A consensus on the direction was reached, and the differences that might have occurred disappeared.
The emperor had given two opportunities to the Wei family that was close to him, but Wei Gu was stubborn and turned a blind eye to him. If he could no longer use thunderous methods, he was afraid that others would imitate him and the dignity of the court would be gone.
Punishment by force is imperative, and the next thing to discuss is how to do it.
The specific combat missions are subject to the fake Grand Marshal Sun Rui, and the issues that Zhao Wen and Zhang Xi need to consider are food and weapons.
At this time, Liu Xie told them that he had arranged for Pei Mao to go to Anyi overnight and ordered the counties to transport grain in the name of the prefect Wang Yi. If it goes well, the grain will be transported to the camp tomorrow at the latest.
However, in order to prevent it, Liu Xie has a backup plan.
Later, General Yang Ding led his troops to Anyi to prepare to march along the Weishui Valley towards Yishi and Jiexian County, and seize grain storage in the counties by force and supply the army.
Zhao Wen and Zhang Xi felt that it was inappropriate, but there was no better way.
The Northern and Southern Army led by the fake Grand Marshal Sun Rui was the emperor's personal army. This kind of dirty work was not allowed to be done by the Western Liang army led by Yang Ding, and it was impossible for the emperor to do it personally.
The only way to choose the least one is to choose between two evils.
I hope that the counties in Hedong can know the pros and cons and not make mistakes again and again.
After obtaining the support of Zhao Wen and Zhang Xi, Liu Xie immediately ordered someone to summon Shi Sun Rui.
Shi Sun Rui had no objection to Liu Xie's arrangements and followed them.
Liu Xie immediately asked Shi Sun Rui, I will help you solve the problem of food. How many days will it take for you to take down the Wei family fortress?
Shi Sun Rui said with confidence that as long as the food can be supplied, the fastest is five days and the slowest is ten days, he will definitely be able to conquer the Wei family fortress.
Liu Xie agreed, and then said, "You led the Weiwei Camp and the Five Northern Army Clans to attack the Weishi Fortress. I led the Hu Ben, Yulin Lang and the General Zhang Yang of the Cavalry to plunder the formation for you, and strive to pacify Hedong before the La Festival.
A stable year.
As soon as these words were spoken, Zhao Wen and the other two couldn't help but feel sore in their noses.
Since Dong Zhuo was in chaos and the court was in a hurry, the monarch and ministers lived in fear. Every day when he went out, he was like separation from life and death, and he didn't know if he could come back alive. Now that he has reached Hedong, he can finally have a safe New Year.
As soon as he thought about this, Wei and Fan's crimes were added to each other.
Ignorance rats! The emperor came and did not welcome him. He dared to be an enemy of the court. He was simply a matter of death.
The king and his ministers were united in their hearts and beheaded the heads of these rioters and thieves, sacrificed flags and drums to congratulate the revival of the Han Dynasty.
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Shi Sun Rui went to arrange various matters to siege Wei, and Liu Xie ordered people to summon Yang Ding and Zhang Yang to prepare for their camp.
Fan's fort is northeast of Anyi City, separated from the Wei City by Anyi City, and is by the Wei River.
Yang Ding and Zhang Yang both had nearly a thousand cavalry, and war horses needed a large amount of forage. They were stationed by the Shu River to facilitate the use of hay instead of forage and alleviate the problem of shortage of forage.
In addition, considering that the Huns were stationed in Pingyang, they were only three hundred miles away from Anyi. If they went south to reinforce the Wei family and Fan family, they could also provide the necessary alert and cover.
Although there is no evidence that the Wei family, Fan family and the Huns colluded, no one can guarantee it.
When fighting, you cannot be lucky.
If Shi Sun Rui was attacking the Wei clan by the Huns, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Yang Ding and Zhang Yang followed the orders and immediately returned to the camp to prepare.
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At noon, the first batch of food was delivered to the camp.
This is the food raised by Pei Mao from Anyi City. It is a stored food donated by some families. The amount is limited, with only more than 800 stones in total. It can only be used to rescue the army so that the army will not be cut off.
However, Pei Mao was very confident that he would not dare to say anything from other counties, and Wen Xi would definitely respond to the imperial edict.
There will definitely be food delivered tomorrow night soon.
Liu Xie was mixed with feelings. Pei Mao worked so hard, so naturally he did not make a free contribution. The court must give corresponding returns.
Liu Xie left most of the food to Shi Sun Rui, and set out on the road with an empty stomach, preparing to go to Anyi to have a meal.
Shi Sun Rui was very grateful, and Zhao Wen, Zhang Xi and others were also ashamed. Although they were so hungry that they were roaring, they couldn't say anything.
The emperor endures it, and they naturally have to endure it as ministers.
Fortunately, I have been used to being hungry in the past few years, so it doesn’t matter if I get hungry any more.
Compared to two months ago, I have seen hope so far.
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Before he arrived in Anyi City, Liu Xie met the second batch of grain transport teams, with even fewer numbers, only one ox cart and a few sacks, which was estimated to be about thirty or forty stones.
The one who pulled the cart was not a cow, but a few skinny farmers. The one who led the lead was an old man with dark skin, wrinkles and ragged clothes. Seeing the army, they were very nervous and crawling on the side of the road, even their heads.
Don't dare to lift it.
Liu Xie was surprised at first, then became very angry.
Pei Mao used all means to get promoted. Do he even take the food from ordinary people's homes?
How many problems can these dozens of stones of grain solve, but for these people, it is likely to be a guarantee of life.
Liu Xie suppressed his anger, got off his horse, sat on the side of the road, and ordered someone to invite Zhao Wen and others.
Zhao Wen glanced at the ox carts and the farmers, and then understood what was going on, and his face turned dark.
He held back his anger and bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I will ask?"
Liu Xie nodded without saying a word.
Zhao Wen walked over, helped the old man up, asked a few questions, and pointed to Liu Xie's direction during this period.
After a while, he led the old man over with a hint of excitement.
The old man rushed to Liu Xie, squinted his eyes, looked at Liu Xie, and knelt on the ground with a plop.
"My minister Zhao Qing, pay homage to Your Majesty."
Liu Xie reached out to help the old man up, but his confusion looked at Zhao Wen.
Zhao Wen's eyes were filled with tears, but he didn't speak.
Liu Xie had no choice but to look back at the old man, but found that the old man was also in tears, his gray and messy beard was covered with tears and snot.
"Brother, you are..."
"I am from Anyi, and I come to welcome the lord with my children and my family." Zhao Qing said while crying: "I was a guard seven years ago and was in Luoyang for a year. The late emperor looked at the school soldiers, and I was brave and brave.
I am in front of me and I am lucky to see Tianyan. For seven years, I have never forgotten it, but unexpectedly I see the great Han Dynasty again today."
Only then did Liu Xie realize that these were not the food collected by Pei Mao, but were sent by Zhao Qing on his own initiative.
The reason why he took the initiative to offer food was because he participated in the school in Luoyang ten years ago, met the late emperor, and witnessed the dignity of the Han Dynasty.
In fact, he was just an ordinary guard, and the late emperor could not remember him at all. The so-called great Han pride had nothing to do with him.
These dozens of stones of grain may be all his family's food, even next year's seeds.
"Brother-in-law, these foods..." Liu Xie felt sour in his nose, and he didn't know what to say.
Zhao Qing wiped his nose and smiled with tears in his eyes: "Your Majesty is here, I have nothing to offer, only this little food. When I am old, I can no longer hold a halberd for Your Majesty. If Your Majesty does not dislike you, I will follow these few
Choose a few of the unfilial sons and let them serve His Majesty on behalf of me.”
Zhang Xi frowned and was about to come forward to speak, but was stopped by Liu Xie.
"Brother-in-law, are you Gui Geng this year?"
“Fifty three.”
Liu Xie was surprised. Fifty-three? He thought it was seventy-three.
"At the age of fifty-three, in his prime, why bother to say that they are old? I have taken them, and you will stay. If you can't hold a halberd, just raise horses for me. Can you raise horses? If you don't, it doesn't matter, you can do anything.
,how?"
Zhao Qing was overjoyed. "Your Majesty...be serious?"