In the second half of the first month, perhaps because the merging of interests behind the scenes had ended, foreign soldiers began to march towards Luoyang in batches.
The first group to arrive were the Jizhou soldiers led by Hao Chang, a total of more than 4,000 people, who entered the city through Jianchun Gate.
At that time, Shao Xun was receiving a batch of equipment and consumables. When he just returned to the military camp, he heard a not-so-funny joke: The Youzhou Cavalry Governor went out of the city and met the Jizhou soldiers who were entering the city. Hao Chang's 4,000 men directly stayed where they were. Collapse...
Shao Xun was stunned after hearing this.
When the commander of the Ye army, Qian Xiu, heard about this, he was extremely ashamed and ordered the troops to station themselves near the city gate to avoid causing trouble.
Obviously, this order will make Jizhou soldiers complain, but it will be a good thing for the people of Luoyang.
Compared with the Ye soldiers, the Western soldiers led by Zhang Fang had less scruples. They swarmed into the city from Ximing Gate and looted wantonly, and their cries could be heard far and near.
Sima Yue, King of the East China Sea, became more and more nervous. He sent people to ask the emperor for an edict, ordering the Western troops to stop looting and withdraw from Luoyang. At the same time, he summoned the generals of the Imperial Army to discuss countermeasures.
After many discussions, the final result was to stand still and block all major intersections to prevent the frantic Western soldiers from attacking the core area of Luoyang and the palace city. As for other places, just wish yourself luck. Sima Yue had no choice, because the imperial army did not listen to him very much.
The imperial army is difficult to control, but the soldiers of the East China Sea Kingdom still obey the command.
On the twenty-sixth day of the first lunar month, the four main generals Mi Huang, He Lun, Wang Bing, and Shao Xun were called to Sikong Mansion.
Wang Dao, Dai Yuan, Liu Qia and other staff were all present, as well as the imperial army general Gou Xi, the Huangmen minister Pan Tao, the official minister Yu Zhi and other court officials.
"Hao Chang's incident was a laughing stock in the army. Many people said that the foreign soldiers were mediocre and regretted it a little." Liu Qia spoke eloquently without squinting his eyes.
Shao Xun quietly looked at the shogunate Zuo Sima.
Liu Qia should be very upset when he failed to compete for the title of Lieutenant of Donghai. In fact, Sima Yue should still trust Liu Qia very much. Otherwise, based on his family background, Liu Qia would not be able to enter the officialdom at all if he did not use his right to vote.
"This is not a good thing." Wang Dao frowned and said: "When the soldiers of the Forbidden Army saw that the foreign soldiers were so vulnerable, they thought about the repeated victories in the previous battles and may have regrets. Who is guarding Sima Yi now? ?”
"People from the Seventh Army of Suwei."
"No, it's best to replace it with one of our people." After saying this, Director Wang's eyes paused on Mi Huang and said: "General Mi may lead his troops to take over Jinyong City. If there is any disharmony, immediately Kill Sima Yi, and the officers and soldiers of the Forbidden Army will think about it."
Everyone was talking about it for a while.
If the imperial army repented, it was indeed possible to rush into Jinyong City and release Sima Yi. But in this case, where will Zhi Sikong be? Where are the generals of the Imperial Guard who have jumped ship?
Sima Yue immediately became nervous.
If Sima Yi regained the support of the Forbidden Army, he would be dead. His breath was a little unstable for a while, and he felt uncomfortable sitting there.
"Don't worry, Sikong." As one of the only three outsiders present, Pan Tao, the servant of Huangmen, lightly stroked his beard. Yun Danfeng smiled softly and said: "Killing Sima Yi, why do you need to dirty Sikong's hands? I Seeing that Zhang Fang is cruel and bloodthirsty, and he hates Sima Yi deeply, if anyone is handed over to him, he will definitely die a tragic death."
Sima Yue secretly breathed a sigh of relief, with a smile on his face, and said: "Shilang Pan's words are reasonable. Why don't we send someone to Jinyong City to deliver the order to send Sima Yi to Zhang Fang's camp?"
"No." Pan Tao shook his head and said, "Zhang Fang must take the initiative to snatch the person away, so as not to damage Sikong's reputation."
"Yang Zhong is still thoughtful." The smile on Sima Yue's face grew wider. He called a servant, and after whispering, the servant hurriedly left, apparently to go to summons.
"A man like Zhang Fang, who leads beasts and cannibals, can actually..." Sima Yue shook his head and sighed, not wanting to talk more, as if mentioning Zhang Fang one more time would dirty his mouth.
Shao Xun, who was sitting behind Mi Huang, couldn't help but glance at Pan Tao one more time.
This old man with an unattractive appearance is really ruthless. He used the tactic of borrowing a knife to kill people casually without changing his expression, and he thought everything about it.
Could it be that he is a poisonous person like Jia Xu? Perhaps, he will join the Sikong shogunate soon. After all, it is not interesting to be a court official - there is no distinction between staff and officials, who is superior and who is inferior. Some people are not even qualified as governors and insist on working in the shogunate of the king.
"After talking about Sima Yi, let's talk about the situation in Luoyang." Sima Yue put his hand on his forehead and said in a helpless tone: "The Ye soldiers are not bad, they only loot outside the city, but the Western soldiers want to enter the city and plunder the officials and people in the inner city. , not only rob wealth, but also kill people, we cannot let them go on like this."
What is the result of letting it go? Sima Yue's prestige will be suppressed.
He is currently trying to find ways to receive Sima Yi's inheritance. There must not be too much "negative news". Fame is still very important. After all, the world is getting worse and worse, the central authority is losing its authority day by day, and local power is being snatched away by aristocratic families step by step, so they still need their support.
Yes, the officials of the aristocratic families in Luoyang seem weak and can be bound and killed by a single soldier, but they are just representatives of the big families in the counties in the capital. The foundation of a family lies in the place, with manors one after another, vast stretches of land, and tens of thousands of private soldiers. This is their real capital.
If we re-investigate the population and the number of acres of land now, we don’t know how many farmers are left. Even when collecting taxes, you have to rely on others. Most of what they show you is "false accounts" just for fun.
Sima Yue knew very well whose support he wanted to gain.
"It's better to promote Zhang Fang to an official position, and then leave naturally after grabbing enough." Dai Yuan suggested.
Director Wang remained calm and nodded slightly.
He actually hates Zhang Fang, who doesn't follow any rules. He killed and looted at every turn, used human flesh as food for the army, and defiled the women of officials and ministers. But now there is really no way. Zhang Fang has an army of 50,000, and the generals of the Forbidden Army are difficult to control, so they can only "coax".
"It's better to make it clear to Zhang Fang. If he is willing to quit Luoyang, he can be promoted to General Right and Prefect Feng Yi." Liu Qia suggested.
"Yes." Sima Yue nodded and added: "Let him kill Sima Yi first, then withdraw from Luoyang City, and then he can be promoted."
No one had an opinion.
Shao Xun was eye-opening.
It turns out that with 50,000 soldiers, the court can hold your nose and coax you.
I only have five hundred soldiers, but the court refuses to coax me.
It’s so realistic.
"Sikong, I'm afraid it will be difficult to achieve what you want just by relying on this." Gou Xi suddenly said: "I am willing to lead my troops to the west and form an array on the imperial street. When Zhang Fang sees it, he will retreat and retreat to the city. outside."
Sima Yue was overjoyed.
Gou Xi was the first general of the Forbidden Army to come over, which was of great significance. How can you not be happy that this meeting will take the initiative to take responsibility again and share the Lord's worries? Sima Yue has made a decision in his heart. In the future quarrel with Sima Ying and Sima Yong, he will seek a high position for Gou Xi no matter what.
He is good at using troops and can win battles. He has been in officialdom for more than thirty years and has sufficient qualifications. He is definitely the most suitable sign.
Let Gou Xi's situation be used as a warning to the generals of the imperial army. If you follow me, you can be promoted. There is no benefit in fighting me.
"That's very good." Sima Yue stood up and said continuously: "That's it. Zhang Fang's matter must be handled quickly without delay."
"No." Gou Xi responded.
Shao Xun was slightly envious.
The Luoyang Central Army originated from Cao Wei. At that time, it had five schools, Zhongba, Wuwei and other battalions.
During the Western Jin Dynasty, it became the left and right guards, the front, rear, left and right armies, and the heroic cavalry army, which is the so-called Seventh Battalion of Suwei.
In addition, the Sima family made its fortune by relying on the military power outside the city, so the Western Jin Dynasty also stationed the Yamen Army in the suburbs of Luoyang. The two together formed the Luoyang Central Army.
The chief officer of the Forbidden Army was called "leading army" during the Cao and Wei Dynasties. In the Jin Dynasty, it was first called leading army, then changed to "Zhonghou of the Northern Army", then changed to "leading army", "Zhonglingling Army", and now it is also called "Zhonghou of the Northern Army".
During the Cao Wei Dynasty, the position of Suwei officer gradually became an honorary position. For example, after Pei Chuo's death, he was posthumously awarded the title of Captain of Changshui.
What can Gou Xi be? Lieutenant of the Northern Army? Can Sima Yue help him get into this position?
If it comes true, this will be used as a sign, what a good life.
But Shao Xun is not particularly envious.
If the imperial court can make Gou Xi the commander-in-chief of the Northern Army, then he can be captured. After all, he is not his own army, so you have to do it if you don't want to.
To a certain extent, Gou Xi is even worse than a rich man who brought his own troops to join the army. Isn't it wonderful to take five hundred slaves as soldiers and appoint yourself as the master of the building, with all the people below you doing whatever you want?
"The Forbidden Army also needs to send someone to negotiate." Sima Yue added: "Even if you don't want to move to drive Zhang Fang away, then you are optimistic that Ye Bing can do it? Ruosi, you go and do it."
"No." Dai Yuan stood up and responded.
"Zi Hui." Sima Yue looked at Mi Huang again and said, "Train your troops more quickly. At the critical moment, your own people are still reliable."
"No." Mi Huang responded.
He was a little panicked and subconsciously glanced at Shao Xun.
Yesterday, Xiao Langjun told him the truth. Let's not talk about the superior army. The lower army will not be able to fight in the field for a year and a half.
Mi Huang felt dizzy after hearing this.
The lower army recruited more than 200 people. Among the original 700 people, at least 200 came from behind, not to mention a bunch of teenagers. It's normal to take a year to sort things out, if you don't want them to collapse at the first sign of failure.
As for the upper army, 900 Donghai soldiers are just okay, but more than a thousand Luoyang people are a joke.
Mi Huang almost wanted to be cruel, break up with He Lun, eliminate all the bad guys, and recruit young men and defeated soldiers again.
Otherwise, if Sikong wants to mobilize troops this year, will the three thousand of them go or not?
Above, it’s just adding to the confusion.
It doesn’t make sense, and it doesn’t make sense.
It’s difficult to handle anyway.
Mi Huang's eyes fell on He Lun, flickering uncertainly.
