Chapter 398: The Shock of the Officials

After a while, the Court Hall was filled with people, and the officials remaining in Luoyang had all arrived.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Xun Yu and several others looked at each other, and only then did Xun Yu walk out from the ranks.

After scanning everyone, he slowly opened his mouth and said:

"My lords, calling everyone here today is to tell

Xun Yu paused here, and after seeing that everyone revealed curious expressions, he continued:

"His Majesty has ordered the Dark Guards to send back a report of victory. The battle report states that His Majesty has successfully conquered both Liangzhou and Bingzhou in their entirety and will be returning to the capital with the army in a few days!"

After Xun Yu finished speaking loudly, he looked at everyone with excitement; even though he already knew this good news, he could not help but feel a bit stirred at this moment.

As for those who arrived later, upon hearing what Xun Yu said, they were also full of excitement, and all began to converse in a somewhat uncomposed manner.

"Lord Xun Yu, is this true? Has His Majesty really conquered the lands of two provinces in such a short time?"

An official could not help but exclaim in disbelief toward Xun Yu.

Seeing the person who asked, Xun Yu could not help but say with displeasure: "Lord Hua Xin, what is the meaning of your words? This is a battle report personally delivered by the personnel of the Shadow Guards sent by His Majesty; how could this be false?"

It turned out that this person who exclaimed was the Gentleman of the Secretariat, Hua Xin, who was also considered a somewhat famous figure in original history.

However, after Liu Bian took power, he heavily employed those who were top-tier figures in original history.

Those belonging to the first-class ranks were talents, while someone like Hua Xin belonged to the second tier under Liu Bian.

And he was the kind at the very end of that tier.

"Lord Xun Yu, I absolutely have no such intention; it is just that for a moment, I found it a bit hard to accept this explosive news."

"I ask that Lord Xun Yu and all the lords do not blame this humble official for his slip of the tongue!"

Seeing Xun Yu's ugly expression as he questioned him, Hua Xin hurriedly and anxiously explained.

"Wenruo, since Hua Xin acted unintentionally, let it be!"

"You should read the details of the battle report to all the colleagues so as to avoid them guessing wildly!"

At this time, Yuan Kui, acting as the Grand Tutor, stepped out to act as a peacemaker and advised Xun Yu.

This matter concerning Hua Xin could be big or small, and since Hua Xin was his protégé, he had to say a few words to excuse him.

Moreover, it was not a major event; even if this matter reached His Majesty, it would be a trivial affair.

"Lord Yuan is absolutely right. Wenruo, let this matter go; Hua Xin was just too excited for a moment!"

"That's right, don't hold this against Hua Xin; let's look at the battle report first!"

"Indeed, indeed!"

Following Yuan Kui's words, the Grand Marshal Yang Bu, the Master of Ceremonies Wang Yun, and others on the side also spoke to Xun Yu.

"Since all the lords have spoken, this official should not play the villain; let this matter end here!"

"I ask Lord Hua Xin to think thrice before speaking in the future!"

Seeing that everyone was pleading for Hua Xin, Xun Yu immediately let the matter drop.

He only gave Hua Xin a warning.

Upon hearing this, Hua Xin was overjoyed and hurriedly thanked everyone.

"Many thanks to Lord Xun Yu, and this humble official also thanks all the lords!"

After hearing his words, everyone just gave him a friendly smile.

Subsequently, Xun Yu continued:

"Then allow me to read the battle report sent by His Majesty for all the lords!"

After hearing this, everyone cupped their hands toward him and said:

"We trouble you, Lord Xun!"

Upon hearing this, Xun Yu nodded slightly to everyone, opened the battle report in his hand, and read it to them.

"I, Jia Xu, by the order of His Majesty, shall report the situation of our army to all the lords."

Yes, this battle report was personally written by Jia Xu under Liu Bian's order and handed to the Dark Guards to be transmitted to Luoyang.

"In this battle of Liangzhou, our army dispatched the Liangzhou Legion with fifty thousand soldiers and the Xiyuan Eight Captains with twenty thousand soldiers, totaling an army of seventy thousand."

"Lasting forty-six days, with the help of Wuwei Prefect Ma Teng, we successfully conquered the four commanderies previously in the hands of Dong Zhuo."

"Han Sui of Jincheng Commandery raised an army of forty thousand and secretly colluded with Che Liji and others of the Qiang tribe, totaling an army of sixty thousand to rebel."

"Fortunately, the news was intercepted by the Dark Guards. General Ma Teng first set an ambush, completely annihilating the twenty thousand troops led by the Qiang leader E He, and in this battle, he beheaded Han Sui's son-in-law, Yan Xing."

"As for Han Sui, he was captured alive by Ma Teng's army in the subsequent warfare."

"At the same time, because the Qiang leader Che Liji dared to send troops to help Han Sui and coveted the land of our Great Han, His Majesty was furious and dispatched Ma Teng, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and others to clean out the Qiang tribe in Liangzhou."

"Now, the Qiang King Che Liji and other Qiang leaders and their armies have all been wiped out."

"As for the more than one hundred thousand Qiang commoners, His Majesty could not bear to cause more slaughter and demoted them to slaves; after laboring for the Great Han Empire for ten years, they may be converted into third-class citizens of the Great Han Empire."

"The above is the entire process of this war. His Majesty will return to the capital with the army in a few days."

"I hope all the lords in the court will make preparations early."

As Xun Yu's impassioned voice fell, the entire hall was silent.

After Xun Yu looked around, he saw that everyone's mouths were slightly agape in shock, their expressions full of astonishment.

"All the lords!"

Seeing that everyone was immersed in shock, Xun Yu could not help but remind them.

"Hahaha, truly Heaven protects the Great Han, His Majesty is mighty!"

Xun Yu's shout startled the hundred officials out of their shock.

Tian Feng, having regained his senses, could not help but kneel directly on the ground and shout excitedly.

"Hahaha, truly Heaven protects the Great Han, His Majesty is mighty!"

"His Majesty is mighty!"

Tian Feng's shouting directly ignited the emotions of the hundred officials, and they all excitedly followed suit and shouted loudly.

After everyone cheered for a while, Wang Yun walked tremblingly in front of the hundred officials and said excitedly:

"Fellow colleagues, please listen to this old man's words!"

When the hundred officials saw that it was the Master of Ceremonies Wang Yun who came out to speak, they all quieted down.

After quieting down, the hundred officials respectfully said to Wang Yun:

"Please speak, Lord Master of Ceremonies!"

Seeing the attitude of the hundred officials, Wang Yun smiled with satisfaction.

To tell the truth, ever since Liu Bian took power, his days had been very glorious.

Especially previously, when Liu Bian told him to forge the Three Treasures of the Horse and handle the planting of sweet potatoes in the Sili region.

At that time, relying on the Marrow Cleansing Pill that Liu Bian bestowed upon him, he stepped into the first heaven of the Literary Dao Scholar rank in one go.

It had allowed him to show off quite a bit for a long time.

Even now, when Yuan Kui, Yang Bu, and other old ministers looked at him, they still occasionally revealed expressions of envy.

"Fellow colleagues, His Majesty has achieved such a great victory; we should properly and extensively publicize it."

"Firstly, so that our Great Han commoners can also be happy."

"Secondly, it can also let the warlords of the world know the majesty of our imperial court."

"I wonder what all the lords think of this old man's proposal?"

After Wang Yun finished speaking, he looked at the hundred officials with a smile.

"What the Master of Ceremonies says is very true; I agree!"

Regarding Wang Yun's proposal, Xun Yu was the first to come out in agreement.

After all, having achieved such a great victory, of course, it should be properly publicized.

Those who could stand here all had some talent, and they clearly knew the benefits involved.

Therefore, they had no reason to refuse Wang Yun's proposal and all shouted in unison:

"What the Master of Ceremonies says is very true; we second the motion!"