Four hundred and twentieth chapters strength soars
Peng Chong originally intended to support Liu Xiu, but now Kou Xun brought the news that Geng Kuang, the governor of Shanggu County, also supported Liu Xiu, which strengthened Peng Chong's decision.
He pointed at the severed head of Wang Lang's envoy and threatened the county officials. Everyone was so frightened that they sat upright, not even daring to take a breath, and no one dared to raise objections.
While Kou Xun was visiting Yuyang, news came from Zhongshan County that Liu Xiu led 2,000 Zhongshan County troops to kill Wang Lang's general Peng Ning, and also annihilated more than 7,000 of Peng Ning's troops.
When this news came, all the officials of Yuyang County were stunned and stunned.
They really didn't expect that Liu Xiu would be so powerful in fighting. With only 2,000 men, he actually defeated 7,000 men and annihilated all of them. He even killed Peng Ning, the leader of Wang Lang's army. This was incredible.
Already.
The news of Liu Xiu's victory in Zhongshan County not only strengthened Peng Chong's determination, but also gave him much more confidence to support Liu Xiu, and the resistance he faced was much smaller.
After discussion, Peng Chong finally made a promise, and Yuyang County sent 3,000 troops, including 1,500 cavalry and 1,500 infantry, to reinforce Liu Xiu's tribe.
Kou Xun, on behalf of Geng Kuang, also made a promise that Shanggu County would also send 3,000 troops, 1,500 cavalry and 1,500 infantry each.
The matter was quickly settled. Yuyang and Shanggu counties each sent three thousand troops to support Liu Xiu.
The generals leading the troops in Yuyang County were Wu Han, captain Yan Xuan, and Hunuling Wang Liang as assistants. Hunuling is the name of the place, and Hunuling is the magistrate of Hunu County.
However, Wu Han was only a county magistrate at present, and Peng Chong was worried that he would not be able to convince the public, so before Wu Han led his army to go on an expedition, he deliberately promoted his official position to Yuyang County Magistrate Shi.
On the Shanggu County side, the army was led by Geng Yan, Kou Xun, Jing Dan and others.
The two counties of Shanggu and Yuyang in Youzhou jointly sent 6,000 troops to assist Liu Xiu.
It seems that there are only 6,000 troops, which does not seem to be much. It is still incomparable to Wang Lang who often sends tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of troops. But the generals who lead this army are not counted one by one.
One is given for free.
Here in Shanggu County, Geng Yan is young and promising, he is talented and learned, and he is very powerful in martial arts. He is good at using cunning strategies to strategize and win thousands of miles.
Jing Dan had already become the second-in-command of a county during Wang Mang's period. You must know that Jingdan was born as a commoner. A commoner could become the second-in-command of a county during Wang Mang's period. One can imagine his ability.
Kou Xun is a rare general and prime minister in ancient and modern times. He is loyal and strong in character, decisive in killing and resourceful.
Here in Yuyang County, Wu Han is the leader of the three armies. He is brave and good at fighting. Although his temperament is warlike and good at fighting, he is by no means a simple-minded reckless man. He is agile and studious, has accumulated knowledge and is good at planning. He can command the crowd with his martial arts and can secure territory with his literary skills.
He can be called a top-notch civil and military talent. However, Wu Han has too much gangsterism, which has damaged his reputation to a great extent.
Even Wang Liang, the fox slave commander, is a rare talent. He is good at commanding and using troops. He is loyal and down-to-earth.
The arrival of these people and taking refuge under Liu Xiu's command caused Liu Xiu's strength to grow exponentially.
In addition, to others, six thousand more soldiers and horses may not be a big deal, but to Liu Xiu now, having six thousand more soldiers and horses is too important, not to mention that there are three more soldiers and horses among these six thousand soldiers and horses.
Thousands of Youzhou Riders.
These three thousand cavalry are brought to the battlefield. As long as they are used properly, ten thousand people will be unable to stop them.
Geng Yan and Wu Han led the troops from the two counties to fight from Shanggu County and Yuyang County all the way to Zhongshan County. Anyone who encountered Wang Lang's army along the way was killed by the two armies.
When the troops from the two counties arrived at Lunu in Zhongshan County, Liu Xiu personally went out of the city to greet them.
Among the generals, the only one who had seen Liu Xiu was Geng Yan. Seeing Liu Xiu riding a horse and rushing out of the city excitedly, Geng Yan beamed with joy and excitedly said to the people around him: "It's my lord! My lord has come to greet me in person.
We are here!”
Liu Xiu had just arrived in front of everyone, but before he could get off his horse, Geng Yan couldn't wait to kneel down, kowtowed forward, and said loudly: "General Geng Yan, please pay homage to your lord!"
Wu Han, Kou Xun, Jing Dan, Wang Liang, Yan Xuan and others present all knelt down and kowtowed, and said in unison: "The general will pay homage to Grand Sima!"
At present, only Geng Yan has officially accepted Liu Xiu's command. As for the others, it is not certain whether Liu Xiu will accept them. They are too embarrassed to call their lord directly, so they can only call them Da Sima.
Liu Xiu dismounted, stepped forward quickly, first pulled Geng Yan up from the ground, then looked at the rest of the people with a smile on his face, waved his hands and said: "Everyone, please get up quickly!"
With that said, he said to Geng Yan: "Bo Zhao, please introduce me to him!"
After everyone stood up one after another, Geng Yan introduced everyone to Liu Xiu one by one. He first introduced the people from Shanggu County, and then introduced the people from Yuyang County. When he introduced Wu Han, Liu Xiu felt that before his eyes
One light.
Wu Han was young, only in his twenties. He was very beautiful, with a face like a crown jewel, thick eyebrows and big eyes, a high nose bridge, red lips and white teeth, a slender figure, upright and straight. When he stood there, he looked really heroic, like a jade tree in the wind.
The instrument is majestic and full of energy.
Liu Xiu liked Wu Han from the bottom of his heart when he stood in front of him.
In modern terms, Liu Xiu is definitely a member of the Appearance Association. He will naturally develop a liking for those who are beautiful.
Although people of the same sex repel each other, Liu Xiu does not feel any jealousy or rejection towards men who are more handsome than herself.
Wu Han bowed respectfully to Liu Xiu and said: "My subordinate Wu Han, whose courtesy name is Ziyan, has admired the reputation of Duke Ming for a long time. It is truly a blessing for me to meet Duke Ming today. I would like to worship you in Ming Dynasty."
Under the command of the public, you will do anything to your heart and mind without hesitation!"
While speaking, Wu Han knelt down and kowtowed forward. Liu Xiu had a look of surprise on his face. He quickly stretched out his hand to help Wu Han up and said, "I have heard about Ziyan's reputation in Yuyang for a long time. If you can get a child,
With Yan helping me, why should my Han family be unhappy?"
As soon as Liu Xiu said these words, Wu Han was so happy that the corners of his mouth almost reached under his ears. When Liu Xiu pulled him up, he deliberately glanced at the people around him with the corners of his eyes, as if to say, how about it, although I, Wu Han,
I am far away in Yuyang, Youzhou, but even the Lord has heard of my name.
If people knew what Wu Han was thinking at this time, they would probably roll their eyes at him and remind him that the master is being polite to you. You can't even tell?
Liu Xiu brought everyone into the city, and after the guests and hosts were seated, Liu Xiu sighed: "Geng Taishou and Peng Taishou have great righteousness and loyalty. Xiu is really grateful to Xiu for their help this time. Xiu should report it himself."
Your Majesty, please reward these two prefects!"
Kou Xun rolled his eyes and asked: "What kind of reward does Da Sima intend to ask for from His Majesty?"
Liu Xiu didn't think much and said seriously: "The merits of Grand Administrator Geng and Grand Administrator Peng are enough to make them marquises!"
Kou Xun then asked: "Can Da Sima grant me a title?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone present was shocked. The matter of making a marquis can only be decided by the emperor. Liu Xiu is only a chief minister, and he is only a chief minister. How can he grant the title of marquis at will?
Liu Xiu was stunned for a moment, then shook his head thoughtfully and said, "Isn't this...perhaps inappropriate?"
Kou Xun said sternly: "Although Grand Administrator Geng and Grand Administrator Peng both support Grand Sima, there are still many dissenters among the county officials. If both governors can be awarded the title of marquis, it will greatly stabilize people's hearts! Consolidate the rear and Grand Sima
You can concentrate on what’s ahead and don’t have to worry about anything else!”
What he said about stabilizing people's hearts was actually stabilizing the hearts of Geng Kuang and Peng Chong.
They are prefects and heads of a county. As long as they are of the same mind as Liu Xiu, Shanggu County and Yuyang County will always be Liu Xiu's strongest backing.
How to stabilize their hearts? The best way is to make them a marquis.
This does not require Liu Xiu to do anything. He just gives Geng Kuang and Peng Chong a false title first. To put it bluntly, give them a reassurance first and let them understand that Liu Xiu is aware of their achievements and will never do anything in the future.
I won't treat you two badly.
Hearing Kou Xun's words, Liu Xiu immediately understood the meaning behind his words. He couldn't help but look at Kou Xun a few more times and thought to himself: This man is powerful and very good at understanding people's hearts!
Liu Xiu pondered for a moment and said: "Prefect Geng and Prefect Peng are loyal and courageous. I should ask your majesty for an order to grant the title of Marquis of Xingyi to Grand Administrator Geng and the title of Marquis of Jianzhong to Grand Administrator Peng!"
When Kou Xun heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up, he cupped his hands and said, "My lord is wise!"
Don't worry about whether you have the right to be a marquis, or whether your title is justifiable. The most important thing is to reassure Geng Kuang and Peng Chong first.
Stabilizing Shanggu and Yuyang counties means stabilizing your rear. Only when your rear is stabilized can you receive a steady stream of support, and only then can you have the capital to compete with Wang Lang.
The two counties of Shanggu and Yuyang have more than 6,000 troops. With the full support of Geng Kuang and Peng Chong, it will not be difficult for either Shanggu or Yuyang to summon thousands of Youzhou cavalry.
What made Kou Xun happy and gratified was that Liu Xiu had a sharp mind and could understand everything clearly.
Just now, Kou Xun called Liu Xiu the Grand Sima, but after hearing Liu Xiu's reply, he immediately changed his name and called him his lord.
It can also be seen from this that Kou Xun and Wu Han are different. The latter came just to worship Liu Xiu as his lord, while Kou Xun only accepted Liu Xiu's talents before he was willing to worship him as his lord.
Lord.
Kou Xun turned to look at Yan Xuan and said with a smile: "When Lieutenant Yan returns to Yuyang to resume his duties, he can truthfully report to Governor Peng the fact that my lord made Grand Administrator Peng the Marquis of Jianzhong!"
Yan Xuan kowtowed to Liu Xiu with a smile and said: "I will take the place of Prefect Peng. Thank you so much, Chief Sima!"
Unlike others, Yan Xuan didn't just come and leave. He was the captain of Yuyang. After assisting Wu Han in bringing troops to Lunu, he had to return to Yuyang to repay Peng Chong.
Liu Xiu waved his hands with a smile and said softly: "I will ask your Majesty for an order as soon as possible and ask your Majesty to personally confer the title of Grand Administrator Peng."
"Yes! I will definitely report back to Prefect Peng truthfully."
Liu Xiu adopted Kou Xun's advice and after receiving the 6,000 troops and horses aided by Shanggu and Yuyang, he immediately orally conferred the title of Marquis of Xingyi on Geng Kuang and the Marquis of Jianzhong on Peng Chong, giving the two prefects their respective positions.
Take a reassurance.
It must be said that Kou Xun's suggestion was very clever. Although there was no formal ceremony of making a marquis or a marquis seal, it was just a verbal promise from Liu Xiu, but for Geng Kuang and Peng Chong, this was enough.
After receiving the title of marquis from Liu Xiu, Geng Kuang and Peng Chong were overjoyed and immediately ordered the county government to prepare grain, grass and supplies and send them to Liu Xiu's front line.
It can be said that Liu Xiu was able to gain a foothold in Hebei and had the capital to compete with Wang Lang. Shanggu and Yuyang played an important role in not only continuously transporting soldiers and horses to Liu Xiu, but also continuously transporting materials and grain.
The significance is far greater than thousands of troops.
