The beacon fire of the Yellow Turban Uprising quickly swept across the entire Divine Great Land. Although it was a hasty uprising, the Yellow Turban Army had made ample preparations before, and the progress was still very smooth. Many places had been captured by the Yellow Turban Army, and many local officials had died in battle. Moreover, a small number of local royal families had also been affected. The uprising went on for a while and achieved a huge victory. And three of them became the three main forces of the Yellow Turban Army. They were Zhang Jiao's troops in Hebei, the main force of the entire Yellow Turban Army. Then there was the Bocai Yellow Turban troops in the Yingchuan area, and finally Zhang Mancheng's third main force in Nanyang. The troops in Yingchuan became a major threat to the Eastern Han government, and their power was close to the capital of the time, Luoyang. Without the betrayal of the traitors, the Eastern Han government would have been doomed.
The uprising progressed rapidly, causing the Eastern Han government to panic. Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty panicked and exclaimed,"The harm of ten thousand people working together is too great!”However, the struggle for party prohibitions in the court had already exhausted the Eastern Han government. In addition, the government army was not well-trained and had weak combat strength. This made the Spirit Emperor furious. For the sake of his country, he held an Imperial Conference in his palace that had not been held for a long time to discuss this matter.
At this time, the prefect of the north, Huangfu Song, proposed in the Imperial Conference that in the face of our common enemy, the Yellow Turban rebels, we must unite. Only by uniting together can we defeat the rebels. Therefore, he proposed to lift the party ban and let these people contribute to the Imperial Court in the process of suppressing the rebel army, making contributions to atone for their sins.
The Spirit Emperor immediately agreed to this suggestion and issued an imperial edict to all regions to defend themselves and organize troops to resist the attack of the Yellow Turban Army. They also decided to concentrate their superior forces among the three main forces of the Yellow Turban Army. They would first defeat the Yellow Turban Army in Yingchuan in the center and relieve the pressure on Luoyang from the rebel army. Then, they would split up and attack the other two Yellow Turban armies. The Spirit Monarch ordered the use of all the power and manpower to suppress the uprising. The ruling class reached an unprecedented tacit understanding. For this reason, Emperor Ling ordered the two famous generals of the late Eastern Han Dynasty to be the Eastern and Western Zhonglang Generals, Huangfu Song and Zhu. The two of them led the main force of the government army to attack the Yellow Turban army in Yingchuan.
As for me, in the first year of Zhongping, I was very free. I was enjoying a happy life in my Cao residence. Life was beautiful. With women serving him, and with strategists and generals accompanying him, it seemed that life should be like this. I didn't know the passage of time when I was there. However, the Yellow Turban Uprising has more or less affected me, but those scattered thieves won't be able to stir up any major events. One of my infantry squads was able to accomplish this.
One day, I was at home discussing the situation of the world and our next step with a few strategists. At this moment, a soldier ran in from outside the door and said,"Report! The Imperial Court has issued an imperial edict!" "Gentlemen, what do you think this imperial edict means?" I asked with a smile.”
Qiushou propped his chin on his hand and looked at me from the corner of his eyes."My lord, you are wise. I think you already have a well-thought-out plan.”
I looked at the monk and said,"Sir, please forgive me." I was just like everyone else, analyzing the situation first. I would like to hear your opinions."
"It seems that the lord will come out of seclusion," Zhong Yao said with a laugh.”
Xun You lowered his head and said,"My lord still has some weight in the hearts of the ministers in the court." Especially this time, the two Zhonglang Generals also held their lord in high esteem. This is the time to contribute. They won't let you stay here idly.”
Tian Feng smiled and said,"I think the Lord is ready. We're just waiting for this wind to come." However, I don't think this matter is that simple.”
"Yuan Hao means that there are other forces at work?"”Tian Feng nodded.
I looked at everyone and said,"The court must have asked me to join the team that encircled the Yingchuan Yellow Turban Army. Fortunately, my army is nearby."”
"It's not lucky, right?" Tian Feng stared at me with his small eyes. I said,"Of course it's because of my reasoning. If I don't teach them a lesson after they take such good care of me, that would be too unkind.”I waved my hand and said,"I'll go out to receive the decree." Gentlemen, please wait here!"
I looked deeply at Tian Feng and said,"The one who reads the imperial edict will know everything.”Tian Feng just smiled.
I hurriedly went out to set the incense table to prepare to receive the imperial edict. A eunuch walked in, but it wasn't Guo Sheng. I didn't know him either. He looked at me and said,"Cao Cao, accept the decree!" I quickly kneeled down and said,"This commoner receives the decree!"”He heard him say that this traitor Zhang Jiao had betrayed the imperial court and massacred good people. Today, he ordered Cao Cao to be the Cavalry Commandant and lead his troops to support Lord Huangfu of Yingchuan. He would also be dispatched by Lord Huangfu. I hurriedly stepped forward to be polite and asked someone to give him some meaning.
He said to me,"Commandant Cao, may I have a word with you?"”"Everyone here is my confidant." Please tell me if you have anything to say."
The eunuch said," My surname is Zhang. I am Lord Zhang Rang's subordinate. Lord Zhang knew from Lord Guo Sheng that you are a rare talent, so he put in a good word for you in front of His Majesty." I hope Daren will perform well. When the time comes, you will naturally not suffer a loss.”"Thank you, Eunuch Zhang. How is Eunuch Zhang Rang now?"”"Hey…I didn't expect this Feng to have no taste and actually join the ranks of the Yellow Turban rebels. His father-in-law would not be implicated, but it was not good to say anything now. Everything depends on you." "I didn't disappoint you, father-in-law."”
I received the edict and returned to my room. I told the strategists about the above matters. Everyone said that this was a good opportunity. We were now in a favorable position and had room for development. I said," It's settled then. I'll lead the Tiger Leopard Army and the Tiger Guards to Yingchuan to fight the Yellow Turban Army."
I looked at Tian Feng." Yuan Hao is here, in charge of all affairs. Zhong Yao is in charge of the industries. Cao Ren is in charge of the defense and training of the Tiger Troop. As for Xun You and Ju Shou, follow me to Yingchuan.”After I finished giving my instructions, I ordered everyone to go back and prepare to set off tomorrow.
Everyone went home to explain. I also hurried back to bid farewell to my wife, Lady Bian, and Cuihong. Lady Bian's expression was calm and collected, but she held my hand tightly and said,"Husband, for the country and the people, you must pay more attention to your own safety. I will wait for your triumphant return.”I was very excited when I saw it. This was truly sending the ruler to the battlefield. I stared into her eyes and said slowly,"Wait for my triumphant return!" After saying that, I looked at Cui Hong and her reddened eyes before turning around to leave. I heard their sobbing and felt their deep attachment to me. However, I also knew that they were pretending to be calm because they hoped that I would return safely, but they were afraid that I would be distracted. I made them think that I did not hear their cries. No matter how fickle a man was, he should not abandon his wife because she was the one who truly loved him.
The day had finally arrived. I walked onto the martial arts stage in my military uniform. I used my bright eyes to look at the hot-blooded men below the stage. I felt the boiling blood in my heart and their determination and courage. Therefore, I said in a clear voice," Warriors, we are going to attack those rebels who have destroyed the peace. Although many of them are innocent, for the sake of the world and to rebuild peace, we will attack until the end! Some of you may not be able to stand here anymore, but no matter when, no matter where, I will let you know, I! Cao Cao will be with you. I will fight bravely for the world, for the people, for your brothers and sisters, and for your future!”The entire army shouted,"Fight! Battle! Fight!" "Let's go!" I pointed. Under the leadership of their beloved lord, 15,000 soldiers rode their beloved warhorses on their journey. I rode at the very front. Looking at my many years of hard work, I was filled with emotions. However, I still stopped these boring emotions and turned to look into the distance with determination. This wasn't the time for me to express my emotions, nor was it the time for me to be timid. Because, I wasn't alone. Behind me were my brothers who were looking at me with admiration! This is my most precious treasure.
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