Huan Rong

Accidentally broke into the camp and was watched by Youzhou soldiers. The wolves and wild boars were doomed to be in bad luck.

The hunter and the prey had no time to care about each other, and the battle was extremely fierce.In order to fill their stomachs, the wolves bite desperately; in order to survive, the wild boars also try their best to charge with all their strength.

After several rounds, the wolves cooperated closely, and the encirclement continued to shrink.Even if a companion fell down, he would not take half a step back.

Knowing the critical situation of their family, the wild boar almost went mad. With its huge size and hard fur, it was bitten by the wolves desperately, and rushed left and right in the encirclement, just to open a way out.

If it's just an adult wild boar, relying on more than 20 wolves, even if you have to pay a certain price, sooner or later you will exhaust the opponent's strength and kill it on the spot.

The problem was that the wolves alarmed the wild boar family. There were three wild boars weighing more than two hundred catties, and the young wild boars were all fierce, so it was really difficult to take them down.

In front of the camp gate, state soldiers held sticks and lit torches, watching the battle outside the camp.

Everyone is gearing up, just waiting for the team leader to give an order, and the sticks will rain like rain, and all the prey and hunters will be tied into hedgehogs.

The team leader signaled everyone to stay calm and observe the battle outside the camp.

Seeing a young wild boar being thrown down by a pack of wolves, and an adult wild boar going completely insane, his heart skipped a beat.When the stomachs of the two wolves were ripped open, blood and viscera spilled all over the floor, they immediately knew that the time had come, quickly raised their right arms, swung them down forcefully, and said, "Let go!"

Hearing the order, the state soldiers raised their arms high, and the sound of breaking wind was endless.

The sharpened wooden sticks flew down from the top of the head, making a terrifying sound of wind.

The wolves were so focused on fighting that they didn't notice it at all. When they discovered the danger, it was already too late. More than 20 wild wolves were tied into hedgehogs in an instant.

The condition of the wild boars was a bit better, especially the two leading ones, throwing off the wooden sticks, screaming ferociously, with red eyes, and rushed to the gate of the camp angrily.

"Let it go again!" The team leader grabbed the wooden stick again and threw it out forcefully.

The bristles on the wild boar's back were erected, and the sharpened wooden sticks were stuck on the body, which could not be penetrated at all, and some even broke on the spot.

boom!

Two wild boars rushed to each other one after another and collided with each other.The gate of the camp began to shake, and the stakes driven into the snow trembled.

"Open the gate!"

Dian Kui and Xu Chao rushed over one after another, and when they saw the situation outside the camp, they immediately asked people to open the gate of the camp.

Going out with bare hands, Dian Kui yelled, and smashed out his big fist. The wild boar weighing more than [-] jin was thrown into the air on the spot, drawing an arc in mid-air, and fell to the ground with a bang, bleeding from the mouth and nose, and then I can't even struggle.

Dian Kui stepped forward and raised his fist again.

There were two more bangs, the wild boar's cry accompanied by the sound of bones breaking, resounding continuously in the dark night, making people's scalp numb.

Witnessing this scene, the state soldiers applauded loudly, knocked on their shields, and cheered for Dian Sima.

Xu Chao looked at the remaining wild boars and quickly solved the problem with one punch and one head.When encountering a wild wolf that has not died, it has to be kicked.

In a short while, the prey and the hunter died one after another, and fell into a pool of blood, becoming their trophies.Dian Kui and Xu Chao stood up at the same time, turned their wrists a few times, but their strength was useless, obviously not enjoyable.

There was another roar of a wild beast in the distance. Dian Kui listened carefully, his expression changed slightly, he looked at Xu Chao opposite, and said, "Sounds like a leopard?"

Xu Chao nodded and said, "Bring these back to the camp first, and let people clean them up as soon as possible, so as not to spread the smell of blood and attract more wild beasts."

They are not afraid, one will kill one, two will kill one pair, and a group will be wiped out on the spot!But tomorrow we have to go on the road. If there is a night of turmoil, the whole army will lose their spirits. It is inevitable that they will be negligent and be taken advantage of by bandits.

Before the two left the camp, Huan Rong didn't say anything, but Zhong Lin emphasized that the safety of the camp was the top priority.

Zhong Sheren's concerns were not unreasonable. After all, the two were not brainless and reckless people. When they heard the roar of wild animals, they made a quick decision and ordered people to carry the wild boar and wolf back to the camp. The bloodstains were quickly buried to avoid further trouble.

The gate of the camp was closed, and the state soldiers immediately raised their torches, or boarded the watchtower, or patrolled around the camp.

The wolves and boars carried back were sent to Zuoying.

Seeing so many prey, the cook was so energetic that he didn't care about taking a rest. He directly set up a fire to boil hot water, picked up the knife with one hand, and peeled the skin and chopped the meat neatly.

"Cook it all through, roast the rest, add more salt and pepper, don't be reluctant."

The chef who took the lead raised a knife, chopped a pork leg into several pieces, and threw the large pieces into the pot.

Ginger pieces and meat pieces rolled together in the pot, and the cook took out a cloth bag, which contained his specially prepared seasoning, which was specially used for stewing meat.Now I don't hesitate, just open the mouth of the bag and pour everything into the pot.

The firewood is added continuously, the firepower is getting stronger and stronger, and the broth boils for a second time.

After the broth has boiled a few times, skim off the surface layer and sprinkle with scallion leaves, the aroma becomes more intense, making people salivate.

"Take it out first when it's cooked."

The cook picks up a piece of pork, pricks it with chopsticks to make sure it is cooked through, then puts it on the simple chopping board, chops it into thick slices about the size of a palm and two fingers wide, and puts them neatly into the bowl.

"Peel some garlic, and then pour some sauce." The cook said in his mouth, his hands kept moving, and in a blink of an eye, the chopped pork and wolf meat piled up into a hill.

"After working in the middle of the night, everyone added some oil and water. Take out the rest and put it away. On such a cold day, it can be frozen solid in an hour and used to make soup, enough for two or three meals."

The big bowl of stewed meat was sent out, and everyone in the camp could get a slice.Dip in the sauce, add a garlic clove, and eat each one until the corners of your mouth are dripping with oil.

The accompanying people smelled the smell of meat and kept swallowing their saliva.I thought I didn't have my own share, but I didn't expect to be divided into two bowls.

The children were attracted by the aroma, and looked eagerly at the stew in the bowl.Obeying the rules, he didn't have the skills to catch, but raised his eyes to look at the elders.

"Let's eat." A middle-aged man smiled and picked up a piece of stewed meat first.

Only then did the crowd follow suit, biting the trembling piece of meat in their mouths, the fragrance filled their mouths, and many people's eyes were red on the spot.

Seeing that his wife didn't care about him and just tore up pieces of meat and fed them to the children piece by piece, the man sighed and brought his share of stewed meat to his wife.

"Master, concubine..."

"Don't talk too much, these days have caused you and Aqi to suffer. When I arrive in Youzhou, I will work in the workshop and get paid. I will never let you go hungry again."

The man's voice was not high, but the people in the tent could hear it clearly.Recalling the previous encounters and thinking about the days to come, the melancholy of leaving home is much reduced, and they all start to look forward to saving a family business and supporting the family.

"The Duke of Huainan really lives up to his reputation." The man said with emotion, "After we go to Youzhou, I should settle down and don't think about it again."

Everyone thought it was true, and they all said that this trip to the south was a decision to take root in Youzhou, and they would never have any other intentions to bring disaster to their relatives and clansmen.

"Brother's sword-making skills are superb. Before that, he had to hide his name to avoid thieves. Now that he has defected to the Duke of Huainan County, he should be able to restore his ancestral surname." A young man who is somewhat similar to the man said.

"I heard that there are clansmen who live in Huainan, but they are now merchants and no longer make swords." The man said, "If we meet, I don't know if we can recognize each other."

When the man was talking to the boy, there was a sound of footsteps outside the tent, followed by noisy human voices.

Curiously, the young man opened the curtain, saw someone carrying a cauldron, and beckoned to him, saying that there was broth, and immediately turned around happily: "Brother, there is broth!"

The man walked out of the tent and listened to the state soldiers saying that this was the order of the envoy Huan, so he was stunned for a long time.Looking back at his expectant wife and children, and thinking of the ancestral sword brought from the Northland, he finally made a decision.

Huan Rong was resting in the military chariot, completely unaware that there would be a master swordsmith hiding in the team going south.Moreover, the ancestral name of this master craftsman is Ou, and he is a descendant of Ou Yezi, the originator of sword casting in the Spring and Autumn Period!

First there was Gongshu Chang, and then there were brothers Xiangli. When they went to Chang'an, they even brought back a master swordsmith.

It can only be said that Huan envoy Jun Hongyun is in charge, and when good luck comes, it really can't be stopped.

Knowing the truth in the future, envoy Huan lamented his luck, and at the same time remembered Fu Jian who had lost Chang'an, and the Qin brothers who were picked up under his nose, and could only shed two tears of sympathy.

Return people back?

It's impossible to get water in your head!

After resting overnight, the rain and snow stopped, and the team continued to set off.

With the meat delivered to the door, everyone in the army is full of energy.When encountering a dense forest where the wolves might be hiding, there is no worry at all, and the eyes are completely green.

The beasts in the eyes of others, in the eyes of those who have tasted wolf meat, are all meat, no money!

On the way, there were no fewer than two bandits following this team.Seeing Dian Kui and Xu Chao beating wild boars with fists and tearing wolves alive, they realized that these state soldiers were unusually brutal. After careful consideration, they all retreated.

Have you ever seen a Jin soldier whose eyes shine when he meets a pack of wolves?

Don't say that Jin soldiers are tribal warriors, and they have to weigh it when they encounter wolves in the cold winter months.This group of people is good, once they find the trail of wolves, they don't hide at all, and they rush forward with green eyes.

People lurking in the dark can't help but wonder if they have been lying in the snow for too long, and have hallucinations due to the cold?

In this way, more than a thousand state soldiers traveled from north to south, crossing mountains and ridges, and hundreds of beasts retreated.

With the mouth of the thief, Huan Rong's reputation was further enhanced.

The generals under him are so cruel, how cruel will the person in charge of this army be?

By the time Youzhou soldiers crossed the border and entered Weixing County, Huan Rong's reputation had already spread throughout Shangluo, Xianyang and other counties, and spread to Hanzhong, where it quickly spread westward along the news channels of merchants.

Upon receiving the news of Huan Rong's return to the south, Huan Huo specially sent someone to send food from Nanjun to reward the army.

This time Huan Rong went north and signed a commercial contract with the Qin family, not only benefiting himself, but also the entire Huan family.

Huanchong is in Gushu, always paying attention to the news from the north.When sending letters to Huan Huofei, it was revealed between the lines that he was very satisfied with Huan Rongzhong's trip.

After Sima Huan's death, Jiankang stared at the three prefectures of You, Jing, and Jiang, dreaming that the Huan clan would be in chaos.However, Huan's internal affairs are becoming more and more united, let alone twisted together, and outsiders can't easily provoke them.

The benefits follow.

Although Huan Rong is young, his foresight, strategy and ability are beyond ordinary people.

Electing him as the head of the family can not only nip the possible split in the cradle, but also allow the Huan clan to go one step further and fulfill the ambition that Sima Huan could not achieve.

Historically, neither Huan Huo nor Huan Chong had the intention to replace the Jin family.

However, this moment and that moment.

The birth of Huan Rong turned out to let the two see the hope of Huan's rise.To put it bluntly, they may not be optimistic about Huan Da Sima's ascension to the throne. If it were Huan Rong, the situation would be different.

The most obvious advantage is that Huan Rong has just reached the crown!

Young and resourceful, there is no shortage of talented people to vote for, with wealth in his hands and an army, and the ambition to sweep the world down, he must be a hero!

Another point is that Wang Tanzhi is seriously ill. Judging from the news, there is no sign of improvement at all, and it is very likely that he will not survive this year.Once he dies, the Taiyuan Wang family will not be split, but before a new patriarch is determined, they will not have much energy to compete with the Huan family.

The Langya Wang clan and the Chen Jun Xie clan were attracted by their interests, and they half stepped on the Huan clan's chariot.The Hongnong Yang family has not made a statement yet, and has not stopped Yang Liang and his son from sending troops. Looking at it, the implication is obvious.

The right time, the right place, and the right people are the second or the second.

Both Huan Huo and Huan Chong are looking forward to, looking forward to Huan Rong's return from the north, looking forward to Huan Shiqian and Yang Guang's conquest of the Western Regions, looking forward to the Huan family standing in place of the Jin Dynasty, and then sending troops to the Central Plains to complete the great cause of unification!

Under such circumstances, Huan Huo intends to further win over the Xie family of Chenjun, and plans to wait for Huan Rong to return, and after discussing with his uncle and nephew, he will immediately go to the court to hand over Yangzhou Mu to Xie An.

Kuaiji is the stronghold of the Jiankang gentry. In Yangzhou, the king and Xie were already dominant, and the Huan family has been isolated.

Instead of occupying the title of Yangzhou Mu and gaining no real benefits, it is better to give up Yangzhou Mu as a favor, put aside troubles for the time being, and concentrate on operating the territory in the middle and upper reaches of the Yangtze River, so as to accumulate strength for the future Jin expedition to the North.

Furthermore, Huan's withdrawal does not mean that Yangzhou will be "peaceful".

Without external forces, the cooperation of the Jiankang gentry may not last long, and [-]% will cause discord due to interests, and then fall apart.

Not to mention the Xie family of Chenjun, the Wang family of Taiyuan, and the Wang family of Langya, such as the Xi family of Gaoping and the Yin family of Chenjun will have some competition.At that time, the Huan family will no longer be a hostile military strategist, but will transform into a potential ally that can be drawn.

Still the same sentence, the world is like chess.

In politics, there are no permanent friends and no permanent enemies.It depends on how to choose, whether you have a unique vision, and whether you can be cruel to yourself.

When Huan Rong arrived in Weixing County, he knew that Huan Huo had sent someone to send military rations and had a letter with his own hand, so he decided to go to the city to rest for two days.

Unexpectedly, as soon as Huan Shijun's frame appeared, he was immediately surrounded by excited crowds.

There are no flowers in the first month, and they are replaced by large groups of silk flowers, and even wooden hairpins and silver hairpins fly down.The frame passed by along the way, full of silk flowers like rain, and the fragrant wind hit the face.

Girls from Jingzhou are not as soft as those in Jiankang, but also have a vivacious charm.He stopped in front of the military car arm in arm, and sang an old tune amidst laughter.

The people on both sides of the road stamped their feet on the ground and clapped their hands to beat, and the long street was filled with cheers.

The girl's singing is flying with the wind. It is passionate and simple, which makes people's hearts tremble. No matter how hard-hearted they are, they will be completely melted by this enthusiasm.

Huan Rong pushed open the door and stood in front of the shaft.

There was a brief silence in the crowd, and then the cheers reappeared, the singing was flying, and the voice of "long live" was endless.

Envoy Huan smiled and caught a falling silk flower.

The girl throwing flowers on the side of the road blushed, stepped forward generously, and said, "Mr., I am pleased with you!"

The most straightforward expression, the simplest words, without asking for anything in return, just to let the listener know.

"Mr. Lang sent troops to the north to show off the prestige of our Han family. I hope that Mr. Lang can wipe out the thieves, restore the Central Plains, and restore our Han family's rivers and mountains!"

"Lang Jun, I am pleased with you!"

Simple six words, repeated over and over again.

The girl's voice was crisp and her smile was like a flower.

Huan Rong stood upright, facing the girl, and cupped his hands deeply.

"Rongding lived up to the expectations of the elders!"

The girl took half a step back, held hands with her companion, and sang the old tune again.

The song drifted away with the wind, carrying the girl's expectation, resounding throughout the northern land.