I am not Yuan Shu

Chapter 235 Cavalry Commander Yuan Shu

Yuan Shu's words made all the officials present fall into deep thought.

Many officials lowered their heads and thought silently, feeling that what Yuan Shu said made sense.

We are not fools and are not easily deceived.

However, Yuan Feng's former official, Weiwei Han Fu, still wanted to refute Yuan Shu's opinion.

He insisted that the process should be slow and gradual to avoid provoking the remaining eunuchs.

"Mr. Yuan, I think we should be more cautious. After all, these eunuch remnants are not pushovers. They have their own power. Many of them serve as county governors and prime ministers, holding the military and political power of a county. If we push them too far, they may do something desperate and unfavorable to us."

After hearing what Han Fu said, Yuan Feng felt a little shaken.

However, just when he was hesitating, a piece of news came like a bolt from the blue -

Pei State Prime Minister Wang Ji has raised the banner of rebellion and officially announced an attack on Luoyang!

This news was like a slap in the face to Han Fu. He originally wanted to stick to his opinion, but now he could no longer say anything.

Because facts have proved that his worries were unnecessary and Yuan Shu's view was correct.

Yuan Feng was also stunned.

He originally tended to agree with Han Fu's opinion that one should proceed step by step to avoid provoking the remaining eunuchs. However, the facts cruelly dispelled his idea.

Now, there is nothing to argue about.

The next thing to think about is how to deal with rebellion and how to go on an expedition to defeat the rebels.

At this moment, Duan Yu straightened his chest and stood up proudly. There was a determination in his eyes, as if he was ready for battle.

"Sikong Yuan, since there are traitors so arrogant as to dare to rebel, please allow me to lead the army to defeat them!"

Duan Ying's voice was sonorous and powerful, full of desire and confidence for battle.

"I will definitely kill all these traitors and make them bleed to the last drop! Then I will cast their heads into a Jingguan to serve as a warning to others!"

When these words were spoken, many people frowned, thinking that Duan Ying's statement was too cruel.

The "civilized people" in the Central Plains found it difficult to accept the bloody behavior of the "savages" in Liangzhou.

But they also had to admit that Duan Xing was the best choice.

Among the current famous generals of the Han Empire, Sanming of Liangzhou should be the first.

The so-called Three Ming of Liangzhou are the three most famous generals who stood out in the Han-Qiang War and had the best results. They are Zhang Huan, Huangfu Gui and Duan Jiong. These three people represent the highest achievements and the most powerful tactical levels of the Eastern Han military during the era of Emperors Huan and Ling.

However, today, Zhang Huan has resigned from his official position and returned to his hometown, where he teaches and writes books and no longer serves as an official. Moreover, Zhang Huan is already 68 years old, very old and ill, and is really not suitable to lead the army to war.

Huangfu Gui is still in office and holds the position of Protector of the Qiang, but he is stationed far away in Zhangye County. He is 68 years old this year and is very old and ill. It is said that he has submitted petitions many times requesting to retire and return home, but the court has temporarily refused on the grounds that his responsibilities are heavy and the Qiang area has not yet calmed down.

Do we have to call him all the way from Zhangye County to Luoyang, and then go to Pei State to quell the rebellion?

Don't stop halfway!

Don't bother the old man anymore...

So, only Duan Xing was left.

Duan Xing is only fifty years old this year, full of vigor and energy. Moreover, he is in Luoyang and has nothing to do. Yuan Shu had promised before that if there is any war, Duan Xing will definitely get a chance to go to the battlefield. Now that the opportunity is here, how can he not take action?
So Duan Xing was obviously the most suitable candidate. Yuan Feng thought it was quite suitable. Duan Xing didn't have any government affairs to attend to, and he also held the title of General of Chariots and Cavalry. As the strongest general of the Han Empire, he would definitely be able to capture the enemy easily if he attacked.

None of the remaining eunuchs would be able to match him.

After some discussion, everyone unanimously agreed to allow Duan Xing to go to the expedition, so Yuan Feng prepared to submit a memorial to the Emperor Liu Kui, appointing General Duan Xing as the chief general and commanding an army of 20,000 to march to Pei State to suppress the rebellion.

Duan Xing was very happy. He got the opportunity to fight and show his style on the battlefield. It was really great.

Looking at the excited Duan Ying, Yuan Shu couldn't help but be moved.

So after the meeting, Yuan Shu followed Yuan Feng to his office and expressed his desire to go on the expedition with Duan Ying.

"You want to go on the expedition too?"

Yuan Feng was a little surprised and said hurriedly: "There are still many things to do in Luoyang. You are talented in government affairs. Your father still has many things to discuss with you. Why do you want to go to the battlefield? This... This is not appropriate, right?"

What Yuan Feng said was true.

Ever since Yuan Shu took charge of the affairs of the New Shaofu and the Tongzhengsi, his administrative ability has been widely praised. After the New Shaofu and the Tongzhengsi officially began to operate, his administrative ability has been further widely recognized. Many officials believed that Yuan Shu had a "family background in learning" and Yuan Feng had a "successor."

So Yuan Feng was particularly happy to arrange a lot of things for Yuan Shu to do. Although he had not given him a position for the time being, he still let Yuan Shu work with him in the Sikong Mansion and handle government affairs. He would also discuss any matters with Yuan Shu.

In this fight between brothers and father and son, Yuan Feng gradually felt that it was a good idea to keep Yuan Shu by his side to handle government affairs together. It could make himself feel more relaxed and train Yuan Shu's administrative ability, killing two birds with one stone.

As a result, Yuan Shu actually wants to go to war?
He thought Yuan Shu had forgotten about this matter and would no longer argue with him about going to Bingzhou to attack the Xianbei!

Yuan Shu had never thought about staying with Yuan Feng as a civil servant. He felt that exercising administrative ability was one thing, and going to war to exercise military ability was another. His desire to continue to make trouble had never disappeared.

"This time, with General Duan leading the battle, there will definitely be no risks. The remnants of the eunuchs are all scoundrels, and it will be easy for General Duan to capture them. So there is nothing wrong with letting me go with you to train myself. It can also be regarded as accumulating some experience for the future expedition to the north to conquer the Xianbei. Isn't this good?"

Yuan Shu’s reasons were very appropriate, and Yuan Feng couldn’t find any reason to refute them.

Duan Xing was always kind to his soldiers in battle. He fought in 180 battles in Liang Province and beheaded more than 40,000 people, but only 400 Han soldiers around him were killed. This terrifying casualty ratio was the reason why Duan Xing was the strongest general of the Han Dynasty, so the soldiers were very willing to follow Duan Xing in battle.

Yuan Shu would definitely not be in any danger if he followed him, but...

The love of an old father for his son...

Yuan Feng hesitated for a long time, and looking at his son's expectant eyes, he could only nod.

"Okay, then you will be the cavalry commander and lead the cavalry to attack with General Duan. But remember, no matter where you are, you must follow General Duan closely and never disobey his orders, otherwise I will immediately recall you to Luoyang!"

Yuan Feng asked Yuan Shu to give a guarantee, and Yuan Shu happily agreed, saying that he would definitely follow Duan Ying's command and would not cause any trouble.

The matter was settled. Duan Xing became the commander-in-chief and General of Chariots and Cavalry, and Yuan Shu served as his cavalry commander.

The cavalry captain is a position slightly lower than the two thousand stones, but he is also considered a middle- and senior-level officer in the army, and one of the few senior officers in peacetime.

Nominally, he is an officer commanding the cavalry, but once you are on the battlefield and join the fighting, no one can say what else they can do. Generally, you just do whatever the commander tells you to do.

After Yuan Shu got the position, he excitedly went to report to Duan Xing. Duan Xing was a little surprised when he learned about this. He didn't know why Yuan Shu was so eager to participate in the war.

It is not a good thing that a future leader of the empire likes to go to the battlefield so much. How could Yuan Feng agree to it?

However, when Duan Yu thought of the way Yuan Shu commanded his subordinates to charge and fight fiercely that night, as well as the elite and combat-ready guards around him, he felt that Yuan Shu was indeed not a stable person.

"You can go with me, but firstly, you must have enough personal guards to protect you, and secondly, you must swear to follow my orders. If you don't swear, I won't take you with me. Go find Yuan Sikong and report your appointment!"

(End of this chapter)