Amidst the noise, Zhang Fan responded humbly to the cheers of the people, but his heart was filled with satisfaction and pride. He understands that this is the reward for his efforts to protect his hometown and defend justice.
Behind him, the soldiers of the White Horse Rebel Army also happily accepted the gratitude and praise from the people. They know that all these honors and victories are the result of their unity and courage.
At the celebration banquet, Zhang Fan toasted to Song Yi and said, "Thanks to General Song's assistance and support for this expedition. Your bravery and skill in fighting have added endless strength to the White Horse Rebel Army."
Song Yi replied humbly: "The prefect has given me too much praise. I am just trying my best to serve the people of Zhuojun."
The two looked at each other and smiled, knowing each other's ambitions and aspirations. They know that as long as they work together, Zhuojun will be more prosperous in the future and the people's lives will be better.
During the celebration banquet, Liu Ruyan quietly came to Zhang Fan, handed him a letter, and said: "This is a letter from a distant relative of mine. The letter mentioned something about Zhang Jiao's upcoming rebellion. information."
Zhang Fan was stunned for a moment, then took the letter. He read it carefully, frowning. He knew that this news was undoubtedly a huge threat to Zhuojun. He must find a way to deal with this possible crisis.
In the next few days, Zhang Fan and Song Yi began to actively prepare for prevention work. They organized militia training, strengthened city defense construction, and sent spies to various places to collect intelligence. At the same time, they also actively contacted officials from surrounding counties and wealthy families to seek cooperation and support.
Liu Ruyan also played her own role in this crisis. She used her family connections to secretly communicate with some wealthy nobles, hoping that they could stand on the side of justice and jointly resist Zhang Jiao's rebellion.
As time went by, Zhang Fan gradually mastered some information about Zhang Jiao's rebellion. He learned that Zhang Jiao had secretly organized a large army in various places, preparing to launch an attack at the appropriate time. And their target is not only Zhuojun, but also the entire Central Plains region.
Faced with such a threat, Zhang Fan and Song Yi knew that they must work harder to prepare. They understood that this war was not only a war in Zhuo County, but also a battle of life and death for the entire Central Plains region.
During the intense preparation process, Liu Ruyan continued to provide Zhang Fan with various help and support. She not only provided a lot of material support, but also often stayed with Zhang Fan, giving him spiritual encouragement and support.
With the help of Liu Ruyan, Zhang Fan and Song Yi successfully contacted several wealthy nobles and obtained their support and commitment. These nobles expressed their willingness to stand on the side of justice and jointly resist Zhang Jiao's rebellion.
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Let's say that Zhang Fan learned that Zhang Jiao was about to rebel. This news was like a bolt from the blue, causing the entire Zhuo County to fall into nervous preparations for war. Zhang Fan worked closely with Song Yi to prepare for the incident. They organized militia training, strengthened city defense construction, and sent spies to various places to collect intelligence. At the same time, we actively contacted officials from surrounding counties and wealthy families to seek cooperation and support.
On this day, Liu Ruyan quietly came to Zhang Fan, handed him a letter, and said, "This is a letter from my distant relative. The letter mentioned the news that Zhang Jiao is about to start a rebellion." Zhang Fan was slightly startled. Then he took the letter. He read it carefully, frowning.
"Is this news reliable?" Song Yi asked from the side.
"It's not yet certain of its authenticity, but we must be prepared." Zhang Fan said solemnly.
So Song Yi immediately summoned his soldiers, conveyed the news of Zhang Jiao's rebellion, and began to formulate a response strategy. The people of Zhuojun were also organized to assist in the defense of the city. Suddenly, the entire Zhuo County was immersed in a tense and orderly atmosphere of preparation for war.
A few days later, the spies returned one after another, bringing back information from various places. According to reports from spies, the vanguard of the Yellow Turban Army has begun to march towards Zhuojun, and their target is the granary of Zhuojun.
After learning the news, Zhang Fan discussed countermeasures with Song Yi. Song Yi suggested: "We can take advantage of the terrain and set up an ambush halfway to catch them off guard."
Zhang Fan nodded and said: "This is a good plan. We will make arrangements right away."
As a result, the Baima Rebel Army and the Zhuo County militiamen quickly took action and followed the plan. They set up an ambush along the path that the Yellow Turban Army must pass, waiting for the enemy to fall into the trap.
As the Yellow Turban Army approached, the entire Zhuo County was filled with tension. Zhang Fan and Song Yi stood side by side on the city wall, staring into the distance. They knew that this would be a battle related to the survival of Zhuojun.
"I'm a little worried." Liu Ruyan said softly, holding Zhang Fan's hand tightly, her eyes full of worry.
"Don't worry, we will definitely win." Zhang Fan comforted, but his heart was also full of tension and expectation.
At this moment, dust was flying in the distance, and the vanguard of the Yellow Turban Army appeared in sight. There were so many of them, their banners covered the sun, and their momentum was huge. In this team, Zhang Fan saw a familiar figure - Zhang Jiao.
"It seems that the number one figure of the rebels has personally taken action." Song Yi sneered.
"We cannot let them enter Zhuojun easily." Zhang Fan said firmly.
So, the ambush began. The White Horse Rebels and Zhuo County militiamen suddenly rushed out of the woods on both sides and launched a fierce attack on the Yellow Turban Army. For a moment, war drums shook the sky, arrows rained like rain, and the Yellow Turban Army was caught off guard by this sudden attack.
Zhang Fan charged forward with his horse, and the spear in his hand danced as fast as thunder. He went straight to Zhang Jiao, and the two of them fought together. Zhang Jiao's spells had no effect in front of Zhang Fan, but Zhang Fan's spear repelled Zhang Jiao's attacks time and time again.
On the other side, Lu Bu and Liu Bei also joined the battle. Lu Bu waved the Fangtian painted halberd, as if entering a deserted land, while Liu Bei commanded his soldiers to start a fierce battle with the Yellow Turban Army.
After a fierce battle, the Yellow Turban Army was finally defeated. Before Zhang Jiao retreated, he glanced at Zhang Fan unwillingly, his eyes full of resentment and despair. Zhang Fan, on the other hand, looked at him coldly, without any pity in his heart.
"We won!" Liu Ruyan hugged Zhang Fan excitedly, with tears in her eyes.
"This is only a temporary victory." Zhang Fan pushed her away gently, turned to Song Yi and said, "We must strengthen our defenses to prevent the Yellow Turban Army from attacking again."
So the people of Zhuojun began reconstruction work. The city walls were fortified and the militiamen received more training and equipment. At the same time, Zhang Fan also sent envoys to various places to seek more support and cooperation.
In the following days, Zhuojun gradually returned to its former prosperity. The common people restarted their lives, and the White Horse Rebels and militiamen have been waiting for the Yellow Turban Army to attack again.
However, as time passed, the Yellow Turbans' attack did not occur again. On the contrary, news of the defeat of the Yellow Turban Army began to spread from various places. It turned out that there were internal disagreements and conflicts within the Yellow Turban Army. Coupled with the encirclement and suppression by the official army and the joint resistance of wealthy nobles from various places, the power of the Yellow Turban Army gradually weakened.
After hearing the news, both Zhang Fan and Song Yi breathed a sigh of relief. They knew that the war had been won. The price of victory is heavy, but it is worth it.
At the celebration banquet, Zhang Fan raised his glass and loudly said: "Thank you for your support and efforts! We have won this war! Let us toast to the prosperity and tranquility of Zhuojun!"
Everyone cheered in unison and raised their glasses to drink together. At this time, Zhuojun has restored its former tranquility and prosperity. People's lives are back on track. And behind all this, it's because heroes like Zhang Fan are silently guarding them.
However, Zhang Fan knew that this was only a temporary calm. The defeat of the Yellow Turbans does not mean that they will give up, they may come back, and even more rebels will join their ranks. Therefore, Zhang Fan did not relax his vigilance, but worked harder to consolidate the defense line and strengthen the training of the militia in order to cope with future challenges.
At the same time, Zhang Fan also realized an important issue - how to govern Zhuojun so that the people can live a better life. He understood that war is only temporary, but peace and prosperity are eternal. Therefore, he began to formulate a series of policies and measures in order to improve people's lives.
First, he implemented land reform, allowing more farmers to own their own land and increasing their enthusiasm for production. At the same time, he also encouraged commercial development and established a commercial tax, attracting more businessmen to do business in Zhuo County. The implementation of these measures made Zhuojun's economy gradually prosper.
In addition, Zhang Fan also pays attention to the development of education. He established schools to give more children the opportunity to receive education. He believes that only through education can we truly improve the cultural quality of the people and enable them to better adapt to the development of society.
In the process of governing Zhuojun, Zhang Fan also paid attention to listening to the opinions and suggestions of the people. He often goes deep into the grassroots level to understand the needs and difficulties of the people, and then takes appropriate measures to solve them. This approach of being close to the people made the people full of trust and gratitude towards him.
Time flies so fast, and in the blink of an eye, several months have passed. At this time, Zhuojun had a completely new look, and the people were living and working in peace and contentment. And behind all this is the silent dedication and hard work of heroes like Zhang Fan.
However, Zhang Fan knew that his task was not completed yet. He must continue to work hard to consolidate the peace and prosperity of Zhuojun and prevent the Yellow Turban Army from attacking again. He knows that there is still a long way to go, but he has the confidence and ability to go on. Because he is not only a hero, but also a person with ideals and responsibility.
