It can be said that in just a few days, Luancheng has recovered its stability, but Fan Zhongyan in other counties and counties of Luanzhou has not had the energy to deal with it.

Almost all county and county officials in Luanzhou are powerful local clans, so Liu De’s rule over Luanzhou is very weak. It is true that some wealthy clans rebelled because of their own uncleanness, fear of Liu De’s liquidation, or other reasons. is normal.

The current situation in Luanzhou and the deployment of troops are as follows:

In Luancheng, there is a militia group formed by Fan Zhongyan, with a total of 2000 people. At most, they can maintain law and order, and basically have no combat effectiveness.

It is not enough to recruit food and grass. After all, there are still regular field troops, so only 2000 people were recruited.

Huo Qubing personally led a cavalry army of [-] and an infantry army of [-]. These were the elite troops in Huo Qubing's hands. They were stationed outside Luanzhou City and were the basis for defending Luanzhou.

Yu Jin led [-] soldiers and horses to the south to quell the chaos.

Wei Yan led 5000 people to garrison the west of Luanzhou, because the Qiang people often plundered the west of Luanzhou.

"My lord, Captain Huo is here to pay my respects!"

An official rushed to the hall to report to Fan Zhongyan.

"Please!"

Although Huo Qubing was young, his official position was the same as that of Fan Zhongyan, and Huo Qubing made great achievements in battle, so Fan Zhongyan stood up to greet Huo Qubing without putting on airs.

"Duke Fan!"

Huo Qubing cupped his hands.

"Doctor Huo!"

Fan Zhongyan also returned the gift.

When the two sat down on the couch, Fan Zhongyan asked: "Captain, what's the situation in the three counties of Luanzhou now? And how to deal with the banditry outside Yang'an County?"

The purpose of Huo Qubing's visit this time is also for the Luanzhou rebellion. Although he is in charge of the army and Fan Zhongyan is in charge of the government, Fan Zhongyan is the shepherd of Luanzhou after all. No matter whether it is sending troops, logistics, or other things, only with Fan Zhongyan's cooperation can he be more successful. smoothly.

Since Fan Zhongyan asked, Huo Qubing did not hide anything, and said directly: "The bandits outside Yang'an County have been repelled by the aristocratic families in the city, and they are hidden in the mountains, but [Longtou Mountain] is steep, and there has been another battle just now." Heavy snow, without enough soldiers and horses, I'm afraid we won't be able to find the bandit's lair at all!"

"And according to a survey, there are at least five or six bandits in Longtoushan alone. If we can't wipe them out as soon as possible, I'm afraid they will gain popular support in the coming year!"

Longtou Mountain does not refer to a single mountain, but a large mountain range covering a vast area from north to south. Because the main peak is shaped like a dragon's head, it is collectively called Longtou Mountain.

Fan Zhongyan nodded, thought about it in his heart, and said to Huo Qubing: "Doctor Huo, most of the gangsters in Longtou Mountain are poor people. Their land has been invaded and their lives are unsustainable, so they fall into bandits. I think we can issue an edict, As long as they are not extremely vicious, they can be pardoned, given land, built houses, and reduced taxes, so that the gangsters will definitely fall apart immediately!"

Suddenly, Huo Qubing sighed, "What Fan Gong said is true, this method is absolutely effective, and it will definitely cause panic among the gangsters. The reason why they attacked the county in the winter is probably because there is no food, so they took the risk!"

"What Huo Dodu said is right!"

Fan Zhongyan affirmed, and continued to add: "We can also issue rewards for those vicious bandits, so that the bandits will inevitably panic, and such a major event will be settled! Huo Dudu, even though this is the case, we have to be prepared. Ready to enter Longtoushan at any time!"

"Don't worry, someone will gather soldiers and horses in Yang'an County to intimidate the bandits of Longtou Mountain. Maybe the enemy will be timid before fighting, and they will be destroyed without attack!" Huo Qubing said.

"Great!"

Fan Zhongyan said: "How about the rebellion in the three counties in the south of Luanzhou?"

Huo Qubing said: "According to the time, General Yu should have arrived at [Linmen County], but there is no information yet. According to General Yu's ability, it should not be a problem to win the three counties."

"I'm much more relieved!"

Fan Zhongyan sighed.

Huo Qubing nodded, and cupped his hands to Fan Zhongyan: "Then please worry about the logistics, Mr. Fan, after all, people eat horse chews, which consume a lot of energy!"

Fan Zhongyan stroked his beard and smiled, and said to Huo Qubing: "Please rest assured Governor Huo, this is the old man's duty!"

Huo Qubing then bid farewell and returned to the barracks.

.....

The sentry cavalry who went to investigate Linmen County soon returned to the Han army camp and reported the investigation situation to Yu Jin in detail.

"General, Linmen County's defenses are fairly tight, and the soldiers in the city have not let up. Although the city walls are a bit old, they are still strong, and they have reinforced and heightened the city walls..."

After Yu Jin listened, he nodded slightly, "It seems that the only plan for now is to attack by force. Pass down the order and attack the city tomorrow!"

"Yes!"

"Boom!"

When the war drums sounded, Yu Jin rode a tall horse and led the army to Linmen County. Looking at the cowering soldiers on the city wall, he snorted coldly, waved his whip, and ordered: "Send someone to tell the enemy general at the head of the city that if you surrender , you can still save a life, otherwise, you will die!"

"Yes!"

A soldier came to the city quickly, and before he could speak, arrows shot down from the top of the city, shooting the soldier into a hornet's nest.

"Bold!"

Yu Jin was furious, and immediately ordered: "Siege the city!"

Several trebuchets were launched from the army. Since Liu Ye improved the trebuchets, the range and power of the trebuchets have increased slightly. It can be said that the current trebuchets are definitely a sharp weapon for siege.

"boom!"

"boom!"

"boom!"

A huge stone smashed against the city wall of Linmen County. The city wall was already dilapidated, and the broken soil was splashed.

Yu Jin snorted coldly, "Soldiers like this dare to rebel? What a joke!"

Then he waved his hand, "The whole army is attacking the city!"

"kill!"

Within a few hours, the gate of Linmen County was breached by the Han army, and the army swarmed in, basically capturing all the rebellious families.

The three counties of Luanzhou rebelled, and the next county was the first.

......

The news of Linmen County's recovery has not yet spread to Beiping, but at this time Liu De brought one person to the prison in Beiping.

The person who visited was the pseudo-emperor Yang Tianlong.

And the one who followed Liu De was Yang Tianhao who had been detained in Yanzhou for a long time.

Because everything is busy, Liu De has been ignoring Yang Tianlong since he was escorted here, but Liu De is a person who cherishes talents. Yang Tianhao has never committed any crimes. Maybe the only mistake is that he is a member of Yang Tianlong's clan. !

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