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What the emperor thinks is very common, but to him, it may have a great impact.

Just like the fact that Yuan Shu recommended Yuan Gui to become an official just now, it was definitely not as simple as Yuan Shu's admiration for Yuan Kang and wanting to sell Yuan Gui's favor.

When the Son of Heaven asked about the relationship between Yuan Kang and the Xun family, it must be because Yuan Shu mentioned it.

In the above table recommending Yuan Gui to become an official, the relationship between Yuan Kang and the Xun family is mentioned, which means that the person Yuan Shu wants to sell favors to is not Yuan Gui, but the Xun family.

Or more directly, Xun You.

Like Yuan Kang, he was a member of the party, and Xun Tan and Xun Yuanzhi, who had been imprisoned for life, were Xun You's grandfather.

Xun You was an orphan, and it was Xun Tan who raised him.Xun You has a deep affection for Xun Tan, more than anyone else.Correspondingly, he and Yuan Kang's son Yuan Gui also had an obligation to fulfill, and it was impossible to sit back and watch Yuan Shu bully Yuan Gui without asking.

Considering Yuan Shu's character, it is better to say that this is stabbing in the back than selling favors.

This is tantamount to telling the emperor that the Xun family is very powerful, and even Yuan Shu, who is not stingy, should be afraid of three points.

The Son of Heaven accepted Yuan Shu's recommendation, which might as well be regarded as giving Yuan Shu face, and at the same time helping Yuan Shu solve his troubles, and transferred Yuan Gui away from Luoyang.

This Yuan Gonglu has no other skills, but he is good at stabbing in the back.

Simpi also somewhat understood Xun You's difficulties.

As a general with a heavy army in his hand, he had to consider the suspicion of the emperor, and he could not do anything to make the emperor suspicious.The emperor insisted on saving the fields, even if Xun You disagreed, he could only bite the bullet and express his support, and he had to be more determined than the emperor.

But what would Xun You do if the emperor wanted to implement Dutian in Ruying in the future?

The Xun family also has a lot of fields.

Unlike Chen Shi who became rich because of his fame, Xun Shu became famous because of his wealth.One of the most important reasons why Xun Shu became famous at the beginning was that he owned a large amount of property, was able to support and help his clan, relatives and friends, and left behind a good reputation for being philanthropic.

If the emperor wants to live in Yingchuan, the Xun family's property will suffer heavy losses.

At that time, will Xun You still bow his head and accept his fate?

Simpi was suspicious.

But that's something to consider later, what Simpi has to worry about right now is going to the city to join Yuan Xi, find a way to mobilize Yuan Xi's power, and save Ruying people's lives.

When he left Yuan Xi for a long time, he didn't know whether those people under Yuan Xi's command were still there, and whether they were still loyal to Yuan Xi.It is not an easy task to mobilize the power of these people to counter the judges, prevent the judges from taking risks, and drag them to death.

It is reasonable for the emperor to let him plan carefully.

Although it seems unreasonable to let him go to the city.

Simpi inquired about it, and his head grew bigger.He has few acquaintances here, no one who can advise him.After much deliberation, he only thought of Bizhan.

Although Bei Zhan has never met him, he is Zhang Xi's township party member.If you want to get in touch with Zhang Xi, being introduced by Bei Zhan is almost the only way.

He did know Zhang He.But he arrested Zhang He's clansman, and going to see Zhang He directly like this is tantamount to going into the mouth of a tiger.

Knowing that Bei Zhan was making sacrificial wine in Jizhou Yinfang, Xinpi asked the emperor for an edict and came to Jizhou Yinfang.

Knowing that it was the envoy of Youyan Du Xunyou who came here with an edict, the guards outside Yinfang didn't dare to be careless, so they went in to report immediately, and invited Xinpi in to sit in the vestibule.

Not long after Simpi sat down, someone brought tea and snacks.Simpi sat on the porch, drinking tea and eating snacks, while observing the situation in the Yinfang.

There are many people coming and going, either bringing paper, ink and other materials, or transporting printed books.Most of these people were in a hurry, and occasionally glanced at Simpi, but no one came to inquire.

Simpi quickly noticed a problem.

Most of the people he saw were women.There are both middle-aged women and young women.There are both loud and strong peasant women, and there are also rich women who speak elegantly and move politely, and there are quite a few of them.

Simpi was wondering, a middle-aged scholar came out quickly, looked around, and came to Simpi.

"Yingchuan Xinjun George?"

Xin Pi hurriedly got up. "Hejian Beijun Wenxiu?"

Bei Zhan nodded, but his expression was not very good.He did not shed tears, and stared at Simpi twice. "I heard that Youyan Duhu captured Hejian and imprisoned the entire Zhang family in Wu County?"

Simpi nodded neither humble nor overbearing. "Indeed it is, and I suggested it, and did it myself."

Bei Zhan was stunned by Xin Pi's directness, and said after a while: "Xin Jun is quite calm."

"It's just a direct complaint, there is nothing to hide." Simpi said lightly: "I imprisoned them, not for the sake of killing them, but to warn Shenpei and Tian Feng. If they dare to kill me, Ruying, I will not kill them." He will swallow his anger and make Jizhou pay ten times the price."

Bei Zhan's eyes narrowed slightly, feeling timid in his heart.

The person in front of him didn't seem like he was joking, he could really do such a thing as blood and blood.

"Since it's a warning to the judge, Tian Feng, why don't you go to the city? What's the use of you coming to me?"

"I want to go to the city, but before I go to the city, I want to meet Zhang Yun and make a deal with him. I hope that Mr. Bei can introduce me."

"You still need my introduction?" Bi Zhan sat down and poured himself a cup of tea. "You have a hostage in your hand, are you afraid that he will not see you?"

"He will see me, but I may not believe me. If he doesn't believe me, he will naturally not consider surrendering."

"Surrender?" Bei Zhan froze for a moment. "You want to persuade him to surrender?"

"Yes." Simpi also sat down again with a smile on his face. "Do you think there is a better choice for him in terms of the current situation? The emperor not only wants to pacify the world, but also expands the frontier. A general like Zhang Xi is very useful. Burn all the jade and stone? As long as he is willing to help me, I can speak to the emperor to protect him from death, and I will be able to lead the army to fight in the future and make meritorious deeds. "

After hearing this, Bei Zhan couldn't help but be moved.

Although he is not familiar with military affairs, he also knows that Yecheng will not last long.Even if Zhang Yun defeated Liu Bei or others ten times, he would not be able to save his fate.Surrendering to the court is not an option.

Since Simpi came here following the imperial edict, he is also the envoy of Youyan Du to protect Xunyou, so he must have a certain influence in front of the emperor.If Zhang Xi can help him rescue his family, not only can he save the lives of his family, but he can also exchange for a higher level of advancement.

Wouldn't it be better to serve the court with Zhang Yun's ability to use troops than to die with the judge.

With Zhang He, the famous general of the Township Party, he will also have glory in the future.

Without much hesitation, Bei Zhan agreed to Simpi's request, wrote a letter carefully, and sent someone to Zhang Yun's camp, expressing that Simpi wanted to see him and turn the hostility into friendship.In the letter, he introduced some information he had learned, proving that the imperial court would surely win. If Zhang He didn’t surrender, he would only perish. It is better to accept Simpi’s suggestion and help Simpi rescue the Ruying hostage in Yecheng.

Three days after the letter was sent, Bei Zhan received a reply from Zhang He.

Zhang He expressed his gratitude to Bizhan, and at the same time expressed his concern.He fought several times and killed a lot, and he didn't think the court could let him off easily.Even if Xun You and Xin Pi are dignified, it may not be possible for him to be pardoned.

If you want him to cooperate with Simpi, it is fine, the emperor first pardons him.

Chapter 910 Turning enemies into friends

After receiving Bei Zhan's reply, Simpi immediately asked for an order to go to Zhang He's camp and have an interview with Zhang He.

As for the pardon edict that Zhang Yun wanted, he didn't even mention it.

On the contrary, Liu Xie thoughtfully asked about Simpi's safety, and Simpi said confidently: "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, Zhang He's people are in my hands, and I am in danger, so he dare not do anything to me."

Liu Xie didn't ask much, and agreed to Simpi's action plan.

Xin Pi, with an attendant, crossed the Zhang River in a single boat and arrived at Zhang He's camp.

Zhang He sent his son Zhang Xiong to meet him at the ferry, and asked them as soon as they met.

"Have you brought the edict of pardon?"

Simpi glanced at Zhang Xiong. "You can also read the imperial edict?"

Zhang Xiong was so angry that he stretched out his hand and was about to draw his sword.Simpi looked at him motionless, without changing his expression, but a contemptuous smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.Zhang Xiong felt guilty when he saw him, cursed bitterly, and put the knife back into the sheath.

"go!"

Arriving at the camp and entering the tent of the Chinese army, Zhang He leaned on the table, put one hand on the table, tapped the table with his fingers, and held the scabbard in the other hand, squinting at Simpi who walked in.

Simpi came to stand in front of Zhang Xi, and said word by word: "Zhang Junyi, I captured your people. If you dare to kill me, do it now. If you don't dare, put away your face When I came, Bei Wenxiu praised you, although you are a martial artist, you can be called a Confucian general. You are like this, it is really not worthy of the name."

Zhang He looked slightly embarrassed and glanced at Zhang Xiong.

Zhang Xiong nodded, indicating that Simpi had brought the edict.Seeing Zhang Xi, he didn't dare to be too presumptuous. He stood up and straightened his clothes.

"Please take out the emperor's edict."

"What edict?" Simpi asked back.

Zhang He was taken aback, stared at Xin Pi twice, and then looked at Zhang Xiong again.Zhang Xiong was also stunned, and shouted sharply: "Didn't you just say you brought it?"

"When did I say I brought the imperial edict?" Simpi sneered, "I just said, you are not worthy of reading the imperial edict."

Zhang Xiong was furious, drew his knife out of its sheath, and put it on Simpi's neck. "Still Confucianism, how dare you tease me?"

Simpi's smile remained unchanged, and he looked at Zhang Yun quietly, with a clear provocation in his eyes.

A cold light flashed in Zhang He's eyes, and he sneered, "Xin Zuozhi, if you can't give me a satisfactory explanation, you won't be able to get out of the tent today. I took such a big risk to approach you, not for you to tease my father and son." .”

Simpi nodded. "You guys teased me first."

"How to say?"

"What credit do you have to the imperial court to dare to ask for the edict of pardon?" Simpi sneered and said, "Do you think I, Ruying, have such a big face that I can ask the emperor to pardon you? It's ridiculous. I won't hide it from you, judge Kill my family, and I will kill yours, this may be more in line with the emperor's wishes. It would be best if the Ruying people and the Jizhou people died together."

Zhang He was startled. "What...how do you say this?"

Simpi sighed. "General, why don't you understand? Why did Yuan Benchu ​​bring my Ruying people to Jizhou? Didn't he just want to use Jizhou's strong manpower, material resources, elite soldiers and strong generals, plus my Ruying people's intelligence, to use both civil and military skills?" Do you want to annex the world? Ruying people and Jizhou people are at odds with each other, and there are endless internal strife, which gave the emperor a chance to clean up the mess. Now that Yuan Benchu ​​died before starting his business, and the Ruying people and Jizhou people are still there, how could the emperor not be afraid? Reason? You and I are fighting each other, which is exactly the situation that the emperor likes to see. At this moment, how can he give you the edict of pardon?"

The corners of Zhang He's eyes twitched, he pondered for a moment, shook his head at Zhang Xiong, stretched out his hand to ask Xin Pi to take a seat, and asked Zhang Xiong to go out and watch, so as not to be disturbed.

"In that case, how should I deal with it?"

"The emperor is afraid of you and me, and someone has to bear the loss. Ruying people respect the Yuan family, so Yuan Benchu ​​must die. Jizhou people regard Shenpei and Tian Feng as their leaders, and they must die too."

Zhang He breathed a sigh of relief quietly. "Is this enough?"

"Of course not. It is imperative to save the land in Jizhou. Only in this way can the manpower and material resources of Jizhou become the tax of the imperial court, instead of relying on the support of the big clan to fight against the army. The threat of the Jizhou people to the imperial court can be truly relieved."

"Then what about you Ruying?"

Simpi smiled wryly. "The general should have been to Ruying, right?"

Zhang He nodded.When Yuan Shao went south to the Central Plains for the first time, he accompanied him and knew a little about Ruying's geography.

"There are many people in Ruying and little land, especially in Yingchuan. There is actually not much difference between spending more on farming or not. The key to controlling Ruying is official career. As long as you intentionally restrict the official career of Ruying people, Ruying people will not be a problem."

Zhang He thought for a while, and said in response, "Dang Gu?"

"Although it's not that serious, it's about the same. Of course, if the trial is successful and hundreds of Ruying people in the city are killed, it won't be so troublesome. Thirty percent of my Ruying Junjie is here, and my vitality is seriously injured. At least 20 years It's hard to recover."

Simpi frowned and sighed repeatedly.

Seeing this, Zhang Yun felt a little terrified.

Although he didn't think the Ruqing people in the city were so valuable, he knew that those people were very important to Xin Pi and Xun You.If Shen Pei killed these people, Xin Pi and Xun You would definitely retaliate wildly, and there was no reason for their own people to be spared.

As for the Son of Heaven, he will definitely not stop him, and maybe he will push the flames and let the people of Ruying and Jizhou kill each other.

The more he thought about it, the more he felt that what Simpi said made sense. The Ruying people and the Jizhou people were in the same boat. Not only should they not become enemies, but they should join hands to deal with the imperial court's suppression.

If it weren't for the internal strife between the Ruying people and the Jizhou people, Yuan Shao might not have been defeated, and the situation would not have fallen to what it is today.

The big mistake has already been made, and now we should rein in the precipice and remedy it immediately, so as not to cause a greater tragedy.

"I can speak to Shen Zhengnan, but..."

Simpi replied, "But he won't listen to you."

"Why?"

"One is that Shen Zhengnan is a man who would rather bend than bend, and will not listen to people's persuasion easily, otherwise he would not have come to where he is today. Second, Yin'an Shen's house has been confiscated by the emperor. Even if he is willing to surrender, he will not come back. At most, it’s just Gou’s life. It’s impossible to make meritorious service like the general. For him, it’s better to burn jade and stone than to survive, and he may force the emperor to give in.”

Simpi let out a long sigh. "It's a pity that he doesn't know the emperor's mind at all. It is inevitable to burn jade and stone together, but it is wishful thinking to want the emperor to give in."

After hearing this, Zhang Yun deeply agreed, but at the same time felt a little helpless.

Simpi was right, the possibility of the commissioner surrendering was not high, and the possibility of forcing the emperor to make concessions was extremely slim.If there is no accident, the trial match will undoubtedly die.

But he didn't want to die with the trial match, and he didn't need to.

If you want to live, there is only one way, cooperate with Simpi, oppose the judge, and don't become the sacrificial object of the judge.

If we can prevent Shenpei from killing people to vent his anger, and save the family members of Simpi and others, maybe we can form an alliance with the Ruying people and support each other.

Seeing that Zhang He was moved, Simpi casually mentioned another sentence. "Does the general know about Cui Jigui?"

Zhang He thought about it. "I know, he was ordered by Zhengnan to go to Chang'an to meet him, but he never came back."

"He won't come back." Simpi said, "He has been admitted to the lecture hall and is currently studying the geography of the Western Regions. When the Central Plains are settled and the Son of Heaven marches westward, he will be of great use."

"Really?" Zhang He stroked his beard under his chin thoughtfully.

Chapter 911

After repeated weighing, Zhang He accepted Xinpi's suggestion, and turned the fighting with the Ruying people into friendship.

But he also has worries.