Chapter 455 Cavalry General

Author: Gongsun Wujiu

Chapter 455 Cavalry General

Changes in the Chang'an court spread rapidly in all directions like earthquake waves.

Everyone knows that Chang'an has changed. From then on, the power of the entire Chang'an court has been completely in the hands of Sima General Huo Guang.

No one knows where the big man will go in the future.

The careerists began to make moves, and those who were worried about the Han Dynasty were watching Huo Guang's every move.

The various prefectures and states are also waiting to see the reaction of the Western Regions and several major military envoys.

Even the people are talking about it, especially the people of Guanzhong and Shuzhong who are always bold and outspoken.

Some people were even discussing when Huo Guang would replace Emperor Han.

"It seems that today's Han Dynasty is no longer the Liu family's world..."

"It shouldn't be the case. The Protector of the Western Regions and a few other governors can agree to change the emperor..."

"That's not certain... Hexi Jiedushi and Liaodong Jiedushi are both subordinates of Huo Qiaoqi..."

"The Protector of the Western Regions has always been loyal to the Han... The general wants to be the emperor, so if the Protector of the Western Regions can agree..."

"It is said that Marquis Yunyang and Huo Guang are allies... The Western Regions should not object to Huo Guang deposing the emperor..."

"It's hard to say...the former emperor was very kind to Marquis Yunyang..."

"Although the previous emperor treated Yunyang Marquis well...but the current emperor is different..."

"What's wrong with the Emperor towards Marquis Yunyang? Hasn't he always been promoted to a higher rank?"

"Hehe, not long ago the emperor planned to seize the power of Marquis Yunyang!"

"If this happened, wouldn't the emperor destroy the Great Wall himself?"

"After all, the emperor is still young and ignorant. If the emperor hadn't been bewitched by virtuous literature, how could he have ended up like this?"

"What you said is true...if the Marquis of Yunyang were there to help, how could the Emperor fall to the ground like a field?"

"Who says it's not the case? I don't know if the emperor regrets it..."

…

Of course the emperor regretted it, but what he regretted was not for using virtuous literature but for not trusting Che Qianqiu and issuing an edict to suppress virtuous literature.

In addition, Zhang Anshi should not be trusted. The emperor believed that if Zhang Anshi had not defected at the critical moment, Huo Guang would not have been able to enter Chang'an.

The emperor, who was not content to be the emperor of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, secretly sent someone to contact Che Qianqiu.

When Che Qianqiu saw the envoy sent by the emperor, after hesitating and struggling in his heart, he gave the emperor an idea.

"Your Majesty may show favor to Zhang Yue, Lu Bode, Zhao Chongguo, Han Feng..."

Under Che Qianqiu's guidance, Chang'an quickly issued an edict to reward several people.

In order to sow discord between Huo Guang and Zhang Yue, the largest prince, the emperor proposed at the court meeting that Zhang Yue should be promoted to General of Hussars.

The emperor originally thought that Huo Guang would object to this, but unexpectedly, Huo Guang agreed without even thinking.

Huo Guang's reaction was beyond the emperor's expectation, which made the emperor feel as if he had been punched in cotton.

All the princes in the court chose to sit back and watch.

…

In December of the second year of Yuanfeng, the edict sealing Zhang Yue was finally sent to Luntai.

"There is a chariot and cavalry general named Yunyang Houyue. He has inherited the holy order, relied on the gods, danced on the stilts, and broken his body and poison... He has governed the Western Regions for twenty years and has made great contributions to the Ming Dynasty..."

"The more you make great achievements...and spread your territory thousands of miles, the more you achieve, the more great your achievements will be."

"Book of Changes" says: "If someone is good, he will lose his head; if he is captured, he will be ugly."

"Sima Fa" says that "the reward for the army shall not exceed a month". We want the people to gain the benefits of doing good quickly, so it is appropriate to show their merits..."

"Moving the Hussar General, adding food to thousands of households in the city, and rewarding him with tens of thousands of gold... envoys to control the festival... and also take charge of the conquests in the four towns..."

Zhang Yue paid his respects and said, "I, the Protector of the Western Regions, Marquis Yunyang, would like to express my gratitude to your majesty for your kindness. I wish your majesty a long life!"

Zhang Yue took the edict and sent Huang Men, who had issued the edict for him, to leave. He couldn't help but frown.

Upon seeing this, Zhang Zhan stepped forward and asked, "Is there anything wrong with the reward given by the Lord?"

Zhang Yue nodded, turned to Fu Jiezi and asked, "Who does Mr. Fu think was responsible for this conspiracy?"

Fu Jiezi thought for a while and said: "This is probably the work of Che Gong!"

Cai Ting frowned and said: "It seems that the Che Gong wants to use the prince to check and balance the general!"

Zhang Yue smiled bitterly and said: "Che Gong is trying to flatter someone to kill someone!"

Yang You, who had just returned to Luntai at this time, said: "Why should you worry? This time the emperor also consecrated Lu Bode, Zhao Chongguo and Han Feng... I think the general should also understand the reason..."

Zhang Yue nodded and said: "I am not worried about the general, but the emperor..."

Cai Ting said: "What the prince said is true. I am afraid that the emperor will not be willing to be the emperor of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty...there must be follow-up actions..."

Zhang Zhan said nonchalantly: "In the worst case, I'll change the emperor..."

"Be careful!"

Zhang Zhan was stopped by Fu Jiezi before he could finish his sentence.

Zhang Yue had a complicated look on his face when he saw this, and then he ordered Yang You: "Qianniu Guards should strengthen the power in Guanzhong and Guandong regions!"

After Yang You agreed, he mentioned the matter of Liaodong.

Fu Jiezi also said at this time: "Yesterday I received a letter from Duke Han, the military envoy of Liaodong Province, who wants to attack Wuhuan after spring and requests to contain the Xiongnu..."

Zhang Yue thought for a while and asked Cai Ting: "How many troops can our Western Regions support in March next year, Duke Cai?"

Cai Ting made some calculations in his mind and said: "The reserves in Luntai and Yiwu are only enough for 50,000 riders to go out for two months!"

After hearing this, Zhang Yue thought about it and said: "This is barely enough!"

Fu Jiezi said: "The prince is planning to go out on a large scale?"

Zhang Yue nodded and said: "Our main dangers and enemies in the next few years are likely to come from within, so I think we should eliminate external threats first!"

Fu Jiezi frowned: "What the prince said is reasonable, but the grassland is vast and it will not be easy for us to find the main force of the Huns!"

Zhang Yue's face showed a smile at this time: "Don't worry, Mr. Fu, someone will provide us with information!"

Fu Jiezi looked at Yang You in surprise: "Qianniuwei has made a big gain?"

Yang You shook his head and said: "This is not the merit of the Thousand-Year Guard, but the merit of the monarch!"

Fu Jiezi was suddenly curious when he heard this.

Zhang Yue looked at him and whispered a name.

Fu Jiezi said thoughtfully: "It turned out to be him. Didn't he already move westward with King Youxian?"

Zhang Yue said: "Although he himself has gone to the West, there is still one part of his Jiankun tribe left in Shan Yuting!"

Cai Ting asked with a smile: "What does he want to change this time?"

Zhang Yue said: "I still can't hide it from Cai Gong. This time he hopes to form an alliance with the Han Dynasty!"

Cai Ting was surprised and said: "The prince promised him?"

Zhang Yue said: "How can I form an alliance with those who betray the Han... But I promised him that Dawan and Kangju would send troops to contain the Parthians!"

Cai Ting nodded and said: "That's good. If it can weaken the Parthian Empire, it will also be good for the Han Dynasty!"

Fu Jiezi asked curiously from the side: "He actually wants to seize the land from the Parthians?"

Zhang Yue sighed: "Yes, I never expected that he would embark on the path of becoming a hero..."

Cai Ting also sighed, thinking that back then, most of the senior officials of the Western Region Protectorate were still his subordinates.

Zhang Yue finally sighed: "I hope he can succeed and establish a kingdom of the Xia in the west..."
Chapter completed!