The Rebellious Officials and Traitors of the Late Han Dynasty

Chapter 387 Nanzheng
Nanzheng, Hanzhong, Yang Song’s residence.

Dong Zhao was kneeling on one side, with a box placed next to him. The box was shining with golden light, and it was a box of gold. It reflected Yang Song's old face, showing endless greed.

"Mr. Yang, the Prime Minister has heard of your name for a long time in Chang'an. I heard that you are simple by nature and lead a hard life, so I asked this humble official to come and express my condolences."

Yang Song looked at the venison, mutton and fine wine in front of him, and then at the dancers dancing in the hall. He nodded repeatedly and said, "The Prime Minister has a profound insight. Although I am in Hanzhong, I admire him very much."

Dong Zhao felt contemptuous when he heard this. He took out a letter from his bosom and handed it to Yang Song, saying, "When I was about to come here, the Prime Minister sent a letter to me and asked me to pass it on to you, sir."

Yang Song was even more excited. If nothing unexpected happened, the money he had given before was an official position. When he opened the letter, he saw that it was indeed Qin Shou's promise.

The title of Hanzhong governor and Marquis of Liuting made him very happy. Zhang Lu could not give him such a benefit.

"Master may be willing to submit to the Prime Minister, but the soldiers under his command may not be willing to do so." Yang Song put down the letter and explained.

The Cavalry Army was conquering the world, and Zhang Lu was stationed in Hanzhong, blocking the road between Yizhou and Chang'an. However, the general situation in Hanzhong was often discussed. As Zhang Lu's counselor, Yang Song understood what Zhang Lu was thinking.

As the leader of a region, he was unwilling to submit to others, but he knew his own strength better. He was definitely no match for Qin Shou. If he submitted to Qin Shou, he could even be granted the title of nobility, so surrender was not impossible.

"Who is in charge of the battle?" Dong Zhao asked. "Zhang Wei, the general of Zhaoyi," Yang Song said immediately.

Dong Zhao nodded immediately after hearing this, but he felt it was not surprising. Zhang Lu surrendered, and Qin Shou would definitely make him a general and a marquis in order to appease Zhang Lu. After all, Zhang Lu was known as the teacher and was deeply loved by the people of Hanzhong. People like Yan Pu and Yang Song would also have better arrangements.

Zhang Wei was the only one who was different. He was Zhang Lu's younger brother and was second only to Zhang Lu in Hanzhong. But when he arrived at the Cavalry Army, everything became different. His opponent might only be an ordinary general or even a rich man.

The difference between before and after is as big as the sky. So everyone is willing to submit to the court, but Zhang Wei will not agree. After all, apart from being Zhang Lu's brother, the other party has other abilities. In the end, he can only be in the dark with everyone! In this case, how could he be willing?
"We must fight a battle to make the people of Hanzhong realize the power of the imperial court. Brother Dong, what do you think?" Yang Song suggested.

"That's true. Zhang Lu has been in charge of Hanzhong for many years. He has been extremely arrogant to Your Majesty. They don't even take the prime minister seriously. If they are not allowed to see the power of the imperial army, they will not willingly submit to the court." Dong Zhao chuckled.

There was a cold light flashing in his eyes. He was afraid that this idea was not only shared by Zhang Wei, but also by Yang Song and others in front of him, and even by all the princes in the world.

Not knowing how powerful the Cavalry Army is, they always have a sense of complacency and laziness in their hearts. If they don't put down this complacency and arrogance, they don't know how to be a qualified subject.

A forced smile appeared on Yang Song's face.

(End of this chapter)