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Chapter 11: An urgent report spreads that the capital is shaking

Rumors spread everywhere in Luoyang City.

Luoyang, Kyoto, is the center of the world and the focus of countless forces. Letters and reports of the Yellow Turban Uprising flew into Luoyang City like snowflakes.

Above the court, Liu Hong's face was paler than last time, with a look of panic.

"Damn it! Damn it Zhang Jiao!" Liu Hong continued to rage incompetently, as if he had been betrayed by the person he trusted most.

Zhang Jiao rebelled before the arrest warrant reached Jizhou.

"General God of Heaven, General of Earth, General of Ren..." he muttered with a hint of sarcasm.

"Heaven is dead, Huang Tian shall stand..."

"How dare you, Shuzi!"

All the officials knelt on the ground, not daring to speak or raise their heads.

"Report——"

A new newspaper came from outside the palace.

"The Jizhou Governor's Department urgently reports: Zhang Jiao and his brothers Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang have occupied Julu County, Anping State, Qinghe State, Changshan State, and Zhao State. Zhang Jiao and Zhang Liang have 200,000 troops and are stationed at Guangzong. Zhang Bao supports One hundred thousand troops were stationed in Quyang. Changshan King Liu Hao abandoned the country and fled. Anping King Liu Xu and Ganling King Liu Zhong were captured. Cheng Zhiyuan led 50,000 troops and marched north to Zhongshan Kingdom and Hejian Kingdom, approaching Youzhou. Zhang Chun, the Prime Minister of Zhongshan Kingdom, defected. Youzhou.”

Liu Hong patted his thigh and felt the pain again. He rubbed it calmly and cursed angrily: "Li Shao is incompetent and will destroy my Jizhou!"

"Report——"

"Nanyang Yellow Turban Zhang Mancheng's troops are attacking Wan County, and the prefect Chu Gong requested the imperial court to send troops for support."

Liu Hong couldn't sit still anymore and stood up with a groan.

"Is Nanyang in danger?"

Liu Hong couldn't believe it. Wan County had a high city and sufficient food and grass. Moreover, the Yellow Turbans were just refugees and had no ability to attack the city. He originally thought that Wan County could sit back and relax.

Unexpectedly, just a few days after Zhang Mancheng launched his army, Wan County was already in a hurry.

"Report——"

"The thieves Bo Cai and Peng Tuo defeated the prefect Zhao Qian in Runan and joined forces to capture Chen County of Chen State. The army is currently marching towards Yingchuan."

Bad news again, Liu Hongma.

"Where is the general?"

"I'm here!" He Jin responded.

"The thieves are approaching Kyoto day by day. What do you do for food?"

"Your Majesty, I have ordered Yu Lin on your left and right to stock up in the capital pavilion, and also set up captains to garrison at Hangu Pass, Dagu, Guangcheng, Yique, Fuyuan, Xuanmen, Mengjin, and Xiaopingjin. The bandit force is strong, please Your Majesty Issue an edict instructing all states and counties to prepare for war on their own, assemble their weapons, and summon rebels."

"Accurate!"

"I have summoned Huangfu Song, the governor of the northern region, to return to the capital and ask your majesty to promote him." He Jin continued.

"Where is Huangfu Song?"

"Huangfu Song, the governor of the northern region, pays homage to your majesty!"

"I worship you as General Zuo Zhonglang. You will lead the five schools of the Northern Army to the aid of Yingchuan. You must annihilate the Bocai tribe in Yuzhou!"

"I will definitely live up to His Majesty's expectations!" Huangfu Song said righteously, accepting the order in the face of danger and feeling full of ambition.

"Before leaving for the expedition, do you have any other requests?" Liu Hong asked thoughtfully.

Huangfu Song lowered his head, gritted his teeth, and said bravely: "I ask your Majesty to lift the party ban and use your Majesty's wealth to reward the three armies to show your Majesty's kindness!"

Lift party ban?

Liu Hong was filled with reluctance, but he also knew that the Yellow Turbans were sweeping the country, and it was the right time to employ people.

While hesitating, another long announcement came from outside the hall.

"Report——"

"Rebels appeared in Hanoi County, and Ma Yuanyi, the traitor to Dafangqu Commandery, started an uprising in Shanyang County and is heading towards Luoyang!"

"What!" Liu Hong exclaimed, his legs went weak, and he immediately collapsed in front of the throne.

Because Tang Zhou was captured by Liu Qing, Zhang Jiao had not yet sent him to contact Luoyang, and even Ma Yuanyi had not had time to sneak into Luoyang.

Caught off guard!

Liu Hong really felt threatened, not only by his throne, but also by his money and life.

At this time, he inexplicably thought of an old eunuch.

He glanced at the regular attendant Lu Qiang beside him.

"What does Han Sheng (Lv Qiang's name) think of the performance played by General Zuo Zhonglang?"

Lu Qiang knelt on the ground and said: "Your Majesty, the Party has been imprisoned for a long time. If you conspire with the Yellow Turbans, you will regret it and there is no way to save it. The Yellow Turbans are powerful and it is the time to recruit talents. It should be pardoned for the Party members and the exiles should be returned. Moreover, it should be Execute the corrupt people in the court, re-screen the governors of each state, and appoint them according to their talents!"

Lu Qiang said a lot of things eloquently, but Liu Hong only heard the word "agree" and immediately agreed. Little did he know that the other regular servants all lowered their heads and rolled their eyes, looking at Lu Qiang on the ground viciously.

"Then remove the shackles of the party and order all states to promote their talents and eradicate the Yellow Turbans!"

"Your Majesty, don't worry. I will personally lead the troops to suppress it and ensure that the capital is safe!" General He Jin stepped forward and reassured.

At this time, the new Taiwei Yuan Wei came forward and said, "Your Majesty, Zhu Jun has made great achievements in suppressing the rebellion in Jiaozhou and has outstanding abilities. He is qualified for a big job. Your Majesty can send him to help Huangfu Song!"

He Jin turned around and glared at Yuan Wei, cursing in his heart: Old thief Yuan Wei, why are you helping Huangfu Song? Let him protect your Yuan family's foundation in Runan!

"Quick report, appoint Zhu Jun as the right middle man, and work with Huangfu Song to pacify the three counties!" Liu Hong agreed without thinking.

Yuan Wei was stunned for a moment, a little surprised, and then said: "Lu Shangshu has put down the rebellion in Jiujiang many times. Your Majesty can send it to Jizhou to put down the rebellion!"

After saying that, he glared back at He Jin, as if to say: "Look, I am doing this for the great Han Dynasty, I have no selfish motives!"

"Quick report! I appointed Lu Zhi as Bei Zhonglang General, and ordered Zong Yuan, the Wuhuan Zhonglang General, to be his deputy and go to Jizhou to quell the rebellion!"

Liu Hong always responds to requests.

Lu Zhi said: "Your Majesty, do you want to finance the move to Zhonglang?"

Lu Zhi was frightened by buying an official position. He was an honest and upright official, so where could he find the money to pay for it?

When Liu Hong heard this, he looked unhappy and waved his sleeves, "No, no, no!"

They are all working for the imperial court, how can they still allow you to contribute funds?

"After the deed is accomplished, I will give you another reward!" Liu Hong said generously.

Subsequently, the three armies of the imperial court came out and went to the battlefield respectively. He Jin led the troops to suppress Ma Yuanyi's tribe. As for Wan County in Nanyang, Liu Hong still felt that Wan County had sufficient food and could continue to persevere.

Because Ma Yuanyi started an uprising in the pass, was heavily guarded, and was isolated and helpless, he was quickly suppressed by He Jin. He was defeated, captured, and tortured.

Liu Hong, who was originally unable to eat or sleep well, had a false alarm. After Ma Yuanyi's execution, his appetite gradually returned, and he was able to continue letting the maids wear crotchless pants and play happily with them.

At this time, Liu Qing had led his cavalry across the Yellow River, passed through Dongjun, and entered Chenliujun.

"Lord, Chen Liu is ahead. There are no thieves on this road!" Zhao Yun took the map and said to Liu Qing. There was no battle along the way, and Zhao Yun was already very hungry and thirsty.

"Bypass Chen Liu and continue south." Liu Qing ordered.

"My lord, Zhang Miao, the prefect of Chenliu, is familiar with me. Are our troops here to supply supplies?" Tian Feng asked.

"It's still early, let's go to Yuxian County for supplies."

"Here!"

After advancing for a while, Tian Feng still couldn't help but ask: "Lord, why is it Yu County?"

"When we arrive at Yu County, we will turn west and enter Yingchuan. Does Uncle Yuan Hao know about Cai Yong?"

"Cai Bojie is a great sage in this world, who doesn't know it?" Tian Feng replied.

"I want to go and see you!"

"My lord, I'm afraid he's going to fail. Many years ago, a villain slandered your majesty, saying that Cai Bozhe had slandered the imperial court, so he went to the south of the Yangtze River to avoid trouble, and was not in Yuxian County."

I know, but his daughter is here!

"How could such a thing happen?" Liu Qing pretended to be surprised, with a rather angry look on his face, "Who is the villain who framed Cai Yong?"

"Wang Zhi, the prefect of Wuyuan, wrote a letter, and Wang Fu, the regular attendant, made an innuendo. The two are brothers."

"Wang Fu!" A fierce light flashed in Liu Qing's eyes, and his murderous intent was revealed.

Wang Fu and Cao Jie's party were the masterminds behind the plot to frame King Bohai.
Chapter completed!
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