Rejuvenation of the Han Dynasty in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 137 Jizhou Crisis

In one day, Guan Yu found out the private possessions of eight wealthy families in Shangquyang City. Five carts of gold and silver were filled, and there were so many grains that the county government treasury couldn't hold them.

Liu He feels the joy of suddenly digging a squirrel's nest full of fruits in winter. This is only in a remote place like Shangquyang. If it is those aristocratic families in Jizhou and the Central Plains, their private collections may be even more amazing. .

Guan Yu sighed: "I don't think these powerful families have so much property. If they can give out one-tenth of it to help the people and join forces to resist the bandits, how can they be driven away by the bandits?"

Liu He sneered and said, "Most of these people are selfish. They would rather abandon their homes to avoid chaos than spend their money to save others. These local tyrants really need to clean up."

"I'll take people to search tomorrow, and there should be some gains." After a day of searching, Guan Yu was already at his fingertips, even a little addicted.

Liu Heyan said: "We have earned these property through hard work, so we can't keep it here. We have to try to transport it to Wuruan Pass and hand it over to Cheng Pu. It's a very important matter, so we'll leave it to Yun Chang."

Guan Yu clasped his fists and said, "Don't worry, my lord, I will definitely transport them back to Zhuojun."

Liu He was very relieved of Guan Yu and asked him to continue to collect his belongings here. In addition, when Wang Daji and Qin Liang brought back the stolen goods from Changshan Bandit Cave, they would all be transported back to Zhuojun.

Now is the time when money and food are scarce, and various reforms also cost money. With this fund, we can temporarily relieve the urgent need.

So it's so cool to make war fortune?
Liu He groaned in his heart, feeling like he knew what to eat. At this moment, Jushou sent someone to report that the nearby counties had raised troops and sent them outside the city to fully support Liu He in sending troops to fight against the bandits.

Although there is enough money and food in the army, in Liu He's view, these belong to his own private property, and there is nothing less that should be used in the army. The right to go out this time is to be a mercenary, and he ordered Xu Rong to receive the money and food, and keep some of it Give it to Xia Quyang, and transport everything else away.

At this time, the news of Zhang Chun abandoning his official position and fleeing spread in Zhongshan. Not only did the counties not panic, but they celebrated with joy. The people in the territory.

After the men and horses rested, Liu He led the troops to march northward, crossing the Tongtian River to the Zhongren Pavilion, and the scouts came to report. Zhang Baiqi led the bandit army to gather in Tang County, and invited a Black Mountain bandit army to help.

Liu He heard the news and discussed with Ju Shou and others: "Zhang Baiqi has only 3000 subordinates, but he has invited nearly [-] Heishan bandits to help in the battle. Isn't he afraid that the opponent will turn to the host and the doves will occupy the magpie's nest?"

Ju Shou said: "Perhaps Zhang Baiqi had long intended to join the Black Mountain Army."

"Oh?" Liu He raised his eyebrows and asked, "How do you know that?"

Ju Shou replied: "Junhou easily killed Liu Shi, and Zhang Chun, who secretly supported Zhang Baiqi, abandoned his official position and left. Zhang Baiqi was unable to fight alone. He knew that he was no match for Junhou, and joining the Black Mountain Army was the only way out."

"It's reasonable!" Liu He rubbed his chin, pondered for a moment and sighed: "This kid is still not enlightened. I sent back so many bandits to report, why didn't he come and submit to me?"

Ju Shou said with a smile: "If you don't kill Liu Shi, Zhang Baiqi may take the initiative to vote. Now that Liu Shi is killed, Zhang Baiqi is the one who instructed him. Naturally, he feels uneasy. How dare he throw himself into the trap?"

"That's true!" Liu He nodded helplessly and said, "It's fine if he provokes me. He dares to attack his family members. It is absolutely unforgivable. Zhang Bai's cavalry is small, so there is nothing to worry about. As long as this Black Mountain army is dealt with, Tang can be pacified." county."

Ju Shou said: "The Black Mountain bandits deployed their troops on the steep mountains. The terrain here is dangerous. There are many bandits and soldiers. They can only be outsmarted, not attacked by force."

Liu Heyan said: "That's right, if it's a direct confrontation in an open place, not to mention a mob of [-] people, even if you encounter officers and soldiers, Yide and the others will not be afraid, but it's really difficult to deal with thieves hiding in the mountains."

While discussing, Xu Rong came in and reported that the leader of the Black Mountain reinforcements invited by Zhang Baiqi was named Lei Gong, and he was one of the eight leaders of the Black Mountain bandits. He was highly skilled in martial arts and had more than 8000 subordinates.

The leader of the black bandits is called Zhang Niujiao. He was just a small bandit a few years ago. After receiving refugees from all over the country, he gradually grew.

Xu Rong said: "According to the report from the scouts, there are more than [-] thieves in Heishan. The thieves are short of money and food, and they are planning to attack Jizhou!"

Liu He was taken aback and asked, "Is the news accurate?"

Xu Rong nodded and said: "The strong man Qu has arrested a bandit sentry officer, he is Lei Gong's cronies, there should be nothing wrong with him."

Liu He frowned and said, "Do you know their action plan?"

Xu Rong said: "I only know that Zhang Niujiao left the village and went to Changshan. He must have joined forces with the bandit army here."

"In this way, Jizhou is in danger!" Ju Shou's expression changed slightly, and he frowned and said: "I heard that there is a bandit army in Changshan, and the leader of the bandit is named Chu Feiyan. All of them, their strength is no less than that of the Black Mountain Army, if these two join forces, they will be no less threatening than the Yellow Turban Bandits."

"Chang Shan Chu Feiyan?" Liu He frowned slightly, isn't this guy Zhang Yan?
Ju Shou hurriedly said: "Your Majesty should send someone to report to Wang Shishi immediately, asking him to deploy troops to prepare for the battle immediately, and pay attention to the movement of the bandit army in Changshan."

"Well," Liu He nodded slightly, and said: "In this way, this Lei Gong also went down the mountain because of lack of food. Zhang Baiqi must have provided food and grass for his use. If he can find out where the food and grass of the bandit army is, he can break it. .”

Xu Rong's eyes lit up, he clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty's words are true, this subordinate immediately sent someone to investigate."

After Xu Rong left, Liu He immediately sent someone to send a letter to Wang Fen. Zhang Yan was also a hero during the Three Kingdoms period, causing Yuan Shao to suffer a lot. .

Zhang Fei was in a daze just now, and he didn't come back until Xu Rong walked by, and said impatiently: "Since the Black Mountain Army in Qiaoling is not easy to deal with, why don't we take a detour and go to Wangdu from Lunu territory?"

Liu He said with a smile: "A few thieves are blocking the way, so Yide is afraid?"

"Am I afraid of them?" Zhang Fei's dark face instantly turned purple, and he stood up and said loudly, "Please give an order immediately, my old Zhang is willing to kill the enemy and go to Qiaoling to take the head of that Thunder Lord. "

"Don't worry about Yide!" Liu He said with a smile: "We are here to beg for thieves. If we see thieves and leave, won't we be laughed at by the Black Mountain Army? Zhang Baiqi is nothing to worry about. Our real opponent is It's that horn!"

Ju Shou heard Liu He's implication, and said in surprise: "Does the Lord want to restrain Zhang Niujiao and prevent him from joining forces with Chang Shan's bandits?"

"That's exactly what I mean!" Liu He nodded slowly and said, "Once these two join forces, there will be tens of thousands of troops, and there will be another bloody storm in Jizhou. If the Black Mountain Army can be wiped out here, It can reduce the pressure on the governor Wang."

Ju Shou frowned and said, "It's just that the three thousand soldiers and horses of Junhou, I'm afraid..."

Liu He said with a smile: "I just ordered people to report to the governor of the king. I have already stated my intention to send troops to help each other. I will send troops from Zhuo County in the near future, but he must allocate money and food."

Ju Shou was startled, then shook his head and said with a smile: "Your Majesty really knows how to save money."

"Sigh, if you are not in charge of the family, you don't know how expensive firewood and rice are!" Liu He also sighed helplessly, and spread his hands, "I helped the governor of the king beg for thieves. Isn't that inappropriate?"

(End of this chapter)