People in the Eastern Han Dynasty, Hu and Han respected together

Chapter 320 Reusing Xu Huang
When the time comes to February, the pre-war preparations are ready, and it is time to actually send troops.

But before that, the procedures that should be followed should be completed. At the latest court meeting, Li Yao spoke out about the conquest.

Facing the emperor and the ministers, Li Yao spoke uprightly and loudly:
"Last year, all the ministers said that the Huns ravaged Xihe and Taiyuan, so General Xu Rong personally led the troops to sit in the town. But at this time, Yizhou has returned to the imperial court's control. The food and grass are sufficient, and the soldiers are brave. As for the Xiongnu, we must not tolerate it. Please lead the army and destroy the Xiongnu!"

As soon as this remark came out, the surrounding officials were still shocked, because there was no news in advance. After all, all the soldiers and horses were mobilized from Liangzhou, so how could they get the news.

But at this time, the officials had already had enough experience, even if they were dissatisfied with Li Yao in their hearts, they would never show it.

Because Li Yao is not good at citing scriptures, but he can use the most straightforward and yin and yang words to make you half-dead with anger, and then you can't get off the stage.

As for Mao Jie, he was also frowning at this time. As a big man, it was absolutely right to clean up the Xiongnu. In these years, the Xiongnu had repeatedly committed rebellion, and even killed more than one of the eunuchs and governors.

But behind him was Cao Cao. If Li Yao led troops to fight the Xiongnu, then Yanzhou would be safe for the time being.

Even with sinister intentions, Li Yao never fought the Xiongnu, but was severely defeated by the Xiongnu, which was more beneficial to them.

Only Liu Yu, who has always disliked wars, back then Ping Wuhuan, Ping Zhangju, and Zhang Chun were all gentle and comforting, so he stood up and said in a deep voice:

"How can the common people endure years of war, and they also have to destroy the Xiongnu? Although I also hate the Xiongnu, this is not something that can be easily done!"

Li Yao didn't come to discuss. He just came to inform at this time. Seeing that the officials were silent and only Liu Yu stood up, he felt quite a headache. He brought Liu Yu back, which really caused trouble. He looked at Liu Yu and said calmly:

"Taiwei, ever since the Xihe prefect was murdered by the Huns, there is still a new Xihe prefect? ​​No more! The Han people in Xihe were either killed or enslaved. What a shame, how can we continue to tolerate it? I, a big man, beat the Xiongnu, and it was just a matter of little effort. It would take three months or half a year, and there would be a result. How could the people not bear it!"

Liu Yu still wanted to talk, but he couldn't speak anymore, so he continued to persuade the Xiongnu to increase the ambition of the Huns and destroy the prestige of the Han Dynasty.

No one tried to dissuade him anymore, so Liu Xie nodded and agreed, so he wouldn't have to see Li Yao often, which was a great thing for him:
"Yes, yes, Aiqing set off early to wipe out the Xiongnu for my big man!"

Li Yao looked at Liu Xie's rejoicing expression, as if wishing he could go out sooner and never come back again, his heart suddenly became bad:

"Sure enough, the pressure is still low. I have to find a few more teachers. How can I not go crazy when studying medicine..."

But superficially saluted:

"According to the order!"

Li Yao, a military man from Liangzhou, has all the power from the emperor, so this procedure should go or go.

In the original history, Yuan Shao refused to welcome the emperor when Liu Xie escaped from the switch, probably because of this concern. Once the emperor went to Jizhou, someone would follow him, and he had to go through an extra procedure to make decisions and do anything, and he would lose part of his power.

However, he underestimated the bad influence brought about by the emperor not being controlled by himself, but by others.

After the last procedure was completed, the Northern Expedition merged the provinces and attacked the Xiongnu, and it became justifiable. Li Yao officially began to mobilize troops and send people to transfer food and grass.

To transfer from Mei County to Pingyang, Hedong Pingyang, this is the place he chose to hoard grain and grass. Although there are Beiqu and Puzi to choose from, these two places, because they are located in the northeastern part of the river, have been looted by the Xiongnu soldiers and the Baibo army repeatedly.

The 50 shi of grain and grass in Mei County must first be sent to Pingyang for 30 shi. The important task of guarding the grain and grass must be handed over to cronies.

So Li Yao sent Li Rongcheng there. In order to ensure that the food and grass were not lost, Li Yao also selected a lieutenant, Xu Huang.

Xu Huang, who is from Yang County, Hedong, is quite familiar with the local area, and Li Yao is willing to give him this opportunity. If he wants to become a general from a general, he must go through some training.

Looking for someone from the personal soldiers, Li Yao looked at this big guy from the east of the river and said:

"Xu Huang, I remember you, you were very brave on the battlefield, that's why I transferred you to the soldiers!"

Xu Huang was very excited when he heard the words. It's not his fault. His background is too low. Although he was a county magistrate because of his bravery when he was young, he was involved in the Baibo rebels and lived in a daze until Xu Rong defeated them and sent them to Chang'an.

Not only did Li Yao not kill them, but he gave them a chance. Xu Huang was grateful for his kindness and devoted himself to repaying it. Therefore, he fought more bravely, and was considered as a personal soldier. Hearing that Li Yao could still remember his name, how could Xu Huang not be excited.

At this time, Li Yao continued:

"The following matter is an important secret, but I see you are loyal and brave, so I decided to give you a chance. All the food and grass used by the army in the Northern Expedition must be hoarded in Pingyang..."

"I arranged for General Sima, Li Rongcheng to be in charge of this matter, but I think you are from Yang County, Hedong, and I asked you to be the deputy general, to check for omissions and fill in vacancies..."

"Don't let me down, if there is a mistake in the food and grass, your head is not enough to cut off, but as long as the food and grass supply goes well, although you are born as a general in Baibo, you have been my personal soldier and can take on this important task at the same time. In the future, the generals in our army must have your name Xu Huang!"

First give a slap, and then give a sweet date, and the pancake must be painted fragrant and round.

When Xu Huang heard this, he still didn't understand that as long as he passed this test, he would be able to be reused in the future.

He has great ambitions in his heart, but because of his humble background, he has never been able to achieve them. He was even involved in the Baibo rebels, and he has always lived in a daze.

Now that he has a great opportunity, he has to grab it with all his might, kneels down immediately, bows, then cups his hands firmly and says:

"The general's great kindness, the subordinates dare not forget it even if they die. If there is a mistake in the food and grass, there is no need for the general to send someone to hold them accountable. The subordinates draw their swords and sacrifice their heads to the general!"

Seeing him like this, Li Yao knew that what he said really touched Xu Huang's heart.

But the final blow was still missing, Li Yao stood up, stepped forward to help Xu Huang up, then patted his shoulder, and said with a smile:

"What a strong man, with this body, you are also a great general!"

Xu Huang's heart tossed up and down, no one had ever valued him so much, if he didn't repay him with death, he would be a man of eight feet in vain.

(End of this chapter)