The princes of the towns received Cao Cao's correction in the twelfth lunar month of the sixth year of Zhongping. This year is the first year of Chuping. But Liu Xin firmly refused to recognize the reign of Liu Agreement. Jingzhou still uses the old title. This year is the seventh year of Zhongping. He actually did this to deny the legitimacy of Liu Xie's succession to the throne.
February in the seventh year of Zhongping. The princes will allied. And Dong Zhuo led the army to the aid by the end of March. Because Liu Xin only remembers about those events that happened in history. It is impossible for him to remember the specific right or wrong of these incidents. So waited for the best time to send troops. It was one and a half months behind Liu Xin's original estimate.
Liu Xin prepared to lead the army to the northern expedition Liu Xie and Dong Zhuo. There is nothing to lose in his rear Jingzhou. and so. Liu Xin's first arrangement was to stay behind. Dianwei, Jusuo, Tian Feng and others guarded Xiangyang. Zhang Yun and Wu Lan keep Jiangxia. Wenpin led part of the new army to Shouba County. Feng Lie led the newly formed barbarian legion with 5,000 men to guard Zangke.
Wait until the generals take their orders. Leave separately. Liu Xin called Gan Ning to the front. He commanded: "Xingba. After my army is out on the expedition. You will transfer all the 30,000 navy troops to Changsha. On the one hand, you must ensure that Changsha is safe. On the other hand, you will keep an eye on Yu Zhang. If Sun Jian has any changes, you will Take the waterway. Take down all his family members."
Sun Jian sent his family members to Yuzhang secretly. He thought that outsiders didn't know. But did not hide the eyes and ears of the Phantom's Secret Spy. The news had already arrived at Liu Xin's desk. originally. Liu Xin didn't mean to touch his family. But he rushed to Jiang Xia. The two armies fought against each other. Also hurt the Thunder Copper. Has already forged an enmity. It's impossible for Liu Xin not to leave behind.
The remaining generals saw that the defense deployment of various localities has been determined. Knowing that I hope to follow Liu Xin's Northern Expedition. One after another gearing up. Get ready to fight.
really. Liu Xin picked up an arrow. Say loudly: "Zhang Fei listens to the order."
Although it is a matter of discussion. Actually before that. Liu Xin planned with Jushou and others for four months. Sufficient preparations have been made. Even who is going to expedition. There are plans for whoever stays behind. So there is no need to negotiate at all. Distribute them directly one by one. Zhang Fei led five thousand people as pioneers. Zhao Yun led 10,000 people after the break. Escorting grain, grass and equipment. Liu Xin led Xu Huang, Huang Zhong, Xu Chu, Zhang Ren, Wei Yan and others to lead 35,000 people to the Chinese Army. Chen Gong and Kuai Yue were appointed to join the army.
Dispatch is suspended. Zhang Ren got up and said: "Qi to the lord. There will be a word at the end. I don't know if it's inappropriate to speak."
Liu Xin smiled and said: "Since it is a matter of discussion. Everyone should speak freely. General Zhang has something to say, but it does not matter."
Zhang Ren handed his hand and said: "Dong Zhuo directly led. There were 200,000 troops going to Hulao. The Kwantung princes' coalition was even more than 450,000. The lord led only 50,000 horses to go. There seemed to be some shortage of troops. "
Liu Xin stood up. Full of confidence. Said: "There are not too many soldiers. It lies in the fineness. All the soldiers in Jingzhou can count as ten. No matter how many soldiers and horses Dong Yi has. What is there to be afraid of."
Zhang Xi repelled Sun Jian in one fell swoop in Jiangxia. Let Liu Xin have a lot of confidence in his soldiers. In Liu Xin's impression. Sun Jian's soldiers should be said to be more brave and good at fighting. Several of his generals are also good at martial arts. It was easily defeated by the Third Army. Sun Jian's army is still like this. The armies of other princes. Liu Xin will not even look at it. As for Dong Zhuo. Although he has an army of 300,000. But two hundred thousand have been taken to Hulao Pass. Only one hundred thousand people stayed in Luoyang. And in these armies. The Xiliang Army who really belonged to Dong Zhuo's lineage was no more than 30,000. In addition, with Lu Bu surrendered his five thousand combined state army. The rest are the old Luoyang army. The original elite soldiers in Luoyang were almost exhausted in the battle against the Yellow Turbans in previous years. The training of these newly recruited troops is slack. Fighting power against them. Liu Xin was not worried at all.
Although look down on Dong Zhuo and the army of the princes. Liu Xin still made full preparations. The 50,000 horses on this expedition are all elite soldiers drawn from the major legions. Although these soldiers are from different legions. But they all received the same training. Slightly integrated. You can easily squeeze into a fist.
Cai Yan took Diaochan to Xiangyang on his own initiative. Many things that followed were unpredictable. Dong Zhuo had Lu Bu's help. It must be more difficult to deal with. Liu Xin wanted to take this opportunity. Get rid of one of them. therefore. This time he almost took all the jerks under his hands. There is only one purpose. Lu Bu will stay in Luoyang. Lu Bu is better. He also doesn't have three heads and six arms. Huang Zhong, Zhao Yun and Zhang Fei joined forces. Forgive him for absolutely no escape. Besides, Xu Chu and Xu Huang helped. Both of them are also masters.
News that Liu Xin is going to lead an expedition to Luoyang. His wives and concubines were all taken aback. Because except Ma Yun. Others did not know his plan.
Cai Yan remembered that the capital where she grew up was about to be caught in war. Suddenly there was a feeling of homesickness in my heart. He said with tears: "Husband. I want to go with you."
Liu Xin stared at him and said, "Naughty. This time it's no better than going back to Wuling. This is a serious marching battle. You can't bring a single woman."
Diao Chan was also among the crowd seeing off. I heard that Liu Xin led troops to attack Luoyang this time. Can't help thinking of Wang Yun. She already had some opinions about Wang Yun now. But anyhow he also raised himself up. This feeling is still there. As the saying goes. Knife and gun without eyes. War chaos together. How many people can be alone. Thought of this. Diao Chan suddenly bowed to Liu Xinying. Said: "The people are brave. There is something to ask an adult."
A few months passed in a flash. Such a great beauty lives at home. To say that Liu Xin has no feeling at all. That is impossible. But Liu Xin has always been relatively indifferent to her. Of course, there are reasons why Liu Xin doesn't like girls who are too young. And more importantly. Wang Yun hurriedly recognized Xia Diaochan as a righteous daughter. Aroused Liu Xin's vigilance. Not only Liu Xin. Even Ma Yun, who considers herself a super fan of Diaochan. Now she is defending her every step of the way. After all, no matter how tall an idol is, the life and wealth of one's own family can't be more important.
Seeing Diaochan fell to the ground. Liu Xin has made up his mind. No matter what she said. Anyway, I can't agree to take her out. So he said lightly: "Girls don't need to be polite. Get up and talk if you have something."
Diaochan stood up. Lightly lift the lips. Said: "As soon as the war breaks out. It is inevitable that life will be overwhelmed. The foster father treats the children of the people like a mountain. I also ask the adults to try to protect the safety of the children of the children and their families. The children of the people must be cows and horses. Repay the adults for their kindness.
Liu Xin couldn't help but stay. Unexpectedly, Diao Chan is quite affectionate. Then he waved his hand and said, "Girl, don't worry. Liu will do his best."
I heard that Liu Xin would personally lead an army to fight against Liu Xie, who usurped the throne, and Dong Zhuo, who harmed the common people and smashed the palace. The people of Xiangyang took to the streets to see off the army. The line has been lined up to the ten-mile long pavilion.
Liu Xin is their savior in the eyes of the people in Jingzhou. It's a god-like existence. Although the gentry in Jingzhou still had some opinions and opinions about Liu Xin more or less. But the common people ignore these. For five years. Their lives are getting better and better. And it's not a little better. It's a lot better. Who brought them all this. It's Liu Xin. Who are they most grateful for. It's Liu Xin. Who is the person they admire and respect most in their hearts? Still Liu Xin. The people's thinking is the simplest. It doesn't matter who is the emperor or who sits in the world. The most important thing is who can make them live a good life.
There is an exquisite and secluded courtyard two blocks away from the State Shepherd House. There is He Lian's residence in Jingzhou. He Lian is watering the vegetable field behind the yard. Tang Xian hurriedly walked over. Said: "Enlighten the Queen Mother. Master Liu, he really led the army to attack Luoyang."
Liu Xin will attack Luoyang. Crusade against Liu Xie and Dong Zhuo. He Lian knew it a few days ago. Because Ma Yun came to worship her. I want to ask for an edict from her. But He Lian did not agree. She watched as her son was strangled alive. But nothing can be done. Now she is the only one left in the family. It has been out of sight to be able to live till now. She can't even mention power anymore. sometimes. Saw Ma Yun brought Liu Xin's wife and concubine to visit her. See them in harmony. Look happy. He Lian has a feeling of regret. She just wants to live the life of an ordinary person now. Because He Lian doesn't want to be involved in power struggles anymore. He did not agree to write the edict to Ma Yun. But made a small request. I hope Liu Xin can be merciful. Don't hurt Liu Xie's life. After all, that was the kind left by the first emperor. Ma Yun naturally agreed.
He Lian looked up at the sky. The sun is shining brightly. There is no cloud. She sighed and said: "Fight and fight. The people are going to suffer again. Since the beginning of spring. There hasn't been a single drop of rain. My vegetable field has been drying very well. Just water a few more times."
Tang Xian stepped forward to hold her and said, "The queen mother. You are a daughter of a daughter. Let the people do these rough tasks."
He Lian smiled suddenly: "Xian'er. Don't call me the queen mother anymore. I'm just an ordinary little old woman now."
Tang Xian said in surprise: "Queen dowager. You are so beautiful. How can you say that you are an old woman."
He Lian touched Tang Xian's head. Said: "I am not old. But my heart is already old. Xian'er. Originally you married into the royal family. You are also a queen. Who knows that good fortune makes you miserable. It's really hard for you to follow me. . I have no children and no daughters under my knees. I will consider you a daughter. You can agree."
Tang Xian was originally her daughter-in-law. Call her a mother in the folks. Suddenly heard her request. The expression was still stunned. Hesitated for a moment. Still shouted timidly: "Mother."
He Lian took her into her arms. Tears couldn't stop streaming down.
After the beginning of spring. Jingzhou did not rain. But the people are not worried. Because Jingzhou not only has smooth roads extending in all directions. Also criss-crossed clear ditch. Even if there is no rain. The water in large rivers and small rivers still follows the ditches. Silently moisturizing the green wheat seedlings.
Although the people have no worries about whether it will rain. But in the city of Xiangyang. Still gradually spread some rumors against Liu Xin.