Super Cultivation System of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 192 Gao Shun is Expelled

Jinyang City is the seat of government for the entire Bingzhou. Although it is far less prosperous than Luoyang and Chang'an, there are nearly 100,000 people in the city and the countryside.

After the death of Governor Zhang Yi in battle, although the Bingzhou army defeated King Xiutu after a bloody battle, it had lost control of most of the land in Shangjun, so much so that the prefect of Shangjun had to move back to Jinyang City to handle official business.

After several months of expansion, even after this bloody battle, the Bingzhou Army still has nearly 60,000 soldiers stationed outside the north gate of Jinyang City.

At this time, sounds of quarreling could be heard faintly from the largest tent in the army.

"Sir Governor, Lord Zhang just died under the iron hoofs of the barbarians, and his body is still warm. Yunzhong County went through three battles last autumn and winter, and the entire county was lost. Now Dingxiang and Yanmen counties are in danger! It is now the end of July, and the autumn harvest will come in two months. The Xianbei will definitely send a large army to plunder the border, and we must take precautions in advance!"

Gao Shun stepped out from the battle line, his tone almost pleading. He was usually taciturn, but now the situation was urgent, forcing him to start talking.

Sitting in the middle was a man, probably in his forties, with a slightly thin face, but his eyes were very bright.

"Don't worry, Bo Ping. Didn't the court send Liu He as the commander of Yanmen? He has recently received tens of thousands of surrendered Yellow Turban soldiers and is highly appreciated by General Huangfu. It is said that General Lu also has high praise for him. Even the three Zhang Jiao brothers were defeated by him. With such a genius guarding Yanmen, we can rest assured. In the future, the main force of our army will be stationed in Xihe County to concentrate on dealing with King Xiu Tu, in order to avenge Governor Zhang as soon as possible!"

Gao Shun was obviously unwilling to give up, and almost gritted his teeth and said, "Governor Ding! The Xianbei are powerful and roaming the northern grasslands. We have long witnessed it! The Western Xianbei in the north of Bingzhou alone have a million people and more than 100,000 cavalry. They have all grown up on horseback, and their combat power is far beyond that of our cavalry! Last year, our 40,000-man army could not stop their 20,000 cavalry. Even though County Magistrate Liu... Commander Liu has tens of thousands of men under his command, most of them are new recruits or surrendered soldiers. How can they resist this 100,000-strong Xianbei army?"

Ding Yuan seemed a little impatient, and a young man next to him stood up.

"Hey, General Gao, I remember that when you and Commandant Liu came back from fighting side by side in Shangdang County, you changed your usual style of being frugal with words and praised him highly, saying that his martial arts were comparable to Fengxian's, and his command of troops was even better than yours. Now, you were a top-notch hero at that time, leading an army of tens of thousands, so how could you not be able to defend a mere Yanmen Pass? Oh, by the way, General Gao was also very talkative today. When it came to things related to Liu He, General Gao seemed to be particularly concerned. If you didn't know, you would think that he was General Gao's lord."

Gao Shun was usually very serious, but at this moment he was so angry that he almost fumed.

"Wang Chen! I know that you have a personal grudge against Commandant Liu, so you have been holding a grudge against them since you came back from Luoyang. When Governor Zhang was here, you made many slanderous remarks! You are also receiving a salary from the state, but you are killing loyal people like this, and heaven and earth cannot tolerate it!"

Wang Chen frowned, as if he didn't expect Gao Shun to contradict him so directly.

"Hmph, General Gao, stop talking nonsense. I am just discussing the matter at hand! As the deputy governor of Bingzhou, I must assist Governor Ding and put the overall situation first! King Xiu Tu is eyeing us covetously. Governor Zhang just died for his country. Whether it is to defend the border for the country or to avenge Governor Zhang, our army should now focus on dealing with the Xiongnu, not the Xianbei! Dividing our troops to deal with an enemy that is stronger than us is just courting death, isn't it?"

Ding Yuan nodded, indicating that he agreed with Wang Chen's statement.

Gao Shun could not help cursing, "Shangjun is a grassland, our army can't stop King Xiutu's 50,000 cavalry! And Xihe County is full of mountains and hills, our army only needs 40,000 troops to defend it! What's more, King Xiutu lost more than 10,000 people in this battle, so there is nothing to be afraid of? We can wait until spring to take revenge and counterattack. If we can't stop the Xianbei, Yanmen County may no longer belong to our Han Dynasty! Wang family bastard! You are narrow-minded, using the Han Dynasty's territory to avenge your personal grudges, which is extremely shameless!"

"Enough!" Ding Yuan shouted.

"We are all my colleagues in Bingzhou. How can you insult us like this? Wang Beijia suggested this, and I, the governor, agreed to it. How can Liu He, such a hero, not be able to hold out for even one autumn? Gao Shun, since you like to follow him so much, then don't stay in my Bingzhou army. Go to Yanmen to find Liu He!"

These words shocked everyone in the tent.

A military commander who was nearly ten feet tall and had a strong back and waist stood up and said, "Think twice, Governor! In terms of training and commanding troops in our army, Bo Ping is the best. How can you cut off your own arm!"

"Please think twice, sir!"

Wang Chen sneered. "Fengxian is exaggerating! The governor also rose through the ranks and has fought many battles. How could he be inferior to Gao Shun?"

These words made Ding Yuan's brows relax a little.

"Alright, all the generals don't need to gather together. This governor has made up his mind. Gao Shun is a captain appointed by the court. This governor has no right to dismiss you. However, you are not welcome in my Bingzhou army. From now on, Gao Shun is not allowed to set foot in my Bingzhou camp again, otherwise he will be punished by military law!"

"Lord Governor..."

Everyone wanted to plead for mercy, but Gao Shun snorted coldly.

"Hehe! Brothers, there is no need to beg for mercy. I will take my leave now!"

After saying this, Gao Shun turned around and left the tent without any reluctance.

A smug smile appeared on Wang Chen's lips. "Gao Shun, this loser, tried his best to get Zhang Yi to send you to Shangdang with Liu He, just to let you take away his credit. Unexpectedly, he didn't get the credit, but came back to spread his might everywhere. If I don't get rid of you and let you lead the army to rescue, wouldn't it ruin my plan? Hehe, now there is no reinforcement, once the autumn Xianbei army arrives, Liu He will definitely die. What's more, I have prepared a big gift for you! If you dared to humiliate me, I will make you die without a burial place!"

Gao Shun did not even return to his own camp. He just picked up his spear, led his warhorse, and walked out quickly.

"Bo Ping, please wait!"

Gao Shun looked back and saw the mighty general he had just pleaded for mercy chasing after him.

"Bo Ping, why did you argue with Wang Biejia and the governor today? Aren't you asking for trouble? Now is the time for us generals to make achievements and become famous. Isn't it a pity for you to leave like this?"

Gao Shun looked at him and shook his head.

"This is not a place to make achievements. The governor is suspicious and Wang Chen is cunning. They will not use us. When the autumn war is over, I am afraid Fengxian may not be able to stay in the army to command these two thousand Bingzhou Wolf Riders. It is better for you to go with me to join Commandant Liu."

The man seemed a little hesitant, but soon refused.

"You and I are both in the same position as Liu He. If we go to him, wouldn't it be a joke? How can we have a chance to make a name for ourselves? There are no capable people in the Bingzhou army. If Bo Ping leaves now, who can the governor rely on if not me? If you don't want me to lead the army, are you going to let me be a civil servant?"

Seeing that he was determined, Gao Shun didn't bother to say anything more.

"Farewell!"

After saying this, he mounted his horse without looking back and galloped off towards the north.

"Alas, Brother Gao Shun is a good person, but unfortunately he has a narrow vision and acts too impulsively."

(End of this chapter)