Moreover, this information was not delivered by someone from the Western Region, but by Meng Hua, who temporarily held the post of guard at Yumen Pass, and sent someone to deliver it urgently.
"Are the horse thieves in the Western Regions so powerful?"
Fei Qian stood next to the sand table in the wing, looking at the military layout of the Western Regions.
The Western Region as a whole is centered on Xihai City, with Yumen Pass as the backing, with the Tianshan Mountains as a barrier above, and Congling Ridge as an interval below. A hand stretching out to the west extends to the area near Shule. Further west from Shule,
They are Dayuezhi, Anxi, and Kushan.
Xihai City is not far from Luntai City, the former Western Region Protectorate of the Han Dynasty, and it is also for the convenience of drinking water. Between Xihai City and Yumen Pass, there are people who are more biased towards the Han Dynasty, or who are relatively less powerful.
Large countries or cities, such as Cheshiqian Country, Loulan, etc.
Generally speaking, the main control area of the Western Region Protectorate is in the North Road of the Western Region, while the South Road is, on the one hand, a relatively large no-man's land, and on the other hand, it is relatively far away from the center of gravity of the Western Region.
After all, the Western Region was very large, and the number of Han soldiers was limited, so it was impossible to distribute them evenly across all regions.
Stabilizing Xihai City is equivalent to controlling three directions. To the north, you can cross the Tianshan Mountains and enter the old Xiongnu area. To the west, you face Anxi Guishang. To the south, you face the South Road of the Western Region and the direction of the snowy area further south. Of course,
This can only be said to be "control", but cannot be said to be "occupation".
To the east of Yumen Pass, it is basically the territory of the Han Dynasty.
Now it turned out that it was not the report from the Western Region, but the report from Menghua at Yumen Pass. This made Fei Qian feel that something was wrong.
Menghua reported that there were a large number of horse thieves in the west of Xihai City, near Shule, and they also captured the Han army's forward camp, so Lu Bu dropped Gao Shun and went to destroy those horse thieves...
This news made Fei Qian feel a little surprised, but also a little worried.
Fei Qian is not saying that there cannot be horse thieves in the Western Regions, but such a large scale and the need to dispatch Gao Shun at Yumen Pass may have broken out of the category of ordinary horse thieves.
At the same time, Fei Qian also suspected that there might be other things going on...
Most of the time, horse thieves and other thieves, car thieves, road bullies, etc., look like clowns in front of the regular army. But the opposite is also true. If the regular army cannot even deal with horse thieves, etc., then clowns
It's the army instead.
So who is the clown here?
Fei Qian pinched his beard and stood in front of the sand table, silent for a long time.
What does it mean?
Fei Qian actually did not believe that the Han army in the Western Regions could not even defeat the horse thieves, and would even lose the forward camp.
Fei Qian stared at the sand table, with two thoughts swirling in his mind. One was that Anxi or Kushan in the west of Shule might be using the name of horse thieves to conduct preliminary tests, such as some mercenaries in later generations.
Under the guise of aiding a small country, participate in and send troops to fight.
Another idea is more dangerous...
Raise the bandits to respect themselves.
In order to find out the truth of the matter, Fei Qian on the one hand sent people to the Youwen Department to urge Kan Ze to strengthen his investigation of the Western Regions, and on the other hand he sent people to Longxi to report to Jia Xu. Fei Qian needed someone who was familiar with the Western Regions.
More knowledgeable counselors can provide themselves with corresponding strategic analysis and support. Although Xun You and others are not bad in resourcefulness, most of them are familiar with Shandong and the Central Plains, and do not know much about Longyou and matters west of Longyou.
, so it is possible to make suggestions that are inconsistent with the actual situation.
Especially the information related to Anxi and Kushan, these are not things that Fei Qian can decide based on the experience of later generations...
When Fei Qian sent people to Longxi, the situation in the Western Regions worsened further.
Fei Qian thought that there were clowns in the Western Regions, and indeed there were, but what Fei Qian didn't expect was that the clown was the character in the circus who could best control people's hearts, control emotions, and heighten the atmosphere...
The cause of the further deterioration of the Western Regions was the unhappy meeting between Gao Shun and Lu Bu.
If the generals are not in harmony, there will be disaster.
Although Gao Shun may be slightly deficient in strategy, he is indeed a relatively sober one among the Western Regions as a whole. When Lu Bu was unwilling to listen to Gao Shun's opinions, or to put it in a more unpleasant way, "to speak out", he seemed to have gone to the wrong direction.
An abyss of no return...
However, when Lu Bu and Gao Shun were at odds, someone was very happy.
This is often the case in the world. Others' unhappiness is one's own happiness.
Wei Xu couldn't help but feel happy when he heard that Lu Bu and Gao Shun were very unhappy.
"I knew it!" Wei Xu laughed, "I knew it would be like this! Gao Boping, this idiot! Hahahaha!"
Wei Xu laughed so hard that he burst into tears, revealing his big yellow and white teeth and his little tongue trembling.
Although Wei Xu was laughing, in his heart, he was afraid.
Because everything Gao Shun said to Lu Bu pointed to Wei Xu. Of course, Gao Shun's original intention was not to mess with Wei Xu, but Wei Xu did most of the things, so...
This is really too dangerous.
Gao Shun, this bastard, is so unsocial!
As soon as he got off his horse, he didn't even say hello, and then he ran to complain!
Wei Xu cursed secretly, and then couldn't help but exhale, haha, it's better now!
No, this is not considered good...
After all, Lu Bu said to "wait until we get back"?
return?
Say more?
Wei Xu suddenly felt an unprecedented sense of crisis.
In Xihai City, he covered the sky with one hand, but outside Xihai City, at least at Yumen Pass, it was out of Wei Xu's control. The arrival of Gao Shun and his non-stop "complaints" made Wei Xu suddenly realize this problem. He
Not absolutely safe.
Cutting off someone's wealth is like killing one's parents. What's more, Wei Xu felt that Gao Shun not only wanted to cut off his money, but also seemed to want to kill him?
How can this be done?
Thinking of this, Wei Xu felt his teeth itch with hatred.
After all, it's a fight between colleagues. Is it necessary to take such a heavy blow?
Is this Gao Shun trying to establish his authority over me and preparing to take over the position of second-in-command in the Western Region Protectorate?
Wei Xu speculated, and then the more he thought about it, the angrier and more frightened he became.
Lu Bu's attitude towards this matter is very important.
Wei Xu has become accustomed to a life centered on Lu Bu and focusing on money and food. Even though he knows that there is Guanzhong outside the Western Regions and there are Hussar above Lu Bu, he will subconsciously ignore this issue, just like
He will also ignore that there are still some people in Shandong who are like the Emperor of Han Dynasty.
To a certain extent, humans are old-fashioned.
Human beings prefer to stay in areas they are familiar with, so as to have a better sense of security. Then this kind of psychology, or this type of behavior, will become an obstacle to human development at some level.
Curiosity, conservatism, contradictory mentality, and staged unreasonable words and deeds have filled the entire human development process.
Gao Shun's official position is Colonel of the Western Regions. Although his title is Colonel, he is actually a general.
Although Wei Xu was named a general, he was actually not as good as Gao Shun's captain.
The Western Region Captain is a fourth-grade non-permanent captain. It is slightly similar to the small dispatched army in the Western Regions. It has independent power to lead troops and has the quota of private soldiers. It is much stronger than Wei Xu's fifth-grade miscellaneous general.
Among the fifth-grade miscellaneous generals, only the partial generals and the bi generals are permanent generals and have quotas for private soldiers. The rest are miscellaneous generals. They may have loud names, such as Fubo Pinghai, etc., but they do not have any specific troops to lead.
In terms of real power, even private soldiers have to be raised by themselves and have no share.
Wei Xu is a fifth-grade general, so his general is completely different from Gao Shun's lieutenant. Although he claims to be Lu Bu's partial general, in fact he has not been officially awarded the title by Fei Qian at all. As for the
Fei Qian didn't care about the fifth-rank general title given to Wei Xu by Lu Bu. After all, a fifth-rank general was sometimes not as good as a captain of a large county.
Not only that, when he was commanding the army before, Wei Xu was often subordinate to Gao Shun. Even among the soldiers, the soldiers must have recognized Gao Shun more who kept a straight face all day rather than smiling every day.
Wei Xu. Only new recruits Danzi would be confused by Wei Xu's smile. Once the soldiers actually go to the battlefield, fundamental changes will occur almost immediately, and they will know that iron and blood are more important than smiles.
All these made Wei Xu angry and depressed, and then accumulated in his heart, and finally became the ink spit out by Wei Xu.
Wei Xu poured wine for Lu Bu while secretly glancing at Lu Bu's face.
"My lord, General Gao is really doing his duty..."
"I heard that General Gao is also very popular in the army. Many soldiers in Xihai City are very happy and excited when they know that he is coming to lead and conquer the horse thieves..."
Lu Bu's hand shook slightly, and then he frowned.
Wei Xu suddenly twitched his eyebrows and drew back his neck.
Wei Xu didn't realize that his current behavior was actually the same as Er Gouzi serving him by his side. Even his little eyes were very similar, just like how he usually gets licked by others and turns his head.
How to lick Lu Bu? It's like the transfer of energy, from one level to another.
"What do you mean?" Lu Bu got out of the wine cup, and the wine sloshed out and fell on the table.
"Lord!" Wei Xu quickly prostrated, "I don't mean anything! I just said that in the city..."
"That's enough!" Lu Bu frowned, "Get out!"
Wei Xu quickly stuck his butt out and drove away.
Lu Bu sat there, frowning and thinking for a long time.
Speaking of which, what Wei Xu said was indeed true.
When soldiers want to fight, will they prefer a general who is brave and good at fighting, or a general who just knows how to shout for me? So when the soldiers know that Gao Shun is leading them to conquer the horse thieves, they will definitely be happy. Could it be that they are also heartbroken?
Indicates extreme pain?
The reason why Wei Xu could say this was because Wei Xu knew that Lu Bu still didn't trust Gao Shun.
But what Wei Xu didn't know was that Lu Bu also didn't trust Wei Xu. It was just because Lu Bu thought Wei Xu's abilities were too weak. Lu Bu thought he could easily defeat Wei Xu, so he didn't take it seriously. Of course,
Another reason is that Wei Xu's dog legs are very good at licking, and sometimes he can lick Lu Bu very comfortably.
Who doesn't like to have fun?
If you don’t like watching it, you don’t want to watch it. If you don’t like hearing it, you don’t want to listen. If you don’t like playing it, you don’t want to play it. Most people are like this. Only a small number of people can perceive the essence of it through their discomfort.
The compatibility between Gao Shun and Lu Bu is partly due to the fact that Gao Shun and Lu Bu are not from the same hometown.
Not even "fellow countrymen" in the broad sense.
Just like long-distance relationships are generally difficult to achieve success, regional differences will also lead to problems in compatibility. In one place it is so cold that you have to wear a cotton-padded jacket, but in another place you still wear short-sleeves, the two people will have a sense of mutual connection with each other.
Huh? This is difficult to set up.
Another part of the reason is that Gao Shun and Lu Bu are not "the same kind".
Gao Shun was born into the Gao family in Guangling.
Lu Bu once thought that Gao Shun was from the Chenliu Gao family, but in fact Gao Shun was not. Although the Guangling Gao family was not as prominent as the Chenliu Gao family, it was not a family like Lu Bu who was born in the north and had some Hu people ancestry.
Comparable.
In the early stage, because of their differences, two people will feel that each other has the charm that they lack, and they will attract each other. However, when they get close enough and stay long enough, it is no longer a matter of looking at each other.
It’s not the charm that comes from differences, but the contradictions that come from those differences.
In the past, when the external conflicts were relatively large, the two people could still stand together through thick and thin and support each other. However, after the external conflicts weakened, the internal conflicts broke out. No matter how much they endured during the process of staying together through thick and thin, they would explode after getting off the ship.
To some extent, this is an important reason why many couples can share hardships but cannot share wealth and wealth.
Although Lu Bu and Gao Shun are not husband and wife, they have the same principles. The two came together because of their initial differences, but instead of adapting and tolerating each other after getting along for a long time, they felt that each other was more and more disliked.
For example, it's like Lu Bu now wonders if Gao Shun is "someone outside"...
Historically, Lu Bu suspected that Gao Shun was hooking up with Yuan Shu, but now Lu Bu is suspicious that Gao Shun was flirting with Fei Qian.
Did Gao Shun get involved with Yuan Shu in history?
No.
At most, Gao Shun just met his fellow villagers and reminisced about old friendships, but Lu Bu didn't worry. It was like he went to meet his first love to reminisce about old friendships. If he said it was okay, then everything would be fine?
Although Lu Bu knew that Gao Shun was upright and there should be no problems, he couldn't help but be suspicious.
Like a suspicious neighbor stealing an axe.
On the other side, Wei Xu left the Protector's Mansion with satisfaction.
Wei Xu knew what Lu Bu was most afraid of.
Lu Bu thought he could control Wei Xu, but in fact he was also controlled by Wei Xu.
Some people are afraid of the dark, some are afraid of claustrophobic space, some are dizzy with blood, and some are dizzy with rats. Everyone is afraid of different things, and what Lu Bu fears most is that he has no soldiers. If Wei Xu is
If Lu Bu is a miser about money, then Lu Bu is the "miser" of soldiers. Soldiers are Lu Bu's lifeblood. Anyone who dares to get involved will be jealous of Lu Bu.
Although Lu Bu often said that his dream was to return to his hometown, buy a piece of land, become a rich man, and raise a herd of cattle and sheep for grazing, but in fact he couldn't let it go at all, just like the company boss said at a small meeting that he was the most
When you are happy, it is the same as when you are earning a salary of several hundred yuan in the company and sleeping on the company floor every night. It is definitely impossible for Lu Bu to go back to earn a salary of several hundred yuan and sleep on the floor of the company again. No one can
Will be willing.
Therefore, Lu Bu refused to return to Chang'an because he did not dare to return to Chang'an at all. He was afraid of Fei Qian, and he was afraid that he would be put aside and lose his real power as soon as he returned. Lu Bu could tolerate Gao Shun and himself having different opinions, and then it would be like living in two places.
, keep a distance, live the lives they like, and do not influence each other. It doesn't matter if they are not in harmony with each other, but Lu Bu cannot tolerate Gao Shun flirting with other people, or falling into the arms of other people.
Gao Shun would not be allowed to touch his low-handed soldiers, because it was like Lu Bu's forbidden love.
So Lu Bu wanted to give it a try, to test it, just like many couples in later generations suspected that there was someone outside the other party, so they wanted to check, test, and ask the other party to prove their loyalty.
Wei Xu knew this very well, so he gently stimulated Lu Bu, and Lu Bu jumped up as expected.
But after Lu Bu jumped up, Wei Xu felt it was a bit difficult to handle.
There are Dharma meetings to be held, horse thieves to be beaten, money to be made, and also to prevent Gao Shun from stealing the house according to Lu Bu's requirements...
This is simply too difficult.
Follow Gao Shun to eliminate the horse thieves?
Even if Wei Xu was beaten to death, he would not dare to go.
It's not that he's afraid of horse thieves, but that he's afraid that Gao Shun will use some military method to kill him on the way. Isn't it that he doesn't even have a chance to complain?
Wei Xu thought about it for a long time, and then called Er Gouzi. Well, he should be called Chang Cheng now.
"This time, you follow General Gao..." Wei Xu said meaningfully, "Go and eliminate the horse thieves..."
When Chang Cheng heard this, he knelt down with a pop, "My lord! What is there that I didn't do well? Please tell me, my lord, and I will correct it immediately! My lord...this is..."
"Stop!" Wei Xu glared, "Howling, what do you think I'm going to do?"
Chang Cheng swallowed his saliva, "My lord...are you not going to...do something to General Gao?"
"Ha! Do you think I want you to assassinate General Gao?" Wei Xu sneered.
Chang Cheng was stunned, "Isn't it?"
"Bullshit!" Wei Xu was so angry that he jumped up and kicked Chang Cheng over, "Assassination, I'll kill you, you bastard! Even if you want to die, you can't die in my hands! You fucking pig head, on weekdays, inside
Where has all your cleverness gone?!』
"My lord! You little fool, please give me your orders!" Chang Cheng didn't dare to hide, he just lay on the ground covering his head and let Wei Xu kick him.
"I want you to stare!" Wei Xu sat down again, "Start, do you understand? Let's see who gets closer to the person named Gao! You have to write it down and tell me! Do you know?!"
When Chang Cheng heard that he was not asked to assassinate Gao Shun, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief, "My lord...are you just staring?"
Wei Xu snorted, "Of course! What else can you do? Huh?"
Chang Cheng's mouth twitched, "I'm so loyal..."
"Okay, get lost!" Wei Xu sneered, "Remember, don't do anything else, just keep an eye on me! If you can't even do this well, don't fucking come back!"
』
Although Wei Xu didn't necessarily want Gao Shun to die, he felt that he should at least teach Gao Shun a lesson. Otherwise, wouldn't it be very troublesome to complain later?
