Rejuvenation of the Han Dynasty in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 185
Zhang Ju and Zhang Chun conspired to rebel. They used their power to transfer money and food from all counties in Taishan County to Fenggao. At the same time, they secretly contacted the Taishan bandit Zang Ba and the Qingzhou Yellow Turban leader Guan Hai to prepare chariots, Luan Yi and others, waiting for the opportunity to rebel. .

A few months later, the Southern Xiongnu rebelled in Bingzhou. Because Zhang Wen had recruited troops from the Xiongnu twice, the Xiongnu feared that the imperial court would continue to recruit troops. In addition, due to the increase in taxes in recent years, the right tribes of the Xiongnu and the Xiutu tribes rebelled.

The Xiongnu soldiers gathered more than [-] people, first killed Shanyu Qiangqu, who had repeatedly responded to the imperial court's dispatch of troops, and appointed his son Yu Fuluo as the Southern Xiongnu Shanyu, attacked and killed Zhang Yi, the governor of Bingzhou, and attacked Xihe and Hedong counties.

In February of the following year, Zhang Ju, Zang Ba and others conspired secretly, and prepared countless supplies at the end of the year. At this time, the Xingyang Rebel Army rebelled, beheaded Zhong Mou Ling Luohao, attacked Xingyang and shook the capital, and the two took the opportunity to revolt.

On a good and auspicious day, Zhang Ju, Zhang Chun, Zang Ba, Guan Hai and others climbed Mount Tai to worship heaven and earth. Zhang Ju called himself the Son of Heaven, Zhang Chun was named General Mi Tian and King An Ding, Zang Ba was named General Covering Heaven, King Changning, and Guan Hai As General Haotian and King Yongle, he declared that he would replace Han as emperor and asked the Han emperor to abdicate.

For a time, rebellion broke out again in Qingxu Prefecture. Not only the Taishan bandits and the remnants of the Yellow Turban Army, but also officials and civilians responded, gathering nearly 20 soldiers and horses in Jinan, looting counties, and shaking the Central Plains.

At this time, thieves were in chaos all over the place, and the memorials were sent to Luoyang like snowflakes, but except for He Jin who sent his brother He Miao to suppress the recent riots in Xingyang, the rest of the memorials were hidden by the Ten Permanent Attendants. He began to sell Guanneihou, worth five hundred yuan.

Zhang Ju and others led an army to attack Qingzhou, crossed the river and invaded the plains. The governor of Jizhou was well aware of the harm caused by the rebel army, and originally wanted to ask Liu He for help, but Liu He did not return from the expedition outside the Great Wall, and sent three memorials to Luoyang to ask for help, but as The stone disappeared into the sea, and there was no news.

At this time, there were black mountain thieves in the west of Jizhou, and Changshan soldiers did not dare to move easily. Wang Fen was discussing with Xu You about deploying troops to guard against the thieves.

Wang Fen's Jizhou governor was recommended by Taifu Chen Fan's students. The two had a close friendship, so they immediately invited Chen Yi in. Along with him was a sorcerer named Xiangkai.

The two recounted the old days, and Wang Fen knew that Chen Fan was killed by the eunuch, and sighed: "Now the thieves from all over the world are attacking and plundering the prefectures and counties. The disaster is all caused by the ten permanent servants deceiving the king and harming the people. It is really hateful for the eunuch to exercise power!"

Since Chen Yi fled that year, he hated the imperial court very much. Hearing this, he sneered and said: "My father was killed by the ten permanent servants, but in fact it has something to do with your majesty's stupidity. If there is a wise king alive, how can the ten permanent servants gain power and defeat the court? "

Wang Fen's eyes were dimmed, he saw that there was no one around, and said in a low voice: "Although the government is getting worse, the people are complaining, and the world is in danger, if such rebellious words are made, one may be killed."

Chen Yi laughed and said: "All the people in the world want to eat the meat of the Ten Constant Attendants, but Your Majesty respects them like their parents. He has no merit and has been granted the title of lord. He confuses right and wrong and commits adultery. I think that the emperor has exhausted his power." !”

Wang Fen was shocked and said in a deep voice: "Ming Gong wants to trap me into injustice?"

Chen Yi remained calm, pointing to Xiang Kai, a sorcerer beside him, and said: "Mr. Xiang watched the sky at night, and there were astrological omens. Today's writing is not good for eunuchs. Huangmen and Changshi have signs of family extinction. This is a good opportunity." also!"

Wang Fen frowned and said: "However, His Majesty favors and trusts the Ten Constant Attendants, and many civil and military ministers are unable to do anything. We are far away from the court, how can we kill the eunuchs?"

Chen Yi said with a smile: "I don't know something, but the king's energy is no longer in Luoyang. It has moved east to the Yangtze River and Huaihe River, and another Ming Lord has come to this world."

Wang Fen was shocked and stood up abruptly: "Didn't Duke Ming say that Zhang Ju?"

"No, no!" Chen Yi pulled Wang Fen to sit down and whispered: "Although Wang Qi is not in Luoyang and the Han Dynasty is declining, the Han family's Qi is not exhausted. This matter still needs to be dealt with by the Liu clan. .”

Wang Fen thought for a moment, and there seemed to be no suitable person in Yangzhou Jianghuai area, so he asked: "Who can answer the destiny?"

Chen Yi glanced at Xiangkai, and said slowly, "Marquis of Hefei!"

Wang Fen hesitated again and again, then clenched his fist fiercely and said: "If destiny is really like this, Fen is willing to expel it!"

Chen Yi nodded and said: "This is a heavenly secret. It should not be leaked to anyone except close confidants. When there are people with lofty ideals, we will work together to achieve great things. After the things are accomplished, we will be Zhongxing's meritorious deeds, just like the 28 generals of Yuntai, and our names will go down in history!"

Wang Fen thought for a moment, nodded and said: "Xu You from Nanyang is very wise and resourceful. He has long been dissatisfied with the Shichangshi. We can discuss it with him. Zhou Jing, a wealthy family member in Pei State, has a lot of wealth. He is a close friend of me and can be a foreign aid."

Chen Yi frowned slightly: "These are all powerful scholars who cannot lead an army to start a rebellion. They still need to lead an army to compete with the officers and soldiers. Do you have any candidates under your command?"

Whenever this matter is mentioned, Wang Fen will unconsciously think of Liu He, but at that time Zongzheng Liu Yu's son obviously would not respond to him. At this time, Wang Fen hoped that he would be killed by the Xianbei people outside the Great Wall, but it was less A huge threat.

After thinking for a while, his eyes suddenly brightened, and he said: "There is also a hero in Peiguo, Cao Mengde. Living in seclusion, this person knows the art of war quite well and is competent enough."

Chen Yi said happily: "Cao Cao once killed his uncle Jianshuo with a stick, which shows how much he hates eunuchs. If we can unite with this person, great things can be accomplished!"

That day, Wang Fen discussed secretly with Chen Yi and Xiang Kai for a long time, and then invited Xu You to discuss. Xu You had also been disappointed with the court for a long time. Seeing that the court would not send troops and Jizhou was in danger, it was better to raise troops based on the situation.

Xu You said: "The current system is broken and the emperor is stupid. The only way to save the world is to abolish the establishment. Cao Mengde and I are close friends. This man has great ambitions. I will personally persuade him. He should be regarded as the current Han Xin!"

Wang Fen laughed and said: "If Cao Cao can be compared to Han Xin, isn't Ziyuan the same as Zhang Zifang who selects good generals?"

"Wonderful, wonderful," Chen Yi clapped his palms and said with a smile, "If Cao Mengde came and made the emperor stay in his bed to welcome him, he would be the reincarnation of Xiao He. This is in line with Gaozu's previous events, isn't it God's will?"

Xu You was very pleased with himself. He stroked his beard and smiled and said: "I heard that Cao Mengde lived in seclusion in Qiao County and made friends with many heroes. There must be some useful people around him. If you invite Mengde here, you only need five thousand elite soldiers to cut through the pass and enter." Establish a new king."

Chen Yi said with emotion: "That Zhang Ju established himself as the emperor, and there are still officials in the court who respond, which shows that your majesty has lost the hope of the world. We have established the Marquis of Hefei, and the name is justified. If we raise our troops to punish the eunuchs, the world will be destroyed." I will definitely respond, and I can wipe out the imperial court in one fell swoop and stabilize the world!"

Wang Fen and others looked forward to the future, feeling more and more that the future was bright and that the great renaissance of Guangwu would once again be achieved. Zhang Liang and Xiao He were very happy.

Then Wang Fen immediately wrote a letter in person, ordering Xu You to take more than ten guards to Pei State. Wang Fen's confidants went to find Zhou Jing, while Xu You went to visit Cao Cao personally.

At the same time, Wang Fen used his name as the Eighth Chef to secretly connect with old friends and heroes and make preparations to launch an army.

(End of this chapter)