Chapter 7: The Grass (Sixth)

"In Xia Youzhou, Han Zhuo, whose courtesy name is Shuren, has met two generals." The man with jade faced took the initiative to move his eyes away, arched his hands, and introduced himself with a smile.

"You are so poor, who will give you the courage..." As soon as the feeling of being stripped and looked at him, Yelu Chiquan immediately became angry and raised his whip and whipped his head.

However, Han Dexin held his arm tightly. "Brother, don't be rude. Brother Han Shi, my brother is a little scholar and has a very anxious temper. Please don't be as good as his experience."

The second half of the sentence is what I said to the Jade-faced Scholar. It has a clear sense of weakness. After hearing this, the Jade-faced Scholar Han Zhuo did not care about himself. He smiled and waved his hand, "It's okay, I'm the general who is trapped in the battle, how can I be angry at all? If he is as gentle as a scholar, he will feel strange!"

"Thank you, Brother Shi!" Han Dexin immediately breathed a sigh of relief when she heard this. She raised her hands again and thanked her with a smile.

"General, please be polite!" Han Zhuo smiled indifferently and waved his hand gently again.

"He, he, the second child, do you know him?" Although Yelu Akainu was vulgar by nature, she was not a fool. She found that the attitude of her twin brothers was obviously wrong, so she was stunned for a moment and turned her head to ask.

Han Dexin did not answer him directly, and continued to smile and approach Han Zhuo, "It should be, that is, Brother Shi is generous. If someone else is involved, he will definitely not give up with him. Since Brother Shi is from the Han family in Youzhou, he must be of the same clan as Duke Lu. How can he match the Grand Marshal?" (Note 1)

"Master Taiwei is my father!" Han Zhuo fisted to the north and responded with a smile. There was no trace of the frivolity of a noble family.

Now, Yelu Chiquan was completely stunned. The horse whip in his hand suddenly became more than a thousand pounds. Before he knew it, it fell on the snow and was trampled by the horse's hooves in a blink of an eye.

Duke Han Yanhui of Lu and Han Deshu of the Grand Marshal Han Deshu were all prominent men whose status was not under his uncle Han Kuangsi. In particular, Han Yanhui was a founding father who served three emperors in succession. He had great contributions and high prestige, and was highly valued by the current Emperor Yelu Ruan of the Liao Dynasty. Today he actually wanted to whip his grandson with a whip. He was really a mouse licking the cat's nose, and he was tired of living and was looking for death.

Although he had guessed a little clue in advance, at this moment, the shock Han Dexin was no less than Yelu Chiquan. She stood on the horse's back dizzy for a while before finally coming back to her senses and greeted the other party again with a smile: "It turns out that he is the brother of the Taiwei Mansion, I am ignorant, ignorant. My brother and I were really blind just now, and almost regarded you as General Ma's aide!"

As he spoke, he held his fists in front of his chest, bent his body forward, and his forehead directly hit the neck of the war horse.

"You are welcome, brother Dexin doesn't have to be so polite!" The jade-faced scholar Han Zhuo turned his body aside, bowed his body to Ma's neck, and returned it with a peer-like manner. "I did serve as the military officer next to General Ma at this time. It's not wrong to say that he was his aide!"

"Join the military in the Jishi Room..." Yelu Chiquan and Han Dexin could not believe their ears at all, so they were stunned and instinctively asked.

Although the journalist also has the word "joining the army", it cannot be considered a formal official of the court. He will only be regarded as the trusted adviser who is the master and will be hired privately. The salary is also paid by the hiring person privately, and the court never bears a single money-related burden.

Therefore, the descendants of the Han officials of the Great Liao Kingdom, whether they want to earn qualifications or simply to make a living, would not choose to serve as a metropolitan area for others to join the army. They would not talk about too much work every day, and the chances of becoming a regular official in the future will be very slim. Unless the general's luck is so good that he has no limit, he will have the hope of following the "chicken and dogs" to follow. (Note 2)

"I was ordered by my father to go out for training. General Ma just escorted the baggage back south. So I simply became his helper." As if I could guess what the two brothers Yelu Chiquan and Han Dexin were thinking, Han Zhuo smiled indifferently and explained in a low voice.

"Ah! Oh, oh..., Uncle Shi and Brother Shi are beyond the reach of ordinary people!" When Han Dexin heard this, she felt thunder in her mind again. She arched her hands and exclaimed repeatedly.

"Yes, yes, extraordinary people do extraordinary things. Ordinary people can't understand them at all!" Yelu Chiquan quickly flattered.

The Han family in Youzhou where Han Zhuo is located is now hard to distinguish between the Han family in Jizhou behind them. Ma Yanxu's father Ma Dingqing has recently gained great power in front of the Emperor Yelu Ruan of the Liao Dynasty. So no matter what, the two brothers should not continue to deepen the "misunderstanding" between them.

The jade-faced scholar Han Zhuo was also a person who knew the depth. Seeing that Han Dexin and Yelu Chiuzu were arrogant and respectful at first, he smiled and responded in a low voice, "It's not a big deal. I have been studying and have never been to the battlefield. I have to find a chance to see it first. General Ma was originally a close friend of me. If I don't follow him, who else can I bother?"

"That's right, that's right!" Yelu Chiquan and Han Dexin nodded with a smile. However, they were complaining in their hearts. If they had known that the Han and Ma were friends, how could I say the bad things behind me so loudly? Now, it would be like someone was caught. In the future, if I joined forces with Han and Ma, how could I have a good life?

Just when he was so regretful that he had nowhere to buy medicine, he heard Han Zhuo remind him with a smile: "Since you two call me brother, I won't be polite to you. What you said just now is too unfair to General Ma. If you don't say anything else, I can guarantee that he has no intention of making things difficult for you both!"

"Yes, yes, we, brother Shi, don't mention this. We were both blown to death by the cold wind!" Han Dexin suddenly blushed with shame, raised her hand, slapped herself first, and then repented loudly.

"Yes, it's because our brothers don't know the good people's hearts, and they don't know the good people's hearts. Brother Shi, we both admit it if we beat or punish it!" Yelu Chiquan also blushed and took the initiative to apologize.

"Forget it, don't worry, I won't mention this to anyone, including General Feng." Han Zhuo knew the two of them and waved his hands lazily. "It doesn't matter if he said it. He has always been very open and honest and doesn't care about these things at all!"

Upon hearing this, the two brothers Yelu Chiquan and Han Dexin turned redder. They really wanted to find a snow nest and go directly into it, and never come out to see anyone again.

This embarrassment is not only because Han Zhuo is stronger than them. Asking for himself, in addition to leaving them two at the end of the team, Ma Yanxu, the commander of the Canglang Army, did not make any excessive moves. If you lose a battle, you must have an explanation, and the lightest redeemable sins is the lightest and the most beneficial solution for the two. Of course, the premise is that you will definitely return in triumph this time.

Thinking of this, Han Dexin quickly glanced at the front of the team, then turned around and explained to Han Zhuo: "I dare to ask Brother Shi to know that we two brothers are not completely ungrateful. However, this time, the commander of the horse and horses was indeed a little reckless. Then, the Lijia Village is not an ordinary fortress. Not only is the leader Zheng Ziming, who is not a rude man, but his country bravery is also a strictly trained elite soldiers, armor, weapons, bows and arrows, all of which are the same as the regular soldiers of the Han Dynasty."

"Oh, what happened?" Han Zhuo frowned slightly, believing and doubting.

Ma Yanxu created opportunities for the brothers Yelu Chiquan and Han Dexin to make meritorious contributions and atone for his sins, which was indeed a kindness. But if he suffered another defeat, it would be equivalent to kindness but would push the two into a trap. No wonder the brothers cursed along the way.

"If, if we say half a lie, let our brothers freeze to death halfway!" Yelu Chiquan was impatient. Seeing that Han Zhuo did not believe his words, he waved his arms and swore loudly, "It's not the first time that we two brothers have led troops. If we are careless, we can still fight together with ordinary local brave men to fight the entire army? But General Ma didn't ask about the strength of the Lijiazhai, and thought of sending troops to fight directly. This is the right time, place and people, and he is not sure how to win!"

"Yes, Brother Shuren, since you are a close friend with General Ma, please be sure to remind him that the enemy army is so vulnerable!" Since his brothers have said this, Han Dexin simply openly and explained his thoughts and worries one by one, "We are tired from afar, but the other party is waiting for work. This is one. We are facing the wind and snow, while the other party is squatting in the room to roast the fire and eat meat. This is the second. We treat each other as ordinary local braves, but the other party knows our general strength. This is the third. We..."

He said four or five points in one breath. No matter which angle he looked at, he had no chance of winning. However, when Han Zhuo, the military officer of the Records Office, just shook his head and said without saying a word. After a while, he suddenly sighed and said quietly: "It's okay to have a chance of winning or no chance of winning. Since you have already reached this point, there is absolutely no reason to give up halfway. Moreover, the two brothers only saw the momentary victory or defeat on the battlefield, but did not see the unpredictable storm outside the battlefield. To be honest, we must fight this battle, no matter whether we win or lose. Otherwise, not only will General Ma and the future of the two of you be affected, but it will also affect a large number of people! At that time, even if Your Majesty does not punish your father for the sake of your father, you two will not be able to turn over easily within at least five years!"

"Huh?" Yelu Chiquan and Han Dexin looked at each other with their eyes, and both saw the scent of suspicion in each other's eyes.

If the chief general Zheng Ziming is not taken into consideration, then the Lijiazhai is an ordinary military camp. Whether to take it down or not is just a matter of face to the Liao army and has nothing to do with it. With the background of their brothers, even if they are punished for defeat, they will be at most a demotion for the people. Once the news passes, they can change their teams and lead the troops again. Why is it so wasteful for five years?

"According to the family tree, both of you should be of the De generation? Could Rong ask, how many brothers are there among your peers?" While confused, a smile came from his ears. The voice was not high, but it pierced directly into the bones of the two brothers like cold wind.

"Yes!" Yelu Chiquan and Han Dexin shook their bodies at the same time, their hands and feet were cold.

The Han family in Jizhou is very powerful, but it is indeed a flourishing family. Their De generation has as many as eleven cousins ​​as the main branch, and the other side branches and distant relatives must all be more than one hundred. Even if the second uncle Han Kuangsi is powerful, it is impossible to promote all of these more than 100 children and nephews to the top of the fifth rank or above. Among them, they must be divided into the relatives and distances and the value of cultivation. If someone gets the opportunity but doesn't know how to cherish it, I believe that the second uncle doesn't mind giving it to others.

"Since you are so young, you can lead a battalion of troops. You must be the best among your peers!" As if you were worried that the blow was not too heavy, the jade-faced scholar Han Zhuo raised his arms high without waiting for Han Dexin to recover from his senses. "But if the two of you became the handle for others to attack the Han family in Jizhou, I wonder how many family interests will be willing to give up in exchange for the safety of you two?"

"You, you are talking nonsense! Just scare us with lies! I, we are not afraid, we are not afraid!"

"Brother Shi, don't be sarcastic! My Han family has made great contributions to the Liao Dynasty. For no reason, who would take our brothers as a handle?"

Yelu Chiquan and Han Dexin were anxious and yelled in a low voice.

The second question raised by the other party is not necessary to think about. If the two brothers lose their lives, they will really affect the safety of the family, and the elders will not hesitate to treat them as abandoned children. This is the inheritance of the big family for thousands of years. If they change any surname, they will do this. The Han family in Jizhou is absolutely impossible to be exceptional.

"Don't be impatient, two brothers!" Han Zhuo was still holding the previous picture of Zhizhu, smiled and waved his hand gently, "Do you two know why Brother Yan Xu can return to the army so quickly?"

"He, after he sent the supplies and slaves, he would of course be able to come back!" Yelu Chiquan didn't understand why he got together with Commander Ma Yanxu, shaking his head and responded with confusion.

Han Dexin was much smarter than him. After pondering for a moment, he said, "The reason why General Ma was able to return so quickly is due to the newly implemented land order by the imperial court. But land order is clearly a good strategy for the Liao Dynasty. Why did it cause my Han family in Jizhou to be attacked? I am stupid, please give me advice."

"I dare not!" Han Zhuo smiled strangely, and suddenly said to him, "The ancestors of the family once offered the "Hu and Han division of governance" to Emperor Taizu. What do you think of this plan?" (Note 1)

"This..." Yelu Chiquan was too lazy to study and had no idea what "Hu Han Dividing" was. She was immediately asked speechless.

Han Dexin's face became more and more serious. After pondering for a long time, she breathed a long breath and whispered: "Don't blame me, Duke Lu of the Emperor Taizu's strategy of 'Hun's division and governance' was a top-notch plan at that time. The great Liao Dynasty's ability to be as strong as today depends entirely on this. However, in our great Liao Dynasty, the Khitans and Han people have always been clearly distinguished, which is probably closely related to this plan. In a country, too much emphasis is placed on the differences between various races and cannot treat each other equally. It is like a family that cares too much about who is the eldest and who is the side branch. In the long run, it may not be a good deed!"

"Well said, then do you know why the ancestor of the family wanted to offer this obvious flaw to Emperor Taizu? The ancestor of the family was aimless and the ministers were aimless? If it were not for the whole dynasty of the Great Liao Kingdom, why did the court know that it had flaws but did not change it after decades?" Han Zhuo laughed and stroked his hands, as if he had finally found a soulmate.

"This..." It was very cold, and large beads of sweat oozed out from Han Dexin's forehead.

He said that Han Yanhui, Duke of Lu, was a blind man with open eyes, but he did not have such courage! He accused all civil servants of the Great Liao Kingdom of having no eyes, so he needed to praise the weight of his own head. If the flaws of the "Hu and Han Dividing" strategy had been discovered long ago, but they could not be changed so far, I am afraid there would be only one answer...

"It's not impossible to do anything, and the force cannot be reached!" Han Dexin quickly wiped his forehead. He said in a very low voice. "With the Hu law governing the Han Dynasty, the Han people will rush to flee south. With the Han law governing the Hu, the Khitan tribes will definitely attack the governors. Even if Taizu's magical martial arts are used, it will not be able to avoid being crushed to pieces!"

"What about the strategy of giving land? For the elders of various Khitan tribes, what about this strategy compared to the 'Hu and Han division'?" Han Zhuo's question came again, sandwiched between the white-haired wind, and froze Han Dexin directly on the back of the pack horse.

Note 1: Han Yanhui, Duke of Lu, was a famous minister in the early Liao Dynasty, and was highly valued by Yelu Abao Machine. He once gave advice on Abao Machine and destroyed dozens of countries. After Abao Machine died, Yelu Deguang and Yelu Ruan also entrusted important tasks to him. His son Han Deshu was named the Grand Marshal at the age of 21 and made great contributions to the Liao Kingdom.

Note 2: Liu An, the King of Huainan, became a god, and his chickens and dogs also ascended in the sun. Therefore, the allusion of the chickens and dogs ascending to heaven was left, which refers to the fact that some minions and teeth were promoted and wealthy because of the blessing of their masters.
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