Si Li.
Luoyang.
Chongde Hall.
Accompanied by the sound of bells and drums, the court meeting officially began.
Little Yellow Gate still took a step forward and waved his horsetail whisk."If there's anything, report it as soon as possible. If there's nothing, withdraw from the court."
The Minister of Justice, Zhang Rang, flashed out and bowed with cupped hands."Your Majesty, I have something to report. Recently, I received a secret report that Cao Cao, who is in charge of the Yanzhou battlefield, has been defeated one after another, causing him to miss his opportunity.”
"Ah?"
All the civil and military officials in the hall were shocked and whispered,"
"Defeated in Yanzhou? How could this be? Wasn't Cao Cao very good at using troops?”
"That's right! If Yanzhou had been defeated, there should have been a report to the capital, so why hadn't it been received?”
"Isn't this news a little too sudden? What's going on?"
“......”
Emperor Liu Hong was even more shocked.
He was quite confident in Cao Cao's strength.
After all, Cao Cao had burned 100,000 Yellow Turbans in Yingchuan.
To put it bluntly, if it weren't for Cao Cao's fire, the capital might not have been as peaceful as it was now.
"What did you say, Zhang Qing?" Liu Hong frowned and said coldly. Cao Cao's successive defeats in Yanzhou delayed his opportunity? How did you know about this, and why didn't the court bulletin reach the capital?”
Zhang Rang didn't hide anything and immediately said,""Your Majesty, this old minister only learned of this by chance. Cao Cao was defeated in Chenliu, Dongjun, and other places. He was afraid of Your Majesty's punishment, so he did not report his defeat!”
"This…"
"There's such a thing?" Liu Hong was shocked.”
Zhang Rang nodded solemnly." Your Majesty, this matter is absolutely true. For the sake of the war situation in Yanzhou, I suggest sending someone to recall Cao Cao and send General Huangfu Song to replace him. This is the best policy."”
"This…"
During this period of time, Liu Hong was already in a fit of anger.
Not long ago, Zuo Feng sent back news that Bei Zhonglang General Lu Zhi was stationed outside Guangzong City, delaying the opportunity.
Liu Hong had no choice but to dismiss Lu Zhi and assign Dong Zhuo to replace him. During this period, the chief justice had been interrogating Lu Zhi; however, he didn't get any result.
This matter had already angered Liu Hong, but now that Cao Cao of Yanzhou had been defeated one after another, why was he still not reporting his defeat? What was the meaning of this? Could it be that he wanted to rebel?
"Your Majesty!"
Without waiting for Liu Hong to consider further, Zhang Rang cupped his hands again and said,""The situation in Yanzhou is extremely tense. Once the Yellow Turbans cross the river and head north, they will definitely join forces with Zhang Jiao of Jizhou to attack Dong Zhuo from the front and back!
This matter must not be delayed. This old minister believes that Your Majesty should make a decision as soon as possible. Otherwise, it will definitely affect the stable situation in Jizhou and cause great changes in the world. The people will not be able to live!”
Many eunuchs naturally understood.
Zhang Rang was taking revenge on Cao Cao for his rejection, so he also echoed,
"Your Majesty, please reconsider!"
"Your Majesty should get rid of such a crafty villain!”
"The situation in Yanzhou is serious. I hope Your Majesty can make a decision as soon as possible!”
“......”
Cao Cao had previously offended the Yuan Family, so no one spoke up for him among the scholars.
And Great General He Jin was patrolling the eight passes and was temporarily not in the capital.
Therefore, regarding this matter, it actually became a one-word rule for the eunuchs. No one had any objections to this.
Liu Hong took a deep breath and exhaled slowly.
He naturally understood the importance of the battle. He had taken Lu Zhi down because of this consideration.
But…
Liu Hong naturally had his own considerations.
Ever since Lu Zhi withdrew from the front line, the officials had been interrogating him. Not only had there been no results, but many scholars had also pleaded for mercy on Lu Zhi's behalf. They had even accused eunuchs of murdering loyal officials.
Liu Hong was not stupid.
He thought about it over and over again. At a certain moment, he really felt that he had wronged Lu Zhi.
However, the more this was the case, the more displeased Liu Hong was. Wouldn't that prove that he was wrong?
According to Lu Zhi's own reasons, Zhang Jiao had no way out. More than 100,000 Yellow Turban soldiers were holed up in Guangzong City. Once they attacked, the enemy would unite and fight to the death. In this way, the casualties would be heavy!
But what if they surrounded him and didn't fight?
How much food could a small city like Guangzong City have to feed a hundred thousand soldiers?
Presumably, it would only take two to three months at most. Once the rations were exhausted, the 100,000 Yellow Turbans would collapse without fighting. At that time, the imperial court could take down the Yellow Turbans with a wave of its hand!
Look!
What a perfect strategy!
but it
The mistake had already been made.
As the emperor, he could not possibly make a mistake.
But today.
Did Cao Cao make the same mistake again?
Liu Hong had to carefully consider whether the other party had no choice.
Zhang Rang seemed to have sensed Liu Hong's hesitation. He quickly cupped his hands again and said sincerely,"Your Majesty, everything should be done for the sake of the common people of the world. The people of Yanzhou are waiting for Your Majesty to save them!”
"I hope Your Majesty can make a decision as soon as possible!”
"I hope Your Majesty can make a decision as soon as possible.”
"This…"
Liu Hong took a deep breath and fell into a dilemma.
He pondered for a long time.
Just as he was about to make up his mind, a hurried voice suddenly sounded from outside the hall.
"Urgent report from Jizhou 800 Li ~~~"
"Urgent report from Jizhou 800 Li ~~"
“......”
Creak!
The door opened.
A guard barged in from outside. He looked extremely flustered as he stepped forward and bowed."Your Majesty, Jizhou reported that Dong Zhuo attacked Guangzong for a month and was defeated by Zhang Jiao. Now, the Yellow Turban has begun to counterattack!”
"Ah?"
All the officials in the hall were shocked.
Liu Hong was even more furious."Dong Zhuo, you bastard, you've ruined my plans!"
In the hall, the Minister of Justice Zhang Rang was obviously startled and trembled.
Liu Hong glanced at him, his cold gaze like a sharp sword."
"Zhang Qing, Dong Zhuo was recommended by you. This time, he defeated Guangzong and suffered heavy losses. Don't you have anything to say?”
Zhang Rang knelt on the ground and hurriedly said,
"I will die! Although Dong Zhuo had made many meritorious deeds, he was probably defeated this time because he was eager to make contributions.”
Liu Hong glared at him.
"Eager to make contributions?"
"Humph! I have high hopes for him, and this is how he repays me? The elite troops of the imperial court were all in his hands. With this defeat and the loss of soldiers, where was the dignity of the imperial court?”
Zhang Rang said in fear and trepidation,
"Your Majesty, this old minister will die!"
Liu Hong waved his hand and said coldly,"
"Order: Dong Zhuo is dismissed from his position as Lieutenant General and immediately recalled to Luoyang for interrogation.”
"As for the matter of Cao Cao in Yanzhou, I will personally send someone to investigate it before making a decision!”
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