One kick to the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 230 The Situation in Hebei
That night, Qin Yi invited Zhao Yun, Xia Houlan, Xi Zhicai, He Gai and others to the banquet.

He first introduced Xi Zhicai and Xia Houlan to Zhao Yun and He Gai, and then everyone opened up to eat and drink.

At the beginning, everyone only talked about romantic gossip, and after three rounds of wine and five flavors of food, they talked about the situation in the world.

Qin Yi then asked Xia Houlan: "Ziqing came from Youzhou, does Gongsun Zan prefer the court of Yecheng or the court of Chang'an?"

Xia Houlan said: "Gongsun Zan has accepted the appointment of the Chang'an court and has taken up the post of Shepherd of Youzhou."

Qin Yi nodded: "This is not as expected. Gongsun Zan and Liu Yu are not on good terms. Since Liu Yu supports the Yecheng court and takes up the post of one of the three princes of the Yecheng court, Gongsun Zan will naturally not lower his face to cater to him. Yecheng court."

After hearing this, Xi Zhicai immediately said, "In this way, the two prefectures of You and Ji may be at odds!"

After hearing this, Qin Yi suddenly thought of the historical conflict between Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shao over Hebei Province, and sighed: "Oh, it's not just friction. I think it won't be long before there will be a war between Jizhou and Youzhou."

"My lord is really a fortune teller!" Xia Houlan immediately gave Qin Yi a thumbs up, "Gongsun Zan has already started planning for Jizhou."

"Oh? He's so impatient! How did Ziqing know about such a secret?" Zhao Yun asked.

Xia Houlan said: "Naturally, Gongsun Zan will not expose his plans for Jizhou prematurely, but someone deduces from some of his abnormal behaviors that he has already developed a coveted heart for Jizhou."

"Tell me, Ziqing, what abnormal behavior did Gongsun Zan do?" Qin Yi asked immediately.

The rest of the people were also suddenly interested in this question, and their ears were pricked up.

Xia Houlan said: "I can judge from two things that Gongsun Zan has the heart to plot Jizhou. First, after he took office as Shepherd of Youzhou, he immediately sent envoys out of the customs to make friends with Xianbei, Karasuma and other alien races."

"Didn't Gongsun Zan always take coercive measures against alien races outside the pass, advocating subjugation by force? This is also the reason why he and Liu Yu are at odds." Qin Yi interjected.

Xia Houlan nodded: "That's right, when Liu Yu was the shepherd of Youzhou, he advocated treating foreigners outside the pass with gentle means. But Gongsun Zan and Liu Yu's views are exactly the opposite. However, he went out of his way and made friends with foreigners. Something is very wrong."

"Maybe he suddenly figured it out?" He Gai said, "This does not mean that he has already coveted Jizhou."

Xia Houlan said: "If it is just this matter, I cannot infer that Gongsun Zan wants to plot Jizhou."

"What's the other thing?" Xi Zhicai asked.

Xia Houlan said: "Gongsun Zan also formed a secret alliance with Tian Kai, governor of Qingzhou."

"Qingzhou Inspector Tian Kai? Isn't he... oh, Ziqing continued."

Qin Yi originally wanted to say that Tian Kai was originally Gongsun Zan's subordinate, but as soon as he said that, he suddenly remembered that this was a historical situation in the past.In the original history, Gongsun Zan was much more powerful than Yuan Shao, and the governors of Jizhou and Qingzhou also once surrendered to Gongsun Zan.

Now because of Qin Yi's crossing, Yuan Shao took control of Jizhou earlier than in the original history, so it is impossible for Tian Kai to join Gongsun Zan and become Gongsun Zan's subordinate.

Xia Houlan didn't doubt that he was there, and continued: "Gongsun Zan did this very secretly. I also found out when Gongsun Xu got drunk and slipped his tongue when I was attending a banquet held by Gongsun Xu."

Xi Zhicai narrowed his eyes and said, "Gongsun Zan must have made friends with other races to stabilize the rear; he also formed an alliance with Qingzhou, so that Jizhou was surrounded by Youzhou and Qingzhou. From this point of view, Gongsun Zan is indeed I want to plot against Jizhou."

"Then what should we do?" He Gai immediately became nervous, "We all belong to the imperial court of Yecheng. If Gongsun Zan defeats Yuan Shao, wouldn't we lose our belonging?"

Qin Yi also looked at Xi Zhicai, waiting for Xi Zhicai to analyze the matter.

Xi Zhicai smiled slightly: "Lieutenant He County doesn't need to be unfounded. Gongsun Zan has only been the shepherd of Youzhou for two months. Even if he really wants to attack Jizhou, he can't rush to raise troops. At least, he will have to prepare for one or two years. By then , how the situation will change, no one can say for sure. Moreover, even if Gongsun Zan really defeated Yuan Shao, it is impossible for him to kill the emperor of Yecheng. The most likely thing he will do is to replace Yuan Shao and continue to support him. Emperor of Yecheng."

Qin Yi's eyes lit up: "That's right! If Gongsun Zan really defeated Yuan Shao, he will definitely continue to support Liu Bian... Oh, the emperor in Yecheng. By then, Gongsun Zan will occupy the land of the two states, and it is very likely Tian Kai, governor of Qingzhou, will also submit to him. Gongsun Zan can completely narrow down the emperor to order the princes, and compete with other princes for the world."

"Although we belong to the Yecheng court, we are just like little shrimps in the eyes of Gongsun Zan, Yuan Shao and others. Even if Gongsun Zan defeats Yuan Shao, he will not think of dealing with us. Besides, Yuan Shao is not easy to mess with. , Gongsun Zan competes with him, and it’s still unclear who will lose and who will win.”

"Then there is nothing to worry about. It is none of our business that Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shao break their heads. Come on, Ziqing, you must be thirsty after talking so much. He will drink a cup with you." He Gai He raised his wine cup and said carelessly.

"Hahahaha..." Everyone was amused by He Gai.

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After the banquet, Qin Yi arranged for Zhao Yun and Xia Houlan to stay overnight in the guest room of the county government office, and He Gai returned to the barracks by himself.Xi Zhicai stayed in the second hall.

"Sir, I'm afraid you still have something to say to Qin alone?" Qin Yi asked Xi Zhicai.

Xi Zhicai nodded, and said with a serious face: "Xianzun, I think that our plan is about to change."

"What plan? How to change it?" Qin Yi wondered.

Xi Zhicai said: "It's about the county magistrate being appointed as the prefect of Shangdang County."

"Didn't Mr. say that the time has not yet come?" Qin Yi asked in surprise.

Xi Zhicai said: "If there is no Gongsun Zan plotting about Jizhou, we can naturally proceed step by step, but after listening to Xia Houlan's words, a certain person thinks that the Lord should immediately write to the emperor of Yecheng, and first get the appointment of the prefect of Shangdang County in his hands. .”

"This..." Qin Yi pondered for a while, and suddenly his eyes lit up: "Could it be, sir, that you are afraid that Gongsun Zan will raid Jizhou?"

Xi Zhicai nodded: "Gongsun Zan has a lot of cavalry, especially Baima Yicong, who is powerful in Hebei, and is best at long-distance raids. If Xi is Gongsun Zan, take advantage of Jizhou's instability, use cavalry to raid Jizhou and attack Yuan Shao. Caught off guard."

Qin Yi thought for a while, nodded and said: "This is indeed a good strategy. Everyone knows that Gongsun Zan has just assumed the post of Youzhou Mu, so he should not hastily raise troops. But if he does the opposite and only uses his direct troops to raid Jizhou, Yuan Shao will indeed If there is no precaution, it is likely to suffer a big loss.”

"That's why Xi suggested that the county lord should write to the emperor immediately, and get the appointment of the prefect of Shangdang County first. In this way, no matter how the situation changes in the future, we will occupy the position first."

Qin Yi thought for a while, and said, "Thank you sir for reminding me, but Qin has to consider this matter."

Xi Zhicai said: "Please ask the county magistrate to make a decision as soon as possible."

(End of this chapter)