Chapter 138

Afterwards, to put Xu Chu at ease, Su Xuan specifically led the Black Armored Army to thoroughly clear out the Yellow Turban rebels and mountain bandits in Qiao County, leaving more time for the relocation of Xu Family Village.

Afterwards, he took Xu Chu and led the Black Armored Army to continue sweeping the Yellow Turban rebels in all counties of Pei State.

4 days later,

Su Xuan met Huangfu Song again in Chengfu City.

At the same time, he also received news of the major changes in Jizhou.

"Sigh!"

Huangfu Song also received the news, then called Su Xuan over with a face full of bitterness, and lamented: "Boyuan! This is the abominable part of the eunuchs! I truly feel it's not worth it for Lu Zigan!"

"Actually being framed just because of offending a Lesser Yellow Gate, and being taken to Luoyang in a prison cart;"

"His Majesty dotes on the eunuchs too much. This is the way to ruin the country and harm the people."

But he had no way to change these things.

"Perhaps!"

Su Xuan, upon hearing this, shook his head with a smile.

Does Huangfu Song really not see the essence inside?

Or does he treat him as a young person who doesn't understand anything?

Is this really the eunuchs' business?

Eunuchs are just tools.

Of course, they wouldn't refuse to take the opportunity to reap benefits.

"Oh?"

Huangfu Song, seeing this, immediately restrained the look of lament on his face, raised his eyebrows slightly and said: "It seems Boyuan has a different view on this matter? Would you be willing to say it for me to hear?"

Su Xuan shook his head and said: "It's just a struggle for power and profit among all parties! Better not to say it!"

"This is not something a young person like me can speak clearly about. General Huangfu, please don't force me."

"Tsk tsk!"

Huangfu Song, upon hearing this, smacked his lips, pointed at Su Xuan with a smile and said: "I was worried that you, kid, were young and ignorant, and would do something impulsive!"

"Unexpectedly, you are as steady as an old dog;"

"Indeed, it is better for you not to get involved in this matter;"

"Even I don't dare to get involved recklessly!"

"Just now I deliberately spoke to test you, to see if you understood the essence of this matter, fearing that you would be young and hot-headed and speak recklessly;"

"Now I am relieved!"

Of course, how much of this is true and how much is false, only Huangfu Song knows.

At least, he has not shown any hostility towards Su Xuan so far.

At this time, Huangfu Song's expression became solemn: "The imperial court removed Lu Zigan and chose Dong Zhuo to replace him;"

"In order to satisfy His Majesty, Dong Zhuo will likely inevitably adopt the tactic of a rapid attack on Zhang Jiao;"

"And this is precisely the most wrong choice;"

"I have a premonition that the day of Dong Zhuo and the Jizhou government army's crushing defeat is not far off;"

"At that time, I am afraid His Majesty will choose to transfer you and me to Jizhou to suppress the rebellion. I hope you are prepared."

In terms of tactical and strategic vision, Huangfu Song is obviously not bad.

Su Xuan was also a bit surprised that he could see so far.

He immediately nodded and said: "I think so too!"

"Hmm?"

Huangfu Song looked at Su Xuan with some surprise: "Tell me about it!"

Su Xuan immediately replied: "Zhang Jiao is not such a simple figure, otherwise he wouldn't have forced a famous general like General Lu Zhi to choose a tactic of steady and solid progress and step-by-step pressure;"

"Just as the General said, His Majesty dismissed General Lu Zhi because he was dissatisfied with General Lu Zhi's slow progress, at least on the surface;"

"Then the successor wants to satisfy His Majesty, so he must adopt the opposite tactic to seek a quick victory;"

"However, changing commanders before a battle is a taboo, and now they are temporarily changing tactics, plus the contempt for Zhang Jiao, how can they not be defeated?"

Dong Zhuo's ability might be okay, but it also depends on who he is compared with.

This guy is quite good at clinging to power, playing politics, and winning people's hearts.

But commanding troops in battle!

It's just average.

At least, he cannot be compared with Lu Zhi, Huangfu Song, and others.

In the future, his rise to power will not be due to his ability to command troops.

"Clap clap!"

Huangfu Song, upon hearing this, couldn't help but applaud Su Xuan, and said with admiration: "Well said! Unexpectedly, you, Boyuan, see the situation in Jizhou, thousands of miles away, so thoroughly. Then I am relieved;"

"I hope that when we go to Jizhou, you and I can work together to suppress the Jizhou Yellow Turbans as soon as possible, end this Yellow Turban rebellion, and leave more vitality for the Great Han."

Obviously, he still cares very much about the Great Han and is a loyal minister of the Great Han.

"No problem!"

Su Xuan immediately nodded and agreed.

It's not for the sake of the Great Han, but purely for military merit.

The Great Han is already hopeless, so he won't waste this effort.

Let's just push it over and start over.

At this time, the situation in Jizhou was changing rapidly,

First, Lu Zhi was taken to Luoyang in a prison cart, and Dong Zhuo replaced Lu Zhi as the commander of the Jizhou battlefield.

As a result, Dong Zhuo changed Lu Zhi's strategy and went for a reckless attack.

Attempting to break through Guang Sect in one battle, defeat the main force of the Jizhou Yellow Turban army, and behead the three Zhang Jiao brothers.

As a result, he fell into Zhang Jiao's ambush, causing the Jizhou government army to be defeated and flee for a hundred miles.

Guangping, Quzhou, Handan, and other places that had already been recovered by the government army fell again and were occupied by the Yellow Turban army.

The Jizhou government army also suffered heavy losses.

For a time, they could only barely rely on Yecheng and other places to resist the Yellow Turban army's offensive.

When the news reached Luoyang, the Emperor was furious.

"Useless! Dong Zhuo, this useless thing!"

"I trusted him so much, yet he was easily defeated by Zhang Jiao, causing the government army to suffer heavy losses, and even lost more than half of Jizhou again. Why doesn't he just go and die?"

While scolding, Liu Hong was still not satisfied, and looked at He Jin again, scolding: "My good Grand General, didn't you say that Dong Zhuo is well-versed in military tactics and formations and would definitely be competent?"

"What about now? Do you have anything you want to say?"

He Jin played dead, lowered his head, and didn't dare to look at Liu Hong at all, let alone speak.

At the same time, He Jin cursed Dong Zhuo, this useless thing, countless times in his heart.

That's right! He trusted Dong Zhuo so much and recommended him to succeed Lu Zhi, and this is how he repaid him?

Now, let alone merit, it would be good if he wasn't weakened by Liu Hong taking the opportunity.

After scolding for a while, Liu Hong was perhaps tired of scolding, and then looked at the hundred officials below with cold eyes and asked: "Speak! What should we do now?"

For a time, there was silence below.

"Reporting to Your Majesty!"

After a while, seeing that this wouldn't work, Liu Hong's expression became more and more sinister, and Ma Ridi stepped out of the ranks and said: "Dong Zhuo's defeat proves that Zhang Jiao is not that simple. At the same time, it also proves that General Lu Zhi's previous strategy was correct;"

"Your subject begs Your Majesty to pardon General Lu Zhi's crimes and re-enable him to take charge of the Jizhou war..."

Liu Hong, upon hearing this, suddenly had a dark face.

Is this old thing here to add to his troubles?

He ordered Lu Zhi to be removed and imprisoned. Now, if he pardons him and sends him out again, wouldn't that be telling the world that he was wrong before?

That he wronged Lu Zhi before?

This is absolutely impossible!

He is the Son of Heaven, how can he be wrong?

Even if he is wrong, he will not admit it, and even more so, he cannot admit it.

In fact, not only Liu Hong, but the scholar-officials led by the Yuan clan, the relatives led by He Jin, and even the eunuchs like Zhang Rang would not agree.

Therefore, as soon as Ma Ridi said this, the hundred officials were also in an uproar.