Chapter 280: Battle clouds

The sixth year of Zhongping (189 AD), the tenth day of the second month.

Luoyang.Nangong.Qianqiu Longsheng Palace.

In the Little Ice Age, Luoyang is still extremely cold in early spring in February, and water drips into ice outside. The Qianqiu Wansui Hall, which is baked with two three-eye stoves, is extremely hot.

Even so, the Ling Emperor who was lying on the dragon bed was still covered with a thick quilt, burying himself in it like a quail.

Since the second day of the lunar month, Emperor Ling has never been to the court again. He stayed in the Qianqiu Wansheng Hall every day, thinking about life alone.

"Your Majesty!"

With a soft cry, the half-sleeping and half-awake Emperor awakened.

"Tell me, what's new!"

Except for the Marshal Jian Shuo of the West Garden Army, only Zhang Rang and Xia Yun can enter the Qianqiu Wansheng Hall.

"After the death of Xuzhou Governor Tao Qian, in order to get former general Dong Zhuo to send troops to Qingzhou, Da Changqiu and the general, Yuan Sikong made a private promise to recommend Dong Zhuo as the governor of Xuzhou."

While observing the face and expression of Emperor Ling, Xia Yun carefully reported the news he had heard to Emperor Ling.

"In order to attack Taishan County, the general elected Bao Xin as Prime Minister of Jibei and replaced Chen Gui who resigned."

Emperor Ling slowly turned his head, his sleepy eyes, and his disheveled and unconscious eyes suddenly became sharp and gloomy. He stared at Xia Yun, who was standing alone in the hall, and his nostrils snorted coldly.

"I'm not interested in these?"

As the dissatisfaction with the Emperor Ling was intertwined, Xia Yun knew that Emperor Ling didn't want to listen to these.

In order to show his fear of Emperor Ling, Xia Yun shivered exaggeratedly, quickly lowered his head and leaned over, and made the move to wipe his sweat. At the same time, he did not forget to capture the change of Emperor Ling's expression from the corner of his eyes.

"I'm so hot, you don't worry about being suffocated!"

Xia Yun secretly cursed the bluffing Spirit Emperor in his heart, and quickly took out his backup information.

"Your Majesty, Marshal Jian privately asked the Dianjun Academy Captain Cao Cao to leave Luoyang and go to Qiao County to recruit troops to challenge Tao."

Finally heard some interesting information, but it also made the Spirit Emperor angry in an instant, his breathing suddenly accelerated, and his heart roared.

"What do you want to do, Jian Shuo, this stupid pig?"

The Eight Army of Xiyuan was the last reliance of Emperor Ling. He would never allow anyone to do private work.

"What's the news about Tao Ying?"

Emperor Ling tried hard to suppress the surging anger in his heart and used Tao Ying to divert his and Xia Yun's sight.

"Report to Your Majesty, since the rebel Tao Ying received a proclamation from the court, he blatantly sent troops everywhere to capture the city and conquer the land!"

Xia Yun, who lowered his head and stated, a gloating suddenly appeared in his eyes flashed away, and the spirit emperor's anger just now was full of eyes.

"In Xuzhou, the rebels have captured the counties in central and northern Langya, and have already arrived in Linyi."

"In Jizhou, except for the Bohai County that was occupied earlier, the rebels have captured all of Hejian Kingdom, the seven counties in the northern part of Anping Kingdom have fallen, and the Ganling Kingdom except Ganling and Beiqiu County have all been lost."

"In Youzhou, the rebel Zhao Yun's troops attacked Zhuo County and occupied the three counties of Beixincheng, Fanyang and Gu'an."

"In Yanzhou, the rebels attacked Dongjun and occupied the two counties of Boping and Liaocheng."

These are all news from various residences, and all forces in the court know it clearly, but the Ling Emperor turned a blind eye.

"What?"

The original words that diverted the anger actually led out the mountains and rivers to shatter. The Spirit Emperor could no longer calm down. He lifted the heavy quilt and sat up suddenly, staring at Xia Yun with red eyes and shouting loudly.

"In just a few days, the four states were attacked by rebels at the same time. What is He Jin doing? What is Yuan Feng doing? Where are they mobilized to fight against rebels?"

Emperor Ling suddenly showed his power, shocking Xia Yun, who was secretly watching the joke, knelt on the ground with a "thump", his head touched the ground, and he replied tremblingly.

"Your Majesty, according to my hearing, the General locked himself in the study today and never came out!"

Staring at Xia Yun who was trembling on the knees, Emperor Ling finally put away his anger, looked at the relief on the roof of the hall, and let out a long sigh.

"I am worthy of being the Marquis of Jinan that I am optimistic about!"

"The burial of Han is He and Yuan!"

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General's Mansion.

Since receiving news from Taishan County in the morning, He Jin locked himself in his study without leaving.

"Yan'er is not dead, why did Shuda slander me?"

If He Miao had not brought He Yan from Qingzhou, and the news that Yin was killed by Tao Ying, He Jin would never have been an enemy of Tao Ying.

"Did Shuddain did not get any benefits in Qingzhou and deliberately provoked him?"

He Jin, who had an extremely gloomy face, shook his head again. Although He Miao was half-brother of his half-brother, He Miao's current status was due to the protection of He's family, and he would never dare to vent his anger on He Yan's life.

"Is Shuda being used?"

The figure of Yuan Feng and Zhao Zhong immediately flashed in He Jin's mind.

"Yuan Shu was humiliated, and the Yuan family lost two million stones of food; Zhao Yan was killed, and the entire Zhao family was slaughtered. Yuan family, and Zhao family wanted to seek revenge on Tao Ying and needed powerful foreign aid, so..."

"Bang!"

The more I thought about it, the more I felt it was the truth. He Jin, who was about to break his teeth, punched the table. The loud noise not only shook the wine bottle on the table, but also lingered outside the door.

The general's mansion was shocked.

"Yuan, Zhao Zhong, if my grandson is ill, He swears that he will let you and others be buried with you!"

Everyone who was listening to the movements in the house held their breath, suddenly heard He Jin's sinister voice, and was stunned.

"Isn't He Yan's affairs the case because of General Che and Cavalry?"

"Can it be that Yuan clan and Zhao Zhong used He clan?"

"The alliance to challenge Tao may be at risk of collapse!"

...

"Bang!"

Just as everyone was guessing, He Jin, who had a sinister face, opened the door, glanced at everyone, and called the chief clerk Chen Lin in.

"Kong Zhang, thank you for your hard work, you can go to Nanwuyang and lend Tao Qian the opportunity to pay condolences. Negotiate with Tao Ying. As long as he agrees to release He Yan back, any conditions can be raised!"

Chen Lin guessed He Jin's intention as soon as she entered the door, so she didn't feel sudden or unexpected about He Jin's straightforwardness.

"General, Lin Ke went to Taishan County, but the current situation is probably difficult to get He Yan back!"

Chen Lin frowned slightly and reminded He Jin tactfully that if he did not give up on the action of attacking Tao Ying, Tao Ying would never let He Yan come back, and might even force Tao Ying to really kill He Yan.

"Zheng worked, he immediately sent an order to the Northern Army. Luoyang was the center of the Han Dynasty. For the sake of the Emperor's safety, the Northern Army did not participate in the battle against Tao!"

After understanding Chen Lin's meaning, He Jin ordered Zheng Da, the middle-aged man who was standing at the door, and asked Chen Lin to convey his attitude to Tao Ying without hesitation.

"Oh, this time I'm afraid I will die in vain!"

"The general forgets his public because of his own private affairs, and the Han Dynasty is in danger!"

...

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Sili. Youfufeng. Former General's Camp.

Dong Zhuo looked at a silk book in his hand for a long time, turned around and looked at Changshi Zhou Li.

"Zhongyuan, what do you think of this second document urging this general to send troops to fight against Tao?"

Zhou Lidan, who was smiling, put down the wine glass in his hand, nodded to Dong Zhuo with a burning gaze, and gave a positive answer.

"Yuan, He, Zhao Zhong, and Zhang Rang are willing to seek the governor of Xuzhou for the general. The subordinates think that the time for the general to send troops is ripe!"

Zhou Liying glanced at the Dong general who gathered in a circle and stated his reasons.

"Liangzhou is bitter and cold, and Sili has no chance yet, while Xuzhou is rich and has a large population, making it easy for generals to raise soldiers!"

Dong Zhuo, who had already been moved, heard the reason given by Zhou Li to send troops, immediately straightened his large and strong body, and his eyes were brightly blinking across Niu Fu, Zhang Ji, Dong Yue and others, and immediately made a move.

Decision.

"All the generals obeyed the orders, and the entire army gathered supplies today and marched into Xuzhou in three days!"

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Jingzhou, Changsha County, Prefectural Office.

"Lord, since the governor Wang Rui is unwilling to send troops, I, Changsha, cannot send troops!"

Changsha Prefect's Office, the prefect's commander Cheng Pu dissuaded Sun Jian not to send troops to Taishan County.

"Changsha is thousands of miles away from Mount Tai. Long-distance marching is not only time-consuming, but also a huge loss of money and food, so it may be difficult for counties along the way to replenish!"

Sun Jian refused to argue with Cheng Pu's suggestion and turned his attention to General Zu Mao.

"Darong, what do you think?"
To be continued...