When the people of Chang'an were accepting various new matters in a somewhat ignorant manner, and were at a loss as to what the changes might lead to, the noble sons of Sanfu in Chang'an were already beaten to the point of confusion by the hussar general's stick.
Alas.
In fact, the children of the gentry are the same as ordinary people, divided into three, six or nine. Some upper-level gentry children may have received some news early, while the gentry children who are farther away from the central court may know the time of policy changes like the ordinary people.
Actually, it's almost the same.
"Someone is thinking..."
"No, no, don't think about it, your idea is very dangerous..."
"What do you mean?"
"Can't you tell? This Pang represents over there? Where is this Wei? There is also a horse..."
"This...how can this be done?"
"Oh God...this is so unconscionable..."
A circle of people were wailing.
Because they find that it is getting harder and harder to become an official and the risks of making money are getting bigger and bigger.
In the past, they could collude with each other because if something went wrong, they would just cover each other up and get rid of the person who raised the issue. But now when the person who raised the issue is not a pawn but a big boss, these people are in extreme pain.
, and began to lament, feeling as painful as having his heart, liver, spleen, and lungs cut off.
But before their emotions or comments could reach higher, they were knocked back by another wave. It represented the great victory of Hanzhong, and the queue escorting the Xiqiang prisoners, finally entered the Chang'an Sanfu.
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The prisoners were escorted by Gao Wutong and Yun Er. These two guys came all the way from the Western Regions to Chang'an. They were somewhat hopeful and worried. Of course, Gao Wutong was mainly worried about Yun Er. Since he knew he was going to Chang'an, Gao Wutong was mainly worried.
After that, my mouth never closed...
"How much reward do you think General Hussar will give me?" Yun Er chuckled, seeming to see the dazzling brilliance of gold and silver.
Gao Wutong: "..."
"Hey, when the time comes, I'll eat all the delicious food in Chang'an... Do you think it's enough?"
Gao Wutong: "..."
"I'm talking to you, can't you just answer me?"
Gao Wutong sighed helplessly, "You've asked these questions three, no, five times, what else do you want me to say?"
"Hey, let me just talk about it casually, just say it..." Yun Er laughed, his eyebrows dancing with joy.
After entering Guanzhong, Yun Er became more and more excited. Mainly because he had never seen many things before. They were so novel. If Gao Wutong hadn't been holding the reins all the time, bah, he had been persuading him.
The guy just ran away to have fun.
An animal like Yunji, who is basically a single-celled animal, basically has nothing in his mind. When he goes into battle, he fights. After the fight, he eats and drinks. After eating and drinking, he goes to bed. After sleeping, he waits for the next fight. If he can
There are some fun and delicious things that just make me happy.
But Gao Wutong was not like that. Ever since he arrived in the Western Regions and then came back from the Western Regions, Gao Wutong had become even more silent in comparison.
It's not only Yun Er who's worried, but also a noisy little official.
Gao Wutong and others needed to station themselves at the school field outside Chang'an City first, and they did not just take the prisoners into the city in a daze.
The person in charge of connecting with Gao Wutong was a small official from Youfufeng, whose surname was Li Mingfeng. He was full of praise for Gao Wutong and others all the way, either sincerely or because he wanted to get a ride. After all, think about it for a moment.
Everyone knows that if the prisoner offers something, the reward will come soon, right? Even if he doesn't get on the train, it's good to become familiar with him.
"The great victory at Longyou spread throughout the three auxiliaries. It was a great victory that had not been seen in thirty years. It made people excited when they heard about it, and they jumped up and down..."
"Although I am not very brave, I still yearn for the battlefield. I am lucky enough to meet you warriors now..."
"Now within the three auxiliaries, everyone is eagerly waiting for you warriors..."
Gao Wutong smiled awkwardly and politely, and responded indifferently.
From a distance, some common people saw Gao Wutong's queue and couldn't help but stand by the roadside. They did not dare to hinder the army's march, but looked at it with a look that Gao Wutong could not describe, and then looked deeply.
He bent down to salute, and then some scattered sounds rang out, interrupting the croaking of Yun Er and Li Feng...
"The great man is victorious!"
"The hussars are victorious!"
Then more people joined in shouting, "Wonderful victory, Wonderful victory!"
For some reason, Gao Wutong suddenly felt that the annoyances and worries in his heart had faded a lot, and then a smile appeared on his face...
……(*^__^*)……
In a small side room in the Zuixian Tower in Chang'an, two people were sitting opposite each other drinking.
One of them held up a wine glass and poured it out full of complaints.
"Two years ago, no, three years ago, I said that this son is an extraordinary person and should not be taken lightly... But my elder brother said to be cautious, to be cautious... He said that in the Shangyong area, all three roads are open.
The trouble is huge and there are many problems, so be careful... I listened and didn't say anything else..."
"Later, the Hussars came out of Hangu and attacked Xu County. The world was shocked. My brother, I once again said that people like this who are prone to shock the world should make plans as soon as possible... Then, the Hussars retreated, and my brother said to see again.
look……"
"Be cautious, wait and see..."
"This is a land of mediocrity. Although there are mountains in the north and south, it is connected to three states, and the land is small and the people are insignificant..."
Shen Yi shook her head, the wine in the wine glass sloshed and spilled a lot.
The Shen family has a surname of Shangyong and is a powerful local. It has strong local strength in the Shangyong area.
Shangyong is a very special place.
In other words, what is not special about the land of China? Those who achieve great unification must have great perseverance!
Historically, Shangyong was generally similar to Qingxu's Taishan Army in that it was in a semi-independent state. It was not until Sima Yi defeated Meng Da and moved Shen Yi to Luoyang, that is, after the Xincheng Rebellion in the region, that the hidden dangers here were completely eliminated.
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In ancient times, Shangyong was the ancient Yong Kingdom and the descendants of the Rongcheng family. The Rongchens of the Yellow Emperor began to slowly form. When King Wu conquered Zhou, the Ancient Yong Kingdom was once the leader of the Western Alliance of Eight Kingdoms. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Shangyong Kingdom was
During this period, Guyong State even took the initiative to attack Chu State. Repeated victories made Guyong State lose vigilance towards Chu State. It believed that "Chu was not enough to fight, so it had no equipment", and then it was naturally beaten.
King Chuzhuang united Qin and Ba, and the three countries jointly attacked the Guyong Kingdom, and finally destroyed the Yong Kingdom. The three kingdoms divided the Guyong Kingdom, and then until later generations, Shaanxi, Shu and Hunan also divided its land.
In ancient times, the mediocre people were good at making tools and building cities. It is said that the mediocre people built Luoyang City in the Western Zhou Dynasty. Therefore, the mediocre people were also called "Yongren".
When Zhang Lu was still in Hanzhong, because he could not actually control the Shangyong area, he could only shrink to the Nanzheng area. For example, the Shangyong area in Xicheng was always under appointment, and even people could not be included.
Later, Fei Qian captured Hanzhong, but due to many factors, Fei Qian did not take any action against the large households in Shangyong in Hanzhong, which was almost equivalent to an appointment. When Huang Cheng was training troops in Shangyong, he once took control of Shangyong County.
Huang Cheng was later transferred from the command, and Zhang Ze took advantage. However, neither Huang Cheng nor Zhang Ze actually had complete control over Shangyong.
There are many mountains and forests around Shangyong, and some forts control almost all the areas that can be farmed.
At most, Zhang Ze's subordinates still have some control over Shangyong County. Outside the county, they are basically within the scope of Shangyong's big households. This is why Wei Yan came and went in and out of Shangyong, but it was very difficult for him to do so.
The reason why little information was reported to Zhang Ze.
This is also the special skill of the wealthy and powerful families in Shangyong. Historically, they even took a lot of advantage here and there. It was not until the late Three Kingdoms that they were completely eliminated. And from a certain perspective, these wealthy families in Shangyong also led to
A factor in Guan Yu's death...
"...The Battle of Hanzhong was originally caused by Zhang's greed...Earlier, when Zhang followed the Hussar, he was the first to ambush. Until the beginning of the Xiqiang War, Zhang thought he had an opportunity, so he went against the grain..." At the moment, Shen Yi
She sounded like she was filled with righteous indignation, but in fact Shen was pretending to be deaf and dumb to Zhang's actions at the time, pretending that she didn't know what to do, and just wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to do something...
"Ms. Zhang despises Hussar... I also said that I should contact Husband earlier..." Shen Yi drank all the wine, then put it on the table and sighed, "It's a pity... Oh, my brother said goodbye again."
Wait...Now, I am tired of the Zhang family..."
Shen Yi really hates Mrs. Zhang, and when she talks about it, she gnashes her teeth and eats her flesh raw.
In fact, everyone in the Shen family was really deceived by Zhang.
When Zhang Ze's men were in Shangyong, of course, for the sake of stability, they often announced some of Zhang's plans, especially the fact that Zhang and Cao Cao had reached an agreement, and Cao Cao's army would come from Jingzhou to support him, which was even more convincing.
, there are even names, places and physical evidence, it’s almost like the real thing.
Next to Shangyong is Fangling, and to the east of Fangling is Xiangyang, so if Cao's army really sends troops, it will naturally arrive at Fangling very quickly, or even the Shangyong area, so Shen felt that there was no chance at that time If you have to bet so early, you have to wait until the winner is finally determined before putting your chips up.
"then……"
Shen Yi let out a long sigh, then poured herself another glass of wine and drank it, her face full of sorrow.
Who would have thought?
The force shown by Zhang Liao, Wei Yan and Zhu Ling at the gate of Nanzheng City frightened all the powerful families in Hanzhong to the point of peeing.
Zhang Ze committed suicide on the day the city fell.
There is a saying that it is better to die than live. Only when you know that life is worse than death, you will seek death.
Although Nanzheng City is not as steep as Xiongguan, it has been managed by the Zhang family for many years. With the addition of Yangping Pass and the North and South Camps, it can be said that almost everyone in Hanzhong considered its defense system before it was attacked by hussars and horses. Strong enough and difficult to conquer.
At least it cannot be overcome in a short time.
The result was beyond everyone’s expectation!
When the Vulcan stone cannon roared and defeated Zhang's city defense in Nanzheng, it actually also defeated the defense of all the powerful nobles in Shangyong, Hanzhong...
Zhang Ze chose to commit suicide because he not only knew that he could not survive, but also knew that other Zhang's Wubao had also lost the capital to negotiate terms with Zhang Liao, Wei Yan, and Zhu Ling!
The Zhang family has no choice but to surrender, a complete surrender, and still have a chance to survive. In front of the Vulcan stone cannon, Nanzheng's city defense is like paper. Could it be said that the Zhang family's Wubao Manor scattered around Hanzhong can be better than Nanzheng's? Does Zheng need to be stronger? So the day the city was broken, it was equivalent to the collapse of all Zhang's fortresses at the same time. Only Zhang Ze took all the blame and cut off all connections on himself. Maybe a little bit of Zhang’s blood and bones can be preserved...
Not within the Zhang family, but outside the Zhang family.
For example, the children of the Zhang family who surrendered early...
Several children born to Zhang's daughters who married outside...
Or maybe it was adopted to someone else back then...
If Zhang Ze does not die, then most of the surrounding "connected households" will definitely throw out all those who are not Zhang's family members in order to be exempted from liability, and Zhang Ze commits suicide in the city, just like some criminals who committed suicide in later generations. It's the same thing but the same thing, and some things may no longer be pursued.
The Zhang clan was destroyed, and the Shen clan was so frightened that they had diarrhea.
Because the Shen family's confidence is also in Wubao around Shangyong and Xicheng...
And although the Shen family helped Wei Yan intentionally or unintentionally after the arrival of Wei Yan, and did not continue with the Zhang family, the problem is that everyone can clearly understand that the overall pattern of Shangyong in Hanzhong is completely different. The Shen family It is no longer possible to continue as before.
Local powerful people controlled the surrounding land and farmers through Wubao, and it has become a common practice to use these mutually dependent Wubao as capital to resist the Han regime.
Now I suddenly find that the Wubao that I thought was strong and that I was proud of is suddenly like an egg shell, breaking when touched. This kind of psychological gap is not a big one.
What's more, he may be dragged into the water by Zhang at any time...
Self-rescue became Shen's urgent concern at the moment.
"...I think of me, the Shen family, who moved to Shangyong a hundred years ago, cleaned up water conservancy, cultivated the mulberry family, made friends with all parties, and became good friends with Ji Di...but I never thought of today..."
"The reason why I came to Chang'an this time is to seek some life for the Shen family! However, I went to the Husband's Mansion to pay my respects... five times! I made five attempts in succession! Each time I returned without success, just like that.
It’s like a stone sinking into the sea, there is no news! And the good thing is... I feel bitter in my heart... bitter..."
"I know, I am presumptuous in asking my brother for help today... But we all underestimated the strength of the hussar... Today we are Hanzhong Shangyong, but tomorrow we will be somewhere else? If today the Shen family pursues the Zhang family,
Perish, if it were the case in the past...who can speak up to uphold justice?"
"The hussars are being defeated one by one now. If...if we let it go, I'm afraid in the end..." Shen Yi said this, sighed, and looked out the window of the restaurant.
The restaurant faces the street.
Because Zuixian Tower itself is a place with a large flow of people, the surrounding area is also very lively, with shops and stalls everywhere, pedestrians coming and going continuously, and several children laughing and playing in the alley.
The sun was shining on the street. The inspectors, with three or five inspectors, were riding horses and patrolling slowly along the street. On the high platform at the corner of the street, soldiers carrying longbows were on duty, and the iron on the brim of their helmets was on guard.
The film reflects the cold light...
"Brother Pei! Please save my little brother's family from fire and water!" Shen Yi seemed to be stung by the cold light. She suddenly closed her eyes and shed tears. She left the table and kowtowed to the middle-aged man opposite, "Shen Yi
Up and down the family, if you are asked to do something in the future, you will definitely face dangers and fires, and you will never refuse!"
Pei Yuan stretched out his hand and gave Shen Yi a hand, and then sighed, "It's not because I'm cruel, but because this matter... is really difficult..."
Shen Yi also went to Chang'an to study in the east of the river, and had a relationship with Pei Yuan. After her request to see the hussar failed, and some nobles in Guanzhong did not want to get angry and avoided him, it was natural.
The only life-saving straw left was Pei Yuan.
At least Pei Yuan is still a councilor of the Senate, and he still has some reputation.
As for Pei Yuan, he is very poor...
Relatively poor.
Of course, the Senator of the Senate has a salary. If these salaries are used for daily expenses, of course there is no problem, but since he is an "important position" in the Senate, how can he not have some welcomes and attend some elegant events?
Then the Senate's salary as a senator is naturally not enough.
Pei Yuan's father has passed away, and his capital in Hedong is not very rich. In addition, he and Pei Mao have had conflicts before. It is simply impossible to get Pei Mao's support. And if he really wants to go to Pei Mao
If you ask for money, Pei Mao will probably give it, but Pei Yuan will naturally have to pay the corresponding price...
Pei Yuan's purpose in coming to Chang'an was to establish his own business, and of course he did not want to become Pei Mao's dog just for a few dollars.
It is impossible to reduce expenditures, so we can only find ways to increase revenue.
With more open sources, although the income has increased a lot, there are naturally a lot more risks. This time, the "Law of Corruption" introduced by the Qinglong Temple Cavalry General almost kept Pei Yuan awake at night. On the bright side, it was not possible
Opposing, fearing to attract the attention of others, can only be a slap in the face. Speaking at conferences and meetings must be to fight corruption, and keeping silent is to fight against malfeasance.
The slogans made the mountains ring, but my heart felt weak.
It can’t be seen yet!
Tired, how do you become an actor?
That’s how it’s made!
Pei Yuan has saved a lot of money through various channels in the past two years, but this money will bite his hand, if something goes wrong...
Pei Yuan didn't have the ability to jump out and confront the hussars, so he naturally thought of the corresponding strategy.
There is no place for me to stay here, I have my own place to stay!
Taking advantage of the time gap before the big plan was defeated, I couldn't survive under the hussars anymore, so I fled, bah, emigrated, bah, went to other places for academic exchanges!
If you want to have academic exchanges, of course you can’t do without something close to you.
Shen Yi, who had nowhere to ask for help, became Pei Yuan's fat sheep. Naturally, he would pick one up first. Who knows if there will be another chance to pick up wool? It's not too late...
Shen Yi took out a few "flying tickets" from the bank and stuffed them into Pei Yuan's hand.
Huqi banks are all over the world, well, not all over the world, but in most important cities in Huqi territory, even in Xu County, Yecheng, and Wu County, there are Qingyin that can exchange these flying tickets.
shop.
Of course, what is within the territory of Xiuqi is the "Dahan Bank" directly under Xiuqi. If it is within the territory of other princes, it is the bank controlled by other princes. After all, the princes in these places also need to do business with Xiuqi.
Drunken immortal wine, golden fan...
Pei Yuan glanced at it slightly, pinched it, with an angry look on his face, "What do you mean by this? Who do you think I am?"
"I'm just asking for some advice, brother, nothing else..." Shen Yi's expression changed slightly, and she took out some more "flying tickets", then bowed again and presented them to Pei Yuan.
Pei Yuan's eyes quickly slid back and forth on the "Flying Ticket" a few times, and he calculated the number. The angry look on his face disappeared, and then he subconsciously looked around, raised his big sleeves, and stood up to speak.
, get up and talk...』
"If it were someone else... I would definitely ignore it..." Pei Yuan looked at Shen Yi and whispered, "But you and I are old friends. I really am... that's it, that's it... there is only one way to survive now..."
Shen Yi moved forward and stuffed some more things into her hands, "Brother, please give me some advice..."
"I wonder, dear brother, have you ever heard that... after the victory in the battle between Xiqiang and Xiqiang, there will be sacrifices for prisoners?" Pei Yuan had one thing and two, and of course there was nothing awkward about his move of putting it away this time, "My dear brother...
