One kick to the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 414 The Strange Edict

Qin Yi's secret conversation with Xia Houlan didn't last long. He simply explained some things that Xia Houlan needed to focus on in the future, then ended the conversation with Xia Houlan and returned to the original private room to continue waiting with Liu Bei. People drink and feast.

After eating, everyone returned to the station for lunch.Qin Yi slept until mid-afternoon.If he hadn't been thinking about the banquet in the palace in the evening, he could probably sleep until dawn the next day.

In fact, there was nothing to repeat about the banquet at night, it was nothing more than a show of monarchs and ministers whose form was greater than content.

After the court meeting that day, Qin Yi stayed in Ye City for another three days, and on the fourth day, he led the army to Guangchang and returned.

Liu Bei stayed in Yecheng, and Guan Yu accompanied Qin Yi to Guangchang.Along with Qin Yi, the new Guangchang magistrate sent by the imperial court was a school lieutenant named Hu Yue in Yuan Shao's army.The school lieutenant led five hundred soldiers and marched with Qin Yi.

Xiao Xing stayed overnight all the way, and a few days later, Qin Yi and his party returned to Guangchang.Afterwards, he handed over the defense with Hu Yue, and he was busy for another two days.

On the third day, Qin Yi led his army to withdraw from Guangchang City, and returned to Bingzhou.Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, with a hundred or so followers, also left Guangchang City and headed south to join Liu Bei in Ye City.

Qin Yi's trip to Hebei lasted nearly a month.

On the way back, after he led his army into the sphere of influence of the Black Mountain Army, he saw Zhang Yan again.A banquet is indispensable.Zhang Yan told Qin Yi that he had sent 5000 people to Hedong County in the early stage to carry out some construction first, repair the destroyed houses, reclaim some wasteland, and rush to plant autumn grain.

Qin Yi and Zhang Yan agreed that when the main force of the Black Mountain Army migrated, Qin Yi would send a troop to take over some important strongholds of the Black Mountain Army.

By the time Qin Yi led his troops back to Changzi County, it was already early September.At this time, the autumn harvest has begun.

Xi Zhicai led a group of civil and military officials out of the city to welcome Qin Yi's triumphant return.Among the waiting crowd, Qin Yi was surprised to see Zhang Liao.After asking, I found out that Zhang Liao has been in Zhangzi County for more than ten days, and his mother and younger brother have all moved to Zhangzi County.

Zhang Liao finally came to Changzi County to join him, which made Qin Yi very happy.

Xi Zhicai also met a very unexpected person, that is Guo Jia.In fact, it was not too surprising, because when Qin Yi sent soldiers to inform Xi Zhicai of his itinerary, he had already written to Xi Zhicai, explaining to Xi Zhicai that he had met Guo Jia by chance in Hebei and that Guo Jia had come with him. The cause and effect of Changzi County.Of course, what Qin Yi said in his letter was half true and half false, and he didn't explain to Xi Zhicai that he already knew Guo Jia last year.

In addition, Qin Yi also met Xu Huang and Zhou Cang, who were specially summoned by Xi Zhicai to meet Qin Yi in the county.

After exchanging pleasantries, everyone returned to the city together.On the way, Qin Yi asked Xi Zhicai about Huang Gai and Lu Jun. Xi Zhicai told Qin Yi that more than a month ago, Huang Gai and Lu Jun led the thousand soldiers and escorted the grain and grass, and left the eldest son. County, rushed to Jiangdong to join Sun Ce.

Xi Zhicai also told Qin Yi that Cai Yong has been busy preparing for the establishment of the academy. At present, the transformation of the academy has been basically completed. As long as the teaching staff is in place, the academy can open its doors to recruit students.This is another happy event.

After returning to the government office, some low-level officials went to work separately. Qin Yi, Xi Zhicai, Guo Jia, Xu Huang, Zhao Yun, Hua Xiong, Zhang Liao, Du Ji, He Gai, Zhou Cang, Pei Ji and others gathered in the county. Discuss in the second hall of the yamen.

"My lord, you just talked so much, but there is one thing I didn't tell you." After everyone took their seats, Xi Zhicai said to Qin Yi.

"What's the matter?" Qin Yi asked in surprise.Since Xi Zhi only mentioned this matter at this moment, it must be an extremely important matter.

Xi Zhicai took a look at Du Ji: "Bohou, give the imperial edict from Chang'an to the lord."

When Qin Yi heard it, he was even more astonished: Chang'an's imperial edict?How is this going.

After Du Ji took out a volume of imperial edict from his bosom, and handed it to Qin Yi with both hands, Qin Yi couldn't help laughing after opening it and reading it: "The gang in Chang'an really figured it out, and even made me the governor of Bingzhou. Now Alright, I am the prefect of Bingzhou and I am a double, and I will not be afraid of Chang'an sending troops to conquer me in the future."

It turned out that this edict was an official edict issued by Chang'an to Qin Yi.In the edict, Qin Yi's achievements in the battle against Dong Zhuo last year were enumerated. It was also said that Qin Yi guarded the pastoral side for the emperor and had many achievements.Finally, it was pointed out that Qin Yi should be appointed as the governor of Bingzhou, hoping that Qin Yi would fulfill his duties and guard the land of Bingzhou for the emperor.

Qin Yi didn't need to think about it to know that Wang Yun must have been responsible for this official edict.Wang Yun wanted to reward him for killing Dong Zhuo.However, only a few people knew that Qin Yi personally killed Dong Zhuo. Now it is officially stated that Dong Zhuo was killed by his guard commander Wang Fang.Therefore, the edict contained only vague talk and did not mention this matter at all.

"My lord, this matter is too strange. How could the Chang'an court appoint you as the governor of Bingzhou?" He Gai frowned after hearing Qin Yi's words.

Although Qin Yi knew it well, he couldn't explain it to everyone, so he looked at Xi Zhicai: "Mr. Xi, what do you think Chang'an's intention is?"

Xi Zhicai said: "I was also very surprised when I first received this edict. After thinking about it, I thought that Chang'an was deliberately trying to win over the lord."

After a short pause, he continued: "Your lord, you should also remember that when the Yecheng court was first established last year, in addition to granting rewards to the princes who participated in the crusade against Dong Zhuo, the prefects of the counties and the governors and governors of the prefectures across the country were also granted rewards." Official. What I want is nothing more than to establish the orthodox position of the imperial court in Yecheng."

Qin Yi nodded and said: "Yes, at that time, even though most of the princes did not come forward to support the Yecheng court, the court had to go through this formality."

Xi Zhicai continued: "Nowadays, the court of Chang'an is unable to fight for the land of Bingzhou, so it goes along with the flow and sends an edict to the lord. I have the intention of alienating you. Use this edict to alienate the relationship between my lord and the Yecheng court."

"Mister's analysis is very reasonable." Qin Yi nodded while hiding his smile, "Then how should we deal with it?"

"What's there to do about this? My lord acquiesces to this edict, and there is no need to express gratitude to the Emperor of Chang'an." Guo Jia suddenly said, "No matter which court you appoint, your lord is the governor of Bingzhou. In this way , the lord will have a righteous name, which will be of great benefit to the lord in controlling Bingzhou in the next step."

Xi Zhicai glanced at Guo Jia and said to Qin Yi: "I also agree with Feng Xiao's conclusion."

"Hahaha, the Chang'an court is really smart! With this edict, the lord can order the princes of all counties in Bingzhou. If anyone doesn't listen, we will send troops to punish him in the name of righteousness." Xu Huang laughed.

"That's exactly what I mean!" Xi Zhicai nodded heavily.

(End of this chapter)