On the way to Luoyang, Liu Mang had received information about the movement of troops in Jizhou.

The purpose of Yuan Shao's troops is known to the world, not only to teach Cao Cao a lesson, but also to set foot in the Central Plains.

What Liu Mang and his staff paid attention to was Yuan Shao's army's next move.

At present, the Jizhou army is all stationed on the north bank of the Yellow River, and there is no southern crossing, and there are three reasons for the analysis of the staff.

First, Yuan Shao claimed that he was invited by the King of the Plains to send troops, and the reason was far-fetched. If there is no proper reason, rashly crossing the Yellow River south will inevitably be condemned by all the princes and lose the righteousness.

Second, the Jizhou army gathered nearly 100,000 people. With such a large number of troops, it was not easy to cross the Yellow River in the south. The Jizhou army must be waiting for winter to come, the Yellow River is frozen, and they can go all the way south.

As for the reason for entering the south bank of the Yellow River, there is no need for people like Liu Bowen and Wang Meng, Liu Mang himself can find a reason for Yuan Shao.

On the south bank of the Yellow River, there are many famous and powerful princes and kings. As long as you follow the precedent of the plains, make secret contacts, and promise heavy profits, there will definitely be "invitations" from princes and kings.

Third, the Jizhou army is also afraid.

Yuan Shao wanted to teach Cao Cao a lesson, and he couldn't ignore Liu Mang.

Yuan Shao only knew that Liu Mang and Cao Cao were in frequent contact, but Yuan Shao did not know what the relationship between Liu Cao was.

Garrison troops on the north bank of the Yellow River, creating a big momentum to test Liu Mang's reaction.

……

Analyze Yuan Shao's purpose and make a decision immediately.

Yuan Shao will never be allowed to go south!

In the court, pressure was put on Sun Rui and others, who represented Yuan Shao's side, to demand that Yuan Shao immediately withdraw his troops from the plains.

The pressure of the imperial court is a procedure that must be fulfilled. However, if you want Yuan Shao to retreat, the pressure is definitely not enough.

It's just that you really want to start a war against Jizhou?

All the staff members looked at Liu Mang together.

Liu Mango said decisively: "Yuan Benchu wants to see our attitude? Good! Let him see our determination! ”

"Yes!" All the staff members said in unison.

It's cool to wrestle with the first prince in the world!

However, with the current strength, it is not possible to defeat Yuan Shao in one battle.

This battle. Be smart.

Not only did Yuan Shao feel pain and threat, but it would not force him to be extremely vicious. After all, the main contradiction now. It was Yuan Shu's pseudo-court, not Yuan Shao.

Liu Bowen reminded: "In this war with Yuan Shao, Lao Cao must be dragged into the water to make a complete break with Yuan Shao. With Cao Cao joining hands, he was restrained from the west and south. Yuan Shao will have some scruples in the future. ”

"That's right! He Xun Wenruo made it clear that if we want to send troops, Yanzhou must send troops. Cao Mengde took the plain, and we took advantage of the situation to take the eastern part of Hanoi. ”

Recovering the eastern part of Hanoi is Liu Mang's wish and is also of great strategic significance.

To the east of Hanoi, it is close to Wei County, Yuan Shao's stronghold.

Hanoi's easternmost Dangyin, is only a few dozen miles away from Yuan Shao's seat of governance.

The recovery of eastern Hanoi could pose a direct threat to Jizhou. It can also relieve the pressure on the party and effectively shorten the defensive front.

Hanoi has always been the primary strategic objective. The tactics of seizing Hanoi have already drawn up several sets of plans. Command Xu Da, and finally refine.

And to start a war with Yuan Shao, there is one more important thing to do.

Meet and persuade the little emperor Liu Xie, and then at the court meeting, ask for the consent of most of the courtiers.

Yuan Shao is not a thief or thief, not Yuan Shu who set up a pseudo-imperial court. You can't just say it's going to be a fight.

Although Yuan Shao's reason for raising troops this time is far-fetched, it is difficult for people to find fault with the procedure.

At the same time as sending troops to the plains. Send someone to play the court.

Yuan Shao put on a sanctimonious coat, and although his behavior was shameless, he showed his old spiciness.

He didn't want to bear the notoriety of the Son of Heaven and the imperial court, and if Liu Mang didn't handle it properly, he might be infamy.

Liu Mang sent troops to find a reason.

As the minister of the first assistant, he can win the support of the emperor and the imperial court, so that he can become famous.

If you ignore the emperor and the court and act arbitrarily, it will be tantamount to Dong Zhuo. In the long run, it will definitely end up like Dong Zhuo.

In terms of the imperial court, the family group represented by Yang Biao has basically leaned towards Liu Mang's side. Enlist the support of the majority of courtiers, there is no problem.

Yang Biao, Zhong Xuan, Zhao Wen and others, contacted by the eldest grandson Wuji, Li Hongzhang and others, Liu Mang entered the palace overnight and met the little emperor Liu Xie.

……

It's almost midnight, in the North Palace of Luoyang, in the Chongde Palace, the lights are still on.

Liu Mang and the little emperor Liu Xie sat opposite each other.

Yuan Shao attaches great importance to sending troops to the plains, and Liu Xie has already received the news. Liu Mang repeatedly persuaded him, but Liu Xie was still hesitant.

"Brother Huang, General Yuan sent troops to quell the rebellion, at the request of the King of the Plains, and has reported to the court, there is nothing wrong with it."

The little emperor may be too naïve, he may know it, but he deliberately exonerates Yuan Shao.

Now is not the time to think about Liu Xie's inner thoughts.

"Your Majesty, locust plagues are not uncommon. Since Emperor Guangwu Zhongxing, there have been 31 locust plagues in the territory of the Han Dynasty. In the twenty-eighth year of the establishment of the military, there were one hundred and five counties in the world, and eighty were affected; In the fifth year of Yongchu, there were thirteen states in the world, and there were locusts in Kyushu; In the first year of Xiping, seven states were affected. ”

As soon as he mentioned these disasters, Liu Xie burst into tears again. "Why is my fate so fateful?"

"Your Majesty, what the minister wants to say is that the victims of all major disasters have averaged tens of millions. The people had nothing to eat, and they were hungry and cold, and it was inevitable that there would be trouble. If every disaster and livelihood incident are suppressed, to this day, are there still subjects in the territory of my Han Dynasty? ”

"Well, what the imperial brother said is extremely true, General Yuan, this time he is too careful."

"Your Majesty, compared with previous locust plagues, this year's plague has not affected much of the region. The relief was timely, and the mulberry was revived, which greatly alleviated the disaster. At this time, General Yuan sent troops, where is this to suppress the riot? Obviously it was intended to cause trouble! ”

"Not in the first place, right?"

Bao Xiren, the relief envoy of Qin's order, reported every day that although the disaster in Yanzhou was serious, the situation was always under control. Pingyuan was the land under the command of Cao Mengde, dozens of disaster victims looted large households, and a county lieutenant was enough to suppress it, so why did he raise an army of 100,000 in Jizhou? ”

"Huh? Jizhou raised 100,000 soldiers? The newspaper said that only a few thousand people were sent! ”

"Your Majesty, do you need to send thousands of soldiers and horses to suppress the victims of the disaster with less than 100 people? The 100,000 troops in Jizhou, although they did not cross the river to the south, were gathered around Sili and could attack at any time. At that time, what Yuan Benchu wanted was definitely not a small plain, but the entire Central Plains! ”

"......" Liu Xie was speechless.

"If Your Majesty hesitates any longer, I'm afraid that in the coming year, Your Majesty will not stay in Luoyang, but Yecheng!"

Liu Xie couldn't help but shudder.

The experience of being trapped in Chang'an, looking back now, Liu Xie still has palpitations. He didn't want to go to Chang'an again, and he didn't want to go to Yuan Shao's Yecheng.

"Alright, I'll make up the will."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

……

Finally persuaded Liu Xie.

With the support of the emperor and most of the courtiers, Yuan Shao and his party in the central court tried their best to obstruct it, but to no avail.

Ready! (To be continued.) )