Chapter 614 "Far Execution"

On the right column were the generals of the army, with Xu Huang sitting at the top. Brothers Ma Chao, Ma Dai and others were all in high spirits, feeling as if there was a battle to be fought.

"Are all the civil and military generals here?" Liu Ye said slowly.

"Report to the general, everyone is here." Guan Hai said calmly. Guan Hai's character was still a bit irritable before, but since he became Liu Ye's personal soldier captain, Guan Hai's character has gradually become calmer, so Liu Ye trusts him very much.

"Today we have gathered you all for just one thing." Liu Ye said slowly: "In order to solve the siege of our army, this thief Yuan Shao actually asked Wuhuan Shanyu Tadun to lead his troops at the cost of handing over the two counties of Yuyang and Shanggu. Ma is moving south, and now the Wuhuan people are raging in the two counties of Shanggu, burning, killing and looting the people, and will soon go south to Yecheng."

"In addition, according to a detailed report, Yuan Shao has secretly ordered the Jizhou army under Jushou's troops who stayed in Huguan to withdraw southward. The purpose is to join forces with Tadun. It is estimated that there will be a hundred thousand troops!"

"Therefore, we are waiting to decide whether to withdraw our troops or advocate a decisive battle." Liu Ye said slowly: "What do you think?"

"General!" Ma Chao was the first to jump out and said proudly: "Since our Liangzhou Army formed an army, in which battles have we not fought with a small number against a large number? No matter whether it is a hundred thousand Qiang people or a million Yellow Turban Army, there is nothing we can do, let alone Is it just a hundred thousand coalition troops?"

Ma Chao cheered up and said: "If General Meng doesn't give up, I will be willing to lead the Xiliang cavalry to be the sharp sword of our Liangzhou army and fight to the death to defeat the enemy!"

Ma Dai also stood up and said proudly: "The final general is willing to assist my brother and defeat the enemy for the general."

Ma Chao is young and energetic, and he can be said to be full of energy. What he wants most is to establish meritorious deeds through successive battles. Nowadays, the Liangzhou army has also established a system similar to the military merit system of the Qin Dynasty. You can get rewards by beheading the enemy. Therefore, most of the Liangzhou army are happy to hear the battle.

"The last general is willing to fight to the death for the great general!"

Almost all the generals on the right stood up, clasping their fists and shouting with high spirits. Only Xu Huang did not stand up, his brows furrowed in thought.

"Gongming, what do you think?" Liu Ye asked curiously when he saw that Xu Huang didn't get up.

"General." Xu Huang replied: "If my lord is determined, I will be willing to obey the orders. But this battle is no small matter. Wuhuan, the three commanderies, is known as the best cavalry in the world, and his riding and shooting skills are no less than Gongsun Zan's white horse righteous followers, Jizhou The army is well-prepared, and with a hundred thousand people it is a tough battle, and the general is not completely sure of the end."

"Yes." Liu Ye nodded and looked at Guo Jia, who was standing next to Jia Xu: "Fengxiao, what do you say?"

"This battle should be fought!" Guo Jia stood up and said: "The famous general Cao GUI of the State of Lu said that he has the courage to fight. He will be full of energy, then weaken again, and then be exhausted. Now our army is attacking Yecheng fiercely. If we suddenly withdraw our troops, the morale of the army will be ruined. It will definitely leak out, and it will be extremely difficult to capture Yecheng by then."

"However, Jia also has a worry." Guo Jia changed the topic and said: "The reason why the general is so powerful in the world, and there are no dissenters, is because he fights with the elites of Liangzhou under his command. If our Liangzhou army is defeated in the battle of Yecheng, If the elite are exposed in one fell swoop, then all the princes in the world will definitely take a look. I heard that Gongsun Du of Liaodong is ambitious, and when the time comes, he will inevitably take a look at Youzhou, and even Hebei, and the likes of Cao Cao and Sun Ce will definitely take advantage of the situation."

"If our army withdraws its troops, and then sends heavy gifts to Tadun to alienate the relationship between the two, then Tadun will continue to move south. In this case, it will become a conflict with Yuan Shao. Our army will take advantage of the situation to advance and reorganize the army, which will be half the battle. And it’s twice the result.”

Liu Ye also praised: "The words of filial piety are a mature strategy for the country, and Ye thinks it is feasible."

"That's right, General. Gou Jian, the king of Yue, was willing to sacrifice his life and eat his courage, so he destroyed the state of Wu and became the hegemon. Wouldn't it be better for us to withdraw our troops today and wait until both Yuan Shao and Tadun are defeated in the future?"

When the civil servants and counselors on the left heard Guo Jia's plan, their eyes lit up, they clapped their hands and applauded, and they all advised Liu Ye.

To be fair, Guo Jia's strategy is indeed better. On the one hand, it effectively avoids the loss of Liangzhou army's troops, and on the other hand, it can deter many small princes in the north and south. However,

"What Fengxiao said makes sense, but the reason why I advocated marching into the army is not because of my invincible power."

Liu Ye said slowly: "The Wuhuan people are ravaging Shanggu and Yuyang counties, and the local people have become slaves. They are all looking forward to the arrival of the king's army. If we wait to retreat now, who will rescue them?"

"Mencius said that the people are the most valuable, the country is second, and the king is the least important." Liu Ye solemnly said: "Our Liangzhou army is not a private army, but the imperial army, the king's division! Now tens of thousands of people in Youzhou have The suffering of hanging upside down and the loss of life, how could Master Wang not go to rescue him?"

"Everyone!" Liu Ye said loudly: "Thousands of people in the world pay taxes, the court can operate, and the king's division can be maintained. The people in the world are our parents. Now our parents are in trouble, how can we not save them?"

After that, to show his determination, Liu Ye directly pulled out the ring-shou knife from his waist and drew a blood mark from his palm. The ring-headed sword he wore was made of wrought iron that had been tempered for thousands of times. It had become a sharp steel knife, and blood would drip out with a single stroke.

"A certain Liu Yuqing hereby swears an oath." Liu Ye solemnly said: "If I cannot expel the Wuhuan soldiers and save the people of Youzhou, I will be punished by God."

Many civil and military officials on the left and right were stunned for a moment when they heard Liu Ye's words. Then they suddenly looked at Liu Ye with something inexplicable in their eyes, full of respect.

"When he became emperor, General Chen Tang said that anyone who offends our powerful Han will be punished no matter how far away he is!" Liu Ye said seriously: "Notify the entire army to prepare for war from now on to fight the Wuhuan soldiers and save the people of Youzhou!"

All the generals on the left and right were infected by Liu Ye's emotions, and Liu Ye walked out excitedly: "The general is the pillar of the country, and the people can be happy. I am willing to write a message to boost the morale of the army."

"allow!"

On that day, Liu Ye issued an order. From Guanzhong to the Central Plains, from the Yellow River to the Yangtze River, as long as the troops currently under Liu Ye's control were all put into military preparations, they were always ready to start a bloody battle with the Wuhuan people.

The Liangzhou army heard that Liu Ye was determined to fight to the death with the Wuhuan people in order to save the people of Youzhou, so their morale was boosted and there was a lot of discussion.

"The general did not hesitate to fight bloody battles with the Wuhuan people in order to save the people. He is truly a role model for our generation."

"Yes, for the general's kindness, we have to fight!"

"That's right, we are the invincible King Master, so of course we have to save the people."

At the same time, Liu Ye followed Liu Ye's wishes and wrote the "Yuan Zhu" in the name of the emperor to inform the world.

"The leader of the thieves was Taton, and the Wuhuan barbarians went south to Youzhou. They offended our people and the general was furious. If they offended our strong men, they would be killed no matter how far away they were!"