Chapter 214 Reversal
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Zhao Xu, Liu Fu, Zhongli and other officials and generals entered the meeting hall.
The cheers of the people have not stopped at this time.
The King of Yan defeated the Yuan family and repelled the northern barbarians, which undoubtedly saved the lives of the people of Yanzhou and saved them from the slaughter of the enemy.
How can they not be grateful to the King of Yan?
"Everyone, although the siege of Yancheng has been lifted, the remnants of the Yuan family are still causing trouble in Yanzhou. We should continue to eliminate them." Zhao Xu's mood became heavy after the initial joy.
Yancheng was defended, but they also paid a heavy price.
According to Liu Fu, at least 4,000 new soldiers were killed or injured.
And the people outside Yancheng who were killed by the Yuan family soldiers were countless.
These Yuan family soldiers were just like locusts passing through the border, causing huge damage.
"Your Highness is right, this matter cannot be delayed." Zhongli said seriously.
Most of the generals in the Yuan family army are the sons of wealthy families in various counties, and they are spread all over the counties of Yanzhou.
Now that the Yuan family has been defeated, they will certainly fall into a hysterical situation.
I am afraid that they will burn, kill, and loot before escaping Yanzhou.
Liu Fu nodded, "The siege of Yancheng has been lifted, and I don't know what happened to Shanggu County?"
Zhao Xu heard this and said, "There is no time to lose. Zhongli, you take a rest and go to Shanggu County immediately, and then go to various counties to clear out the remnants of the Yuan family."
Looking at Chen Hu, he said, "You and Zhongli will act together."
Both of them are cavalry, and together they have more than 6,000 people.
Such a large-scale cavalry is enough to sweep away the remnants of the Yuan family in various counties.
"Yes, Your Highness." Chen Hu clasped his fists.
Zhao Xu said to Qin Shan again: "I will give you 5,000 men and horses, ten field artillery, and cooperate with the two to attack the city and seize the land. Anyone who resists will be killed without mercy."
"I understand!" Qin Shan said loudly.
After giving orders to the three people, Zhao Xu ordered the three to set off immediately.
The three took the order and left.
Only Liu Fu and other officials were left in the meeting hall. Zhao Xu said, "The war has come to an end. You should immediately appease the people of the two counties, and at the same time mobilize the local soldiers to strictly investigate the countryside and round up the fleeing remnants of the Yuan family."
"Yes, Your Highness." Liu Fu replied.
At this time, Zhao Xu stood up and walked straight out of the palace.
Liu Fu was surprised and said, "Your Highness is still leaving?"
"The Yuan family's troops fled to Fanyang, and Yuan Li hid in Fanyang City. I want to take him down myself." Zhao Xu said.
Recalling the continuous harm done to him by the Yuan family during this period, he was so angry that his teeth itched.
Now that the Yuan family's troops have caused chaos in Yanguan again, causing such heavy casualties, how could he let him go.
If he doesn't take the opportunity to take him down, it's inevitable that there will be more troubles.
In the field of power, sometimes right and wrong are not distinguished, only interests are considered.
In history, there are many forces that have rebelled and accepted the amnesty of the court.
Liu Fu understood and followed behind Zhao Xu.
Feng'er and Luan'er had been waiting outside the door. Seeing Zhao Xu was about to leave again, they immediately became nervous.
Zhao Xu smiled and said, "You wait in the palace for a few days. I will go to Fanyang to capture Yuan Li."
"Your Highness, be careful." The two were helpless. They were still thinking about telling the King of Yan about their worries later.
Unexpectedly, the King of Yan was about to leave again.
But they also understood that this matter was caused by the Yuan family.
The King of Yan would not give up until Yuan Li was captured.
After leaving the palace, Zhao Xu had not taken a few steps when he saw Ma Yuan running over with a happy face.
When he came to Zhao Xu, Ma Yuan was panting. He knew that the King of Yan had returned.
But there were too many people on the road, and he squeezed for a long time before coming.
"Your Highness has turned the tide. I admire you. I admire you. This time when I return to the capital, I will definitely ask for credit for your Highness, and ask for great credit." Ma Yuan said with a cupped hand, full of admiration for Zhao Xu.
If it weren't for the King of Yan, he couldn't imagine what Yanzhou would be like now?
"Needless to say, no one can cover up the merits of our prince." Liu Fu said.
He was unhappy when Ma Yuan investigated the King of Yan.
Until now, he still distrusted this censor from the capital.
In his opinion, if it weren't for these court officials, Yanzhou wouldn't have caused such a big mess.
At the beginning, Yuan Li was taken down directly, and nothing would have happened. Why did so many people die in vain?
Liu Fu's unhappiness was on his face. Ma Yuan was ashamed. Although his official rank was much higher than Liu Fu, he still didn't have a temper.
At this time, he also asked in confusion: "Where is your highness going now?"
Ma Yuan was still the highest official in Yanzhou in name.
After all, the imperial edict gave him the right to act at his own convenience.
Although he won this time, Zhao Xu was not carried away by it.
He still had to be controlled by the court.
And this Ma Yuan was still good in his opinion, an upright minister.
There was no need to offend him, so he glared at Liu Fu and told him his purpose.
Ma Yuan nodded, "Your Highness, be careful on this trip. If you can capture Yuan Li alive, then capture him alive. If you can't capture him alive, then kill him immediately. This old minister will return to the capital and report to the emperor about the events in Yanzhou during this period."
"Then I'll have to trouble Ma Yushi." Zhao Xu said.
After saying that, he saluted, got on his horse and was about to leave.
At this time, a team of cavalry suddenly came in a hurry and arrived in front of him.
"Your Highness, something happened!" The leading cavalry general said after getting off the horse.
Ma Yuan immediately became nervous and said, "What's wrong? Beidi is fighting back again!"
Zhao Xu also looked puzzled.
Now that Beidi has withdrawn, the Yuan family is doomed, and he can't guess what big thing will happen.
"Your Highness, the Yuan family's troops and horses withdrew from Yanguan and there was a mess. Yuan Xiu captured and killed Guo Tu, saying that Guo Tu had falsely passed on the order of the head of the family, and Yuan Li was murdered by Guo Tu and was seriously injured." The cavalry general said.
"What!" Ma Yuan and Zhao Xu exclaimed almost at the same time.
The cavalry general continued: "They also captured the general who rescued Guo Tu. The general admitted that he attacked the imperial guards and assassinated Yuan Li with Guo Tu to seize the head of the family token."
"Ma Yushi, do you believe it?" After the general finished speaking, Zhao Xu looked at Ma Yuan.
In his opinion, this was definitely Yuan Li's self-torture.
But he had to admire that Yuan Li's trick really washed himself clean.
It was Guo Tu who was sent to Beidi, and it was also Guo Tu who led the troops to attack Yanguan.
Now Yuan Li is seriously injured and unconscious again, and there are generals who risk their lives to confess Guo Tu's crimes. It is really perfect.
"I don't believe it either." Ma Yuan frowned, "But Your Highness should not attack Fanyang, otherwise it would be a conspiracy to murder an official of the court, which is equivalent to rebellion."
"Ma Yushi, are you confused? Yuan Li rebelled and used Guo Tu as a scapegoat, how come Your Highness's attack on Fanyang is considered a rebellion!" Liu Fuqi's face was purple and swollen. He had been enduring Ma Yuan for a long time and finally exploded.
Then he turned to Zhao Xu, "Your Highness, no matter whether it is Guo Tu or Yuan Li, it is an ironclad fact that the Yuan family's troops attacked Yanguan. We should break Fanyang and capture Yuan Li first."
"I'm afraid it won't work." The cavalry general showed reluctance, "When I arrived, Qizhou Mu Han Qi led 100,000 troops and arrived in Fanyang!"