Chapter 194: Dong Zhuo is short of pay and wants to dismantle his army
Religion has always been very powerful in controlling people's hearts. Unexpectedly, the two thousand-year-old religions of Buddhism and Taoism in China have been wiped out several times, but they remain strong. Liu Zhang also knew that if religion is dealt with by killing, it will often be counterproductive, just like Ming Ming
The White Lotus Sect in the Qing Dynasty was suppressed until the end of the Qing Dynasty, but it did not disappear.
The best way to deal with religion is to develop science and use the spear of the Son to attack the shield of the Son. First, expose its methods of fooling the people, and then start with its ideas. Finally, and the most important point, let the people live a better life.
Good days! Just like in later generations, everyone has enough food and clothing, and Taoist priests and monks are just professions.
With Zuo Ci joining him, Liu Zhang led his men to Hanzhong. You know, although Zuo Ci only practiced in Qingcheng Mountain, he often went down the mountain to help some people. Rather than saying that Zuo Ci was a Taoist priest, it is better to say that he was an ancient Chinese
The purest scribe just wears a Taoist robe.
Some people may ask, as a Taoist priest, shouldn't Zuo Ci follow the natural way and follow the way of heaven? In fact, how many true Buddhist ways were there in ancient China? Many people who became Buddhas and became Taoists either had trouble with their official careers or saw through fame and fortune. In fact,
Yes, they are still passionate people.
Let's talk about Zuo Ci. If he was really a pure-hearted person, why did he go to persuade Cao Cao to retreat bravely when Cao Cao was in power? He even threatened and frightened Cao Cao. Isn't this a sign of Zuo Ci's loyalty to the Han Dynasty! A man who is loyal to the royal family
He was such a foolish and loyal man, how could Liu Zhang fail to arouse his passion by convincing him of the welfare of the Han people in the world?
In fact, if Liu Zhang had not been a clan member of the Han Dynasty and the emperor's younger brother recognized by Liu Hong, Zuo Ci would not have cared about him. Just like when Zhang Lu and Liu Zhang had troubles in history, Zuo Ci did not come forward, because historically
Liu Zhang was not a master of the Ming Dynasty. But it is different now. Liu Zhang is a hero who has defeated foreigners several times. Even Zuo Ci would not allow him to be trapped in a corner of Yizhou!
With Zuo Ci's help, the Five Dou Rice Cult was much easier to deal with. What Liu Zhang didn't expect was that Zuo Ci also had a lot of prestige in the hearts of the people in Hanzhong. Perhaps this prestige was not as good as that of Zhang Lu, but in the country without Zhang Lu
At that time, this prestige was enough to control the Five Pecks of Rice Sect. What's more, Zuo Laodao also had the support of Liu Zhang, the largest official in Yizhou.
Heming Mountain, Five Dou Rice Sect General Altar
"Lord, let's prepare to defect to Prime Minister Dong!" As soon as Liu Zhang's 60,000 troops arrived, Yan Pu knew that there was nothing he could do to save the day. However, because Zuo Ci also served under Liu Zhang, the ghost soldiers under Zhang Lu's control were for the first time
There was instability, and some people even escaped secretly.
"This is the only way!" Zhang Lu sighed. He really didn't expect that even Zuo Ci would support Liu Zhang.
After disbanding the ghost soldiers, Zhang Lu took Yang Ren, Yang Ang, and Yan Pu to prepare to go to Chang'an from Yangping Pass in disguise. But as soon as they arrived at Yangping Pass, Zhang Lu and Yan Pu were dumbfounded. They saw a god sitting at Yangping Pass.
Yan Yan with eyes as bright as lightning.
It turned out that since Liu Zhang arrived in Hanzhong with his army, Yan Yan was tragically sent to Yangping Pass. Among the generals Liu Zhang trusted, only Yan Yan knew Zhang Lu? Of course, Zhang Fei had also met several Yang Ang people, but
Due to Zhang Fei's reckless temper, Liu Zhang was afraid that he would cause trouble.
With Yan Yan in charge of Yangping Pass, Zhang and Lu sneaked back to Heming Mountain. However, when they came to Heming Mountain, they were dumbfounded again. They saw that the foot of Heming Mountain was surrounded by a hundred thousand troops, almost
There was no water flowing out. Outside the continuous camp, Zhang Lu suddenly discovered that Liu Zhang was patrolling with a man wearing a Taoist robe. No need to ask, the man wearing a Taoist robe was Zuo Ci.
"Even this place has been discovered!" Yan Pu sighed secretly in his heart. He really didn't want to go against Liu Zhang unless he had to.
You know, since Zhang Lu took over the Five Pecks of Rice Cult, he has asked Zuo Ci to come down the mountain several times to help. But no matter how Zhang Lu moved him with emotion and reason, Zuo Ci remained unmoved. Yan Pu really didn’t understand.
How could Liu Zhang have so much charisma that he could even seduce Zuo Ci, who followed the natural way of teaching?
"Mr. Yan, what should I do?" Seeing Yan Pu stunned, Zhang Lu quickly pushed him.
"Lord, go and join the barbarians!" Yan Pu sighed and gave his final suggestion.
"Why?" Zhang Lu asked: "There are so many princes in the world, is there no place for me?"
"Lord, the problem is how do we get out of Yizhou now!" Yan Pu asked: "Since Liu Zhang can attack Yangping Pass, he can naturally attack other channels. We can't even get out of Yizhou, who do you think we should go to?
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"This...Mr. Yan, is this really the only way to go?" Yan Pu is Zhang Lu's think tank. Zhang Lu has never doubted his decision, but now Zhang Lu hesitates.
Yan Pu nodded sadly, and Zhang Lu looked at Yang Ang and Yang Ren. After all, Er Yang was his most trusted general.
"My lord, don't think about it!" Yang Ren said with determination: "Since I followed my lord, I have entrusted my life to you. Let alone defecting to foreigners, even if I die, I will not hesitate!"
"What the elder brother said is what I think in my heart. Lord, make your decision!" Yang Ang also looked determined.
"Okay!" Zhang Lu gritted his teeth and said, "Let's defect to the Nanman!"
Now that Zhang Lu had made the decision, he took Yan Pu and the others to Jianning. On the way, they met Zhang Wei and Jia Long, who were avoiding Liu Zhang's capture. As for Zhang Xiu and Zhao Wei, their heads had already been
Hanging at the door of Chengdu.
Zhang Lu thought that Liu Zhang led the army to Heming Mountain to capture him, but he underestimated Liu Zhang. In Liu Zhang's eyes, what is a little Zhang Lu? The reason why Liu Zhang led the army to Heming Mountain was to capture him.
He was looking for a piece of blessed land to build a workshop for manufacturing weapons and armor, and was also planning to build a weapons research institute. The place Liu Zhang was interested in was the Five Dou Rice Sect General Altar on Heming Mountain.
Why do you have to choose the main altar of the Five Dou Rice Sect when there are so many places to choose from? First of all, the main altar of the Five Dou Rice Sect is hidden enough and difficult for enemies to find. Second, there is a naturally formed valley with only one way into the valley.
As long as they are closely guarded, the secrets of new weapons will not be easily leaked. Third, the water quality here is good and the flow is large, which is good for manufacturing weapons and equipment. As for another reason that is not a reason, it is Zuo Ci and Wu Dou Mi.
The religion has a long history. Being the director of the former Five Dou Rice Sect General Forum made it easier for Zuo Ci to manage the Five Dou Rice Sect.
After entrusting Zuo Ci with the affairs of the Five Pecks of Rice Cult, Liu Zhang led his army and left. Before leaving, Liu Zhang left three thousand tiger guards with Zuo Ci to protect the main altar of Heming Mountain. Of course, after the place is ready,
, Liu Zhang would give this place a new name. For example, Liu Zhang named the Taoist temple on the top of Heming Mountain Qingxu Temple, which was specially reserved for Zuo Ci to practice Qing. However, Zuo Ci will not have time to go up there in the future.
Clean up!
Yizhou was finally completely in the hands of Liu Zhang. When the storm calmed down, Liu Zhang also planned to transport people to Yizhou. In recent times, more and more people have poured into Yizhou from Sili. It is said that Dong Zhuohuo
Getting more and more violent.
In fact, we can't blame Dong Zhuo, he also has his own ambitions and ideals. Dong Zhuo's ideal is to prevent the children from poor families from being looked down upon by the children from aristocratic families! You must know that Dong Zhuo is a son of a good family in six counties. To put it bluntly, he is a commoner. From childhood to adulthood,
He was bullied by the children of aristocratic families.
Now Dong Zhuo finally holds great power, but the children of the aristocratic families still look down on him, how can he not be angry? In addition, the aristocratic families in Luoyang have been causing trouble for Dong Zhuo, and no matter what major policies Dong Zhuo implements, they will be hindered. The irritable Dong Zhuo has no patience and
The aristocratic family reasoned, so they used the army in their hands to force the aristocratic family to compromise.
Perhaps Dong Zhuo had a sense of proportion in his actions, but the Xiliang army was not only rough and rough, but also a group of foreigners. After they entered the city, they were not well restrained, and some people suffered. Coupled with the propaganda of aristocratic families, those who did not suffer persecution
The people were also worried that something bad would happen, so they began to flee Chang'an.
The common people are the foundation of the princes, and military supplies and taxes all come from this. But the common people fled under the instigation of the famous families, and even sold themselves to the famous families, and Dong Zhuo was not happy. But Dong Zhuo did not have Liu Zhang's wisdom. In his opinion,
Those who disobey will only be killed.
Dong Zhuo was a murderer, and the more people thought he was tyrannical, the more people fled. Dong Zhuo, who was nearly sixty years old, suddenly felt very powerless. When ideals are beyond reach, people will slowly fall. Just like Liu Hong
Generally speaking, Dong Zhuo no longer worked hard to govern, but put all his energy into drinking and sex.
In order to enjoy better things, Dong Zhuo built a fortress outside Chang'an, named Meiwu. It contained the gold and silver jewelry collected by Dong Zhuo and the stunning beauty. Normally, Dong Zhuo enjoyed himself in Meiwu, and the government affairs were basically
Leave it to Li Ru to handle.
Li Ru was also from a poor family. The reason why he became Dong Zhuo's son-in-law was because his ideas were similar to Dong Zhuo's and he was very ruthless in his actions. However, the wealthy families in Chang'an chose to tolerate Dong Zhuo and Li Ru's ruthlessness.
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Dong Zhuo didn't even care about the common people, and as his son-in-law Li Ru, he didn't even pay attention. The Xiliang soldiers were tyrannical in Chang'an, but no one took care of it. The fleeing of the people in Chang'an became more and more violent, and gradually reached the point of being unstoppable.
.Because of this, more and more people are pouring into Yizhou.
Li Ru was very troubled by this situation. When people are worried, they tend to be in a bad mood. He became more and more harsh on the families and people of Chang'an. When Chang'an's money and food were not enough to support Dong Zhuo's 400,000 troops, Li Ru seized the
While the family had money and food, they suggested disarmament to Dong Zhuo. Dong Zhuo had always trusted Li Ru, his son-in-law, and agreed without hesitation.
Although it was said that the army would be reduced, Dong Zhuo's direct lineage could not be abolished, nor could it be reduced too much. After all, these were troubled times and the army was needed. After much calculation, Dong Zhuo ordered Li Ru to reduce half of Lu Bu's 20,000 men with a stroke of his pen!
Ever since Dong Zhuo and Lü Bu had a big fight in Fengyiting, the relationship between the two has been cracked. Although Dong Zhuo treated Lü Bu the same as before, the closeness between the two was obviously no longer the same as before. If it were before, Dong Zhuo would have
If Lu Bu disbanded his army, Lu Bu would think that he had some difficulties. Now that Lu Bu heard that Dong Zhuo wanted to dismantle his army, he was furious!