Chapter 281: Uncle Luoyang
The defenders on the city wall clearly recognized Fan Chishan, the former city gate captain, but refused to go out of the city to help him immediately. Instead, they asked him to provide evidence, "The emperor cannot only bring such a few people to save Luoyang City. General Fan, I heard that you are doing well in the Guards and didn't rebel with him, right?"
Fan Chuanshan was furious, "Your Majesty is outside the city, you should have seen it long ago!"
It is impossible to see in the city. Since they were surrounded by the bandits, they have not sent scouts out of the city. They are looking forward to the 100,000 troops of the imperial court, rather than thousands of soldiers of unknown origin.
Fan Chushan was not good at speaking and could not call out the reinforcements, but he was unwilling to go back and report his life. He roared, turned his horse's head, rushed wherever there were many people, regardless of how many soldiers behind him followed, waved their axes with both hands and chopped them as they saw.
The camp of the Suwei rebels gathered the most people, and the two sides were fighting fiercely. The rebels were not large, only a few hundred, but they could mobilize thousands of bandit troops to jointly protect themselves. Chai Yue's army had already rushed over, and the remaining Chu army was too small to gain an advantage, so they gradually fell into the siege.
Fan Chuanshan was killed at this time, and he was really "killed". The person who blocked a long axe was killed immediately, and even the soldiers of the Chu army should avoid being killed by accident.
"Those who block me will die!" Fan Chuanshan became more angry and angry as he killed, and he became more and more powerful as he became.
Like the previous battle at the North Gate of the Capital, since it soon entered a melee, both sides rarely used bows and swords, which was the place where powerful generals like Fan Chushan used their skills.
Soon he rushed into the enemy group and was surrounded by dozens of thieves. Even without hidden arrows, it was still difficult to defend against the light. He hit many enemies, but the mounts under his crotch were stabbed one after another, and he whined and fell down.
One of Fan Chushan's legs was pressed down. Fortunately, the Chu army behind him followed in time and repelled the bandits' army. He climbed the mountain and pushed away the dead horse, picked up the long axe, and continued to rush forward. The speed was slower, but the long axe danced harder.
It would be an exaggeration to say that Fan Chuanshan turned the situation around alone, but the role he played was indeed unsubstituted.
The bandit army was dominated by bandits, and most feared that this kind of person who was extremely powerful and desperate to fight was killed. But there were fires left by stoves everywhere in the camp. The fire swayed, making Fan Chushan taller, and his roar spread throughout the battlefield, like a crazy beast.
Seeing the rebels of Suwei in the middle of the camp, Fan Chushan became even more angry. His reputation and future were corrupted by these people. He rushed forward with great strides, and the soldiers of the thieves avoided him, and no one dared to stop him.
The rebels all recognized Fan Chushan, and they were already frustrated when they saw him from afar. They dared not fight him in close combat. Several people wanted to shoot with their bows, but their companions did not cooperate and turned around and fled to the camp.
The rebels of Suwei were the first to disperse, and the bandits had no leader and began to flee, and they were faster and more ruthless than the rebels. They fought each other for horses and started fighting themselves.
The rebels of Suwei escaped from the camp and tried hard to gather the thief army. There was still a possibility of turning back and fighting again. At this moment, the defenders in Luoyang City finally left the city.
The Chu army still did not have an advantage in terms of number of people, but the morale of the bandits was low and eager to escape, so they refused to obey the orders of the rebels of the Guards.
The battle came to an end. After all, the Chu army was small and it was night and could not surround the enemy. The bandits in the bandits were humble when fighting, but they showed their magical powers when they fled. They did not choose a path, walked into the mountains and jumped into the river when they encountered rivers. On the contrary, the hundreds of rebels of the guards were killed, and few of them successfully escaped.
When the cavalry came to report the message to the emperor, it was the moment when the bandit army began to collapse. He did not see the Luoyang defenders leaving the city. Han Ruzi came to the battlefield, but saw an army rushing to harvest the heads and seize the property left by the bandit army.
A team of Chu soldiers surrounded Fan Chushan and came to the emperor's horse. Fan Chushan was like a bloody man. The long axe in his hand was replaced by some unknown time. He let go and threw it away, knelt down on his knees, "The criminal minister is incompetent..."
Han Ruzi jumped off his horse, stepped forward and helped Fan Chushan up, and shouted: "The first achievement in this battle is General Fan."
The Chu army cheered loudly, and they all saw it, and there was no doubt about it.
Fan Chishan stood up, laughed twice, and looked at the Luoyang defenders in confusion, "When did they come out?"
Han Ruzi ignored the Luoyang defenders and ordered the soldiers from the headquarters to gather and lined up to Luoyang City.
The city gate was wide open, and even the soldiers guarding the gate ran out to compete for the spoils, but they "strictly" implemented the emperor's order: the entire army went out of the city to participate in the war without leaving a single person.
No one greeted the emperor, Fan Chushan changed to a horse, led the way, and headed straight to the Yin Mansion in Henan.
Unlike ordinary local officials, Henan Yin does not live in the yamen, and there is another mansion. It used to be the Henan Prince's Mansion, but now it is the Luoyang Marquis Mansion. It covers a large area and has a magnificent gate than the yamen, which is enough to make the royal palaces in the capital lose their beauty.
King Donghai looked up and nodded.
Someone has already informed in advance that the colorful lights were hung in front of the palace gate, as bright as daylight, and a large number of officials lined up, but there was no Henan Yin Han Chou himself.
Fan Chuanshan jumped off his horse and stood there with a fierce look. Many of the officials knew him, but they were also shocked at this time.
"Why don't you kneel down to see Your Majesty?" Fan Chishan shouted.
Several people knelt down, not because they wanted to kneel down, but because of the sound, their legs were weakened by the sound. Other officials knelt down one after another, but they were hesitant and refused to kowtow. Instead, they looked up at the young man riding a horse behind Fan Chushan.
Han Ruzi was dressed in military uniform and had only a few guards around her. There was no most conspicuous guards, nor did she have important officials in the court that everyone knew. The dozens of flags behind her seemed too shabby to the emperor.
No wonder everyone doesn't believe that this is the emperor.
Cui Teng also jumped off his horse and came to an official, "Old Song, don't you recognize me?"
As a county magistrate, Lao Song's position in Luoyang is only lower than that in Henan Yin. He met the second son of Grand Tutor Cui, and hurriedly said, "Recognize it, the second son of Cui..."
Cui Teng raised his leg and kicked, "I recognize me but not the emperor? Do you want to kill the whole family?"
The kick was not severe, but the whole body of the county magistrate Song shivered and hurriedly kowtowed, "I am ignorant and do not know the dragon face. I beg for forgiveness, I beg for forgiveness..."
Dozens of officials kowtowed together, but some people still couldn't help but raise their eyes and glance.
Cui Teng was about to teach these eyes a lesson, but King Donghai also got off the horse and walked over and asked, "Has Luoyang received the imperial edict?"
County Magistrate Song kowtowed several times and replied: "Luoyang has not received the imperial edict for several months. He just heard about the imperial court's renewal and was surrounded by the thief army, so... he did not know that Your Majesty was coming."
King Donghai turned around and said, "I don't blame them for being rude. It turns out that I really don't know."
Han Ruzi nodded and knew that King Donghai was looking for steps for both sides. Luoyang was a big city, not too far from the capital, and Hangu Pass was not the only passage. There was no reason for officials here to know nothing about major events in the court.
But he didn't want to point it out.
Donghai King said: "Where is Henan Yin Han Chou? Why don't he come out and pick him up soon?"
"Yes, yes." County Magistrate Song stepped back, stood up after a few steps, and ran to the mansion in a hurry.
Not long after, a group of people came out of the mansion. Most of them knelt down as soon as they left the door. A fat man rushed to the emperor's horse and lay on the ground and cried loudly, "What your majesty! What your majesty! The Great Chu has hope again, the sky has eyes, the ancestors have spirits, the people are blessed, and the royal family has saved..."
This is the clan uncle of Henan Yin Han Chou, Han Ruzi and Donghai King.
Han Ruzi was still inexperienced and did not expect such a scene. She turned over and dismounted and said, "My uncle doesn't have to be polite and be calm."
Han Chou twisted his fat body, crawling to the emperor's feet like a huge insect, kowtowing, "I will not welcome you when I see you, and I will be punished for death. I dare not beg for mercy. Please give me a punishment."
Han Ruzi had to bend down to support him. Han Chou was too fat and he couldn't help him alone. Three guards stepped forward and tried hard to get Henan Yin to stand up.
Han Chou was medium-sized, but fat, with red face and tears in his eyes. He stretched out his hands to touch the emperor, but he didn't dare to take it back halfway and said in a tone full of respect and fear: "Your Majesty is exactly the same as Emperor Wu!"
The ministers in the court have basically met Emperor Wu, and no one has ever said such words.
But Han Ruzi couldn't refute, so she had to smile back.
Han Chou finally couldn't suppress his impulse, grabbed one of the emperor's hand and held it in his arms, as if it was a fragile and priceless treasure. "I went to worship when His Majesty ascended the throne, but I didn't expect that this separation would last for several years."
Han Chou turned to King Donghai, laughing with tears in his eyes, "King King Donghai, tell me, is Your Majesty exactly the same as Emperor Wu?"
King Donghai smiled and nodded.
Han Ruzi can no longer let the emperor's uncle talk nonsense, "The Luoyang defenders are still outside the city..."
"That's a bunch of waste!" Han Chou was extremely angry, "I only know how to eat military pay, but when I use people, I can't count on them. Now that His Majesty is here, what's the use of them? Kill them all."
"There is no need, I want to requisition this army."
"Yes, it's so kind to let Your Majesty allow them to make meritorious deeds. They are His Majesty's army, and the entire Luoyang belongs to His Majesty, and even me is no exception. Although I can't do it, I can carry a few bags of food. If it really doesn't work, I can serve as a horse stool for Your Majesty."
Han Chou came as soon as he said that, and he had to kneel down when he was in a posture, and asked the emperor to try whether his horse-mounted stool fits his feet.
The guard stepped forward and supported him.
Han Ruzi was about to speak, but Han Chou turned to the officials and shouted: "Why are you still kneeling? Hold a banquet to welcome His Majesty. Although Luoyang is not a capital city, there are always a few things that can be taken out, right?"
The officials acted in a hurry, some of them went to arrange banquets, and some of them surrounded the emperor according to their ranks, following the steps.
Han Ruzi hadn't understood what was going on yet, and had been invited into the mansion by everyone.
Luoyang sent troops slowly, but the dishes were served quickly. It was midnight, and the hot wine and delicacies were still served like a whirlwind.
Han Chou's excitement was uncontrollable, and he almost didn't give the emperor a chance to breathe. He quickly called out a group of descendants to pay homage to the emperor. In the end, even his wives, concubines, daughters, daughters, and other female relatives also called out, introducing them one by one, and did not think that the emperor was an outsider at all.
Han Chou personally advised him to drink, and every time he would kneel on the ground, hold the cup in his hands and raise it over his head.
After drinking a few glasses of wine, looking at the many Luoyang officials who were eager to try and lined up to serve wine. Han Ruzi knew that he could not wait any longer, so he used the excuse to relieve his hand and signaled King Donghai and Cui Teng to go out together.
Outside the hall, Han Ruzi said to Cui Teng: "You want to make contributions, do you?"
"Of course, are you going to send me to Ao Cang?" Cui Teng was very happy.
"No, I'll ask you to go back and get Han Chou drunk and tell him not to get in the way of getting in the way."
"That's it?" Cui Teng was greatly disappointed.
"If this matter is done, your contribution will be only lower than General Fan."
"No problem. If there is one Luoyang official who can stand up, I will be defeated." Cui Teng returned to the hall with great fighting spirit.
Han Ruzi said to Donghai King: "Follow me."
King Tokai looked into the hall and said reluctantly: "Just let me live such a life."
"Don't worry, wait for peace in the world." Han Ruzi found Qu Zixi and asked him to watch Cui Teng. He took the East Sea King and the guards out of the mansion. For him, the battle was not over yet. (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!