Chapter 135: Returning to the Capital in Triumph

Looking at Ma Chao, who was full of high spirits before him, Ma Teng was also quite satisfied.

He immediately exhorted him with a smile:

"Mengqi, after arriving in Luoyang, serve His Majesty well; do not lose face for your father!"

"Father, rest assured, this child understands!"

"Father, take care of yourself; this child is leaving!"

Ma Chao replied to Ma Teng gravely.

"Go!"

After looking at Ma Chao one last time, Ma Teng said to him.

Although somewhat reluctant, he understood that Liu Bian valued Ma Chao highly.

That was why he brought him by his side; this was the best choice for Ma Chao.

After everyone said goodbye to Ma Teng and the others, they all followed Liu Bian and set out together.

Now, Liangzhou and Bingzhou could be considered completely settled; subsequently, it only required Tian Feng and Ma Teng to vigorously develop the people's livelihood and military affairs.

Believe that with Liangzhou governed by Tian Feng, this famous historical minister, it could surely be developed rapidly.

After all, with Tian Feng's ability, serving as an Inspector of a province was not a problem at all.

And Ma Teng, although his military talent might not be very high, with Pang De and Tian Feng there, it was not a big problem.

Moreover, now the army under Liu Bian had all cultivated martial arts techniques; in this world, to tell the truth, there was nothing to fear.

However, Liu Bian also intended to improve the command ability of his martial generals in the future.

Otherwise, when going to other worlds in the future, compared to those great generals with command ability, there would be a gap.

As Liu Bian began to return to the capital in triumph, this news also spread rapidly.

The Shadow Guards had already taken the lead in sending this news to Luoyang.

And at this moment, the forces of Zhang Liao in Bingzhou had also arranged the affairs of Bingzhou.

Zhang Liao left Li Su and the other three in Shuofang Commandery, Wuyuan Commandery, Yunzhong Commandery, and Yanmen Commandery.

Moreover, each led five thousand troops to defend against the Xiongnu on the grasslands.

With these four there, they would surely be able to resist the Xiongnu army from the north and keep Bingzhou worry-free.

As for himself, he led fifty thousand troops and Xi Zhicai to return to the capital in triumph, intending to return to their station in Chang'an first.

Then wait for Liu Bian's summons.

As for the appointment of officials in Bingzhou, that was not his concern; that was the concern of Liu Bian and the ministers in the court.

However, what Liu Bian did not know at this time was.

Because he had suppressed the aristocratic clans in Liangzhou and Bingzhou and distributed the land originally occupied by the great clans to the people.

At this moment, these aristocratic clans had already secretly made contact with the feudal lords.

These aristocratic clans were all afraid that Liu Bian would treat them the same way he treated the clans in Liangzhou and Bingzhou.

And what the aristocratic clans valued most was that they controlled the lifeline of the scholars of the world—various classics.

Secondly, it was land.

Now, Liu Bian had already taken action against the aristocratic clans of these two provinces.

Those aristocratic clans that followed Liu Bian's orders were all preserved.

While those that resisted were all raided and their clans exterminated.

As for them, they did not want to give up, yet they feared Liu Bian.

Therefore, cooperating with the feudal lords of the land to resist Liu Bian became their only way out.

However, what they did not know was that their every move was monitored clearly by the Shadow Guards in the shadows.

Ever since they developed the thought of resistance, the outcome for these people was already destined to be failure.

And the outcome of failure was to exit the stage of history.

Ten days later, outside the gate of Luoyang City, both sides of the official road were already filled with people who had come to watch.

The lively scene was just like the New Year.

They had all heard the news that Liu Bian was to return in triumph today and had come to watch.

"Have you all heard? It is said that this time, His Majesty has pacified the rebellions in Liangzhou and Bingzhou!"

At this moment, in the crowd, someone said proudly to the person beside them.

"Hehe, your news is outdated. It is said that this time, His Majesty did not just pacify the rebellions in the two provinces..."

Just as that person's voice fell, someone immediately retorted.

"What! Could it be that you know something?"

"Exactly, tell us quickly, what other major events has His Majesty accomplished?"

At this moment, after hearing this person's words, others couldn't help but ask curiously.

Seeing so many people asking curiously, this person smiled proudly.

He immediately said mysteriously to the crowd:

"Since you all want to know, then I will tell you."

"A relative of mine is in the Luoyang City yamen; he came home and told us that His Majesty this time did not just pacify the rebellions in Liangzhou and Bingzhou!"

"After His Majesty went to Liangzhou this time, he also wiped out the Qiang tribe that had ravaged Liangzhou for over a decade."

"It is said that those officials and soldiers of the Qiang tribe were all killed."

"And the over one hundred thousand people of the Qiang tribe were all demoted to slaves!"

Speaking to this point, a look of reverence also appeared on this person's face.

"What! His Majesty is actually so formidable; he defeated the Qiang tribe!"

"Indeed, this is too formidable; he is worthy of being His Majesty!"

And at this moment, the crowd watching, having heard this news, were all shocked.

They had only thought that this time Liu Bian had simply pacified the rebellions in the two provinces.

They had not expected that he had even defeated the Qiang tribe; the nature of this was different.

You must know, pacifying a rebellion was just an internal matter of the Han, but defeating the Qiang tribe was different.

This was fighting against a foreign tribe; to achieve such a great victory was a tremendous happy event for the people of the Han.

Seeing that everyone was already shocked, that person said to them again:

"This is what shocks you? There is more!"

"What! There is more?"

"My heavens! Tell us quickly, what other military achievements does His Majesty have?"

The crowd, hearing that this was not the end, all asked him in shock.

"You all know that His Majesty was fighting on two fronts back then, and at the same time as the expedition to Liangzhou, he also ordered General Zhang Liao to lead fifty thousand troops on an expedition to Bingzhou, correct."

"Of course, we all know this; could it be that this time it is related to General Zhang Liao?"

At this moment, after the crowd heard this person's inquiry, they immediately responded.

Seeing this, this person immediately said to the crowd:

"You don't know, this time General Zhang Liao not only pacified the rebellion in Bingzhou, but also defeated the Xiongnu who occupied the three commanderies of Shuofang in Bingzhou!"

Upon hearing this, the crowd was somewhat surprised; they had not expected that Zhang Liao had actually wiped out the Xiongnu who occupied the three commanderies of Bingzhou.

This was truly a tremendous happy event, even more shocking than the pacification of the entire Bingzhou rebellion.

"He is worthy of being the commander personally appointed by His Majesty; this strength is truly powerful!"

"Indeed, these Xiongnu people dared to take advantage of our Han's internal chaos to occupy our three commanderies of Bingzhou; they should be dealt with properly!"

"General Zhang Liao is mighty! I never expected that he could actually defeat the Xiongnu army and recover the three commanderies of Shuofang!"

These reports of victory were truly too shocking for them.

Ever since the late Emperor Ling died, the people of Luoyang had not heard news of a great victory by the imperial court for a long time.

"Look quickly, that is His Majesty's Red Dragon Flag!"

Suddenly, some people saw Liu Bian's Red Dragon Imperial Flag and immediately shouted excitedly. ===== CHAPTER 136 =====