Three Kingdoms: Ten Times Speed, Diao Chan Says I'm Too Fast

Nangong, Jiade Hall.

As the weather gradually warmed up, victory reports were sent into Luoyang City one after another, and Liu Hong, who had been on edge for more than a month, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The West Garden, which had been abandoned for a long time, was renovated after Zhang Rang, Zhao Zhong and others each contributed a sum of money.

However, just now...

Not long after Liu Hong arrived at Xiyuan, a battle report was delivered to him.

To be precise, it was a report of defeat.

A report of defeat that sent chills down Liu Hong's spine.

It started when the imperial court began sending troops to suppress the Yellow Turban Rebellion.

Although Zhu Jun suffered a setback in his first battle, he was only defeated by Bo Cai once and did not suffer significant losses.

Moreover, Bo Cai has now been executed.

Although Huangfu Song was also trapped in Changshe for a period of time, he did not suffer much loss.

However, Liu Hong never expected that this defeat would be so shocking.

Lu Zhi's main force of more than 40,000 men on the northern front was completely wiped out!

Startled, Liu Hong immediately summoned his ministers to discuss the matter.

...........

Inside the Jiade Hall.

Liu Hong paced back and forth anxiously in front of the dragon throne, like an ant on a hot pan.

Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong stood at the bottom of the steps with their heads down, not daring to utter a sound.

Accompanied by the simultaneous interpretation of Zuo Feng, a junior eunuch outside the palace, Minister of Works Yuan Wei, Grand Commandant Yang Ci, Minister of Public Works Zhang Wen, General He Jin, and others entered the hall one after another.

After arriving at His Highness's place, everyone was required to kneel and pay their respects.

With an extremely unpleasant expression, Liu Hong waved his hand impatiently from behind the desk.

"No thanks, no thanks, no thanks."

"Zhang Rang, read the battle report that just came from Jizhou to them," Liu Hong said, waving his hand.

Yuan Wei, Yang Ci, Zhang Wen, and the others all looked at Zhang Rang, who was standing to the side.

Although they hadn't heard any battle reports yet, judging from Liu Hong's expression, the group already had some guesses.

Zhang Rang carefully pulled the battle report that had just been delivered from his sleeve.

Then he read in a low voice: "On the second day of the sixth month, Zhang Jiao, the leader of the Taiping Road bandits in Guangzong City, led more than 100,000 bandit soldiers to flee Guangzong City."

"General Lu Zhi of the Northern Army led his cavalry in pursuit, and engaged in a fierce battle with the enemy at Jieqiao. In the end, he was defeated and retreated to Guangzong City."

That night, fires broke out on all sides of Guangzong City, blocking the city gates. The streets and houses in the city were also set on fire, trapping the army inside. Only a small number managed to break out of the city.

However, the enemy soldiers had already laid an ambush outside the city.

"Lu Zhi led his remaining troops to fight them, but was ultimately defeated."

"Lu Zhi, the General of the Northern Army, was killed by the enemy general, and the remaining soldiers fled in disarray."

"More than 40,000 troops... were all... wiped out, and the whereabouts of the enemy soldiers are currently unknown."

hiss!

Zhang Rang had barely finished speaking when

A collective gasp filled the hall.

Yang Ci, Yuan Wei, and Zhang Wen all stared wide-eyed in astonishment.

Lu Zhi...

Lu Zhi has actually died in battle!

The main force of the imperial army, numbering over 40,000, was completely annihilated.

this......

This is absolutely outrageous.

Lu Zhi was no ordinary person.

He made many military achievements when he pacified the barbarians in Jiujiang.

Moreover, they had made great strides in attacking Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang.

How could they have lost so quickly?

And they lost so badly?

It may seem unbelievable, but the battle report couldn't possibly be fake.

Furthermore, Lu Zhi's defeat came at a terrible time.

Dong Zhuo had just been stripped of his military power, and Lu Zhi had just taken over Dong Zhuo's military command, so how could he have already lost?

"Tell me, tell me what we should do now!"

Liu Hong faced Yuan Wei, Yang Ci, and Zhang Wen and said, "Fifty thousand troops, just like that, gone!"

"You asked me to lift the ban on the partisans, and I have done so."

"You want me to hand over the money, provisions, and warhorses from the Western Garden? Fine!"

"I gave it to you as well."

"You recommended Lu Zhi, you recommended Dong Zhuo, you recommended Zhu Jun, and you recommended Huangfu Song!"

"What now!"

Liu Hong roared at Yuan Wei and Yang Ci, "Look at what they've done!"

"Zhu Jun suffered a setback in his first battle, Huangfu Song was besieged at Changshe, Dong Zhuo avoided battle, and Lu Zhi was even more outstanding, directly annihilating an army of 50,000."

"Do you want those bandit soldiers to march into Luoyang?!"

Liu Hong's roar filled the entire hall.

Yuan Wei and Yang Ci exchanged a glance; they really couldn't refute these points.

Because what Liu Hong said was true.

However, what needs to be said still needs to be said.

Holding the tablet, Yuanwei bowed and said, "Your Majesty, the wars in Runan and Wancheng are progressing smoothly. I expect that it won't be long before Zhu Jun and Huangfu Song pacify the two places, and then they can naturally march north."

"When will that be?" Liu Hong frowned and glared at Yuan Wei. "When are you talking about?"

"Is it when the enemy troops have crossed the Yellow River and are attacking Luoyang?"

Yuan Wei, having been rebuffed, immediately lowered his head.

"Your Majesty, hasn't General Duan Yu already led his troops north?" Zhang Wen suddenly said.

Duan Yu.

Liu Hong took a deep breath and glanced at the officials behind Yuan Wei, Yang Ci, and Zhang Wen.

Just before Lu Zhi was defeated.

Lu Zhi submitted a memorial to the court, saying that Dong Zhuo was avoiding war and hoping that the court would order Dong Zhuo to send troops to fight alongside Lu Zhi.

However, some people in the court said that Dong Zhuo deliberately avoided battle and that he was unsuccessful in battle, and should be blamed.

In addition, someone whispered slanderous words in Liu Hong's ear during those two days, so Liu Hong issued an order to bring Dong Zhuo to Luoyang in a prison cart.

I thought the war in Jizhou wouldn't cause any major problems.

But who would have thought.

Dong Zhuo had just been sent to Luoyang.

Lu Zhi was killed in battle shortly afterward.

Liu Hong's gaze swept across the hall, searching for the person who had impeached Dong Zhuo that day.

They had just captured Duan Yu's father-in-law and brought him to Luoyang, and now they had to rely on Duan Yu again.

Isn't this a slap in the face to him?

Liu Hong sat on the dragon throne with a stiff face.

At this moment, He Jin stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Yes, Your Majesty, the General is currently in Ji Province. With the General suppressing the rebels, Your Majesty need not worry."

Upon seeing He Jin, a glint of light flashed in Liu Hong's eyes.

By the way, I heard that Duan Yugen and He Jin have a good relationship.

And He Jin is now a general.

"General, since that's the case, I'll trouble you to write a letter to Duan Yu, instructing him to suppress the rebels in Ji Province." Liu Hong said to He Jin, "Also, you must make sure to appease General Duan properly."

"As for the matter of the General of the Eastern Army, I will personally inquire about it, and I will absolutely not wrong the General of the Eastern Army."

Seeing that he finally had a chance to show off, He Jin immediately stopped his chest.

However, after giving instructions to He Jin, Liu Hong did not forget to turn his gaze to Yuan Wei and Yang Ci.

"Yuan Wei, Yang Ci."

Liu Hong frowned and said, "The four people you recommended all failed. This shows that you two are not good at recognizing and employing people."

“With Xuan paper, Yang Ci can be stripped of his position as Grand Commandant, and Yuan Wei can be stripped of his position as Minister of Works.”

"Dismiss the court! Dismiss the court! Dismiss the court!"

Liu Hong waved his hand impatiently as he spoke.

After everyone had left, Liu Hong then sent Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong to summon Jian Shuo, the Imperial Attendant.

Before long, Jian Shuo, dressed in armor and now in charge of the palace guards, arrived in the main hall.

"Jian Shuo pays his respects to Your Majesty."

Jian Shuo, completely unaware of what had happened, had no idea what was going on.

But Liu Hong, sitting on the dragon throne, looked at Jian Shuo with hostility.

"You filthy wretch! Tell me, who sent you to whisper Duan Yu's slander in my ear?" Liu Hong glared at Jian Shuo.

Jian Shuo was stunned, his face blank, and then he knelt down on the ground with a thud: "Your Majesty, Jian Shuo is innocent! Jian Shuo has never believed anyone's words."

"No?" Liu Hong said through gritted teeth, "Then why did you actually bring Dong Zhuo to Luoyang in a prison cart, reducing his death sentence by one degree?"

"Now that Lu Zhi's army has been defeated and 40,000 troops have been wiped out, I still need to rely on Duan Yu to quell the rebellion."

"What if Duan Yu doesn't step in to quell the rebellion at this time?"

Liu Hong's barrage of questions left Jian Shuo completely stunned.