Life in Luoyang was relatively peaceful. Liu Zhang stayed comfortably with his concubine and enjoyed the gentle countryside.
For three months in a row, Liu Zhang had nothing to do, as if he was experiencing the summer vacation in his previous life again.
Even the generals under his command could only continue to train their soldiers. Because they did not receive Liu Hong's order, the soldiers have not been replenished until now!
In troubled times, peace is rare and precious, and it will pass away in the blink of an eye!
The news of Liangzhou's defeat finally reached Luoyang, and Liu Hong had to summon his ministers to discuss the matter.
"According to the latest news from Liangzhou, Bian Zhang and other rebels defeated the cavalry general Zhang Wen several times, and Bao Hong died in Fufeng on the right. The 70,000-strong army suffered heavy casualties. Only the 10,000-strong army led by Dong Zhuo withdrew safely and is now stationed in Fufeng County. "
Zhang Rang briefly explained the situation in Liangzhou to the ministers, and then stepped aside.
"Your Majesty, I want to impeach General Zhang Wen."
As soon as Zhang Rang finished reading the battle report, the great Sinong Wang Wen stood up and couldn't wait to impeach Zhang Wen.
"General Chariot and Cavalry led an army of 100,000 to fight against the rebels. The stalemate lasted for several months. At that time, Luoyang's treasury was already empty. The food and grass to support the Western Expedition army were all transferred from Jizhou and other places! Fortunately, there was a general who turned the tide. , our army defeated the rebels in Meiyang City, and Bian Zhang and others fled back to Liangzhou in embarrassment."
"At this time, Wei Chen has already told General Chariot and Cavalry that the current situation cannot support an army expedition. If grain and grass from Jizhou, Xuzhou and other places are transported to Liangzhou, it will have to travel thousands of miles! How ridiculous is this? But General Chariot and Cavalry He refused to listen to dissuasion and forcibly hollowed out the treasury of Sizhou, Jingzhao, Fufeng and other counties, causing many complaints among the people!"
"Originally, for the sake of General Chariot and Cavalry eliminating thieves for the country, I could not bear to report it. Unexpectedly, he betrayed Your Majesty's trust, defeated Xiliang, and disgraced the great man! I beg Your Majesty All Zhang Wen’s official positions and titles will be removed, and Zhang Wen will be severely punished!”
Liu Zhang in the crowd couldn't help but secretly rejoice. Fortunately, Jia Xu and others told him about these intrigues in advance, otherwise he would have to jump out and agree.
Wang Wen, when Zhang Wen was the chief agricultural officer, Wang Wen was his deputy. It stands to reason that these two people have a close relationship!
It seems that Wang Wen’s backstage will definitely not be simple!
Liu Hong had anger on his face, but Liu Zhang could see a sense of helplessness in his anger.
"Zhang Wen lost his troops and generals, which made me lose face! However, he traveled thousands of miles to Liangzhou, which is also worthy of merit."
It can be seen that Liu Hong is still making his final efforts, and he does not want to give up on Zhang Wen easily.
"Your Majesty! I don't think it's appropriate."
Liu Zhang didn't expect that He Jin would come out so quickly.
"What do you think, General?"
He Jin was also very unusual today. If he had seen Liu Hong looking so angry before, he would never have stepped forward to cause trouble.
"Your Majesty, Zhang Wen is greedy for merit and has taken the initiative. He is really to blame for himself. Your Majesty must not be merciful and forgive easily!"
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"Your Majesty, if you don't punish Zhang Wen severely, how can you explain to the tens of thousands of soldiers who died in Xiliang!"
Before Liu Hong could express his stance, He Jin couldn't wait to put Liu Hong in front of Dayi!
Liu Hong was annoyed, but now everything He Jin said was reasonable and there was no room for him to refute it.
During the stalemate, Lieutenant Yuan Wei also came out.
"Your Majesty, I think the later general has the right to speak. I heard that Zhang Wen was envious of talents and lost his troops, but he was jealous of the later general's talent! Zhang Wen ignored national affairs, but wantonly sabotaged the later general's plan to defeat the enemy out of personal hatred! The later general has a big heart. It is broad and does not allow Zhang Wen to care about it. But the old minister cannot stand it."
Yuan Wei's righteous speech was not thanked by Liu Zhang. Instead, Liu Zhang was very angry and cursed in his heart.
You old man still wants to use me as a gunman!
This Yuan Wei was really too conceited. He sanctimoniously complained for Liu Zhang, but in fact he was letting Liu Zhang take the lead!
"His Majesty!"
How could Liu Zhang let Yuan Wei succeed, so he also walked out of the team and knelt down directly.
"Your Majesty, the humble minister is guilty!"
Liu Zhang's confession not only stunned He Jin and Yuan Kai, but even Liu Hong didn't understand why.
"What crime is Liu Aiqing guilty of?"
"Your Majesty, I maliciously beat the general Chariot and Cavalry in Meiyang City because of a personal grudge. I am here to apologize."
Yuan Wei and He Jin didn't expect that Liu Zhang would cause trouble for them!
Yuan Wei squinted his eyes, constantly thinking about Liu Zhang's intentions.
They had long known about Liu Zhang's beating of Zhang Wen, but no one pursued it.
If Liu Zhang repented and took the initiative to admit his mistakes, he wouldn't believe it even if he killed Yuan Wei!
You, Liu Zhang, have been back for three months, why did you leave so early?
"General Hou, I think you don't have to do this! That Zhang Wen doesn't know the difference between right and wrong, and wants to waste national affairs for his own selfish purposes! Even if you beat him to death, I, the general, will support you!"
Uncharacteristically, He Jin openly supported Liu Zhang.
"Asshole, what nonsense are you talking about!"
Liu Hong was furious when he heard what He Jin said. He was worried that he would not find a chance to vent to He Jin, so He Jin took the initiative to come to his door.
"Your Majesty, the general first saved Zhang Wen from danger, and then he personally went into danger to defeat the rebels! Zhang Wen was not only ungrateful, but instead detained Zhou Shen and wanted to kill the general! How is this behavior different from surrendering to the enemy? I I suggest that your Majesty investigate Zhang Wen closely, I suspect that he is a collaborator!"
He Jin went too far and labeled Zhang Wen as a spy.
"Your Majesty, I also think what the general said makes sense! Zhang Wen showed no distinction between loyal and treacherous during the first battle, and easily trusted the partial general Di Yang, which caused the army to be almost surrounded and annihilated by the rebels! If it hadn't been for the Queen General's magic troops descending from the sky, now I’m afraid it’s hard to say what the Sanfu Land will be like!”
"After that, General Hou used the enemy's spy Di Yang to successfully design Li Wenhou and others. Despite Zhang Wen's frame-up, he still annihilated 80,000 enemies! I think all the ministers will have a public opinion about who is right and wrong! The veteran feels that if General Hou leads the army During the expedition to Liangzhou, the tens of thousands of Han soldiers will no longer hate the northwest!"
Yuan Wei didn't wait for Liu Hong to get angry with He Jin again, so he stood up to speak for He Jin and praised Liu Zhang by the way.
"Then how do you think I should reward the general?"
Faced with Liu Hong's cold tone, Yuan Wei had already thought of a countermeasure.
"Your Majesty, I think we should let the rear general take the position of general guard, and then attack the rebels another day!"
Liu Zhang on the side had already greeted the eighteenth generation of the Yuan family's ancestors in his heart, and looked at Yuan Wei with murderous intent.
Good on you, old dog Yuan! I really hate Liu Zhang for not dying!
General Carry! You are so generous!
He also asked me to go on an expedition to Liangzhou. When I put down the rebellion in Liangzhou, will I be crowned king?
"General, what do you think?"
He Jin didn't hesitate at all and directly agreed!
"Your Majesty, I have had this intention for a long time, but the Taifu said it first! As early as when the general later broke the rules, I wanted to ask your majesty to take credit for the general!"
