In the next few days, the thirteen states of the Han Dynasty completely broke the peace.
When Zhang Jiao's letters were delivered to the various Yellow Turban canal commanders, the vigorous Yellow Turban cause began. Jingzhou, Yangzhou, Youzhou, and Jizhou were all swept away by the Yellow Turbans.
Most of the government officials were incompetent, and the defense forces of the inland states and counties were weak. Seeing the Yellow Turbans approaching, they immediately adopted a policy of non-resistance and fled with their families for their lives.
However, the squire and wealthy families have been operating in the local area for generations, and even the monks cannot escape from the temple. Most of the wealthy families were robbed and killed by the Yellow Turbans. A small number of wealthy families with strong armed forces rose up to resist, but they were still not enough in the face of the Yellow Turbans' tens of thousands of troops.
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When the news reached Luoyang, Liu Hong suddenly became an ant on the hot pot. He couldn't eat well and couldn't sleep. He had to survive the night and wait until the court meeting.
"I didn't expect that I, a big man, could be so vulnerable! The state and county officials couldn't even stop a group of farmers?!" Liu Hong angrily asked the officials below.
There was silence in the court. No one dared to speak at this time. Many officials from other places had inextricable relationships with them. It would be terrible if they were implicated in the responsibility for speaking at this time.
Liu Hong became even more angry when he saw this, and began to call the names: "Lieutenant! You don't have a word to say about such a big matter?"
The person serving as Taiwei at this time was Yang Ci. The Yang family was a big family that could rival the Yuan family. The Yuan family was the fourth generation of the entire family and had disciples all over the world. The Yang family was the third generation of Taiwei from the ancestors. They were loyal and upright for generations and also had many disciples.
The world.
Yang Ci was not silent at this time, but the real state in his heart was helplessness. When he first preached Taiping Dao, he wrote in a book about the dangers of Taiping Dao and specific solutions.
The result? Liu Hong didn't mention it at all! Yang Ci was almost certain that His Majesty didn't read the memorial at all.
Now I am blaming myself for such a big change, but the leader called me by name, so I have to say it even if I don't say anything. "I think it is best to order the generals to quickly send out elite troops to quell the rebellion."
Situ Yuan Wei also came out to echo at this time: "I also think this is the best policy. If the rebels are allowed to rebel for a long time, the country will not be in charge and the people will not be loyal!"
Liu Hong nodded after hearing this. Only when the world is stable can he enjoy endless enjoyment: "What do you think of this strategy?"
When the officials below saw someone coming forward, they all shouted: "I second my opinion!"
Liu Hong couldn't help but feel a little angry. Most of the officials in this group were useless people, eating the royal food and fishing. But there was nothing he could do about it. The aristocratic families and the literati were all integrated into one. Even though he was the emperor, he was not free to do as he imagined.
If you punish a Confucian scholar today, a group of people may come to remonstrate with you tomorrow. If you punish the leader of a small group, you may also receive a series of soft threats such as dismissal from office.
"Does Lieutenant Yang have any candidates for generals?" At this time, Liu Hong had very limited resources at his disposal. He had been working as eunuchs for a long time and enjoyed himself for a long time, which led to his lack of understanding of officials and lack of control.
After Yang Ci thought for a while, he said: "Lu Zhi and Lu Shangshu once put down rebellions in Jiujiang and Lujiang, and returned with great victories. If Lu Shangshu is appointed as the general this time, there is no need to worry about quelling the rebellion."
After hearing Yang Ci's recommendation, Liu Hong's eyes gradually brightened, and he thought to himself: "Why didn't I think of this? Lu Zhi's military training is no worse than his Confucian classics!" So he hurriedly looked at His Highness Lu Zhi and said: "
Is Lu Shangshu willing to lead troops to quell the rebellion?"
I saw an eight-foot-tall middle-aged man walking out of the queue below. He was slightly thin and had a straight eyebrow, giving him a sense of self-importance. His tone was not high, but his voice was extremely firm and he said: "I am willing to share your worries for Your Majesty!"
"Very good! Very good!" Although Liu Hong was a thoughtful emperor, he couldn't help but put on a smile at this moment. Then he glanced at His Highness officials with cold eyes and said: "If all the officials of my Han Dynasty were like Lu Shangshu, I would have nothing to worry about.
Already!"
Undercurrents were surging, and it seemed like no one was stepping forward, but in fact, everyone was planning something in his mind. Lu Zhi became famous very early, and he was an upright man. It was basically impossible to win over him. There were aristocratic families, eunuchs, and relatives in the court.
The wrestling has begun.
Although there are battlefield risks in countering the rebellion, there are also benefits. Controlling military power is undoubtedly the result that all three parties want very much. The general He entered and exited: "Your Majesty, the area involved in this rebellion is very wide, and Lu Shangshu alone has no skills at all.
We should divide our troops into several groups and defeat them one by one."
"The general's words are not unreasonable." Liu Hong thought for a moment. Now that the Yellow Turbans have swept through several states, it would obviously be useless to send Lu Zhi alone there. "Does the general have candidates to counter the rebellion?"
Liu Hong's question was exactly what He Jin wanted to hear, and he hurriedly replied: "I know that Huangfu Song, the governor of Beidi County, is the queen of the general family. He is quite capable of leading troops in battle. I can share your worries for your majesty!"
The Huangfu family has been stationed on the border all year round and is quite famous, and Liu Hong also knows about it. Officials who have some relationship with the Huangfu family also echoed the statement.
"Quickly summon Huangfu Song to Beijing and go with Lu Shangshu to suppress the rebellion." Liu Hong finally gave the order.
"Your Majesty, I would also like to recommend someone!" As soon as Liu Hong finished speaking, Situ Yuan Wei came out and said, "The doctor Zhu Jun once defeated the Jiaozhou rebels with 5,000 troops. He is indeed a good general!"
After saying that, Yuan Wei looked in the direction of Zhu Jun, and the two people's eyes were connected. Zhu Jun was also very surprised. He had been serving as an admonishment official in the court for several years since he put down the rebellion, and he seemed to be forgotten by everyone. He didn't expect it at all.
The Yuan family would recommend him to go and quell the rebellion.
Zhu Jun, who received the signal from Yuan Wei's gaze, had no time to think about Yuan Wei's intentions. He just wanted to seize the opportunity in front of him! He stepped out of the queue and replied loudly: "I am willing to wipe out the rebels for your majesty!"
Zhu Jun’s eyes were blazing, and his words revealed full confidence!
"Okay! I forgot that you are also a good general who leads troops in war! Zhu Jun, Lu Zhi come forward!" At this time, Liu Hong had no intention of having relatives, and the struggle between the aristocratic family, for him, putting down the rebellion as soon as possible is a big deal, as for these
A "smart man" has nothing to fear as long as he still has the Ten Permanent Attendants in his hands.
Zhu Jun and Lu Zhi both stepped forward, waiting for Liu Hong's order.
"Today I appoint Lu Zhi as the North Zhonglang General, Huangfu Song as the Zuo Zhonglang General, and Zhu Jun as the Right Zhonglang General. I will deploy the five schools of the Northern Army and the Sanhe Cavalry to recruit young men on my own and go to put down the rebellion as soon as possible!"
"Here!"
After Lu Zhi and Zhu Jun returned to their places, one of the Nine Qings, Guang Luxun and Liu Kuan, came out. He was Liu Jing's former teacher. Liu Jing had traveled to Luoyang two days ago and rushed to Luoyang immediately.
Liu Kuan's family explained his purpose and wanted to seek help from the teacher.
Liu Kuan was also a member of the clan. Now that he saw that his disciple Liu Jing, who was also a clan member of the Han clan, was so concerned about the country, he was very pleased and immediately agreed to his request.
"Guang Luxun has anything else to report?" Liu Hong asked when he saw Liu Kuan coming out. Liu Kuan is also Liu Hong's teacher and an elder of the clan. He also served as Zongzheng for a period of time, so he always thought that
Liu Hong respected him very much.
"I also want to recommend someone." Liu Kuan spoke very slowly. It was not that he meant to be arrogant. A sixty-four-year-old man in this era is already considered an old man, and his physical deterioration made him feel a little strenuous.
"Oh? I wonder who can be recommended by Guang Luxun?" This also aroused Liu Hong's curiosity. Liu Kuan has a very good reputation. He is excellent in both civil and military affairs. He has served as a Taiwei twice.
, the scholars all respected him.
"Speaking of which, this person is also an old acquaintance of Your Majesty. I would like to recommend Liu Jing, the Crown Prince of Chen." Liu Kuan had a peaceful smile on his face. Liu Jing used to live in his home when he was studying in Luoyang, and occasionally came to the palace as a
Liu Hong gave lectures, and with Liu Hong's permission, he often brought Liu Jing with him. The two had met many times.
Hearing this, Liu Hong also had the image of a childish child in his mind. He had noticed in the palace that this child was not a thing in the pond, but he had forgotten about it as time passed.
He Jin, Yuan Wei, and Zhang Rang changed their expressions after hearing this name. The forces represented by these people were already fiercely contested in the court. If the clan members entered the court and had the right to speak, then it would not be possible.
Wonderful.
The relatives represented by He Jin are the most antipathetic to Liu Jing. The relatives and the clan must not coexist. Before Liu Hong responded, He Jin had already spoken out: "As far as I know, Prince Chen is not yet in his prime."
!" This sound interrupted Liu Hong, who was recalling the past in the main hall.
Liu Hong did not feel displeased. Instead, he felt that what He Jin said was somewhat reasonable. Fighting was nothing more than child's play. Two years ago, he saw that Liu Jing was still a child. It was inappropriate no matter how he thought about letting a child lead the army on the battlefield.
"What the general said is not unreasonable. Warfare is not a classic article. On the battlefield, life and death are on the line. It would be too childish for a child to lead the army into battle." Liu Hong said immediately.
"Hahaha!" Liu Kuan stroked his beard and laughed, "Your Majesty's impression of him is still the same as in the past. Today Liu Jing is more than seven feet tall, skilled in bow and horse, and has the style of his father, King Chen!"
"It's been two years since we last met, but after all, he is young. If he were to be the commander-in-chief of the army, his soldiers might not obey him." Liu Hong frowned slightly.
Even if he appoints Liu Jing as the general today, it will probably be in name only on the battlefield. The soldiers will only obey the strong and the reputable generals. If no one listens to the military orders, they will inevitably suffer a huge defeat and even risk their lives.
After a while, Liu Hong came up with a compromise, "Liu Jing is still young and it is difficult to convince the generals as a general. Let him serve under Huangfu Song and learn to march and fight with Huangfu Song!"
After hearing this, Liu Kuan put a smile on his lips and said, "I would like to thank Your Majesty on behalf of Liu Jing!"
He Jin and Yuan Wei looked a little ugly. At this moment, Liu Hong had already made a decision. If he refuted it again, he would undoubtedly lose Liu Hong's face, which would make everyone look bad. They had no choice but to accept the result, but they still had it in their minds.
I'm thinking about how to stumble Liu Hong.
Not to mention Zhang Rang and others, there are several eunuchs who are greedy for life and fear death. They want to control the military but are afraid of going to the front line. They want to recommend people. Those who can lead troops basically want to get rid of their eunuch group.
After the entire court meeting, the eunuch group was basically just a decoration, but they were not in a hurry. Putting down the rebellion would not happen overnight, and sooner or later they would have the opportunity to exert their efforts, not to mention that they had an unclear relationship with the Yellow Turbans.