94, the Erzhu clan lost the hearts of the people, and Meng Gaohuan took the opportunity to raise troops
In just four months, Yuan Ye, who was once promoted to emperor because of his estrangement from the imperial family, was also dismissed by Er Zhu Shilong on the grounds that he was estranged from Emperor Xiaozhuang and had no prestige. On the occasion of Yuan Ye's trip to the suburbs, Erzhu Shilong and Erzhu Dulu forced Yuan Ye Zen to be located in Guangling Wang Yuangong, Yuan Ye dared to be angry and did not dare to speak, so he had no choice but to write Zen texts and surrendered himself to the king of the East China Sea. On the same day, Yuan Gong ascended the throne, rebuilt the second year of the Ming Dynasty as the first year of Putai, canonized Er Zhu Zhao as the king of Yingchuan, Er Zhu Zhongyuan as the king of Pengcheng, Erzhu Tianguang as the king of Longxi, Er Zhu Shilong as the king of Leping, Er Zhu Dulu as the king of Changshan, Gao Huan as the general of the chariot and cavalry, Yi Tong Sansi Qi Xian Wang, Hu Sichun each had a difference as the governor, since then the Northern Wei dynasty was firmly in the hands of the Erzhu family and Gao Huan.
With the high power of the Erzhu clan and the expansion of power, it has gradually sprouted in the hearts of these people in the Erzhu family and evolved into a thriving growth, and the Erzhu family began to be unscrupulous and uncrowned kings in various places. Among them, Er Zhu Shilong, who is known for his timidity and incompetence, once guessed Er Zhurong's thoughts and actions every day because he was afraid of Er Zhurong, which can be described as cautious, and he also had a good reputation when he was a scholar. Now he can finally cover the sky with one hand and control the government, and he has suppressed the unwillingness for many years, and he will be released at one time. He ordered Shang Shulang Song Youdao and Xing Xin to work in the hall of his home, and no matter how big or small the litigation documents were, they could not be issued without his orders. He not only sold his official position, but also arbitrarily judged people's life and death, and promoted soldiers indiscriminately in order to buy the hearts of the army, and all the soldiers in the battalion were generals. What's more, Er Zhu Shilong forced him to marry Xiao Zong's wife, Princess Shouyang, and the princess scolded him: "You are just a Qihu dog, I am the princess, how can I let you be humiliated, if you kill me, I will not commit myself to someone like you." Erzhu Shilong was so angry that he really hanged the princess. The rest of Erzhu Tianguang is related to the right, Erzhu Zhao is in charge of Bingzhou and Fenzhou, and Erzhu Zhongyuan dominates Xu and Yan'erzhou. Er Zhu Zhongyuan was the most greedy and tyrannical, in his territory, in order to achieve the purpose of looting money, he sent his subordinates to collect a list of rich and noble families, and cleverly set up a name to ask for money. From the east of Xingyang, all taxes were used for their own military purposes, and they did not pay any tribute to Luoyang. From the shepherd to the peddler's pawn, they are all afraid of Zhu Zhongyuan, regarded as a wild beast and a wolf, but they don't even dare to show their anger, for fear that if they accidentally have their heads elsewhere, they will stain their little daughters-in-law and daughters with color, and avoid his lewdness with unkempt hair.
Just when the Erzhu family lost the hearts of the people, Gao Huan sniffed out the opportunity, secretly geared up, and actively planned. The opportunity soon came, with the expansion of Liu Lingzhu's power, Er Zhuzhao was eager to send troops to quell the rebellion, and wanted to ally with Gao Huan and crusade together, so he sent a few letters to Gao Huan, asking for troops to be sent together. Gao Huan looked at the letters one by one and snickered in his heart, he stood in front of the map of the Northern Wei Dynasty, stretched out his hand, and the place where he could see was under his palm, he shook his hands into a fist, stretched out his index finger, and pointed directly at Xindu, his eyes were full of confidence.
Sun Teng understood, faced the soldiers around him, raised his arms and shouted, "The whole army is pulling out, pointing directly at Xindu." ”
I saw Gao Huan holding a gun and prancing on a horse, white clothes and gold armor, shining with brilliance, sword eyebrows lightly, with the courage to embrace the country and mountains, deep eyes, great wisdom hidden in it, the corners of the mouth raised, and the wind of the king was highlighted. The elite division of 100,000 people, the army formation is neat, the flag is forested, the drum of the opening is sounding, the ten thousand horses are neighing, and the sword halberd is like frost.
At this time, the Northern Wei Dynasty sent the metropolitan governor Hou Yuan and the hussar general Yanqing to lead the army to crusade against Liu Lingzhu, after the army arrived in Gucheng, stationed in the west, but did not fight, every day ordered the sergeants in the camp into a scattered state, do not practice, and let a few soldiers deliberately let out the wind, saying that because of the fear of Liu Lingzhu's spell, the army was ready to be stationed at will for a few days, and then withdrew the army. When Liu Lingzhu heard the news, he couldn't help but get carried away, thinking that his warlock's words could really surrender without a fight, so he took it lightly, except for doing some disgusting skills in the camp, the security was not as strict as before. Gao Qian and Gao Gao admonished in every way, but Liu Lingzhu insisted on going his own way, blaming them for not believing in their own skills and sending them to Xinyang. Seeing that the goal was achieved, Hou Yuan immediately selected a thousand elite cavalry, and after drinking Zhuangxing wine, he took advantage of the night to surprise Liu Lingzhu's camp, and defeated Liu Lingzhu without much effort, cutting off his head and teleporting Luoyang. Liu Lingzhu's death undoubtedly gave Gao Gan a chance to re-judge the situation, he had heard of Gao Huan's virtuous name for a long time, and also knew Gao Huan's frequent surrender to him, and began to quietly wait for Gao Huan to arrive in Xindu.
Under the chaotic situation, Gao Huan's mind became more and more active, he was no longer satisfied with being a general who commanded all armies, but also wanted to be a person who commanded the world, he quietly waited for the opportunity, a long-awaited opportunity. Soon the opportunity came, on the march to Xindu, the Zhennan general Hu Lujin, the military lord Shanwu Kudi Qian, Gao Huan's brother-in-law Lou Zhao, and his wife's brother-in-law Duan Rong began to persuade Gao Huan to raise troops, but Gao Huan always emphasized that he must be loyal to the court and must not rebel.
Everyone recommended Sun Teng to admonish, "Did the prince remember that we just killed Nian Xian, who led the six towns, he is Er Zhu Zhao's confidant, this is to pull out our thorn, so that the people of the six towns are grateful to the prince, but this thorn was planted in Er Zhuzhao's heart." He is now a traitor, no one is available, no one dares to use it, so he endures this breath to you, the prince. The Erzhu clan is brutal, and the world is looking forward to punishing it, but now there is a lack of a leader, looking at the heroes of the world, only the prince can take on this great responsibility, and now the six towns have surrendered, the elite division has been completed, and the time to enter Luoyang has come. ”
Gao Huan bowed his head and was silent, he knew in his heart that although he killed Nian Xian, who had plagued the people of the six towns, and let the people of the six towns have no worries, but after so many years of war, who doesn't want to disarm and return to the field, live their own life well, and who is willing to fight everywhere? Gao Huan looked at the brothers around him who were born and died, they were all in high spirits, waiting for him to raise his arms and shout, "Although everything is ready, there is still no help from the east wind." Although the six towns are submissive to me, if they are willing to fight to the death, they need to break their thoughts first. ”
Sun Teng saw that Gao Huan's mind was moving, and he smiled tacitly, "Don't worry, the prince will hand over this east wind to his subordinates." The general thought, if Erzhu Zhao ordered the people of the Six Towns to be assigned to the Qihu people to make a trilogy, would they still have the heart to disarm and return to the field? ”
On the second day, Gao Huan was ill, all the soldiers set up camp on the spot, at ten o'clock in the afternoon, just when all the soldiers gathered to eat, a fast horse rushed into the camp, and the soldiers looked at the dress of the messenger Er Zhu Zhao's guards, and their hearts trembled. Soon I heard Wei Jing go out of the camp to count 10,000 horses, and watched the soldiers prepare in a hurry, which made the soldiers of the Six Towns even more confused and faintly uneasy, and the leading Hou Qing pulled Wei Jing to find out.
Wei Jing pretended to sigh, his eyes were full of helplessness, he patted Hou Qing's shoulder and said, "I shouldn't have told you about military affairs, but you should know sooner or later." Now that the prince has been requisitioned to crusade against Bu Luoji, he has been ordered to set off immediately, and those who violate military law will be dealt with. ”
Hou Qing said anxiously, "Then why didn't the general summon us and others to set off with the prince?" ”
Wei Jing couldn't resist Hou Qing's repeated inquiries, and he stopped talking, "Now that the prince can't protect you, the king of Yingchuan will assign you to his subordinates according to the formation to make a trilogy, and in two days, someone will come to do the handover." ”
"Part?" Hou Qing was shocked, his voice made the people of the surrounding six towns gather, everyone was full of fear, they knew that it was more painful to be a slave to Qihu than death, and they all knelt outside the Gao Huan camp and begged for help. "Lord, we are willing to swear allegiance to the prince, and ask the prince to save us."
Lou Zhao looked at this scene, "Lord Wang, now it's the opposite." ”
Gao Huan shook his head and said confidently, "This matter can't be rushed, the east wind is ready, this fire hasn't burned yet, what's the hurry." Then he commanded the people to do according to their plan.
Gao Huan got up and put on his armor and pretended to leave the camp, Sun Teng and Wei Jing immediately rushed out and pretended to ask for the life of the people of the Six Towns, and led the other generals to kneel down and beg Gao Huan to stay for five days, and then set off after handing over the people of the Six Towns, so they stopped twice repeatedly. Gao Huan saw that the time was ripe, and arranged for a team of people to pretend to be Er Zhuzhao's guards to hand over, and he sent the people of the six towns to the suburbs in tears, saying goodbye one by one, and repeatedly telling them to take care. The soldiers of the six towns thought that life would be worse than death in the future, and they wept bitterly, kneeling on the ground together, begging Gao Huan for rescue, and the cry shook the field.
Gao Huan wiped away his tears, covered his face and comforted: "We are all people who have lost their homeland, this time we have become relatives, I wanted to go to Shandong with you to live and work in peace and contentment." Unexpectedly, the order came so quickly, and I was given 10,000 horses to go on a crusade, which was equivalent to death; I pity you, thinking that things can take a turn for the better, but I can't help but return to heaven, I have delayed these days, and I have already delayed the military period, and I should be executed according to military law. I can't help myself, how can I save you, I have more than enough strength and no slack. After speaking, he was in pain, beating his chest, crying, and the sound moved the sky, and the reluctance and helplessness were vividly interpreted.
The people in the six towns felt that Gao Huan was sincere to them, and they also cried sadly, hiding their faces with their sleeves.
Hou Qing stepped forward and asked, "When Han Gaozu delayed the military period and rose up, there was only the hegemony of the Han family behind it, Lord Wang, you take us to fight back, I am willing to die for the prince." ”
Everyone echoed in unison, "Yes, Lord Wang, it's the opposite, the Erzhu clan has no virtue, and the people are miserable, it should have been reversed a long time ago, you should be the emperor, we will all follow you." ”
After Gao Huan pretended to think deeply, he arched his hands to the sky, and his face was righteous and awe-inspiring, "Emperor Xiaozhuang treats me Gao Huan as kind as a mountain, and now that I Gao Huan is forced to rebel, I can't be sorry for the first emperor, and I want to recover this great Wei Jiangshan for him." Now that you are pushing me as your head, you should listen to my orders, don't do what Ge Rong did back then, and don't insult the Han people and disregard military discipline in vain, otherwise I will be the second Ge Rong, and I will be ashamed of the world. ”
Hou Qing led everyone to nod again and again, "Don't worry, Lord Wang, we will be the first to look forward to you from now on." ”
Gao Huan was overjoyed, conformed to the will of the people, raised the banner of the anti-Erzhu clan, and led the large army to the Fukou Pass, Lou Zhao hurriedly reported that Gao Qian handed over the name card with Feng Longzhi's second son, Feng Hui, and wanted to visit Gao Huan. Gao Huan was overjoyed, feeling that God was helping him, he knew the bravery of the two brothers, and he had always wanted to recruit the Gao brothers.
In terms of generation, Gao Qian is still Gao Huan's uncle, Gao Huan's grandfather went to Huaishuo to fill the army because of breaking the law, and after three generations, Gao Huan has long been alienated from the Bohai Gao family, but now they take what they need and are determined to recognize their ancestors and return to their ancestors.
The two met as uncles and nephews, and Gao Qian went straight to the topic, "The Erzhu clan is brutal and rebellious, people and gods are angry, who doesn't want to rise up and fight!" Wang Ye Weide is well-known, the world is favored, if you can raise troops, then Erzhu is not enough to compete with you. Although Jizhou is small, its population is not less than 100,000, and the taxes are enough to pay for the military, and I still have 10,000 war horses, which are enough to meet the battle. ”
Gao Huan laughed, slept with Gao Gan that night, and called him uncle, and the two sides agreed to seize Yinzhou. Gao Gao didn't understand why Gao Gan joined forces with Gao Huan at this time, and felt that his brother and wife saw that he actually gave Gao Qian a red dress, which made Gao Qian smile bitterly with the skirt.
Gao Huan glanced at Lou Zhao, and Lou Zhao brought Gao Cheng willingly, and gave him an ear before entering the house. Gao Cheng entered the door and saw Gao Gao, so he knelt down and bowed, "Hello third grandfather, Cheng'er has asked the third grandfather to say goodbye." ”
Unruly and high, no matter how tough it is, it is difficult to beat these three grandfathers, this family can be regarded as recognizing their ancestors and returning to their ancestors. After the Erzhu clan learned everything, they were also jealous of Gao Huan, and quickly whipped up the King of Bohai and asked him to return to Luoyang as soon as possible. Gao Huan knew that this was to lure the king into the urn, and he didn't accept the order for a long time, so Zhu Shilong had to find another way, crowning Gao Huan as the governor of the capital, the host of Daxingtai, and the history of Jizhou, and recognizing Gao Huan's sphere of influence in Hebei to show his winning. Gao Huan rebelled and was nameless, and he didn't know what to do for a while.
Fortunately, Gao Huan's subordinate Li Yuanzhong stepped forward, and in order to force Gao Huan to lead the people of the six towns and a group of chivalrous warriors to approach Yinzhou, Gao Huan couldn't sit idly by, so he had to send Gao Qian to rescue the defender Er Zhu Yusheng. Gao Qian rode into the city lightly, and Erzhu Yusheng also respected this former opponent, and heard that Gao Huan summoned him, how dare he not come, so he led 5,000 soldiers and horses out of the city with him. After leaving the city, Erzhu Yusheng discovered the plan and ordered the army to besiege Gao Qian and Gao Gao. The incident happened suddenly, Gao Gao didn't have time to put on his armor, so he led more than a dozen cavalry to rush into the enemy's 5,000 men and horses, and everywhere the spear went in the cold light, it was not when the enemy fell off his horse, Gao Gao cut off Erzhu Yusheng's head with a knife, and won the reputation of "the horse lance is peerless, and Xiang Yu is resurrected".
Gao Huan looked at Erzhu Yusheng's dead head, pretended to beat his chest and said, "It's not okay now, I really can't beat you." ”
Then Li Yuanzhong was appointed as the assassin of Yinzhou and guarded Guang'a. Then, Gao Huan went to the court, counted the crimes of the Erzhu clan, and officially raised the righteous banner against the Erzhu clan. Erzhu Shilong secretly hid and seized the watch and did not report it. Poor Yuan Gong is still dreaming of owning the world, and he doesn't know that the situation is unpredictable, and his emperor is coming to an end.