Chapter 40: Pinghe East
Hedong, Zhangyang Daying.
Zhang Yang, who was wearing military uniform, seemed a little uncertain at this moment. Zhang Yang, who was over 40 years old, looked a little ordinary. However, as the head of a force for a long time, he still had a little aura and had a bit of heroic spirit between his eyebrows. He was one of Lu Bu's few friends. He was attracted by Lu Bu. Speaking of which, Zhang Yang was also somewhat capable.
However, at this moment, Zhang Yang felt a little confused. He didn't know whether his decision was right or wrong this time. Although he had always been dependent on the court, he maintained his independence from the court. He was a little confused about the future of this chaotic world.
Originally, as the court became stronger and stronger, Zhang Yang would just be his own Hedong prefect, and Liu Xie was still good to him. In addition, Lu Bu became the General of the Cavalry. The battle outside the border shocked Lu Bu's reputation and made Zhang Yang have a solid backer in the court.
But at this time, someone came to ask him to take the team.
Continue to rely on the imperial power or surrender to the aristocratic families? Now hundreds of thousands of troops of the princes of Guandong are coming to attack with great momentum.
Strictly speaking, Zhang Yang is also a noble family. Liu Xie's new policy naturally affected his interests. However, because the court has not actually included Bingzhou in its territory, although Zhang Yang has always been a vassal of the court, he has always been away from the court.
However, it was precisely because of this that he watched his former friends gradually get promoted and gained titles. Not to mention Lu Bu, he is now Zhang Liao, who is promoted to a general, and his rank is still above Zhang Yang, which makes Zhang Yang feel a little uncomfortable, but these will not make Zhang Yang immediately turn to the aristocratic family. After all, although he is a aristocratic family, he is also the kind of person at the bottom, and he is even the one whom Liu Xie wins over.
But Dong Cheng came to lobby and brought him a fatal handle.
When Baibo and Yang Feng came to attack Chang'an in the early years, Zhang Yang was instructed by someone to secretly send Baibo thieves into Chang'an. He even took the initiative to retreat dozens of miles and gave up the Lishi Fortress, so that Baibo thieves could successfully enter Chang'an.
In short, this was the idea of the aristocratic family, but at this moment these people actually used this matter to threaten him, which made Zhang Yang feel both atmosphere and helpless.
At the same time, Dong Cheng also brought her a hope that as long as he is willing to send troops this time to help them cooperate inside and outside and conquer Luoyang, then in the future, the position of Bingzhou governor will be open-minded. Following Liu Xie, his future is uncertain, but as long as he makes this move, his future will be just around the corner.
With threat and temptation, Zhang Yang finally surrendered. He was not a person with a firm position.
"Lord, all the generals are here." General Guan Gu gently pushed Zhang Yang and whispered.
Zhang Yang came back to his senses and looked at everyone, but saw that Yang Chou and other generals had already stood under the tent. He calmed down and said, "Everyone, today I am stubborn and self-righteous and disobeying loyal words, which led to the attack of the princes in the world. Now, I want to raise an army and respond to the call of the three officials to send troops to Luoyang to promote the court."
"This..." A group of Bingzhou generals looked at Zhang Yang in shock when they heard this, and couldn't react for a moment. It was not that they supported the court. After all, Zhang Yang was away from the court, and his generals also had Zhang Yang first and then to the court. However, Zhang Yang had always adopted a welcoming and voting attitude towards the court. This sudden camp change caught everyone off guard.
"Master, this matter is of great importance. Although the princes are now powerful, even if the court is defeated, they can still retreat to Chang'an and use Hangu Pass to block the heroes." Yang Chou frowned and said, "Besides, the lord and Marquis Wen have a close relationship with Marquis Wen. This time, if Marquis Wen comes to him later, how should we deal with it?"
Lu Bu's prestige in Bingzhou is not low, not to mention that Lu Bu is now quite successful. In the hearts of all the generals, Lu Bu's power is no less than Zhang Yang.
"I have decided, so the generals don't have to persuade them anymore!" Zhang Yang sighed and looked at everyone and said, "Today I have sent troops, I have ordered people to prepare the ships. Before nightfall, I will arrive in Mengjin. There are already supporters in Luoyang City. As long as Mengjin is captured, Luoyang will be broken. At that time, when the coalition forces break through the pass, it will be the time for us to become prosperous. I hope the generals will help me!"
When Guan Gu heard this, he said first: "We will follow the lord's order!"
Yang Chou wanted to speak but stopped, but finally sighed and said nothing.
"Report~" Just as Zhang Yang was about to go to the expedition, a small school outside the gate rushed into the big tent, bowed and said, "Lord, Xu Huang, the general of the Huns, is looking for a meeting outside the camp!"
"Xu Huang? Why is he here?" Zhang Yang frowned slightly, thought for a moment and asked, "How many people did he bring?"
"There is only one battalion!" the visitor bowed.
First battalion?
Zhang Yang breathed a little relieved, and then he was a little puzzled. Why did Xu Huang run to Hanoi when he was not guarding the border with Hetao? The distance between the two places is less than two thousand miles. At this time, what did Xu Huang come here to do?
While he was thinking, he saw another officer running in hurriedly and shouting: "Lord, something is not good, then Xu Huang has been in with his people!"
"Rareless!" Zhang Yang frowned and slapped the table. Although Xu Huang was above him, he was only dependent on the court and never surrendered. Xu Huang ran over so far away and went straight to the camp without saying a word, not taking him seriously.
"Go out and take a look. I want to see how Xu Huang dares to act wildly here with me!" Zhang Yang hung his sword around his waist, and led a group of generals out of the camp with great momentum, but when he saw it, Zhang Yang and the generals gasped.
In the military camp, a general was walking in the center with a solemn look on his face. He did not take action. Around him, a thousand soldiers with evil spirits strode over him. Along the way, someone dared to stop him. Even if he fought, he did not hurt his life, his momentum obviously had already suppressed all the soldiers under Zhang Yang's subordinates.
Xu Huang's border army was fought in the bitter and cold frontier areas. Although there was no war, in addition to the Xianbei and the Xiongnu, there were also many Hus in the border areas. Although there was no war, some conflicts had never stopped. In addition, Liu Xie attached great importance to the border army. He practiced ten times a month, and every time he trained, there would inevitably be a supply of meat. In the long run, the combat effectiveness of the border army was not inferior to that of the elites of the Lanchi camp. In terms of evil spirits, it would even be a little stronger.
"General Xu, what does this mean?" Zhang Yang put away the shock in his heart and asked coldly. Zhang Yang has also gained a lot of benefits from the court since he surrendered to the court. Now Zhang Yang has 20,000 soldiers and horses, but these 20,000 soldiers are not considered elite. At this moment, the morale of Xu Huang and a thousand soldiers was suppressed.
"I am here to preach the imperial edict according to Your Majesty's order!" Xu Huang said solemnly: "Why do these soldiers stop me?"
"Transfer the imperial edict?" Zhang Yang narrowed his eyes and snorted coldly: "I wonder what your Majesty has to give?"
"This is an edict!" Xu Huang took out a scroll of silk book from his arms and handed it over to someone, saying in a deep voice: "General Zhang has made contributions to the imperial court for many years and was specially promoted to Jinwu. On the day of the edict, he immediately set off for Luoyang to take office. The general's troops, under the control of this general, went to Hanoi to assist in the guard of Hanoi."
When Zhang Yang heard this, his heart sank. He was one of the nine ministers. In short, he had been promoted. If it were earlier, Zhang Yang would agree without hesitation. After all, the more powerful the court became, he would have accepted it earlier, which would have made him feel at ease. After all, Zhang Yang was not the kind of person with too much ambition, but at this moment, Zhang Yang could not obey the imperial edict! He had no way back.
"This is a forgery!" After a moment of silence, Zhang Yang looked at Xu Huang coldly: "If the court has an order, it will issue an edict directly from Luoyang. You can send the edict to Hedong within two days. Why do you have to travel thousands of miles from Hetao to pass the edict?"
"As a result, General Zhang is not going to be the edict?" Xu Huang didn't say nonsense, but his eyes gradually became colder.
"Since it's a forgery, why should I serve it?" Zhang Yang snorted coldly: "Take this person down for me!"
The surrounding Hedong soldiers were ready to move and surrounded Xu Huang.
"Rareless!" Seeing this, Xu Huang suddenly shouted. More than a thousand soldiers under his command took a step around at the same time, and his swords and guns were unsheathed, and the evil spirits spread into the sky. These Hedong soldiers had already been robbed by Xu Huang when he forcibly entered the camp. At this moment, with Xu Huang's loud shout, more than a thousand soldiers were exposed, and each Hedong general was afraid.
Seeing this, Zhang Yang cursed the waste fiercely, looking around and said, "Who took this person for me?"
"I'm willing to go!" Guan Gu shouted loudly, took the spear handed over by his subordinates, took a few steps, and was about to step forward to capture and kill Xu Huang.
"Hmph!" Seeing this, Xu Huang snorted coldly without saying much. The Tiangang battle axe weighing more than 100 kilograms in his hand was suddenly thrown out by Xu Huang's shaking hands. The battle axe with more than 100 kilograms was spinning in the air, bringing a series of terrifying sharp roars and slashing at Guan Gu.
"Drink~" Guan Gu was shocked when he saw this and quickly raised his gun to block the battle axe.
"Bang~"
With a harsh metal friction sound, the battle axe that fell from the sky cut the man and the gun into two squads, and inserted it into the ground hard. The blood mixed with internal organs splattered everywhere, splashing all around.
Looking at the battle axe that was so close, Zhang Yang looked pale, but could barely stand. Yang Chou and other generals around him were already scared by the axe. He sat down on the ground with a thud, staring at the scene in front of him, swallowing saliva, and watching Xu Huang ride on his horse, but no one dared to say a word.
Xu Huang picked up the Tiangang battle axe casually, glanced at Zhang Yang coldly, and snorted coldly, "If it weren't for the pleading of Mr. Wen, based on your actions today, how can you be your life now!"
Zhang Yang trembled and looked at Xu Huang incredibly: "You...Your Majesty He..."
"I really think you can hide it from Your Majesty?" Xu Huang snorted coldly: "Why don't you return to the court quickly by the order. If you resist stubbornly, I'm afraid that Marquis Wen will not be able to save you."
"That...the last general will take the order!" Zhang Yang knelt down dejectedly. He was not a strong-minded person, and he was always in a state of confusion in this matter. At this moment, Xu Huang used this method to help him make a decision, which made Zhang Yang breathe a sigh of relief.
Chapter completed!