Chapter 86 Where is the promised young general in white robe?
Liu Xiang looked at Zhen Yi doubtfully: "After I was a traitor, I am now rebelling again and following the path of Zongzheng?"
"If you are from a clan, you must be included in the name book."
"How blind does Liu Yan have to be to recognize my parentage?"
Zhen Yi stroked his beard and said quite contentedly: "Before I came, I had already thought of a countermeasure for my lord. From now on, my lord must not mention that he is the queen of Changshan Xianwang."
Liu Xiang pouted: "I didn't mention it, I have been pretending to be Queen Jing of Zhongshan."
Seeing that Liu Xiang didn't care about changing his ancestors, Zhen Yi continued:
"I found out that there are two branches of Linyi Marquis, one is Liu Rang who rebelled during the Guangwu period, and the other is Liu Fu and his son Liu Fanjun (taotu).
After Liu Yan, the elder brother of Emperor Guangwu, Liu Fanjun was passed down from Liu Fa, King Ding of Changsha. He was originally the editor of the Five Classics in Dongguan under the order of Empress Dowager Deng.
In the first year of Yongjian's reign, the government was in chaos, Emperor Shun ascended the throne at a young age, and his relatives and eunuchs were fighting endlessly. When "East View of Han Dynasty" was about to be completed, Liu Fangan suddenly died without illness.
There was also a riot in the Linyi princely state, and his family members were scattered and difficult to find.
My lord can pretend to be Liu Fanjun's great-grandson."
Liu Xiang asked doubtfully: "How can Liu believe it?"
Old God Zhen Yi said earnestly: "Liu Junlang is fond of making prophecies. He has a good friend named Dong Fu who is very good at this and is most trusted by Liu Junlang.
I have a connection and can be entrusted to Dong Fu's house. With his help, Liu Junlang will be able to verify the lord's parentage and include it in the name book."
"How can Liu Yan be held responsible for including rebel traitors in the clan's name?"
"It's just a matter of researching the origin of the lord. This Zongzheng's duty is to serve the imperial court with merits and no fault. If your Majesty asks about the origin of my lord, Zongzheng's lack of research will be the crime."
Liu Xiang nodded, the change of status was a big problem. The clan and eunuchs had already made arrangements, but there was still a lack of celebrities to help lobby and win the approval of some noble families.
This is a big problem.
This problem needs to be solved by Liu Xiang himself. He will not leave the problem of identity change to Zhen Yi. It is extremely unwise to completely trust an old fox like Zhen Yi.
The two had been chatting for a long time. Tian Chou had already returned with the account books. Seeing them sorting out the clan genealogy, he stayed aside and did not dare to disturb them.
When the topic came to an end, Liu Xiang took the account book from Tian Chou and handed it to Zhen Yi.
"Zhen Gong pays for making connections by himself. If the treasures here are not enough, he can go to Yuyang's treasury to get them."
Zhen Yi is not polite either. Public and private affairs must be distinguished. It is his personal business to send money to Liu Xiang. Of course, Liu Xiang must pay for the official expenses.
"My lord, when he befriends Zhao Zhong, is he looking for connections or advice?"
"Open the door first, and then ask for advice next year."
"That thousand gold pieces is enough. If you want to ask for advice, five thousand pieces of gold is enough."
"Mr. Zhen can take it for himself." Liu Xiang has no way of doing this, so he can only entrust it to Zhen Yi. So he might as well act more generously, and it's unlikely that anything big will happen.
Having said everything that needed to be said, it was already evening and Liu Xiang prepared a banquet to welcome Zhen Yi.
After three glasses, he poured again.
When I woke up the next day, it was already bright. I heard Tian Chou describe: "During the banquet last night, the general and Zhen Biejia both drank too much and decided to rush to Luoyang early to confirm the general's clan identity.
The general wrote a document and ordered the city gate to be opened, and sent the screening driver away in the middle of the night."
Liu Xiang had no impression, but it didn't matter. He didn't expect Zhen Yi to help him deal with internal affairs. It would be better to go to Luoyang early. Liu Yan wouldn't be Zongzheng for much longer, and Liu Yu, who took over, was not easy to bribe.
He felt a pain in his back and was unwilling to get up, so he asked Tian Chou to read the official document to him. The army was training, the people were checking, and there was still a confrontation in Zhuoxian County, but nothing major happened.
Due to the looting incident in Fanyang City, only Shesheng and Yueqi were stationed. Liu Xiang recruited 2,000 troops based on the 1,000 people who rebelled in the city, and formed 3,000 Fanyang County soldiers as defenders.
Among the powerful captives of the aristocratic families, stewards who could write, accountants, and scribes who reserved and registered books were selected. In order to survive, these people were very active and selected 80 people, together with the previous 50 or so people, and organized them into thirteen
A team is on standby.
Three days flew by.
Zhao Yun has already arrived in Puyin County, Zhongshan State, and will arrive near Beixin City tomorrow. Liu Xiang is preparing to take Yueqi to meet him.
After all, it was Zhao Yun, and Liu Xiang wanted to show his attitude of seeking talents. He wanted to welcome him even though he was injured, and played a lot of emotional cards to impress this fierce brother.
The new recruits had to stay in Fan Yang to continue their training. He did not want to take this unit south, as it would be too risky.
The new recruits have been training for three days and have memorized the military regulations for three days. Liu Xiang is going to test it today. In fact, it is just a formality to show that he attaches great importance to the military regulations.
The army outside the city is stationed in multiple camps. There is a large village in the middle, four small villages guarding the four sides, and behind them are the refugee camps. They cover a large area, no smaller than Fanyang City.
Liu Xiang walked around one by one and looked at the status of the recruits in each camp. He found that there was still some confusion, but the morale was not bad. The army had only been formed for a few days, so he could not make any more demands.
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On August 24, in the late afternoon, Liu Xiang arrived at Beixin City in a light chariot with two shafts and 1,400 cavalry.
Beixincheng County is fifty miles away from Fanyang County. Fanyang has made such a big noise these days, but they don't have any reaction. They just close the city gate and that's it.
Quite perfunctory.
When Liu Xiang's army arrived, there were actually people walking around the city. He really wanted to lead his troops to charge into the city.
Suppressing this unreliable thought, he deliberately led his cavalry around the city to intimidate the defenders and prevent them from coming out to cause trouble.
Then he led his army to continue south, crossed the Xushui River, and met Zhao Yun's team fifteen miles south of the city.
Zhao Yun is twenty-seven years old this year, eight feet tall, with long and muscular limbs. Although he is not a burly man, he is still a muscular man. Moreover, he has grown a beard, and he does not look like a white-robed young general at all.
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He has red lips, white teeth, and a fair face, which is not what he is. Zhao Yun's complexion is a healthy wheat color, and it should turn into a bronze color after being exposed to the sun. According to the Han Dynasty, his image is called "Ziyan Majestic".
Liu Xiang felt a little disillusioned with his idol. The contrast was a bit big and he was stunned for a moment.
Zhao Yun had already approached, but was stopped by Su Wei. Liu Xiang hurriedly got out of the carriage and drove dozens of miles with pain. The last step left an arrogant impression, which would be a big loss.
He walked a few more steps, grabbed Zhao Yun's hand, and said with a happy smile:
"Zilong, I am Liu Xiang, by name Yicheng. I have long heard that Zilong has a great talent. Now that we can meet him, I am so happy that I am stunned. I am rude. I am rude. Don't blame Zilong."
Zhao Yun also smiled and replied: "My surname is Zhao Mingyun, my courtesy name is Zilong, I am from Zhending in Changshan. I have met General Anping. I heard that the general knew Zhao by name even though he was thousands of miles away. I specifically sought out Duke Zhen for his recommendation. Zhao is extremely honored."
, I came here to join the general."
"I know that Zilong is both talented and virtuous, but because of the long journey, I often sigh and cannot see each other. Now that my long-cherished wish has been fulfilled, I am happy in my heart."
"General, you are so complimentary. I really don't dare to take it seriously." Zhao Yun said modestly, "General, our troops have now gathered together. Should we camp and rest or continue our journey?"
"It's getting late, let's camp on the spot."
Zhao Yun bowed his hands and obeyed the order: "In compliance with the general's order, Zhao will resign."
The two armies consisted of 3,400 people on foot and cavalry, and about 20 people who had surrendered to the army. They were regarded as voluntary servants. They brought their own bows, swords and horses, and came to defect to Liu Xiang when he led his troops around the city.
He said that he was from nearby Fanyuting and was going to Fanyang to defect to the Anping Army. When he saw Liu Xiang leading his army to Beixin City, he came directly to join the army.
He also said that he had sent people back to inform his companions, and that more than a hundred people were on the way.