On the rugged mountain road, a small mule cart was traveling leisurely. Surrounding the cart were tough men riding war horses, with red handkerchiefs on their heads, bare and strong chests, and slender thongs on their waists.
Japanese long sword.
Sitting in the mule cart were Liu Songpo and his wife. Master Liu's disheveled hair had been combed again, and the white single clothes that had not been changed for many days had been replaced by clean and tidy blue scribe's robes. Mrs. Liu's wooden shackles had also been removed.
The mule cart was warm and comfortable, and there were food, wine, and food on the table, but the couple both had gloomy looks on their faces.
The identity of these people is already obvious. They dared to kill imperial cavalry and kidnap imperial prisoners in Fujian and Guangdong. They are definitely not ordinary bandits. In addition, they are dressed in red Baotou. With Liu Songpo's wisdom, it is not difficult to guess.
These people are the subordinates of the Fujian and Guangdong rebel Hu Dahai.
Hu Dahai raised troops in Fuzhou, echoing Yuan Feng who was far away in Henan, in an attempt to overthrow the great Zhou Dynasty. Liu Songpo had already learned about this from the Di newspaper. Liu Songpo did not think much about the former Duke of Yue who had been missing for many years.
Of course, although Hu Dahai had a high status, he was a brave and foolhardy type, similar to the feeling of Cheng Yaojin from the Sui and Tang Dynasties in the storybook. How could such a warrior rebel succeed?\
Because of this, Liu Songpo thought that Hu Dahai's men were in urgent need of counselors, so he brazenly robbed him. Ever since he knew his situation, Liu Songpo had said nothing and adopted a non-cooperative attitude.
Liu Songpo is a man who sticks to his beliefs and will never be a second minister. He was favored by the emperor at a young age. Although he had several ups and downs, he still had a sincere heart for the emperor. Let him betray the court and join the rebels. Then
It's absolutely impossible.\
After driving for several days, they arrived at a mountain village in the Wuyi Mountains, with red flags waving and swords and guns standing everywhere. It seemed to be an outpost of the Fujian, Guangdong and Han armies. Liu Songpo and his wife were invited to get off the mule cart, and they were received well. Liu Songpo was not polite, and they offered wine, food and tea.
He doesn't refuse, but when it comes to serious matters, he keeps silent.
The Han army sent several people to persuade Liu Songpo. They just said that those who know the current affairs are heroes, saying that the emperor has already wanted to kill you, why are you still loyal to him? Liu Songpo smiled and said nothing, not bothering to argue with these people.
He believed that although the rebels were coming fiercely, they would definitely be defeated. Even if he died, he would die in an upright manner, and he could not join in with these people.
Seeing that Liu Songpo could not be moved, the counselors were helpless and walked away one by one. No one came to care about Liu Songpo. Of course, three meals a day were still provided. The scenery in Wuyi Mountain was beautiful and the climate was pleasant. After living for half a month like a wild crane in the clouds,
, Liu Songpo's illness miraculously recovered.\ When he had nothing to do, he went out to wander around, observe the people's sentiments, and pick tea and herbs. He never had the idea of escape, because no matter when and where, there were several red-clothed Han soldiers.
Follow him from a distance.
One day, Liu Songpo was about to go out for a stroll. Suddenly, a group of people came from the village. He was as tall as an iron tower and had a proud face. Standing among a group of Fujian and Guangdong athletes, he stood out from the crowd. No need to ask, he was a rebel.
The big boss Hu Dahai is gone.
Hu Dahai got off his horse and went straight to Liu Songpo's thatched hut. He bowed and got in. He sat down carelessly and asked naturally: "Mr. Liu, are you still used to living here?"
Liu Songpo smiled calmly: "Thank you for the hospitality. I wonder when Leader Hu will let Mr. Liu return to Beijing?"
Hu Dahai smiled heartily and said: "Are you going to rush back and wait for Zhang Shicheng to chop your head off?"
Liu Songpo said: "If you ask me to die, I have to die. This is a matter of course. What's more, the emperor just brought me to the capital and did not say that Liu would be executed.\"
Hu Dahai said: "I guess Mr. Liu still doesn't understand the reason why Zhang Shicheng locked you in the capital this time. Haha, your precious daughter is not only the head of the Beggar Gang, but also the military advisor under the leadership of our King of Han. Do you think she can still do it?"
Just like before, do you want to reincarnate yourself again?"
Liu Songpo felt like he was struck by lightning. He couldn't tell whether he was happy or sad. Not only did his daughter survive, but she also prospered and officially joined the ranks of rebels. She first escaped from the emperor's marriage, and then rebelled against the emperor. No matter how bad the emperor's temper was,
There is no room for the Liu family. This is simply slapping the emperor in the face.
Hu Dahai smiled boldly: "My wife is the military advisor of our King of Han Dynasty. We are a family. Why should Mr. Liu be stubborn anymore? Why don't we join hands to overthrow Zhang Shicheng, this son of a bitch, and bring peace to the people of the world."
Liu Songpo still shook his head. Scholars cherish feathers. He was willing to die to prove his loyalty to the court and the emperor, and to leave a good name in the world forever.
As if he had read through Liu Songpo's thoughts, Hu Dahai laughed again and said: "I am a rough man and I can't persuade Mr. Liu, but I have someone here who can persuade you."
With that said, he shouted to the carriage in the distance: "Military advisor, come and dissuade this idiot."
The curtain of the carriage was opened, and an old man with a childish face stepped out. He was wearing a Taoist robe, cloud shoes on his feet, and holding a fly whisk in his hand. He looked like an immortal and looked at Liu Songpo with a smile and no words.\
"Teacher..." Liu Songpo was stunned. He didn't know where to start. The old man dressed as a Taoist priest in front of him was his mentor. Without his guidance and support, how could he have become a poor cowherd boy?
Read a lot of poetry and books, win three yuan in a row, and rise to great heights.
But why did my mentor appear here? And he was called a military advisor by Hu Dahai?
Seeing Liu Songpo's astonished expression, Hu Dahai smiled with satisfaction, stroking his beard and said with a smile: "Mr. Liu, let me introduce you. This is Military Advisor Xi of our Fujian, Guangdong and Han Army, former sincerity uncle, Liu Ji and Liu Bowen.
gentlemen."
…
Xuzhou Mansion has been known as the thoroughfare of five provinces since ancient times. It is connected in all directions and has the convenience of canals. It is a majestic city in the Central Plains. It is even more lively now because the emperor personally led the expedition. Xuzhou Mansion is where the palace is located. The local government sent thousands of people to work overnight
He rushed to work and built a magnificent palace in the south of the city. He also recruited more than 500 young women from the people to serve as maids in the palace.\
Xuzhou Mansion has turned into a huge military camp. One hundred thousand soldiers are distributed within dozens of miles around, forming a joint camp. Every day, the soldiers of the Royal Forest Army, wearing bright clothes and angry horses, rush back and forth. It is the spring plowing season, and the food planted by the people is even more.
Being trampled by war horses, the drunken soldiers harassed the villages and looted, the people were miserable, and the local officials were helpless. After all, fighting the rebellion was the most important thing now, and the livelihood of the ordinary people could be relieved.
The addition of 100,000 troops formed a huge local advantage, and the emperor's personal expedition also boosted morale. It should have been said that the Han army should be wiped out like a devastation, but the strange thing is that there was no improvement.\
When the emperor personally leads the expedition, all command rights must be taken over, regardless of whether it is Lan Yu or Li Boxing. All military power must be handed over. The emperor is far away in Xuzhou to make overall arrangements. The decree is issued through the Chief of Ceremonies, and the orders are sent directly to the camp.
The battle situation on the frontline was changing rapidly. Reports were sent to Xuzhou layer by layer, and then passed to the emperor through the eunuchs of the Bureau of Ceremonies. The command system was bloated and inefficient, and it was impossible for the frontline army to win the battle.
After losing troops and generals one after another, Emperor Long Yan was furious and ordered the main generals of the Western Expeditionary Army to come to Xuzhou to hold an imperial meeting.
The generals who were arrogant, lustful and fat-headed half a year ago have changed greatly now. They are all full of energy and their eyes are shining. After all, they are people who have been baptized by war. Their mental outlook is very different from their original mental outlook in the capital. The emperor sees that
There was joy in his eyes, and when he looked at Lan Yu, his temples were already gray. It seemed that the old general had worked a lot to put an end to the war.\
Seven or eight general soldiers and high-ranking military attachés with the rank of general stood behind Lan Yu and bowed to the emperor. The emperor said: "You will retreat temporarily. I and Lan Shangshu have something to say."
The generals turned a deaf ear and still stood there. The emperor thought they didn't hear, so he said it again. Unexpectedly, the generals still didn't move. At this time, Lan Yu waved his hand: "Step back."
The generals then filed away, and the emperor felt sullen and angry, but his face remained calm and he did not even mention the matter.
The emperor and his ministers discussed the war, and Lan Yu proposed to the emperor that the reason for repeated defeats was that the command system was too bloated and military orders were not conveyed smoothly. If he wanted to win, he must delegate command authority and concentrate superior forces to defeat the enemy.\
The emperor also came from a military background, so he naturally understood the truth behind Lan Yu's words. He thought for a moment and said, "Who do you think is qualified?"
Lan Yu said: "I am not talented, but I am willing to take up this post."
The emperor stared at Lan Yu's eyes for a long time. Lan Yu did not dodge at all and looked at the emperor openly.
…
Luoyang, the palace of the Han Dynasty, all the generals gathered together. One general stood up and made an impassioned speech: "We can no longer retreat. Although there are not as many of us as them, we are all tough guys. There are only heroes who die in battle, and there are no escapes."
Coward."
Liu Ying'er, who was sitting under Yuan Feng, frowned and said, "General Wang's words are wrong. Soldiers never tire of deceit. How can we gain or lose in one city or one place? Our goal is the world, not one or two cities."
The general surnamed Wang said angrily: "It's not like we can't defeat them, so why should we retreat? Is it possible that even Luoyang will have to be given up in the next step?"
Liu Ying'er said: "You are right, I really want to let Luoyang out."
The generals were in an uproar, but Yuan Feng and Li Shanchang were silent in thought. Although the Han army occupies a favorable location and good people, it is far weaker than the imperial court in terms of manpower and material resources. Although the world is in chaos, most of them are suffering from scabies. After all, the imperial court has a great reputation.
Point is, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. If you really use all your strength to fight against the Han army, it will be really hard for them.
Therefore, the tactics adopted by Liu Ying'er are still reasonable. They divide and disintegrate and lure the enemy deeper. However, there are always pros and cons to the strategy. The result of this is to preserve the strength, but reduce the morale, and also push the people who surrendered to the Han army to the imperial court.
On one side, a reckoning and revenge is indispensable.
At this time, Liu Ying'er remembered what her father said: prosperity means people suffer; death means people suffer.
No matter who wins or loses, the common people will always go through a hardship, which is indispensable in the process of changing dynasties. Therefore, Liu Ying'er gritted her teeth and made a decision to hand over Luoyang.
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