12dz Chapter 290 Pre-War Pull
Chapter 290 Pre-War Pull
Chapter 290 Pre-War Pull
After discussing for a while, Xun Yu and others left Chongde Hall and started to get busy.
Not long after they left, Liu Yu entered the back hall of Chongde Hall.
He saluted and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, news has come from Yuzhou that Sun Jian, Liu Biao and others were defeated, and the traitor Yuan Shu..."
Liu Bian waved his hand and said, "I know all this. I summoned you here because of this letter."
Liu Yu was stunned when he heard Liu Bian's words, but soon he was relieved. The news in the palace has always been more sensitive than theirs.
Liu Yu took the letter and before he finished opening it, he was shocked and shouted, "How dare the traitor!"
Raising his head, he said to Liu Bian: "Your Majesty, I request your permission to lead the army to attack this thief. If you fail to destroy this thief, I will die as a token of my guilt!"
Liu Bian drank his tea, smiled calmly, and said, "Well, I invited you here to discuss this matter. I want Zhang Wen to be the commander, Liu Bei and Yuan Shao to be the deputy commanders, and Jia Shixie to be the governor of Jiaozhou, and we will attack from three sides."
To Liu Yu, it seemed to be reasonable, but when he thought about it carefully, he felt that something was wrong.
Yuan Shu proclaimed himself emperor. This was the most serious event in the past two hundred years. Should we just conquer him from three sides without causing any trouble?
Isn't the reaction too 'bland'?
Liu Yu saw that Liu Bian's words were clear and logical, and knew that it would be difficult to change them. He pondered for a while and said, "Your Majesty, will the Grand Marshal's Mansion have full authority to command this battle?"
"third,"
He didn't know what rumors those people in the Shangshutai had stirred up here before, but he was also very clear that the palace and the Shangshutai must be plotting something, and they were hiding it from him openly!
No matter what, Yuan Shu's declaration of emperorship is a provocation to the Han Dynasty's order and must not be tolerated!
Liu Yu raised his hand, his face as hard as steel, and said, "Your Majesty, the war should be planned and coordinated by the Grand Marshal's Office. The Shangshutai has overstepped its authority."
It's said as 'instruction', but it's actually a warning.
Liu Yu snorted coldly and said, "Mr. Zhang, you care too much about yourself. Don't you have the country in your heart?"
After Liu Yu left the Secretariat, he did not return to the Grand Marshal's Mansion, but went straight out of the palace and came to Zhang Wen's mansion.
Liu Yu said: "We cannot give the captured prefectures and counties to others, we must control them in the hands of the court!"
Liu Yu was more determined than him and asked, "Do you really think you are the commander-in-chief?"
Sima Jun did not say anything else. He was also very clear about the court's difficult situation.
Liu Yu had already seen that Liu Bian had no room to change his mind. He was silent for a moment and said, "Your Highness, I respectfully listen to your instructions."
Liu Bian hummed, his mind still spinning, and said, "Keep an eye on the Shangshutai and the Grand Marshal's Mansion."
Xun Yu and others did not try to persuade Liu Yu to stay, and watched him walk out of the Secretariat with different expressions.
After Liu Yu learned about the plan of the Secretariat, he ignored it and spoke.
Originally, Liu Bian was not in a hurry to take action against "Liangzhou", but Liu Yan was about to fail, and Yizhou could not be left alone. If he wanted to solve the problem of Yizhou, he had to solve the problem of Liangzhou first.
Xun Yu, Zhong Yao, Xun You, Sima Jun and others discussed carefully and determined the content and release time of the imperial edict to suppress the rebels, as well as the generals, soldiers, money, food, weapons, etc. to be recruited.
In addition, the imperial court was facing many major events and was helpless in doing anything but turning a deaf ear and turning a blind eye.
Liu Yu was not clear about this either. He had requested the order twice but was rejected. He did not beat around the bush with Zhang Wen and said, "This is the emperor's great favor. The unprecedented meritorious service is in your hands. This time, I want you to do three things."
Liu Bian raised his eyebrows and said immediately: "The Shangshutai only gave me advice and did not interfere in the affairs of the Grand Marshal's Mansion. The specific tactical arrangements will be planned by the Grand Marshal's Mansion. Now, I want to explain to your family."
Zhang Wen remained silent.
Zhang Wen was very clear about the political situation and instantly understood Liu Yu's intentions from just a few words of his.
Liu Bian hummed and said, "The Grand Marshal's Office must discuss carefully with the Military Department. The power to command the troops belongs to the Military Department. The connections and division of power and responsibility of all parties must be careful and clear, and there must be no wrangling."
After four or five years of recovery, Luoyang has gradually become prosperous. The streets are crowded with people and noisy.
That’s because killing a general is tantamount to treason, and the consequences are unimaginable!
During that period, people were very wary of this and even hated the imperial court, to the point that the aristocratic families united to boycott the imperial court and refused to serve in the government, resulting in the court being left with no one available for quite some time!
Four or five years have passed, and Yuan Shu has gone from rebelling under the pretext of the "last emperor's will" to openly declaring himself emperor. It's simply a huge joke!
"I want 100,000 dan within a month." Liu Yu said with a firm attitude and a resolute look, "Suppressing rebellion is the business of the court, and it cannot be left to the local government! Prime Minister, I must have this much, and it is already the minimum. The court must be prepared to increase it at any time."
Liu Bian waved his hand, not caring at all, and said, "We have been fighting on three fronts, including Sun Jian, Liu Biao and others, with a total of more than 300,000 troops. If your family goes too far, what's the difference between that and me leading the army in person? Don't give Yuan Shu too much face."
Zhang Wen frowned. He didn't care about Liu Yu's warning, but this matter was indeed "concerning the country".
Liu Yu had personally witnessed all of this and said, "The Yuan family is very ambitious. You may not know the full picture of what they did back then. Although Yuan Shu's claim to the throne is shocking, it is not surprising. Zhang Gong, I came to you because I need you to lead all the troops and wipe out Yuan Shu as soon as possible!"
But Liu Yan had been running Yizhou for many years, and it was wishful thinking for the imperial court to take back Yizhou with just a decree. The only way was to retake it by force!
Liu Yu thought it over again and again, his heart was heavy, he raised his hand and said: "I obey your order!"
Pan Yin's smile suddenly disappeared, and he replied carefully, "Yes."
When the Yuan family was destroyed, it caused a huge sensation in the Han Dynasty, especially among the aristocratic families.
Liu Yu remained calm and said, "I understand."
The most important thing is that he got the command to fight against Yuan Shu!
Liu Bian looked down at the two characters "Liu Yan" he had written on the table, then raised his head and said to Liu Yu, "My dear, there is one more thing."
Zhang Wen also had great military achievements and was ranked as Grand Marshal. If it were not for the party struggles, his status might not be lower than that of the "Three Heroes".
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Liu Yu's face changed slightly, and he said: "It's just my power, the Shangshutai has no right to interfere!"
"Proclaiming oneself emperor" is such a terrifying thing, who would dare to think about it? But Yuan Shu did it despite the world's disapproval!
After a while, Zhang Wen came back to his senses, shook his head repeatedly, and sighed: "How could Yuan Shu, who was born in a noble family with three officials in four generations, end up like this?"
Since Liu Yan took control of Yizhou, he cut off ties with the imperial court and established his own territory.
Liu Yu's face changed slightly, and his thoughts suddenly dispersed and shifted to Yizhou.
Liu Yu said it twice, and seeing that Liu Bian still refused, his expression gradually became solemn.
Liu Yu was full of ambitions and said in a deep voice: "I will take my leave after receiving your order."
This last one made Zhang Wen shudder with fear.
"Of course." Zhang Wen said.
Liu Yu's eyes were blazing with murderous intent, and he said, "We must find a chance to eliminate the powerful officials in the south who hold troops. Even if we cannot do so, we must consume their troops to clear the way for the imperial court to quell the rebellion in the future!"
Now Liu Yu wants him to do this, which is simply pushing him to the guillotine!
Liu Bian nodded and said, "Your family should go to the Shangshutai again. The Taifu should discuss it carefully and act together. The momentum should be huge."
When Liu Yu arrived, he naturally took back the command of the expedition.
Zhang Wen nodded, understanding what Liu Yu meant.
And at this time in the Shangshu Terrace.
Yizhou has a special geography, with difficult roads and is easy to defend but difficult to attack.
Zhang Wen was shocked by Liu Yu's arrival, but his expression remained unchanged.
"Liu Gong,"
For the first time, Zhang Wen showed a serious and earnest expression, looked at Liu Yu, and said, "Mr. Liu, I cannot agree to this last one."
At this time, Luoyang City still didn't know what was happening in the south.
Liu Yu and Zhang Wen were also old friends, and he knew his temper. He said calmly, "You must do your best to attack Yuan Shao, Sun Jian, Liu Biao, and Shi Xie. In addition, after the war, you must deploy at least 50,000 troops on the borders of Jing, Yang, and Yu. You must also deploy 50,000 troops in Yang and Yi, and wait for my order."
Liu Yu took a deep breath and said, "Your Majesty, I request your permission to lead the troops to fight!"
The court had no shortage of generals, but it chose to use this "abandoned" person, which was enough to show that the court's attitude was obscure.
Liu Bian watched him leave and flipped open the words "Liu Yan", and underneath was the somewhat blurry "Liangzhou".
Just as Xun You was about to speak, Xun Yu took over and said, "Lord Liu, the court will not provide money or food for this campaign, nor will it mobilize the imperial army camp or the garrisons of the northern states."
Liu Yu's face was cold, and he said, "This is related to the country, you really can't go?"
Because he had deliberately avoided conscription in the past, Zhang Wen had almost no real job after he returned to officialdom. He was only used when the court needed him and thought of him. On weekdays, he stayed at home and never went out.
"I want 100,000 stones!"
After thinking for a while, Zhang Wen sighed and said, "My legs have been a little out of control since this winter. I'm afraid I can't go too far."
Xun Yu said: "Let's follow the plan we agreed on."
Xun You said: "We all know what Lord Liu means, but the risk is too great and the court cannot take the risk."
Liu Yu's expression suddenly became a little ugly. No matter how much he thought about it, he didn't expect that the most important Zhang Wen would actually hide!
"Mr. Zhang,"
"Your Majesty, please speak." Liu Yu, who was already thinking about how to use his troops, said almost subconsciously.
Seeing that Liu Yu's words were direct, Zhang Wen just went along with it and agreed silently.
However, most of the aristocratic families did not believe in the actions of the Yuan family at all and felt great sympathy for their plight.
Liu Yu looked at his expression, drank his tea, and said nothing, giving him time to react.
Liu Yu stared at him and said, "We must be quick. We must show our strength and intimidate all the villains!"
Now that Liu Yan is about to die of illness, the court should reappoint the governor of Yizhou.
Liu Bian's eyes turned colder, and he said, "I have received news that Liu Yan is in poor health and will most likely not survive the summer. The Grand Marshal's Mansion must be prepared to forcefully enter Shu!"
"I obey your order." Liu Yu responded without hesitation.
Back then, when Dong Zhuo showed signs of rebellion, Sun Jian and others repeatedly advised him to take the opportunity to kill him, but Zhang Wen always refused.
Liu Yu slammed the table, his face turned pale, and he turned and left.
Zhang Wen saw Liu Yu's attitude clearly, his brows furrowed and he fell silent.
Staring at the word "Liangzhou", Liu Bian pondered over and over again.
Xun You immediately shook his head and said, "Mr. Liu, you know the situation in Taicang. There are less than 5,000 dan of grain now, and there are still two months before the summer harvest. We simply cannot take out that much."
Although he was not in the court, he had already guessed most of the situation since Liu Yu came to him in person.
Zhang Wen remained calm and said, "Mr. Liu, you are pushing yourself onto the steep edge of the cliff."
Pan Yin smiled and took a step forward, saying, "Your Majesty, I think those three Qiang have too big an appetite and are also too timid..."
"First,"
Zhang Wen sighed silently, and said sincerely: "Mr. Liu, Yuan Shu is a man with great ambitions but little talent. The imperial court has been suppressing him for many years. Is it really impossible to destroy him? This time, Yuan Shu is a traitor. Anyone can kill him. It is easy to destroy him. Why must it be me?"
After they entered the backyard and had tea, Liu Yu finished his stern narration. Zhang Wen was stunned and said in astonishment: "Yuan Shu... proclaimed himself emperor..."
"We didn't interfere,"
After a while, Liu Bian raised his head and looked at Pan Yin who was not far away, and said, "What do you think, can Han Sui and Ma Teng be transferred to fight Yuan Shu?"
If he hides again at this juncture, the court will not tolerate him. They might even find a charge of "treason" and send him to jail.
Sima Jun stared at him for a while, then retracted his gaze and said, "What Mr. Liu said actually makes sense."
Zhong Yao nodded and said, "If we use the imperial court's troops, money and food, it would be the best, and it would boost the royal army and stabilize people's hearts..."
Liu Yu's goal was actually very simple, and his means were also simple, but this simple means would put the two of them in a dangerous situation where their entire clan would be exterminated!
Once the news leaks out, no one can save them!
Zhong Yao said, "Mr. Liu, the South has more than 500,000 soldiers and horses that can be mobilized. But the imperial court does not have money or food."
Liu Yu was not a man obsessed with power, and he also agreed with the division of military power.
"second,"
Liu Bian looked at him deeply and said, "My dear, I want to tell you that you must obey the overall situation in everything and not act recklessly!"
Everyone agreed and continued to discuss the details.
Liu Bian nodded and said, "First, nominally, all troops can be mobilized for this campaign, and the momentum must be huge. But in fact, only Yuan Shao, Liu Bei and Shi Xie are involved. Other places must not be moved, especially Cao Cao, Sun Jian and Liu Biao. Second, the goal this time is to quell Yuan Shu, and the war must not be expanded. It must be a quick victory and not be dragged on for a long time. Third, Zhang Wen is only the nominal commander, and the military orders come from the Grand Marshal's Mansion. The specific implementation will be discussed by Yuan Shao and Liu Bei. Fourth... Regarding the post-war arrangements, it will be decided by the Shangshutai. We must control the southern princes and not let them take advantage of the opportunity to become powerful!"
"You, you want to take action against Liu Yan and Dong Zhuo?" Zhang Wen asked in surprise with his eyes slightly opened.
Liu Yu's expression slowly recovered, and he said calmly: "You don't need to ask more questions about this. Your mission is to defeat Yuan Shu, boost the royal army, and win the hearts of the people within two months. Mr. Zhang, you can only win, not lose!"
Zhang Wen was silent, sighing in his heart.
It’s not that he is afraid of conquering Yuan Shu, but that this battle is too dangerous. Regardless of victory or defeat, he will be caught up in the complicated political situation, and if he is not careful, the whole family will be in trouble!