Attention, the man in front of him is called Chong Xuan, and he has a dream of three generations of ancestors.

Rebel.

He is meeting with a rebel leader, and it remains to be seen whether his rebellion will succeed.

"Get up, you've traveled all the way, come from afar, and it's hard work."

Liu Ke directly stepped forward to help Chong Xuan up, and slapped the dust on Chong Xuan's clothes.

Chong Xuan only felt flattered, he never expected that the emperor would be so approachable.

Not only is he not a serious official now, but even Pu Qianbu has not gone to his official position for the time being because of the seed clan.

It can be said that his current identity can be a folk mountain bandit, a suburban rogue, a Donghu official, and a child of the seed clan.

Except not Hanchen.

But the emperor can treat him with such courtesy to a nobody?!

Chong Xuan hurriedly said:

"Your Majesty, the grass people are here on behalf of the righteous people of Runan, and the grass people feel honored, but they don't feel hard!"

Liu Ke just bowed his head, still treated each other politely, and at the same time let people serve tea.

Whatever, it's not Hanchen, it's also Hanmin!

People rebelled for the Han Dynasty and fought against the Donghu people, and the Han Dynasty must not be treated badly.

This is in line with his ram Confucianism's policy, and he will return the favor.

[Name: Chongxuan (Guoshi)]

[Age: 22]

[Command: 86; Force: 95; Wisdom: 90; Governance: 81]

[Characteristics: Heaven Filling, Sword Guts and Qin Heart, Big Green Sword, Flying Tiger, Rushing Attack]

And Liu Ke has seen Chong Xuan's ability, and he is properly top-notch.

Although the commander is only second-rate, the secretary in charge is a civilian, and Chong Xuan should not have led many soldiers, so he can grow up slowly.

After all, Yue Shaoqian's command was only 95 when he first changed jobs in his early years, and he reached 104 in four years.

And the force is comparable to that of a general like Hou Junyan, and the wisdom and strategy are enough to 90, and the governance is enough.

The point is, it's too young.

Liu Ke went to twenty-four, and Chong Xuan was only twenty-two.

The future is unlimited, and if you brush up on loyalty, you will definitely not lose.

After a little courtesy, Liu Ke returned to the main seat.

Chong Xuan pressed his excitement, what is Mingjun, this is Mingjun!

If the Son of Heaven had been born twenty years earlier, his grandfather would not have been forced to become an official of Donghu.

He will not often take him to climb high and look far away, pointing to the mountains and rivers, and can only pin his wish to recover the lost land and the rebellion plan on his children and grandchildren.

After that, Chong Xuan gave a general explanation of the purpose of the trip, as well as the situation of the Guiyi Army and the Donghu people in front of Runan Pu.

"Your Majesty, this trip of the grass people is really a matter of returning to the south."

"The county guard of Runan County is the general of the front department of Pu, and the soldiers and horses of the department are elite, and the offensive is like a surging river, surging over, and the situation of the righteous army is not optimistic."

Liu Ke frowned slightly and said:

"Earlier, I sent people to inquire, the righteous army is powerful, and it is quite popular with the people, even if the Runan County Guard has some ability, how can the situation take such a sharp turn?"

Although Runan was far away from the Han army, it was obstructed by the Donghu Cavalry spies in Xiangyang County, and communication was inconvenient.

But when the river was crossed, the situation was still very good!

It's only been a long time, why is it not optimistic?

However, Liu Ke did not doubt it much, after all, the Guiyi Army had to rely on a fierce man like Chong Xuan, and he risked shuttling between several counties on light horses and came to Jiangling to deliver letters.

It is enough to show that the situation of the Runan Righteous Army is indeed not very good.

Seeing this, Chong Xuan explained:

"The Donghu people only used soldiers at the beginning, although it is difficult to resist, but we can also fight one or two."

"But later, he actually used a strategy, on the one hand, he suppressed it with military might, and on the other hand, he used the Huairou policy, and used recruiting security and reducing the burden to disintegrate the rebel armies in various places."

"Most brethren, just."

The atmosphere in the palace was a little tense for a while, and the civil and military officers looked at each other, showing a look of worry in their silence.

Liu Ke's brows furrowed even deeper, and he stared at Chong Xuan and asked him to continue.

"The Donghu people took a two-pronged approach, and when the brothers hesitated, they suddenly increased their offensive, so that some of the brothers could not resist the temptation and separated."

"Although the rebel army still occupies a few small cities and can hide in the mountains and forests, it is still facing the dilemma of insufficient combat strength and inability to continue in the future."

Chong Xuan's words were filled with helplessness and anxiety, and he subconsciously rubbed his fingers, as if he wanted to find a way to solve the severe situation.

The silence in the house seemed to freeze, and everyone fell into thought.

Liu Ke took a deep breath, his eyes solemn:

"Chong Xuan, what do you suggest?"

Chong Xuan's gaze was firm, and he said:

"The grass people are not talented, and they want to seek an official and a half-position for the righteous people of Runan."

The generals nodded slightly.

This is no problem, the Donghu people's recruitment of the righteous army is nothing more than using high-ranking officials to buy people.

This can also be given by Dahan.

If the official is sealed, it can also make this righteous army more righteous, and the righteous soldiers can also fight against Donghu more firmly.

But what Chong Xuan thought was not just that, he went on to say:

"In addition, please send reinforcements to support Runan!"

"The rebels need support."

The atmosphere in the house became tense again, and it became much more depressed for a while.

It's not that the imperial court doesn't want to send troops, but it's a bit unrealistic.

Jiang Xia has not yet taken it down, and they have just planned to fight Xinye and Wancheng.

If you can really follow the plan smoothly, after taking Xinye and Wancheng, it is indeed possible to support Runan County.

But it is not feasible at all.

After all, there is such a big nail as Xiangyang City in the hinterland.

The Northern Expedition of the Han Dynasty was an elite soldier with full combat effectiveness, but there was really no possibility of dividing the troops.

Moreover, supporting Runan is equivalent to pulling the Donghu people in front of Pu into the war.

At that time, what the Han Dynasty will have to face is the three Donghu soldiers and horses of the Shizhou Hao Department, the Qiyan Department, and the Puqian Department.

Even if the support is successful and the rebels are supported, they are vulnerable to being attacked by many sides.

When the time comes, the battle line will be lengthened, the supply line will be tight, and it will be easy for something big to happen.

After Liu Ke pondered for a moment, he spoke:

"What Chong Xuan said is reasonable, the crisis of the righteous army at this time cannot be ignored."

"You can come up with a list, the righteous army has made great contributions to the imperial court against the Donghu people, and I will naturally not be stingy with rewards."

"But the matter of the reinforcements mentioned is not trivial, it involves a large amount of grain and heavy baggage and the dispatch of soldiers and horses, and we cannot act hastily."

Chong Xuan can also understand that if the emperor really agreed without hesitation, he still thinks there is a problem!

But logically, he still wants reinforcements:

"The grass people have thanked Your Majesty for the reward."

"But the reinforcements are imminent, if you don't take action, when the Donghu people completely infiltrate the rebel army, it will cause even greater disasters!"

"I only ask Your Majesty and the grass people to have a thousand soldiers and horses, and the grass people are willing to lead the army to take the lead and open the way for reinforcements!"

Chong Xuan knelt on the ground, with a resolute expression, and although his voice was low, it spread throughout the house:

"Although the grass people have no power to carry the tripod, in the territory of Runan, there are countless people like the grass people, who are shrouded in horse leather and fight desperately with the Donghu people."

Liu Ke stared at Chong Xuan, he didn't interrupt Chong Xuan's words, just listened silently.

In fact, it is not impossible, with the ability of Chongxuan, plus the elite of a thousand Han troops, it is not too difficult to open a supply of reinforcements and reach the main road to Runan.

But the risks are obvious, and sending troops to support Runan County is, in the eyes of most people, undoubtedly the next step in the current situation.

According to the previous plan, fight steadily and steadily, and take the entire territory of Jingbei, how safe!

The Han Dynasty can now go smoothly in the Northern Expedition, which is to take advantage of the civil strife in the eight departments of Donghu.

If the Donghu people work together, it is difficult to say whether they can continue like this.

Why bother to provoke one more Pu front?

Hou Junyan thought about the pros and cons, faced Chong Xuan, and said proudly:

"Just because of your empty mouth and white teeth, you want Your Majesty to change your strategy and support Runan?"

He's a man who likes to take risks with cunning.

But this is not a matter of taking thousands of soldiers and horses, making a surprise attack, and considering the gains and losses of a city.

The mobilization of tens of thousands of troops, followed by countless grains and materials, involves a larger strategic direction.

and the situation of the whole world.

In this case, it is feasible and not dangerous.

Hou Junyan's anti-bone brother Hugh Tubi also said bluntly:

"If the Northern Expedition fails, it's not a pity for you to die!"

Chong Xuan's eyes did not dodge, he looked directly at the two of them, glared, and said blatantly:

"What is there to fear from death?"

Fu Chinese Wu's face was solemn, and he secretly exchanged eyes, as if he was weighing Chong Xuan's words.

The two men didn't speak well, but there was nothing wrong with them.

You may not be afraid of death, but we have to take into account the life and death of tens of thousands of soldiers and horses in the Northern Expedition!

Seeing everyone like this, Chong Xuan slowly spoke:

"Do you generals, know how many people are in the Central Plains, displaced and homeless, and looking south for another year?"

"How many people shed their blood in order to return to the Han Dynasty?"

Chong Xuan bit his lower lip tightly, and there were a few bloodshots in his eyes:

"Do you know that those Runan rebels should be like these Jiangling people, waiting for the Han army to enter the city?!"

"But they chose to pick up the blade and take the initiative to fight!"

"The imperial court is doing its best to go on the Northern Expedition and restore the Han Dynasty!"

"Do you know that the people of this world are not trying to return to the south, thinking of the Han and resisting Donghu?!"

Chong Xuan stood up, his voice calm:

"If you can see that Kyushu is unified by one mountain and river, even if you die hundreds of times, thousands of times, what are you afraid of!"

"Chongxuan, sweet as food!"

Everyone's eyes were focused on Chong Xuan at this moment.

It was as if he could feel the fire burning in his heart.

However, the situation remains unresolved.

The Northern Expedition plan is by no means something that can be decided by the words of one person.

Even if you are an emperor, if you lack prestige and are weaker, it is impossible for you to be arbitrary.

Everyone looked at the emperor, but fortunately, their emperor was very powerful and could make decisions independently.

Liu Ke, who was on top, glanced at Xue Jia.

Xue Jia, who was coughing in the corner, smiled and nodded.

Liu Ke really didn't understand what this sick seedling meant.

I'm too embarrassed to ask.

So he groaned and said without being salty or light:

"The strategy of the Northern Expedition remains unchanged, and in accordance with my previous arrangement, troops will be dispatched to transport grain and materials."

"After taking Xinye and Wancheng, besiege Xiangyang City."

"As for the Runan Rebels."

He paused, then continued:

"Chong Xuan, you first come up with a list, and I will make some rewards."

“.”

Chong Xuan was silent for a while, then nodded yes.

He probably understood the emperor's thoughts.

Maintain the original Northern Expedition strategy and continue to dispatch troops, horses, and grain.

This kind of thing involving the overall situation is really not something that can be changed by the life and death of a mere rebel army.

However, the emperor also showed concern for the rebels.

It should be that he wants to use more rewards to win people's hearts.

to compensate for the inability to send reinforcements.

To be honest, Chong Xuan can understand, after all, in the current situation, it is really undesirable for the imperial court to send reinforcements.

It is also easy to suffer from it.

If the emperor does this, he can give a full reward, which is already considered to be benevolent and righteous.

For example, if you have kidney loss and want to change your waist, people have ten yuan in their pockets and give you five yuan for the operation fee, which is enough for the top.

It's not enough for someone to donate a waist to you, right?

Liu Ke looked at Chong Xuan, still so calm:

"I heard that you are quite literate."

"Then I will draft a personal edict for me."

"I can't give you a thousand soldiers and horses, and I can't send tens of thousands of reinforcements."

"But I alone am worthy of a million heroes."

Chong Xuan, who was still a little silent, was directly stunned.

At first glance, I only feel arrogant.

But if you look closer, it's quite realistic.

Today, it is indeed like a tiger, and it should reach millions of heroes.

The generals were also stunned.

Only Xue Jia, a little better, nodded his head to signal that the emperor would do what he wanted.

It's just that I didn't expect it to be such a bold idea.

After a moment's thought, he understood why.

Just before the generals wanted to speak out to dissuade him, Xue Jia came out and said:

"Xiangyang City is easy to defend and difficult to attack, even if His Majesty is there in person, it will be difficult to capture it for a while."

"Your Majesty can take this opportunity to enter Runan with a light car."

"With the prestige of His Majesty, it is enough to stabilize the righteous army, and then you only need to take the righteous army and withdraw in the direction of Wancheng."

"It is expected that at that time, our army has already recovered Wancheng, and the two sides can meet in one place."

"Not only can we collect the heart of the righteous army, so that the northern Han people can be inspired to resist Donghu, our army also has one more general, a soldier and a horse, and it is more certain to capture Xiangyang."

When the generals think about it, it's true.

If you still solve the crisis of the rebel army without dispatching the support of the army, there is only one way.

The emperor went to visit in person, and everything was solved.

The only thing to worry about is the safety of the emperor when he enters Runan alone.

But it doesn't seem like a big deal.

The horses of the Donghu people are not as fast as his donkeys, and the heavily armored iron floating slaughter can't help but have a chessboard.

Thousands of miles to go on a single donkey is not a problem at all.

However, the generals still persuaded him.

Whether it is a big deal or not, whether the emperor's force value is high or low, he should not be so dangerous.

Liu Ke's attitude is as resolute as ever:

"You don't need to say much, I said earlier that in this world, there is no big man who should be abandoned."

Chong Xuan was directly moved to tears, and swore to the sky:

"In this life, I will not return to the Han land, and I will not be a man!"

Liu Ke just waved his hand.

Rebellion, I'm good at this.

And according to his concept, the Guiyi Army's kidney loss should be replaced with a waist, and the waist of the Donghu people should be replaced.

——

Xiangyang City, the county guard's house.

"Jiangling City was taken by Li Jingji, can it be more outrageous?"

"The Han army has almost no losses, but I am afraid that it will capture all parts of Xiangyang County in the near future, making Xiangyang City a lonely city!"

"And Naxiu Tubi, as my Donghu's general, even surrendered to the Han?!"

"When did Shi Zhou Haobu treat him badly!"

Holding a letter from a hundred miles in his hand, he paced back and forth in the house.

The old face was full of grievances, which made people feel a little distressed when they saw it.

When Hou Jun extended the northern province, his willingness to support Gangneung was indeed not strong.

In his heart, he wanted to let Shi Zhouhao of Jiangling defend it first and consume more of the Han army.

In this way, he can keep his Xiangyang City longer.

But who would have thought that Shi Zhouhao did not resist first, and died directly, and Hugh Tubi surrendered with a group of generals.

Isn't this sending money, food, and people to the Han army in vain?

This is good, not only did you Jiangling not consume the Han army, but also made it more difficult for people to fight.

His cronies saw that Da He was pouring bitter water, and they were helpless in their hearts.

Although Li Jingji's capture of the city is indeed outrageous.

But don't talk about Gangneung.

Even if it is this Xiangyang, if it is not suppressed by your old man, waiting for the Han army to come to the city, I am afraid that it will also be lowered!

"General, now that things have happened, it's useless to complain, let's think of a way to deal with that Liu Pheasant!"

"Hmm."

Da He nodded, he was not an emotional person, but the Han army made him really helpless.

Now it's normal to vent a little bit of emotion.

"Tell me, how should we deal with Liu Pheasant now!"

The cronie arched his hand and said:

"General, Liu Pheasant has now occupied Jiangling, and the next step should be to attack Xinye and Wancheng, so as to cut off the connection between Xiangyang and the north."

Dahe bowed his head and said:

"In that case, then write a letter, so that the defenders of the two places can prepare in advance and support it for some more time."

"At the same time, that Liu Pheasant has just gotten to Jiangling, and there are many people from my tribe, and they have not yet really joined him."

"You should send a light cavalry to harass you, not to mention defeating the Han army, at least you can't give that Liu Pheasant a chance to win the hearts of the clansmen!"

Da He thought about it, and these coping methods couldn't make him too reassured.

It's still the son's previous idea, it is safer to cede Xinye and Wancheng, and forcibly pull the front part of Pu into the water.

After all, the Han army is now attacking Xinye and Wancheng, and it is estimated that it will be a matter of a few months.

Instead of letting the family regain the lost ground, it is better to give Pu Qianbu!

I just don't know when I will be able to negotiate with Pu Qianbu.

There's not much time left for them!

At this moment, a voice came:

"The child lives up to his father's trust, and the great thing has been accomplished!"

Da He raised his eyes and looked, and the person who came was Da He Chucai.

"It's worthy of my Ogabe Kirin!"

Oh He was quite pleased.

Oha Chucai arched his hand and said:

"Father, when the child goes, he not only negotiated with Pu Qianbu to cede the city, but also assisted the Runan County Guard and suppressed the Han rebels."

"Rebels?"

Da He was stunned and said, "Zhang Yiping's Guiyi Army?!" ”

"Exactly."

Ohga Chucai nodded and said:

"That Zhang Yiping is quite capable of being a soldier, if it weren't for the strategy, it would be really difficult."

"But now that the chaos inside Pu Qian has been decided, he will inevitably come to take over the city."

"When the Han army and their soldiers and horses come up against each other, Xiangyang City will be as stable as Mount Tai."

Da He nodded again and again:

"Since this is the case, then the father will not send people, and will stick to this Xiangyang City."

Oha Chucai shook his head:

"No."

(End of chapter)