Can I get to the other side?

Hearing the angel coming, Zhang Yan did not dare to neglect it, and immediately led everyone out of the camp to greet him, and then they were all shocked.

At the foot of the mountain, there were carriages for transporting goods parked one after another, piled with all kinds of wealth. At a glance, there were at least hundreds of carriages!

The bandits of the Black Mountain Army had never seen such a scene before, and they were dazzled by the wealth in front of them, and they could hardly hold back their saliva.

"General Zhang Yan of Pingbei accepts the decree--!"

The angel unfolded the imperial decree and said loudly.

Zhang Yan came to the angel without hesitation, prostrated himself and worshiped, doing the ultimate etiquette.

The angel read: "The Imperial Edict: General Pingbei has devoted himself to the country, has made contributions to delaying the army of Yuan thieves and creating opportunities for war. I am very pleased. I will confer him the title of Marquis of Anguo Township and reward him with 300 carts of goods, a set of armor, and a royal sword!"

"The Yuan thieves are rampant. I hope General Pingbei will continue to work hard and continue to delay the army of Yuan thieves. After the war, I will reward him according to his merits!"

After reading the imperial edict, the angel waved his hand.

Someone immediately came up with a set of brand new elite armor and weapons made by Zhen family craftsmen and put them on Zhang Yan on the spot.

Zhang Yan held the imperial edict, looked at the brand new armor on his body, and the heavy sword in his hand, and was so excited that he could not express it in words!

This is a reward from the emperor!

Many Black Mountain Army bandits looked at Zhang Yan, who was wearing armor and was extremely majestic, and their eyes were red. Jealousy and envy were simply beyond words!

Marquis of Anguo Township! General Pingbei! He also received three hundred carts of wealth and armor from the emperor. This is a step to heaven!

Zhang Yan didn't care that the muddy ground would dirty his armor, and he knelt down heavily, panting and said: "I will live up to your majesty's high expectations! Fight against Yuan thieves to the death!"

The angel nodded with satisfaction, then looked at the Black Mountain Army bandits who were watching eagerly, and took out another imperial edict, saying: "Your Majesty has ordered that all the families of the Black Mountain Army who died in the battle will be counted as military families, and can be compensated and regain their household registration!"

"The living can also be cleared of their crimes after the war, obtain civilian status, and receive rewards from your majesty."

"You common people, why don't you thank God for his grace?"

Facing these bandits who couldn't read a single word, the angel was too lazy to read the edict, and directly said the content of the imperial edict.

Now it was the turn of many Black Mountain Army soldiers to be shocked.

Cleared of crimes, obtained civilian status, and can still accept rewards? Even after they died in battle, their families could receive military dependents treatment and pensions? !

Seeing them standing there without any reaction, Zhang Yan could not help but curse: "Why are you all standing there? Hurry up and thank His Majesty for His Grace!"

The Black Mountain soldiers woke up as if from a dream, and saluted in their own ways. Some prostrated themselves, some put their hands together, some bowed their hands, some knelt down... all kinds of things.

But the same thing was that they were all grateful!

For these refugees, the biggest wish was to clear their names, restore their civilian status, and return to live in the town.

Now they only need to wait until after the war to restore their status. Even if they die in battle, their families can restore their household registration and receive pensions!

Isn't this a great grace from heaven!

The angel didn't care, and handed the imperial edict to Zhang Yan, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty is very optimistic about General Pingbei. If General Pingbei can keep Yuan Shao, it is possible that he will be granted the title of county marquis."

"General Pingbei, don't let your Majesty down."

Zhang Yan looked extremely respectful, and vowed: "Please ask the angel to report to your Majesty on my behalf. I will do my best!"

Glorious wealth is right in front of you!

No... already!

The emperor was more generous than he imagined. Not only did he reward him, but he also pardoned the Black Mountain Army, and gave those members of the Black Mountain Army who died in the battle the treatment of military dependents!

He didn't know how to express his gratitude!

The angel patted Zhang Yan's shoulder, and then led his men out of the camp, leaving only the hundreds of carts of wealth and goods brought over, quietly placed there, tempting the hearts of these bandits.

Zhang Yan carefully put away the imperial edict, then glanced at everyone, and ordered Sun Qing and Wang Dang directly: "Go back and distribute these three hundred carts of wealth to the families of the brothers who died in the battle, and don't keep any of it."

"Ah?"

Sun Qing and Wang Dang were both shocked.

These are three hundred carts of wealth!

You can run to a small place and live a life of luxury with just a few carts, but now Zhang Yan wants to divide them all?

Zhang Yan said lightly: "I said that I want to seek wealth and a way out for everyone. It's just some wealth. As long as the brothers work hard with me, there will be plenty in the future!"

As he said, he turned his head and looked at the many members of the Black Mountain Army.

"Now I ask you again, are you willing to leave the mountain stronghold, or work with me... no, with this marquis, for the court?"

Zhang Yan deliberately emphasized the two words "this marquis".

He is now the Marquis of Anguo Township!

A real marquis, a real general, and a great honor to his ancestors!

"Follow the boss!"

Wang Dang was the first to raise his arms and shout, and after he started, everyone in the mountain stronghold shouted loudly and responded!

"Listen to the boss!"

"The boss is the most powerful!"

"Serve His Majesty!"

"Join the court!"

The examples of being appointed as a marquis and a general are right in front of us, and there are also the decrees issued by the emperor before, all of which prove that being recruited by the court is the best way out!

Even if they die, their families can return to normal life and their future is guaranteed. How can they not work hard for it!

Seeing this, Zhang Yan finally showed a satisfied smile, lightly dusted off the non-existent dust on her chest armor, held the knife, and walked into the village with her head held high.

Next, he will have a fight with Yuan Shao!

…

Yicheng, the prefect's mansion.

Another imperial edict to Yuan Shao also arrived in Youzhou from Yecheng, and the person who sent the edict was none other than Cui Lin.

Seeing Cui Lin, Yuan Shao was furious. He slammed the table and said, "Cui Lin! You and your brother Cui Yan betrayed me. How come you still have the nerve to come see me? Aren't you afraid that I will kill you!"

The last time Cui Yan wrote a letter to trick him into sending troops to attack Yecheng, he lost 15,000 troops. Chunyu Qiong and Han Meng died in battle. In the end, even Jushou was captured and died!

Every time he thought about this, he felt heartbroken!

At the same time, he is also full of hatred for Cui Yan and Cui Lin!

Faced with Yuan Shao's anger, Cui Lin showed no fear and snorted coldly: "You are holding the emperor hostage and intending to rebel. How can my brother and I help Yuan do this?"

"I'm here to convey His Majesty's decree! Why don't you kneel down and accept it?"

Hearing this, Yuan Shao sneered.

"Imperial decree? This is just the emperor's decree faked by the two thieves Yuan Xi and Lu Bu! They are the ones who are really holding the emperor hostage!"

Cui Lin was furious when he heard this, pointed at Yuan Shao's nose and cursed: "How brave Yuan Shao! You refuse to obey the emperor's decree! Do you want to rebel?"

"Your Majesty's decree is here! It is clearly written in it. You, Yuan Shao, are the thief who holds the Emperor hostage! Your Majesty orders you to return as soon as possible within one month, otherwise you will be punished as a traitor! Together with your great general, Great Sima Zhi He was also dismissed from his position!"

"You are presumptuous!"

Yan Liang, Ju Yi, Jiang Qi and others immediately changed their faces and were about to step forward to capture Cui Lin who was uttering arrogant words.

However, when Yuan Shao saw this, he waved his hand to stop them and snorted: "He is the emperor's messenger after all. Let's spare his life today and drive him out of the city!"

"promise!"

Jiang Qi took the order and led Cui Lin out.

Then Yuan Shao had someone pick up the imperial edict that fell on the ground and read it carefully. His face quickly became gloomy, and he cursed through gritted teeth:

"Lu Bu and Yuan Xi! What two traitors!"

The content of this imperial edict is indeed what Cui Lin said, asking him to surrender as soon as possible. If not, he will be officially designated as a rebel and stripped of all positions and titles.

But he didn't think this was the decree issued by Liu Xie. It must be the fake imperial decree issued by the two thieves Yuan Xi and Lu Bu!

But no matter what, even though it is a fake imperial edict, in the eyes of the people in the world, this imperial edict is real. Once it spreads, it will have a huge impact, and even he cannot ignore it.

"Hmph! Are you using the imperial edict to ruin my reputation?"

"So what if I make you bad!"

"Do you think that by seizing Qingzhou and holding the Emperor hostage, you are qualified to challenge me? Two ignorant children do not know how high the sky is!"

"This north is still my world!"

Yuan Shao threw the imperial edict into the brazier in front of him and burned it, then told Yan Liang: "Gather the army and set off back to Hejian County tomorrow!"

Since they want to fight, then fight!

Look who is the Lord of the North!

Yan said hesitantly: "My lord, winter is coming soon. It is not wise to rush back to Jizhou to fight now."

"We have gone through successive battles and need to replenish our troops. My Lord, you might as well transfer General Gao back from Yizhou. After we rest for the winter, it won't be too late to join forces with General Gao to fight back."

"And during this period of time, I have also found traces of the Black Mountain Army outside the city, which shows that these bandits are still determined to be evil. After we leave Yicheng, they may join forces with Gongsun Xu to fight back."

Now Qingzhou is lost, Youzhou has not been completely captured, Jizhou is in danger, the situation is too difficult, and it is necessary to adjust the strategy.

Thinking of this, Yan Liang carefully suggested: "My lord, why don't you release the prison guard from prison and listen to his opinion?"

"After being locked up for so long, the supervisor should realize his mistake."

He still misses the days when Tian Feng made suggestions and Yuan Shao fully accepted them. That was the most comfortable time for him in the war.

But since taking over Youzhou, his lord has begun not to listen to advice. As a result, he has repeatedly made mistakes, and the situation has become increasingly worse.

He knew Tian Feng's suggestion was correct.

But he didn't dare to speak for Tian Feng.

"No need!"

When Tian Feng was mentioned, Yuan Shao was still angry and refused without thinking. He said coldly: "Just let him be locked up in prison! Whenever he is willing to bow his head and admit his mistake, I will release him!"

He just wanted Tian Feng to bow his head.

This single-minded guy was about to drive him to death, but even so, he couldn't kill him because he had no available counselors at the moment.

Yuan Shao said coldly: "Just follow my orders. In three days, we will set off to return to Hejian County and take back Wei County!"

Yan Liang sighed and accepted the order.

…

At night, Yicheng Prison.

Yan Liang came to the prison to visit Tian Feng with some wine and food. Feeling the coldness in the prison, he frowned and said to the jailer: "Why is it so cold that you don't even know how to light some charcoal fire? Didn't I ask you to take good care of the prison guards!"

Just when the jailer was about to answer, Tian Feng said: "Don't blame them, it was me who refused. I am a subordinate prisoner and should be the same as other prisoners. How can I get special treatment?"

Yan Liang felt helpless when he heard this.

He could understand some of Yuan Shao's feelings.

Tian Feng's rigid character is really deadly.

After entering the cell and putting down the food in his hand, Yan Liang said to Tian Feng: "The imperial edict from Yecheng asked the lord to surrender, otherwise the lord will be labeled as a traitor and deprived of his title and position."

"The lord decided to set off to return to Jizhou in three days to fight a decisive battle with Yuan Xi and Lu Bu to fight for Jizhou."

"My persuasion is useless."

Tian Feng's face changed suddenly, and he said in shock: "How can the lord make such a stupid decision? Lu Bu just won a great victory and his morale is high. Now the lord will definitely lose in a decisive battle with Lu Bu!"

"No! I want to see the lord, I want to persuade him!"

Tian Feng's tone was extremely anxious.

Yan Liang said: "The lord is still angry, the military supervisor should stay in prison, otherwise the lord will really kill you in anger."

"In my opinion, the military supervisor should bow his head and admit his mistakes to the lord, so that he doesn't have to be trapped in prison."

Tian Feng refused without thinking: "I am not wrong, why should I admit my mistakes to the lord? I said all the words of loyalty and honesty, and the facts have proved that everything I said is correct, but the lord just doesn't want to listen to my advice!"

"The lord is too confused! You must know that loyal words are unpleasant to the ears!"

Tian Feng said with great pain.

Yan Liang just felt a headache and stopped persuading him. After shaking his head, he got up and left the prison.

Two stubborn people.

...

Jingzhou, outside Xiangyang City.

A carriage covered with dust and mud, so dirty that its original color could not be seen, slowly stopped.

On the carriage, a dishevelled figure who looked like a beggar looked up at the tall walls of Xiangyang City and almost cried.

"I... finally arrived!"

This beggar was Emperor Xian of Han!

He came all the way from Yuzhou. In order to avoid the tragedy that happened in Yanzhou, he did not stop at the counties along the way and came directly to Xiangyang City.

Wiping his tears, Emperor Xian of Han drove the carriage and was about to drive into the city.

However, the soldiers guarding the city stopped him.

"Who are you! Where did this carriage come from?"

A soldier said with a vigilant look. This kind of carriage did not look like something that this beggar could own. It was probably stolen.

Emperor Xian of Han took a deep breath, stood up from the carriage, stood with his hands behind his back, and said coldly to the soldiers: "I am the emperor of the Han Dynasty! I am here in Xiangyang today. Why don't you quickly inform the governor of Jingzhou and ask him to come and greet me!"

Emperor Xian of Han held his head high and was full of pride.

Emperor?

The two soldiers at the gate were shocked when they heard this. They looked at each other, nodded, and then rushed forward to take down Emperor Xian of Han!

"Bold and unruly people! How dare you pretend to be the emperor!"

"Quickly arrest him and put him in jail!"

I'm going to break my promise. I'm sorry that I can't update in the early morning. I wrote 8,000 words today, and my arm still hurts. It's quite uncomfortable to sit and type. I'll put on two plasters later.

I've tried voice typing, and it feels completely different from typing.