As soon as Liu Xiang came back from Hukou Waterfall, he spoke about the Northern Expedition, but there was no response from the court.
As the days pass, the longer the delay, the lower the chance of winning.
He waited and waited until the end of the first month. Isn't nine days enough time for these elders to argue? Breaking the royal court will completely split the Xianbei tribes. Three major tribes are still too few. It should be more chaotic.
Only in this way can we have the opportunity to reach into the grassland and solve the border problems in the north.
What a great thing, are you still playing games? It is probably about the distribution of benefits, who gets the credit, and who takes advantage. If these things are not explained clearly, politicians who only have family interests in their eyes will not agree.
Liu Xiang really didn't want to wait any longer, but without the imperial edict, he couldn't mobilize the Northern Army, and he couldn't mobilize the soldiers and civilians in the north. He couldn't even clear the customs. The Anping Army sent troops from Yuyang to enter the territory of Xianbei in the central part.
Then we have to go around in a long circle to reach Danhan Mountain. It is too risky. The way back will be cut off at any time, which is almost like courting death.
He had no choice but to go to the watch again. The feeling of being tied up was terrible. He never wanted to live like this for a day.
After writing the form, he ordered people to rush to Luoyang. He was going to go out to patrol the camp and relax. The bodies in the river were almost recovered and the army had returned to camp. The magistrate of Pishi County took over the finishing work. He would
Continue to send people to patrol the river, and immediately salvage bodies if they are found.
There are still 6,700 regular soldiers in the camp, 2,700 dedicated civilians, and more than 400 wounded soldiers. In the past few days of fighting with Xianbei, more than 300 people died in battle.
Liu Xiang wandered around the military camp randomly, unaware that someone was talking about him.
Yuan Pang was reprimanding his nephew at his house: "A short-witted child, a hopeless man, a blind fool, a fool who has not grown old enough to be wise."
The old man was so excited that he coughed repeatedly. Cai Yong quickly stepped forward to help him calm down, complaining in a low voice: "Uncle, Yaoqing is watching from the side. I am fifty-four this year..."
Before he could finish his words, Yuan Pang's eyes widened and his anger welled up.
"So what if you are fifty-four? Even if you are eighty-four, I will still scold you. That Liu Yicheng is young and promising, handsome, I have observed him for a long time, his character is gentle, and he is by no means a frivolous and dissolute person. How can I not get into your house?
Eye? I am a general of Zhenbei and a dignified county prince, so why is he not worthy of your daughter? The second daughter has a marriage contract, okay, we can't break our promise, but Zhaoji has been widowed for three years, why can't she remarry? She is me
Grandson, will I harm her? If Yuan Huan has a daughter, will it be your turn?"
"Zhao Ji is seven years older than Liu Yicheng, and she is remarried. How can she agree? Even for her uncle's sake, I'm afraid there won't be harmony." Cai Yong was really worried about his daughter's happiness, so he married to Hedong Wei
She was discordant after marriage, her husband was widowed and had no children, and her husband's family made things difficult for her. She had no choice but to return home. She was already suffering enough.
Yuan Pang sighed: "Zhaoji is already twenty-five. If we delay it any longer, there will be no good relationship. How many more years can I and you live? She has no brothers to help her. After we leave, she will be alone and helpless. But what?
Life? I think Liu Yicheng is good. Even if she is a concubine, she should marry her early. With the old man around, she will not be underestimated. After giving birth to a child in two years, Zhao Ji will have someone to rely on. You short-sighted fool,
How many years can you take care of her?"
Cai Yong pondered for a moment, and then replied: "Then I will go home and discuss it with Zhao Ji."
"It's nothing to discuss. I didn't agree with Wei Zhongdao at the beginning. Your father and daughter's eyesight is not much better than that of a blind person. That's it. I'll send someone to find Liu Yicheng and ask him to come and propose marriage. You go back."
Let Zhaoji sew the wedding dress and prepare for the wedding with peace of mind. I can’t go wrong with my vision of people.”
Cai Yong was driven home by the old man. He was full of worries and didn't know how to tell the matter to his sharp-tongued daughter.
"Brother Boji doesn't want to, so why should my father do this?" Yuan Huan served his father more tea with a strong taste, which he could not enjoy.
"It would be great if you had a daughter. Then Liu Yicheng is indeed a good son-in-law." Yuan Pang took a sip of the tea soup and was not satisfied with the taste: "There was not enough pepper."
"Pepper is very hot, so it's better for father to eat less."
"I don't have a few days to live well. The Yuan family in Chen County is withering away, and there are not many helpers left in the court. The situation is worrying. Cui Liezhengpi, you have no good intentions, so refuse it."
Yuan Huan asked in a low voice: "My father doesn't like Cui Lie? Does he want to support Liu Yicheng? I heard that Liu Yicheng has different aspirations."
Yuan Pang sneered: "Which of the princes in the court has no different aspirations? The world is going to be in chaos. I am not supporting Liu Yicheng, but I want you to devote yourself to him. The Yuan family of Chen County is going to fall, so we have to find another way. Then
Liu Yicheng wanted to make an expedition to the north. This would be beneficial to the country, but he was blocked by the Mingtang. Everyone had their own ideas, and no one cared about the big Han."
He sighed. After more than fifty years of ups and downs in the officialdom, he had served as a minor official, sat in the position of three princes, and experienced several emperors. He knew clearly that the situation in the world was irreversible and that great chaos was not far away.
He pointed out to his son: "Liu Yicheng has a gentle face but a strong and arrogant heart. This son will not stay under others for a long time. His military tactics are cunning, his city is deep, his heart is cruel and his hands are ruthless, and he kills like crazy, but he is a man who cherishes his soldiers and protects the head of Guizhou."
, he is gentle and polite, and does not like flashy. I heard that he is frugal and does not eat three dishes. His ambition is not small. His wings are mature and he is not far away. It is the time to devote himself. "
Yuan Huan was surprised. This evaluation was too high: "Father, do you think so highly of Liu Yicheng?"
Yuan Pang nodded: "You will know if you go and meet him. I am going to find Captain Zhang Wen and persuade him to join me in the palace to promote the Northern Expedition. Now you go to find Liu Yicheng and become his military counselor."
Planning, and also, careful persuasion about Zhao Ji, even if she is a concubine, she must marry her, this is the most important thing."
"Yes, my child is leaving now." Hearing his father's praise, Yuan Huan was particularly curious, what does Liu Yicheng look like?
"Bring all the soldiers with you, your life is the most important thing."
"Father, don't worry, I won't worry."
The father and son went separately, not mentioning that Yuan Pang and Zhang Wen entered the palace to persuade Liu Hong, the Ling Emperor. They only said that Yuan Huan led his soldiers to stay overnight and arrived at Pishi County on the sixth day of February. However, the army was no longer there.
After asking the county magistrate, he turned around and chased Linfen.
Liu Xiang had already led his army to camp in Linfen. Yuan Pang and Zhang Wen both sent letters a few days ago, promising to promote the Northern Expedition with all their strength. In order to save time, he moved to Linfen in advance and waited for the edict to arrive along the Fen River.
Go north.
His thoughts were clear to the lieutenants of the army. They wanted to kill the Xianbei royal court. They were all gearing up and hoping to make great achievements. No one thought they would lose. There were too many reasons for victory, and they could not think of a way to fail.
The army set up camp, the soldiers were trained, and the generals gathered in the central army to study the strategy of advancing the army day by day.
The soldiers of the Han army were obsessed with the fantasy of the success of the Northern Expedition, but they frightened many bandits in the Baibo Valley.
The elite of the Northern Army, the famous general who fought against the dragon, had just annihilated more than 50,000 Hu cavalry, why did he come to their doorstep?