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This effectively deterred the Qiang people's invasion.
This alleviated the court's concerns about instability on the frontier.
This also relieved the soldiers from the previous predicament of being trapped on the riverbank.
The exhaustion of being unable to take off one's armor for months on end.
Zhang Shuye was later promoted for his merits.
He subsequently served as the prefect of three different places.
They also have considerable achievements in their respective localities.
He gradually rose to the positions of Assistant Minister of the Treasury and Vice Magistrate of Kaifeng.
He was then transferred to the position of Assistant Director of the Right Secretariat.
However, at that time, Cai Jing held power in the court.
Zhang Shuye's character was upright and honest.
This naturally displeased Cai Jing.
Just then, Zhang Shuye's cousin submitted a memorial impeaching Cai Jing.
Cai Jing then took his anger out on Zhang Shuye.
He was demoted and sent out of the capital.
Go to the Northwest to oversee the local grasslands.
After Cai Jing was dismissed from his post as prime minister for the second time,
Zhang Shuye was then recalled by the imperial court.
He successively served as Vice Director of the Secretariat, Secretary of the Imperial Secretariat, and Attendant Censor.
He was then promoted to Vice Minister of Rites.
Unfortunately, this good fortune didn't last long.
A few years later,
Cai Jing then took office as prime minister for the third time.
Suppress and strike Zhang Shuye again.
He was sent to serve as the prefect of Haizhou.
When Cai Jing was dismissed from his post as prime minister for the third time,
The imperial court then transferred Zhang Shuye from Haizhou.
He was transferred to Jeju Island to serve as its governor.
However, he intended to use the power of Liangshan to eliminate his political enemies.
But after Zhang Shuye took office...
Learn about the situation in Liangshan from multiple sources.
After learning about Liangshan's strength,
They simply held the city.
They did not provoke Liangshan.
In addition, he was an upright official.
Therefore, they lived in peace with Liangshan.
Gao Kan only brought a few of his personal guards into the city.
He dismounted in front of the government office.
"Greetings, Grand Commandant."
"Greetings, Grand Commandant."
The local officials were already waiting at the gate.
Seeing Gao Kan dressed in a purple official robe,
They hurriedly offered a grand salute.
Gao Kan simply nodded slightly.
He then stepped inside.
A group of officials hurriedly followed behind.
Uncle Zhang hurriedly said.
"I have prepared a banquet for you in the main hall, sir. This way, please."
Gao Kan shook his head and said,
"Let's talk business first!"
"These bandits from Liangshan Water Margin robbed the prefecture and killed officials and civilians,"
“In the past, when the imperial court sent troops to suppress them, the attempts always failed because the wrong people were not chosen.”
"I now command an army of 100,000 and dozens of generals."
"This time we must wipe out Liangshan and capture all the bandits!"
"Your Jeju Island is right on the front lines,"
"The provisions the imperial court previously instructed you to prepare,"
"Is everything ready?"
"Please rest assured, sir,"
Zhang Shuye said.
"The army's provisions have been prepared."
"That's good,"
Gao Kan nodded and said,
"For this expedition, Jeju Island will be the place where our provisions and supplies are stored."
"We must be conscientious and responsible, and there must be no mistakes."
Zhang Shuye nodded and said, "This humble official will certainly follow your teachings, sir..."
Chapter 1596 The Great Battle Is About to Begin
"By the way, sir,"
"Those Liangshan soldiers were mountain bandits,"
"But many of them are also intelligent and brave,"
"My lord, please do not act rashly when you lead the army forward,"
"We must be cautious in our military operations and listen to wise counsel."
Only then is success possible.
Gao Kan led an army of 100,000 this time.
At the height of his success and pride
Upon hearing Zhang Shuye say this,
It was as if he was about to suffer a crushing defeat.
He immediately flew into a rage.
He immediately started cursing.
"You are all cowardly bastards, clinging to life and afraid of death,"
"That's why the Liangshan bandits grew so powerful!"
"I have personally led an army of 100,000 here today,"
"What is there to fear from those mere Liangshan bandits!"
Zhang Shuye saw that Gao Kan wouldn't listen to reason.
He dared not utter another word.
He had no choice but to take Gao Kan and the others out for a meal.
Gao Kan had eaten and drunk his fill.
He then inspected the city again.
They then left the city.
The next day,
He then led a large army.
They headed straight for Tai'an Prefecture.
Although Gao Kan appeared arrogant,
But thanks to Uncle Zhang's reminder...
He also remembered,
Liangshan had fierce generals such as Lin Chong, Huyan Zhuo, and Guan Sheng.
Previously in Kaifeng,
He himself almost died at the hands of Liangshan.
They dared not be careless.
The troops were carefully allocated.
Duan Pengju, the military commander of Suizhou, was appointed as the vanguard.
Chen Zhu, the military commander of Zhengzhou, was appointed as the deputy vanguard.
After Wu Bingyi, the military commander of Chenzhou, was appointed as the chief commander,
After Li Ming, the military commander of Xuzhou, was appointed as the deputy commander,
Han Tianlin, the military commander of Tangzhou
Wang Yi, the military commander of Dengzhou, and his companion were appointed as the left sentries.
Ma Wanli, the military commander of Ruzhou,
Zhou Xin, the military commander of Songzhou, and another officer were appointed as the right sentries.
Feng Mei, the Dragon and Tiger Generals
Bi Sheng was the wingman of the central army.
Gao Kan was appointed marshal.
He led the army, fully armed, and personally supervised the operations.
Three war drums sounded, and all the armies rose up.
After traveling no more than twenty li,
Then they entered the territory of Tai'an Prefecture.
Where dust rose,
There were already enemy scouting posts along the way.
It's getting closer.
As the luan bells rang,
There were about thirty riders.