Chapter 107: Coming to Chang'an
At noon that day, Liu Yao listened to Guo Jia tell all the things about this trip to Mount Tai. Hearing this, Liu Yao broke out in a cold sweat, but he didn't expect that there would be such a change in the middle. But fortunately, Guo Jia noticed that Sun Guan and them had a problem in advance, so they were able to escape. Of course, Liu Yao didn't know that Sun Guan and the two had no intention of making a move on Guo Jia.
But it was precisely like this that Liu Yao didn't feel strange. No wonder the four brothers of the Tibetan Ba were missing two, and they turned out to be killed. As for the five thousand Taishan thieves, Liu Yao didn't look down on them at all. These stragglers are even the worst soldiers in Liu Yao's Youzhou. But after all, it is also a part of the Tibetan tyrant's intentions, and it is impossible for Liu Yao to drive him away, so he has no choice but to take it under his command. Therefore, Liu Yao's army now looks a little uneven.
In the following days, although Liu Yao had solved the problem of the Taishan thief, he was still stationed here. Liu Yao still wanted to wait until Ma Jun arrived before he could rest assured. Anyway, there's nothing to consume here. That Taishan Taishou will naturally make a good point. And as soon as he heard that Liu Yao had recovered the Taishan thief. Suddenly the joy was boundless. began to curry favor with Liu Yao even more flatteringly.
Of course, Liu Yao naturally doesn't have such a good impression of this kind of goods, and every time he asks Shi A to send him away. However, what Liu Yao didn't expect was that Taishan Taishou was so persevering that he had to visit Liu Yao once a day. Seeing Liu Yao's wry smile, he sighed at this person's perseverance.
However, on this day, the third day of the second lunar month, the news from Luoyang disrupted Liu Yao's plan.
Han Sui of Liangzhou rebelled. Emperor Liu Hong of the Han Dynasty sent Huangfu Song with an army of 50,000 to quell the rebellion, but at this time, Huangfu Song had already lost a game, losing more than 5,000 people, and now he could only hide in Chang'an City, relying on the advantages of the city wall to resist the attack of 100,000 Qiang troops.
And Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty learned that the current Liu Yao was actually exterminating the thieves of Taishan in Taishan County. Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty, who knew the news of Liu Yao, immediately ordered Liu Yao to take his soldiers and horses to Chang'an to rescue Huangfu Song and quell the rebellion of the Qiang people.
And after Liu Yao received the news, he could only reluctantly give up the matter of continuing to wait for Ma Jun. left the five hundred guards and Yin Li behind to protect Mo Tian and Mo Yu. Liu Yao believed that with Mo Tian's help, he would definitely be able to recruit Afghan and American troops to work for him. When the time comes, let the guards escort a few people to Luoyang to wait for them. At that time, we will meet Youzhou together.
And Liu Yao himself took Guo Jia, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun and a few people, as well as 5,000 assault battalions, and Zang Ba's 5,000 miscellaneous soldiers, and went towards Chang'an non-stop. It's just that on the way through Luoyang, he sent two guards to Luoyang, one went to report his current situation to Emperor Han Ling, and the other went to Cai's mansion to report the safety of Cai Yong and Cai Yan Diao Chan, so that a few people would not worry about their safety.
Chang'an, as the capital of the Western Han Dynasty, experienced the replacement of 12 emperors. But when the throne of the Western Han Dynasty passed to Ruziying, Wang Mang usurped power and changed to a new dynasty. That is, the new reckless regime. Wang Mang's chaotic reform, the lives of the people in the world were miserable, and the people were struggling to make a living, and the Green Forest Army and the Red Eyebrow Army appeared. In the end, Liu Xiu, a distant descendant of the Liu Han royal family, unified the Central Plains and established the Eastern Han Dynasty. It is also because of the original reason that Chang'an was invaded by war, very dilapidated, and has not been well maintained for many years, and is overgrown with weeds. Therefore, Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu moved the capital to Luoyang, and there was the current Eastern Han Dynasty.
In Chang'an City, Huangfu Song has been in a hurry these days. After a defeat, Huangfu Song could only retreat in Chang'an City. Fortunately, Chang'an, as the old capital of the Han Dynasty, is still very strong within the city walls, so that it can withstand the constant attacks of the Qiang people.
And Huangfu Song also sent a request for help to the imperial court early, hoping that Emperor Han Ling could find Liu Yao back and replace him as the commander. After all, in Huangfu Song's heart, among the many generals of the Han Dynasty now, perhaps only Liu Yao has this ability to defeat the Qiang people.
However, it backfired, almost a month has passed, but there is still no news of Liu Yao, which can't help but make Huangfu Song a little worried. He couldn't be sure how long he would be able to hold on, if Chang'an was broken. At that time, the land of Luoyang will become flat, and Emperor Ling of Han in Luoyang may be in danger at that time. And this Chang'an is where the Han Dynasty Temple is located, if it is destroyed. This is absolutely intolerable for Huangfu Song, a staunch supporter of the Han family.
"Commander, the spies are here. Twenty miles outside Chang'an, there are more than 10,000 troops who come straight to Chang'an, under the banner of Liu Zi. A young general under the command of Huangfu Song ran into the conference hall excitedly and reported to Huangfu Song.
"Liu Zi Daqi." Huangfu Song was excited when he heard this, and excitedly shouted, "Come out with me to greet you, it must be Your Highness." With that, he took the lead and rushed out directly. You must know that Liu Yao is still more than 20 miles away from here, and Liu Yao is still dragged by 5,000 infantry, even if the speed is fast, it will take at least an hour to arrive, which shows the eagerness and excitement in Huangfu Song's heart.
Outside Chang'an, Liu Yao finally arrived in Chang'an in mid-February after a rapid march all the way. However, before Liu Yao could hand over the documents to the generals defending the city. The gate of Chang'an had already been opened, and Huangfu Song and others were already waiting for Liu Yao's army at the city gate. Seeing this situation, Liu Yao couldn't help but secretly scolded Huangfu Song: "This Huangfu Song, isn't he afraid that the Qiang people will fight at this time?" ”
You must know that if there is a Qiang tribe at this time, it can be said that Huangfu Song personally handed over Chang'an, and then Huangfu Song will be unable to pay for his sin even if he dies.
"Xiaguan Huangfu Song pays a visit to His Royal Highness." As soon as Huangfu Song saw Liu Yao, he hurriedly walked over and saluted him.
However, Liu Yao didn't give Huangfu Song any good looks, and said coldly, "General Huangfu, why is the gate of Chang'an so open, in case there is a Qiang tribe attacking at this time, what should I do?" ”
Huangfu Song listened to the cold sweat on his forehead. There have been so many anxious things these days, which has made Huangfu Song exhausted. Now as soon as he got the news of Liu Yao, he rushed to greet him, completely forgetting about the affairs of the Qiang tribe.
"It's the negligence of the lower officials, and I ask His Highness to condemn the crime." Huangfu Song sincerely apologized.
Liu Yao also knew that this Huangfu Song was to welcome him, and nothing had happened now, and the next battle also needed to use Huangfu Song's place, so he said, "Forget it this time, but I don't want to see it a second time." ”
"No."
Seeing this, Liu Yao nodded with satisfaction and said, "Now let's tell me about the situation of the Qiang tribe." ”
"This is not the place to talk, please follow me to the city for a while." Huangfu Song said, and then led Liu Yao in front.
Seeing this, Liu Yao also followed. As for the 10,000 troops behind him, someone will arrange it.
Chang'an City Guard.
"Your Highness Qiqi, in order to resist the Qiang people before, the last general had to divide an army of 20,000 to garrison in various counties and counties in Guanzhong. At this time, each county in Guanzhong was heavily guarded, so the current Qiang people could not divide their troops at all, and could only gather troops to attack Chang'an. And it is precisely because of this that the number of our army is only 30,000, and the gap with the Qiang tribe is too big, and the leader of the Qiang tribe, Han Sui, has a general under his command, and the last general is invincible, so I will have this defeat now. The more Huangfu Song said to the end, the softer his voice became, and the sense of shame overflowed.
"Oh, General, who is it?" Liu Yao asked curiously. The person who can make Huangfu Song helpless is not a nobody.
"This person's name is Yan Xing, and he is Han Sui's son-in-law." Huangfu Song said respectfully.