Chapter 229: The Imperial Court Offers a Reward

The situation in Liangzhou can be said to be deteriorating. Zhang Wen led an army of more than 100,000, but the rebels couldn't do it. In the end, they could only defend Meiyang. On the other hand, Han Sui killed Beigong Boyu and Li Wenhou, seized power, besieged Longxi County, and killed Geng Bi, the governor of Liangzhou.

And just in this predicament, Liu Ye stood out, took over the position of Geng Bi, defeated Yan Xing and Zhang Heng, led his troops to Longxi County, and threatened Han Sui, which can be said to turn the tide.

"Geng Bi was appointed as a regular servant of Sanqi to comfort his family, and the ministers discussed his posthumous title."

Emperor Ling thought for a while, then gritted his teeth and said, "Order Zhang Wen to supply Liu Ye with grain and grass from the Meiyang Camp."

Lingdi can be regarded as seeing that Zhang Wen, a chariot general, does not know how to fight at all, and the descendants of Liu Ye are the most reliable. Since this Liu Ye has won so many victories in the Northwest, he must have a strategy in mind. Meiyang Daying provided him with food and grass.

Yuan Feng said: "Your Majesty, the post of governor is indispensable. Now that Geng Bi has died in the post, we should re-discuss who will take over as governor."

If no state shepherd is appointed, the governor is the highest governor of a state. If a warrior like Liu Ye is allowed to control Liangzhou, and he and Han Sui fight, it is estimated that the three assistants will be as stable as Mount Tai.

Lingdi waved his hand, and said impatiently: "Didn't Geng Bi use Liu Ye as his agent before he died? Let Liu Ye be ordered to serve as the governor of Liangzhou. Let's see the results and fully support Liu Ye to finish this battle."

Thanks to the fact that Liu Ye's surname is Liu, if it were someone else, Emperor Ling would definitely have to be restrained. Although Zhuge Liang said in "The List of Teachers", "It's not impossible not to sigh at the two emperors Huan Ling", but in fact, Emperor Ling has not been in vain for more than ten years. Yes, he was quite cautious in the control of local officials, and he believed in Gaozu's theory that "it is not the Liu family but the king, and the world will fight against it". Yu, Liu Biao, Mu of Jingzhou, Liu Yan, Mu of Yizhou, etc.

Seeing Emperor Ling's exhausted look, Zhang Rang immediately said, "Your Majesty is tired today, and the ministers are all gone. We will discuss tomorrow if you have any important matters."

"The minister waits to leave."

Many ministers had their own thoughts and retreated slowly, thinking about what happened today.

The angels from Luoyang also traveled to Liangzhou.

July twenty-fifth.

"Conferred the title of Liu Ye as the general who seeks captives, and the post of governor. All the food and grass needed for the military are dispatched from the Meiyang camp. This is your honor."

After reading the edict, a pale-faced eunuch smiled at Liu Ye and said, "Should our family be called General Liu or Governor Liu?"

Liu Ye laughed: "Your Majesty's trust in this general is a blessing to this general. I specially prepared a small gift. Please don't take it too lightly, Eunuch."

The eunuch looked happy: "No, no, no wonder Governor Liu has made a lot of military achievements at a young age, and he treats people really well."

The relationship between Liu Ye and Huangfusong is known to everyone in the court. After all, Liu Ye appeared as a general under Huangfusong's tent when he pacified the Yellow Turban and moved to the northwest. The relationship between the two can be described as subordinate and mentor.

However, Huangfusong and Lu Zhi have similar personalities, they are upright and honest, and they were impeached for reporting that Zhao Zhong's house in Yecheng was too big, so many people think that Liu Ye may have a similar personality to Huangfusong, very rigid guts.

Originally, this little Huangmen wanted to leave as soon as he delivered the imperial decree to Liu Ye, but he didn't expect Liu Ye to be quite upright, so he was quite happy.

After seeing Xiao Huangmen away, Liu Ye's face changed immediately, and then he called all the generals in the camp to discuss the matter.

Zhang Jai, Ma Teng, Pound and other generals entered the camp one after another to discuss matters.

"Congratulations, General, for serving as Governor of Liangzhou."

Liu Ye waved his hand and said to Zhang Jaw, "Junyi, how is the situation of Han Sui's army?"

Zhang Jai said solemnly: "We have been stationed in Lintao City for the past few days, but according to the intelligence of the scouts, most of Han Sui's army seems to have left Lintao City yesterday, and they are now missing."

Liu Ye nodded solemnly: "Han Sui has many soldiers and powerful forces, so don't underestimate him."

"Report!"

A soldier rushed into the camp, knelt down and said: "Report to the general, Han Sui's army has tens of thousands of troops, and they are coming to Xiangwu City."

"It came so fast."

Liu Ye stood up against the table and strode out: "All the generals follow me to the city to have a look."

Generals Zhang Jai, Ma Teng, and Pang De followed Liu Ye to the top of the city tower. Even though everyone had gone through the procession, they couldn't help but be surprised when they saw a black shadow covering the sky and sun outside the city.

I saw flags all over the city outside the city, a mass of black shadows slowly covering, overwhelming murderous aura rolled over, a Korean character flag was planted in the middle army, surrounded by more than ten faces such as "李", "马" , Many generals and flags of "Liang" are like stars arching the moon.

Zhang Jaw frowned and said, "Han Sui's army should be more than 50,000."

Ma Teng continued: "Yan Xing's 10,000 cavalry and Zhang Heng's 5,000 troops were defeated by our army. Han Sui's army still has no less than 80,000 troops. I'm afraid they will come out in full force this time?"

At this time, the Liangzhou coalition army in the city is about 30,000 people, and there are many newly recruited soldiers among them. If they attack rashly, even if Liu Ye, Zhang Jaw, Ma Teng Pound and others are rare generals, they will not escape. defeat.

"Send fast horses to Tianshui and inform Yu Jin Guanhai to lead the troops northward immediately."

"Bring up the defense materials in the city and prepare to defend the city."

Of Han Sui's 85,000 troops, except for the remaining 10,000 troops who continued to besiege the Lintao Army, the remaining 75,000 troops were all brought to Xiangwu City.

Han Sui looked coldly at the General Liu flag planted on the top of the city, with a gloomy look in his eyes.

"Order the whole army, roll out the siege equipment, and prepare to attack the city!"

The 75,000 army was fully mobilized at once, cutting down trees outside the city to build ladders and siege vehicles, while the infantry and archers in the army were listed outside the three city gates, and the cavalry naturally did not need to participate in the siege.

All of a sudden, tens of thousands of troops surrounded each of the three city gates, and the cloud of war enveloped the small city of Xiangwu.

At the same time, the defenders of the city did not relax their vigilance, and resources such as rolling logs and stones were continuously sent to the top of the city. A thick stench immediately drifted away slowly.

Xiangwu City was full of swords and swords, and many new soldiers in the army were unavoidably nervous, but seeing Liu Ye sitting on the top of the city with his face unchanged, he felt a lot more relaxed unconsciously.

Back then Liu Ye was killed from the siege of 100,000 yellow scarf thieves. Now there are 30,000 soldiers in the city. Isn't it easy to defend the city?

Both sides are organizing the offense and defense intensively, and Han Sui is the first to wave the flag.

"Siege!"

"kill!"

Shouts of killing soared into the sky, and tens of thousands of soldiers of Han Sui's army rushed forward.