latelenovela Chapter 186 Taiping Yaoshu and Wangqishu
Chapter 186 Taiping Yaoshu and Wangqishu
Although this battle ended rather quickly, Zhang Jue's power left a deep impression on you after several battles. There's a saying that human power is limited, but the laws of nature are fixed. But with a single wave of his hand, he could alter the celestial phenomena, summoning thunder and lightning. It felt as if his aura moved the gods of heaven and earth.
In the penultimate battle, perhaps due to the butterfly effect, Dong Zhuo, eager to redeem himself for a capital crime, was unexpectedly killed by the remnants of the Yellow Turbans, who fought tooth and nail. Gazing upon Dong Zhuo's face, still kind even in death, you can't help but feel deeply saddened.
After Zhang Jue's death, you, taking advantage of your time travel, spearheaded the attack on Guangzong City, personally killing Zhang Liang to avenge Dong Zhuo. Immediately afterwards, you found the "Taiping Yaoshu" on him. (You obtained the epic item "Taiping Yaoshu").
In October of the seventh year of the Guanghe reign, after the deaths of Zhang Jue and Zhang Liang, the only remaining enemy force was Zhang Bao stationed in Quyang. While they still boasted over 10 troops, after Zhang Jue's death, they were, quite literally, a mob. The remainder of the war lasted less than ten days. Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei, along with Cao Cao and Sun Jian, were completely outmatched, and in the end, Zhang Bao was executed on the spot. The Yellow Turban Rebellion was temporarily quelled.
At the end of October in the seventh year of Guanghe, upon returning to the capital, you quickly experienced the joy of networking. Because of your achievements, Sun Jian was appointed Governor of Changsha, and Zhu Jun, Huangfu Song, Cao Cao, and others were also granted titles and commissioned as generals. With He Jin's help, you were promoted to General of the Central Army, just as you had been when you first arrived in Chang'an in your previous life. You couldn't help but sigh, life is full of coincidences. You achieved the achievement: "Groundhog Day."
[General of the Central Guards was a high-ranking official in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, with a rank equal to that of a two-thousand-stone official, only slightly lower than that of a general. If Dong Zhuo had not died, he would still have been General of the Central Guards.]
In December of the seventh year of Guanghe, Emperor Ling of Han announced the change of the reign title to Zhongping and declared a general amnesty.
February of the second year of Zhongping, your second year in this world. The past few months have been incredibly fulfilling. There's a saying that goes, "Poor in literature, rich in martial arts." While it doesn't matter if you're poor in literature, practicing martial arts requires wealth. As long as you have money, this high-level martial arts world offers countless treasures to enhance your strength and hone your skills. As a trusted confidant of the general and a highly sought-after figure in the imperial court, you naturally have no shortage of money. Soon, your family has accumulated a wealth of treasures, enough to last you for a long time.
Furthermore, through He Jin's connections, you met quite a few civil officials and powerful generals, including Xu Huang, Li Su, Hua Xiong, Niu Fu, Zhang Ji, and Li Ru. You discovered the former when they were about to join the army, while the latter were former subordinates of Dong Zhuo, now seeking new opportunities after losing their support. Considering they were old acquaintances, you took them in without hesitation, deeply cherishing their friendship.
Meanwhile, you also attempted to read the book "Taiping Yaoshu," but most of it was too profound for you to understand. The only part you could learn was the section on Qi-gazing. By observing the color of a person's aura, you could roughly gauge their health and fortune. At a banquet, you attempted to observe the aura of Liu Tao, the Imperial Counselor. It darkened. According to history from your previous life, he would die in prison, which seemed quite accurate. You gained the skill: Qi-gazing (Intermediate).
At the end of February in the second year of the Zhongping reign, a devastating fire broke out in Luoyang, destroying nearly 2 houses and the Nangong Palace. Eunuchs like Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong urged Emperor Ling to increase land taxes to finance the construction of a new palace. They also ordered the provinces to ship timber and stone to the capital, and opened the West Garden to sell official positions. Seeing the growing chaos, Liu Tao submitted a letter of admonition, blaming the eunuchs for the chaos. As you'd predicted, Liu Tao was imprisoned for offending the eunuchs and committed suicide in prison. You can't help but marvel at the uncanny power of fate.
Then, at the end of February, the people, unable to bear the pressure, rose up again. Including the Yellow Turbans and Black Mountain troops in Qingzhou, millions more Yellow Turbans rose up. They attacked counties and killed officials. Their momentum was immense, and their successive uprisings spread like wildfire.
In Liang Province, Beigong Boyu joined forces with Han Sui, Bian Zhang, and others in an uprising. Under the pretext of killing the eunuchs, he led tens of thousands of cavalrymen to invade Chang'an, putting the situation in a precarious position. Then, after Dong Zhuo's death, the first butterfly effect occurred. According to historical records, Dong Zhuo and Huangfu Song should have marched together to suppress the Liang Province bandits. However, upon He Jin's recommendation, Emperor Ling of Han dispatched you and General Huangfu Song to Liang Province to suppress the bandits. Huangfu Song was the main commander, and you were his deputy.
From April to August of the second year of Zhongping, you engaged Han Sui and Beigong Boyu in several battles, each one resulting in a minor defeat. While you had more soldiers and generals, Han Sui and Beigong Boyu enjoyed a geographical advantage, possessing a full 2 cavalrymen, allowing them to maneuver freely across the vast, flat plains. By the end of August, Huangfu Song was dismissed due to his poor performance. Emperor Ling then appointed Minister of Works Zhang Wen as General of Chariots and Cavalry to take over the Sanfu Military Region, and you were appointed General of Breaking the Enemy to continue the confrontation with the rebels.
Perhaps you are born with the courage of a tiger. Over the past few months, through the battles of battle and the daily trials and tribulations of life, your fighting prowess has grown even further, to a degree that even surprises you.
In November of the second year of the Zhongping reign, you finally received your precious opportunity. At night, a meteor streaked across the sky, its light illuminating the rebel camp. The donkeys and horses neighed, and the rebels, interpreting this as an ominous sign, prepared to retreat. Yet, you, taking advantage of the darkness, led your troops into an attack. Amidst the chaos, you slew Beigong Boyu and captured Bian Zhang alive, crushing the rebels. The most stunning moment was when, amidst the swirling yellow sand, you raised your Fang Tian Hua Ji, stirring up a blinding gale, and with one strike, you slashed Beigong Boyu from his horse.
[Except for your army, the other four armies sent by Zhang Wen all ended in failure. Only your army returned to Youfufeng. The court awarded you the title of Marquis of Wen and a fief of 1,000 households for your merits. Life is full of coincidences, isn't it?]
From December of the second year of the Zhongping reign to January of the fourth year of the Zhongping reign, you spent the past year or so stationed in Youfufeng, occasionally returning to Luoyang. At a banquet hosted by He Jin, you met a man named Xu Shao, a master of physiognomy. He described you as "Jin is a tiger minister, Kan is like a fierce tiger." The nickname "Furious Tiger" has been with you ever since.
While in Luoyang, you also took the opportunity to challenge many powerful figures, including the Imperial Tutor Wang Yue. In this world where the individual combat power of generals is infinitely magnified, Wang Yue is undoubtedly the best in this world. What makes you feel good is that although you didn't defeat him, if it were a life-and-death struggle, he would undoubtedly die, which also proves that you are indeed a powerful figure in this world.
In March of the fourth year of the Zhongping reign, Liu Yan, the Grand Master of Ceremonies, cited the constant wars and invasions throughout the country and submitted a memorial to Emperor Ling, suggesting that the Inspectors be replaced by Governors, giving them greater control over the military and political affairs of a province. To suppress the recurring peasant uprisings, Emperor Ling followed Liu Yan's advice and replaced the Inspectors with Governors, appointing Liu Yan as Governor of Yizhou, Huang Wan, the Grand Master of the Imperial Household, as Governor of Yuzhou, and Liu Yu, the Minister of Imperial Clan Affairs, as Governor of Youzhou. You were appointed Governor of Bingzhou, and until you assumed your new position, you would remain stationed in Youfufeng.