Ma Chao beheaded Xia Mou and captured Xia Mou's camp. At this moment, he was sitting on the platform of the central army. Under the platform, several sheep were slaughtered and grilled. The alluring fragrance came out.
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Ma Chao was sitting on the central military platform with a golden sword, drinking the fine wine he found in Xia Mou's camp, and he suddenly got up and started singing Qiang songs...
As expected, there is still a lot of food and grass stored in the Xia Mou camp. The so-called saying that there is no surplus food is all lies. Ma Chao has now obtained a large amount of food, grass and ordnance, and his number of troops has suddenly increased to about 8,000.
He had no reason to be unhappy. More importantly, after Xia Mou died, Han Sui returned to Jincheng, which meant that once Guanzhong was obtained, Ma Chao would be the boss. How could he be unhappy?
Although about half of Xia Mou's troops dispersed immediately when the camp was blown up, and Ma Chao could only add five to six thousand men in the end, but for Ma Chao, the current troop strength is already the largest since he led the army.
, it can be said that it was the moment when he was full of ambition and high spirits.
Nowadays, the traces of the conflict that day have basically faded. At the northern end of the camp, a large number of Qiang Huqi are now stationed. It is precisely because of the arrival of these Qiang Huqi that Xia Mou's troops obeyed the young Ma Chao.
’s general.
"Someone wants to take Guanzhong!"
Ma Chao put the meat-cutting knife on the table, as if that piece of meat belonged to the land of Guanzhong. He looked around and said in a deep voice: "Everyone! The land of Guanzhong is a fertile land thousands of miles away! This is
It is given to us by God! If you are willing to follow me, you will drink this bowl of wine, and we will become brothers, taking Guanzhong together and becoming rich and glorious together!"
Riwoji from Baima Qiang, Li Gude from Shenlang Qiang, and Lu Yao from Ran Ganqiang looked at each other, their eyes rolled for a moment, and then they seemed to have some tacit understanding with each other and raised their hands.
He picked up the wine bowl, laughed, and drank it down with Ma Chao.
"Hahaha, okay! Come on, bring the cattle and sheep. I'll share them with you nobles!" Seeing this, Ma Chao was so happy that he lowered the wine bowl and then called the soldiers to bring up the roasted cattle and sheep.
"Come on," Ma Chao pulled out the meat cleaver stuck on the table, and then with a smile, he cut up the barbecue meat presented by the soldiers and gave it to Riwoji one by one, and Li Gude still had Luqian.
The three leaders of the Qiang tribe also looked at each other and took the pieces of barbecue cut off by Ma Chao with smiles.
This is what the so-called leader is like.
The same is true on the grassland. Although there is no habit of smearing the lips with cow blood, this is equivalent to acquiescing that Ma Chao is in the master's position.
Ma Chao twirled the meat cleaver between his fingers, then stabbed it on the table, raised the wine bowl again, and said with a smile: "Come on! Drink to win! Today we will not return until we are drunk!"
"Okay! I won't come back until I'm drunk!" the Qiang-headed man also raised his wine bowl and responded.
For a time, the atmosphere was extremely harmonious...
In the camps of both sides, many bonfires were lit at this time, and Ma Chao took out small mountains of grain, grass, and meat strips and distributed them to the hands of each soldier.
Having something to eat and something to drink was enough for these ordinary soldiers, and laughter suddenly filled the air above the entire camp. As for Xia Mou from before, well, who was Xia Mou?
After having enough food and wine, although both parties were celebrating, it was still wartime after all, so it was impossible to get completely drunk, so when they were drunk, they dispersed and went back to their tents to rest.
As for the next military arrangement, it will naturally be a matter of the next day...
"Riwoji..." Li Gude of the Shenlang Qiang did not return to his tent, but followed Ran Junqiang's Luyao to the Baima Qiang camp, lying crookedly on the felt blanket,
Watching the sun slowly setting on the horizon, he burped and asked, "Do you really want to listen to that little brat? A guy who doesn't even have hair on his head wants to give orders? Hehehe..."
"Shut up!" Zhiwoji immediately turned over and sat up. He swept away his original peaceful appearance and shouted in a deep voice, "Here comes someone! Watch the big tent for twenty steps! No one is allowed to come near!"
The guard outside the big tent responded, and then the sound of clattering armor plates and swords sounded outside the tent.
"Li Gude! You'd better watch your mouth!" Zhiwoji said coldly.
Ran Junqiang's Lu Yan also nodded and said: "Although this guy is young, he is still in the mold of a wolf king. He is so ruthless! Just say what you say here, be careful not to talk nonsense outside..."
Li Gude laughed awkwardly twice, but he still said stiffly, "What are you afraid of... He's just a little beast that just grew some claws... Okay, let's not talk about this, I mean, are we really
Listen to that guy heading east?”
Riwoji was silent for a while and said: "Otherwise, what else? Your cattle and sheep don't want to eat? Your people don't want to eat? You worked so hard to cross Longshan and then go back empty-handed?"
Ran Junqiang's Lu Yao said in a low voice: "That's right! Regardless of Li Li in Baiyi or the boy from the Ma family, there is nothing less that should be given to me! I don't care what the Han people are like, and I don't want to care about what these Han people think.
What, anyway, there must be no shortage of food, grass and other things, otherwise we won’t work!”
Li Gude nodded and said: "Yes! It doesn't matter whether he is Li Li in white or a boy from the Ma family, whoever gives more or is stronger will have the final say! Hiccup..."
Zhiwoji closed his eyes and lay down as if he was too drunk. He did not continue to speak, but there was a somewhat helpless look between his eyebrows.
These Qiang people are not Qiang people even if they are said to be Qiang people. In the eyes of the Han people, there is nothing wrong with them being Qiang people, but in the eyes of the further Western Qiang people, they are almost Han people.
For many years, they have been in such an environment. Sometimes they accepted the rule of the Han people and endured their exploitation and humiliation; sometimes they brandished long swords and broke into the Han people's cities and homes like wolves and tigers, dragging the Han people out.
Killed like cattle and sheep; sometimes he listened to the recruitment of the Han people, fought with the Han people, and attacked his former compatriots...
Who are they?
Who should they be?
Even they themselves don’t know...
On the other side, inside Xia Mou's tent, Ma Chao took the Gebu towel soaked in hot water from Ma Dai and rubbed it on his face several times, causing the skin to turn red. Then he let out a long breath of alcohol, threw away the cloth, and waved to the guards on the side to go out first.
"...Bring some good hands..." Seeing that the guards were all far away, Ma Chao whispered to Ma Dai, "...Keep an eye on these leaders...if anything happens..."
Ma Dai opened his eyes wide and asked doubtfully: "...I understand, but...didn't they agree to cooperate with us..."
Ma Chao laughed, and then said: "Yes... they are cooperating with us, but they are actually cooperating with the money and food we have on hand now! But... it doesn't matter, I don't need their loyalty, I just need As long as you are obedient, raising a dog requires throwing away two meat bones... But if the dog is disobedient, you can only kill it and eat its meat..."
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Although it is a little slower, the spring breeze that comes after a spring rain still reflects the red cheeks of the peach blossoms.
Inside and outside Pingyang, especially on Peach Mountain, there is a sea of flowers. The light red and bright red peach blossom petals stand proudly on the branches, announcing the official debut of the new year.
Xun Chen came in the midst of the peach blossoms, stepping on wooden clogs, with a graceful demeanor, but when he opened his mouth, Fei Qian was startled.
"Your Majesty, I have come to plead guilty."
Xun Chen, who came in a hurry, said this shortly after sitting down. His tone was smooth and gentle, as if he was saying that he had decided to eat lettuce or cyanide today.
Fei Qian put down the bamboo slips, rubbed his sore little arms, and said, "Why? What's the crime?"
It turns out that Pingyang has brought many papermaking craftsmen since Huang Yueying came, and also produced some bamboo paper that is still at the upper level compared to current paper. But unfortunately, in order to meet the needs of printing Jiaozi, these bamboo papers Therefore, only a small amount can be supplied for external use. As a result, the so-called "bamboo-based office" system reform project has been repeatedly stranded until now.
Fortunately, the people and officials at the grassroots level have been accustomed to wooden slips and bamboo slips for many years, so there is not much dissatisfaction. The only side effect is that with the increase in Bingbei affairs, the original one or two people holding the , and then it became necessary for someone to carry it. Now, the daily bamboo slips and wooden slips need to be delivered by someone with a load, and then sent away with a load. It is really not easy.
If this continues, maybe after a while, bullock carts will have to be used...
"Your Majesty," Xun Chen said calmly, "Cao Pingdong's covert attack on Luoyang... is related to a certain person... so I came here to apologize to you..."
"Huh?" Fei Qian was silent for a moment and said, "Did you reveal to Cao Pingdong... um, to your younger brother about a certain movement in the army?"
A very simple inference is that Cao Cao was actually leading his troops to visit relatives in Xuzhou at the moment, so the rear affairs were handed over to Xun Yu. Therefore, Xia Houyuan's attack on Luoyang this time must have received Xun Yu's final authorization.
Xun Yu made such a decision mostly because he felt that there would be no obstacles or threats on this trip. That is to say, Yang Biao was fighting Fei Qian with all his strength, and Heluo was empty inside...
Although Yang Biao is not a first-class talent, he still understands the mobilization of internal troops and horses to some extent and will not publicize it to the point where the whole world knows it, nor will he intentionally let outsiders know it. Therefore, Xun Chen must be related to each other.
When he told Xun Yu about Yang Biao's attack on Tongguan, Xun Yu immediately understood and seized the opportunity, but he failed in the end.
Xun Chen bowed to the ground and said, "Exactly. Please punish me."
Fei Qian closed his eyes, then opened them, and said, "Get up first, I want to hear the reason."
Although information is not valuable in a sense, the difference in knowledge is like clouds and mud. Just like everyone in later generations knows that real estate speculation can make money, but those who first use national assets to speculate in real estate will make money.
You have to be fat and oily, and then you can follow the same example. Basically, you will either become a landlord or a prisoner.
Therefore, the battle between Fei Qian and Yang Biaotong Pass will be known to others sooner or later. This is not something that needs to be concealed, but there is still a difference in whether it is known sooner or later.
Xun Chen said: "General Yuan is now about to march north, and Cao Pingdong can't help but feel anxious... The place where Yanzhou fought four battles is like duckweed in the water. It is in danger of overturning in a moment. If the emperor does not correct his name, how can he stand?
Therefore, Yang's attack on Tongguan will be a good opportunity to pacify Dongguan... However, if the king and his lords are in control, the only way to pacify Dongguan is to fight with surprise. This is the difference between the superior and the inferior..."
Xun Chen glanced at Fei Qian and said: "...What's more... Regardless of whether the emperor leaves Luoyang or not, Yang Cao can be held accountable for his crime... If someone is guilty of not acknowledging power, please punish him...
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Is this called asking for forgiveness?
Isn't this just asking for credit?
Fei Qian couldn't laugh or cry.
Isn't this just a naked conspiracy? Of course, this is naturally based on the fact that Fei Qian still has a strong army and status, otherwise no matter how many strategies there are, it will be a joke.
If Cao Cao took over the Emperor of Han, speaking directly, it would be to welcome the Emperor, and conversely speaking, it would be to rob him. As for Yang Biao, no matter whether the Emperor of Han left or not, he could not escape the name of negligence...
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It can be said that no matter what, if Fei Qian wants to head east in the future, he already has a ready-made flag and cover that can be used to hold it high.
Punishment?
Is there anything to punish?
As for the unauthorized use of power, it is not a crime. Fei Qian was in Yinshan at that time, and even a quick horse trip would take five or six days. What's more, from another perspective, Xun Chen's letter revealed information
, it can also be said that he assisted Fei Qian from the side. The so-called enemy of the enemy is a friend. When Fei Qian and Yang Biao are at war, those who can copy Yang Biao's retreat fall into the category of friends to a certain extent.
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Fei Qian suddenly felt a little enlightened. No wonder Xia Houyuan dared to do such a crazy move. Maybe Xun Chen was partly responsible for it. After all, Xun Yu might think that for such a letter, it was Fei Qian's instruction, which meant
The soldiers and horses commanded by Huang Xian beside the Han Emperor were, in a sense, friendly troops...
But what he didn't expect was that Huang Xian obeyed the Han Emperor's orders, did not cooperate with Xia Houyuan, and refused to leave Luoyang.
Speaking of which, Xun Chen was quite calculated, even his younger brother Xun Yu was tricked...
"You Ruo, coming here this time is not just about asking for forgiveness..." Fei Qian said.
Xun Chen raised his hands and said: "Your Majesty is aware of thousands of miles away... When someone comes, I also ask you to lead your troops south and capture Guanzhong as soon as possible!"
"...the so-called one and the other moment," Xun Chen continued, "in the past, taking Guanzhong would do more harm than good, so we postponed it...In the current situation, the Zhong family is incompetent, the Yang family is panicked, Jiyu has no time to go west, and the kings and princes have both.
The time is right in Guanzhong! If we care for the refugees in Guanzhong and leave the rest alone, just talking about the population, we can increase the population by one hundred thousand! This is what God has given to the king! I hope you will die soon!"
According to Han law, refugees do not belong to tenant farmers or civilians, but to criminals. Therefore, these refugees lose their original subordinate relationship. Therefore, whoever falls into the hands of these refugees becomes the new master of these refugees, just like
It's like Cao Cao ate the Qingzhou Yellow Turban...
Different from the previous small-scale refugees in Guanzhong who had hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of people, this time, a large wave of refugees has swept through a considerable part of the population in Jingzhaoyin and Youfufeng. Basically, it is calculated in units of tens of thousands.
, so if Fei Qian wants to recruit, the pressure he will face will naturally be many times greater than before.
Population is the basis of everything. Fei Qian took the risk to introduce the Black Mountain Army to open up Yinshan Mountain, just to fill the vacancy in the population of Bingbei. Now, as Xun Chen said, if he can eat it, he will increase it by one hundred thousand.
Man!
The premise is whether you can eat it...
"Your Majesty, if you are worried about food and grass..." Xun Chen looked at Fei Qian's expression and guessed a bit, then said, "I have a plan that may solve your worries..."
