Chapter 196: The Yellow Turban Sage Maiden

However, unlike Liu Zhang, Liu Biao, and Liu Yao,

Qingzhou, which had been occupied by the remnants of the Yellow Turbans, panicked after receiving Liu Bian's imperial edict.

They were an army composed of people who could not survive; back then, the million-strong Yellow Turbans were defeated by the Great Han's several hundred thousand troops.

And now, Liu Bian had directly mobilized twenty thousand Qinglong troops to attack them.

Three months ago, Qinglong Legion General Guan Yu had only led one hundred thousand troops and, in less than ten days, had pacified the rebellion of Gongsun Zan in Youzhou.

This had truly shocked them.

Regarding the strength of the Qinglong Legion, they were quite fearful.

In the Yellow Turban camp in Qingzhou, many people were sitting.

"Sage Maiden, Guan Yu's Qinglong Legion has already set out. We must prepare early!"

At this time, Zhang Yan, the commander of the Black Mountain Army in Qingzhou, said to the Yellow Turban Sage Maiden, Zhang Ning.

Back then, after Zhang Jiao died, his daughter, the Yellow Turban Sage Maiden Zhang Ning, took over the remaining Yellow Turban Army.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Ning said to the generals of the Yellow Turban Army:

"Now, the imperial court is powerful. Moreover, the reason why my father rebelled back then was because the imperial court was corrupt and the emperor was incompetent."

"This led to everyone being unable to survive, which is why they followed my father, wanting to overthrow this corrupt empire."

"However, what kind of person the current Great Han emperor is, presumably everyone has heard about it these days!"

"Now, the people living under the rule of the imperial court have all been allocated their own land."

"They have planted high-yield food crops, and the lives of the people under his rule have become prosperous."

"Moreover, he holds powerful armies in his hands."

"Now, the six great legions have all mobilized, launching a war of unification."

"For the sake of these people, I have decided to submit to the imperial court!"

Zhang Ning told everyone her thoughts.

"This..."

"Sage Maiden, but we are, after all, rebels. If we submit, will the imperial court let us off?"

Hearing Zhang Ning's words, Zhang Yan asked with some worry.

As for the others, they showed signs of being moved.

Just as Zhang Ning said, they were all people who had been forced by the imperial court to the point of being unable to survive.

If there had been even a glimmer of hope, they would not have chosen to rebel.

Moreover, since Liu Bian took power, the various policies he introduced had all benefited the people.

Now, the people living under Liu Bian's rule each had their own land.

Many families also had surplus grain.

Regarding the things that had happened in the Great Han Empire during this period, the whole world knew about it now.

They also envied such days.

Having their own land to plant and surplus grain at home.

Unlike now, still bearing the name of Yellow Turban remnants.

Living in fear every day, afraid that they would be wiped out by the imperial court one day.

Therefore, when Zhang Ning said the words about surrendering, no one opposed it.

All they were worried about was whether the imperial court would accept their surrender.

"Judging by the actions of this emperor Liu Bian during this period, he should accept us."

"In this way, Guan Hai, you go to meet General Guan Yu, the commander of the Qinglong Legion, and tell him our thoughts."

"See whether the imperial court will accept us!"

Seeing the worries of the crowd, Zhang Ning comforted them.

"Yes, Sage Maiden!"

Upon hearing this, Guan Hai responded solemnly.

They all knew that with their strength, they were absolutely no match for the imperial army.

Moreover, the current Liu Bian was at the height of his power.

The entire world was about to fall into his hands.

From the few wars in which Liu Bian rose, they had already discovered that the army in Liu Bian's hands must be very powerful.

Whether it was the rebellion of Dong Zhuo in Liangzhou and Bingzhou back then,

or the rebellion of Gongsun Zan in Youzhou three months ago,

they were all pacified quickly in a short time.

And as the Yellow Turban Army, they had fought against the Han army back then.

They knew very well the strength of the Han army.

And Liu Bian's army could quickly pacify these rebellions.

One could imagine how powerful the army in his hands was.

Moreover, they had heard that Liu Bian's army had all cultivated martial arts.

Although they did not know the specific situation of martial arts,

just from the literal meaning, one could know that this must be a good thing.

After Guan Hai left, Zhang Ning said to the crowd:

"Alright, you all go down. Everything will wait until Guan Hai returns!"

"Yes, Sage Maiden!"

After everyone left, only Zhang Ning was left standing in the hall.

"Father, Ning'er has no other choice!"

"Father, do you know?"

"The current Yellow Turban Army has started to rob the people!"

"The Yellow Turban Army you built has already changed."

"They have become lazy and idle, doing nothing."

"Many people who followed me are now wearing thin clothes and are not eating enough!"

Zhang Ning just stood there, complaining to the empty hall.

"The current Son of Heaven of the Great Han is different from all previous emperors."

"He rose from humble beginnings and single-handedly propped up the Great Han Empire that was about to collapse!"

"He even used grand gestures to take back the land in the hands of aristocratic families and distribute it to the people of the world."

"Moreover, he also brought out many high-yield food crops and gave them to the people to plant."

"The current emperor has already gained the recognition of all the people in the world. Of the thirteen provinces of the Great Han, seven are already in the hands of the Son of Heaven!"

"As for people like Liu Zhang and Liu Biao, they still cannot see the situation clearly, thinking that with the natural barrier of the Yangtze River, they can sleep soundly!"

"Do they not know that the Son of Heaven unifying the world is already the trend of the times!"

To be honest, Zhang Ning was very disdainful of the actions of Liu Biao and the others.

Guarding such a large foundation, they only knew how to enjoy themselves and had no idea how to forge ahead.

How could such people resist the imperial army that was at the height of its power?

In Jingzhou, inside the Xiangyang Inspector's Mansion.

"Too much deception! Sun Jian, after I defeat Huang Zhong's Zhuque Legion, I will deal with you properly!"

Looking at the alliance conditions brought back by Yin Ji, Liu Biao was immediately furious.

Sun Jian was clearly blackmailing him, and he could only accept it.

"My lord, please prioritize the overall situation. The current priority is to defeat Huang Zhong's Zhuque Legion first!"

Seeing Liu Biao's great anger, Kuai Liang immediately stood up to comfort him.

"Hmph, if it weren't for defeating Huang Zhong's two hundred thousand Zhuque Legion troops, I would hate not to kill him right now!"

After hearing Kuai Liang's words, Liu Biao snorted coldly.

Subsequently, he said to Yin Ji:

"Yin Ji, go and mobilize fifty thousand shi of grain and fodder to send to Sun Jian!"

"Tell him to hurry and send people to Xiangyang to support me!"

Upon hearing this, Yin Ji immediately responded respectfully to Liu Biao:

"Yes!"

After Yin Ji left, Liu Biao asked Kuai Liang:

"Where has Huang Zhong's army reached now?" ===== CHAPTER 197 =====