At the same time, at the edge of Luoshui, Zhang Rang explained to Liu Jian exactly what he had encountered.
Including why they were forced to enter, including Dong Zhuo secretly cooperating with them, including their killing of He Jin, etc...
Just then Zhang Rang took Tang Ji and King Chenliu to stay by the river, and the Xiliang army caught up immediately.
Zhang Rang originally had some luck. After all, Dong Zhuo had secretly reached an alliance with Zhang Rang beforehand. After He Jin was eradicated, the Xiliang Army would serve as Zhang Rang's foreign aid.
But today, Zhang Rang finally learned the lesson about seeking skin from a tiger.
After Zhang Rang killed He Jin, Dong Zhuo obviously had no intention of assisting the emperor with him.
Dong Zhuo, like other ministers, wanted to eradicate Zhang Rang.
The Xiliang army had obviously received military orders a long time ago. After arriving at the shore, they slaughtered the eunuchs.
Facing the desperate situation, Zhang Rang was heartbroken and wanted to take the Queen Mother He and the emperor to jump into the river together...
However, the situation at that time was that the Xiliang army had already arrived, and the Empress Dowager He and the emperor were in the hands of Bi Lan and Sun Zhang. Zhang Rang was beyond reach, and when he wanted to lead them, he had no chance.
In the eyes of people from all over the Kanto region, Hebei's military were all tall men who were accustomed to fighting, but in the eyes of Liangzhou people, the Jizhou army was a weak force that was not worth mentioning.
This is really a big joke.
Although he was a little frightened that he would encounter a troop that was not the Imperial City's imperial army here, Zhang Ji quickly came to his senses and did not take the opponent seriously.
Gao Lan's temper was much hotter than Zhang He's.
Zhang Ji burst out laughing when he heard that the other party was the Jizhou Army.
This silk fabric is now completely soaked by the river water, and the writing and seals on it are somewhat faded, so they are not clearly visible.
After saying that, he immediately ordered his surroundings: "Send a hundred elite men to escort the king and Zhang Rang back to Yecheng. The rest of the troops will continue to march to Luoyang."
"We are under the command of General Dong. Now General Dong is fully responsible for the guard in the capital. You soldiers and horses are not allowed to enter the capital without permission from General Dong. I think you are also a first offender. If you don't want to see me, get out of here."
Go back to Jizhou!"
While Liu Jian was discussing with King Chenliu and Tang Ji, the forwards of the Jizhou Army, Zhang He and Gao Lan, also encountered the partial troops of the Xiliang Army.
Liu Jian looked at Zhang Rang with a half-smile, while thinking back and forth in his mind about how to deal with this person.
"De Ran, as the emperor's uncle, you are also a highly valued minister of the late emperor. Remember not to let go of Dong Zhuo! You and I are the arms of the late emperor, and I am willing to help you."
Liu Jian stretched out his hand and hooked his fingers at Zhang Rang.
He had to find a reason not to let Liu Jian kill him.
Zhang He turned to look at Gao Lan: "No matter who they are, these people are a bit too arrogant. If we don't let them know how powerful we are, they will treat us as weak soldiers!"
After Liu Jian heard this, he really couldn't laugh or cry.
"In that case, it would be a shame for Your Highness to accompany you in danger!"
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If it were Youzhou's border guards, he might still have some concerns.
Zhang He and Gao Lan set up the front army's formation, and then they rode their horses to the front of the formation, looking at Zhang Ji's uncle and nephew across from him in the distance.
As for the current situation of the Empress Dowager He, the Emperor, and Sun Zhang and Bi Lan, Zhang Rang was not very clear.
Zhang Rang hurriedly took out the silk from his arms.
There is no doubt that the two children, Chen Liuwang and Tang Ji, are two big names.
In the eyes of these Xiliang soldiers, the soldiers from Guandong are just like people with nothing but wine and rice bags.
After all, the six-year-old King Chen Liu was still too young. Although he had some knowledge, overall he still lacked some courage.
"Attendant Zhongchang, you are also a person who has been in court for a long time. Haven't you ever thought that this is a lie?"
Unexpectedly, we encountered the Jizhou Army.
But if nothing unexpected happens, the eunuchs should have been killed by the Xiliang army, while Queen Mother He and Liu Bian have been kidnapped by the Xiliang army.
"Then just listen to your uncle!"
Zhang Ji and Zhang Xiu immediately commanded the Xiliang soldiers to rush forward and fight with the Jizhou soldiers.
Since it was already dark, the two sides did not use bows and crossbows, but only engaged in hand-to-hand combat by the river.
Zhang Rang suddenly became anxious.
The prejudice against Liangzhou people blinded the eyes of people in Beijing.
Zhang Ji sneered and said: "Then don't you understand now?"
Then they saw the Jizhou Army, led by Zhang He and Gao Lan, rushing towards the opponent.
But Zhang Rang...
Where did this scattered army come from? Do you dare to confront the Xiliang army?
Seeing Liu Jian's eyes bursting with murderous intent, Zhang Rang suddenly felt frightened.
Liu Jian unfolded the wet silk and frowned for a while.
"That's it? Do you think you can see it clearly?"
When he was in danger, he could only do the next best thing and forcefully took Tang Ji and King Chen Liu to jump into Luoshui.
It is very necessary to keep it in your hands, as it may have unexpected effects in the future.
Zhang Rang was stunned when he heard this.
Zhang Ji was furious when he saw that the opponent not only refused to retreat, but instead attacked his own side.
But Zhang Ji was seen riding out, followed by his nephew Zhang Xiu.
Zhang Rang said with a sad face: "I never thought I would jump into the river."
"We are the Sima of the Hejian State Department under the Jizhou Animal Husbandry Department, and we have been ordered to come to the capital to escort King Qin. Who are you? Are you rebels?"
The other party has more or less murderous intent.
Zhang Rang actually wanted to help him.
"The king and His Highness are frightened. It is my fault. I will send someone to escort the King and His Highness to the rear army. There is chaos in the capital and traitors are rampant. The King and His Highness are not very safe here. It is better to go to Yecheng for a while.
Avoid, I swear to protect you two to the death."
Tang Ji said: "Uncle, you led the troops here to serve the king. Although it was a good deed, it did not get the name of the imperial edict. If the traitors in the court used this to accuse the emperor, I am afraid that the emperor would not be able to defend himself. I just escort him first."
King Chenliu returns to Yecheng, and I stay here. At the critical moment, I can stand up and defend the emperor's loyalty. Although I have just received the imperial title, after all, I am also the queen of the Han Dynasty."
He gave a long salute to King Chenliu and Tang Ji behind him.
"Deran, the death of General He is not our fault! It is true that he threatened too much, and Dong Zhuo secretly joined forces with us. Now Dong Zhuo crosses the river and demolishes the bridge and wants to kill us! He really has ulterior motives."
But that Liangzhou native Dong Zhuo? A Liangzhou native with little academic knowledge, could he have such a cunning plan?
At this point, Liu Jian stood up.
"I, I... By the way, I have here a copy of the general's order for He Jin to kill us. This thing can prove that we have no choice but to kill He Jin."
He is also an old man who has been around the court all year round, so he can naturally see Liu Jian's current state.
Tang Ji timidly said: "Uncle Huang, I, I have an idea, I wonder if Uncle Huang will agree to it."
He had long been unable to bear it anymore, and now when he heard what Zhang He said, he saw Gao Lan holding the big knife in his hand to his chest: "My sons, let them see how powerful I am!"
"The little thief from Guandong is really shameless."
"Okay, okay, I don't have time to talk nonsense with you. Let's save your life first and see if you are of any use. We will deal with it later."
Liu Jian touched his chin, thought seriously for a while, and secretly thought that this little queen is really knowledgeable, and a female family member from a famous family is extraordinary.
"Servant Zhongchang, Minister Zhongchang, haven't you seen clearly? For a person like you, what can you do after leaving the palace? What can you help me?"
Zhang Ji killed the eunuchs in the upper reaches and saw many people taking advantage of the chaos to dive into the water, so he led his troops eastward along the Luoshui River, intending to eliminate the weeds and leave no one alive.
Zhang Ji was the one who rescued the Emperor and the Queen Mother He when they were on the upper reaches of Luo River just now.
If Liu Jian was involved in this matter, Zhang Rang might think this way...
Looking at Zhang Rang's dull expression, Liu Jian understood why Dong Zhuo was destined to succeed.
Zhang Ji raised the spear in his hand, pointed at the Jizhou army on the opposite side and shouted: "Where are you soldiers? How dare you come to Luo Jingzhong without permission? Don't you want to rebel?"
Liu Jian sighed helplessly.
Liu Jian said: "Your Highness, what advice do you have?"
Gao Lan said angrily: "Who does General Dong belong to? I have only heard of General He Jin in the capital, but I have never heard of General Dong!"
Facing the imperial city's forbidden troops, the Xiliang army had no choice but to retreat.
Liu Jian's words struck a chord in his heart.
This army was also a powerful force under Dong Zhuo, and was led by Zhang Ji, a famous tycoon in Liangzhou.
Although it was just a hasty battle, we have to admit that when it comes to combat strength, the strength of the Xiliang soldiers is indeed far superior to that of the Jizhou army.
Although the Jizhou Army has indeed undergone a long period of training, the Xiliang Soldiers are after all the most powerful soldiers in the Han Dynasty. There is indeed a gap between the individual combat capabilities of the soldiers.
But what the Xiliang Army didn't expect was that the opponent's generals were more capable than the Xiliang Army's generals!