The princes of various towns received Cao Cao's corrective edict in the twelfth lunar month of the sixth year of Zhongping, and this year was already the first year of Chuping. However, Liu Xin resolutely refused to recognize Liu Xie's reign name, and Jingzhou still used the old reign name. This year is the year of Zhongping.
In the seventh year of Ping Dynasty, he actually did this to deny the legitimacy of Liu Xie's succession to the throne.
In February of the seventh year of Zhongping, the princes gathered for an alliance, and it was already the end of March when Dong Zhuo personally led an army to help. Because Liu Xin only roughly remembered those events that happened in history, and it was impossible for him to know the specific rights and wrongs of these events.
I remembered it clearly, so when I waited for the best time to send troops, it was already a full month and a half later than Liu Xin's original estimate.
Liu Xin was preparing to personally lead the army to the northern expedition to Liu Xie and Dong Zhuo. His rear area of Jingzhou could not be lost. Therefore, the first thing Liu Xin arranged was to stay behind. Dian Wei, Ju Shou, Tian Feng and others guarded Xiangyang, while Zhang He and Wu Lan guarded Jiangxia.
, Wenpin led part of the new army to guard Bajun, and Feng Lie led a newly formed barbarian army of 5,000 people to guard Zangke.
When the generals took their orders and left separately, Liu Xin called Gan Ning to him and ordered: "Xingba, after my army goes out, you will transfer all 30,000 naval troops to Changsha. On the one hand, you must ensure that Changsha is safe.
, on the other hand, keep an eye on Yuzhang, if Sun Jian makes any move, you can take the water route and capture all his family members."
Sun Jian secretly sent his family to Yuzhang. He thought that outsiders did not know, but he did not hide it from the eyes and ears of the phantom secret agent. This information had already been sent to Liu Xin's desk. Originally, Liu Xin had no intention of touching his family.
, but he forced his way into Jiangxia, the two armies fought, and even injured Lei Tong. He had already forged a grudge, and it was impossible for Liu Xin not to leave a backup plan.
Seeing that the defense deployments in various places had been decided, the remaining generals knew that they had a good chance of following Liu Xin in the Northern Expedition, so they geared up and prepared for a big fight.
Sure enough, Liu Xin picked up an order arrow and said loudly: "Zhang Fei obeys the order!"
Although it was a discussion, in fact, before that, Liu Xin, Jushu and others had planned for four months together and made sufficient preparations. They even had plans for who would go on the expedition and who would stay behind. Therefore, there was no need to discuss at all, and they could go directly
Order arrows were distributed one after another, Zhang Fei led 5,000 people as the vanguard, Zhao Yun led 10,000 people as the rear, escorting grain, grass, equipment, Liu Xin led Xu Huang, Huang Zhong, Xu Chu, Zhang Ren, Wei Yan and others to lead 35,000
When there were thousands of people in the central army, Chen Gong and Kuai Yue were appointed to join the army.
After the distribution was completed, Zhang Ren stood up and said: "My lord, I have something to say at the end of the day. I don't know whether I should say it or not?"
Liu Xin smiled and said: "Since it is a discussion, everyone should speak freely. General Zhang has something to say, but there is no harm in speaking."
Zhang Ren cupped his hands and said: "Dong Zhuo personally led an army of 200,000 people heading to Hulao, and the coalition forces of the Kwantung princes numbered as many as 450,000. My lord only led 50,000 troops there, so there seemed to be some shortage of troops.
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Liu Xin stood up, with a face full of confidence, and said: "It's not about the number of soldiers, but the quality. One of our Jingzhou soldiers can equal ten. No matter how many soldiers and horses the Dong thief has, there is nothing to fear!"
Zhang He defeated Sun Jian in Jiangxia, which greatly increased Liu Xin's confidence in his soldiers. In Liu Xin's impression, Sun Jian's soldiers should be said to be relatively brave and good at fighting. Several of his generals were also good at martial arts, but they were
The third legion was easily defeated. Sun Jian's army was like this, and the armies of other princes were not taken seriously by Liu Xin. As for Dong Zhuo, although he had an army of 300,000, 200,000 had already been taken to Hulao Pass.
There are only 100,000 people left in Luoyang, and among these armies, the Xiliang army that truly belongs to Dong Zhuo's direct lineage is only 30,000, plus the 5,000 Bingzhou army who surrendered to him with Lu Bu, the rest are all the old Luoyang army. Luoyang's original army
The elite soldiers were almost exhausted in the battles to suppress the Yellow Turbans in the past few years. The training of these newly recruited troops was lax, and Liu Xin was not worried at all about their combat effectiveness.
Although he looked down on Dong Zhuo and the armies of the princes, Liu Xin still made full preparations. The 50,000 troops for this expedition were all elite soldiers drawn from various legions. Although these soldiers came from different legions, they received the same
With a little bit of training, you can easily make a fist.
Since Cai Yan took Diao Chan to Xiangyang on his own initiative, many things that happened later were unpredictable. With Lu Bu as his accomplice, Dong Zhuo would definitely be more difficult to deal with. Liu Xin wanted to take this opportunity to get rid of one of them. Therefore,
This time he brought almost all his generals with him, with only one purpose, to keep Lu Bu in Luoyang! No matter how powerful Lu Bu is, he doesn't have three heads and six arms. If Huang Zhong, Zhao Yun, and Zhang Fei join forces, he will definitely not be able to escape.
What's more, there are Xu Chu and Xu Huang to help, both of them are also masters.
The news that Liu Xin was going to lead an expedition to Luoyang shocked his wives and concubines, because except for Ma Yun, no one else knew about his plan.
Cai Yan remembered that the capital where she grew up would soon be engulfed in war, and she suddenly felt homesick in her heart. She said with tears in her eyes: "Husband, I want to go with you!"
Liu Xin stared and said, "Nonsense! This time is no better than going back to Wuling last time. This is a serious march and war, and no women can be taken with us!"
Diao Chan was also among the people seeing her off. She heard that Liu Xin was leading troops to attack Luoyang this time, and couldn't help but think of Wang Yun. She already had some opinions about Wang Yun, but at least he had raised her up.
There are still feelings. As the saying goes, swords and guns have no eyesight. When war breaks out, how many people can survive alone? Thinking of this, Diao Chan suddenly bowed down to Liu Xin Yingying and said, "Young women are brave and I have something to ask of you, sir!"
A few months later, such a peerless beauty lived at home. It was impossible to say that Liu Xin had no feelings at all. But Liu Xin had always been relatively cold towards her. Although Liu Xin didn't like her age
Because she was a too young girl, and more importantly, Wang Yun hastily recognized Diao Chan as his adopted daughter, which aroused Liu Xin's vigilance. Not only Liu Xin, but also Ma Yun, who considers herself a super fan of Diao Chan, is now
Guard her every step of the way, after all, no matter how tall an idol is, nothing is more important than the wealth and life of your own family.
Seeing Diao Chan prostrating herself on the ground, Liu Xin had already made up her mind. No matter what she said, she could not agree to take her on the expedition, so she said calmly: "Girl, there is no need to be polite. If you have anything to do, get up and talk."
Diao Chan stood up, lightly opened her red lips, and said: "Once the war breaks out, life will inevitably be ruined. The foster father treats the daughter of the people with great kindness. I also ask you to try to protect the safety of the daughter of the people, the father of the people and his family. The daughter of the people will do a great job."
Ma, repay your kindness."
Liu Xin couldn't help but be stunned. She didn't expect Diao Chan to be very affectionate. Then she waved her hand and said, "Don't worry, girl, Liu will do her best."
Hearing that Liu Xin was going to personally lead an army to attack Liu Xie who had usurped the throne and Dong Zhuo who had brutalized the people and defiled the palace, the people of Xiangyang took to the streets to see off the army, and the procession stretched as far as the ten-mile long pavilion.
Liu Xin is their savior and a god-like existence in the minds of the people in Jingzhou. Although the gentry in Jingzhou still have some opinions and opinions about Liu Xin, the people ignore them. In the past five years, their lives have changed.
It’s getting better and better, and it’s not just a little bit better, it’s a lot better. Who brought them all this? It’s Liu Xin! Who are they most grateful to? It’s Liu Xin! The one they admire and respect the most in their hearts
Who is he? Or Liu Xin! The common people have the simplest thoughts. It doesn’t matter who becomes the emperor or who rules the world. The most important thing is who can make them live a good life!
There is an exquisite and quiet courtyard two streets away from the Zhou Mufu, which is He Lian's residence in Jingzhou. He Lian was watering the vegetable field behind the courtyard, and Tang Xian hurried over and said, "Qi.
Queen Mother, Mr. Liu really led troops to attack Luoyang."
Liu Xin was going to attack Luoyang and attack Liu Xie and Dong Zhuo. He Lian had known about it a few days ago because Ma Yun came to visit her and wanted to ask for an imperial edict from her, but He Lian didn't agree. She watched helplessly
She watched her son being strangled to death but was unable to do anything. Now she was the only one left in the family. She was hopeless that she could survive until now. She no longer had any desire for power. Sometimes, when she saw Ma Yun with
Liu Xin came to visit her with her wives and concubines. Seeing how harmonious and happy they were, He Lian felt a sense of regret. Now she just wants to live an ordinary life. Because He Lian doesn't want to be involved anymore.
Due to the power struggle, Ma Yun did not agree to write an edict to Ma Yun, but made a small request, hoping that Liu Xin would be merciful and not harm Liu Xie's life. After all, it was the seed left by the late emperor, so Ma Yun naturally agreed.
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He Lian raised her head and looked at the sky. The sun was shining brightly without a cloud. She sighed and said, "If we fight, we will fight. The people will suffer again. Since the beginning of spring, there hasn't been a drop of rain. My vegetable field is very dry."
, it will take more watering."
Tang Xian stepped forward to support her and said: "Queen Mother, you are a rich person, let the servants do these menial tasks."
He Lian suddenly smiled and said: "Xian'er, don't call me Queen Mother anymore. I'm just an ordinary little old woman now."
Tang Xian said in surprise: "Queen Mother, you are so beautiful, how can you say that you are an old woman?"
He Lian touched Tang Xian's head and said: "I am not old, but my heart is already old. Xian'er, originally you married into the royal family and you were also a queen. Who knew that fate would make you follow me?
I have gone through a lot of hardships and it is really difficult for you. I have no children now, so I will accept you as my daughter, will you agree?"
Tang Xian was originally her daughter-in-law, and even among the people, she wanted to be called mother. When she suddenly heard her request, she looked stunned, hesitated, and timidly shouted: "Mother!"
He Lian pulled her into his arms, tears streaming down her face uncontrollably.
After the beginning of spring, it has indeed not rained in Jingzhou, but the people are not worried because Jingzhou not only has flat roads extending in all directions, but also criss-crosses clear ditches. Even if there is no rain, the water in the rivers and small rivers still flows silently along the ditches.
Moisturizing the green wheat seedlings.
Although the people were not worried about the lack of rain, some rumors that were unfavorable to Liu Xin gradually spread in Xiangyang City.