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Chapter 474: Intelligence
Chapter 474: Intelligence
September 25, 2017
Lu HaiKong had just obtained a source of exotic warhorses for the ranch and was thrilled, but before he could even catch his breath, news from the Imperial Court arrived.
However, it wasn't an official dispatch from the Court, but rather a message from Zhang Rang.
Although Lu HaiKong had sent Xin Ping to threaten Zhang Rang once for the position of Marquis of Bingzhou, causing tension between the two, they hadn't completely severed their ties.
Zhang Rang had considered cutting ties with Lu HaiKong, the powder keg, but their relationship had lasted for more than a day or two. Not only had Zhang Rang received over ten million gold from Lu HaiKong, but recently, he had even helped Lu HaiKong secure the position of Marquis of Bingzhou. Their relationship was no longer so easily severed.
In the current political landscape, Lu HaiKong and Zhang Rang were essentially considered equals and tied together. At this point, they couldn't break free even if they wanted to.
That was why Zhang Rang took the initiative to send news about Lu HaiKong, along with a copy of the battle report from Jiuzhou that Lu Zhi had recently sent.
When Zhang Rang's message arrived, Lu HaiKong was still at the ranch. After Xi Zhicai saw the message, he sent someone to bring Lu HaiKong back immediately.
As Lu HaiKong returned to the North Seal, and while looking at the intelligence that Xi Zhicai handed to him, one of Lu HaiKong's tasks underwent a change.
The task of choosing between the Yellow Turban and the Great Han Dynasty camps reappeared, and at this moment, the option to establish an independent camp was added to the camp selection task.
Regarding this camp selection task, Lu HaiKong didn't even bother to glance at it. After returning, he focused all his attention on the battle report from Jiuzhou that Zhang Rang had sent.
In fact, at this moment, when the Imperial Court's dispatch arrived, Lu HaiKong had essentially made his choice. He could only stand with the Eastern Han Dynasty and follow the Court's orders to join the army to suppress the Yellow Turbans.
Don't be fooled by the Yellow Turbans' current revelry; every Outsider knows that the Yellow Turbans won't last long.
The Great Han Dynasty's actions over the past four months were merely a warm-up, removing the rust from the surface of the decaying dynasty. Once the Great Han Dynasty's power truly erupts, the Yellow Turbans may not be able to withstand it.
Aside from the awe-inspiring power of the Great Han Dynasty, there's another point to consider. From the plot of the Yellow Turban Rebellion, it's evident that the System has strict control over the narrative.
It's likely that the System won't loosen its grip on the plot until after the feudal lords' campaign against Dong Zhuo. Only then will the Yellow Turbans' fate, sealed from the beginning, truly unfold, and their demise will be inevitable.
Once half a year has passed since the start of the Yellow Turban Rebellion plot, there will undoubtedly be a large number of Yellow Turban Outsiders changing camps. That's why Lu HaiKong initially told Xi Zhicai that the turning point in the Yellow Turban Rebellion would come after half a year.
Under these circumstances, Lu HaiKong couldn't possibly side with the Yellow Turbans, nor could he establish his own camp. Siding with the Yellow Turbans would be even more foolish, so he could only stand with the Eastern Han Dynasty. No matter what, Lu HaiKong is officially the Marquis of Bingzhou.
Lu HaiKong spent over half an hour carefully reading through the intelligence that Zhang Rang had sent, then finally looked up at Xi Zhicai.
In fact, Lu HaiKong had some prior knowledge of the information Zhang Rang sent, but not as detailed as what Zhang Rang provided.
Lu HaiKong had known beforehand that Lu Zhi's campaign this time wasn't as smooth as it was in the original plot, where he forced Zhang Jiao to retreat to Guangzong. Instead, it was a bit tragic from the start, as he was bullied by Zhang Jiao and is now suppressed in Ye City, struggling even to leave.
From the battle reports, it is evident that Lu Zhi has suffered a crushing defeat, and it is interesting to note that Ding Yuan, who was once defeated by Lu Hai Kong, is now under Lu Zhi's command.
Currently, Lu Zhi has a total of 100,000 troops, including Ding Yuan, while the opposing army in Julu boasts a massive force of one million soldiers.
However, Lu Hai Kong has become increasingly unimpressed by the so-called million-strong army, especially without the Yellow Turban warriors or elite troops. He believes that Pan Feng's Escort Legion alone could easily defeat the million-strong army of commoners.
"I thought I could relax for a few more months, but who would have thought someone would remember us?" Lu Hai Kong casually tossed aside Zhang Ran's intelligence report and sighed.
"You're now a governor of a province, and you recently annihilated the Wu and Xian Clans' 400,000-strong army. How could they possibly forget about you?" Xi Zhicai lazily sat on the silver moon, which he used as a couch, and replied.
"It seems I can't escape this war. Oh well, the situation in the three prefectures has stabilized, so I'll take some troops and go have a look."
Regarding Lu Hai Kong's military strategy, Xi Zhicai didn't say anything but asked, "Didn't you notice the other intelligence report that came with the transfer order?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Hai Kong realized that he had been so focused on Lu Zhi's battle reports that he had overlooked another intelligence report. He casually picked it up and took a look, and his eyes instantly narrowed.
"The Governor System! What a grand move by the Emperor!"
The version of the book he read was undoubtedly correct!
Lu Hai Kong's eyes gleamed with interest. Although he was already a governor of a province, he was still very intrigued by the position of Governor of Bingzhou, as it held significant military and political power over an entire province.
If Ding Yuan had been appointed as the Governor of Bingzhou instead of the Marquis of Bingzhou, his situation would not have been so dire. The prefects of those counties would not have stood idly by while Ding Yuan was surrounded.
"Currently, there are only three governors: Liu Yan of Yizhou, Liu Biao of Jingzhou, and Liu Yu of Youzhou, all of whom are members of the imperial clan. I predict that the Yuan family, who are also of the Four Generations Three Publics, will be appointed next. Initially, I don't have high hopes, but once this door is opened, it will be hard to predict what will happen next."
Lu Hai Kong was well aware of the allure of the Governor position. Although the court had only implemented the Governor System in a few provinces, once this door was opened, it would be like releasing a devil.
The introduction of the Governor System might not only fail to change the situation with the Yellow Turbans but could potentially make the Yellow Turban Rebellion even worse.
The governors and prefects in areas heavily affected by the Yellow Turbans might even use the Governor System to strengthen their own positions.
"I don't know how such a decision was made, but for me, it's not necessarily bad news. Perhaps after the Yellow Turban Rebellion, I might even have a chance to become the Governor of Bingzhou." Lu Hai Kong said, looking at Xi Zhicai.
Lu Hai Kong was determined to become the Governor of Bingzhou, as he had already exceeded the authority of a governor in many of his actions. If he didn't become the Governor of Bingzhou after the Yellow Turban Rebellion, it would likely cause significant trouble for him...
(End of Chapter)
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