Three Kingdoms: I am not Liu Bian

Chapter 129 He Jin covets military power

Liu Bian did not fool Huang Zhong. He was indeed thinking about who should be the main general to fight against Zhang Ju.

The 3,000 archers under the command of Captain Shesheng were not weak soldiers who could be bullied in close combat, but light infantry who were good at shooting. With the limited manpower that Zhang Ju had, and if Captain Shesheng's command could recruit some good men from Sanhe, it would not be difficult to put down the rebellion.

However, the question of who to choose as the commander-in-chief weighed on his heart like a heavy stone, making him worried.

Lu Zhi now needs to check and balance the court for him, so he cannot act rashly.

If Huangfu Song or Dong Zhuo were sent to quell the rebellion, it would be a waste of their talents.

What's more, he wanted to use these two people to deal with the rebellion in the northwest in the future. With the status of Huangfu Song and Dong Zhuo as wealthy families in Liangzhou, and their abilities, they would be two sharp swords to suppress the rebellion in the northwest in the future.

But no one knew when the rebellion would break out in the northwest, so he did not plan to send Huangfu Song and Dong Zhuo out.

If it really doesn't work, I can only trouble Yuan Pang, the Guanglu Xun, to make another trip.

However, the Prince's Mansion is now filled with too many talented officials.

He had only mentioned the matter of suppressing the rebellion, and his retainers had already discussed the plan in conversation. The number of troops to be sent, the time, the marching route and the logistics route were all clear.

"Then we will recruit 10,000 good men from Sanhe, add 2,000 soldiers from the Archery Commandant's Division and 500 soldiers from the Yue Cavalry Commandant's Division, and order the Prime Minister of Lu, the Prefect of Dongjun, the Prefect of Shanyang and others to lead the soldiers from the counties and states to join the expedition." After reviewing the plans of the officials in the Prince's Mansion, Liu Bian also decided on the final plan.

"Zi Yu!" Liu Bian raised his voice and looked at Hua Xin with sharp eyes.

When Hua Xin heard the prince calling, he stood up, stepped out of the line, bowed and saluted, saying, "I am here."

Hua Xin was a recently promoted concubine of the crown prince. Although he was only twenty-six years old, he was a fellow student of Lu Zhi and Zheng Xuan. When he was young, he studied under the former Grand Commandant Chen Qiu and was his direct disciple.

Just like Liu Bian had two teachers, Lu Zhi and Xun Shuang, scholars often did not have only one teacher, but studied under many teachers, but the degree of respect they received varied.

For example, Gongsun Zan, Liu Bei and Liu Deran studied under Lu Zhi, but the teacher-student relationship was relatively weak. As a teacher, Lu Zhi would not easily acknowledge the teacher-student relationship with these disciples.

As students, they have a unilateral obligation to respect their teachers. Even if the teachers do not recognize them, they cannot disown them, otherwise they will be disgraced.

Of course, if the student becomes famous and attracts the teacher's attention, the political binding of the teacher-student relationship can be established many years after "graduation".

However, this kind of two-way teacher-student relationship cannot be easily established. The teacher has the obligation to plan the future of these students, and the students also have the obligation to serve the teacher and take care of him in his old age. Such disciples are usually called direct disciples.

There is a political bond between the teacher and his disciples; they prosper together and suffer together.

Lu Zhi, Zheng Xuan and Hua Xin were all Chen Qiu's direct disciples, and direct disciples have the obligation to help each other.

Hua Xin was once recommended as a filial and incorrupt official and was appointed as a left doctor. He was dismissed from office due to illness and stayed at home after recovering from his illness. After the Yellow Turban Rebellion, he was recommended to the crown prince by Lu Zhi.

"Zi Yu was appointed Imperial Secretary of the Baggage Transport Department."

"Yes!" Hua Xin bowed again.

Ever since he led the army to suppress the rebellion last time, Liu Bian felt deeply the necessity of having an imperial censor to supervise the baggage camp.

The loss of baggage in the previous army was obviously lower than that in previous wars of the Han army. This loss was not only due to the marching distance and different states and counties.

Therefore, he established the post of Baggage Inspector, which could not only combat corruption in the army, but also play a certain restraining role on the leading generals.

"You and Ren will join the army."

"only!"

Ju Su was taken aback for a moment, a flash of surprise in his eyes, but it was soon replaced by excitement, and he quickly bowed to accept the order. As for Ju Su's ability, in terms of military talent, Lu Zhi had once tested Ju Su and gave him a high evaluation of "the potential of a famous general" and accepted him as his disciple.

Liu Bian also admired this fellow junior fellow student very much. He was well aware of Ju Shou's great talent, and with this fellow student relationship, he naturally trusted Ju Shou more.

Now that there is an opportunity, we naturally have to provide Ju Shou with a platform for training. Who knows, he might really be able to inherit Lu Zhi's mantle and become a general or a prime minister in the future.

"Zilong led five hundred Yue cavalrymen to join the expedition."

"The last general takes command!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yun couldn't hide his excitement on his face.

He always remembered the prince's kindness in promoting him from humble beginnings, and was always looking forward to repaying the prince's kindness. Naturally, he was happy to hear about the war.

As for his ability, as a "natural cavalry general" recognized by Lu Bu himself, even if he is still immature, he should have no problem leading 500 cavalry.

"Junyi, Zishan, and Boyi, the three of you will serve as military commanders this time, each leading a thousand men from the good families of Sanhe to join the expedition."

Zhang He, Yan Liang and Wen Chou stepped out one by one and bowed to receive the order, their eyes filled with strong fighting spirit.

After everyone dispersed, the sky gradually darkened and dusk enveloped the entire sky. Liu Bian stretched and was about to ask Gao Wang what dishes the chef had prepared today, but he saw Zhao Ji, the Grand Chamberlain, hurriedly coming to ask for a meeting.

"My servant pays homage to His Highness the Crown Prince."

Liu Bian reached out his hand to support Zhao Ji, then lay on his side on the couch and yawned somewhat ungently.

Zhao Ji did not think that the prince's move meant that he disliked him, but was secretly happy.

He was the adopted son of Grand Chamberlain Zhao Zhong. Zhao Zhong once warned Zhao Ji that the prince disliked red tape, and the more he regarded Zhao Ji as his own, the more casual he would act in front of him.

Seeing the Crown Prince being so casual, Zhao Ji's lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile. He leaned forward and said, "Your Highness, the Queen invites the Crown Prince to a banquet. Lord Wuyang, the General of Chariots and Cavalry, the General of Guards, and the couple of the Imperial Carriage Sima Ling are all waiting for Your Highness in the West Palace."

"What's the special day today?"

Liu Bian frowned slightly. Lady Wuyang was Empress He's mother, his eldest mother.

General He Jin of the Chariots and Cavalry, General Zhu Miao of the Guards, and the couple of Sima Ling of the Imperial Chariots refer to Zhang Rang's son Zhang Feng and Empress He's sister.

So it seems that today's dinner is a family dinner?
In response to the prince's question, Zhao Ji shook his head slightly.

As the Grand Chamberlain, he naturally kept the special days related to the Queen in mind, and today was definitely not a special day.

After a brief hesitation, Zhao Ji recounted his observations: "Today, the General of Chariots and Cavalry arrived alone and spoke with the Queen for two moments. I seem to have heard the words 'leading the troops.' Afterwards, the Queen ordered a banquet to be prepared and invited Lord Wuyang and the others to attend."

Liu Bian nodded and ordered Gao Wang to reward Zhao Ji with ten pieces of top-quality Xiangyi brocade, and asked Zhao Ji to bring another ten pieces of top-quality Xiangyi brocade to Zhao Zhong.

After Zhao Ji left, Liu Bian lay on his side on the couch with his eyes closed, his left hand supporting his head, and his right hand tapping the table rhythmically. His fingers tapped on the table again and again, making a crisp sound.

Zhao Ji's temperament was much calmer than that of his adoptive father Zhao Zhong. If he had not heard the word "lead the troops" clearly, he would never have spoken nonsense.

Although He Jin's General of Chariots and Cavalry's Mansion was not as full of talented people as in history, it had also gathered a force that could not be underestimated. Liu Bian was not surprised that he was the first to learn about Zhang Ju's rebellion.

However, he did not expect that He Jin was still coveting military power.

(End of this chapter)