Chapter 50: The Fall of the Yellow Turbans (1) Red]
Update time:2012-11-05
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After Zhang Jiao's death, he handed over the power of commanding the Yellow Turban soldiers to Zhang Liang. Regarding his younger brother, Zhang Jiao also knew that he had no talent and was mediocre, but he had no choice. He had no good candidates.
After all, Zhang Liang is also his younger brother; what's more, Zhang Liang also led the soldiers to have many battles with the Han army. I believe that under the leadership of Zhang Liang, the Yellow Turban Army can go further.
In fact, Zhang Jiao's original intention was to pass it on to his daughter Zhang Ning. Zhang Ning was knowledgeable, intelligent, and very strategic, and deeply loved Zhang Jiao. However, she was only a daughter. In the feudal era with deep-rooted ideas, Zhang Ning was deeply loved by Zhang Jiao.
It was impossible for Zhang Jiao to hand over the important task of leading the Yellow Turban soldiers to his daughter, and to lead the Yellow Turbans to achieve great things. He could only hand over such great things to his younger brother Zhang Liang.
Zhang Jiao was also worried about his younger brother Zhang Liang. When he was seriously ill, he called Zhang Yan to his side, stopped Zhang Yan who was about to salute, took Zhang Yan's sign language and said sincerely: "Now I still don't have enough time left to be my master."
Many, the only thing I worry about is my daughter Ning'er. As a teacher, I am also afraid that Zhang Liang will not be able to succeed in the future. I can only entrust my daughter to you. I hope you can treat her well. If Zhang Liang can help, then you will. Otherwise, you will lead Ning'er.
Stay away from Guangzong."
Zhang Yan cried sadly: "Teacher, you will definitely get better!"
Zhang Jue waved his hand with difficulty and said: "I understand my own body. You must promise me. You are my most proud disciple. You have devoted your life to the Taiping Sect as a teacher. You have not fulfilled the responsibilities of a father. I hope you can
Take good care of Ning'er for my master."
Zhang Yan knelt down in front of Zhang Jiao's bed and said, "My disciple must remember his mentor's words and take good care of Ning'er. If he violates this oath, he will be struck by lightning."
Hearing Zhang Yan's words, Zhang Jiao breathed a sigh of relief, called Zhang Yan to come closer and said: "Yan'er, after this uprising, I have realized clearly that the great man's strength is not exhausted. It's a pity.
So many believers follow me, if the Taiping Religion fails, you must keep the fire of our Taiping Religion and cannot let the Taiping Religion be cut off, do you understand?"
Zhang Yan nodded firmly.
Zhang Jiao was a hero of his generation, so he naturally did not think that his subordinates would obey him so obediently. Before he died, he summoned all the Yellow Turban generals and made them swear that they would all be loyal to Zhang Liang as long as he was alive.
, not only that, but also ordered his favorite disciple Zhang Yan to assist Zhang Liang. If any illegal Yellow Turban Army is found, he can kill it first and then report it. Zhang Yan immediately became the second-in-command of the Yellow Turban Army.
This move not only made Zhang Yan return to his heart, but also made other Yellow Turbans dare not make any move. Zhang Yan's bravery was famous among the Yellow Turbans, and his martial arts skills were very strong. Few people dared to provoke him. Originally, there was a
Zhang Mancheng could compete with him, but unfortunately he was killed by Nanyang Prefect Qin Jie on the battlefield in Nanyang.
Zhang Jiao only had one daughter, Zhang Ning, left in the world, and she was entrusted to the care of his younger brother Zhang Liang, who then died.
On the day Zhang Jiao died, the three armies of the Yellow Turban Army wept. The reason why so many people followed this uprising was entirely because of Zhang Jiao's appeal. Zhang Jiao was the backbone of all the Yellow Turban Army and was indispensable. Today, Zhang Jiao
He died before leaving the army, and the hearts of many Yellow Turban soldiers were shaken; Zhang Jiao has always been in their hearts like a god, and Zhang Jiao was an immortal in their eyes. Now that this immortal has died, the hearts of the Yellow Turban soldiers
They all couldn't help but doubt their own beliefs, and the morale of the Yellow Turban Army dropped to its lowest point.
But Zhang Liang was not aware of the current situation of the Yellow Turban Army at all. After burying his brother Zhang Jiao, Zhang Liang indulged in singing, dancing and beauties all day long. Zhang Liang was already afraid of fighting with the Han army, and he was beaten by the Han army all the way.
When I arrived at Guangzong, I realized how powerful the Han army was.
At this time, several generals under his command jointly came to persuade Zhang Liang to lead his army to fight the Han army several times to improve the current sluggish morale of the Yellow Turban Army. Zhang Liang naturally disagreed.
These generals were Zhang Jiao's confidants during his lifetime. They were all good generals whether they were leading troops in battle or commanding soldiers. They were the mainstay of Zhang Jiao's army.
When Zhang Liang first ascended to a high position, some of his subordinates came to give him advice. He must have lost his composure on his face, and naturally felt very unhappy in his heart. In addition, he himself did not want to fight with the Han army.
The reason for admonishing him was just because he was Zhang Jiao's former general, and he had just ascended the throne. At this time, he took the opportunity to scare the monkeys and gain authority in the army, and see who would dare to point fingers in front of him in the future.
He did what he said, and Zhang Liang immediately shouted: "How dare you rebel ministers to cause trouble, come here, pull them out and kill them."
The poor Yellow Turban generals were beheaded by Zhang Liang for no reason. They died unjustly.
When Zhang Yan heard the news and came over, these generals had already been beheaded. Seeing the former Pao Ze with his head missing, Zhang Yan couldn't help but shed tears in her eyes.
When Zhang Yan asked Zhang Liang why he beheaded these generals, Zhang Liang just hesitated and said that these generals were disloyal to him.
Faced with such a situation, Zhang Yan could only cry to heaven in vain. Zhang Yan had heard about these things since Zhang Liang took power, but he had been busy with Zhang Jiao's funeral recently and had not had time to dissuade Zhang Liang, but it resulted in the current situation.
The situation is pitiful. These Yellow Turban generals were all talented people under Zhang Jiao before. They did not die in the hands of the enemy, but they died so cowardly under Zhang Liang's sword.
Suddenly, Zhang Yan began to doubt whether Zhang Jiao's decision was correct, could the Yellow Turbans really overthrow the Han, could the people really live a good life, and could Zhang Liang succeed in leading the Yellow Turbans.
Such news was spread to the Han military camp that day. Huangfu Song knew that the day for his counterattack had come, so he personally led his soldiers to attack Guangzong the next day.
The fact that Zhang Liang killed those generals spread like wildfire in Guangzong City. Almost all the Yellow Turban soldiers knew about it. Originally, Zhang Jiao's death was a bolt from the blue to the Yellow Turban soldiers, and their morale itself was not good.
The morale of all the Yellow Turban soldiers plummeted, and many Yellow Turban soldiers were ready to flee.
Suddenly, rumbling war drums were heard outside the city, and shouts of killing were carried to the city. All the Yellow Turban soldiers knew that the Han army, which had been silent for a long time, was coming to attack the city. At this time, these Yellow Turban soldiers still had the heart to defend the city.
They all thought about how to save their lives.
Zhang Liang, who was drinking and having fun in Guangzong City, heard the sound of war drums and shouts outside the city, and hurriedly summoned his guards to ask what was going on.
The guard replied respectfully: "General Qi, the Han army is attacking the city!"
Zhang Liang was so frightened that he suddenly broke out in a cold sweat and hurriedly ordered: "Hurry up and summon all the generals to discuss military affairs. Quick, quick!" Zhang Liang kept urging the guard.
The guards did not dare to neglect and hurriedly conveyed Zhang Liang's order.
Although Zhang Liang's previous actions chilled the hearts of all the soldiers, Zhang Liang was the Yellow Turban leader designated by Zhang Jiao after all. When the Han army attacked the city, the generals did not dare to neglect and rushed to Zhang Liang's residence.
Seeing all the generals gathered, Zhang Liang hurriedly asked for help: "The Han army is attacking the city, please tell me what to do, generals?" His words were extremely sincere.
The generals felt a burst of contempt, and were extremely disgusted with Zhang Liang's fierce appearance and internal embarrassment.
As the minister of Tuogu, Zhang Yan offered advice: "Now that the Han army is about to attack the city, the general should rush to the tower immediately and command the soldiers to fight the Han army. The Han army is weak and will retreat soon."
Zhang Liang immediately turned into a bitter face after hearing Zhang Yan's words. In his heart, he was unwilling to go up the city wall. His sword had no eyes. If he accidentally got hurt, it wouldn't be worth it. In his heart, he
If you think you are a general or a commander-in-chief, how can you go to the battlefield?
Frowning, Zhang Liang thought about it and said: "Zhang Yan, listen to the order. Now I am feeling unwell. I order you to rush to the city wall immediately to command the soldiers to fight with the Han army. You can only win but not lose. Don't be negligent.
Go quickly."
Zhang Yan naturally understood the meaning of Zhang Liang's words, and helplessly clasped her fists and replied: "Zhang Yan has your order!" After saying this, Zhang Yan ran straight towards the city wall.
The generals followed Zhang Yan and rushed to the city wall without Zhang Liang's orders. Zhang Liang, who was caught in the panic of the Han army's attack on the city, didn't care so much.
After this incident, the public's contempt for Zhang Liang became even greater. How could a general who dared not go to the battlefield win the love of these yellow turban warriors? Zhang Liang's actions were also even more disgusting. If it weren't for the fact that he was in
He had sworn a poisonous oath in front of Zhang Jiao, how could he risk his life for Zhang Liang like this?
Zhang Liang also didn't understand Zhang Yan's painstaking efforts. Zhang Yan's intention was simply to let Zhang Liang go up the city wall to restore some morale and increase Zhang Liang's prestige in the eyes of the soldiers.
The Han army still failed to capture Guangzong City, which had a large number of people. Even if the morale of the Yellow Turban Army was low, the number of people was still there. It was really difficult for the Han army to attack it, and they could only return without success again.
Guangzong City was saved, but its morale dropped significantly. When Zhang Jiao was alive, he loved the soldiers and would go to the city wall to command the soldiers in battle every time there was a war. What Zhang Jiao did not expect was that Zhang Liang fought so hard with the Han army.
After fighting for a long time, the courage is getting weaker and weaker.
Zhang Liang was completely frightened by those Han troops. If his soldiers had not saved him, he might have died under the swords and guns of the Han troops. He was extremely afraid of the Han troops; he heard that the Han troops were retreating.
After hearing the news, Zhang Liang immediately breathed a sigh of relief and continued to eat, drink and have fun as usual, not caring about the war outside the city at all.
Late at night, many Yellow Turban soldiers packed their bags, quietly left Guangzong City, and fled in all directions.
Zhang Yan, who had just fallen asleep, did not dare to neglect when he heard the news from the soldiers. He immediately got up and picked up the weapons at hand and rushed to the city gate. As a general, Zhang Yan had long developed the habit of sleeping without taking off his armor during the battle.
, a good habit of never leaving your weapon.
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