In order to prevent Zhao Hanzhang from disappearing again, this time Liu Yuan mobilized troops from the Xiongnu troops in all directions. To prevent anyone from disobeying the order, he also used harsher words. In short, Zhao Hanzhang must be captured this time. If
If you can't capture her alive, then kill her.
Liu Cong is one of Liu Yuan's favorite sons. Among his sons, although he is not the eldest son or the youngest son, he is the smartest and most capable one.
Now that Zhao Hanzhang was injured and he suffered another defeat, the entire Xiongnu army was tricked by her, so it's no wonder that Liu Yuan could be happy.
As mentioned earlier, Liu Yuan, the Han emperor, could not speak his mind among the Xiongnu. The tribes elected him as the leader, but they did not listen to him very much. Therefore, Liu Cong's failure greatly affected Liu Yuan's prestige.
In particular, Zhao Hanzhang also broke into their rear, attacking from the left and right, taking down a city from time to time and killing their good generals.
This time, even Qiao Xi died in the battle. All Xiongnu tribes were very angry. At the same time, they had doubts about Liu Yuan's decision-making, and their morale was greatly damaged.
Therefore, even if it was to regain the trust of the various ministries and boost morale, Liu Yuan had to capture Zhao Hanzhang. It was best to capture him alive. If he could not capture him alive, he would have to kill him.
Liu Yuan suppressed the raging murderous intent in his chest and mobilized a large number of troops towards Guancheng.
Zhao Ming and others who were guarding Chen County in the rear also found out the information. After reading it, Ji Yuan stacked up the information and said, "We should also prepare."
Zhao Ming was a little worried, "The Huns are making such a big move, can Sanniang break out?"
Ji Yuan's eyes were deep and he said softly: "That's why Sanniang specially asked the young master to take charge. If not, Zhao can also adjust the personnel arrangement in time. We have already paid so much and cannot give up this victory to others."
"There must be no chaos in Yuzhou."
Zhao Ming lowered his eyes, with thoughts swirling in his heart, and responded lightly, "Go ahead and send troops according to Sanniang's instructions."
Zhao Hanzhang's last letter was received five days ago. At that time, she had just left Gou Xi's place. She immediately wrote to Chen County and issued the last war order.
She didn't know if the two sides could communicate with each other in the future, and she didn't know if the letter could be successfully delivered to Chen County, so she didn't dare to write in detail. She just asked them to immediately after receiving the news that the Huns were moving inward and moving troops inward.
Send troops to recover the areas occupied by the Xiongnu from Chen County.
She asked Zhao Kuan to invite Zhao Ming and Ji Yuan and listen to their orders.
But in fact, Zhao Ming and Ji Yuan arrived in Chen County earlier than she expected. They had already arrived before her letter arrived in Chen County, so after receiving the letter, even if they didn't know what she was going to do, they still followed her
Her military orders are being prepared.
Zhao Kuan stepped in quickly, bowed and said, "Uncle, Mr. Ji, and Grand Administrator Zhang are here to pay their respects and want to see you two."
Zhao Ming and Mr. Ji looked at each other, and Zhao Ming stood up and raised his chin proudly, "Let's go and see them!"
Prefect Zhang, Xun Xiu and about ten people were waiting in the front hall. This was a house belonging to Governor He.
Now the He family are all in Xiping, and according to the instructions of Governor He, they visited the Zhao family as soon as they arrived in Xiping, expressing their desire to depend on the Zhao family.
Zhao Ming sheltered the people without much thought, and generously gave them a house in the county. He also gave them a part of the land near Zhao's Wubao. He seemed very happy to accept them.
This is one of the reasons why Governor He insisted on entrusting Yuzhou to her even after Zhao Hanzhang left Chen County and was no longer around.
In return, Zhao treated the He family with courtesy and was willing to protect the He family in these troubled times. Naturally, he was willing to choose Zhao Hanzhang, who also had outstanding abilities.
So when Zhao Ming and Ji Yuan came to Chen County, the He family directly gave up their house to Zhao Ming.
Now that their family has left Chen County, it doesn't matter whether there is chaos or peace here. It can be given to Zhao Ming.
Ji Yuan had no official position, and Zhao Ming only held the position of Prime Minister of Xiping County, so he did not go to the Governor's Mansion. They lived here. Zhao Kuan and Zhao Ju listened to them, and Zhao Jiajun listened to them. The Governor's Mansion
People have to come here to meet them.
Seeing the two people coming hand in hand, no one dared to look down upon them. They all shook hands and saluted, bowed and said: "Zhao Shanjun, Mr. Ji."
Tiger was Zhao Ming's nickname in his early years. It was after the imperial court issued an order to recruit talents for him after he was appointed, and he took it after he refused, saying that he wanted to live freely in the mountains and wilderness, so he was called Tiger from then on.
But generally no one in the family calls him that.
Zhao Ming nodded slightly, sat down on the first seat and said: "I am also about to find you. The Huns have mobilized their troops. General Zhao has ordered us to prepare for a counterattack."
Zhao Ming never called Zhao Hanzhang Sanniang in front of outsiders, especially in front of these officials of the governor's office, which gave Zhao Hanzhang enough face.
As soon as these words came out, a dozen or so people couldn't help but look at each other. Zhang Taishou stroked his beard and said: "Zhao Shanjun is not familiar with military affairs. The Xiongnu's deployment of troops this time is very likely to lure the snake out of its hole. We must not be fooled."
Zhao Ming raised his eyelids and glanced at him before saying: "Could it be that Prefect Zhang wanted to kill someone with a borrowed sword, so he didn't send troops at this time so that the Xiongnu could surround General Zhao to death?"
When Prefect Zhang heard this, his face turned green, he stood up and said angrily: "Zhao Zinian, don't judge me with a villain's heart. What if the Huns mobilized their troops this time to lure us out of the city and then kill us all in one fell swoop?"
"If there is a loss in the three armies, the entire Yuzhou will be in ruins. Can you afford the entire responsibility?"
Zhao Ming nodded directly and said: "I will be responsible."
Xun Xiu and others looked at Prefect Zhang, then at Zhao Ming, and finally all looked at Prefect Zhang, wanting to hear what he had to say.
Zhang Taishou responded with a sneer, "Why should you be responsible? You are nothing but a white person..."
Zhao Ming said: "My Zhao family is behind Chen County. Once Chen County is captured, then our Xiping Zhao family and Yuzhou will be destroyed together. Does Zhang Taishou think that General Zhao and I will take such a risk?"
Prefect Zhang fell silent.
Xun Xiu and other generals became more inclined to send troops.
Zhao Ming continued: "Prefect Zhang, Governor He has already ordered rescues from all over the place, but you have been slow to send troops, neither early nor late. However, after the news of Governor He's death quietly came out, you came with a large army. You
Are you here to fight against the Xiongnu, or are you here to fight against the governor of Yuzhou?"
Prefect Zhang's face changed greatly and he shouted: "Zhao Ming, what do you mean? My feelings for He Governor are as clear as the sun and the moon. I didn't come before because I was held back by the Huns in Linjing. We also have Huns in Ruyin County."
Those who offended the mirror, unlike you in Runan, are still under our shadow, so they can naturally send troops and horses to help..."
Ji Yuan said: "It's not surprising that Mr. Zhaoshan has such suspicions. It's not like Governor Zhang has never done this kind of thing. Back then, oh, it was just last year. He Cishi was trapped in Aoyang, and Governor Zhang just stocked up his troops.
Instead of sending troops?"
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