The court meeting could not go on any longer, so Liu Bian was woken up by the imperial physician and hurried away to the inner palace without even saying hello.
Courtiers, you look at me and I look at you, not knowing what to do.
Logically speaking, since Tang Concubine was confessed to be a major suspect of rebellion, she should be arrested and interrogated.
But who dares to arrest Tang Concubine?
All the ministers present are not qualified and have the right to decide.
To arrest Tang Concubine, the emperor must agree, right?
Liu The debate is gone, who is going to say it?
Xun Yu looked at it and said to the ministers: "How do you think this matter should be handled?"
The courtiers were reluctant to speak, so Zhang Ji said: "Xun Lingjun, it is related to the Tang Dynasty Concubine.
It is of great importance.
I think we should not make a hasty decision, so we should report the matter to the Grand Sima."
Other ministers also said: "Yes, we have no right to make decisions."
Li Ru looked at the ministers and sneered: "Masters, do you think it is right for me as a minister to leave such embarrassing matters to the Lord?"
The ministers were silent.
Most of these people were promoted by Liu Cheng, and at least half of them were Liu Cheng's direct descendants.
Of course, they were also angry that Tang Fei participated in the rebellion.
If Liu Cheng was overthrown, the fate of these ministers would be different.
Where to go, but to arrest Concubine Tang for interrogation, the nature is different, and they don't want to make this decision.
Someone asked: "Then what do you think we should do?"
Li Rudao: "Of course, Concubine Tang will be arrested and imprisoned for strict interrogation."
Xun Yu couldn't calm down anymore and spoke fiercely: "No, absolutely not.
Prince Fu's words alone are not enough to prove that Concubine Tang is related to the rebellion.
The emperor will not say anything about who arrests people.
Anyone who arrests people will be guilty of the following.
When the time comes, How should the Great Sima explain it to the Emperor?"
Li Ru hesitated for a moment, but finally did not continue.
Xun Yu said: "Okay, I will write a letter of resignation and report to Da Sima.
As for Concubine Tang, everything in the palace will be as usual for the time being."
Jiaofang Hall.
Liu Bian looked at Concubine Tang with angry eyes.
Concubine Tang knelt in front of the imperial case and lowered her head.
"Tell me, why are you doing this?
The leader is your father Tang Mao.
I remembered that he has entered the palace many times in recent months.
If you have nothing to do with this matter, I am afraid that no one in the world will believe it."
Concubine Tang hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I did know about it, but I never participated in it."
With a "touch", Liu Bian slapped the imperial case fiercely and said angrily: "Since you know this, why don't you stop Tang Hao?
Are you just watching him lead those idiots to rebel?
Or are you the one who instigated all this?"
Yes, in order to prevent the rebellion from failing or the matter being exposed, you did not participate in the plan, you just wanted to keep yourself out of it."
Concubine Tang cried: "Your Majesty, my father and the others are not plotting rebellion.
They just don't want to see Liu Cheng holding power in the government.
They want your Majesty to regain control of the world."
"Really?
If they really want me to regain power, why do they do this behind my back?
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I'm afraid it's because I want to take power.
Do you really think I don't know anything?"
Concubine Tang trembled and looked at Liu Bian with horrified eyes.
Liu Bian took a deep breath and shouted: "Here comes someone" Zhao Chun came over with his whisk in hand and said: "Your Majesty" Liu Biandao: "Please invite Concubine Tang to live in Yilan Palace.
Without my permission, you are not allowed to step out of Yilan Palace."
Yilan Hall is located in Yongxiang.
Concubine Tang's face turned pale and she collapsed on the ground, crying: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, we have been married for many years, but you did this to me."
Liu Bian stood up and walked out quickly.
Zhao Chun sighed and told the maids next to him: "Why are you still standing there?
Please invite Concubine Tang to Yilan Palace."
Several palace maids had no choice but to step forward and help Tang Concubine up and walk to Yilan Palace.
Zhao Chun followed with several eunuchs.
When they arrived at the Yilan Palace, the floor was dusty, there were spider webs everywhere, and the doors and windows were in tatters.
Zhao Chun ordered several eunuchs and maids to clean it up together.
He watched Concubine Tang crying and walked over to comfort her: "Mother, you still don't understand why Your Majesty asked you to come here?
Your Majesty is protecting you.
In the event of such a major rebellion, the leader is the abbot.
Even if you are not involved in it, I’m afraid you can’t escape Man Chao Up Xia Youyou You are also implicated.
The relatives of the past dynasties have conspired against each other, and no one in the palace is immune.
Your Majesty has been thinking of you as a married couple in trouble for many years.
If this strategy were adopted by any other emperor, you might not be able to escape the fate of death."
"Your Majesty allows you to stay here, which can be regarded as a punishment for you.
It is difficult for the civil and military officials of the court, including the emperor's uncle, to say anything more.
The old slave has talked too much, so I will end it here.
Please take care of yourself, empress.
The old slave resigns” Five days later, Liu Cheng, who was already in the Danhanshan camp, received a letter from Xun Yu.
This letter was not written in the form of an official document, but a private letter.
The letter described the general process of the rebellion in Chang'an City, as well as Liu Bian's treatment of the Tang concubine.
Liu Cheng thought for a long time, and decided to wait until the Xianbei people in the east were dealt with and returned to Chang'an before deciding how to deal with those people.
As for the soldiers who followed the rebels and finally surrendered, Liu Cheng sent an official document to the Grand Sima Mansion.
Official instructions were sent, and several generals were appointed to take over the positions left vacant after the arrests of Dong Cheng, Wang Zifu, Li Meng and Wu Zilan.
They were asked to take charge of the soldiers who had participated in the uprising and to strengthen training and training.
Liu Cheng asked the clerk to write the official document according to his own wishes.
After he finished writing, he read it again, signed his name on the pen, stamped it with the seal of Da Sima, and ordered it to be sent out immediately.
Chen Qun, who was sorting official documents next to him, stood up with a letter and reported: "My lord, General Zhao of Changshan has written a letter asking for a war against the Xianbei Yuwen Department."
Liu Cheng smiled and said: "I knew he would not be able to bear it.
Just as I expected, you gave him a reply and asked him to guard Changshan with peace of mind.
Changshan is a strategic place with an extremely important geographical location.
It can not only deter Gongsun Zan, but also You can make Yuan Shao not dare to act rashly, how can you easily change the general?"
"Yes, my lord" Liu Cheng has led his army here for two days, and he plans to wait until he meets Yang Ding before leading his army.
"Chen Qun, how long will it take for Yang Ding to arrive?"
Chen Qun replied: "Back to my lord, according to what Yang Ding sent to report, we can arrive within two days."
Liu Cheng thought for a while and said, "Well, send someone to inform the generals to come and discuss matters after the night meal."
"promise" The existence of the Yinshan Mountains makes the climate difference between the south and the north obvious.
The southern part of the mountain is smaller, while the north of the mountain is windier.
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At this time, the temperature south of Yinshan Mountain begins to become hot, while the temperature north of Yinshan Mountain is still slightly cooler at this time.
Under the night, the starry sky is bright, the breeze is blowing, and the smell of earth and grass is strong.
In the camp at the foot of Danhan Mountain, the tents were brightly lit.
Liu Cheng looked at the generals and asked: "Everyone, the army will be setting off in a few days.
If you have anything else you want to say or any good ideas, please say it now.
Or is there anything else we haven't considered?
Yes, bring it up now."
Shi Guangyuan, the logistics officer responsible for the governor's grain and grass supplies, stood up and reported: "My lord, I just remembered something during dinner that must be resolved."
Liu Cheng asked: "What's the matter?"
Shi Guangyuan said: "Before we set off from Chang'an, the generals and counselors unanimously agreed that we could carry a large number of cattle, sheep and horses to fight.
There is no need to open a long logistics supply line.
These cattle, sheep and horses can provide the soldiers with milk, Goat milk, mare's milk, and meat can also be slaughtered, but eating these all the time will make the soldiers' diet structure suddenly change and easily make them sick.
Therefore, it is recommended to bring a batch of grain and grass, totaling 30,000 dan, enough to feed the soldiers for three months.
Participate again Milk, mare's milk, goat's milk and meat can be eaten for half a year, and this batch of grain and grass is transported by the cattle and horses.
The cattle and horses carry the grain to eat grass, sleep and drive, without having to worry about it at all.
It is very convenient and takes a long time.
The livestock will also adapt.
When you want to eat grain, you can take it directly from the back of a horse or cow.
But now there is a problem.
The cows and horses we carry can only drive them but cannot control them.
How to tie bags of grain and grass to the backs of cows and horses?
became a big problem” Someone immediately reacted: "Yes, those cows and horses don't have bridles.
They won't be obedient and let the soldiers tie the grain bags on their backs.
If anyone gets close, they will run away."
Liu Cheng frowned and said, "So we still have to prepare 30,000 bridles."
Shi Guangyuan said with a grimace and cupped his hands: "I'm afraid so.
I blame my subordinates for not realizing this problem before.
Please punish me, my lord."
Delaying the army's departure is indeed a serious crime.
To be honest, beheading is a light crime.
But this matter cannot be entirely blamed on Shi Guangyuan.
When the generals and counselors discussed this issue, they did not think of it.
After all, Shi Guangyuan was just a working man and was not responsible for decision-making.
Now that there are loopholes in this decision-making, should he be asked to do so?
Taking the blame Liu Cheng asked: "If Yanmen County is asked to collect bridles with all their strength, do you think they can collect 30,000 bridles in a few days at most, and how long will it take to transport them?"
"This subordinate cannot estimate this.
After all, the bridle is not a daily necessities.
You have to buy a horse to use it."
Shi Guangyuan shook his head and sighed.
Liu Cheng thought for a long time but could not think of any good solution.
If this problem was not solved, the expedition would have to be delayed.
Ma Chao asked: "How about we take the cattle, sheep and horses and go first, and the food and grass will be transported by the heavy troops later?"
At this time, Chen Qun stood up and cupped his hands and said: "My lord, I have two methods: first, send people to Yanmen as quickly as possible and ask Feng Jintang, the prefect of Yanmen, to prepare 30,000 bridles and transport them here as quickly as possible.
The army drove the sheep and set off first, leaving behind the cattle and horses used to carry grain and grass, and letting the spare horses carry the burden.
To transport grain and grass, the army is not in a hurry anyway.
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At normal marching speed, there will be no problems with the horses carrying grain and grass.
When Yanmen County sends people to deliver the bridles, they quickly put the bridles on the cattle and horses, and then send people to rush over and fight with them.
The main forces have gathered together, and after they have gathered, the food and grass will be transferred to the backs of the oxen and horses they carry.”
"Second, also ask Yanmen County to prepare 30,000 bridles and send them.
Leave the cattle, horses and grain and grass behind, and the army will drive the sheep and use the spare horses to carry a small amount of grain and grass first.
After the bridles are delivered to the cattle and horses, they can then transport the grain and grass.
Follow up later.”
Liu Cheng thought about it and still felt that the first option was more reliable.
Although the first method limited mobility, there was no need to fight before entering the territory controlled by Dong Xianbei, and the marching speed did not need to be too fast.
Liu Cheng immediately said: "The first solution is Chen Qun.
Write a military order in my name and send a fast horse overnight to Yanmen Prefect Feng Jintang, asking him to deliver 30,000 bridles within ten days." .
This thing is not heavy, and it shouldn’t take long to transport.
Ten days is enough for him to deliver this batch of bridles.”
"Follow your orders" Liu Cheng said again: "Ma Chao" Ma Chao thought Liu Cheng wanted him to play forward again, so he excitedly stood up and clasped his fists and agreed: "The general will be here."
"I'll give you 2,000 men and 30,000 oxen and horses.
Your troops will stay in this camp for the time being.
When the bridles from Yanmen County are delivered, you can put them on the oxen and horses, and then drive them to catch up with the main army."
Ma Chao immediately said with a grimace: "Master, why do you want me to do this?"
Unexpectedly, Zhang Xiu said: "Ma Mengqi, you are too unkind.
Over the years, my lord has led you to fight against the Western Qiang, the Western Regions, Yuan Shao, and the Mobei Xianbei people.
You have been involved in almost every battle."
People take all the credit, so you have to give us people some soup."
Ma Chao seemed quite embarrassed when Zhang Xiu said this, and he said, "Then I will give you the credit for leading the charge this time."
Duan Yan laughed and said: "Ma Mengqi, you are right to say that.
If you take the lead again this time, I am afraid that no one in this tent will pay attention to you anymore."
Ma Chao blushed and clasped his fists at Liu Cheng: "Master, Ma Chao obeys your order."
Liu Cheng smiled and said to Ma Chao: "Your mission is actually very important.
Only by driving the bridle horses and oxen to catch up with the main army can we free the horses to rest and restore their mobility."
"You will finally understand"
Liu Cheng looked at the generals again and asked: "Which general is willing to be the vanguard this time?"
In fact, being a pioneer is not a good job.
You have to clear roads through mountains, build bridges across rivers, and find out the enemy's situation.
There are many things to do, and you are easily ambushed.
However, being a vanguard also has advantages, that is, it is the first to engage the enemy and has more opportunities to make meritorious deeds.
Therefore, although this is not an easy job, the generals all want to be the vanguard.
When Liu Cheng saw the generals standing up to ask for orders, he looked around and said, "Then let Zhang Xiu be the vanguard."
Zhang Xiu was overjoyed: "I obey, my lord."
Liu Cheng said again: "Huang Zhong, you will be Zhang Xiu's deputy general."
Huang Zhong is a calm man, but after all, his qualifications as a general in the court are still relatively young.
He has never fought in a war and has no merits.
Letting him be the chief general may cause dissatisfaction among the army officers, but letting him serve as Zhang Xiu's deputy general is more than enough. , just let his calm character make up for Zhang Xiu's youthful vigor.
Huang Zhong clasped his fists and agreed: "I will obey my orders."
Liu Cheng continued to issue orders: "Wei Yan, give you two thousand men and horses to lead the herdsmen to drive and protect the cattle and sheep.
Whether the soldiers can eat meat in time depends on whether you can let the cattle and sheep keep up with the army."
Wei Yan didn't expect too much.
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This was his first time going out to fight, so it was pretty good to get the mission
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