellow Turban troops who surrendered.
Reasonable dispatch must be carried out.
Liu Feng planned to transfer Taishi Ci, Pan Zhang, Zhang Liao, Gao Shun, and Jia Kui away, and naturally all the naval forces were also transferred.
Only Guan Yu's troops and Guan Ping's troops were left, a total of more than 6,000 people.
"Uncle, you can select elites from the people of Yingchuan and expand your eldest brother's army to two thousand people."
Liu Feng said to Guan Yu: "I will leave it to my uncle to handle matters on Yingchuan. "
Guan Yu stroked his beautiful beard and nodded: "Zisheng, there is no need to worry about anything."
Then Liu Feng turned to Liu Ye and said to Liu Ye: "Mr. Ziyang. This time I went south to Yingchuan and made a strange plan to capture Xiangcheng and Xuxian County. My uncle told me privately that this meritorious service must be the first one to win the title. This time when I return to Xuzhou and meet my father, I will definitely give him the title. Report the merits truthfully."
Liu Ye smiled brightly, waved his hands and said humbly: "Young master, Ye is just making plans. General Guan can choose the good ones to carry out, and he personally goes to the front line to supervise the troops. General Guan is the one who made the first contribution.”
Liu Ye is actually a very proud person, but he is also a very smart person.
He had long seen that neither Guan Yu nor Liu Feng were conceited.
Guan Yu originally despised the nobles, and putting on airs in front of him would only cause trouble and attract contempt and hostility from the other party. On the contrary, being humble and courteous will not only win Guan Yu's favor, but Guan Yu's character will never swallow up his credit.
Although Liu Feng has a kind personality, he is also a person who can't get rid of the sand in his eyes.
In this case, Liu Ye might as well adopt a low-key and humble posture, so that no one can find fault.
This is also true. Liu Ye was so humble, and Liu Feng felt a little sorry. He even went out of his way to comfort him and hinted that he must be in Liu Bei's shogunate.
Liu Ye was immediately overjoyed. He was originally a person who had no loyalty to the emperor of the Han Dynasty. Now he has been under Liu Bei for a long time and has seen Xuzhou flourish. Now Liu Bei has even been promoted to the title of Hussars General and Governor. Three southeastern states.
In this case, what Liu Ye was most concerned about was not his official position, but his position in Liu Bei's shogunate.
Liu Feng's guarantee can be said to have touched Liu Ye's heart, making him elated.
“Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Ye, I will spare no effort to assist General Guan.”
"Good!"
Liu Feng praised: "In this way, there is Mr. Lao Ziyang."
Then, Liu Feng turned to Taishi Ci and said respectfully: "Teacher, what are you doing here? I can select 20,000 elite soldiers from the Yellow Turbans to serve as soldiers and add them to various ministries. If my prediction is good, I will go south to Yangzhou in the middle of this year."
Tai Shici was a little surprised. Worried: "It's only been four months since now. Is the time too tight?"
Liu Feng sighed and said: "I also want to take more rest, but Jiangdong Sun Ce may not give us more." time.”
When Sun Ce was mentioned, Taishi Ci's eyes lit up and he sneered: "Young Master, please relax, Ci knows how to do it."
Looking at his expression, it was obvious that he remembered the time when Guangling had no winner. of a battle.
Afterwards, Liu Feng said to He Yi: "Commander He, this time I request an order from the court to appoint you as Fengsao Zhonglang General, responsible for the farming affairs of Yingchuan and Runan. Please don't do it." "Reject."
He Yi was inexplicably surprised. It was not that he really cared about the official position of a lieutenant general, but that Liu Feng treated him so carefully that he obviously would not burn bridges.
So, He Yi stood up and prostrated, and paid homage to Liu Feng: "Young Master, please rest assured, I will strictly follow General Guan's orders, manage the land of Yingyin well, and provide enough food for the army."
Liu Feng was overjoyed, stood up, helped He Yi up, held the other person's hand and sent him to the banquet: "In this way, I have no worries."
Then he said to Guan Ping: " Brother, I will place you next to your second uncle Yingchuan. Please ask your second uncle for advice on how to lead troops, and do not neglect your duties."
Guan Ping has also been promoted to Sima of another department at this time. The number of people under his command is about to expand to 2,000, which is equivalent to a school. Anyone with a discerning eye knows that Guan Ping's promotion to school captain is just around the corner.
At the end of the meeting, Liu Feng said to He Luan and Huang Shao: "Two generals, are you willing to follow me south to fight in Yangzhou? Feng has no other selfish interests. He can only ensure that everyone is treated equally and rewards and punishments are clear."< br>
He Luan and Huang Shao looked at each other and left the table together to bow: "Luan (Shao) is a defeated general. General Meng will not give up. He is willing to serve the general as hard as a dog or horse."
"Okay! Okay!"
Liu Feng happily pulled the two men up, one in each hand, and said comfortingly: "Both generals Huang and He are wise and brave. Going south is where heroes can use their skills. Feng Yuan Watching the two generals defeat the enemy and make meritorious deeds."
Liu Feng successfully dismantled the Yingchuan Yellow Turban senior officials and took away He Luan and Huang Shao, leaving He Yi in charge of the farmland, and then transferred another 20,000 people. Old pawn.
These veterans of the Yellow Turbans have been fighting for a long time and have been trained for many years. They are much stronger than ordinary recruits, and the Yingchuan Yellow Turbans are not considered fanatical among the Yellow Turbans, especially people like He Yi.
As long as they are scattered and distributed, they will naturally be digested by the Xuzhou Army over time.
Later, Liu Feng took the lead and rushed to Suiyang, Liang State, to join Liu Bei.
The army was led by Taishi Ci, who commanded Pan Zhang, Zhang Liao, Xu Huang, Gao Shun, Jia Kui, Guo Gong, Huang Shao and He Luan, as well as the Sanhe knights recruited for this return eastward. The squadron returned to Xuzhou, and at the same time escorted 20,000 old soldiers from Yingchuan.
Liu Feng himself went straight to Suiyang with two hundred personal guards in a light carriage.
Four days later, Liu Feng led a group of personal guards to the outside of Chen County.
The Chen County guards were very wary of Liu Feng's cavalry. After seeing it from a distance, they immediately alerted the city gate.
By the time Liu Feng and others arrived, Chen County guards had already set up deer antlers on the main road and deployed powerful crossbows to guard the residents behind it and on the city wall.
Under the aim of these more than 400 crossbows, if someone like Liu Feng wanted to attack the city gate, it is estimated that even the dead might not be able to touch the gate.
Liu Feng nodded to the people around him, and one of his guards flew out and shouted loudly outside the city: "My lord is Liu Feng and Liu Zisheng, the general who conquered the south. He has the order of the emperor. Go and tell King Chen and the Prime Minister to come and greet you!"
The city gate Sima was shocked. After thinking for a moment, he shouted outside: "Wait a moment, I will report to King Chen and the Prime Minister."
The man then asked for a horse and galloped towards the city.
He went to the Prime Minister's Mansion first. As soon as he reached the door, he bumped into Luo Jun and King Chen who came out.
It turned out that King Chen happened to come over to see Luo Jun for something. After handling it, the two of them were chatting in the hall when they heard about the situation outside.
So, the two of them were planning to go to the city tower to learn about the situation, when they bumped into this Sima.
After listening to Sima’s report, Liu Chong and Luo Jun looked at each other.
"Who is this General Zhengnan? Liu Feng and Liu Zisheng are somewhat familiar, but I have forgotten who they are." Luo Jun frowned, and for a while he couldn't remember where he heard it.
Chen Wang Liu Chong said: "It doesn't matter if I can't remember, just go to the city gate."
When Luo Jun heard this, he felt that what the other party said was reasonable, so the two went up Horse, lead the city gate Sima and the guards at the gate to rush to the city gate.
When they arrived at the city gate, Chen Wang Liu Chong and Luo Jun were both surprised.
The two hundred cavalry were all well-trained and well-equipped, especially in strict military discipline. Two hundred people stopped outside the city, but no one was talking to each other, which made Liu Chong envious.
"Are these elites really sent by the imperial court?"
Liu Chong couldn't help but ask Luo Jun, don't they still know what the imperial court is like now?
If you can really produce such a knight, you should stay with the emperor as a retinue, why would you be willing to go back and be sent abroad?
Luo Jun thought for a while and guessed: "Maybe he is from a foreign vassal."
Liu Chong nodded, then whipped his horse whip and called Luo Jun: "Let's go out and meet them."
Soon, there was a commotion in the city gate, a gap opened, and several horses galloped out from inside, arriving opposite Liu Feng and the others.
"I am Chen Wang Liu Chong. Please come forward and see General Zhengnan."
Looking from Liu Feng's side, Chen Wang Liu Chong is not tall, but he is extremely honest and has strong hands. It is long, has strong limbs, and is quite brave. Next to him, Chen Guoxiang Luo Jun was tall and thin, dressed like a typical scribe.
Liu Feng rode out and said: "I am going to conquer the south, General Liu Feng. My father is a hussar general appointed by the imperial court to lead the herding of Yuzhou and to supervise the affairs of Xu, Yu and Yangzhou. Months ago We sent troops to Hedong to escort the Emperor back to the east. We were assisted by Chen Guoxiang and provided money and food supplies. We specially went to King Chen and the Prime Minister to report to the Emperor and record their merits. Today, we received an edict from the Emperor and came to Chen County to commend His Highness and the Prime Minister. ”
When Liu Chong and Luo Jun heard this, they were immediately overjoyed.
Previously, Chen Guo also sponsored tens of thousands of shi of grain and sold a batch at a low price.
Although the relationship with Xuzhou is not close, the support of money and food is based on the righteousness of the other party, King Qin.
But now the other party repaid the favor and prepared a report of his own merits in front of the emperor, which made Liu Chong and Luo Jun unhappy.
Getting the hint from King Chen's eyes, Luo Jun immediately invited: "That's it, Liu Zhengnan is a guest from afar, so why don't you come to the city to talk to me!"
"Good!"
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Liu Feng rode slowly, came to the opponent's side, and invited: "Please let the two elders go first."
Liu Chong was very happy to see Liu Feng's prowess in martial arts and respect for himself: " Zhengnan invites you!”
Both parties entered the city after being polite.
After arriving at the Prime Minister Luo's mansion, Liu Chong said directly to the bodyguards beside him: "You guys go and have a rest. I will have no worries in Prime Minister Luo's mansion."
The bodyguards They were not surprised, and they all responded in unison.
This scene left Liu Feng stunned.
If Luo Jun's mansion was heavily guarded, Liu Chong would have no problem doing this, and he could show his closeness and trust to Luo Jun.
But Liu Feng discovered just from the situation near the gate that the protection of the Prime Minister's Mansion was not only ineffective, but also that the defense was slack.
No wonder these two people will be killed by Zhang Kai alone next year, and they will escape alive.
Such precautions are simply seeking death in these troubled times.
However, Liu Feng did not say much at this time, but followed the two of them into the mansion.
Later, Liu Feng took out a yellow edict, and Liu Chong and Luo Jun bowed down in the hall.
The emperor praised Liu Chong and Luo Jun in the edict, and also gave a small amount of frost sugar and snow salt. These two things were paid tribute by Liu Feng this time, which shows that the emperor is really poor. .
The main reason is that Liu Chong and Luo Jun, who have business dealings with Xuzhou, are not short of this, maybe even more than the emperor.
Liu Feng was also a little embarrassed, but seeing Liu Chong and Luo Jun very happy, he relaxed.
Later, Liu Chong and Luo Jun hosted a banquet for Liu Feng in the Prime Minister's Mansion.
During the dinner, Liu Feng was keenly aware that Liu Chong and Luo Jun were a little uneasy, and was testing whether Liu Bei would transfer Luo Jun out.
Theoretically Liu Bei is already the shepherd of Yuzhou and has the right to adjust the governor of Yuzhou.
As long as Liu Bei orders Luo Jun to be transferred out, Luo Jun will be in a very embarrassing situation.
If you obey your orders, you will feel unwilling to do so.
If you resist, it will immediately lose its legitimacy.
Liu Feng sighed: "You two don't know anything. Last year, the four states of Yan, Yu, Yang, and Qing fought, and refugees broke out all of a sudden. Xuzhou has just experienced the war, and everything is waiting to be revitalized. It is precisely It’s time to recuperate, but hundreds of thousands of refugees have suddenly poured in. How can the state accommodate them? It’s hard to provide them with just food rations.”
Speaking of this, Liu Feng said to Luo. Jundao said: "My father has heard for a long time that Prime Minister Luo is good at managing civil affairs and is good at farming. In fact, he really wanted to ask Prime Minister Luo to go to Xuzhou to govern, but he was afraid of being presumptuous, so he asked me to take the opportunity to find out what Prime Minister Luo was thinking."
When they heard that Liu Bei really wanted to transfer Luo Jun to serve in Xuzhou, both Liu Chong and Luo Jun looked ugly.
It’s not that the two of them have any rebellious intentions at this time, but the two of them get along very well and get along very harmoniously. At the same time, Luo Jun has also put in too much effort in Chen Guo. I only hope that the people of Chen State can be protected from the suffering of war, hunger and cold.
Liu Feng is now confident. No matter what Luo Jun chooses, he will make a profit without losing money.
Luo Junnai is a member of the aristocratic family in Kuaiji County, and the Luo family is also quite powerful in Kuaiji County.
If Luo Jun is willing to obey Liu Bei's instructions, then when he goes south to Yangzhou this time, he can immediately use the power of Luo Jun's family in Kuaiji.
If Luo Jun refuses to leave Chen Guo, then he must give some price in exchange.
As a result, the banquet that night was a bit anticlimactic and ended hastily.
After the banquet ended, Liu Chong took Luo Jun to discuss.
"Xiaoyuan, you can't leave Chen State."
Liu Chong said nervously: "Chen State cannot live without you. If you leave, what will the people do? "
Luo Jun sighed, and he was extremely conflicted.
In the past few years in Chen State, he worked hard to govern, reward production, relieve the people, unite the powerful nobles, and stabilize the place.
In the whole Yuzhou, the most peaceful place is Chen State.
This is a rich land that even the Yellow Turban Army did not dare to enter in the end.
Although Luo Jun also has the desire to be promoted, at this moment he really can't let go of the people of Chen State.
Luo Jun said with a complex expression: "Liu Qiaoqi also led the Yuzhou Mu, and he is my superior officer. How can I shirk his order? Unless I resign and go home, there is no way I can disobey his order. From there."
Liu Chong was circling in the room, while Luo Jun was sitting in the banquet, deep in thought.
I don’t know how long it took, but Liu Chong suddenly clapped his hands and said: "Isn’t Xuzhou short of food? I, Chen Guo, have food."
As he said that, Liu Chong took a step and sat down opposite Luo Jun, with a mixed look on his face. He said with joy and excitement: "Xiaoyuan, do you think this is possible? Liu Qiaoqi is short of food, and our country, Chen, has very rich savings. In this case, it is better for us to hand over more food, and I beg Liu Qiaoqi to keep you. After all, Liu Qiaoqi has a lot of savings." Qiaoqi wants to transfer you away to help him farm and increase his income."
Liu Chong said more and more smoothly: "In that case, why don't we, Chen Guo, directly hand over more grain and let him allow you. If we stay, wouldn't it mean we have the same goal?"
Luo Jun frowned slightly and said with some hesitation: "But if this is the case, the burden on our country will be greatly increased. Why do the people deserve this? The original intention is to keep the people in peace and take good care of the people of Chen State. If it is because of me that they increase taxes, wouldn't this be putting the cart before the horse? "
"Xiaoyuan's words are wrong!" >
Liu Chong scolded loudly: "Now the people of Chen State are peaceful, the country is in good order, the young are educated, and the old are taken care of. This is all due to Xiaoyuan. Besides, you encourage mulberry farmers and reward production, and the country has new people." There is so much land to be reclaimed, and the country's wealth has increased by hundreds of percent. How great is Xiaoyuan's contribution to the country's prosperity? If you leave, what will happen to the new country? "
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