Chương 94: Liu Hong issues an imperial edict to conscript troops

The tenth: Tian Feng, courtesy name Yuanhao, was from Julu County.

An upright strategist is simply too stubborn.

Eleventh: Ju Shou, a native of Guangping County.

He was Yuan Shao's top strategist, possessing exceptional abilities.

The twelfth: Yan Liang, courtesy name Gongji, was a native of Tangyang County, Anping Prefecture.

A famous general from Hebei died a tragic death.

The thirteenth: Wen Chou, a native of Tangyang County, Anping Prefecture.

He was as famous as Yan Liang and was also a fierce general.

The fourteenth: Zhang Zhongjing, a native of Nieyang County, Nanyang Prefecture.

A medical sage! We must get him! How can we fight a war without good doctors?

……

After finishing writing, Liu Ce handed the list to Liu Hong.

He thought to himself with a smug satisfaction: The Han Dynasty is not yet over, and the imperial authority and dignity still remain.

The emperor issues an edict to transfer people; who dares disobey? Once these people are under my command, I can slowly "influence" them. Why would I be afraid they won't be loyal?

Liu Hong took the list and looked it over carefully.

He nodded when he saw the names Xun Yu and Ju Shou; he had heard of them and they were indeed talented. But the others…

Lü Bu? Never heard of him.

Jia Xu? Who's that?

Huang Zhong? A veteran?

Xi Zhicai? Never heard of him.

Zhang Liao, Gao Shun, Chen Gong, Guo Jia, Tian Feng, Yan Liang, Wen Chou, Zhang Zhongjing... and the rest... who are they? I've never even heard of them.

Liu Hong wondered to himself: Where did my brother hear about these people? Are they reliable?

But then he thought: Who cares! My brother wants it anyway, so I'll give it to him! He must have his reasons, and these are all minor figures. It's not like I'll have to transfer them.

"Very well!" Liu Hong waved his sleeve.

"No problem! These are minor matters! I will issue an edict immediately to transfer all these people to Youzhou and place them under your command!"

He handed the list to Zhang Rang and smiled at Liu Ce:

"My dear brother, I have granted your request. However..."

He paused, his tone half-joking, half-serious:

"When you go to Youzhou, if you can't stop the Xianbei and Wuhuan, I'll have to deal with you!"

Liu Ce quickly cupped his hands in greeting: "Your Majesty, please rest assured! I will certainly not allow the barbarian horses to cross the Yin Mountains!"

"Good!" Liu Hong nodded in satisfaction.

After finishing their business, Liu Hong remembered the box of "aphrodisiac pills".

He leaned closer and whispered:

"Brother, this medicine you gave me... really works?"

Liu Ce said sincerely, "If you take it as I say, it will definitely work. However, Your Majesty, please remember not to overdose."

Liu Hong's eyes lit up even more.

He chatted with Liu Ce for a few more minutes before sending him back. Liu Hong was itching to try it out.

Seeing this, Liu Ce wisely took his leave.

As soon as Liu Ce left, Liu Hong immediately said to Zhang Rang:

"Hurry! Make arrangements for tonight... Hmm, have Consort Li come to serve you in bed!"

"Yes!" Zhang Rang bowed and withdrew.

Liu Hong held the box of "aphrodisiac pills" and smiled like a child.

The Greenhouse Palace is the sleeping quarters.

The specific details are not convenient to disclose.

In short, half an hour later, Liu Hong lay exhausted on the bed, panting, but with a satisfied smile on his face.

He muttered to himself, "My brother was right... This medicine is miraculous!"

After lying down for a while and recovering, he called Zhang Rang over.

When Zhang Rang entered, he saw Liu Hong's appearance and understood what was going on, but pretended not to know.

"What are your orders, Your Majesty?"

"Go and draft an imperial edict," Liu Hong said.

"Summon all the people on this document to Youzhou and place them under the command of Liu Ce, the Marquis of Champion, General of Chariots and Cavalry, and Governor of Youzhou."

He paused, then added, "It needs to be quick. Make them report to Luoyang as soon as possible, and then go to their new post with the Marquis of Champion."

"Yes." Zhang Rang took the list, glanced at it, and muttered to himself: Who are these people? I've never even heard of them.

But he dared not ask any more questions and bowed as he withdrew.

Liu Hong lay back down on the bed, closed his eyes, still savoring the feeling from just now, thinking to himself with a smug satisfaction:

"Having a younger brother like Liu Ce is truly my blessing. He can fight, he can write poetry, and he even sends me such fine things..."

He yawned, turned over, and quickly fell asleep.

In his dream, he saw the glorious Han Dynasty, with all nations paying tribute. And he was later known as the "Restorer of the Han Dynasty"...

Meanwhile, Liu Ce had already returned to the Zhen residence.

He was in a good mood.

The talent problem is solved! The emperor himself issued an edict to transfer people; who would dare not come?

Once those people are under his command, he has plenty of ways to win them over.

He sat in his study, and Ren Hongchang poured him tea.

Liu Ce held his teacup, gazing at the moonlight outside the window, a smile playing on his lips.

Those people on the list should be transferred over soon.

Lü Bu, Jia Xu, Huang Zhong, Xi Zhicai, Zhang Liao, Gao Shun, Chen Gong, Xun Yu, Guo Jia, Tian Feng, Ju Shou, Yan Liang, Wen Chou, Zhang Zhongjing, Yu Jin...

Wow, this lineup is amazing!

As for what to do when other feudal lords have no one left to use, well, let's just leave it at that!

Once all these people arrive, things will be much easier in Youzhou.

The literary figures include Xun Yu, Jia Xu, Guo Jia, Xi Zhicai, Tian Feng, Ju Shou, and Chen Gong; the military figures include Lü Bu, Huang Zhong, Zhang Liao, Gao Shun, Yan Liang, Wen Chou, and Yu Jin; the physician is Zhang Zhongjing; and in addition to the original figures Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Dian Wei, Qin Qiong, Cheng Yaojin, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, and Yuwen Chengdu…

With this configuration, not only is it enough to defend Youzhou, but it's also more than enough to launch a counterattack against the Xianbei and Wuhuan!

Liu Ce felt increasingly pleased with himself and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Ren Hongchang watched him from the side, his eyes full of curiosity: What good thing has the Marquis thought of? Why is he smiling so happily?

But she didn't ask; she just stood there quietly.

After Liu Ce finished laughing, he turned to look at Ren Hongchang.

Moonlight streamed in through the window, illuminating her face; she looked unreal.

Liu Ce's heart skipped a beat, and he said softly, "Hongchang, come here."

Ren Hongchang was taken aback, then obediently walked up to him.

Liu Ce looked at her for a long time, and finally sighed:

"Never mind, you're still young, go and rest."

Ren Hongchang blinked, somewhat puzzled, but still bowed and withdrew.

After she left again, Liu Ce shook his head and smiled bitterly:

"My willpower... I still need to work on it."

But then I thought: Anyway, the person is already here with me, they can't run away, I can take my time, no rush.

He stretched and went back to his room to sleep.

Early that morning, Liu Ce had just finished practicing with his halberd and was sweating profusely, thinking of washing up, when he heard the sound of horses' hooves outside the door.

A short while later, the Zhen family's steward trotted in, carrying a letter in his hands:

"My lord, someone has arrived from the General's residence."

Liu Ce took the invitation, glanced at it, and chuckled:

"Is He Jin getting restless? He failed to win me over at the banquet a few days ago, so today he's trying a different tactic, having Liu Bian try to get close to me."

The post was written very politely, saying that Prince Liu Bian admired his uncle's martial arts skills and specially invited him to teach horsemanship at Zhuolong Garden.

Liu Ce chuckled to himself: This Liu Bian kid, when I saw him at Changqiu Palace last time, he was hiding behind Empress He and didn't dare to speak. Now he wants to learn how to ride a horse. Interesting.

Zhao Yun frowned, "Brother, this move might have a deeper meaning. The General has been making frequent overtures lately, I'm afraid..."

"They probably want to tie me to their war machine." Liu Ce slammed the invitation on the stone table.

"It's just teaching a kid to ride a horse, let's go. Zilong, prepare the carriage—no, prepare the horses, let's go riding."