Cao Jun rushed east and north of the river, and news of the massive attack spread to Anyi.
The squire natives in Manangwubao in the counties and villages around Anyi naturally rushed to report the emergency to Anyi, but there were also many who were obviously closer to Anyi but wanted to send emergency reports to Pingyang...
Unfortunately, no matter whether it was sent to Anyi or Pingyang, there was no reply, and there was no immediate solution that made these squires and natives feel relieved.
Who would have thought that Cao Jun, who had been defeated several times, would still have the strength to create such a big momentum!
Hedong is in big trouble this time!
The entire area inside and outside Anyi is under martial law and the four gates are tightly closed.
The school camps near Anyi are all double checkpoints and manned day and night.
Some time ago, the refugees who fled around Puban County had just settled down, but now things are getting better, and there are new people who have fled.
And more and more!
In Anyi City, only one city gate was opened to screen out and accept these refugees, and it was immediately closed once nightfall, which inevitably led to more and more refugees gathering in crowds outside the city.
Some refugees continued to flee north, while other refugees felt that Anyi City had strong walls and many soldiers. In addition, it was relatively close to their homes, so it would be convenient to go back and start farming again after the military disaster was over, so they gritted their teeth.
If you dig a nest in the ground near Anyi, you should also stay here.
Even at this moment, these refugees still cannot forget their own fields and their several shabby houses.
They always hope that this time of pain will be the last time, and that after the pain, there will always be light...
Anyi City is heavily guarded both inside and outside the city, and every crenel on the city wall is manned.
The civilians walking on the corridors of the city wall were constantly carrying defensive equipment to the top of the city.
A large number of refugees gathered outside the city gate, eagerly waiting to enter the city, making wailing and wailing sounds one after another.
There was a commotion everywhere.
When Cao Cao's envoy passed through Anyi a few days ago, the news was already spreading, which made people feel very bad...
Unexpectedly, it actually became a reality.
Hussar and the Prime Minister actually have no intention of making peace and continue to fight!
Logically speaking, if there is an envoy exchange, it just can't be fought. Let's talk about it, ask for a high price and pay back the money. After all the back and forth, we can always come to a reasonable price range, and then both sides stop fighting and find their own mothers. But
According to rumors, the Prime Minister wants peace, but the Qiaoqi refuses!
this……
You've been beaten right at your doorstep, are you still unwilling to negotiate?
How could Qiusi keep his composure even if the Prime Minister came to attack him?
Could it be...
This big man has been in chaos for so many years, and he also knows that the so-called emperor's edict is just that. Cao Cao's so-called obeying the emperor's edict, more often than not, he still has to rely on the sword and gun in his hand to speak for himself.
Although the surnames in Hedong know that Cao Cao has many soldiers and consumes a lot of food and grass, and they will definitely not be able to support them over time, but if Cao Jun really gets angry and starts to attack the surnames in Hedong, he will be the only one unlucky!
In the past few days, when the squires and natives in Anyi opened their eyes almost every day, the first thing they did was to ask if the Hussars had sent out troops?
To describe it as looking forward to it is not an exaggeration at all. If there were any rumors about the Hope Stone in this era, there would be a few large and small stones on the top of Anyi City in the land of Yuncheng.
But I waited and waited, but I didn't see the army of hussars!
Therefore, these squires and natives inevitably muttered in their hearts, could it be said that this hussar really abandoned Yuncheng and really didn't care about Anyi's life or death?
What is Qiusi going to do?
Everyone seems to have a different answer in their mind, but no matter what the answer is, they all converge into one thought, the Hussars come quickly!
If Prime Minister Cao is really cruel this time, Hedong will be corrupted and hurt, and they will be the unlucky ones!
Before the hussars arrived, these people gathered in front of the Anyi government office and asked Mr. Pei to take care of this and help that. Everyone wanted to be good for themselves. Anyway, let’s stop talking about other things and save their own butts first.
That’s it.
"Master, can we use the four thousand men and horses in the city to some extent?"
It was Pei Jun who spoke.
At this moment, Pei Jun's face was haggard, his eyes were dark and red, he was obviously worried too much and lacked sleep, and he was staring at Pei Mao.
Within the Pei clan, Pei Jun's personal worries are obviously greater than those of other Pei clan children.
These days, it is not so easy for a branch to get up and finally have a house of its own!
Not only must you be rich, but you must also be powerful, and you must even achieve some special reputation in some aspects, either literary or martial arts. Only then can you have the opportunity to become an important branch of the surname, and then you can have descendants of your own family.
In front of his name, he added that he belongs to a certain house...
Seeing that he had this opportunity, he was about to turn into ashes due to the battle between Cao Cao and Fei Qian!
When Pei Jun was young, he was often discriminated against because he was from a different branch of the family.
This kind of discrimination is not necessarily an "insult", sometimes it is a "welfare".
For example, in later generations, disabled people must show their disability certificate to pass.
When Pei Jun receives those "benefits", he must hold up the sign representing his identity and display it...
It's like dog tags on a dog.
This unforgettable experience made Pei Jun pay special attention to all his current assets.
In the past, Pei Jun could be said to be graceful and graceful, but at this time, he couldn't care about anything and just stared at Pei Mao.
Like a ghost about to starve to death.
Pei Mao pondered for a moment, then faced Pei Jun's expectant and longing eyes, slowly shook his head, "The soldiers and horses in the city must defend the city... The manor outside the city has no military reserves, and the city walls are not stable, let alone... Going out to fight in the field is not a good idea."
It's easy. Forming a formation to fight requires long-term practice, and the soldiers in the city can't defend the city. How can they have the strength to face several times the enemy's army? Don't mention this matter again."
Pei Jun stood up immediately, suppressing his anger, and shouted in a deep voice: "Master! Don't think that I don't know that you are only protecting the master's family, but you are in vain and are taking care of us and others in the war! My surname is also Pei!"
"Bold!" the guards behind Pei Mao shouted angrily.
Pei Mao was not annoyed, he just waved his hand to signal the guards to calm down, then shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Fengxian, I regard you as my own nephew, how can I treat you differently? If there was only the Pei family in Anyi,
So I won't say any more, it really can't be resisted. If a man dies, he will die, and he will not lose the name of the Pei family... But now the soldiers in the city are not owned by you or me, but they are the key to guarding Anyi.
It is necessary to protect the people and their homes in the city. If there is a chaotic war and falls into Cao's army, Anyi will have no soldiers to use, and it will be really out of control!"
Pei Jun just sneered, then said nothing more and walked away casually.
Pei Mao lowered his eyelids, his face neither sad nor happy.
The inner curtain rolled up, and Pei Ji came out, bowed his hands in greeting, "Father..."
Pei Mao coughed twice and gestured with his hands.
Pei Mao is already older, and he is somewhat lacking in energy, especially when he has to fight with his family. He is not only helpless, but also a little sad. Although they have the same surname, they are all like this, and their butts are always the same.
It's all your own, and it's always someone else's fault.
Pei Ji whispered: "I thought that Fengxian had a lot of experience, knew the pros and cons, and knew the rules, but I didn't expect that now the situation is indeed a bit messed up... Why are all the opportunities in the past gone?"
Pei Mao's voice was low, "Don't underestimate him...he is with...hehe..."
Pei Mao and his men followed Pei Jun for a while and found that Pei Jun seemed to have some connection with Cao Cao.
"Ah?" Pei Ji was stunned for a moment, "Father, what do you mean? Could it be... this Fengxian..."
Pei Mao smiled and said in a deep and slow tone, "If Feng Xian doesn't move to Anyi, that's fine... I'm just afraid that he will be greedy..."
Pei Ji couldn't help but be moved and said, "Father! This...Fengxian...how dares to be so arrogant! He, he, he is not afraid..."
"Of course he is also afraid. However, he is more afraid of losing the power of the goods in his hands... It is not easy to pick it up, and it is even harder to put it down..." Pei Mao whispered, "He thinks that all his glory and wealth are all
He fought hard... Since he can win once, why can't he fight a second time? Nowadays, the hussar and the prime minister are often unwilling to die. Since they can't get the protection of the hussar, they naturally find other ways...
Haha, I’m afraid it’s...hehe...』
"The Prime Minister seems to be powerful, but he is strong on the outside and weak on the inside. The hussars are now retreating, but they will win if they take action..." Pei Ji frowned and said, "The hussars are heavy with scattered attacks. If the Prime Minister enters, he will be surrounded, and if he stays there, he will die. How can he be killed because of the Qu?"
But it has changed? How could Brother Fengxian not see clearly?"
Pei Mao waved his hand, "It's not impossible, it's just unwilling."
You have made a mistake, you are wrong. Do you really not know that you are wrong?
Not really.
Pei Mao raised his head and sighed, "If the advantage comes out of one hole, the country will be invincible. If the advantage comes out of two holes, the army will be invincible. If the advantage comes out of three holes, the army cannot be raised. If the advantage comes out of four holes, the country will be destroyed..."
Nowadays, whether it is a hussar or a prime minister, they all want to be in the country..."
Pei Ji swallowed his saliva, "Father...this, this...is trying to compete with..."
"Be careful." Pei Mao shouted.
Pei Ji quickly lowered his head.
"At this moment, you can't ask for help from a hussar." After a moment, Pei Mao said in a deep voice, "What you ask for from others will be controlled by others! If the Pei family wants to inherit the family for thousands of years, this battle must be fought first!"
Pei Ji's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately responded with a solemn expression.
Pei Mao exhaled and nodded. He was obviously mentally exhausted and did not want to continue talking about this topic. He just ordered Pei Ji to be more vigilant and guard the four gates. No turmoil was allowed to occur in Anyi City, and no one wanted to cause any trouble.
If something happens, he must be killed immediately.
"What if..." Pei Ji asked in a low voice, his eyes flashing a little.
Pei Mao closed his eyes, "If he is really that stupid... There was a Fengxian in the past... But I don't know if there is another Fengxian today... The Fengxian before had some luck, is this Fengxian... too?"
That’s it…』
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Cao's army came in large numbers, which was a disaster for the ordinary people in Hedong.
For the surnames in Hedong, it seems like a choice.
In the central city of Anyi, there is a prosperous high-rise building.
This is Zuixian Township.
It is also a gentle country.
Warm yellow lights and soft music shine through the carved wooden door.
Several red lanterns hung in front of the door, swaying gently in the wind, casting mottled light and shadow.
The air is filled with the faint smell of powder and incense, stimulating the senses of passers-by.
Even though Cao Jun's army is about to approach, there are still groups of beautiful women in Zuixian Township, dancing like butterflies. They are dressed in gorgeous clothes, standing by the window, or shuttling back and forth. Their smiles are sweet and charming,
There is an alluring charm in his eyes, and every move seems to show the wealth and prosperity of Hedong.
In the center of the hall, there is a beautifully decorated stage, with dancers dancing gracefully on the stage. Their dancing postures are graceful, and their clothes are fluttering, as if they are fairies descending from the earth. The guests around are either drinking tea or drinking, talking and laughing, and occasionally someone cheers loudly.
It added a bit of excitement to the dancer's performance.
The sound of silk and bamboo is pleasant to the ear, and the sound of silence is moving.
Around the stage, there were many people who looked like noblemen, wearing Jinxian crowns on their heads, beautiful jade necklaces on their waists, holding gold-painted fans, and wearing silver fur coats. They were either pointing at the dancers on the stage, or raising and lowering their hands at the beauties around them.
, or chatting and laughing loudly, enjoying the joy.
It seems like a dreamland away from the hustle and bustle of the world.
All you need is to be happy, and that’s all you need to be happy.
There is chaos outside the city, but here there is only drunkenness.
There is wine today and I will be drunk today.
By anesthetizing yourself, you can forget all your worries.
In a private elegant room in Zuixian Township, the curtains are hung low to block the outside world from peeking in. The elegant room is decorated warmly and elegantly, and the smoke rising from the incense burner adds a bit of privacy to this private space.
Hazy beauty.
However, there were no beautiful maids in the private room, only a few middle-aged people with sad faces. Everyone looked ugly. Looking at Pei Jun, who was sitting at the top with his eyes half closed and half open, he seemed to be confused.
He wanted to say something, but he seemed to be waiting for someone else to say it first.
Who would have thought that there would be such a big fight between Fei Qiaoqi and Prime Minister Cao?
When Yuan Shao and Cao Cao fought, they didn't destroy many cities!
How can this be the case nowadays?
Is there any natural reason for this? Are there any rules?
Never mind how Yuan Shao and Cao Cao fought life and death before, but in the counties and counties of Jizhou, isn't it as long as whoever comes and flies whose flag is the problem?
At most, you can just afford some more beef and wine. How can you be so ruthless and unreasonable like this time?
Doesn’t this allow people to live?
Every day, farmers in this village were arrested, or the warehouses in that manor were emptied. While everyone was scolding Cao Cao for being unreasonable, they were also scolding Fei Qian for not saving his life.
What they didn't expect was that even the native Pei family in Hedong would also die without saving his life!
In the elegant room, the displays are luxurious, the floor is covered with velvet carpets, the incense burner is also gilded with gold and silver, and the refreshing agarwood smoke curls up, making it comfortable and warm.
But the few middle-aged people among them seemed to be on pins and needles, winking at each other.
Pei Jun just closed his eyes and said nothing.
At first, everyone thought that having Pei Jun as an agent to talk to Pei Mao and protect the surrounding Zhuangzi would not be a big problem, but now the problem has obviously exceeded their expectations...
Pei Jun did not stop talking.
Could it be that just by watching helplessly, one's own property was wasted?
After being quiet for a long time, everyone's eyes began to glance towards an elderly man in the leader's position, and there was more or less a sense of prayer in their eyes.
The elder at the head was stiff for a long time, and finally sighed in his heart, and asked Pei Jun in a low voice: "Feng Xianxian Nephew... Why is Cao's army so ruthless when it invades various places and plunders the east of the river?"
... We are all Han people, heirs of the classics, this... The Qiaoqi and the Prime Minister are fighting, but the court has different opinions, why bother us innocent people? This... Today, the nephew of our ancestors can see Pei Gong, but
What are the regulations? I hope it will be made clear so that we can make some plans in advance!"
As soon as the elder opened his mouth, everyone echoed in unison, and suddenly the lifeless elegant room finally had some lively atmosphere.
Amidst the noise of the crowd, Pei Jun finally opened his eyes and looked around, "Cao's army is strong, that's a good thing... The force is not strong enough, how can it shake Pingyang and shake the cavalry?"
"ah?"
"this……"
"Well!"
As soon as Pei Jun said this, everyone was stunned.
Do you think Hedong is not tragic enough?
Why do you still look like you are not afraid of big things, but afraid of small things?
The elder suppressed the unhappiness in his heart and said with a forced smile: "My nephew was joking... Cao Jun now has no scruples and acts recklessly. It is probably because the land east of Hedong does not belong to Cao Jun, so he poisons the living creatures and harms the people... But Hedong
Here, we are under the command of Qiusi. When Qiusi comes, shouldn’t it be Mr. Pei, the envoy of Pei, who will come to protect us? Everyone, is this true?”
Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.
Some people couldn't help but echo it, saying that they had paid their money, food, taxes, and should receive due protection. It was probably like in Zuixian Township. Since I spent money, I should be paid tribute like a master.
Get up and let me feel happy. Now, not only are there no protections, but there is no explanation. So, aren't I just spending money in vain?
Pei Jun listened to the crowd's jeering noises, but did not speak immediately. Instead, he lightly knocked on the table. After everyone gradually stopped, he whispered: "Guanzhong North, Hedong, Sichuan, who has not paid?"
Taxes? Not to mention... Haha, what proportion of your taxes do you have? 』
What Pei Mao said before, Pei Jun said it now.
Everything seems to be so "natural".
"Ah? That doesn't make sense!"
"How can you say that?!"
"How can a person's loyalty to the Han Dynasty and his sincerity to the hussar be measured by the amount of money?"
Pei Jun grinned and showed a somewhat sarcastic smile.
He came to Pei Mao, and everyone came to him. In fact, they all wanted the same thing.
Since you are asking for help from others, then talking about money hurts feelings, and talking about feelings hurts money. If you want to enjoy the treatment of God, then you have to pay money like God. If you can become God by giving five baht, then how can God be like that?
Isn’t it too cheap? With such a cheap God, how can you expect to receive any good treatment?
If a person does not protect himself, he will be punished by heaven and earth, not to mention that Pei Jun himself has such a big fortune to protect?
Pei Jun was like this, and everyone couldn't help but look a little ugly.
Pei Jun looked around and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
These days, being weak is a sin!
Pei Jun gritted his teeth, stared at the crowd, and threw a bigger "bomb", "Everyone, Cao's army is approaching, and the cavalry has no soldiers to come to the rescue! Anyi will soon have four gates closed, and all access is strictly prohibited! If you hadn't.
Wherever you stay, I will leave you a room in the inn... As for you all out in Zhuangzi... you'd better make arrangements early! Having said this, I am powerless, sorry... I'm leaving! 』
After saying that, Pei Jun stood up and left, regardless of everyone's attempts to stay.
Everyone screamed for a while, and then fell silent again. After a while, someone asked the elder at the top, "What...what does this mean?"
"What do you mean, that's what it means!"
"Hedong is in trouble, it's in trouble!"
The crowd was in an uproar again.
After a while, some people woke up and hurriedly got up and left for various reasons, and then more people dispersed, like hozens approaching disaster.
