Han Dao world

Chapter 620 Conspiracy

Zhang Ji accepted Ding Chong's suggestion, and Zong Cheng, Lou Gui and others led [-] Jingzhou soldiers into Runan to reinforce Cao Cao, while he himself led the main force of Liangzhou to advance to Xiangyang and confront Liu Biao.

Compared with reinforcing Suiyang, it is obviously easier to go to Xiangyang, and the credit is not bad.

The emperor has no shortage of elites, but he is extremely short of food and grass.Rang County, Xinye, and Huyang have a lot of fertile land, known as Jinhuyang and Yinxinye, and are famous granaries in Jingzhou.The autumn harvest is approaching, if the grains can be returned to the warehouse, even if he does not send out any soldiers, as long as these grains are sent to the line, it will also increase the food for hundreds of households.

As Dong Zhuo's former subordinate, he dared not have too many ambitions.In addition, he is getting older, and he has no room for advancement from the rank of Hussar General. He just wants to keep his title and add some food, so that he can leave it to his son in the future.

After arriving in Nanyang, Ding Chong invited the famous doctor Zhang Zhongjing to recuperate his body. After two years of hard work, Zou finally became pregnant.If he can give birth to a son, he will be consummated.

So he knew that Ding Chong was an opportunity for Zong Cheng and others to make contributions, so he was willing to turn a blind eye and sell favors to Ding Chong and others.In case something happens in the future, it is good to have someone to help.

Once the world is peaceful, this court will still belong to scholars after all.

In order to show his sincerity, Zhang Ji also took the initiative to allocate a thousand fine riders from Xiliang to Zong Cheng.

Nanyang was mobilized, and Zong Cheng and Lou Gui quickly gathered [-] horsemen and rushed to Runan.

At the same time, Zhang Ji led [-] cavalry with [-] Liangzhou soldiers as the main force, known as [-], and rushed to Xiangyang.

Ding Chong, as a military adviser, went out with Zhang Ji.

He issued an announcement in the name of the Hussar General's Mansion, asking Liu Biao and the people of Nanjun to recognize the situation and immediately submit a letter to the court to proclaim their ministers, so as to avoid the disaster of swordsmen.

At the same time, he wrote another private letter to Liu Biao, saying that he did this only to cooperate with Liu Biao, perfunctory Yuan Shao, and force the Nanjun clan to submit, and he did not really want to mobilize troops.

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After receiving Ding Chong's letter, Liu Biao was secretly happy.

He didn't fully believe Ding Chong's words, but it didn't affect him taking advantage of the situation.

On the one hand, he convened Cai Mao, Kuai Yue and others to discuss and prepare for the war, and on the other hand, he invited Yin Kui.

You see, Zhang Ji's main force has been attracted by me, and I have fulfilled my promise to Yuan Benchu, you can go back and return.

Cai Mao, Kuai Yue and others did not object to professing ministers to the court, but they were also unwilling to be forced to surrender by Zhang Ji.In their view, although Zhang Ji's Xiliang soldiers are good at fighting, they are not good at water warfare. It is not easy to cross the Han River and capture Xiangyang.

Regardless of whether Zhang Ji is true or not, it is impossible for the alliance under the city to agree.

So they were very active and assembled tens of thousands of horses, including Jiangxia prefect Huang Zu, preparing to fight Zhang Ji and defend Xiangyang.

Zhang Ji and Ding Chong led their troops to Deng County, and the rangers rushed all the way to Fancheng on the north bank of the Han River.There was a small-scale conflict between the two sides, with more than a dozen casualties, and the situation suddenly became tense.

Seeing this situation, Yin Kui didn't doubt that he was there, and went back contentedly.

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Liu Xie stayed in Hanyang for more than half a month, and visited several counties near Ji County.

He is satisfied with Yang Xiu's achievements.Although it can't be called perfect, Yang Xiu's attitude and ability are obvious to all to be able to achieve this level in less than two years.

It's just that he didn't praise Yang Xiu a word, he just watched and didn't express his opinion.

After watching Shangyu, standing in the golden wheat field outside the city, he asked the accompanying Zhuge Liang, Pei Jun, Wei Ke and others, what do you think of the situation in Hanyang, and whether it meets the basic requirements of the kingly way?

Zhuge Liang and others were very cautious and did not hastily answer Liu Xie's question.

Yang Xiu's political achievements must be there, but whether this can be regarded as a king is a question that needs to be considered and should not be hasty.

Liu Xie was not in a hurry, and gave them enough time to think and discuss.

He originally meant to wait until after August, when the autumn harvest is over, and the results of the counties' calculations will be sent to the county government. If there are specific figures, they will be quantitatively analyzed.But he failed to fulfill his wish, and the memorials of Zhou Zhong, Zhang Ji, Han Sui, and Cao Cao were sent to Hanyang successively.

Zhou Zhong was half successful in persuading Liu Biao to surrender.

Liu Biao was willing to become a minister, but he was unwilling to give up Jingzhou easily. He wanted to lead Jingzhou soldiers to attack and consider returning to the court after making great achievements in battle.

Zhou Zhong carefully gave his opinion on the playlist.

He suggested that the emperor accept Liu Biao's request and let Liu Biao lead his troops to send troops.Zhou Zhong took himself as an example, saying that he was extremely unfavorable to Liu Biao's use of troops, and believed that Liu Biao would be defeated.When he hits a wall and knows his level, he won't be so confident.

But Liu Xie saw Zhou Zhong's implication. Zhou Zhong actually hoped that Liu Biao could make contributions.

Yuan Shao's main force was in Pengcheng, and the main force of trial and match was confronting Cao Cao in Suiyang. Liu Biao actually only had to deal with Yan Liang's tribe in Lujiang.And Liu Biao is not fighting alone. If Zhou Zhong's trip goes well, he can gather Liu Yao, Sun Ce, and Yuan Shu to deal with Yan Liang together with Liu Biao.

In this way, the ministers of Shandong can make further demands, and they will undertake the task of driving Yuan Shao back to Hebei.

Ding Chong obviously had the same idea, so he persuaded Zhang Ji to send troops to Xiangyang to protect the autumn grain in Rang County, Xinye, and Huyang, but asked Zong Cheng, Lou Gui and other Jingzhou people to send troops to Runan, expressing that Zong Cheng was the prefect of Runan.

Liu Xie can almost conclude that Zhou Zhong and Ding Chong had negotiated, and their goal was the same, which was to win opportunities for Shandong people to make meritorious deeds, so as to fight against Bingliang people, and prepare for future court battles.

Han Sui obviously also saw this, and strongly advocated sending troops to Luoyang immediately, as if to reinforce Suiyang.

His reason is that Zong Cheng and others may not be able to reinforce Suiyang in time through Runan, and Cao Cao may be defeated by the judge.If Qingqi is sent to help, Cao Cao's pressure can be relieved.

Cao Cao, in addition to expressing that he would swear to the death to fight against the thieves and live up to the trust of the emperor, also asked the imperial court to send Dong Zhao, the prefect of Hanoi, as reinforcements, threatening Yuan Shao to retreat.It is best to arrange for the Hedong Army to attack, just like Guan Yu attacked Yecheng last time, forcing Yuan Shao to retreat.

Everyone has good reasons, but everyone has selfish motives.

Although he was mentally prepared, Liu Xie still felt a little emotional.

There are more and more people, and the situation in the court is becoming more and more complicated.As a large number of Shandong people enter the court, there will be more and more intrigues.In comparison, Liangzhou is quieter.

However, this is just a beautiful dream, sooner or later he will step into the muddy waters of the court.

Liu Xie asked the ministers around him for advice.

Jia Xu expressed his opinion clearly: follow the trend.

Say yes to everyone's requests and let them perform to their heart's content.Judging from public opinion, Shandong people are willing to confront Yuan Shao with swords, which is in itself beneficial to the court.As for whether they can achieve their goals, it is secondary.

Of course, it is best to be able to achieve it.

Compared with Liangzhou people who have to fight to protect their homeland, if Shandong scholars can abandon their prejudices of advocating elegance and despising martial arts, and revive the style of martial arts, it will do more good to the court than harm.

Generals with both civil and military skills are more suitable for pursuing the kingly way, and at the same time can encourage and cool generals to pay attention to reading, so as not to fall behind in the competition.

The emperor's suggestion is certainly effective, but the necessary pressure is also indispensable.Threats and lures, both soft and hard, have the best effect.

After repeated discussions, Liu Xie accepted Jia Xu's suggestion and issued an imperial edict to implement it.

Chapter 621

At the end of the meeting, Jia Xu got up to say goodbye, and Ma Teng also got up and went out together.

Jia Xu looked back at Ma Teng, and laughed, "Can't figure it out again?"

Ma Teng chuckled. "Can Han Wenyue get the merit? If not, will you be in a hurry?"

"It's not whether he can snatch it, but whether he dares to snatch it." Jia Xu sighed, "Using Liangzhou Qingqi to help Suiyang is good or bad. The key lies in whether you can control the soldiers under your command. If you can order and prohibit it, and don't disturb the people, If you don't kill innocent people, you can do meritorious service by sending troops. But if you can't control it, the consequences will be disastrous."

Jia Xu took a deep look at Ma Teng and didn't say anything further.

Ma Teng nodded knowingly, and then said: "Most of the lieutenants under Wen Yue's command are disciples of the master, so there should be no problem?"

"I haven't tried it, who can guarantee it? Besides, with Wen Yue's temper, does he dare to take the risk, or is he willing to give the credit to others?"

Ma Teng grinned widely.

He could almost imagine Han Sui's struggle.

A great opportunity to make a contribution is in front of him, but he himself cannot take it lightly, and he is not sure whether his son Han Yin can control the situation.If it fails, it's better not to go.But if he gave up the opportunity to others, he would be reluctant.

Dilemma.

Ma Teng laughed for a while, and said again: "If Wenyue didn't dare, wouldn't this opportunity... be given to Shandong people for nothing?"

Jia Xu didn't answer Ma Teng's question directly, but asked Ma Teng a question instead. "Shoucheng, it is said that you are also studying now. What have you read and what have you gained?"

Ma Teng was taken aback for a moment, and then his face turned red. "I... I just browsed in my free time, pretending, I don't have the heart to really read."

"Then you are not as good as Marquis Wen. Marquis Wen is a true reader. He can not only read, but also speak, and understand a little bit."

"He was urging his daughter." Ma Teng said unconvinced: "My daughter doesn't need my urging, she knows how to work hard."

Jia Xu nodded. "That's true. Yunlu is a good reader. If she put on a red dress, she would be no different from a Kanto woman. The entire Liangzhou, probably Wang Wenxiu, can compete with her."

"Of course." Ma Teng said triumphantly.

"There are tens of thousands of young women in Liangzhou, but Yunlu and Wenxiu are the only ones who can really study. Even though there are many people in the Kanto region, how many of them can practice martial arts as hard as Huang Zimei and Zhuge Kongming? How can there be a large number of warriors like my Liangzhou?"

Ma Teng stroked his beard and nodded repeatedly. "That's true. Studying requires meditation, and practicing martial arts requires hardship. These are not things that ordinary people can do."

"Of course, this does not mean that Shandong cannot be famous. On the contrary, their chances of being famous are even higher than ours. Therefore, Meng Qi and Yan Ming must study hard, so that they will not be compared by Shandong heroes in the future."

"It makes sense, it makes sense." Ma Teng looked at Jia Xu in awe. "If Liangzhou people can have a place in the court, it is all thanks to him. After a hundred years, Liangzhou people should build a shrine for him."

"I hope no one will remember." Jia Xu smiled wryly. "Talk too much, and I talk too much."

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Seeing Jia Xu and Ma vacate the door, Liu Xie looked away and looked at Zhuge Liang.

"Kong Ming, when Jia Shizhong spoke just now, you looked surprised. Could it be that you have a different opinion and it is not convenient to say it?"

Zhuge Liang cupped his hands and said, "How dare I, I just didn't expect Jia Shizhong to be so magnanimous." He hesitated for a moment, and then said: "Or, he has the confidence that Shandong people can't threaten the status of Bingliang people in the army? "

"Do you think you can?"

Zhuge Liang thought about it seriously. "There will be five virtues, wisdom is the first and courage is the fourth. In this regard, it seems that Shandong people do not have much disadvantage. In terms of household registration, there are only 50 households in Liangzhou, and the Qianghu is only [-]. households, while Shandong has tens of millions of households, a hundred times that of Liangzhou..."

Liu Xie smiled. "Then tell me, there are several famous Shandong generals in this dynasty who can be compared with Liangzhou Sanming."

Zhuge Liang opened his mouth and scratched his head a little.

If it was before, he might have reported a series of names, such as Zhu Jun, Lu Zhi and so on.But after being an apprentice by the emperor's side for so long, he knows very well what a real famous general is. Zhu Jun, Lu Zhi and others may be called famous generals in Shandong, but compared with Liangzhou Sanming, they are still inferior after all.

"In fact, there is no shortage of generals in Shandong, but they can't get ahead unless they are in troubled times. In the peaceful years, how many Shandong people were willing to talk about martial arts, practice riding and shooting? They didn't even want to ride in a carriage, they just wanted to ride Bullock cart." Liu Xie said: "Shandong people have too many choices, which instead hinders them from discovering their own potential and turns talents into waste materials."

Zhuge Liang nodded thoughtfully. "Born in sorrow, died in peace, sincerity is not to be deceived."

"It takes ten years to grow trees, and a hundred years to cultivate people. I hope that after a hundred years, Shandong will have a martial arts style, and compete with Bingliang people in the army." Liu Xie sighed. "Only when scholars are not ashamed of advocating martial arts, practice martial arts to strengthen their bodies, and read books to nourish their hearts, can they become real soldiers."

"Your Majesty's words are true, and I would like to take the first step."

"Young man, you just have the courage to be the first in the world." Liu Xie smiled gratifiedly.

Zhuge Liang was a little embarrassed, thinking that you are the same age as me, even if you are the emperor, it would be inappropriate to talk to me in this tone.

But he didn't dare to say anything more.

Liu Xie got up, took a few steps back and forth, relaxed his stiff body, and suddenly remembered something. "I heard you are getting married?"

Zhuge Liang's face turned red all of a sudden, he nodded in embarrassment, and then said: "Actually, Huang Jun's sending off his relatives is only in name, and the real purpose is to see His Majesty's beautiful face."

Liu Xie glanced at Zhuge Liang, laughed, and said hello to Zhou Zhong.

It has to be said that Zhou Zhong made great contributions to Jingzhou this time. He not only persuaded Liu Biao, but also let Jingzhou tycoons understand the imperial court's policies and eliminated misunderstandings. This is why Huang Chengyan sent his daughter to marry.

"This Huang Jun is a real celebrity, I like it. When he arrives, you bring him to see me."

"Wei." Zhuge Liang was overjoyed, and quickly agreed.

He couldn't ask for more face from the Son of Heaven.Based on his understanding of Huang Chengyan, he believed that Huang Chengyan would be able to get along with the emperor, and he might be able to become an official because of this, so he had a place to use his skills.

"I heard that there is Pang Tong and Pang Shiyuan in Xiangyang, are you familiar with them?"

"I and him are good friends, so we are familiar with each other." Zhuge Liang smiled and said, "And he is also on his way here."

"Really?" Liu Xie was surprised and delighted.

Inadvertently, Wolong and Fengchu are complete.

"Who did your Majesty hear about Pang Tong?" Zhuge Liang was very curious.The emperor's interest in Pang Tong was so high that he was surprised.As far as he knew, Pang Tong's reputation was not great, and Zhou Zhong had never paid attention to Pang Tong when he was in Jingzhou.

Liu Xie's eyes flashed. "Things of a feather flock together, and people form groups. If we can get along well with you, it shouldn't be much different."

Zhuge Liang was skeptical.

He had a feeling that the emperor was covering up something.

Chapter 622

The arrival of Huang Chengyan and Pang Tong made Liu Xie feel the court's ever-increasing appeal, and also strengthened his determination to rush to Guanzhong as soon as possible.

Although he really wanted Yang Xiu's achievements to be seen by more people.

Hanyang's economic strength is not strong enough to support the throngs of tourists. Frequent receptions will consume Yang Xiu's energy and may even interfere with his governance ideas.

Liu Xie asked Zhuge Liang to invite Yang Xiu.