After a brief stay in Yuyang for a few days, Liu Hong left the Yuyang camp soldiers who were going on the expedition there, while he led more than 20,000 soldiers from the Imperial Guard, the Northern Army, and the Imperial Guard's auxiliary camp toward Luoyang.
At this time, local governments in Jizhou were still busy with immigration matters.
Along the way, watching the crowds of people heading northeast in an orderly fashion under the organization of the government, Liu Hong nodded in satisfaction.
With the ongoing immigration, not only has the population pressure in various prefectures of Shandong been greatly alleviated, but the risk of famine has also been reduced.
Liu Hong believed that within ten years, Liaozhou would become the granary of the Han Dynasty in the north, and its population would also experience explosive growth. With the title of "a land of plenty" and "a land of plenty," he thought that perhaps in his lifetime, he could truly lead the Han Dynasty to dominate the world.
April 20th.
After a long journey, Liu Hong's army arrived in Zhao County.
After a year of development, Zhao County no longer showed any trace of the past rebellion suppression wars.
Furthermore, with the local gentry and powerful clans being thoroughly purged, the court's various policies were able to be implemented, and the lives of the people were greatly improved.
Sitting in the car, Liu Hong looked at the crops that had already sprouted green leaves in the fields and couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment. He then closed his eyes and began to enjoy this rare moment of leisure.
Just as the group was moving forward, the ground suddenly shook violently.
"earthquake!!"
Liu Hong, who was dozing, suddenly opened his eyes and exclaimed in surprise. The strong tremor made him feel dizzy.
The soldiers behind were also shaken so badly that they swayed from side to side and could not stand.
"Hiss! Hiss!"
Suddenly, a neighing sound came, and the four white horses pulling Liu Hong's carriage were startled. They reared up on their front hooves, broke free from the driver's restraints, and began to gallop wildly.
The sudden acceleration of the vehicle caused Liu Hong to lose his balance and fall backward. Fortunately, he reacted quickly and grabbed the handle, preventing him from falling.
At the same time, the warhorses in the army began to run wildly and uncontrollably, throwing the entire marching column into chaos.
In the chaos, Liu Hong's car sped straight toward the fields by the roadside. At this moment, Liu Hong could only hold on tightly to the handle to avoid being thrown out of the car.
"Protect His Majesty!!"
Dian Wei, who was guarding the emperor's carriage, saw that the carriage had suddenly gone out of control. He quickly steadied himself, shouted loudly, and used all his strength to chase after it.
"Your Majesty! We've captured them!"
Zhang Rang shouted and immediately steadied himself, chasing after them like a madman, his speed surpassing that of Cao Cao and Liu Bei.
The surrounding Imperial Guards also started running wildly, and many soldiers who had fallen to the ground followed suit, tumbling and crawling behind.
As the emperor's carriage sped faster and faster, the consequences would be unimaginable if the emperor could not keep up and was thrown off.
Thinking of this, Dian Wei, who was following closely behind, couldn't help but feel extremely anxious.
"Your Majesty! It is your humble servant who has arrived!!"
Dian Wei roared and his legs accelerated instantly. He seemed to be possessed by a cheetah, chasing after the enemy at a speed beyond human capabilities.
It was just after spring plowing, and the soil was exceptionally soft. As soon as Liu Hong's vehicle entered the field, the wheels sank in, slowing its speed.
Seeing this, Dian Wei, who was running behind, immediately accelerated again, took a step to catch up, and then grabbed the rear shaft of the carriage.
"Stop right there!!"
Dian Wei let out a roar, then bent his knees, gripped the rear shaft tightly with both hands, and used all his strength to pull the chariot backward.
Dian Wei was as if he were on skis, being pulled forward by the carriage, but he still refused to let go, trying to use his own strength to pull back the four galloping horses and save the emperor.
In an instant, Dian Wei was carried several meters away. His face was flushed, veins bulged on his forehead, and two long furrows were left in his wake.
Although Dian Wei failed to stop the carriage, he greatly reduced its speed.
"Your Majesty, your servant has arrived!!"
Zhang Rang, who was closely following behind, shouted and then darted forward, grabbing the rear axle.
Immediately afterwards, the Imperial Guards caught up and grabbed the carriage, pulling it backwards together with Dian Wei and Zhang Rang.
The carriage slowed down, and Liu Hong took the opportunity to leap off the carriage. He then rolled over to cushion the fall, and although he looked a bit disheveled, he was fortunately uninjured.
Zhang Rang, who was standing nearby, quickly released the carriage and scrambled to Liu Hong's side.
Just then, the ground stopped shaking, and Liu Hong got up.
"Your Majesty, are you alright?"
Zhang Rang quickly got up and looked at the emperor, who was covered in mud, with a worried expression.
"I am fine!"
Liu Hong shook his head and looked at Dian Wei, who was walking over, saying, "If it weren't for you being here this time, I'm afraid I would have been in danger!"
Dian Wei: "Protecting Your Majesty is my duty. I only hope that Your Majesty is safe and sound!"
Just then, Xi Zhicai, Tian Feng, Zhang Zhao, Zhou Yi, and others who were accompanying them also ran over quickly.
Xi Zhicai hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, the rolling dragon just now was no ordinary event. Trees were uprooted and roads were broken. This area borders several counties, including Zhao County, Yiyang, and Zhongqiu. The number of dead and injured in the city must have been considerable..."
Liu Hong nodded solemnly. The earthquake had lasted for more than a minute, and the strong tremors had made Liu Hong feel a pang of fear.
Historical records state that in the fourth year of the Jianning era, an earthquake occurred, the sea overflowed, and the river water became clear.
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